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30 Seconds by Chrys Fey

January 9, 2015 By 1 Comment

SECONDS
30 Seconds by Chrys Fey
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Short Story (111 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Willow

When Officer Blake Herro agreed to go undercover in the Mob, he thought he understood the risks. But he’s made mistakes and now an innocent woman has become their target. He’s determined to protect her at all costs.

The Mob’s death threat turns Dr. Dani Hart’s life upside down, but there is one danger she doesn’t anticipate. As she’s dodging bullets, she’s falling in love with Blake. With danger all around them, will she and Blake survive and have a happy ending, or will the Mob make good on their threat?

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Dani Hart went from workaholic resident saving lives to running from the mob and fearing for her safety all because she literally bumped into an undercover cop – Blake.

Blake Herro was trying to stop the mob and keep people save but ended up putting Dani right in the middle of the fight.

Ms Fey’s use of detailed language got me hooked right from the very first character. She didn’t waste anytime in getting Dani and Blake into danger. I literally could not put this book down, so much so that I finished it in one sitting. It is a fast paced, suspenseful mystery with a whole lot of romance thrown in that left butterflies in my stomach.

The nail-bitting plot twists in 30 seconds just kept coming – each one better then the last. Both Dani and Blake’s past struggles really helped move the story along and although I was itching to find out what happened in the end I just didn’t want the story to finish.

I highly recommend this book to those who love romantic stories that have an air of mystery to them. I definitely enjoyed 30 seconds and look forward to reading Ms Fey’s other novellas as well.

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Erotic Writer Seeks Men by Heather Kinnane

January 9, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Erotic Writer Seeks Men by Heather Kinnane
Publisher: Luminosity Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (57 pages)
Other: M/F/M/M, Ménage, Anal Sex
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Lilac

Erotic author Samantha Fox is one of those shy quiet types you need to look out for. Though publicly she still blushes at the faintest sexual innuendo, privately she likes to get all her darkest fantasies down on paper. She’s published one of her steamy novels, but a fear of being discovered led her to tone down the good bits, turning a hot erotic story into mediocre titillation.

Now with a sex life to match her pitiful writing, she’s come up with a grand idea of how to improve both – an ad in the local paper. “Fem. Erotic Author seeks men for experience, experimentation, and inspiration for erotic works.”

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An erotic writer has a dwindling career due to only writing vanilla sex, so she places an ad in a magazine to gain first-hand experience with, not one or two, but three men.

If you’re looking for a hot erotic quickie where your own imagination does most of the work, then this is for you. If you seek fully fleshed out characters, deep emotional connections, and hot sex that actually means something, then look elsewhere.

None of the characters—Samantha Fox, Oliver, Richard, and Jarred—are given much physical description, hence my statement of your imagination doing most of the work. The three guys are different from each other, though, so that at least is good. Oliver is quiet and brooding, Jarred arrogant and confident, and Richard a pleasurer with a dominant side.

The worst person in this ménage is Samantha, who stutters and blushes, acts coy and playful at the same time, and ticks out all the boxes in the annoying heroine column. However… her character does bring to the foreground the difference between how easily men can engage in sex and how hard the same is for women. Taking a risk might pay off or might not, and the trouble is one never knows beforehand.

The plot is as light as a feather. Sam wants depth to her erotic fiction, so she seeks men with an ad, and then she and her three chosen men have sex, both one-on-one and all four together. No depth, no development, and certainly no realism. But like I said, as an erotic short story, this is okay. Not much above the average, but okay.

Overall, there are better erotic short stories out there. Still, if you like your heroine shy but daring to take a risk and be rewarded by the attention of three gorgeous men, you’ll like this. All three of them have their own personality quirks, and Samantha having sex with them individually was fun to read about. This is definitely all about sexploration, and not much else.

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Star Crossed Ladies of Legend: Return to Legend by Maddie James

January 8, 2015 By 2 Comments

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Star Crossed Ladies of Legend: Return to Legend by Maddie James
Publisher: Turquoise Morning Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (88 pgs)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Ginger

When Jasmine Walker returns to Legend after a fifteen-year absence—she doesn’t expect her troubled teenage past to collide with her well-planned, professional future.
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Ms. Addie Bynum leaves something for Jasmine Walker in her will, and Jasmine returns to Legend to meet with the attorney about the estate. She learns she’s been left with the contents of a safety deposit box and a letter explaining Ms. Addie’s wishes. A letter with requests Jasmine may not be able to fulfill.

