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Moose Fever by A.J. Marcus

o-moose-feverTitle:  Moose Fever

Series:  Mountain Spirit Mysteries, #3

Author: A.J. Marcus

Genre: Mystery/Romantic Suspense

Length: 200 pages

Publisher: DSP Publications (12 April 2016)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts

Blurb: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer Brock Summers and his fiancé, wildlife rehabber Landon Weir, are preparing for their wedding when someone starts killing moose along a creek in the northern part of Teller County. As the moose casualties rise, human bodies turn up, and the case is taken over by the sheriff’s office. When a Forestry Service Ranger is killed, the service joins the hunt.

All signs point to one of the many photographers who have been taking pictures of the moose. Then Landon discovers a small piece of gold in the creek and they believe they have a motive, but they’re still lacking solid suspects.

Bullets fly as they seek to track down the perpetrator while trying to get everything wrapped up in time for their marriage.

ISBN: 978-1-63476-343-1

Product Link: https://www.dsppublications.com/books/moose-fever-by-aj-marcus-226-b

Reviewer: Prime

Review: Moose Fever is the third book in AJ Marcus’s Mountain Mysteries series. While the books probably work as a standalone, I love this series so much that I’m saying if you haven’t started from book 1 (Eagle’s Blood) go back now. If for nothing else than the pleasure of reading along as Brock and Landon begin their romantic relationship in a small Colorado town.

In this installment, Brock, a state wildlife officer, and Landon, who runs and works a wildlife rehabilitation centre, are preparing to get married. But of course, there is a lot going on than these guys and their seriously sweet and hot relationship. There is the appearance of Brock’s parents, who are quite wonderful, and want to make sure that everything is perfect for their son’s wedding day.

However, there is also the mystery and suspense side of things, which sees more than a few bullets fly, the body of an unknown person turn up that is only the start of the book’s body count.

For a wild life officer, Brock finds himself in some very dangerous and precarious situations, which don’t always involve wildlife of the four-legged kind. Regardless, it is an absolute pleasure reading along with the action as Brock works and Landon does his best to help his partner. I love these guys, I love their chemistry, I love their love –in fact, I love just about everything about their relationship. They are so strong and relatable as characters that it is pure joy to revisit Brock and Landon.

Once again, I can’t wait until book 4 comes out (got a tease at the end of Moose Fever). This is a wonderful series for just about any fan of action and suspense to get into.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Chasing Sunrise by Lex Chase, 2nd edition

o-chasing-sunriseTitle: Chasing Sunrise, 2nd edition

Series: The Darkmore Saga, #1

Author: Lex Chase

Genre: Fantasy/ Horror/ Paranormal

Length: 280 pages

Publisher: DSP Publications (April 5, 2016)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3 Hearts

Blurb: The once glorious aisa kingdom of Darkmore lies in ruins, and King Sevon Maraté is trapped. Sevon endures unrelenting abuse and is used as a scapegoat by Lord Dominic Ravensgrove, who rules Darkmore from the shadows. Coping by dressing in gowns and jewels, the effeminate king relishes the scraps of freedom he is given to be himself.

As a verkolai, Sevon possesses the ability to part the Veil separating his world from hundreds of others. His gift provides a chance for escape, but Dominic refuses to relinquish his tool for power. When Dominic forges an ambitious plan to invade the prosperous shifter land of Priagust, he manipulates Sevon’s desperation for his people’s survival. Out of options, Sevon has no choice but to cooperate.

On their foray into Priagust, Dominic’s men abduct a shifter named Jack. Despite being tortured for information, Jack’s loyalty to his kind never wavers. But Jack’s knowledge about Darkmore’s history unsettles Sevon, and a curious bond begins to form. Despite Sevon’s mistrust, Jack is determined to tame the beautiful king’s wild heart and perhaps earn his freedom.

As war looms, Sevon fears Jack’s kindness is another trap. Conflicted, Sevon wonders if he should risk chasing the sunrise or remain Dominic’s compliant prisoner.

ISBN: 978-1-4874-0658-5

Product Link: https://www.dsppublications.com/books/chasing-sunrise-by-lex-chase-222-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: I have read a few books by this author and I have got to say that this one is way darker. The title was what caught my attention, but I really should have taken a second look at the blurb. This story was a bit hard to read for me. Not only hard but a bit complicated in some spots.

