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Unable to lay here any longer without touching her, Jake swept a stray curl from her face. Wrong move.
Dulcina woke like she'd been jabbed with a firebrand, already in motion, instinctively reaching for his throat. Up on her knees and hovering above him with one hand curled around his neck, her weight pressed down on his windpipe.
Years of training kicked in and Jake reacted, taking advantage of her elbow’s natural weakness. Striking the inner crook, the force caused her arm to buckle. Now somewhat free, Jake took hold of her shoulders and flipped her around, pinned her back against the wood paneled headboard. He wanted to shake her, to yell, to get it through her thick head that he would never hurt her, but he was so angry the words stuck in his throat.
They stared at each other, both breathing heavy, her eyes wild. Now she knew it was him. Didn't stop her from hating that he'd turned the tables. Anger burned in her eyes, and she was fighting it, slowly coming down. Something hit the mattress with a soft thud. Something heavy.
“What the…” Jake glanced down. Her knife lay beside her knee. “Jesus, you went for the knife?”
He whipped his head up and met her gaze full on. In sleep she'd taken his gentle touch as an intruding threat, and it broke his heart. She could have accidentally gutted him, and even though she dropped the knife, he could tell the need to retaliate still burned in her.
Suddenly her eyes narrowed. Jake had a split second to prepare for her counterattack. Dulcie twisted sharply, wrenching one shoulder from his grasp, and just like that, she was back in the fight.
Dulcie flipped him onto his back. Yeah, he landed on the mattress, but the fall and twist jarred his ribs. Gritting his teeth, he growled through the pain. Though she had him flat on his back, she did nothing more than search his gaze, the look in her eyes challenging.
Keenly aware the chances of hurting her were slim to none, Jake sent her over the side of the bed. He held on, going over with her. They rolled across the floor, a mess of tangled legs and flailing arms, until she gained leverage. Dulcie threw her weight into the heels of her palms, thumping his shoulders to the wood floor.
“What are ya still fighting me for, Dulcie?” he demanded, pissed off and a little confused. Well, maybe a lot confused.
“I think I need you,” she said, but her voice sounded off. Airy.
“Damn it, woman, I’m right here,” he said, wanting more than anything to reach up and shake some sense into her, but she had him pinned good.
“No, I need you,” Dulcie said with a suggestive roll of her hips.
“Oh,” he said, the response automatic. A full second later, his brain caught up with her meaning, along with his body's reaction. “Oh.”
She sat upright, easing the pressure of her palms on his shoulders. Jake took advantage. He took hold of her wrists and yanked them off him, and she landed on his chest with a huff. The impact of her weight on his tender ribs made him flinch, but he rallied quick.
Chest-to-chest, nose-to-nose, Jake dropped his voice low. “Like I said, Darlin'. I'm right here.”
Monday, March 17, 2025
Now On Tour Night Stalker by Jen Colly
March 17 The Book Junkie Reads (Interview)
March 18 Lisa’s World of Books
March 18 I Smell Sheep
March 19 Infinite House of Books
March 19 Fang-tastic Books
March 20 Paranormalists (Guest Blog)
March 24 Roxanne’s Realm
March 25 The Creatively Green Write at Home Mom (Guest Blog)
March 26 Other Worlds of Romance (Guest Blog)
March 26 Sapphyria's Books
March 27 Westveil Publishing
March 27 Deal Sharing Aunt
March 28 Serena Synn (Guest Blog)
March 28 The Bookworm
March 31 Liliyana Shadowlyn
March 31 Supernatural Central (Interview)
The Cities Below
Book Six
Jen Colly
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Date of Publication: March 4th, 2025
ISBN: 9798230571018
Number of pages: 330
Word Count: 86,000
Cover Artist: Ryan Imbrock
Tagline: He had every intention of crossing a line.
Book Description:
In all honesty, Jake had to give his trip to Paris mixed reviews. Beaten and broken by seemingly invincible men with eerie red eyes marked the low point, but abduction by a sexy, knife-wielding vampire? Better than fireworks on the Fourth of July. She was the best medicine for a wounded man's body and soul. A few busted ribs cost him precious time, but he had to keep moving. Call it vengeance or justice, either way, Jake had a man to kill.
