Spotlight Novelette - Paranormal Romance

Afterlife: a Fall of Angels novelette
 by Keary Taylor
 5 out of 5 stars on Amazon


Cole Emerson never was and never will be a good man. He has his position for a reason. But there are consequences for returning to the world of the living. He is about to lose the one thing he still has, his leadership of the condemned. As if that wasn’t enough, one of his brothers is hell bent on exposing what has happened to Jessica and Cole has no choice but to protect her. And he’ll stop at nothing to do it. Even if it means ending a few lives.

Cole never was and never will be a good man.

Reviews:

"WONDERFUL ADDITION TO THE SERIES! I must say, this addition was like the icing on the cake. The fall of Angels series was so great I hated to see it end.. but this addition allowed me to accept the ending because we know what happened with cole. Excellent writing and I recommend this series to everyone!"


"This series is a must read! All four books were great, with this Novelette bringing it to a close. I didn't feel like I was left hanging and the end gave just enough closure for me to not be, too, sad that it was over! Even though Cole is a dark, dark man...it lets you into the reasons why and I couldnt help but feel for him. After all, dark haired bad boys are right up my book-crush alley!"

Spotlight Novel - YA Urban Fantasy

The Changelings (War of the Fae: Book 1)
by Elle Casey
4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon

Jayne Sparks, a potty-mouthed, rebellious seventeen-year-old and her best friend, shy and bookish Tony Green, have a pretty typical high school existence, until several seemingly unrelated incidents converge, causing a cascade of events that change their lives forever. Jayne and Tony, together with a group of runaway teens, are hijacked and sent into a forest, where nothing and no one are as they seem. Who will emerge triumphant? And what will they be when they do?


Reviews:

"How come I am just finding out about this book?! Never did I imagine that it would be so hard to put down. Elle Casey's ability to tell a highly entertaining story with a combination of supernatural, fantasy, and contemporary elements took me for a ride. I saw this story as a combination of Karen Marie Moning's Fever series' Fae lore and The Hunger Games' big-time action, all the while keeping it unique and remarkable."~ jjireads book blog.

"A brilliantly original YA fantasy. This was an extremely fun, exciting, and original book. I couldn't put it down. The pacing and suspense in this book are perfect." ~ Ally Arendt- Word Vagabond book blog.

"Totally page turning! Seriously this was such a fun read.  The ending kind of blew my mind away. I can't wait for book two!" ~ Geek Girl Blog

"I loved this novel. Elle Casey is a creative and extremely entertaining writer. Don't miss this one!"
~ Heather- Buried in Books, book blog.

Free Contemporary Fantasy Kindle Books 5-28-2012

These ebooks were listed as free downloads at the time of the post. These are usually only free for a few days at most. Always double check the prices before downloading. 

Cursed (Touched series)
by S.A. Archer and S. Ravynheart
4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon
Urban Fantasy Adventure

As a private investigator specializing in paranormal problems, London Eyer thought she could handle working for the Sidhe. They couldn’t be any worse than vampires or werewolves or wizards, could they? Oh, how wrong she was. One ‘Touch’ of Sidhe magic and she was cursed. Her only chance to survive is to serve the creep that cursed her against the vicious Changelings out for his blood.


BOUND (The Crystor)
by C.K. Bryant
4.3 out of 5 stars on Amazon
Paranormal Romance


When a photo shoot ends in tragedy, Kira discovers her best friend, Lydia, has been keeping a secret. Knowing the truth, and accepting it, will change Kira’s life forever and thrust her into a world of ancient curses, magical objects, and savage enemies. What happens next will challenge everything Kira knows about her world, herself and the shape-shifting warrior she’s falling in love with. No longer the timid mouse her mother accused her of being, but a woman who finds the mental and physical strength to endure and survive.

BOUND is a heroic tale of true friendship, infinite sacrifice and untamed love.


Shaken (Mind Reader)
by Susan Hatler
4.9 out of 5 stars on Amazon
YA Paranormal Romance


High school junior, Kylie Bates, can suddenly read minds. When she touches people’s hands, she’s able to see their deepest thoughts. As if that’s not freaky enough, her dad sends her to help hottie detective, Sam Williams, track down a missing girl. Way too much pressure, especially for a girl who can’t watch Scream without getting nightmares.

Then, finding the missing girl leads to much more than Kylie’s prepared for. Like discovering that her dad has been lying to her. That she has a family she never knew about. That the girls have powers similar to hers. Oh yeah, and that someone is out to get her.

When the detective’s teenage wanna-be-cop cousin, Trip Williams, approaches Kylie at school insisting she help him solve the case, she discovers Trip might be the only one she can trust, and the only one to help her unravel the secrets behind her mysterious gift.



The Grind Show
by Phil Tucker
4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon
Dark Urban Fantasy


For those who can see demons there is but one maxim: hunt them down until your luck runs out, and then hope for an easy death.

Or so Jason thought until one hellish night in a desert ghost town leaves his life in ruins and his soul tainted with demonic power.

