DESIGNED BY DESTINY by Maya Tyler Tour

07 Nov, 2022 by in Uncategorized 3 comments

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the DESIGNED BY DESTINY by Maya Tyler Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: DESIGNED BY DESTINY (Fairy Godmothers Incorporated, #1)

Author: Maya Tyler

Pub. Date: November 15, 2022

Publisher: Tirgearr Publishing

Formats:  Paperback, eBook

Pages: 216

Find it: GoodreadsAmazon, B&N, iBooks, Kobo

After a painful break-up in university, Bethany Clarke has sworn off love to focus on her career. From her humble South Side beginnings to her position as an architect intern at a prestigious Chicago firm, she’s proven to be a hard worker and is proud of her accomplishments. In three years, she’ll be a fully licensed architect which is more important to her than anything else.

Confirmed bachelor Nicholas Grey is more than the playboy perpetrated by the tabloids. Now his position as CEO of the architecture firm Grey & Company is on the line, and his mother’s interference is making things more difficult. Nick’s committed to his work, but, in order to be taken seriously, he needs to land a huge project. A stable personal life will help guarantee the contract.

Fairy Godmother Faye Delmore hears Nick’s plea and steps in to help. Posing as a publicist, she suggests a strategy to polish his public image, which includes convincing Beth to play his wife. Faye knows Nick needs the huge project to save his job, but she also knows he needs Beth in his life.

What happens when you add a fairy godmother who loves playing matchmaker into the equation? A future designed by destiny.

 

 

About Maya Tyler:

Maya Tyler is a multi-published author of paranormal romance novels and blogger at Maya’s Musings. An avid reader, Maya writes the books she loves to read—romances! Her paranormal romances come with complex plot twists and happily-ever-afters.

When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading, listening to music (alternative rock, especially from the 1990s), practicing yoga, and watching movies and TV.

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Giveaway Details:

1 winner will win a $25 Amazon Gift Card, International.

Ends November 15th, midnight EST.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

10/31/2022

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Guest Post/IG Post

10/31/2022

Author Z. Knight

Guest Post/IG Post

11/1/2022

@meetcuteromancebooks

Guest Post/IG Post

11/1/2022

Sadie’s Spotlight

Guest Post/IG Post

11/2/2022

The Momma Spot

Guest Post

11/2/2022

Jazzy Book Reviews

Guest Post/IG Post

11/3/2022

Nagma | TakeALookAtMyBookshelf

IG Review

11/3/2022

The Real World According To Sam

Review/IG Post

11/4/2022

The.bibliophile.michelle

IG Review

11/4/2022

A Dream Within A Dream

Guest Post

Week Two:

11/7/2022

My Cat Reads

Review/IG Post

11/7/2022

Fire and Ice

Review

11/8/2022

@allyluvsbooksalatte

IG Review/TikTok Post

11/8/2022

Rajiv’s Reviews

Review/IG Post

11/9/2022

Books a Plenty Book Reviews

Review

11/9/2022

Nagma | TakeALookAtMyBookshelf

IG Review

11/10/2022

Review Thick And Thin

Review/IG Post

11/10/2022

Bookdreamr

Review/IG Post

11/11/2022

Jael Just Reading

Review/IG Post

11/11/2022

Two Chicks on Books

Guest Post/IG Post


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SON OF THE SALT CHASER by A.S. Thornton Tour

05 Nov, 2022 by in Uncategorized Leave a comment

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the SON OF THE SALT CHASER by A.S. Thornton Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: SON OF THE SALT CHASER (Salt Chasers #2)

Author: A.S. Thornton

Pub. Date: (November 1, 2022

Publisher: CamCat Books

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 436

Find it: GoodreadsAmazon, Kindle, Audible, B&NiBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

The gift of magic may be a curse.

After her desert-transforming wish, Emel follows Saalim to Madinat Almulihi to reclaim all she has lost. But the seaside city is not what she expected. When she is tasked with assisting the palace healer, she is faced daily with the reminder that Saalim―focused only on seeking the revenge of those who killed his family―does not remember her at all.

Cursing the magic that destroyed her love and brought her to an unwelcoming city, Emel regrets her decision to leave her settlement. That is, until she meets Kas. Though inscrutable, he is the first person to help her forget her past, and the pull of finding happiness with him tempts her from the life she wished for with Saalim.

But darkness waits in the desert, and not all people in Madinat Almulihi are what they seem. When Emel understands she is entangled in the fate of the city―and of Saalim―she is faced with the realization that magic may be the most powerful card in her hand. It might be the only way to save all that she loves, but if she plays her hand wrong, it could destroy everything.

