BLOG TOUR - EXCERPT & GIVEAWAY: The Whispers of the Fallen - Rebellion by J.D. Netto

Title: Rebellion

Series: The Whispers of the Fallen Book # 2

By: J.D. Netto

Genre: YA Fantasy
Publication Date: May 30, 2014

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Smoke rises from the ruins of fallen kingdoms. Forgotten secrets have been revealed. In the darkness of the world, Lucifer’s army grows.

The quest of the book-bearers grows even more perilous when Isaac and his companions discover that ancient enemies have risen from the Heart of Elysium, seeking to snatch the Book of Letters from their hands. The Nephilins are now aided by Xavier, one of the Fallen Rulers. Villages have been brought to the ground by armies of Shadows. Creatures from the Abyss now lurk in the mountains and forests, longing to kill whoever crosses their path.

Isaac and his companions must find courage to overcome their fears as they continue their journey throughout Elysium.

Excerpt:

Darkness—that was all I could see. I looked down, trying to catch a glimpse of my feet as they trampled upon the unseen ground.

An invisible force pulled me while I listened to the sound of many voices. It was bitter cold; my fingertips grew numb with every step I took. It was quiet here—too quiet. My heartbeat sounded like drums softly played by weak hands.

Something lay in the darkness ahead of me. My eyes squinted in an attempt to better visualize the unrecognizable. My breathing failed once I realized it was her—it was Nephele.

Emotions stirred within me; rage shadowed my mind as I approached her body.

She attempted to stand to her feet, feebly moving her arms. It was apparent that an invisible power pinned her down. My wings made their way out of my back as rage continued to take over. I grasped my sword, marching in her direction.

I knelt next to her. Our eyes met.

Without hesitating, I pierced her left hand; blood flowed like a waterfall. Her body trembled as she opened her mouth to scream, but no sound came forth.

You deserve to die, I thought, standing back on my feet. The memories of all the pain she had caused me played over in my head. I placed my right foot on her skull, pressing it against the ground.

I sank my sword into her chest. I was clueless of my whereabouts, but happy to know that my mortal enemy lay here, defenseless.

The sound of her slowing heartbeat invaded my ears. I lifted my foot from her head, kneeling next to her once again.

“You see,” I whispered in her ear. “Even with all of your dark powers, Nephele, in the end, you will never win.”

Title: The Whispers of the Fallen

By: J.D. Netto

Genre: Fantasy/Paranormal

Publication Date: November 2012

Published By: Tristar Publishing Group

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Ever since the dawn of days, rumors about the Diary of Lucifer echoed throughout Elysium. Hidden from all human knowledge, the Diary was kept a secret, locked away in the small village of Agalmath.

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Isaac and Demetre find themselves in a dangerous journey as they uncover the truth about the Diary and its guardians. However, for Isaac and Demetre, danger lies at every step, hidden in the most unexpected places.



Hunted by the Nephilins and the Fallen Stars, they must find others who will join them in the battle against the coming darkness.

About the Author:

J.D.Netto (Jorge de Oliveira Netto) is brazilian-born. Raised in Framingham, MA, J.D.Netto always had an eye for epic fantasy and story-telling. At an early age, he had the habit of locking himself in his room, turning on any soundtrack he could find, and there he would write for hours. During his senior year in High School, J.D.Netto had an idea that changed his life, 'What if Lucifer had a Diary? What if the Diary was a secret? What if the secret was a reality?' These simple questions led him to write for six consecutive years, researching, perfecting his craft, and creating the world of Elysium. All the promotional visuals for the series were designed by J.D.Netto, proving that he is not only a writer, but an innovative visual designer.

Fun Facts:

He was born in a really small town in Brazil and relocated to the U.S.A. at the age of 11.

J.D. grew up in Framingham, MA.

He plays keyboard and is also a songwriter.

He can wiggle his ears.

Started drawing at the age of three.

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Giveaway Info

For a chance at a first edition copy of the first book in the series, go to Instagram and follow JDNetto. Send him a direct message on Instagram to enter.

RELEASE DAY BLITZ & GIVEAWAY: He + She by Michelle Warren

Title: He + She

By: Michelle Warren

Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance

Expected Publication Date: June 2, 2014

Blurb:

HE is trying to piece together his broken life.

SHE is running away from her wedding day.

TOGETHER, their world is a beautiful lie.

APART, their world is a perfect mess.

He + She is a free spirited romance about soul awakening second changes, heartbreak, and hopeful beginnings.

About the Author:

Michelle Warren didn't travel the road to writer immediately. She spent over a decade as professional Illustrator and designer. Her artistic creativity combined with her love of science fiction, paranormal and fantasy led her to write her first YA novel, Wander Dust. Michelle loves reading and traveling to places that inspire her to create. She resides in downtown Chicago.

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COVER REVEAL: Catch (Broken #1.5) by Michelle Congdon

Catch

Broken # 1.5

By- Michelle Congdon

Genre- New Adult Contemporary

***Recommended for ages 18+ due to mature situations, sexual content and language***

Even the best fall down sometimes…

Ryan Fox thought he had it all: money, women, fast cars, and a stellar baseball career. He also thought he could hide the memories of his dark past behind the witty charm and the devilish smile. Truth is, he had almost everyone, including himself, fooled. But the past cannot be ignored forever and eventually it finds a way of catching up.

When it all came crashing down, one girl was there to mend the broken pieces. Evangeline Montgomery. Not only did the troubled heiress turn Ryan’s world upside down but she helped him to see what’s most important: It’s not the past that defines you.

In Slide, we heard from Evangeline. It’s now Ryan’s turn to share his story about the girl who stole his heart and changed his life forever.

BLOG TOUR - PROMO: Few Are Angels Series by Inger Iversen

Immortal Heart (Few Are Angels Book #0.5)

More than a century after the tragedy of Hélène's death and before Ella found Kale bruised and broken on her doorstep, Kale moved through the world in a haze of personal punishment allowing it to consume him. Until his friend, Detective Deacon, a newly infected Chorý calls on him for a favor.

In this prequel to the Few Are Angels series, Kale is thrown into a world of human blood trafficking and is introduced to a Chorý that offers him a chance at happiness— in blood.

Few Are Angels (Few Are Angles #1)

After a fatal hit and run accident, Ella Monroe fears that she’s lost more than her beloved parents. Horrifying visions of a past life and a disturbing voice in her head have psychiatric professionals convinced that she’s lost her sanity as well. But when Kale—a dark and handsome stranger with a mysterious pastreveals the true meaning of her visions and the tremendous power she wields through them, Ella must come to terms with the devastating truths of her own past, while eluding an ancient Dark Prince who seeks to control not only her future, but all of mankind’s, by means of abilities that Ella is only beginning to understand.

Enter the shrouded world of an age old battle between an ancient race known as the Immortals and their bitter enemy Laurent, the so-called Dark Prince, who commands an army of half-breed vampires known as Chorý. Both sides have been desperately searching for the prophesied emergence of the Arc, a clairvoyant with unparalleled power to recall the past and a soothsayer with clear vision into the future. 

The Council of Immortals has sworn to protect the Arc, whom they have identified as young Ella Monroe, a college freshman from Virginia living quietly and unaware of her powers or her past. But a renegade Chorý has other plans for the protection of a girl he has loved through the ages. Can Kale convince Ella of who she is, what she is destined to become, and what he once meant to her? Is he truly the best protector to shield the world from the devastating misuse of her powers that Laurent is bent on controlling? Or will the forbidden love they share and Kale’s cursed condition as a retched and hated Chorý be used against them both?

This paranormal romance told from the heroine’s perspective builds in intensity and intrigue to a finale you won’t see coming. Heart pounding action mixed with heartwarming friendships and heartbreaking romance will leave you breathless and begging for more.

Awakened (Few Are Angels #2)

What must he overcome to protect her?

With no clue of what to do next and the responsibility of looking after Alex and Mia as promised, Kale is up to his ears in problems and no solutions. How will Kale save Ella, keep Alex and Mia safe, control Jace as well as control the Bloodlust that creeps beneath the surface waiting to be released? Will Kale be Ella's savior or will he convict her to a fate worse than the one Laurent has already promised her?

What truths will she learn?

Ella knows that the choices she makes affects not only her but everyone else around her, but what about the choices made to find her? Ella learns the truth about the death of her parents, learns that the ones she thought she could trust aren't so trustworthy after all.

How will Ella handle these betrayals, and will she be able to sacrifice what is necessary to obtain eternal life?

 

About The Author:
Inger Iversen lives in Virginia Beach with her tree-hugging boyfriend Joshua and her overweight lap cat Max. When not reading or writing she spends her time watching reruns of True Blood or killing zombies in Call Of Duty.

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BLOG TOUR - REVIEW: Immortal Heart (Few Are Angels 0.5) by Inger Iversen

Title: Immortal Heart

Series: Few Are Angels Book #0.5 (Prequel)

By: Inger Iversen

More than a century after the tragedy of Hélène's death and before Ella found Kale bruised and broken on her doorstep, Kale moved through the world in a haze of personal punishment allowing it to consume him. Until his friend, Detective Deacon, a newly infected Chorý calls on him for a favor.

In this prequel to the Few Are Angels series, Kale is thrown into a world of human blood trafficking and is introduced to a Chorý that offers him a chance at happiness— in blood.

 

Other books in the series

Few Are Angels (Few Are Angels #1) by Inger Iversen

Awakened (Few Are Angels #2) by Inger Iversen

My Thoughts:

He placed his hand on his chest. His non-beating heart had ceased distracting him long ago, but even after all this time, Kale still hoped to someday place his hand on his chest and feel the familiar thump of life pumping through his veins.

The Few Are Angels series has been on my radar for a while now. I had been so keen to read them, but always seemed to pick up something else to read instead. Immortal Heart has such a gorgeously pretty cover, but I have to admit that I wasn't especially taken in by the synopsis of this one. I wanted romance, and this one didn't scream romance to me. But when the chance to join the blog tour came up, I decided that this was the perfect chance to dive into this series.

I found the story to be quite a bit slow paced at the beginning and I didn't feel a great connection to the characters. I liked them well enough, but they just weren't jumping off the pages to grab my attention. But gradually I found the pacing picked up and I found myself really beginning to like Kale and Deacon although I don't think that I ever felt like I really got to know Sola very well at all. She came across as a nice character, but for me, she didn't have a lot of depth to her.

There is a bit of a romance here between Kale and Sola. Kale was pretty honest with Sola in telling her that his heart belonged to Helene, and that may have been why I didn't really feel a great connection with them as a couple, so I was actually really happy with the way the author played things out between them. I don't deny that the characters felt attraction towards each other, I just think that Kale's heart belongs to someone else so completely, that it was never going to go further than the few kisses that they shared.

"I belong to you," he told her, meaning every word. "My soul, my heart-everything that I am, and everything that I could ever be."

Kale always came across as so stoic and in control throughout most of the book, so the best part for me was about the last third of the book, which was gripping and exciting. This is when I think we really got some great insights into Kale's struggles. Firstly with the craving for blood and secondly with his love for Helene. It was this last third that sold the book for me. It may sound strange since he's not human, but getting a deeper look at his feelings really showed his human side and vulnerability. 

I'm really keen to see how Kale and Ella's relationship is going to progress. Kale's love for Helene show's me so clearly the depths that his heart loves. His love for Helene appeared to have such tenderness to it. As I said, the last portion of the book sold the story for me and it's that part of the book that has me incredibly keen to continue with this series. 

4/5 Sweet Kale Stars

About the Author:
Inger Iversen lives in Virginia Beach with her tree-hugging boyfriend Joshua and her overweight lap cat Max. When not reading or writing she spends her time watching reruns of True Blood or killing zombies in Call Of Duty.

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