Book Review: Heir of Dragmoore: The Veiled Haven by Jennifer Ann Schlag

 

Adventure on the sea with sea witches, sea beasts, and paradise-inspired lands. Caught inside a love triangle with no happy end. An ancient place that few have seen. The Veiled Haven is full of twists and turns, deception, and untamed darkness. Proving her innocence will be the least of her problems

Talen plans to become a master trainer of animals and leave her farm life behind her. That is, until, her father is implicated in the death of a mother dragon and her infant. She finds the infant dragon alive and presents it to the king in hopes of her father being set free, only to be accused of harboring a magical beast—an offense punishable by imprisonment.

Prince Remy imagines that he is anyone but a prince who will be forced to marry and inherit the throne. Knowing he can’t have both his freedom and his father’s respect; he decides to leave behind the royal life. However, when the opportunity arises for him to achieve what he desires, he accepts the challenge and stumbles upon a secret to his lineage that will change the entire kingdom.

Talen and Remy find themselves walking the same path. Leading them straight into The Veiled Haven, a place where intrigue, desire, and mayhem rule. They must find a way to navigate through the dark temptations that wait to prey upon them. Can they trust each other enough to survive the journey? Or will the temptations be too great that they succumb to the darkness within?

AVAILABLE NOW ON AMAZON/ BARNES& NOBLE/ BOOKBUB

REVIEW

Fabulously enjoyed! Schlag designs a believable world for her readers that sucks you in a magical love triangle (Or is it quadrangle) and adventure. In Heir to Dragmoore, we are introduced to the kingdom of Dragmoore that seems to be founded on a sinister secret. So sinister that they had the whole village memory wiped. Secrets never stay buried as we know. 

When one of the sacred beasts a dragon is killed King Tully's best friend and Hunter protector Gavin is blamed. Talen Gavin’s daughter then sets out to The Veiled Haven to prove her father’s innocence, and that she is a Master. What unfolds are more secrets revealed, but who is telling the truth? Who possesses Talen’s heart?! The action and drama make me think of an episode of Xena Warrior Princess. Schlag writes strong female characters and a story with a serpent’s temptation that is so sexy good!

I enjoyed how she mixed medieval with hints of Greek mythos too. Schlag also developed one of the most amazing love triangles I have ever read! I don’t know who to root for? Consider me invested in this series now.

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jennifer Ann Schlag is a USA Today Bestselling author who takes reality and smashes it into fantasy and lets things fall where they may. She is from New York and wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Before becoming an author, she wanted to be a filmmaker, and even considered becoming a scientist. All of her books have been in the top 100 of multiple genres on Amazon, and the boxed set she was in reached #127 on the USA Today Bestselling list. She wrote short stories as a kid which led her to writing screenplays, and eventually novels. Inspiration comes easy to her and she is thankful for a very over active imagination so she can keep up with her crazy characters.

 

When not writing, she can often be found sitting by the water taking sunset pictures, while also tuning up our old-aged philosophical questions. She has an infinite amount of love for animals, especially wolves. She donates to various animal charities and is known for having a wolf present in some of her stories. Much like the phoenix rises from the ashes, Jennifer doesn't see failure as the end; but as the beginning of something new. 

 

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BOOK REVIEW: Divorcing Atlanta by Pastor Timmothy B. McCann

 

In this moving family saga—set during the world-shattering impact of a global pandemic—two marriages and four people destined for greatness will falter and no one will be left unscathed in their pursuit to find a love of their own.”

Newlyweds, Lorenzo and Elizabeth Richardson stands at the precipice of seeing their dreams become a reality. The enigmatic orator from Chicago is poised to change lives with his plan to build an inner-city ministry, while his brilliant new bride has her sights set on the hallowed halls of Congress. But behind what looks like a blessed life lurks a life-long secret—one that tests their perfect union, and pushes one of them to do the unthinkable.

Congressman Anderson Banks and his adoring wife Tabitha is an emerging Beltway royalty. The interracial movers and shakers bask in the glow of D.C. politics, but behind the scenes, a truth buried from the world seeks to be revealed and threatens to shatter their perfectly crafted façade and destroy any hope for a presidential run.

Follow these seemingly perfect couples as they play their roles publicly, but privately buckle under the unrelenting pressure, long-held secrets, complicated realities, political influence, societal expectations, and the economic and social fallout from a global pandemic. 

Divorcing Atlanta powerfully exposes the raw emotions brought to life by the excruciating pain of divorce and the strain of trying to lead a real life in—and out of the limelight. This moving and timely accounts will resonate with readers who believe in redemption, choose love and hope over hate and fear, and fight for what truly matters in life.

AVAILABLE NOW ON AMAZON (Kindle) Paperback April 23rd

REVIEW

Divorcing Atlanta is two tales about two couples that tragically intertwine. Told in a kind of like a therapy session way as each person gets their spotlight and tells his/her engrossing tale all set in our current times.