Dulcina had witnessed the destruction left in the wake of demons for far too many years to be rattled by a bloody body. She brought him home and catered to his comfort. Big mistake. The smart-mouth, irritatingly likable man pulled through, and was determined to leave, but with knowledge of other species in his head, the human is a problem.
To stop Jake from escaping, Dulcina promised to help him finish his mission, but the price was steep, and neither were prepared for what they discovered. Secrets are uncovered, and as a Night Stalker charged with protecting all species, Dulcina is forced to make a difficult choice.
Jen Colly is the rare case of an author who rebelled against reading assignments throughout her school years. Now she prefers reading books in a series, which has led her to writing her first paranormal romance series: The Cities Below. She will write about anything that catches her fancy, though truth be told, her weaknesses are pirates and vampires.
She lives in Ohio with her supportive husband, two kids, and four rescued cats.
Website – https://www.jencolly.com
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Now On Tour Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented By The Alchemical Wizards by Sybrina Durant
March 17 The Creatively Green Write at Home Mom (Guest Blog)
March 17 The Bookworm
March 18 Sapphyria's Books
March 19 Bewitching Book Tours
March 20 The Book Junkie Reads
March 21 Roxanne’s Realm
March 24 Supernatural Central
March 25 I Smell Sheep
March 26 Lisa’s World of Books
March 26 Deal Sharing Aunt
March 27 Fang-tastic Books
March 28 Paranormalists (Guest Blog)
March 31 Westveil Publishing
March 31 Liliyana Shadowlyn
Presented By The Alchemical Wizards
Book One
Sybrina Durant
Genre: Children’s Science Book
Publisher: Sybrina Publishing
Date of Publication: Nov. 1, 2024
ISBN: 979-8345317112
ASIN : B0DLW662B8
Number of pages: 44
Word Count: About 1000.
Cover Artist: Pranavva
Tagline: No metal, no magic…and no technology.
Book Description:
Kids love magic and the periodic table is full of magical things. Alchemical wizards introduce kids to scientific facts and the magic of the elements.
The Alchemical Wizards, along with their techno-magical unicorn and dragon friends from the first 2 Magical Elements Books are the perfect group to introduce you to metals and other elements in the Periodic Table. Hopefully, the Magical Elements of this periodic table book will spark an interest in the magical and real-world properties of all the metals and other elements known today.
You may be surprised at how prominently they feature in our everyday lives.
Sybrina Durant is the author of several educational children’s books including the Learn To Tie With The Rabbit and The Fox series as well as The Magical Elements of the Periodic Table series. Her motto is “capture a child’s interest while they’re young and they will remember the lesson forever”.
Website/Newsletter: https://www.sybrina.com
Bonus Materials: https://www.magicalptelements.com
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Now scheduling a two-week tour for Last Words: A Supernatural Murder Mystery by Marty Roppelt
Now scheduling a two-week tour for Last Words: A Supernatural Murder Mystery by Marty Roppelt
This tour will be March 31- April 14 (weekdays only)I am scheduling reviews, guest blogs, interviews, and spotlight stops
review copy available
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Hanson and Brewer Murder Mysteries
Book One
Marty Roppelt
Genre: Mystery / Supernatural / Horror
Publisher: Dragon Breath Press
Date of Publication: February 7, 2025
ISBN: 979-8985349580
ASIN: B0D184PVWZ
Number of pages: 151
Word Count: 36,241
Cover Artist: Christopher Chambers
Tagline: Some cases cut deeper when the dead refuse to stay buried
Book Description:
Last Words: A Supernatural Murder Mystery follows Chicago police Detective Myles Hanson as he navigates a world of crime and unsettling revelations. After a nighttime raid on a drug lab ends in a deadly shootout, Myles is convinced to transfer to another unit. His first case in Violent Crimes is unlike any he’s faced before. Maria Peski, a midwife with a quiet life, is savagely murdered.
