"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.

"Wickedly They Come" Audiobook Review!

Hiya peeps! DRR has another audiobook review to share with you today!

Please feel free to check it out below, and let me know what you think of this book in the comments below!

Wickedly They Come

~Author: Catherina Constantine

~Released: January 22nd, 2017

(Audiobook Edition)

~Length: 7 hours and 46 minutes

~Parent's Guide: PG-13

~Genres: Young Adult, Paranormal, Dark Fantasy

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A gripping, dark fantasy!

A Destined Prophecy: “The White Warrior will be one with Lucifer and God will weep.”

Haunting visions and supernatural talents are the norm for the sixteen-year-old warrior, Jordan and her mother Seeley. Together with their formidable angels they find themselves in peril when a wicked sorcerer is determined to fulfill the prophecy to his lord, Lucifer.

After an ominous vision of spirits inhabiting teenagers in a local school, Jordan enrolls in the social culture of teendom at Elma High to combat soulless demons. She encounters Mark, a mysterious new classmate, who is hell bent on keeping her unscathed from the forces of evil.

The battle between Heaven and Hell is escalating—and Earth is their battleground.

*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!

 

*Review & Tour*"Kaitlin's Tale" by Christine Amsden!

Hiya guys! Hope your week is going amazing!

So, I have to start this post with an apology, mainly to the author of the amazing book this post is about. I was invited to review Kaitlin's Tale, by Christine Amsden, because I've read and reviewed the entire series thus far, and have been a big fan. I was supposed to have my review and post up for her tour on the 15th, and in a scheduling error, I had it marked down for today. I didn't realize until last night, when I was reviewing the post - I am sorry for the delay.

Without any further ado, please check out this amazing companion novel to the spectacular Cassie Scot series!

~Released: May 16th, 2016

~Length: 267 Pages

~Parent's Guide: PG-17

~Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense

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Kaitlin Mayer is on the run from the father of her baby – a vampire who wants her to join him in deadly eternity. Terrified for her young son, she seeks sanctuary with the Hunters Guild. Yet they have their own plans for her son, and her hopes of safety are soon shattered.

When she runs into Matthew Blair, an old nemesis with an agenda of his own, she dares to hope for a new escape. But Matthew is a telepath, and Kaitlin's past is full of dark secrets she never intended to reveal. 

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.

"The Prophecy of Shadows" by Michelle Madow! *Blitz & Giveaway*

  

So, I've got a bit of a funny post for you guys today. When I saw this book on the event invitation list, I thought it sounded super cool. I signed up right away, and didn't think much more about it, having a million other things to do. When I saw another invite for it a few days later, I signed up again...or what I thought was again, to make sure I was participating. I've had it happen before, where I think I signed up, but I didn't, and I miss out completely. Total bummer. 

Well, the second sign up was for a different tour company. See, this author signed up for the same kind of event, with two different companies, for the same week. So, goofy me, not paying attention, made schedules for the same post, on two different days. Oops! 

In prep for them, I realized I'd made that mistake. I didn't want to leave one tour company hanging, and really, can't choose one to drop - they both rock, and I love posting for each of them. So, today, I have the same post, with info from both tour companies. That means TWO giveaways! 

This book really does sound awesome, and the whole series idea seems pretty cool. Please check it out, and feel free to let us know what you think of it in the comments below! Thanks! =D

Elementals #1

~Publisher: Dreamscape Publishing

~Released: January 26th 2016

~Length: 199 Pages

~Genres: Urban Fantasy, Young Adult

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Filled with magic, thrilling adventure, and sweet romance, Elementals is the first in a new series that fans of Percy Jackson and The Secret Circle will love!

When Nicole Cassidy moves from sunny Georgia to gloomy New England, the last thing she expects is to learn that her homeroom is a cover for a secret coven of witches. Even more surprisingly ... she's apparently a witch herself. Despite doubts about her newfound abilities, Nicole is welcomed into this ancient circle of witches and is bedazzled by their powers--and, to her dismay, by Blake--the school's notorious bad-boy.

Girls who get close to Blake wind up hurt. His girlfriend Danielle will do anything to keep them away, even if she must resort to using dark magic. But the chemistry between Blake and Nicole is undeniable, and despite wanting to protect Nicole from Danielle's wrath, he finds it impossible to keep his distance.

When the Olympian Comet shoots through the sky for the first time in three thousand years, Nicole, Blake, Danielle, and two others in their homeroom are gifted with mysterious powers. But the comet has another effect--it opens the portal to the prison world that has contained the Titans for centuries. After an ancient monster escapes and attacks Nicole and Blake, it's up to them and the others to follow the clues from a cryptic prophecy so that they can save their town ... and possibly the world.

"Madison's Song" by Christine Amsden! *Review Tour & Giveaway*

~Released: September 15th, 2015

~Publisher: Twilight Times Books

~Length: 272 Pages

~Genres: New Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance

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Her voice is enchanting; his soul is black…

Madison Carter has been terrified of Scott Lee since the night he saved her from an evil sorcerer – then melted into a man-eating monster before her eyes. The werewolf is a slave to the moon, but Madison’s nightmares are not.

Despite her fears, when Madison’s brother, Clinton, is bitten by a werewolf, she knows there is only one man who can help. A man who frightens her all the more because even in her nightmares, he also thrills her.

Together for the first time since that terrible night, Scott and Madison drive to Clinton’s home only to discover that he’s vanished. Frantic now, Madison must overcome her fears and uncover hidden strengths if she hopes to save him. And she’s not the only one fighting inner demons. Scott’s are literal, and they have him convinced that he will never deserve the woman he loves.

"Superstition" by L.C. Fenton! *Tour with Excerpt & Giveaway*

*Materials & images provided by YA Bound Book Tours.

~Released: August 3rd, 2015

~Length: 309 Pages

~Genres: Young Adult, Paranormal, Suspense

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What happens when your childhood nightmares of being bitten by strange creatures in a dark wood aren’t just dreams?

Sixteen-year-old Arden St. John’s life takes a strange turn when she finds an unusual animal injured near her new house on the south east coast of Australia. When she takes it to the local vet, a terrible truth is inadvertently exposed to her. 

She discovers a secret underworld, where witches are commonplace and trolls masquerade as queen bees, terrorising the other students with impunity. A world where vampires traffic in the lives of children, draining their bodies once they reach maturity. Where adults auction their own children to extend their lives.

Arden finds out she’s one of those kids, her life traded by the mother she never knew. Now she’s caught up in this ancient and corrupt economy operating just below the surface of modern society. She’s a hot commodity, and it’s only a matter of time before the vampire who bought her comes to claim his prize. 

But Arden’s not going down without a fight. 

"Post Mortem" by Kira Snyder! *Review & Spotlight*

*Materials & images courtesy of Goodreads; review owned by Desert Rose Reviews.

Originally published October 12th, 2013. Re-posted for our TBT Review.

Parrish Mail #2

~Released: February 4th, 2013

~Publisher: Coliloquy, LLC

~Parent's Guide: PG-13

~Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal, Mystery, Thriller

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Celia Macarty is back in Post Mortem, the second installment in the Parish Mail saga.

Autumn in New Orleans means Homecoming, romance—and murder. When a friend vanishes, Celia believes a desperate letter about an unsolved Civil War-era murder holds the key to unraveling the mystery.

As she searches for answers, Celia enlists the help of quirky witch Tilly, and either all-American boy Donovan or, enigmatic Luc–you get to choose.

As the gang follows the missing girl’s trail, danger turns up on all fronts. A vicious stranger threatens Celia’s family. Celia’s nightmares–about a shadowy, ominous villain–get worse. And a new ghost has appeared: beautiful Angelica, who shares a past with Luc.

It will take all of Celia’s will and wit, and the faith of her friends, to solve an unspeakable crime. And no matter which path Celia takes, she will discover that sometimes the past can come back to haunt you.

What’s Cool from Coliloquy: 

Throughout the Parish Mail series, readers decide which clues to follow to help Celia unravel each mystery. You’ll even get to cast a vote for your favorite love interest. But remember: Choose carefully, or else the killer might just get away.

*Blitz & Giveaway* "Bone Dry" by Cady Vance!

Bone Dry

(Soul Shamans #1)

~By: Cady Vance

~Publisher: Sagan Press

~Released: February 3rd 2015

~Length: 372 Pages

~Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal

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Sometimes it isn’t as easy as choosing right or wrong.

Sixteen-year-old Holly Bennett is a comic book nerd, a con artist, and a shaman. Most days Holly wishes she could trade in her power of spirit communication for something more useful--like fireballs or Wolverine claws. She knows spirits aren't exactly Casper the Friendly Ghosts. They're dangerous beings from Lower World who snack on human life, and messing with the magic from their world is an express ticket to big trouble. But when a shaman sticks her mom's mind between their world and ours, Holly becomes the unexpected breadwinner in the family. She uses her burgeoning shaman powers to set up fake hauntings and "banish" the so-called ghosts from her wealthy classmates' bedrooms. For a fee, of course.

When actual spirits start manifesting, Holly discovers that other shamans have come to town, summoning life-sucking spirits for their own ends. And the newcomers may just hold the clue Holly's been looking for--the one that can release her mom's mind from its Lower World prison. With the help of both a cute web comic artist and her partner-in-con, Holly plots to take them down, throwing her into a whirlwind of speedboat getaways, breaking and entering, and astral projections into the spirit world. And as her mom's mind slips further away, Holly has to fight to save her, and the rest of the town, before they get sucked into Lower World permanently.

*Blitz & Giveaway* "Family Secrets" by Kat Nichols!

Family Secrets

(The Secret Societies, #1)

~By: Kat Nichols

~Released: January 8th, 2015

~Length: 217 Pages

~Genres: Young Adult, Paranormal, Fantasy, Romance,Coming-of-Age

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An orphan by the age of sixteen, Sophia Morganthal now lives with her best friend and struggles in a world with no relatives. Midway through her Senior year, Sophia finds herself flying across the country to live with a family she never knew existed. She ends up with more questions than answers when she discovers that not only does she come from a long line of witches but that she must be initiated within the year to prevent a battle for coven leadership.

Feeling more alone than ever, Sophia finds her solace in books. The journals of past initiates provide her with more than she ever wanted to know and make her question the path she’s on. Amidst all of the upheaval in her life, Sophia also finds one source of happiness – Connor. The last thing she needs is more complications, but Connor is the only person who makes her feel wanted for herself and not for what she stands for.

As Sophia learns more about herself, and what being initiated into Blackthorne coven really means, she must answer the ultimate question – would she give up everything for her family?

*Spotlight, Giveaway & Interview* with Author Christine Amsden!

A few days ago, I posted my review for the third book in the Cassie Scot series.  Today, I am going to be spotlighting this book, and sharing the awesome interview I had with author Christine Amsden!  Without further adieu, Mind Games, Cassie Scot #3!!

"Mind Games" by Christine Amsden! *Review & Giveaway*

Mind Games

(Cassie Scot #3)

~Author: Christine Amsden

~Published: June 15th, 2014

~Length: 280 Pages

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

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Beware your heart and soul…

Evan broke Cassie’s heart two months ago, and she still doesn’t know why. She throws herself into family, friends and her new job at the sheriff’s department, but nothing helps. The only thing that finally allows her heal and move on is the love of a new man, mind mage Matthew Blair. Cassie finds him... irresistible

Matthew may also be the only one who can help keep the nonmagical residents of Eagle Rock from going crazy over the murder of a beloved pastor’s wife. It looks like a sorcerer is to blame, but while Cassie tries to figure out who, others take matters into their own hands. With tensions running so hot, a single spark might set Eagle Rock ablaze.

*Blitz & Giveaway* "Priceless" by Shannon Mayer!

Priceless

(Rylee Adamson, #1)

~By: Shannon Mayer

~Published: June, 2013 (First Published: November, 2012)

~Publisher: HiJinks Ink Publishing

~Length: 269 Pages

~Genres: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy, Mystery, Romance

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*Blitz & Giveaway* "The Skinwalker's Apprentice" by Claribel Ortega!

The Skinwalker's Apprentice

~Author: Claribel Ortega

~Released: February 24th, 2014

~Length: 120 Pages

~Format: eBook

~Genres: Young Adult, Paranormal, Dark Fantasy

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*Blitz & Giveaway* "When Stars Die" by Amber Skye Forbes!

*Materials & images provided by YA Bound Book Tours.

~Published: October 22nd, 2013

~Length: 267 Pages

~Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance

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Amelia Gareth's brother is a witch and the only way to save her family from the taint in his blood is to become a professed nun at Cathedral Reims. However, in order to become professed, she must endure trials that all nuns must face.


Surviving these trials is not easy, especially for Amelia, who is being stalked by shadowy beings only she can see. They're searching for people they can physically touch, because only those they can touch can see them. Amelia soon learns why she is being stalked when she accidentally harms her best friend with fire during the third trial. Fire is a witch's signature. The shadows are after witches.

Now Amelia must decide what to do: should she continue on her path to profession knowing there is no redemption, or should she give up on her dream and turn away from Cathedral Reims in order to stop the shadows who plan to destroy everything she loves?