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#Book Release #DAEMONEUM (Primordial Principles 2) #YA #UF #Giveaway

Hi everyone!

The second installment of The Primordial Principles is available now, and a big thank you to Xpresso Book Tours who is hosting the Blitz.

Blurb: Boulder, Colorado is too quiet, and no one needs to remind Cole Spires how unnatural that is.

In the aftermath of Dracon’s death, the Daemoneum have gone into hiding. Every known Hive has been shut down and evacuated, and for the first time in Cole’s memory, the Brotherhood, Kinship, and all common houses across the country and abroad are considering lockdown. Leygates are being systematically closed around the world, and the Primordial are waiting …

In the bunker underneath the Brotherhood, Kade Sparrow is as safe as she can possibly be, or that’s the idea, but no one can explain how her Astrum necklace found its way into her bedroom. There were no footprints, no traces of breaking and entering, no evidence of any kind that someone had infiltrated the Brotherhood common house. Yet the necklace still sat on her night stand, wound in a perfect circle of gold, the tiny star glinting on its chain. And the only person who could have put it there … is dead.

In the second installment of The Primordial Principles, strange occurrences are happening across the globe. Relationships will be tested, old players will become new, foes will turn into allies, and an unlikely adversary will force Cole and Kade to go on the run.

As the fallen rise, the Primordial must unite as one.

Or all could be lost.

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BOOK ONE:

BLURB: For years, Kade’s true nature has lurked behind an illusion, so when her dad gets another job transfer, she knows the drill: no close friends, no boyfriends, and most importantly: don’t expose what she is. Ever. Keeping secrets is easy. Lies are second nature. So is the loneliness-and the fear, but when the Shadows attack, and Kade meets Cole Spires, she could expose everything she’s trying to hide.

As one of the Celestial Children, Cole lives by an oath: defend the Ward, protect the Primordial race, guard the gateways, and stick to his own. Everything else is a distraction, and besides, he’s lost enough. Cole’s job is clear, and no one his age does it better. So, when he meets Kade in a club downtown, he assumes she just wants his attention. Most girls do, but Cole soon realizes … Kade isn’t like most girls.

The children of heaven and hell are living among us, fighting an age-old war. And falling for someone from the opposition is not an option. But a chance encounter between Kade and Cole will blur the rules, as Kade’s journey to keep her truth hidden catapults them together and into a web of lies, forcing her to not only face the demon inside her, but to answer the hardest question of all.

Which is thicker-blood or water?

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And the GIVEAWAY

I am giving away ebook copies of Crystallum and Daemoneum

to three winners.

ENTER HERE: RAFFLECOPTER

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DAEMONEUM PLAYLIST:

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Thank you!

#BookRelease Day! #CRYSTALLUM by Laney McMann #YA #UF

Hey everyone! So, it’s Official,

the first book in the Primordial Principles series,

CRYSTALLUM,

is here.

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Early Reviews for CRYSTALLUM:

“As I’m sitting down to write this review, I can’t think of enough words to explain to you, how CRYSTALLUM blew me away. Laney has done it again and she’s one amazing, skilled and creative writer.” ~ A Bookish Review

“When I first encountered Laney McMann, it was when i read her ‘Fireborn’ series. I remember being thoroughly impressed, the lady can write a heck of an original plot and spine tingling- clean romance that will leave you with a goofy smile on your face. This one didn’t disappoint!” ~ The Book Herald

“Crystallum is one of those CAN NOT PUT DOWN novels that gets you all excited. Every time I thought I could read to the end of the chapter and finally close my eyes to sleep for the night, McMann would throw in a surprise that made me say “aaawwww heeellll nooo” and I’d have to continue reading on into the wee hours of the morn.” ~ A Tiny Voice In The Crowd

“I really enjoyed this author’s Fire Born trilogy, so when I had the chance to check out her new one I was pretty excited about it. And what a great start!” ~ Net Galley reviewer

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November 30

Kadence Sparrow wasn’t born a devil’s child—she was turned into one. Now, she’s hiding from the truth, and running for her life.

