2nd Annual Reindeer Reads Giveaway Contest Underway at our new site.

Click on the banner above or here, to find the giveaway contest. 3 winners will get 13 e-books by 7 authors, with one winner receiving a signed paperback. The contest runs the entire month of December, 2018 and is open internationally.

News Update June 1 2017

Got a lot going on today so let's do a post about it! 

Ok firstly, I have drawn the 5 winners for the May giveaway contest and e-mailed them. If you entered the contest be sure to check the e-mail you used to enter with rafflecopter. Once all the winners respond to my message I will announce the winners on the widget.

I want to thank everyone who participated in the contest as well as the authors who provided great prizes! I hope everyone had a great time and that a lot of readers discovered some new books to read!

These books can be viewed now on our giveaway page.

Secondly,

 It has been a full year since we started the Book of the Month award! This award is a very high honor from us that is given to books that are 5-star, memorable and phenomenal. These books come from different genres but they have one thing in common, they are exceptional! 

So today I would like to share with you all 12 books that comprised that first year of winners as well as announce this month's new winner!

Here are the past winners:

Click any book cover to find more information about the book on Amazon.

Drum Roll Please for the 

Book of the Month Winner

June 2017

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Gamer Girl by Glynis Astie

You may have been hearing my commentary on this book a lot over the past couple months so this award may be of little surprise to you. And if you haven't caught my tweets you should know this is a great romantic comedy with a wild story that was very fun to read. 

If you are or know a gamer girl, this is a must read!

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Well, stay tuned I got a couple reviews coming up soon that you wont want to miss! The Black Blade by Jeff Chapman and 
My Name is Shybo by Teresa Marotta.

This giveaway is still open til 6/2.

Ronaldo: The Reindeer Flying Academy (REVIEW)

 

Ronaldo: The Reindeer Flying Academy

 

Author: Maxine Sylvester
Category: Children's Chapter Book, Christmas Stories, Flying Reindeer

Suitable for: All ages ideal for children 5 - 10

My Rating: 5 Stars

Format Read for Review: Kindle

Pages: 77

Description: Ronaldo is a young flying reindeer cadet who someday dreams of becoming one of Santa's reindeer, just like his hero, Vixen. With the love and support of his friends and family and the great advice of his grandpa he can face his greatest challenge yet, the Endurance Challenge. Ronaldo doesn't have a "traditional" reindeer name (like Dasher) so he faces some bullying from his peers. In the end this little underdog gets to be a big time hero. And despite all his slap-stick humor style clumsiness he gets to enjoy his success with pride. 

In Short: I think this book would make a perfect holiday tradition for every family with children. I look forward to reading this book to my kids every year at Christmas. The story is incredibly entertaining and laugh out loud funny, even for parents!

Pros: My favorite part of this book is the amazing and exciting story. It is highly entertaining and full of positive characters and messages. I found the tale to be a wild ride and it had a wonderful, satisfying conclusion. There is even a great deal of comedy in it! This book is well written and there are occasional images that help the reader feel immersed in the scenes. Some of the images are of the funniest scenes which will really make you laugh!

Cons: Some very minor editing issues.

There is also a book 2!

I received a free copy of this book in return for my honest review. This post contains affiliate links to Amazon.

Release Announcement - Ghosts of Fire

Recently Released:

Ghosts of Fire

Collection by various authors. 

Description off Amazon: 

From USA Today, Amazon bestselling, and popular science fiction and fantasy authors comes Ghosts of Fire, a supernatural anthology of ten thrilling tales. Meet paranormal detectives, imprisoned dragons, dark demons, cursed jewels, and handsome prophets. Explore shifting realms trapped in mirrors and a disturbing future where a president aims to rid the world of Otherkind. Ghosts of Fire is the third, long-awaited Elements story collection from the dynamic and inventive Untethered Realms group.

"The Flaming Emerald" by Jeff Chapman: When Orville finds an emerald in a pawnshop, Jimmy suspects there's trouble ahead, which is precisely what they encounter, trouble of a very weird and supernatural kind. Will they rid themselves of the cursed jewel before the flames scorch them? This is another story in Chapman's Huckster Tales series.

