Blog Tour: Entwined Within the Darkness

This is my stop during the book blitz for Entwined Within the Darkness by Charley Black. When a witch with forgotten memories and a vengeful vampire meet, it will take magical power to bring them together as they embark on a journey to save the ones they love.

This book blitz is organized by Lola's Blog Tours. The book blitz runs from 22 May till 2 June. See the tour schedule here.

Entwined Within the Darkness (Within the Darkness #1)
By Charley Black
Genre: Paranormal Fantasy Romance
Age category: Adult
Release Date: 4 September 2022

Blurb:
Patience craves answers. Half a century after appearing on the steps of the witch academy, she was still no closer to recovering her lost memories and identity. Tormented nightly by visions of red eyes and burdened by dreams that, although connected, remain unclear. Patience, to distract herself, decides to defy the rules and enter the vampire club, Moarte, an act strictly forbidden for witches. Never expecting her best friend, Michael, to begin his transition into a full demon, Patience, desperate to save him, binds him to his vampiric lover.

To make matters worse, Lucius, the domineering brother of the vampire, whom Michael is now bound to, harbors a deep resentment for witches and especially for Patience. Even so, they must now work together to find a soul gem that will untether the bond before her best friend completely consumes his brother’s soul. As their unlikely alliance takes form and their attraction grows, Lucius’ presence draws out long-forgotten memories deep from within Patience. He may just be the key to unlocking her past—but will she be able to convince him that he needs her far more than he needs her dead? Rediscovering her past and how it binds her to Lucius may just prove to be far more dangerous than either of them imagined.

Links:
- Goodreads
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- Amazon

About the Author:
Charley Black is an up-and-coming writer and author who has been creating stories since she was twelve years old. Her early short stories dabbled in different genres, but her passion for romance novels — paranormal romance in particular — always shone through. Charley currently resides in Rhode Island, with her family and works at a local university. Debuting in September, Entwined will be the first of three novels set in the Within the Darkness universe.

Author links:
- Website
- Facebook
- Twitter
- Goodreads
- Instagram
- Newsletter

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There is a tour wide giveaway for the book blitz of Entwined Within the Darkness. Three winners will each win a signed copy of Entwined Within the Darkness.

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Release Blitz: An Armored Heart

Title: An Armored Heart

Author: RC Boldt

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Grumpy/Sunshine, Enemies to Lovers

Release Date: May 23, 2023

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Four months. That's how long I’ll need to pretend to be Steele Cunningham's doting girlfriend.

I agreed to this insanity only to save my restaurant. He's doing it because he needs someone outside his “social circle” to stick it to his meddling parents and clingy ex.

Ruthless and emotionless in both his personal life and his career, Steele’s ego rivals his net worth.

Operating on joy and positivity—and a healthy bit of feistiness—I challenge him at every step.

He’s a tin man—heartless and cold. Falling for him would be a colossal mistake, because there’s no chance he’ll ever love me.

He can’t.

After all, he’s the man with an armored heart.

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RC Boldt is a USA Today bestselling author currently living in part of the Costa Rican jungle with the love of her life and her mini-me.

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Release Blitz: Resist

Title: Resist

Author: Ava Harrison

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Grumpy/Sunshine, Forced Proximity

Release Date: May 15, 2023

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From USA Today bestselling author Ava Harrison comes a steamy standalone romance about a grumpy talent agent and the gorgeous business rival who can’t stand him.

He’s the hotshot agent who hates my guts.

I’m the (almost) one-night stand turned business rival.

Imagine my surprise when Paxton Ramsey shows up across the boardroom table.

Gone is the sexy smirk, replaced by open hostility with a side of taunting.

His overbearing, grumpy attitude makes my blood boil.

But I can’t forget the taste of our kiss. The thrill of his touch.

Our clients expect us to work together.

I can’t even stand being in the same zip code.

Surely, I can survive one week trapped on an island with my nemesis?

Until one week turns into two. Then three. Then four.

When he flaunts his power to make my career dreams come true…

It takes everything in me not to ruin his.

Paxton Ramsey thinks he’ll be the death of me.

But I just might teach him how to live in the process.

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Ava Harrison is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author.

When she’s not journaling her life, you can find her window shopping, cooking dinner for her family, or curled up on her couch reading a book.

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Release Blitz: Whiskey

Title: Whiskey

Series: Dark Water #2

Author: J.L. Drake

Genre: Military Romance

Release Date: May 9, 2023

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Major Ty Beckett

I was born for a life in the military. When gunfire and RPGs become a way of life, you know exactly what your purpose is. But it was all taken away. When I returned to US soil, I lost myself in hatred but was given a second chance to become something more. When I accepted a position as team leader at a safehouse in Montana, I had no idea what kind of fight I was in for or what kind of brotherhood I was about to join.

