Free Kindle Weekend Reads 25 May 2013

Moonrysers: Prologue by Iona MacNeil

For Mara Estwed, the innocence of her idyllic childhood has been shattered by the sudden death of her beloved father.Her mother, bedridden is slowly dying, and her stepfather, a violent and greed filled man has turned his lustful attentions on her. With the aid of a family friend Mara plots to rid herself and her mother of her stepfather once and for all. Fate however has a different plan for Mara. 
This is the first book in an ongoing series following Mara and an intricate cast of characters on a magic filled journey through time.

Free Kindle Weekend Reads 25 May 2013

Redemption (Redemption Series) by R.K Ryals


If you love paranormal romance with action, adventure, drama, angels, demons, and all kinds of supernatural things going on, this is one series you will most definitely want to read. ~Always YA at Heart

With swoon-worthy demons and snarky heroines, what's not to love? Ms. Ryals takes a very popular genre and makes it her own. Redemption is unlike anything I have ever read and I am officially a fan for life! ~Pyxi Rose


A fateful car accident, a strange Abbey ruled by an even stranger Abbess, an insane Demon, a world where right and wrong becomes dangerously twisted, and a confident, rebellious teenager . . . .

Dayton Blainey is a foul-mouthed, grief-stricken young woman forced to live with a religiously eccentric aunt who favors her moral older sister. But when Dayton's life becomes intertwined with a dangerous stranger, she suddenly finds herself at the center of a war fought since the beginning of time. 

Trapped between what she believes is right, and a forbidden attraction, Dayton must come to terms with betrayal and her surprising lineage to stop a war before it even begins.

Free Kindle Weekend Reads 25 May 2013

The Wild One (The De Montforte Brothers) by Danelle Harmon

"The bluest of blood, the boldest of hearts; the de Montforte brothers will take your breath away."

England, 1776: Lord Gareth de Montforte is known as an irresponsible rake with a heart of gold. When he takes a bullet for boldly thwarting a stagecoach robbery, he is stunned to discover that the beautiful young woman he has heroically rescued, Juliet Paige, is his deceased brother's American fiancée, accompanied by her infant daughter. Despite his brother the duke's refusal to acknowledge Juliet, Gareth is determined to do right by the courageous woman who crossed an ocean to give her baby her rightful name. But Juliet is wary of marrying this black sheep aristocrat, even while she is hopelessly charmed by the dashing devil. Never has she met anyone who embraces life so thoroughly, who makes her laugh, who loves her so well. And, even when it seems the odds are against them, Juliet has absolute faith that Gareth will go beyond the call of duty, risking his life itself to give her and her daughter a home -- and a love that will last a lifetime.

Fantasies for Friday: Free Kindle Books for 24 May 2013

Draykon: Book 1 (The Draykon Series) by Charlotte E. English


When shy and retiring Llandry Sanfaer discovers a mesmerising new gemstone, she suddenly becomes the most famous jeweller across the Seven Realms. Demand for the coveted stone escalates fast; when people begin dying for it, Llandry finds that she herself has become a target. 

Lady Evastany Glostrum has her life in pristine order. Prestigious, powerful and wealthy, she is on the verge of crowning her successes with the perfect marriage. But when her closest friend is murdered for the jewellery she wears, Eva is drawn into the mystery surrounding the curious "istore" gem. 

The emergence of the stone is causing chaos across the Seven. Gates between the worlds are opening at will, pulling hordes of creatures through from the shadowy Lower Realm and the glittering Uppers. As Eva works to discover the culprit behind the spreading disorder, Llandry must learn the truth about her precious istore stone - before she herself becomes a victim.

Draykon is a full-length, high fantasy mystery novel of 95,000 words (approx. 380 pages). It is the first book in the Draykon Series. 

4.5 of 5 stars (70 Reviews)

Fantasies for Friday: Free Kindle Books for 24 May 2013

Child of the Ghosts by Jonathan Moeller

For fans of Marion Zimmer Bradley's "Sword & Sorceress", Tamora Pierce, Robin McKinley, and Jennifer Roberson, here is a new story of a woman's fight against an ancient evil.

When her life is torn apart by sorcery and murder, young Caina Amalas joins the mysterious Ghosts, the legendary spies and assassins of the Emperor of Nighmar. She learns the secrets of disguise and stealth, of assassination and infiltration.

But even that might not be enough to save her.

For the evil that destroyed her family seeks to devour the entire world...

4 of 5 stars (96 Reviews)

Feature and Follow Friday 24 May 2013

RULES

To join the fun and make new book blogger friends, just follow these simple rules:
(Required) Follow the Follow My Book Blog Friday Hosts {Parajunkee & Alison Can Read}
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If someone comments and says they are following you, be a dear and follow back. Spread the Love...and the followers
If you're new to the follow friday hop, comment and let me know, so I can stop by and check out your blog!

This week's question: The #FF is 150 weeks old! And we want to hear from you! What would you change about the hop? What do you like about it? Or just suggest a question to be used for next week!

I've had no problems with the hop and I really can't think of anything to change about it. My suggestions for a question;
What is your favourite quote from your current read? What is the most ridiculous line in your current read? (Because there is always that one line that makes you cringe with embarrassment when you read)

Musical Writing Inspiration

I like to listen to music while I am writing. I find it helps to drown out the sound of the kids being kids in the background. I've noticed that I tend to listen to different music depending on what the nature of the scene I am writing. Here are some of my favourites for writing music. Read more...