Welcome to the Nerd Blast for Trinkets, Treasures, and Other Bloody Magic by Meghan Ciana Doidge
Three months ago, I lost my foster sister, Sienna, to the darkness. As in blood magic and chaos and general mayhem. No one saw it until it was too late, but I should have. Now, I have a wounded heart and soul that I can’t even reveal to anyone around me, because I’m supposed to hate Sienna with the fiery passion of the justified. And I do. I just wish I didn’t feel so lost without her, so unsure of the path I thought I had carved for myself, and so outclassed by the powerful Adepts constantly by my side these days. I’m not even sure if they’re with me for my own protection or because my shiny new powers are rare and valuable. Assuming I ever figure out who or what I am, and how my magic actually works.
Even chocolate can’t save the day every time … just most of the time. At least I’ve got that going for me.
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About the Author
Meghan Ciana Doidge is an award-winning writer based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She has a penchant for bloody love stories, superheroes, and the supernatural. She also has a thing for chocolate, potatoes, and sock yarn.
Novels – After The Virus, Spirit Binder, Time Walker, Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic – Dowser #1, Trinkets, Treasures, and Other Bloody Magic – Dowser #2
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Feisty fourth grade teacher, Emmelynne Johnson, is fiercely independent and has a vocabulary that would make a sailor blush. While hiking at an area national park, she finds herself lost and alone. Just when she thinks she’s found her way, she unknowingly witnesses a brutal murder sanctioned by a local crime boss.
Colt Christianson, homicide detective for the Fort Worth Police Department, is known for his dedication and willingness to do whatever necessary to solve the crime. Still grieving for his late partner, Colt is called to investigate a murder that has connections to his partner’s death.
When the killers attempt to silence the only witness, the detective switches roles to become her protector. Together they will be forced to fight two battles, one against the killers and one against their burgeoning mutual attraction.
About the Author
I’ve always said that I’ve got the two best jobs in the world, mother and teacher. Now I can add a third, romance author. My husband, Randy, and I live in Texas with our two teenagers, Jessie & Nate.
When I’m not teaching or writing, you can bet I’ve got my nose in a book. I’ve got a serious addiction to reading all genres of romance novels. Becoming an author is a dream come true.
They say you can never go home again. Brenna James is about to finish her final year of college when a visit home could change everything. Fate was pushing her towards her childhood best friend, Tucker, leaving Brenna no other option than to remember memories from a time once forgotten.
Can Tucker slip himself into her heart?
Will he be able to show her his feelings?
The biggest question is, can Tucker help Brenna remember love?
The book has sexual situations and language intended for ages 18 & up.
They say you can never go home again. Brenna James is about to finish her final year of college when a visit home could change everything. Fate was pushing her towards her childhood best friend, Tucker, leaving Brenna no other option than to remember memories from a time once forgotten.
Can Tucker slip himself into her heart?
Will he be able to show her his feelings?
The biggest question is, can Tucker help Brenna remember love?
The book has sexual situations and language intended for ages 18 & up.
Riley Rhea is your typical country girl, born and raised in the Bluegrass. In the last 30 something years, she has successfully brought into this world 3 children, which may or not be claimed by her, depending on their behavior.
Riley enjoys reading, spending time on the farm and quiet afternoons when those who call her mom leave the house. Riley also loves country music and drools over Luke Bryan. Riley’s biggest fears are crickets and banks.
Not just an avid reader, Riley is an active blogger and reviews many books during the span of a week when she isn’t writing about her loveable and sexy country boys.
She’s always had a background in writing, her mother being an author, and one day, out of the blue, 2 characters popped into her head and wouldn’t shut up. After some advice from a good friend, Remember Love was born.
Thank you all for taking time to get to know Riley a little better. You can always find her on Facebook if y’all want to chat a little more.
Jack Tanner has never had a shortage of beautiful women on his arm…or in his bed. As the marshal of Hidden Springs, he has his pick of any eligible woman in town. So why is it that the only woman he wants is the one who won’t even give him the time of day?
Landry Prescott has had a crush on Jack Tanner since the day she laid eyes on him. Feeling like she is unable to compete with the young, beautiful women that he surrounds himself with, she chooses to ignore him instead.
When Landry’s life is threatened, Jack comes to her rescue and the spark of interest that had been buried in each of them ignites into a blaze of passion. Is their newfound desire the result of circumstance? Will their love burn out quickly or will they forever have hearts on fire?
