Ilyon Chronicles & Blades of Acktar BLOG TOUR!

Jaye L. Knight’s newest novel, Bitter Winter, and companion novella Lacy have been released! Bitter Winter is the fifth book in the Christian fantasy series, Ilyon Chronicles. Tricia Mingerink's newest novel Decree is also releasing! Decree is the fifth book in the Christian fantasy/kingdom adventure series The Blades of Acktar. Read about these books below and be sure to check out the other blog stops on the tour by visiting the official tour page. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway!

The Ilyon Chronicles

About Bitter Winter Already struggling with a harsh winter and the threat of food shortage, a catastrophic event leaves those in the Landale camps reeling. Just when things couldn’t get much worse, camp members fall ill with the same devastating sickness that’s sweeping across the country. Determined to gain the cure, Jace sets off to Valcré. However, there are only two sources—the queen, or a powerful gang of smugglers who have made the dangerous city their home. When Jace gains audience with the gang leader, he finds the price of the cure is steeper than any of them imagined, forcing him to make an impossible choice—betray his conscience or let those he loves die.

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About Lacy The last thing Aaron ever envisioned was falling for a prostitute. Everything about it spells trouble. However, he can’t help noticing the way her smile lights up when she sees him and how much brokenness she hides behind it. Neither can he ignore how desperately she needs rescue and protection. When Lacy shares a life or death secret with him, Aaron is willing to risk everything to help her and to show her Elôm’s love. Yet, such a choice could destroy his reputation and maybe even cost him his freedom. An Ilyon Chronicles Novella

Available now on Amazon!

Haven’t discovered the world of Ilyon yet? Find out more at the official Ilyon Chronicles website! 

About the Author Jaye L. Knight is an award-winning author, homeschool graduate, and shameless tea addict with a passion for Christian fantasy. Armed with an active imagination and love for adventure, Jaye weaves stories of truth, faith, and courage with the message that even in the deepest darkness, God’s love shines as a light to offer hope. She has been penning stories since the age of eight and resides in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. You can connect with Jaye on her website, blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Etsy.

The Blades of Acktar

About Decree The Adventure Continues. Discover more of The Blades of Acktar in this collection of novellas and short stories. The Blades as They Should’ve Been A test and the Gathering of Nobles will decide Leith and Martyn’s futures. Can they fight to become more than the Blades they were? Will Keevan accept the man who attempted to kill him as family? The First Mission When Martyn visits Surgis, his past seems determined to haunt him. Can he figure out how to forgive, especially when confronted with an enemy in need of his help? To the Far Great Mountains A death sends Leith and Martyn far beyond the borders of Acktar. Will they be able to arrest their quarry before they are caught themselves? From the story of how Leith and Martyn met to Ranson’s search for a life outside of the Blades, these stories will answer plaguing questions and expand the world of Acktar.

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Haven’t discovered the The Blades of Acktar yet? Find out more at on the official Blades of Acktar page.

About the Author Tricia Mingerink is a twenty-something, book-loving, horse-riding country girl. She lives in Michigan with her family and their pack of pets. When she isn't writing, she can be found pursuing backwoods adventures across the country. You can connect with Tricia on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Giveaway!

Share in the excitement of the release and enter to win a full signed set of the Ilyon Chronicles and The Blades of Acktar! (Giveaway is open to US residents only. Cannot be shipped internationally.) Click on this link to enter. Be sure to stop by each of the character chats (links in the blog tour schedule) for additional giveaways throughout the tour!

Book Spotlight: Fairest Son by H.S.J. Williams

Hi, friends and readers! I have something quite special for you today ... one of my blogger friends is releasing her first work of fiction! *cheers excitedly* It's a fairytale retelling novella and I myself can hardly wait to read it! I love fairytale retellings, and I'm certain that whatever Ms. Williams writes will be worth reading. Congrats, sweet friend!

Lean all about it below!

About the Book

The Fair and Foul courts of the fey folk have long yearned for one to bring them together in peace, but hopes are dashed when the fairest prince and the prophecy concerning him are laid to ruin. Burdened with shame and sorrow, the prince flees to the cold mountains far above the forests and lochs with nothing but animals and goblins for company.

When a human huntress stumbles upon him in her search for a legendary predator, their fates are intertwined. But she hides deadly secrets, and if he dares to trust her, he may risk the doom of both courts to an ancient evil...

