Character Madness and Musings

The History of Hilary Hambrushina Marnie Lamb Publication date: May 31st 2017 Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult Hilary has one goal for her first year in junior high: to become popular. But her plans are turned upside down when her best friend leaves for the summer and a quirky girl named Kallie moves in next door. Kallie paints constellations on her ceiling, sleeps in a hammock, and enacts fantastical plays in front of cute boys on the beach. Yet despite Kallie’s lack of interest in being -cool, – Hilary and Kallie find themselves becoming friends. That summer friendship, however, is put to the test when school begins, reigniting Hilary’s obsession with climbing the social ladder. As Hilary discovers the dark side to popularity, she must decide who she wants to be before she loses everything. Goodreads / Amazon /  Barnes & Noble /  iBooks / Kobo A Guest Post by Marnie Lamb Bullying: A Multiple Retrospective Bullying is one of the main themes

Duty Bound Christina Bauer (Angelbound Origins 0.5) Published by: Monster House Books Publication date: February 27th 2018 Genres: Young Adult, Paranormal Romance An Angelbound Prequel Novella by Christina Bauer As the High Prince of the demon-fighting thrax, Lincoln knows he must marry for political gain. Not that he minds. For all of his eighteen years, Lincoln’s been bound to his duty. Fighting demons is his life, and he’s never given romance a second thought. Instead, the High Prince lives for the days when he leaves his hidden realm to fight demons on Earth. Then, everything changes. Lincoln and his nobles become forced to visit Purgatory, the home of quasi-demons (who are mostly human with a bit of demonic DNA). Here Lincoln spies Myla Lewis, a lady warrior who enflames his heart, ignites his interest, and inspires his respect. Trouble is, Myla’s also a quasi. By thrax law, Lincoln must kill anything demonic—not date them. For the first time in his life, Lincoln wonders if

The Boat House by Jana D. Barrett Genre: Mystery/Romance Release Date: October 2017 Genevieve Vandermere-Anderson lives in an elite world carefully crafted by her stepfather. While other girls her age revel in the freedom of their first summer break from college, Genevieve has no choice but to return to her childhood home in Hilton Head, South Carolina to play sidekick to her vindictive stepfather. Forbidden from social media and isolated from her peers, she returns home disheartened and oppressed by the actions of her past, governed by secrets. Though she is fearful of the repercussions, Genevieve decides it is time to start making her own choices. She sneaks out of her fortified house to attend the annual beach bonfire. There she meets a handsome stranger and follows him to an abandoned boathouse hidden in low country marshes. Little does she know that this small act of rebellion will be the catalyst for unraveling the truth about her regretful past, and the

A CHOICE OF CROWNS A Dark Glass Novel Book #2 by Barb Hendee Genre: Historical Fantasy Olivia Geroux knew her king was reluctant to marry her, whatever the negotiations had arranged. But she never expected to find handsome, arrogant King Rowan obsessed with his stepsister instead. And before she can determine what course to take, she overhears her greatest ally plotting to murder the princess. Olivia must act quickly—and live with whatever chaos results. As the assassin hunts his prey, a magic mirror appears to show Olivia the three paths that open before her . . . If she hesitates only a moment, the princess will die—and she will become queen. If she calls for help, she will gain great power—but she must also thrust away her own happiness. If she runs to stop the murder herself, she will know love and contentment—but her whole country will suffer. As she lives out each path, her wits and courage will be tested as she fights to protect her

Dwarves of Calcus (Fairytale Galaxy Chronicles #3)  by Katie Hamstead Genre: YA Space Opera/Sci-fi/Fantasy Release Date: March 6th 2018 Curiosity Quills Press When she was thirteen, Snow Sabbia crash landed on the dwarves' home planet of Calcus. After fleeing from her step-mother's huntsman, seven brother dwarves took her in to hide and protect her. She has hidden for years on the peaceful planet, tinkering with old automobiles and pushing papers in the mine office. Then, Timothy White shows up. The shy, nervous, nerdy heir captivates Snow before she even knows who he is, and quickly she falls in love. But his high profile in society draws unwanted attention from her vengeful stepmother, who wants Snow dead. Geneva believed Snow died years earlier and she had consumed her innocent heart. With her late husband's wealth, Snow's inheritance, in tow, she married a young lord, Conrad. Both are using each other--Geneva f

The Amber Elixir Ariella Moon (A Two Realms Novella, #1) Publication date: October 3rd 2017 Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult Viviane, the new Lady of the Lake and High Priestess of Avalon, accepts a challenge from Merlin unaware her bold actions will have tragic consequences. Two of her priestesses are turned to stone. A forbidden love deserts her. Now alone, she has six young handmaidens to train and protect. When Morgan le Fay demands assistance with a spell that could change the balance of power in the Two Realms, Viviane refuses her. But what if Morgan’s secret knowledge could restore the stone priestesses? Will an alliance prompt Viviane’s love to return? Or will the gamble cost her all she holds dear? Goodreads / Amazon / Barnes & Noble A Guest Post by Ariella Moon Her love and interest in The Aurthurian Legends/Avalon Legends and how her story falls in with other Avalon fictions.  Truth vs Legend in the Merlin/Arthurian/Avalon ta

Firebloods by Casey Hays Genre: YA Paranormal Romance 326 pages Jude Gallagher thought she was crazy. It all started when the boy next door made her hear music—inside her head. All the time. It was torture. She didn’t think things could get worse. But then one hot summer, her best friend Kane O’Reilly decides to tell her how he really feels about her. Music inside her head? That’s nothing compared what happens next. Things only turn stranger when she and her lab partner Frankie Melmack begin a project to prove the existence of the Vatra u Krvi—a race of people tied to the mythical Phoenix. Add in a neglectful mother and a magic ring, and the insanity that defines Jude’s life is pretty well complete. Heat surges across the Nevada desert, and the best and worst parts of Jude Gallagher’s life collide as myth meets reality. In the middle of the chaos, she begins to hear more than just music. And she has to wonder… Maybe... just maybe… she really is crazy afte

Title: Broken Heartstrings Author: CC Dragon Genre: MM Romance Hosted by: Lady Amber's PR True love hurts. Jeff and Ben had it and lost it over a decade ago... When Jeff is outed and attacked, the country music super star has to face his family and his choices under huge public scrutiny. Jeff and Ben, his former producer, had a plan to come out and deal with the haters back in the day. Then tragedy struck Jeff’s family and changed everything—except the feelings. Jeff stayed in the closet and Ben walked away. In the wake of the outing and press, Ben walks back. But why? Revenge? Gloating? To make peace? Or maybe for a second chance… Note: This is a sweet m/m romance Goodreads    **    Amazon About the Author A loyal Chicago girl who loves deep dish pizza, the Cubs, and The Lake, CC Dragon is fascinated by the metaphysical and paranormal. She loves creating characters, especially amateur sleuths who solve mysteries. A coffee and chocolate addict who loves fast