Saturday, August 28, 2021

The Meleke Stone by Olga Swan


Title: The Meleke Stone 
Author: Olga Swan
Series: Standalone Title
Genre: Fiction, Historical 
Publisher: Self Published 
Release Date: June 29 2021
Blurb/Synopsis:
A meleke stone from the ancient plains of the Dead Sea is passed down by generations of females through four thousand years.
In 2019 Sami, the son of Egyptian immigrants in Toulouse, is traumatized by the family’s hardships in France and plots revenge.
Menes, Sami’s father from Cairo, had emigrated to France in search of peace. An unlikely friendship forms with Holocaust-survivor Moshe, each recognizing their past struggles.
Suddenly, a terrorist bomb explodes in a Toulouse synagogue. Moshe asks his son Simon to produce a film showing the true history of his people from the time of Sodom and Gomorrah.
What will happen to Moshe’s and Menes’ special relationship when an intrepid French detective’s efforts to find the terrorist reveal the horrifying truth?
In a soul-searching conclusion in Jerusalem, having no female descendant to whom to give the meleke stone, there’s only one thing that Simon can do to maintain the survival of his people for all eternity.
…..are you ready for the four thousand year journey of the meleke stone?”

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Fated by K. K. Allen

Title: Fated 
Author: K. K. Allen
Series: Enchanted Gods (Book 2)
Genre: Fantasy, Greek & Roman Myth & Legend, Romance
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: Aug 17 2021
Blurb/Synopsis:

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐈’𝐦 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐞?
 
In a desperate search for her missing locket, Katrina is swept into a whole new world of mythological enchantment that places her at the helm of a looming threat. As she makes new discoveries about her bloodline and meets descendants of other enchanted breeds, she unearths the most disturbing Summer family secret of all.
 
Amid the chaos, Katrina is determined to maintain whatever normalcy she can. She accepts a job at Island Grille where the devilishly gorgeous bartender, Johnny Pierce, makes life even more challenging. Katrina struggles between her lingering and undeniable attraction for Alec, the secrets she must keep from him, and a betrayal she never sees coming.
 
Mysterious deaths, signs of pollution rising in the bay, the discovery of fated love, and the dark history that follows her enemy's motives stir up an entirely new and frightening adventure. Katrina discovers that being an Enchanter holds a responsibility that might just be worth killing for.

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Balancing Act by Andrew Grey

Title: Balancing Act 
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Jocks and Geeks Book 2
Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance 
Publisher: Self Published 
Release Date: August 5, 2021
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook 
Blurb/Synopsis:
Freelance computer genius Trent Marcus took a web development job he wishes he hadn’t, and now he’s in a world of hurt. With his safety threatened, he needs someone who can protect him from his client, who responds to “no” with threats and intimidation.
Personal trainer and silver fox Collin Fitzpatrick gave part of his leg for his country, and now his ex is selling his home, so he needs a place to live quickly. He hears from mutual friends that Trent has a room he can rent and needs Collin’s help.
Neither Trent nor Collin is looking for a relationship, but attraction ignites for Trent, and it’s returned, to Trent’s surprise.

The last thing Collin expects is for his protective instincts to blossom into something much more. Trent’s care and genuineness combine to heal the heart his ex left shattered. As the task of keeping Trent safe becomes more paramount, so does the realization that failing could cost both of them everything.