REVIEW: Forged Purity (Young Adult Dystopian Romance): The City of Eyes Book One Kindle Edition by Louise Rachel Malhi

If you like The Hunger Games crossed with The Maze Runner, with the romantic elements of Twilight, this is for you. . .

When he is the only person who can’t be seen…

In a dark reality run by Media UK, everyone’s life is put on display for entertainment. Nobody escapes being filmed, and nobody questions the system. Until seventeen-year-old Adele Jones gets forced into their covert experiment...her memories manipulated and twisted as part of a grand test.

She must escape the experiment, before she is pushed to the brink of insanity. But to do this, hidden away from the city’s watchful eyes, she needs help. And there is only one option…

…Jason Highbridge – the one person who can’t be filmed. A guy with dark secrets more powerful than Media UK itself.

But will Jason’s unhinged nature get the better of her before she can escape?

Young Adult, futuristic thriller based on science fiction, containing mild dystopian themes

Mild language, mild graphic scenes, suitable for age 14 plus

Additional information

This story includes adventure, mystery, forbidden love, with plenty of twists and turns. It questions the morality of the money-grabbing media, and touches on the themes of the heavy reliance on technology, a big brother style world, genetic experimentation and drug development.

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"Great dystopian thriller from a debut novelist"

"This book is primarily aimed at the teenage market but ultimately transgress to the wider reading audience such as myself. The story is set in the not too distant future and the author touches on how much control the media has over it's citizens and more importantly the government (Sounds familiar?)

It is a fast pace story featuring two protaganists and a six month timeline, jumping forwards and backwards. You are left wondering what is happening until the end for the big reveal. The ending of the story leads the way towards the next book, and i for one will look forward to it."

An amazing futuristic dystopian thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat! Full of action, adventure, mystery, suspense and forbidden love, once you start this you will not be putting it down! Fast paced with it’s great characters this is a highly entertaining story that you should read.

Adele Jones is an amazing character that has to fight a group called Media UK on her freedom and her life. To keep them from trapping her and everyone else.

After tragedy and a life without the one she loves. She went into a deep depression going from a group of friends to just one eccentric friend that she lives with.

 This thrilling romantic mystery book will leave you begging for more with its intense and exciting moments of intrigue, and mystery. If you plan on reading this book let me warn you now, you might as well clear your entire schedule for you won't be able to put it down. The author not only does an extraordinary job of drawing the readers in, she also transports you to a whole new world. A very well written, and thrilling read. Outstanding job Louise. You have left me breathless. 

This is one amazing author. She definitely has a flair for the futuristic fantasy novels. She is definitely an author to watch out for.

4 stars

 

Louise Rachel Malhi was born 31st July 1990, sharing the birthday of the most incredible author and wizard to date! She graduated from Coventry University in England as a Dietitian in 2012. Her current day job is working in medical nutrition for a pharmaceutical company. The kind when your gut stops working and you need your food put into your veins, literally speaking...

Louise had an incessant need to write in her spare time, and was very much a fan of books that allowed escapism. Her passion for young adult fiction led her to completing her debut novel Forged Purity. The innocent and novel experiences teenagers go through, interlaced with dystopian/supernatural/futuristic worlds makes everything a lot sexier than mundane adulthood!

Follow Louise as she embarks on her new journey.

REVIEW: Broken Last Chance Series - Book 4 By A.L. Long

What would you do for Love!!!

"No one would ever know just how much I was willing to give up."

There are things in life that no one should have to go through and Alannah had her fair share. With no chance of escape, being under the control of a man as ruthless as Winston Nelson was her life now. Every day was longer than the one before it and her hopes of ever seeing the one man she loved more than life itself was slowly disappearing.

When Winston Nelson decides to leave Last Chance for good, a window of opportunity opens and Alannah knows she has only one chance to escape. Her freedom comes at a price. Is she willing to risk her life?

Another great teaser in this book series. Its a great book but ends on a big cliffhanger. Made me growl because I just wanted the read the next book. Definite Page turner.

Lanie is kidnapped and tortured by Winston and a mystery man. The things they do to her to pervert her mind to their will is horrifying. She is drugged and starts losing everything all because of them.

This really brings into perspective the reality of what can happen in a lifestyle relationship or situation. How not every dom or master is good decent and trustworthy.I really like that aspect of this story.

