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12 Days of Indies- Day 6

Hello Lovelies, 

Welcome back to my annual 12 days of Indies, where I share some of the top indie books available. For those who are new to this fun event, the deal is that each day I will share a new list of books that are on sale from now through December 24th. Each day, I will choose one book from the list to purchase and encourage you to do the same. Then share the one you chose and invite your friends and followers to also join the fun and purchase a book. 

Every day has a different list of books, so don’t miss out. 

 Day 12

Day 11

Day 10

Day 9

Day 8

Day 7

Now let’s see what delights await us on this fine day.

Day 6

Fans of contemporary fantasy/ magical realism, don’t miss this $2.99 deal.

Fans of Crime Fiction will definitely want to grab this $2.99 deal.

If you enjoy paranormal LGBTQ then this $2.99 deal is for you.

If you love Vampires, anthologies, and prefer not to give all your money to the great Zon, then don’t miss this 99¢ treasure available at all major retailers.

 

Pick One

I actually prefer to read on my Samsung tablet but the kindle app never wants to cooperate there so I’m thrilled to be able to get Blood Sport today. Plus, we all know I kinda adore books about vampires.

Which will you pick? Let us know in the comments or by sharing this post and using #12DaysofIndies

Until next time,

Keep Reading!

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12 Days of Indies- Day 7

Hello Lovelies, 

Welcome back to my annual 12 days of Indies, where I share some of the top indie books available. For those who are new to this fun event, the deal is that each day I will share a new list of books that are on sale from now through December 24th. Each day, I will choose one book from the list to purchase and encourage you to do the same. Then share the one you chose and invite your friends and followers to also join the fun and purchase a book. 

Every day has a different list of books, so don’t miss out.

 Day 12

Day 11

Day 10

Day 9

Day 8

And with only 7 days left until Christmas, this event is halfway over. But there are still a ton of great books to grab so don’t miss out.

Day 7

If you’re a fan of greek mythology/ fantasy, then this $2.99 deal is worth the grab.

Fans of Contemporary Romantic suspense may want to grab this first in series for $2.99

Looking for Sci-fi with a lot of fun? Don’t miss Cloud Diver at $2.99. They’ve also paid a visit or two to the blog with the best character interview of 2020 and a great guest post on How Books Learned to Love Videogames)

Fans of mystery thrillers will want to grab this 99¢ deal. Or you can grab the paperback for only $10.99

 

Pick One

Picking one was a little easier today as I already own For love of a Centaur and Cloud Diver, but man, still hard to choose because both the remaining books look fun in their own ways….  I haven’t enjoyed a good Greek Myth based tale in a bit though, so today I will buy In the Hands of Zaztice. But you know I love my paperbacks so there is a very good chance that Unbending paperback may have been bought by someone else as a gift to me for Christmas…. Just sayin’.

Which will you choose?

Let us know in the comments below or share the post with your pick #12DaysofIndies!

Until next time,

Keep Reading!

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12 Days of Indies- Day 8

Hello Lovelies, 

Welcome back to my annual 12 days of Indies, where I share some of the top indie books available. For those who are new to this fun event, the deal is that each day I will share a new list of books that are on sale from now through December 24th. Each day, I will choose one book from the list to purchase and encourage you to do the same. Then share the one you chose and invite your friends and followers to also join the fun and purchase a book. 

Don’t miss:  Day 12

Day 11

Day 10

Day 9

Now, let’s see what exciting choices lie before us this fine day!

Day 8

If you enjoy Mystery thrillers, this one is available for $2.99

Fans of high fantasy will definitely appreciate this $2.99 deal.

 

this YA thriller is available for only $1.99

Fans of Christian paranormal horror won’t want to miss this 99¢ (I love this series, and have had Linda on the blog a few times now.)

 

Pick One

OMG, you guys! It keeps getting harder and harder to choose! *Sigh* You would think the fact that I already own one would make it easier, but it really doesn’t.

But I haven’t bought a good fantasy in a bit so definitely adding Windward to my kindle! I love the nostalgic 90s dragon vibe.

