Double Alchemy: Climax by Susan Mac Nicol Blog Tour, Excerpt, Guest Post, Giveaway & Review!

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Hiya guys, today we bring you Susan Mac Nicol with her latest release Double Alchemy: Climax, Susan talks about her music, lets us have a little look at an excerpt and she brings along a fantastic Giveaway. So I will leave you to it and don’t forget to check out both Cat’s & Tam’s reviews and to click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~  

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Double Alchemy: Climax

(Double Alchemy Book #2)

by

 Susan Mac Nicol

Powerful modern warlock Quinn Fairmont found ecstasy with the silver-eyed and not-quite-human Cade Mairston, but to know true happiness the pair must best both the shadow of a long-ago lover and an ancient enemy who seeks to destroy love, light and all they hold dear.

A BLINDING LIGHT

It begins with a Book of Shadows discovered by a London coven. The grimoire is as dangerous as it is rare, which is why it evokes modern-day warlock Quinn Fairmont’s desire. He collects objects of great power and beauty—like his lover, Cade Mairston.

Against all odds he and Cade found each other, but their perils have just begun. First is the ex-lover who once held Quinn in thrall. And, someone has been killing warlocks. Could it be one of his own kind? There are those too who would challenge Quinn’s power in their quest to overthrow him as Grand Master. Or is the danger something darker, something invoked inadvertently, rising from the shadows, building from the very inside of a man until it brings an end with a quick flash of light? Of the truth, the surface has only been scratched. Now Quinn and Cade must go deeper and find both answers and an end. They must learn what lurks in the hearts of men…and whether it seeks to love or destroy.

Buy link

Boroughs Publishing Group

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Excerpt

Quinn’s eyes flashed violently at his uncle. “I am not fucking losing him to the depths of a bloody Hampstead Heath pond.”

He knelt down beside Cade again, closing his eyes as he tried once more to heal, but the wound just kept seeping blood, now at a much slower rate than before. Cade’s face was ash white, his dark hair standing out starkly against the deathly pallor of his face.

Quinn. Your Cade is nearly gone. You have to put him in the water now before it is too late. There is no time for your modern medicine. He will not survive unless you do it now. The Water Sprites will take him and heal him as long as there is still a spark of life left in him.

“I can’t. Don’t ask me to do that. I can’t.” Quinn’s voice was strangled as he struggled to compose himself. His body was cold, his mind sluggish and he had never felt so desperate.

Daniel strode forward and despite his small and wiry frame, he picked Cade up in his arms. He looked at Quinn, his voice resolute. “He’s dying. This may be the only way to save him.”

Quinn growled and reached out with a hand to hold him back. Daniel sidestepped him and looked at him with a resolute expression. “You can hurt me if you want but it won’t help Cade. This is all we have left to try before he dies.”

Quinn’s hand still gripped him tightly and the older man winced.

“If anyone is going to do this, it’s going to be me.” Quinn’s voice cracked and he held out his arms. Wordlessly, Daniel placed Cade in Quinn’s outstretched arms and Quinn pulled his lover closer to his body. He walked down to the water’s edge and waded in as Daniel watched helplessly from the bank, his face stark. Quinn gently laid Cade down in the water. He seemed to float for a while, hair spreading about in the water like black smoke. His face was still, eyes closed as Quinn held tightly onto his cold hand, rubbing his thumb over the engagement ring. Quinn’s vision blurred as tears filled his eyes.

You need to let Cade go. Let him join his kind below the water. Trust me.

Taliesin’s voice was soft, compassionate. Quinn heaved a shuddering sigh as Daniel joined him in the water, laying a comforting arm on his.

“I can’t—” Quinn shook his head in grief, his heart breaking.

His uncle took hold of his shoulders, firmly holding him back. “There’s no other way, son. Let him go.”

Quinn relinquished his grip on Cade’s hand, standing there as he heard a soft splash and saw the water rippling around them. As they watched, two sets of pale hands emerged out of the water, and slowly, lovingly, Cade was dragged gently beneath the dark waters of the pond. Quinn saw the hand with his ring on it slowly disappear under the water. It was the last glimpse he had of the man he loved.

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About Susan

Susan Mac Nicol was born in Leeds, UK, and left for South Africa when she was eight. She returned to the UK thirty years later and now lives in Essex. Her debut novel Cassandra by Starlight, the first in a trilogy, was published last year by Boroughs Publishing Group in the US. Sue’s latest story, Double Alchemy: Climax is her sixth m/m romance.
Sue has written since she was very young, and never thought she would see herself becoming a Romance writer, being a horror/psychological thriller reader all her life. But the Romance genre is now something very close to her heart and she intends continuing the trend.
Sue is a member of the Romance Writers of America and the Romantic Novelists Association here in the UK.
Susan Mac Nicol is also author of The Magick of ChristmasConfounding Cupid, Cassandra by StarlightTogether in StarlightStripped BareSaving AlexanderWorth Keeping, Waiting for Rain and Double Alchemy.
Social Links: Website | Blog|Twitter | Facebook|Goodreads|Pinterest

Susan’s music

I recently did an online quiz to see what my music said about me. You can do the same quiz here

http://www.outofservice.com/music-personality-test/

The result was that I enjoy the ‘reflective and complex music preference dimension.’

