Drakon Unchained by N.J. Walters BOOK TOUR + GIVEAWAY

Title: DRAKON UNCHAINED

Author: N.J. Walters

Pub. Date: August 27, 2018

Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC (Amara)

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Victoria Marshall is living a lie. She works for a member of the Knights of the Dragon, a

secret society that traps and uses dragons for their own gain. As a child, she made an
unlikely friend—a drakon. He went missing, and she’s spent the past twenty years
searching for him. The only thing distracting her from her mission is Luther Henderson,
her boss’s new head of security.

Luther is also living a lie. One, if discovered, could lead to a fate worse than death. He’s
attracted to Victoria, but can’t fully trust her, doesn’t know if she’s truly innocent or a
true member of the Knights. It’s not only his life at stake, but those of the people he
loves.

As they’re thrust deeper into the dangerous dealings of the Knights, they each have to
share their secrets in order to survive.

Author Bio

Once upon a time N.J. had the idea that she would like to quit her job at the bookstore,
sell everything she owned, leave her hometown, and write romance novels in a place
where no one knew her. And she did. Two years later, she went back to the bookstore
and her hometown and settled in for another seven years.

One day she gave notice at her job on a Friday morning. On Sunday afternoon, she
received a tentative acceptance for her first erotic romance novel and life would never
be the same.

N.J. Walters is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has always been
a voracious reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires,
werewolves, dragons, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors
with smoldering good look will vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but someone’s got
to live it.  

Find N.J.:  Website * Twitter * Facebook * Goodreads * BookBub

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1 winner will receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card, International.

Tour Schedule

8/27/2018 - Feedmeinbooks - Review

8/27/2018 - Don't Judge, Read - Review

8/27/2018 - Mythical Books - Spotlight

8/27/2018 - Sinful Swag And Sass - Spotlight

8/28/2018 - One Way Or An Author - Review

8/28/2018 - To Be Read - Review

8/28/2018 - Becky on Books - Spotlight

8/28/2018 - Cindy's Love of Books - Spotlight

8/29/2018 - Book Briefs - Review

8/29/2018 - Smada's Book Smack - Spotlight

8/29/2018 - Fall Into Books - Spotlight

8/29/2018 - Spilling Words - Spotlight

8/30/2018 - Reese's Reviews: My Addiction to Fiction - Review

8/30/2018 - Angel's Guilty Pleasures - Spotlight

8/30/2018 - BookHounds - Spotlight

8/30/2018 - Dazzled by Books - Spotlight

8/31/2018 - books are love - Review

8/31/2018 - Adventures in Literature - Spotlight

8/31/2018 - Tales of the Ravenous Reader - Spotlight

8/31/2018 - Dorky Girl and Skeletor - Spotlight

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Bound by Night by Larissa Ione BOOK REVIEW!

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Title: Bound by Night

Author: Larissa Ione

Published: Pocket Books


Nicole Martin's family is the founder and owner of the Daedalus Corporation. Unbeknownst to Nicole all through her childhood the lab in which her father is responsible of has been secretly torturing and enslaving vampires. When Nicole was eight years old an vampire uprising occurred which ending in the death of most of Nicole's family and almost Nicole herself. Now as an adult Nicole has taken over as CEO of Daedalus but still doesn't know about all the horrors that the lab has caused and is still causing the vampire population. Nicole being super naive has gone through most of her life not knowing the full truth of anything that had/has been going on in the Martin house but her life living under a rock changes when she is kidnapped by a handsome vampire in an attempt to stop the corporation. Even though she was taught to fear rogue vampires she can't help but be fascinated by the vampire that is holding her captive. The longer her life in captivity becomes the closer and more in love she falls for the handsome vampire.

