Friday 31 August 2018

Freed Love - censored, available free for Kindle 1-5 September 2018

How to celebrate the launch of my fifth book 'Holiday Love'?

I know..., let's run a free book promotion!

Freed Love, my second book in the 'Friends, family and love' series, will be available free for Kindle for 5 days from the 1st to the 5th of September 2018. Grab it while you can. This is the censored version, the 18+ version is still available at £1.99.


Introduction to this book:
Lydia escaped from Sam in the first book with the help of her housemate Rob. Their emotions were high and they shared some kisses.
Now that Lydia is back home again, she slowly starts to realise that their once so easy friendship has changed. When they separately realise that their feelings have changed, things become rather awkward between them.
Will they manage to get their friendship back on track or will it be lost forever?



I hope you enjoy it.

Love,


Book Review: Her Majesty's Harem by N.J. Adel

Book Review


Basic Details:


Book Title: Her Majesty's Harem
Author: N.J. Adel
Genre: Erotic fiction/BDSM
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 1st
Best read after earlier books in series? N/A

Overall score:


I scored this book 4/5


Short Summary of book:


This book tells the story of a queen, whose only way of enjoying the pleasures of the flesh is to use her subjects. The only way to do this safely is after selection of eligible men and engage in the activity in the presence of her guards. They watch and ensure her safety. The men she is pleasured by are blindfolded so they can’t see her body or her face. She is a dominatrix who graves the touch of the man she loves, she can, however, not have him.


What I liked about the book:


I particularly liked the energy between the queen and her guards.


What I didn’t like about the book:


I wasn’t impressed by the length of the book, it is a very short book, which can be read in one or maybe two hours. It was rather flat in places.


My favourite bits in the book:


I loved the occasions where the electricity between the queen and her guards was that strong you could nearly feel it.


My least favourite bits in the book:


Unable to tell you without a major spoiler alert.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?


I understand the second book is due to be released in October 2018 and a third is to follow after that.


What books could this be compared to and why?


This book reminded me of other erotic/BDSM type books I have read, it is not up to the standards of ’Fifty Shades of Grey’ though.


Recommendation:


In summary I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children
No
Young Adult
If 18+
Adult
Yes

If you like erotic fiction this book is the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.


Book description by author:

"I wish I could see their eyes. The way they squeeze shut. How they roll back.
But they're always blindfolded.
For my own safety, of course.
Unlike what others might think, the Queen can't do however she pleases.
Fucking commoners is simply too dangerous. Playing with them while my guards watch, though..."

To satisfy her dominant sexual urges without ruining her reputation, Her Majesty plays with blindfolded, submissive men for her pleasure.

While her guards watch.

Not only does she enjoy having multiple men-her reverse harem-touching her and making her come, but also she enjoys torturing her personal escorts, Sir Quinlan and Sir Edward, by making them watch, knowing they both have feelings for her.

But what if the heart of this queen domme belongs to one of them as well? Is this sadist tortured, too, that she can't have what sexually satisfies her the most? Her own soldiers?
Read Her Majesty's reverse harem sexy erotic story to find out.

Her Majesty's Harem is a Reverse Harem erotic short story that is first in a series.
Next in line "Her Majesty and the Virgin"available for pre-order now.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GCZKN4J

Warning: this story is erotic with explicit sex scenes, language and hints of BDSM

About the author:


N. J. Adel is a cross genre author. From dark women's fiction to sci-fi and fantasy. From sexy short stories to full-length literary books. She loves it all.
She teaches English by day and writes fun smut by night with her German Shepherd, Leo.

Available now! Holiday Love as paperback and on Kindle.

The time is finally here! It's launch day! I'm so excited! [screams, hands in the air and dances around in circles]




Always free on Kindle Unlimited.

When a holiday fling becomes more.

Although this is the 5th book in the series, it can be read as stand-alone.

Get it and let me know what you think. For this book I had great help from my beta-readers Cheryl Schroeder Basile and Rin Hoshigumo. Thanks to them for their very valuable comments and advice.





Description:

In the fifth book in the Friends, family and love series, we follow Freya, a 24-year-old hairdresser and sister to Ronald, and Joshua, a 27-year-old car mechanic, who owns a garage with his friend Theo and his best friend Ronald.
Freya and Joshua both love camping. When they both end up camping at the same campsite in Brittany this is unexpected and leads to more developing between them than either had expected.
Will their love survive or is the drag of normal daily life and the pressure from friends and family too much?

