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Blog Tour: The Myth of the Medallion – Marion Mavis

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We’re celebrating the release of The Myth of the Medallion by Marion Mavis. This is the first book in a new series called Ghosts and Gods

The Myth of the Medallion (Ghosts and Gods #1)

Publication Date: November 2, 2024

Genre: NA Fantasy

  • enemies to lovers
  • gods/goddesses lore
  • political rebellion
  • platonic MF friendships
  • quest
  • multiple POVs
  • ancient artifacts
  • family secrets
  • magic
  • strong female characters

β€œπ’―π’½π‘’ π“ˆπ“‰π’Άπ“‡π“ˆ π“Œπ’Ύπ“π“ π‘”π“Šπ’Ύπ’Ήπ‘’ π“Žπ‘œπ“Š, 𝒢𝓃𝒹 π“ˆπ‘œ π“Œπ’Ύπ“π“ π“Žπ‘œπ“Šπ“‡ 𝒽𝑒𝒢𝓇𝓉. 𝒯𝒽𝑒 π“‰π“‡π“Šπ“‰π’½ π’Έπ’Άπ“ƒπ“ƒπ‘œπ“‰ π“ˆπ“‰π’Άπ“Ž 𝒽𝒾𝒹𝒹𝑒𝓃 π’»π‘œπ“‡π‘’π“‹π‘’π“‡.”

When Thalia Eichel, a nobody from Druin, wakes up on the outskirts of the royal city with her memories lost, it’s safe to say she has a few questions. Only one person can give her the answers she seeksβ€”Alistair, the God of Protection. Her mind may be nothing but a web of fragmented memories, but there’s one thing Thalia does remember. She hates the gods. As if talking to him wasn’t bad enough, he’s come to deliver the most unfortunate news.

Thalia is dead.

But not all hope is lost. Alistair reveals there’s something from centuries past that might have the power to bring her back from the dead. But there are rules she must obey. Reluctantly, Thalia agrees. If she must play the part of a good little mortal, then that is what she will do. She knows it’s the only way she can reclaim her life and, more importantly, put an end to the one who ruined it in the first place.

Thalia was no murderer in her past life, but she’s certainly not afraid to be one in the next.

Meanwhile, Thalia’s best friend, Torin Lehr, finds himself in dangerous situations as he works to uncover the truth of her mysterious disappearance. His choices and rebellious allegiances lead him down a relentless path from which there is no turning back. Corruption oozes from the hearts of the black cloaks, and he manages to get wedged in the thick of it.

All roads point back to King Vitalis, but why? What would the royals want with a family of farmers who, in their eyes, are a bunch of nobodies anyway?

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Blog Tour: The Imminent Trials of Quietus – Catalina Matei

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We’re celebrating the release of Catalina Matei’s fantasy, The Imminent Trials of Quietus!



The Imminent Trials of Quietus (Vials of Fate Book 1)
Publication Date: November 5, 2024

Genre: Romantasy/Mythical Creatures
– Dragons
– Friends to lovers
– Banter
– Strong FMC
– Deadly mental trials
– Hidden truths
– Fated lovers
– Dual POV
– Magical creatures
– One bed/Cave


In a world that long lost its moral axis, free will was the chain that tied a God’s vengeance to his entertainment.
With nothing but hope to keep her dark thoughts afloat, Tiadola waited for centuries for the preordained trials that would end her life to begin. But nothing could have prepared her for the moment they were set in motion by encountering the dragon compelled to hunt her.
When the stranger she thought the dragon had sent after her quickly becomes her friend instead, the lines between want and need become a blur as they embark together on a journey towards her imminent trials.
Caught between her desire to continue living in order to save the human realms and the mental warfare that the trials would entail, would she be able to become the first of her kind to win?


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My thoughts: I really like dragons but I didn’t like the dragon in this. He’s compelled to hunt down and essentially psychically torture Tiadola to death, and he seems to find it very amusing. What Tia has to go through, in their mental battles, designed to kill her, is cruel and brutal.

There is a cute baby dragon too, and she was very sweet, but the old dragon is not. More cute baby dragon content please!

It’s also a very spicy romance too as Tia and her “stranger” fall hard for one another and with nothing to lose, as Tia is pretty sure she’ll be dead soon, they set to making the most of it. As one of my friend’s said about another book “there’s a lot of bonking going on!”

I found the politics and the different species a bit confusing to get my head round, I’m still not entirely sure what Made and Born means, but hopefully in the next book that will be expanded on more as change comes to the kingdom on the heels of war.