Lanie is such an amazing character and I just adore Roman. He is her knight in shining armor. He has brought her out of her shell and accepts her for her shy yet feisty personality instead of trying to force her to be how he wants.

I cant wait for the last book in this series and I pray that Winston and his boys get whats coming to them in the end.

4 stars

Award winning Author of the Independent Press Award and NYC Big Book Award. A.L. Long is also the recipient of the National Indie Excellence Award.

My love for writing began several years ago after an early retirement from a demanding job that I loved, but also hated because it consumed so much of my time. Now, I am able to focus my time on what I love. Writing romance has been a life long dream and to actually say that I am a published author is beyond what I would have ever expected.

Even though some may say I have a little naughtiness in my books, I look at it as an added bonus for my readers. After all what is a romance book without a little spice.

When I am not writing, I enjoy spending time with friends either at home or out on the town. Mostly, I enjoy a relaxing night at home where I can enjoy a glass of wine in the company of a good book.

REVIEW: Master of Madhouse (The Fergus She Vampire Book 2) By Cheryl R Cowtan

Jane Eyre meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this addicting Gothic Fantasy!

Determined to escape her possession, Rachel wields her demon's magic and accidentally launches herself headlong into another century, straight into the arms of sadistic and possessive Lord Gräfen.

Gräfen is an evil "Mr. Darcy"-- a land-holding, old school vampire. When Rachel appears at his Gothic mansion, her human frailty captures his interest, and Rachel is soon his captive.

Trying to elude Gräfen's sadistic courting and surrounded by a bedlam of servants, Rachel attempts to befriend the count's enemies in order to escape. But the lines of good and evil are not always clear, and Rachel finds herself in a deadly tangle.

Can Rachel find a way to escape Gräfen's serfdom, or will she become eternally obedient to his voracious and unnatural demands?

Such a wonderfully well written novel by Cheryl R Cowtan. A great second book in the Fergus she vampire series.I fell in love with the series after reading Girl Desecrated and I couldn't wait to read Master of Madhouse.This book did not disappoint one little bit, it brought a new type of love interest into Rachel's life.

Grafen is one scary character, I never know if he is the bad guy or the one keeping Scarlett/Rachel alive. He is intimidating and sensual all wrapped into one character.

Rachel keeps trying to do things she thinks will save the innocent people or herself but it keeps ending in disaster. It makes you really wonder if Grafen is just doing what is best for her.

At the end Angus shows up with the crazy Scotsman gang and again proves he is the most untrustworthy person in Rachel's life. It brought a tear to my for what he does to her and in turn what she has to do to Grafen.

5 stars

Cheryl R Cowtan is an award-winning educator and fantasy author who loves to write on the wild side, digging deep into those unspoken secrets of society's seedier sins.

If you love suspenseful, edgy fantasy that digs up the unspeakable, then Cowtan is the author for you. Her novels won't leave you morose, but they will make you think about a lot of things... things we often ignore.

With a background in Social Work and Teaching, it is no surprise Cheryl's stories inspire strong emotions in her readers.

Cheryl is an award-winning teacher at an alternative school for students facing crisis and other barriers to education. Her writing often contains themes of struggle, social awkwardness, betrayal, and determination as well as teaching workbooks and lessons on character improvement. Her books can enrich discussion in the classroom, the book club, and the homeschool.

Cheryl's experience in working with disadvantaged youth often infuses her stories with gritty reality, and by contrast, more brilliant opportunities for her characters' to grow and improve through believable character arcs.

Reading her children's books, on the other hand, is like living in an imagination station. Humour and hope abound for parents and children.

Follow this author to be notified when new books are released.

REVIEW: Taken Last Chance Series - Book 3 By A.L. Long

Alannah’s life was right on track. She knew what it meant to love and be loved. All of that changes when Winston Nelson steps back into her life and takes away everything she longed for. Hidden away where no one can to find her, Alannah once again has to submit to the man she swore would never control her again. Day by day, the hopes of a normal life begin to disappear along with her desire to live.

Third in a great series of lifestyle themed mysteries. Lanie is something else shes starts showing Roman that she has a mind and will use it and needs to know what is going on especially if it involves her.

Nelson's son is more dangerous than his father and ends up threatening Roman and kidnapping Lanie. They find out many things about the sick and twisted son of the man that tortured Lanie her entire life.