Join Freya and Joshua on their camping trip in France and see where their journey eventually leads them.

This book has a mixture of travel information, camping details, love, friendship and surprises.

Although this book is the fifth in the series, it can be read as stand-alone.

Other books in this series:

  1. Captive Love
  2. Freed Love (18+ and censored)
  3. Hidden Love
  4. Lost Love

Don't read this book if you are only interested in reading scenes as in Fifty Shades of Grey. Although there are sexual scenes in this book, none of these are explicit or detailed and the book is therefore also suitable for a younger (adult or teenage) audience.

Comment from a reader:

"The characters are so nice. I feel evil just reading about them."

The author's favourite authors are Karen Rose, Karin Slaughter, Kathy Reichs, Lee Child, James Patterson, J.K. Rowling, Agatha Christie and so many more.

Love,



Thursday 30 August 2018

Book Review: She Got Me: Deja by Just Bae

Book Review

Basic Details:


Book Title: She Got Me: Deja
Subtitle:
Author: Just Bae
Genre: African American
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 1 of currently 3
Best read after earlier books in series? N/A
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40909239-she-got-me?ac=1&from_search=true

Overall score:


I scored this book 4/5




Short Summary of book:


This book tells the story of 23-year-old Malik who meets the 20-year-old Deja at his birthday party. Both are rather awkward and shy, but they still connect. When there is a condom failure during their make-out session, the initial signs are that Deja is not pregnant, she turns out to be pregnant after all. He does not shy away from his responsibilities, instead standing by Deja all the way. It shows his love for Deja, responsibility and baby Jasmine. He makes a great role model for young men (and women) around (irrespective of race, religion, etc). Rather than running away at the first sign of trouble, he stands strong in the face of adversity.

What I liked about the book:


I particularly liked how strong Malik remained throughout the book. Even when Deja had difficulty coping with first looming motherhood and then the reality of early motherhood, he continued to support her as best he could. He may have been awkward, but he was strong underneath it all. 

The author has a unique style of writing. The book started in the middle and next returned to the beginning following through until the end. His storytelling style seems like rambling. Although you would expect this to confuse the reader, it did no such thing. Instead, it gave the impression he was standing in front of you and telling you the story straight to your face in normal conversation. Well done!

What I didn’t like about the book:


I liked the book in its entirety. It would not be a book I would pick off the shelf, the cover does not appeal to me as it gives a 'tough guy' feel, but I’m pleased I read the book despite this. I was a little surprised though neither Malik nor Deja thought of the possibility of the ‘morning-after pill’. It might have avoided both some heartache. Malik would, however, also have had to miss out on the treasure which was Jasmine.

My favourite bits in the book:


I loved where Malik always puts Jasmine and Deja first. That he simply accepts his responsibilities as though there was no other possibility. I also loved how he tried to support Deja through her depression even if he did not know what was going on or how best to do that. Hat off to him.

My least favourite bits in the book:


I didn’t like it when Deja couldn’t cope. Enough said, I don’t want to give away too much.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?


I understand there are several more books in the same series.


What books could this be compared to and why?


This book reminded me of other romance novels. Still, it was entirely unique and could not really be compared to any of them.


Recommendation:


In summary I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children
NO
Young Adult
Yes
Adult
Yes

If you like romance books this book is the book for you. The book could be a great role model for teenagers and young adults dealing with challenging facts. It also discusses depression and the effects of that, living up to responsibilities and coping with adversity. It was a great read.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book description by Author:

Malik and Deja messed around after meeting at his birthday party. 

Promising careers are on hold when Deja informs Malik that she's late. For Malik, being a new father at 23 years old, seems odd but doable. However for Deja, it's a lot to consider and maybe too much.

In consideration for Deja's feelings, Malik tries his hardest to make things right, but there maybe only one way to escape a love never meant to happen in her eyes.

She Got Me is a new book series in urban fiction display of African-American romance stories featuring a woman's world vs a man's ego.

About the Author:


Just Bae grew up in the boroughs of Brooklyn, New York, where he was much admired in school for writing short stories and African American romance fiction. Nowadays, he decided to take things serious, beginning with his first ever urban romance book series called She Got Me which is uniquely being written for the summer of 2018.

One more day!

Isn't it exciting? Tomorrow is the day my long-awaited fifth novel 'Holiday Love' will be published. It is the fifth in the 'Friends, family and love' series and will currently only be available in English. I am not yet certain if I will translate it into Dutch. I wonder if you are all as excited about it as I am. Probably not, but here's me hoping you are.

In case you missed it, you can read the third chapter of the book here.





So, the wait is nearly over. Tomorrow I will be able to let you know where to find my fifth novel. I can hardly wait! The book will be available as paperback and as Kindle version.

Speak to you all again tomorrow.

Love,


Wednesday 29 August 2018

Book Review: Look for Me Under the Rainbow by Bernard Jan.

Book Review

Basic Details:




Book Title: Look for Me Under the Rainbow
Subtitle:
Author: Bernard Jan
Genre: Young Adult/Contemporary
Part of a series? No
Order in series: N/A
Best read after earlier books in series? N/A
Available: Links available at Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39870407-look-for-me-under-the-rainbow

Overall score:


I scored this book 5/5

Short Summary of the book:


This book tells the story of a young seal pup Danny with a big heart. His mother is very protective of him following previous unpleasant experiences. She also adopts an orphan pup, which Danny adopts as his little brother.
It tells the story of the many challenges young seal pups face in the form of nature, man and man-made threats.
It also follows the story of the Rainbow warriors and tells the story of the Rainbow from both the seal’s and from the human side. A brilliant book that is certainly worth the read.

What I liked about the book:


I particularly liked the way the author described the relationship between Danny, his mother and his adoptive brother. The love between them is palpable in the author’s words. This book is a call to action to save the seals and the environment around us.


What I didn’t like about the book:


The only thing I did not like about the book was the fact that we were confronted with the fact what effect our lax behaviour towards the environment has on the wildlife around us. It is a fact we do need to be confronted with, though.


My favourite bits in the book:


I loved the entire book. Although it is aimed at young readers, this is also very suitable for adults and children might also enjoy it with guidance.


My least favourite bits in the book:


I didn’t like it when the inevitable happened. It was described very well, but wouldn’t we all have loved if the seals had been saved?

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?


This book is not part of a series, but the author has also released another book which shows his love for animals, entitled ‘A World Without Color’. Both books show his amazing storytelling talent and his love for animals and the world around us.


What books could this be compared to and why?


I have not come across any books similar to this one yet, although I’m sure there must be some around.


Recommendation:


In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children
Perhaps with guidance
Young Adult
Yes
Adult
Yes

This book has the potential to awaken the world to the horrible effects of pollution on the animal world around us. Just like the recent BBC series ‘Blue Planet 2’ by David Attenborough got the world in arms over the plastics epidemic, this book has the potential to do something similar as well as gathering support to save the seals from unnecessary slaughter.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by the Author:

Sometimes all you need is a big heart and burning desire.

Danny, a curious harp seal pup, has soft white fur and black innocent eyes. Helen is an environmentalist and member of a young activist crew of the Rainbow Warriors. Their mission is to save animals.

As winter turns into spring, a new generation of seal pups comes to life. A few weeks later, the killing begins. Against a spectacular backdrop of ice and snow, Helen prepares to look horrific human cruelty in the face.

I do not doubt I have a big heart and burning desire, but is that enough for a person to become a Rainbow Warrior, or is there something better? Something only some of us manage to turn into what we have long missed—humanity.

In the race against time and clubs, will Helen save Danny before the hunt begins and the ice turns red?

Though written for younger readers, Look for Me Under the Rainbow will appeal to anyone who cherishes our beautiful planet and wishes to protect its treasures.

Buy this book by Bernard Jan, the author of A World Without Color, and experience another emotional journey.

About the Author:

Born in Zagreb, Croatia

Twitter: BernardJanWorld




"There is no greater joy than to share what you love with those who appreciate it." - Bernard Jan

Bernard Jan is an author – a novelist and a poet – from Croatia, seeking representation of a literary agent for his work translated into English.

His first books have been written at the beginning of war in Croatia in 1991, amidst the air alerts and illusory attempts when he wanted to believe and think that life is normal, that everything is alright with the world.

In his lifespan he has written and published five novels, two novellas, one book of poems and an essay in
Croatian. Four of his manuscripts, together with his book of poems, are translated into English and are available for representation and publication.

Bernard Jan has been a member of the Croatian Writers' Association since December 30, 2003.

His passion for entertainment resulted in his becoming a partner of
Tom's Music Place, which was established in 2009 by his friend Thomas Carley Jr. with the goal to respect the music.

Jan's need to help others came to the fore during his volunteering years: first in advocating for environmental protection, and then his volunteering, activism, work and advocacy for animal rights to the present day. He did some volunteering for the refugees, too, because suffering does not know about the borders and when it comes within your reach, in your yard, you simply have to do something.

As part of his animal advocacy activities, Bernard Jan has translated
"Eternal Treblinka: Our Treatment of Animals and the Holocaust" by Charles Patterson into Croatian language.

Connect with Bernard Jan on
LinkedIn.

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YouTube.

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Steemit.

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Amazon.


Tuesday 28 August 2018

Holiday Love: coming soon!

Just another few days until my fifth novel will be published. It is due to go live on the 31st of August 2018. I hope you are just as excited as I am.

For those of you who would like a little peek at what's ahead, here is the 3rd chapter of the book. Enjoy and keep your eyes peeled for when the book is out in a few days.

Freya
I
woke to the sound of birdsong and turned over in my bed. It was still a little nippy this morning, but inside my sleeping bag, it was quite comfy and warm. The sun was already shining and it looked like it would be a very nice day.
When I checked the time, I noticed that it was only eight. I got out of my tent and went to the toilets for a moment and then climbed back into the warm and cuddly sleeping bag. It would be nice to just have a lie-in today. It was Sunday after all and I should take advantage of the opportunity. I grabbed my Kindle and read for a while and the next time I checked the time it was already half past nine. Oops, time really flies when you are having fun.
It was now time to really get up and I got changed and walked to reception to collect my baguette. The day was already starting to heat up a little by now and it would soon be too hot to stay in my tent much longer. It was only a small one with a small front area and a sleeping area, just right for one person or at the most two.
I had my breakfast and sat down on the grass in front of my tent with a cup of tea and my Kindle afterwards. My plan was to have a nice, lazy day today; I needed to relax after the travelling yesterday.
It wasn’t long before it really started heating up. The weather app on my phone had already warned me that it would be a warm day today, but I had not actually expected it to be right. When is the weather ever as good as they say, right?
It was getting that hot, that I felt the need to cool down a little. So, I got back in my tent and changed into my bikini –phew, it was hot in here – and then grabbed a towel and bag to go to the swimming pool. It was time to cool down a little.
By the time I reached the pool, it was obvious that I was out of luck if I expected a sun lounger to be available for me. I put my bag down in a corner and took off my summer dress to have a nice dip in the pool. The water felt lovely and cool and it was definitely much nicer in the pool than out of it.
Around midday, several bathers left to have their lunch and some of the loungers finally became available. Fortunately, I could even see one near a shaded area. I soon walked over there with my bag and placed my towel over it. Then I lay down on it and made sure I had lots of sun cream on to ensure that I would not get too sunburnt.
After only a short period of time I had dried off a lot and it was safe to get my Kindle out for a bit more of a read. Having only read a few chapters, the sun started to reach my feet and I realised that I would need to reapply the sun cream. Even on holiday, the lobster look would not be the best look going. When I checked my phone, I noticed that it was already three in the afternoon and I felt it was time to get a snack and a drink. My mouth felt quite dry and my stomach was rumbling.
At the snack bar, I ordered a burger and some fries and when I got them, I moved to the pub to get a beer to go with it. The seats outside were only partially occupied and it would be great to find a space that was partially shaded. Yes, this campsite had definitely been a good choice.
While I was eating my food and drinking my beer, I watched the kids play in the playground; they seemed to be having a great time. There was also a dad with his son and they were playing with a giant chess set. It was really nice to just people watch and although I had my Kindle ready to read, I enjoyed watching the chess players much more.
The temperature was starting to cool down a bit now and I decided it was time to return to my tent and get changed. I could also try to start preparing something for tea, although it would probably be easier to just get something from the snack bar again. Some of the baguette from that morning was still left over and I had brought some soup with me, so that was another option to consider.
Still thinking over what I would do for tea, I walked back to my tent. It wasn’t until I reached what I thought was my pitch, that I noticed a second car parked in front of mine. Who on earth would park his car here and block me in?

However, as I got nearer, I started to recognise the car. Really? That certainly wouldn’t be possible, would it?

Book Review: A World Without Color by Bernard Jan



Book Review
A World Without Color: A True Story Of the Last Three Days With My Cat by [Jan, Bernard]



Basic Details:




Book Title: A World Without Color: A True Story Of the Last Three Days With My Cat


Subtitle:


Author: Bernard Jan


Genre: Young Adult/Contemporary


Part of a series? No


Order in series: N/A


Best read after earlier books in series? Yes/No N/A


Available: Links available at Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35560756-a-world-without-color


Overall score:



I scored this book  5/5




Short Summary of the book:



This book tells the story of the emotional journey of the author during the last days in the life of his much-beloved cat Marcel. There are two endings to the book and you can choose which ending you prefer. One is sad, the other is darker. It follows the heartache, pain and care of his cat, while he still needs to perform at his job as well. The entire family is involved in the care for this treasured pet.


There was hardly a page within this book where my hanky was not required. He describes his heartache in such magnificent detail you nearly feel like you live it with him.


What I liked about the book:



I particularly liked the way the author described his cat, remembers his fond memories shared with Marcel and the heart-wrenching decisions he needs to make.


What I didn’t like about the book:



The only thing I did not like about the book was the fact that tears were inevitable. But that is also exactly the strength of this book.



My favourite bits in the book:


I loved where the cat and the author seemed to be so in tune that he knew what Marcel needed before he even asked. The trust from the animal in his owner was also endearing.


My least favourite bits in the book:



I didn’t like it when the inevitable happened. It was described very well, but wouldn’t we all have loved if the author was spared this heartache?


Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?



This book is not part of a series, but the author has also released another book which shows his love for animals, entitled ‘Look for me Under the Rainbow’.



What books could this be compared to and why?


I have not come across any books similar to this one yet, although I’m sure there must be some around.


Recommendation:



In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:


Children
Perhaps with guidance
Young Adult
Yes
Adult
Yes


This book has the potential to be very supportive to people who have to go through loss and grief. It does not matter whether the one they lose is animal or human, the loss is the same. I would certainly recommend you read this book. Make sure to keep your hanky ready, though.



I look forward to reading more books by this author.



Book Description by the Author:





One story. Two endings. Genuine and fictional. Which ending is yours?


What do you say to someone who is dying? And what do you say when that someone can't understand a word you are saying? How do you comfort each other throughout... and beyond?


My love, if you go away in a few days, the world will lose its colors and darken like the land of Mordor. If you go away and leave me to wander aimlessly, alone in this sea become wild, like a ship with a broken rudder and drowned sailors, and if I don't find comfort in the warmth of your body, clutched in my embrace at the end of the day, I'm afraid I won't survive.


"I don't regret anything. Marcel was not only my cat, he was my everything. My brother, my friend, my world shrank in a soft gray-striped furry ball."—Bernard Jan


Powerful. Emotional. Honest.


Buy this heartfelt and moving novella.


Translated into English by Bernard Jan
Editing and proofreading by Philip Newey, Thomas Carley Jr. and Kath Middleton
Cover design by Mario Kožar MKM Media
Cover photo by Zach Singh



About the Author:


Born in Zagreb, Croatia 
Website: https://www.bernardjan.com/
Twitter: BernardJanWorld
Genre: Mystery, Young Adult, Contemporary


"There is no greater joy than to share what you love with those who appreciate it." - Bernard Jan

Bernard Jan is an author – a novelist and a poet – from Croatia, seeking representation of a literary agent for his work translated into English.

His first books have been written at the beginning of war in Croatia in 1991, amidst the air alerts and illusory attempts when he wanted to believe and think that life is normal, that everything is alright with the world.

In his lifespan he has written and published five novels, two novellas, one book of poems and an essay in Croatian. Four of his manuscripts, together with his book of poems, are translated into English and are available for representation and publication.

Bernard Jan has been a member of the Croatian Writers' Association since December 30, 2003.

His passion for entertainment resulted in his becoming a partner of Tom's Music Place, which was established in 2009 by his friend Thomas Carley Jr. with the goal to respect the music.

Jan's need to help others came to the fore during his volunteering years: first in advocating for environmental protection, and then his volunteering, activism, work and advocacy for animal rights to the present day. He did some volunteering for the refugees, too, because suffering does not know about the borders and when it comes within your reach, in your yard, you simply have to do something.

As part of his animal advocacy activities, Bernard Jan has translated "Eternal Treblinka: Our Treatment of Animals and the Holocaust" by Charles Patterson into Croatian language.

Connect with Bernard Jan on LinkedIn.

Connect with Bernard Jan on YouTube.

Follow Bernard Jan on Steemit.

Follow Bernard Jan on Amazon.