Friday, November 01, 2024

Meet the Main Characters of Magic Unleashed by Delta James






Magic Unleashed
The Grimm Files
Book One
Delta James

Genre: Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy
Date of Publication: 9/20/24
Number of pages: 131
Word Count: 32,000
Cover Artist: Dar Albert, Wicked Smart Designs

Book Description: 

Mysterious deaths. Impossible magic. And the sexy dragon who might drive her to murder.

In the shadowy heart of modern-day New Orleans, where the supernatural simmers just beneath the surface, Phoenix Duvall is a force to be reckoned with. As a formidable fairy enforcer, she stands as the city’s last line of defense against the demonic threats that prowl the night. She’s trained from childhood and is armed with lightning-fast reflexes, mastery over fire, and deadly weapons, Phoenix knows she’ll only come into her full power when she finds and bonds with her fated mate. But Phoenix has never been one to wait for fate—until it throws her into the path of Griff Broussard, a hard-nosed dragon shifter detective with secrets of his own.

Griff has been investigating a series of gruesome deaths that defy all logical explanation. As their paths intertwine, Phoenix is forced to confront the truth: Griff is her fated mate. Together, they form an uneasy alliance to combat a rising demonic cult. But as their chemistry ignites, so too does the danger surrounding them.

Griff becomes possessed by the very demon lord they’ve been hunting. Phoenix faces an impossible choice: uphold her duty as a fairy enforcer, or risk everything—including her life and the fragile balance between worlds—for the man she’s come to love.

As the battle for New Orleans intensifies, Phoenix must confront her deepest fears and make a heart-wrenching decision in a final showdown that will determine the fate of both worlds.

Magic Unleashed, the first book in The Grimm Files, is a gripping paranormal romance where love is a double-edged sword, and the price of power could be everything.


Excerpt:

With no warning whatsoever, Phoenix bolted after it—whatever it was. She might be some badass faery enforcer, but he wasn’t about to let her go alone. Griff flung a handful of bills at Finn and bolted out the door behind her.

The muggy night smacked him in the face like a slap as he emerged, keeping one eye on the retreating figure and the other on Phoenix. Whoever or whatever it was, was fast, but Phoenix was faster. She seemed to levitate just above the ground—even without her wings—as she closed the distance.

“Phoenix!” Griff called, but to no avail. Phoenix didn’t break stride, turn around, or even slow down. The figure ducked into an alley, and Phoenix followed, the darkness swallowing her up.

Griff raced to catch up with her, rounding the corner just in time to see the figure disappear through a door at the end of the alley. Griff saw Phoenix skid to a halt. He could feel the presence of magic in the alley. Many parts of the city felt as if magic had been mixed into the mortar that held the buildings together.

Griff caught up to her, breathing heavily as he glanced at the door. “Looks like we found our lead.”

Phoenix nodded, her grip tightening on her knives. “And it’s not going to wait for us.”

With one last glance at Griff, she pushed the door open, stepping into the unknown.

Griff Broussard wasn’t a stranger to darkness. It lingered at the edges of his life, always threatening to swallow him whole. But tonight, as he stood at the threshold of the old door, staring at the door Phoenix had just disappeared through, that familiar darkness felt different. It was alive, pulsating with magic and danger, pulling him into its depths like a predator sizing up its prey.

The metallic tang of the night air filled his lungs as he pushed through the door behind Phoenix, muscles tense and instincts flaring. His senses sharpened. Even in human form, his dragon nature simmered beneath his skin, the beast pacing impatiently, ready to be unleashed at the first hint of a threat. He couldn’t help it—not here, not now, not with the echoes of his father’s unsolved murder still whispering at the edges of his mind.

Phoenix was already a few steps ahead, her movements fluid and silent as she navigated the narrow hallway beyond the door. Griff’s gaze swept the space, noting every detail—the cracked tiles on the floor, the flickering overhead light, and the faint trace of something old, something ancient lingering in the air. Magic. He could smell it, thick and oppressive, curling around him like smoke.

“Phoenix, wait,” he hissed, his voice low but urgent.

She glanced back at him, her eyes sharp and alert, but there was a flicker of impatience in her expression. Phoenix always charged headfirst into danger, relying on her instincts and speed.

Griff had always been the opposite—calculated, methodical. He needed to understand what they were walking into before they stepped too deep. But there was no time for planning now. The person they’d been chasing—their only lead—was somewhere ahead, and they couldn’t afford to lose it.

