Paranormal Indie of the Day: Sanctum Warriors: Shadow Havens Book 2 by Edenmary Black

Today's Paranormal Indie of the Day is Sanctum Warriors: Shadow Havens Book 2 by Edenmary Black! Check out the blurb:

Ilea Galaurus may be running the Demesne, but all hell breaks loose when Micah Odera, a vampiric warrior of the Sanctum, spots Sebastien Galaurus in Saint Rushton. The Demesne’s dictator is determined to have his freedom with a select group of loyal warriors so they can enjoy hunting the humans of Saint Rushton. When one of his weres discovers Arabella D’Court sitting alone in a park, her scent tells him she is more than beautiful. She’s something special enough for Sebastien’s first meal in freedom. What the were doesn’t know is that Arabella isn’t like most humans. She’s a member of the Sanctum’s Basium Cruenta, an elite group of protected humans living at the haven to provide blood to Sanctum vampires.


She’s also the only woman Odera can’t shake loose from his heart. Arabella loves Odera deeply, even though he just can’t bring himself to watch her age or die. When he gives her the truth and tells her to find another, forces are set in motion that neither can control. After the brutal discussion, Arabella seeks the peace of a local park, but ends up trapped in Sebastien’s new lair. Her unlikely ally? A daemon healer named Lily, who has lived her entire life at the Demesne.


As Sebastien’s thirsts for violence and Arabella grow, Sanctum warriors head for Saint Rushton with kidnap or kill orders on the dictator’s life. They’ll have a little help from the hereafter, but it won’t be enough to stop the furies unleashed when they meet Sebastien’s warriors.

Sanctum Warriors: Shadow Havens Book 2 contains descriptive material and scenes of sexual encounters between consenting male and female adult characters. It is intended for adult readers only.


EXCERPT:


You can read an excerpt of the book (in addition to Sanctum Angels, the first book in the series) by visiting http://www.edenmaryblack.com!

WHERE TO BUY:


Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sanctum-Warriors-Shadow-Havens-ebook/dp/B007YUE0GO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335811909&sr=8-1
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sanctum-Warriors-Shadow-Havens-ebook/dp/B007YUE0GO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335995885&sr=8-1
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sanctum-warriors-edenmary-black/1110496122?ean=2940014498692
Sony’s Reader Store: http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/edenmary-black/sanctum-warriors/_/R-400000000000000687017
Kobo: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Sanctum-Warriors-Shadow-Havens-Book-2/book-eKfplDRiDEuWTrfvfNG7Lw/page1.html?s=lQa7hUz5b0-RlAhqlFLcqA&r=1
eBookIt.com: http://www.ebookit.com/books/0000001661/Sanctum-Warriors-Shadow-Havens-Book-2.html

Review: Dead Spell by Belinda Frisch

I had high hopes going in reading Dead Spell by Belinda Frisch. I had heard a lot of good about it, and I have to say I was not disappointed! I could not put this book down!

Dead Spell follows teenagers Harmony Wolcott and Brea Miller as they attempt to figure out why a seemingly malicious spirit is haunting them, particularly Harmony. The deeper they go, the more confounding the mystery becomes. As I said, this book sinks its claws in and won’t let go, and it’s exciting to watch this mystery unfold. It always keeps you guessing.

What I have to give this book the most kudos for is how many chances it takes. For example, Harmony is an abusive and manipulative girl, and she easily could’ve been too unlikeable to be a protagonist, but you can’t help but feel for her and want to know what is happening to her. Frisch writes her incredibly well, in general. She isn’t your standard teen protagonist in a YA novel; she’s very real.

In fact, all of the characters in this book are real and relatable. My favorite is Adam, Harmony’s boyfriend. He’s a truly multi-layered character, and it’s really interesting to see him expand as a character throughout the book.

The story itself, however, is the strongest element. Frisch’s tale is well-constructed and quick-paced and will always keep your attention. If you haven’t picked up the book yet, definitely give it a read!