Which one did you choose? Let us know in the comments below or share the post and your pick with #12DaysofIndies

Until next time,

Keep Reading!

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12 Days of Indies- Day 9

Hello Lovelies, 

Welcome back to my annual 12 days of Indies, where I share some of the top indie books available. For those who are new to this fun event, the deal is that each day I will share a new list of books that are on sale from now through December 24th. Each day, I will choose one book from the list to purchase and encourage you to do the same. Then share the one you chose and invite your friends and followers to also join the fun and purchase a book. 

Don’t miss:  Day 12

Day 11

Day 10

Now to see the delightful options available for us today.

Day 9

Cyberpunk fans will love this $2.99 steal.

Do you enjoy paranormal thrillers? Then perhaps this $2.99 sale is for you.

This book is available from multiple retailers with the e-book at $2.99 and the paperback discounted to $7.98. Click and select the vendor you prefer.

YA Fantasy fans, do not miss this must-read for only 99¢

If you enjoy gamelit, then don’t miss this freebie.

Pick One

Or at least one. Me, I’m getting two. Gotta love a freebie, right? But I have had Unclaimed on my TBR for a minute so totally getting it while it’s on sale too.

Which one are you choosing? Let us know in the comments below or feel free to share the post with your pick and the hashtag #12DaysofIndies

Until next time,

Keep Reading!

 

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12 Days of Indie Countdown- Day 11

Hello Lovelies, 

Welcome back to my annual 12 days of Indies, where I share some of the top indie books available. For those who are new to this fun event, the deal is that each day I will share a new list of books that are on sale from now through December 24th. Each day, I will choose one book from the list to purchase and encourage you to do the same. Then share the one you chose and invite your friends and followers to also join the fun and purchase a book. 

Don’t miss Day 12’s list

This is a great way to feed your reading for 2021 at a reasonable price while also supporting indie authors. 

Today we make choosing even harder with 5 books to pick from. 

Day 11

PNR fans, don’t miss this delicious tale for $2.99 on e-book. The paperback is also on sale for only $10.99 (normally $14.99)

If you enjoy Action thrillers, then don’t miss this $2.99 sale.

Fans of YA steampunk will not want to miss this $2.99 deal.

For something new and different, don’t miss this magical realism stage play for $2.99.

And for our horror fans, this lovely is available for only 99¢ on e-book or $5 in paperback.

Pick One

Seriously, so hard. I’m torn between The Boy who Kissed the Rain and Snow Falls. Totally going to have to eeney- meany-miney-moe it…. and the winner is….. The Boy who Kissed the Rain.

Which one has you hooked? Be sure to share on social media and mention #12DaysofIndie so we can give these amazing authors the lift they deserve!

Until next time,

Keep Reading!

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12 Days of Indies Countdown- Day 12

12 Days of Indies Day 12 Pick List
This post was updated 12/13/2021

Hello Lovelies,

Welcome back to my annual 12 days of Indies, where I share some of the top indie books available. For those who are new to this fun event, the deal is that each day I will share a new list of books that are on sale from now through December 24th. Each day, I will choose one book from the list to purchase and encourage you to do the same. Then share the one you chose and invite your friends and followers to also join the fun and purchase a book.

From the beginning of this event, I’ve always required that e-books be listed $2.99 or less. to be included on the list, so for anyone who chooses to participate, you can do so for under $40. However, several of the authors were good enough to also include a sale on their paperbacks and as I am a total paperback hound I will be including those on the list as well. I try to collect a wide range of genres each day so that you should have no problem picking one book a day.

This is a great way to feed your reading for 2021 at a reasonable price while also supporting indie authors.

Without further ado, let’s kick off today’s list of books.

Day 12 of the 12 Days of Indies

Water & Fire (The Dragon Pillars Book 1) by Sanzaki Kojika

Water and Fire Dragon Pillars Series book 1
Cover for Water and Fire Dragon Pillars Series book 1 by Sanzaki Kojika

There is a legend that everyone knows- the legend of the Dragon Pillars. Every several hundred years, darkness befalls the land. The Dragons awaken and choose their Pillars, humans strong enough to withstand their powers, and together they drive back the darkness.