 

Grab book 1, DAUGHTER OF THE SALT KING now!

 

 

About A.S. Thornton:

A. S. Thornton has evolved from book blogger to author with a particular fondness for writing forbidden love in ancient deserts. She lives in Northern California, where she works as a veterinarian. Learn more about her on IG @as_thornton and visit her website asthornton.com.

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Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a finished copy of SON OF THE SALT CHASER, US Only.

Ends November 22nd, midnight EST.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

10/24/2022

Books and Kats

Guest Post

10/25/2022

A Dream Within A Dream

Guest Post

10/26/2022

Wottaread

Review

10/27/2022

Two Chicks on Books

Guest Post/IG Post

10/28/2022

Nagma | TakeALookAtMyBookshelf

IG Review

10/29/2022

@jennareadstuff

IG Review/TikTok Post

Week Two:

10/30/2022

Sadie’s Spotlight

Excerpt

10/31/2022

Jenguerdy

IG Spotlight

11/1/2022

Wanderingwitchreads

TikTok Review/IG Post

11/2/2022

Karen Dee’s Book Reviews

IG Review

11/3/2022

Rajiv’s Reviews

Review/IG Post

11/4/2022

Books a Plenty Book Reviews

Review

11/5/2022

Fire and Ice

Review

Week Three:

11/6/2022

@booksrn_rashi

IG Review

11/7/2022

The.bibliophile.michelle

IG Review

11/8/2022

Book-Keeping

Review/IG Post

11/9/2022

Wonder Struck

Review/IG Post

11/10/2022

GryffindorBookishNerd

Review/IG Post

11/11/2022

@simplybeccamee

IG Review

11/12/2022

The Momma Spot

Review/IG Post

Week Four:

11/13/2022

The Page Ladies @jacleomik33

IG Review

11/14/2022

Lifestyle of Me

Review

11/15/2022

Brandi Danielle Davis

IG Review/TikTok Post

11/16/2022

@thechattybookworm

TikTok Review/IG Post

11/17/2022

bookbriefs

Review/IG Post

11/18/2022

two points of interest

Review/IG Post


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CURSE UNDONE by Brandie June Tour

03 Nov, 2022 by in Uncategorized Leave a comment

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the CURSE UNDONE by Brandie June Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: CURSE UNDONE (Gold Spun #2)

Author: Brandie June

Pub. Date: October 4, 2022

Publisher: CamCat Books

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 336

Find it: GoodreadsAmazon, Kindle, Audible, B&NiBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

Two crowns. Two kingdoms. One chance to rule.

Nor and King Casper are captured by the fay army and forced to face the indomitable Faerie Queen, Marasina. At her command, Casper is thrown into a mysterious prison while an even sinister fate is in store for Nor―a deadly fay poison that reveals Nor’s true nature. She’s not only half-fay. She is Queen Marasina’s heir.

Revealed to be like the very creatures she despises, Nor must not only find a way to free Casper but also navigate a court that is as deadly as it is beautiful. Her allies are few, and though Pel claims to want friendship, Nor finds she cannot forgive his betrayal. As tensions mount and war looms between the kingdoms, Nor must choose a side, before it’s too late.

In this epic conclusion to the Gold Spun duology, Nor discovers that a glamour and a curse may be two sides of the same coin.

 

Grab book 1, GOLD SPUN now!

 

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About Brandie June:

Brandie June spent most of her childhood onstage or reading, as both activities let her live in fantastic stories. She moved to Los Angeles to study acting at UCLA, and eventually branched out into costume design and playwriting. While she spends most of her free time writing, she will still take any excuse to play dress-up, especially if it involves wearing a crown. She happily promotes more stories as a marketing director for kids’ films and anime. When not writing or marketing, she can often be found doing aerial arts, playing board games, drinking too much espresso, and coming up with new art projects. She lives with her husband, two spoiled rescue pups, a spoiled cat, six fish tanks, and five bookshelves. You can find out more about her at www.brandiejune.com and follow her @brandiejune.

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Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a finished copy of CURSE UNDONE, US Only.

Ends November 22nd, midnight EST.

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Want some awesome swag? Upload proof of Purchase of CURSE UNDONE and Brandie will mail you some! Fill out the form HERE to get a bookmark, signed bookplate, and pair of Gold Spun Duology pins. PLUS, a few lucky people also get a fairy wing necklace!



