Professional animal trainer, Carmen Rockwell,
is happy living her life on the edge of society. She owns a high profile
business that is run by her best friend, Lissy, the only person she thinks she
needs in her life. Because of an unusual gift, she is the best in the country
at what she does. She goes away for work and finds herself suddenly drawn into
a new world- one that she never knew existed and against her will, it follows
her home, demanding that she enter into the life she was destined to live. An
important date is approaching fast, but will she turn away from this new world
and hide or will she face her fate head on? One man could make all the
difference- but does he love her or is she only a means to an end?
Excerpt: (This
is the first 5 chapters from the amazon sample.)
A: “So, are you
two still living in Panama City at Carmen’s house?”
C: Smiles and wraps her fingers in Gabriel’s.
“Yeah.I want to stay close to Lissy and
the Greers as long as possible.Gabriel
says that we can stick around for another ten or so years before people start
to notice that we don’t seem to be aging.”
G: Flips Carmen’s hand over and starts making a
spiral design that starts in the center.“Laura is about to drive Carmen crazy with wedding planning
details.Mary, too, both of those women
want to see her become a Vorrian.”
C: Huffs, “I said I would marry you.I didn’t say that I would parade around like
some over indulged princess.Can’t we
just run away to Vegas or something?”
G: Shakes with quiet laughter.“Not happening.I have already been cornered by each of those
women, and they plan on gelding me if I let you talk me into running away and
eloping.”
A: “Carmen,
honey.Get over it.They love you.Remember, your marriage – their wedding.”
It's my pleasure and joy to bring to your attention a charming author and cyber friend, coming all the way from Florida, Flossie Benton Rogers, and her new release. The post includes both a promo and review of Demoness Dreams
Bellow is a link to the tour and an opportunity you shall not miss to enter the Giveaway: FaeBooks.co.uk: #Giveaway Desperate to escape her hellish nightmares, Neva Jaxony falls into
the arms of rugged Bane Heughar. Is the mesmerizing man more dangerous
than darkness itself? Blurb: Heaven or hell? Dream or nightmare? Where passion is concerned, the veils are thin. As her Wytchfae powers intensify and nightmares invade her waking
reality, Neva Jaxony seeks answers in the shadowy past. Then a
mysterious stranger enters the picture, and she falls hard. Is he the
man of her dreams or part of the darkness that threatens to consume her? Acclaimed warrior Bane Heughar has orders to prove Neva is not
dangerous– or kill her before she can turn demon. He never expected to
find her so bewitching, or so damn desirable. He has until the Solstice
Moon to carry out his mission. All he really wants to do is take Neva in
his arms, kiss her senseless, and for the two of them to disappear off
the radar. But when the Underworld is involved, no one can hide. Desperate to escape her hellish nightmares, Neva Jaxony falls into
the arms of rugged Bane Heughar. Is the mesmerizing man more dangerous
than darkness itself? First Line Teaser:Hell was the last place Bane Heughar wanted to visit. Teaser:He was hard pressed to remember his mission,
when all he wanted to do was stash her in his bed and make love to her
all night long.
The fantasy novels of Ms. Flossie Benton Rogers have two strong
points: they are captivating, and their characters are real and endearing. She has
a beautiful turn of phrase and can deftly describe settings, places, worlds and
characters. The Wytchfae series is
amazing! There are so many things I loved about Demoness Dreams, the sixth book in the series, that I don't even know where to start. Imaginative
and well crafted, it is one of the best
stories I've read this year. You just can't help but fall in love with the
characters, and have your own delightful 'fairytale good feeling' when you
finish it. The writing style was easy to read and flowed well. I found the
story engaging and it is well worth your time for a read. Also, the author's
take on fae is enthralling and breathtaking. The character development was well
done. The good characters had flaws and the bad characters had redeeming
qualities. The love between the hero, Bane, and the heroine, Neva, grows as
they learn about each other and I think that this was one of my favorite parts
of the book. Bane finds himself torn between the oath he made to the Master of
the Underworld and his budding feelings for the woman he is supposed to exterminate. Will
he fulfill his duty? Will the demoness be annihilated? I never reveal the
plotof a story as I don’t want to spoil
the pleasure for other readers, but, trust me, it’s a book worth your time and
money. I suggest this book even if you have not read the previous ones. Demoness Dreams can basically stand by
itself. All in all, I consider Demoness
Dreams a great escapist read for both young adults and adults. I look
forward to the next book in the series! My rating:
Author Bio: Flossie Benton Rogers shares her passion for mythical realms by
giving you sizzling dark fantasy romances with fairies, witches,
goddesses, angels, and demons. Her writing buddy is the zany calico,
Mistress Marigold. Reiki, tarot, runes, and gemstones are sometimes part
of the magical mix. Flossie’s birth chart
Other Books by Flossie Benton Rogers: Wytchfae Runes Guardian of the Deep – Wytchfae 2 Mind Your Goddess – Wytchfae 3 Time Singer – Wytchfae 4 Dark Guardians – Wytchfae Anthology 1 (Print Only) Lord of Fire – Wytchfae 5
Today I'm delighted
to welcome author Ruth A Casie to the blog, all the way from Brooklyn, USA. Her new romance sounds wonderful:
Knight of Rapture
Blurb:
He crossed the
centuries to find her…
For months Lord Arik has been trying to
find the right combination of runes to create the precise spell to rescue his
wife, Rebeka, but the druid knight will soon discover that reaching her four
hundred years in the future is only the beginning of his quest. He arrives in
the 21st century to find her memory of him erased, his legacy on the brink of
destruction, and traces of dark magick at every turn.