Without another word, Phoenix continued forward, her hand brushing the wall as she moved. Griff followed, the tension between them thickening with each step. He knew she could handle herself—hell, she was probably better suited for this than he was—but that didn’t stop the protective instinct that flared in his chest whenever they were in a situation like this. He hated that about himself. Hated how being around her always made him feel more… vulnerable. More aware of the fact that she was a storm he could never quite tame.


About the Author:

Delta James is a USA Today bestselling paranormal and contemporary romantic suspense author, whose goal is to captivate readers with stories about complex, curvy heroines and the dominant alpha males who adore them. For Delta, romance is more than just a love story; it’s a journey with challenges and thrills along the way. 

After creating a second chapter for herself that was dramatically different than the first, Delta now resides in Florida where she relaxes on warm summer evenings with her loveable pack of basset hounds as they watch the birds, squirrels and lizards. When not crafting fast-paced tales, she enjoys horseback riding, walks on the beach, and white-water rafting. 

Her readers mean the world to her, and Delta tries to interact personally to as many messages as she can. If you’d like to chat or discuss books, you can find Delta on Instagram, Facebook, and in her private reader group 













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Thursday, October 24, 2024

Kiss of Blood and Sin by M Guida - Haunted Halloween Spooktacular



In the shadows of night, where secrets lie, A vampire's tale unfolds under the sky. Dimitri Dragan, with a heart of stone, In a world of darkness, he walks alone.

A past so haunted, with echoes of pain, Women were fleeting, their memories wane. But then she appeared, like a beacon of light, Gianna Santi, a princess in the night.

Her beauty unmatched, her spirit so strong, Yet fate dealt her a hand so wrong. 

Attacked by wolves, left scarred and frail, In Dimitri’s heart, a protective gale.

He vows revenge with a fire so fierce, To hunt the wolves, their hearts to pierce.

 Her pain is his, her scars he bears, In his dark world, she’s the love he dares.

Her brother, the king, a ruler of might, In the vampire mafia’s eternal night. 

Dimitri, forced to steal and betray, A pawn in the game, a price he must pay.

But for Gianna, he'd face any strife, To guard her, to shield her, he'd give his life. 

He walks a line of shadow and blood, In a world of chaos, love begins to bud.

Her eyes, a mirror of sorrow and grace, In her presence, he finds his place. A love so forbidden, yet burning bright, Two hearts entwined in the depth of night.

In the French Quarter, where legends are born, Their love story is both blessed and torn. The wolves, they whisper, in the dark of the moon, But Dimitri's vengeance will strike them soon.

For Gianna, he'd embrace his darkest side, In his arms, she’ll never need to hide.

The Angel of Death, her protector, her knight, In the heart of darkness, he finds his light.

Dimitri Dragan, with a soul so cold, For her, a new story begins to unfold. No longer the monster, alone and grim, In Gianna's love, his salvation lies within.

Through blood and betrayal, they’ll carve their path, In the mafia’s world, they’ll face the wrath. But love like theirs, it knows no bounds, In the silent night, their heartbeat sounds.

In the labyrinth of power, deceit, and might, Their love shines as a beacon of light. 

Dimitri, the protector, with vengeance in his eyes, Gianna, his queen, where his loyalty lies.

Together they stand, against the tide, In a world of shadows, where darkness hides. Their love, a force, both wild and free, In the vampire’s realm, their destiny.

So in New Orleans, where the nights are long, Their hearts beat together, fierce and strong. Dimitri and Gianna, a love so rare, In a world of darkness, they find their share.

For love can blossom, even in the night, And in each other, they find their light. Through trials and pain, their bond will grow, In the vampire’s world, their love will show.



Kiss of Blood and Sin
M Guida

Genre: Dark Paranormal Romance

Publisher: Buffalo Mountain Press 
Date of Publication: September 25, 2024
Number of pages: 300
Word Count: 80,776
Cover Artist: Jacqueline Sweet

Book Description: 

I never wanted to be a mafia princess. But I wasn't given that choice when my brother turned me. 

Now he's the mafia king and his enemies want me dead. His magical mirrors shows my impending murder without revealing the assassin. It could be anyone, and I trust no one. Until I meet Dimitri Dragan. 

My brother would never agree for me to claim a born vampire with a sketchy past. But I'll fight to make him mine. I didn't have a choice in becoming a vampire, but I have a choice in who I love.


About the Author:

M Guida has always loved fantasy and romance, especially dragons. Growing up, she devoured fantasy books and all kinds of young adult books. And then she found romance and a whole new world opened up to her.

Now as an adult, she fell in love with academy romance and has blended all of her past loves into one compelling series. Dragons, vampires, elves, demons, and wolves all live in her world.

When she's not writing, she lives in the colorful Rocky Mountains with her fur baby, Raven, and enjoys taking her for walks.

Would you like to become a Legacy? Sign up for her mailing list and enter a world of the supernatural at her website https://authormguida.com/

You can also join her private Facebook page–M Guida's Legacy Academy. You'll become a Legacy and find out about your special power and maybe even find some romance!

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

A Prophecy Awakened by Angie Barton - Haunted Halloween Spooktacular



The Velvet Coffin

Black are his eyes,
His lips stained red,
This sinister creature 
We know as undead

Born of the night
A soul without mercy 
An evil incarnate
Immortal and thirsty

He dreams of blood,
His fangs sharp and baring,
His desire awakens 
As he lays there staring

The lid to his coffin
Creaks as it raises
Its velvety lining
His hand lightly grazes

Moving to the shadows
He expels a hiss
He catches her scent 
And disappears into mist



A Prophecy Awakened
Immortal Wounds Series
Book Two
Angie Barton

Genre: Fantasy Fiction/Magical Realism
Publisher: Angie Barton 
Date of Publication: June 13, 2024
ISBN: 979-8990647220
ASIN: BOD73FHPSH
Number of pages: 448
Word Count: 104,000
Cover Artist: Donnell McKenzie

Tagline: The time has come for the two worlds to collide the prophecy has spoken.

Book Description: 

Family. Destiny. Magic. Lore.

Forced to leave behind her only known family, on the night of her eighteenth birthday Charlotte Delgado flees through the invisible veil that has granted her safety since birth, with only an age-old diary to guide her. Given less than a day to read the four-hundred year-old tales scripted amongst its pages, she barely understands the predetermined path her ancestor writes of, let alone believes it.

However, despite the dangers the journal warns of—supernatural creatures that will hunt her along her journey—it’s the ominous twist of fate that surrounds the last bloodline witch in her family that fills Charlotte with the most fear.

Is she that witch or merely a pawn moving the prophecy forward?





About the Author: 

Award winning author, Angie Barton, published her first novel, Immortal Wounds, in 2022. Angie’s love for writing centers around the fantasy genre, but she also enjoys writing thriller and romance. Her passion for reading, which led to her love of writing, began in elementary school with the Scholastic Book program. Her parents, who are life-long avid readers, have been a huge influence on her reading. Therefore anything and everything Angie could get her hands on she read.

Angie has been an early childhood educator since 1986 and hold a B.S. in Child Development. Her love for literacy has continued throughout her career, not only for herself, but also with the children she has cared for and taught. What Angie is most passionate about is helping others discover the excitement that reading brings. Her greatest desire in writing is to create and bring joy and entertainment to everyone she touches.

Currently, if Angie isn't reading at least three books at a time or working on a rough draft for her next book, she can be found outdoors gardening, woodworking, or relaxing by her pond. She shares that she's a Capricorn, tried and true, drinks way too much tea, and that her "to be read" pile of books can spike at any time.








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Monday, October 21, 2024

Gothic Garden Party Saturday October 26


Join me Saturday, October 26 for an afternoon of picnicking, poetry reading, and shopping inside Glenwood Cemetery from 12- 4pm.

I'll be selling my books and spooky crafts.

This free Gothic Garden Party is perfect for those wanting a fun chance to dress in their Gothic or Victorian attire and stroll through a historic cemetery! 

Stop by the McFarlan plot while you're there for a complimentary donut and cup of cider

 



Copies of Haunted Hotels of MichiganGhosts and Legends of Genesee & Lapeer Counties, and Haunted Flint will be available to purchase at all events.




Roxanne is available for book signings, readings, library presentations, and other events. 

Please contact her for available times and rates. 

You can reach Roxanne at hauntedflintauthor@gmail.com

Gothic Funk Salon Friday October 25 6:30 PM

Please join us for a night of horror with special guests Paul Counelis and Roxanne Rhoads at The Gothic Funk Salon live and in person at Queens' Provisions.

Friday, October 25th at 6:30 pm. Queens' Provisions, 421 Garland St. in beautiful Carriage Town, Flint.

Your $10 recommended donation will include an entry into a raffle!

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