A novella retelling of Snow White

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About the Author

From the beginning, H. S. J. Williams has loved stories and all the forms they take. Whether with word, art, or costume, she has always been fascinated with the magic of imagination. She lives in a real fantastical kingdom, the beautiful Pacific Northwest, with her very own array of animal friends and royally loving family. Williams taught Fantasy Illustration at MSOA. She may also be a part-time elf.

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About the Artist

Irina Plachkova is an acclaimed artist, freelance illustrator, and fashion designer, better known as PhantomRin. You can find more of her work at phantomrin.tumblr.com.

Schedule

August 4th: 

Book Spotlight with Bryn at

https://todaybybryn.wordpress.com

August 5th: 

Book Spotlight with Skye at  

https://inkcalamities.blogspot.com/

August 6th: 

Book spotlight with Jemma at

http://thesherwoodstoryteller.blogspot.com.au/ 

Author interview with Sarah at

http://dreams-dragons.blogspot.com 

August 7th: 

Author Interview with Olivia at

https://the-book-sprite.blogspot.com/ 

August 8th: 

Book Spotlight with Amber at 

https://seasonsofhumility.blogspot.com/

Book Spotlight with Rebekah Gyger at

http://backingbooks.blogspot.com/ 

August 9th: 

Book Spotlight with Shantelle at

http://shantellemary.blogspot.com/

Book Spotlight with Laura at 

https://unicornquester.com

Book Spotlight with Emmarayn at

http://writinginrivendell.blogspot.com/

August 10th: 

Book Spotlight with Betsy at 

https://metaphoricalcello.wordpress.com/ 

Character Spotlight with Jenelle at 

http://jenelleschmidt.com 

August 11th

Author Interview with Beka at

http://www.rgremikova.wordpress.com 

Character Spotlight with Kendra at

http://knittedbygodsplan.blogspot.com 

Blog Tour: Spotlight: Unraveling by Sara Ella

My friends, I'm thrilled to be part of the blog tour for Unraveling by Sara Ella! This gorgeous novel is book two in a fairy tale/fantasy/realm-travel series called UNBLEMISHED. Having read, and adored, the first book, I'm quite excited to be spotlighting Unraveling and absolutely cannot wait to read it!

Scroll down for more of this loveliness called Unraveling, an excerpt, and a giveaway!

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Title: Unraveling

Author: Sara Ella

Series: Unblemished #2

Genre: Contemporary Fantasy/Fairy Tale

Audience: Young Adult

Publisher: Thomas Nelson/HarperCollins

Release Date: July 11th, 2017

ABOUT THE BOOK

One kiss changed her future. Can another alter her past?

Eliyana Ember doesn’t believe in true love. Not anymore. After all she’s been through between capturing the Void and saving the Second Reflection, El only trusts what’s right in front of her. The tangible. The real. Not some unexplained Kiss of Infinity she once shared with the ghost of a boy she’s trying to forget. She has more important things to worry about—like becoming queen of the Second Reflection, a role she is so not prepared to fill.

But why does she feel like something—or someone—Is missing?

When the Callings, those powerful magical gifts, become threatened, Eliyana discovers her connection with Ky Rhyen may have something to do with it. El needs answers before the Callings disappear altogether. Can she find a way to sever her tie with Ky without killing him, and keep herself from truly falling for him in the process?

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About the Author

Once upon a time, SARA ELLA dreamed she would marry a prince (just call her Mrs. Charming) and live in a castle (aka The Plaza Hotel). Though her fairy tale didn’t quite turn out as planned, she did work for Disney—that was an enchanted moment of its own. Now she spends her days throwing living room dance parties for her two princesses and conquering realms of her own imaginings. She believes “Happily Ever After is Never Far Away” for those who put their faith in the King of kings.

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http://instagram.com/saraellawrites
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Book Excerpt:

PRELUDE

   I’m not ready for this.

   My shoulder is going to rip from its socket. My bicep is a torch, igniting my forearm. His fingers are sliding from mine, and I can’t hold on any longer. All I see is the gorge below, the beads of sweat dewing his temples.

   He shouts, “Hold on!”

   But the cliff crumbles with each passing blink. If we remain this way, we’ll both be swallowed by the chasm below.

   I loosen my grip, my clammy palm slipping.

   His eyes plead. Beg. Implore. “Don’t!” His cry echoes.

