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BOOK TOUR: The Trials of the Elysian by Reese Sherron

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We’re celebrating the release of Reese Sherron’s brand-new dystopian fantasy, The Trials of the Elysian!

The Trials of the Elysian  (The Elysian Series #1)

Publication Date: November 30, 2024

Genre: Fantasy/Dystopian Fantasy

Hunger Games meets Divergent meets the 100

  • Slow slow burn
  • Lovers to enemies
  • Enemies to lovers / friends to lovers
  • Dystopian vibes
  • Family obsession
  • Lies + betrayals
  • Naïve FMC turns fierce
  • Deadly battle games
  • Mind tricks
  • Turns & twists
  • Touch her & die by both men

Disobey the City & die – Obey the City & live 

Welcome to the six trials of the Elysian.

Will you live a life that is predestined and controlled from your first breath of air?
A life full of darkness, destruction, and pain. Where your existence is owed to the survival of humanity.

Welcome to the Six Trials of The Elysian.
In a futuristic world founded to cope with the effects of a famine that altered the course of humanity, there are certain commandments to follow to live a prosperous life. Faye steps into the City with unanswered questions. All she has is a mysterious symbol to find her soulmate, who was predestined at birth. Not knowing who her symbol will light up for, she must trust her judgment or her destiny. What will she choose?
Not understanding the truth of the wickedness of the City walls, Faye is pushed to uncover the truth. The Trials push them to their limits and only those strong enough to make their City better will survive the tests. Either succeed in their trials or perish outside of the walls.
Her rebelliousness leads her to uncover a disturbing truth about the City. Along with her mentor, Faye is determined to find the missing pieces and bring justice to herself and her family. She becomes fearless and not afraid to challenge those who are in power. But has her whole life been a lie? Will she uncover the truth of why she was born?
Does she fight to be with the love of her life or follow the City, and let the City guide her to her symbols pair?
Faye must decide.

Your mentor falls. So do you.
He’s the eyes. The ears of the City. Disobey him. You’re disobeying the City.

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BOOK TOUR: The Secrets of Roan Island by Maci Aurora & Thea Masen

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We’re celebrating the release of gothic fantasy romance, The Secrets of Roan Island by Thea Masen and Maci Aurora!

The Secrets of Roan Island

Publication Date: November 21, 2024

Genre: Gothic Fantasy/ Gaslamp/Romance

  • A gothic mansion
  • Steampunk aesthetic
  • Morally gray alpha MMC
  • Academic FMC
  • Complex family dynamics
  • Wounded characters
  • “Who did this to you?”
  • He unalives someone for her
  • Possessive and obsessed MMC
  • “Tell me to stop”
  • Primal chase scene
  • “Mine”

An invitation she can’t refuse. A secret he doesn’t want her to uncover.
She refuses to leave. He’ll risk everything to protect her.

Outcast from her academic peers and at risk of losing her position at Essik College, Professor Ruby Rose appeals to the reclusive philanthropist Hammish Roan by asking for a grant. What she receives is a cryptic invitation to stay at Roan Island for the winter holiday. No matter how much the eerie mansion unnerves her, access to the Roans’ coveted library is worth facing her unsettling fears.

Mysterious and enigmatic, Noah Roan, the oldest of Hammish Roan’s sons, knows exactly what happens to women who come to their isolated estate. Especially those who stay until the Winter Solstice. No matter how hard he tries to get Ruby to leave, the infuriating and alluring woman insists on staying.

In a clash of will and desire, Ruby and Noah struggle to fight their attraction to each other. But their connection reveals dark and sinister secrets that draw the attention of the maniacal patriarch. Can they work together to out maneuver Hammish Roan, or will he destroy them both?

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BOK TOUR: The Imminent Trials of Quietus by Catalina Matei

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We’re celebrating the release of Catalina Matei’s fantasy, The Imminent Trials of Quietus!

The Imminent Trials of Quietus (Vials of Fate Book 1)

Publication Date: November 5, 2024

Genre: Romantasy/Mythical Creatures

– Dragons
– Friends to lovers
– Banter
– Strong FMC
– Deadly mental trials
– Hidden truths
– Fated lovers
– Dual POV
– Magical creatures
– One bed/Cave

In a world that long lost its moral axis, free will was the chain that tied a God’s vengeance to his entertainment.

With nothing but hope to keep her dark thoughts afloat, Tiadola waited for centuries for the preordained trials that would end her life to begin. But nothing could have prepared her for the moment they were set in motion by encountering the dragon compelled to hunt her.

When the stranger she thought the dragon had sent after her quickly becomes her friend instead, the lines between want and need become a blur as they embark together on a journey towards her imminent trials.

Caught between her desire to continue living in order to save the human realms and the mental warfare that the trials would entail, would she be able to become the first of her kind to win?

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Triggers/CW:

Violence, existential angst, loss, death and sexually explicit content.

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BOOK TOUR: Here There be Monsters by EC Garrett

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We can’t think of a better book for monster romance fans for the Halloween week! This one is not for the faint of heart!

Here There Be Monsters (Republica Helvetorum Book 1)

Publication Date: July 22, 2024

Genre: Gothic Monster Romance

🩸MMMFF Why Choose

🩸Gothic & Dark

🩸Enemies-to-Lovers

🩸Antiheroine

🩸Morally Gray Everyone

🩸Genderfluid Gods

🩸Medieval Alt Universe Swiss/German Alps

🩸K!nky & Super Spicy

🩸Bl00dplay & Pr!mal Play

🩸CNC & Power Dynamics

🩸Dragons & Monsters

🩸Witches & Magic

BEWARE THE FOREST—THAT WAY MONSTERS LIE.

In the empire of Republica Helvetorum, magic is dangerous. When Elsing is accused of using witchcraft to commit murder, she’s convicted and sentenced to a fate worse than death….

Elsing will be sacrificed to the Mountain Gods.

Every solstice, the town of Interlaken sacrifices someone to the Mountain Gods. In exchange, the cruel and horrible Gods leave the town alone, staying within the borders of their dangerous mountain home.

But where Elsing expects death, she instead wakes to three, mysterious males. The Mountain Gods are supposed to be monsters, but the only torture they have in mind is of a much more pleasurable kind…which means someone in Interlaken is lying, and they’re right. Someone from Interlaken is lying—her.

As Elsing grows closer to her new companions, the mystery of the mountain begins to unravel and dark truths come to light. Because what the Mountain Gods don’t know, might just kill them.

NOT ALL MONSTERS HAVE SHARP TEETH AND CLAWS.

NOTE: This is an intense and dark book featuring an MMMFF why-choose, power dynamics, violence and gore, sword-crossing (MM), sapphic romance (FF), graphic sex scenes, LBGTQIA+ characters, and genderfluid Gods. Please read the trigger warning list at the start of the book before reading or on EC Garrett’s website.

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COVER REVEAL: Iron & Embers by Helen Sheuerer

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We are both honored and thrilled to present the cover of Iron & Embers, the first book in a brand new trilogy The Ashes of Thezmarr by Helen Scheuerer!

Iron & Embers (The Ashes of Thezmarr Book One)

Expected Publication Date: January 28, 2025 (USA, CA, ANZ), February 6, 2025 (UK)

Genre: Epic Fantasy Romance

Publisher: Alchemy (US/CA), Tor Bramble (UK), Pan Macmillan (ANZ)

Page Count: Approx 600

Formats: ebook, paperback, hardcover (audio TBC)

Audience: Suitable for adults (18+)

Tropes:

  • Bodyguard Academy
  • Forced proximity
  • Hairpin to the throat
  • Found family
  • Brooding hero
  • Touch her and d!e

“You look like you’re going to kiss me,” she said, her own eyes hooded, her body singing out for his touch.
“You look like you’d enjoy it.”

Alchemist. Poisoner. Storm wielder.

Wren Embervale, alchemist-turned-assassin, finds solace in only one thing: seeking vengeance for the death of her friends. The wars of the past may be over, but her thirst for revenge is far from quenched.

For years, she has been content with her poisons and potions for company, but when an unknown form of alchemy is used to attack a king of the midrealms, Wren’s time in the shadows comes to an end.

She’s offered a place at the ancient alchemy academy of Drevenor to find a cure to the dark magic threatening the kingdoms. To win her spot, she must conquer the Gauntlet, a grueling series of deadly trials that could cost her sanity, or her life.

More is at play than sabotage from fellow competitors. Magic wielders are being targeted and Wren becomes tangled in a dangerous web of deception and bloodshed that puts the entire realm at risk.

But the biggest threat of all might come from the man assigned to protect her —Torj Elderbrock, the silver-haired war hero who has hated her since she assassinated his last charge.

Their shared history ignites a simmering tension that threatens to consume them both.

Peace is fragile, trust is scarce and enemies lurk around every corner… Will love heal all wounds—or will it be the most lethal poison of all?

Iron & Embers is the breathtaking first instalment in the epic fantasy romance series, The Ashes of Thezmarr. With its lush world-building, sizzling chemistry, and heart-pounding action it’s perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, Throne of Glass, and The Bridge Kingdom.

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BOOK TOUR & REVIEW: The Gulf by Shelly Campbell

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We have the quintessential spooky read for you this month! Check out Gulf by Shelly Campbell, and the newly released sequel, Breach!

Gulf (Dark Walker Series Book 1)

Publication Date: July 2024

Genre: Horror/ Sci-Fi

A lonely teen discovers a new door in his family’s old summer cottage and unknowingly opens a portal to a terrifying world.

All my life they told me monsters weren’t real. They were dead wrong.

Hello. My name is David Rawlingson Junior and I’ve accidentally opened a door into Hell.

When my brothers and I found the locked door to the newly built extension on our rental cottage, the race to find the key was on. Little did I know that exploring the room beyond would create a bridge to countless alternate realities where humans have been eradicated. Ravenous creatures stalk the night, and they want nothing more than to get onto my side and feast.

But time is running out. I can’t get the bridge to break, and the more time I spend on the wrong side of the door digging for clues, the more I fade in my world.

Whatever these creatures are, I’m the only thing in their way. Shit.

Get ready for the re-release of this creepy, disturbing and intense novel by Shelly Campbell.
Including a brand new BONUS Novella taking place after the events of that fateful day.

AVAILABLE ON AMAZON

MY REVIEW – 4 1/2 stars

New to me author. That being said, I really love horror stories, and this was one was short enough I could squeeze it into my tight schedule. Don’t let the page count fool you. It’s a very well-written, fast-paced story that will keep you glued to the pages. The author didn’t skimp on details, and writes in a descriptive way that makes you feel as if you’re in the story. I found myself rooting for David, and sad over how he felt invisible to his family. But the world beyond the door was everything I hoped it would be. I don’t do spoilers so you’ll have to read the story to find out more. Very enjoyable read!

*Disclaimer: I received an ARC and am leaving an honest review. The review above is only my opinion. 

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BOOK TOUR: The Ripper of Bedeville by C. Hebert

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It’s release day and that means The Ripper of Bedeville by C. Hebert is LIVE! It comes on the heels of the first anniversary of The House of Whispers, so happy book birthday to the author as well!

The Ripper of Bedeville (Living Nightmares)

Publication Date: October 13, 2024

Genre: Dark Fantasy Horror/ Novella

After the horrific murders committed by The Ripper of Bedeville, Casper finds herself locked away in an asylum, enduring endless mental and physical torture. It isn’t until she is brutally pushed beyond her mental capacity that her sanity breaks, unlocking an unstoppable chaos that guides her to a new world.

This novella sequels the characters, story, and timeline of The House of Whispers and contains spoilers. It is advised that you read The House of Whispers first.

Reader caution is advised as there are no happy endings.

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THE HOUSE OF WHISPERS

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BOOK TOUR: Tar & Bone by Debbie Iancu-Haddad

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We’re back in Achten Tan, but this time we are going back in time with new characters and a new adventure! Check out Tar & Bone by Debbie Iancu-Haddad!

Tar and Bone (The Sands of Achten Tan Book 1)

Publication Date: August 24, 2024

Genre YA Fantasy Adventure (Ages 12 to 18)

* Magic
* Adventure
* Disability & LGBTQ rep
* Friendly Giant ants!
* Non-European Setting
* A weird Desert town in a ribcage.
*No spice 🚫 🌶️🚫

Thirteen-year-old Kamal has been waiting his whole life to join the An’chers – the giant ant riders who protect the desert town of Achten Tan. Despite his disability, a crooked leg caused by a childhood injury, he’s determined to succeed in the try outs and become a cadet. To overcome the challenge, he strikes a bargain with an unexpected ally.

D’or is a half-elf with a dark secret. When the young giant Tar-tule rider agrees to help Kamal, his hazardous magic and the enemies it attracts put both boys in harm’s way.

Now they must evade the fanatic high elves who see D’or’s very existence as an abomination, and the dread sorcerer C’naga, whose interest in the boy threatens to lead them both down a dark path, from which there is no return.

Tar and Bone is a standalone prequel story to Speechless in Achten Tan. It includes themes of friendship, coming of age, and making tough choices. PG content is suitable for younger teen readers.

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BOOK TOUR: Vicious Luna by C.J. Primer

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Welcome to the book tour for Vicious Luna by C.J. Primer! Read on for more details!

Vicious Luna: An Enemies to Lovers Wolf Shifter Romance
(Shadowed Heirs Book Four)
Publication Date: September 17, 2024

Genre: PNR/ Shifters

  • Fated Mates
  • PNR (Wolf Shifters)
  • Enemies to Lovers
  • Forced Proximity
  • Hostage Situation
  • Strong FMC who takes no shit
  • Morally grey MMC
  • Primal play
  • Secrets & Lies

I usually dance on bars, not find myself waking up behind them.

I’m in a cell, captured by the enemy that has been hunting my kind for the past decade. They’re holding me hostage to use for leverage in their sick extermination effort, forcing me to live through my worst nightmare and subjecting me to unspeakable horrors. While a lesser woman would give up, I’ll stop at nothing to find a way to escape this place, even if it means crossing a few lines.

The guy who’s keeping me under lock and key is stone cold, but there’s no mistaking the way he looks at me. As much as he hates himself for it, he wants me, and that’s something I can work with.

Little by little, I’ll let him get closer. I’ll make him believe I’m playing his game while setting a honey trap he can’t help but get caught in. He’ll think he’s breaking me down, but I’ll just be biding my time, waiting for an opening to shove a knife in his back and set myself free.

There’s only one problem with my plan, though…

There’s a fine line between love and hate.

Vicious Luna is book four in the Shadowed Heirs series, a collection of paranormal romance novels centered around a group of aligned packs of wolf shifters. These books contain mature content (steamy scenes!), frequent use of profanity, and darker themes. While each book in the series concludes with a HEA for the main couple featured, there are some loose ends concerning the overarching storyline that runs throughout the entire five-book series. This book can be enjoyed as a standalone. The first three books in the series are available on KU.

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TRIGGERS:

This book contains darker themes that may be triggering for some readers. Possible triggers include, but are not limited to: bullying, kidnapping, hostage situation, emotional blackmail, manipulation, dubious consent, rough sex, primal play, graphic violence, blood, gore, use of firearms, death, threat of sexual assault (not between MCs), anxiety, depression, and thoughts of self-harm. I have tried to handle all of these with care, and this story WILL have a happy ending. It’s just a rough road to get there, but if anyone can go through hell and come out stronger on the other side, it’s Avery. I hope you enjoy her story.

BOOK TOUR: Doll Face by C. Hebert and DJ Krimmer

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We’re celebrating the upcoming release of DOLL FACE by C. Hebert and D.J. Krimmer! Pre-order now or get your copy on October 5th!

Doll Face

Publication Date: October 5, 2024

Genre: Dark Romance/ Retelling/ Novella

Shall We Play A Game?

Amid the suffocating embrace of night,
I stumble upon him, a beacon of light.
The Boogeyman, a seductive terror,
Whispers haunting promises, cruel and fair.
Eyes that glint with otherworldly fire,
In his grasp, I’m consumed by dark desire.
A love twisted and sickeningly sweet,
Tangled in the depths of darkness, where nightmares meet.
Should I trust my button eyes,
Or should I doubt them and follow my firefly?

This story is a dark retelling created by two spooky queens who combined the iconic stories of The Nightmare Before Christmas (specifically Oogie Boogie) and Coraline into a mash up of spooky goodness filled with banter, chaos, and lots of spice.

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TRIGGERS:

Mental Abuse, Physical Abuse, Attempted Sexual Assault, Torture, Blood, Biting, Attempted Murder, Murder, Death, Detailed Sexual Scenes, Anxiety, Mention of Child Abduction and Death, Kidnapping, Unprotected Sex, Stalking, Somnophilia, Emotional Abuse, Needles, Sewing of Flesh, Mention of Rape, Sexual Abuse, Trauma, Profanity, Sexual Harassment, Slut Shaming, Violence, Dubious Consent, Desecration of a Corpse, Masturbation, Mention of Blood Orgies, Verbal Abuse, Taxidermy, Light Bondage, Virgin FMC, Sodomy, Rough Sexual Interactions, Removal of Eyes, Emotional Addiction, Intrusive Thoughts, PTSD Characteristics, Sex Addiction, Gambling, Body Modifications, Toxic Relationships, Body Horror, Dead Bodies, Emotional Scars, Emotional Trauma, Attempted Strangulation, Abuse of a Deceased Animal, Sexual Manipulation, Emotional Manipulation, Lying, Shared Trauma, Panic Attacks, and a Cliff Hanger Ending.

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