Tour Schedule:

Week One:

10/24/2022

A Dream Within A Dream

Guest Post

10/25/2022

Books and Kats

Guest Post

10/26/2022

Book-Keeping

Review/IG Post

10/27/2022

Books a Plenty Book Reviews

Review

10/28/2022

Jenguerdy

IG Spotlight

10/29/2022

Writer of Wrongs

Excerpt

Week Two:

10/30/2022

@jennareadstuff

IG Review/TikTok Post

10/31/2022

Nagma | TakeALookAtMyBookshelf

IG Review

11/1/2022

Bookish Trisha

Guest Post/IG Post

11/2/2022

YA Books Central

Guest Post/IG Post

11/3/2022

Fire and Ice

Review

11/4/2022

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Excerpt

11/5/2022

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt/IG Post

Week Three:

11/6/2022

BookHounds YA

Excerpt/IG Post

11/7/2022

Mom with a Reading Problem

Review/IG Post

11/8/2022

@allyluvsbooksalatte

IG Review/TikTok Post

11/9/2022

Brandi Danielle Davis

IG Review/TikTok Post

11/10/2022

A Backwards Story

Review/IG Post

11/11/2022

Living in a Bookworld

Excerpt

11/12/2022

bookbriefs

Review/IG Post

Week Four:

11/13/2022

@bookishreviews_byalison

IG Review

11/14/2022

Rajiv’s Reviews

Review/IG Post

11/15/2022

The.bibliophile.michelle

IG Review

11/16/2022

two points of interest

Review

11/17/2022

The Momma Spot

Review/IG Post

11/18/2022

@simplybeccamee

IG Review


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Tinsel and Teacups by Ellie Ruth Tour

01 Nov, 2022 by in Uncategorized Leave a comment

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the TINSEL AND TEACUPS by Elle Rush Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: TINSEL AND TEACUPS (Holiday Beach #3)

Author: Elle Rush

Pub. Date: October 13, 2022

Publisher: SBD Entertainment

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 230

Find it: GoodreadsAmazon, Kindle, B&NiBooks, Kobo

T’is the season to fall in love in Holiday Beach with four Christmas romances in one great collection!

Tinsel And Teacups – A bubbly barista and a shy, single-father antique dealer must set aside their rivalry to find the best Christmas teacup ever when they’re nominated to run the Holiday Beach food bank fundraiser. Will the spirit of Christmas overcome their competitive streaks?

Sweet Christmas – Love is in the air at Butterlicious Bakery, and Santa may bring a second chance to two star-crossed sweethearts.

The Christmas Tree Caper – Two locals hot on the trail of evergreen thieves find love among the clues they need to solve this holiday mystery.

Ring In The New Year – Who is getting engaged this holiday season?

Available in e-book and paperback

 

 

About Elle Rush:

Elle Rush is a contemporary romance author from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. When she’s not travelling, she’s hard at work writing books which are set all over the world. From holiday romances to heroes on horseback, her sweet romances will always leave you with a happily-ever-after.

Elle has a degree in Spanish and French, barely passed German, and has flunked poetry in every language she ever studied, including English. She also has mild addictions to tea, her garden, bad sci-fi movies, and HGTV. You can sign up for her newsletter for updates, new releases and other news.

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Giveaway Details:

2 winners will receive a finished copy of TINSEL AND TEACUPS, US Only.

End November 8th, midnight EST.

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Godmersham Park: A Novel of the Austen Family by Gill Hornby Tour

31 Oct, 2022 by in Uncategorized Leave a comment

Title: Godmersham Park: A Novel of the Austen Family
Author: Gill Hornby
Genre: Historical Fiction, Biographical Historical Fiction, Austenesque
Publisher: ‎Pegasus Books (November 1, 2022)
Length: 416 pages
Format: Hardcover, eBook, & audiobook 
ISBN: 978-1639362585

BOOK DESCRIPTION
A richly imagined novel inspired by the true story of Anne Sharp, a
governess who became very close with Jane Austen and her family by the #1
International bestselling-author of Miss Austen.
On January 21, 1804, Anne Sharpe arrives at Godmersham Park in Kent to take up the
position of governess. At thirty-one years old, she has no previous experience of either
teaching or fine country houses. Her mother has died, and she has nowhere else to go.
Anne is left with no choice. For her new charge—twelve-year-old Fanny
Austen—Anne’s arrival is all novelty and excitement.
The governess role is a uniquely awkward one. Anne is neither one of the servants, nor
one of the family, and to balance a position between the “upstairs” and “downstairs” members of the household is a diplomatic chess game. One wrong move
may result in instant dismissal. Anne knows that she must never let down her guard.
When Mr. Edward Austen’s family comes to stay, Anne forms an immediate attachment
to Jane. They write plays together and enjoy long discussions. However, in the process,
Anne reveals herself as not merely pretty, charming, and competent; she is clever too.
Even her sleepy, complacent, mistress can hardly fail to notice.
Meanwhile Jane’s brother, Henry, begins to take an unusually strong interest in the
lovely young governess. And from now on, Anne’s days at Godmersham Park are
numbered.

