For all those that love Witches - You have to check out Suzy Turner's books

RAVEN (The Raven Saga)

After the inexplicable disappearance of Lilly Taylor's parents, she has no choice but to move to Canada where she unravels some frightening yet intriguing family secrets...
Her whole life had been based on a lie. Lilly had grown up in a loveless home with a father who she had barely ever seen and a mother who was... well, not very motherly. After they mysteriously disappear without a trace, Lilly is sent to Canada where she finds a whole new way of life. A life filled with love and people who care for her. But that's not all she discovers, Lilly also finds out that she isn't who, or what, she thinks she is.
Lilly has a very special ability and it's just a matter of time before her true self starts to shine. And when it does, her life will never be the same again.
Raven is a fantasy novel for children and young adults set in the beautiful province of British Columbia.

DECEMBER MOON (The Raven Saga)

 

On her 15th birthday, December Moon discovers she is the descendant of a family of witches, kept in the dark her entire life in an effort to protect her. But when Lilly, her best friend, finds herself in danger from one of the world's most evil vampires, December will do everything in her power to stop him.

THE LOST SOUL (The Raven Saga)

 

December and Lilly have got their work cut out for them. Not only are they desperately trying to figure out the identity of the Lost Soul, and track him down, they've also got to investigate why Powell River's newest resident has got all of their men falling at her feet.
But when they learn that the Nephilim might be involved, it becomes clear that they're all in extreme danger...

 

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About the Author:

Although Suzy is a Yorkshire lass at heart, she left her home town of Rotherham, UK, to move to Portugal with her family when she was ten.
The Algarve continues to be her home, where she lives with her childhood sweetheart husband Michael, Roxy (their dog), Hermione, Robbie, Scully and Poppy (their cats) and their newest addition, Podengo puppy, Luna.
Suzy's career began soon after completing her A levels when she was offered the position of trainee journalist for a local English newspaper. Her love of writing developed and a few years later she moved on to become assistant editor for the region's largest English language publisher. Since then she has also worked as the editor of one of the Algarve's most loved monthly lifestyle magazines. Early in 2010 however, Suzy began working as a freelance writer and author. She has since completed her first novel for teens, Raven, which will be the… Read more

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K. S. HAIGWOOD’S FRESH NEW LOOK FOR A BEST-SELLING SERIES

  Guest post by Ella Medler

  
~*~ Over 200 reviews! ~*~

*Paranormal * Suspense * Fantasy * Romance*

~ Guardian Angels ~ Guardian Demons ~ Heaven ~ Hell ~ Hate ~ Love ~ Soulmates ~

SAVE MY SOUL – Book 1 in the ‘Save My Soul’ series. 4.6/5 star rating

Kendra Larkin had everything going in the right direction. Her life was seemingly perfect, and she wouldn’t have changed a thing about it. Unfortunately, the course of her life was about to be forever altered. A tragic rappelling accident lands her on Dr. Adam Chamberlain’s operating table.
She agrees to a deal proposed by a guardian angel to help save the soul of the man who is both her doctor and soulmate. If she is successful, she gets to keep her life. However, she later learns that it isn’t just her life that’s in jeopardy, but her soul as well.
Even with the help of her handsome guardian angel, Rhyan, it seems there is no happy ending in sight. Torn between her newly discovered love of Rhyan, and the undeniable attraction she has for Adam, Kendra finds herself at a crossroad. With Adam’s steadfast rejection of God, and his guardian demon conspiring against her, she fears her soul may already be lost.
Will she find a way to overcome the evil her life is suddenly burdened with? Or will Adam’s guardian demon win both their souls and make Kendra his own personal puppet in Hell?

REVIEW QUOTES!

“I finished this book in one day, couldn’t put it down!! ”
Brandi

“Save my Soul is a page-turner that I would recommend to anyone with an appreciation for romance and the paranormal. ”
Mandy Trouten

REVIEW FROM A READER:

