Friday Reveal @Month9Books & Giveaway @DonnaGalanti - Joshua and the Lightning Road by Donna Galanti

Welcome to this week’s M9B Friday Reveal!

This week, we are featuring the book trailer for

Joshua and the Lightning Road 

by Donna Galanti

presented by Tantrum Books/Month9Books!

There are two (2) giveaway opportunities available.

Find out more information at the end of the post!

Enjoy the Trailer!!

Stay away from the window, don’t go outside when it’s storming and whatever you do, do not touch the orb.

Twelve-year-old Joshua Cooper’s grandpa has always warned him about the dangers of lightning. But Joshua never put much stock in his grandpa’s rumblings as anything more than the ravings of an old man with a vast imagination. Then one night, when Joshua and his best friend are home alone during a frightful storm, Joshua learns his grandpa was right. A bolt of lightning strikes his house and whisks away his best friend—possibly forever.

To get him back, Joshua must travel the Lightning Road to a dark place that steals children for energy. But getting back home and saving his friend won’t be easy, as Joshua must face the terrifying Child Collector and fend off ferocious and unnatural beasts intent on destroying him.

In this world, Joshua possesses powers he never knew he had, and soon, Joshua’s mission becomes more than a search for his friend. He means to send all the stolen children home—and doing so becomes the battle of his life.

 

Joshua and the Lightning Road

by Donna Galanti

Publication date:  May 19, 2015
Publisher:  Month9Books, LLC.

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Donna is the author of the Joshua and The Lightning Road series and the Element Trilogy. She is a contributing editor to International Thriller Writers the Big Thrill magazine and blogs at www.project-middle-grade-mayhem.blogs..., a cooperative of published middle grade authors. Visit her at www.donnagalanti.com and www.ElementTrilogy.com. Donna wanted to be a writer ever since she wrote a murder mystery screenplay at seven and acted it out with the neighborhood kids. She attended an English school housed in a magical castle, where her wild imagination was held back only by her itchy uniform (bowler hat and tie included!). There she fell in love with the worlds of C.S. Lewis and Roald Dahl, and wrote her first fantasy about Dodo birds, wizards, and a flying ship (and has been writing fantasy ever since). She’s lived in other exotic locations, including her family-owned campground in New Hampshire and in Hawaii where she served as a U.S. Navy photographer. She now lives with her family and two crazy cats in an old farmhouse and dreams of returning one day to a castle.

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T4T Blitz #T4T @Month9Books & Giveaway @DorothyDreyer - The Reaper's Rite series by Dorothy Dreyer

Hello and welcome to this week’s 

Two for Thursday Book Blitz #T4T
presented by Month9books/Tantrum Books!

Today, we will be showcasing two titles 

that may tickle your fancy,
and we’ll share what readers have to say about these titles!

You just might find your next read!

This week, #T4T presents to you:

The Reaper's Rite series 

by Dorothy Dreyer!

Be sure to enter the giveaway found at the end of the post!

Sixteen-year-old Zadie’s first mistake was telling the boy she liked she could bring her dead sister back to life. Her second mistake was actually doing it.

When Zadie accidentally messes with the Reaper’s Rite that should have claimed her sister Mara, things go horribly wrong. Mara isn’t the same anymore—Zadie isn’t even sure she’s completely human, and to top it off, a Reaper is determined to collect Mara’s soul no matter what. Now Zadie must figure out how to defeat her sister’s Reaper, or let Mara die … this time for good.

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WHAT READER’S ARE SAYING:

“I felt that the author did a great job with her character developement. She was very vivid in her details and I felt like they were people I would meet on the street.” – Michelle, Goodreads Reviewer



“My Sister’s Reaper was a great paranormal, YA novel. Dreyer did an awesome job at creating Zadie’s linage and having it make complete sense.” – Tyler, Jolley Chronicles


“Okay, reapers, zombies, and death? Yeah, I was definitely reading this one.” – Kelly Hashway, Author

Months have passed since Zadie faced her sister’s Reaper, during which time she's been under her mentor's magical protection. But now that she's turning 17, that protection is about to run out. When dark forces lure Zadie to wander at night, she's manipulated into committing unspeakable acts. With her friends and family at risk, Zadie must try to use her powers to break free from the Reaper's grasp, or surrender to the Reaper's Rite, which can only lead to death.