ADVANCE PRAISE

“This is a deeply imagined and deeply moving novel. Reading it made me happy and weepy in equally copious amounts…I read it straight through without looking up.”— Karen Joy Fowler, author of The Jane Austen Bookclub 

Hornby’s skillful mix of fact and fiction captures the complexities of the Austens and their era, and her crisp, nimble prose sparkles throughout. Best of all, Hornby genuinely channels the sentiment of 19th-century English literature. Janeites aren’t the only readers who will relish this smart, tender tale.”— Publishers Weekly, starred review “…a well-written and delightfully observant novel…an excellent read.”— The Historical Novel Society

PURCHASE LINKS
AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | BOOK DEPOSITORY | BOOKSHOP | GOODREADS

AUTHOR BIO
Gill Hornby is the author of the novels Miss Austen, The Hive, and All Together Now,
as well as The Story of Jane Austen, a biography of Austen for young readers. She lives
in Kintbury, England, with her husband and their four children.

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THIRD FRONT by E.M. Hamill Tour

26 Oct, 2022 by in Uncategorized 1 comment

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THIRD FRONT by E.M. Hamill Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: THIRD FRONT (Dalí Tamareia #3)

Author: E.M. Hamill

Pub. Date: October 18, 2022

Publisher: StarBard Books

Formats: eBook

Pages: 310

Find it: GoodreadsAmazon

“Hamill tells an amazing story. I cannot wait for more.”-Sarah Chorn, author of Of Honey and Wildfires

“My favourite indie scifi series!”- Jem Zero, author of Home Within Skin

Dalí Tamareia has the terrorist Skadi in their sights – but bringing her in may cost them everything.

Dalí’s role as an undercover operative is compromised, putting a target on their back and threatening the close-knit team aboard Thunder Child. A new lead on Miriam Skadi’s activities forces them back to Luna, where they must confront everything they tried to run from…including their changed relationship with Rion Sumner, who insists on backing up Dalí for this investigation.

But Dalí is not the only one searching for Skadi. An alien presence hunts the terrorist as well, taking over Sumner’s body to ensure Dalí’s cooperation. With their team on the other side of the solar system Dalí must depend on this questionable ally to complete the mission, which takes a deadly turn when an old nemesis resurfaces.

If there is any chance for a future with Sumner and their chosen family, Dalí must exorcise the demons haunting them, or they will burn in the heart of a star.

 

 

About E.M. Hamill:

E.M. (Elisabeth) Hamill writes adult science fiction and fantasy somewhere in the wilds of eastern suburban Kansas. A nurse by day, wordsmith by night, she is happy to give her geeky imagination free rein and has sworn never to grow up and get boring.

Frequently under the influence of caffeinated beverages, she also writes as Elisabeth Hamill for young adult readers in fantasy with the award-winning Songmaker series.

She lives with her family, where they fend off flying monkey attacks and prep for the zombie apocalypse.

Visit her website at www.elisabethhamill.com and her blog at www.emhamill.wordpress.com 

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Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card, International.

Ends November 1st, midnight EST.

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ACADEMY OF MAGICAL CREATURES by Megan Linski & Alicia Rades Tour

17 Oct, 2022 by in Uncategorized Leave a comment

Fire and Ice is hosting a spot on the ACADEMY OF MAGICAL CREATURES by Megan Linski & Alicia Rades Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out the author’s bio’s for FREE eBooks!

 

About The Book:

Title: ACADEMY OF MAGICAL CREATURES

Author: Megan Linski & Alicia Rades

Pub. Date: June 9, 2022

Publisher: Crystallite Publishing

Formats:  eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 1650

Find it: GoodreadsKindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, or check out this link for all other eBook and Audiobook retailers

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHORS Megan Linski and Alicia Rades create a mythical three-book box set full of forbidden romance at a supernatural academy where magical creatures bond with powerful elementals and a hidden prophecy will decide the fate of all.

