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Wickedly They Dream by Cathrina Constantine  After Seeley is possessed by an evil wraith, Jordan must dig deeper into the Satanic realm. Against Markus’s direct orders, she offers herself, body and soul in a blood covenant to rescue Seeley from the clutches of hell. Jordan assumes her guardian angel will not leave her to fight alone. But there’s trouble in paradise, and Markus has been reassigned. Can Jordan defeat both her internal and external demons to win him back? Or is he gone for good this time?  ebook, 258 pages Published November 5th 2014 by Black Opal Books Find it on Goodreads   Amazon     Barnes & Noble Read It & Reap:  May 26, 2015   Cathrina Constantine resides in Western New York with her husband, five children, two Labrador Retrievers and two cats. Author of WICKEDLY THEY COME, WICKEDLY THEY DREAM, TALLAS, and Don't Forget to Breathe When not with my family, baking, crafting, reading, or stationed at the com...

One Among Us by Paige Dearth My rating: 5 of 5 stars Maggie's life is changed forever the day she is kidnapped and thrown into the cruel, frightening world of human trafficking. Her innocence stolen from her, Maggie does what she must to survive. Alone, even though she is with others going through the same horrifying experiences she is, Maggie's story is heartbreaking, but inspiring. Maggie endured unimaginable cruelty at the hands of her captures and others who should have been trying to help her. But through it all, she remained strong, never giving up hope. Paige Dearth, staying true to her writing style, delivers an intense, engaging, and thoughtful story. The details are fictional, but are so close to the truth to be scary, and she is able to bring out emotions with her writing in a way that is simply captivating. Maggie's story is not a light read, and it will make you contemplate the horrors that are very real in this world. But it is a story needs to b...

Omega by S.M. Reine My rating: 4 of 5 stars I received this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I have come to expect an intriquing premise and solid writing from S.M. Reine . Omega was no exception. Deirdre Tombs has struggled since her rebirth as a shifter who can't shift. She is called an Omega which is the lowest position in the pack. Deirdre is considered a danger since her animal is unknown. She has been tossed around for ten years since her rebirth. The Alpha of the werewolf pack, Rylie Gresham, needs Deirdre's help to infiltrate a rival Alpha, Everton Stark's pack who is bent on dominance and destruction. Everton uses compulsion to make shifters carry out his orders. Deirdre is the only one immune to his power. Will Deirdre be able to help Rylie? Can an Omega rise in the ranks, or will Deirdre always be at the bottom of the pack? Deirdre is determined to overcome her Omega status. She works hard and is unwilling to be the punching bag for any...

A Heart's Betrayal by Colleen Coble My rating: 4 of 5 stars I received this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Colleen Coble is one of my favorite authors, so when I saw A Heart's Betrayal on Netgalley I knew I had to give it a try. I was not disappointed. After the tragic death of her new husband, Emmie Croftner is trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life only to be hit with another blow, her husband was legally married to another woman. What will she do? Emmie journeys out west to be with her friend, Sarah Montgomery, at Fort Laramie, Wyoming. Will this be the new beginning Emmie needs? Emmie is a resilient woman who has had a hard life. She is willing to work hard for a better future. This is a quick read that will leave you wanting more. I look forward to reading the next installment. View all my reviews

Distraction (Distraction #1) by Angela McPherson Aside from the normal changes in her life, college junior Elle Richards can always count on her friendship with Tristan. The longing for him to love her back is something she keeps well hidden, even from herself. No matter how many miles apart they are, regular phone calls and texts keep them close...until the day everything changes. Wide Receiver Tristan Daniels has a good thing going. Much to his, and every single woman's surprise, he's in a committed relationship. The possibility of going pro looks more than promising...until his spur of the moment transfer to a rival college is approved. Now, Tristan will be forced to be in the presence of the woman he's secretly loved for as long as he can remember. Elle. Being away from one another was enough to keep Tristan and Elle distracted, but angst, confusion, and troubled secrets launch them into a breathless, heart pumping story you won't want to miss! Recommended for ...

Amber Prelude Amber Gifts, Prequel Kevin B. Henry Genre: Fantasy, Time Travel, Science Fiction, and History Publisher: Burst/ Champagne Books Date of Publication: June 01, 2015 Cover Artist: Ellie Smith Mitchell didn't really believe the story the Man told him, Just take a sip and speak a year. He whimsically chose a historic event to witness. Little did he know he would become part of that history. Faster than you can say Teithwyr Amser our man Mitchell is chasing a bona fide assassin not only across America but across time. Amber Prelude will require Mitchell to travel from the America he knows to France and Africa. He will travel to decades and centuries he is unfamiliar with. Mitchell will chase authentic villains and make historic friends, all in an attempt to set history back the way he remembers. From an early age, Kevin B. Henry was a voracious reader. His collection of science fiction, fantasy and mystery books bring tears of envy to the eyes of many small c...

Coral & Bone by Tiffany Daune My rating: 4 of 5 stars I received this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I enjoy a good mermaid story, and Coral & Bone was no exception. Don't expect Ariel from the Little Mermaid . The mermaids and sirens are more like Ursula with some serious dark powers. Halen doesn't understand what is happening to her. What is this power that is coursing through her? How can she extinguish the fire inside that wants to destroy things? After watching her father drown, she has struggled to maintain control. Halen comes face to face with mermaids. How can they be real? What do they want from her? She discovers a whole new world and her place in it. Halen's life has been a lie. Can she come to terms with who she is and learn how to harness her powers? Halen is a determined teenager, who has tried to rise above her tragic past. Who do you trust and what do you believe when everything changes? Halen will have to answer those q...

Divided We Stand by Amy Orr A woman attacked. Two men unravelling. A city struggling for a way forward. Raji/Vicki and John/Thomas had everything: friends, freedom, a modern alter lifestyle, and each other. But when one of Raji’s multiple personalities gets attacked, things get complicated. Who is to blame? Is it John, trusted but unstable? Is it Thomas, quiet, confident but with something to hide? Or is it the Institute, the omnipotent organization responsible for their creation? The city teeters on the edge of chaos as one cop attempts to piece together what happened and prevent their way of life from collapsing entirely. Everyone must decide: who do you trust? ebook, 239 pages Published April 2015 Find it on Goodreads Amazon Read It & Reap: November 19, 2015 Amy Orr is a fiction writer with a background in astrophysics and finance. Her main focus is in science fiction but she also writes and enjoys other areas of speculative and literary fiction. Goodreads: https:/...

  Underground (New World #4) by Janelle Stalder Love isn't something you find. Love is something that finds you. Phoenix has spent her whole life fighting. All she's ever wanted was to return the world to a peaceful state, and bring down the New World Order. But now she finds herself in a different sort of battle. No longer set in the streets of New Berlin, the fighting has moved beneath them, in a vicious underground fighting ring run by outlaws bent on causing trouble. And if that isn't hard enough, she's stuck with the one person who loves to fight more than she does - Trent McKay. Now the race is on to get out of their new prison and back home - before they end up killing each other. Or worse - fall in love. Coming soon! Find it on Goodreads   

What We Leave Behind by Matthew Alan What We Leave Behind - A story about struggle, a story of hope, and mostly, a story about love. A journey with a unique young girl who is so sure of what is out there waiting for her, that she never compromises her belief in finding it. Jane Rawley Solomon's humor, character, and passion for others, serve as a reminder that we choose our own path to happiness, regardless of the events that impact our lives. Paperback, 226 pages Published April 10th 2014 by Createspace (first published April 6th 2014) Find it on Goodreads Amazon        Barnes & Noble Read It & Reap: November 8, 2015   My name is Matthew Alan and I just finished publishing my first novel entitled "One Degree". One Degree is a work of fiction that I started writing about seven years ago. I've worked on three other books during that time period (and the next will be coming out later this fall), but this is the story I kept coming...