Humans, vampires, shifters and other beings used to live among each other at one time. This is actually a different type of earth, a different or alternate universe type of story. As with our world, wars start and they turn on each other. That doesn’t seem to change much. Now they hide from each other.

Sevon was orphaned when he was a small child. Dominic tortured Sevon and made him believe everything he said. Which for a small child would be easy to do. Even throughout this Sevon still wants to help those around him. However it would seem Dominic has more control then we think. For when he sees his best friend, he doesn’t recognize Jack at all.

Jack is a shifter and he plans on saving his friend. The abuse is both destructive and very powerful on a child but as an adult he is almost paralyzed by it. He is a sexy little king who needs help.

I am afraid that most of this is from what I caught and felt then what was probably written. The story was so deep and very complex, which it was hard for me to get into. I am afraid that I had trouble concentrating from the start. I am not one for abuse of any kind, so that made it even worse for me.

While the story itself is very well written and is compelling to some, just wasn’t for me at all.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

No Good Deed by Michael Rupured Guest Post & Excerpt!

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Hiya guys, Michael Rupured stops by today with his upcoming re-release No Good Deed, we have a great guest post where Michael chats briefly about the book and a fantastic exclusive excerpt! So check out the post and enjoy! <3 ~Pixie~

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No Good Deed

(A Philip Potter Story 01)
by

Michael Rupured

On Christmas Eve in 1966, Philip Potter, a kind-hearted Smithsonian curator,  wraps up his last-minute shopping. Meanwhile, his lover of several years takes his own life back in their home. Unaware of what awaits him, Philip drops off gifts at a homeless shelter, an act of generosity that will later make him a suspect in the murder of a male prostitute.

Following James’s shocking death, two men enter Philip’s life—and both drive yellow Continentals. One of them, though, is a killer, with the blood of at least six hustlers on his hands. And both are hiding something.

As Philip is about to discover, no good deed goes unpunished.

1st Edition published as “After Christmas Eve” by ManLove Romance Press, 2013.

The prequel, Until Thanksgiving, is published by Dreamspinner Press.

Release date 26th April 2:016

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Withered + Sere by TJ Klune

o-withered-sereTitle: Withered + Sere

Series:  Immemorial Year, # 1

Author: TJ Klune

Genre: Science Fiction

Length: Novel (280 pages)

Publisher: DSP Publications (April 19, 2016)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts

Blurb: Once upon a time, humanity could no longer contain the rage that swelled within, and the world ended in a wave of fire.

One hundred years later, in the wasteland formerly known as America, a broken man who goes only by the name of Cavalo survives. Purposefully cutting himself off from what remains of civilization, Cavalo resides in the crumbling ruins of the Northern Idaho Correctional Institution. A mutt called Bad Dog and a robot on the verge of insanity comprise his only companions. Cavalo himself is deteriorating, his memories rising like ghosts and haunting the prison cells.

It’s not until he makes the dangerous choice of crossing into the irradiated Deadlands that Cavalo comes into contact with a mute psychopath, one who belongs to the murderous group of people known as the Dead Rabbits. Taking the man prisoner, Cavalo is forced not only to face the horrors of his past, but the ramifications of the choices made for his stark present. And it is in the prisoner that he will find a possible future where redemption is but a glimmer that darkly shines.

The world has died.

This is the story of its remains.

ISBN: 978-1-63476-557-2

Product Link: https://www.dsppublications.com/books/withered-sere-by-tj-klune-240-b

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: This is book one in the Immemorial Year series.

This is not a romance book. Though it does have several kissing scenes and a couple of mentions of sex, but that’s it. This is a post apocalypse story set years after bombs are dropped destroying everything. The survivors are doing what they can to live in the changed world. But not all is as it seems and changes are coming.

Cavalo, the MC, keeps to himself for the most part. He is haunted by things from the past that he has seen and had to do. His only companion is a dog named Bad Dog and a robot named SIRS. Throughout this story it seems he has lost his mind with the way his companions talk to him. But I think it’s a way for him to have interactions with someone.

I imagine anyone having to go through, do the things Cavalo has had to do and seen that anyone would not be completely sane. With this being said he runs into a group called Dead Rabbits. They are vicious and don’t hesitate to kill in the most horrific ways. They are also cannibals according to the story.

Lucas is a Dead Rabbit who Cavalo captures and takes home with him. Lucas is unable to speak due to his throat being cut at some point. He is a very mysterious individual that I found fascinating. This story will blow your mind. You have people fighting for survival while others just take and take without regard.

