Page Turner Book Tours Presents Airion: Return to Zire by J.S. Council

Title: Airion: Return To Zire

Author: J.S. Council

Series: Airion Series

Genre: Young Adult Epic Fantasy

Publisher: Self Published

Formats Available In: Paperback, Ebook (HTML, Kindle, Epub, PDF, RTF, LRF, Palm Doc, Plain Text (download), Plain Text (View)

Blurb: Aside from his outward appearance, Kobi is a normal thirteen-year-old boy. Living with his mother, his father, and his identical twin brother, Raili, with whom he spends most days at the cove watching dolphins and whales feed, he is happy with his life just the way it is. But his fourteenth birthday is coming and Kobi has no idea how much his life is about to change.

            When Raili is pulled through a puddle in the floor of their second floor bedroom by a monster armed with poisonous, spiked tentacles, Kobi goes in after him. What he finds isn’t Raili, but a new world all together, buried beneath the ocean. With a bounty on his head that has been there since he and Raili’s birth, Kobi will have to learn to fight or die before he can be reunited with Raili again. Everything he knew to be true was a lie.

            People he loved and trusted are not who they seem. He isn’t the normal boy he thought himself to be. A transformation is coming. Raili is gone. Blood is shed. Traitors lurk, waiting for their chance. War is inevitable. The fate of the world of Airion rests in his hands. The Wiseone speaks. Failure is certain.

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About The Author:

“Although I didn’t fully commit to making writing my life’s work until my sophomore year of college, I have always been a writer at heart. I was the only student in class to get excited about school papers, even asking to write a few for extra credit on occasion. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a degree in Creative Writing – Fiction. After graduating, I moved to Japan where I wrote most of my debut novel, Airion: Return to Zire and all of my second novel Airion: Light and Dawn – the first two of a four book series. Japan was a peaceful place to just sit and write, but life in Japan was also filled with adventure. However much I loved it there, I had to return home to do what I love most. Write.”

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EXCERPT

           “We think Raili is in Cella,” said Kobi, his eyes still to the floor.

            “That’s terrible,” said Winiki, covering her mouth. “What can I do?”

            “Nothing,” said Trayn before anyone else could speak.

            “But Trayn!” Winiki protested.

            “You’re too young and it’s too dangerous,” said Trayn, picking up the red Shikai, which glowed much brighter than when Kobi held it.

            “I’m not a child!” said Winiki. “I want to fight!”

            “No,” said Trayn in a tone that marked the end of discussion.

            Winiki’s eyes swelled with tears. “That’s not fair,” she said in a barely audible voice. “You’ve been training for years. I’m nearly thirteen and I’m not allowed to even hold a sword. Where’s the justice in that?”

            Trayn calmly lifted the black Shikai from the table.

            “Will you kill and die by the sword, Winiki?” said Trayn, looking at the orb glow brightly in his hand. Winiki said nothing. “Are you willing to die, but fight to live? Would you kill without hesitation but show mercy to an enemy who would kill you without thought? Do you even know what that means?”

            With tears streaming down her face, Winiki took the black Shikai from Trayn’s hand and gracefully held it up in front of her as it burned brightly; maybe even brighter than before. Trayn, Rick, and Kobi stared at Winiki with parted lips and wide eyes as she placed the orb back into Trayn’s hand.

            “I have just as much right to the sword as you, Trayn Saio,” said Winiki. She turned to Kobi and hugged him. “I’m glad you’re back,” she whispered, old tears making her face cold against his cheek. “I’ve waited my whole life to meet you and Raili. I will do my part, I promise.”

            She left without a second glance at Trayn, leaving the smithy in silence.

            “I would forge that girl a sword right now if I didn’t think your father would have my head for it,” said Rick, still staring at the entryway.

            “He isn’t the one who would have your head,” said Trayn, staring at the black Shikai. “Win has been interested in the sword since she first saw one. But on her first attempt to use one, she badly cut herself. Mother became very upset and banned Winiki from the sword, suggesting that the girls of the Royal Family start being healers above all, and leaving the actual fighting to the men. Win was still quite young and fascinated by mother’s healing techniques, so there was little protest. But, with age, she’s starting to rebel. She wants to be a Heal Warrior, like all women of the Royal Family have. I’ve caught her twice on the practice grounds at midnight, teaching herself how to move. Even I have to admit, she’s making great progress, even on her own. With decent training, she could maybe even surpass our mother’s skill.”

            “You haven’t told Kai Ventra.” Rick said this more like a statement than a question.

