​My plan was simple—blend into the background, blissfully unnoticed, until graduation. Wallflower life suited me just fine... until Anastasia came to town.

The guys fawn over her.

The girls hate her.

Me?
I’m just trying to get through the day.

That last part proves to be a challenge when I have a run-in with an enormous wolf. I would have been a goner, had Anastasia not swooped in to save my life with her superhuman abilities. In true bumbling dork fashion, I returned the kindness by ruining hers.

Strap in, and hold on tight, for the epic tale of how I became Sixx Reynolds - begrudging sidekick.

​I flew through this action-packed thrill ride opening to Becca Vincenza's new series. I can't wait to read the next installment.

This new series has all my favorite things - fae, werewolves, hot guys, kick-butt hero - and that is just the prequel!

Sixx is amazing as Ana's sidekick. Seriously, most of us could totally be Sixx in this situation. Love her!

​My name is Sixx, and I... am a sidekick. The badass, sprinting into danger lifestyle isn’t for me. At all. I’ll leave that to my best friend, Ana, while I watch her back from a safe distance. Far away. Unfortunately, whether I like it or not, sometimes trouble finds me.

Normally, Ana does her ass-kicking heroics of stopping the things that go bump in the night, while I help from the shadows. But things have escalated lately, and a rising number of baddies are practically kicking the doors down.

A new drug, called Dreamscape, has hit the streets and it is granting humans a burst of para powers. True Paras, who seek to remain hidden, have their hackles raised and are remedy this problem themselves... by whatever means necessary. Can we stop the potential war looming? Or will we be caught in the middle of a deadly supernatural feud?

​The true sign of a great book is when you stay up all night reading it. I inhaled this book in one sitting. The action. The thrills. The men. OH MY!

Let's take a moment to discuss Z. His heat smokes from the pages. I should have scorch marks on my hands. The author did a fantastic job when she created him. SWOON!

Ana and Sixx are all a reader could ask for in bad*** duo. I love how the two MCs are so different, yet complimentary of one another. The Ying and Yang if you will.

The action and the thrills roped me in and refused to let go. I could not put this book down. I can't wait till the next book in the series.

​There’s more to being a sidekick than performing menial tasks for the caped hero.

Sometimes it means allowing myself to be used as bait as I’m kidnapped and transported across the Veil. I know my best friend will track me down, after all she’s a badass superhero.

But this time she won’t be alone.
My boyfriend is by her side, eager to unleash violent chaos on any who dare hurt me.

Yet, as all of us venture into Veil—a land under Fae rule—not all is as it appears. Enemies are hidden, and allies harbor their own double-sided intentions. If I hold any hope of making it out alive, I have to decide who I can trust... and who is plotting against me.

​Becca Vincenza was born and raised in Michigan where she still currently lives. Becca was raised on Lord of the Rings, Chronicles of Naria, Stars Wars, etc. Her love for fantasy has only grown as the years went by. And she began to create her own worlds and stories. She writes Urban Fantasy, post-apocalyptic, paranormal romance books.

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Join me tonight at 7:30PM EST to chat with author Sara Jo Cluff. We will be LIVE on 2 Girls & A Book. ~ Lynn 

Daphne's Questionable Bet
By Sara Jo Cluff
Published by: Monster Ivy
Released: Feb. 2/2021
Genre: YA romance

Some rivalries never die.
​​When sixteen-year-old Daphne Richards moves from Utah back to California, she's excited by the prospect of being reunited with her childhood best friend. But her excitement quickly dies when she learns her mom's high school rival lives next door—with a daughter the same age as Daphne.

​Sierra Winters is a chip off the old block. Eager to redeem her mother’s name, Sierra offers Daphne a simple challenge: Who can get the gorgeous and charming Bentley Anderson to ask her to prom?

​Confident in her ability, and unable to turn down a challenge, Daphne takes the bet. Both girls quickly go to work, doing everything in their powers to woo Bentley—while sabotaging the other. Only, another guy at school quickly catches Daphne’s eye, and her ever-building anxiety mounts when a picture involving Care Bear underwear risks getting out.

​If Daphne can't sift through her emotions and figure out how to handle the bet, she'll not only risk social suicide … but the chance at true love.

