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Fake Nora by Kelly Martin

3/2/2021

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Happy release day, Kelly Martin! 
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Fake Nora by Kelly Martin 
Published by Monster Ivy,
March 2, 2021
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Fake Nora
by Kelly Martin
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.

Lynn's Review 

​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

Fangirl Thursday& Giveaway

Join me and Kelly on March 4th at 7:30PM EST for a LIVE Q&A. I will be giving away a paperback of Fake Nora to a lucky participant. 
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Review ~ Art of Death by Becca Vincenza

5/20/2019

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Becca Vincenza is my #oneclick author.  I love everything she writes! ~ Lynn 
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​Art of Death 
by Becca Vincenza 
(Curse Breakers, #1) 
Publication date: September 4th 2018
Genres: New Adult, Urban Fantasy

What if a single act of rebellion had the power to change your fate? 

Rowan and Abel Hayes’ birth ended a centuries-old family curse, but being a curse breaker has its drawbacks. Now they live a life full of rules. 

When Rowan breaks a rule, she sets a powerful chain of events into motion that she never could’ve imagined. Abel is kidnapped, and it’s up to Rowan to save her twin. Can she rely on the aid of an old friend who once betrayed her? Or will new enemies prove too strong for her to handle? 

(New Adult, contains language and sexual content. 18+)
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~~~Lynn's Review ~~~

Wow. Just. Wow. I read this book in one sitting. Spent my Sunday propped in bed devouring the story. Yes, it is that good. I am a huge fan of Becca Vincenza's work. Seriously, she could write ingredients on a cereal box and I would read it.

Art of Death is a paranormal, urban fantasy, mystery, filled with secrets, betrayal and a smidge of romance all rolled into a fantatstic new series. I was enthralled from page one. As secrets are revealed the mystery grows as to who is after the twins Rowan and Abel. The target on their backs is massive. Everyone wants the Curse Breakers for their own agenda. 

I love the bond between Ro and Abel. They aren't just bother and sisier, but best friends. The tension between Ro and Indie, her ex -best friend and ex-boyfriend, is palpable. I need them to have a HEA! Are you listening, Becca? 

Rowan is my favorite character. She is witty, sassy, and ballsy as hell. I want to be her friend!

