My Auto-Buy Authors!

Hello everyone! Today I thought I would do a fun little post with a list of authors that I AUTO-BUY! If you're not familiar with what that means, it means a list of authors who's books I will buy automatically without any knowledge of what the book is about! I don't care if it's a new series, an existing series, I don't care what length or genre, I don't care what the cover is lol! I love the author so much that I will buy whatever they publish! 

1. L.J. Smith 

Author of The Vampire Diaries, Night World Series, The Forbidden Game, Dark Visions to name a few.... I have loved everything this woman has ever written and I will forever buy her books lol!

2. Sarah Dessen

Author of standalone contemporary romance novels - all of them have been amazing and I will continue to buy whatever she publishes! One of her books, Along for the Ride is a Netflix movie coming out in April! Eek!

3. Cassandra Clare

SHADOWHUNTERS. Need I say more lol?

4. Stephanie Garber

Author of the Caraval series and more recently, Once Upon a Broken Heart. I loved the trilogy and I loved the beginning to her new series so she is a recent addition to my auto-buy list! 

5. Katie McGarry

Author of many contemporary romance novels, but has recently delved into paranormal romance! Loved everything she has written so far and will continue buying anything she writes!

6. Kresley Cole

LOVE her YA apocalypse series as well as her adult paranormal romance books! 

Do you have any auto-buy authors?! Let me know below!

Belle Morte by Bella Higgin ARC Review!

 

Title: Belle Morte
Author: Bella Higgin
Publish Date: April 5th, 2022
Publisher: Wattpad Books
Source: Huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC for review!

There’s only one way out.

Belle Morte. One of five houses where vampires reside as celebrities and humans are paid to be their living donors. While others came here seeking fortune, I came in search of my sister who walked into Belle Morte five months ago . . . and never walked back out.

Now that I’m here, the secrets about this world have proven to be much bigger than I ever anticipated. And lurking around every corner are shocking insinuations of what happened to my sister.

There’s only one person who might have the answers I need, and the undeniable pull I feel toward him is terrifying: Edmond Dantès―a vampire, and my mortal enemy.

The harder I try to resist him, the further I fall under his spell. And in one instant my life is irrevocably changed. My past becomes prologue and my fate becomes sealed behind these doors.

Belle Morte has spoken. And it may never let me go.

Penelope's Review

Oof I am a SUCKER for vampire books and Belle Morte did not disappoint! At first, I was nervous that this would be a bit too similar to Twilight at its core, but honestly once I started reading I was like Edward and Bella who??? Lol which basically means that no, this is not a Twilight re-write. I found it unique and refreshing - I personally may have gone with a different name than Edmond simply due to the massive popularity of Edward but meh like I said, I wasn't thinking about Twilight at all while reading.

SO! We have vampires out in the open, and since their reveal 10 years ago, they have risen to the height of fame and become celebrities. They live around the word in various "vampire houses", each with a different name. This book is based on a UK vampire house called Belle Morte. Humans apply to these houses to become donors, and get paid very well for the honor. 

Renie was a headstrong, spirited girl with fire in her heart and a stubborn streak a mile long. She was loyal and determined and was more of an "act before you think" type of person which is always great in a book lol! Edmond was broody and sexy and stoic until he was vulnerable... yum. Everything I want in a male lead. He would do anything to protect Renie and it was swoon-worthy watching his devotion to her grow. 

I loved all the side characters - Roux and Jason were hilarious and amazing, I ended up liking Ysanne more and more the more I read, and I'm thinking we are going to see more Ludovic and Etienne in book 2 which is exciting for two very different reasons lol!

Overall, I think this was a really great debut! You need to go in expecting a YA vampire novel, otherwise you will be disappointed. You really do need to think along the lines of Twilight, not Dracula. (I'm not saying this is like Twilight, but that's the sort of vamp novel you need to go in expecting). I went in with  basic idea of what to expect and I ended up being really happy with what I read! I think the more this author develops her writing skills, the better her books are going to be and I'm really excited to watch her progress!