   The river crashes and curls. Waiting to swallow. Devour. Obliterate anything entering its territory. But it isn’t the river I’m afraid of. It’s the black hole beyond it. The beginning of the end.

   I know if we disconnect he might be lost forever. “I love you” is what I want to say. Instead I ask him, “Find me?”

   His expression corkscrews, a mask of raw emotion. “Always.” His voice is weak, his energy drained. He’s not strong enough. Because of me.

   So my fingers splay.

   I let go.

Required text: Taken from “Unraveling” by Sara Ella Copyright © 2017 by Sara E. Larson. Used by permission of http://www.thomasnelson.com/.

Giveaway:

(3) Winners will each win a final hard copy of the book. US/Canada addresses only.

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Blog Tour Schedule:

5/22 - Melony Teague (Author Interview)

5/23 - Thorn & Vine (review) & Between the Pages of This Bookish Life (Spotlight)

5/24 - A Baker's Perspective (review), Singing Librarian Books (Spotlight) & YA Book Divas (Spotlight & Excerpt)

5/25 - My So Called Chaos (review) & Thinking Thoughts (Spotlight)

5/26 - Reading is My SuperPower (review)

5/27 - The Green Mockingbird (review)

5/28 - Bookworm Mama (Spotlight)

5/29 - Just Commonly (review)

Blog Tour: Spotlight: The Evaporation of Sofia Snow by Mary Weber

I'm happy to be participating in the blog tour of The Evaporation of Sofi Snow by Mary Weber! I haven't read this book, but it sounds like a unique and intriguing tale!

So without further ado, here's a spotlight of the book, excerpt, and giveaway! ^_^

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Title: The Evaporation of Sofi Snow

Author: Mary Weber

Series: The Evaporation of Sofi Snow #1

Genre: Science Fiction

Audience: Young Adult

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Release Date: June 6th, 2017

ABOUT THE BOOK

Ever since the Delonese ice-planet arrived eleven years ago, Sofi's dreams have been vivid. Alien. In a system where Earth's corporations rule in place of governments and the humanoid race orbiting the moon are allies, her only constant has been her younger brother, Shilo. As an online gamer, Sofi battles behind the scenes of Earth's Fantasy Fighting arena where Shilo is forced to compete in a mix of real and virtual blood sport. But when a bomb takes out a quarter of the arena, Sofi's the only one who believes Shilo survived. She has dreams of him. And she's convinced he's been taken to the ice-planet.

Except no one but ambassadors are allowed there.

For Miguel, Earth's charming young playboy, the games are of a different sort. As Ambassador to the Delonese, his career has been built on trading secrets and seduction. Until the Fantasy Fight's bomb goes off. Now the tables have turned and he's a target for blackmail. The game is simple: Help the blackmailers, or lose more than anyone can fathom, or Earth can afford.

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About the Author:

Mary Weber is the multiple-award-winning author of the bestselling young adult Storm Siren Trilogy, and The Evaporation of Sofi Snow series (all by HarperCollins). An avid high school, middle school, and conference speaker, Mary’s passion is helping others find their voice amid a world that often feels too loud. When she’s not plotting adventures involving tough girls who frequently take over the world, Mary sings 80’s hairband songs to her three muggle children, and ogles her husband who looks strikingly like Wolverine. They live in California which is perfect for stalking L.A. bands, Joss Whedon, and the ocean.

Mary’s debut, Storm Siren, was featured in the Scholastic Book Fair, and her novels have been endorsed by New York Times bestselling authors Marissa Meyer, Jay Asher, Wendy Higgins, CJ Redwine, Shannon Messenger, and Jonathan Maberry.

You can also find Mary’s fun interviews in the paperback of Marissa Meyer’s NYT bestselling, CRESS, and in Jay Asher’s 13 REASONS WHY movie tie-in edition. Most recently, you can see her and her family as extras in the NETFLIX Original Series, 13 REASONS WHY.

{Facebook: marychristineweber, Twitter @mchristineweber, Blog: maryweber.com, Instagram: MaryWeberAuthor}

Book Excerpt:

THE PLANET

   The ice-planet arrived in the dusky heat of summer twilight during Earth’s Fourth World War. Just when the moon’s jeweled fingers were slipping through that one broken slat in the barn roof that Papa always said he’d fix but never did. The same slat through which he’d pointed out Ella’s favorite star to Sofi and her brother, Shilo.

