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Featured Fantasy: Archdruid (Rogues of Magic Series Book 2) by Tiffany Shand

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Featured Fantasy: Archdruid (Rogues of Magic Series Book 2) by Tiffany Shand

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She’s true archdruid. He has the power to destroy the realm.

Urien’s sole will is to conquer the lands of Almara. He will do anything to reach that goal. The only thing between him and the right to rule are his half-siblings. He has already defeated one. Only one remains between him and the throne. With the help of his mother’s powerful dark magic, Urien stretches his might across the realm to force everyone to submit to his will.

Ann is the last sibling who stands in Urien’s way. If he succeeds in taking the throne, the world will burn under his reign. Her escape from Urien’s dark army brings her home. The druid refuge is her last chance to defeat her brother. Will the druids side with their leader or turn against her?

One will evolve to become more powerful. One will be erased from existence.

Book Review: Churchill’s Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare by Giles Milton

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Book Review: Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare by Giles Milton

I don’t know what I expected when I picked up Churchill’s Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. I know I didn’t expect how laugh out loud funny it would be. I definitely didn’t expect it to be as thought provoking as it was, and how it made me question what I know about the U.S.’s military presence in the world, or how I could come to see gorilla warfare as more humane.

The thing about Churchill’s Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare was that in the end, it was far more gentler than the “gentlemanly” kind. Compared to aerial bombing the acts of sabotage in this book killed fewer civilians–even when there were Nazi reprisals–and destroyed less infrastructure, meaning the civilians who survived had better lives.

But if you’re not looking for philosophy, this book is for you, too! Every single chapter of this book could be made into a feature length film–and some have! Still many have not. I’d like to know more about the man who was clever enough to think “Hmmm…instead of bombing the German tanks I’ll switch out the engine oil of the tank transports” and hear about how all the saboteurs did it. This little maneuver was hugely responsible for the allies success at Normandy.

As mentioned, this book is laugh out loud funny, it’s got tons of action, and you’ll learn about covert antics you may have missed, and about the men and women who pulled them off.

This book is traditionally published, and it’s expensive new. However, at least in the US the second hand paperback version is reasonably priced on Amazon. Also, it’s available at the moment from Scribd in Audiobook and eBook.

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Remember, it’s traditionally published–so look for it in your public library!

Featured Fantasy: Gatebreaker by Michelle Wilson

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Featured Fantasy: Gatebreaker by Michelle Wilson

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A dangerous world filled with magic. And now there’s no way home.

When Lydia and her friends get trapped after an earthquake, their only chance for survival is walking through the mysterious gateway they find deep within the mountains. They arrive in the world of Adylra. A land of magic, unicorns, and danger. When the gateway back home disappears, they find themselves stranded and searching for a way back.

As Lydia struggles with the growing power inside her Aidric, the Prince of Thavell, discovers her secret. Together they work to unlock the mysteries of her magic. But the more Lydia learns, the more she realizes the prince and the king may have their own plans for her magic. As alliances strain and her friends are thrust into dangerous situations, the answer to how to get home eludes them. And Lydia worries what will happen when her friends find she’s the reason they’re lost.

And she may be the reason they can’t get back home.

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Featured Fantasy: House of Royals by Keary Taylor

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Featured Fantasy: House of Royals by Keary Taylor

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“This is why Keary has so many dedicated fans. She is able to take a simple take on vampires and make it become an engrossing story that will have you begging for more.”★★★★★ – Court0517, Amazon Review

“I love to read good vampire stories and this is one of the best I’ve read.” ★★★★★ – Vampwriter, Amazon Review

When the sun goes down, proving loyalty means far more than blood.

Every town has its history and skeletons, but Silent Bend, Mississippi’s are darker than most. Ruled from the shadows by the House—the immortal Born and their aging, enslaved Bitten—everyone knows not to go out after dark and that the police will never look into crimes involving blood.

Alivia Ryan didn’t know the man who claims to be her father through a will even existed until she inherits the Conrath plantation. Instead of the sleepy house she expects, she finds a mansion and a staff who look at her with fear in their eyes.

Ian Ward tried to kill Alivia the first time they met, and then insisted he train her to defend herself against the House, who he claims will try to manipulate and take her in for their own political reasons. And the growing attraction between them will threaten their lives—Ian is a sworn enemy of the House.

In Silent Bend, people disappear, the threat of a demented King and the legend of his resurrecting Queen hang over everyone’s heads, and proving loyalty means far more than blood. You’d better watch who you trust in this town…

House of Royals is a totally new take on vampire paranormal romance with a brave and cunning heroine, a smoldering, brooding hero, and a twist that will drop your jaw to the floor. Perfect for fans of Bella Forrest, I.T. Lucas, Stephanie Meyer, Eva Chase, Jaymin Eve, and K.F. Breene.

House of Royals is the beginning of the Blood Descendants Universe, a 12 book, completed series.

Featured Sci-fi: Alliance by Jonathan P. Brazee

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Featured Sci-fi: Alliance by Jonathan P. Brazee

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Lance Corporal Hondo McKeever is a peacetime Marine. Humanity is involved in a limited war with the alien Klethos, where gladitorial combat decides the fate of worlds, but that doesn’t affect the common Marine or sailor. His career has been training hard but never seeing actual combat.

All of that changes when a new enemy invades the galaxy, one that threatens both humanity and Klethos.

Mankind hasn’t fought an all-out war in centuries, but they’re about to. McKeever is assigned to a special task force with the mission to find out what makes this new enemy tick, and, if possible, stop them in their tracks before humanity is eliminated like so much insignificant vermin.

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