But that’s not the only mystery haunting him. Myles begins experiencing chilling visions and inexplicable phenomena. He begins to hear the final words of the dead, fragments of unfinished thoughts from those who have passed. As the voices reveal clues no one else can uncover, Myles teams up with his streetwise and relentless partner, Tank Brewer, to piece together the secrets that the dead have left behind.
When a second murder rocks the city with startling similarities, Myles is increasingly pressured to accept that some clues lie beyond the realm of the living. As the line between the supernatural and the real begins to blur, Myles and Tank must untangle a web of deceit, violence, and spectral warnings before the killer strikes again.
BOOK
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lU-_D-vPnRU
Marty Roppelt lives in Wauconda, Illinois, with his wife Becky. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, his family roots stem from Transylvania. Yes, THAT Transylvania, from where his parents emigrated in the mid 1950's. So of course, Marty enjoys writing in the supernatural / horror genre. In addition to his first novel, Mortal Foe, he has written a series of short paranormal Christmas stories to raise money for St. Herman’s House, a homeless shelter in Cleveland. He also has featured stories in anthologies, Tales from the Dragon's Lair and Holiday Hearth. Marty and Becky enjoy quiet time together with their cats Nala and Malik.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Cover Reveal Doorway to the Sunset by Clemency Crow
The Book Junkie Reads
Supernatural Central
Lisa’s World of Books
Fang-tastic Books
Paranormalists
Roxanne’s Realm
The Creatively Green Write at Home Mom
Sapphyria's Books
Bewitching Book Tours
Westveil Publishing
Serena Synn
Liliyana Shadowlyn
A Bewitching Guide to Halloween
The Bookworm
Bewitching Book Tours FB
Roxanne Rhoads FB
Fang-tastic Books FB
Roxanne Rhoads Instagram
The Pimpettes FB
Feather Down
Book 2
Clemency Crow
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure
Publisher: Crowvus
Date of Publication: 4th July 2025
ISBN: 978-1-913182-20-5
ASIN: B0DTQ1LXCS
Number of pages: 290
Word Count: Approx 68 000
Cover Artist: German Creative
Tagline: One girl. Two warring tribes. A deadly predator.
Book Description:
Freya thought life would go back to normal after she forged a fragile peace between the warring bird tribes. But when a terrifying supernatural creature targets her, Freya is pulled back into the hidden world of ancient rivalries and dangerous secrets.
Forced to take refuge among her enemies, she must navigate the icy politics of the owl king’s court and uncover the truth about her mother’s mysterious ties to the tribes. Teaming up with old friends and unexpected allies, Freya embarks on a daring journey to unravel the mystery behind the predator stalking her and stop the forces threatening to destroy everything she holds dear.
Time is running out, the peace is crumbling, and Freya must find the courage to stand tall. Can she unite the tribes—or will she become the next victim of an ancient curse?
Clemency is a primary teacher in the tip-top north of Scotland, who enjoys reading middle grade adventures as much as she loves writing them.
Growing up in North Lincolnshire, in an old, haunted farmhouse, she developed her imagination from a young age. The garden provided not only plenty of opportunities for play and den building, but a chance to observe the wildlife, which gave rise to her series Feather Down.
When she moved to Caithness at the age of 16, she took her love of birds, nature and writing with her, beginning to develop her abilities as an author.
Clemency began a degree in Astronomy several years ago which she is slowly completing part-time. She has used the knowledge gained from her studies to write books such as “Tour of the Solar System: Not just the 8 planets” and plans to publish many more science books for children.
When Clemency is not writing, she is either gardening, playing with her two energetic spaniels, or looking after her quail and chickens, the latter of which has discovered a new hobby: escape from the coop and raid the orchard Viking-style.
Her upcoming book, Doorway to the Sunset, is the sequel to Taking Wing, and is due to be published by Crowvus on the 4th July 2025.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Now scheduling a one-month tour for the Trespassing Series by P.W. Creighton #YAMystery
Now scheduling a one-month tour for the Trespassing Series by P.W. Creighton
This tour will be March 24- April 21 (weekdays only)I am scheduling reviews, guest blogs, interviews, and spotlight stops
review pdfs available upon request
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Trespassing 1 - 9
P.W. Creighton
Genre: YA, YA Mystery, Detectives, YA Romance
Date of Publication: 2013 - 2025
Cover Artist: For The Muse Design
Tagline: When the elite own everything and are immune to consequences, trespassing may be the only way to survive…
Series Description:
Cape Cod is a community divided between wealthy socialites who established the town and the working class responsible for running it. Every year it is getting harder for residents to even make a living.