In the towering cathedral of Vivdaugas, students flock to study the archives built upon the legend and train to reach the glory of its heroes. Garred Conway is preparing for his test to become a true Defender when a storm threatens to destroy the citadel, and the land around it. Trapped in the catacombs, desperate to save those he cares for, he finds help from the most surprising place- the Water Dragon Aysu. Now, as Aysu’s new pillar, he finds himself with more responsibility thrust on him than he could have ever imagined.

Only $2.99

Grab the e-book today!

 

A Whisper In The Shadows: (Rangers of Laerean, #1) by Tom Fallwell

A Whisper In The Shadows: (Rangers of Laerean, #1) by Tom Fallwell
A Whisper In The Shadows: (Rangers of Laerean, #1) by Tom Fallwell

When the Ranger Baric meets the exotic and alluring woman from Vaar’da, called Whisper, he agrees to assist her on what seems a simple rescue mission that soon turns into something far more complicated than he expected. Their journey soon becomes a deadly and suicidal quest into the Great Divide, an area of Hir where men fear to travel, into the realm of the demonic Manenase, who live under a great volcano in the center of the Boiling Sea.

The fate of Hir depends on the courage and skills of the heroic Rangers and their small Vaar’da companion, as they struggle to save the world of Hir from impending disaster.

Paperback is also on sale: normally $19.99 on sale for $16.99

E-book only $2.99

Grab it now!

Divinity’s Twilight: Rebirth by Christopher Russell

WINNER: 2020 Chanticleer International Book Awards for Fantasy (OZMA)

Divinity's Twilight Rebirth By Christopher Russell
Divinity’s Twilight Rebirth By Christopher Russell

Enter the world of Divinity’s Twilight, a gripping fantasy epic from the mind of Christopher Russell. Ancient forces will rise, realms will be shattered, and a band of unsuspecting heroes will shoulder a cosmic struggle two millennia in the making.

Teaser

A world consumed by war . . .

An ancient evil resurrected . . .

A millennia old bargain comes due . . .

When two blades clash, the third will fall, and the fate of all will be jeopardized. To save Lozaria, the failures of the past must be atoned for by a new generation of heroes. The time has come for mortals to cast off sight and, in doing so, truly come to see . . .

Victory is never absolute.

Seven centuries ago, the forces of order won the Illyriite War on the plains of Har’muth. Darmatus and Rabban Aurelian slew their elder brother, Sarcon, the despotic architect of the conflict, then sacrificed themselves to banish the cataclysmic vortex opened with his dying breath. The first advent of the Oblivion Well was thwarted. Even without their vanished gods, the seven races of Lozaria proved themselves capable of safeguarding their world.
Or so the story goes.
The year is now 697 A.B.H (After the Battle of Har’muth). Though war itself remains much the same, the weapons with which it is waged have evolved. Airships bearing powerful cannons ply the skies, reducing the influence of mages and their spells. Long range communication has brought far flung regions of Lozaria closer than ever before. At the center of this technological revolution are the three Terran states of Darmatia, Rabban, and Sarconia, who have fought a near ceaseless campaign of 700 years in an attempt to best each other. The roots of their enmity lie buried beneath the wasteland of Har’muth, a place all three nations consider best forgotten.
However, an ancient power sealed within Har’muth has not forgotten them, and the descendants of those who fought on that field must now take a stand to rectify the mistakes of the past.

Grab the e-book today for only $2.99 from your preferred retailer.

Or grab the discounted paperback (Normally $19.95, sale $12.95) from the author’s website

Special Features: Signed, Includes a bookmark and one poster of your choice (Put: Pyrevant, Airship, Lilith, or Valescar in the check-out notes)

A Bond of Thread by Allegra Pescatore & J.P. Burnison

A Bond of Thread by Allegra Pescatore & J.P. Burnison
A Bond of Thread by Allegra Pescatore & J.P. Burnison

Enter the Nine Lands of the Mountain Fell. 