I cannot wait to see where this series goes.

~~~MEET THE AUTHOR~~~

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Becca Vincenza lives in *wonderful* Michigan. For a passion of all things paranormal and adventure, she writes both in Urban Fantasy worlds, and Paranormal Romance. When she isn’t writing, she is reading and vice versa. ​

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Review ~ Good Girls Stay Quiet by Jo Cassidy

4/14/2019

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I finished Good Girls Stay Quiet about a week ago but I needed time for the Feels to settle down before I could write my review. 
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^^^^That graphic sums it up.
Cassidy's portrayal of Cora was haunting. Her naivete. Her innocence. Her unwaning desire to make "Daddy" happy. The psychological and physical abuse Cora endured left a lasting imprint on my soul. And that ending... In a story like this can there be a happy ending?

****This story deals with intense emotional and physical abuse but does not include sexual abuse. In my opinion, the story is suitable for teens.

~Lynn 5 Stars
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Good Girls Stay Quiet
by Jo Cassidy
Published by Monster Ivy Publishing

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There's safety in silence...

Fifteen-year-old Cora Snow has a secret only her "Daddy" and her journal know about. Aside from Daddy, the only people Cora talks to are her teachers and imaginary friends. She obeys all of Daddy's commands, like calling him "Daddy," to keep him happy, and herself alive. Besides, it's the only normal she's ever known.

She's content in her bubble until one day her journal goes missing at school. In order to keep her secret, Cora is forced to befriend the students most likely behind the theft. Since she's never been friends with humans before, it makes acting naturally with them that much harder.

Soon, threats appear--blackmailing things like test answers and money in exchange for the journal. Cora has to break all the rules she's lived to keep her and Daddy's secret safe. His stormy moods add to the difficulty of meeting the blackmailer's demands, often getting her sent to timeout, aka a locked basement.

If Cora can't track down the blackmailer and destroy the journal, Daddy will get sent to jail, and if he has time, send Cora six feet under.

JO CASSIDY 

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​Jo Cassidy grew up in sunny Southern California, but now lives in snowy Northern Utah with her husband and their crazy cat. She loves all things creepy - Bates Motel, Stranger Things, and Criminal Minds are a few of her favorite shows. She believes Stalker was canceled way too early and would love to see it come back.

STALK JO...
Twitter and Instagram: @authorjocassidy www.facebook.com/authorjocassidy, and you can subscribe to her newsletter on www.authorjocassidy.com.
If you follow the page then you know I won a copy of this book from Monster Ivy Publishing.  However I was reading the story beforehand and this did not influence my review of the book.
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Review ~ Dead Man's Hand by Stacey Rourke

3/30/2019

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​If you like snarky humor, fantastical monsters, and farm-animal sidekicks, The Journals of Octavia Hollows are the paranormal cozy mystery novellas you've been waiting for!

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With a touch of her hand, Octavia Hollows can restore life. Yet, she couldn’t save the man she loved from the horrific accident that stole him from her. Octavia thought she could outrun the pain, but ghosts from the past refuse to be silenced. Out of options, she chooses to retrace her wayward journey across the country in search of answers. Surrounded by baffling mysteries of the undead, what she learns about herself along the way might become her greatest weapon.

Las Vegas, Nevada: Sin City 

When Octavia visits her old boss to get a few questions answered, she stumbles onto yet another mystery. This time in the form of a charred body and a huge stack of cash. Thinking she is doing a good deed, she wakes the victim to help him seek justice for his death. Instead, she finds herself on the run from a mob hitman, and tempted by a malevolent entity offering her heart’s desire. 

Is the promise of a wish granted more alluring than the hunt of truth? ​
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REVIEWS 

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​Quick, fast paced read. Very enjoyable. Octavia and Bacon are something else. I found myself laughing out loud a few times, gaining myself some weird looks from the family, but oh well! Octavia is not much closer to finding the answers she is looking for, we did get another clue though! I can't wait for more. ~ Crystal
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New Release with Reviews ~ Wrought Iron Roses by Elizabeth Kirke

3/21/2019

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Title: Wrought Iron Roses

By: Elizabeth Kirke

Published by: Siren Press

Release Date: March 21, 2019

Cover Design: Najla Qamber Designs

Edited by: Squid & Ink

Genre: New Adult, Paranormal, Romance

Sisters Rachel, Angie, and Jo may have survived their first encounter with a curse, but hundreds more are lurking within their aunt’s antique shop. There’s just one problem: Peter, the apprentice, has no idea how to start teaching two untrained rune-casters and keep them safe at the same time.

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It isn’t fair to Jo that she has no magic, but her sisters both do. She feels useless and left out. Worse yet, she knows that she’s a liability. She would leave… but, something in the shop is calling to her, reaching out … and she won’t leave until she finds it.