 

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WHAT READER’S ARE SAYING:

“The series is magnificent and should be on the best sellers list!!” – Holly, Author



“Dorothy Dreyer continues the fast-paced, heart pounding journey she started in My Sister's Reaper, delivering a YA paranormal romance filled with believable characters battling unbelievable odds.” – Katie, Author


“Ms. Dreyer has upped the ante in terms of characterization, suspense, some down-right spooky scenes, and a playful sense of humor, particularly in the dialogue between her teen protagonists.” – Stuart, Author

Dorothy Dreyer has always believed in magic. Born in Angeles City, Philippines, to a Filipino mother and American Father, Dorothy grew up a military brat, living in Massachusetts, South Dakota, Guam, New Jersey, and New York. She now lives in Frankfurt, Germany, with her husband, two teens, and two Siberian huskies. Dorothy not only writes books with some element of magic in them, but has a fondness for reading those kinds of books as well. She also enjoys movies, chocolate, take-out, and spending time with family and friends. She’s known to make a pretty sweet cupcake when she has the time. She also tends to sing sometimes, so keep her away from your Karaoke bars.

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Review @LRWLee - Resurrection of the Phoenix’s Grace by L.R.W. Lee (Andy Smithson #4)

Resurrection of the

Phoenix’s Grace

Andy Smithson #4

by L.R.W. Lee

Goodreads blurb:  When Andy landed back home, little did he realize the hunt Abaddon would initiate to capture and punish him for thwarting his plans for eternal life for yet a third time. Meanwhile, when Methuselah unexpectedly extends in Mom's hand while in Texas, something it has never done for him, it triggers more revelations about her past.

After a frustrating and, at times, terrifying year, Andy returns to Oomaldee and joins Hans’ quest to locate the only surviving heir to the throne of Cromlech. In the process, Andy and company discover the Giant’s Ring, the center of Cromlech’s healing powers, has been destroyed by Abaddon’s evil sorcerer. While unthinkable, the situation grows dire when Andy finds that the phoenix who rose from that land millennia before has returned to be reborn and the evil mage has trapped her inside the decimated Ring. Without the freedom to collect the materials she needs to build a pyre, she will die. Andy knows failure is not an option for he needs a feather from this phoenix as the next ingredient to break the curse.

With the clock ticking, will Andy and his friends free the phoenix in time? Will they be able to fix the Ring and restore Cromlech’s healing powers? Will Andy collect a phoenix feather?

About the Author:  Since the age of eight, L. R. W. Lee wanted to write a children’s book, but felt she did not have anything significant to share; she sought to change lives while entertaining. A degree in Accounting did not provide riveting fodder for a best seller, so she waited. Over a decade, she founded and grew a company, during which, she worked closely with a mentor from whom she learned uncommon thinking that changed her life. After selling her business in early 2012, she had time to write and, more importantly, something significant to share.

L. R. W. Lee lives in scenic Austin, TX with her husband, daughter and son.

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My Thoughts - 4 out of 5 Unicorns - I really liked it!!!

***Received the ebook in exchange for an honest review

The cover definitely represents the book, and I think it would attract teens to pick it up if they are into fantasy type books :)

This is the fourth book in the series, and while each book is standalone, I think the readers would get more enjoyment if the series is read in order because of character building and dynamics between the characters is so much better if you know the characters from the beginning :)  This is definitely YA appropriate even for the middle grade students.

