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Book review: the Verindon trilogy by Lynne Stringer

3/3/2020

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The Heir is the first book in the Verindon Trilogy
Blurb: Sarah hates the prestigious high school she attends. Most of the other students ignore her. School is only made tolerable by the presence of Dan Bradfield, the boy she adores. Dan is the heir to his father's multinational computer company, but he is dating Sarah's best friend, Jillian. When tragedy strikes, Dan is the one who is there for Sarah, but she can't shake the feeling there is something strange about him. Is he protecting her from something? Is there something going on that she doesn't know about? And did she really see a monster in the bushes? Sarah is desperate to uncover the truth, but it could take her to another galaxy, and change everything she believes about who she is. Will it bring Dan and Sarah closer together or tear them apart? 
My review:  I enjoyed The Heir. 
At first it felt like a normal high school drama to me because the fantasy / sci-fi elements took a while to revel themselves.  I say 'fantasy / sci-fi' for there are definitely elements I'd associate with an urban fantasy in there as well as the sci-fi which comes later in the novel.
Protagonist Sarah has a rather large crush on her best friend Jillian's boyfriend which I thought rather naughty of her.  But as it went along, I didn't see any attachment at all between Jillian and Dan and he totally encourages Sarah's infatuation.  He does come across as rather controlling and I felt she was developing Stockholm Syndrome at one point, developing such a strong connection when he was limiting her freedom.  Don't worry though, there is a reason for his behaviour which is gradually revealed through the story.
With many twists and surprises, I was quickly thrust into what became a smashing sci-fi with strong romance and mystery undertones.
I don't want to give away spoilers but will say that the book really grew on me and when I finished, I contacted the author immediately to arrange delivery of the next 2 books.  I was delighted when they came that very next day.
Thank you, Australia Post.  I don't think I would have lasted the weekend without knowing what comes next.  Do yourself a favour and read this series.






The Crown is the second book in the Veridon Series


Blurb:
Five months after arriving on Verindon, Sarah’s coronation is rapidly approaching. An unknown enemy seems determined to kill her before she can be crowned. With assassins all around her, Keridan and his squad of agents hide her to keep her safe. But will the danger follow her? The Crown is the second book in the Verindon trilogy.
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My review:
I drank this book down like I was dying of thirst.  Super!
Warning: possible spoilers.  Read book 1 first.​
The Crown introduces us to the exciting world of Veridon where 2 races coexist peacefully.  I did find it intriguing that the apparently weaker race is the one in control and wondered how that came to pass.  You'll have to wait for book 3 to understand this further.
Sarah and Dan have a strong bond now but she discovers that their relationship is forbidden as they are different races and she must choose a consort among 20 suitors, none of whom she likes.  She is determined to change this law but meets with strong resistance from antagonistic chief of the guard who seems to think he is above the rule of the Overlord.  Hmm...who is really in charge here then?
I enjoyed this book more than the first and think I read it in one day.  They are rather short novel but still feel like a complete story.  My only worry was the cliff-hanger ending, so make sure you have book 3 ready to go straight away.
Plenty of romance, sci-fi and courtly intrigue.  The first book felt rather light on the sci-fi but it is much more evident here.  Only downside for me is I would have liked more descriptions of the characters as after reading 3 books, I couldn't even tell you what Sarah looks like. 
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The Reign is the third book in the Verindon Trilogy.