I obtained a very high score for this and apparently it tells me the following about me. I’m open to new experiences, am creative, intellectual and enjoy trying new things. Politics wise I’m a liberal. Wisdom, diversity and fine arts are important to me. Financially I’m supposed to be fairly well off and apparently I’m ‘sophisticated’. After a hard day of work, if I’m not listening to music or reading a book, I enjoy documentary films, independent, classic or foreign films. I’m also tagged as having energetic and aggressive music preferences, meaning I enjoy enjoying taking risks and engaging in thrilling experiences. I am dominant, imaginative and energetic. Freedom, independence and excitement are important to me. I like watching action, science fiction, fantasy, war and horror movies.

Not a bad synopsis actually. Apart from the fact I’m not well off, (yet), I don’t really enjoy documentaries, and I’m also not a thrill seeker, the above is actually spot on. The sophisticated tag is still being debated.

This is a selection of the type of music you’ll find on my Samsung Note Smartphone. It’s a pretty eclectic mix of music. I hate pop, not fond of rap unless it’s Plan B, love rock and Indie music, and will tolerate some dance music.

In no order of preference, here is the music I listen to with some links to some of my favourite songs and bands

Foo Fighters – Rope http://bit.ly/ihcTxK

Kasabian – Re-Wired http://bit.ly/qs60IV

The Killers – The track ‘Human’ http://bit.ly/7xH1so

Arctic Monkeys – Teddypicker http://bit.ly/9qlofn

White Lies – Holy Ghost http://bit.ly/iWVWrg

Oasis – Dig out Your Soul http://bit.ly/exbce

Noel Gallagher – My favourite song ‘If I had a Gun’ http://bit.ly/oaqiCD

Beady Eye- Liam Gallagher – Wonderwall http://bit.ly/SdZ5VQ

30 Seconds to Mars – ‘Time to Wake up’  http://bit.ly/rGRAp

Muse – Undisclosed Desires http://bit.ly/1qLZEr

Alex Clare – Too Close http://bit.ly/ebx6Er

Jace Everett – Bad Things http://bit.ly/1DnW5T

Band of Skulls – Devil takes care of his Own http://bit.ly/wBGeFd

Incubus – Best track – Admiration http://bit.ly/YM0GKm

Institute – Bulletproof Skin http://bit.ly/VNbTI

The Heavy – Short Change hero http://bit.ly/gEnR4h

Plan B – Welcome to Hell http://bit.ly/fcuY4f

The Wombats – Tokyo http://bit.ly/dkrtYL

Dimitri Shostakovich – Symphony no 5 http://bit.ly/Audhj8

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Review

susan mac nicol double alchemy climax DA Climax-350x495Title: Double Alchemy Climax

Series: Double Alchemy

Author:Susan Mac Nichol

Genre: Paranormal, Contemporary, LGTB

Length: Novel (254 pages)

ISBN: 9781941260050

Publisher: Borough’s Publishing Group (May 22nd 2014)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts

Reviewer: Cat & Tams

Blurb: Powerful modern warlock Quinn Fairmont found ecstasy with the silver-eyed and not-quite-human Cade Mairston, but to know true happiness the pair must best both the shadow of a long-ago lover and an ancient enemy who seeks to destroy love, light and all they hold dear.

A BLINDING LIGHT

It begins with a Book of Shadows discovered by a London coven. The grimoire is as dangerous as it is rare, which is why it evokes modern-day warlock Quinn Fairmont’s desire. He collects objects of great power and beauty—like his lover, Cade Mairston.

Against all odds he and Cade found each other, but their perils have just begun. First is the ex-lover who once held Quinn in thrall. And, someone has been killing warlocks.

Could it be one of their own kind? There are those too who would challenge Quinn’s power in their quest to overthrow him as Grand Master. Or is the danger something darker, something invoked inadvertently, rising from the shadows, building from the very inside of a man until it brings an end with a quick flash of light? Of the truth, the surface has only been scratched. Now Quinn and Cade must go deeper and find both answers and an end. They must learn what lurks in the hearts of men…and whether it seeks to love or destroy. 

Purchase Link: http://boroughspublishinggroup.com/books/double-alchemy-climax

Good Reads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22236225-double-alchemy—climax?ac=1

Cat’s Review: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts This is the sequel to Double Alchemy. You really do need to read the first book to understand this one.

There is a lot going on. We pick up on the Warlocks being killed. Quinn can feel each time a warlock dies and since he and his Withinner had to preform a unity he has been weakening more each time. A book of shadows has emerged and Quinn wants it for his collection and to see if it holds the key to catching the Witch-finder General. Getting it means he will have to visit an ex- lover and he isn’t sure how Cade will handle that.

Cade is finding more and more about his being a water sprite.  Quinn is afraid he will lose Cade to the Sprites or a very forward human that won’t keep his hands of Cade.

Ok that’s just some of what’s going on. Yes there is a lot and I was eager to see some of it.  I feel that there was a bit too much going on and to me some things didn’t get answered and some got answered way to fast. I also missed the interaction of Quinn and his Withinner it seems we got much less of Tailsin in this one. And Tailsin was one of my favourite characters, so I would have loved a bit more of him.