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Have you ever finished a book and wanted to tell the author thank you? Star Crossed is a book that I enjoyed from the start. The author did an awesome job in writing and telling a story that I am so thankful to have read.

The book shows emotions of sadness for the lost of Mrs. Adeline Hamilton Bynum, a Legend resident who touched many local children through her participation in the county foster family program. Her passing brings Jasmine Walker back to Legend, Tennessee. Jasmine grew up with a drunk as a father and a mother who committed suicide and was blessed to have Mrs. Bynum around her as a teen. Unfortunately, shame and secrets lead Jasmine to leave town with her mind set to never come back. But Mrs. Bynum saw to it that she would return, and not only return but connect on a relationship that was prematurely severed.

Jack Ackerman was Jasmine’s high school boyfriend along with one of Legend’s star football players. Even though Jasmine left him and Legend over fifteen years ago, he still carries a strong love for her. Will they be able to rekindle the love they once shared? Or once secrets have been revealed will any hope of rekindling their love be lost?

Thank you to the author for writing such a great story. The writing style is wonderful. It delivers a pleasing and believable story in full. There is suspense and unnoticeable twists. This story gives a beautiful vision of love in various realms; young love between a boy and a girl, love from a caregiver who, even though she didn’t birth the children herself, felt compelled to see to them finding happiness and having a chance. And also, the love, no matter how odd it seems, from a father to know he isn’t able to be a good father and he loves his child enough to stay out of her life. The characters were believable and likable and I felt empathy for them.

Star Crossed is an inspiring lesson that in true love there is joy, sadness, loss, growth but overall it is unwavering and fixed like the stars.

Star Crossed is a truly enjoyable read that I recommend to anyone looking for a story that speaks volumes and that will still be felt after the last word is read.

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Embraced by Fire by Louise Delamore

January 8, 2015 By Leave a Comment

FIRE
Embraced by Fire by Louise Delamore
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense
Length: Full length (354 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Daisy

The last thing Ryu McKay needs on a mission to expose a black market information ring is a simmering attraction to his boss. Not only is he undercover, he needs to keep his shape-shifter identity a secret. Despite his desire, he dare not act on his attraction.

For Kait, excitement and that one special man exist only in her dreams. However, everything changes when Ryu walks into her office looking for a job as a fire-eater. Now she wants nothing more than to turn her dreams into reality.

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Embraced by Fire is a book which draws on the hypnotism of flame and the heat of sexual attraction. Ryu and Kait – the main characters – are drawn to each other physically and thrown together through dangerous circumstances.

This is a romance which revolves around a secret dealer in Kait’s company. The stakes get higher as the lust between the main characters blossoms into romance. The kisses are hot but I found the sexual scenes were downplayed and not as satisfying as I would have wanted due to sex scenes being fully played out in dreams as well as reality.

I also felt the beginning was cliché and ineffective – “Today was just like yesterday, and like yesterday’s yesterday”. The depression from the first line doesn’t draw me into the sparky and lively romance this turns into and it doesn’t put me on the character’s side from the beginning. “The only place anything exciting happened was in her dreams” was also not particularly promising for the rest of the book. Grammatically, there were a fair number of comma splices throughout but not many typos.

Ryu, as the love interest, is introduced quickly and described in great detail. I found this to be too much too quick and more of an info dump than a brilliant illustration of the character. Kait obviously finds Ryu to be incredibly attractive but I didn’t pick up on what made this man so special until much later in the story, when he’s playing with fire (literally). The descriptions of characters in movement were much better, more alive on the page.

That said, the book did turn out pretty good and I enjoyed reading it. Kait is a logical character who comes undone under Ryu’s skilled hands, developing her into a much more emotional and sexual person. I did feel at times her logical actions did not fit with her overly emotional thoughts but that may just be me and those only looking for romance could overlook these small inconsistencies.