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Every night, Angie’s dreams are haunted by a man who claims he was cursed, and she’s the only one who can save him. When she starts to get sick, Peter and her sisters are sure the cause is her mysterious dreams. How can they convince her that the person she’s determined to help could be the one killing her?

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Rachel never expected to get a magic power and a boyfriend when she inherited the antique shop. Better yet, she’s actually good at curse-breaking. It seems as though she’s found exactly what she was meant to do. But, when a curse strikes two people she cares about, Rachel is faced with the harsh truth that she might only be able to save one.

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Meet The Author

Elizabeth Kirke wanted to be an author before she even knew what an author was. She used to say that she wanted to be an artist, but that was only because she was too young to write and had to tell stories with pictures instead. She hasn't stopped writing since she learned how. It wasn't long before she dreamed of becoming an author and couldn't be happier now that that dream is a reality. If she isn't writing...well, let's be honest; if she isn't writing she's probably on Facebook thinking that she should start writing. But, if she isn't writing or on Facebook, she's probably doing something involving books, baking, gardening, or yarn. In an ideal world, she'd be reading and knitting while something from the garden is in the oven. Then again, in an ideal world, she'd have a flock of ducks and a couple of goats. Like most slightly-nosy, avid readers, Elizabeth can't resist trying to catch a peek at books she sees people reading when out in public to see if she can figure out what it is. While doing just that one day, she realized that it would probably be the coolest-thing-ever if she caught a complete stranger reading one of her books. That's her new dream.

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~~~REVIEWS~~~

​In Wrought Iron Roses, Elizabeth Kirke weaves mystery, magic, and suspense into a spine-tingling, paranormal romance.

In this installment we learn more about Ethan and Rachel's connection, get clues about Jo, and a bombshell is dropped in the girls when they find out there Aunt Lydia is not dead! Kirke is notorious for dropping clues in plain sight that excited readers miss; me included. Trust me. The clues are there!

Kirke has delivered another fast paced, page turner in Wrought Iron Roses.

~Lynn 
​5 Stars
This was worth the wait! 
Ethan and Angie, Rachael and Peter, Jo, and Allen. We learn so much more about everyone and meet Allen for the first time. Jo is still a mystery that I can't wait to figure out. There are some ideas in my head but we know nothing for sure. I want to learn more about Gus too! And the owl, aaaahhhh so many questions still. I can't wait for book 3.

~Crystal 
​5 Stars
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Review ~ Roomies by Lynn Stevens

3/19/2019

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​OMG, THE FEELS! Stevens packs a powerful story of betrayal, self discovery, and love in Roomies. A definite must read.
~ Lynn Shaw 5 Stars
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​The night before my wedding, I ran. 

I needed a place to hide. A place to start over. A place to figure out how to move forward with my life. 

When my cousin Lena offered me a rent free apartment in Chicago, it seemed like the perfect solution. And it was until the legal tenant, a Marine named Josh, returned early from his deployment overseas. 

The little security I had shattered. I had no place left to go, and I couldn’t live with a man I didn’t know. But I had no choice. If he knew how badly I was damaged, he wouldn’t want me around. After all, that’s what he had told me over and over. Nobody would want me. 

Maybe sometimes you have to run away to find yourself. 

The night of my wedding, I ran, but I hadn’t ran far enough.
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​ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

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​Lynn Stevens flunked out of college writing her first novel. Yes, she still has it and no, you can't read it. Surprisingly, she graduated with honors at her third school. A former farm girl turned city slicker, Lynn lives in the Midwest where she drinks coffee she can't pronounce and sips tea when she's out of coffee. When she's out of both, just stay away.

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Review ~ Trinity Row by Kelly Martin

3/10/2019

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Fans of the classic Alfred Hitchcock movies are going to love Trinity Row. This story is unnerving and will leave readers questioning their sanity! The house will not die and the person pulling its strings might not be who you think. I found myself scrolling back and re-reading sections to see if I missed any clues. Trinity Row is a twisted, haunting tale that you simply must read more than once.

~Lynn 
​5 Stars
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Trinity Row
By Kelly Martin 
Published by Monster Ivy Publishing

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Local legend says Trinity Row is the house that won't die. Local legend isn't wrong.
Sixteen-year-old Ivy Black and her mom have moved in for a quick renovation to make an easy buck. Then it will be on to the next rundown, abandoned eyesore.Simple.
Move.
Fix.
Sell.
Run.
For the last three years, Ivy and her mom have run far away from their past. That's the thing about Trinity Row, though. It doesn't let the past die.
When Ivy finds out that the friends she thought she made and the things she thought she's seen aren't exactly what she believed, she goes on a mission to free her mother from the snare of Trinity Row and the evil spirit controlling it.
Except, after a trip to Trinity Row, you'll never want to go home again.

​For fans of The Haunting of Hill House and Kendare Blake's Anna Dressed in Blood. ​

Meet Kelly Martin