With the good comes the bad. I just didn’t think the two would tangle like they did.

Dr. Ivy Knight

Helping soldiers who suffered from PTSD was my area of expertise until a dangerous situation changed everything. For my safety, I agreed to be taken to an unknown location to work with a group of soldiers. But these men fight a whole different kind of war. With my own problems hot on my heels, I tried to focus on my new job, but that was harder than I ever imagined. I found myself in the arms of someone who lit a fire inside me like nobody ever had.

Maybe I need to take the risk and let the dice roll.

*May contain triggers, cliffhanger, intended for 18+.

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Author J.L. Drake was born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada, later moving to Southern California where she lives with her husband and two children. 

When she's not writing she loves to spend time with her family, traveling or just enjoying a night at home. One thing you might notice in her books is her love for the four seasons. Growing up on the east coast of Canada the change in the seasons is in her blood and is often mentioned in her writing. 

An avid reader of James Patterson, J.L. Drake has often found herself inspired by his many stories of mystery and intrigue.

She hopes you will enjoy her stories as much as she has enjoyed writing them.

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Review: The Word of the Muse

The Word of the Muse by Bridgette Dutta Portman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Word of the Muse is the third and final book in Bridgette Dutta Portman’s Coseema series. It is a series that needs to be read in order, and those who have read the second book would have been left eager to see how everything played out in the third. I was one of those people, which means I happily devoured this conclusion to the series.

As with the prior books in the Coseema series, The Word of the Muse was a story that hooked me from the start. From the first page, I was immediately pulled back into the story, ensuring I was turning the pages at a rapid pace. There were lots of things I was eager to see come together, making it difficult to put the book down. While I adored this conclusion to the story, I will be honest and say that I did find the end a little too easy. I think, in part, this is because the big bad in the story was so powerful, yet the way in which they were taken down was a little simpler than I would have liked. Yes, there is a message in that. Yes, it makes sense. However, I do wish there had been a little bit more from the final showdown. Other than that, however, it was a fabulous conclusion that had me unable to put it down.

Without a doubt, fans of the series need to give the conclusion a read. Upon finishing, I’m sure, like me, you’ll be left wanting to see what the author gives in the future. I’m certainly eager to get my hands on whatever story they decide to give us next.

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Blog Tour: The Word of the Muse

This is my post during the blog tour for The Word of the Muse by Bridgette Dutta Portman.

The Word of the Muse, the thrilling conclusion to the Coseema Saga trilogy, is perfect for fans of space opera, portal fantasy, art-based magic, coming-of-age adventures, and novels about mental health, confidence, and finding the hero in ourselves.

This blog tour is organized by Lola's Blog Tours and the tour runs from 8 till 21 May. You can see the tour schedule here.

The Word of the Muse (The Coseema Saga #3)
By Bridgette Dutta Portman
Genre: Science Fiction/ Fantasy
Age category: Young Adult
Release Date: 25 April 2023

Blurb:
A daring rescue. A villain in pursuit. A battle for the suns themselves.

With Coseema off planet, Olive has bought herself some time—but the clock is ticking. After a risky rescue mission, she and her friends make their way to the center of the rebellion against Emperor Burnash, who is desperate to capture Olive and claim her power for his own. Without her journal, Olive must rely on her newfound courage to elude Burnash and help her friends. But that courage is put to the test as she and Coseema clash in a final showdown—one that will decide the fate of a star system.

The Word of the Muse, the thrilling conclusion to the Coseema Saga trilogy, is perfect for fans of space opera, portal fantasy, art-based magic, coming-of-age adventures, and novels about mental health, confidence, and finding the hero in ourselves.

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- Amazon

Earlier books in the series:


- The Twin Stars (The Coseema Saga #1)
- The Silver Sail (The Coseema Saga #2)

About the Author:
Bridgette Dutta Portman is an author, playwright, and teaching artist. Dozens of her plays have been produced across the United States and overseas. She holds an MFA in creative writing from Spalding University, as well as a PhD in political science from the University of California, Irvine. She is past president of the Playwrights’ Center of San Francisco and is currently a member of Same Boat Theater Collective, the Pear Playwrights’ Guild, and the Dramatists’ Guild. She recently joined the board of the Pear Theatre in Mountain View, CA. The Twin Stars is her debut novel, and the first of a planned trilogy. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband Deepanshu and their two young children.

Author links:
- Website
- Newsletter
- Facebook
- Twitter
- Instagram
- Goodreads
- Amazon

Giveaway
There is a tour wide giveaway for the blog tour of Word of the Muse. One winner wins a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble gift card (winner’s choice).

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