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Showing posts with label SOLSTICE ISLAND. Show all posts

August 31, 2015

Guest promo (CV) Mae Clair's Solstice Island

I'm honored and  delighted to host, again,  Mae Clair, American author and great cyber friend, on my blog today. She, as you have already realized by now, doesn't come empty handed. She comes with gifts for readers. And trust me, she has a generous offer for fans of mystery and romance.  But let's allow Mae to tell us what is all about:




End of Summer Sale: Solstice Island by Mae Clair is FREE 8/31 and 9/1

#cryptidfiction #romance #adventure


I know summer isn’t officially over until the autumnal equinox rolls around mid-September, but by the time the calendar reads August 31, I’m already thinking fall. My husband and I will be closing our pool this coming weekend, Halloween stuff is stocked in most every store I visit, and the days are growing noticeably shorter. I live in the northeast where summer is much, much too short. Blink and it’s easy to miss. I love fall, but I thrive on summer.So…I’m lamenting the demise of my favorite season with an end of summer sale on SOLSTICE ISLAND, my breezy romantic adventure novella.



Why should you read it (other than the fact it’s like a shot of summer wrapped up inside Kindle pages)? I’m glad you asked. J


The Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Read Solstice Island by Mae Clair:

 10.  You’ll meet a hot charter boat captain trying to live down his family legacy.

9.     You’ll encounter a spunky heroine cryptozoologist, determined hot captain should embrace said family legacy and all the baggage that goes with it.

8.      You’ll be able to impress your friends with your stunning new knowledge of cryptozoology.

7.      You may find yourself struck by the uncontrollable urge to look up blurry images of strange creatures online or go on a cryptid hunt (think Loch Ness, Big Foot, and the Jersey Devil).

6.      You’ll learn why you should never ignore a craving for mint chocolate chip ice cream.

5.      The next time your boat is attacked by a rampaging sea monster, you’ll know precisely what to do.

4.      You’ll be swept up in a tale of romance, adventure, and folklore.

3.      You’ll uncover buried treasure, thwart a villain, and discover a new use for a boat oar.

2.      As a 72 page novella, SOLSTICE ISLAND makes a quick end of summer read.



And the Number One Reason you should read SOLSTICE ISLAND:



1.      It’s FREE on Amazon August 31 and September 1!

                                              SOLSTICE ISLAND 


Blurb:

Can an ancient leviathan work magic between a practical man and an idealistic woman?
Rylie Carswell is an amateur cryptozoologist in search of a mythical creature, the Sea Goliath. In order to reach Solstice Island, a location the ancient leviathan is rumored to haunt, she’s forced to hire charter boat captain, Daniel Decatur.
Initially, Daniel wants nothing to do with the trip or the fool woman waving double payment in his face. Convinced she’s yet another loony treasure hunter looking for gold on the remote island, he reluctantly agrees. An embittered neighbor wants to have his charter license yanked, so the extra cash will help him stay afloat.
It doesn’t take long for Daniel to realize Rylie is after the same beast his parents were tracking when they mysteriously vanished ten years earlier. He’s avoided all links to cryptozoology ever since, but the smart and sexy cryptid hunter has him second-guessing his oath and wondering what he’s signed on for.
Warning: A family legacy, glowing plankton and rough waters.
About Mae Clair:
Mae Clair has been chasing myth, monsters and folklore through research and reading since she was a kid. As an adult, she stumbled onto the field of cryptozoology and realized there were others like her who loved speculating about weird and wonderful creatures.

Her blog, From the Pen of Mae Clair, features a weekly post each Monday where she examines a different myth or urban legend. In 2013 and 2015, she journeyed to West Virginia to learn more about the legendary Mothman, a creature who will factor into an upcoming series of novels.

As a writer, she pens tales of romantic mystery flavored with a twist of myth or folklore. Married to her high school sweetheart, Mae lives in Pennsylvania. Her passions include cats, history and exploring old graveyards.  Look for Mae on her website at MaeClair.net

You can find Mae Clair at the following haunts:
Twitter (@MaeClair1)
Google+

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January 8, 2015

Book Reviews (XXXIV)

                                        SOLSTICE ISLAND

                                                                         by
                                                                 Mae Clair

Blurb
Can an ancient leviathan work magic between a practical man and an idealistic woman?

Rylie Carswell is an amateur cryptozoologist in search of a mythical creature, the Sea Goliath. In order to reach Solstice Island, a location the ancient leviathan is rumored to haunt, she’s forced to hire charter boat captain, Daniel Decatur.

Initially, Daniel wants nothing to do with the trip or the fool woman waving double payment in his face. Convinced she’s yet another loony treasure hunter looking for gold on the remote island, he reluctantly agrees. An embittered neighbor wants to have his charter license yanked, so the extra cash will help him stay afloat.

It doesn’t take long for Daniel to realize Rylie is after the same beast his parents were tracking when they mysteriously vanished ten years earlier. He’s avoided all links to cryptozoology ever since, but the smart and sexy cryptid hunter has him second-guessing his oath and wondering what he’s signed on for.

Warning: A family legacy, glowing plankton and rough waters.
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My Review
Brilliantly written and plotted. The author has an amazing way with words. I was hooked from the first page by both the storyline and Mae Clair’s fantastic writer's voice. The author grabs hold of her reader’s emotions at the story’s beginning and she doesn’t let go until the last page. Solstice Island will enchant aficionados of romance with a twist of mystery and intrigue as it combines adventure and warm-heating romance. This novella is a perfect read for young adult and adult as well. A fast-paced adventure, a perfect read for an afternoon near the crackling fire now in winter, or by the window on a rainy afternoon. It leaves you with a pleasant feeling. The heart-stopping adventures are believable and gripping, but best of all is the empathy and understanding you'll feel for the well developed characters. I found just the right amount of action, suspense and romance in Solstice Island along with a few twists.
Daniel Decatur inherited his parents’ unusual interest in cryptozoology, along with a fanatical love for the water, but life scarred him in many ways. Is Rylie Carswell just a gorgeous blonde that stepped from the pages of a yachting magazine in search for adventure? What is behind her request for a hire charter on his boat Sea Wraith II? Is the Sea Goliath, the ancient leviathan responsible for the disappearance of his parents, real or just a figment of people’s imagination? Will Gus Claremont manage to accomplish his threat against Daniel, as revenge for his son’s death? You’ll find the answers to these questions only after reading this lovely novella. I regret it ended too soon. The adventure captured me and the twists and turns kept me guessing till the last page. I also enjoyed the way chapters ended in a cliffhanger, keeping me glued to the page and curious to see what happened next. The story left me wanting more and after reading the last sentence I went and searched everything about cryptozoology.  I’m hooked now on the topic and will follow the author’s blog where she posts captivating articles related to cryptids. My rating Five stars.


                                             

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