Monday, November 26, 2012
NEW COVER- Modified by C.A. Kunz
That's Right, Modified has a brand new cover!! CHECK IT OUT!!!
It is also on sale right now....Kindle edition is only 99 cents!!
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Friday, November 23, 2012
RELEASED TODAY!!! Downpour by Madison Daniel Review
Title: Downpour
Author: Madison Daniel
Publish Date: November 23rd 2012 by Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Publishing
Synopsis:
Downpour rocks the words right of the page as the Ember series intensifies.
Max is drifting. He has been gone for months not knowing his true destination. Drifting away from his only family, and recently new friends, and the destruction of his feelings. He finds himself at his little sister’s grave, and tries to make peace with himself.
Max then decides that he must find Asia. The last time Asia saw Max, she thought he was dead. But how can he find her? Max has no idea where she could be. Unless, he tracks the storm.
When Asia and Max reunite, Asia can’t be happier. The world is their playground. Living carelessly and at large, promises are made. However, that will eventually change when Max decides to call home after months of silence only to find out that his uncle is very sick and in the hospital.
Max finally goes home to see his uncle, and runs into Sam in the hallway. Sam is shocked to see him. However, Max receives the biggest shock of all with Sam’s news.
However, that is a ripple in the pond compared to what Max will have to deal with next. The past comes back to haunt not only him, but others that he loves.
No other words can describe this story except for: Action…betrayal….action…heartache…action….loyalty…I can go back and forth with this for hours. The love triangle between Max, Asia and Sam is far from over. Even though Sam has begun to move on, she is more determined than ever to never give up on Max. This story ROCKED from beginning to end….never a dull moment. The plot easily sucks you in for the intense drama and chaos that seems to swirl around Max at his every move. There is no doubt that Downpour is an emotional read. It pulls so many emotions from you, you will be awed, mesmerized, shocked and just plain out shout…OMG! So many characters in this whole series you just completely love, and others you just love to hate. This story ends with a powerful cliffhanger and a hunger for more. So, are you Team Asia or Team Sam?
My Over All Rating:
To Purchase Ember go to Amazon HERE
AND Downpour is LIVE, I will add that link too!
Here are some Ember series goodness that I stole from Madison himself!!
Author: Madison Daniel
Publish Date: November 23rd 2012 by Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Publishing
Synopsis:
A little sister lost. A family tree withered. A journey to save the past. Max Valentine is a walking supernova. On the run and searching for answers, his light darkens. Dark skies on the horizon make his next chapter ominous. His powers are fading but still he pushes toward the storm. Embers still burn but can he survive this one truth... ...love is eternal but the heart is not.
Downpour rocks the words right of the page as the Ember series intensifies.
Max is drifting. He has been gone for months not knowing his true destination. Drifting away from his only family, and recently new friends, and the destruction of his feelings. He finds himself at his little sister’s grave, and tries to make peace with himself.
Max then decides that he must find Asia. The last time Asia saw Max, she thought he was dead. But how can he find her? Max has no idea where she could be. Unless, he tracks the storm.
When Asia and Max reunite, Asia can’t be happier. The world is their playground. Living carelessly and at large, promises are made. However, that will eventually change when Max decides to call home after months of silence only to find out that his uncle is very sick and in the hospital.
Max finally goes home to see his uncle, and runs into Sam in the hallway. Sam is shocked to see him. However, Max receives the biggest shock of all with Sam’s news.
However, that is a ripple in the pond compared to what Max will have to deal with next. The past comes back to haunt not only him, but others that he loves.
No other words can describe this story except for: Action…betrayal….action…heartache…action….loyalty…I can go back and forth with this for hours. The love triangle between Max, Asia and Sam is far from over. Even though Sam has begun to move on, she is more determined than ever to never give up on Max. This story ROCKED from beginning to end….never a dull moment. The plot easily sucks you in for the intense drama and chaos that seems to swirl around Max at his every move. There is no doubt that Downpour is an emotional read. It pulls so many emotions from you, you will be awed, mesmerized, shocked and just plain out shout…OMG! So many characters in this whole series you just completely love, and others you just love to hate. This story ends with a powerful cliffhanger and a hunger for more. So, are you Team Asia or Team Sam?
Ember and Downpour are so unique that each chapter has it's own song. You have a playlist created right there for you for this incredible series. Madison Daniel is a ROCK STAR!