Okay so I’m writing this through tears. Wow, this story was just amazing, especially the ending. That was an ending I wasn’t anticipating. The plot always kept me guessing and kept me on the edge of my seat. The concept of the story was unique, so different than what I read all the time. It was refreshing, and truly amazing. What happens if you woke up to find yourself dying on a hospital bed? What if you couldn’t move, couldn’t speak, but could hear everything that was occurring? Well that is what happens to 29 year old Kendra who had a bad accident after going rappelling with her friends. Imagine her surprise when being patched up and stitched back together by a doctor, who voice she finds safe and soothing, she hears a voice in her mind. Actually not just one voice, but two of them. Who are they? Well it turns out it is her guardian angel and the guardian angel of the doctor who saved her life. The doctor’s guardian angel, Coen, literally makes her an offer she couldn’t refuse. He made it so that Kendra lives, even after that tragic accident that was suppose to end her life. But he gives her a task in exchange for her life. Her task? Make the misguided doctor believe in God again. But there is one catch to this. Kendra only has one week to make Dr. Adam Chamberlain believe in God or she loses her soul and dies all over again except this time, permanently. How do you make a man who has given up on God believe again? Especially after a tragic event that caused the doctor to lose his faith in God in the first place. Can love conquer years of resentment and heartbreak? Or will both Kendra’s and Adam’s souls be lost forever?
Okay, I really loved the idea of putting guardian angels and guardian demons in this book. I never heard of a story like this before, it’s a really neat idea if you ask me. Kendra’s character in the book made me smile a lot. She was a strong female character who knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to speak her mind. But not only is she brave and outspoken, she is also sweet and caring. She surprised me so much in this book with her generosity and kind actions. She was a character that many girls and women can relate to. I personally hope I can be something like Kendra one day. And the doctor in the story? I have one word to describe him: Amazing! Adam was what I expected him to be: sweet, remote, misguided but overall he was loyal to the end. His stubbornness added to his character and I think he was the perfect man for Kendra. Even Rhyan, Kendra’s guardian angel, will always have a place in my heart as well. He was so funny in the book and very charming. The emotion and love he shows to Kendra made me want to cry and give him a hug. His character added something unique to this book. Overall, an amazing book! I highly recommend this book to everyone who enjoys a great story with amazing characters.
Some of my favorite quotes from the book:
“I wasn’t talking to you, I was talking to myself.”
“Don’t do that, people will think you’re crazy.”
“You better watch it, Ms. Larkin, Ashley’s looks will break that nice camera of yours.” her boyfriend joined in with the cruel laughter. I started to speak, but Adam beat me to it. “If it made it through your shots, the camera will be just fine after Ashley’s session.”
“Are you going to tell me the reason I can’t stop looking at you?”
“Love conquers all evil. Don’t judge a book by its cover. Everything happens for a reason and … If you haven’t found your soul mate yet, don’t ever, ever give up hope; he or she is out there somewhere.” – Joc

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HELL’S GIFT – Book 2 in the ‘Save My Soul’ series. 4.8/5 star rating

Depression consumes the guardian angel, Rhyan, after his human charge chooses her soulmate over him. Filled with anger and despair, he lashes out. And when his hate-filled words land him neck-deep in Hell, he realizes he’s gone too far. He expects trouble, but not to discover his own soulmate in the fiery depths. Abigail is there with good reason, but she’s done her time, and in order to save them both, Rhyan must strike a deal with the Devil. The stakes are higher than ever before, with his soul, his friends and even the fate of Heaven and Earth in jeopardy. If he fails, Rhyan stands to lose more than he ever feared. Will true love be denied? It will take everything he’s got to break down the traps Lucifer puts in his way. New lines are drawn and old scores are settled, and Rhyan is in for the fight of his life. With Abigail as the prize, and humanity in the balance, he will stop at nothing to claim…Hell’s Gift.

REVIEW QUOTES!

“A well written plotline filled with twists and very believable characters. ”
Shiralyn Lee

“After the first book in this series, Save My Soul, I could hardly wait for this one to come out. ”
Kelly The Red

“Hell’s Gift was a page turner from start to finish! ” Jennifer Wedmore

REVIEW FROM A READER:

Hell’s Gift is the second novel in the Save My Soul series, yet a standalone story, just like the first. You can read my review of book one, Save My Soul, here. A completely original idea for a fantasy romance, this book is a huge accomplishment on so many levels. For a start, there’s a lot of story within those pages, and not one word of that is useless waffle. The action starts on page one and finishes with the last sentence. What made it more interesting for me was the frequent change of environment. Most of the action takes place in Hell, but it’s not the sort of Hell you would have imagined. I won’t tell you how it’s different, just trust that it is. Sometimes it’s better, often it’s worse, and the pain is not necessarily physical.
Rhyan’s trials are imaginative, and the secondary plots developed enough to allow us a glimpse into the psyche of many of the demons and fallen angels that populate the upper classes of this incredibly rich world. There are minions and beasts, love and hate, fear and debauchery – you’ve really got to read it and see for yourself.
Characterisation is one of K.S. Haigwood’s strongest points. Rhyan, a depressed guardian angel, is very well developed, his voice clear and easily identifiable throughout the story. You can understand his predicament – who doesn’t know the feeling of unrequited love? – and you can almost foresee his reactions. But. There’s always a but, with this author, because K.S. Haigwood can deliver enough twists and turns to turn a tornado on its head. Just as you think you’ve figured where the story is going next, she’s duped you again. Rhyan grows through his experiences and, in the background, you can see a few cracks beginning to appear in the personalities of secondary characters, too. Each one gets what they deserve, even if it’s just another chance to prove themselves.
I loved the story and the idea behind it. Love conquers all is the message in many books, but you rarely see it as challenged and as humorised as here. Take this short dialogue, for example:
“Which direction should I go?” I said to both Pogo and Malcolm.
“North,” Pogo replied.
“South,” Malcolm said.
“West it is, then,” I said, and stepped out into the acid blizzard.
The whole novel is littered with good chuckle moments, and even in the darkest hour, the thinnest hint of a silver lining is still visible among the clouds.
I wholeheartedly recommend reading this book. Shock therapy for body and soul, delivered at a hundred miles an hour with the humor and charisma of a trendsetter, Hell’s Gift is certain to be hailed the new wonder-drug to cure all ills. No one is perfect, and this books shows you why you don’t have to be. Get ready to laugh, cry and most of all feel your way through this addictive story. Kristie Haigwood is a skilled sorceress of the fantasy world. Five very well-deserved stars for this effort. – E Medler

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High praise for the new Witchwood Estate series - Book review by Ella Medler

I have a confession to make. I have put off writing this review for what feels like eternity, and I still don't think I'm ready. You see, my problem is that I don't ...trust myself to do these books justice. When you find an author with a style so perfect, so entrancing, that you know full well you'd read their shopping list if that's what they decided to publish, what could you say to make a difference?

I'm supposed to be good with words, but they fail me now. So I guess I'll just have to stick to being as objective and clinical as I can. Here's what I thought of the first two books in the Witchwood Estate series. First impression: I would read this series 'till the world came to an end. I secretly hope Patti Roberts never ever stops writing. Her imagination is unequalled.

Voice: smooth storytelling, trance-inducing, the kind that seeps into your brain and surreptitiously replaces reality with a fantastic life you couldn't help but want to be a part of.

Plot: Oh, how many possibilities! From a simple intro and clear focus, the action picks up and threads of intrigue, mystery and hidden threats begin to weave into the main fabric. As more characters are introduced, their purpose and intent are implied, understood, twisted and finally revealed to be something no one could have foreseen. There are enough twists in there for at least another ten books! And I want to read them all.

Characters: perfectly formed, from the smallest secondary role to the protagonist. Alexandria is the kind of best friend all of us need. Andrew is so sweet, and his character has so much yet-untapped potential. Then, there is black magic, and shape-shifters, and ghosts.

Descriptions: original and just right for forming the right picture. I felt as if I knew my way around, right there, in the story.

Extras: Flick through the pages, and you'll find spells Alexandria has inherited from her mother. There are illustrations accompanying the spells, with lists of ingredients, method, verses and chants to make the spells work. Patti Roberts' artistic abilities are well-known, but still, this is a very inspired little detail that adds depth and value to the story.

Emotion: The author's ability to share a character's emotion is incredible. Living as an outcast, or at least someone different, comes across very well at the beginning of this series, and is presented with a kindness not many people are capable of. My eyes teared up because I could imagine or identify with many of the sentiments the characters were dealing with, even in this limited portion of the story.

The overall effect is of being at one with the book. Flawless in every way, the writing is exceptional. I fell head-first into the magic and I can't wait to see where the story is heading next. A beautiful, modern tale about a witch and what it takes to make your own way in life. This is a six-star book, at the very least.

Ella Medler.
Author and Editor

Book 3 is due for release 30th June, and book 4 later in the year.

 

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Sheikh Akbar needs a hostage... Sarah Greenwich needs to escape. A Book by Katheryn Lane.

Could tell us about your bestselling romance, The Desert Sheikh in 30 or less words?

