Character Madness and Musings

This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions . L. P. Maxa will be awarding a copy of Royalty + Legacy to 2 randomly drawn winners via rafflecopter during the tour. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour. No one has more fun than Jett Matthews, and he intends to keep it that way, but he has to convince the girl of his dreams, Devin King, that Jett's brand of fun means forever. Read an Excerpt My plan for this upcoming takedown was to wait in the dark until I saw her stumble into the building. And then, I’d follow her stealthily into the classroom. Stalking probably wasn’t the number one way to get a girl, but it was all I had at the moment. I didn’t know her name, which was my bad, so I couldn’t look her up on social media. And I hadn’t seen her around campus that morning, so I hadn’t been able to accidentally “bump” into her. Thus, the shadows. I chuckled quietly when I saw her enter the building, instantly dro...

NARCOSIS ROOM By Louise Cypress Pub. Date: February 19, 2019 Publisher: Owl Hollow Press Formats: Paperback, eBook Pages: 318 Find it:  Goodreads , Amazon , B&N , TBD Total Recall meets Scott Westerfeld’s Uglies. Sleep for three months and make your problems go away. Ellie Savage is used to promises. Her dermatologist dad and her psychiatrist mom run the Narcosis Clinic, a medical facility famous for ultimate makeovers, where disturbing issues are resolved while patients are beautified. Clients like pop star Dean Mathews are grateful to narcosis for healing their deepest wounds. Ellie is her parents’ most ardent supporter until her dreams become a nightmare. Ellie discovers that her true self has been shredded to bits by the scalpel and the only way for Ellie to remember is to forget everything she thinks she knows. "The relationship between Cole and Ellie is absorbing (it's indisputably a mutual affection) while the twins' dynamic--th...

The Sound of Suffering  (The Master of Perceptions #2) by Darin C. Brown Genre: Young Adult Loners and Outcasts, Superheroes,  genetic engineering, auras, autism spectrum disorders, bullying, healing energy Release Date: February 21st 2019 Hunter Miller has a secret. He can read and manipulate the auras that surround everyone. Having used his talent to dethrone the reigning school bully, thirteen-year old Hunter finds himself thrust into a new quest after hearing screams in the aura of a teacher. Unable to resist this powerful siren song, he investigates—despite warnings from his family and friends. It nearly costs him everything. Upon discovering the truth, Hunter seeks assistance in his mission to defeat his formidable adversary. As the situation escalates, the adolescent hero ultimately realizes that despite the risks, he must fight this battle alone. In this second installment of The Master of Perceptions series, can Hunter use his extr...

Lincoln Christina Bauer  (Angelbound Origins #1.5) Published by: Monster House Books Publication date: February 24th 2019 Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal, Young Adult ***Experience the events of Angelbound from Prince Lincoln’s point of view…And then enjoy an all-new part of his story!*** When it comes to fighting demons, Prince Lincoln is the greatest warrior in the history of his people, the thrax. Now Lincoln faces his hardest fight yet…and it’s not on a traditional battlefield. Lincoln is falling in love. And the girl is part demon. Between a fated dance at the Ryder mansion…a life-changing walk through a hedgerow maze…and a massive battle with none other than the King of Hell…Lincoln realizes that he wants to share his life with Myla Lewis, the part-demon girl who has captured his heart. However, an evil thrax noble—the powerful Earl of Acca—is prepared to do anything to stop Lincoln and Myla from having a future. But Lincoln won’t give up on his Myla. Eve...

The Winnowing  Jo Schaffer  (Stanley & Hazel, #2) Published by: Month9Books Publication date: February 26th 2019 Genres: Historical, Young Adult Darkness descends over St. Louis, a city already rocked by the Great Depression. More and more people are disappearing, and some have turned up dead. A sinister secret society is putting forward their plan known as “The Winnowing,” designed to wipe out those they consider “undesirable.” After Stanley and Hazel foil the diabolical plans of Charles Chouteau, they become instant celebrities. Hazel is thrust into the role of debutante, and risks loses herself in it. Meanwhile, Stanley must deal with the horrific tragedy of his best friend’s death while being threatened by the unseen forces of the Veiled Prophet. With things spiraling out of control, Stanley and Hazel’s relationship is tested, possibly beyond repair. As bodies pile up, people become more desperate. The divide between wealthy and poor grows ever wid...

Title: The Dragon Heart Series Coloring Book Author: L.L. Hunter  Genre: YA Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance Illustrator: Arnild Aldepolla Publication Date: February 4th, 2019 Hosted by: Lady Amber's PR There is a place that is parallel to you and me, but yet it is not. It does not have a name nor has it ever been mapped. The only thing we know about this place is that it is filled with every creature you have ever heard of, but some you have not. How do we know so much about this place you may ask? Turn the page and discover for yourself. For these are just a handful of stories from some of the creatures that live there… Based on L.L. Hunter’s bestselling fantasy series, This colouring book features scenes from all four books in the Dragon Heart world. Buy Links: Amazon US | Amazon UK About the Author L.L. Hunter is the author of over 20 published works, including The Legend of the Archangel Series a...

This is my stop during the blog tour for The Jade Rebellion by Alanna Mackenzie. This blog tour is organized by Lola's Blog Tours. The blog tour runs from 18 February till 3 March. See the tour schedule here . The Jade Rebellion (The Jade Chronicles #1) By Alanna Mackenzie Genre: Science Fiction/ Fantasy Age category: Young Adult Release Date: 1 May, 2018 A reckoning. A rebellion. The worlds of artificial intelligence and ancient magic collide. Crystal City glistens with diamonds, but its dazzling beauty comes at a deadly price. The capital of Khalendar thrives on a steady supply of gemstones from the neighboring Barrens, a colony of the Empire. Walter Saltanetska translates AI code for the Khalendar government, helping to breathe life into the ambitious vision of the AI Masters. When Walter discovers a terrible secret which could destroy the life of his lover, Elaine, he decides to tell her despite strict orders to keep what he translates confidential. ...

Stanley and Hazel Book One Jo Schaffer Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Month9Books Date of Publication: May 15, 2018 ISBN: 978-1946700650 ASIN: B07982QYX4 Number of pages: 280 Cover Artist: AM Design Studios A great depression grips the city of St. Louis in 1934. Stanley, an orphaned newsy, lives in a poor part of town hit especially hard by the economic downturn. One night, Stanley runs into Hazel, a restless debutante-in-waiting who has begun to question her posh lifestyle in the midst of the suffering she sees. She’s out and about without an escort and against her father’s wishes. When they discover the body of a girl with her head bashed in by a baseball bat, the very different and separate realities of the two teens inform their decision. Together they will figure out what happened to her and bring those responsible to justice. But getting involved with each other and digging into the secrets behind this murder earns them some powerful enemies,...