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Bethany swore off love to focus on her career. Playboy Nicholas is more than what the tabloids perpetrates. To secure his position at work, the appearance of a stable personal life will help guarantee a new contract. Fairy Godmother Faye Delmore has plans to help Nick polish his public image. What happens when you add a fairy godmother who loves playing matchmaker? A future designed by destiny.

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Looking for a tall, dark, and handsome hero? Kurtis Warde from A Wizard's Choice fits the bill. Maybe it's a total cliché, but—I happen to love a good cliché—my type falls into the "tall, dark, and handsome" category and most (if not all) my heroes are tall, dark, and handsome. Kurtis is also the strong and silent type... as a wizard's apprentice, he can't speak around women which makes wooing his crush just about impossible. Thankfully, actions can be even louder than words... Read A Wizard's Choice to find out what this hero would do for love.

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The first book in The Magicals Series was A Vampire's Tale. An inspiration behind this book was showing my version of the vampire. So many authors over the years have taken many approaches—some more "realistic" than others. I had my own ideas. And I did the research. I love when fiction has strong roots in fact (or myth, at least). I found out some interesting facts about the origin of vampires. And—as for attributes—I picked my favorites. Have you read A Vampire's Tale yet?

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Fall Back Into Books Promotion

Fall Back into Books runs from September 15 to October 1! Find some great authors offering free books in multiple genres -  General Fiction, Mystery & Suspense, and Romance!

I'm participating in this promotion with A Wizard's Choice (The Magicals Series Book 2), my paranormal romance novel starring Kurtis Warde. If you remember, Kurtis was introduced in A Vampire's Tale (The Magicals Series Book 1). He's a wizard apprentice to his grandfather, but he's torn between duty (to his family and other Magicals) and love (for Dee, a vampiress who may or may not feel the same way about him). A romance is not complete without some conflict. In A Wizard's Choice, Kurtis also must choose between two potential love interests. So many choices...

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It's Tuesday... which means Tirgearr Tuesday. As always, check out the hashtag #TirgearrTuesday on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to find your next read.

I haven't been posting my Tirgearr Tuesday posts to my blog since September, but you can check out my Instagram or Facebook groups (if you're not already following me) to see the latest.

The Magicals Series

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My first series is complete with five books. You can also buy all five books in a gorgeous boxset!

I published Designed by Destiny, Book One in my latest series, last November. Has it really been that long? In this spin-off from The Magicals, you can tag along with my Fairy Godmothers and get up close and personal with their charges.

I think it's pretty great, but I may be a little biased. Thankfully, my reviewers agree!

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Stay tuned for more #TirgearrTuesday posts and, seriously, check out some of the other Tirgearr titles!

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Promotion for A Vampire's Tale

A Vampire's Tale is featured on Ereader News Today.

Like feisty heroines and reluctant heroes? A Vampire's Tale, Book One in The Magicals Series, has got you covered. This vampire / protector story is filled with intrigue, drama, and—of course—a satisfying happily-ever-after. Five books make up the complete series. You'll meet vampires, wizards, and fairies in my magical world.

“…I highly recommend this novel to those searching for something much fulfilling, interesting and enchanting than your typical romance.” -- 2 Girls Book Reviews

 

“…This was a fun and refreshing read…” -- Christina Smith Belcher

 

“…So, much as Corgan made Marisa believe that true vampires do exist, Maya Tyler has managed to show this jaded romance skeptic that there is still such a thing as a sweet love story. Four well deserved stars…” – JennlyT

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Week 5 of the RONE Award Reader Voting started yesterday... Haven't voted for A Fairy Godmother's Redemption yet? You can vote now.

The 99c Amazon only sale also started yesterday...

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Q: What is your ideal Valentine's Day date?

A: Taking a moonlit flight over the city.

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She stood at the precipice, her hands lifted in the air, hair whipping in her face. Then she jumped. Not literally, of course. But she still had the sensation of falling through the air, with the gap between herself and the ground closing. There was no safety net. She'd taken a chance and now she was going to—

Swoosh. Fly through the air in the arms of a black-caped stranger. No, not a stranger, the arms of the man she loved. The half of herself she'd been searching for all her life. He caught her, stopped her free fall. And, for the first time, she felt completeness. 

I’ve never felt this way before. 

I know.

Melting into his kiss, she held onto his shoulders. He spun her around, she felt giddy with dizziness, drunk with emotion. There was no other way to describe it.

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If only your dreams could come true with a Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo…

Becoming the legal guardian for his half-sisters puts a wrench in Drew's college plans. Photo-shopped nudes of Seraphina threaten her promising singing career.

 

Sounds like a job for a Fairy Godmother.

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Fairy princess Alina Lehrer sets out to reclaim the crown stolen from her family more than a century ago. In order to complete her quest, she must face her demons and win over the assassin Rylan Jackson assigned to eliminate her. Fate has placed Alina and Rylan on opposing sides, but fate is not set in stone.