Blurb:

As Sarah tries to live with the knowledge that she and Keridan can never be together, she accepts a pledge of allegiance from the graduating class of agents. But this allegiance will be tested when an unexpected visitor arrives on Verindon; a visitor with a shocking secret. How will this affect Sarah's reign? 
My review:
I highly recommend this series.
​Warning: possible spoilers.  Read books 1 and 2 first.
Thank goodness I bought books 2 and 3 together as I couldn't wait to read this one and find out the conclusion.  
The Reign has plenty of action, adventure and intrigue interwoven with romance and sci-fi galore.
I like how there are a couple of characters that aren't obviously good or bad as it enhances the storyline.  I do agree with Susan R. Gerritsen's review that I would have liked more information about the character's emotions and descriptions and not everything was fully explained.  There could possibly be more books to come as while this overall plot arc is nicely wrapped up, the characters and world are so compelling, I'd happily read more.
I did feel that a character reminded me of Snape near the end which I consider a compliment.  I wasn't sure of their motivation and allegiance until the end stage.
I found the book very satisfying and will keep an eye out for more from Lynne Stringer.  Bravo!



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Story Time with Kasper.  Call Sign: Baby Daddy.  A romance novel by SI Hayes and J Haney #military #romance @shannonihayes @authorjhaney

6/13/2019

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In partnership with OWS CyCon 2019
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Title: Call Sign: Baby Daddy (Navy SEAL Liaisons Book 1)
Authors: S.I. Hayes, J. Haney
Genre: Military / Contemporary Romance

Blurb: To those who say War is Hell, I say, try being married to a person you don't even know. That's my dilemma. 
My name is Ozmond Zayne and after nearly fifteen years in the US Armed Forces, ten of them as a US Navy SEAL, I am about to face my greatest of foes. A wife and daughter. 
(c) Used with permission
https://www.amazon.com/Call-Sign-Baby...
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New release: Wake's Claim.  A paranormal romance from #FSFRL author Michelle Dare                                    #paranormal #romance

3/22/2019

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Hi folks, I have a treat for you today.  Hot off the press, a brand new release by a friend of mine, Michelle Dare.

Here are the deets:
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Title:Wake’s Claim
Author: Michelle Dare
Genre: YA Paranormal Romance
Cover Designer: Regina Wamba at Mae I Design
Publication Date: March 22nd, 2019

Check out the handsome cover, reminds me of Clarke Kent and he's pictured with one gorgeous canine. (check out its eyes).
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Blurb:
Wake had lived in fear for far too long. Life hadn’t been easy for him. Every day he resisted his natural instincts to claim the one female meant for him. An event from his past stopped him in his tracks every time his primal urges pushed him toward her.
 
Paige accepted the role she played in Wake’s life. She was the one he wanted but never allowed himself to have. But when someone else showed interest in her, Wake had to decide once and for all.
 
Putting his heart on the line left the shifter vulnerable, something he never wanted to be again. And just when he gave in to his instincts, fate dealt the pair a cruel hand.
 
Nightmares came true, causing Paige to flee to the only place she felt safe—in the arms of Wake.
 
Pack life wasn’t an easy life, but Paige wouldn’t give up the man who held her heart. Only together could the two move forward and find the happiness they both deserved.
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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43175265-wake-s-claim
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Author Bio:
Michelle Dare is a romance author. Her stories range from sweet to sinful and from new adult to fantasy. There aren’t enough hours in the day for her to write all of the story ideas in her head. When not writing or reading, she’s a wife and mom living in eastern Pennsylvania. One day she hopes to be writing from a beach where she will never have to see snow or be cold again.
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Book review: Nine Nights of Fogh by Lynnette Roman #romance #Christian @RomanLynnette

6/25/2017

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Nine Nights of Fogh
Rhapsody has a tragic past and feels that she cannot love anyone because of what happened to her as a child.  She has never experienced romantic love, although she does have a close friend she confides in.
She is a school teacher and many years ago she taught a boy named Jeremy who developed a crush on her. He has been besotted with her ever since and when he is 33 he comes back to their town to express his love.  He comes across as very appealing, with a muscled physique and green eyes.  In the opening scene, Jeremy and Rhapsody have a rough, but passionate encounter and she is scared away.
The story is of his persistence and her struggle to accept his affections.
I found it to be a beautiful story as it went along, although I did find the opening scene too rough to be romantic.  Also I though the name, Rhapsody, meaning rapture / ecstasy to be an unusual choice for the character.
 I found the Christian element to be quite touching and appropriate to the story. I would say the story would also appeal to those other than Christian.
I thought the engagement with Houston Pratt was quite intriguing and Rhapsody's relationship with him was a key part of the story for me.
I rate Nine Nights of Fogh as highly recommended.
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Sci-Fi / Paranormal with a healthy sprinkling of romance.  An interview with Sally Ember @sallyemberedd #FSFNet

