Dark Siren Series Blitz Teaser + #Giveaway

Dark Siren Series 

Eden Ashley

Genre: Fantasy/Paranormal Romance 

Synopsis for the series:

 Torn between saving their family and saving the world, Rhane and Kali are faced with impossible choices…and devastating consequences. Because sometimes, a little evil is necessary to protect what is loved most…and sometimes, even that may not be enough.

Dark Siren

Book 1

Release Date: July 4, 2013
Pages: 426
ISBN: 978-0989963213
ASIN: B00DSPPOX2

Synopsis:

To survive, their bond must be unbreakable.

When the mysterious and passionate Rhane rescues Kali from an attacker in the theater parking lot, they form an immediate, smoldering connection. But Kali doesn’t remember Rhane or anything from their past. As far as Kali knows, she’s just a seventeen-year-old kid coping with an insatiable hunger for the “spark” or energy of others, feeding on classmates to survive.

A unique artifact—one that may hold the key to returning Kali’s memories—is uncovered by the archaeology firm where she works part-time, sending Kali and Rhane on a dangerous journey that leads them to the Forbidden City, into the unforgiving Gobi, and into the ruins of Rhane’s ancient homeland. As they fight for survival, Kali begins to discover who she really is and the true power she possesses.

But Rhane still harbors a secret that could destroy Kali…unless old enemies kill her first.

Banewolf

Book 2

Release Date: November 21, 2013
Pages: 394
ISBN: 978-0989963237
ASIN: B00GTT3RDI

Synopsis:

New enemies are made.

New allies must be forged.

Kali is beginning to regain her memories. In doing so, she discovers old secrets and betrayals that threaten to unravel her present and shake the foundation for Rhane’s belief in her innocence. While her maturing abilities present unique challenges, a bigger problem arises when Kali learns her ex-boyfriend has made a misguided deal with the enemy in order to win her back—a decision that may ultimately cost him his humanity.

Keeping Kali safe has become a full time job for Rhane. And struggling to gain control of the immortal Banewolf isn’t making that task any easier. The power to eliminate the growing threat against Kali lies at Rhane’s fingertips, but using it means risking his friends to the insatiable blood lust of a monster. So Rhane is forced to forge a shaky alliance with creatures he has sworn to destroy. Despite these new allies, the danger pressing on their borders intensifies, culminating in a heartbreaking and shocking finale.

The strength of the bond between young and ancient lovers will be tested…and if Kali and Rhane are to survive, they must find a way to be unbreakable.

Blood Chained

Book 3

Release Date:
November 18, 2014
Pages: 451
ISBN: 978-0989963244
ASIN: B00P872TGS

Synopsis:

Sometimes great evil is necessary to keep what you love most.

After centuries on the run, Rhane can avoid justice no longer. Primes have called him home and now he must finally answer for the sins of his past. But the situation in Rhane’s homeland is far worse than anyone could have imagined, and the judgment Rhane faces is a brutal one. Even relying on the strength of the immortal Banewolf, the man he has become may not survive.

Kali and the other kin work tirelessly to secure Rhane’s freedom, but many obstacles stand in their way. Wesley offers a solution that hinges upon resuming a dangerous search for the Siren’s Heart. Trusting him, she and the kin set out once again to find the elusive artifact, believing Rhane and Warren’s freedom can be bartered in exchange for the statue. But other creatures are searching for the Heart. And with greater resources and a head start, their enemies may reach it first.

Primed Son

Book 4

Release Date:
November 26, 2015
Pages: 315

ASIN: B018L7FDMI

Synopsis:

Kali’s maturity into the warrior she once was could not have come at a better time. Still haunted by his gruesome punishment in Golden Mountain, Rhane is slowly coming undone as the pressure mounts to save this world and preserve the lives of those closest to him. But given a miraculous chance to fix mistakes from the past, Rhane and Kali soon realize that the undertaking may be beyond the reach of even their combined powers.

The battle lines have been drawn as evil marches toward their doorstep. But who fights for which side has never been more unclear. And time is running out to separate friend from foe.

Torn between saving their family and saving the world, Rhane and Kali are faced with impossible choices…and devastating consequences. Because sometimes, a little evil is necessary to protect what is loved most…and sometimes, even that may not be enough. 

About the Author:

Cynic realist, and hopeless romantic all rolled into one, Eden was born and raised in a normal, sunny town in South Carolina where thunderstorms helped inspire her best ideas. There are few things she loves more than curling up with a good book and a cup of coffee on a rainy day (except maybe chocolate cake, she loves cake), often reading into the wee hours of morning when something really grabs her. 