This story picks up where book 3 leaves off, and there is plenty of action, mystery, puzzles, old friends, and new friends to keep you entertained throughout.  L.R.W. does a great job with her descriptions where the pictures and scenes jump into your head, and I also like that she mixes plenty of humor and silliness in because it is just how students behave in real life :)  She also builds great lessons and morals into each book making it a richer read for the young people who read it.  Diligence, Courage, and Commitment are definitely things I want my son to see both in the real world and the things he reads.  I do not like to give away what happens, but you can know that this book like the others is Andy’s adventure into getting the next ingredient to breaking the curse.  There are plenty of battles and bad guy action throughout.  I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series.

I recommend this series to YA fantasy readers especially if you have read any of the series so far and enjoyed it, you will want to continue with the series :)

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See my review of Blast of the Dragon’s Fury (Book 1)

See my review of Venom of the Serpent’s Cunning (Book 2)

See my review of Disgrace of the Unicorn’s Honor (Book 3)

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Friday Reveal @Month9Books & Giveaway @peach83352 - Lisa T. Cresswell, author of Vessel

Welcome to this week’s M9B Friday Reveal!

This week, we are featuring

Lisa T. Cresswell, author of Vessel

presented by Month9Books!

Be sure to enter the giveaway found at the end of the post!

Meet Lisa T. Cresswell!

Lightening Round Questions

Twitter or Facebook? Twitter by far!

Favorite Superhero? Hulk

Favorite TV show? Um, I don't watch tv anymore.

Sweet or Salty? Sweet

Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi before I gave it up; now its coffee :)

Any Phobias? Heights/fear of falling

Song you can’t get enough of right now? They play it way too much, but I still like Uptown Funk.

Who is your ultimate Book Boyfriend? That's tough. I'm sure Peta's up there. I'll get back to you on that one ;)

What are you reading right now or what's on your TBR? I want to read the latest Neil Gaiman book. Always!

Fall Movie you’re most looking forward to? It's really next winter, but it's STAR WARS!!

Lisa, like most writers, began scribbling silly notes, stories, and poems at a very young age. Born in North Carolina, the South proved fertile ground to her imagination with its beautiful white sand beaches and red earth. In fifth grade, she wrote, directed and starred in a play “The Queen of the Nile” at school, despite the fact that she is decidedly un-Egyptian looking. Perhaps that’s why she went on to become a real life archaeologist? 

Unexpectedly transplanted to Idaho as a teenager, Lisa learned to love the desert and the wide open skies out West. This is where her interest in cultures, both ancient and living, really took root, and she became a Great Basin archaeologist. However, the itch to write never did leave for long. Her first books became the middle grade fantasy trilogy, The Storyteller Series. Her first traditionally published work, Hush Puppy, is now available from Featherweight Press. 

Lisa still lives in Idaho with her family and a menagerie of furry critters that includes way too many llamas!

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The sun exploded on On April 18, 2112 in a Class X solar storm the likes of which humankind had never seen.

They had exactly nineteen minutes to decide what to do next.

They had nineteen minutes until a geomagnetic wave washed over the Earth, frying every electrical device created by humans, blacking out entire continents, and every satellite in their sky.

Nineteen minutes to say goodbye to the world they knew, forever, and to prepare for a new Earth, a new Sun.

Generations after solar storms destroyed nearly all human technology on Earth, humans reverted to a middle ages-like existence, books are burned as heresy, and all knowledge of the remaining technology is kept hidden by a privileged few called the Reticents.

Alana, a disfigured slave girl, and Recks, a traveling minstrel and sometimes-thief, join forces to bring knowledge and books back to the human race. But when Alana is chosen against her will to be the Vessel, the living repository for all human knowledge, she must find the strength to be what the world needs even if it’s the last thing she wants.

Vessel

by Lisa T. Cresswell

Publication date:  May 2015
Publisher:  Month9Books, LLC.

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T4T Blitz #T4T @Month9Books & Giveaway - Two and Twenty Dark Tales & Very Superstitious Anthologies

Hello and welcome to this week’s 

Two for Thursday Book Blitz #T4T
presented by Month9books/Tantrum Books!

Today, we will be showcasing two titles 

that may tickle your fancy,
and we’ll share what readers have to say about these titles!