 This is a big page turner.Full of love and emotion, along with action and adventure. You start trying to figure out who the bad guy is and what will happen next.

My only complaint is that this authors novels arnt all that long.

4 stars

Award winning author of the Independent Press Award for Distinguishing Favorite. Recipient of the National Indie Excellence award for Erotica Romance.

My love for writing began several years ago after an early retirement from a demanding job that I loved, but also hated because it consumed so much of my time. Now, I am able to focus my time on what I love. Writing romance has been a life long dream and to actually say that I am a published author is beyond what I would have ever expected.

Even though some may say I have a little naughtiness in my books, I look at it as an added bonus for my readers. After all what is a romance book without a little spice.

When I am not writing, I enjoy spending time with friends either at home or out on the town. Mostly, I enjoy a relaxing night at home where I can enjoy a glass of wine in the company of a good book.

AUTHOR WEBSITE

https://www.allongbooks.com

REVIEW: The Four Suitors by Sophie Jupillat Posey

Being courted by four suitors to claim the crown wasn't part of this princess's plan.

Quick-witted and confident, Princess Laetitia of Avaritia always gets what she wants—until her 17th nameday ball. The King and Queen, believing marriage will rein in their daughter’s rebellious nature, surprise the Princess with not one, but four suitors: a philosopher, an astronomer, an artist and a necromancer.

If Laetitia can’t learn at least one suitor’s craft and prove herself to be a worthy wife, she will lose her crown—the one thing she cares about most. Laetitia irks her suitors as much as she can while learning as little as possible about them—and their so-called “crafts.”

But when she and Sir Blaxton resurrect one of the many peasants who have died recently from an unprecedented disease, the corpse’s cryptic words about his death set them on a race to find answers: What is the disease? How is it spreading so quickly? And why is it affecting only the peasants?

As Laetitia tries to find answers, she uncovers a web of corruption with a stranglehold on her kingdom. Like it or not, she’s going to need the help of all four of her suitors—even if they end up putting their own lives on the line.

This was a really unique interesting novel. I expected because of the title for it to be completely different and possibly raunchy. But it wasn't it was a very clean cut action, fantasy, romance novel set it a fantasy royalty era.

Laetitia is such a  unique and amazing Princess. She is strong yet a big troublemaker. She is spoiled and doesn't mind anyone's rules or demands of her. That is until her parents force her into learning from four different suitors and whoever she learns the best from will be her husband to be and the king of the kingdom.

This is full of action and intrigue with what is going on in her kingdom. The peasants start dying, her parents start losing their mind and doing strange things. Laetitia knows something is wrong and is trying to save and correct the wrongs in her kingdom.

Things go vastly wrong and nothing makes sense anymore. This is a very sad novel in parts with happenings going on to certain characters.

I really loved this authors writing style and how this wasn't just a short book it has some serious depth and length to it.

I will definitely be looking for more books from this author.

A must read

 4 stars

French-Venezuelan Sophie Jupillat Posey wrote a poem about spring in the 4th grade and started a mystery series a year later. She's been hooked to creating stories ever since. She studied writing and music at Rollins College. She's had numerous short stories and poetry published in literary magazines since 2014. She enjoys reading and writing anything from science fiction and fantasy, to paranormal and mystery novels. When she isn't writing, she is composing music, creating albums, and teaching French to students in Central Florida.

AUTHOR WEBSITE

http://www.sophiejupillatposeywriter.wordpress.com

REVIEW: Slaved (Last Chance Series) By A.L. Long

Extraordinary Erotic Romance Suspense of Love and Deception

Rescued from the only life she had ever known, Alannah Jackson learns what it means to be loved and not controlled. Finally able to let go of her past she begins a new life with the man who has shown her what love is. Faced with the truth, Alannah finds she can never escape her past or who she is. She will never love, only serve.

Roman’s love for Alannah is tested when he finds that she has been slaved by a man just as ruthless as Winston Nelson. Against his better judgement, he accepts Martin Holland’s offer to help retrain Alannah and he begins to question the love they shared. After Martin Holland makes it clear of his intentions, Roman stops at nothing to get her back. There is no room for another man in her life.

Book 2 in Lanie's story is amazing I absolutely couldn't put it down.In this second installment roman is detained by the cops and Winston steals Lanie and sells her to Martin. Such a wild turn of events.