It's a 3 part sheikh romance. If I had to summarize The Desert Sheikh in just a few words, I would say:  “The desert is an exotic wilderness where anything can happen”
 The Desert Sheikh is a series of novellas: Kidnapped By The Sheikh, Married To The Sheikh and The Sheikh’s Son. Here’s what they’re about:

PART 1 - KIDNAPPED BY THE SHEIKH

Sheikh Akbar needs a hostage.

Sarah Greenwich needs to escape.

But sometimes what you need is not what you want.

When a powerful sheikh kidnaps Dr. Sarah Greenwich, she leads him to believe that she is the wife of the British ambassador, but how long will she be able to keep up the deception and what will happen to her when the sheikh finds out that she has been lying to him?

Sarah is about to discover that the desert is an exotic wilderness, where anything can happen…

PART 2 - MARRIED TO THE SHEIKH

When Sarah Greenwich marries Sheikh Akbar, her life is full of wedded bliss in the arms of a loving, passionate man. However, not everyone shares her happiness and Sarah soon discovers that when you’re married to a powerful warlord, problems can come from the most unexpected sources.

 Can love overcome the obstacles that are placed in front of it?

PART 3 - THE SHEIKH’S SON

When Sheikh Akbar manages to track down his long-lost wife, he also discovers the one other thing that he has always wanted: a son. However, reclaiming what he wants and loves is not as easy as he first thinks.

Who will win in this renewed battle of wills and what lengths will Akbar go to in order to keep his child?

I would just like to add that each book stands on its own and each one is available as an individual novella for $1.99. However, romance lovers can save money by buying the entire series in one book, The Desert Sheikh, for only $3.99!

Is there an Author that you would really like to meet?

I would love to meet Nora Roberts. She’s such a prolific romance writer. I also think that lunch with Jackie Collins would be a lot of fun!

Do you prefer ebooks, paperbacks or hardcover?

I love books of all sorts (and most genres) and read books in various formats. Also, because I live in the Middle East, it isn’t always easy to buy books (we don’t have that many bookshops), so I’ll read books in whatever format I can get hold of.

What book are you currently reading and in what format (ebook/paperback/hardcover)?

I’m currently reading The Shoemaker’s Wife. It’s a paperback that my husband bought for me on a recent trip to the UK. I’m only part of the way through, but so far I’m enjoying it very much. It’s a love story set in Italy in the first part of the twentieth century. So far it’s very sad, but I’m hoping there’s a happy ending.

Who designed the cover of your book?
I’ve used a couple of different book designers. The covers for The Desert Sheikh series were done by RaeAnn Inc and I love the way they used lots warm colours to suggest the heat of the desert. When I first started publishing, I tried to design my own book cover and it was a complete disaster, so now I leave it to the professionals. By the way, I love your book covers Patti - they are absolutely stunning!

Patti Says - Thank you!!

Do you have any advice for other writers?

Write and read, and then write and read some more. Like any job, or any craft there is always more to learn and I believe that you learn by practising it. It doesn’t necessarily get easier, and there will always be days when you have blocks, but you have to work through those and keep going. Also, don’t underestimate the need to market your books. People won’t buy books that they don’t know exist.

Do you ever write in your PJ’s?
All the time! Sometimes I wake up full of ideas and go straight to the computer, but only at weekends. The rest of the week, I have to get ready for work and a lot of my ideas just get lost . . .

Coffee or tea?

I like both, but coffee doesn’t like me, it gives me a stomach upset, so I stick to tea and drink lots of it!

Vanilla or chocolate ice-cream?

Both! I love ice-cream, vanilla and chocolate, though my favourite flavour is coffee (despite what I said above about coffee not agreeing with - I seem to be okay with coffee flavoured ice-cream). I bought an ice-cream maker a few years ago and love experimenting with different flavours, such as mango.

Your thoughts on receiving book reviews - the good and the bad -

Reviews are great - good or bad as long as they’re honest. Obviously I love good reviews, but getting bad reviews are an inevitable part of the job as everyone has different tastes and opinions about things. I try to accept constructive criticism and be grateful that someone has taken the time to write up their opinions of my book. However, a bad review does hurt. To help ease the pain, I go and read the one and two-star reviews for my favourite books on Amazon and remember that not everyone has to love every book that is published.

