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Cover Reveal: Moon's Flower by Marie Hall

What happens when the Man in the Moon falls in love with a Flower Fairy?

Return the wonderful world of Kingdom with Marie Hall's newest novella, Moon's Flower, A Hidden Kingdom Story!

  Release Date: December 9

  Marie Hall is a USA Today Bestselling Author and has always held a dangerous fascination for creatures that go bump in the night. And mermaids. And of course fairies. Trolls. Unicorns. Shapeshifters. Vampires. Scottish brogues. Kilts. Beefy arms. Ummm... Bad boys! Especially the sexy ones. Then the day came she realized apart from the sexy bad boy she married, there'd be no vampires/shapeshifters/mermaids/fairies/or even stinky trolls in her future unless she wrote about them. More often than not she can be found roaming the wild, lush tropical forest she calls her backyard (a.k.a. Hawaii) and day dreaming constantly about her latest project. Her Mad Hatter is the first book of her Kingdom Series. She loves to hear from her readers and can be reached at MarieHallWrites@gmail.com! Or friend her on Facebook! You can also find Marie on her Blog and Twitter.

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Last Friday, typhoon Haiyan locally called typhoon Yolanda one of the strongest typhoons ever recorded in history hit the Philippines leaving 20 provinces devastated. An estimated 4 million people were affected. 10,000 deaths were reported as of date. Thousands of families have lost their homes and loved ones. We need all the help we can get. Here’s a condensed list of how you can help and where you can send your donations:

FOR THOSE IN THE PHILIPPINES

text donations via Globe

Red Cross and DSWD relief operations (infographic)

list of ongoing relief operations via Rappler

donations via ABS-CBN News

donations via Victory Philippines

Tulong Kabataan Relief Drive

relief operations via University of the Philippines

relief operations via the Department of Education

pick-up locations for donations via Air 21

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

donations via the Philippine Red Cross (including PayPal)

donations via Global Giving

donations via Habitat for Humanity

donations via World Food Programme

donations via ANCOP Foundation USA

donations via UNICEF Philippines

donations via CARE Australia

donations via Caritas Internationalis 

donations via GMA Network (credit card)

donations via World Vision

donations via AmeriCares

donations via Samaritan’s Purse (Canada)

donations via Canadian Red Cross (or you can text REDCROSS or ROUGE to 30333 to donate $5)

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So here I was, fangirling over Finn Taurok… when Draconica Author, Dan Wright, told me he suddenly had an idea: To co-write a fan fiction about Finn and Rana. (Yes, I absolutely am crazy about Finn but I love Rana, too). Yay! So here’s the fanfic / short story that we made. I hope you’ll enjoy it. We definitely enjoyed writing it.

So this is Finn:

And this is Rana:

and this is the two of them together:

Check out Dan Wright’s Draconica Series in his goodreads page.

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Review: Wunder Part 1: The Approach by A.R. Von

The Approach by A.R. Von My rating: 5 of 5 stars Hot and steamy, Wunder consists of infected zombies and dead zombies and some deliciously sweet moments in between. Action-packed adventure greets the reader with every turn of the page. Exciting and descriptive fight scenes makes the book difficult to put down. Written in the first person perspective, this novelette contains a unique plot and rich narrative. Amusing, cool, and kick-ass characters color every page with their tough and diverse personalities and quirky attitudes. This quick read provides amazing and intriguing insight into the future and the life humans would have twenty five years into the zombie Apocalypse. It’s like High School of the Dead, Resident Evil, and Warm Bodies rolled into one. I was given an e-book copy by the author. I was not paid for this review. All conclusions are my own responsibility. Flames: 3 View all my reviews

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Cover Reveal: Magic After Dark by Danielle Monsch, Dannika Dark, Deanna Chase, Kate Danley, Marie Hall, S.M. Reine

Releasing today and for a limited time only - you can get this bundled set for just $0.99. Just in time for Halloween - stock up for presents - a good way to meet some new authors, discover a new series or reconnect with favorite characters in this Urban Fantasy Romance Collection!

Title: Magic After Dark

Author: Danielle Monsch, Dannika Dark, Deanna Chase, Kate Danley, Marie Hall, S.M. Reine

Format: eBook

Pages: 1000 +

Purchase Now: Amazon § Barnes&Noble § iTunes § Kobo

View at: Goodreads

About the Book:

Dive into six different worlds of vampires, demons, fae, fairy godmothers, mages, and all things magic. Prepare for a wild ride,...Whether you're looking for nail-biting drama, mystery, intense action, humor, new breeds of paranormals, or passionate romance. Indulge in this amazing boxed set from six bestselling urban fantasy authors: SM Reine ~ Sacrificed in Shadow, Marie Hall ~ Crimson Night, Deanna Chase ~ Influential Magic Danielle Monsch ~ Fairy Tales and Ever Afters, Kate Danley ~ Maggie for Hire, and Dannika ~ Dark Sterling.

So - what will you get?

SACRIFICED IN SHADOW by SM Reine Lincoln Marshall is a small-town deputy with a very big problem. Six members of his church have been found dead, killed by a rogue werewolf. He'll have to make a deal with the Devil to save victims that have gone missing -- maybe literally. Elise Kavanagh, preternatural investigator and exorcist, is the expert when it comes to violent deaths at the jaws of evil. She's also among the most powerful demons that Hell has spawned. Elise jumps at Lincoln's case, and it's not just because of his down-home charm. Someone's laid a trap for her in Northgate, and she wants to find out who....