Then you have two groups who will do anything to get Lucas. Why? I do not know exactly. I’m hoping the answers to several questions will come soon though as the first book ends with no answers.

Dark, twisted in ways and mysterious this book will have you on the edge of your seat as each chapter unfolds and more information is divulged in an awesome story of survival and secrets.

Cannot wait to read book two.

Highly recommended.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Code Name Jack Rabbit by Elizabeth Noble Cover Reveal, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Hi guys, we have Elizabeth Noble stopping by to show off the cover to her upcoming release Code Name Jack Rabbit, we have a fantastic excerpt and a brilliant giveaway so check out that awesome cover and catch up a little with some of the characters from The Sleepless City series! Oh and don’t forget to click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~

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Code Name Jack Rabbit

(The Vampire Guard 01)
by

Elizabeth Noble

Meet the newest members of the Vampire Guard, where legend and myth meet science and technology.

Jonas Forge, vampire. Once a spy and soldier, now a cop, Forge enjoys the life he’s built with his friends in Flint, Ohio.

Blair Turner, PhD. Blair, a vampire and computer hacker with exceptional skills, shares a powerful empathic bond with Forge, his soulmate.

Declan, vampire, ex-pirate, ex-fur trapper, thief, and con man. Declan is Forge’s former lover and soulmate to Lucas Coate.

Lucas Coate, MD, Flint’s medical examiner. A werewolf living amongst vampires, Lucas is also one of Forge’s best friends.

Their lives become complicated when an impending presidential visit throws them headlong into a world of high tech vampire spies and espionage. Recruited into the Vampire Guard by the secret society of the Akhkharu Nasaru, they uncover a werewolf terrorist organization known as the Qiguan.

Together they must thwart a murder attempt on the open waters of Lake Superior while tracking a previously unknown biological weapon controlled by the Qiquan—a weapon that may very well mean death for one of them.

Release date: 12th July 2016

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Withered + Sere by T.J. Klune Blog Tour, Guest Post & Excerpt!

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Hiya peeps, we have T.J. Klune stopping by today with his upcoming release Withered + Sere, T.J. chats about music and I’ve nicked a great excerpt so check out the post and enjoy! <3 ~Pixie~

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Withered + Sere

(Immemorial 01)
by

T.J. Klune

Once upon a time, humanity could no longer contain the rage that swelled within, and the world ended in a wave of fire.

One hundred years later, in the wasteland formerly known as America, a broken man who goes only by the name of Cavalo survives. Purposefully cutting himself off from what remains of civilization, Cavalo resides in the crumbling ruins of the North Idaho Correctional Institution. A mutt called Bad Dog and a robot on the verge of insanity comprise his only companions. Cavalo himself is deteriorating, his memories rising like ghosts and haunting the prison cells.

It’s not until he makes the dangerous choice of crossing into the irradiated Deadlands that Cavalo comes into contact with a mute psychopath, one who belongs to the murderous group of people known as the Dead Rabbits. Taking the man prisoner, Cavalo is forced not only to face the horrors of his past, but the ramifications of the choices made for his stark present. And it is in the prisoner that he will find a possible future where redemption is but a glimmer that darkly shines.

The world has died.

This is the story of its remains.

Release date: 19th April 2016
Pre-order: DSP Publications  | Amazon

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Moose Fever by A.J. Marcus Guest Post & Excerpt!

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Hi peeps, we have A.J. Marcus popping in with his upcoming release Moose Fever, the third book in his Mountain Spirit Mysteries. A.J. chats about Moose Fever and he lets us have a sneak peek at an excerpt, so enjoy the post! <3 ~Pixie~

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Moose Fever

(Mountain Spirit Mysteries 03)
by

A.J. Marcus

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer Brock Summers and his fiancé, wildlife rehabber Landon Weir, are preparing for their wedding when someone starts killing moose along a creek in the northern part of Teller County. As the moose casualties rise, human bodies turn up, and the case is taken over by the sheriff’s office. When a Forestry Service Ranger is killed, the service joins the hunt. 

All signs point to one of the many photographers who have been taking pictures of the moose. Then Landon discovers a small piece of gold in the creek and they believe they have a motive, but they’re still lacking solid suspects. Bullets fly as they seek to track down the perpetrator while trying to get everything wrapped up in time for their marriage.

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Chasing Sunrise by Lex Chase Blog Tour, Guest Post & Giveaway!

