Book Blitz: Innovative Magic by Cristy L. Bowlin

Innovative Magic

The Hybrid Magic Chronicles Book 2

by Cristy L. Bowlin

Genre: YA Fantasy

A broken enchantment. An uncertain alliance. A dangerous journey.

Aaron has made a terrible mistake. He unleashed a powerful mage who will only make him and his friends more of a target for the Defenders who hunt them. When Theo is taken, Elara must use her newfound abilities to track him down, while Aaron vows to fix his mistake before anyone else gets hurt. With assistance from some experienced seers, healers, and combat mages, Aaron and his friends embark on a quest across the Deravine Commonwealth and into a cold northern land. The trip is anything but easy, forcing the hybrid mages to learn how to rely on themselves. As Theo slips further away from them, the Defenders gain more followers. With few people they can trust, the hybrid mages are left wondering—Is any place safe for them now?

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“So, it’s really been almost eleven years?”

“Yes, I turn fifteen next month. I’ve learned how to do a lot more with my abilities.” Aaron pointed to the large double doors at the end of the aisle. “And there are several guards posted on the other side of those doors. There’s nowhere left for you to run.”

Florella grinned. “I’m not worried about a few guards. You may have learned a lot since I last saw you, but don’t forget that I’ve still got quite a few years on you. My father had me start training as soon as I could walk.”

Aaron hadn’t forgotten. He doubted he could stop Florella on his own again, especially if it was just the two of them. The last time they confronted each other in this temple, Aaron was only a small child surrounded by adults who were doing everything they could to protect him, including his mother using her own combat magic to fight Florella. Without her help and the element of surprise, Aaron was at a loss.

Right before Theo had arrived, Florella said, “My offer still stands—I could train you if you’ll join me.”

Now she was making the same offer to Theo. Aaron wondered why it was so important to her. What would she do if both of them said no? Aaron watched Theo across the room, concerned that he hadn’t immediately refused. “Don’t listen to her, Theo!”

Florella cast an angry sidelong glance at Aaron. “All I want to do is help you. Why can’t you see that?” She walked to one of the windows and pressed her hands up to the glass. Moments later tendrils of mist played at the edges of the window. Within a few minutes, the view outside the temple was completely obscured by fog.

“No,” Aaron whispered. Not again. He remembered the fog from last time. It made his friends and family see illusions while Aaron was the only one who knew the city was mired in mist. Florella would be able to walk out the temple doors and go right past the guards without them knowing. She was going to get away.

Aaron’s limbs remained frozen in place, but he used his magic to reach for the stone sphere at his feet. It shook slightly. He concentrated harder until the sphere began to roll toward Florella. It picked up speed and knocked her feet out from under her. She screamed in rage, and her hold on Aaron broke. He could move again.

He sprinted as quickly as he could toward the door that led back into the palace. Theo didn’t turn or even flinch as Aaron ran by. Aaron realized with a pang of guilt that Theo was still immobile. He hated leaving his friend behind, but his only hope was to get help from the guards who were inside where the fog couldn’t reach.

Aaron had just made it to the fountain at the middle of the path when he felt something hit him in the back of the head. Bright spots took over his field of vision as the ground flew up to meet him.

Cristy L. Bowlin is a college English professor and author of The Temple Dancer’s Diary and The Hybrid Magic Chronicles, set in the fantasy realm of the Deravine Commonwealth. She currently lives in Southern California with her husband, daughter, and pet cat. When she isn’t reading or writing, she is most likely tap dancing, hiking, or getting invested in (another) TV series.

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Book Blitz: Curse of Seduction by CR Robertson

Curse of Seduction

Dark Princes of Purgatory Book 1

by CR Robertson

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Vivian® Contest Finalist for Speculative Romance 2021

The evil Queen Ophelia cursed the Princes of Purgatory to claim their magic. Only their fated witch mate can save them, but a blood sacrifice is required that demands the highest emotional cost.

Ilana has spent two hundred years believing she is a defective vampire, until the day she bumps into the incubus Ezekiel. Her witch powers finally awaken as they sense the presence of her mate. She finally discovers why she has all the strength and abilities of a vampire but the inability to feed.

Ezekiel was cursed by The Blood Queen centuries ago. Every time he feeds, she takes something from the woman he’s with – a memory, an emotion, a vital part of them that leaves his lover changed forever.

Compelled to feed, can Ilana save Ezekiel before his curse changes her from the woman he loves to a mindless sex slave?

Readers of Cassandra Clare and Sherrilyn Kenyon will devour this book filled with supernatural creatures and paranormal suspense.


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CR Robertson is a USA Today and International Bestselling Author who lives in Ireland, the most magical country in the world. From an early age, she loved faerytales and mythological stories. Her in-depth knowledge of mythology and faerylore weaves the background for the characters in each of her manuscripts.

She lives in a cottage by the sea on the east coast of Ireland. Gardening is one of her favourite pastimes and is evident in her garden that is overflowing with crystals and seasonal flowers. Her dogs enjoy the sleepy seaside town and spend their time playing in the sea. 

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Elemental’s Cape Town MC Book 3

by Alexi Ferreira

Genre: Paranormal MC Romance

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How do you convince someone that has been betrayed since the day they were born that you are being true. I can feel the pain that betrays Esmeralda’s courage, the pain that is like a shield holding her in limbo from living a full and joyful life. The scars on her body are nothing like the scars that bleed deep in her soul. How can I protect and care for her if she doesn’t open herself to the fact that I would give my very life to keep her safe. I wont rest until she feels the joy that she deserves, the joy of being loved and loving others.

ESMERALDA

He might have found me, might even make me feel like I have never felt before, but sooner or later the pain and betrayal will once again rear its head. He swears to protect me, to care for me, but who will protect him from me? Who will protect him from the evil that always follows me?

 

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Book Blitz: Chasing After Love by Suzette Riddick

CHASING AFTER LOVE BY SUZETTE RIDDICK

Can a desperate lie lead to crazy love?

Nancy Redmond’s professional life is on point. It’s her personal life that could use a major overhaul. Selling her business and relocating from the midwest to the east coast, Nancy is determined to get a fresh start and prove to herself that she doesn’t need a man to fulfill her.

Gabriel “Gabe” Saxton’s world is turned upside down when he catches the woman he’s to marry in a compromising position. Devastated, he’s convinced karma has finally caught up to him for breaking an old lover’s heart.

After ten years Nancy and Gabe are unexpectedly reunited and the attraction between them is just as magnetizing. As the couple overcomes previous hurts and betrayals and is on the path to forever, Gabe’s former life collides with the one he’s building with Nancy. Blindsided, Nancy retreats and releases Gabe from his commitment to their relationship. But will she regret her decision?

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Nancy Redmond was pissed the second her cell phone dinged, signaling an incoming text. If she wasn’t in one of Chicago’s five-star restaurants on New Year’s Eve, she would have made a scene. Bright red lips pursed, she glanced around the dimly-lit dining room at the other patrons. Their faces illuminated by flickering candles on the tables, they chatted and dug forks into succulent meats, while sipping on wine. Meanwhile, her stomach made obnoxious noises because she was so hungry.

Blindly, her hand searched the inside of the clutch on the chair beside her for her phone. A soft gust of air blew past her lips. Just as she thought, Christopher had texted to cancel their dinner date. It was the third time this month he’d bailed out on her at the last minute. The first time she understood because he forgot about a school event he was supposed to attend for his six-year-old kid. Being that her dad pretty much forgot about her after he and her mom divorced when she was four, Nancy refrained from catching an attitude. Every child needed their father in the picture. That’s what she believed and, besides, she didn’t want to be responsible for keeping a kid and his father apart.

Though she was livid, Nancy couldn’t help the smile that touched her lips. Her bestie, Daphne Turner-Collins, had praised her when she told her how mature she’d behaved and hadn’t flipped out on Christopher for ditching her.

“Look at you acting all grown up,” Daphne had teased.

Of course Nancy couldn’t resist telling her to “shut up.”

The second time he’d texted to cancel on their date to see Maxwell three hours before show time, Nancy couldn’t bite her tongue. His excuse this time had been his baby’s momma, Ebony, had an emergency and he had to go to the rescue to watch their son. The chick had four sisters. Nancy found it strange that not one of them was available to babysit. This time when Nancy told Daphne about Christopher jumping ship, she did admit his timing was suspect.

Before she could cuss Christopher out via text, the waiter walked up to the table.

“Miss, can I get you something to drink while you wait for your party to arrive?”

My Lord. Stephan the waiter was too fine for his own good. He wasn’t as tall as Nancy liked her men. But his flawless expresso complexion, heavily-lidded bedroom eyes and full lips made up for what he lacked in the height department. Her eyes discreetly, or so she thought, drifted to his feet. Nancy had to bite the inside of her cheek to keep from groaning.

When she finally looked back up into Stephan’s handsome face, he was grinning at her and undressing her with his eyes. Heat fanned across her cheeks as she delicately cleared her throat. Somebody appreciated the effort she’d put into looking good tonight. Stephan and his fine self, for the time being, put her anger on simmer. His lingering gaze made her feel sexy and not rejected. Later for Christopher. A drink or two, something to eat and any excuse to keep Stephan coming back will keep the night from being a total bust.

“He’s not coming. I’ll be eating alone.”

Nancy hated how her voice lightly quivered the way it did right before you’re ready to cry. She wanted to jump across the table and wrap her arms and legs around Stephan when he murmured for her ears only, “He’s a damn fool. Sis, you’re beautiful. You deserve better.”

Yes, I do! “Thank you.”

By the time Nancy drank three glasses of wine, stuffed her face with savory seasoned lamb chops, grilled brussels sprouts, and red velvet cake, her mood had soured again. Couple after couple floated through the revolving glass doors, hugged up as they sought refuge from the cold.

Envy was such an ugly emotion that had taken Nancy years to combat. She could feel its familiar tentacles crawling up her insides as the couples were ushered past her table. Surrounding her like happy sharks in an ocean of sappy love, holding hands and grinning as they spoke in hushed tones. Nancy had to get out of there when the dude at the table across from her slid a ring box across the white linen tablecloth. She rolled her eyes when the young woman gasped before covering her mouth with both hands.

“Aw, crap.”

Nancy realized she was louder than she intended when dude shot her the evil eye. But she could care less about his funky proposal or the fact that she probably spoiled the mood. Her glass of red wine toppled over when she abruptly stood, spilling the contents and splattering the front of the overpriced dress she’d bought to impress Christopher.

Tucking her clutch under her arm, Nancy slightly staggered her way to the ladies’ room. Now in front of the mirror, tears stung the back of her eyes as her gaze went to the tiny spots the red wine made against the cream-colored fabric of the dress she wore. It felt like her entire life was nothing but one big stain beginning with her conception. Only two things had ever gone right in her life. Her friendship with Daphne and owning her own business.

Well, maybe three. After years of being at odds with her mother, Madeline, they were finally in a good place. Recently they were able to pick up where they left off when she was a teenager. Just as they were getting settled into a comfortable mom-daughter relationship, Madeline moved to Haddonfield, New Jersey six months ago. She’d joined a counseling practice across the bridge in Philly as a behavioral health specialist.

Nancy hustled her butt into a stall before a tear could fall and she was caught by someone coming in to use the bathroom. An overwhelming feeling of loneliness suffocated her as she wished for her mom or Daphne. Even though they were only a phone call away, they were probably off doing their own thing and could do without her drama. Daphne and her husband, Adrian, were most likely cozied up butt-naked somewhere in that huge house they lived in. And Madeline out with co-workers at some fancy club in Philly to bring in the new year. This once she would have to tough it out until the morning.

“Oh no,” Nancy mumbled under her breath as she made her way to the sink to wash her hands. Carefully, she set her clutch on the vanity next to the woman who she’d almost ruined her proposal. Turning on the water, Nancy eyeballed her reflection and then the woman. When their eyes met, Nancy smiled although she was miserable. “Congratulations.”

A brief stint of counseling taught her it was okay to show kindness even in the midst of chaos.

Blue eyes sparkled at Nancy as the woman smiled and wriggled the fingers on her left hand, displaying a sizable diamond. “Thank you! Isn’t it gorgeous?” she beamed, now holding her hand practically under Nancy’s nose.

Nancy couldn’t help laughing. Girlie was acting like they were besties. “It is.”

ABOUT SUZETTE RIDDICK

Suzette Riddick is a wife, mother and nurse practitioner who enjoys writing about flawed characters on a quest for love. She is an Amazon Best-Selling Author and was featured in USA Today ~ Happy Ever After. A native of Philadelphia, PA, Suzette loves to travel, read and is addicted to Chanel parfum. To learn more about Suzette visit her website at http://www.suzetteriddick.com.

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