On the whole, I found the book an enjoyable romance read, as long as I did not look too closely at the plot (which I found a little predictable). The characters are strong in dialogue and individuality and don’t match any stereotypes I’ve found to be worn out in romance fiction. Kait is an ambitious businesswoman undone by a fire eating god of a man and Ryu is a man who realises commitment isn’t such a bad thing.

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Three Dog Day: A Mae December Mystery by Lia Farrell

January 8, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Three Dog Day: A Mae December Mystery by Lia Farrell
Publisher: Camel Press
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (288 Pages)
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Cyclamen

It’s bitter cold in Rosedale, Tennessee, the most frigid January in decades. The kind of chill they used to describe as requiring sleeping with three dogs just to make it through the night. Mae December has found yet another body, this one on the banks of the Little Harpeth River. It’s another murder for her boyfriend, Sheriff Ben Bradley, to investigate. Only Mae’s broken her wrist, which makes helping out with the case difficult. That’s okay, because the murdered man was found near a puppy mill, and all evidence points to the owner as the killer. Surely the case will be a slam dunk. Mae’s injury also hampers her ability to run her dog boarding business and care for the three pit bull puppies she’s fostering, so she hires Ray Fenton, the kid who blew the whistle on the now-shuttered puppy mill. Meanwhile, Sheriff Bradley’s office manager, Dory Clarkson, struggles to pass the physical tests that will allow her to fulfill her dream of becoming a deputy, Mae and her friend Tammy are busy planning Tammy’s Valentine’s Day wedding to the brother of Mae’s deceased fiancé, and Detective Wayne Nichols must revisit his painful past as he fights to free his foster mother from prison. Rosedale is the last place you’d expect to harbor a killer. Now the sheriff’s department must solve its third murder in a year.

Mae December has found another body. She is out walking Lulu, one of the dogs in her boarding kennels, along a trail that a friend had recommended when Lulu finds a body at the edge of the river. As Mae and Lulu make their way back up the bank to get back on the trail, Mae slips in icy mud, breaking her left wrist as she falls.
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Thus begins the third Mae December mystery, and while Mae is slowed by a broken wrist, she is not stopped. She is soon involved in investigating a puppy mill as well as the murder.

Mae is a wonderful main character, well-developed with both strengths and weaknesses, so that she seems very real. She is supported by a host of characters, including her boyfriend, Sheriff Ben Bradley, her best friend Tammy, and one of my favorites, Dory Clarkson, who runs the sheriff’s office and aspires to become a detective.

The plot has several different threads, some closely linked and one, more distantly. The story does stand alone, in that the reader doesn’t need to have read the first two books in the series. However, the plot thread that revolves around Detective Wayne Nichols might be a bit difficult to get into right away if you haven’t read the first two. While there are a few references to Wayne early in the novel, we don’t actually meet him until Chapter Nine, and the transition to his story seemed a bit abrupt. That being said, Wayne’s case is one of deep complexity, concerning issues of social justice, so I found it to be compelling.

The chapters are titled by the date and the name of the person from whose perspective the chapter is told and this allows for a variety of perspectives without any confusion on the reader’s part. The different points of view allows for a greater depth to the plot, and I enjoyed that aspect of this novel.

Three Dog Day is a wonderful cozy mystery, and a great addition to a lovely series. It is sure to offer a lot of entertainment for mystery fans.

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Going Under – Secret Blood, Book 3 by Emma Weylin

January 8, 2015 By 1 Comment

UNDER
Going Under by Emma Weylin
Secret Blood, Book 3
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense
Length: Short Story (126 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Kenzie Butler is in love with the man who saved her life eight years ago. Her problem? He’s a Siberian were-tiger with the ability to scent his mate, and she wasn’t it. For years they lived across the hall from each other, helping one another with the aftermath from being tortured in a science experiment gone wrong. With each passing day, she falls more in love with him, even while knowing that one day Tiberius will find his true mate.