            Trayn shook his head. “Sadly, I know how she feels,” he said, rolling the black Shikai on the table with his palm. It flicked irregularly. “I cannot blame Win for a desire that I too possess. It’s like blaming a fish for wanting to swim. But I can’t help her disobey our mother. Father also understands Winiki’s passion, but even he has spoken no word against the ban, and he’s the King.”

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Reviews for Cowboy Boots

The Cowboy Boots Series~2011 Nominee for Best Series All Around in LR Cafe's Loop

4.5 STARS: "Cowboy Boots and Untamed Hearts is ménage to a degree not normally seen. The sex scenes of BDSM are not for the faint of heart but they are all consensual. The intricate nuances of relationships play out against a backdrop of danger that adds even more spice to this red hot offering... AlexJouJou, Manic Readers

“If you like cowboys, horses, men and sex that pushes the envelope, you're in for a helluva ride with Cowboy Boots & Untamed Hearts!"  -- Rie McGaha, Rie's Reviews

“Very seldom will you find an erotic romance with such a deep and pain-filled thread running throughout. Kelsie’s cancer touches all of the characters in this story, and you get a close and intimate look at how it tears at the heart and soul of these five men, as well as the newcomer, Veronica. The pain and suffering is not sugar-coated at all but then neither is the heat and passion they all share…"
-- Lototy, Coffee Time Romance & More

Thanks so much for having me at your blog!!!

Natalie

Cruentus: Rise to Power by L.S. Broomfield Blog Tour

Cruentus: Rise to Power

Book 1, The Cruentus Series

By LS Broomfield 

A prophecy of old continued to burn in the embers of time; long left dormant until the Cruentus family rose above all others as darkness ascended the lands. Greed and deception were the name of the game, and Arturo Cruentus would stop at nothing as he concocted the ultimate scheme to get everything he wanted. No price was too high. The scene was set, the pieces strategically placed. The Gallo family could not come against him, and in the end Guido and Palmiria Gallo would come out the biggest losers, watching their only daughter, Emiliana, be taken away to render a debt settled.

Young Emiliana Gallo, a victim of circumstance, was thrust into a world she did not understand and forced to marry a man she did not know. But what no one expected, not even Arturo, was that Emiliana and his son, Donato, would fall in love against all odds. For Arturo, love made one weak, but for his son, it was love at first sight. Donato became an opportunist in his father’s dirty schemes and did everything in his power to ensure the woman he admired for so long not only took his name in marriage, but also fell in love with him. Donato wanted it all, his gamble paid off richly, and he achieved both marriage and love. However, on the day they said ‘I do’ and the Cruentus and Gallo families were joined, Emiliana was ripped from their home like a thief in the night.

An unknown force too unsettled to let the vision spill and strengthen the Cruentus family decided to do the unthinkable—double-cross the Cruentus family. Rage and disdain fuelled Donato and Arturo. Though their reasons were very different-their goal unified them. They squared off with the leader of the Russian Coven to take back Emiliana, and in the end the Russian coven paid the highest price as the leader's blood was spilled in retribution for his crime at the hands of Arturo. News spread quickly to the Magia Council, and before long Arturo was called before them to answer for his crime of murder unjustly. The Ancients of the roundtable at Mount Blanc, the mountain range bordering Italy and France, was now enacted as they listened to the tale that had unfolded. Little did they know that they were a part of the grand scheme Arturo Cruentus shrewdly planned for the ultimate betrayal.

What’s Being Said:

Cruentus: Rise to Power is a unique read that will draw you in and take you places that you've never been before.  The characters are well written and engaging.  The combination of the late 1800s time period and the magical world in which the story takes place serves to make this story memorable and interesting.  I've never read something quite like this novella and I can't wait to see more from L.S. Broomfield in the future.

~Megan from Amethyst Daydreams

Rise to Power is the first part of the Cruentus Series. In many ways a prequel to the heart of the story, this novella packs quite a punch.  While classified as a paranormal romance, that label simply is not all-encompassing enough to truly define the story. It is far more than a romance, leading the reader through a course of love against all odds and a family’s quest for power. Ms. Broomfield wields her words much the way her warlocks wield their magic, creating a world that the the reader simply becomes immersed in. Her characters come to life on the page and in the reader’s imagination as the story plays out like a movie for the mind.  Through twists and turns, the plot is unpredictable and layered, and it will leave you wanting more. It is the perfect combination of love and magic, romance and peril, action and old-fashioned good vs. evil. Only this time you’ll be left wondering.... what is so sexy about the wickedly evil?

