News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
Echoes of the Past (The Lobster Cove Series) is a magic realism, time travel, romantic novella by Emma Kaye Isabeau was born and raised in Lobster Cove, only not like everyone else. In 1962 she was accused of witchcraft and was burnt at the stake, or that had been the town's intention. Desperate to avoid… Continue reading Book review: Echoes of the Past (The Lobster Cove Series) by Emma Kaye
Kima is an inspirational fantasy written by A. H. Amin Kima suffered a great cruelness at the hand of her peers, but little did she know that their act of hatred would be her salvation. She survived, they did not. Kima was not like other people, she had an empathy, a means to understand people… Continue reading Book review: Kima by A. H. Amin
Darkspire Reaches is a high fantasy written by by C.N Lesley Raven can feel the call of the wyvern, even sheltered deep within the woods where she and Margie, an alchemist and botanical healer, live. As a baby Margie rescued Raven from being a sacrifice to the beast, hiding her away. The wyvern seeks her… Continue reading Book review: Darkspire Reaches by C.N Lesley
Fate's Cry is an urban fantasy by Jalpa Williby Kelsey has lived a tough life, haunted by loss and regret. She has lost everyone she was ever close to. These fears prey on her mind each time she chooses to open herself up to someone. Then came the night she met Damien, he stirred in… Continue reading Book review: Fate’s Cry by Jalpa Williby
Displaced is a dystopian, fantasy sci-fi written by Stephen Drake and is the first book in the Displaced series. Murdock's upbringing was considered anything but normal to the masses, raised by his father and uncle he was taught to hunt, to be a survivor. When he awakes on a distant planet he knows these skills… Continue reading Book review: Displaced by Stephen Drake
The Reviled (Dark Fey Book 1) by Cynthia A. Morgan is a beautifully written fantasy novel. Ayla knows all the stories of The Reviled, the Dark Ones. She was raised in the temples due to her own unique capabilities and spent years learning all there was to know about these Dark Fey. They are terrifying creatures,… Continue reading Book review: The Reviled by Cynthia A. Morgan
Bound By The Summer Prince by Mistral Dawn is a fantasy/ erotic romance, and the second book in the Spellbound Hearts Series. Roni is a strong, full on woman, she knows how to take care of herself, she had no choice but to learn. But there are some things all the street smarts and cons would… Continue reading Book review: Bound By The Summer Prince by Mistral Dawn
Recusant (The Brin Archives Book 2) by Jim Cronin is a sci-fi fantasy and sequel to Hegira. Maliche is a Rocker, as such there are certain things expected from him. He however wants more from life than his name would dictate. He chose archaeology over genetics, bringing shame to his family, and now seeks a… Continue reading Book review: Recusant (The Brin Archives Book 2) by Jim Cronin
Hi all, it is with great pleasure I announce that the second book in The Forgotten Legacies Series, The Severaine, is now available for pre-order 10% of the royalties from this title with be going to: The St John and Red Cross Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) who provide practical and emotional support to military… Continue reading The Severaine, available for pre-order
It is with great excitement and pleasure I take this moment to reveal the cover of my next book, The Severaine, Book 2 in The Forgotten Legacies Series. I want to take a brief moment to thank the person who painstakingly designed not only the cover, but the amulet from the description in my book.… Continue reading The Severaine: Cover reveal
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