Triggers/CW:
Violence, existential angst, loss, death and sexually explicit content.

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*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in this blog tour, but all opinions remain my own.

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Blog Tour: Bound Across Time – Annie R. McEwan

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Welcome to the tour for Bound Across Time by Annie R. McEwen. Read on for more details!

Bound Across Time

Publication Date: May 7, 2024

Genre: Romance w/ Supernatural Elements/ Witches

For Fans of A Discovery of Witches & Practical Magic

CeCe Gowdie. Historian, rational, scorns the paranormal. When her boss orders her to convert her Welsh castle tours to ghost walks, she thinks that’s the worst that can happen. It is, until one midnight in the castle tower she meets Patrickβ€”handsome, passionate, dead since 1761.

Patrick O’Loinsigh. Bastard son of an earl, brought from Ireland only to be murdered by his half-brother. The moment Patrick sees CeCe he claims her as his own, a claim neither of them understands but can’t resist.

CeCe’s body won’t survive loving a ghost, but losing him will tear her heart to pieces. Patrick can’t bear watching CeCe die by inches, but releasing her will hurl him back to a hellish half-life without her. Is there hope in the prophecy of an ancient Irish seer? The spells of Welsh witches? Or is the alchemy of love enough to bridge time and defeat death?

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Cover Reveal: The Bombshell’s Advocate – Nikkita Bell

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Look at this COVER! It’s fantastic, and it sounds so good too! Make you add this to your TBR and pre-order today!

The Bombshell’s Advocate (A Hellion Harlot Novel)

Expected Publication Date: February 6, 2025

Genre: Cover Reveal: The Bombshell Devil’s Advocate by Nikkita Bell – Genre: Neo-Gothic Noir/Urban Fantasy w/ Horror and Romance

  • Forbidden romance
  • Touch HIM and πŸ’€
  • Work Rivals to Lovers
  • Angels & Demons
  • Deadly ultimatums and dark twists and turns
  • Late 90’s-Early 2000’s nostalgia
  • Alt Rock/Goth vibes

Six sunrises. Six sunsets.

Six days. That’s how long October Winters has to collect and deliver a thousand souls.
After a year on the run, Lucifer’s right-hand-witch finds herself knee-deep in the tawdry trenches of Hollywood, seeking refuge in the neon-lit chaos to escape the consequences of her actions. But her immortality comes with a price, and the Devil has come to collect: one soul for every year she has taken breath. Anything less and she can kiss this world goodbye.
With monsters lurking around every corner, October finds herself in a high-stakes race against time. As the deadline looms, her past comes crashing back in the form of Declan Lovejoy, a demon hunter who is as formidable as he is handsome. Driven by his own vendetta against the forces of evil, Declan enlists her help in a covert mission, one that complicates her impossible task and may soil her reputation within the Underworld.
In a city where danger and desire intertwine, October faces the battle of a millennium to save her soul. Will she manage to outwit the Devil and reclaim her life, or will her forbidden love be her undoing?

All artwork & Illustrations done by Nikkita Bell.
This novel was developed from Nikkita Bell’s novella ‘Bound in Pincers,’ originally published in 2024.

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  • Adult language
  • Sexual content (18+ only)
  • Depictions and references of death/murder
  • Religious/Satanic references
  • Gore & Violence
  • Fire/burn trauma
  • Choking/drowning
  • PTSD
  • Tobacco usage
  • Alcohol consumption

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Cover Reveal: Autumn Death – L.A. Brown

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We’re thrilled to present the cover for Autumn Death by L.A. Brown! This will be the first book in a witchy series called Bird Girl Witches! Pre-order this beauty today and visit our Instagram to enter a magical giveaway!

Autumn Death (Bird Girl Witches Book 1)

Expected Publication Date: November 13, 2024

Genre: YA Dark Fantasy/ Witches

Tropes:

The Supernatural, The Outsider, First Love, Love is the Answer, Coming of Age, Ancient Secrets, Backing into Darkness, Body Switching, Dark Family Secrets, Crime in the Family, Found Family, Fated Mates, Forbidden Love, Creepy Settings, A Foreboding Atmosphere, Mysterious Things are Happening, Magical Secrets, Fantastical Creatures, Magical Systems, Training Sequences, Powerful Artifacts, High Stakes, Happy Ending, Hereditary Witches, Hauntings

In book one of the Bird Girl Witches series, the mystical realm of The Korvids is being terrorized by a dark force, and a young, psychic girl may be the only one who can stop it.