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Focus on Book Tropes for #TirgearrTuesday

In A Fairy Godmother's Redemption, The Magicals Series Book Four, Drew Parker has a bright future ahead of him despite his father's abandonment when he was eight. Ten years later, he's heading to college when he's hit with a surprise. His father and step-mother died in a car crash, leaving him sole guardian of his eight-year-old twin sisters. In this reverse Cinderella tale, Drew experiences disaster after disaster until his fairy godmother intervenes. He even falls for a princess, pop star Seraphina Jacobs. Looking for a fairy tale and/or coming of age story? A Fairy Godmother's Redemption covers both book tropes.

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Focus on Book Tropes for #TirgearrTuesday

An assassin and a princess make an unlikely couple, but A Fairy's Quest, The Magicals Series Book Three, is not your ordinary opposites attract storyline. Fairy princess Alina Lehrer encounters a handsome stranger Rylan Jackson at the airport on her way to Paris. Her trip is a quest to restore her family's heritage, but she's determined to enjoy her time in The City of Love. Alina entertains the idea of a holiday fling with Rylan, unaware that his job is to prevent her from completing her quest by any means necessary. You get royalty meets holiday romance in A Fairy's Quest.

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Focus on Book Tropes for #TirgearrTuesday

A Wizard's Choice, The Magicals Series Book Two, offers more than a closer look into my magical world. My wizard apprentice Kurtis Warde crushes on his friend's mother, the enigmatic vampiress Dee, while fairy Alina Lehrer imagines a romantic future with Kurtis. If you're interested in the book tropes opposites attract and/or unrequited love, A Wizard's Choice is a solid choice for your next read.

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Focus on Book Tropes for #TirgearrTuesday

There are more options for romance novels than ever. Most avid readers I know (myself included) have TBR lists that keep growing. How do you pick your next read? You can focus your selection process by using book tropes that have piqued your interest.

A Vampire's Tale, The Magicals Book One, is a paranormal romance novel that features a vampire hero Corgan Halton with protective tendencies toward the heroine Marisa Clements. If you're in the mood for book tropes vampire and/or protector, A Vampire's Tale could be your next read.

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What's your favorite romance sub-genre? Follow #TirgearrTuesday in December to find out more about the kind of romance you can expect from me.

An Excerpt from A Fairy Godmother's Redemption for #TirgearrTuesday

Madison bit her bottom lip, looking guilty. “We notice lots of stuff when people don’t notice us.”

An invisible force tugged on his heartstrings. Shit. I’m complete shit at this parenting thing. “I’m an adult. It’s my job—” Right now anyway. “—to worry about you. Not the other way around.”

Madison’s eyes filled with unshed tears. “It’s all our fault.” She turned on her heels, escaping into her bedroom.

Mackenzie, looking tough as always, glared at him. “Now, you’ve done it.”

Resisting the urge to smack himself in the face, Drew pushed down the frustration of feeling like a constant failure. “Okay, I’ll bite. What’s bothering Madison?”

“We really liked Jana.” Mackenzie’s bottom lip quivered. “Madison was afraid she broke up with you because she didn’t like us.”

“Oh, half-pint. Jana did like you. She’s mad at me for something I did. Grown-up relationships are complicated, but—” He grasped for a way to explain that they’d understand. “Children are never to be blamed for adult problems.” His mother’s bitter scowls whenever she looked at him—whenever she bothered to be around—flashed in his memory. Not if I can help it.

Mackenzie plopped onto the couch, resting her head in her hands. “Daddy was going away.”

She spoke so softly Drew had to strain to hear her whispered words. It took him another moment to let their meaning sink in. Their father—his father—had been about to abandon another family. “What makes you think that?”

“We heard him yelling at Mommy.” She blinked away her tears. “Mommy told us she and Daddy were going for a drive. Our neighbor came over to watch us. And—”

She didn’t need to finish the sentence. He knew that had been the last time the girls had seen their parents alive. He clenched his hands into fists. That damn bastard. If he was still alive, I’d kill him.

Seemingly unaware of Drew’s brewing anger, Mackenzie continued speaking. “—our fault.”

“No, half-pint. Your dad was a selfish ass—jerk who only thought about himself.”

“Is it bad— that I still miss him?” Conflict flickered openly in her eyes.

“No, not at all. I’m sure you have plenty of good memories.”

“We do.” Mackenzie opened her mouth but closed it again without saying anything.

“What else is on your mind, half-pint?”

“Sera seems nice.” She squirmed in her seat. “Is she gonna be your new girlfriend?”

Drew stifled a chuckle. “It’s too soon to tell. Going on a date or two doesn’t mean you’re in a relationship.”

“What happens when she goes away? She’ll go on tour and forget all about us—you.”

“There are no guarantees in life, Mackenzie. Sometimes, you have to go for it and, you know, if it doesn’t work out, then you live with it.”

“Drew?” 

At the sound of Madison’s plaintive voice, he looked up and spied her leaning against the doorframe of her bedroom. 

“Are you going to go for it? With Sera?” Hope warred with fear in her eyes.

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In November, I plan to participate in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)... #TirgearrTuesday will return in December... depending on how NaNoWriMo goes.

An Excerpt from A Fairy's Quest for #TirgearrTuesday

Rylan polished off the tart and wistfully eyed the second one.

She held back a smile, watching him practically salivate over the sweet. “Go ahead.”

He didn’t even hesitate. Just popped the tart in his mouth, offering her an endearing smile with his cheeks puffed full. His long bangs flopped in front of his eyes, making him appear much younger, boyish even. She could picture him as a child. Even imagine what his son would look like. The thought caught her by surprise. She’d just met him, for goodness sake. Although—her cheeks reddened—I know him a lot better now.

As if he knew where her thoughts were headed, he scooted behind her and drew her into his arms. She rested the back of her head against his chest, close enough to feel the vibrations of his steady heartbeat. “What about you?”

“What about me?” He reflected her question nonchalantly, but she sensed an undercurrent of unease beneath his casual veneer.

“What’s your deal? You’ve listened to me babble out my whole life story—practically—and I know so little about you. Other than—” She made a point of counting on her fingers. “You’re from Paris, you love to travel, and you have three older sisters.”

“Oh, ma chérie—” He raised her fingers to his lips and placed gentle kisses on her fingertips. “You have seen into the deepest recess of my soul. You know everything that matters.”

“Somehow—”

The rest of her words were lost as he captured her lips in a bruising kiss. She opened her mouth to accept his probing tongue, and the rest of her questions flew out of her mind. He tasted intoxicating—an enticing combination of the sweet strawberry tart he’d just eaten and a spicy flavor completely unique to him. His artful command over her body sought her surrender and promised more pleasure in exchange. She wanted to lose herself again. And why not? This was her night to truly be free.

Book Review for Damaged by Graceli Kaye

Writing a book review is an art. I am a writer and a reader, but I don't often write book reviews. I greatly admire those who do. Book reviews are essential to the commercial success of a book. Especially for a new or indie author. I know this first hand. I've literally sent out hundreds of review requests, tailored specifically to each reviewer. I track dates for requests, emailed ARCs, and follow-up emails in an Excel spreadsheet. I've also used book review services and websites like Bookspout. The majority of reviews for my books are ones I've directly requested.

I know the importance of book reviews. I know an effective book review can be short and simple. It doesn't have to be a lengthy book report - just a "I liked it" or "I recommend this book" or something along those lines. Serious (professional?) book reviewers, those with book blogs or podcasts, who review books on a regular basis for authors and publishers often include a book description and reasons or examples to support their opinion.

Writing a book review provides affirmation to its author. For the most part, we are a shy and serious lot. Publishing our books is akin to putting an important piece of ourselves on display. Yet writing our books is a calling we cannot ignore.

I see the art of book review writing as a calling as well. As mentioned at the beginning of this post, I don't often write book reviews, but when I do it's because I feel this book needs to be read.

I love to read. And, when I'm not writing, it's fair to say I'm an avid reader. I've found many of my recent reads on Instagram. Damaged by Graceli Kaye is one of them. Damaged is the first book in The VAC Chronicles, a three-book series. Right after I read the book description, I thought - this could be a series on Netflix. And Damaged did not disappoint.

My Review

The VAC Chronicles are a series of books, new adult drama, whose characters are connected through the fictitious university of Valessia-Anders College.

Geneva Blake is the protagonist of Damaged. She experiences trauma and, during the course of the story, a transforming life change. The book includes multi-character perspectives, written in first person. This approach provides unique and in-depth insight into each character. This emotion-provoking story is intense, involving serious topics of abuse and trauma. The writing is forthright and brutally honest.

Damaged is unlike any book I've ever read. The captivating and complicated characters could easily star in the next Netflix or Amazon Prime original series.

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Meet the Author

Graceli has been a lifelong writer. She began in 5th grade as a way to process and deal with issues by using her creativity. Over the years, she continued to write until some seemingly unrelated storylines began to intertwine to the point that they couldn’t be separated, and that’s when The VAC Chronicles were born. Some of the stories in the series have already been published, and she has countless more in the works with hopes to bring them to you soon.


When she is not working or spending time with her family, Graceli can be found absorbed in her world, writing the next book or books in the series. She currently lives in Maryland with her two adorable kids and awesome husband while surviving on caffeine drinks, kitty cuddles, and Zumba.


Find out more at www.thevacchronicles.wordpress.com