Now the tables are turned and he's the prey, forced to fight a running battle to keep himself and his friends alive. But at what price is he willing to buy his freedom? The demons care nothing for collateral damage, and as the death toll mounts the darkness within him grows stronger, making it ever harder for Jason to resist the allure of his newfound powers...


Intrigue (The Night Muse Trilogy)
by Stacey Rychener
4.2 out of 5 stars on Amazon
Paranormal Romance

Amid the 80,000 abandoned buildings in Detroit, a battle shrouded in secrecy is brewing. The Greek Olympian, Ares, runs the city as his own personal Coliseum while Apollo and Hermes struggle to shield teens from his deadly hobbies. Ares endless supply of gladiators is all the more accessible because the abandoned buildings of Detroit have become the flame for moths of ravers, vandals, scavengers, and urban explorers. The key to the entire conflict, Calliope, is just hoping for a fresh start now that her lifelong crush has finally noticed her. Although hoping for a fresh start in Detroit, is like saying you’re going to Las Vegas in search of true love. She soon catches the notice of one of the Immortals that recognizes her for what she is: a Night Muse. A Muse is a human that carries the soul of an Olympian within her, which gives the god immense power. Until Calliope reaches adulthood and awakens as a Bright Muse, there is no way to determine who her soul mate is. The Immortals start to draw Calliope and the people she loves into a deadly chess match. With her best friend’s life at stake, Calliope must seize control of her destiny and eliminate the deadly threat herself.



Shimmerspell (The Shimmer Trilogy, Novella #1)
by Kimberly Spencer
3.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon
YA Paranormal Romance


When sixteen-year-old Jensen Meadows finds herself caught in the middle of an ancient faerie war, she soon learns that faeries aren't made of sparkly goodness. They're vicious. And worse, they're after her. With the help of Liam Casey, she delves into their world to find her missing sister and begins to suspect that her whole life has been nothing more than a faerie tale.

But what if the truth is worse?


Caged View (Santeria Habitat Series .5)
by Kenya Wright
4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon
Dark Urban Fantasy Romance


Since the 1970s, Humans have forced Supernaturals to live in caged cities known as habitats. Supernaturals are tagged at birth with silver brands embedded in their foreheads to identify them by species: a full moon for Vampires, a crescent moon for Shifters, a pair of wings for Fairies, an X for Mixbreeds, and the list goes on. Each supernatural species has been tagged and categorized by Humans.

Each habitat is themed and organized by a particular religion. This short story collection is set in the Santeria habitat. The first three stories are in the points of view of characters (MeShack, Zulu, and Lanore) from the novel Fire Baptized, and serve as a prequel to that story. The last short story is from the point of view of Cameo, a character who lives in the Santeria habitat and is from the young adult novel Chameleon, scheduled to be released in June of 2012.

Love Lost, Love Found
Point of View: MeShack
MeShack's mother has been missing for several weeks. Lanore and MeShack search the Santeria habitat for her, only to find something that changes his life forever.


The Heart Ripper’s Song
Point of View: Zulu
All in Santeria speak of Zulu the Heart Ripper. Drug dealers fear him. Women swoon at his feet. Too bad the one woman he wants is not impressed at all by his heart-ripping antics. He’ll have to dig deeper to get her attention.

The Vicious Circle
Point of View: Lanore
Lanore stumbles from one self-destructive choice to another as she struggles to align her mind’s decisions with her body’s wants.

Spotlight Novel - Urban Fantasy Romance

Sterling (Mageri Series: Book 1)

by Dannika Dark
3.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon


Book 1 of the Mageri Series

Zoë Merrick lived a less than ordinary life, until late one night, she was brutally attacked and left for dead.

A man named Adam spotted her running down the road covered in blood, and took her under his wing. Zoë didn't just survive that night - she underwent a physical transformation and acquired strange new abilities. Severed from her old life, her frustration grows as she tries to comprehend what's happening to her.

Serendipity leads her to Justus. He's handsome, arrogant, and not entirely human. Zoë learns the truth about what she is, and just how dangerous their world is for a young Mage. The only way she will understand her power is by putting her trust in this man, and accepting the protection he offers.

When her immortal freedom is threatened by the one man who has a right to claim her, Zoë learns the price of freedom...and the value of loyalty.


Reviews:


Dannika throws the reader into her unique fantasy world where literally everything you thought you knew is thrown out the door and reinvented in a smart new way.... The world is fresh, unique and compelling"
- Literal Addiction"

I thought that it was wonderful and brilliant and I loved it". 
- Claire's Book Corner

"It stands on its own because the story is very original."
- My Para-Hangover

"I for one can not wait to see what she does for the second book in this series." 
- What's on my Kindle"

STERLING is a unique take on a current trend, and I loved it". 
- Enter the Portal

"I have not read another book in some time that has captured me as deeply as this did." 
- Mandi - Reader Review

Free Contemporary Fantasy Kindle Books 5-27-2012

These ebooks were listed as free downloads at the time of the post. These are usually only free for a few days at most. Always double check the prices before downloading.