Arabel Spade is just 17 years old, but holds the gift of extraordinary supernatural abilities. When a series of brutal murders rock her hometown, she is determined to use her powers to solve the crimes and protect her people.
But tracking the killer puts her on a collision course with the sinister Dorojenja – evil sorcerers intent on putting an end to her investigation, if not her life. As the bodies pile up, Arabel must navigate a web of secrets, betray her cold-hearted grandmother’s wishes, and forge alliances with mysterious magical factions like the Travelers.

Join Arabel’s epic journey of magic, danger, and self-discovery, as she battles for the ultimate fate of The Korvids.

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Three murders which happen off-page, but the bodies are found on the page. These murders are not described in detail, but it is mentioned that the bodies are naked and posed in a sacrificial manner. There is also a murder by drowning, body possession, and a murder by a vicious Death Ribbon spell. There are also ghostly attacks on our heroine and a kidnapping. There is a lot of romantic desire, but no sexual activity outside of kissing.

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Blog Tour: Death Rattle – Carter Pugh

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We’re celebrating the one year anniversary of Death Rattle by Carter Pugh this week!

Death Rattle
Publication Date: September 10, 2023
Genre: Murder Mystery/ Urban Fantasy
πŸ”ͺπŸ«€Murder Mysteries
🏰Urban Fantasy
πŸ•΅οΈHidden Identities
πŸ‘©β€β€οΈβ€πŸ‘¨He Falls First
🌢️ Spicy
πŸ§šβ€β™‚οΈ The Fae
πŸ›οΈ One bed
🫦Forced Proximity
πŸŒͺ️Twists
🫢πŸͺ„Fated Mates
🌏Parallel Worlds
πŸ‘―β€β™€οΈπŸ‘¬Multiple POV
πŸ“š Start of a Trilogy
πŸ₯ΊπŸ˜’Depression/Anxiety Rep

Murder Mystery meets Urban Fantasy in this coming-of-age tale where nothing is as it seems.

Meet Clarke Carpenter, a thirty-year-old nanny and student who desires a life more substantial than her own, full of magic and wonder. After moving to the city, hoping to overcome her insecurities and claim a more vibrant life, her world unexpectedly upturns when she is accused of murdering her roommate. Clarke’s dreams of a fairytale existence are obliterated…or are they?

Follow along in this thrilling first instalment of the Death Book series as Clarke discovers the mystery of who she is.

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My thoughts: Clarke’s life seems to be going well, until she finds her roommate dead, and as the only suspect, everything goes wrong. Her best friend goes missing and the police think she’s involved in that too. Until a strange man convinces her to run away with him, and gives the cops an alternative suspect.

But there’s more to this than a straightforward crime thriller, whole other dimensions as Clarke’s unlikely rescuer is from another world, and maybe so is Clarke …

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*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in this blog tour, but all opinions remain my own.

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Book Blitz: Hers to Claim – Coral Alejandra Moore

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Hers to Claim, the highly-anticipated sequel in the Scorching in Sin City series is now available!

Hers to Claim (Scorching in Sin City Book 2)

Publication Date: October 30, 2024

Genre: Monster Romance/ PNR/ Urban Fantasy

  • Soulbonds ⛓️
  • Polyamory πŸ’ž
  • Emotional Scars πŸ’”
  • Healing Together 🩹
  • Forbidden Love πŸ’—
  • Grumpy/Sunshines β˜€οΈ
  • Touch Them and Die πŸ’€
  • Found Family 😊
  • Sword Crossing βš”οΈ
  • Spicy, Fast Burn 🌢️
  • Discovering Her Power ✨
  • Secrets and Intrigue πŸ”
  • It’s Good To Be Queen
  • Embracing Femdom
  • Shadow Daddy
  • A Little Light Stalking
  • She Likes It When He Watches
  • He’d Burn the World for Her
  • Breeding Kink (no pregnancy)
  • The Hottest Unicorn You Have Ever Met

Something ancient slumbers under Las Vegas.

After Mari’s cruel father was killed by her gargoyle crush, she thought the takeover of his criminal empire would be easy, but she was wrong.

In the aftermath of the conflict, Mari and her monster boyfriends discover that the true threat has been lurking under the city all along, and that Mari has been feeding him with her magic for years. Calling out to the creature in her moment of need might have been the only way to escape, but it also might have been a mistake.

Because he says he’d burn the world for her and that rings true.

His disturbing visits happen with increasing frequency and during her most private moments with her loversβ€”but she can’t deny her attraction to the danger he poses, even when he threatens the city and with it the people who work for her that she’s sworn to protect.

