News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
Ex-Praetorian officer Aurelia Mitela regretted ever thinking she was bored. Following her mother's death, she is forced to take care of matters. But such a life was not becoming of her. When the opportunity to be retrained as an undercover operative is placed before her it is a chance she could not resist. her familial… Continue reading Book review: Alison Morton – Aurelia (@alison_morton)
When a regular customer dies in the middle of a VIP dance all hell breaks loose, starting a chain of events of the likes never experienced in the Vegas strip club, Hot Foxies. Lana, part-time law student, part-time stripper, was not working in the night in question, but the sudden disappearance of her mentor and… Continue reading Book review: Isobel Blackthorn – Twerk (@IBlackthorn)
Athena had wanted to be an artist almost all her life. What really cemented the thought in her mind, along with it making her mother happy, was when she saw the truth of what an artist really was, a person who looked upon something and saw not what was there, but the potential for all… Continue reading Book review: Adam Boostrom – Athena’s Choice (@AthenaChoice)
Despite the fact, his grandmother had died when Daniel was 15 she still managed to get a message to him. On that fateful day, he was tasked to save the world. His grandmother had told him many tales, many legends, but the act of summoning a jinn seemed insane. Yet summon her he did. Zahara… Continue reading Book review: M.A. Guglielmo – Summoned (@Aphemia66)
Patsy friend was lovesick, mourning the break up between her and Hans Muff. Her friends infatuation had started long ago, and now she lay around, getting sicker, like a lovesick puppy. But she was not the only one fascinated with this young man. Patsy had lusted after him for so long, ever since seeing the… Continue reading Book review: Karen Ann Carpenter – Comfortable in Hell (@KACAuthor)
Within a city of stone, metal, and dead wood many secrets can be found. Some beneath the twisting sewers, and others a little closer to home. Years ago Sabine was forced to flee her homeland. Taking up residence in the last place any would think to look for her. She became lost amidst the crowd.… Continue reading Book review: Jamie A. Waters – To Kill a Fae – The Dragon Portal Book 1 (@jawatersbooks)
When the Grim Reaper comes knocking most people encounter the stages of grief, but what if it was death who offered a bargain? For each life she takes Grimm is willing to extend Phyllis' time for another year. What is an 80-year-old Gran to do? There are so many people whose presence should be scrubbed,… Continue reading Book review: Shay Mills – Grimm and Gram (@EricUnknown1 )
Teacher had an impossible task. With the death of his predecessor and the predicted Star Shift, a heavy burden was placed upon his shoulders. It was said he would either save or condemn their world. To do so he must discern who the True Man and the True Foe is. To put his faith in… Continue reading Book review: Mari Collier – Man, True Man (@child7mari )
Derek was a gamer. The fact he preferred old-school consoles over the modern-day VR had never really bothered him. He hated the thought of being stuck inside a game, nothing could get him to change his mind. Nothing, except for his sister threatening to disclose his phobia to everyone. Her proposal was simple, one hour… Continue reading Book review: Jesse Wilson – Nightworld ( @Jesse_Wilson_ )
Hope wanted to blend in, she wanted to be a normal Banshee like everyone else. Their hair was a beautiful white, but hers was red. Stained with blood, cursed, a precursor to the horror she would bring, said her peers. It was all too much for a child to take. Why she was different was… Continue reading Book review: C.A. King Hope after Death (@PortalProphecy)
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