"The Cost of Greatness" by Meradeth Houston: The newly elected President swears that he will rid the country of Otherkind, no matter the cost. When violence breaks out, one question must be answered: what is the cost of peace?

"On Day 168" by Cherie Reich: For 168 days, a dragon imprisoned Astryd in his cave, but the chieftain's daughter has escaped to discover the dragon may not be her only enemy. This story takes place several hundred years before Reich's series The Fate Challenges.

"The Vagaries of Eloise Stanton" by M. Pax: Lucy's family disappeared when she was a child, lost in a world of mirror. No one believed her, yet the reflections of her family's faces haunt her, plead with her for rescue. On the verge of at last being reunited, Lucy must battle the cruel woman, who isn't quite human, standing as a barrier between the two realms.

"Mind the Gap" by Gwen Gardner: Carl James wants to impress the lovely Detective Inspector Madison Perry by helping her catch an international art thief. Little does he know how his world will change when he steps through the ancient standing stones and finds himself an unintentional Gap Walker.

"Ryan" by Misha Gerrick: As the oldest griffon in existence, nothing thrills Ryan more than hunting down Aleria, the most powerful phoenix alive. But when the blitz traps both immortals in a struggle for life and death, he discovers she might be more than his prey. She might be his salvation. Ryan and Aleria's stories continue in Endless.

"Rollerskate Boys" by Catherine Stine: An old shoe warehouse seems like the perfect place for artist Lily to set up a studio. But after moving in, she is tormented by startling clatters in the hall and the ghostly trails of boys on roller skates. When a deadly fire erupts, she's no longer sure of what is real and what's a figment of her nightmares.

"The Torchbearer" by Christine Rains: Sent to a dark crossroads by Hekate's command, Desma must listen to the words of a handsome prophet whose ominous message mystifies her as much as he captivates her.

"In Plain Sight" by Angela Brown: Kazel and Amandine are best friends with their own little secrets to hide. When a boring study session at the library comes to a screeching halt, it forces them to put all their cards on the table and into plain sight. Readers of Neverlove and Frailties of the Bond will enjoy the return to the Shadow Jumpers and NEO worlds.

"Demon in the Basement" by River Fairchild: A man returns to his childhood home, determined to destroy the evil residing within it... or die trying.

There is still time to enter to win this awesome book along with many other great prizes here at:

A Bookish Halloween Giveaway Contest

BOOK MAIL - Dizzy in Durango by D.R. Ransdell

It's taken me too long to post this particular book mail but as it gets closer to the top of the pile I'm getting really excited to read it! 

At long last... Tah dah! 

Dizzy in Durango 

by D.R. Ransdell

Dizzy in Durango is another Andy Veracruz Mystery, this series can be read out of order. :)

D.R. Ransdell is an amazing author, that is why I am so psyched to read this novel! If you love mysteries you should check out my review of another one of her novels: Island Casualty. Island Casualty is such an immersive, realistic and beautiful read that it won Book of the Month July, 2016. 

Here is the Description for Dizzy in Durango:

 Dizzy in Durango An Andy Veracruz Mystery Missing women, abandoned children, and a crazy mariachi fan add up to further trouble for Andy Veracruz. After a fellow traveler disappears, he can’t concentrate on vacationing. Worse, he’s saddled with two children who aren’t his, an angry would-be girlfriend, and a self-appointed younger brother who is more reckless than he is. No wonder he starts seeing double!

Author Links:

Official Site
Twitter


Books by D.R. Ransdell Amazon links:

Mariachi Murder
Island Casualty
Dizzy in Durango


And remember, you could win a SIGNED copy of this book at 
A Bookish Halloween Giveaway Contest!



My review for Dizzy in Durango is just around the corner, stay tuned!

Bloodwalker (REVIEW) & Release Announcement

Released today, Oct. 4, 2016!