For years, Kade’s true nature has lurked behind an illusion, so when her dad gets another job transfer, she knows the drill: no close friends, no boyfriends, and most importantly: don’t expose what she is. Ever. Keeping secrets is easy. Lies are second nature. So is the loneliness—and the fear, but when the Shadows attack, and Kade meets Cole Spires, she could expose everything she’s trying to hide.

Which is thicker—blood or water?

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GIVEAWAY!

There are 5 e-book copies and 2 paperbacks up for grabs!

Enter here: Rafflecopter

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About the Author:

Photo on 2014-02-01 at 13.13 #5 Laney McMann is the author of The Fire Born Novels (TIED, TORN, & TRUE) and The Primordial Principles series (CRYSTALLUM, book #1 ~ 2015).

She is the product of very creative parents and the most imaginative grandmother ever. With an untapped passion for the supernatural and all things magical, her voracious appetite for reading fantasy started really young ~ and so did her love of words.

She writes young adult dark urban fantasy novels mixed with a spike of romance, a hint of history, a dash of mythology, and lots of paranormal.

On the non-writing side of life, Laney is a former classical dancer, music snob, chef, and a right-brained thinker to a fault. When she’s not dreaming up new dead ends to torture herself with, she spends her time running.

Laney is published by J. Taylor Publishing and Booktrope Publishing.

>>>>>>>>> If you’d like to check out the Book Blitz stops you can find the link here: Book Blitz

November 30, 2015 | Categories: Blog Tours, Booktrope, CRYSTALLUM, Giveaways, New Releases, Primordial Principles, Young Adult Novels | Tags: Booktrope, Crystallum Book Blitz, Crystallum Book Trailer, CRYSTALLUM by Laney McMann, Crystallum The Primordial Principles, current YA reads, Kade and Cole, laney mcmann, teen reads, The Primordial Principles by Laney McMann, YA book Giveaway, YA books 2015, YA Fiction, YA paranormal romance author, young adult urban fantasy | Leave a comment

#NewRelease ~ HERO ENGINE by Alexander Nader

Welcome, you guys.

Today, I am excited to share Alexander Nader’s newest release,

HERO ENGINE

About the Book

Age: Adult

Genre: fantasy, detective, super hero

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‘Cool’ Jim Quig has one love : his job. And he likes it that way. While Jim protects the streets, the heroes take all the credit. He’s fine with that, all cops are. Sort of. So when the director of the Super Hero Initiative (SHI) asks Jim to help solve a mystery plaguing SHI headquarters, he’s not interested. Who cares if an ancient artifact known as the Hero Engine has been destroyed? Or if every super hero in existence was altered into their superhuman state by the device? It’s not Jim’s problem. The ‘capes’ can solve their own mystery.

The director doesn’t take no for answer and Jim’s task is to not only find out who destroyed the Engine, but why one hero has gone AWOL. For the last fifty-two years, SHI has protected the world, but with the destruction of the Engine, and a rogue killing super humans, the golden era of heroes has ended. Cool Jim Quig is about to find out what happens when a cape goes nutso.

If only he had just said no to the guy in the flashy suit.

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Check this book out, guys. It’s quick-witted, fast paced, and well written. Worth a read, along with Alex’s other books as well.

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Amazon – Barnes & Noble – iTunes – The Book Depository

About the Author
Alex lives in the tourist infested hills of east Tennessee with his amazing wife/muse and three superb children. He would tell you more about how awesome they are, but you probably wouldn’t believe him. When he’s not hanging out with them he’s making pizzas. When he’s not doing that he’s working at a bookstore and occasionally he jots a few words down. He’s a big fan of good music, good storytelling, and mixed martial arts.

He once wrote a short story about pirates to his wife via text message that blossomed into a full length novel and never stopped after that.

Visit Alexander Online

September 30, 2015 | Categories: Blog Tours, Books, Booktrope, New Releases | Tags: 2015 books, Adult Urban Fantasy, Alexander Nader, blog tour, Booktrope, Detective, Hero Engine, New Adult books, super hero | Leave a comment

#TRUE (Fire Born 3) is LIVE #NewRelease #YA #UF #PNR

How far would you go … to protect the one you love?

Hosted by:

TRUE,

the final installment in the Fire Born Novels trilogy,

is LIVE.

BLURB:

Nothing in Layla and Max’s world will ever be the same.