Friday, November 16, 2012
Cover Reveal- Uprising by Dawn Jayne
This will be released on Nov 29th, so watch out for a Tour coming soon!!
SO here is the blurb:
UPRISING
BLURB:
Heralds are the most powerful of all angels, secretive and feared, created for a single purpose. Only those most courageous and worthy earn a place within the elite choir, and only by breaking ancient oaths held sacred can the honor be stripped. It's a punishment that hasn't been imposed in over two-thousand years, until a single reckless act sets off a firestorm, threatening to consume all creation.
Heralds are the most powerful of all angels, secretive and feared, created for a single purpose. Only those most courageous and worthy earn a place within the elite choir, and only by breaking ancient oaths held sacred can the honor be stripped. It's a punishment that hasn't been imposed in over two-thousand years, until a single reckless act sets off a firestorm, threatening to consume all creation.
Rise
Hawke never suspected she'd been marked to play a role in the deadly events
unfolding in the spiritual realm. Independent and resistant to authority, she
isn't thrilled when she meets Dominik, an angel with new wings, an old grudge,
and a mysterious agenda he's determined to impose.
Vowing
to uncover the secrets kept from her, Rise soon learns that knowing what you are
isn't nearly as dangerous as discovering why. Hunted by those who want to
destroy her, and controlled by those who would see her fulfill her purpose, she
is forced into a brutal battle set in motion long before she was ever born. It
soon becomes clear that what one angel will risk to earn the title of Herald, is
matched only by what another will do to keep it.
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Chapter One
Tyre
Tyre suspected the young woman
would hold a grudge against him. Not because he was going to kill her—she’d
thank him for that later—but because of the sex. He knew he took things a bit
too far this time, but curiosity got the better of him. With any luck, the
inevitable reprimand would be light, but it was hard to tell these days. Being
an angel was getting tricky.
The girl, Katie Theresa Connors,
had an Irish name and features to match, with pale skin and a mop of red hair.
The Catholic School uniform completed the look, though it was currently in a
state of disarray.
“I’m never going to get all these
wrinkles out,” she said. Her attempts to smooth the knee-length plaid skirt
bunching around her waist were proving troublesome in the confines of the car.
She finally gave up and started to work on the white blouse.
“I hope my roommate’s asleep when
I get back.” She buttoned up, then readjusted her little cross necklace. “She
has such a big mouth; the whole senior class will know.” Katie re-wrapped a blue
scarf around her neck, arranging it with practiced hands until it was a fluffy
bow. She looked around, felt under her bottom, and patted around on the
floorboard. Tyre picked up the small handbag from where it had fallen between
his feet, and held it up by the strap.
“Thanks.” She pulled out a tube
of lipstick, dotted on some color and blended it with her finger before adding a
touch of gloss. Tyre knew it was bubblegum flavored; the taste still lingered on
his lips. He couldn’t say he cared for it.
Katie made a few last adjustments
to her hair and looked with satisfaction at her reflection in the little mirror
before flipping up the visor. She favored Tyre with a brilliant smile.
“So, do I still look like a girl
who snuck out of a hotel to have sex with a complete stranger?” She stretched
across the seat and kissed him.
“Yes, you do,” Tyre said. She
giggled, but he wasn’t joking. “And all things considered, we’re hardly
strangers.” He winked. She blushed and bit her bottom lip, probably thinking he
was being flirtatious instead of literal.
Tyre chuckled. He was getting
tremendous amusement at her expense tonight, in several ways. Though Katie had
tried to put on a show of innocence, he knew their tryst hadn’t been the girl’s
first. He was aware her history and it was nothing short of scandalous. With a
recently deceased mother and a father working two jobs to keep his children in
private school, Katie had tried to find respite from grief and loneliness. She’d
discovered the allure of cads, and there had been quite a few. Tyre couldn’t
begrudge her the small comfort, especially since her desperate need for
intimacy—even the illusion—had served him quite well. He turned the keys in the
ignition and adjusted the rearview mirror which had been knocked out of place
during the somewhat awkward liaison.
“You were right about the
monuments,” Katie said. “They were amazing at night. I’m glad you invited
me.”
“I’m glad you accepted. Though I
admit, I was surprised; I tend to intimidate. The scars didn’t frighten
you?”
“Not much,” Katie said with a
shrug. “I kind of like the one around your eye. I had fun tonight. I hope you
did, too.”