BLOODWALKER

 

Author: L.X. Cain
Category: Horror, Mystery, Paranormal, Supernatural, Suspense, Thriller, NA, Urban Fantasy

Suitable for: Adults

My Rating: 5 Stars

Format Read for Review: ARC

Pages: 284

Description: As a circus moves through Europe a child vanishes from each city they stop in. A self-proclaimed monster and disfigured former strongman, Rurik notices the connection and is forced to investigate his own circus family to prevent any more children from going missing. A young bloodwalker woman, Sylvie, is trying to start a new life but in the process finds herself caught up in the danger, and being hunted by the very people Rurik is after. This is a story of 2 underdog protagonists that struggle to save the day and eventually discover how special they really are.

In Short: If you like urban fantasies, with a mix of supernatural and horror elements and an underlying mystery you will love this book. The story is exciting, unique and very fun to read. There is some gore but not the worst I have read. There is violence, blood and some mutilated bodies are found, just a heads up in case that is a non-starter for you.

Pros: The story follows two different characters in different places who only sometimes overlap but at other times they are experiencing parallel events. The dramatic irony is that they both have seen things and have information that the other could use. This book is very well written and told in a very artistic manner. The setting of this book is really unique, the story has a historical gothic feel to it but it's set in modern times. The culture of the Bloodwalkers is really fascinating. The passages of the 'Bloodwalker's Book' that begin some chapters were really entertaining and even a bit amusing to me, making them a nice reprieve as the book became darker. The story takes a lot of exciting twists, and is very scary at times. For me this book has a dark sense of humor with ironic twists of fate that couldn't help but summon evil chuckles from me. The character development is spectacular. There are a few characters (I wont give away any spoilers but,) they undergo such a wild transformation by the end and you see their true natures. You also get to watch a lot of relationships develop and evolve in a very natural way. The conclusion was also really awesome. It is a perfect stand-alone book, everything is wonderfully resolved in the end.

Cons: I have no notable issues with this book.

Parent's Guide and Trigger Warnings: Violence, blood, gore, and murder of adults, children (the act is not seen) and animals (the act is not seen). NO sexual content. I didn't notice any swearing.

You can win this book in our giveaway contest! 
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The Hidden Soul (REVIEW)

The Hidden Soul

Author: Reagan Colbert

Category: Christian Historical Fiction

Suitable for: Young teens+

My Rating: 4.5 Stars

Format Read for Review: Kindle copy from the Author

Pages: 54

Description: This is an fictional short story about a roman soldier that is assigned

the task to execute Jesus, this being one of the worst days of his life. He is then assigned

to guard the tomb of Jesus, his life will never be the same again.   

In Short: To everyone around him he looks like a hardened fierce roman soldier but inside he is in turmoil. Trying to hold up to his father's reputation and not wanting to be

executed himself; Marcus follows orders given to him and executes Jesus. He fears he

has lost his soul until he experiences Jesus' love and forgiveness.

Pros: This books makes you feel like you're really back in Jesus' time. The characters are

so real and you can feel their emotions.

Cons: I had no notable issues with this book.

Links:

The Hidden Soul on Amazon

Reagan Colbert's Site - You can also subscribe to her newsletter for a free e-book!

Reagan Colbert on Twitter

I received a free copy of this book in return for my honest review. This post contains affiliate links to Amazon.

New Release - Pacific Cove: Haunted Visions

New Release!

Pacific Cove: Haunted Visions (Book 1)

By: J.E. Grace

Genre: Mystery/Ghost/Suspense/Christian/Short Story(93 pages)

Description off Amazon: 

Naomi & Jason Sanders, move to Pacific Cove Ranch shortly after their wedding. Prior to her graduation from college, Naomi’s younger sister is killed in a hit and run accident. Naomi is having a hard time accepting her loss, and the isolation of her new surroundings bring a new type of terror; haunted visions that keep her on edge terrifying her.

Is Naomi being tormented by her own inner demons or some new type of ghostly visions that haunt the Pacific Cove Ranch? Can she survive or will they drive her mad?

Can she convince her family that she isn’t just grieving for her sister, but that these ghosts are trying to tell her about a secret she is supposed to discover? Will she figure it out and prove to her family she isn’t imagining things?

What a chilling synopsis! 

You can snag this short story for just $0.99 on Amazon. 

J.E. Grace Official Website

J.E. Grace on Twitter