Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Feasted On: Maelstrom Chronicles, Book 3

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon: Paperback - Pages: 361; Kindle Edition - File Size: 1445 KB | Expected Release Date: September 5, 2016 | Publisher: Entangled Publishing : Select Otherworld | Obtained: NetGalley

"Prodigal" [Maelstrom Chronicles, Book 3] by Jody Wallace (aka Ellie Marvel)

Author's Book Description : He nearly destroyed the world, but with her help, he can save it.

Adam Alsing—at least that’s what they tell him his name is—has no idea who he is or why he’s huddled naked in the snow next to a mysterious silver pod. When a gorgeous, no-nonsense sheriff by the name of Claire Lawson rescues him, she explains the planet’s under attack—and he’s been missing for over two years. The problem is, what he doesn’t remember can kill them.

Keeping the peace in her post-apocalyptic town is all the trouble Sheriff Claire Lawson can handle. Until the MIA Chosen One—the guy who could have prevented the apocalypse—interrupts her supply run. The Shipborn aliens want to study him, and what’s left of the Terran government wants to lock him up. But his charming demeanor and his desire to help, along with his sexy smile, has Claire fighting her better judgment to keep Adam around. For now.

Book 1 of the Maelstrom Chronicles is "ANGELI."
Book 2 is "TRAITOR."
Read Scene 1 of "TRAITOR" from Ship’s POV at Literary Escapism.
Read a Tour of the Universe article about sentient space ships at Bitten by Romance.
Listen to a Blog Talk Radio show with Linda Mooney where we talk "PRODIGAL" and peens.

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars!! The “Chosen One,” Adam Alsing, returns in the most unexpected way ... a pod with the remains of shades. He doesn’t remember who he was. He learns that he now has extraordinary powers (ones that no one can account for) so he’s not sure if who he use to be is who he truly is anymore. Nevertheless, even if he isn’t completely the old Adam Alsing, who Adam is now is the man who can help everyone out and actually save the world. But will the mystery of how he came to be, make it so no one will trust him, let alone himself? Claire helps him navigate his “new world” and together they try to save it before it’s all too late…

I’ll admit that this is the first novel I’ve read from Ms. Wallace’s Maelstrom Chronicles. Though it felt like it dragged here and there, I never felt lost in this novel’s action and suspenseful romance. Thrilling, exciting, and romantic! This world hooks you with its wit and charm then reels you in for more! Engaging characters make you fall for them all and hope to read more about them too.

Yet it was Claire’s relationship to Adam that lights up this novel and makes me wish it didn’t have to end. I enjoyed how prickly Claire was, with her being her vivacious-self. I loved how Adam seemed to calm her down in a way to make her see the “bigger picture” of it all while opening up her heart too. In addition, how they deal with Adam’s “skills” while still supporting one another was very heartwarming to read.

Even though this was my first time getting into this world, it enticed me enough that I really hope it’ll continue. I am hoping that Ship will finally get its Android and possibly a love of its own too. *hehee* Basically, what I am saying is that I HIGHLY recommend it, especially to those who are fans of this series and/or are looking for an enticing series-driven standalone sci-fi romance!

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : Shop Your Indie/Local Bookstores (IndieBound - Paperback) USD : Angeli (Book 1) | Shop Your Indie/Local Bookstores (IndieBound - Paperback) USD : Traitor (Book 2) | Amazon (Kindle) USD : Angeli (Book 1) | Amazon (Kindle) USD : Traitor (Book 2) | Amazon (Paperback) USD : Angeli (Book 1) | Amazon (Paperback) USD : Traitor (Book 2) | Barnes & Noble (NOOK Book) USD : Angeli (Book 1) | Barnes & Noble (NOOK Book) USD : Traitor (Book 2)


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My Previous Interview(s) with this Author : September 2016

My Previous Guest Post(s) by this Author : Fortune Tellers - Fact or Fiction by Jody Wallace - August 2016

My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Pack and Coven

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Entangled Otherworld Fortune Teller Booth at Entangled Publishing's Summer Carnival | Blog Tour, Guest Post, Spreading the Word & GC Giveaway | Blog Tour - Prodigal by Jody Wallace | Interview, Spreading the Word, & Critter Prize Pack Giveaway


Author's Novel Extras : New Release: PRODIGAL

Author's Series Extras :

Book Teaser(s) :
The crown that made her the Queen of Assholes, but hey, she got shit done. ~ within Chapter 1
For this lady, he'd cast aside his exhaustion and doubt. "What do you say I get you out of here, ma'am?"
"You don't know me?" she asked, eyes big and wet.
"Should I?" He'd like to know her. She wasn't as tall as he was, but there was something solid about her, something reliable and strong. He couldn't remember what he'd done to be tossed into Hell--in fact, he was starting to realize he had zero memories of anything--but the fact she was here meant it wasn't all bad. ~ within Chapter 28