5/5 Stars

Dead Spell on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10845465-dead-spell

Paranormal Indie of the Day: Blood Heavy by S.L.J. Shortt

Today's Paranormal Indie of the Day is Blood Heavy by S.L.J. Shortt! Check out the blurb:

It’s not easy being a teenager, especially when everything wants to eat you.


Seventeen year old Daniel ‘Jerry’ Jericho’s life is thrown into a blender made of claws and fangs when he’s dragged into the middle of the supernatural world he never knew existed. 


After it’s discovered that his blood has the ability to remove the age old weaknesses from which vampires have always suffered, he becomes the most valuable human on the planet. Drinking his blood makes them immune to silver, stakes and even sunlight. But the door swings both ways and locked inside his veins might be the key to creating a permanent cure that would completely eradicate the species. 


Now he’s being hunted by a group of sadistic bloodsuckers, studied by witches, psychics and professors while being protected by a pair of vampire sisters who are constantly on the verge of killing each other. On top of all that he has to deal with teenage hormones and loyal but worried friends as he tries desperately hard to find out what makes his blood so special.


However, the supernatural world might be in for a shock because this kid isn’t going to be a vampire’s happy meal without putting up one hell of a fight. From here on out it’s hunt or be hunted and Daniel Jericho is armed, grinning and ready for some monster killing. But going up against an undead army led by a souped-up ubervamp isn’t exactly a two for one special at the Playboy mansion. 


It’s going to get bloody, but that’s okay because Jerry is blood heavy.


WHERE TO BUY:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Heavy-Series-ebook/dp/B0058PIWXY/
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0058PIWXY

Summer fashion for the paranormal fan in you!

Summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to break out those summer fashions. The best accessory this season is a good book (or ereader), of course! But if you’re looking to inject a little flare into your style that reflects your fantastic taste in paranormal and horror literature, here are some suggestions.

A good sun hat never goes out of fashion, and is oh-so-helpful in keeping away nasty sunburns. I recommend this style. It’s very Macbeth-chic. Wicked? How about something fabulous this way comes! Just don’t wear it to a baseball game or to the movies. It might offend the guy sitting behind you. Available at Amazon.com

Or if a hat isn’t your bag, and you’re… ahem… sensitive to sunlight, parasols are coming back this season, and they’re expected to be all the rage! They come in a variety of sizes, colors and shapes, but you’ll make Alexia Tarabotti herself green with envy when you show off this lovely lacy wonder! Available at Amazon.com

Vacations can take you to all sorts of places, even haunted ones. This summer, be sure to have this little beauty, an EMF meter, with you at all times so that you know where the less corporeal among us might be hiding. Available at Amazon.com

Being prepared for the zombie apocalypse is always in fashion, too. You’ll look fabulous slaying the brain-eating undead this summer in this adorable tunic. It’s lightweight, flirty and--best of all--black in order to help hide those tricky blood stains! Available at Amazon.com

Take it from me: snatch up these items and you’ll be the talk of the town this summer!

Disclaimer: Ms. Rainey does not claim to be a fashion expert of any kind. Wear or carry these items at your own risk, especially the hat. You don’t want to encounter a pitchfork-toting angry mob wearing that puppy. Results may vary. Batteries not included. Tunic does not guarantee zombie-slaying prowess.

~Jennifer Rainey (http://www.jenniferrainey.com)

Paranormal Indie of the Day: Dhampiri by L.M. Smith

Today's Paranormal Indie of the Day is Dhampiri by L. M. Smith! Check out the blurb:

Colleen Patrick thought she was just going to the market one autumn day in 1872, when everything she knew about herself – and the world around her – abruptly changed. Living the American dream, she had been happy with her young, Irish husband on their small farm in Kentucky. Little did she know, the town’s exotic gypsy family was actually a family of Vampires with big plans for her. Plans that did not necessarily require her consent.