The mysterious figure tempts her toward the darker side of desire, calling to something primal and hidden within her that she doesn’t understand. How long can she resist his tantalizing offers? More than anything, she fears starting down the same path of brutality and violence that her father once walked.

Hers to Claim is the scorching second book in a series that explores the intimate lives of the paranormal denizens of Sin City. If you enjoy spicy, fast burns with a side of action, a sassy heroine discovering her power, and partners who love to share, this book is for you.

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Blog Tour: Creatures of Chaos – Julie Hall

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We are celebrating the release of Creatures of Chaos by Julie Hall this week! Read on for more details and visit our Instagram for a chance to win a fantastic giveaway!

Creatures of Chaos

Publication Date: October 29, 2024

Genre: YA Urban Fantasy

  • Best Friend to Lovers
  • Forbidden Love
  • Fake Dating
  • Secret dating
  • Not The Chosen One
  • Morally Gray MMC
  • Secretive MMC
  • Deadly Competition
  • Magic-less FMC in a Supernatural World
  • All the Supernatural Creatures

Perfect for fans of forbidden love, high-stakes games, and everything supernatural. Creatures of Chaos is a fast-paced YA urban fantasy series that’s being called The Serpent and the Wings of Night meets Crave.

There’s only one rule in chaos: win or die trying.

Chaos, the vicious supernatural competition where heroes are born and riches are won.

To most, it’s just an urban legend whispered in the darkest shadows, but that all changes when my best friend drags me into a savage world where vampires, shifters, and fae compete for glory and fame.

As a creature without magic, I’d be a fool to enter Chaos, but the prizeβ€”a dagger of untold powerβ€”could change my powerless existence. With that dagger, I could wield magic, earn respect, and maybe, just maybe, win the heart of the dragon heir… it’s a risk I have to take.

Now, I’m pitted against beasts in a ruthless battle with no powers, no plan, and an infuriatingly attractive ally who’s just as likely to slit my neck as save it. Every round of Chaos leads me closer to seizing my deepest desires or losing everything.

In Chaos, survival is the only rule. And winning is all that matters.

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Cover Reveal: The Devil’ Trials – Jessi Elliot

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We’re excited to share the cover for The Devil’s Trials by Jessi Elliot. Pre-order your copy now!

The Devil’s Trials (Love in Hell)

Expected Publication Date: May 13, 2025 (Hardcover/Kindle)

Genre: Paranormal Romance

In the deliciously dark sequel to The Devil’s Waltz, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Sasha Alsberg called “addictive and unputdownable,” Camille returns to the world of demon hunting after vowing to leave it behind.

Reeling from the fallout of the demon queen’s death and her relationship with the prince of hell being exposed, Cami battles a conflicted heart. As she grapples with Xander’s betrayal and the love she can’t seem to shake, her instincts falter, and she fails her first hunter test.

Meanwhile, before Xander can ascend the throne, he must face powerful opposition alongside grueling trials to prove he has abandoned his human life. Except the strongest tie to his humanity continues to haunt him, a vulnerability that could cost him everything.

With the fate of their worlds at stake, Cami and Xander must decide if staying apart will save them…or destroy them both.

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Cover Reveal: Slumber Nevermore – R.J. Garcia

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Unravel seven suspenseful and chilling tales of mystery, fantasy, and murder. Pre-order Slumber Nevermore today!

Slumber Nevermore

Expected Publication Date: December 4, 2024

Genre: Short Stories/ Supernatural/ Horror/ Dark Fiction

Publisher: @midnighttidepublishing

In β€˜The Stolen Child,’ Mae returns to her family’s cabin in a mysterious forest to search for her sister, who vanished without a trace. One night, she drifts to sleep in bed only to awaken in the depths of the woods, surrounded by eerie, indiscernible voices. She now faces the daunting task of finding her missing sister while struggling to escape the forest’s grasp.

A young man unexpectedly inherits his estranged grandfather’s secluded house in β€˜Ping.’ Eager to make the place his own, he installs a doorbell camera for security. However, instead of peace of mind, he finds himself bombarded with unsettling notifications from unwelcome and ominous visitors.

β€˜The Axeman Among Us’ takes us back to 1918 and is inspired by true events. Two young Italian boys catch a chilling glimpse of the infamous Axeman of New Orleans fleeing a neighbor’s home following a brutal attack. In a desperate bid to prevent further bloodshed, the boys delve into the mystique of Voodoo in the French Quarter.

From murder to cannibalistic clans, immortal beings who siphon youth, and even a fairy or two, Slumber Nevermore is a collection of dark and twisty tales sure to keep you up at night.

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