Tyre knew she wasn’t talking
about the Washington D.C. scenery. “It was a unique experience, one I may
remember with fondness.” He didn’t mention he had other feelings as well, ones
not as noble. The girl had given him problems in the past, and he considered his
motivations held a touch of malevolence. Why he was risking himself to save her
again was vexing. It had been quite a hassle this time, too, which reminded
him...
“Why didn’t you leave the hotel
last night?” he asked, switching on the headlights and maneuvering through the
darkened parking lot.
“What are you talking
about?”
Tyre pulled into sparse traffic
and headed for the interstate. “Last night, at nine fifteen, you were going to
leave the hotel and start walking North on the highway, toward the entertainment
plaza. You dressed in an ill-fitting purple skirt, applied far too much make-up,
and styled your hair in a way you thought appeared exotic, but simply looked
unkempt. Then, after such woeful efforts, you failed to depart. Why is
that?”
Katie puffed out an angry breath.
Tyre knew she was taken aback by his recitation of private moments, and perhaps
his opinion on her fashion sense.
“How did you know that?” she
demanded, but then leaned closer. “Are you psychic?” Her eyes lit at the idea,
any offense apparently forgotten.
“Not by your definition of the
word, but I am a good listener. You must’ve mentioned it at some point.” Tyre
shrugged as if the answer were of no consequence, though he wanted to wring the
truth from the girl. “I was just curious as to why your plans changed.” He
presented her with an endearing smile. He could be charming when he
wished.
Katie slapped a hand over her
face and looked out the window at the passing trees. “I swear, I don’t remember
saying any of that. I can’t believe I told you about the hair! I ramble
sometimes.”
Tyre agreed, but didn’t say so.
There was no need for rudeness, after all.
“Sister Bernard was on patrol,”
Katie said. “She pulled a chair out of her room and sat at the end of the hall
all night, reading. She wouldn’t let anyone get by, not even to get a snack from
the vending machine. The other chaperones trusted us, but Sister B is
insane.”
“Afraid one of her girls would
sneak out and engage in sinful acts? You’re right. Insanity.”
Katie giggled, and Tyre shook his
head. He should’ve guessed one of the clergy caused all the trouble. He did
appreciate the irony, though. He pulled up the sleeve on his jacket and glanced
at the thick, metal bracelet on his wrist, often mistaken for a timepiece. It
glowed brightly and Tyre frowned. He’d been out too long and needed to hurry
things up.
“Cool watch,” Katie commented,
leaning over to get a better look. “That’s a Yin-Yang symbol on the face, right?
Where did you get it?”
“It’s called a taijitu,”
Tyre said, explaining the black and white symmetrical pattern of the design. “It
was issued at work.”
Katie turned in the seat and
curled one leg up so she could fully face him. “Where do you work?”
“That’s a complicated question.
Let’s just say it’s a large organization, and I’m part of a rather select
group.”
“What do you do?”
Tyre pinched the bridge of his
nose and squeezed his eyes shut. He had no desire to engage in the infamous
post-coital chitchat, but since she’d been accommodating earlier, he decided to
indulge her.
“I travel,” he said. “I’ve done a
little of everything, but on this trip I’m in Collections.”
“I bet you get to go all over the
world. I’m jealous. I’ve never even been on a plane. I think flying would be
amazing.”
“It is.” Tyre was pleased to say
something truthful. He merged onto the interstate and picked up speed. There
wasn’t much traffic at this late hour, as was his plan; he didn’t want or need
an audience tonight. He accelerated further, and the engine of the car struggled
to keep up. He should’ve stolen one with more power, but he’d been in a time
crunch.
“Hey, I think you missed the
exit.” Katie pointed as they passed by a ramp.
“So I did. We appear to have
something in common now.”
“You’re going too fast.” Katie
turned back around and buckled her seat belt.
Tyre knew she was beginning to
realize something was out of place. He was a little relieved; she’d been far too
trusting until this point, and though it had been useful to him, he still found
her casual acceptance a curious thing. He normally encountered fear, or at least
suspicion, and employed unique, even brutal, methods to gain compliance. He
decided to think on the matter later, put the girl’s odd behavior from his mind,
and pushed on the gas again.
Katie tensed, grabbing hold of
the dash for security. “You need to slow down. I mean it, Dominik, I’m getting
scared.”