Having said that, this book focus a lot more on Quinn and Cades relationship we got some happy news and some sad surprises. Being a romance buff I loved this and of course you can’t forget the hot sexual tension between Cade and Quinn. These two just sizzle!

If you like Warlocks, Witches, water sprites, magic, sweet surprises, sad twists, suspense, action, a great romance and some hot and spicy mansex this is for you!

Tams Review: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts 
Cade Mairston’s life has changed dramatically over the past several months. He met the love of his life in Warlcok, Quinn Fairmont. But there is a price to pay for Cade, not only for loving the most powerful Warlock, but for being part Fae as well. People would kill him to get at Quinn, and would end his life becuase of his heritage, which has yet to fully explore or acknowledge. Cade is over the moon when Quinn proposes and the two begin to settle into as normal a life as possible for a Warlock Lord and his finance’. And isn’t that generally when the shit hits the fan.

Quinn’s jobs as the head Warlock often occupy his thoughts and take time away from Cade. Now he’s searching for the Book of Shadows that is currently in the possession of his ex-lover. A nasty bitch of a witch that Quinn has no intention of ever speaking to again. Warlocks are still dying and everytime it drains Quinn, not to mention the ongoing struggle between Quinn and his withiner. Can Quinn and Cade find the book and discover who is killing warlocks before one or both of them fall prey to the evil that seems to not only surround, but consume them?

Okay, I’ll start with what I enjoyed about this book. I love the relationship between Quinn and Cade. How they learn more about each other every day, and how to coexist as a couple and move forward together. It’s not always easy, but their love makes them stronger and determined to see it through. I also like the relationship between Quinn and his withiner, it’s a different and unique relationship, almost like a totem or spirit animal in the from of an ancient warlock that basically possess Quinn.

Sadly, I felt like this story was rushed. It moved fast, but at times it was moving so fast I couldn’t keep up and had to retrace some steps. And if this is the last story for Quinn and Cade, the ending was part anticlimatic and part bittersweet for me. So I hope it’s not.

Overall, I enjoyed the story and the characters and am satisfied with the paths they are taking, but I wanted a little more cohesion with the flow. If you’re a fan of paranormal romance, witches, warlocks and fae… then you’ll probably enjoy this story.

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Praise for Double Alchemy (Book #1)

I love Paranormal stories & I’m a huge fan of Susan Mac Nicol’s M/M books. In this book, she brings both genres together & gives us this amazing story. With her master storytelling, she takes us into the mystical & magical world of Witches, Warlocks, Withinners & Feys. A world where danger lurks in the shadows.” – Maria Recchia 

“I stayed up all night reading this story. Susan has a way of writing that is different than anyone else. She’s uniquely brilliant at weaving a tale that brings out my emotions. I have laughed in every one of her stories. That’s incredible for me. Not just a smile, but a laugh. I love that. This book needs to be read. You won’t be disappointed.” – Author Kindle Alexander

 

“Susan Mac Nicol has created a complex and fully realized fantasy world…. Quinn is the star of this novel, taking out the bad guy and learning how to trust in Cade’s love enough to share his unsavory past.” Library Journal

 I completely loved this beautifully and highly detailed written Paranormal story! This wasn’t a predictable story by any means. How Susan Mac Nicol takes us on a ride through this very creative and engrossing world that you will not forget, anytime soon and will be wanting more and more of it. I am a huge fan of this author and Double Alchemy, doesn’t disappoint by any means at all. I highly recommend this hot, steamy, love, paranormal and so beautifully written story!” Paul Berry

 “Susan Mac Nicol brings us another sexilicious m/m romance but also takes us into a magyckal world of Warlocks, Withinners, Fae, Witchfinders and Witches… I loved the combination of the magyck and the m/m romance storyline. I am so glad Ms Mac Nicol is not keeping us waiting as the second book in the series will be released 22nd May 2014. I highly recommended this book to read and is an absolute five star rating from me.” Foxylutely Book Reviews

Praise for Susan Mac Nicol

We have to re-iterate that this Author will always be an automatic one-click for us. Her writing is flawless and her flawed characters are completely lovable. There’s always something quirky and fun in her stories as well as drama, angst and heaps of passion! We can highly recommend!!” – Gitte & Jenny – Totally Booked Blog

“Susan has been hailed as a genius writer of male/male literature. Her Saving Alexander has been nominated for several awards and has been reviewed widely. Congrats on all your success, Susan. You have earned it.” – Gay Lit Authors

Purchase links for DOUBLE ALCHEMY (Book #1)

Boroughs Publishing Group | Amazon: US, UK, CA, AU

Purchase links for DOUBLE ALCHEMY: CLIMAX (Book #2)

Boroughs Publishing Group

4 thoughts on “Double Alchemy: Climax by Susan Mac Nicol Blog Tour, Excerpt, Guest Post, Giveaway & Review!

  1. Hmm, the quiz said I fell on the Edgy and Aggressive side…I guess the high marks for punk skewed it. Funny!

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