Skye has only ever known pain and solitude since waking up with neither memories or magic. Hunted for being a Ruler in a time when they are scarce, she has survived in the wilds near the Rim, always on the run from the rest of her kind. Only starvation could draw her close to a village, but when a chance encounter and a bit of bad luck launch her into the arms of a man whose soul is bonded to hers, hiding who she is may no longer be possible.

Ilyas is a hunted man. Wanted for killing the last High Queen of Vine, he is plagued by his past of wholesale slaughter. He never wanted another Queen, and certainly not a half-feral, distrustful girl who gave up on the Fae a long time ago. Unfortunately, Soulbonds are not so easily walked away from, no matter how hard they both may want to, especially when trapped together in a cave with a pack of Feral Fae right outside.

With long-held enmities breaking out between the besieged villagers and all their lives on the line, Ilyas and Skye must learn to work together and trust each other if they want to survive.

E-book is only $2.99

Join the adventure today!

Only Human (The Human Cycle Book 1) by JD Estrada
Only Human (The Human Cycle Book 1) by JD Estrada
Nathaniel Runnels isn’t a fan of life. He isn’t a fan of the news, which is a bust because he’s a reporter. He’s lost faith in journalism, in the truth, in civilization and in himself. So it’s quite the surprise when he gets swept up in a quest to save the world. Perception and reality collide as one man faces one question, would you sacrifice your humanity to save mankind?
Only Human is a tale where the truth is revealed about vampires, about therians (make sure you don’t call them werewolves), about angels, about demons, the photogeni plant people and humanity as we supposedly know it. This isn’t your typical book, these aren’t your typical vampires and what has been said is fiction, may actually be truer than the history you’ve been sold.

Pick One

So the point of the challenge is to pick at least one book each day and this is my least favorite part of the challenge, TBH. All of these are on my TBR and it is always so hard to choose! But I have been kinda slack on my IG bookstagram the last year so definitely taking advantage of the paperback sales for A Whisper in the Shadows and Divinity’s Twilight. Those covers are just gorgeous!

For those who didn’t see the masterlist, Tom Fallwell has all the books in the Ranger’s series on sale… Just sayin’!

Which one will you be buying? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to share with your friends and family and maybe your book club!

Until next time,

Keep Reading!

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Join The Hunt Hop and Win AWESOME Prizes

The Hunt Hop

Hello Lovelies, 

I am participating in a really cool Urban Fantasy/ Paranormal hop, hosted by the wonderful A.M Martin

This is a fun and exciting Word Hunt for you wonderful wordsters! There are 12 authors participating and tons of awesome goodness you can be rewarded if you complete The Hunt. 

Before we go too much further, Let me tell you a bit about The Clear Angel Chronicles, which is the series that’s participating in The Hunt. 

I am so excited to announce that Catterfly Publishing is re-releasing the Clear Angel Chronicles series:

When a codgy detective teams up with a young psychic, sparks are gonna fly!

How awesome is that! As part of that, we have beautiful new covers designed by Jo Michaels. 

Elements of a Broken Mind- Psychics have no place in police work, but that doesn’t stop Clear Angel from being a detective’s secret weapon in the search for a serial killer who is kidnapping and holding women hostage in their town. When Clear goes missing, will Grant be able to find her before it’s too late?

The new version of Angel’s Dance should be out later this month. Here’s the beautiful cover: 

​​Psychic Clear Angel hasn’t seen or heard from her one-time lover Detective Grant since their first case wrapped up six months ago, and that is perfectly fine with her! But when he shows up on her porch in the rain and in tears, she cannot hold her ground.

This next adventure puts Grant and Clear in close quarters as they find themselves once again fighting their feelings for one another. Thrust into the dark underworld of performance art, they strive to track down a ballerina who keeps taunting Clear in her visions. As they delve deeper into one studio, the grisly visions that haunt Clear may be more than she can handle. Can Clear hold it together to help find Grant’s daughter before it is too late?

Alrighty, let’s get on with The Hunt!