Tyre forgot about that particular
deception; there were so many tonight it was hard to keep up. “That’s not my
name, by the way.” He reached across the seat and shook her hand. “Tyre. Pleased
to meet you.”
“What?” She lost some color. “You
lied to me?”
He knew this would soon be least
of her issues with him.
“So, your name is…Tyre?” Her
voice held a touch of anger. “Like a teardrop?”
“Like the Phoenician city, if you
must make a comparison. I thought you might prefer the name Dominik.” He didn’t
tell her why; she’d get the joke soon enough. “But, you’re right to be upset,
and I’m going to make it up to you. Watch me.”
Tyre made sure Katie’s eyes were
on him, and called upon one of his more theatrical abilities. He shivered;
within seconds, his black hair turned to blonde, his green eyes to brown, and he
altered his height to give himself more length. He added a full beard, but it
was too itchy; he removed it and flashed a grin at his passenger.
Katie’s eyes went wide, her mouth
fell open and she screamed in terror.
Tyre placed a finger to his ear
and cringed. The girl had impressive volume. With his increased height, his
knees pressed against the dash under the steering wheel, so he reached to the
lever underneath the seat and slammed it back as far as it would go. Katie
continued testing her lung capacity, and in such confined quarters, it needed to
cease.
“You don’t like blondes?” Tyre
asked. “Neither do I. How about this one, then?” He shivered again, changing his
hairstyle to a long, reddish-brown. He switched up his skin tone and swapped his
eye color to a bright blue. He peeked in the rearview mirror to make sure he’d
gotten the costume correct and grunted in satisfaction. He thought Katie would,
under different circumstances, appreciate the look. Most women did.
The terrified girl grabbed her
silver cross necklace and pushed her back against the door, getting as far away
from him as she could. Her trembling shook the seats.
“What are you?” she demanded.
“What do you want?”
Tyre considered the questions.
There was no reason he had to lie to her at this point, and he’d grown tired of
the charade anyway. He cocked an eyebrow. “I’m the angel who’s going to save
your soul. Again.”
“You’re insane,” Katie whispered
and started rummaging through the glove box, her hands shaking as she dumped
paperwork and other items all over. Tyre guessed she was looking for something
to use as a weapon, so he allowed her to continue; it would earn him a few
moments of quiet and nothing in the car could harm him.
He hit the accelerator and tested
the steering capabilities. It was almost time for the big finish, and he wanted
no mistakes. Tyre started weaving from one lane to another, relishing the
adrenaline rush. He laughed until a pair of taillights came up fast on the
right. “There might be witnesses.” He turned to Katie. “This could be a problem.
Try to act natural, will you?”
“Witnesses?” Katie
repeated, looking back and forth between Tyre and the road. The broken yellow
lines whipped by so fast they appeared almost solid. She started to cry, but
then she, too, spotted the other vehicle. She seized the manual handle
controlling the windows and cranked as fast as she could, calling out for
assistance.
“Brilliant.” He cast a sideways
look to the girl. “Well, there’s no way to avoid them now, is there?” He reached
over and grabbed her hand. “Wave. Be polite.” He waggled her wrist, making her
hand dance. “Say farewell.”
“No,” Katie screamed, “please!”
She tried to pull her arm free as they passed a station wagon with brown side
panels. The driver and the woman beside him shot angry glances at the speeding
car, but a boy with big dark eyes pressed his face to the window and waved
back.
Tyre kept up the assault on the
car’s engine. He realized he hadn’t switched his appearance since the last
wardrobe change, and breathed in relief as he regained his familiar form. He
turned his attention back to his terrified passenger. “I know you’re upset now,
but you’ll thank me for this later.” He patted her knee.
Katie grabbed the cross around
her neck again, clutching it like an anchor in a storm. She started to rock back
and forth in the seat, praying. She rattled off words without a breath.
“Our father who art in heaven hallowed be thy name thy kingdom come thy
will be done…”
“The Lord’s prayer,” Tyre said.
“Excellent choice. Very popular.”
“…on earth as it is in
heaven…” She
stopped, sobs catching in her throat as the car switched lanes, coming
dangerously close to the guardrail.
Tyre stole a peek at her. “Keep
going, you were doing so well. Give us this day…” He waved his hand as
though helping a child with the alphabet. The car was almost at maximum speed
now.
Katie’s chin quivered, and she
could barely squeak out the words. “Give us this day our daily bread, and
forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against
us…”
“That would be me, right?” The
little arrow on the speedometer bounced around, having reached its limit.
“…and lead us not into
temptation...”
“But deliver us from
evil!” Tyre
roared the last words along with her, then twisted the steering wheel hard to
the right. Katie wailed as the car lurched, slammed into the guardrail and
flipped end over end. Metal twisted and cracked, tires catapulted into the air,
and glass shattered with the multiple impacts before the car came to rest,
upside down, against an enormous oak.
The crash was devastating, as
intended, and Tyre was pleased with his work. He stood a short distance away,
having vacated the doomed vehicle before things got too ugly. His massive black
wings, the mark of his elite choir, the Heralds, were now in full array. It was
a tremendous relief; keeping wings tucked for too long was uncomfortable. They’d
started to cramp.
He watched as
the only remaining tire still attached to the car continued to spin. The final
blow of the crash had been delivered with such force it split the trunk of an
ancient tree, and Tyre shook his head in regret. He hated destruction of the
environment.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Clear your Shelf Blog Hop
I would Like to thank I am a Reader, Not a Writer for hosting yet again, another awesome blog hop giveaway!
For this giveaway, I have a copy of Black Hole Sun by David Macinnis Gill. I have an extra copy of this book! This Giveaway is International, and I would appreciate you following by GFC if you can. I know I have been having issues with GFC, and I hope I found a solution from another amazing blogger!
Title: Black Hole Sun
Durango is playing the cards he was dealt. And it’s not a good hand.
He’s lost his family.
He’s lost his crew.
And he’s got the scars to prove it.
You don’t want to mess with Durango.
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Friday, November 2, 2012
Jennifer L Armentrout Summer Blog Tour
Title: Obsidian
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publish Date: Published May 8th 2012 by Entangled Teen
Synopsis:
Starting over sucks. When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I'd pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring.... until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up. And then he opened his mouth. Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something...unexpected happens. The hot alien living next door marks me. You heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon's touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I'm getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades. If I don't kill him first, that is.
I love love LOVE ALIENS!!
Katy and her mom are trying to start over and make a new life for themselves. New state, new town, new everything. Katy has decided not to be her shy self anymore when her mom incouraged her to go next door and meet the teenagers . Katy psyched herself up, and went over there to meet the most arrogant, loathing teenage boy she has ever met, Daemon. HAWT! Even though Daemon tries to discourage her, Daemon’s sister Dee and Katy become fast friends. After Katy is almost in a tragic accident, saved by Daemon, she discovers the truth about Dee and Daemon, and the evil that is out to destroy them. She finally understands the strange stares by everyone in town. Daemon is forced to babysit Katy until her light fades, so they aren’t discovered.
Obsidian has everthing I devour in a book. Great, exciting storyline, awesome characters, love, friendships, and complete WOW! The bickering and bantering between Katy and Daemon is quite hilarious, and begs for them to just get with it and admit their attraction to each other. Kitten, means something totally different to me now! Obsidian takes the idea of Aliens to an insanely incredible level of alien conspiracy…yeah, I’m going to be looking into the night sky for my Daemon!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Midnight-Century of the Vampire Novella 1 Review
Title: Midnight: Centry of the Vampire Novella 1
Author: Ami Balckwelder
Publish Date: Publication Date: October 27, 2012
Synopsis:
Aura and Mark are busy blowing up all the caverns that they can find to try and rid the world of the evil vampires. They are gradually taking over, and making it difficult for all humans to survive.
Aura and Mark met a couple years ago and have become a good team. The young vampires are easier to kill, however they become concerned when they come across and older vampire that seems to be playing with them. Six pm to six am are the dreadful hours to keep your guard up. Aura starts to get sick, so they decide to go to the underground for help and supplies.
This vampire dystopia series is quite the read. I loved the uniqueness of the vampires. I won’t reveal any more information regarding that issue because it would be a spoiler! However, I found it very refreshing to read the creative imagination for the vampire lore. The struggle for the human race was profound, and I could picture in my mind the destruction the vampires left behind. I love reading the novellas, because they are so quick to go through and leave you hungry for more!
My Over All Rating:
You can Purchase the First Novella HERE ON AMAZON
Author: Ami Balckwelder
Publish Date: Publication Date: October 27, 2012
Synopsis:
Midnight:Century of the Vampires, 1...is part 1 of 3 of this series. The series is followed by Midnight: Rise of the Underground 1-3. The world is no longer the way we remember. Few are even still alive to recall the days when midnight didn’t mean cowered away & hidden. Out of sight became our only way to survive since the...Century Vampires. If you want to live, trust no one.
Aura and Mark are busy blowing up all the caverns that they can find to try and rid the world of the evil vampires. They are gradually taking over, and making it difficult for all humans to survive.
Aura and Mark met a couple years ago and have become a good team. The young vampires are easier to kill, however they become concerned when they come across and older vampire that seems to be playing with them. Six pm to six am are the dreadful hours to keep your guard up. Aura starts to get sick, so they decide to go to the underground for help and supplies.
This vampire dystopia series is quite the read. I loved the uniqueness of the vampires. I won’t reveal any more information regarding that issue because it would be a spoiler! However, I found it very refreshing to read the creative imagination for the vampire lore. The struggle for the human race was profound, and I could picture in my mind the destruction the vampires left behind. I love reading the novellas, because they are so quick to go through and leave you hungry for more!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Just Released! Midnight Omnibus 1-3
Title: Midnight-Century of the Vampires Novellas 1-3
Author: Ami Blackwelder
Publish Date: Published May 1st 2012 by Eloquent Enraptures
Synopsis:
Mainly, I wanted to introduce the Midnight-Century of the Vampires Novellas. In the next few days, I will post a review of each novella and tell you how MUCH I loved this story. I have had the pleasure of Alpha and Beta reading for these novellas, which I am extremely excited about!!
So please come back and check out the reviews, and my thoughts on this creative Vampire story. It's not your average vampire lure, that's for sure.
Author: Ami Blackwelder
Publish Date: Published May 1st 2012 by Eloquent Enraptures
Synopsis:
Midnight: The world is no longer the way we remember. Few are even still alive to recall the days when midnight didn’t mean cowered away & hidden. Out of sight became our only way to survive since the...Century Vampires. If you want to live, trust no one.
Mainly, I wanted to introduce the Midnight-Century of the Vampires Novellas. In the next few days, I will post a review of each novella and tell you how MUCH I loved this story. I have had the pleasure of Alpha and Beta reading for these novellas, which I am extremely excited about!!
So please come back and check out the reviews, and my thoughts on this creative Vampire story. It's not your average vampire lure, that's for sure.
and Here are some links
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Annabelle's Story- Sprite Review and Blog Tour
Title: Sprite Author:
Leigh Michael Publish Date:
Published April 30th 2012 by CreateSpace
Synopsis:
Annabelle Walsh thought she had it all. She was the star of her swim team, had a loving family, a great boyfriend, and to top it off, she’d be starting at UCLA in the fall. One day, she’d be referred to as Dr. Annabelle Walsh. She was living every girl’s dream – until her life was turned upside down. All starting with finding out that she's not just a human, but also a water spirit. Half-human, half-sprite to be exact. Although not just any sprite, Annabelle is prophesied to be the only one who can save both the sprites and mankind. With a mix of current events, anecdotes from Greek mythology, tidbits of folklore, and Leigh’s own imagination, we join Annabelle in her journey to restore order beneath the sea. Each step of the way her mind, body, and soul are pushed to the limit begging the question, how much can one half-human, half-sprite take?Who knew there was a whole other world that exists in the sea?
Annabelle was celebrating with her team on a big win for the swim team. Her parents and boyfriend are extremely excited for Annabelle and all she has accomplished. Funny how a perfect life can change so quickly.
Annabelle is kidnapped. Or is she? She was taken to the ocean and dragged out in the currents in a net where she has little movement. Starting to panic and thinking that she is going to drown, Annabelle discovers that she can breathe under water. She demands answers from her captive, but gets no where.
Annabelle soon discovers a whole new world below the sea. She is told that she is not completely human, but half human, half water sprite. The Mer people that have taken her in, believe that she is the one spoken of in a prophecy, the one that can save their world, as well as the human world. Annabelle has a hard time grasping this concept.
The prophecy takes Annabelle and a small group on a dangerous adventure. As they travel to find the clues, chaos is always waiting.
Annabelle’s story Sprite is an incredible under the sea novel that will take you away with the amazing visual description. I found myself holding my breath as I was reading. As much as Annabelle misses her family, she feels compelled to do the right thing by helping this almost extinct community. Titan and Greek gods and legends are intermixed with the Mer’s history. And who doesn’t love a little mischief from the Gods?!? It was an exciting adventure with creative plots, twists, and unexpected revelations. I look forward to how Annabelle’s adventure will continue in the sequel Kin.
Meet the author of Annabelle's story, Leigh Michael
Leigh Michael is an author of YA fiction. She's
worked within the advertising world for nearly a decade before writing her
debut series, Annabelle's Story. Leigh lives in Washington , DC
with her husband and goldendoodle. Please learn more about Leigh and her works
at www.LeighMichaelBooks.com
You can contact Leigh at all these cool places:
And Purchase here:
Kin (Annabelle’s Story Part Two) can be purchased at:
Please Visit the rest of the tour, and check out more reviews , guest posts by visiting the blogs below.
If the Links don't show up, you can go to this site HERE to see the tour!
Monday, October 1
- Review & "Leigh's Indie ABCs Part One" at Flying on Silver Wings
Tuesday, October 2
- "Inside Annabelle" at The Character Connection
- Annabelle's Story Excerpt & Series Spotlight at Sapphyria’s Book Reviews
Wednesday, October 3
- Review at Michelle's Paranormal Vault of Books
- Review at Rumor Has It
Thursday, October 4
- "Annabelle's Story on the Big Screen" at ILoveTeenBooks
Friday, October 5
- Review at A Bookish Affair
Monday, October 8
- Review & "Get to Know Leigh Michael" at The Wormhole
- "Now Trending: YA mythology" at Reflections of a Bookaholic
Tuesday, October 9
- Giveaway & Series Spotlight & Review at A Dream Within A Dream
Wednesday, October 10
- Review at Mademoiselle Le Sphinx
Thursday, October 11
- Review & Author Interview at Geo Librarian
Friday, October 12
- Giveaway & "Annabelle's Story on the Big Screen" at Daydreaming Bookworm
Monday, October 15
- Review & Series Spotlight at Always YA at Heart
Tuesday, October 16
- "A Day in the Life" & Series Spotlight at Fade into Fantasy
- Annabelle's Story Excerpt at Wanted Readers
Wednesday, October 17
- Review & "Leigh's Indie ABCs Part Two" at Little Library Muse
- Review at Simply Books
Thursday, October 18
- Review at The Story Seekers
- "This or That with Leigh Michael" at Read Write Reviews
Friday, October 19
- Author Interview at The Teen Book Guru
Monday, October 22
- "Get to Know Leigh Michael More" & Series Spotlight at Reader Girls
Tuesday, October 23
- Review & Series Spotlight at Kimmie's Bookshelf
Wednesday, October 24
- "Annabelle's Story on the Big Screen" at Mundie Moms
Thursday, October 25
- Review & Series Spotlight at Book Blogging Beauties
Friday, October 26
- "Leigh's Indie ABCs Part Three" & Series Spotlight at Girls on YA Books
Saturday, October 27
- "Get to Know Leigh Michael Even More" at Secret Lives of Fiction Lovers
Monday, October 29
- "Annabelle's Story on the Big Screen" at Sheenah Freitas
Tuesday, October 30
- Review at Incandescent Enchantments
- Review at Insane About Books
Wednesday, October 31
- "The Love of Halloween" at Bookworm Lisa
- Trick or Treat surprise at Leigh Michael Books
Monday, October 22, 2012
Spooktacular Giveaway Hop
A HUGE thank you to I am a Reader, Not a writer and The Diary of a BookWorm for hosting this HUGE blog hop! I can't thank you enough for organizing!!
For my giveaway, I am going to have two! One for US and one for International.
For the US givaway, I will be offering a copy of Beyond the Never and a signed poster from one of the authors, Madison Daniel. If you Haven't read Madison's Ember series yet, you should. The Sequel, Downpour, will be out November 23rd!
by Linna Drehmel , Jenna Kay ,Alexia Purdy (Goodreads Author), Madison Daniel ,Kyani Swanigan
Ten Tales of Illusion, Nightmares and Love.
Through the eyes of the immortal.
Beyond the dreams of the enchanted.
On the breath of the cursed.
There lives only one truth.
Hold on to your light.
The darkness will find you.
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Now for the International Peeps, I am going to offer a book of choice from the Book Depository up to $12 US funds and ALSO a signed poster of Beyond the Never SIGNED by Madison Daniel.
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NOW, Continue with the Fun and Hop along!!
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