~Tevya from Reading Lark

Are you ready for a journey into the world of dark magic, blood contracts, and innocence taken for granted? Welcome to the world of author LS Broomfield in her novella, Cruentus: Rise to Power. A book you will definitely not want to put down, Rise to Power has power, greed, innocence, and magic. A page turner to the very end!!

~Mindy from Forbidden Reviews

About the Author:

L.S. Broomfield lives in God’s country – Central Labrador, Canada. She wasn’t born there, but it’s where she and her family call home. Born and raised in Hawkes Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, L.S. is  published author who is currently working on book two of the Cruentus series, a series of tales about the Cruentus family; namely, Dragos Cruentus, who who will make his appearance in the second book. She is full of talent and takes a fresh look on the paranormal world.

As a child, Lisa always wanted to write. She didn’t have any predilection of what to write, as long as she was writing – she was happy. She remembers growing up and traveling to Flower’s Cove to visit family and letting her imagination soar as the pen sketched across the paper. At such a young age, it was perhaps mostly incoherent thoughts tossed across the pages but still for all, it was a desire even then to write and tell a story.

As an adult, Lisa met an amazing group of individuals, and with their support and encouragement was brave enough to write and let people read the stories in her mind. While writing is one thing, allowing others to read the words one has spent hours putting to paper is entirely another thing. It opens the author wide to both praise and criticism. Lisa found it to be scary, yet wonderfully exciting.

Lisa has many people to thank for helping her to reach where she is today, but none of this would be possible without the support of her husband, Shawn, and her amazing kids, Brittany, Daniel, and Jacob. These people fill her world with color and make it worth writing – they enable her to do what she loves.

You can find L.S. Broomfield on her Blog, Facebook, and Twitter

You can find Cruentus: Rise to Power on Amazon

Excerpt 

“Why don’t you don’t try to leave this place?” Donato asked, truly curious.

Emiliana looked straight ahead, continuing on their walk of the grounds. She wasn’t sure there was an answer that wouldn’t make her look weak; she opted for the truth.

“My papa did not teach me magic. He felt the lessons I was learning at the time were far more valuable than magic.”

“What lessons were those?” he countered, though what Emiliana had told him surprised him. Greatly. What warlock would ever deny their child of learning their heritage? It was unheard of.

“He taught me lessons of working to survive, of putting in an honest day’s work to have something to eat or a place to sleep. I bet I have used my hands more tilling our garden for food than you ever have.”

There were little moments like these when Donato could see the unstoked embers of Emiliana’s fire, and that was only in the few days that she had been with them. He wondered what she would be like had she received the magical teaching as she grew. Her father was an imbecile.

“It may well be true. Though, I have had the other extreme of that. I grew up not having to do anything for myself, other than magic. I wouldn’t change it, though, because magic is a part of me. It makes me whole.”

She stopped at an odd juncture, staring at the nestling of trees on the property. Though the moment was brief, it was like Emiliana was a million miles away.

“I have always been taught you cannot miss that which you did not have. I would change nothing of my life, except for the day I met you.”

Donato flinched. Her words sliced him deeply even if they were not intended to.

“Emiliana, neither of us can control why this came to be. Can you at least have an open mind about us?”

Did she have a choice? No, not really. With a soft dip of her head, golden locks fanned downward, concealing her face, she answered, “I’ll try.”

This was not how Donato planned to spend his day. He needed to make her see he was not just a rich kid.  A smile caused his cheeks to lift, eyes twinkling.

“If I had some flower seeds, would you show me how to plant and nurture them? I have wanted to surprise my mother with her favorite flower for a very long time, but I do not know the first thing about gardening.”

“Perhaps you should use your magic,” Emiliana countered.

Donato’s head shook. “I think it is time I get my hands dirty. Don’t you?”

With that, Emiliana could not help the smile that broke across her face. Looking up at him, she offered him an olive branch.

“If I teach you to garden, to grow your mother’s flowers, will you teach me how to do it by magic?”

His smile mirrored hers. After only three days he could see a smile, and he had caused it. He knew deep down, eventually she would love him.

“I would be most honoured.”

You can find L.S. Broomfield on her 

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Wet & Wild Blog Hop hosted by Skye Warren

Helloooooooooo everyone! 

Welcome to the Wet and Wild Hop

hosted by Skye Warren!

Summer is upon us, and what better way to celebrate the steamy weather than with some HOT and SPICY books. This blog hop has tons of awesome blogs participating and they're all giving away some awesome prizes!!