At just twenty-two years old, tragically removed from her life and thrust into an existence for which she was carefully selected; she is now a murderer, a widow, and an immortal. As this epic tale unfolds Colleen is abruptly taken captive by a clan of Valkyries, demanding vengeance for a war that happened long before she was born, turning her world upside down once more.


Now she must choose between the family that she has grown to love and the delicate toddler who's life is in her hands.


WHERE TO BUY:


For Kindle and paperback via Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Dhampiri-L-M-Smith/dp/1453894993/ref=la_B005P8AOQC_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336664246&sr=1-2
For Nook and paperback via BN.com: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dhampiri-l-smith/1106693664?ean=9781453894996

FREE Paranormal Indie of the Day: The Ruby Brooch by Katherine Lowry Logan

I know Wednesday is normally Awkward Vampire Moment day, but this was a deal too good to pass up (awkward vampires will be back next week)! Today's Paranormal Indie of the Day is The Ruby Brooch by Katherine Lowry Logan, and it is FREE today, May 23rd! Check out the blurb:

And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ~Anaïs Nin


Can a 21st century paramedic find her heart's desire on the other side of time?


From the white-plank fenced pastures of Lexington, Kentucky, to the beautiful Bay of San Francisco, The Ruby Brooch, a saga steeped in family tradition and mystery, follows a young woman's journey as she searches for the truth on the other side of the heather-scented mist. 


As the lone survivor of a car crash that killed her parents, paramedic Kit MacKlenna makes a startling discovery that further alters her life. A faded letter and a well-worn journal reveal that she was abandoned as a baby and the only clues to her identity are a blood-splattered shawl, a locket that bears a portrait of a nineteenth-century man, and a Celtic brooch with mystical powers. 


After studying the journal, she decides to continue her father's twenty-year search for her identity and solve her birth parents' murders. For safety reasons, she adopts the persona of the Widow MacKlenna. Although a perfect cover for her eccentric behavior, she will be forced to lie and MacKlennas don't lie, or so she thought. Finally, dressed and packed, she utters the incantation inscribed on the ancient stone and is swept back to Independence, Missouri, in the year 1852.


Upon arriving in the past, she meets Cullen Montgomery, an egotistical Scotsman with a penchant for seducing widows. The San Francisco-bound lawyer happens to resemble the ghost who has haunted Kit since childhood. She quickly finds the Bach-humming, Shakespeare-quoting man to be over-bearing and his intolerance for liars threatens her quest.


If she can survive his accusations and resist his tempting embrace for seventy-three days, she might be able to find the answers she seeks, and return home to a new life without changing history or leaving her heart on the other side of time.


BUY LINK:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Ruby-Brooch-Celtic-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B007QMSONK

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Paranormal Indie of the Day: Yellowstone Heart Song by Peggy L. Henderson

Today's Paranormal Indie of the Day is Yellowstone Heart Song by Peggy L. Henderson. Check out the blurb!

Nurse and avid backpacker Aimee Donovan is offered the opportunity of a lifetime. She encounters a patient who tells her he can send her two hundred years into the past to spend three months in the rugged Yellowstone wilderness at the dawn of the mountain man era.  The only requirement: she cannot tell anyone that she’s from the future.


How did a white woman suddenly appear in the remote Rocky Mountain wilderness? Trapper Daniel Osborne’s first instinct is to protect this mysterious and unconventional woman from the harsh realities of his mountains. While he fights his growing attraction to her, he is left frustrated by her lies and secrecy. 


Daniel shows Aimee a side of Yellowstone she’s never experienced. She is torn between her feelings for him, and exposing a secret that will destroy everything he holds as truth.  As her three months come to an end, she is faced with a dilemma: return to her own time, or stay with the man who opened her eyes to a whole new world. When the decision is made for her, both their lives will be changed forever.


WHERE TO BUY: http://www.amazon.com/Yellowstone-Heart-Romance-Series-ebook/dp/B006SS09A4/