   As if everything within Papa’s wrecked heart was trying to keep their focus off Earth’s brutality by reminding them of their half sister’s spot in the heavenly skies. As if their forsaken little hearts needed any reminding of where her spot—or their mother’s—should be.

   “Shh.” Papa put a finger to his lips and beckoned Sofi over to watch the planet settle in place. “I won’t let anyone harm you. See how it’s moving across the moon?”

   Six-year-old Sofi mimicked him to her brother, putting her own finger to her lips. “Shh. They’re coming, Shi, but we won’t let them harm you.” To which baby Shilo spit and giggled before swatting at a firefly.

   Sofi pulled his tiny hand into hers as the sinister globe stopped a good distance beyond the moon—and

uncomfortably too close to Earth. To them. To their little broken-slatted barn that sat planted like a patch of sumac right on the decimated border of Old North Carolina and the rest of the starving, war-ravaged world.

   “Planet Delon” the broadcasters had called it.

   “The Delonese Death” was what her expatriate neighbor, Mr. Watte, was calling it.

   “The blasted planet from the pit of you know where” was what Sofi had decided to call it . . .

   That had been years ago.

   Eleven to be exact.

   But now here she was . . .

   Standing in the same place, same barn—just missing a few walls—with Shilo.

   Still calling it that.

   A sudden rustling emerged from the overgrown bushes, causing Sofi to glance around.

   “You think it’s the tech buyer?” Shilo’s twelve-year-old voice cracked mid whisper.

   She peered into the dark. “I don’t know, but if I tell you to run for the hover, you run.”

   He looked insulted. “And ditch? More like I’ll kick whoever’s sorry bu—”

   A boy emerged. Two boys in fact, each barely older than she was. Clearly drugged up. Skin and bones. Like many in the populations being “overseen” by the United World Corporations. The bigger kid held out a broken-tipped knife and Shilo slid in front of Sofi—never mind she was half-a-head taller than her brother.

   Sofi scowled. She shouldn’t have let him coerce her into bringing him. Especially for the thrill of earning a few extra bucks off her old tech devices.

Taken from “The Evaporation of Sofi Snow” by Mary Wever Copyright © 2017 by Mary Christine Weber. Used by permission of http://www.thomasnelson.com/.

Giveaway:

(3) Winners will each win a final hard copy of the book. US/Canada addresses only. 

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Blog Tour Schedule:

5/15 - Reading is My SuperPower (review)

5/16 - Thorn & Vine (review) & A Baker's Perspective (review)

5/17 - My So Called Chaos (review) & Between the Pages of This Bookish Life (Spotlight)

5/18 - Bibliophile Reviews (Review),  Singing Librarian Books (Spotlight) & Thinking Thoughts (Spotlight)

5/19 - Bookworm Mama (review) & YA Book Divas (Spotlight & Excerpt)

5/20 - Just Commonly (review)

Blog Tour: Book Spotlight: Deliver by Tricia Mingerink

It's time to spotlight the next book for one of my favorite series ever! Book Four of THE BLADES OF ACKTAR by Tricia Mingerink, Deliver, is now releasing.

If you haven't read Dare, Deny, and Defy, do pick up these incredible Christian fantasy novels. Geared toward new adult, they're thrilling, thoughtful, humorous, tender, and impacting reads. And Leith, Renna, Brandi, Jamie, and Martyn are characters you're going to want to know better! Not to be missed. *smiles*

About the Book

Can something broken ever heal?

Martyn is broken. After torturing his best friend, he doesn’t belong anywhere in Acktar. No matter how far he runs, he can’t lose his guilt.

Leith is broken. While healing from the torture he received at Nalgar Castle, he struggles to find his new role. But can a Blade ever outrun his past?

The country is broken. Bitterness divides town against town, neighbor against neighbor. What will it take to deliver Acktar from itself?

They face their hardest battle yet.

Peace.

About the Author

Tricia Mingerink is a twenty-something, book-loving, horse-riding country girl. She lives in Michigan with her family and their pack of pets. When she isn’t writing, she can be found pursuing backwoods adventures across the country.

You can connect with her on Facebook, Pinterest, Goodreads, Twitter, Instagram, and her blog.

Intrigued yet? You definitely should be! *winks* Don't miss the Facebook Party on April 28th! It's sure to be lots of fun, and I hope to be there myself!