Character Madness and Musings

Cursed Beauty by Stacey O’Neale Publication date: August 30th 2021 Genres: Fairy Tales, Retelling, Young Adult From USA Today bestselling author Stacey O’Neale comes a standalone, gender-reversed YA retelling of Sleeping Beauty! The day has come for sixteen-year-old Aurora to receive her witch mark. She should be thrilled. But unlike the rest of her coven, a centuries-old family curse has already decided her fate; the cost of her new power is her life. After the ceremony, her grandmother offers her hope: Aurora can save herself and prevent her coven from dying by awakening a sleeping prince with the power to break her curse. Unfortunately, she must travel through the forbidden Shadowlands to reach him. The enchanted forest is filled with magical creatures—friends and foes—including the mysterious son of a powerful wolf pack leader. Can she find the prince in time, and if she succeeds, will he choose to help despite having been placed under a sleeping spell? Perfect for fans of Serpen...

Cruising on Ice Palmer City Voltage Book 1 by Kerry Evelyn Genre: Sweet Friends-to-Lovers Hockey Romance It’s true that hockey players break hearts. Sometimes, it’s their own. Taylor Ranford has three immediate goals: have a blast on her birthday cruise with her sister, help Team USA win the international cheerleading title, and earn enough money to put her through grad school. Not part of the plan: her sister getting sick and sending her best friend—and Taylor’s longtime crush—in her place. She can't face the only guy she’s ever had feelings for treating her like she's his little sister when she really wants so much more. After a big blow to his career—and his ego—and with no immediate plans for the next season, Kingston Brewer jumps at the opportunity to go on a last-minute cruise with the bouncy-ponytailed cheerleading coach. Taylor had always been there when he needed her most, and he holds a soft spot for her in his heart. But after a few days on the ship, Kingston begins ...

Seventeen Butterflies by Anna Katmore Publication date: August 23rd 2021 Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult The embarrassment of being the only unkissed girl in high school is something Sandy Cardington refuses to accept. The first kiss project is her foolproof plan to finally get rid of the status at her 17th birthday party, while her parents are out of town. With several kissable boys on her guest list, this should be a walk in the park. But she didn’t count on her older brother returning from college and throwing a wrench into her plans. To make matters even more complicated, he has a friend in tow, and the cute hockey player stirs unexpected butterflies in her stomach every time their paths cross. While Sandy moves heaven and earth to make her party and project come true, it looks as if Thane Griffyn has his own plans to teach her the real meaning of a first kiss… A compelling, sweet high school romance, perfect for fans of Kelly Oram, L A Cotton, Cassie Mae, and Erin Watt...

A Woman's World A Woman's World Book 1 by Lynne Hill-Clark Genre: High Fantasy, SciFi May contain adult content Baya is not sure she wants the life her mother has planned for her She has been prepared her entire life for three trials. That’s all … only three ancient tests in three days. A lifetime worth of work over in a matter of days. Easy right? Then she will officially be a woman and in line to become the ruler of the world … or she’ll be dead. But what if she doesn’t want either of those options? If she can survive the trials, that’s when the real challenges will begin. Reserve your copy today! A Woman’s World   illuminates current issues by reversing gender roles. This story is full of rich world building woven into an exciting plot. It follows the life of a young girl who lives in a primitive culture on a distant planet where women have mystifying powers that keep men subservient. Add to Goodreads Amazon * Apple * B&N   Trailer Lynne Hill-Clark was born in Col...

Dawn Crusade A Tale From Somerset by E. Reed Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Coming of Age   Thirteen years ago, a curious star fell to the island of Somerset. That night Ike Ryder met Alina, the little girl who fell from the heavens. Now Ike Ryder is on the cusp of manhood and being called to join his father's decade-long war, a fight he vehemently opposes. Before Ike is forced to take up arms, a messenger from the island of Somerset's Great Spirit visits him. Ike is named the Great Spirit's new champion and called to make a perilous journey to the Spirit's sanctuary. While all of Somerset seems to doubt Ike's abilities as a warrior, he resolves to reach the Spirit and use her power to end the bloodshed plaguing the world of Dawn. Miles from Somerset, Alina fights alongside the Knights of Tenshi, the legendary peacekeepers of Dawn. After most of their regiment is killed in an ambush, Alina and the few survivors race to warn Somerset of a coming invasion. Al...

Café Reads A Multi-Genre Anthology by Casia Pickering Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Thriller, Horror, LGBTQ Romance, Paranormal Romance Teasing Over Turnovers The Custom Wetwork One Cut A Day in Thornfield Hall Bloodlust Forever After Marooned in Missouri Love’s Cry Through the Veil The God of the Forest A gentleman adopts a young girl and questions his decision. A woman joins a production of a well-loved play only to find her enemy is there too. An ancient being of a forest is dying until a single woman chooses to make a sacrifice. In these eleven stories, Casia Pickering dives into different worlds of romance, fear, and sacrifice. Featuring stories originally published in Perfectly Poisoned Anthologies and Enchanted Anthologies, Café Reads is a multi-genre anthology that welcomes the reader to enjoy a cup of coffee and sit for a story. **Only .99 cents until Sept 11th!!** Goodreads * Amazon Even though she claims she can write anything, the biography remains to be Casia’s a...

  Power of Midnight Prayer Volume 1 by Gabriel Agbo Genre: Inspirational, Spiritual This book ‘Power of Midnight Prayer’ will certainly be one of the most comprehensive and most powerful books written on spiritual warfare. The choice of the title came from a wealth of experience, chilling testimonies and confessions, and a careful study of the word of God. It is indeed a very rich and well-researched work. It has been described as an incredible book. Here, you will learn of the enormous but yet to be fully tapped spiritual power embedded in the prayers done between 11:00pm and 3:00am. Do you know enough about the explosive powers of praise, prayer and fasting? Do you know what roles the angels of God, the Spirit of God and the fire of God play in our war against the kingdom of darkness? In this book, you will hear directly from the former grand occult masters of the colossal destructive impact that the name and the blood of Jesus cause in Satan’s kingdom. What happens when S...