Rating: 4/5 Devils!

A Forgery of Roses by Jessica S. Olson ARC Review!

 

Title: A Forgery of Roses
Author: Jessica S. Olson
Publish Date: March 29th, 2022
Publisher: Inkyard Press
Source: Huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC for review!

Myra Whitlock has a gift. One many would kill for.

She’s an artist whose portraits alter people’s real-life bodies, a talent she must hide from those who would kidnap, blackmail, and worse in order to control it. Guarding that secret is the only way to keep her younger sister safe now that their parents are gone.

But one frigid night, the governor’s wife discovers the truth and threatens to expose Myra if she does not complete a special portrait that would resurrect the governor's dead son. Desperate, Myra ventures to his legendary stone mansion.

Once she arrives, however, it becomes clear the boy’s death was no accident. Someone dangerous lurks within these glittering halls. Someone harboring a disturbing obsession with portrait magic.

Myra cannot do the painting until she knows what really happened, so she turns to the governor’s older son, a captivating redheaded poet. Together, they delve into the family’s most shadowed affairs, racing to uncover the truth before the secret Myra spent her life concealing makes her the killer’s next victim.

Penelope's Review

First off, love the cover! It's SO pretty and it's what drew me to the book in the first place. While I haven't read this author's debut novel, I'm looking forward to giving it a try because I really like her writing style! A Forgery of Roses follows Myra, a prodigy with the ability to paint away a person's flaws, and even heal minor injuries. When the governor's wife asks her to do the impossible, bring her dead son back to life, Myra is unsure if she is up to the task - but too much is riding on her success so she agrees to try. 

I really like Myra - I thought she was brave, and determined and I loved how loyal and protective she was of her sister Lucy. Watching her sift through clues and try to get answers about what's really going on allowed her to develop as a character and I liked watching her grow in confidence and skill. 

I was also a fan of August. I loved the anxiety representation and thought the author did a really good job of outlining the struggles that one faces when they suffer from severe anxiety. August has a hard time with parents who don't understand him and push him into situations that make him uncomfortable. The dynamic between him and Myra was sweet and I like the slow burn feel to this story. 

Overall, I think this was a super unique read, and I liked that I couldn't guess the ending at all - it took me by surprise which is always great! I'm happy with how it ended, and look forward to seeing what comes next for this author!

Rating: 4/5 Devils!

The Rosewood Chronicles by Connie Glynn Blog Tour!

 

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to be hosting a spot on The Rosewood Chronicles Blog Tour hosted by The Write Reads Tours! Today I am spotlighting Book #1 in this fantastic series, Undercover Princess by Connie Glynn!

Title: Undercover Princess (The Rosewood Chronicles #1)

Author: Connie Glynn
Publish Date: November 2nd, 2017
Publisher: Penguin 
Genre: YA Fantasy

When fairy tale obsessed Lottie Pumpkin starts at the infamous Rosewood Hall, she is not expecting to share a room with the Crown Princess of Maradova, Ellie Wolf. Due to a series of lies and coincidences, 14-year-old Lottie finds herself pretending to be the princess so that Ellie can live a more normal teenage life.

Lottie is thrust into the real world of royalty - a world filled with secrets, intrigue and betrayal. She must do everything she can to help Ellie keep her secret, but with school, the looming Maradovian ball and the mysterious new boy Jamie, she'll soon discover that reality doesn't always have the happily ever after you'd expect...

A thrilling world of parties, politics and bad ass princesses, this is the first book in the brand new series THE ROSEWOOD CHRONICLES.

About the author:

Connie Glynn has always loved writing and wrote her first story when she was six, with her mum at a typewriter acting as her scribe. She had a love for performing stories from a young age and attended Guildhall drama classes as a teenager. This passion for stories has never left her, and Connie recently finished a degree in film theory. It was at university that Connie started her hugely successful YouTube channel Noodlerella (named after her favourite food and favourite Disney princess). After five years of publicly documenting her life and hobbies to an audience of 900,000 subscribers on YouTube, Connie closed the book on the Noodlerella project in a bid for more privacy and to pursue her original passions in the performing arts. Connie now writes music and fiction full- time. Follow Connie on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr @ConnieGlynn

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rosewood-Chronicles-Undercover-Princess/dp/0062847821/

Star Revelations by Steven Paul Terry Blog Tour + Giveaway!

Hi everyone! This is my post during the blog tour for Star Revelations by Steven Paul Terry. In Star Revelations a TV Star on a terrifying journey of misdirection and murder, must learn who she is, and bring a message from another world, hundreds of earth years in the future.

This blog tour is organized by Lola's Blog Tours and the tour runs from 28 February till 13 March. You can see the tour schedule here.

Star Revelations (Star Revelations #1)
By Steven Paul Terry
Genre: Thriller /Suspense /Mystery/ Science Fiction
Age category: Adult
Release Date: 6 November, 2021

Blurb:
Get their attention before it's too late... The Quiet War has begun...

Acclaimed journalist and media celebrity Diana Willis can snag the inside scoop and truth on any story. But when her helicopter mysteriously malfunctions and plummets to the ground, everything changes, sending Diana down a maze of murderous intrigue and confusion. Waking up from a coma eight weeks after the crash, she struggles with the recurring dreams that reveal an extraordinary past life. Now, Diana's hellbent on uncovering the secrets about those past memories.

Delving into a world of mind control and past lives, the truth is more terrifying than she ever imagined as she travels back in time to face the perpetrators of America's most confidential and sinister projects. Teaming up with an unlikely ally, an elusive interdimensional mentor from her other life, Diana is able to restore her psychic and telepathic powers. Suddenly, they're in more danger than ever before as their enemies seek world domination through mind control and media manipulation.

Can Diana use her powers to expose the truth, learn who she is, and bring a message of faith and freedom from another world, hundreds of earth years in the future?

"I returned from your future and there is no fear. I am courageous and free..."

EXCERPT:

Prologue

It is a future time in a distant world. A woman sits on an elegant chair arranged by a fountain in a courtyard surrounded by a sumptuous garden. She is dressed in a silvery robe and her long blonde hair lies draped over one shoulder. She appears to be in her mid-forties but is many years older, and those who know her consider her strikingly beautiful.

Birds and insects flutter among the blossoms. In the distance, majestic spacecraft streak silently through the sky. The ambiance is one of harmony and balance, between human and nature, between individual and society.

The woman knows that such peace and balance are not by accident, that nature itself is always in a state of entropy, that humans are disposed to fear and violence. But her people have learned how to rise to and maintain themselves at a higher level of being, above ignorance, greed, hypocrisy, vindictiveness, and prejudice. She knows there are dark forces within the galaxy keen on disrupting her kind’s way of life and interrupting their message of faith and progression.

She is one of the chosen messengers of a special communications group called Secret Transmissions Allied Response (STAR). She receives telepathic messages through the chasm of time and space, calls for help from a faraway planet named Earth, specifically from a group of people gathered at a place known to them as Mt. Shasta.

The messages are frantic and the distress they evoke is immediate and visceral.

Help us, there is a bomb…

Many will die…

We are waiting…

You are our liberator…

On her lap rests a small open book; as she receives these messages, she thinks of a response and its words appear on the blank pages.

The bifurcation of your world has begun…

Control and Fear or Love and Freedom…

Dystopia or Utopia…

Your choice…

Links:
- Goodreads
- Bookbub
- Amazon

About the Author:
Steven Paul Terry was born in London, England, where he went to school before moving to Australia where his education continued. He’s spent three decades traveling the globe as a professional speaker, challenging and inspiring audiences to live a great life through his executive coaching strategies.

Terry divides his time between Colorado and Mexico. When not touring, he enjoys writing by the ocean, where he is also an avid swimmer and diver.

Learn more about Steven Paul Terry at StevenPaulTerry.com

Author links:
- Website
- Facebook
- Twitter
- Instagram

Giveaway
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- a $10 Amazon gift card
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