​For fans of Kasie West and Jenny Han, DAPHNE’S QUESTIONABLE BET is a YA Romantic Comedy full of cringe-worthy moments and heart-stopping romance.
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​"A questionable bet, a scandalous photo, a stalker, and a lion fountain" pretty much sums up the fantastic story of Daphne's Questionable Bet by Sara Jo Cluff. This YA rom-com had me laughing and crying. Daphne is such a relatable character no matter your age. As a woman of 35 years and holding (haha) Daphne brought back memories from my school years. No matter the decade, bullies seem to evolve, like that weed I can't seem to fully get rid of in the yard. Daphne truly handles herself with grace and dignity. I would not have (and did not in real life) managed to reign my wrath nearly as long as she did. But this isn't just a story about bullying. Oh, no. It's about friendships, finding love, and always being true to yourself. I laughed so much reading this book. Daphne dances to the beat of her own drum and we could all learn a little something from her.

​Sara Jo Cluff is a YA contemporary author. She grew up in Yorba Linda, California, but now resides in snowy Utah with her husband. She is an avid reader, jigsaw puzzle enthusiast, Netflix addict, and a member of the #PepperPack. Her writing is basically fueled by Dr Pepper.

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I read Filler Friend in December and loved it! You can find a complete list of Sara's books on Amazon.

​Friendships aren't worth the drama.

After a catastrophic friendship, Elinora decides that having any relationship isn’t worth the heartbreak. Her parents still want her to socialize, so she starts her Filler Friend operation, unbeknownst to them. She’ll fill-in as a friend for anyone at school, whether it’s getting a gamer out of the house or being a plus one at their parent’s boring work party.

When a client becomes a regular, the lines of fiction and reality begin to blur, making Elinora unsure of what she really wants. Adding to the confusion, she’s slowly falling for the cute guy she met at the library. Before the operation blows up in her face, Elinora will have to decide if friendship and love are worth the risk, or if she’s better off shutting out the world forever.

A coming of age story about finding friendship, learning to love, and figuring what kind of person you want to be. Filled with humor, heartache, acceptance, and family values.

​Why be a superhero when you could be the trusty sidekick?

If Peter Pan had a brother who couldn’t fly, was a little less arrogant, and was stuck in the U.S. instead of Neverland, it would be Cotton Wyley, the boy stuck at age ten.

Over the years, Cotton has come to realize his personality and tiny body make him a better sidekick than super hero, and he’s totally okay with it. In fact, he rocks it. So when trouble comes his way, he’s ready to save the day. Aside from rescuing students in peril, Cotton has two huge problems. First, his sixth-great nephew, whom he now calls Father, is a confirmed bachelor and refuses to have kids, so Cotton needs to find a future guardian to help keep his immortality a secret. Second, his best friend, the big, strong hero, is avoiding his foster home. He won’t talk to Cotton about his situation, so Cotton uses his not-so-subtle snooping abilities to try to figure out what’s going on.

Cotton must don his side-kick cape to rescue his friend and find a new guardian, or else his friend may come away with more than bruises and Cotton’s secret immortal life will be exposed, taking the control of his life out of his hands.

A fun superhero and sidekick story for all ages, filled with humor, action, adventure, and the true meaning of family.

​Angelo Baldoni is no stranger to violence. As a Veteran Homicide Detective for Detroit he has seen his fair share of crime. After coming to terms with the loss of his fiancé, he has a new look on life and a new relationship blossoming.

When bodies start popping up all over Detroit, Angelo and Bobby are sent to solve a new string of murders. But things are not always what they seem, and Angelo is put into a position that forces him to step out of the box. Trying to save his best friend’s career and life he does the only thing he can think of to get to the bottom of the grave.

Having to go deep undercover to catch a killer tests everything Angelo has ever believed in. Will he be able to keep his identity hidden and his sanity intact or will he end up sleeping with the fishes?

​I have been devouring crime thrillers this month. Deep Within is written in the vein of Lyndee Walker, Carolyn Ridder Aspenson, and James Patterson just to name a few. I love the knowledge and depth Mullins poured into this book. Filled with twists, I was guessing right of till the end. And that ending! Thankfully the next book is available.

​Damaging Secrets, the first book of her newest crime thriller series, is an engaging story of corruption and cover-up that you won’t soon forget.

New to town and a little rough around the edges, Detective Rachel Ryder finds herself on the receiving end of a suspicious person’s call in Hamby, Georgia. When the call turns out to be a dead body, the medical examiner is quick to rule the death a suicide. But was it something more sinister?

Everyone in the small department believes the case is closed—except for Rachel. The sudden passing of a local politician during the mayor’s run for Congress strikes her as a little too coincidental, and Rachel is eager to follow her instincts. Her partner, Rob, a 30-year veteran, isn’t the type to disobey his boss or ruffle any feathers, but he can’t convince strong-willed Rachel to let it go.

