Friday, May 17, 2013

The BIG Reveal

Witness the Beginning...


         A fun night in a small town carnival will change Erin’s life forever with a simple visit to a bizarre and mysterious fortune teller. Scared to death by what the haggard woman reveals, Erin quickly flees and quite literally collides with Angelo, a mysterious and captivating carnival worker. Later that night, he appears in her dreams but he’s not the only one visiting her slumber. Evil is
lurking on the edge of the shadows and it's coming for her. Angelo is not what he
seems, but then again no one ever is. Not even Erin.
        Loyalties are tested and the lines of friendship begin to blur as long hidden truths
come to light and fate bears down upon them all. Everyone has secrets but when
some turn out to be more than heart wrenching, Erin has decide who she can
trust.
        Can Erin deal with the harsh past that Angelo has been harboring or will it prevent her from doing what she's been chosen to do? 



So, do you want a little peek of what's inside?!  Well, keep reading for this exclusive look into
 The Chosen Chronicles: Risen

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Erin could see him standing across the street, looking dashing in a tuxedo and a broad smile. He held out his hand, beckoning her. She stepped down off the curb but something caught her eye. Looking down, she saw she was wearing a beautiful red satin gown that shimmered beautifully in the pale street light. The strapless bodice fit snugly, pushing up her ample chest, while the bottom fanned out gracefully in waves. On her feet was a pair of matching red heels with thin straps and sparkling rhinestones. Never before had she felt so beautiful.
She went into his arms with ease and he swept her along the street, dancing and twirling around to softly lilting music. He held her close, her body fitting to his easily. She could feel his heart beating steadily against hers. The same smell from earlier seemed so much stronger than before. His eyes were such a light shade of gray, they were almost transparent. Dense fog swirled around their legs as they twirled and moved as one.
Then something changed and they were no longer dancing. She was standing in the middle of the street alone, wearing her pajamas. Somewhere a streetlight began to flicker eerily. The light made the fog appear bluish white and very sinister. Erin looked around, frantically searching for Angelo. She found him standing at the entrance of the fairgrounds. He no longer wore the tux. Even in the darkness she could see his eyes were no longer shimmering silver but dark gray bordering on black. His hair was pulled back tightly and his once beautiful face had turned stone cold and dangerous. He wore a black t-shirt tucked neatly into a pair of black cargo pants. The pants resembled the style that she’d seen paramedics wearing. The bottoms of the pants were tucked tightly into a pair of snugly laced, slightly worn, combat boots. Something glistened in his hand. It appeared to be a long blade that glistened in the dim light. Erin began to slowly back away but he moved toward her. She could see he was saying something but couldn’t make out the words.
When she blinked they were no longer standing in the middle of the street but in the center of a meadow surrounded by trees. The loud sound of beating wings came from somewhere behind her. Briefly she thought of a horror movie where everything was in slow motion. She tried to run but her feet felt as if they were encased in concrete. Slowly she turned. The sound of beating wings stirred the cold night air around her. When she looked up, huge black wings angled toward her. She tried to scream but the smell of sulfur was suffocating. Angry red eyes glared down at her and pain suddenly sliced through her body.
She tried frantically to get away, silently willing her feet to move. She had to get away from the wings and the blinding pain but the pain only intensified with each movement. Erin could smell something foul over the stinging scent of sulfur and she realized it was the unmistakable smell of burning flesh. She looked down and realized it was her flesh that was burning. She screamed as her sweats began to melt to her legs.
Someone, help me!” she screeched and the answer she received was an angry hiss.
Erin sagged to the ground in pain as the flames raged over her lower body; she could hear the harsh sound of metal clanging against metal. Another shrill hiss and screech sliced through the night and soon the flapping noise was gone. Everything was cast into silence.

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Who is Angelo?  What does he want?  Is he good or is he evil?  Did Erin survive?! Well, find the answers to all these questions in the depths of Risen.  Be a part of a fantastical beginning of an epic journey!  Experience love, loss, betrayal, defeat, heartache, and sorrow!  This is a ride you won't want to miss!


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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Books I recommend





Okay so I'm going to list a few books that I've read that I feel that are worth mentioning.  Today's market is so inundated with vampires, werewolves, witches OH MY that it is becoming increasingly hard to find a book that keeps my interest for very long.  Especially if it has the same theme, plot, or otherwise 'typical' tale.  Don't get me wrong, I've read some very sweet typical YA novels and they are good!  In fact there will be one particular series I will be mentioning a little bit later.

NOW keep in mind, these are my personal faves that I've read over the course of this year and in no way shape or form do intend to impress my views or opinions on you.  Take it how you will.  My cup of tea may taste like rancid swamp water to others.  So shall we get this started?!  I think we shall.



Dark House

The series name: EXPERIMENT IN TERROR.