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Hi guys, we have Lex Chase stopping by with her upcoming re-release Chasing Sunrise, we have a fantastic guest post from Lex where she talks about hurricanes and there’s a fantastic giveaway so I hand over to Lex as she takes control *it nearly killed me but she did, honest* and makes this her very own Chasing Sunrise blog tour post! p.s. remember to leave a comment and click on Lex’s graphic to enter the giveaway <3 ~Pixie~

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Chasing Sunrise

(The Darkmore Saga: Book One)
by

Lex Chase

The once glorious aisa kingdom of Darkmore lies in ruins, and King Sevon Maraté is trapped. Sevon endures unrelenting abuse and is used as a scapegoat by Lord Dominic Ravensgrove, who rules Darkmore from the shadows. Coping by dressing in gowns and jewels, the effeminate king relishes the scraps of freedom he is given to be himself.

As a verkolai, Sevon possesses the ability to part the Veil separating his world from hundreds of others. His gift provides a chance for escape, but Dominic refuses to relinquish his tool for power. When Dominic forges an ambitious plan to invade the prosperous shifter land of Priagust, he manipulates Sevon’s desperation for his people’s survival. Out of options, Sevon has no choice but to cooperate.

On their foray into Priagust, Dominic’s men abduct a shifter named Jack. Despite being tortured for information, Jack’s loyalty to his kind never wavers. But Jack’s knowledge about Darkmore’s history unsettles Sevon, and a curious bond begins to form. Despite Sevon’s mistrust, Jack is determined to tame the beautiful king’s wild heart and perhaps earn his freedom.

As war looms, Sevon fears Jack’s kindness is another trap. Conflicted, Sevon wonders if he should risk chasing the sunrise or remain Dominic’s compliant prisoner.

1st Edition published by Dreamspinner Press, 2014.
Genre: Fantasy/Horror/Paranormal Length: Novel Publisher: DSP Publications ISBN: 978-1-63476-355-4

Release date 5th April 2016
 Pre-Order: DSP Publications

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No Good Deed by Michael Rupured Cover Reveal & Excerpt!

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Hiya guys, Michael Rupured stops by today with the cover reveal for his upcoming re-release No Good Deed, we have a short guest post and a fantastic exclusive excerpt! So check out the post and enjoy! <3 ~Pixie~

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No Good Deed

(A Philip Potter Story 01)
by

Michael Rupured

On Christmas Eve in 1966, Philip Potter, a kind-hearted Smithsonian curator,  wraps up his last-minute shopping. Meanwhile, his lover of several years takes his own life back in their home. Unaware of what awaits him, Philip drops off gifts at a homeless shelter, an act of generosity that will later make him a suspect in the murder of a male prostitute.

Following James’s shocking death, two men enter Philip’s life—and both drive yellow Continentals. One of them, though, is a killer, with the blood of at least six hustlers on his hands. And both are hiding something.

As Philip is about to discover, no good deed goes unpunished.

1st Edition published as “After Christmas Eve” by ManLove Romance Press, 2013.

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Eye of Scota by Serena Yates Guest Post & Excerpt!

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Hiya peeps, Serena Yates pops in again today to give us some more details about her upcoming release Eye of Scota. We have a brilliant guest post and a brand new excerpt fro the book, so enjoy out the post and enjoy! <3 ~Pixie~

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Eye of Scota

(Dalriata 01)
by

Serena Yates

In 845 a group of Gaels fleeing the Vikings stumbled through the mystic Eye of Scota and found safety on a planet they named Dalriata. Seven centuries later, the arrival of the Crìosdaidh religion changed everything. Fugitives stopped appearing, and the newly established Council of Priests used the energy of Slànach Stones to enforce their religious laws. But by 2500 the Stones’ power is dwindling. The High Priest is desperate—none of the warriors sent to find more Stones have returned.

Cináed MacAlpin, a young healer priest, is chosen to undertake another attempt. He hopes that new Stones will reduce the pressure to heal only those deemed worthy by the priests. But his task is not easy. Cináed must travel to the land of Bunádh and find the Eye that is the source of the Stones. Once there he meets Tadeo Banderas, a spaceship captain exploring the newest Earth-like planet discovered by the Solar Exploration Fleet. Cináed and Tadeo soon find out that the spark of energy between them may hold the key to Dalriata’s future.

1st Edition published by Dreamspinner Press, 2010.

Rlease date: 29th March 2016

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Murderous Requiem by Jamie Fessenden Guest Post & Excerpt!