Logan Harrison is an average student attending Nauset High School, he just wants his life to be something more, to mean something. As his sophomore year comes to a close, his world is shattered by a tragic suicide that fractures his friends. In an attempt to understand what happened and deal with the guilt, Logan uncovers a twisted secret that is subtly tearing the community apart with a deadly cost.
When the elite own everything and are immune to consequences, trespassing may be the only way to survive…
Born in California, P.W. has spent most of his life traveling throughout the US. P.W. draws inspiration from many adventures, turning his strange reality into fiction.
Over the years, P.W. has found himself in many unusual situations, ranging from hanging off an 80 foot cliff-face in New York, to sailing off the coast of Salem, Massachusetts. P.W. has hosted archaeological excavations, and have even reported from the middle of a police stand-off.
When a teacher asked in the second grade what he wanted to be when he grew up, he didn't have an answer. He lets the characters make that decision for him.
Monday, March 3, 2025
Now scheduling a one-week tour for Allied Hearts by D. Taylor
Now scheduling a one-week tour for Allied Hearts by D. Taylor
This tour will be March 24- 31 (weekdays only)I am scheduling interviews and spotlight stops
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D. Taylor
Genre: Historical Romance
Date of Publication: 02/11/2025
ASIN: B0DWQTVJD6
Number of pages: 388
Word Count: 131000
Tagline: In the heart of 1870s Texas, one defiant love stands against all odds—two souls bound by devotion, forging an unbreakable union of allied hearts.
Book Description:
Leah Johnson has spent her life standing beside Adam Davenport, the one constant in a world that rarely made space for her. As his closest friend, she has always buried her love for him deep, knowing there was no future for them—not in a town where their kind of love could never be. But when Emma McClain, a wealthy widow with charm and undeniable beauty, begins to carve a place in Adam's life, Leah struggles to ignore the jealousy clawing at her heart. The lines of their friendship blur, and for the first time, she wonders if walking away would hurt less than watching him choose someone else.
Adam Davenport has always relied on Leah—her presence steady, her loyalty unquestioned. She's been his fiercest defender, his sharpest adversary, and the one person who has ever truly known him. But when David Laurent, an ambitious, well-respected man, sets his sights on making Leah his wife, Adam is forced to confront a truth he's long refused to face. The idea of losing her twists something deep inside him, yet even if he did claim her, the dangers that follow would be insurmountable.
In a town where a man's reputation is everything and a woman like Leah is never meant to belong at his side, Adam and Leah find themselves entangled in a love that threatens to ruin them both. With tensions rising, old enemies stirring, and the Sheriff and his right-hand man, Casey Braddock, eager to see them fall, they must decide—fight for a future no one will grant them, or let the world tear them apart before they ever truly have a chance.
About the Author:
D. Taylor is an author fueled by a dream to share her stories with the world, capturing the essence of human experience through her narratives. With a love for travel, she aspires to visit each state and as many countries as possible, drawing inspiration from the diverse cultures and landscapes she encounters. At home in Northern California, D. Taylor cherishes her role as a devoted mother and wife, finding joy in the daily adventures with her family. Her passions for cooking and reading not only nourish her body and mind but also infuse her writing with authenticity and depth. As she revises her previous work and crafts new stories, D. Taylor continues to embrace the journey of storytelling, aiming to connect with readers around the globe.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Now scheduling a one-day tour for Between Heaven and Saturn by Idalita Wright Raso
Now scheduling a one-day tour for Between Heaven and Saturn by Idalita Wright Raso
This tour will be March 26I am scheduling interviews and spotlight stops
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Eye of Saturn
Book Two
Idalita Wright Raso
Genre: Horror
Publisher: BookBaby
Date of Publication: 9-29-2024
ISBN: 979-8350973150
ASIN: B0DJG9CL49
Number of pages: 328
Word Count: 85,703
Cover Designed by Idalita Wright Raso.