This story is full of twists turns suprizes and things you cannot imagine.

I went back and forth probably 5 times with if I likes Martin or not. Trying to decide if he was a dubious character or a decent one that bad stuff had happened to.

Roman does not disappoint by any means with trying to find his love. Compromising with roman and then facing off with Stewart and Roman in the end for Lanie's safety.

Looking forward to reading the last in this trilogy.

4 stars

Award winning Author of the Independent Press Award and NYC Big Book Award. A.L. Long is also the recipient of the National Indie Excellence Award.

My love for writing began several years ago after an early retirement from a demanding job that I loved, but also hated because it consumed so much of my time. Now, I am able to focus my time on what I love. Writing romance has been a life long dream and to actually say that I am a published author is beyond what I would have ever expected.

Even though some may say I have a little naughtiness in my books, I look at it as an added bonus for my readers. After all what is a romance book without a little spice.

When I am not writing, I enjoy spending time with friends either at home or out on the town. Mostly, I enjoy a relaxing night at home where I can enjoy a glass of wine in the company of a good book.

REVIEW: Girl Desecrated: Vampires, Asylums and Highlanders 1984 by Cheryl R. Cowtan

Haunted by an abusive past, 18-year-old Rachel is emotionally damaged. Worse, her mind has split, giving birth to Scarlett, a seductive alternate personality who does sinful things. When Scarlett slips out to play, people disappear. Rachel’s psychiatrist prescribes meds. Her mother wants an exorcism. Rachel just wants to be normal.

A steamy encounter with sexy Highlander, Angus McNab, leads Rachel to believe life will finally be kind. Angus doesn't mind Rachel's 'crazy'. But when Scarlett's perverted desires demand a piece of the Scottish Bull, Rachel must fight for the right to be loved.  

Soon, Rachel is fighting for her life, as she unravels the sinister truth of Scarlett to reveal an ancient curse, unforgivable betrayals, and a forgotten heritage. In this menacing reality, Rachel learns there are worse things than madness, and if she can’t put Scarlett down, "normal" is something she will never be.

If you like your decade to rock, your demons to bite, and your girls to kick it, then you are going to love this unforgettable story of Rachel as she faces off against The Fergus She.

Buy this book, now, and then hang on! You're about to take a wild ride.

The cover is what caught my eye with this book and boy am i sure glad it did. This was a wonderful unexpected find. Full of dark paranormal mystery, intrigue and a unique love story to boot.

Rachel is a long line of women whose DNA carries a fiend a demon a vampire whatever you want to call it. But she only get loose on the world every third generation and when the human woman meets a certain man that his family is cursed to couple with her.

Angus oh man what a sexy beast he is. Tall, gorgeous, muscled and with an amazing Scottish accent to boot. But he has a secret that is dangerous to Rachel. Hes keeping things he knows about her and their destiny to himself and its manipulating and bad. Im not really sure how I feel about him because of that.

Lennox is honest and tries to help Rachel but it doesn't end well for him and I am honestly sad about that.

This is an amazing story, full of twists and turns and unexpected suprizes for all the characters. There are gaps in the story that I hope are just a teaser for the next book about Rachel and I cannot wait to read.

5 stars

Cheryl R Cowtan is an award-winning educator and fantasy author who loves to write on the wild side, digging deep into those unspoken secrets of society's seedier sins.

If you love suspenseful, edgy fantasy that digs up the unspeakable, then Cowtan is the author for you. Her novels won't leave you morose, but they will make you think about a lot of things... things we often ignore.

With a background in Social Work and Teaching, it is no surprise Cheryl's stories inspire strong emotions in her readers.

Cheryl is an award-winning teacher at an alternative school for students facing crisis and other barriers to education. Her writing often contains themes of struggle, social awkwardness, betrayal, and determination as well as teaching workbooks and lessons on character improvement. Her books can enrich discussion in the classroom, the book club, and the homeschool.

Cheryl's experience in working with disadvantaged youth often infuses her stories with gritty reality, and by contrast, more brilliant opportunities for her characters' to grow and improve through believable character arcs.

Reading her children's books, on the other hand, is like living in an imagination station. Humour and hope abound for parents and children.

Follow this author to be notified when new books are released.

