Dreamland Book Blog: Paranormal

Today is the cover reveal for The Lost Savior by Siobhan Davis. This cover reveal is organized by Lola's Blog Tours.

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The Lost Savior (Alinthia #1)

By Siobhan Davis

Genre: Paranormal Romance/ Reverse Harem

Age category: upper Young Adult / New Adult

Release Date: 30 January 2018

About the Book

They came from another world to protect her. Now it’s her destiny to save them …

Tori King is a normal senior in high school. Head over heels in love with her childhood sweetheart, she is busy making plans for college when a chance encounter with an alien bounty hunter turns her world upside down. Now, she’s experiencing terrifying changes and developing supernatural abilities that leave her questioning her entire existence.

Then the arrival of four hot new guys at school has everyone talking—especially when they become fixated on Tori, following her wherever she goes. She can’t shake them off, and as they grow closer, she finds herself drawn to all four of them in ways she cannot explain.

When they finally reveal their true identity, and why they’re here for her, she discovers everything she thought she knew about herself is a lie.

Because there is nothing normal about Tori King.

And she’s about to discover exactly how underrated normal is.

This mind-bending paranormal alien reverse harem series is only suitable for readers aged seventeen and older due to language and mature content.

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About the Author

USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis writes emotionally intense young adult and new adult fiction with swoon-worthy romance, complex characters, and tons of unexpected plot twists and turns that will have you flipping the pages beyond bedtime! She is the author of the international bestselling True Calling, Saven, and Kennedy Boys series.

Siobhan’s family will tell you she’s a little bit obsessive when it comes to reading and writing, and they aren’t wrong. She can rarely be found without her trusty Kindle, a paperback book, or her laptop somewhere close at hand.

Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Siobhan forged a successful corporate career in human resource management.

She resides in the Garden County of Ireland with her husband and two sons.

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Monday, November 27, 2017 1 comments

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Haven by Mary Lindsey

Publication Date: November 7, 2017

Publisher: Entangled Teen

About the Book

"We all hold a beast inside. The only difference is what form it takes when freed."

Rain Ryland has never belonged anywhere, He’s use to people judging him for his rough background, his intimidating size, and now, his orphan status. He’s always been on the outside, looking in, and he’s fine with that. Until he moves to New Wurzburg and meets Friederike Burkhart.

Freddie isn’t like normal teen girls, though. And someone wants her dead for it. Freddie warns he’d better stay far away if he wants to stay alive, but Rain’s never been good at running rom trouble. For the first time, Rain has something worth fighting for, worth living for. Worth dying for.

Ancient magic and modern society collide in a sexy, spellbinding romance perfect for fans of C. C. Hunter and Maggie Stiefvater that proves sometimes beauty is the beast…

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Author Interview

Haven is described as fresh and out of the box, shattering the stigmas of the YA Paranormal genre. What was your inspiration behind the story?

Wow! I want to shake the hand of the person who described it like that.

The inspiration came in phases. First, my editor asked me to write a shape-shifter book. At first I wasn’t keen on the idea, but warmed up to it after researching German witch and werewolf lore. Give me a historical or literary tie, and I’m on it.

I went to the places in the book. I took a tour of Texas Hill Country wineries and spent a few days in a small town settled by German immigrants. Then, on a hike up Enchanted Rock, major plot points fell into place. While all this was happening, I realized the story in my head was way different than what my editor and I had talked about. I needed it to be from the hero’s point of view instead of the heroine’s.

I wanted an atypical hero, and as I thought about him and his goals and fears, an 18-year-old from the inner city streets, surviving day-to-day only by his wits and fists emerged. I wanted a heroine who didn’t need a hero, but rather an ally. And I wanted her to be off the charts tough. A heroine who could literally eat him for lunch if he crossed her. The most enjoyable part of writing this book was finding that softness inside these hardened characters.

Who was your cover designer and how did the design process come about?

This is Haven’s second cover. Initially, it was given a more traditional YA paranormal cover, but as it developed, it was clear it wasn’t a traditional book. There are strong horror and suspense elements in addition to the romance, so the new cover fits well, especially taking into account the gritty male point of view. I love the vines and dramatic look of the red, black, and white. Striking.