Tagline: BLOOD IS THE SEAT OF THE SOUL
Book Description:
Felipe de Hayos is a vampire cursed by Saturn's Priestess, his wife, to roam the Earth for five hundred and fifty years until the Eye of Saturn reopens. When he comes to Wallachia, he intends to use his vampire powers to help Vlad Dracula III defeat the Turkish Ottoman Empire. However, he instead orchestrates a daring deception by killing Prince Dracula and using his powers to disguise himself as Dracula. Sultan Mehmed II will stop at nothing to overthrow him and install Radu on the throne. Felipe must use all his cunning to stay one step ahead with help from the monks who possess the Philosopher's Stone.
Meanwhile, the clock is ticking for Felipe to break his vampire’s curse and rescue his beloved Zaybeth from the Netherworld. Felipe’s epic journey takes him from the fierce battlefields of the Ottoman Empire to the New World, where discovers a darkness even more significant than his curse—slavery. Felipe is where the cursed live…Between Heaven and Saturn.
Author Idalita Wright Raso is a freelance writer and actress based in Cleveland, Ohio. She has written feature-based stories for the Lake County Gazette in Ohio. Idalita is best known for the Eye of Saturn vampire horror series: The Daughters of Saturn Book One and Between Heaven and Saturn Book Two.
“From the moment I read Bram Stoker's Dracula I was hooked on vampires! They are sexy, dark, scary, and mysterious. My favorite television show growing up was Dark Shadows. I have seen every Christopher Lee Dracula movie, Hammer Films produced. And yes, I even loved the 1972 American blaxploitation horror cult classic, "Blackula" and "Scream Blackula Scream.
While writing the Eye of Saturn series I also created a language called Solsatihel—the language of Saturn. The inspiration for the language came as a result of listening to the 2005 NASA's Cassini-Huygens spacecraft audio recordings of Saturn's intense radio emissions. The recordings had eerie whistling, frightful whooshing, and haunting warbling echoes.
My vampire series incorporates the classic Gothic vampire with magick, the occult, and sci-fi—interweaving the genres into one horrifying vampire tale."
Website: https://www.idalitawrightraso.com
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Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/idalitawrightra/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@idalitaraso
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Now scheduling a two-week tour for Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented By The Alchemical Wizards by Sybrina Durant
Now scheduling a two-week tour for Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented By The Alchemical Wizards by Sybrina Durant
This tour will be March 17- 31 (weekdays only)I am scheduling reviews, guest blogs, interviews, and spotlight stops
review copy available
To participate in this tour please send:
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Your suggested date for the tour stop
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Presented By The Alchemical Wizards
Book One
Sybrina Durant
Genre: Children’s Science Book
Publisher: Sybrina Publishing
Date of Publication: Nov. 1, 2024
ISBN: 979-8345317112
ASIN : B0DLW662B8
Number of pages: 44
Word Count: About 1000.
Cover Artist: Pranavva
Tagline: No metal, no magic…and no technology.
Book Description:
Kids love magic and the periodic table is full of magical things. Alchemical wizards introduce kids to scientific facts and the magic of the elements.
The Alchemical Wizards, along with their techno-magical unicorn and dragon friends from the first 2 Magical Elements Books are the perfect group to introduce you to metals and other elements in the Periodic Table. Hopefully, the Magical Elements of this periodic table book will spark an interest in the magical and real-world properties of all the metals and other elements known today.
You may be surprised at how prominently they feature in our everyday lives.
Sybrina Durant is the author of several educational children’s books including the Learn To Tie With The Rabbit and The Fox series as well as The Magical Elements of the Periodic Table series. Her motto is “capture a child’s interest while they’re young and they will remember the lesson forever”.
Website/Newsletter: https://www.sybrina.com
Bonus Materials: https://www.magicalptelements.com
Facebook Magical Elements of the Periodic Table:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sybrinapublishing/
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