Sophia is destined to be the savior of an ancient tribe, but controlling her Fire magic at a school where dragons fly and mystery is around every corner is more complicated than she thought. At Orenda Academy, power is absolute, and students are thrown into a dangerous competition to survive. The Elders who run the tribe are ruthless, and they see Sophia as the ultimate threat.

Liam is the outcast son of a Water chief who’s lost everything. He’s been given a chance to restore his honor… if he helps the Elders take Sophia down. Unfortunately, she’s the one person he’s chosen to protect.

Fire and Water aren’t allowed to be together, and if anyone discovers Liam’s love for Sophia, death will be imminent for them both. To fight back against the Elders, their forbidden romance must come into the light… and ignite a rebellion within the tribe.

***

Academy of Magical Creatures: Books 1-3 includes the first three books in an emotional and enchanting new adult academy series. Magical creatures, found family, and extraordinary worlds abound in this forbidden love story featuring a diverse cast and disabled main characters. 

Over 1400+ pages of mythical creatures and memorable characters!

“Descriptive sections breathe life into the magic creatures, fantastical setting, and awe-inspiring magic spells.” -The BookLife Prize by Publishers Weekly

“I truly recommend this book for anyone looking to get sucked into a world; to lose sleep; become depressed that the world isn’t real but also enjoy a delicious read!” -Rebecca M., Reviewer ★★★★★

“I have no words for how this book made me feel. There is literally nothing else out there like it at the moment. You so need to read to believe.” -Sandra Kaye, Reviewer ★★★★★

“Best book I’ve read in a long time!” -Sarah Cox, Reviewer ★★★★★

This title is one omnibus in a set of Hidden Legend collections. The Hidden Legends Universe features college-aged protagonists attending magical academies, dual points-of-view, disabled and diverse main characters, and steamy, empowering romances. Omnibus sets connected to this series include University of Sorcery, College of Witchcraft, and Prison for Supernatural Offenders.

 

Grab all of the Hidden Legends Omnibus Collections now!

 

 

About Megan Linski:

Megan Linski lives in Michigan. She is the author of more than fifty fantasy and paranormal novels which feature themes of friendship, community, and healthy romantic relationships. She has over fifteen years of experience writing books alongside working as a journalist and editor. She graduated from the University of Iowa, where she studied Creative Writing.

Her passions include ice skating and horseback riding. In her free time she enjoys dancing in the snow and drinking fancy coffee while at her natural habitat, the mall.

Megan advocates for the rights of the disabled, and is an activist for mental health awareness.

Megan co-writes the Hidden Legends Universe with Alicia Rades. She also writes under the pen name of Natalie Erin for the Creatures of the Lands series, co-authored by Krisen Lison.

Awards Megan has won include; 

  • Best Fantasy Book of the Year 2019 by Once Upon a Book
  • Best Co-Authored Book of the Year 2022 by Once Upon a Book
  • Author of the Year 2022 by Once Upon a Book
  • Reader’s Favorite Five Star Read
  • Winner of Amazon’s Kindle Scout Competition 

Read some of Megan’s books for FREE!

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About Alicia Rades:

Alicia Rades is a USA Today bestselling author of young adult and new adult paranormal fiction. When she’s not dreaming up magical stories, she’s either binge-watching Netflix, meditating, or spending time with her family. She has an unhealthy obsession with psychic characters and writes with a deck of tarot cards next to her computer.

Never miss a new release. Sign up for Alicia’s newsletter at http://www.aliciaradesauthor.com/newsletter/

Read some of Alicia’s books for FREE!

Sign Up For Alicia’s Newsletter & receive Visions Among Frost for free! 

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Join the Hidden Legends Facebook Group!

 

Giveaway Details:

1 Winner will receive their choice of any 1 paperback book in the Hidden Legends series or any 1 audiobook copy (delivered digitally), US Only for paperback and International for the audiobook.

Ends October 25th, midnight EST.

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Review

Academy of Magical Creatures has outstanding world building and imaginative characters. I wish as readers we had a bit of the backstory going into book one.It does feel like you’re dropped right into the middle of a story line. Once I got going I was swept into the fantastical places and scenes of Lia and Sophia’s life. One is a fire elemental, the other a water worker, both at an academy for others with elemental magic.

This series has themes similar to Hunger Games or Divergent with a native, indigenous twist. The biggest drawback for me was some of the content. The writing is fantastic and I loved what the authors built as far as an escape from realty into a magical realm. Truly unique!

