Unbalanced
Unbalanced Series Book 1 Courtney Shepard Genre: Urban fantasy, light romance Publisher: Champagne Books Date of Publication: June 1st, 2015 ISBN: 9781771551502 ASIN: B00Y6A2RVU Number of pages: 224 Word Count: 75,000 Cover Artist: Trisha FitzGerald Tagline: Four sister, one destiny. Book Description: Every generation four sisters with power over earth, air, fire, and water are born to fight against a fanatical, secret faith. The Order exists only to sacrifice the sisters for their power. With each success their strength and control grows. They have never failed, for their rule depends on it. The sisters, separated at birth, are unaware of what hunts them...but they are coming. A handsome stranger discovers Asha in hiding, and swears allegiance to her cause. She falls for him; though he is not who he says he is. Betrayed and imprisoned inside the Order, Asha is without her power for the first time in her life. As the war heats up haunting secrets and true motivations are revealed, but the sisters must unite and override their instincts and trust the untrustworthy if they are to fight their terrifying destiny. Book Trailer: https://youtu.be/1YMFi48_zIA Amazon Kobo Lulu iTunes AmazonUK AmazonFR AmazonCA Champagne Books Chapters BN Excerpt: With a crack and rumble, the ground surrounding the cabin broke apart and water burst from the earth. It sprayed as strong as any fire hose up and over the cabin. The pounding force was like a waterfall in reverse, and the flames sputtered and died. She had never seen anything like it, an enormous water fountain extinguishing fire burning that hot. The cabin door, charred and still smoking, flew off its hinges and onto the flooded grass. Three figures ran out into the early morning glare. Asha took off her helmet and slouchy hood, but her eyes weren’t playing tricks. She could see them clearly, even across the distance, and her stomach dropped. They stopped short, facing an army with guns raised. No. “Fire!” “Stop!” Her scream was too late; the soldiers fired. She didn’t have time to act; they were sitting ducks. She prepared for their thrashing bodies, but like a swarm of hovering locusts, the bullets stopped in mid-air and dropped. What? She couldn’t get her mind around the scene unfolding before her. She’d lost control of her body. Her muscles wouldn’t move. “Hold your fire,” Clay shouted, but the soldiers continued shooting. His brothers were the only ones not attacking. They had to be as shocked by the falling bullets as she was. She couldn’t blame them. She was as still and as useless as a rock, unable to move or act, only watch in growing disbelief. Three young women stood against an army. “Asha,” yelled one of the girls, her eyes were even brighter green than Clay’s. “We’re your sisters. We’ve been looking for you.” Sisters? About the Author: Courtney Shepard is a freelance writer living on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. After initially studying for a career in journalism, she switched to fiction writing. Unbalanced is the first book in the Unbalanced Series published by Champagne Books. https://twitter.com/CAShepard76 https://www.facebook.com/unbalancedseries/ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25602441-unbalanced http://www.unbalancedseries.com/ Tour Giveaway 2- $10 amazon gift cards 5 - $5 amazon gift cards Advanced copy of Unbent – Book 2 of the Unbalanced series coming out next year.
An interesting paranormal read that fantasy fans will enjoy. Four sisters with control over the elements must come together if they are to survive the order.