Here are a few of my favourite 1-star reviews from Amazon:

“I think I got about a quarter of the way through it and hoped it would get better. The story is hard to follow, too detailed about mundane things. The story line is so slow I just gave up. I enjoy historical romances and I figured a classic, right? Should be good. Nope, it was a waste of my time.” - 1 star review of Pride and Prejudice

“Boring, pointless story of a pathetic imbecile whose life seems to be not much more than a bizarre journey through an insane asylum.” - 1 star review of Great Expectations

“I just read this book. everybody like always talks about how great it is and everything. but I don't think so. like, it's been done before, right?? soooo cliched. omg.” - 1 star review of Romeo and Juliet

“Sleepy. Not much plot. Bad use of vocabulary” - 1 star review of Harry Potter

Patti Says: I am laughing right now! Thank goodness those reviews didn't work for a publishing company, they would have been given the boot by now!

Where is one place in the world that you would really love to visit someday?

I’d love to go to the Maldives to one of those resorts where the guests stay in villas set out in the water accessible only by boat - so romantic!

One of your favorite quotes -

I have several. Can I mention more than one? I especially love Mae West and Oscar Wilde. They were both so brilliant! Tying to chose just a few of their wonderful quotes is hard, but here are a few:

‘I used to be Snow White, but I drifted.’ (Mae West)

'I can resist anything but temptation.' (Oscar Wilde)
'I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read on the train.' (Oscar Wilde)

An actor or a book character you have a crush on -

I just love Antonio Banderas, even as Puss In Boots in Shrek. So sexy!

What is a movie or TV show that you watched just recently and really enjoyed?
Black Gold, a sheikh movie set in the Middle East in the first part of the twentieth century starring Antonio Banderas - perfect!


If your book was made into a TV series or Movie, what actors would you like to see playing your characters? Feel free to add pics.

I would love to see Antonio Banderas playing any of my characters, but he would be perfect as the hero, Paulo, in Her Latin Lover. He would also make a great sheikh - he was wonderful as one in the movie Black Gold.

Where can your readers stalk you?

My blog: http://Katheryn-Lane.blogspot.com

My facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/KatherynLane.Author

My Goodreads author page: http://www.goodreads.com/author/KatherynLane

Twitter: @KatherynLane  http://twitter.com/KatherynLane

Amazon: http://amzn.to/WvNyo8

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Is your book in Print, ebook or both? So far, just as ebooks, but that might change in the future.

The Desert Sheikh is available on all Amazon sites, for example:

http://amzn.to/VeHMve (USA)

http://amzn.to/VbCBqA (UK)

It’s also available from Smashwords where readers can download it in any online format: http://bit.ly/UpIAef

Thank you so much Patti for the great interview questions! It’s been loads of fun!

My pleasure, Katheryn.

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Book review by Katie Shelby - Hidden Wings By Cameo Renae

How is Everyone? I haven't Posted in a while, I been busy with my new job, which I love by the way. Hope everyone is doing great. I've just finished reading Hidden Wings by Cameo Renane. If you have not read this awesome book you need to.

What's everyone else been reading? Anything that I would like?

Blurb:

What happens when Darkness and Light collide?

Seventeen is a life changing age for Emma Wise.

As her family's sole survivor in a car crash, she is left with a broken arm, and a few scrapes and bruises. But these are only outward marks; inside, her heart is broken and the pieces scattered.

Whisked away to Alaska, to an aunt she’s never met, Emma starts over. Secrets unveil themselves and now…she doesn't even know who or what she is.

A centuries old prophecy places Emma in the heart of danger. Creatures of horrifying and evil proportions are after her, and it will take Emma, her aunt, and six, gorgeously, captivating Guardians to keep her safe. But, if she can survive until her eighteenth birthday... things will change.

Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Wings-Series-ebook/dp/B00B27GAC2/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1368801051&sr=1-1

My Review:

Once I started this book I could not put it down, I had to know what happen next. Cameo Renae, you did an Awesome Job With this story. Emma is a Seventeen year old girl, who finds out who she really is. Emma is in a really bad car accident and soon she finds out that her parents didn't survived the accident. She finds out that she does have family relatives who lives in Alaska  - her mom's half sister, and goes to live with her. Emma Meets Kade and soon she starts to fall for him. She meets her mother's half sister, soon she finds out something about her and her mothers half sister. I could go on about this book, But i do not won't to ruin it for you. If you haven't read this book you need too.


 

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