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

10/10/2022#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee BlogExcerpt
10/10/2022Author Z. KnightExcerpt/IG Post
10/11/2022WottareadExcerpt
10/11/2022@meetcuteromancebooksIG Spotlight
10/12/2022@allyluvsbooksalatteIG Spotlight
10/12/2022The Momma SpotExcerpt
10/13/2022Sadie’s SpotlightExcerpt/IG Post
10/13/2022GryffindorBookishNerdIG Review
10/14/2022BookHoundsExcerpt/IG Post
10/14/2022Lady HawkeyeExcerpt/IG Post

Week Two:

10/17/2022WanderingwitchreadsTikTok Review/IG Post
10/17/2022Fire and IceReview
10/18/2022Wonder StruckReview/IG Post
10/18/2022Rajiv’s ReviewsReview/IG Post
10/19/2022Jazzy Book ReviewsReview/IG Post
10/19/2022Books a Plenty Book ReviewsReview
10/20/2022The.bibliophile.michelleIG Review
10/20/2022A Dream Within A DreamExcerpt/IG Post
10/21/2022The Real World According To SamReview/IG Post
10/21/2022Two Chicks on BooksExcerpt/IG Post
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FATE AWAKENED by Jocelyn Montana Tour

14 Oct, 2022 by in Uncategorized Leave a comment

Fire and Ice is happy to be hosting a spot on the FATE AWAKENED by Jocelyn Montana Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours.

 

About The Book:

Title: FATE AWAKENED

Author: Jocelyn Montana

Pub. Date: July 25, 2022

Publisher: H. Delaney Publishing, LLC

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 330

Find it: GoodreadsAmazon, Kindle

 Read for FREE with a Kindle Unlimited membership!

A fierce werewolf consumed by his past. A human used as bait. A connection neither expects.

A MONSTER TO EVERYONE BUT HER …
Hans lives only for vengeance. No more Pack. No friends. Only the dark void inside him tormenting him about his past. Yet when he meets a dark-haired beauty, desire tears through him and changes everything. But werewolves never take mates, and to claim her would doom him and ensure the rising evil wins.

AN ORDINARY HUMAN TO EVERYONE BUT HIM …
One moment Briony’s eating in the tavern, and the next a necromancer has her tied up in a cave as bait for a werewolf. Stuck in the middle of a centuries old battle, she needs to escape. Now. Except when the werewolf arrives and she gets her chance, she doesn’t run. No—she helps him and decides to join him to face a formidable enemy who will do anything to kill her. And with each day that passes, every gentle touch, every silky purr, the werewolf claws his way further into her heart.

BOUND TOGETHER AGAINST AN ANCIENT EVIL …
They have one month to work together to take down a sorceress. One month to decide to remain together forever. Everyone in Briony’s life has left her, and she doesn’t believe in love anymore. Secrets in Hans’s past prevent him from making Briony his. They may save the world, but will they save each other?

Publishers Note: The hero of the story is a walk-on-two-legs mythological kind of werewolf. He is not a human man who shifts into a wolf. The book cover accurately depicts what the hero looks like. He is in this form the entire book. If you like a little monster in your man—this book is perfect for you. If you enjoy sweeping fantasy with a happy ever after—this book is for you. Triggers for this book: None

Reviews:

“Fate Awakened was my introduction to the Monster/Werewolf Romance genre and I loved every page-turning second! The author’s descriptive ability was a pleasure to read, and I instantly became lost in the magical world of Ulterra that she’s created for us.”~ Sarah on Goodreads

 

 

About Jocelyn Montana:

Jocelyn Montana is a fantasy and paranormal romance author focusing on her two series featuring the world of Ulterra. She lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts with her boyfriend of ten years and her chiweenie Marcus, also known as The Dog Who Will Do Anything for Ham. She loves werewolves, and demons, and all sorts of fun supernatural beings. She’d like to thank Disney and their movies: Beauty and the Beast, and Robinhood (animated version) for showing her that handsome heroes don’t always look like men.

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In the Shadow of a Queen by Heather B. Moore Tour

02 Oct, 2022 by in Uncategorized Leave a comment

Title: In the Shadow of a Queen

Author: Heather B. Moore

Genre: Historical Fiction, Inspirational Fiction

Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing

October 4, 2022

Based on the True Story of the Free-Spirited Daughter of Queen Victoria

Princess Louise’s life is upended after her father’s untimely death. Captive to the queen’s overwhelming mourning, Louise is forbidden to leave her mother’s tight circle of control and is eventually relegated to the position of personal secretary to her mother―the same position each of her sisters held until they were married.