4/17/2016

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Sally Ember is an author of many talented, from her sci-fi novels The Spanner Series which combine a blend of paranormal and romance to her other roles as an educator, business manager, Vlogger and blogger.  There is more to Sally than meets the eye.
​With the elements of Buddhism and meditation she discusses, we get a sense that Sally is moving along the path to enlightenment.
​I interviewed Sally today for the Fantasy Sci-Fi Network and uncovered some new information about this award-winning author.
Here are some of my favourite snippets from my interview with Sally Ember:
*  Sally classes her genre as: 'sci-fi /romance/ speculative fiction/ paranormal/ multiverse/ utopian books for New Adult/adult/YA audiences.'  Something for everyone there.
​*  She talks about her working relationship with Willow Raven, her cover artist
*  We discover what 'vajras' are
*  Sally admits to hearing voices ;-)
​*  Her friends and family might find some hints of themselves in her works
*  Sally has a song list for her writing and how each song relates to characters and scenes
*  Volume 4 of Sally's series is due for release in 2016
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interview
Dr. Clara Ackerman Branon, 58, begins having secret visits from holographic representations of beings from the Many Worlds Collective, a consortium of planet and star systems in the multiverse. When Earth is invited to join the Collective, the holos choose Clara as liaison between Earth and the Many Worlds Collective to make the secret visits public and guide Earth's new leaders. While Earthers adjust their beliefs and ideas about life, religion, culture, identity and everything they think and are, rebellions and conflicts arise. The Collective works with Clara to create the Psi-Warriors who fight the leaders of the resistance, the Psi-Defiers. With multiple re-sets needed to revise the past and future to save lives, in which of the timelines in the multiverse does her love, Epifanio Dang, get to be with Clara? Over Clara's thirty-year term as Chief Communicator, Earthers must undergo major transformations.
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Hunter's favourite Nadja Losbohm stops by for an interview @nadlo82 #FSFNet

3/20/2016

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My guest this week for the Fantasy Sci-Fi Network blog is Nadja Losbohm.  Regular readers here will remember that Nadja is a German author and friend of mine who is a successful author of now six books in German and one called The Huntress which has been translated into English.
Genre: Young Adult Urban Fantasy Romance 
Young Nadja came on my blog way back in 2014 when she was talking about the involved process of translating her novel into English.  You can read the previous blog here.


Here are the highlights from Nadja's interview:
  • She now has six books published - holy guacamole, that's awesome!

  • Plus there is a children's book and short stories.

  • Nadja reveals her chosen theme song for The Huntress

  • Her next venture is a bit of a change with historical fantasy

  • Her bucket list place to visit is one on my list as well. 

  • We have a lot in common

You can read the entire interview on the FSFNet here.


The Huntress - the Beginnings synopsis:
Ada Pearce is an average young woman. She is 5’4” tall, overweight, and doesn’t play sports of any kind. Shortly after her 21st birthday a mysterious priest informs her of her destiny as a huntress. Ada doesn’t believe that story at first, but when she finds out that creatures of the night threaten the human population, she accepts her destiny, gives up her former life, and moves into the secret rooms of St. Mary’s Church, which had been built hundreds of years ago, and begins her training.

In flashbacks, the protagonist herself tells her story, beginning with her first meeting with the enigmatic and unapproachable priest, through her first year of training and her secret life, to the problems she encounters on her first hunt, and the issues which crop up when a priest and a woman live together…

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