REVIEW: Bought: Last Chance Series - 1 (Romantic Suspense) by A.L. Long

The last memory that Alannah ‘Lanie’ Jackson has of her father is the day he went away. Hidden away in an attic from the rest of the world, the only thing that Alannah ‘Lanie’ Jackson can hold on to is the memory of her father and the hope that one day he will come for her. Every day that passes, the memory of her childhood disappears and she learns that her only purpose now is to please. Trained to act a certain way, the day comes when she can finally be free. She only hopes that the man who purchases her will be kinder than her current master.

Adult content 18+

This is the first book of the Last Chance Series.

Bought

Slaved

Taken

Broken

Freed

Find all of A.L. Long's books at www.allongbooks.com

The wind had been whipping around all morning. If I hadn’t known better, I would have thought that I was in the Arctic instead of Oregon. There wasn’t very much that I could see through my small window, but it was big enough to see that the bare branches of the oak tree that had died long ago were swinging in the wind. Not many people came to visit the mansion since I began living here fourteen years ago. But in the last six months no one came to visit at all. At first, I thought it might have been due to the change in weather, but then Master Winston said it was because I didn’t live up to their expectations and therefore, I was of no interest to them. He blamed it on my inability to learn and lack of obedience.

Moving away from the window, I ducked my head and wandered over to my small bed, which was nestled in the corner of the space that was my room. Pulling the covers over my body, I tried to keep warm. The attic was very poorly insulated and the exposed beams that held the rafters were proof. Sometimes it had gotten so cold that I could see my breath. I found the best way to keep warm was to pull the covers up over my head and trap the warmth of my breath beneath them.  As much as I hated this room, I hated what waited for me on the other side of the door when Master Winston came to call even more.

Closing my eyes, I let my mind wander. As I slowly began to fall asleep, I imagined myself as the fairytale princess who was locked in the attic by her evil stepfather, waiting to be rescued by a handsome prince. I knew the chance of ever being rescued would be slim to none, but just the thought of it actually happening was something that I would never stop hoping for. I wished that things could be as they were when I was younger. I would give anything to be together with my father again. So much time had passed since I’d seen him that every day that went by, my thoughts of him were dimmer. I feared that soon I would forget him all together. I wasn’t sure if it he would even be able to find me. Last Chance, Oregon, was just that, and not many people came here. I don’t think many people knew about this out-of-the-way town, at least not anyone who cared.

“Push me higher, Daddy, I want to go higher and fly like the birds.”

“Lanie, if I push you any higher you are going to fall.”

“I won’t, Daddy. I promise to hold on tight.”

The warm wind felt so good against my skin. I loved my new swing set. It was pink and purple and had two swings, a slide, and a Roman glider. It was the perfect gift for my fifth birthday. I knew why my dad had put in so many hours at work. It was so that he could buy me this swing set. Pumping my legs harder, I could feel myself going higher and higher. It was as though I could reach the birds above me.

Letting go of the chain, I reached out to touch one. It was so close, but not close enough. I felt myself falling from the swing. Instead of hitting the ground as I should have, I was sent spiraling into a pit of fire.  

This is  a wonderful start to a series of books.At the first chapter I thought I was going to be reading an era book just the way the author described the details of the mansion Lanie lived in. 

Lanie such a sheltered timid character that is so innocent and has no clue about life and the outside world or even what happened to get her there. I love her and reading about her story and what she deals with emotionally is wonderful.

Roman oh man I love him, even though he is a dominant he is sweet and caring unlike the other dom in this book and I love that it really shows the differences in doms out there.

A great romantic suspense read with a lil naughty aspect to it.

Engrossing and well written by this wonderful author. I have never read this author but I was pleasantly suprized with her writing style and creativity. I will definitely be reading the rest in this series and more of her books later on.

4 stars

 

Award winning Author of the Independent Press Award and NYC Big Book Award. A.L. Long is also the recipient of the National Indie Excellence Award.

My love for writing began several years ago after an early retirement from a demanding job that I loved, but also hated because it consumed so much of my time. Now, I am able to focus my time on what I love. Writing romance has been a life long dream and to actually say that I am a published author is beyond what I would have ever expected.

Even though some may say I have a little naughtiness in my books, I look at it as an added bonus for my readers. After all what is a romance book without a little spice.

When I am not writing, I enjoy spending time with friends either at home or out on the town. Mostly, I enjoy a relaxing night at home where I can enjoy a glass of wine in the company of a good book.