Riker has spent his entire vampire life hating the humans, his hatred becomes pure rage when his female mate is captured by the humans and forced into slavery at the Martin house. The death of Rikers mate on the same day of the uprising catapults him deeper and deeper into the workings of Daedalus. In an attempt to put a stop to the corporation that has caused the death of many Riker kidnaps Nicole bringing her with him back to the clan that he calls home. The fall of a huge corporation is easier said than done and things take an unexpected turn causing Nicole to become stuck with Riker and the clan. The longer Nicole stays with the clan, the more knowledge of Daedalus is learned for the clan and Nicole. To make matters even worse Riker can feel himself coming to enjoy Nicole's company and begins to fall in love with a member of the species he has grown to hate.

Love and companionship alone will not be enough to save them or the clan from the fallout that is to come.




Rating:

Thoughts: I received this book for review after winning the second book in this series in a contest. I wasn't even sure I was going to read the series but I am so glad that I did! Larissa Ione has managed to create a world of vampires with abilities and weakness that aren't found in a traditional vampire. Being so used to reading books with traditional vampires it was a breath of fresh air to begin this series. The intimate scenes at times became a bit cheesy but I have noticed that they got better as the story went on and they are even better in the 2nd book. I love this book so much that I will be investing in a physical copy for future rereading. HIGHLY recommend to any who loves vampires, paranormal romance, or just romance. This book doesn't disappoint.





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Embracing the Dragon by K.L. Bone SPOTLIGHT POST + GIVEAWAY!

Title: EMBRACING THE DRAGON

Author: K.L. Bone

Pub. Date: August 2018

Publisher: K.L. Bone


Can a human heart withstand the flames of a dragon’s soul?

For centuries, the dragons of Kalleen have ruled the skies. Blessed by the goddess of
fire, those born of her power are destined to exist within two worlds, while fully
belonging to neither.

As the youngest daughter of the dragon queen, Amelia has always been torn between
her humanity and winged form. In meeting Stephen, she found a blossoming love that
gave her hope of finding balance.

A dream destroyed when her sister, and future queen, sets her sights upon the same
man.

Forced from her lover’s side, Amelia embraces a self-imposed exile, taking refuge in the
northern mountains. In this new life of solitude, she banishes painful memories by
retreating to her dragon form, sheltering the wounded girl within.

Yet it is an isolation that cannot last, as the new dragon queen’s cruelty bears down
upon the kingdom, allowing an ancient enemy to rise. Drawn from her banishment by
the pleas of friends, Amelia must choose. Will she embrace the destructive beast
within? Or draw upon the frail humanity that lingers dimly in her soul, in a desperate

attempt to help her people, and mend a broken heart?

Buy Links: Amazon ** iBooks ** Goodreads

About K.L:

K.L. Bone is a bestselling author of dark fantasy and paranormal romance. Her works include the bestselling Black Rose Guard dark fantasy series. The bestselling Flames of Kalleen paranormal romance series. The Rise of the Temple Gods fantasy series. And a stand-alone science fiction novel, The Indoctrination. 

Bone has a master’s degree in modern literary cultures and is working toward her PhD. She wrote her first short story at the age of fifteen and grew up with an equally great love of both classical literature and speculative fiction. Bone has spent the last few years as a bit of a world traveler, living in California, London, and most recently, Dublin. When not immersed in words, of her own creation or studies, you’ll find her traveling to mythical sites and Game of Thrones filming locations.

Find K.L. Bone: Website * Twitter * Facebook * Goodreads * Amazon





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1 winner will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card, International.





TOUR SCHEDULE



Week One:

8/13/2018- Writer of Wrongs - Spotlight
8/13/2018- Bookish Revelations - Spotlight


8/14/2018- Miss Shanza - Spotlight
8/14/2018- Spilling Words - Spotlight


8/15/2018- Brandi’s Book Reviews - Review
8/15/2018- The Cozy Reading Corner - Spotlight


8/16/2018- Finding Magic In Books - Review
8/16/2018- Adventures Thru Wonderland - Review


8/17/2018- Adventures in Literature - Review
8/17/2018- Confessions of a YA Reader- Spotlight


Week Two:

8/20/2018- Vesper Dream - Review
8/20/2018- Daily Waffle - Spotlight


8/21/2018- Such A Novel Idea - Review
8/21/2018- BookHounds - Spotlight


8/22/2018- Smada's Book Smack - Review
8/22/2018- Book Briefs - Spotlight


8/23/2018- Don't Judge, Read - Review
8/23/2018- Dorky Girl and Skeletor - Spotlight


8/24/2018- Read It & Weep Girls - Review
8/24/2018- Nerd Girl Official - Spotlight




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Wolfskin by Juliet Marillier BOOK REVIEW!

