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#Book review #A Highlander is Coming To Town by Laura Trentham (Highland, Georgia, #3)

Synopsis:

The third book in the Highland, Georgia romantic comedy series from Laura Trentham, A Highlander is Coming to Town, full of love, laughs…and highlanders!

You better watch out. . .

Holt Pierson is dreading Christmas. His parents absconded to Florida for the season and left him to handle the family farm which will be his one day―whether he wants it or not. Driven by duty, Holt has always followed the path expected of him. But lately, he’s been questioning what he wants and where he belongs. Will assuming the responsibility of the Pierson farm make him happy or is there something―or someone―else out in the wider world calling to him?

To Claire Smythe, the Scottish lead singer of a touring band, Highland, Georgia, is the perfect place to hide . . .until a very handsome and deeply curious Holt begins to ask all the questions Claire doesn’t want to answer. As Holt draws Claire out from under and into the fabric of small-town life, can Claire put the past behind her and embrace the unexpected gifts of the season―including the new and lasting love?

My thoughts:

This is such an entertaining series: lighthearted, sweet, and romantic in a fun way.
Ever since I read the first book, I’ve been waiting for Holt Pierson’s story. It was clear that he is a great guy, but this doesn’t always guarantee being lucky in love. Well, things are going to change this Christmas, because there is a highlander in town and she might be just what Holt has been waiting for all his life.

We met Claire Smythe in Book 2. She was a lead singer of a band that performed during the Highland Games. Claire is running away from something or someone. When the town preacher introduces her to eighty year old, frail but feisty Mrs Meadows who needs a live-in caregiver after her unfortunate fall, Claire grabs the opportunity to weather the storm in her life, and perhaps reflect on what really matters to her.

Holt Pierson’s father has unsuccessfully tried to buy Mrs Meadows’ land, so there is no love lost between the two neighbours. Still, Holt has nothing to do with their dispute. All he knows is that he should have checked on his elderly neighbour to see if she needed his help. After all, Holt has been raised to be kind, responsible and considerate, something Claire can’t help but be attracted to.

What I love about this whole series is the town and it’s inhabitants. One of the bigger questions these books are grappling with is the sense of belonging. What makes a place home? Claire never felt this type of community spirit and willingness to go an extra mile to help somebody out, even if they are barely more than a total stranger. Claire grew up in the place where appearances were more important than genuine affections and everybody seemed to have an agenda. It isn’t easy ‘to forge your own path’ in this kind of environment, but Claire is determined to make her own choices.

My favourite scenes in the book are that of Claire and Holt’s first date and the scene where he is teaching her to milk cows. There is something sweet about this couple. Things might have been developing fast between them, but you do get a feeling that they are at the stage of their life where they have changed and are ready for something new and serious.

I hope the author continues with this series as every single book in it has been fun to read. Having said that, it is difficult to say whose story might be next (Claire’s cousin Lachlan’s?) and, of course, I’d love to know how the couples from the previous books are doing. I’ll be looking forward to Highland, Georgia #4.

Thank you to NetGalley and St.Martin’s for the ARC provided in exchange for an honest opinion.

Book Blitz: Resistor by C.E. Clayton (Sept 21-28) @ Xpresso Book Tours

Book & Author Details:

Resistor
by C.E. Clayton
(An Eerden Novel (Eerden 1, Ellinor, 1))
Publication date: October 1st 2020
Genres: Cyberpunk, Fantasy, New Adult

Synopsis:

Ellinor Rask has wanted one thing for the past eight years: vengeance. But when Ellinor is captured, she finds herself dragged back into the world she walked away from, entangled once more with friends she would rather forget.

As if that weren’t humiliating enough, Ellinor learns first hand that her magic can be stripped away by a piece of bio-tech—and her ex-boss is happy to leash her with the technology in order to get what he wants. If Ellinor behaves, the device will be removed. All she has to do is deliver a package. One containing a creature created from raw magical energy and discarded technology. Simple, right?

But when her goals start getting people murdered, Ellinor has to decide if the year’s planning, her honor, and even her own magic, are worth the lives it’s costing. Dodging ruthless gangsters, she finds herself on the run with a creature of immeasurable magical abilities alongside her one-time friends. Now, Ellinor must relearn to trust the people she once abandoned. She must put her faith in technology, and her life in the hands of independent contractors, all while racing to deliver the package before it gets taken by force, or worse, the creature decides to make an appearance itself.

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AUTHOR BIO:

C. E. Clayton was born and raised in the greater Los Angeles area. After going the traditional career route and becoming restless, she went back to her first love–writing–and hasn’t stopped. She is the author of young adult fantasy series, “The Monster of Selkirk”, the creator of the cyberpunk Eerden Novels, and her horror short stories have appeared in anthologies across the country. When she’s not writing you can find her treating her fur-babies like humans, constantly drinking tea, and trying to convince her husband to go to more concerts. And reading. She does read quite a bit. More about C.E. Clayton, including her blog, book reviews, social media presence, and newsletter, can be found on her website: https://www.ceclayton.com/

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Book Blitz: Romancing the Holidays (Sept 21-27) @Xpresso Book Tours

Book & Author Details:

Romancing the Holidays: A First Coast Romance Writers Holiday Anthology
Publication date: September 22nd 2020
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Synopsis:

A dozen ways to fall in love at the holidays…
Come celebrate the holidays with these dozen unique romances, ranging from sweet to steamy and all ending with a happily-ever-after. This anthology of short stories, written by multi-award-winning authors, including New York Times best-selling author, Alyssa Day, will transport you from Labor Day and Halloween antics to Christmas and Valentine romantics. Its stories will whisk you away into contemporary, historical, and paranormal worlds where love prevails. So, savor the authors featured in this enchanting book and bet your heart on some romantic cheer while you enjoy these twelve ways to fall in love.

Proceeds from this novel benefit First Coast Romance Writers, a non-profit chapter of Romance Writers of America that helps writers hone their craft and expand their knowledge of the publishing industry. A portion of the proceeds are also donated to FeedAmerica.org.

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Book Blitz: Prescription for a Lonely Heart by Rosalie Jardin (Sept 21-25) @Xpresso Book Tours

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Prescription for a Lonely Heart
by Rosalie Jardin
Publication date: September 21st 2020
Genres: Adult, Comedy, Romance

Synopsis:

“If we’re both still single when we’re thirty, we’ll marry each other . . .”

The marriage pact was made during a lazy day at the beach, half in jest, and seemingly forgotten by the boy who started it.

But ten years later, Kay hadn’t forgotten. She’s still shy and introverted, not interested in relationships. So when Adrian reappears in her life—two years early—and asks her to marry him now, she surprises herself by agreeing.

So now she must deal with her mother’s disapproval, his brother’s hostility, and a load of self-doubt. Can she forge a real relationship with Adrian? Has he really changed from a ladies man to someone she can trust? Will she be able to let go of everything she’s ever thought she wanted and reach out to grab a new future?

Prescription for a Lonely Heart is the first book on the “Hearts in Glencoe City” series. This friends-to-lovers standalone romance features a marriage pact, a calm-but-sassy heroine, a himbo with a heart, and a HEA guaranteed.

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AUTHOR BIO:

Rosalie Jardin is the pen name an American-born author living in British Columbia. Writing has been a passion since she was five, beginning with telling stories- which often got her in trouble with her teachers because they kept catching her writing instead of doing her schoolwork.

Rosalie considers herself to be living the glamorous geek mom life and channels that energy into her writings and her debut novel. Her characters rumble around in her head, demanding to have their stories told and, like any good author, she is just doing what she’s told.

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#Book Review # Blog Tour for Stuck On You by Portia MacIntosh @rararesources

Thank you to Rachel from Rachel’s Random Resources for inviting me to participate in this tour. This is my first book by Portia MacIntosh, but now that I’ve discovered this wonderful author, it won’t be the last.

Synopsis:
Could a post-it note really lead to love…?
Sadie doesn’t have time for finding love. She’s too busy as PA for famous artist Damian Banks. When she’s not arranging exhibitions, she’s organising his dry cleaning or dumping his never ending stream of girlfriends.

But when she strikes up an unusual friendship with her desk share buddy, she finds a confidante and a new potential love interest. Problem is, they’ve never actually met…

With Christmas just around the corner, can Sadie put herself first for a change and find what she’s been looking for all along?
The brand new romantic comedy from top 10 bestseller Portia MacIntosh. Perfect for fans of Sophie Ranald, Mhairi McFarlane and Zara Stoneley.

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My thoughts:

Wow! This was such an enjoyable read! Sweet, funny, family-oriented, romantic, it has everything a great Christmas book should have and I definitely see myself re-reading it again in the future!

Thirtytthree year old Sadie Kirke came to London hoping to find work in the art world. After a series of dead-end jobs, she became a PA to Damian Banks, a famous photographer. What she didn’t know is that the job would literally involve organising Damian’s life, including picking up his laundry, buying Christmas presents for his family, flathunting, arranging photoshoots with an alleged serial killer, and even breaking up gently with his girlfriend of the month (It’s him, it isn’t you!). Sadie is indispensible to Damian who isn’t particularly liked by his employees (neither is Sadie, too close to the boss, better stay away from this one). The only moment of joy in her life is post-it notes from Adam, the guy she shares her office. Adam and Sadie are there on different days, so she’s never actually met him. All she knows is that he is witty and thoughtful, and understands what a nightmare working for Damian is. To be fair, Damian is one of those super creative, cool artists who is definitely suffering from a creative slump, which can make even the most angelic of bosses insufferable.

When Sadie applies for and gets her dream job of an art curator in a museum, she knows the person she is going to miss the most is going to be Adam. Should she take her chances and invite him out to see if their connection is real? and then there is a little problem of giving her notice to a man who has grown totally dependent on her to the extent of inviting himself to stay with her family over Christmas. Have you ever heard of anybody bringing her boss to meet her family during the holidays? Little does Damian know how seriously the Kirke family takes Christmas traditions….

I absolutely adored Sadie. She never takes herself too seriously, but actually she is one of those super-dependable people you would be lucky to be friends with. Kind-hearted, sweet, and funny, Sadie is the girl next door who always tries to understand and help other people. There is a moment back in her home town when she meets her childhood friend who is about to get married, open her business and start family, while Sadie is stuck in her single life with no time for herself. and yet, she doesn’t complain when Damian tags along, she just tries to make him feel welcome or at least not too shocked by her family traditions. I won’t give away any of them. Suffice it to say, for me, they are the best part of the book, elves’ ears, Dickens Day or what not. Having said that, I really can’t imagine Christmas Day without watching ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’, so seriously, Damian, how come you’ve never seen it?!? Although it is hard to imagine (given that he started off sending his PA to do the dirty work of breaking up with other girls), but Damian does grow on you in the course of the book, while Adam…well he’s a kind of a miracle…no more, no less.

Great secondary characters, lovely settings, witty banter, and absolutely no negativity. There is a lie (or two) by omission, but boy, do they feel guilty about not having come clean sooner rather than later. Sadie is not a hapless heroine who manages to get herself into cringeworthy situations. She is capable and confident, has a great sense of humour and strong family values, and, most importantly, her heart is in the right place, and it will tell her what to do when the right moment comes…

I had such a great time reading it, that I can wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a feel-good, can’t-stop-smiling Christmas rom-com that will definitely put you in a festive mood.

Thank you to Rachel from Rachel’s Random Resources, NetGalley and Boldwood books for the review copy. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.

About the author:

Portia MacIntosh is a bestselling romantic comedy author of 12 novels, including It’s Not You, It’s Them and Honeymoon For One. Previously a music journalist, Portia writes hilarious stories, drawing on her real life experiences.

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#Book Review #Blog Tour: A Stargazy Night Sky (A Little Hotel in Cornwall Book 7) by Laura Briggs @rararesources

Thank you to Rachel from Rachel’s Random Resources for my place on this one-day blog blitz for the latest instalment in Maisie Clark’s story from A Little Hotel in Cornwall series!

Synopsis:

Starry autumn nights are bringing a rare celestial event and exciting new guests to the shores of the sleepy hotel Penmarrow.

Maisie is happy to be back among its staff, even with the question of its future ownership still in the air and the fate of her unpublished manuscript soon to be in the hands of London acquisitions editors. More than anything else, she’s happy to finally be in a relationship with Sidney Daniels, the sparks between them no longer denied. She’s excited for the future and things couldn’t be better with regards to romance … except for those lingering little questions about Sidney’s uncertain past, that is.

Meanwhile, the staff at the Penmarrow is tasked with hosting a special celestial conference where stargazers are gathering for a glimpse of the much-anticipated comet. The ever-timid maid Molly is flustered by the return of charming astronomer George and seems to need a little advice on how to rekindle the spark they shared last autumn. Hotel porters Gomez and Riley vie for the attentions of a mysterious female guest, the eccentric ‘Megs’ Buntly pays another visit, and a dramatic revelation about someone on staff will leave Maisie and everyone else reeling from the unexpected news. Is this the moment for the revelation Maisie has been waiting for since her Cornish journey began?

Brimming with humor, romance, and the kind of surprises its fans have come to expect, the seventh book in the series brings a twist at the end that’s sure to leave readers excited — and anxious — for the conclusion of Maisie’s original gorgeous Cornish adventure.

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My thoughts:

If you are reading this review, chances are you are a fan of Laura Briggs and have been following the adventures of Maisie Clark, a charming American writer who found love and inspiration for her books in a little Cornish village. If this is the first time you hear about this series, it is probably better to start from the beginning and immerse yourself in the adventures of this undoubtfully eccentric, kind-hearted girl who believes in love, friendship, loyalty, and honest work.

In the previous instalment Maisie finally sent off the manuscript of her first novel. Now as she is waiting for the first reactions, she is focussing on her second book- the story of Tam Lin. I loved her discussions on the writing process, creating believable protagonists with powerful motivations in order to draw the readers in and more:

“…the point of art, the point of storytelling, is the same as the point of life – to touch somebody.”

Maisie knows she might never write the next Great American Novel, but writing is something she can’t live without, it is her way of seeing the world. Isn’t it something we all dream of? finding a job, a career, an all encompassing passion in life that becomes an essential part of us.

Laura Briggs definitely writes about something she knows inside out – her own art and craft, the way a story takes hold in the writer’s imagination, the choices a novellist has to make, dealing with doubts (Is it finished or should I hold to it for a bit longer?) and rejections from publishers (oh, yes, they do sting), but Maisie decides to write a fantasy book and she is more than capable of defending it:
“Fantasy requires stretching the imagination backwards and forwards.’

Maisie’s relationship with Sydney is also developping. It isn’t easy to keep up to the level of truthfulness and openness they chose to have. Maisie might not have much romantic experience or even clear ideas what she would like her relationship to be like, but she knows in Sydney she found a rare thing -somebody who understands her and likes her for who she is.

The Penmarrow Hotel is as busy as ever with an astronomers’ conference and other peculiar guests. The staff are waiting for the fate of the hotel to be decided as the owner has put it for sale. Other secrets are revealed and you get a feeling that we are getting closer and closer to the end of the story. I have my theories about who the elusive Allistaire Davies is and what Sydney’s mysterious past might hold, but Laura Briggs is more than capable of shocking her fans with an unexpected twist or a surprising ending, so we’ll just have to wait and see.The last book is coming out very soon, in October.

Thank you to Rachel and the author for the gifted review copy. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.

About Laura Briggs:

Laura Briggs is the author of several feel-good romance reads, including the Top 100 Amazon UK seller ‘A Wedding in Cornwall’. She has a fondness for vintage style dresses (especially ones with polka dots), and reads everything from Jane Austen to modern day mysteries. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, caring for her pets, gardening, and seeing the occasional movie or play.

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Book Blitz: The People We Meet Along The Way by Beth Rinyu (Sept 17-21) @Xpresso Book Tours

Book & Author Details:

The People We Meet Along The Way
by Beth Rinyu
Publication date: September 17th 2020
Genres: Romance, Women’s Fiction

Synopsis:

Would you be able to grant the same forgiveness to someone else that you’re so desperately seeking yourself?
Jillian O’Rourke’s marriage died long before her husband’s tragic accident. Years of battling with infertility and demanding careers melted their once solid relationship. Bearing the burden of guilt over his death, Jillian gets lost in despair and a series of what ifs. But one chance encounter with a stranger, changes everything. Now being faced with newfound knowledge and a painful decision, Jillian must push past her anger, learn to forgive and open her heart in ways she never could’ve imagined. As she comes to grips with the devastation of her past, she learns to embrace the possibility of a future she never thought possible. A bittersweet story of love, forgiveness, and the unexpected destiny that is sometimes handed to us in life from the people we meet along the way.

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AUTHOR BIO:

Ever since I can remember, I have always enjoyed Creative Writing. There was always something about being able to travel to a different place or become a different person with just the stroke of a pen – or in today’s world a touch of the keyboard. I love creating deep characters who you will love or love to hate.

My life is not as interesting as my books or the characters in them, but then again whose life is? My happy place is a seat by the ocean with my feet in the sand or on the busy streets of New York City. You will more than likely find one of these places as the setting for most of my books.

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Book Blitz: Love is a Battlefield by Whitney Dineen @Xpresso Book Tours

Book & Author Details:

Title: Love is a Battlefield (Seven Brides for Seven Mothers #1)
Author: Whitney Dineen
Publication date: September 15th 2020
Genres: Adult, Comedy, Romance

Synopsis:
Who doesn’t want their mom to play Cupid?

Addison Cooper had planned on an all-expense paid vacation to the Cayman Islands to celebrate her most recent business success. Instead, she’s trekking to the outback of Oregon to help a friend of her mother’s.

Reclusive novelist Brogan Cavanaugh’s new thriller just hit the New York Times Best Seller list. To reward himself, he was planning to spend the summer at his family’s fishing cabin until his mom unexpectedly calls in a favor.

Even though moms Libby and Ruby have been best friends since they were college roommates, Addison and Brogan have barely spent time in each other’s company. And when they did, things didn’t go well.

How will they react when they start to suspect their interfering mothers are setting them up?

Find out in this deliciously funny rom-com about mothers who really do know best and the children who don’t know they need them.

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About the author:

Whitney loves to laugh, play with her kids, bake, and eat french fries — not always in that order.

Whitney is a multi-award-winning author of romcoms, non-fiction humor, and middle reader fiction. Basically, she writes whatever the voices in her head tell her to.

She lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband, Jimmy, where they raise children, chickens, and organic vegetables.

Gold Medal winner at the International Readers’ Favorite Awards, 2017.
Silver medal winner at the International Readers’ Favorite Awards, 2015, 2016.
Finalist RONE Awards, 2016.
Finalist at the IRFA 2016, 2017.
Finalist at the Book Excellence Awards, 2017
Finalist Top Shelf Indie Book Awards, 2017

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#Blog Tour #Book Review of My Christmas Number One by Leonie Mack @rararesources

Thank you to Rachel from Rachel’s Random Resources for my place on the blog tour for this feel good Christmas love story!

Synopsis:

My Christmas Number One
There’s nothing quite like a Christmas love story, to get you in the mood for celebrating…Cara doesn’t do sexy and she only does ‘Happy Christmas’ under duress. She is, after all, a serious musician, and her stubborn streak is born from her struggle to recover from a serious injury.

Javi lives for escapist fun – in his music, and in his life – especially since he’s always failed at life’s more serious challenges, including marriage and fatherhood.

Javi and Cara are forced to record a Christmas single together, but neither of them have plans to spend any more time with each other than they absolutely have to. With Christmas traditions that couldn’t be more different, and outlooks on life that are worlds apart, the chemistry just shouldn’t work. But the magic of Christmas can bring even opposites together…

From the snowy beauty of London at Christmas, to the candle-lit magic of Javi’s traditional family celebrations, let Leonie Mack whisk you away on a memorable festive adventure. Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Mandy Baggot and Holly Martin.

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My thoughts:

My first Christmas story this year and it turned out to be quite an unusual one but with all the right feels!

Cara Poignton is a rising rock star from Bristol. She is a trained musician with a degree in music from a prestigious university. Ten years ago, when Cara was just eighteen, she lost her mother and her brother in a car accident which left her with a physical disability and a severe anxiety disorder. She is a serious person, determined not to let her traumatic past rob her of her present and future, but she accepts that there are some things that are more difficult for her than for other people. Music is her salvation and she takes it extremely seriously. When her record company asks her to colloborate on a Christmas song with a Latin music pop star, Cara does her best to add her unique musical vision to the project. Cara and Javi, the Colombian-American songwriter, make a beautiful dance video to go with the song, and although it is recorded on the Trafalgar Square in London in August, it has all the sparkles and Christmas spirit. The song becomes a hit and Cara gets involved with the usual promotion activities.

The more time she spends with Javi, the more it becomes clear that there is more to him than what his reputation of a Latin playboy/irresponsible musician would suggest. He poured all his soul in the song which is quite a departure from his usual style. Cara gets to see his vulnerable side and tries to understand what exactly javi meant by the mysterious lyrics. She also meets Bea, javi’s twelve year old daughter, Susi, his ex-wife, and even embarks on a journey to Javi’s home town in Colombia, all of this with a clear intent to stay away from a romantic relationship, but can she do it or rather should she stay in her own safe bubble and leave the excitement of love and adventure for other people?

The story has a very simple plotline- it is basically the promotion of Javi and Cara’s song and the push-pull of a romantic attraction beween two very different protagonists, both of which have traumatic past. Music is what makes it stand out from other Christmas stories. I was amazed how well Leonie Mack could describe the way a professional musician’s mind sees the world. For me the best scenes in the book are Cara’s performances- they are so vivid and full of adrenaline and energy! Cara goes through a lot of growth and experiences many things she has been denying herself. I really appreciate the the fact that the author was very methodical in her research of the disorder Cara has and very sensitive in how she described Cara’s thoughts and feelings.

I loved the settings and the contrast and newly-created harmony between the different cultures and traditions Javi and Cara come from. I didn’t know much about Colombia before reading this book and had to look up the places and customs the author describes, and I must say this virtual journey was just wonderful.

I got into the story really quickly, but then the pace slowed down, as the characters were going through their development. The inclusion of the secondary characters of Bea, Javi’s daughter, and Gordon, Cara’s father, was very welcome as I believe the story would have been a but too intense otherwise. It also added a bit more realism in showing the role of family relationships, our children and parents are in determining our priorities and the way we live our life. You have to be ready and open in your heart for a new stage of your life, whether it is a professional opportunity or a romantic relationship.

If you love music or just looking for a Christmas read which doesn’t follow the familiar formula, try this debut story with a beautiful cover and unique protagonists.

Thank you to Rachel for inviting me to be a part of this blog tour, Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the review copy. All opinions are my own and weren’t influenced in any way.

About the author:

Leonie Mack is a debut romantic novelist. Having lived in London for many years her home is now in Germany with her husband and three children. Leonie loves train travel, medieval towns, hiking and happy endings!

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#Can’t wait Wednesday # The Jade Bones by Lani Forbes

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. If you’re continuing with WOW, feel free to link those up as well! Find out more here.

The book I’m waiting for this Wednesday is….

Title: The Jade Bones ( The age of the Seventh Sun#2)

Author: Lani Forbes

Publisher: Blackstone Publishing

Expected Publication Date: 16th February 2021

Genres/Category: Fantasy / YA

*****

Why I am waiting for it:

Earlier this year I read and loved the first part of this series. It had everything: powerful elemental magic, a strong female character keen on challenging the tradition, a cut-throat competition, sweet romance and a cliffhanger ending.

Synopsis:

Thrust into leadership upon the death of his emperor father, young Prince Ahkin feels completely unready for his new position. Though his royal blood controls the power of the sun, he’s now responsible for the lives of all the Chicome people. And despite all Ahkin’s efforts, the sun is fading–and the end of the world may be at hand.

For Mayana, the only daughter of the Chicome family whose blood controls the power of water, the old emperor’s death may mean that she is next. Prince Ahkin must be married before he can ascend the throne, and Mayana is one of six noble daughters presented to him as a possible wife. Those who are not chosen will be sacrificed to the gods.

Only one girl can become Ahkin’s bride. Mayana and Ahkin feel an immediate connection, but the gods themselves may be against them. Both recognize that the ancient rites of blood that keep the gods appeased may be harming the Chicome more than they help. As a bloodred comet and the fading sun bring a growing sense of dread, only two young people may hope to change their world.

Rich in imagination and romance, and based on the legends and history of the Aztec and Maya people, The Seventh Sun brings to vivid life a world on the edge of apocalyptic disaster.

Synopsis:

Four young people risk their lives to save the world from a looming apocalypse in this captivating sequel to The Seventh Sun.

Cast into the underworld after an act of shattering betrayal, Mayana and Ahkin must overcome unimaginable odds if they are to return home and reclaim the throne of the Chicome. A river of blood and demons disguised as children are only two of the challenges standing in their way. Fortunately, they are not unequipped. Mayana’s royal blood controls the power of water, and Prince Ahkin wields the power of the sun itself. Ometeotl, the Mother goddess, provides them with other gifts—and an ominous warning that one of them may not survive. But can the goddess be trusted?

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Do you enjoy reading fantasy books?
Have you read The Seventh Sun? If yes, did you like it? Are you waiting for The Jade Bones?