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Hiya guys, we have Jamie Fessenden stopping by with his upcoming re-release Murderous Requiem, we have a fantastic guest post where Jamie chats about the music that inspired and appears in Murderous Requiem and we have a great excerpt. So check out the post and enjoy! <3 ~Pixie~ 

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Murderous Requiem

by

Jamie Fessenden

Jeremy Spencer never imagined the occult order he and his boyfriend, Bowyn, started as a joke in college would become an international organization with hundreds of followers. Now a professor with expertise in Renaissance music, Jeremy finds himself drawn back into the world of free love and ceremonial magick he’d left behind, and the old jealousies and hurt that separated him from Bowyn eight years ago seem almost insignificant. 

Then Jeremy begins to wonder if the centuries-old score he’s been asked to transcribe hides something sinister. With each stanza, local birds flock to the old mansion, a mysterious fog descends upon the grounds, and bats swarm the temple dome. During a séance, the group receives a cryptic warning from the spirit realm. And as the music’s performance draws nearer, Jeremy realizes it may hold the key to incredible power—power somebody is willing to kill for.

Release date: 22nd March
Pre-order: DSP Publications | Amazon

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Kings of Lore & Legend by Andrew Q. Gordon Guest Post & Excerpt! + get a free book!

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Hi peeps, we have Andrew Q. Gordon popping in today with his upcoming release Kings of Lore & Legend. We have a fantastic guest post from Gordan and there’s a fabulous excerpt…. AND all you readers can get a free copy of the first book in the series The Last Grand Master so check out the post and get your free copy now! <3 ~Pixie~ 

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Kings of Lore & Legend

(Champion of the Gods 03)
by

Andrew Q. Gordon

Dumbarten should have been the end of Farrell’s efforts to find his distant ancestor Kel, but the Six have other plans. Farrell is told to continue his search for answers in Agloth, the temple city to Seritia. Forced by the Goddess to ride across the vast continent of Lourdria, Farrell and his companions learn that Meglar’s reach extends well beyond the borders of Ardus. And Agloth, despite being dedicated to the Goddess of Love, is also home to a millennia-old curse that Farrell must end if he wants to complete his task.

Answers don’t come easily, and Farrell determines he must travel to the Dwarf Kingdom of Colograd to continue his quest. When an ally of Meglar’s threatens Agloth, Farrell cuts short his time in Colograd and rushes back to defend Seritia’s home. The attack seems doomed to fail, but the death of one of his companions distracts Farrell at a critical moment. Battling against his crushing grief, Farrell struggles to save Agloth, his friends, and himself. And even if he survives, he still hasn’t found Kel or his answers.

Release date: 15th March 2016

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Earthshatter by Albert Nothlit

o-earthshatterTitle: Earthshatter
Series: Haven Prime # 1
Author: Albert Nothlit
Genre: Science Fiction
Length: 530 pages
Publisher: DSP Publications (March 8, 2016)
Heat Level: Low
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts
Blurb: The world is gone. All that’s left are the monsters.
The creatures attacked Haven VII with no warning. An AI named Kyrios, a nearly omnipotent being, should have protected the city during the Night of the Swarm.
Except it didn’t.

No one knows why it failed, or why it saved eight specific people: the Captain, the Seer, the Sentry, the Messenger, the Engineer, the Alchemist, the Medic, and the Stewardess. They have no idea of the meaning behind the titles they’ve been given, why they were selected and brought together, or what Kyrios expects from them.

When they awake from stasis, they find their city in ruins and everyone long dead. They’re alone—or so they think. But then the creatures start pouring out from underground, looking for them. They don’t stand a chance in a fight, and with limited supplies, they can’t run forever. All they know is that the creatures aren’t their only enemies, and there’s only one place they can turn. Kyrios beckons them toward Its Portal, but can it be trusted?

In Its isolated shrine in the desert, they might find the answers they need—if they can survive long enough to reach it.

ISBN-13: 978-1-63476-825-2

Product Link: https://www.dsppublications.com/books/earthshatter-by-albert-nothlit-215-b

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: I loved this book. It’s about eight individuals chosen to survive a horrible catastrophe that happens. What was surprising was the amount of time that went by after they were awoken from their deep sleep. The world they wake up in is bleak and fraught with danger.

Each character was chosen for a specific reason. They each brought a certain skill that was needed as the story progressed. Joachim, the alchemist, Marie, the stewardess, Dex, the seer, Alain, the captain, Rain, the medic, Kenichi, the messenger, Omar, the engineer and Nikos, the sentry were all unique individuals that brought a lot of different aspects to the story as they strived to survive and make sense of the changes around them.

