The Bloodmark Saga Book Blast

Book Junkie Promotions Presents Aurora Whittet's the Blookmark Saga Book Blast

Bloodmark (Book One)

Publication Date: November 1, 2013 Wise Ink Creative Publishing Hardcover & eBook; 388 Pages

Genre: Young Adult/Paranormal/Romance/Fantasy

Sixteen-year-old werewolf princess Ashling Boru is different from other wolves-she was able to shift to wolf form at birth. Rather than bringing pride to her family, it brings fear, and as a result, she is forced to live in seclusion in Ireland's countryside. Ashling's reputation is further blackened when she refuses her betrothed and defies the ancient laws. When her pack's oldest rivals begin hunting her, she finds herself in the small town of York Harbor, Maine-far from everything she's ever known.

In Maine, she crosses paths with the dark and rebellious Grey Donavan, and something ignites within her soul. There's just one problem: Grey is human. Their instant connection turns into a passionate romance, and Ashling begins to believe she can create her own life outside of wolf laws. When she begins to uncover long-buried pack secrets-secrets that threaten to destroy all she holds dear-Ashling's courage and tenacity are tested. Will she choose her deep and enduring love for Grey, or will she follow Old Mother's path to her destiny?

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Bloodrealms (Book Two)

Publication Date: October 31, 2014 Wise Ink Creative Publishing Hardcover & eBook; 400 Pages

Genre: Young Adult/Paranormal/Romance/Fantasy

Werewolf princess Ashling Boru's eighteenth birthday is only a year away, which means that she only has twelve months before she is claimed and fulfills her prophecy to unite the packs and lead her people. Her father decrees that her four suitors must fight in the Bloodrealms, the werewolves' ancient underground fighting world, and the winner will have King Boru's choice to win Ashling's hand. The wolf laws are rigid and barbaric, and Ashling's illicit love for Grey, if discovered, will mean his death. But when Ashling and Grey get trapped in the blood-soaked depths of the Bloodrealms, they find ancient horrors far greater than Ashling's father's rule.

With betrayal around every corner and old nemeses set to destroy Ashling, she is more divided than ever between the destiny she didnít choose and the love that she did. To make matters worse, her decision will not only set the course of her future, but the future of her entire race.

"Bloodrealms will transport you to a fantasy world full of glamour, excitement, and the romance between Ashling and Grey will whisk you away!" -C.A. Gray, author of Intangible

"A must-read for all aficionados of first-class fantasies." -Juliann Rich, author of Caught in the Crossfire, Searching for Grace, and Taking the Stand

"Ashling Boru is an engaging and fiery heroine." -Wendy Delsol, author of Stork, Frost, Flock, and The McCloud Home for Wayward Girls

"Bloodrealms simply sparkles!" -Jami Brumfield, author of the Winters Saga, Mystery Springs Series, PBI Case Files, and Ghost Connection

"A one of a kind, must-read for all paranormal romance lovers." -Emily Fay, blogger for Hooked in a Book

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Bloodmoon (Book Three)

Publication Date: March 21, 2016 Wise Ink Creative Publishing Hardcover & eBook; 400 Pages

Genre: Young Adult/Paranormal/Romance/Fantasy

Just months shy of her claiming at Carrowmore and fulfilling a centuries-old prophecy, werewolf Ashling Boru has stepped into her role as the Crimson Queen. She finally has the support of her pack and her love for Grey is stronger than ever.

But itís not easy being queen. Ashling's guardian, Baran, has been captured by the Dvergars, a family of evil wolves who will stop at nothing to possess Ashlingís power and destroy everything-and everyone-she loves. Ashling must unite the clans and build an army to stand against the Dvergars before it's too late. Unfortunately, the Dvergars also have armies of the darkest creatures the world has ever known.

Shadows loom, growing ever larger as generations of pack secrets begin to unfold. Ashling's people, the humans they protect, and Old Mother Earth herself all hang in the balance of Ashling's choices. Will Ashling have to forsake her true love to save the world? And will she have the strength to do it?

"This was an action-packed book from the first chapter to the end. . . . happy and sad moments, but a great end for Ashling and her story. Fun, fast-paced, and all the loose ends were wrapped up nicely. . . . I loved it, and I would recommend the whole series!" -B. Kristin McMichael, Amazon bestselling author of the Blue Eyes Trilogy, the Day Human Trilogy, and the Chalcedony Chronicles

"Readers dying to know what happens to Ashling and Grey will not be disappointed by Bloodmoon. I know this reader wasn't. What a thrilling conclusion to the trilogy!" -Andrew DeYoung, author of The Girl from Beyond

"A unique urban fantasy world of werewolves and magic." -Aileen Erin, USA Today bestselling author of the Alpha Girl Series

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About the Author

Aurora Whittet started out as a wild red-haired child in Minnesota dreaming up stories for her friends to read. Today, she has completed the second of three novels in the Bloodmark Saga. She is a national award-winning graphic designer in her day job. Aurora lives with her family in Minnesota.

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Book Blast Schedule

Thursday, March 31

It's a Mad Mad World

Friday, April 1

The Never Ending Book

Laurie's Paranormal Thoughts and Reviews

Saturday, April 2

A Holland Reads

Monday, April 4 

Book Nerd

Tuesday, April 5

A Book Geek

Wednesday, April 6 

100 Pages a Day

Friday, April 8 

CelticLady's Reviews

The Persian Woman Book Blast and Giveaway

Publication Date: September 2, 2015 Circle B Publishing LLC eBook;

 229 Pages

Genre: Literary/Mystery/Thriller

A tough Navy SEAL and a beautiful Persian woman clash before working together to confront a ferocious common enemy. It is a tale of jihad, terror, and forbidden love. A Jeffrey Quinn novel.

“I stayed up late reading this book a second time. I read it first for the intriguing story and the second time for the wonderful language. Mr. Booker has crafted a timely and compelling story filled with a cast of characters from the slimy to the sublime. I would like to have a friend like the main character, Jeffrey Quinn . . . a man with a past and his own demons . . . honest . . . loyal . . . .” -Rebecca K. McWhorter (5 Star Amazon Review)

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About the Author

Soldier of fortune Thomas Booker has traveled widely in Europe, Africa, and Latin America. He currently is helping to build a children’s clinic in South East Asia. He resides in Texas.

Book Blast Schedule

November 1 What Is That Book About

November 3 Back Porchervations

November 4 Book Nerd

November 8 One Book Shy of a Full Shelf

November 10 Just One More Chapter

November 12 Boom Baby Reviews

November 16 A Book Geek

November 18 So Many Books, So Little Time

November 25 Queen of All She Reads

November 27 CelticLady's Reviews

December 9 A Literary Vacation

December 29 Broken Teepee

December 31 Passages to the Past

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A Far Gone Night Blog Tour and Review

A Far Gone Night by John Carenen

Publication Date: September 9, 2014 

Neverland Publishing

Formats: eBook, Paperback

Genre: Mystery Series: A Thomas O'Shea Mystery (Book Two)

Source: Publisher/author via Book Junkie Promotions for an honest review

READ AN EXCERPT.

Suffering from insomnia, wise-cracking tough guy Thomas O'Shea goes for a late-night stroll through the peaceful streets of Rockbluff, Iowa, and finds himself pausing downtown on the bridge that spans the Whitetail River. When he glances downstream, something catches his eye…something that looks like a body. He scrambles down to the riverbank, pulling the body of a young girl from the water. The girl is naked, with two bullet holes in the back of her head. Ever suspicious of law enforcement, O’Shea chooses not mention the bullet holes when Deputy Stephen Doltch, on routine patrol, discovers him at the river's edge. When the coroner's report lists the cause of death as "drowning," Thomas goes into action.

Confronting the coroner, he is met with hostility. But then the coroner and his wife disappear, along with the body of the dead girl. Once again, Thomas gears up to find answers that will reveal who put the bullets in the girl's head, why she was killed, and her identity, which may hit a little too close to home.

Teaming up with his friend Lunatic Mooning and Clancy Dominguez, an old buddy from his Navy SEAL days, Thomas and the other two men join together to bring justice to the dead girl, a quest that takes them to the Chalaka Reservation in Minnesota, seedy businesses adjacent to the Chalaka Casino, and straight into the world of organized crime.

A fast-paced story, laugh-out-loud moments and familiar, quirky characters from Carenen's debut novel, Signs of Struggle, contribute once again to the complex world of Thomas O'Shea. Enter…if you dare.

My Take:

A Far Gone Night was one of those books that I was just going to take a peek at while I was reading a few others for review - just to see what was in store for me.  Needless to say, I was hooked from the start. I hadn't read the previous book and I was completely intrigued by this guy who just seemed to attract trouble no matter what he did. I had to find out who this Thomas O'Shea guy was, why did he seem to threaten the local law enforcement so much, and why was he such a trouble magnet?

I found O'Shea to be a funny, engaging and at times a surprising protagonist. I was completely engaged by the story and his back story as well as the unique and always interesting characters who inhabit Rockbluff, Iowa. Seriously, I was captivated by this world and had so much fun reading this book. There is so much to be explored here. The characters have interesting and complicated lives and there is a certain amount of corruption and many secrets to be uncovered. O'Shea is a complicated guy who is loyal above all else.

I haven't read the first book of the Thomas O'Shea Mysteries, but I will be remedying that situation as soon as I can. I think that anyone who likes mysteries and quirky characters and small towns will love A Far Gone Night. They mystery is fun, there is a lot of excitement and humor and many issues to be contemplated while reading. What more could a reader want?

About the Author

John Carenen, a native of Clinton, Iowa, graduated with an M.F.A. in Fiction Writing from the prestigious University of Iowa Writers Workshop and has been writing ever since. His work has appeared in numerous popular and literary magazines, and he has been a featured columnist in newspapers in North and South Carolina. A novel, Son-up, Son-down was published by the National Institute of Mental Health.

His debut Thomas O'Shea mystery novel, Signs of Struggle, was published in October of 2012. A Far Gone Night, the long- anticipated sequel, continues the exploits of the enigmatic protagonist and the quirky characters of Rockbluff, Iowa.

John is currently an English professor at Newberry College in Newberry, South Carolina. He and his wife live in their cozy cottage down a quiet lane in northern Greenville, South Carolina. He is a big fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Boston Red Sox.

For more information please visit John Carenen's blog. You can also connect with him on Facebook and Goodreads.

A Far Gone Night Blog Tour Schedule

Tuesday, November 3
Spotlight & Giveaway at Peeking Between the Pages

Friday, November 7
Spotlight at Layered Pages

Monday, November 10
Review at The Discerning Reader

Wednesday, November 12
Spotlight at CelticLady's Reviews

Friday, November 14
Guest Post at Mina's Bookshelf

Wednesday, November 19
Spotlight at The Bibliophilic Book Blog

Thursday, November 20
Review at Book Nerd

Tuesday, November 25
Review at Griperang's Bookmarks

Wednesday, November 26
Interview at Boom Baby Reviews

Thursday, November 27
Spotlight at Girl Lost in a Book

Friday, November 28
Review at A Book Geek
Review at With Her Nose Stuck in a Book