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Monday, October 3, 2016

Blog Tour - If I Had You by Heather Hiestand | Book Release Launch, Spreading the Word & GC Giveaway

IF I HAD YOU
The Grand Russe Hotel book #1


by Heather Hiestand

Feasted On: Scandalous Ballroom Encounters Series, Book 1

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 2150 KB | Release Date: February 14, 2015 | Publisher: Self-Published | Obtained: Amazon

"Masquerade" [Scandalous Ballroom Encounters Series, Book 1] by Victoria Vale

Author's Book Description : Margaret Seymour is bored by the stifling constraints of society dictating her behavior as a debutante in search of a husband. Her prospects are promising by the standards of London society, yet, not one of them causes her heart to flutter, or her head to fill with scintillating, forbidden fantasies. Those feelings are reserved for Camden Rycroft, Duke of Avonleah—a man who isn’t even aware of her existence.

While attending a scandalous Vauxhall Gardens masquerade, Margaret finds herself in the duke’s arms. His promise of a night of pleasure is tempting, but is it worth it when Avonleah is a known rake notorious for his short attention span and avoidance of marriage?

Camden Rycroft is intrigued by the masked vixen he encounters in the Gardens. After one night with her leaves him hungry for more, his desire for her turns into a fiery obsession. Despite the scandal that could ensue from their affair, he finds himself unable to extract himself from a situation destined to end in pain. When faced with losing Margaret to a potential husband, will he rise to the occasion, or risk living without her?

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! This is Maggie’s (Margaret) first season and though she longs to be the daring lady to win Camden the Duke of Avonleah’s attention. Yet, being a debutante means she is restricted by her mother’s wants/desires and the rules of the ton. So, with the assistance of her older cousin, she dresses up seductively masked and sneaks out to the masquerade at Vauxhall Gardens in which she happily captures Camden’s attention. Soon they set out on a most illicit affair that would certainly ruin her if it became known, yet they are drawn together, and both struggle to stay within society’s standards. As the season’s end draws near they realize their affair’s ending is coming soon too. Will Maggie be able to accept another man’s proposal after everything she shared with Camden or will she demand for more?

Readers will be swept away in this erotic bliss of a novel. Enticing, exciting, adventurous with an innocent’s edge, if you are looking for that sort of book this is the one for you! I appreciate the way this novel handled the intricacies of society life while a true fun erotica and a romance all in one.

Maggie is a fun character, sweet yet daring, understands her position in life but willing to take a chance. I found her very cool. Then throw Camden at her and WOW, the words burn off the pages because of the passion between them. I really enjoyed how they shared more than just their passionate play with each other as it gave their novel more substance. Plus, it didn’t hurt that Camden held my attention because of his possessive ways. I finished the book a half hour ago and I’m still burning up. 😉

I recommend this novel to anyone looking for a historical romantic erotica!!

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : Amazon (Kindle) USD : A Marriage Most Scandalous (Book 2) | Amazon (Kindle) USD : Tempting Two (Book 3) | Amazon (Audible) USD : A Marriage Most Scandalous (Book 2) | Amazon (Audible) USD : Tempting Two (Book 3) | Smashwords (e-Book) USD : A Marriage Most Scandalous (Book 2) | Smashwords (e-Book) USD : Tempting Two (Book 3)

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Amazon (Kindle) USD : Scandalous Ballroom Encounters Vol. 1: An Erotic Historical Romance Box Set

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"Now, what have you done to yourself?"
He pretended to inspect the arrangement, as well, but studied her in his peripheral vision. Her white and spring green gown was lovely; yet, hardly did her justice, not as the scarlet getup she'd worn to the masquerade had.
She frowned, turning her head a tick and spearing him with a confused glance. "I beg your pardon?"
"What happened to the vivacious little vixen I spent the night with?" he demanded, his voice raising a bit. "The one who waltzed with me beneath the stars and kissed me so boldly in public? The one who gave me one of the best nights of my life before running out in the morning without nary a good-bye? What have you done with her?" ~ within Chapter 12
"I think, Avonleah, that you are not as horrible as you'd like people to think you are."
He dislodged from her hold, taking her hand in his and leading her back toward the carriage.
"Dear God, what have I done?" he quipped. "Now you'll bare my secret to everyone. My reputation will be ruined."
She threw her head back and laughed. "It would serve you right." ~ within Chapter 14

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Saturday, October 1, 2016

Blog Tour - Love, Christmas - Holiday stories that will put a song in your heart! by 20 Various Authors | Cover Reveal & Spreading the Word

LOVE, CHRISTMAS
Holiday stories that will be a song in your heart!

Second Sentence Saturday: Wolf's Blade by Clare Dargin


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"Wolf's Blade" [The Paladins Series, Book 1] by Clare Dargin - [Amazon Book Link]

He opened his clenched fist as the nails on his hand morphed into long dark claws.



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