A threat has
followed…
Bran, the dark druid, is more determined
than ever to get his revenge. His evil has spread across the centuries. Arik
will lose all. Time is his weapon, and he’s made sure his plan leaves no one
dear to Arik, in past or present, safe from the destruction.
But their enemy
has overlooked the strongest magick of all…
Professor
Rebeka Tyler is dealing with more than just a faulty memory. Ownership of Fayne
Manor, her home, has been called into question. Convenient accidents begin
happening putting those she cares for in the line of fire. And then there’s the
unexpected arrival of a strange man dressed like he belonged in a medieval
fair—a man who somehow is always around when needed, and always on her mind.
She doesn’t know who to trust. But one thing is certain. Her family line and
manor have survived for over eleven centuries. She won’t let them fall, not on
her watch… in any century.
Excerpt:
She took another step and past the stone marker.
The air chilled and the sky turned an array of
colors. Everything around her began to swirl. She realized her mistake too
late. The portal, she was in the portal.
Arik. Close to him now, she reached
for him but her hand passed through the form. She examined her hand turning it
over then spotted the shadow of the man.
An illusion?
The shadow turned towards her. She watched as the
wind washed over his face and it changed. “Bran,” she whispered in disbelief.
Her head swiveled while she searched for something, anything to grab on to. The
portal had one use and she had no intention of leaving.
Get out, her
brain shouted.
His lips twisted into a cynical sneer. He tilted
his head in jaunty satisfaction, snapped his fingers and vanished.
“No,” she yelled. “Arik,” she closed her eyes and screamed in her head trying to mind
touch him while the wind tore at her.
“Beka,” he boomed.
Her eyes snapped open. She shielded them from the
dust and debris and stared at Arik on the other side of the opening. He stood
at the high plateau, miles away. His hands were braced on the opening’s edges,
which were nothing more than solid streams of whirling wind. He struggled to
keep the portal from closing.
“Come.” His voice didn’t allow for any argument.
The wind whipped at her, pushed her back. She
tried again. “I can’t. The wind.Keeps.Pushing.Me. Away.” She shoved her staff
in front of her and anchored it in the ground. Against the gusting wind, pulled
herself towards him.
“A little more, Beka.” He gripped the edge of the
portal with one hand and stretched the other out to her. She shoved her hand
towards him as far as she could. The tips of their fingers brushed. In a burst
of effort he Hecaught the top of her hand, a precarious hold. With a tight
grasp she wrapped her fingers around his thumb.
Safe, she wasn’t far now.
She concentrated on his face. The corners of his
mouth turned up as he pulled her towards safety. The wind grew stronger
buffeting around them then changed its path.
Before she could brace herself for the new
direction, the gust blasted them. Without a firm grip, her hand began to slip.
She pushed through the building panic. His smile slipped. The expression on his
face turned to determination. Again her hand slipped until he held her by her
fingertips.
He held them fast—crushing them but that didn’t
matter. He had to hold on to her. Every muscle strained. Inch by inch he
brought her closer to him. She tried to help him the best way she could.
Anchored to the edge of the portal, Arik encouraged her on. But his
alternatives were limited. The closer she got to him, the stronger the gale
blew. Just a little closer, that’s all she needed for Arik to grab her and get
her out of the portal.
The wind exploded from another direction.
The blasting gale pushed her staff away from the
opening, across the dirt, cutting an ugly scar in the ground and dragging her
away with her staff.