Obsessed with finding out the truth, Rachel begins to examine the evidence and drags her reluctant partner along for the ride. But the clues are confusing. Nothing is adding up.

Puzzled and running out of time, Rachel and Rob rush to work every angle and bring the elusive killer to justice before someone else ends up dead.

​I am a huge fan of Carolyn Ridder Aspenson's work and I'm loving this darker, grittier side! Back in the day, I devoured the Alex Cross series from James Patterson and I am happy to report that I have found a similar character to stalk in Rachel Ryder.

​The sign over the covered antique mirror said DO NOT TOUCH. Twelve-year-old Nora wished she had listened.

Mirrors reflect what is in front of them, but what happens behind the glass-to the reflections themselves? Nora finds out when her own reflection, aka Fake Nora, changes places with her one night. Nora is shoved in a place that looks exactly like her house with no echoes, dull lights, and muted sounds. It isn’t her home at all, simply a shell of a place she loves.

Fake Nora is living her best life in Nora’s house, feeding on the fear of her little brother while no one else at the house knows anything is wrong.

Inside “reflectionland,” Nora meets thirteen-year-old Jesse, who has been stuck in his mirror since the forties, and he warns her that they aren’t alone in the house. There are others sneaking around, known as the bad ones-spirits of people who gave up after vanishing in the mirror.

Refusing to stay a reflection forever, Nora conjures a plan to escape, but Fake Nora isn’t about to give up her life in Nora’s home. And Jesse? He could become a bad one forever.

​As if urban legends haven't given us enough reasons to be terrified of mirrors, Martin's FAKE NORA is sure to leave us clamoring to cover them all.

If Stephen King wrote MG horror, I imagine it would go something like this.

Martin has wowed fans for years with her spooky, creeptastic chills for adults, and now she is ensnaring the preteens too

​I flew through this action-packed thrill ride opening to Becca Vincenza's new series. I can't wait to read the next installment.

This new series has all my favorite things - fae, werewolves, hot guys, kick-butt hero - and that is just the prequel!

Sixx is amazing as Ana's sidekick. Seriously, most of us could totally be Sixx in this situation. Love her!

After the war of 2098, the United States is a chaotic mess. Terrorism abounds, and the government isn’t doing a very good job of keeping the people safe.Dogwood Protection Services, DPS, takes matters into their own hands. Using the best technology and agents, they track down and stop terrorists before they can do their damage.
Sixteen-year-old Harper Chandler is one of DPS’s biggest assets. She’s small, nimble, cunning, and willing to break a few laws to stop an attack. Like breaking into a classmate’s house where he catches her, almost blowing the vigilante operation wide open.
In order to keep things under wraps, Harper is forced to get close to Akiro—who just so happens to be extremely hot and very into Harper. As she and Akiro grow closer, Harper must continue to spy on his father to figure out why he keeps showing up in the DPS database, all while working a stalker case for the most powerful woman in San Diego.
As she draws nearer to answers, Harper realizes the stalker will stop at nothing to keep her from uncovering the catastrophic truth.
​If Harper can’t piece everything together in time, lives—and her relationship with Akiro—will be lost.

For fans of Batman and Marie Lu.

​A smart, fast paced, action packed, YA thriller, Jo Cassidy's HARPER is Le Femme Nikita for teens! I can't wait for the next installment.

Some rivalries never die.

When sixteen-year-old Daphne Richards moves from Utah back to California, she's excited by the prospect of being reunited with her childhood best friend. But her excitement quickly dies when she learns her mom's high school rival lives next door-with a daughter the same age as Daphne.

Sierra Winters is a chip off the old block. Eager to redeem her mother's name, Sierra offers Daphne a simple challenge: Who can get the gorgeous and charming Bentley Anderson to ask her to prom?

Confident in her ability, and unable to turn down a challenge, Daphne takes the bet. Both girls quickly go to work, doing everything in their powers to woo Bentley-while sabotaging the other. Only, another guy at school quickly catches Daphne's eye, and her ever-building anxiety mounts when a picture involving Care Bear underwear risks getting out.