The Vampire’s Temptation
Bloodwite Book One Cecelia Mecca Genre: Paranormal Romance Publisher: Altiora Press Date of Publication: 1/24/19 ISBN: 978-1-946510-23-5 Number of pages: 278 Word Count: 60, 274 Cover Artist: Kim Killion Tagline: Even cursed blood can fall prey to love’s bite. Book Description: Kenton Morley and Lawrence Derrickson have hated each other since they were feuding border lords in medieval England and Scotland…seven hundred years ago. When their bloodlines were cursed, birthing the world’s first vampires. Their feud has carried through the centuries based on an old argument: Kenton seeks to destroy the Cheld—the only line of humans capable of killing their kind—while Lawrence seeks to save them. It’s said that men can forget, but never forgive. It’s also said that true love knows no bounds. When the vampires move to Stone Haven, Pennsylvania, Alessandra Fiore will find out firsthand which of those old adages is true. It doesn’t matter whether she believes in vampires or not… Because they believe in her. And she’s on the very cusp of discovering her dormant powers as a Cheld—a potential vampire hunter. With both of these strangely wealthy newcomers’ storming into her sleepy, peaceful town, warning her to stay away from the other, what is a girl to do? Especially when Kenton—the one that supposedly wants to kill her—has a devilish twinkle in his eyes that she just can’t say no to? No matter how dangerous she instinctively knows both men to be, strengths and powers of her own are beginning to bubble to the surface, encouraging her that she can take care of herself, thank you very much. Love and Hate—two sides of the same coin. Literally. The only thing left to do is flip that coin and hope for the best…to see which old saying is true. And how many innocents bet the wrong way. Amazon Excerpt: Lawrence was here. Taking a sip of a gin and tonic, Kenton stared out into the distance from the second-floor balcony of his new home. A train’s whistle broke the blessed silence, though “silence” wasn’t truly silent for him, and hadn’t been for some time. In still moments, he could hear shop owners in town putting out their trash and preparing to close for the evening. Even so, the view was relaxing—the line of trees across from him was broken by only one discernible building, the courthouse that stood guard on Main Street. The downtown area of Stone Haven was lined with brightly colored Victorian homes and townhouses. He’d considered purchasing one of the latter, only to dismiss the idea. Too confining. Now, it would seem, the decision had been a good one. If his senses were accurate, and they always were, his temporary lodgings were located just next door to his nemesis. Purchasing the mansion had attracted attention, but no matter. He would be long gone as soon as the deed was done. He sat, making a mental note to request that his maidservant purchase cushions. Apparently the previous owner had not found wrought iron as uncomfortable as he did. Kenton took another sip of his drink as darkness fell. The maid he’d hired from the previous staff—the mansion had been a bed and breakfast when he purchased it—appeared around the balcony to his right. She’d not spoken yet, but Kenton could hear her breathing. “Send him up,” he said without turning toward her. “But from the outside entrance,” he added. “He may not go inside. Ever.” Whether the woman was startled by his knowledge of her presence—because he already knew a guest waited below—or because of the vehemence of his request, Kenton wasn’t sure. Nor did it matter. What did matter was the man who even now made his way up the winding outside staircase. As Lawrence entered the room connected to the balcony, it struck Kenton that he’d made a critical error. He should have killed the girl—woman, more precisely—before Lawrence had arrived. Now his purpose in Stone Haven would be more difficult to fulfill. “Beautiful, isn’t she?” Lawrence asked, walking around to stand just next to him. He didn’t need to ask who. The man wasn’t talking about his elderly maid. “I’d offer you a drink, but regrettably, you’re not staying.” “How long have you known about her?” Lawrence Derrickson had the sole honor of being the only person to almost make him lose his temper in over seven hundred years, and it would seem he still had the ability to get a rise out of him. “Longer than you, apparently.” He knew the barb would hit its mark, and it did. “Yet you haven’t killed her?” “Regrettably not.” “Why?” Knowing it would anger Lawrence, Kenton took a slow sip of his drink and looked down at the town below them. “A quaint little place. Didn’t expect as much, although I must admit, the only other time I’ve been to Pennsylvania, when—” “I don’t give a shit when you were here last or what you think of the town that you plan to terrorize, Kenton.” “Terrorize? A bit harsh, don’t you think?” He didn’t give Lawrence a chance to answer. “Nice of you to move so close to me, though I wouldn’t have expected you to splurge on such a luxury.” Two mansions sitting side by side in a town of this size. The irony wasn’t lost on him. “I won’t let you kill her,” Lawrence insisted. He laughed, not to taunt the other man, but it did have that added benefit. “I will enjoy watching you attempt to stop me.” “She may not pose a threat. Will you for once listen to reason?” Kenton shot to his feet in an instant, so close to Lawrence he could stun him into silence if he so chose. Centuries of fighting this very same man had taught him not to attempt to kill the