Haven has been garnering good reviews on Goodreads, what are your thoughts on your reader’s responses so far?

This is my tenth published book (I write adult romance under another name), and honestly, I’m overwhelmed by the response to this one. I’m grateful for every review, regardless of the rating or reception of the book, because it means someone cared enough to read my book and take the time to write a review, but man, it feels good to see so many positive reactions in these first days.

Who was your favourite character to write in Haven and why?

Petra was by far my favorite, but only because she was unplanned and not part of the original outline. Everything she did, and every word she uttered, surprised me.

Are there any particular actors/actresses that you envisioned when you were creating your characters?

I didn’t picture any specific actors or actresses when creating the characters. I do have a Pinterest board, though. ☺ https://www.pinterest.com/marylindsey54/haven-hide-from-me/

If you have a chance to go on a lunch date with any author, who would it be? What is the first thing you would ask him/her?

Edgar Allan Poe: Amazing man, amazing mind, amazing work, and I would finally find out what happened in his last days.

What are you currently working on?

I’m working on a book related to Haven in addition to an adult romantic comedy and an adult paranormal.

Any last thoughts for your readers?

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to read and write reviews. Also thanks to those who are interested enough in the project to make it to the end of this interview. Readers are the reason for what I do, and I’m grateful for those who have followed me over the years and across genres and those who are reading me for the fist time. I’m grateful for you all. xoxo

My Review

Ratings: 4.5 "I'm-in-Haven" Stars

Haven was my most anticipated read of the month! I was beyond ecstatic when I was approved of an ARC and literally danced around the house because I haven't read a YA paranormal in a LONG while - SO it only made sense when I had HIGH hopes for this book, and guess what? The author freaking delivered.

OH. I haven't read a werewolf story since my Twilight days! (I'm talking about 7 years here, no kidding!) so the sense of nostalgia is strong with this one. To have the familiar sense of that world, yet being sucked into a completely unique & different setting was confounding yet interesting at the same time. Mary Lindsey was a breath of fresh air, she swept in effortlessly and brought new ideas to the shifter's genre. I won't reveal any spoilers about the book or rehash the blurb because I rather you experience it for yourself, but I do have to stress on the BRILLIANCE of the novel.

Forget Bella Swan and Edward Cullen, strong female leads are taking the bookish world by storm! I honestly adore Freddie because she's such a strong female protagonist who is more than capable to take care & stand up for herself. Paired with a delinquent with the heart of gold (and a strong sense of curiosity & protectiveness), you have a fast-paced and incredible shifter romance that you just don't want to miss. New-to-me-author Mary Lindsey has reminded me of my love for YA paranormal romance, and I'm now on my quest to hunt for more shifter romance books!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book generously provided by Entangled Teen and the author.

About the Author

Mary Lindsey is a multi award-winning, RITA® nominated author of romance for adults and teens. She lives on an island in the middle of a river. Seriously, she does. When not writing, she wrangles her rowdy pack of three teens, two Cairn Terriers, and one husband. Inexplicably, her favorite animal is the giant anteater and at one point, she had over 200 "pet" Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches. The roaches are a long story involving three science-crazed kids and a soft spot for rescue animals. The good news is, the "pet" roaches found a home... somewhere else.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2017 No comments

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Chosen

R.S. Broadhead

(The Urban Legends Series)

Publication date: October 24th 2017

Genres: New Adult, Supernatural, Thriller

About the Book

Black eyes. No emotion. No sympathy. Only emptiness.

Piper McAdams’s life was normal. Career? Check. Boyfriend? Check. Friends? Check. One unsettling run in with a homeless man turns everything from normal to terrifying. She begins seeing…things.

Things she can’t seem to explain or make any sense.

As if things aren’t already getting out of hand, Piper receives news that the only family member she has is dead. She thinks maybe a trip across the country to her hometown will get her away from all the strange events happening.

After a late night accident, Piper isn’t in her hometown burying her loved one. She’s in a town called Hell. All she wants to do is leave, but the people seem to be holding her there for some reason.

A reason she feels threatens her life. Around every corner things become darker and scarier.

Can she escape what is coming for her?

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Top 10 List

Top 10 Books that scares you

1. The Shining

2. The Amityville Horror

3. Rosemary’s Baby

4. IT

5. Pet Sematary

6. Lineage

7. The Ghost Files

8. The Hidden People

9. Malus Domestica

10. The Fisherman

About the Author

R. S. Broadhead lives in Jackson, Alabama with her husband of ten years, their two little girls, and a pug named Wednesday Love the Duchess, or Winnie for short. She has a bachelor’s in psychology and a master’s in business administration. She loves to snowboard, travel (Australia is her favorite place so far), and dance (not professionally, just whenever she feels like it). When she was sixteen-years-old, her and her friends would take pictures and make up funny stories about them. Fourteen years later, UNVEILED was born. UNVEILED, her first novel, is the first book in a four book series.

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Friday, November 03, 2017 1 comments

S.C. Stephens's THE NEXT GENERATION is available TODAY and paranormal lovers won't want to miss this one! Read an excerpt below and pick up your copy today!

About the Book

Fitting in can be hard for anyone. But for Julian and Nika Adams, it’s especially challenging. Born as partial vampires, a rare offshoot of pureblood vampires, the twins have had to deceive people their entire lives—distancing themselves from their peers.

Nika desperately wants a hero, a soulmate, someone she can trust with every fibre of her soul—someone as amazing as her father. The boys at her high school aren’t impressing, but luckily for Nika, Hunter Evans has moved into the neighborhood.

Julian desperately wishes he could sever the empathic bond he has with his sister. While it was fun to experience each other’s emotions when they were kids, now that Julian finds himself pining for a girl he can’t have, sharing his feelings is the last thing he wants to do.

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Excerpt

A slice of anger ran up my spine—I shivered with the strength of it. As I closed my eyes, intense, rolling hatred seared my body, tightened my muscles. I wasn’t angry at Arianna’s comment; I actually found it rather amusing. No, the anger scorching my soul wasn’t coming from me, but from Julian. And it was strong. He was pissed.

My eyes snapped to where I could feel him in the gym. He was moving away from the massive room, hopefully coming out to join me. Curiosity and concern blossomed in my chest. I really wanted to know why Julian was so angry. Although, knowing him, I did have one guess…

“I’ll work on that…” I murmured to Arianna as I felt Julian leave the gym and enter the boy’s locker room. Frowning, I wondered what the heck he was doing. His anger had spiked as he’d left the gym, not diminished. My concern heightened. I should go see what’s wrong with him.

Knowing Julian could feel me just as well as I could feel him, I tried to squelch the worry bubbling inside my stomach. I even tried sending calming feelings Julian’s way, but it wasn’t working. Whatever had him riled up wasn’t letting go; he was getting angrier and angrier.

Arianna laughed, then she started going into elaborate detail about all the dates she wanted to go on, and which boy she wanted to take on them—she had about five or six mapped out already. Tuning her out, I tried listening for my brother. I couldn’t hear him through the people and structures in the way though. My ears just weren’t enhanced enough. It irritated me sometimes that my family’s gifts were weaker in Julian and me—the two of us were much more human than vampire. But that allowed us to feel more normal than the others, and I did appreciate that fact. The limitations were just really inconvenient at times. While any of the other vampires in my family could have easily picked out the conversation Julian was having, all I was getting was low, husky murmuring. But his emotions were simmering, and that was all I needed to know.

Glancing at Arianna, I gathered all my stuff and zipped up my bag. She raised an eyebrow, but didn’t pause in telling me all about her imaginary date rock climbing with Jake McKinley. Giving her a soft smile, so she didn’t get too suspicious, I started to stand. “I’ll be right back, Arianna, I—” Dread locked up my muscles, and I halted mid-sentence and mid-stance. Fear. Julian was feeling fear now. His anger had been rising to a boiling point, but now it had shifted to stark terror, and I had no idea why. Dropping my bag to the ground, I hauled ass across the football field.

“Nika? Where are you going? What’s wrong?”

I ignored Arianna’s concern and kept running. I had to get to Julian. I could have blurred to him in a split-second, but hampering my abilities had been drilled into me since birth, and I wouldn’t go against that training unless the situation absolutely demanded it. And when Julian’s fear shifted to panic…I began to believe that the situation demanded it.

But knowing that Arianna was staring at me as I ran away curbed the desire to blur to Julian. I wouldn’t freak out my friend if I could help it. And aside from extreme panic and lingering fear, Julian was okay. Well, he wasn’t in pain at any rate.

Pulling open the doors to the gym, the metal singing in complaint at my force, I suddenly felt a rush of agony. Gasping, I paused in my step. The zing of hurt had exploded over me, almost like I’d felt it myself. I hadn’t, though; it was separate from my own feelings of fearful concern. The pain had come from Julian…and renewed anger came right behind it.

Once I was inside the gymnasium, my hearing finally picked him up. He was cursing, and there was a lot of scuffling. It sounded like he’d gotten himself into a fight. Odd. Julian wasn’t one to pick on people. But then again, if what had happened earlier in the gym to make him so happy was what I was afraid it was…then yeah, he might have started this fight.

Cursing under my breath as another bout of pain lashed Julian’s body, I glanced around the empty halls. Seeing it was clear, I sped off after Julian. In mere seconds, I was at the edge of a group of people in the boy’s locker room. They were all cheering on a couple of guys going at it in the center. Two bodies were sprawled on the tile floor of the open shower, wild punches being slung everywhere.

From the blood bond and our emotional connection, I knew Julian was amid the melee. Silence shocked me for a second as I stood on the periphery and watched my brother through the cracks in the teenagers surrounding him. He’d gained the upper hand and was straddling a senior: Russell Morrison. I watched in horror as Julian successfully landed a punch to Russell’s jaw. So many racing heartbeats thudded in the room…it was nearly deafening. What the hell?

Knowing that our supernatural strength was superior to every other kid at this school made fear cut through my startled state. Julian could seriously hurt Russell if he wasn’t careful, and with the amount of pain and anger Julian was feeling right now, he didn’t seem to be worried about being careful anymore. He was completely out of control.

“Julian!” I screeched, an edge of panic to my voice. He could not get in a fight with a pure human. He’d accidentally kill him.

My Review

Ratings: 4 Fang-tastic Stars!

SC Stephens has a vampire series?! *inserts mindblown emoji*

What an undiscovered gem! As expected of SC Stephen, her writing was flawlessly addicting as she walked us through the line between fantasy and reality through the eyes of Nika and Julian, a pair of vampire twins who are trying to find their place in the world. Although I haven't read the rest of the Conversion series, The Next Generation can be read as a standalone.

I loved every aspect of the story, it brought on a sense of nostalgia as I was once heavily addicted to anything vampires (blame it all on teenage hormones and Edward Cullen) and I finished the entire novel in one sitting. What I loved most isn't just the plot but also the bond that Nika and Julian shared, this is honestly one of the best vampire series I've read!

Fang-tastically good!

ARC generously provided by the author.

About the Author

S.C. Stephens is a bestselling author who enjoys spending every free moment she has creating stories that are packed with emotion and heavy on romance.

Her debut novel, Thoughtless, an angst-filled love triangle charged with insurmountable passion and the unforgettable Kellan Kyle, took the literary world by storm. Amazed and surprised by the response to the release of Thoughtless in 2009, more stories were quick to follow. Stephens has been writing nonstop ever since.

In addition to writing, Stephens enjoys spending lazy afternoons in the sun reading fabulous novels, loading up her iPod with writer’s block reducing music, heading out the movies and spending quality time with her friends and family. She currently resides in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her two equally beautiful children.

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Tuesday, October 03, 2017 No comments

Today we are celebrating the release of RIGHT GIRL, WRONG ALPHA by DJ Bryce. Right Girl, Wrong Alpha is the second book in the new paranormal series, Brothers of the Heart. It is available to read on KindleUnlimited or you can buy it for .99¢. Check out the links for the other titles in this series below.

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Right Girl, Wrong Alpha (Brothers of the Heart, #2)

by DJ Bryce

A Paranormal Romance

About the Book

As Chief of his Clan, Logan is surrounded by friends and family, the only thing missing is his mate. Natasha has always known that she was raised to be the mate of an Alpha, but being in her sister’s shadow has enabled her not to worry about it too much.

When Logan comes down to help the pack, he knows instantly that Natasha is the one for him. When she is put in harms way, he will stop at nothing to save her. Natasha never imagined that her mate would be anything other than a wolf, but although her feelings for Logan take her off guard, she can do nothing but succumb to them.

Right Girl, Wrong Alpha is the second in an all new series about men who may not be brothers by blood, but are brothers of the heart. And the realization that, regardless of how the Matthews siblings have been raised, sometimes you have to follow your heart, even if it's leading you down the hardest path.

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Releases on December 14!

About the Author

Author DJ Bryce loves her men tall, dark, and Alpha. She can often be found relaxing with a cup of coffee, a handful of RedVines, and a dirty book, with her three dogs snoozing happily at her feet. She's a lover of The Walking Dead, Romantic Comedies, and writing sexy shifters. For information on her new releases, promotions, and her favorite PNR reads, sign up for her newsletter: http://eepurl.com/clmyu5

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Monday, September 18, 2017 No comments

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Title: Black Bird of the Gallows

Author: Meg Kassel

Expected Publication: September 5th, 2017

Genres: Young Adult, Paranormal, Fantasy

Publisher: Entangled Teen

About the Book

A simple but forgotten truth: Where harbingers of death appear, the morgues will soon be full.

Angie Dovage can tell there’s more to Reece Fernandez than just the tall, brooding athlete who has her classmates swooning, but she can’t imagine his presence signals a tragedy that will devastate her small town. When something supernatural tries to attack her, Angie is thrown into a battle between good and evil she never saw coming. Right in the center of it is Reece—and he’s not human.

What's more, she knows something most don't. That the secrets her town holds could kill them all. But that’s only half as dangerous as falling in love with a harbinger of death.

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My Review

Ratings: ★★★★★

Meg Kassel's debut novel was packed with thrill, romance and a chase unlike any other. Delve into the world of paranormal and be prepared for the rush as the author delivered a gothic horror novel that is both thrilling and chilling in this original story of ancient mythical creatures and the battle of good versus evil - featuring the harbingers of death.

Angie Dovage is a survivor of a childhood horror story that made her a victim of the rumors headlining the news. Now that she lives with her dad, next to a house with the history of a family massacre, you can't blame her for being curious when the new family in town, the Fernandezes moved in into the house that has been vacant since the tragedy. And that includes stalking a particularly handsome young man, Reece, with her dad's binoculars. But the athletic and charming teen that is slowly taking over her heart is holding back a grave secret, one that not only threatens to ruin their newfound relationship but also destroys the very people she loves - can you fall in love with a harbinger of death?

"The world reeks of death and pain, and you smell like life and joy and everything I can never have."

The author takes forbidden romance to a whole new level. I am incredibly impressed with the storyline, albeit predictable, the writing was enchanting and pulled me in from the start! I am so over forbidden romance ever since my Twihard years, but the intense chemistry between Angie and Reece was hard to ignore and even harder to not fall in love with.

Angie is an independent heroine that you just can't help but look up to. Given what she endured in her past, I loved the fact that she is discovering herself in this book and that she is brave enough to stand up for herself and own her decisions. Which brings me to my favorite character, Reece. Unlike the typical alpha male, Reece does not dictate or in any way forces Angie into making decisions that favor himself. Even when disaster strikes, he does not just sweeps in and save the day - a harbinger of death and all.

There are so many things about the book that I fell in love with - the dynamics of Angie's friendship with Deno and Lacey, Angie's relationship with her father, uncovering the mystery behind the ancient curse and the whole idea of beekeepers and harbingers, it was the ending that made me almost cried happy tears. From the start to the finish line, it was definitely a helluva roller coaster!

Thank you Entangled Teen and the author for the reviewing opportunity! I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book.