If Daphne can't sift through her emotions and figure out how to handle the bet, she'll not only risk social suicide ... but the chance at true love. ​

​"A questionable bet, a scandalous photo, a stalker, and a lion fountain" pretty much sums up the fantastic story of Daphne's Questionable Bet by Sara Jo Cluff. This YA rom-com had me laughing and crying. Daphne is such a relatable character no matter your age. As a woman of 35 years and holding (haha) Daphne brought back memories from my school years. No matter the decade, bullies seem to evolve, like that weed I can't seem to fully get rid of in the yard. Daphne truly handles herself with grace and dignity. I would not have (and did not in real life) managed to reign my wrath nearly as long as she did. But this isn't just a story about bullying. Oh, no. It's about friendships, finding love, and always being true to yourself. I laughed so much reading this book. Daphne dances to the beat of her own drum and we could all learn a little something from her.

​I am a huge fan of Carolyn Ridder Aspenson's work and I'm loving this darker, grittier side! Back in the day, I devoured the Alex Cross series from James Patterson and I am happy to report that I have found a similar character to stalk in Rachel Ryder. ~ Lynn 

​New to town and a little rough around the edges, Detective Rachel Ryder finds herself on the receiving end of a suspicious person’s call in Hamby, Georgia. When the call turns out to be a dead body, the medical examiner is quick to rule the death a suicide. But was it something more sinister?

Everyone in the small department believes the case is closed—except for Rachel. The sudden passing of a local politician during the mayor’s run for Congress strikes her as a little too coincidental, and Rachel is eager to follow her instincts. Her partner, Rob, a 30-year veteran, isn’t the type to disobey his boss or ruffle any feathers, but he can’t convince strong-willed Rachel to let it go.

Obsessed with finding out the truth, Rachel begins to examine the evidence and drags her reluctant partner along for the ride. But the clues are confusing. Nothing is adding up.

Puzzled and running out of time, Rachel and Rob rush to work every angle and bring the elusive killer to justice before someone else ends up dead.
​

"Detective Rachel Ryder is smart, tough, and fearless-readers will gladly follow her through every twist of Aspenson's knockout first installment in this riveting new series." -LynDee Walker, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Fear No Truth
"Damaging Secrets is a fast-paced police procedural with a killer ending. Tight writing, unexpected twists, and the tough but vulnerable lead Detective Rachel Ryder will leave you eager to read the next book in this new series by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson." -Susan Hunter, author of Dangerous Habits
"This book is not only an awesome mystery, but moreover a story about new beginnings and battling the odds. Rachel Ryder is a new heroine on the suspense scene that you'll want to engage with again and again." -Kimberly Charleston, Books Uplift

​USA Today Bestselling author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson writes cozy mysteries and thrillers featuring strong female leads. Her stories shine through her dialogue, which readers have praised for being realistic and compelling. Her first novel, Unfinished Business, An Angela Panther Mystery was a Reader's Favorite finalist and reached the top 100 Kindle books sold on Amazon.

Prior to writing fiction, Carolyn was a freelance journalist covering local and national affairs in the metro Atlanta area.

Now an empty-nester, Carolyn lives in the Atlanta suburbs with her husband, two Pit Bull-Boxer mix dogs and two cantankerous cats, but you'll often find her at a local coffee shop people watching and listening, plotting her next novel.

Watch for Carolyn's upcoming crime thriller series releasing in winter, 2021.

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5 STARS
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OMG! This is by far one of the best series I have read. The writing and the story were gripping with action and suspense. At times I found myself holding my breath, gripping the kindle as I read quickly read the pages.

The main character, Chloe, losses her mother, gains a grandfather, and finds out she is a vampire hunter all in the first few scenes. Talk about intense! She doesn't even have enough time to process it all before she is being whipped into shape and trained to kill. (Now you see why I was gripping kindle and holding my breath.) The cherry on top is that her father is one bad vampire hell bent on taking her for his own devious plans.
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Full of twists and mouth gaping open moments, Jennifer Malone Wright's The Vampire Hunter's Daughter, has made me a huge fan of this series, as well as the Arcadia Falls series. I cannot wait to see what other kick ass moves Chloe has.

Jennifer Malone Wright is best known for her novella series, The Vampire Hunter's Daughter. Other works include the follow up to The Vampire Hunter's Daughter series called The Arcadia Falls Chronicles, The Graveyard Guardians series, and her vampire novel called Savior.

She resides in the beautiful mountains of northern Idaho with her husband and five children where she practices preparing for the zombie apocalypse. Just kidding!

But seriously, between the craziness of taking care of her children, Jennifer has little time left for herself. The time she does have left, usually leading far into the night, is spent working on her beloved fiction or chatting with her equally crazy friends.