 Karina Halle is currently my new fave indie author at the moment.  Her characters are not of the cookie cutter variety.  They are flawed, damaged, and beautiful in all their insecurities.  Dark House (seen above) is the first book in this series.  At first I wasn't sure if I wanted to pursue it but I thought what the heck, it looks different.  I'm so glad I did, BECAUSE this isn't about vampires at all, or werewolves or the like.  But. . . . . well I just suggest you check it out.  I don't think you'll be sorry.  This book had me on the edge of my seat.  BUT with that being said, it may start out a little slow but it is laying the ground work for the entire series!   They keep getting better with each book!  I felt so exhausted after reading them due to the fact that the emotional roller coaster ride I'd just taken zapped me like lightning.  I was laughing at the snarky quips and glib remarks between the two main characters, and I was later crying because of the heart wrenching agony they endured.  So check out Experiment in Terror: Dark House  OH!!!!!! AND it's currently free on amazon right now~~~ :-) ****This series is NOT, and I REPEAT NOT a YA book.  There is graphic language and other mature content.****

Moving on. . . .

 











A Just Breathe Novel: Inhale 
 
 So what self respecting female doesn't secretly harbor a desire for a bad boy rock star, oh and an Australian one to boot.  I love a man with a good foreign accent, and the Aussie accent is my all time favorite!  I mean seriously, I could listen to an Australian talk all day long and not get bored.  He could be spouting numbers or answering a phone for all I care, as long as I get to listen.  Anyhow, I digress.  Inhale by Kendall Grey took me completely by surprise.  The devotion and time she spent doing research, alone was astounding.  Her characters are also flawed and touching.  This book has a bad boy Aussie Rock star that I can see and hear very clearly.  This is a paranormal book HOWEVER, I have NEVER read a book remotely close to this.  There aren't ghosts, vamps, or whatever else is blowing up the literary waters these days.  This series is all about dreams, and I mean that quite literally.  You'll just have to check it out to see what I mean.  :-)   Inhale is the first book in the Just Breathe saga.  I strongly suggest you dive into this series.  But with that said.  Read carefully because it can get a little confusing in some places. THIS BOOK IS ALSO FREE ON AMAZON RIGHT NOW~but don't stop with just this one! You've got to read all three :-)
**** Adult content and graphic language.  Not a Y/A novel.***






















Blood Rose is a brand new book by a brand new author, Jacquelynn Gagne.  Now, this book does have vampires in it, but they are done in such a way, you forget they are vampires.  I loved this book because the lead protag was beautifully damaged, buried under layers of insecurities and issues.  There are several layers in this book, waiting to be peeled back and revealed.  And it's the kind of book that keeps you on the edge the entire time!!!! I loved this book beginning to end and am anxiously awaiting the next book of ~~The Blood Saga~~~  Show your love for the new author and spread the word.  She's up and coming ladies and gents, I suggest ya watch out for her!!!  YOU WON'T BE SORRY!!!!!!!!!!
***This book is NA Paranormal with moderate language and graphic violence.***



 
The Premonition Series: Inescapeable 

The Premonition Series: Inescapable
This is book one in this series...I was instatntly pulled into this series because of the cover.  When people say "Don't Judge a book by it's cover" that's wrong.  We judge books on their covers frequently, after all, if it's pleasing to the eyes then it's likely to be pleasing to the mind.  Well that's not always the case though.  BUT I'm glad to report that this isn't the case with this series.  At first it felt like your run of the mill vampire novel and I was like ugh really? Another college bound chick falling for a vampire, ugh, no thanks.  I was pleasantly surprised.  Not a vampire in site, but something much, MUCH more different. I found myself being pulled into this series very, very quickly. The characters are loveable and even one of the villains, later in the series, makes it hard to remember he is a villain.   Check this series out***It is a YA book with very mild language**  


THE FINAL BOOK I'M LISTING FOR THE DAY.


The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden . . .
 

The coincidence of Callie & Kayden

My heart actually hurt for these two as I read this book. Sometimes it is simply nice to read a book without supernatural aspects. Jessica has provided us with some amazing paranormal stories before and I was worried that this book would be lacking.  It delivered Awesomely. The damage of these two characters (both physically and emotionally)  is so intense it almost hurt. I don't often tear up when I read, but this time I did. Well done, and I look forward to the next book. 
This book is currently on sale now at Amazon for $1.99



There are several more books I can list, but I don't really have the time to list all of those.  These are the ones that have stuck out the most to me in the past few months~~~~ Thanks for looking and keep checking back.  If you have something you want me to blog about send me an email, and I will do the best I can.  christinejames28@ymail.com.  Thanks guys, you are awesome...

X O X O,
Christine   



 

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Just a PEEK

Here are a two items that will be for sale for a limited time, in honors of the release of The Chosen Chronicles: Risen on May 24, 2013... (Formerly The Chosen Series: Fallen)  I won't have these listed for very long and they are on a first come first serve basis!  Check out the SWAG SHOP for more info!