Who needs sleep when you can read Decadent Sins? It's bloody brilliant!

24 Jun, 2022, No comments

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 5/5 OBSESSED WITH THIS BOOK!

This is one of the most immersive books I've read. It makes you feel like you're in this elven world, living among your favourite creatures (and waiting for their enemies to suffer). I love the detailed world build, the traditions these elves have, and the liveliness to their characters.

Crane and Malah, surely brought together by fate, don't feel like they're fictional beings. Their characters are so well developed, that you end up living their lives while you read this book, and that's something that pulls me in and makes me addicted to the story.

The steamy scenes are highly explicit, full of details, dark romance, and it leaves you wanting to read more. However, the plot is incredible and captivating, making the story as a whole feel realistic. I can't wait to read the sequel!

Join the steamy dark romance journey here: Amazon.

Taste of Vampire by D.S. Murphy

25 Apr, 2022, No comments

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 5/5 I LOVED IT!

As you may already know, vampires have always been my passion. I've always loved movies about them as long as they included romance (and I was probably too young to watch those movies, but well—nobody needs to know, right?). However, I think there aren't enough movies like Buffy, Vampire Diaries, Twilight. But today's post is about a book I'd really love to see as a film.

Emily lives in a compound with her ill mother and younger siblings, but the starvation makes her hunt outside in the forbidden area—where poisonous ash can kill her. But the vampires are what makes this post-apocalyptic setting seem more thrilling than the Hunger Games as Emily must prepare for the choosing ceremony where the elite vampires pick their brides (what a great idea, right?).

🤫Honestly, I devoured this book in one day because I couldn't put it down. For those who can't survive reading a vampire romance without any steam—you may want to move along and skip this book.

But if you're like me and want to see the relationships between human heroines and vampires develop slowly, Taste of Vampire is the one to go for. This story is amazing and easy to read when you're tired. It takes you away to the post-apocalyptic world where vampires and humans live in peace with a mutual agreement (which at some point stops seeming so mutual but more like "these humans are our livestock willingly").

In other words, I can't wait to read the sequel.❤️ I highly recommend this book if you're a vampire romance lover with a soft spot for Hunger Games.

You can by the book here (link to Amazon).

Follow the Hummingbird by Elena Carter

17 Mar, 2022, No comments

Time doesn’t heal anything. That’s the biggest lie. This pain will always be with me.

These words say more about this book than you could imagine, but before I can introduce you to this journey, let me make a confession. This year has been challenging for everyone, including myself. My grandfather, aunt, and cat passed away during the past few months. But the grief will not shatter me. I was born a dreamer, destined to share my dreams with you, my dear reader.

And as a dreamer, I can relate to lovely Elena's book—Follow the Hummingbird.

I must admit it's challenging for me to rate this book objectively because it's not my usual literature. Both as a writer and reader, I love Paranormal Romance (PNR) books, but Follow the Hummingbird is a book for lucid dreamers who know grief. It's a touching story about a woman struggling with reality after her husband has passed away, but every loss has something mysterious to replace the void in our hearts. For the human heroine Tina, it's her lucid dreams (or the power to travel through the dream realms with the awareness that the world she sees isn't real). For somebody who knows the pain of loss, escaping reality will be more important than oxygen.

Follow the Hummingbird is a beautiful fantasy, full of mysteries, adventures, mind-bending puzzles, pain, and most importantly—love that never gives up even after you've lost someone.

Tina, at first, is seemingly an ordinary woman whose husband has passed away a while ago, but her pain never seems to heal. She misses her beloved Greg. Yet she's trying her best to continue living, although her depression would be impossible to battle if not for her loving friends.

But as the story develops, Tina discovers the power many people actually have but take it for granted. She discovers the ability to lucid dream.

As one of those people, I can relate to the story and my dreams. Sometimes it's hard to tell apart where your reality ends, and the dream begins—and vice versa. But for Tina, it's not just a dream. It's a self-discovery journey that shows us that "happy endings" are another subjective topic. Somebody may desire to attend lavish parties, own fancy cars, and date hot celebrities. But many people would rather escape this world altogether to experience at least a tiny drop of magic.

I'm giving this book 4/5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

This story made me want to cry, and although I always choose to read happy-ever-afters, steamy romances, and immersive fantasies, Follow the Hummingbird deserves these 4 stars for all the tears I almost shed. Thank you, Elena, for giving me this book when I needed it the most.

More features in this book:

✅ Immersive fantasy that describes how lucid dreamers see their dreams

✅ Friendship and our human bonds

✅ Emotional storyline as Tina battles her grief

🚫 No actual romance as this is about grief and love, not falling in love

🚫 No steam, violence, or any kind of explicit content

Leave a comment and tell me what is your experience with lucid dreams.

Fallen For You by Sylver Michaela

24 Nov, 2021, No comments

5/5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fallen... Literally 🤫

"Falling changes angels. All the goodness and purity that you have as an angel gets stripped away and replaced with the exact opposite."

Here's another brilliant read I discovered recently, and WOW! I found out about this book on Instagram (@sylver_michaela) while searching for new recommendations, and I must say—the book did not disappoint. This sweet story surprised me in more ways than I expected. Books that pull me in with the first paragraph are as rare as dragons these days, and Fallen For You is one!

The story is about a heroine named Raven. She's a strong-willed girl, a student, and she has suffered a lot, and pain seems to follow her throughout the entire book. At first, I thought it would be a shifter romance (I haven't read the blurb, I choose my books by their covers and reviews), but this turned out much more than anything shifter-like. Unique.

Although Raven can sometimes be immature (which I absolutely would ignore considering she's still a dreamy school girl with sad life events, an abusive father and difficult daily trials), her character fitted well with the storyline. It made her feel alive. Real. When Raven discovers the truth about Kaden, she accepts it like any of us—booklovers—would. Like a true dreamer would. I won't spoil it, so I'll stop it here.

The only thing that I felt was missing was the depth of the beginning of Raven's romance and how she grew close with her love interest, BUT it makes much more sense in the second half of the book when her true connection to her lover gets unveiled.

In other words, this is a sweet, sweet paranormal romance. And I feel like it should have a sequel that would explain more about Kaden's past and give more details about how exactly his feelings bloomed. Thank you, Sylver Michaela, for this lovely story! ❤️

If you wish to find out more:

Amazon

Author's Bookstagram

Stargazer Island Series by Sionna Trenz

2 Oct, 2021, No comments

Are you one of the readers who prefers enjoying the books from the third person? You might want to check this out. I've recently come across Stargazer Island series by Sionna Trenz (although I must admit I began with the 3rd book).

Where Hawks Soar is a detailed world to wander, written from 3rd person. It's not something I'd normally read because I find it harder to relate to the main characters, but Eric and Sage and how their relationship evolved made it worth it. Not only each islander has their own story, soul and characteristics, and the heroes from all 3 books in the series also seem to be friends (yes, you guessed it correctly – each book has its own MCs).

Hawk is a spirit guide that communicates to the main characters (Eric and Sage) to help them escape their tragic life events (I mean TRULY tragic for Eric). And the spirit guide leads these people to each other.

Eric was probably my favourite character (but I warn you – there are many of them, so reading the first 2 books might be highly recommended), but I loved Eric. At first, he may seem a bit cold towards the heroine (to the point she considers him gay), but as the story goes on, you learn more about his past, and your heart bleeds as you read it. If your imagination is as vivid as mine, you'll want to protect him from his awful father and mother as they are disgusting people. Eric's childhood, teen years – and I'd even say his adult life – are tragic, but Hawk shows him a path to escape the terrible things he's been through. Eric begins dreaming about a Native American girl – Sage. She has been bullied, and it slowly explains how and why she acts in the beginning.

Their feelings unravel slowly and beautifully, but life doesn't spare them (and nor does their enemy – the skin-walker), and they must face many trials before their happy ending. This story is for you if you love detailed surroundings, Native American theme, shape-shifters, slow-burn romance, and dialogues that make you chuckle. Here's the link if you wish to buy this book.

Happy reading, my lovelies!

1 Sep, 2021, No comments

I can't believe how much I fell in love with this book, wishing to follow Harper and Antoine to push them both together.

I can't believe how much I fell in love with this book. It was not what I expected when I started reading it, but that's exactly the best part about it.

Harper is an incredibly pleasant character, and reading the book from her perspective made it easy to dive into her story, feel her grief, her pain, but most importantly - her love towards her family. She's not just a human girl - she's a kind, delightful soul, somebody I could easily imagine being my friend. Her inner world reminds me about the things that we sometimes forget to appreciate until it's gone, making the girl feel relatable and delightful - somebody who has fire within them even at the darkest times, somebody who can shine for others when their own life is as dark as it can be.

On a side note, this story did remind me of Vampire Diaries to some extent (because of the grief and lost family members) but much better written. While reading Vampire Diaries made me give up on the book, Red Magnolia made me fall in love with all characters, live her story and left me hungry for more.

In other words, I loved this book, I would read it again, and I can't wait to dive into the entire series because Harper is now my friend, not just a fictional girl from a book. Adding this to my favourite YA books, there's no doubt.

If I've caught your interest, you can get this beautiful vampire romance here.

Interview with H.D. Fortuna, the author of Primal Allure

6 Jul, 2021, No comments

Hello Beautiful Dreamers,

Recently, I decided to help everyone discover new talents when it comes to paranormal romance books. A few weeks ago, I had an opportunity to come across a new gem – a truly beautiful story – Primal Allure by H.F. Fortuna. Yet the most thrilling part is when I discovered it's not just the story that takes your breath away – it's also the author who has unique stories bleeding in her veins and a heart that beats to take you away to another world. So, here comes the interview with the author of Primal Allure.

1. Hi Denise! Can you tell me a little about yourself? How did your writing journey begin?

Well, ever since I was a kid, I loved to not only read but to make up my own stories. I remember my first story idea was called ‘Reality Arcade’ which I wrote in middle school. It was about two best friends who got sucked into an experimental virtual reality arcade game and ended up on opposite sides in a war between two species. I’d like to think my writing has significantly improved since then. In general, though, writing really picked up for me when I got into written roleplays. To me, it was like playing Dungeons and Dragons, but without the need for rolling dice. Also, the roleplays taught me how to make interactions between characters feel more natural as opposed to scripted, which is something readers have definitely noticed about my writing.

2. A lot of authors struggle with writing discipline and writer's blocks. How do you manage these issues? What keeps you motivated?

It’s different for everyone. Some will bash their heads against the proverbial block until it breaks. Others will swap to something else. I am of the latter category. While I will try and keep the task related to the current WIP, I also won’t punish myself for going off and doing something else entirely. As for motivation, nothing inspires me more than feedback from readers, be it positive or negative. Because at the end of the day, I’m in this to share all these stories I’ve invented, and getting feedback means that I was successful and that there is a point to me continuing to share.

3. I absolutely agree! Sometimes it feels like we – authors – live to breathe the feedbacks. In the end, every feedback makes us better. However, I’m curious. If you could travel back in time to give yourself a piece of advice – what would it be?

“Don’t wait”. My first book has been in the works for years. I could have finished it a long time ago, but when did I choose to finish it? During the first corona lockdown when all the other indie authors got the same idea. It’s a major issue of visibility since the market is hyper-saturated now, and getting my book out to as many readers as possible has become a real challenge. At the moment, the solution is to continue to add books to the series to make it more attractive to potential readers since most seem to be more invested in a series than a lone book. Also, the feeling of holding your published book physically in your hands is a feeling unlike any other, comparable and overtaken, perhaps only by holding your child for the first time.

4. And I truly hope you will never give up on your books and writing. You're talented. Speaking of your books... Can you tell my blog readers about your book – Primal Allure?

It’s meant as a soft introduction to a truly complex world, which will be presented in more depth in the books to come. I also wanted to do something I hadn’t seen in other books of the same genre in regards to werewolves, which have exploded in popularity in the last decade or so, and have been seriously overdone – in my opinion. Add in the suspense and danger of a mysterious killer and you get a story you can lose yourself in for a short while.

5. I’ve read it, and I must admit – I can’t wait for this complex world to unravel. I won’t say any spoilers to the possible readers, but I must mention – I was pleasantly shocked how all the little details in your book were connected in the end. I loved it! What inspired you to write Primal Allure? It’s such a sweet yet steamy story. How did it start?

As I mentioned before, my writing hobby really took off when I started written roleplay, and that’s where the original story for Primal Allure came from. It was meant to be partially inspired by Little Red Riding Hood, and while our wolf is certainly big, he’s about as far from bad as you can get. While some of the aspects of the story ended up changed in the book version, much of it remains the same. It is also worth mentioning that Vivienne (our female main character) was mine, while Achak and the wolf belonged to my partner.

6. Will there be more series for this book? If so, could you tease us a little?

Definitely! Though Vivienne, Achak and Cullo will no longer be the focus of the story as it moves along, they will certainly be involved in a lot of it, so we’ll be seeing them again for sure. Book 2 instead shifts focus to two characters who appeared in Primal Allure, and will be a male x male romance between a half-angel and an incubus. Titled ‘Sin & Survival’, there will be no lack of passion, but the pace will be significantly quicker and fraught with action and danger. It’s still being written, but I hope to publish it this fall!

7. Thrilling! I can't wait! Now, this makes me double-curious, haha. What are your favourite authors? And if you could become ANY fictional character for a day – who would you be?

Oh, I have several, spread throughout the various genres I enjoy. For paranormal romance, however, at the very top of my list is Larissa Ione. Innocent to the seductive pleasure of the genre, I stumbled randomly onto one of her books in the middle of the series and had no idea what I was reading. I was immediately hooked and gathered every book I could get my greedy little hands on. As for the choice of a fictional character for a day, I’d have to pick Jill Kismet, the main character of a series by another one of my favourite authors, Lilith Saintcrow. She’s an absolute badass, and I would absolutely love to spend an adrenaline-filled day kicking evil’s butt!

8. I'm incredibly grateful for this chance to have an interview with you. But there's one more question I want to ask. If you were given an opportunity to make a wish for your readers, knowing that it would definitely come true – what would it be?

It may seem silly, but I’d wish for good health and wellbeing for them all. It is only when we have both that we can strive to live fulfilling lives, and can spend time doing the things we love, like read books and invent stories for others to enjoy!

That's just so beautiful... I genuinely hope your wish comes true. Thank you so much for your time. I truly hope your journey brings you a lot of adventures, success and joy. Take care! Thank you so much for the interview!

Best wishes!

Dear Reader,

I hope you enjoyed the interview with H.D. Fortuna as much as I did.

If you're interested in Primal Allure, here's the link where you can purchase this wonderfully sweet yet steamy story (18+ content, though).

And as a little reminder – if you love an author (any author at all) – please take your time to leave a feedback. It may not seem like a big thing, but trust me – authors live on your feedbacks. It inspires us to write more, and it means a world to us. Thank you for your time reading this.

My best wishes to everyone. Take care,

Eli