Sam Mackenzie rode into the town of Hidden Springs looking for a place to belong. He takes a job at Ryan’s Ranch and is immediately attracted to the ranch’s pretty, female, owner.
Kate Ryan is a woman determined to make it on her own. Chafing at the thought of having to hire help, she nonetheless falls for the handsome stranger who answers her ad.
When they meet, sparks fly and they are drawn to each other. But life in 1867 Arizona Territory isn’t easy. When a secret from Kate’s past comes to light, they are each faced with the challenge of making a difficult decision.
Kristine Raymond loves to read and that naturally transformed into a love of writing. She has always been a fan of the Old West and lived in Arizona for several years, where she was able to appreciate the beauty and history of the region.
She has released two books in the Hidden Springs series and is currently working on her third. When she is not writing, she enjoys spending time with her husband and furry family, and occasionally watches a TV western or two.
Read peoples minds "This book is so intense. I really enjoyed how everyone in the book seems to be so much more evolved than the last book. I love Lilli and Joel and the relationship that they have. It's a beautiful thing. The author did a great job of helping me feel the connection those two had." 7
-All That's Written - Interview
to know when people are liars
To give you an idea of the person behind the writer I’ve asked Cerece to answer the following question without thought.
What they didn’t know was that she hadn’t seen them coming, couldn’t see a damn thing beyond her brother out of the corner of her eye. But she didn’t need to see more than him to know that this was the safest place that she could be. Whatever happened to them now, they would be together. They would either escape and survive, or fight and die. She would not be taken away from the only family she had left.
Tonight, for the first time ever, I had a vision in my sleep! I know it wasn’t a dream because I felt completely connected and alert, like I only ever do when I can see the future. I saw a tall black man walking towards me. And even though his face was sunken in, with horrible milky-white eyes, I wasn’t afraid. Somehow, I knew he was coming to teach me something that I desperately want to know...
If I could have any super power I'd pick Mind Reading
because I would love to know what everyone really thinks about me C:
To the Guild, he was their archangel. Marcus was widely known as one of the most powerful Seers the Guild had ever come across. To Crane and Andreas, he was the crown jewel in their Quorum - their prized possession.
To know when someone is lying! "I really truly enjoyed this book as much as I did the first and hope to see a third one come out as it definitely left me holding on for more." 17
- Painted Words - Review
Hmmm stopping time? I'm not sure lol
"I would recommend this series whole heartedly. I can’t really compare it to anything else on my shelves because it’s entirely unique. It was a fully engrossing and enjoyable read with tons of emphasis on family, a load of mystery."
It’s a special kind of torture, knowing the future, but living in the present - searching in vain for a sign of things to come, something to cling to as I make the journey from here to there.
The ability to be in two places at once or to jump places
"I really enjoyed this book, it has love, discrimination and retribution and the corruption of power and greed. The characters are strong and interesting."
25 - Merry Christmas Grand Finale!
Order of the Seers ~ The Lost Letters
(Never-Before-Seen NEW content from the author of Order of the Seers)
Order of the Seers ...begins with the journey of Liam and Lilith Knight, a brother and sister who are hunted by The Guild, a ruthless world organization that seeks to capture and exploit Lilith s unique ability as a Seer to envision the future. Soon after they are forced to leave their home, Lilith and Liam discover that she is not alone. Other Seers like Lilith are routinely kidnapped and enslaved by the Guild for the purpose of consolidating wealth and power around the world... see more on Goodreads
Praise for Order of the Seers
“Ms. Murphy's novel is an excellent example of why I love, not only indie authors, but debut authors so much. This book was fresh, hoppin' and a fun, yet engrossing read.” A Book and a Review, blog
"This story combines family, friendship, love, danger, discovery and loss all into one; and does it magnificently...As I was reading this, I felt immersed into Liam and Lilli's world and found myself rooting for them and their fight against the Guild."Luxury Reading, blog
The Lost Seers embark upon a world-wide mission to save their kind from the tyranny of the Guild and unveil their greatest weapon - Developed in secret, The Restoration Project has the potential to awaken the supernatural ability within every man, woman, and child on earth and bring down the very foundation of the Guild’s power and authority.
But the Guild has other plans. Driven by the necessity for control, Crane Le Dieu creates The Red Order... see more on Goodreads.
Praise for The Red Order
With page-turning suspense, secrets revealed and noteworthy characters, Order of the Seers [The Red Order] is a must read for any supernatural fantasy fan. Tense, keen and gripping, Order of the Seers: the Red Order is highly recommended! – Minding Spot
I have to start out by saying if you haven't read Order of the Seers you have no idea what you're missing. The author has an uncanny knack for making the reader feel every bit a part of the story and feeling the characters' emotions….Order of the Seers is shaping up to be a fantastic series already and I highly recommend it. – A Thousand Lives Book Blog
My name is Cerece Rennie Murphy, but, among my 5 siblings, I am known and teased by my superhero name, Wonder Worry, (and yes, I am a little worried about your reaction to what I just said). While in my youth, I used my superpower to whip minor setbacks into epic tragedies in 60 seconds flat, I no longer have the time to hone the skills I once possessed, which were handed down to me VERY CAREFULLY by my mother and her mother before.
Instead of spending my days imagining worst case scenarios, I am now on the front lines of true disaster prevention – treading the fine line between boo-boos and permanent brain damage, fighting crimes of curiosity, omission, absent-mindedness and sleep deprivation. I carry others down the winding, bumpy road of youth that starts out at the nexus of unique and brilliant but intersects with narcissistic serial killer at some distant point I hope fervently to avoid. As you might have guessed, I am a wife and mother of 2 small children. Luckily, my family lights up the sky so I never stumble too hard or lose my way.
I would lament the luxury of needless worry, but alas, I don’t have the energy. As I write this, I am losing a battle fought between my trusty sponge and a hardened glob of half-eaten cheese that traveled from the kitchen to the living room rug in the palm of a very small, but mischievous hand. Its stronghold on the fibers suggests occupancy of at least 2 days, but I’ll never know for sure. Rather than despair, I’ve chosen to retreat to my keyboard, noting that I have won the war - most of the rug is un-cheesed.
Before I worried. Now, I write.
I look forward to slowly, quietly, in my own shy way, becoming a part of this community. If you would like to get to know me and my work a bit better, you can visit me...
When your past threatens to destroy your future; how long will you hang on before Letting Go?
Cassidy Charles is picking up the pieces of her life after another terrible tragedy. The last thing she's looking for is love. James bursting back into her life is the last thing she expected, but possibly everything she needs. She can’t deny the attraction, but can she get past the fact that he may be the reason she’s lost so much? He opens up a whole new world to her that she’s only dreamed about and that she easily falls into. As a result, her relationship with him reveals secrets from her past she thought were long forgotten.
James Benedict III, local playboy and successful real estate investor hasn’t stopped thinking about her since that fateful night all those months ago. He has her back in his life, but for how long? Forever if he has anything to say about it. As more and more secrets from her past are revealed, his own demons and tragedies loom overhead threatening to destroy everything he's built and done for her. He wants her in his life, but because of him her world comes tumbling down, again.
Will they discover that the love they have is strong enough to survive everything and everyone trying to tear them apart before it’s too late?
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Excerpt 1
“Cassidy, I’d like to take you to dinner.”
I choked on my cappuccino and started coughing uncontrollably. He
stood up and came back with a bottle of water. He handed me the water as
I was getting my bearings back. “Is it that shocking that I’d ask you to
dinner?”
I was a little dumbstruck. “Um,
well, I just, I…”
He sat down next to me and placed the
bottle of water he just gave me on the table and took my hands in his.
“Cassidy, I know you felt it all those months ago. I felt it too
and I still do. A day hasn’t passed that you haven’t crossed my mind.
There’s something here,” he motioned between our bodies.
I was looking at our hands and it was
there, that electricity. I looked to him and a shudder caused me to roll
my shoulders. My heart started racing and I clenched my thighs together
trying to subdue the throb between them. Before I could say a word he
leaned in and tucked a loose piece of hair behind my ear. He cupped my
face and gently touched my lips with his own.
How many times had I fantasized about this
very moment? I accepted his kiss knowing that if Cecily found out I’d
probably get canned. Both of his hands were on my face lightly caressing.
His lips were gentle and felt better than I had ever dreamed. I
molded my lips to his and inhaled his sweet breath. His tongue gently ran
across my upper lip. I slid closer to him and placed my hands on his
lapels. Our tongues began a torrid dance that had my entire body standing
at attention. It was a kiss I would never forget and one I never wanted
to end.
I worked my hands up to his neck and to
the tie holding his hair and couldn’t resist removing it. I’d been dying
to run my hands through his hair since that first night I saw him. He
encouraged me with a groan and started kissing my jaw while working his way
back to my ear.
“James…we should stop,” but my actions
betrayed my words as I dragged his mouth back to mine.
“Shut up, Cassidy.”
Before I knew it he pulled me into his
lap. I’m not sure how he managed it. His hand was on my hip and I
could feel his erection straining against my thigh. I felt my own hair
fall from its tie as he tugged on it gently. It felt wonderful and I
whimpered into his mouth barely aware of my phone ringing. I slowly
pulled my face away from his. “Shit. I have to get that.”
“Cassidy, let it ring.”
“It could be Cecily,” I pled as I tried to
slide off his lap echoing his groan of disapproval. I remained on his lap
and strained to grab my phone. I looked at the number not recognizing it
so I sent it to voicemail. “I don’t know the number. If it’s
important they’ll leave a message.”
I tossed the phone down on the couch
beside us as he tightened his arms around me. I needed to be closer to
him so I repositioned myself. I straddled his lap as his mouth assaulted
mine. I helped him out of his jacket as he started fumbling with the
buttons on my blouse. He rolled his hips and hit my core just right and
made my stomach drop. I moaned into his mouth and pulled his shirt out of
his pants.
“You like that,” he whispered in my mouth
as he continued rolling and grinding his hips into me. I clung to him and
began sucking his ear. “You’re making me wild Cassidy.”
“Oh God, I’ve dreamed of this, of you for
so long.”
“Fucking hell, I’m so sorry.” We’d
been caught in the act.
I’m a stay-at-home mom with four young children and one extremely supportive husband. We’ve been married for nine years and reside in Highland, Michigan. I've dreamed of writing romance novels since I was little. After having baby #4, who may or may not have been fathered by Christian Grey, I decided it was time to pursue my dreams.
When I'm not volunteering at the schools of my children, running to various appointments, enjoying time with my friends and my book club, dating my husband, or avoiding cleaning my house, I'm writing!
I love music and believe that books and music can't exist without the other. My goal is for you to read more than a good book, but for you to have an experience!
*Warning 17+ due to sexual gritty topic and language.
Kaitlyn and Erik are sent on a mission to track
down Vance Dasvoik, a ruthless monster. His latest thrill—abducting and selling
young women.
Vance's current victim: Aaliyah, a
seventeen-year-old who never imagined walking her brother home from school one
evening would change her life forever.
The mission quickly turns personal for Kaitlyn
when she finds Aaliyah beaten, her mind and soul fractured from abuse of the
worst kind. Kaitlyn knows firsthand what it's like to be haunted by the past
and resolves to bring justice to the elusive Dasvoik.
Excerpt
This couldn’t be reality. Had
they really been abducted? No! No! No! Please let this be a dream. A nightmare.Please
let me wake up and find myself in my own bed.Things
like this didn’t happen, not to her. Not to her brother! Certainly not in America.
Her family didn’t have money,
so she knew this wasn’t about ransom.
Without moving she scanned
the room trying to gain her bearings. She was curled up on the floor in the
corner of a small room, that much was obvious. Her body ached. She tried to
straighten her legs out but they remained bent. She couldn’t even push herself
up to sitting.
The walls were white and
metal filing cabinets lined the walls. A large wooden desk sat off to the left
with a computer. No windows. No pictures or paintings on the wall. Nothing
personal whatsoever.
Her eyes continued to dart
around the room, finally settling on the men. They were large, wore dark suits
and looked scary. One was tall with a hook nose and curly blond hair, the other
was short but muscular with a bald head. They were not the same men from the
car.
Desperately she tried to fight the panic that rose in
her chest once she realized her brother was not in the room with them. Where
was he? At least she knew he was alive from their comments. Too young? For
what? So many questions and no answers. Maybe if she could figure out where
they were they could escape.
Julia Crane is the author of the
Coexist: Keegan’s Chronicles. She has a bachelors degree in criminal justice.
Julia has believed in magical creatures since the day her grandmother first
told her an Irish tale. Growing up her mother greatly encouraged reading and
using your imagination. Although she’s spent most of her life on the US east coast, she currently lives in Dubai with her husband
and three children.