Tiberius Petrov leads a shadowed life. Kenzie is the only thing standing between him and the gruesome fate awaiting any shifter who goes rogue. For eight years the sound of her voice, the sweet intoxication of her scent, and the soft feel of her skin have kept him from turning down darker paths. But he’d always believed she could never be his. His nose was supposed to tell him who his perfect mate is, but it lied. He didn’t know if it was possible to develop a mate scent. All he knew was one day Kenzie didn’t smell like his mate, and the next day she did. Even after her scent changed, she kept insisting they were perfect as just friends.

After Kenzie survives a mysterious were-bear attack in her place of work, Tiberius learns the scientists altered more than his state of mind. Just when he thought he could take Kenzie as his mate he discovers he could be the biggest threat to her life.

Paranormal romance fans have a treat in store when they pick up their own copy of Going Under. Sure, it has the scent mate thing going on but there’s a definite twist which makes this book a lot more interesting and suspenseful.
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I have not read any of the previous books in the series so I was a bit wary of trying #3. No worries – it makes references to a past but this tale is about the here and now and the challenges Tiberius and Kenzie have to face and overcome before they can realize their happy ever after. Poor Tiberius focused so much on the symptoms, no one thought to question the cause.

The one thing that stood out for me was the point the author made about communication. It’s always, always important in a relationship no matter how good it might be. Even if a person thinks they know their partner like a book, assumptions can poison and inadvertently destroy something beautiful. It’s a powerful lesson.

Kenzie is a mixed bag of sweet and saucy, brains and very human. I liked how she calmed Ty down and how she was able to distract him many a time with a sultry look and a suggestive tease. Hers was a fun character that played well off of the big, intimidating weretiger.

Ty a/k/a Tiberius is a mess. Yes, he’s big, surly, powerful and intimidating but he’s a pushover when it comes to Kenzie. She has this hold on him that’s been apparent for years and only now does he recognize what it really means, but readers will find out that even a man as smart and bold as Ty doesn’t know the half of what’s going on. How he deals with it is awesome reading, at times even insightful.

The villain of the piece, the true villain, doesn’t stay on stage for very long but his legacy is legion. The scope is revealed in this novella so readers of the series should be very happy at a potential resolution of one ongoing thread. There’s still something else that hangs over their heads but I won’t say what. The tragic and painful part comes from Ty’s family member. It’s unknown if this person is truly swayed or controlled and influenced to do what was done and continues to do, but it’s destructive no matter which way you look at it. I feel so sad for Tiberius.

Secondary supporting characters like Chad and Demetri and others are an asset to the story, and play well off the personalities of the hero and heroine. Phillip on the other hand is a tool. I mean that in both versions of the definition. He’s an idiot and he’s being manipulated and used against the protagonists for a very human reason. I want to feel sympathy for him, but he’s just too much of a jerk. However, his introduction also paves a way for a very interesting thought – why is Demetri so interested in the reason for Phillip’s collusion? What information did he find? It’s a subtle little hook but it’s good enough for me to wonder what is going to happen in the next book of the series.

As for when Tiberius and Kenzie get physical – readers will have plenty of opportunities to see them in action. Once Kenzie opened the door to that side of their relationship, it didn’t take long for Ty to want to make up for lost time. Have a fan at the ready.

Going Under is a paranormal romance junkie pleaser. It has motivation, suspense, many moments for Kenzie or Ty to prove how deep their love is for each other by what they’re willing to do on behalf of the other. When they are not dealing with the bad guys, the book is fun, frisky and thoroughly entertaining. I believe fans of the series are going to like it and new fans might be hooked just by this tale alone. I know I am. This story is a good read.

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From an Alien Perspective by Jack Petersen

January 7, 2015 By Leave a Comment

ALIEN
From an Alien Perspective by Jack Petersen
Publisher: Self-published
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Contemporary
Length: Short Story (57 pages)
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

The novella tells of Iadog, who took training on Terra at the university established for not-so-advanced cultures. Back on Dejan, the young crustacean meets up with a former classmate, who has news of importance for his old drinking buddy. Of course, making any sort of technological advance on Dejan, where the priests have held sway for more generations than can be told, takes a bit of finesse. Even worse, if you try to shake up the system, you are liable to meet the Claw before you come close to succeeding.