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Title: Wolfskin

Author: Juliet Marillier

Published: Tor Books



Eyvind never wanted much from life, the only thing he had his heart and eye on was to become a great warrior like his brother and to die in battle. Such was the life of Vikings, to die in the rages of battle would mean a warm welcome to the great feast in Valhalla.

As long as Eyvind could remember he had been slowly training himself to become a great Wolfskin (Viking warrior) until the arrival of a boy about Eyvind's age unexpectedly shows up putting a damper on Eyvind's training. Eyvind was tasked with taking care of the boy who's name was Somerled and teach him the ropes around the family farm. Somerled who was an outcast wasn't well liked by the other kids even though he was well spoken. Because Somerled was the brother of Ulf who was a friend of Eyvind's older brother, he had access to good schooling which gave Somerled an ego bigger than himself. Somerled being cast out by the other kids led to Eyvind taking him under his wing. Eyvind taught Somerled the training he knew while Somerled taught Eyvind how to better communicate with others and how to spell his own name. 

As years went by Eyvind and Somerled became good friends but their time together was cut short when Somerled was retrieved by his older brother so he could go to royal court were his talents would be better suited working with the king. The separation between the two was short lived though since Eyvind became a Wolfskin requiring him to work with the king. 

People change over time and sometimes not for the good, Eyvind could see that change in Somerled at the royal court but with so many people it was easy to look him over. Travel, battles, and the love of a local lady seemed to be a good simple life for a young warrior but his simple routine was taken from him by Somerled when he offered Eyvind up as a traveler to a new land Ulf had seen in his dreams. The deal was to find this new kingdom, get a small kingdom started then the Wolfskin warriors that were still on call would return. Things were horrible from the moment the small group of people and warriors set sail for the new land and it seemed they were doomed to drift into oblivion. 

When hope for a new kingdom was almost gone land was spotted. The Island though mostly devoid of trees was a nice place for Ulf to build his kingdom. The only thing that was not in the plan was the people who already call the new found land home. Two different languages and two different religions made the locals very nervous of the new comers but things seemed to meld into a perfect partnership with the leader of the locals and Ulf. 

The time for the on call Wolfskins to go back to their kind was quickly approaching much to the phrase of Eyvind who missed his routine life at the royal court. Things seemed to be going as planned until the suspicious death of Ulf rocks the locals and Wolfskins to their core. The only people that were with Ulf the time of his death weren't talking and Somerled got everyone worked up in his grief. Who is to blame for the death of their leader? With the Vikings blaming the locals and the locals blaming the Vikings war was quickly approaching the people of the island. A war so massive it could wipe out half of the people on the island. The answer to the mystery and the possible savior to the people falls on a local girl who isn't ready to lead her people let alone fight a war. Eyvind crosses paths with the local girl intertwining their lives together on the brink of war. With Eyvind and the girl together things start to come full circle and people begin to show their true evil that was kept hidden for so long.  

Rating:

Thoughts: I am going to be honest here and say that I struggled through this book. It was so slow for me as far as plot that I thought about putting it down more than once. Things didn't start to pick up until well after the middle. The small love story is surprisingly what kept my interest in the story as I was becoming more and more irritated with some of the main characters. If you are going into this story expecting a good Viking story then you should probably look else were since this book seems to focus more on the characters relationship than battles and Vikings. I will try the next book in the series but I can't promise that I will finish it. It's worth a try though. 

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