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I'm sad to see October leave. I already miss all the scary movies and haunting books.  Until next year, here's a recap of my Spooktacular Reads.

You can't talk about Spooktacular Reads without having Kelly Martin at the top of your list. Whether you open the door to What Rachel Did or stroll through Trinity Row you are sure to have a frightful good time. 

Lost Souls from Daniele Lanzarotta is a collection of intertwining short stories revolving around a Murder House. If you are in to audiobooks this is a great one to snag.

Also available in audio, The House by Jo Michaels. I am currently finishing up this one. It is a collection of short stories revolving around a house and its tenants. It is told from the POV of the house. It is seriously twisted and not for the faint of heart. 

I hope you find a few spooky reads to soothe your inner beast. Until next year my ghouls and goblins keep stalking! ~ Lynn

Kelly Martin is a quiet Southern Christian gal who writes terrifying tales that will scare the bejesus out of you.  Not really a description one would expect to see together, but that's sweet Kelly in a nut shell. You wouldn't know it to look at the her but she loves discovering old abandoned houses with her hubby. And has even been known to visit the infamous Waverly Hills Sanitorium. It's rumored that she lives in a haunted house too.

While I haven't officially met Kelly in person, she is one of my besties. She is amazeballs and I consider her a mentor.  Her books have won awards and she was the Keynote Speaker at this year's Virtual Books & Boos. For this and so much more, Kelly Martin is the Queen of Horror.

Join me tonight at 7:30PM EST for a FB LIVE Q&A with Kelly Martin!
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Kelly is both independently and traditionally published with two titles with  Monster Ivy - Trinity Row and What Rachel Did. 

The only thing better than discovering 'new to me' authors is finding them in a Halloween Anthology.  I am a huge fan of Heather Karn and Melanie Gilbert's work already and now I can add Ella Beaumont and Christis Christie to that list too. ~ Lynn

Something in the Shadows
by Melanie Gilbert, Christis Christie, Heather Karn, Elle Beaumont
Published by: Midnight Tide Publishing
Release Date: 10/28/20
Preorder for 99¢

Did you know that Deep in the Hollow is based off of an urban legend? Join me tonight for a FB LIVE Q&A with author Brandy Nacole. We will be chatting about her book Deep in the Hollow.

​Author Brandy Nacole weaves an urban legend into a thrilling page-turner in Deep In The Hollow. ~ Lynn

​Brandy Nacole is a writer of paranormal suspense and mystery. She loves keeping readers on the edge of their seats as that's where she likes to stay. Her favorite pastimes are reading, writing, exploring the world, and spending as much time with her husband, kids, and fur babies as possible. She's penned the bestselling novel DEEP IN THE HOLLOW, THE SHADOW WORLD TRILOGY and MURDER IS A DEBATE. Follow along with her on her journey and never miss a bookish moment.

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​Knock…Knock…
When Emma finds a dead body on her porch with her name written on the dead man's hand she uncovers a sinister clue to the mystery that has haunted her since childhood.

FBI agent Emma Griffin is sent undercover to the small sleepy town of Feathered Nest to uncover the truth behind the strings of disappearances that has left the town terrified.
To Emma there is nothing that can lay buried forever. Even though her own childhood has been plagued by deaths and disappearances.
Her mother’s death, her father’s disappearance, and her boyfriend’s disappearance. The only cases that she hasn’t solved.
Her obsession with finding out the truth behind her past was what led her to join the FBI.

Now, she must face what may be her biggest case. In Cabin 13 there lies an uneasy feeling. The feeling of her movements being watched.
When a knock on her door revealed a body on her porch and her name written on a piece of paper in the dead man’s hand. Suddenly her worlds collide.
With the past still haunting her, Emma must fight past her own demons to stop the body count from rising.
The woods have secrets. And this idyllic town has dark and murderous ones.
Either she reveals them or risk them claiming her too.

In Feathered Nest, nothing is what it seems.
The Girl in Cabin 13 is about to find out that the dead may have secrets of their own.

​On an empty baseball diamond in a quiet Toronto suburb, a demon has been summoned.

Seventeen-year-old Alton is miles away, just wishing he had a tutor he didn’t outsmart or outmatch. His prayers are answered when Professor Victor Orvius makes an unexpected visit, offering to teach Alton magic without the restrictions. The only condition is that he follow Orvius’ rules and not ask too many questions.
Alton soon discovers he’s not Orvius’ only student. Reagan is a competitive young witch with a bad attitude and talent for sarcasm. Their personalities clash, causing trouble for both on more than one occasion, until they realize a greater threat than being one-upped.