In the first short story, this version of Earth is saved from the invasion of rapacious balls of energy by Hetzie, whose masterful, if accidental, construct traps the invading force in the laundry line. Her treatment of the captive would be judged inhumane on the invader’s world.
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It’s easy to assume that aliens have the same values and thinking patterns as humans do, but would that actually be the case if our species ever met one of them in person?

“Hetzie and the Speedball” had such witty dialogue. Hetzie’s quiet, solitary existence didn’t seem like it would provide a lot of fodder for the science fiction genre at first, but what she discovered on her property caught my attention. The pacing was strong in this story, and how Hetzie responds to all of the odd things that happen to her made me sorry to reach the final paragraph.

“Iadog” included scenes that jumped around from the past to the present and between the perspectives of more than one character. I found this confusing, especially when it was combined with introducing all of the characters within the space of a chapter or two. It was hard to tell whom was whom. The premise of it was fascinating, but it would have been helpful to read it all in a linear fashion. This tale might have worked better had it been expanded into a full-length novel. There was certainly enough material here do so.

At first I wasn’t sure what to think about “Sodbuster” because the setting appeared to be completely ordinary. Sometimes there is something to be said for holding back certain things from the reader, though, so once I figured out what was happening I was hooked. The conflict in it was so interesting that I looked forward to seeing how it might be resolved in such a short piece. The final scene worked well with everything that was revealed about the main character earlier on.

I’d recommend From an Alien Perspective to anyone who is a fan of otherworldly science fiction.

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Little Miss Sure Shot by Jeffrey Marshall

January 7, 2015 By 1 Comment

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Little Miss Sure Shot by Jeffrey Marshall
Publisher: Self Published
Genre: Action/Adventure, Historical
Length: Short Story (124 pgs)
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Aloe

Little Miss Sure Shot is a fictionalized account of the life of Annie Oakley, drawing heavily on the real timelines and events of her life. However, the book is not a biography – it invents situations, people she meets, and a myriad of conversations. Moreover, while the book is presented chronologically, apart from the prologue, it skips certain periods and attempts to focus on those that are especially vital, such as the early years Annie spent with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, including the tours through Europe.

A special feature of the novel is the framing of Annie’s loving marriage to fellow sharpshooter Frank Butler, whom she married at sixteen and remained married to for 50 years until her death. Frank was far more than just her husband – he was her manager (he gave up his own shooting for that role) and her constant companion.
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The novel closes with an epilogue in Frank’s voice, presenting an overview of their lives together and the circumstances of her death in 1926.

Annie Oakley is almost a legend in western history. This author’s account of her lets you get to know her personally. You learn of her humble beginning where she learned to use the rifle to keep meat on the table for her family, about her well-loved husband, and about her travel life as she toured with shows to both show off her skill and support herself. It’s a fascinating story.

It’s even more enjoyable because the author lets her talk. She never had a formal education so while she could shoot well, she couldn’t read. She did learn how later in life. She’d worked a seamstress once, so she could make her own costumes. And when she married Frank Butler she’d found the love of her life. If only we all could be so lucky.

Mr. Marshall accurately portrays that era and mines the history that remains of Annie’s Oakley. She was born at a time of change in the world and she adapted. They travelled all over the world. She wasn’t fond of Venice because of all the water. Little facts like that made it fun to read.

This could have been a very dry historical read, but Mr. Marshall infused his characters with personalities and opinions and made the story alive. Annie and her husband Frank made a mean team. They made enough to live comfortably and her shooting skills were admired by all. In Europe, women weren’t supposed to be shooters. After she shot, she had their admiration.

I knew quite a bit about Annie before I read this book, but I learned several things along the way: How she didn’t like Venice, how she was unsecure when another young woman joined the show, and when her hair turned white. Mr. Marshall did a very nice job compiling the facts and presenting them in book. If you’ve ever wanted to read a good book about a competitive female shooter, here you are.

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Velvet Diamonds by Sean Michael

January 7, 2015 By Leave a Comment

DIAMONS
Velvet Diamonds by Sean Michael
Publisher: Torquere Press Publishers
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (128 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/M, Anal Play, Forced Seduction, Toys, Spanking
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Mistletoe

From Kes, the Velvet Glove’s guest manager finding his soul mate in A Bird in the Hand, to corporate leader Isaak finding what he needs as a sub with Velvet Glove regular Car in Raw Need, these five stories run the gamut from sweet to spicy.

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Velvet Diamonds brings together five previously published short stories from the Velvet Glove world. Stories included are: A Bird in the Hand, Peace Within the Quiet, Love and the Farmer, Three to Heal, and Raw Need.

This collection of short stories brings readers into the world of the Velvet Glove and many of the men that reside there. So many different men and pairings happen at the Velvet glove. One never knows what they might find. These stories bring us some hot yet sweet romances. Men taking a chance and many finding love and happiness in doing so. With a little help many of these men all find something special that will last.

I really enjoyed the characters in this collection of wonderful stories. Love and trust shines brightly through in each of the stories. All the men find themselves longing for more with each other. There are couples and a threesome in between these pages. Some not realizing that they were looking while others were wishing and longing.

I loved many of the characters in these stories and would love to continue seeing just what more comes to them. One of my favorites is Kestrel. Kestrel is not only a character that finds his love but also lends a helping hand to others. He is a sweet man who finally finds someone to care for him. Every man is special in his own way and the relationships that develop between them make for a nice read. Attraction quickly turns to affection and love with these men.

These stories pulled me in and had me wanting more, wondering what happens after the stories ended. I loved seeing each of the men find what they were longing for. This book showed me just why this author is an automatic buy for me.

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A Gift Freely Given by J. Ellen Ross – Spotlight and Giveaway

January 7, 2015 By 14 Comments

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This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. J. Ellen Ross will be awarding $20 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.

1_7 Cover_AGiftFreelyGivenLeisha’s father, the king of Tahaerin, bartered away her childhood with his failed invasion of a neighboring kingdom. She grew up a hostage, a guarantee of the king’s good behavior. At sixteen, she returns to a land and a throne she knows almost nothing about.

Her powerful and ruthless uncle plans to force her into a marriage or take her crown by violence. The nobles of her kingdom all expect her to fail spectacularly and are eager to fight over the scraps. But, Leisha has no intention of going along quietly with any of their plans.

As a boy, Zaraki watched as slavers butchered his family. Orphaned and starving, he was taken from the streets, trained to spy and kill. He finds a position with the new queen when he is forced to flee the only home he remembers. But the job is far larger than he anticipated and Leisha’s life is threatened from all sides.

Leisha will fight to hold her crown and her throne with the help of an unknown and unproven spy. Zaraki will try keep her alive and to keep the oaths he took – to be loyal to her, to keep her secrets and never, ever fall in love with her.

Enjoy an excerpt:

Aniol did not disappoint. Leisha stiffened as his hand dropped to the knife at his belt. Even as an unconscious action, it told her all she needed to know. Zaraki was right. Staval had a plan for her and this was one of the men charged with seeing it through. With her uncle giving orders here, Aniol felt invincible.

Before his hand could stray further, he landed face down on the floor. Zaraki put a knee in the man’s back and yanked Aniol’s head to one side. When he pressed a light blade against Aniol’s throat, the smaller man stopped struggling and whimpered softly.

“Her Majesty was very clear, I thought. I hope this is equally as clear,” Zaraki said in a low voice, into the other man’s ear.

“He’s planning on going straight to Cyril,” Leisha hissed, seeing the intention flash through Aniol’s mind. At the first hint that she was trying to seize control of the castle, Cyril would spring the trap and turn the guards against her. She would die and likely, Symon and Zaraki along with her. Suddenly, the threat was all too real.

Zaraki made a face, still holding Aniol’s head back. Fool. He could have walked out alive. “If you’ll excuse me a moment, Your Highness?” While he did not enjoy killing he would do it. However, murdering the man in front of a sixteen year old girl was out of the question.

About the Author: 1_7 AuthorPic_A Gift Freely GivenJ. Ellen Ross lives in Texas with her husband and their four rescue dogs. She works in high tech, which has nothing to do with fantasy, romance or writing.

When she’s not busy chasing dogs around or rushing someone to the vet, she loves to read and play video games. She has a hobby of having hobbies, so she’s also been known to do sculpting, beadwork, and painting.

Website: www.jellenross.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jellenross

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