Already an accomplished painter, Louise risks the queen’s wrath by exploring the art of sculpting, an activity viewed as unbefitting a woman. When Louise involves herself in the day’s political matters, including championing the career of a female doctor and communicating with suffragettes, the queen lays down the law to stop her and devotes her full energy to finding an acceptable match for her defiant daughter.

Louise is considered the most beautiful and talented daughter of Queen Victoria but finding a match for the princess is no easy feat. Protocols are broken, and Louise exerts her own will as she tries to find an open-minded husband who will support her free spirit. In the Shadow of a Queen is the story of a battle of wills between two women: a daughter determined to forge her own life beyond the shadow of her mother, and a queen resolved to keep the Crown’s reputation unsullied no matter the cost.

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Advance Praise

  • “Peek into the House of Hanover and view the strength of two women: Queen Victoria and her daughter Princess Louise. This story weaves compassion and conflict into breathtaking and gripping historical detail.”— Julie Wright, author of A Captain for Caroline Gray
  • “Moore crafts an intriguing portrait of the independently minded Princess Louise and her tensions with the English royal family. Moore sets the stage with meticulous research, and she expertly combines fact with fiction, with psychological insights on Victoria’s mercurial moods and the impact of her controlling nature. It adds up to a worthy portrait of a woman divided by duty and self-determination.”— Publishers Weekly
  • 5 STARS – “I always enjoy Heather Moore’s historical novels. This one did not disappoint! She is impeccable with her research and always does an excellent job of bringing people from the past to life.”— Julia Daines, bestselling author of Haven Cross, and Whitney Award Finalist

About the Author

Heather B. Moore is a USA Today best-selling and award-winning author of more than seventy publications, including The Paper Daughters of Chinatown. She has lived on both the East and West Coasts of the United States, as well as Hawaii, and attended school abroad at the Cairo American Collage in Egypt and the Anglican School of Jerusalem in Israel. She loves to learn about history and is passionate about historical research.

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Review

Heather B. Moore is an extremely thorough historical fiction writer. In the Shadow of the Queen explores the every day life of the household of Queen Victoria, especially the life of her daughter Louise. It is a slow moving deep dive into what the children of the King and Queen experienced after the King’s untimely death. The health struggles, the mourning, the responsibilities and the courtships leading to marriage. If you are a Royal follower or history buff, this gives an accurate, well researched peek into ten years of Louise’s life.

Louise is unique in that she fights for women’s suffrage, wants to be a sculptor and entertains a commoner as a prospective spouse. Readers will see the moods of Queen Victoria as well as the trials of hemophelia and added responsibilities for Victoria’s children. Perfect for an autumn submersive experience in England.

Content: clean, some kissing, death of a loved one.

I received an advanced review copy from the publisher, Shadow Mountain Press, via AustenProse PR. In no way has this influenced my review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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An Autumn Kiss Book Tour

20 Sep, 2022 by in Uncategorized Leave a comment

Title: An Autumn Kiss

Series: Timeless Victorian Collection (Book 7)

Authors: Laura Rollins, Annette Lyon, & Lisa H. Catmull

Genre: Historical Romance, Victorian Romance, Inspirational Fiction

Publisher: Mirror Press, September 20, 2022

Length: 275 pages

Format: Trade paperback, eBook, & audiobook

ISBN: 978-1952611308

Tour Dates: September 12 – 25, 2022

REVIEW

Perfect read for Fall. Curl up with a spiced cider and immerse yourself in the clean tales of three couples falling in love.

The Plucky Miss Ruth– Cousins Ruth and Nettie take a daily stroll and happen to run into Lord Lambert, an acquaintance from London. Ruth finds herself questioning everything she once believed about the man. Drawn together they are in a plot to disrupt the continuum of a fixed loop of time and get Nettie back with her lost love. Slow moving, gently paced love story for fans of historical fiction with a twist of science.

Mr. Dowling’s Remedy– Beverly and Mr. Dowling find themselves patients in an insane asylum. True to the times, this is a stark glimpse into the reality of early misunderstandings in the medical and mental health field and the inhumane treatment of early asylum patients. Reading the inner working of both main characters minds was interesting, and I’m glad the story has touches of hope in a stark environment.

A Railway Through the Roses– Lady Baxter’s paradise is her garden and Adrian Everard is out to destroy her peace and her land. He must build a pathway through her land to help the countryside flourish and he must marry an heiress soon. Adrian tests her patience, but avoidance doesn’t always work out!

I received an advanced copy of An Autumn Kiss and I wrote an honest review.