Including a GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE from Skye Warren herself!

For my portion of the hop, I'm going to introduce you to my latest release. 

For your chance to win an eBook copy of, Surrounded by Roses, please leave me a comment below (with your email address). 

PURCHASE HERE

Erotic Teaser...

Trevor took in the sight of Emily’s body. Her frame was petite, and he liked the extra few pounds she always complained about not being able to get rid of. He could get lost in the landscape of her body. She had curves which put any other woman to shame. He loved his country and was willing to die for it, but he would take the valleys and peaks of Emily’s body over purple mountain majesty any day.

His cock twitched while he teased the taut peaks of her nipples. He always loved the way her body responded to him as if on cue. She made him feel powerful, as though he were the puppet master and could pull her strings into doing exactly what he wanted.

Don't forget to stop by the other stops on this hop.

Just click on any of their names below and start hopping!!!! 

Caliente Blog Hop

Hey Hey Hey!!! Welcome to the Caliente Blog Hop brought to you by the Four Seduced Muses!!! 

The purpose of this hop is to talk about all things Caliente! That means HOT HOT HOT! 

So today I'd like to talk about some hot sex scenes. Not just the ones that are steamy and sexy, but the ones that make your no no spot go squish squish! 

Hehehehe... YES. I. JUST. WENT. THERE. *winks*

Seriously though, below you will find one of my all time favorite scenes that I've written.. Let's see if by reading it you can figure out what is about to happen next!  

Would you like to win a prize?! 

All you have to do is leave me a comment below stating what you think is about to happen to Sandi along with your email address and you'll be entered for your chance to win an eBook copy (winners choice) from any of my backlisted books. My backlist can be found HERE. 

And don't forget to take part in the other stops of this hop for more chances to win including the Grand Prize featuring gift cards, books and swag! 

To enter in the grand prize drawing you must use the rafflecopter below! An entire list of all hop participants is below as well! Happy Hopping!!! 

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From Intimate Confessions....

“Damn, I love your nipples.” His voice was breathless.

She couldn’t help but arch her body into him as he began sucking on her. Tingles were shooting from where his mouth was and down to her pussy. She could feel wetness seeping from her. It never seemed to be enough with Derek. She always wanted and needed him so badly.

Her arms were wrapped around his head as he suckled on her. She wasn’t sure how long had passed, but her desire was building. She wanted him inside of her. It didn’t matter where, but she needed to feel him taking her. With her body arched into his and her eyes closed, she felt as though she was floating somewhere else. For a brief moment, she opened her eyes and scanned the room which seemed to be spinning. She shut her eyes again, lost in the sensation of the gentle bites Derek was giving her when her vision caught up with her mind.

Quickly, she pushed Derek up and off of her as she pulled up her dress and covered herself. She was flushed and embarrassed as she pointed to Zach standing across the room when Derek looked at her with surprise.

“You got here kind of early. I didn’t get a chance to talk to her yet,” Derek told Zach.

“You were expecting him?” She couldn’t imagine what was going on.

“Should I go?” Zach asked Derek.

“Why are you asking him and not even looking at me?” she demanded.

“Sandi, my dear. I’m asking the one who’s in charge.”

Oh God.

Then it hit her. Had Derek and he talked and subsequently arranged for something between the three of them?

“No, stay. Perhaps it’s better if you’re here while I tell her.”

“Tell me what, Derek?”

He got up off the bed and reached his hand out to her. She accepted and stood before him, but only for a second because he turned her to face Zach.

“Do you find Zach attractive? Don’t hesitate, tell me the truth.”

“Yes.” She wasn’t sure why the answer fell so freely from her, but she felt compelled to give into Derek and whatever he asked of her.

“You told me about your fantasy, remember?” His hand brushed the hair from her shoulder and began kissing her neck.

Her chest was heaving. “Yes.”

Pulling her dress up, he exposed her to Zach as he reached his hand around and dipped a finger inside her. “You’re so wet, baby. Why are you so wet?”

Her eyes were focused on Zach. He seemed aroused by what he saw which confused her. She was even more surprised when she looked down to see an erection hidden behind the fabric of his pants.

“Baby, I asked you a question,” Derek persisted.

“I…I…” She wondered what she could say. It was Derek who had turned her on, but the confusion of having Zach standing before her with a hard-on was confusing her needs.

“She’s confused,” Zach answered for her, and she wondered how he knew that.