You just might find your next read!

This week, #T4T presents to you:

Two and Twenty Dark Tales 

and 

Very Superstitious Anthologies!

Be sure to enter the giveaway found at the end of the post!

In this anthology, 20 authors explore the dark and hidden meanings behind some of the most beloved Mother Goose nursery rhymes through short story retellings. The dark twists on classic tales range from exploring whether Jack truly fell or if Jill pushed him instead to why Humpty Dumpty, fragile and alone, sat atop so high of a wall. The authors include Nina Berry, Sarwat Chadda, Leigh Fallon, Gretchen McNeil, and Suzanne Young.

WHAT READER’S ARE SAYING:

“Great short story collection! Allegorical, interpretive, and entertaining.” – Levina, Goodreads Reviewer


“ EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED in this book” – Kwinn, Goodreads Reviewer


“I truly enjoyed the stories in this anthology. Some are dark and depressing, and yet beautifully told…” – Angie, Author

The stories are based on urban legends, myths, tribal tales and superstitions from around the world. A charity anthology to benefit SPCA International with stories by Shannon Delany, Jackie Morse Kessler, Stephanie Kuehnert, Jennifer Knight, Marianne Mancusi, Michelle E. Reed, Dianne Salerni and Pab Sungenis.

WHAT READER’S ARE SAYING:

“VERY SUPERSTITIOUS is a fine anthology for fantasy readers looking for something slightly creepy for Halloween reading.” – Liviania, In Bed With Books

“A collection of spook-licious tales that will taunt, and in a few cases, tickle the fear bone in any reader.” – S.A. Larsen, Author

A timely collection for a good cause, with some delightful surprises, full of myths and superstitions, and a vast array of stories that will make you laugh, cry and think.” – Tammy, Books Bones Buffy

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Review @JessieDauthor - Healed by the Dragon: Part Three by Jessie Donovan (Stonefire Dragons#12)

Healed by the Dragon

Part Three

Stonefire Dragons #12

by Jessie Donovan

Goodreads blurb:  PART THREE (of Four)
Will Finn and Arabella ever have the chance to be together? Or, will members of Finn’s clan try to tear them apart?

17k / 18+, explicit language and sexual situations / Cliffhanger

About the Author:  Jessie Donovan wrote her first story at age five, and after discovering the Dragonriders of Pern series by Anne McCaffrey in junior high, realized that people actually wanted to read stories like those floating around inside her head. From there on out, she was determined to tap into her over-active imagination and write a book someday.

After living abroad for five years and earning degrees in Japanese, Anthropology, and Secondary Education, she buckled down and finally wrote her first full-length book. While that story will never see the light of day, it laid the world-building groundwork of what would become her debut paranormal romance, Blaze of Secrets.

Jessie loves to interact with readers. When not reading or traipsing around some foreign country on a shoestring, can often be found on Facebook and Twitter.

The one thing you'll find in all of Jessie's stories are strong, capable women and the people who love them.

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My Thoughts - 5 out of 5 Unicorns - I loved it!!!

***Received the ebook from the author from an honest review

The cover is beautiful and totally perfect :)

Things you may want to know, this is a serial novella series that is not complete at this time.  What does all of this mean?  Well all the parts together equal a whole book, this book has four parts, but only three are published at this time.  I believe the last part will publish at the end of the month.  That being said, you should know this ends in a cliffhanger, and I was so not happy when it ended.  This is not to say that anything was wrong….just the waiting is killing me…lol

Jessie happens to be excellent at serial novellas, she stops that at appropriate (though frustrating) places, and her books always keep my attention where putting the book down is not an option.  She has such dynamic characters, and I love how we always have our favorites come back.  Her descriptions are awesome and make the story come alive in my imagination. 

Arabella and Finn are awesome characters and alphas.  I can’t wait for the next part to see what happens.  This part does not have any battles or action; it is more drama type stuff though no trouble keeping my attention.  I’m betting Part Four is going to be action packed :)  I can’t wait!!!