Opal Fire (A Reluctant Witch Mystery: Stacy Justice Book One)
by Barbra Anning
4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon
Humorous Paranormal Mystery

This is book one of the Stacy Justice mystery series--laugh out loud crime fiction with a paranormal twist.

Stacy Justice did not expect to be set on fire that night, but being raised by witches prepares one for life's little surprises. When her cousin is accused of arson, Stacy is determined to clear her family name--until something cryptic is discovered in the rubble that changes everything. Now, someone wants her dead and she finds herself dodging angry motorists, exploding chickens and a very creepy man lurking in the shadows. As she begins to dig up the past, Stacy learns that even those closest to her have something to hide--and she's about to discover a destiny she never imagined. Suddenly, she finds herself running from a killer that will stop at nothing to keep a secret.


Limbo's Child (Book One of The Dead Things Series)
by Jonah Hewitt
4.9 out of 5 stars on Amazon
YA Paranormal Adventure


The Dead are Rising...and one is chosen...to keep them down.

Nephys is a child of Limbo, one of thousands of lost souls living on the ethereal plain between the land of the living and hell. Limbo is a dangerous place full of soul-eating shades where you can do worse than lose your life – you could lose your very soul. Tasked with an eternity of servitude to the Great Master, Death himself, Nephys does his best to keep his head down and obey the rules, but everything about Nephys’ quiet life changes, when his pet imp, Hiero, an infernal abomination with a set of bagpipes for a body, stumbles upon the soul of a new arrival, a car accident victim named Maggie Miller.

When thirteen-year-old Lucy Miller wakes up in the hospital after the car accident that killed her mother, she knows her life will never be the same, but what she doesn't know is how dangerous that new life will be. Soon she will learn the terrible secret her mother kept from her: that she is the last of a race of necromancers with the power to summon the dead. After being chased by vampires, zombies and all sorts of dead things she discovers that the crash that killed her mother was no accident. Caught up in a conspiracy to overthrow the underworld she will have to find a way to survive.

To stop the destruction of both this world and the world to come, Nephys will have to return to the world of the living with a weapon and a note from Lucy’s dead mother.

Before the end, Lucy will have to decide what's more important: using her new powers to bring back her dead mother, or using them to save the world.


VELVET 66-The Druid Prophecy
by Domino
4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon
Dark Paranormal Romance


Jayden Farren is a druid assassin, committed to ridding the world of evil and murder. Humans have no idea he exist and his job is to keep it that way, that is, until he falls in love with a human named Carissa. Torn between his love for a human and his obligation to the murderous Druidic Order of Assassins, he is thrown down a bloody path of lies and deceit he had no idea existed.
***Adult Content***Adult Language***Violent Content***


Taming the Vampire: (Blood and Absinthe, Book 1)
by Chloe Hart
4.3 out of 5 stars on Amazon
Vampire Paranormal Romance


An unlikely partnership...

Demon hunter Liz Marlowe and vampire Jack Morgan have hated each other from the moment they met. But when a powerful enemy threatens their beloved city of Boston, they form a reluctant alliance. It's supposed to be temporary--just one night, in fact. But as the tension between them builds to the breaking point, neither is prepared for what happens next.


Free Fall (A My Immortals Series Demons and Witches novella)
by Carolyn Jewel
4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon
Psychic Paranormal Romance

Attorney Lys Fensic has spent her life controlling a psychic power that kills. Her ability to lock herself down falls apart when her ex, a mage, sends enslaved demons to kill her. In a psychic free fall, she turns to tough guy Telos Khunbish for help. But is he a mage as she’s always suspected or is he something far more dangerous?

Free Fall is set in the My Immortals series world where demons and magic-using humans called the magekind are not quite getting along. Most people have no idea they’re living in what amounts to a magical war-zone.


Bound (The Arelia LaRue Series)
by Kira Saito
3.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon
YA Paranormal Romance



Sixteen year old Arelia LaRue lives in New Orleans where the music is loud, voodoo queens inhabit every street corner, and the ghosts are alive and well. Despite her surroundings, all she wants is to help her Grand-mere Bea pay the rent and save up for college.

When her best friend Sabrina convinces her to take a well-paying summer job at the infamous Darkwood plantation, owned by the wealthy LaPlante family, Arelia agrees.

However, at Darkwood strange things start to happen, and gorgeous Lucus LaPlante insists that he needs her help. Soon, the powers that Arelia has been denying all her life, come out to play and she discovers mysteries about herself that she could have never imagined.


Replay
by Keira Lea
4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon
YA Paranormal Adventure


Kelsee Lewis has a new school, a prima donna best friend, and one week to write a hit play. Throw in a self-obsessed mom and an absent executive dad, and it’s no wonder she has panic attacks—complete with time-warp special effects. When Kelsee meets comic book maven Quinn, she realizes the attacks give her the ability to rewind time.

Replaying life seems like the best way to erase mistakes. But will second chances leave Kelsee flailing in the orchestra pit alone?