I have read several of Kelly's books so trust me when i say if haunted and twisted is your
​ thang (lol) you will love her stories! ~ Lynn
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Kelly Martin writes southern gothic, paranormal, contemporary, historical, and YA fiction. She has been married for over ten years and has three rowdy, angelic daughters. When she's not writing, she loves taking pictures of abandoned houses, watching horror gamers on YouTube—even though she's a huge wimp—and drinking decaf white chocolate mochas. She's a total fangirl, loves the 80s and 90s, and has a sad addiction to paranormal TV shows. (Basically, she likes creepy stuff.) Her favorite characters are the very flawed 'good guys'—and 'bad guys' who don't know they are evil. She loves giving her readers books with unexpected twists and turns.

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In case you missed it, I won a limited edition copy of Trinity Row with black pages.  I read the ebook before winning or receiving the book and it did not influence my review.
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Review ~ Secrets of the Dead by Becca Vincenza

3/10/2019

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A necromancer’s 21st birthday is a sacred. But my twin, Rowan, and my 21st birthday is life alternating, and everything is about to change. 

Leaving my hometown for the first time, I escape to the big city, searching for answers. There, I discover secrets lurking in every shadow. And my family has a lot more to answer to than I originally thought. But I will do anything to keep Rowan safe. 

~*~*~This series is New Adult some themes may be unsuitable for anyone under the age of 18. Contains some strong language and sexual content.~*~*~

REVIEW 

You need to read Art of the Dead (Curse Breakers Book 1) first.  Book 1 is told from Rowan's perspective while Book 2 is simultaneously happening and is told from Rowan's twin, Abel's, POV.

Necromancers, vampires, and witches, oh my! Abel's story is an action packed thrill ride with a few unexpected twists thrown into the mix.  As it is quite the page turner, I devoured it in a day. 

Usually I am drawn to the MC in a story, but in Secrets of the Dead, Acacia really grabbed my attention.  The girl has a story to tell and I can't wait to hear it.

Once again Becca Vincenza has created a cast and story that I have fallen for.  I am anxiously waiting for the next book in this series.

~Lynn
​5 Stars

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Review~ THE BEFORE by D.C. Grace

1/21/2019

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The Before is the first book by author D.C. Grace that I have read. At first, I was unsure of how I felt about the fact the author wrote the story from several characters points of view. I was concerned that there would be no mystery since the reader saw so many sides to the story at once. Thankfully, that was not the case. Each of the dynamic characters had something to contribute and added depth and surprises to the story.

The Before was a fast-paced thrill ride with murder, mystery, lust, and love. It evoked all the feels. I laughed. I cried. I shook my fist in the air. It brought out a lot of emotion.

I look forward to reading other books by this author.

~Lynn
​4/5 Stars
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TITLE: The Before (The Conjuror Chronicles No. 1)
AUTHOR : D.C. Grace
​Published: November 24, 2018

​Sunni Sullivan finds sanctuary from her abusive home life in beautiful New Orleans. Staying with her aunt Glenda, Sunni is about to discover family secrets and buried lies, and a power within herself that she never imagined possible. Suddenly immersed in the magical world of the Conjurors, teenagers are going missing, and Sunni's appearance in New Orleans makes her suspect. 
Bram Kelly, a fairy changeling adopted into the Conjuror world, is convinced that Sunni is the root of their problems. He knows the legend and curse Sunni's mother carries, and he more than anyone is determined to prove that she is the poison contaminating their community. But as danger mounts, Bram finds that the person he trusts the least is actually the person he should trust the most. 
Deeply rooted in the French roots of New Orleans, The Before will take you on a journey through the Crescent City, where three centuries of magic and legends come to life. Nothing and no one are as they seem. From the Dame Blanche to the elusive Woodwose, Sunni Sullivan will be in for the fight of her life. Truths will be revealed, and sparks will fly...
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Review ~ Holli's Hellfire by Tish Thawer

1/15/2019

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Snag the final book in The Women of Purgatory series from Tish Thawer today!

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Will she choose to stay the Reaper she is, or become the Goddess she was?

Holli's memories of her life as the Goddess Hel are starting to resurface, and
the timing can't be a coincidence.

Her father's quest continues to threaten Purgatory and her decision to
embrace her past has the potential to save or destroy it all.

Book 3 in the Women of Purgatory trilogy.
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~~~REVIEW~~~

I love how author Tish Thawer weaves in the characters of Odin and Loki alongside Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory in this action-packed story of Reapers, Gods, Devils. The Woman of Purgatory Series as a whole is a thrilling ride from beginning to end. Holli/Hel is a badass reaper and ice queen in one powerful woman and this is her story. 

Thankfully the author seamlessly weaves in a recap so readers will not have a problem picking up where Book 2 ended. Holli's Hellfire is fast-paced, emotional, and a thrilling end to the series. I could not put it down.

~Lynn
​4 STARS

The Woman of Purgatory Books 1 -3 

Check out Tish's Amazon page for complete info on the series.

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