Showing posts with label young adult/new adult. Show all posts
Showing posts with label young adult/new adult. Show all posts

Saturday, March 21, 2015

"Dragon Marked" by Jaymin Eve

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Dragon Marked
(Supernatural Prison Book 1)
by Jaymin Eve


Dragon Marked, the first book in Jaymin Eve's new Supernatural Prison series, is currently ON SALE for $2.99. Coming later this year: Dragon Mystics.


This book blitz and giveaway is brought to you by YA Bound Book Tours.


For another book by this author, please check out my blog post on First World (FREE).

Description
There are supernatural prisons hidden across the globe. Contained within these fortresses are some of the deadliest criminals from the five supernatural races: vampire, shifter, fey, magic users and demi-fey.
Jessa Lebron, twenty-two, has spent her entire life in Stratford, Connecticut, one of the gateway towns adjoining these prisons which protect the fortified borders. She’s a wolf shifter, and her father leads the town council. She learns that much of her life has been hidden from her, secrets which threaten to tear apart the very fabric of her world. Especially the biggest secret of them all.
She is dragon marked.
Jessa only knows what she’s been told about the dragon marked, that they are dangerous and must be eliminated to prevent the rise of the dragon king, the powerful warmonger who had his head removed a thousand years ago. So now Jessa's on the biggest hit list of all. Dragon mark hunters are lethal and her only hope to evade detection is to keep the energy contained.
As more secrets unfold she finds herself locked up in Vanguard, the notorious American supernatural prison. Thankfully she’s not alone. Braxton, the dragon-shifter has her back. Together they must survive long enough to free themselves and the other dragon marked.
Because it’s time for the dragon marked to rise.


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Excerpt
I glared at the deadly but visually stunning dragon. He was massive; he’d had to tuck his wings in at his side to have room for movement. The black and blue of his scales shone even in the dying light. The bright yellow eyes surveyed the room, before locking me in his gaze. He roared again and I decided to take a stand. In general I didn’t think much before I acted, and my plans were often considered to be brave or stupid. Usually both.
“Braxton Compass,” I scolded him, moving right up into his strike zone, my hands on my hips. “Your scaled dragon ass is blocking the doorway.”
Jacob, Tyson, and Maximus crowded behind me. They were ready to snatch me up if their brother made the wrong move. But I knew it would have to be pretty exceptional circumstances before Braxton would lose enough of himself to hurt me.
The massive beast lowered his head until we were eye to eye. He would scent trickles of my fear, but despite my body’s involuntary response, I wasn’t really afraid of Braxton. His dragon was a little unpredictable, but he was strong enough to keep both of them controlled. I knew he’d pulled this stunt to remind the council where the real power lay and that he didn’t like secrets being kept, especially when they personally affected us.
The dragon and I continued our stare-off, my dark blue eyes locked on his yellow. “Let’s call it a tie,” I finally said, grinning and raising my eyebrows at the same time.


About the Author
Jaymin Eve is a 29 year old with a passion for reading, writing and arithmetic ... okay maybe not the last one but definitely the first two.
Living on the beautiful Gold Coast, in Australia, the family loves spending lots of time on the beach. And travelling as frequently as possible.
When Jaymin isn't trying to wrangle two daughters, a puppy and her husband, you will find her hiding in a corner trying desperately to write her stories (without little fingers pressing random keys). She asks forgiveness if you notice the occasional sskkkkssjs appearing in her book, her children are proud of their contribution.


Giveaway
Enter the blitz-wide giveaway for a chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card.

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Saturday, January 24, 2015

"Forever Now" by Elise Sax

EXCERPT and GIVEAWAY
Forever Now
(Forever Book 1)
by Elise Sax


This book blitz and giveaway for Forever Now is brought to you by YA Bound Book Tours.


For another book by this author, please check out my blog post on Bounty.

Description
When Tess's mother abandons her during her senior year at high school, she must find a way to keep the secret and survive until graduation. She's surprised when Cruz, her crush and an aspiring model, moves in to help. Tess has dreams of studying in Paris, France and becoming a writer ... impossible dreams without money or family. But as Tess and Cruz's relationship grows closer, Cruz will do anything to make sure Tess's dreams come true. But at what price?
Forever Now is the first book in the Forever young adult/new adult trilogy about finding love, living dreams, and overcoming great odds.
Forever begins now.

Excerpt
I don’t know why I didn’t notice him before because he was the best looking boy I had ever seen. Not really a boy. A man. Maybe nineteen, I figured.  He had dark hair and eyes but light skin, and he was tall and muscular. He was beautiful, like a model, shining under the lights.
Perfect.
He shook my mother’s hand, and the three of them walked on the tiled floor further into the house without saying a word to me.
Invisible.
There. That’s the moment my life changed. No, I didn’t realize it, yet. I didn’t know that anything special had happened. I certainly didn’t know that Cruz would save my life, and I would save his - at least for a while. That we would love each other and our love would be dangerous.

Praise for the Book
"The story is incredibly believable and heart wrenching, but I could definitely see a young woman going through similar struggles. These two characters will be seen again in the next book of the series. I do believe the young adult reader, early teens, would enjoy this story." ~ Anima M. Giraldez
"My Niece and I conversed for days about Forever Now. She has deemed it her GOAT (Greatest of All Time).This book is a gem for all ages. We are both eagerly anticipating the remainder of the story. Awesome start to a great series." ~ ViviBee
"I was completely blown away. I am sucked into this story. It hit home because I have known kids who have been dealt bad hands in life. It was fantastic, very well written. I can't wait until the next book in the series." ~ Amy
"This book was amazingly heartbreaking and wonderful all at once. Tess has a vile mother. Cruz steps in like a knight in tarnished armor and helps her survive when her mother abandons her. Young love grows and in the end Cruz encourages Tess to follow her dreams. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for the young lovers." ~ readaholic

About the Author
Elise Sax worked as a journalist for fifteen years, mostly in Paris, France. She took a detour from journalism and became a private investigator before writing her first novel. She lives in Southern California with her two sons.



Giveaway
Enter the blitz-wide giveaway for your chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

Enter the Goodreads giveaway for a chance to win an advance copy of Forever Now by Elise Sax (ends 1 February).
Plus, everyone can download a FREE copy of Going Down by Elise Sax.


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