CRIMSON NIGHT by Marie Hall Welcome one and all to Carnival Diabolique- my name is Pandora, and I'm a Nephilim. What does that mean? I'm half demon, what's my other name? Lust. But I'm not all bad. I fight for light, for goodness and truth. But people are starting to disappear and lately I've felt a dark presence lurking around me. I think it might be a death priest and that's really bad. This should have been easy, me killing fanged freaks, getting rid of my pesky priest problem, but I'm about to be betrayed by the one person I thought I could trust with my life and before the night is through I'll be covered in crimson... -Dark Urban Fantasy

INFLUENTIAL MAGIC by Deanna Chase Welcome to the Crescent City, the home of Willow Rhoswen, faery and magical baker extraordinaire. While fighting for her life, Willow is caught between two gorgeous men as she navigates the corruption of a powerful vampire organization and her own supernatural government agency.

FAIRY TALES AND EVER AFTERS by Danielle Monsch If you like your fairy tales just a little twisted, this is the series for you! Three tales follow our fairy godmothers as they figure out ways to help the damsels - and mansels - in distress, all the while making sure every couple gets their happily ever after.

MAGGIE FOR HIRE by Kate Danley When monsters appear on earth, Maggie MacKay is on the job. No one is better at hauling the creepy crawlies back where they belong… no one except her dad, who disappeared mysteriously in the middle of an assignment. When an elf named Killian shows up with a gig, Maggie finds herself at the center of a plot to turn the earth into a vampire playground. The only hope for survival is tracking down two missing statues and a secret that disappeared with Maggie's father. Warning: This book contains cussing, brawling, and unladylike behavior. Proceed with caution.

STERLING (MAGERI SERIES: BOOK 1) by Dannika Dark Follow the journey of a young woman's claim to immortality and her own identity. Zoë Merrick's human life ends when she is brutally attacked by a Mage who gives her the gift of immortality. She soon discovers they are not magicians, but powerful beings who can manipulate energy. Justus De Gradi steps forward to act as her Ghuardian, teaching her how to fight to protect the light within her. Will she learn to accept her fate and trust those around her?

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September BTS EMag Issue is OUT

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Her Mad Hatter by Marie Hall My rating: 5 of 5 stars An extremely engrossing and addicting read, this rendition of Alice in Wonderland can probably cause massive fandoms.

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This photo was taken by Jheng|Photography at Bacolod Pana-ad Park and Stadium last Saturday, June 15, 2013.

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Book Placement Humour :-)

Made us really laugh! 

(via Literary Exploration on BookLikes: http://literaryexploration.booklikes.com/)

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Review: Andrea at the Center by J.P. Kansas

Andrea at the Center by J.P. Kansas My rating: 4 of 5 stars Sizzling hot and adventurous, Andrea at the Center dares to explore the human body's capacity to receive and interpret pleasure. Akin to a modern Beauty Series (by Anne Rice), this novel revolves around Andrea, an engaged woman brought unwillingly into the mysterious place of the Center. Within the Center's expansive grounds, Andrea's sensuality was slowly being brought out. Each person she meets gives her a new perspective in pleasure. Almost all aspects of sensuality's taboo has been explored in this novel, and could cater to most readers' individual tastes, and gives a new, curious reader a taste of different kinks. With complete and rational explanations, each new fetish’s sensual and sexual pleasures was explored in depth. Full of fan service and irresistibly sexy scenes, Andrea at the Center introduces, expounds, and entertains readers in the intrinsic art of sensuality. Flames: 5 I was provided an eBook copy by the author for the purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review—all conclusions are my own responsibility. View all my reviews

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Reviewers' Burden

I learned a lot of things from reviewing books. The most important, probably is that reviewing is not just a privilege but a burden as well. Every word in your review can make or break the reputation of a book. However, one shouldn't make reviews to just to please the author, that would be a bigger insult that degrading their book. Though impartiality is advised and is often called for, a review is still a form of opinion and all opinions are biased. So what's a reviewer to do? My reviewer-sempai told me this, and I paraphrase, "Write a review as honestly as you can but in such a way that you don't insult the author." Ergo, there are always better ways of delivering unsavory news. Try to construct and reconstruct. The Thesaurus is a very handy tool in such a time.

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Review: The Light in Her Eyes by K.R. Haynes

The Light in Her Eyes by K.R. Haynes My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Light in Her Eyes is sizzling hot read that is sure to heat your summer nights. A Dom in practice and in personality, Jon didn’t expect to meet his old flame in one of his patrol nights. Bringing feisty Chloe to submission and keeping her safe at the same time takes up a lot of the cop’s free time and brings an unexpected yet pleasing twist to his life. Unexpectedly touching, K.R. Haynes gifted her characters with abilities to feel deeply, in turn, bringing the readers with them. With a rare realistic ending, this book is sure to catch the fancy of suspense, erotica, and romance readers. ***Warning: Expect consensual BDSM, bondage, flogging, wax play, and spanking.*** Flames: 4 I was provided a copy of the book by BTS eMag for the purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review—all conclusions are my own responsibility View all my reviews

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Review: The Submission of a Mafia Princess by Sandra Bunino

The Submission of a Mafia Princess by Sandra Bunino My rating: 3 of 5 stars A light, fast-paced romance, Submission of a Mafia Princess is peppered with light BDSM. Gorgeous, hot and rich Brax is a man who works hard and plays even harder. After years of separation, a special request in Brax club of a virgin requesting a scene for her first time, brings them face to face. Told mostly through flashbacks, we see their past relationship as they take a night to rekindle before Antonia’s arranged marriage takes place. This amusing tale of past love, current family situations, and a possibility of an unexpected future concludes as Brax and Toni fight for their right to be together. Warning: Paddles and some bondage may be expected. Flames: 4 I was provided a copy of the book by BTS eMag for the purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review—all conclusions are my own responsibility View all my reviews