I loved all the characters but one. I hated Marie. She acted like everyone was supposed to do exactly what she said even though some of the things she said were wrong. She seriously got on my nerves early in the story. It really broke my heart at the loss they all suffered through. Dex was complete a mystery to me. I am intrigued by the fact it said he was from an ancient race of guardians. Kyrios confused me as I knew he held great power and was fascinated by how complex he was.

The so-called monsters were creepy and disgusting centipedes that were mutated. The size of a cat or larger these things were deadly and functioned under a hive mentality destroying everything in their path. What surprised the most was where they came from.
So much happens in this amazing riveting, spellbinding story that it is impossible to go over it all.

Needless to say it was wonderfully written with harrowing details on the group’s survival step by step. I especially liked the POVs of each character as the story progressed as it gave a better understanding of each individual.

The battle scenes were deadly and gruesome at times. There is no sex in this book, so if you’re looking for hot and steamy between the sheets this book is not for you. But if you’re looking for a wonderful story to immerse yourself in that leaves you on the edge of your seat gasping for breath at times then this is for you.

I seriously can’t wait to read the next installation.

I wholeheartedly recommend this book to all.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Uneasy Dreams by Felicitas Ivey

o-uneasy-dreamsTitle: Uneasy Dreams
Series: Dreamlands, # 3
Author: Felicitas Ivey
Genre: Fantasy / Paranormal
Length: 330 pages
Publisher: DSP Publications (February 17, 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts
Blurb: War came to the Dreamlands when Kyushu was invaded by the Egyptians and Inuzaka Keno’s old nemesis, the Trust. As the lords of Nippon maneuver on and off the field to recover their lands, the peaceful life Keno enjoyed with his lover, Samojirou Aboshi, comes to a violent end. Loyalty to their rulers and the need to drive the enemies from Kyushu tears them apart and forces them to question everything they thought they believed.

Trust refugee Mason Kairns, an ally of Keno and Aboshi’s liege lord, struggles to carve a place in a society as hostile as the Northlands he fled. Amidst the chaos and political scheming, the protection of the Hakkenshi may be all that stands between them and disaster.
With the fight for Kyushu intensifying, Keno reminds Aboshi more and more of his ancestor: a cursed warrior who spent his life covered in blood.

Though Keno has vowed to never take a life, desperation pushes him closer to the madness that devoured his predecessor and giving in could cost him everything—including Aboshi and the love they share.

ISBN: 978-1-62798-562-8

Product Link: https://www.dsppublications.com/books/uneasy-dreams-by-felicitas-ivey-82-b

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: This is the third book in the Dreamlands series.

This book is fraught with war, mistrust and two people who are torn apart as they struggle for the balance that is lost when invading forces threaten to destroy their world. It broke my heart that Kenyo and Aboshi went through what they did as I so enjoyed them as a couple in the other books.

There are many characters that reappear in this story from the other books as well as new ones. I haven’t read many stories where there is a wide range of characters that interact throughout a book. But it definitely works in this series.

I loved all the interactions, details and descriptions throughout. I felt sorry for those caught in the crosshairs and was hoping no one was seriously injured the further I read. I was rooting for Kenyo and Aboshi to find their way to each other again as the story unfolded.

An epic fantasy that draws you in and keeps you reading until the very end. I would recommend reading the first book and continuing from their as each book continues where the last left off in a way.

Great read.

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Mute Witness by Rick R. Reed

o-mute-witnessTitle: Mute Witness (2nd Edition)
Series: N/A
Author: Rick R. Reed
Genre: Contemporary/Suspense
Length: Novel (344 pages)
Publisher: DSP Publications (9 Feb 2016)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: Moderate
Blurb: The abuse of a little boy turns a community against a loving gay couple, and nobody comes out of it unscathed.
Sean and Austin have the perfect life: new love, a riverfront home, security. Their love for one another is only multiplied when Sean’s eight-year-old son, Jason, visits on the weekends.
And then their perfect world shatters.

Jason goes missing.

When the boy turns up days later, he’s been so horribly abused he’s lost the power to speak. Immediately small town minds turn to the boy’s gay father and his lover as the likely culprits. What was a warm, welcoming community becomes a lynching party out for blood.

