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July 29, 2025

Release Blitz & Review: Crimson Oath










Crimson Oath by Elizabeth Hunter is now live!

A brand new vampire. The lover who got her killed. And a desire neither can deny.

Tatyana Vorona used to be human... until she met the dark and mysterious Oleg Sokolov. He lives in a world of power, blood, and betrayal. And now so does she.

By helping him, Tatyana helped herself to an early grave. Then she rose again as a vampire with the ability to manipulate water. Tatyana is in hiding, trying to master her magic, blood lust, and the terrifying draw she still feels toward the man who set all this in motion.

He might control fire, but flames of desire have a will of their own.

Oleg's empire was shaken by his daughter's betrayal and the bloodshed that followed. Now someone else is trying to take advantage of the chaos to destabilize his rule further. He should be hunting them down, making an example of anyone who dares to challenge him.

Instead, he's searching for her. No matter how far Tatyana runs, he's determined to return her to his side. And when it turns out she's hiding right underneath his nose, he'll do whatever it takes to make Tatyana his. Permanently.

Fire and water collide in this steamy romantic fantasy about a new vampire that won't submit and her powerful lover who must learn to bend in order to keep her. CRIMSON OATH is the sequel to BLOOD MOSAIC, and takes place in the same expansive world as Hunter's popular Elemental Series.


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Review

What a grand adventure this was! The author takes us on a journey through Europe as Tatyana tries to find her legs as a new vampire. And Oleg tries to convince her that they belong together. You will need to have read the first book of the series in order for this one to make sense to you.


Along the way we get to learn a bit more about the Kamvasa and the caravan people/vampires who live day to day and campsite to campsite. Such great world building once again by this author. We do have some ongoing intrigue. We get to see some familiar faces in the mix. And most important, we get to see Oleg really turn over the reins to Tatyana so she can blossom into her own.


Once again just a fabulous story by this author!



I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.


About the Author


ELIZABETH HUNTER is an eleven-time USA Today bestselling author of romance, contemporary fantasy, and paranormal mystery. Based in Central California and Addis Ababa, she travels extensively to write fantasy fiction exploring world mythologies, history, and the universal bonds of love, friendship, and family.

She has published over fifty works of fiction and sold over two million books world-wide. She is the author of the Elemental Mysteries, the Irin Chronicles, the Cambio Springs Mysteries, and other works of fiction.






July 23, 2025

Release Bliltz & Review: Against All Odds




Blurb:

When my ex-husband leaves me for the co-star in his movie, moving back to Ember Falls feels like my only option.

Everett Finnegan, my first love and the man I’ve never forgotten, is ready to welcome me with open arms…and an open bed.

But when I find out I’m pregnant with my ex’s baby, my entire world is upended.

My ex doesn’t want the baby, but I plan to rebuild my life as a single mother and figure out how to handle all of this alone.

Except that I don’t seem to be alone―Everett always shows up for me.

I don’t expect him to get mixed up in all my drama―not when he has his own. And I wish he would listen to me when I say we have to stop whatever it is we’re doing.

But he wants me, the baby, and my heart.

So when I’m forced to return to California sooner than planned, I’m devastated.

Everett can’t leave Ember Falls, and I can’t stay.

Saying goodbye to him the first time was hard enough. This time, it just might break me





Against All Odds by Corinne Michaels is live!

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Review

So wonderful to be back in this small town. Ember Falls is just the perfect place to live and be and grow a family. In Book 3 we get to Everett's story.  I love a good second chance romance and this one it right up there with the best of them.  

Violet thought she did the right thing when they were younger and broke things off to the Everett fly. Years later, she comes back licking her wounds and who is there to support her--Everett.  It's a slow burn but also a familiar story. They know everything about each other up to a point, but need to reconnect as adults. Lots of things are trying to get in the way of them being together forever. Everett is a keeper in every sense of the word. He is just golden. 

Love wins the day as always.  Great to see Everett's good friends and teammates and their families. Love seeing all the love this small town has to give. Even those new to town are shown kindness. 

Great addition to the series. One teammate left to go! Looking forward to his book. 

I voluntarily read a copy of this book to provide an honest review. All thoughts are my own. 


About the Author


Corinne Michaels is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of romance novels. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love, and she enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak before finding a way to heal them through their struggles.

Corinne is a former Navy wife and happily married to the man of her dreams. She began her writing career after spending months away from her husband while he was deployed—reading and writing were her escapes from the loneliness. Corinne now lives in Virginia with her husband and is the emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun-loving mom of two beautiful children.


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Release Blitz: The Prophecy Revealed


Book Blurb


The final battle has begun.

Belinda has crossed worlds, risked her life, and sacrificed all she holds dear to fulfill the Butterfly Prophecy. In a new realm shaped by courage, loss, and unshakable destiny, she must embrace the power within her to lead immortal kind toward a future free from tyranny.

Mordecai’s relentless pursuit threatens to shatter what remains of the Group of World Servers, while Belinda stands alone at first, determined to protect both mortal and immortal lives. When Damien, the love that has bound her through time, finally finds his way to her side, his presence brings both strength and heartbreak. His time with Samar has left scars, and together they must navigate not only the forces of darkness, but the fragile trust between them.

Will love endure in the face of destiny? Can the promise of the Butterfly Prophecy bring healing to both mortals and immortals, or will it demand the ultimate price?

The Prophecy Revealed is a sweeping, unforgettable conclusion to a tale of immortality sacrifice, and a love that must rise above even the deepest wounds to shape the future of two worlds.


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Review


Ok. It's been a hot minute since I was immersed in this world. It was a slow start until my mind caught up. Then--action packed all the way until the end.

We pickup right after book 2 with the Group still trying to come to terms with all the Mordecai has wrought. Belinda is trying to be comfortable in her new skin but still strongly feeling the need to protect and nurture.

Some twisty turns that were delightful to read. Fantastic world building once again by the author. Truly space and time locations that are just fabulous! The good and the bad needed to meet eventually and what a show down it was!

Ultimately it was love that saved the day and who can complain about that? I love Belinda and Damien so much. A love that has stood against time is truly one for the ages. Without giving too much away, this was a grand finale to the series and a perfect ending to a perfect love story.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.