I recommend the whole Stonefire Dragons series and reading them in order!  This makes for a much richer world and the characters come to life.  I also hate missing things, so reading all in order just makes it awesome :)  I highly recommend this series to dragon and dragon shifter lovers!!  Can’t wait for Part Four!!!

See my review of Part One!!! (Book #10)

See my review of Part Two!!! (Book #11)

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See more of my reviews from this series!!!

Seducing the Dragon (Stonefire Dragons#5-8)

See my review of Part One (Book #5)!!!

See my review of Part Two (Book #6)!!!

See my review of Part Three (Book #7)!!!

See my review of Part Four (Book #8)!!!

Sacrificed to the Dragon (Stonefire Dragons#1-4)

See my review of Part One!!!

See my review of Part Two!!!

See my review of Part Three!!!

See my review of Part Four!!!

Review - Wolf Moon by A.D. Ryan (Blood Moon Trilogy #2)

Wolf Moon

Blood Moon Trilogy #2

A.D. Ryan

Goodreads blurb:  Having experienced more grief and tragedy than one person should have to bear in one lifetime, Detective Brooke Leighton has decided to leave her hometown of Scottsdale, Arizona. Along with her ex-boyfriend, Nick Evans, they make the trip to the Canadian Rockies where his Pack is located. Nick has promised her answers, and she knows that only he and the Pack can help her through this transition.

The change in scenery isn’t an instant fix, however.

Brooke still struggles with accepting what she’s become: a werewolf. Even more, she struggles with the knowledge that it cost her the life of the man she loved. Brooke lives with constant nightmares of that night, and the only thing that helps ease her suffering is the one who caused her the most seven years ago: Nick. She shares a connection with him that she can’t quite explain; at first, it’s nothing more than familiarity before these feelings of betrayal slowly revert back to love and trust.

As if trying to control her urges isn’t enough, when they arrive at the manor, Brooke is met with more challenges than she originally thought. A jealous female, an aggressive full-blood, and lies make adjusting to this life almost impossible.

When the vampire coven they thought was defeated declares war on the Pack, can they come together as a team to save themselves, or will the secrets Brooke uncovers drive a wedge between her and her newfound family before they even stand a chance?

About the Author:  A.D. Ryan resides in Edmonton, Alberta with her extremely supportive husband and children (two sons and a stepdaughter). Reading and writing have always been a big part of her life, and she hopes that her books will entertain countless others the way other authors have done for her. Even as a small child, she enjoyed creating new and interesting characters and moulding their worlds around them.

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My Thoughts - 4 out of 5 Unicorns - I really liked it!!!

***Received the ebook for an honest review

The cover is beautiful and makes me want to pick the book up….all of it fits together perfectly :)

This book is book 2 in the trilogy.  It does end in a cliffhanger and book 3 is not out yet, so if this sort of thing bothers you, you may want to hold off on reading until book 3 is out.  This series is for adults only due to steamy scenes and violence.

This book is action packed and has plenty of mystery and drama.  This book picks up where book 1 ended.  I really like this series and can’t wait to read book 3 and see what happens next.  Brooke is working through everything that has happened.  She is thrown for loop after loop with all of the things happening to her.  I definitely feel for her.  She is definitely a stronger person than I am with everything that has and is happening.  Nick is pretty amazing, but like everyone, he makes quite a few mistakes.  I really like all of the new characters especially the Alpha and his family…I wasn’t fond of a her certain female at first…but like fungus, she has grown on me though she is just okay right now.

A.D. does an awesome job with her descriptions where everything jumps out at you.  The drama and plot twists make for a great story.  I’m betting the next book is going to be even better :)  I can’t wait to read it!!  While each book is standalone, I recommend reading the books in order because it makes the characters more rich as well as the story.

I recommend this series to wolf shifter fans.  I think anyone who enjoys reading about shifters will find something they like in this series :)

See my review of Blood Moon (Book 1)!!!

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