Since Max left, and joined his father in the Shadow Realm, everything in Layla’s life has changed. The Demon Gods threaten to destroy the Otherworld, and an inconceivable darkness has awakened—a darkness that wants control of Layla’s will. It also wants Max … dead. Not only must Layla face the true fire simmering inside her, but fight the one she loves most.
And this time, with her friends and family left behind, she’s completely on her own.

Leaving Layla nearly destroyed Max, but it was his only choice. Now, he must play the part—stay in control of his end goal, his actions, and the poison coursing through his veins, clouding his thoughts, and turning him into what he fears most, a Demon God. But even with his Oghams fighting the toxins, his control is slipping. Living in the Fomore castle with his Vampyre Fae ex-girlfriend isn’t making it any easier to stay sane, and waiting to face off against Layla is taking its toll.

In the final installment of the Fire Born Novels trilogy, the legendary Battle will be fought, and Layla and Max stand to lose everything. How far will they go to save each other and protect the ones they love? Even they don’t know the answer.

No one can win.

From the ashes of old,
They shall rise.
The last of the Ancients,
Foe and Ally.
The Legend lies in wait,
And bides its time.
Until at last the day comes,
For the children born of fire.

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The Fire Born Novels

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If you’d like to follow the Book Blitz for TRUE, including giveaways, interviews, and the playlist for the book, it is being hosted by Xpresso Book Tours and the stops are listed here:

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Xpresso Tours is also hosting the GIVEAWAY!

I am giving away the complete Fire Born Novels trilogy in paperback.

Enter to win here:

RAFFLECOPTER

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AND ….

In celebration of TRUE’s release, TIED & TORN (books 1 & 2) are on sale for $.99 at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and iBooks. 🙂

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With a passion for the supernatural and all things magical, Laney developed a voracious appetite for reading fantasy at a young age. A vivid imagination helped set the stage for creating her own worlds and placed her onto the writing path.

By the time she reached her teens, she’d accumulated notebooks full of poems, which led to short stories and finally novels. Young adult dark fantasy, paranormal romance, and mythology are among her favorite genres.

A former classical dancer and chef, she grew up in sultry Florida where she still resides.

September 7, 2015 | Categories: A Fire Born Novel, Blog Tours, Book Blasts, Fire Born Updates, New Releases, TIED, TORN, TRUE, Young Adult Novels | Tags: Book SALE, laney mcmann, Layla and Max, teen reads, The Fire Born Novels, TIED by Laney McMann, TORN (Fire Born #2) by Laney McMann, TRUE (Fire Born 3) by Laney McMann, upcoming YA releases 2015, YA book Giveaway, YA books 2015, YA Fiction, YA paranormal romance author, young adult paranormal romance, young adult urban fantasy | Leave a comment

NEW RELEASE ~ Burdin’s End (Beasts of Burdin #3) by Alexander Nader

Excited to share the final installment of Alexander Nader’s Beasts of Burdin trilogy,

Burdin’s End

Genre: Adult Urban Fantasy

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Ty Burdin, the retired demon hunter who just can’t stay retired.

In the final installment of the Beasts of Burdin trilogy Ty has found himself roped into working for the Agency, a top secret organization with the sole purpose of eliminating all demon activity, yet again. Demon hunting is a full time job, but luckily

Ty has managed to work his way down to a ‘consulting’ position in the Agency after a few disagreements and a couple dead superiors.
Ty’s part-time position becomes far more hands on as the demon activity in his region cranks up to eleven. Demons are crawling out of peoples’ minds and into the real world at an alarming rate and it’s up to Ty, once again, to step in and save the day. First step: get over last night’s hangover

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Check out the first two installments in the trilogy:

Author Bio:

I’m a writer. I know these about things are usually written in 3rd person, but I have this thing about hating people that talk about themselves in 3rd person. So I’m going to talk about me. I am a married father of three. My wife and kids are awesome and I love them. I’ve got a couple day jobs. When I’m not working at those, I work on my writing.

I’ve completed a handful of novels ranging in quality from ‘extremely awful’ to ‘not too bad’. My Beasts of Burdin trilogy is being published by the wonderful folks over at J. Taylor Publishing.

One day I aspire to be a full time writer or at least only have one job plus writing. That would be a dream come true. Until dreams come true, I’m going to keep jotting my thoughts down around this here internets and see if something catches on.

August 11, 2015 | Categories: Blog Tours, New Releases | Tags: Adult Urban Fantasy, Alexander Nader, Beasts of Burdin trilogy, Burdin's End, new book releases, Ty Burdin | Leave a comment

BOOK RELEASE: The Surrogate Sea by Danielle E. Shipley

Today I am happy to share with everyone

Danielle E Shipley’s, The Surrogate Sea,

the 6th installment in her Wilderhark Tales series.

Danielle has a giveaway and another goodie in store for the launch:

First up:

Danielle has agreed to write a piece of Flash Fiction for her stop on the tour. 🙂

The Sea’s Judgment

“Waters of land.”

The Moon’s voice fell on the southern seas, otherworldly as his light glinting off their waters, weighty as his pull upon their tides.

“The Great Sea’s time draws near,” he said. “It will not do that she should die with none to take her place. Who among you has a daugher? One born of sea and neighboring sea?”

Seven such daughters came forward, all thrilling at the prospect of so grand a destiny. They rode in the hold of the misty South Wind to the nethermost shore, where waited Aesóryna, the first and greatest Sea.

She looked the daughters of inland waters up and down and deep inside, senses testing at their cores. “My role is vast,” she told them sternly. “My ways are wild. Only the fiercest hearts have a hope of holding my power. Too gentle,” she dismissed one. Another, “Too meek.” A full half, rejected for being too shallow.

At last, she studied the final pair, unsure how best to choose between them, for each seemed the other’s equal in strength.

“Then do not choose,” the South Wind spoke smoothly from his humid haze, “but divide your sea between them.”

The first maiden’s eyes brightened; even half of Aesóryna’s power was far more than that of any inland sea. But the second maid said, scowling, “No! The essence of the Great Sea is not a piece of meat to be shared among sharks! If it is not whole, it is not true. I would sooner have another claim it in full than see it thus diminished.”

Aesóryna smiled at the South Wind. “Thank you, clever Austeryn. Though you cloak this length of shore in fog, you’ve shown me my choice clear.” She turned her gaze onto the indignant sea maiden. “Who are you, child?”

The maid answered, “Neredeth.”

“One name too few. Henceforth, you are Neredeth Aesóryna, heir to my sea.” Her eyes and waters sparkled bright. “For you shall be a great one.”

And we have a GIVEAWAY:

Thank you, Danielle for stopping by the blog today!

March 25, 2015 | Categories: Blog Tours | Tags: Danielle E. Shipley, Giveaway, Surrogate Sea, The Wilderhark Tales | 4 Comments

Author Spotlight ~ Secret of the Souls by Terri Rochenski

Today on the blog, I’m happy to be hosting fellow author, Terri Rochenski, and touting the sequel to her fantasy duology,

Secret of the Souls

(Pool of Souls #2)

Author: Terri Rochenski

Publisher: J. Taylor Publishing

Release Date: October 6, 2014

Keywords: Adult Fantasy

Blurb:

For, Hyla, though, saving her nation isn’t her ultimate goal—returning to the Pool of Souls is. Becoming its Guardian and preserving their faith is her heart’s desire. The perils of her current journey, though, could leave her unable to fulfill that dream.

To find her way back to the Pool, Hyla must live among dangerous, powerful humans willing to defend the Natives, and must submit herself—her Talents—to them. While her protection is paramount, plots to end Hyla’s life will push her to her physical and emotional limits.

On the edge of sanity, her courage tested, and convictions nearly broken, Hyla’s final test of loyalty to her faith comes with the death of one she could have loved.

I asked Terri to share her top 10 fantasy movies. Here goes:

LotR – is there any other??
The NeverEnding Story – FAV movie as a kid. Couldn’t get enough of it. I used to dream Falkor would come pick me up & take me to meet Atreyu. Le sigh.
Stargate – while this might fall more on the Sci-Fi side, it’s a must-see for all adventurous dreamers.
The Hobbit – duh.
I’m going to cheat here and say Game of Thrones, cuz it’s MY list and I can!
Princess Bride. “As you wish.”
Shrek – because that donkey CRACKS ME UP!
FROZEN!!! Love me some Olaf. Besides, I have two little girls. What did you expect?!?
The Polar Express. The hubs would be sad if I didn’t add this one. It’s a Christmas must-see. Every. Year.
Star Wars – all 6 movies. Again, it’s more sci-fi, but hey…I grew up BEING Princess Leia.

***** For the record, and being a HUGE fantasy fan myself, I concur with Terri. There is no other that could ever take the number one spot. LOTR reigns supreme. 😉

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And to celebrate the launch, Eye of the Soul (book #1) is on sale!

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AND we have a giveaway.

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Bio:

Terri started writing stories in the 8^th grade, when a little gnome whispered in her brain. Gundi’s Great Adventure never hit the best seller list, but it started a long love affair with storytelling.

Today she enjoys an escape to Middle Earth during the rare ‘me’ moments her three young children allow. When not playing toys, picking them back up, or kissing boo-boos, she can be found sprawled on the couch with a book or pencil in hand, and toothpicks propping her eyelids open.

Ms. Rochenski’s Links:

Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter / Goodreads

October 16, 2014 | Categories: Blog Tours, J Taylor Publishing, New Releases | Tags: Adult Fantasy Novels, Book Giveaway, Pool of Souls, Secret of the souls release, Terri Rochenski | 2 Comments

BOOK BLITZ Release Day ~ Secret of the Souls by Terri Rochenski

Secret of the Souls, the second and final installment of the Pool of Souls series by Terri Rochenski is now available!

Pool of Souls #2

By: Terri Rochenski
Release Date: October 6, 2014

Publisher: J. Taylor Publishing
Target Reader: Adult
Keywords: Fantasy

Thrust out of their homes by a human High Priest on a vengeful mission, the Natives of Derlund no longer have a place to call their own. One escaped capture, however, and now she, Hyla, is the only one who can save her people.

For, Hyla, though, saving her nation isn’t her ultimate goal—returning to the Pool of Souls is. Becoming its Guardian and preserving their faith is her heart’s desire. The perils of her current journey, though, could leave her unable to fulfill that dream.

To find her way back to the Pool, Hyla must live among dangerous, powerful humans willing to defend the Natives, and must submit herself—her Talents—to them. While her protection is paramount, plots to end Hyla’s life will push her to her physical and emotional limits.

On the edge of sanity, her courage tested, and convictions nearly broken, Hyla’s final test of loyalty to her faith comes with the death of one she could have loved.

Purchase Links:

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In celebration, Eye of the Soul, Pool of Souls #1, is on sale for only .99 cents from now until October 17th!

Amazon / Barnes & Noble

Escape.

That should be Hyla’s first thought as her people are chained and imprisoned for no imaginable reason.

Instead, Hyla finds herself traveling through a land void of Natives, with human soldiers pillaging in desperate pursuit of her, and in search of the mystical Pool of Souls—home to the one man who can save her people.

Or so she believes.

Led by her faith in the deity Fadir, Hyla is met along her journey by Jadon—a human male and fierce King’s warrior, and his childhood best friend Conlin—one of the few Natives aware of his Fadir-given Talents.

Protected by Jadon, guided by Conlin, and with an unfailing belief in the purpose of her pilgrimage, Hyla carries on.

Like her, though, another searches for the Pool, and should he gain access first, everyone she loves, and everything she knows, could be lost.

Forever.

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Terri started writing stories in the 8th grade, when a little gnome whispered in her brain. Gundi’s Great Adventure never hit the best seller list, but it started a long love affair with storytelling.

Today she enjoys an escape to Middle Earth during the rare ‘me’ moments her three young children allow. When not playing toys, picking them back up, or kissing boo-boos, she can be found sprawled on the couch with a book or pencil in hand, and toothpicks propping her eyelids open.

Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter / Goodreads

Tour Schedule

GIVEAWAY!!

Grand Prize: Grand Prize – Signed copies of EotS & SotS, EotS notebook & pen, and SotS mug

Second Prize: 2 nd Prize – Ecopie of EotS & SotS

Enter Rafflecopter:

A Rafflecopter Giveaway

No purchase necessary, but you must be 18 or older to enter. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter, and announced on the widget. Winner well be notified by emailed and have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Terri Rochenski.