Pastor Lorenzo Richardson is a young inspiring, charismatic pastor with a growing church along with his wife the “First Lady” Elizabeth Collins Richardson. Who is a prominent lawyer with thoughts of tossing her hat into the political ring.

Lorenzo’s passions and pressures are of helping to counsel others and keeping up his church that is starting to have financial trouble. Add in Lorenzo’s and Elizabeth’s haunted past it all starts to take a toll on this newlywedded couple.

Tabitha and Anderson Banks seem to have it all. Devoted to her husband 110% Anderson, a well-loved congressman with thoughts of running for the presidency looming on the horizon. Tabitha said she knew Anderson was a liar the moment she met him, but he was her lair. Lies destroy, and when it gets discovered Anderson's best-selling book could be a lie all the lies then come creeping out. Anderson said he wouldn’t stray again.

From the title, you know Divorcing Atlanta is about divorce and relationships. Reading it though you get drawn into these couple’s lives. At times you hope they can work it out and other times you are like girl, I’d drop him/her like a dog. Or you may scream with compassion as you see their downward spiral thinking… if they only…

While this story can be taken as an entertaining, juicy tale about infidelity, the true message behind Divorcing Atlanta I think is about learning how to forgive. In the end forgiveness and healing are achieved in each of these couples somehow amongst the ashes of their broken marriages. Along with lessons learned, even second chances. Got to read this to find out how!

 

Rating 4/5 stars ****

About the Author

Timmothy B. McCann was born to tell stories. Lucky for him, the written and spoken word came easily. What started as charging other football players in his dorm to pen love letters for them, grew to his first national bestselling novel entitled Until. Through his words, he hopes to inspire others, change hearts and minds for the greater good, and give voice to the voiceless.

The former owner of a financial planning firm, is now a commercial real estate broker and E-publishing company owner in Atlanta and was a collegiate level football player and educator. He has combined his passions to live out his mission in real time with people of his community and beyond.

When the writing bug could no longer be ignored, the self-proclaimed political junkie, video game afficionado, golfer, and community activist followed his true passion. Since he first put pen to paper, he has amassed a voracious readership of devoted readers and has earned bestseller status.

​Timmothy founded First Day Christian Center in 2018, lives in Atlanta Georgia, is the father of two and grandfather of two as well.

 

 

BOOK REVIEW: The Hiders in Darkness 2: The Great Forest by Paul Kocourek

 

Jack and Jill Long are fraternal twins hiking up a dormant volcano. A mysterious fog coming down the slope overtakes them, and they emerge in a strange hostile world not of Earth. They unavoidably get separated when a dragon-riding people capture Jack and order him to awaken a legendary goddess for whom they have waited for thousands of years, a goddess they call, She-Who-Cannot-Die. Problem is, you can't awaken a dead person, and they will kill him if he fails!

The dragon killed Jack, thought Jill. Without her brother, she felt trapped and alone in this hostile world. What can she do? In a chance meeting, a party of sword-and-armor warriors befriend her. However, destiny is inexorably moving Jill to meet the terror of the Hiders in Darkness.

“Like an elemental force, like the quaking of the land and the roar of the volcano, no man stands against the Nihaar, the Dread Hiders in Darkness.”

REVIEW

The Hiders in Darkness 2: The Great Forests returns us to the world out of time where monsters roam Fefn’la. This time around we are introduced to two new characters. The dynamic twin's Jack and Jill (yes, there is a running joke throughout the book on their names.) get swept into the mystical land of Fefn’la. Just like with Ron and Corey (who have a nice cameo in the book.) of the first book Jack and Jill are torn apart. Separated Jack finds himself with the tree-dwelling Tha’cardian’s who worship the mysterious She-Who-Cannot- Die and Jill with a group of traveling warriors and a soon-to-be reformed Saa Maa priest. They all soon reunite though to rise together to defeat the threat of the ever-rising cult religion of the land the Saa- Maa once again.

 

They say the squeal is always better and Kocourek does not disappoint. The Hiders in the Darkness 2 takes you on an action-packed fantasy adventure. The new characters Jack and Jill are a thrill and fun to follow. The only downside is they are just too good at everything! Going into the magical Fefn’la only amps their skills more so that they are almost are bow down to worthy. Yet Kocourek fills them with humble humanness too. Stuck this strange volatile land it tests their faith as well as their will. Filled with fantasy adventure and a message of God's love The Hiders in Darkness 2: The Great Forests is an amazing read that you will be surprised you love!

My rating 4 out of 4 stars **** 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Paul has a background in computer programming and network administration and is an author of 3 books including The Hiders in the Darkness. For more information follow Paul on Goodreads and all his books.