The demon threatens not only their chances at passing their magic finals—it threatens their lives. If Alton and Reagan can’t learn to get along, they could be facing their deaths…or an eternity together, trapped in another realm.

​Audiobook Review 
Overall 4
Story  4
Performance 5

Let me begin by saying that I enjoyed this story. The only thing that bugged me is that the author makes it a point to tell the reader this is not a Harry Potter type magic stories and goes on to point out the differences. Did the story strike a HP cord with me? Yes, but only slightly. There are major differences. Was it necessary for the author to blatantly point out the differences? No, and yet she did. Moving on.

Summoned is a fast-paced YA book about teenage witches and warlocks who are tutored in groups of two in the craft. Reagan and Alton are brought together to be trained by Victor Orvius. But Orvius has some strange teaching methods and is harboring a dark secret as to why he brought Reagan and Alton together. But Reagan is perhaps concealing the biggest secret of all. 

Summoned has a unique story arc. The characters are well defined and intense. One of my favorite parts of the story is the goats on the roof. I will be checking out the next book in this series.

The narrator Becci Martin did a great job bringing this story to life. I especially enjoyed her portrayal of Reagen. 

​A monstrous fate will turn a girl into a legend.

On an island in Lake Obersee, where The Sisters of St. Gertrude abide, a destitute Moor named Durra arrives. Sold for taxes, she and her two companions tend to the nuns and their collection of cats. At night, she combs the library for details on the order, the remote island, and the beasts howling outside her window.

But when a prank reveals the sisters’ gruesome secret, Durra is forced to accept a new fate. Bestowed an unearthly power, she must choose between life as a nun or living among the monsters beyond the convent walls.

Her path is about to change the tide in the ultimate war. The war between good and evil

​Alexandrea Weis weaves religion and myth into a brand new werewolf legend in Sisters of the Moon. From its mysterious dark and foreboding island, to a convent full of beautiful young nuns and clowder of cats roaming the halls, this story had me hooked from page one. SOTM is sure to become a horror classic.

​Once they have you, you don’t come back…

They say it took one hundred magical beings to defeat the first Arcanist. Great care was taken to ensure the secret to his malevolent power died with him. Now the brutal reign of the Arcanist has become little more than a scary bedtime story. And yet, the descendants of his loyal followers are sworn to find a way to bestow his dark magic upon another. If they succeed, they’ll unleash a new terror upon an unsuspecting world.

Every six months a seemingly random group of magical beings go missing from the same location and are never seen again. If an investigation doesn’t begin now, it could be another six months before there is another chance. Consumed by the hunt for a cult of dark witches and their impossibly powerful leader, Jen and her friends are hesitant to take on yet another mystery, but if they don’t, who will?

Magic Conquered is Book Four in the Urban Fantasy series, Rise of the Arcanist, featuring vampires, elementals, witches, and more. It is a New Adult spin-off of USA Today Bestselling author Elizabeth Kirke’s award-winning More than Magic series. If you like your paranormal with a dash of mystery and suspense, make Magic Conquered yours today!

Rise of the Arcanist is a six-book serial, with each installment releasing a month apart. You do *not have to read the original More than Magic trilogy to enjoy it.*

​Gemma Louise Coldiron has two personalities. One is herself—easygoing, curious, and travel-hungry. The other is a dictatorial other half named Tansy, who only lets Gemma come out of their Victorian mansion to do the shopping every two weeks.

Gemma also has amnesia, and Tansy’s too busy painting macabre art to be forthcoming about their past. The town speaks to Gemma about a “Mr. Hardin,” and it doesn’t take her long to learn she was married to the oil tycoon before he mysteriously went missing.

While Gemma begs Tansy to tell her more about their life with the handsome stranger, Gemma soon learns that the town harbors a secret society. And Mr. Hardin? He was the leader.

If Gemma can’t figure out what happened while maintaining her volatile relationship with Tansy, the town will assume Gemma killed Mr. Hardin—and even more alters will take root in Gemma’s already crowded mind.

An acutely observed modern-day psychological thriller that plunges into the daunting abyss of mental illness, community indoctrination, and cult group-mind.

​Elizabeth Kirke hasn't officially revealed the cover or blurb for the next Rise of the Arcanist book but if you hope over to Amazon you can preorder it.

Be on the look out next week for info from Stacey Rourke about Book 3 in her Fear The Reaper series.