Chosen (Daughters of the Sea #3) Book Review

  

Chosen

Daughters of the Sea

Book #3

Kristen Day

Genre: Young Adult Mythology, Fantasy

Release Date: October 16, 2014

Publisher: Kristen Day Books

ISBN: 978-0990778424

ASIN: B00N1YQ8A8

Pages: 393

Goodreads Rating:  4.35

My Rating: 5.0

Book Description:

The essence of who we are lies not in what we have, but in what we are willing to give up. Because in the end, Time and Tide wait for no one.

After sacrificing all that she had, the evil princess of the Underworld is still successful in her bid to tear Finn from Stasia’s life. In the midst of her search to reclaim him, Stasia is summoned to the island nation of Cyprus to take part in an age-old ritual; unveiling the missing pieces of her ancestry and re-igniting an ancient war. As she struggles to both save Finn’s soul and free Carmen’s mind, Stasia’s bravery and determination will be pushed to its breaking point. 

A dark storm is forming on the horizon, and the forces who are vying to destroy her may be much closer than she thinks. Destiny weaves a sticky web of evil, betrayal, and revenge that can only be undone by the purity of love and the soul’s unyielding will to survive. In the last installment of the Daughters of the Sea trilogy, the past will collide with the present as Stasia’s future hangs in the balance. The prophecy that paved the way for her new life may indeed be the very thing that strips her of the ones she loves the most.

My Take on the Book:

Wow. I am in complete and utter awe. I've had book 1 and book 2 of this series sitting in my Kindle library for what seems like ages now, but with all of my busy work and reviews that I've been doing as of late I never got around to reading them. It took an invitation to review any book of the series for me to finally open the books take the time and read them. As you can guess since I already owned book 1 & 2, I picked book 3 'Chosen'. If you been thinking about reading these books and putting it off, let me tell you now that you need to make the time and read them.

While I know there are a few more books in the series, and I plan on reading them, this book was the epitome of a perfect ending. There's room for growth and more to happen but it ends on such a beautiful happy note. The love story between Anastasia and Finn was so sweet and beautiful. Her growth as a character is marvelous and the relationships she builds with her friends and each character is just as magical.

I don't think I could have picked a better series to fall in love with. There are so many shifter and magic books on the shelves these days that it's rare when you come across a gem like this. You have a strong heroine who isn't fully aware of how amazing she is. I believe that the best part about Anastasia is her humbleness. Well she doesn't fully grasp how amazing person she is, the pages are at littered with self-doubt. Each character she meets brings out the best in her, even those characters that you want to throttle yourself. It's easy to root for her and hope she succeeds in all her endeavors.

This is truly a magical world that you can get lost in. The settings, the characters, the descriptions are so on point it's easy to visualize every single scene. Everything is so vivid and clear. And while I'm particularly fond of the characterizations and the back story of each character, I love how the story does not dwell on the past hardships. They are simply used to help drive the story forward. They don't hinder the growth of characters or the completion of a story, they just act kind of like a garnish to an already beautiful tale.

I also really liked how the author characterize these young adults. She doesn't shy away from what teenagers actually go through, but she doesn't do well on those awkward years. She gives you a romance and every way possible encompassing all the little nuances but not making you uncomfortable knowing that these are just 17 or 18 year olds kids, magic or no magic. There's also real-world problems that these characters deal with but they are handled so amazingly. I can honestly say I am a really big fan is Kristen Day. Not to mention she has a way of writing their dialogue that is true to their age but also hands to a wisdom beyond her years. I particularly like reading how Carmen interacts with people. And while this story has a lot of that's how I get your heart and make you a little teary eyed you also get full blown laughter. At least I did as I read this book.

5 Quills

If you haven't read this series, if you've been planning on reading this series, if you weren't sure if you wanted to read this series, if you're like me and you've been busy but own one of the books in this series then stop procrastinating, stop making excuses and just read it I honestly think it's worth your time. But don't be surprised if you suffer from sleepless nights trying to read through the complete series in one shot.

About The Author

I am a southern belle at heart with a crazy streak that desperately tries to escape at every opportunity. I love all things nostalgic, rustic, and quirky.

I’ve been told I see the world through rose-colored glasses, but I prefer to think of them as kaleidoscope glasses – swirling and morphing reality into something I can digest (who hasn’t pretended those pasty lima beans were really kiwi strawberry jelly beans?).

When I’m not writing I’m making jewelry, painting, drinking sweet tea, watching the discovery channel, or going on random adventures in the mountains of North Carolina with my amazing husband.

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