As Sean and Austin struggle to stay together amidst innuendo, the very real threat of Sean losing the son he loves emerges. Yet the true villain is much closer to home, intent on ensuring the boy’s muteness is permanent.

1st Edition published by ManLove Romance Press, 2009.

ISBN: 978-1-63476-345-5

Product Link: https://www.dsppublications.com/books/mute-witness-by-rick-r-reed-206-b

Reviewer: Prime

Review: 　I didn’t mind reading Mute Witness by Rick R Reed. I know it isn’t a ringing endorsement, but this being the second book I’ve read by Reed, I believe I have now come to the conclusion that I really am just not a particular fan of the author’s writing style.

I can enjoy a good plot, appreciate the emotion, when I read a story, but as I felt with this book, the writing style doesn’t reach out and grab me.

This book is about Sean and Austin. They have been together for a while and they are insanely happy. They have a pretty place together near the water in a small town and to make the family complete Sean’s son, Jason, visits them on weekends. But Jason goes and the small town predictably turns on the gay couple and the rest of the story becomes a bit of a mind-fuck.

There is drama within the couple’s relationship as well as the horror of the missing child and all of the things that emerge in the aftermath to shock the community. Most of the reactions to horror that has happened to Jason are very predictable, but I am unsure as to whether that is a good thing or a bad thing, but it is quickly evident that the homophobia runs deep.

As I said, I never really felt emotionally attached to any of the characters. The book is written from numerous POVs. A bit of a bug bear of mine is when minor characters become the narrators, or more accurately characters which are not the titular couple, because this is where I feel all the emotion is lost. Another issue I had was it was sometimes too wordy, to borrow a phrase, five words are used where one would suffice. There were so many times I wanted to skip ahead and find out what was going to happen.

So, yes, I liked Mute Witness it was an interesting and engaging plot. It was also intense, I don’t recommend binge reading as I had been tempted to do but in the end just couldn’t. I didn’t mind the danger, the horror and the graphically real feel to when it comes to the abuse aspects within the plot.

However, the choppy feel of the book, though, means that I just couldn’t get completely and emotionally involved in the action and the danger. I certainly never got attached to any of the characters. There is some dream sequences throughout which I felt sometimes took away from the overall story.

So, the tricky part is the recommendation. This book isn’t strictly a romance. That is all incidental even though Austin and Sean are already an established couple. This is more about the thrill and suspense with some graphic depictions of sexual and physical abuse, which I am sure, is not for everyone.

If you’re the type that like watching a good old mystery on TV (British mysteries keeps coming to mind) and it sounds good to you, this is the book for you.

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Earthshatter by Albert Nothlit Guest Post!

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Hi guys, today Albert Nothlit visits with his upcoming release Earthshatter. We have an amazing guest post where Albert introduces us to his new world and the incredible art work! So guys check out the post and enjoy! <3 ~Pixie~

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Earthshatter

(Haven Prime 01)

Albert Nothlit

The world is gone. All that’s left are the monsters.

The creatures attacked Haven VII with no warning. An AI named Kyrios, a nearly omnipotent being, should have protected the city during the Night of the Swarm. 

Except It didn’t. 

No one knows why It failed, or why It saved eight specific people: the Captain, the Seer, the Sentry, the Messenger, the Engineer, the Alchemist, the Medic, and the Stewardess. They have no idea of the meaning behind the titles they’ve been given, why they were selected and brought together, or what Kyrios expects from them. When they awake from stasis, they find their city in ruins and everyone long dead. They’re alone—or so they think. But then the creatures start pouring out from underground, looking for them. They don’t stand a chance in a fight, and with limited supplies, they can’t run forever. All they know is that the creatures aren’t their only enemies, and there’s only one place they can turn. Kyrios beckons them toward Its Portal, but can It be trusted? In Its isolated shrine in the desert, they might find the answers they need—if they can survive long enough to reach it.

Release date: 8th March 2016
Pre-order: DSP Publications | Amazon

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Eye of Scota by Serena Yates Cover Reveal, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Hi! I’m Serena Yates and I’m very excited to show off my new cover for Eye of Scota. It’s a science fiction story set in the 26th century on a planet settled by humans in the 9th century using a mysterious gateway to the planet Dalriata. It’s an action/adventure, a quest for answers to age-old questions, and a romance between one of Dalriata’s healer priests and a starship captain.