Derek stopped what he was doing and brought his finger to her lips, gently brushing them with her juices.

“Derek?” Her heart was beating unbelievably fast.

“Do you love me?” he asked.

“More than anything or anyone in this world.”

“Do you trust me?”

“Of course I do. Completely.”

“Do you want your fantasy to come true.”

“Yes.”

Her quick answer even surprised her. She held no hesitation as she admitted to him that she wanted something she felt so guilty for craving so many times.

“Lift your arms,” he instructed.

Doing as she was told, she held her arms up, allowing Derek to remove her dress. He threw it on the floor and started kissing the back of her shoulder. She was standing completely naked and exposed in front of Zach, his erection even more evident than before, as Derek’s lips and tongue caused her to tingle all over.

“Now, Zach. Come to her.”

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Let's Get Lucky Blog Hop

Welcome to the Let's Get Lucky Blog Hop hosted by MFRW! 

This is my first hop with the wonderful crew of Marketing For Romance Writers, but it's sure to be a good one. After all I was lucky enough to be able to participate in it! LOL. Did you see what I did there? Pretty clever, huh? *winks* 

So what does it mean to get lucky anyway?  Is it simply a situation where the luck of the Irish smiles upon you? Could it be one of those times that you find a long lost $20 bill that you'd forgotten about in your jeans pocket? Or could it be an instance where you've decided on the spur of the moment to buy a lottery ticket and whether it be big or small, you end up winning yourself some spending money? 

Let's face it, there are a  vast array of ways that one could be considered lucky. Or more importantly, one getting lucky. But, would you like to know what my favorite way of getting lucky is though?  <insert naughty thoughts> LOL No, I'm kidding. Or at least a little. You see, for me the best way to get lucky is to do become lucky in love!!!! Money and material possessions are fine and well, but the emotional connection you can find with that one special person trumps all of that! And when the hearts connect and the mind and soul work in cohesion with the body then the fireworks begin! 

So, don't be shy... whatever you may be doing in life, find your little bit of luck. And in the words of many... Get some! Hehehe...

It worked for Emily and Trevor, as they steamed up the pages in Surrounded by Roses. I tell you there wasn't a room, surface or situation where those two couldn't make their "no no spot" go "YES YES!!!!" 

Which reminds me. I have 2 prizes I'm giving away. Yes that's right TWO. I know right?!? How cool is that? *Taking a calming breath to keep from jumping up and down*

Okay, maybe I have been a little too lucky in the caffeine department, because I'm just a tad wired for sound. But, can you really blame me? This hop is awesome!!! But, in the spirit of staying focused, allow me to tell you about the prizes!

GRAND PRIZE - 1 winner will receive an eBook copy of my latest release, Surrounded by Roses. 

1st PRIZE - 1 winner will receive an eBook copy of any of my back list of current releases. 

How do you win? Easy! Just leave me a comment with your email address and after the blog hop is over I'll announce the winners on the following day. I won't even make you give me the bunny ears! <insert laughter>  You know... because it's a blog hop! LOL 

Okay everyone... Happy Hopping and have an exquisite erotic adventure! ~ Nicole :-) 

Lucky In Love Blog Hop

Welcome everyone! This is my stop on The Lucky In Love Blog Hop hosted by Carrie Ann Ryan.

It's that time of year where the Irish luck smiles upon us and hopefully charms us in the love department. What better way to celebrate this than with some great books, right?


This is the 2nd annual Lucky in Love Blog Hop where we want to hear about your love, romance and how much you love St. Patty's Day!

And by the way, you better be wearing green, because we will pinch you! *winks*

Nearly 300 bloggers are participating this time with giveaways! But that's not all... There are TWO Grand Prizes as well. As a reader you can go to each blog and comment with your email address to be entered to win. That's right, you can enter over 200 times!!!

Curious what the Grand Prizes are?

1st Grand Prize - 1 $100 Amazon or B&N Gift Card

2nd Grand Prize - A swag pack that contains paperbacks, eBooks, bookmarks, cover flats, magnets, pens, coffee cozies and so much more!!!

But first, how would you all like a chance to one of my books? Leave your name and email address below in the comment section and one lucky winner will receive an eBook copy of my book, Tempestuous!

Brad and Michelle walk a fine line of casual friendship to lascivious intentions. With time working against the two, they are faced with two choices, walk away, or throw caution to the wind and be... tempestuous.

READ MORE HERE

Also, don't forget to stop by the other blogs in this hop (see list below) for your chance to win lots more awesome prizes!!!!