BOOK DESCRIPTION

An Autumn Kiss is the seventh book in the Timeless Victorian Collection, a bestselling anthology series from Mirror Press. The book features three novellas from acclaimed historical romance authors whose stories reveal if one kiss will change the lives of the three heroines. “The Plucky Miss Ruth,” by Laura Rollins

Miss Ruth Hughes is certain she’s caught in a time loop—every day she wakes to find it exactly as the one before. A thrilling prospect to be sure. If the many books she reads on time travel has taught her anything, it is that to break free she must complete an all-important task. For Ruth the task is straightforward: reunite a couple, once desperately in love but forced apart by society. Unfortunately, things are not always as easy as they first appear. Struggling, Ruth opens up to the handsome Lord Lambert and he readily agrees to help. With autumn on the brink of turning into winter, time is running out for Ruth to help the ones who need her most. And, with a bit of luck, perhaps she can even find a little time for her own happily ever after. “Mr. Dowling’s Remedy,” by Annette Lyon

Crandall Dowling’s aspirations of becoming a physician collapse when he develops symptoms that land him in an asylum. He’s been at Sherville Retreat long enough for autumn leaves to appear when Beverly Stanton arrives. She’s held under the dubious diagnosis of “hysteria” but seems perfectly sane, unlike Crandall, though his verbal and physical tics don’t seem to scare or even bother her. Beverly and Crandall develop a friendship fueled by an undeniable attraction that under other circumstances could become more. But in an asylum, one cannot plan a future, let alone one of love or marriage. Then tragedy strikes, testing staff and patients beyond anyone’s training. When the dust settles, Beverly’s diagnosis may be reversed, but if she leaves, what will become of her? What of Crandall? And what of their autumn-born love? “A Railway Through the Roses,” by Lisa H. Catmull

Mr. Adrian Everard has tried everything to keep his father’s factory open, but a single solution remains. Marry an heiress before Christmas to fund the desperately needed railway. The local landowner, Lady Anne Baxter, will not agree to sell her garden—or her heart. Indeed, his childhood friend is determined to sabotage all his efforts to find a wife. As the deadline for Adrian to choose a bride draws close, one thing becomes painfully obvious. Saving the factory will mean losing the woman he loves forever.

ABOUT THE SERIES

Since 2015, Mirror Press has been presenting the Timeless Romance Collection, a curated anthology of novellas and short stories featuring bestselling authors from the contemporary and historical romance genres. The collection has hit the USA TODAY bestselling list and charted at #1 at Amazon.com. Learn more about the series and other anthologies published by Mirror Press at their website.

ADVANCE PRAISE

· 5 STARS – “…a fun collection and each of them have something unique from most of the romances I’ve read. Very enjoyable reading.”— Maria Thomas, Goodreads

· “This anthology is truly wonderful. Each story is very distinct from the others, and each is also very compelling. It will keep you reading and wanting more with each page and chapter.”— Shauna Jones, Goodreads

· 5 STARS “absolutely adored this collection of short stories! I would recommend this collection to anyone who needs an escape for a couple of hours.”— Jzcotter03, Goodreads

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AUTHOR BIOS

Laura Rollins

Laura Rollins has always loved a heart-melting happily ever after. It didn’t matter if the story took place in Regency England, or in a cobbler’s shop, if there was a sweet romance, she would read it.

Life has given her many of her own adventures. Currently she lives in the Rocky Mountains with her best friend, who is also her husband, and their four beautiful children. She still loves to read books and more books; her favorite types of music are classical, Broadway, and country; she loves hiking in the mountains near her home; and she’s been known to debate with her oldest son about whether Infinity is better categorized as a number or an idea.

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Annette Lyon

Annette Lyon is a USA Today bestselling author, a 9-time recipient of Utah’s Best in State medal for fiction (three times for novel-length works and five times for short fiction), and a Whitney Award winner for BAND OF SISTERS. She’s the author of over a dozen novels, at least that many novellas, a cookbook, a popular grammar guide, and over a hundred magazine articles. She’s a founder and regular contributor of the Timeless Romance Anthologies line of sweet romance stories, which she served as editor for its first three years. She’s also one of the four co-authors of The Newport Ladies Book Club series. She graduated cum laude from BYU with a degree in English.

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Lisa H. Catmull

I write clean and wholesome romances in the Victorian era and sweet contemporary romances. My books have been nominated for Swoony, RONE, and Whitney awards.

I taught Middle School English and History for seven years before pursuing screenwriting and writing. I currently live between a canyon and a lake in Utah with my husband, two cats, and two rambunctious children.

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