Scot. It couldn’t be done. But he certainly enjoyed trying. “She is a Cheld,” Kenton said. For Lawrence, that wasn’t enough. For him, it always would be. “She is,” the Scot agreed. “But you don’t know—” He rolled his eyes, annoyed by the tedious predictability of the argument. “Nor do I care.” Lawrence narrowed his eyes and clenched his fists, telegraphing his intentions as clearly as if he’d punched him. “Are you alone?” He could lie, but Lawrence would learn the truth soon enough—that his siblings were far away from this quaint little Pennsylvania town. Their kind could sense one another, an ability Kenton had more than most, so he did not need to ask the same question about Lawrence’s kin. Clan Karyn consisted only of one man, for now. Odd, since Lawrence usually traveled with at least one member of his precious clan, although a four-person family could hardly be called a clan, truth be told. Nothing like the hundred men Lawrence once led. “I am,” he said. “And so it seems we will have a bit of fun here in”—he waved his arms around him—“Stone Haven.” Lawrence ground his teeth. “Fun? If you call the murder of an innocent woman—” “Innocent?” Kenton lifted his chin. “She is a Cheld,” he repeated. “And for that, she cannot be allowed to live.” He lifted his glass. “A toast to our little secret. And to Alessandra Fiore’s last days on earth, poor thing.” He downed the remainder of his drink in one gulp, then set the empty glass on the table. Droplets of red remained. Mary was none the wiser about the real contents of his favorite bottle of sloe gin. Stepping around Lawrence, he gripped the railing of the balcony and looked down below. “Have fun attempting to save her,” he said over his shoulder. Just as Lawrence turned to walk away, muttering a curse under his breath, Kenton added, “I hope you have better luck than you did in Caltabellotta.” He wasn’t surprised when Lawrence pushed him from the balcony. Indeed, he allowed it. And laughed the whole way down to the ground despite the risk of discovery. Taunting him had been worth it.
About the Author:
Cecelia Mecca is the author of steamy historical and paranormal romance that transports readers to another world. Every heroine, from Lady Sara in the Border Series to Alessandra Fiore in Bloodwite, is your best friend– the one who kicks ass and takes names. When these ladies meet alpha-males who try to take control, sparks fly until the very last page. Cecelia writes the Amazon bestselling Border Series which takes readers to an admittedly romanticized time of knights and castles in 13th century Northumbria along the Anglo-Scottish border. Next, she’s jumping into a new world which tests the patience of even the most steadfast romance heroine. After all, dealing with the ultimate bad boys– sexy, wealthy and swoon-worthy vampires– is not for the faint of heart. In other words, she’s releasing her first contemporary paranormal series in January 2019. Our Highlander-loving, vampire-writing author can be found in Northeast, Pennsylvania, chai in hand, thinking up new ways to tame both medieval and paranormal playboys. She is firmly House Stark and Gryffindor. http://www.ceceliamecca.com http://www.ceceliamecca.com/Insider (Newsletter signup) http://www.facebook.com/ceceliamecca http://www.twitter.com/ceceliamecca http://www.instagram.com/ceceliamecca Tour giveaway 3 prizes of an ebook and temporary tattoo Specular
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This is a well written and interesting story. Tre is a great character and having to deal with DID while doing what he does makes for an entertaining story. I would recommend it. Charley is a cleaner by day and a professional gambler by night. She might be haunted by her tragic past but she's never thought of herself as anything or anyone special. Until, that is, things start to go terribly wrong all across the city of Manchester. Between plagues of rats, firestorms and the gleaming blue eyes of a sexy Scottish werewolf, she might just have landed herself in the middle of a magical apocalypse. She might also be the only person who has the ability to bring order to an utterly chaotic new world.
Urban Fantasy
City of Magic, Book 1
Release Date: January 4, 2018
Charley is a cleaner by day and a professional gambler by night. She might be haunted by her tragic past but she's never thought of herself as anything or anyone special. Until, that is, things start to go terribly wrong all across the city of Manchester. Between plagues of rats, firestorms and the gleaming blue eyes of a sexy Scottish werewolf, she might just have landed herself in the middle of a magical apocalypse. She might also be the only person who has the ability to bring order to an utterly chaotic new world.
This is the first book in The City Of Magic series.
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After teaching English literature in the UK, Japan, and Malaysia, Helen Harper left behind the world of education following the worldwide success of her Blood Destiny series of books. She is a professional member of the Alliance of Independent Authors and writes full time, thanking her lucky stars every day that's she lucky enough to do so!
Helen has always been a book lover, devouring science fiction and fantasy tales when she was a child growing up in Scotland.
She currently lives in Devon in the UK with far too many cats - not to mention the dragons, fairies, demons, wizards, and vampires that seem to keep appearing from nowhere.
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