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Eye of Scota

(Dalriata 01)
by

Serena Yates

In 845 a group of Gaels fleeing the Vikings stumbled through the mystic Eye of Scota and found safety on a planet they named Dalriata. Seven centuries later, the arrival of the Crìosdaidh religion changed everything. Fugitives stopped appearing, and the newly established Council of Priests used the energy of Slànach Stones to enforce their religious laws. But by 2500 the Stones’ power is dwindling. The High Priest is desperate—none of the warriors sent to find more Stones have returned.

Cináed MacAlpin, a young healer priest, is chosen to undertake another attempt. He hopes that new Stones will reduce the pressure to heal only those deemed worthy by the priests. But his task is not easy. Cináed must travel to the land of Bunádh and find the Eye that is the source of the Stones. Once there he meets Tadeo Banderas, a spaceship captain exploring the newest Earth-like planet discovered by the Solar Exploration Fleet. Cináed and Tadeo soon find out that the spark of energy between them may hold the key to Dalriata’s future.

1st Edition published by Dreamspinner Press, 2010.

Rlease date: 29th March 2016
Pre-order: DSP Publications

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Mayon by Mickie B. Ashling Blog Tour, Guest Post, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Hi guys, we have Mickie B. Ashling stopping by with her new re-release Mayon, we have a brief introduction from Mickie, a great excerpt and a fantastic giveaway, so enjoy the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~

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Mayon

by

Mickie B. Ashling

The Philippines, 1946

After being discharged from the Marines, John Buchanan is offered a position as overseer for plantation owner Ignacio Saenz. The offer is unexpected, considering he knows nothing about coconut farming, but the presence of Mount Mayon, an active volcano within sight of the property, tips the scales in Ignacio’s favor. Finally John has a chance to put his lifelong passion for vulcanology into practice.

Gregorio Delgado, the current overseer, takes exception to this turn of events. He views John as an interloper and Ignacio’s offer as a thinly disguised excuse to marry off one of his six daughters. What neither of them expects is the powerful physical attraction that simmers between them. Could John be a kindred spirit, or is he just using Gregorio for his knowledge of farming to ingratiate himself with his potential father-in-law?  

As John and Gregorio begin a tour of the haciendas, John discovers he has far more in common with his new acquaintance than he thought possible. Torn between honor and desire, John struggles to define who he is and what Gregorio could mean to him. Like the unpredictable volcano, equal parts beauty and danger, Gregorio becomes an obsession that could erupt at any minute and destroy them both.

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Dawn Over Dayfield by Karenna Colcroft Guest Post!

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Hi guys, Karenna Colcroft pops in today with her upcoming release Dawn Over Dayfield, Karenna chats about writing Dawn Over Dayfield, so check out this great book! <3 ~Pixie~

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Dawn Over Dayfield

by

Karenna Colcroft

After the death of his adoptive mother, Andy Forrest decides to track down his biological family. The search leads him to the struggling central Massachusetts town of Dayfield—and local historian Weston Thibeault, the town’s only other openly gay man. With the help of Weston, Andy uncovers secrets about his birth father, the youngest son of the Chaffees, the family that once owned Dayfield’s largest employer, a furniture factory that closed thirty years earlier.

As Andy and Weston work together, they find a connection to a scandal that rocked the Chaffee family over 125 years ago. But small towns like to bury their secrets, and many of the older residents of Dayfield will do anything to stop Andy and Weston from discovering the truth about the town and its inhabitants.

Release Date 1st March 2016
Pre-order: DSP Publications | Amazon | Omnilit

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What the Water Gave Me by Lex Chase

o-what-the-water-gave-meTitle: What the Water Gave Me
Series: A Checkmate Short
Author: Lex Chase
Genre: Fantasy
Length: 12 pages
Publisher: DSP Publications (December 15, 2015)
Heat Level: 0
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts
Blurb: Commemorating the National Day of Silence.

When Timmy Dalton is found face down in the Kypto Green River, high school student Hogarth Dawson denies he saw any sign of trouble. If Garth ignores his guilt, he can go on being the bubbly arm candy of Captain Chivalry, the leader of the Power Alliance. But guilt is a villain that can never be beaten, and Garth must learn to live with the consequences.

Even superheroes fail.

ISBN: 978-1-63476-967-9

Product Link: https://www.dsppublications.com/books/what-the-water-gave-me-by-lex-chase-202-b

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: I have to say the book What the Water Gave Me seemed more like someone thinking aloud as to what they knew about the events and what they could have done different but extremely short. It seemed like there should have been more to the story.

Well written and emotional.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *