Spotlight: Dystopian #Sci-Fi #Romance from AK Nevermore
Hi Everyone!
I’m officially in edit-mode for the cyborg romance, and I can’t wait to share a snippet with you here on the blog. Newsletter subscribers received a sneak peek last week. Feel free to join my newsletter pals if you like to see things super duper early. 🙂 Plus, you receive a free welcome story when you sign up. Huzzah!
Now let’s have a look at author A.K. Nevermore’s dystopian sci-fi romance. There’s also a free, sci-fi read up for grabs, and be sure to enter her tour giveaway, too!
Happy reading!
xo,
Celia
Beware the Coming Storm…
Breaker
The Price of Talent
Book 1
by AK Nevermore
Genre: Spicy
Dystopian SciFi Romance
On an
alternate earth, a cataclysm has altered a subset of the population.
Talents are persecuted for their psychic and physical mutations,
giving rise to two conflicting societies based upon maintaining
genetic purity. And the Source, a shadowy corporate entity dependent
upon the exploitation of captive Talents, is hunting
them…
Self-exiled to the Outside, Flynn Scot is
oath-bound to a life of strict penance.
Cursed with a vicious temper
and haunted by the blood-stained debauchery of his past, Flynn’s
sworn off women, whiskey, and violence, and doesn’t give a damn
about whispers of the coming war. He sure as hell isn’t in the mood
to make good on a debt when it’s called in, especially when playing
white knight outs him as a Talent, and the damsel in distress as his
soulmate.
On the run from her future
as a broodmare for the Source, escaped Talent Kara Jester is no
distressed damsel.
And the last thing she wants is
to be trapped in a blizzard with a surly—and frustratingly
captivating—thug. Without the suppression meds holding her libido
in check, her biology’s primed to procreate, and Flynn’s growled
assurances that he won’t touch her doesn’t match the hunger in
his eyes.
It doesn’t align with what
fate has in store for them, either.
With elite troops hot on their
heels and the border set to close, it’s a race to the North, away
from Kara’s horrific future and towards the dark past Flynn wants
to keep buried. Clinging to the shreds of his oath, he’s forced to
choose between protecting the woman he’s afraid to love and letting
out the animal he swore he’d never be again. Either may destroy
him, if Kara’s secrets don’t get them killed first.
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Nevermore enjoys operating heavy machinery, freebases coffee, and
gives up sarcasm for Lent every year. A Jane-of-all-trades, she’s a
certified chef, restores antiques, and dabbles in beekeeping when
she’s not reading voraciously or running down the dream in her
beat-up camo Chucks.
Unable
to ignore the voices in her head, and unwilling to become medicated,
she writes Science Fiction and Fantasy full time.
She
pays the bills editing, wielding a wicked hot pink pen and writing a
column on SFF. She also belongs to the Authors Guild, is a chapter
treasurer for the RWA, teaches creative writing, and on the rare
occasion, sleeps.
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Spotlight on Epic #Fantasy: CL Schneider’s The Crown of Stones Trilogy
Hi Blog Pals!
I’m happy to report the first draft of my cyborg romance is finished, hurray! I’ll be in edit-mode soon, and will also share a sneak peek with you later in the month. This week let’s have a look at an epic fantasy trilogy from author C. L. Schneider. Be sure to enter her tour giveaway, too!
Happy reading!
xo,
Celia
All he wanted was to end the war.
Fate had other plans.
The Crown of Stones Complete
Trilogy Box Set
by C.L. Schneider
Genre: Epic Fantasy
All
he wanted was to end the war. Fate had other plans.
This
box set doesn’t just
contain The
Crown of Stones Trilogy.
It holds an adventure that transports you to a shattered land in need
of rescue, an immersive reading experience that drops you into the
mind of exiled soldier Ian Troy: a man born with an addiction to
magic, living in a world where magic is reviled, and its users are
enslaved.
This
dark, epic saga comes to life as you journey across the war-torn
realms of Mirra’kelan and meet its ever-evolving cast of characters
all struggling to survive and find their own path to peace. You’ll
cross realms devastated and divided by years of conflict, molded by
secrets and lies, and governed by prejudice and fear. Learn their
tangled history. Unearth the lore. Discover the true origins—and
the danger—of the ancient Shinree’s powerful magic.
Travel
with Ian as he returns to the past to save the future, crossing time
to solve the mystery of The
Crown of Stones,
his true connection to the artifact, and the role it played in
shaping all their lives.
Included
in this box set:
Magic-Price
(Book 1)
Magic-Scars
(Book 2)
Magic-Borne
(Book 3)
A
Sneak Peek at The Wandering Isles (Soulbound Journeys Book 1)
**Releases
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C.
L. Schneider is an award-winning author of immersive fantasy fiction,
including The
Crown of Stones Trilogy
and the Nite
Fire Series.
While fantasy is her main focus, she also pens the occasional horror
or apocalyptic tale. Born in a small Kansas town, Schneider resides
in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley Region with her husband and two
sons. To learn more about the worlds she creates, please visit her
website at www.clschneiderauthor.com
or connect with C. L. Schneider on social media, where she is an
active part of the indie author community.
Spotlight on Epic #Fantasy #Romance: JA Culican’s Throne of Gods
Hi Everyone!
Hope you’re having a fabulous July. If it’s summer in your country, as it is here, I hope you’re managing to keep cool! I’m in the writer’s cave, pondering summer travel while finishing up the first draft of my cyborg romance! I also have more bookish blog posts for you this month, starting with a look at author J.A. Culican’s series: Throne of Gods. Be sure to enter her tour giveaway, too!
Happy reading!
xo,
Celia
The
Gods may think they own the fire soldiers, but they have no idea of
the inferno that’s coming.
Fire Soldier
Throne of Gods Book
1
by J.A. Culican
Genre: Epic Fantasy,
Paranormal Romance
The
Gods may think they own the fire soldiers, but they have no idea of
the inferno that’s coming.
I was born from Ares with the
fire given to him from his one true love. Though the Gods imprisoned
him as punishment for loving a woman that wasn’t his, he forged a
kingdom from the flames and made his children his soldiers.
Now that Ares is gone, the Gods
will stop at nothing to control the Kingdom of Fire and all who
inhabit it. But I was created to fight, so, in Ares name I’ll avenge
his murder and reduce them all to ashes for what they have done to my
family.
The only problem is, my
brethren don’t fully understand what’s at stake, so I’m on my
own fighting a battle with a cursed trait no one knows about. When
Karim, a half centaur/half siren and my sworn enemy since birth takes
my side as I stand up to the Gods, I’m torn, but without anyone
else to help save the fire soldiers, I have to accept help from my
age old rival, with secrets of his own.
I might not like it, but he’s
the only thing between my eternal servitude and scorching the earth
with the bones of the Gods that enslave us. We are coming for the
thrones of the Gods, and I’m not going to let anything stand in my
way. Between us, we’ll set the heavens ablaze and watch the ashes
fall.
If you love Game of Thrones,
Greek mythology and enemies to lovers romance that’s guaranteed to
have your heart set to slow burn, grab book one of this sizzling
fantasy series now.
Bonus anime character art
included in all formats.
God Slayer
Throne of Gods Book
2
The gods have reigned in wickedness for too long. My brethren and
I will take their thrones—even if it means tearing everything
apart.
No one said that saving the world from the evil
Olympians would be easy. Our losses are beyond number, and our
peoples have been forced to endure unimaginable suffering. Every day,
it becomes harder for the common folk to hold on, to envision a
brighter future.
And to make matters worse, the evil gods
show no signs of backing down. The Olympians are converging on a new
vacuum of power, and the stage has been set for a massive battle in
the fortified city of Caepernus—a battle that will take everything
we’ve got. Will the walls of the city hold? Can we muster up the
manpower to drive back the mighty armies of Olympus?
Truth
is, we don’t have a choice but to succeed. If we fail, all will be
lost.
Even in the destruction and chaos, I’m finding more
and more to love and defend, though. Battle has a way of drawing
people together, and close-knit friendships are budding even as we
face these incredible odds. Strange as it may seem, in times of war
love may grow between former enemies…
Fans of Game of
Thrones, Greek mythology and love against all odds are sure to devour
God Slayer! If you’ve been looking for an action-packed,
enemies-to-lovers romance, you won’t want to miss this sizzling
tale!
Bonus anime character art in every format!
Cursed Warrior
Throne
of Gods Book 3
The war is coming to a close. But who will prevail?
My
brethren and I have given everything to destroy the rule of the old
gods, but the victory is not yet won. The remaining powers of Olympus
have their sights set on us, and the clash we’re preparing for will
shake the world to its very foundations.
And just when
things couldn’t get any more dangerous, our efforts are interrupted
by a vile betrayal.
The traitor in our midst threatens to
destroy the powerful bond between me and my brethren, and to give
scheming Apollo exactly what he needs to ruin us. More than that,
this betrayal could lead to the death of the one I love most before
our romance even has a chance to take root.
Dispirited and
exhausted, we have no choice but to pull through, and to prepare for
the largest battle the world has ever seen. Snatching the thrones
from the remaining Olympians will take us to the very limits of our
strength, and it’s possible that we won’t make it out alive. There
are no guarantees, even for a daughter of Ares…
If we
don’t do it, no one will. And if we can’t succeed, then no one
can.
Cursed Warrior is sure to thrill and delight readers
looking for a simmering enemies-to-friends romance. Fans of Game of
Thrones and Greek myths won’t want to miss the pulse-pounding action
and mind-blowing twists of this third installment!
Bonus
anime character art in every format!
Captured King
Throne
of Gods Book 4
The war may be over, but the struggle has only just begun…
With
numerous Olympians out of the picture, my brethren and I will have a
chance to pick up the pieces and enjoy our new positions,
right?
Wrong. Dead wrong.
In the
aftermath of a long and grueling campaign, the world is thrust once
more into darkness. The peace and healing we’d all hoped for is
threatened by a dark presence from the past—one who will bring our
war-weary world to the brink of conflict once again.
And
it gets worse. No one tells you what it’s like to wield real power,
to occupy the throne of a major kingdom. To say that my friends and I
will have to go through some growing pains and put our real desires
on the back-burner is an understatement. Old wounds still need
healing and old treacheries continue to bring pain into the
present.
We gave our all to bring hope to the people of
the world, but holding onto our new thrones is going to prove more
difficult than gaining them ever was.
Fans of Game of
Thrones and Greek mythology will love Captured King, the fourth
installment in the exciting Throne of Gods series! If you’ve been
looking for a slow-burning friends-to-enemies romance with a generous
helping of action, look no further!
Bonus anime
character art available in all formats!
Eternal Kingdoms
Throne
of Gods Book 5
Peace was almost in our grasp. Now, it couldn’t be further out of
reach…
A war-shattered world. The bonds of love and
friendship strained to the breaking point. A colossal evil
threatening to sow chaos.
When my brethren and I stepped
up to build a new world and challenged the corrupt Olympians, we
never expected that filling their thrones would be easy. Being forced
from one struggle to the next and made to shoulder great tensions has
been more punishing than expected, though. Worse, it’s only driven
some of us apart.
Stresses run high and relationships have
become choppy. The love I’d once pursued has been forced into the
background as more profound challenges loom ahead. A fight unlike
anything we’ve ever seen is brewing—a clash that threatens to
destroy everything we’ve worked so hard to accomplish.
So,
what do we have left now that the end draws near? At this pivotal
moment, what can we rely upon?
As always, we only have
each other. Friends new and old will have to assemble to meet this
threat head-on.
The stakes have never been higher. If our
reign is to be eternal and the peaceful world we’ve dreamt of a
reality, then we have to come together and win.
Eternal
Kingdoms marks the stunning finale of the Throne of Gods series! Fans
of Greek myths and Game of Thrones will find nail-biting twists,
ample action and a riveting slow-burn romance in its pages!
Anime
character art included in every format!
Hades Oath
Throne
of Gods Prequel
The
king of the underworld has been taken by surprise.
Since time immemorial, the
gods of Olympus have ruled. Now, a mysterious challenger emerges,
seeking their thrones…
Ares, god of war and ruler of
the powerful Fire Kingdom, discovers a threat to his empire. Arising
from obscurity, a maverick king of the eastern territories has
launched an attack in the valley of Hades. This enigmatic king,
Sisyphus, wields a mythical blade and begins to set his sights on
other Olympian strongholds, with plans to unite them all under his
rule.
When his requests for help fall
on deaf ears, the god of war takes matters into his own hands.
Eager to stamp out Sisyphus’
ambitions, Ares puts together a strike force, comprised of his most
promising Fire Kingdom warriors. Among them is Xira, a talented young
recruit and descendant of Ares. Relatively inexperienced, will the
fiery young warrior prove herself, or will she fail the god of war in
his hour of need?
This pulse-pounding prequel
novella sets the stage for the Throne of Gods series. Fans of Greek
mythology and blistering fantasy action won’t want to miss it!
**Check out the companion Coloring Book!**
Throne of Gods Series:
The
Official Coloring Book
Dive into the captivating world of the “Throne of Gods”
series with this companion coloring book! Spanning all six books,
this collection brings to life the epic journey of Xira, a warrior
forged from fire and destined to challenge the gods. Relive the
adventures, battles, and romances from the series while adding your
own touch of color to the intricately designed illustrations.
Perfect for fans of Game of
Thrones and Greek mythology, this coloring book offers a new way to
experience the saga where forbidden love, vengeance, and power
collide. From fiery battles against the Olympians to heartwarming
moments of camaraderie, every page invites you to unleash your
creativity.
Included Titles:
1.Fire
Soldier
2.God
Slayer
3.Cursed
Warrior
4.Captured
King
5.Eternal
Kingdoms
6.Hades
Oath (Prequel)
Whether you’re a seasoned
reader or new to the world of “Throne of Gods,” this
coloring book is a must-have addition to your collection. Grab your
favorite coloring tools and embark on a mythical adventure where you
control the hues of heroism and divinity.
J.A. Culican is a USA Today Bestselling author of the middle grade
fantasy series Keeper of Dragons. Her first novel in the fictional
series catapulted a trajectory of titles and awards, including top
selling author on the USA Today bestsellers list and Amazon, and a
rightfully earned spot as an international best seller. Additional
accolades include Best Fantasy Book of 2016, Runner-up in Reality
Bites Book Awards, and 1st place for Best Coming of Age Book from the
Indie book Awards.
J.A. Culican holds a Master’s
degree in Special Education from Niagara University, in which she has
been teaching special education for over 13 years. She is also the
president of the autism awareness non-profit Puzzle Peace United.
J.A. Culican resides in Southern New Jersey with her husband and four
young children.
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Heat of Summer: #Paranormal & #Contemporary #Romance for Your Travels!
Hi Everyone!
Author Ellen Mint is hosting a big summer book sale on Book Funnel! Check it out for your next reads in paranormal and contemporary romance. With over 100 books to browse, there’s sure to be something new for your summer TBR. Sale runs all summer. A couple of my fantasy romances are over there, too!
Happy reading!
xoxo,
Celia
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Ellen Mint’s 2024 #Romance Grab Bag #Giveaway!
ROMANCE GRAB BAG GIVEAWAY ~ June 1 – 30, 2024 ~
Hi Everyone!
It’s all about books, book, and more books this summer! Here’s a fun opportunity to snag some engaging romance reads: Author Ellen Mint’s yearly grab bag giveaway! One of my paranormal romances is up for grabs in there, too!
Enjoy!
xoxo,
Celia
Fill your eReader with a surprise!
Is your eReader full of tumbleweeds? Do you need something to read but have no idea where to start? Let Ellen Mint’s mystery box pick for you!
Fifty-one authors (myself included!) have teamed up to bring you thirty-nine mystery bags of romance. Alpha heroes, untouchable bosses, sexy vampires, kilted pirates, hot angels, and more wait to sweep you away. There will be numerous winners!
Pick between the three categories that interests you most: Contemporary, Historical, Paranormal. Enter whichever genre is your fav, or go for all three if you love everything romance.
Do you want a sneak peek hint of which books are available in the bundle? Visit the giveaway page on Ellen Mint’s website to check them out and enter.
The giveaway is sponsored by these wonderful authors:
Ellen Mint • Celia Breslin • Tember Sapphire • Cynthia Terelst • V.J. Allison • Jane Maguire • Amber Daulton • Seelie Kay • Jennifer Wilck • Courtney McCaskill • Charlie Lane • Kathleen Ayers • Tanith Davenport • S J Coles • Ella Cooper• Rosanna Leo • Maggie Sims • Sheri-Lynn Marean • Tina Gallagher • K.E. Turner • Will Forrest • M.C. Roth • Maren Jenner • Cass Scotka • Tracy Sumner • Robin Jeffrey • LS Phoenix • Catherine Peace • E. Rose Lynn • Collette Cameron • TJ Finn • Megan Slayer • Kristian Parker • Erin Zarro • Merry Farmer • Amy Craig • Aubrey Wynne • Zoe Dawson • Karenna Colcroft • Michelle McCraw • C. J. Burright • Katherine Grant • Andie James • Amber Night • Sandra Carmel • Anna St. CLaire • Andrea Jenelle • Kelley Heckart • N Dune • Cassie O’Brien • January Bain
Summer Reads: #Free #Arcs & #New #Sci-Fi / #Fantasy #Romance!
Happy Summer my Dear Readers!
Are you looking for your next sci-fi fantasy romance? Wander over to Book Funnel and check out this collection of free reads, ARCs, and new releases from many authors during the month of June!
BEYOND EARTH (the anthology hosting my cyborg romance) is there, along with many other tempting treats!
Happy reading!
xoxo,
Celia
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#CoverReveal – BEYOND EARTH Anthology – #SciFiRomance
Hi Everyone!
I know, I know…it has been a minute, LOL. So, welcome back to the blog, my dear readers! I’ll post a bit more frequently over the summer, so get ready to add a bunch of summer reads to your TBR list! First up, we have BEYOND EARTH, a collection of science fiction romance stories from several authors, myself included!
Check out the Awesome Sauce cover and take advantage of the special pre-order price to load your e-reader with spicy sci-fi romance!
xoxo,
Celia
Discover passion among the stars…
Title: Beyond Earth
Collection: A limited edition anthology
Authors: Stephanie Morris, Lola Blix, Celia Breslin, Leslie Chase, Candice Gilmer, Alina Riley, Robin O’Connor, Sky Robert
Genre: Adult, high-heat, open-door, sci-fi romance, science fiction romance, sci-fiction romance, paranormal romance
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Otherworldly seduction and intergalactic adventures await you in these high-heat, open-door tales from a diverse group of authors. Meet alien gladiators, cyborgs, AI lifeforms, psychic aliens, interstellar royalty, psy-changelings, fearless humans, and more. Visit alien worlds, travel on high-tech vessels, and immerse yourself in red-hot seduction blazing brighter than any quasar.
The Beyond Earth anthology is a pulse-pounding, toe-curling journey into the cosmos. If you enjoy out-of-this-world romance with guaranteed happily ever afters, lovers from different worlds, fated mates, enemies to lovers, grumpy-sunshine, rescue romance, and more, then you’ll love this treasure trove of spicy, steamy, futuristic stories.
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Spotlight on #DarkFantasy Adventure: Chronicles of the Necromancer by Gail Z. Martin
Hi Everyone!
It’s November and that means I’m participating in Nanowrimo, working on another story for the Cupid Dating Agency. Raziel, the remaining unattached warrior angel on his team of four, is finally getting his Happily Forever After! 🙂
While I’m deep in the writing cave, let’s have a look at author Gail Z. Martin’s epic fantasy adventure stories. Read on for details and be sure to enter her tour giveaway.
Happy reading!
xo,
Celia
Action-packed epic fantasy adventures filled with magic, occult lore, honorable ghosts, loyal friends, found family, immortal creatures, secrets, curses, forbidden love—and a necromancer hero!
Chronicles of the Necromancer
Omnibus Volume I
by Gail Z. Martin
Genre: Dark Epic Fantasy Action Adventure
Limited Numbered Edition of Chronicles of the Necromancer Volume One
Includes The Summoner and The Blood King
The Summoner
Chronicles of the Necromancer Book 1
Prince. Fugitive. Exile. Necromancer.
Martris Drayke, second son of King Bricen of Margolan, never coveted the crown. But when his older half-brother Jared and Jared’s dark mage kill the king and the rest of the royal family, seizing the throne, Tris’s comfortable world shatters and he finds himself running for his life.
Tris flees with three friends: Soterius, captain of the guard; Carroway, the court’s master bard; and Harrtuck, a member of the royal guard. They seek sanctuary and the chance to plot the overthrow of the usurper, gaining unexpected helpers along the way.
Tris has a secret—one that might well determine the fate of Margolan and the Winter Kingdoms. In a land where spirits walk openly and influence the affairs of the living, he is the mage heir to the power of his grandmother, Bava K’aa, once the greatest sorceress of her age. That magic makes Tris a Summoner, arbiter between the living and the dead.
Can a half-trained mage-prince and his unlikely allies take back his kingdom and avenge his family—or will his wild power destroy him before he has the chance to set things right?
The Summoner is an action-packed epic fantasy adventure filled with magic, occult lore, honorable ghosts, loyal friends, found family, immortal creatures, secrets, curses, forbidden love—and a necromancer hero!
The Blood King
Chronicles of the Necromancer Book 2
Exiled prince. Mage heir. Necromancer king.
Prince Martris Drayke of Margolan escaped the bloody coup that murdered his family and put his half-brother, Jared, on the throne. He fled with three close friends, found allies along the way, and gained the backing of loyal deserters, the undead vayash moru, and the vengeful ghosts of Jared’s many victims.
In just one year under the Usurper’s thumb, Margolan has gone from prosperity to chaos and starvation. Jared’s troops hunt down any who oppose him, filling the gibbets and scaffolds and carrying out a reign of terror.
Tris has risked destruction to gain control of his spirit magic, and harness his power. But when he and his allies return to Margolan, Tris must confront Foor Arontala, Jared’s blood mage, and stop him from freeing the soul of the Obsidian King from its crystal prison. If Tris fails, Arontala will set the Obsidian King free and take on his power, becoming unstoppable and destroying the last chance to free Margolan from Jared’s rule.
Can Tris stand against the blood magic of the Obsidian King to take back the throne and save his kingdom—or will his half-mastered magic bring about an even greater destruction?
The Blood King is an action-packed epic fantasy adventure filled with magic, occult lore, honorable ghosts, loyal friends, found family, bloody battles, immortal creatures, secrets, treachery, forbidden love—and a necromancer hero!
**Limited Numbered Hardcover Edition**
Chronicles of the Necromancer
Omnibus Volume II
Limited Numbered Edition of Chronicles of the Necromancer Volume Two
Includes Dark Haven and Dark Lady’s Chosen
Dark Haven
Chronicles of the Necromancer Book 3
King. Necromancer. Warrior.
Martris Drayke fought the Usurper and defeated both the blood mage Arontala and the spirit of the Obsidian King.
As the newly-crowned King of Margolan, Tris must rebuild a kingdom shattered by betrayal and bloodshed. Some of the Usurper’s loyalists evaded capture and remain a danger. Famine and hardship threaten to bring more chaos and divisions. And in his Court of Spirits, the necromancer-king is overwhelmed by the ghosts seeking retribution and release.
With their royal wedding just weeks away, Tris and Kiara Sharsequin, heir to the throne of Isencroft, will unite the rule and succession of two allied kingdoms. Not everyone is pleased to see that happen. As threats multiply, Tris and Kiara must guard against traitors and enemies both inside and outside the castle, determined to destroy them and everything they fought to gain.
Meanwhile, former smuggler and mercenary Jonmarc Vahanian, the new Lord of Dark Haven, finds himself at the center of a power struggle among the undead vayash moru. As he untangles a web of deception, Jonmarc realizes that the conflict in Dark Haven threatens not only the future of the Winter Kingdoms but also the fate of the living, dead and undead.
Dark Haven is an action-packed epic fantasy adventure filled with magic, occult lore, honorable ghosts, vampire politics, loyal friends, found family, bloody battles, immortal creatures, secrets, treachery, and star-crossed love!
Dark Lady’s Chosen
Chronicles of the Necromancer Book 4
Loyalty. Honor. Magic. Sacrifice.
Treachery & blood magic threaten King Martris Drayke’s hold on the throne he risked everything to win. As the battle against a traitor lord comes to its final days, war, plague & betrayal bring Margolan to the brink of destruction.
Civil war looms in Isencroft, forcing Kiara to make hard choices between her duty to her kingdom-by-blood and her commitments to her kingdom-by-marriage. Thrones and successions are at stake, and a wrong choice could change the history of the Winter Kingdoms forever.
In Dark Haven, Lord Jonmarc Vahanian has bargained his soul for vengeance, plunging into a conflict among ancient immortals based on grudges centuries in the making. If he succeeds, Jonmarc preserves the truce, stops the bloodshed, and saves what matters most. Failure brings destruction—and dooms his soul for eternity.
Dark Lady’s Chosen is an action-packed epic fantasy adventure filled with magic, occult lore, honorable ghosts, vampire politics, loyal friends, found family, bloody battles, immortal creatures, secrets, hard choices, and star-crossed love!
**Limited Numbered Hardcover Edition**
Gail Z. Martin writes urban fantasy, epic fantasy, steampunk and more for Solaris Books, Orbit Books, Falstaff Books, SOL Publishing and Darkwind Press. Urban fantasy series include Deadly Curiosities and the Night Vigil (Sons of Darkness). Epic fantasy series include Darkhurst, the Chronicles Of The Necromancer, the Fallen Kings Cycle, the Ascendant Kingdoms Saga, and the Assassins of Landria.
Together with Larry N. Martin, she is the co-author of Iron & Blood, Storm & Fury (both Steampunk/alternate history), the Spells Salt and Steel comedic horror series, the Roaring Twenties monster hunter Joe Mack Shadow Council series, and the Wasteland Marshals near-future post-apocalyptic series. As Morgan Brice, she writes urban fantasy MM paranormal romance, with the Witchbane, Badlands, Treasure Trail, Kings of the Mountain and Fox Hollow series. Gail is also a con-runner for ConTinual, the online, ongoing multi-genre convention that never ends.
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New #Fantasy #FairyTale Release for #Halloween: The Night Hag by @CeliaBreslin
Happy Halloween Weekend, Everyone!
My new Halloween story, The Night Hag, is officially available! It’s a whopping .99 at online stores and FREE to my newsletter subscribers!
I’ve been fascinated with the Fae since I was little, when my Irish grandmother would tell me stories about the “Wee Folk,” as she called them. And you may have read my Heartland Fae tales featuring flower fairies and Fae warriors. Now, here’s a modern, dark fantasy, fairy tale set Marin County, California, USA, where a certain Dark Fae is getting up to mischief in a young woman’s dreams…
Happy reading!
xo, Celia
Title: The Night Hag
Author: Celia Breslin
Publisher: Celia Breslin
Genre: Dark Fantasy, Modern Fairy Tale
Release Date: October, 2023
Page Count: 40
ISBN: 9798223729778
ASIN: B0CM1C79BB
Price: .99 USD ~OR~ FREE to Celia’s Newsletter Subscribers!
How could she tell him her nightmares weren’t dreams but visitations from a demonic entity?
After losing her family in a tragic accident, Morgan O’Cuinn drowns in debilitating grief despite her loving partner. Unable to eat or sleep much, she struggles to get through each day without a panic, anxiety, or asthma attack.
To make matters worse, a recurring nightmare triggers horrible sleep paralysis and exacerbates her health issues. As Halloween approaches, Morgan’s dreams intensify, and she begins to fear the monster in her head is very, very real.
Morgan wants nothing more than to crawl out of the well of sadness and reclaim her life. But first…she’ll have to defeat the Night Hag.
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THE NIGHT HAG – EXCERPT
… Fog poured inside like creeping vines, and with it came a slender woman.
Her willowy frame melted and solidified as she stalked toward the bed, her moon-white dress dancing around slender limbs. Waist-length platinum hair snaked around her head, tendrils reaching forward as if tasting the air, as if seeking out Morgan. Glittering red eyes set in a pale gamine face focused on her. The woman reminded Morgan of an evil Audrey Hepburn, the actress in all those classic old films she used to watch ages ago with her long-deceased and sorely missed Nana Shannon.
Evil Audrey hovered at the foot of the bed by Morgan’s feet, canting her head as if listening to Morgan’s thoughts. A wicked grin flashed and disappeared on the entity’s haunting, beautiful face. “Evil Audrey.”
Crap, the scary-as-snakes ghost thing could definitely read minds. The tightness in Morgan’s throat increased, and she struggled to catch a full breath. Fight-or-flight flooded her system, yet she remained paralyzed, which was bad, bad, bad, what with a spook in the room and the fact a panic-induced asthma attack was on the way.
Thanks for nothing, hallucination. God, she hoped this was a figment of her messed up mind. Or a dream. Whatever the case, not real.
Spooktacular #YAFantasy Spotlight: Craving Beauty by Jennifer Silverwood
Happy Friday, Everyone!
We’re kicking off Halloween weekend with a look at a YA fantasy fairy tale from author Jennifer Silverwood. Plus, enter her giveaway and read about her spooky childhood experience at a cabin in the woods, aaaaaaah!
Happy reading!
xo,
Celia
p.s. I’ll be back tomorrow with a look at my Halloween story, The Night Hag!
Craving Beauty
Wylder Tales
Volume 1
by Jennifer Silverwood
Genre: YA Fairy Tale Fantasy
Publisher: SilverWoodSketches
Date of Publication: July 14, 2023
ISBN: 978-1-0881-3626-3
ASIN: B0CBTRBG4F
Number of pages: 222
Word Count: 60,808
Cover Artist: Qamber Designs
A hungry beast waits to devour her soul…
Nineteen-year-old Vynasha’s life is no fairy tale. The fire that killed her sisters was her fault, and the magick that saved her nephew cannot heal their scars. They shouldn’t have survived, and the villagers either fear or loathe them. Until a mysterious stranger saves her, giving Vynasha the key to finding the only family they have left.
With nothing to lose, Vynasha dares the journey into the forbidden Wylderland. Through dangers untold, she makes her way to the forgotten city, but more than ghosts linger in the castle. A wicked curse shadows the land, shadows whisper that the one to break their curse has come, and a beastly prince makes a bargain Vynasha cannot refuse:
Become the beast’s bride or become a monster herself.
A dark tale of enchantment and woe, perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Holly Black, Craving Beauty is the first installment of the epic Wylder Tales Series!
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Deep in the Dark Woods by Jennifer Silverwood
I live in a cabin in the woods. Well, sort of. More like a 100-year-old farmhouse on land that’s been in my family more than four generations.
Like any old home, this place is riddled with stories and ghosts. At the far end of our property is a Native American burial ground. The Old San Antonio Road runs right behind our house, where hundreds of pioneers and legends like Davy Crockett and Sam Houston used to enter Texas before we were a country.
We haven’t always lived on our family land. For years after my great-grandmother passed, a family of renters abused and tore up the place. When we finally kicked them out of the rent house, they had left threats and curses written on the walls. Sounds like a Southern Gothic novel, but it’s all true every word.
My childhood was spent with my family rebuilding this place. In the early years, conditions were so bad we basically camped inside the torn up farmhouse. We kept a burn pile near the old rent house. When night came we would sit around the fire, beneath a sea of stars and tell stories about the old folks and the lives they lived.
One night, most everyone had gone to bed, save a few of us. The conversation fell to the crackling of the fire when from the abandoned rent house we heard a slow knock, knock, knock…
The few of us who were left outside stopped and looked at each other. We sort of laughed it off. Until the sound came again, from a different part of the house, knock, knock, knock…
My brother and one of his friends rose to investigate with a flashlight and a rifle (because this is East Texas.) I lingered behind while they entered the rent house. Almost the moment they entered the sound came again, louder, KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK.
The guys stuck their heads up the attic and they found nothing.
No animals, no drifter who had wandered in from the woods, looking for a place to sleep.
Nothing.
That’s only one story, but I can’t walk past that rent house without feeling like someone is watching me to this day.
There are places in the world like that, places that raise the hair at the back of your neck and send chills down your spine, places where bad people did bad things once, places best left alone.
About the Author:
Jennifer Silverwood has been involved in the publishing world since 2012 and is passionate about supporting the writing community however she can. After studying traditional art at university, she began helping Qamber Designs bring authors’ books to life. In real life, she’s a mom of two, a passionate reader, and an occasional artist. Jennifer is the author of three series—Borderlands, Wylder Tales, and the Heaven’s Edge Novellas—and the stand-alone romance titles Stay and She Walks in Moonlight.
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