"Deadly Sweet" Blog Tour with Giveaway!

Hiya guys and dolls! I'm participating in a book tour today, for Deadly Sweet by Lola Dodge! With plenty of magic, mystery, and sugar, it's sure to be a hit! Check it out, and let me know what you think in the comments below! =D

*TBT Review* "The Soul's Mark: FOUND" by Ashley Stoyanoff!

Hiya peeps! As if I'm not reviewing enough already, I'm going back to doing TBT Reviews! These posts are for books I've reviewed in years past, but want to re-visit, because you may like it!

Check out this book I originally reviewed/published on October 9th, 2013.

The Soul's Mark: Found

~Author: Ashley Stoyanoff

~Released: July 20, 2012

~Length: 274 Pages

~Genres: Young Adult, New Adult Paranormal, Fantasy, Romance

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Anxious to leave her destructive past behind, Amelia Caldwell moves to Willowberg, excited for a fresh start. Once there, she discovers that her birthmark is more than it seems. She has been marked by a vampire's soul. Not only does she hold his soul, but Amelia is also his soulmate.

After almost a century of searching for his soulmate, Mitchell Lang fears the worst—he is going to lose Amelia to another man. His heart takes over, and his impulsive decision to take away her free will and to intensify their bond quickly turns her growing love into hate.

When they become trapped in the emotional rollercoaster of their souls' bond, open conflict erupts. Amelia has no intentions of belonging to anyone, not even her soulmate, and Mitchell refuses to let her go.

While she frantically searches for a way to escape his grasp, Amelia unlocks the painful memories of her past and uncovers a powerful secret. But before she has a chance to explore her newfound edge, she finds herself caught in the middle of a deadly game of revenge and is forced to realize that YOU CANNOT RUN FROM DESTINY.

"Return to Echo Woods" by Lucky Maxwill!

Hiya peeps! I've got a new review for you today, of a middle-grade story full of charm and magic. Check it out, and be sure to let me know what you think of it in the comments below!

Return to Echo Woods

~Author: Lucky Maxwill

~Released: November 27th, 2017

~Publisher: Balboa Press

~Length: 152 Pages

~Genres: Middle Grade, Fantasy, Young Adult

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Return to Echo Woods is the introductory tale of people, animals, and adventures in fictional Loral County in Missouri. This rural area is a place where normal activities are not exactly as they appear because of a clever elf named Sam, who has hidden agendas and is only visible to a select population. He is especially perplexing to newcomer Audry Merryweather, a young woman who moves to Echo Woods to take ownership of her family’s historical homestead. Here she unwittingly becomes an accomplice in Sam’s efforts to shelter and provide forever homes for animals. But, she is not alone. Sam is quite resourceful and has many allies with diverse talents—everybody from an animal control officer to a youth home coordinator and even a red-tailed hawk. Altogether, they combat bullies, overcome challenges, and provide a community where all can call home. 

Woven within this tale are historical and geographical Missouri references that are hyperlinked to web resources. These offer superior supplemental reading materials for students and educators alike. Subtle humanitarian messages regarding animal welfare and culture, as well as Missouri history, make this a value-added book for young readers.

"Of Flesh and Fire" by Tuesday Cross!

Hiya peeps! I've got a brand new review for you guys today! Filled with magic, vampires, werewolves, and dragons, this book took me on a fantastic adventure.

Check it out below, and be sure to leave a comment before you go! =D

Shapeshifter Review for "Aranya" by Marc Secchia!

Hiya peeps! I've got an exciting fantasy adventure to share with you today, and I hope you love it!! Check out the audio excerpt and my review, and be sure to let me know if you're adding this one to your reading piles!

Aranya

Shapeshifter Dragons, Book 1

~Author: Marc Secchia

~Narrator: Siromi Arserio

~Released: April 05, 2015

~Length: 14 hours 33 minutes / 454 Pages

~Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance

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Chained to a rock and tossed off a cliff by her boyfriend, Aranya is executed for high treason against the Sylakian Empire. Falling a league into the deadly Cloudlands is not a fate she ever envisaged. But what if she did not die? What if she could spread her wings and fly?

Long ago, Dragons ruled the Island-World above the Cloudlands. But their Human slaves cast off the chains of Dragonish tyranny. Humans spread across the Islands in their flying Dragonships, colonising, building and warring. Now, the all-conquering Sylakians have defeated the last bastion of freedom–the Island-Kingdom of Immadia.

Evil has a new enemy. Aranya, Princess of Immadia. Dragon Shapeshifter.

"The Book of Dragons" Audiobook by E. Nesbit!

Hiya peeps! I've got another audiobook review to share with you today, and this one is pretty darn cool! It's a modern narration of a classic collection of tales, all about dragons! Check out my review, an interview I had with the narrator, and an audio excerpt!

The Book of Dragons

The Book of Dragons, Books 1-8

~Author: E. Nesbit

~Narrator: Karen Krause

~Released: January 26, 2017

~Publisher: Listen2aBook.com

~Length: 4 hours, 53 minutes

~Genre: Classic Fantasy

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Edith (E.) Nesbit was a master at weaving imagination and real life into timeless fairy tales, with fantastic mythical creatures, princes and princesses, magic, and just the right touch of silliness. This is a collection of nine of her fairy tales with a common theme - Dragons! For children from five to 95, these stories are not to be taken seriously. Let your imagination run wild!

*Review*"Elemental Secrets" by Elle Middaugh!

Hiya! DRR has a new review to share with you guys today. We were intrigued by the cover and synopsis for this young adult fantasy novel, and hope you guys like it as well!

Elemental Secrets

(The Essential Elements #1)

~Released: Feb 27th, 2016

~Length: 368 Pages

~Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy

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With her mother long deceased and her father recently deployed, Valerie Moore is sent to live with her eccentric aunt in a tiny town nestled in the mountains of Pennsylvania. Being a Navy brat has made her into a bit of a loner, and making friends isn’t high on her list. 

Time with her aunt, however, soon convinces her that a life of loneliness really isn’t what she wants. So, she opens up and makes a few friends - friends with secrets. 

Her love life quickly becomes a mess. Torn between the conflicted heartbreaker next door, the persistent jock at the top, and the rugged college bad boy, Valerie finds it almost impossible to choose just one guy. 

Romance isn’t her only problem, though. 

Secrets are revealed about her family, her friends and relationships, and her whole world… 

But the biggest secret of all is unveiled when Valerie discovers she has Elemental powers, unleashing a rapid chain of irreversible events.

*Review & Giveaway of Epic Fantasy* "Soul Blade" by Aaron Hodges!

Hiya guys! Happy Tuesday!

DRR has a great book to share with you today - the third in a trilogy I've been reading. I've reviewed both the first book (Stormwielder) and the second book (Firestorm), and was excited to finish this adventure up.

Check out my review, sample an excerpt, and enter an awesome giveaway below!

The Sword of Light Trilogy, #3

~Released: November 28th, 2016

~Release Week Price: $0.99

~Length: 300 pages

~Genres: Epic Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery

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The Three Nations are crumbling.

Darkness is gathering.

And only Eric remains to stand against it.

Eric stumbles through the wilderness, searching, hunting – desperate for sign of his sister. But the girl is gone, stolen away by the power of the Soul Blade. With each passing hour its hold on her tightens, her spirit fading before the onslaught of its magic. If he cannot save her soon, it will claim her soul. And he will have to kill her.

Meanwhile, Gabriel is locked in the cells beneath Ardath. The darkness presses in around him, absolute, suffocating. Time, hope, sanity, all have long since slipped beneath the waves of his despair. Only it remains – the unrelenting voice of the demon. It haunts the darkness, tempting him with promises of freedom.

How long can he resist its call?

*Tour & Review*"The Panther Moon" by Beth Trissel!

Hiya guys, happy Thursday!

Today, DRR is excited to share the third installment to a series we've enjoyed following. We've reviewed the previous books in the trilogy, and loved finding out how this adventure ends!

Check out our review, and be sure to enter the giveaway at the end of the post before you go! =D

The Secret Warrior #3

~Released: September 30th 2016

~Publisher: Wild Rose Press, Inc.

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Being the seventh Morcant has its perks: Morgan is learning to fly and wield magical blue fire.

But the coyote shifters are growing bolder. Mateo and his panthers seem impossible to defeat. And vampires aren't real – are they?

When the elusive and enigmatic Chief Okema disappears and the wards protecting the Wapicoli territory falter, Morgan and Jackson are forced into the role of leaders.

Badly outnumbered and outgunned, do they have time to search for the secret of the Divining Tree, and will it help them in the final battle?

*Blitz & 2 Giveaways*The Chronicles of Hawthorn by Rue!

Hiya guys! TGIF!! Any plans for this weekend?

Today, DRR is sharing the first two books in The Chronicles of Hawthorn! This is a new fantasy series, and we hope you find it interesting!

Check them out, and be sure to enter both Giveaways at the end of the post, and let us know what you think of these books!

 

"Element" by C.M. Doporto! *Review & Spotlight*

*Materials & images courtesy of Goodreads; review owned by Desert Rose Reviews.
Originally published May 17th, 2013; re-posted for our TBT Review.

The Natalie Vega Saga #1

~Released: March 29th, 2013

~Length: 272 Pages

~Genres: Young Adult, New Adult, Paranormal, Contemporary, Romance, Urban Fantasy, Sci-Fi

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College freshman, Natalie Vega, offers to be a test patient for several vitamins and supplements created by Kronberg Laboratories, a large pharmaceutical company where she interns. Immediately her body starts going through physical changes but when she runs into her former high school crush, Ryan Garrett, she is unaware of the life altering affects he will have on her.

Blackheath by Gabriella Lepore! *Tour with Review & Giveaway*

Hiya everybody, happy Monday!! Or rather, let's-all-get-through-it-day, ;)

Fitting for the darkest day of the week, is a rather dark book! Filled with hexes, bad luck, and all sorts of Monday-ish fitting themes, this book may just be what you need. Check it out, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comments below! =D

~Released: December 21st 2015

~Genres: Paranormal, Young Adult

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Seventeen-year-old Maggie Ellmes is dogged by a case of chronic bad luck. She figures that’s just her lot in life—that is, until the psychic at Blackheath’s annual carnival reveals that Maggie’s problems are caused by more than just ordinary misfortune; she’s actually been cursed.

Desperate to shake the hex, Maggie has no choice but to seek out the help of Joel Tomlins, a rebellious classmate who’s descended from Blackheath’s most powerful line of witches. After breaking all of his coven’s conventions to help her, Joel discovers that the curse isn’t as bad as Maggie fears. In fact, it’s much, much worse.

"Desire in Frost" by Alicia Rades! *Tour Stop with Character Bio, Trailer & Giveaway*

Hiya book nerds! It's hump day again - getting through the week alright? This series may be the perfect pick-me-up for ya! Check it out, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comments below, and share before you go! Thanks =D

Crystal Frost #2

~Released: January 25th 2016

~Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal

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Crystal Frost just recently discovered she can see ghosts and predict the future, yet the mystery of Hope Ross's abduction still haunts her dreams. While traveling to Florida for Thanksgiving, Crystal's visions of Hope only grow stronger. She enlists the help of her soon-to-be step-cousin Robin, a decision that complicates the entire picture—and her feelings. Can she figure out what happened to Hope and learn why Robin is so guarded, or will her newfound abilities fail her?

"Desi Pere" by Roze Wallin! *Tour Spotlight*

I'm so excited, this tour is so much fun! Check out the awesome start to an exciting trilogy, and be sure to comment before you leave! Thank you!! =D

Swirling Secrets, #1

~Released: February 1st, 2016

~Length: 444 Pages

~Genres: Young Adult, Paranormal

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Magnhild, is a freak. From her name, right down to the naturally bizarre visage she can't seem to get rid of- she's an odd duck. 

Her life has taken a swirling plunge into the drain the past few months, but it's nothing compared to what's coming. All she wants is to finish school, and start over somewhere fun. Fate, has other plans. 

Enter the Desi Pere underground organization, and three of it's loyal members: They've enlisted Magnhild's cooperation, whether she likes it or not. They mean to exploit her superhuman gifts, ones she didn't think anyone knew about. Overnight, she's dragged into a world, and a war, the normal world doesn't even know exist. The bait: reuniting her with her mother, who's supposed to be dead. 

Danger, confusion, deception, and self-loathing fog each decision Magnhild faces. She desperately hopes to find her mother, and bring meaning to her past of abuse and isolation. 

Will she see through the web society has spun around her, or fall captive to century-old lies? In her search for the truth, she discovers she cannot find what she seeks, without first becoming herself, accepting her inner strength, and embracing her bizarre life...

Tour Schedule

~Februrary 2nd: Roze Wallin, Tour Kickoff

~February 5th: Author Heidi Angell, Interview

~February 8th: Bobbi Kinion, Excerpt & Playlist

~February 10th: S. Katherine Anthony, Guest Post

~February 13th: Indie Rose Reviews, Promo

~February 15th: Rosalia Isabella, Promo

~February 18th: Desert Rose Reviews, Promo

~February 20th: Desert Rose Lifestyles, Promo

~February 22nd: Desert Rose Tours, Promo

~February 24th: Fluttering Rose Petals, Promo

~February 26th: Author Heidi Angell, Review

~February 29th: Roze Wallin, Tour Close

If you'd like to join the tour, it's not too late! Feel free to sign up for a promo, or even a review if you read quickly!

Be sure to add Desi Pere to your Goodreads shelf, and get it on Amazon!!

Thank you! =D

P.S. Sharing is caring! Please share this post - your friends may enjoy this book too! ;)

"Stormwielder" by Aaron D. Hodges! *Tour Stop & Excerpt*

TGIF, whoot!! Anyone else glad it's Friday? I am! Any good plans for this weekend? If not, maybe you'd like a new book to read? If so, this one may peak your interest.

This young adult novel sounds awesome, and if the giant eyeball staring at you isn't enough to peak interest, maybe the sale will! Check it out below, and be sure to leave a comment! Thank you! =D

The Sword of Light Trilogy

~Released: December 1st 2015

~Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy

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Limited Time Sale for $.99!!

For five hundred years the Gods have united the Three Lands in harmony. 

Now that balance has been shattered, and chaos threatens. 

A town burns and flames light the night sky. Hunted and alone, seventeen year old Eric flees through the wreckage. The mob grows closer, baying for the blood of their tormentor. Guilt weighs on his soul, but he cannot stop, cannot turn back. 

If he stops, they die. 

For two years he has carried this curse, bringing death and destruction wherever he goes. But now there is another searching for him – one who offers salvation. His name is Alastair and he knows the true nature of the curse. Magic. 

"The Hunter's Moon" by Beth Trissel! *Tour with Review, Excerpt & Giveaway*

Hiya peeps, happy Thursday! Hope your week is going well. Tomorrow is Friday - whoot! Anyone else ready? I know I am. 

Today, I've got a full tour stop for you guys, complete with an excerpt, my review, and a giveaway at the end! Check it out, and please leave a comment before you leave! Thanks!

The Secret Warrior #1

~Released: December 14th 2015

~Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

~Genres: Young Adult, Paranormal, Romance

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Seventeen-year-old Morgan Daniel has been in the witness protection program most of her life. But The Panteras have caught up with her and her younger brother. Her car is totaled, she's hurt, and the street gang is closing in when wolves with glowing eyes appear out of nowhere and chase away the killers.

Then a very cute guy who handles a bow like Robin Hood emerges from the woods and takes them to safety at his fortress-like home.

And that's just the first sign that Morgan and her brother have entered a hidden world filled with secrets...

The Dark Cycle Series, by Rachel Marks! *Blitz with Audio Book Excerpts & Giveaway*

Hiya guys, happy Thursday! Hope you're doing well =)

I'm participating in a book blitz today, and I'm so excited about this blitz! It's actually for the first two books in the series, and they both look awesome! Between the book covers, the blurbs, and the promo stuff I'm able to share, this series sounds awesome! Check it out! =D

Darkness Brutal

The Dark Cycle, #1

~Released: July 1st, 2015

~Length: 425 Pages

~Genres: Young Adult, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy

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Aidan O’Linn’s childhood ended the night he saw a demon kill his mother and mark his sister, Ava, with Darkness. Since then, every three years the demons have returned to try to claim her. Living in the gritty, forgotten corners of Los Angeles, Aidan has managed to protect his sister, but he knows that even his powers to fight demons and speak dead languages won’t keep her safe for much longer.

In desperation, Aidan seeks out the help of Sid, the enigmatic leader of a group of teens who run LA Paranormal, an Internet reality show that fights demons and ghosts. In their company, Aidan believes he’s finally found a haven for Ava. But when he meets Kara, a broken girl who can spin a hypnotic web of passionate energy, he awakens powers he didn’t know he had―and unleashes a new era of war between the forces of Light and the forces of Darkness.

With the fate of humanity in his hands, can Aidan keep the Darkness at bay and accept his brilliant, terrifying destiny?

"A Lost Legacy: Awakening" by C.E. Dimond! *Tour with Playlist & Giveaway*

*Materials & images provided by YA Bound Book Tours.

TGIF! I'm excited to be participating in this tour, for an awesome paranormal adventure, full of power and struggle. Check it out!

~Released: July 9th, 2015

~Length: 204 Pages

~Genres: Young Adult, New Adult, Paranormal

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Finn Adams thought she knew what her life had in store for her; a mundane existence of day to day life. After meeting Eamon her whole world is flipped upside down. When her mother goes missing, Finn soon discovers that she is a witch and she is being hunted for her power. Ripped from the only life she's ever known, Finn is transported across the country to Broadhaven, Maine to discover the secrets she never knew about herself, her heritage, and the tremendous power she's kept hidden for so long. Her loyalties are tested when she learns of her true parentage and discovers she is part of a prophecy, destined to awaken an ancient power that has been lost for centuries . As she struggles to learn from her mother's past, she is faced with the ultimate struggle of good and evil, family or friends. She must learn who she can trust and find the power within herself to stop the prophecy from coming true.

"Unfearing" by Shane Morgan! *Blitz with Excerpt & Giveaway*

*Materials & images provided by Itching For Books Tours.

Hallo! How are you guys this week? Hopefully good, great and wonderful =) 

So, Shane Morgan is the awesome lady over at Itching For Books Tours, and she's also an author!  One of her fabulous series has a promo blitz tour going on right now, and I'm very happy to be a part of it. The book today is the second in a YA series, perfect for fans of fantasy, paranormal magic, and danger.  Check it out! =D

The Unresisting #2

~Released: November 30th, 2015

~Length: 272 Pages

~Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal

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Natasha has finally learned the truth about herself, but she’s also discovered that having so much power comes with a price.

After a close encounter with dark forces, Nat decides to trust the one person Chace warned her against, traveling to a dangerous place where no Ledarian is welcomed.

Love is tested and more secrets are uncovered as Nat seeks a way to relinquish her vulnerable state and face her most powerful threat ever.

"The Phoenix Born" by Kaitlyn Davis! *Review Tour Spotlight*

*Materials & images provided by the author.

Hiya peeps!  Hope you're all having a fantastic Friday, TGIF! =D

So, this is a review tour for an amazing book.  My post will be a little different though (mainly, lacking the actual review), because, well, life sucks.  I'll explain that below (in the My Thoughts section) but basically, this book and series rocks, and even if I don't have the final review yet, it deserves a rave post.

If the cover, title, and synopsis haven't caught you yet, you should go ahead and read the entire post - I'm sure you'll want to dive into this series!

Without further ado, here is the third installment for the fantastic series,

A Dance of Dragons

~Released: November 17th, 2015

~Length: 239 Pages

~Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance

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From bestselling author Kaitlyn Davis comes the final book in the thrilling A Dance of Dragons series—perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, Graceling, and Game of Thrones!

For the first time in a thousand years, the fire dragon has been awakened and Rhen is its rider. But after destroying the armies that threatened the city of Rayfort, Rhen is shown a vision in flames that changes everything. The shadow's phantom armies are coming and the dragons are the only things that might stop them.

High in the castle at the top of the Gates, Jinji has learned something of her own. Janu, her long lost twin, is alive. And just as the spirit shares her body, the shadow shares his. In the blink of an eye, her quest for vengeance against the evil that killed her family has changed to one of protection. Because she knows that if Rhen learns the truth he will do what she cannot—end the shadow, and end her brother in the process.

As the shadow grows more aggressive, Jinji and Rhen fight to find the rest of the dragon riders. But with time running out, they are forced to face the impossible decision between honor and love. Alliances are formed, promises are broken, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance…