Book Release: SAILS AND SIRENS by Cynthia Brubaker

 

Out this week is SAIL AND SIRENS by Cynthia Brubaker. A contemporary Little Mermaid retelling with a Siren Princess and a Sea Hunter against a tempestuous Floridian backdrop. Think spicy "Little Mermaid" retelling with "Romeo and Juliet" vibes! Yes, that's what I said! Let's submerge...

Sails and Sirens: A Spicy Little Mermaid Retelling

Release Date: August 27, 2025

Genre: Spicy Fairy Tale Retelling

A Siren Princess on a mission. A Sea Hunter trying to prove himself. A love story for the ages.

A contemporary Little Mermaid retelling with a Siren Princess and a Sea Hunter against a tempestuous Floridian backdrop.

🚫Forbidden love

💘Romeo and Juliet vibes

🧜‍♀️Little Mermaid/fairytale retelling

🌶Spice

👩‍❤️‍👨Fake dating (he thinks it's real)

☠️Touch him/her and die

❤️‍🩹Family dysfunction

💞Forced proximity

🔱Siren x siren hunter

🌊Sea monsters

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Sibling relationships

Love grows with the tide–and can destroy like a wrathful wave.

The Seven Kingdoms are under threat. Sea Hunters, descendants of Pirates, are slaughtering sirens and sea creatures alike. Siren Princess Eliana Leilani of Cerulia is tasked with going to the surface with her little sister, Elara, in an attempt to infiltrate the college campus, where the suspected Hunters dwell. Little does Eliana know that uncovering the Sea Hunters responsible for the attacks on her people would change everything she’s ever known, both about her world and herself.

Will Sawyer is a ruthless Sea Hunter, fighting alongside his father and younger brother, Aidan, to protect unsuspecting humans from the wrath of supernatural entities. He holds a dark grudge against sirens–they killed his grandfather in cold blood. Hunting and sailing are his only sources of solace–until he meets Eliana. He is instantly beguiled by her, tumbling head over heels, with disastrous consequences.

Tensions rise when the Siren Kingdoms and Hunter’s Association encounter an even larger threat than they can handle. Family bonds will be tested, beliefs will be challenged, and love will prove to be an unbreakable force–or used as a weapon for revenge.

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Content Warnings:

This book contains instances of, or references to, the following material. Content warnings include, but are not limited to: Fantasy violence, physical assault and torture, attempted drowning, blood and gore, SA (thwarted), death of parents, death of grandparents, murder, almost drowning, PTSD and anxiety, coarse language, intimate and explicitly sexual scenes, gouging of eyes and knife/sword torture, weapon use (guns, bows, spears, and more), derogatory language.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Cynthia Brubaker lives in two worlds. One is populated with loved ones, her cat, and coffee. The other is a realm made authentic by the words she uses to create vivid characters and unique adventures.

Cynthia has been writing since childhood but became serious about her craft in the Spring of 2020. Since then, fantasy (urban, dark), romantic suspense, and contemporary romance works have been her passion. Her début romance novel, Masquerade, was published in June of 2022. Her true sanctuary is writing fantasy and supernatural-themed novels.

In a word, Cynthia can be described as "quirky." She can usually be found sipping coffee, cuddling her cat, hugging her husband, and/or attempting to navigate the wondrous waters of being a first-time mom.

Follow Cynthia on Instagram @cb.novelist 

BOOK SNEAK: In Death's Company by Natalie Johanson

 Today is special with a BOOK SNEAK peek of Award-Winning Author Natalie Johanson's return with a gripping new urban fantasy, IN DEATH'S COMPANY.  Award-winning author Natalie Johanson, known for her medieval fantasy series "The Shadowstalker", now ventures into the realm of urban fantasy with her latest adult novel. A haunting blend of supernatural, mystery, and emotion. Let's step further into its depths.

In Death's Company (Scythes and Souls #1)

Expected Release Date: September 5, 2025

Genre: Dark Contemporary Fantasy/ Fantasy Horror/ Sapphic

WITH

⦁ Slow burn

⦁ Sapphic romance

⦁ Murder mystery

⦁ Self discovery

⦁ Thriller

Death comes for all, but no god can save you if you've taken Her souls.

When whispers of missing souls reach Death’s ears, she dismisses them as the usual chaos of the afterlife. After all, sometimes souls settle in to haunt or wander. But, when her Grim Reapers — the forbidden offspring of angels and demons — also begin vanishing without a trace, she fears the worst: that someone is coming for her throne.

May Haines struggles as a Green Witch and considers herself the dud of the family. She can’t keep a houseplant alive to save herself and is only halfway decent at simple spells. But fire… she can manage fire — which is certainly not a Green Witch skill.

Several suspicious deaths and unexplained murders happen in the small Arizona city of Oasis Point. May, an investigator with the Medical Examiner’s Office, begins to suspect a sinister connection to Death’s missing souls. Teaming up with the charming Homicide Detective Ethan Harding and her newfound ally, Death herself, May embarks on a gripping journey to uncover the truth behind the murders.

May will face a challenge that not only changes how she understands her magic, but her understanding of life and death itself.

Death thought she knew the worst that could happen, but she was wrong.

They all were.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Natalie Johanson grew up and lives in the valley of Salt Lake City surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Her days are spent trying to herd her two cats, Holmes and Watson. Natalie's summers are spent camping or exploring new places. She usually spends her winters hiding from the snow.

Natalie's focus is fantasy.

Follow Natalie and her books @natalietheauthor 

Book Feature: The Ballad of the Last Dragon by C.A Farran

Today, we are partnered with R&R Book Tours for the beautiful BALLAD OF THE LAST DRAGON  by C.A. Farran. The book looks gorgeous!

The Ballad of the Last Dragon

Release Date: April 

Genre: Epic Romantasy

Featuring

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🥀Grumpy/Sunshine

✨Found Family

🥀Quest

✨Tavern ambience

🥀“Who did this to you?”

✨Sarcasm as a love language

🥀Semi-unreliable narrator

✨Standalone

"A bard never reveals her secrets, only everyone else's."

There is no place for elves in this world, but Sylvaine knows she's destined for greatness—a world-famous bard entertaining the finest nobility as far as Lindale. Unfortunately, performing in her local tavern off the beaten path lends scant opportunity to distinguish herself.

Until a group of adventurers arrive, promising fame, wealth, and glory when they slay the last dragon of their age and find the lost hoard. Syl convinces them they’ll need a bard to spread word of their heroics, and if she can claim some honor for herself along the way, well no one could fault her for recognizing a mutually beneficial arrangement. Even if it means ignoring the glaring disapproval of the hulking warrior assigned to protect her.

Jaromir is rude and ill-tempered. He makes no effort to hide his distaste when she joins their group. But as they grow closer, and are unable to deny the heat of their attraction, she discovers there's more to him than his poor manners. He brings her passion, peace, and safety in a world in which she’s never felt welcome.

When the group suffers a great loss, they must use the power of a convincing story to keep their quest alive. A future that once seemed impossible, is suddenly within reach with Jaromir by her side. But even the ballads of love are rife with sorrow. Syl must slay her own dragons before she has a chance at surviving this journey and writing the ending she yearns for. Every bard knows the victorious ending comes at a price. Syl will see this tale through, no matter what it costs her…

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Farran grew up by the sea on a steady intake of fairytales, renaissance faires, and mythology. She's always felt a profound connection to horror and dark fantasy, and spent her childhood searching the woods for monsters and magic.

Now, she spends her days photographing nature in Maine with her husband and wildling daughter, writing dark fantasy, reading, and chasing said wildling through the forest.

Follow Farran on Instagram @c.a.farran

BOOK FEATURE: Without Light by Megan A. Rockwell

 It's another Book Feature Friday! We bring you WITHOUT LIGHT by Megan A. Rockwell. A new adult dystopian filled with psychological warfare, political corruption, and a slow-burning resistance. If you are a fan of "Blood Over Bright Haven", "Scythe", and "The Grace Year". You'll be drawn to WITHOUT LIGHT.  Let's read on!

Without Light (The Sanctioned Series Book 1)

Release Date: May 30, 2025

Genre: Adult Dystopian

⦁ Dual Female Protagonist

⦁ Political Intrigue

⦁ Survival

⦁ Trials

⦁ Conspiracy at the Top

⦁ Romantic Subplot

Power is measured in wattage. Light is currency. And survival is a lie.

In the fractured world of Sandric, energy is everything. The only way to rise is to obey. But Levity never asked to become a symbol of rebellion. Forced into The Sanctioning—a mind-twisting simulation designed to break her—she must endure horrors crafted from her worst fears to protect her family.

Betta was once a believer. Now, after years as a Sanctioned leader trapped inside the regime's labyrinth of lies, she's ready to burn it all down. But exposing the truth could cost more than just her life; it could destroy the last hope for change.

When their paths collide, two women—one a reluctant pawn, the other a disillusioned insider—will risk everything to dismantle the system built to control them.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Megan A. Rockwell is a passionate storyteller who creates immersive dystopian worlds and deeply relatable characters. Her narratives often explore themes of resilience, trust, and personal growth in the face of oppressive systems and high-stakes challenges. In Without Light, Megan invites readers into a fractured society where relationships are fragile, and survival is determined by the choices you make. This gripping debut novel takes readers on an emotional journey through a world on the brink of collapse, where hope, connection, and humanity are tested at every turn.

Follow Megan on Instagram at @megan.a.rockwell

BOOK FEATURE: Nocturne by K.G. Bolingbroke

  A historical Gothic fiction, NOCTURNE, brings a first-person POV with Gothic vibes against the Ottoman Empire backdrop.

Nocturne

Release Date: March 25, 2025

Genre: Gothic Historical Fiction

After a series of humiliating betrothal rejections from princes throughout Europe, the eldest daughter of the Holy Roman Emperor gets engaged to the mysterious Prince of Romania. Wary of a betrothal to this enigmatic prince, she has no choice but to follow her father’s orders.

In a new land that borders the Ottoman Empire where hostilities and conflicts could escalate any moment, her new role is to help her husband secure political alliances. At the same time, she discovers that the prince she married is the son of the infamous Vlad the Impaler, whose atrocious actions are nightmarish. This shocking revelation is followed by a host of unfathomable and seemingly supernatural incidents, leaving her isolated and afraid in a foreign land.

Dreading to discover if her husband inherited the cruelty of his father, but unable to flee unescorted due to the looming threat of seen and unseen enemies, she must find out the truth behind the strange events in order to convince the Emperor to allow her return home. In her pursuit to return to the safety of Austria, she learns that there is more to her husband, his deceased father, and this land brimming with superstition and folklore.

 

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CW Includes:

⦁ Violence 

⦁ Sexual assault 

⦁ Stillbirth

⦁ Adult innuendo

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Follow K.G. on IG: @kgbolingbroke.author &  TIKTOK: @k.g.bolingbroke 

BOOK FEATURE: Awaken Archangel (Universal Technologies) by CJ Piperata

 Looking for something different to read this summer? Let us introduce you to AWAKEN ARCHANGEL by CJ Piperata! Right this way! It's a visionary blend of Gaslamp worldbuilding, angelic warfare, and philosophical mythpunk intrigue, with a dash of "Good Omens" humor. If you like "His Dark Materials," "Mortal Engines," and "Clockwork Angel," This could be for you!

Awaken Archangel (Universal Technologies)

Release Date: May 19, 2025

Genre: Celestial-Steampunk/ Epic Fantasy

Features

⬇

Synopsis  

Before humanity. Before the fall. There was Michael.

In a world stitched from code and myth, where angels are dreamers, artists, warriors, and rebels… the last hope for a broken Heaven is a painter with a sword—and a secret even he doesn't know.

Abandoned with no past, no name, and no purpose, Michael survives the only way he knows how— fighting. But when the god Lucifer recruits him as a gladiator for Universal Technologies—the mysterious project on Eastern Island—Michael’s forgotten past begins to resurface.

There, he meets Trudy— a defiant computer scientist and the only atheist in a paradise that runs on belief. She’s discovered a threat buried in the source code of Heaven itself… and all signs point to Michael being the key to stopping it—or destroying everything.

This isn’t the Fall you’ve heard about. It’s the one that rewrites everything. Heaven is about to get a reboot.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

CJ Piperata began her journey as an illustrator, designer and musician in Brooklyn, NY, and attended the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. As an illustration student, she discovered and fell in love with the world of epic fantasy, and as a songwriter, she had a knack for crafting tales to music in under four minutes.

Christina writes genre-bending epic fantasy with a flare for technology, mythology and archetype.

When she's not writing, you can find her channeling inspiration by working on visual art, or behind an instrument writing and performing music.

BOOK RELEASE: The Knowing Witch by M.M. Parks

 Out today is THE KNOWING WITCH by M.M. Parks! The first book in the Omnis series, get ready for a brand new 18+ dark fantasy romance series with second chance, enemies-to-lovers romance, a unique nature-centric magic system, and distinctive world-building perfect for fans of "Fourth Wing," "From Blood and Ash," and the "Broken Kingdoms" series.

The Knowing Witch (Omnis Book 1)

Publication Date: June 20, 2025

Genre: Dark Romantic Fantasy

Features

*Second chance

*Forbidden love

*Lovers to enemies

*Smart FMC

*Morally grey MMC

*Based on Greek mythology

*Witches & daemons

A dark gift…

Ena prides herself on being one of the most talented witches in her Coven. She does what is expected of her and stays on her path, serving her goddess and maintaining the balance of life and death. On her twenty-seventh birthday, like all witches, Ena is gifted a magical power from her goddess, only to find that her Gift is dangerous and forbidden.

A broken heart…

Ena wrestles with her uncertain future with the Coven as she struggles to overcome a painful heartbreak from her past. Can she finally put it behind her and move on?

A dangerous scheme…

When three strange men show up searching for something in her village, she gets dragged into their schemes. Old wounds are reopened, and Ena begins to question what she knows as she is tempted further and further from the path before her, towards the unknown.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

M. M. Parks is a fantasy romance author living in Oregon, USA. Her work is inspired by her love for nature, romance, and culturally diverse fantasy worlds that explore other ways of knowing and being in the world. She has a PhD in Anthropology and loves growing paw paw trees on the hobby farm where she lives with her husband and two children.

BOOK FEATURE: Winter Murder by L.A. Brown

 To feature this book asks no questions. Look at this cover! Murder Winter is book 2 in the Bird Girl Witches series! Behold!

Winter Murder (Bird Girl Witches Book 2)

Publication Date: May 16, 2025

Genre: YA Fantasy/Mystery

Features

♡ Gothic Vibes

♡ Animal Familiars

♡Ancient Curses

♡ Magic Systems

♡ Haunted Mansions

♡ Ghosts

♡ Body Switching

♡ Alternate Dimensions

♡ Coming-of-Age

♡ First Kiss

♡ High Stakes

In Winter Murder, book two of the Bird Girl Witches series, ghosts have invaded Talus Hall, and renowned 15-year-old medium Francesca LeGentil is just the person to exorcise them.

But she’s also been secretly hired to investigate a murder which happened next door at Talus Manor, a place where evil has taken root ever-more deeply.

Delving into the cursed history of the duelling Durr-Iggsby’s, Francesca uncovers a pattern to the persecution, tying it to the roots of the Dorojenja.

But when her sleuthing awakens a more ancient evil, no one in The Korvids is safe.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

LA began her creative journey as a writer and an actor. After studying Musical Theatre at Douglas College and screenwriting at Vancouver Film School, she spent some time writing in Hollywood. Returning to Vancouver, LA became a talent agent before retiring from the film industry to focus on writing full-time.

She resides in picturesque Vancouver, Canada, happily nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Coastal Mountains.

BOOK FEATURE: An Insidious Inheritance by Amelia West

 It's a Book Feature Friday with An Insidious Inheritance by Amelia West!  A good gothic mystery for readers who crave a historical ghost story woven with romantic tension and suspense that will keep you guessing until the last page.

An Insidious Inheritance (Clara Dawson Book 1)

Release Date: January 28, 2025

Genre: Paranormal Suspense/ Gothic/ Mystery

Features

⦁ Haunted house

⦁ Isolated setting

⦁ Small town secrets

⦁ Inheritance

⦁ Slow burn romance

⦁ Complicated family dynamics

Some secrets refuse to stay buried…

Upstate NY, 1933. When Clara Dawson learns of her estranged father's death, she’s relieved to close that chapter of her life for good. But as his only child, Clara unexpectedly inherits Hollowfield House, a remote inn at the edge of a small town that she didn’t even know existed. Selling it could help her escape her mounting financial troubles, but first, she must confront the chilling mysteries that haunt its halls.

Arriving at Hollowfield, Clara is unnerved by eerie encounters that leave her questioning her sanity—a mysterious locket, an unsigned letter, and the apparition of a young woman who seems tied to the inn's dark history. As these unsettling incidents escalate, Clara begins to suspect that her father's death may not have been as straightforward as she was led to believe.

Her search for answers draws her into the tangled web of the inn’s haunted past, revealing a truth more sinister than she could have imagined. Someone—or something—is determined to keep the past buried, and they will stop at nothing to silence Clara before she uncovers the truth of Hollowfield House.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amelie West is a fiction editor and author from Toronto, Canada, who crafts dark, atmospheric gothic mysteries featuring strong, complex heroines. She draws inspiration from authors like Simone St. James, Deanna Raybourn, and Ava Reid. When she isn’t lost in her latest manuscript, Amelie can be found wandering old bookstores or enjoying the company of her two loyal companions—a French bulldog and a pug mix.

bulldog and a pug mix.

Book Release: WHEN THE WICKED SING by S.L. DeBois

 Today, we are celebrating the release of WHEN THE WICKED SIN by S.L. DeBois!

When The Wicked Sing explores a world where sirens face the threat of extinction from their ruthless enemies, the fae. This book is ideal for fans of dark siren lore and sharp wit, reminiscent of "To Kill a Kingdom" by Alexandra Christo, as well as the fae politics and dangerous romance found in "A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas, and the high-stakes alliances depicted in "The Bridge Kingdom" by Danielle L. Jensen. It is the first book in the Leruna Sea Series!

When the Wicked Sing (The Leruna Sea Series #1)

Publication Date: May 28, 2025

Genre: Fantasy Romance

⦁ Enemies to Lovers

⦁ Slow Burn

⦁ Touch Her/Him and 💀

⦁ Strong FMC

⦁ Hidden Villain

⦁ Betrayal

⦁ Closed Door Love Scene

FROM THE DARKNESS, THEY WILL RISE.

Banished from the fae realm, the last surviving sirens cling to life in the underwater city of Salus, where death lurks at every turn. Mariana, heir to the siren throne, has spent her life preparing to protect her people against the fae, but when her sister, Astra, vanishes on a perilous mission, she faces an impossible choice: defy her mother’s command and risk everything to bring Astra home, or remain trapped in the darkness as her world fades away.

To save Astra, and the future of all sirens, Mariana must recover an ancient amulet capable of restoring their lost homeland, Sirenia, before it falls into the hands of the ruthless fae king. But before she can act, she is captured by Dax, a brooding fae warrior with secrets of his own, who is determined to drag her to the heart of the fae realm. Forced into an uneasy alliance, Mariana and Dax are drawn deeper into a dangerous web of fae politics, long-buried truths, and heartbreaking betrayal.

Stripped of her siren powers and thrust into a world of deadly lies, Mariana uncovers dark forces threatening not only her people, but the entire realm. In a world where loyalty is fragile, love is dangerous, and betrayal runs deep, Mariana must stop the wicked forces rising in the shadows before they can sing their final, deadly song.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

I’ve always had a life-long dream to become a published author. I grew up in Hawaii where storytelling has significant cultural importance and shaped my love for learning. Combine that with the fact that Halloween is my favorite magical holiday and you’ve got an aspiring author. However, as I got older, anxiety became my nemesis (let’s face it, being an adult is hard) and once again, I found an escape through crafting magical fantasy stories. Now living amongst the cornfields of Illinois with my husband, fluffy dog, and two mischievous cats, I find myself always on the lookout for the next adventure—whether it’s in the real world or tucked within the magical pages of a good book.

Follow DeBois @sldebois on instagram

BOOK FEATURE: Vertex by Terina Adams

 Breathtaking cover! VERTEX is an enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance that will soon be on your TBR list. 

Book Stats

Vertex (The Chronicles of Nairean Book 1)

Publication Date: March 25, 2025

Genre: Fantasy Romance

Tropes: 

Slow-burn romance💀 enemies-to-lovers,💀  morally grey hero,💀  found family,💀  high-stakes,💀 magical bond 💀 opposites attract,💀 unlikely alliance,💀  underdog heroine,,💀 apprentice romance,💀  sapphic love,💀  sacrificial love,💀  healing love/healing together💀 forbidden love,💀  shared quest 💀 wound nurturing 💀 witty banter,💀  fated mates.

Synopsis

Aara

My world was ravaged when the king’s hunt obliterated my desert tribe, leaving me a captive in a city drenched in secrets. 

Now, I’ve been thrust into a guild of six—an alliance of enslaved survivors, scheming rivals, and pampered heirs of power. To survive, I have to conquer the Vertex, a labyrinthine descent where each level tests me with increasingly dangerous challenges.

But surviving the Vertex isn’t my only battle. There’s a deadlier game unraveling in the shadows, and at its center stands the Blade Master—merciless, unreadable, and the man who slaughtered my people. His blade carved my past, and his secrets could destroy my future. He’s the enemy I swore to kill, yet the only one who can keep me alive. And now I’m trapped in his own lethal game.

Every glance he throws my way is a taunt. Every lesson is a battle of wills. I ache to drive a dagger into his heart—but what terrifies me even more is how he’s slowly slipping into mine.

Alysna

My marriage is a prison. The king, my husband, scorns me, and the court shuns me. But I’ve found solace in the worst place imaginable—my growing obsession with his captivating mistress, Novell.

Bold, unflinching, and dangerously beautiful, Novell ignites a passion that threatens to burn us both. In a court ruled by a jealous king, desiring his mistress is a death sentence. Every stolen glance is a risk, every touch a silent rebellion.

I know the stakes. I know how this ends. But I can’t stop.

Two women defy their fates. Two secrets sharp as steel. Two hearts must conquer.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Terina’s life has been a tapestry of thrilling adventures and diverse experiences. From riding camels through the Rajasthani desert and white-water rafting on the Zambezi to bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls bridge and hiking the peaks in Pakistan, her thirst for adventure knows no bounds. She has piloted a twin-prop plane into remote First Nation communities in northern Western Australia and spent countless hours peering into the mysteries of the microscopic world in a laboratory.

However, it was motherhood that brought a different kind of adventure into her life. Seeking an outlet for her creativity and restless spirit, Terina embarked on a master's degree in writing. This decision marked the beginning of her journey as an author.

Terina writes fantasy and paranormal romance. Her vivid imagination and diverse experiences breathe life into her stories, captivating readers with worlds of magic, mystery, and romance.

Book Feature: The Legend of Black Jack by A.R. Witham

 

Action, adventure, and portals! The Legend of Black Jack by A.R. Witham has it all!

The Legend of Black Jack

Publication Date: May 17th, 2022

Genre: YA Fantasy

Features

⦁ Action Adventure,

⦁ Coming-of-Age,

⦁ Portal Fantasy

⦁ Full Page Illustrations

Synopsis

Jack Swift can tell you every element on the periodic table, recite Treasure Island verbatim, and would remember in perfect detail every word you’d ever say to him. He has been alone for a long time, so he has buried himself in books, using them to plan his escape.

But no textbook could ever prepare him for the land of Keymark.

At 3:33 a.m. on his fourteenth birthday, Jack is kidnapped by a hideous monster to another sphere of existence. Now there are two moons in the sky, and he is surrounded by grotesque creatures and magical warriors training for battle. They want the impossible: Jack must use his abilities to save a life or be trapped in this bizarre world with no chance of rescue.

Jack doesn’t have secret magic, a great destiny, or any experience.

So why do they all expect him to become a legend?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Visit arwitham.com on the web for a free novella and a free short story.

A.R. is a three-time Emmy®-winning writer, and he wrote these books for you. He loves adventure in all forms, and when you inject majik into the action, you suddenly arrive in places you never dreamed.

Would you like dragons with that? Yes please.

A.R. loves stories that combine darkness with light. Mixing the two can concoct a powerful alchemy that results in some delicious emotional damage. Great books make you feel fear, love, excitement, anxiety, humor, betrayal, and warmth all between two covers.

"Come on in. Open the first page. Let me tell you a story."

-Andy

BOOK FEATURE: Covalence by Andie L. Smith

Joining the book blog tour with R&R Book Tours, we are featuring Covalence by Andie L. Smith. This is the first book in a new YA Dystopian series. Fans of Divergent, The Giver, and The Uglies will love this one!

Covalence (The Bonded Series #1) 

Publication Date: October 2024

Genre: YA Dystopian

Features

⦁ Enemies to lovers

⦁ Forced proximity 

⦁ Forbidden romance

⦁ He fell first 

⦁ Ensemble cast

⦁ Girls in STEM

⦁ Strong FMC 

​Seventeen-year-old Mineral Vyotto always planned on running away from the City and its annual Covalence Ceremony, a tradition that forced her to bond with another of her kind. In a hidden cavern outside the City gates, she starts collecting parts and building a plane so she can flee before the Ceremony takes place.

But when Covalence is moved up and she's almost caught by the Officials, Mineral finds herself and her fate at the hands of Amory Thames-an arrogant, opinionated Orderly with powerful parents who could ruin her chance at freedom. With only four weeks to escape the City before the Ceremony, Mineral and Amory must work together to find a way out-even if it means keeping Society's biggest secret to themselves and putting the lives of everyone they love at risk.

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Walmart/ Barnes & Noble/ Signed copy

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Andie L. Smith is the young adult author of LUCKY ENOUGH and The Bonded Series. She is also a Junior Literary Agent and the Founder of Sun & Spines Editorial LLC. When she’s not writing, Andie loves to spend time with her husband and two kitties or hang out at Disney World.