The Indie Academy has offered to be our landing page. (Bookmark this link!)

Who here is wondering what a Landing Page is? It’s just what it says a Landing Page for our Hunters, if you get lost and don’t know where your next stop is.  It has a list of our stops to find your word(s) and what everyone really wants to know.  What’s in the Give-A-Way at the end of your hunt. And wow what an amazing list of prizes we have, but before we get to that there are some rules.  I know, rules but in order to enter the Give-a-away at the end of your hunt you need to follow some rules :).

  1. You must find your word(s).  You cannot enter the give-a-away without them.
  2. Remember to jot down your word(s)
  3. In order to get your words you will need to go to all the other Hunting Grounds, in order. The Authors will have your word you need and your next stop. The Indie Academy will also have the list of stops in your hunt in case you need the stops. (That’s why you’re bookmarking it, right?)
  4. A share on social media of the give-away or any of the authors you visited would be nice but not an actual rule. (Go ahead, hit that share button at the bottom of the post. I dare ya 😉 )
  5. The Hunt starts 9-4-2017 and ends 9-30-2017
  6. The winners will be contacted between 2 and 4 days after the end date.
  7. The winners will also be posted on the page at the end of your Hunt so make sure you check back.
  8. Have fun!!

So, here is the word for my part of the hunt! 

 Note, this is the 10th word in the puzzle. If you haven’t gotten the other words, be sure to go back to the other stops and get ALL the words, then keep going to get the rest!

Your Hunting Grounds

Miranda Hardy

Amanda J Evans

C.A. King

Lori Saltis

A.M Martin

A.C. Greenlee

Vincent Phan Tran

Nicole Zoltack

Fiona Skye

Cristina Hodgson

Last Hunting Ground

In case you’re in this for more than just the fun of The Hunt, here’s what’s in the Give-A-Way at the end of your Hunt!

Let’s start at the bottom shall we?

Prize Pack #12    -2 Prizes-

  • 1 Mystery Swag Pack from Author C.A King
  • 1 E-Book Copy of Avery (Wolf Rage Book One) from Author A.M Martin

Prize Pack #11    -2 Prizes-

  • 1 E-Book Copy of Fake
  • 1 E-Book Copy of Folly Both books are coming from Author Lori Saltis

Prize Pack #10   -3 Prizes-

  • 1 E-book Copy of Save Her Soul from Author Amanda J Evans
  • 1 itunes Code for Finding Forever from Author Amanda J Evans
  • 1 Book quote pin from Author A.M Martin

Prize Pack #9   -3 Prizes-

  • 1 E-book Copy of Save Her Soul from Author Amanda J Evans
  • 1 itunes Code for Finding Forever from Author Amanda J Evans
  • 1 Book quote pin from Author A.M Martin

Prize Pack #8  -3 Prizes-

  • 1 E-book Copy of The Huntress Fate from Miranda Hardy
  • 1 itunes Code for Finding Forever from Author Amanda J Evans
  • 1 Book quote pin from Author A.M Martin

Prize Pack #7  -3 Prizes-

  • 1 itunes Code for Finding Forever from Author Amanda J Evans
  • 1 Book quote pin from Author A.M Martin
  • 1 E-Book Copy of Save Her Soul from Author Amanda J Evans

Prize Pack #6   -4 Prizes-

  • 1 itunes code for Finding Forever from Author Amanda J Evans
  • 1 Chantelle Rose Bracelet from Author Christina Hodgson
  • 1 Book quote pin from Author A.M Martin
  • 1 Book quote magnet from A.M Martin

Prize Pack #5    -5 Prizes-

  • 1 E-book Copy of Save Her Soul from Author Amanda J Evans
  • 1 E-book Copy of Finding Forever from Author Amanda J Evans
  • 1 Bookmark of Avery from A.M Martin
  • 1 Book quote pin from Author A.M Martin
  • 1 Book quote magnet from A.M Martin

Prize Pack #4  -5 Prizes-

  • 1 E-Book copy of Finding Forever from Author Amanda J Evans
  • 1 E-Book copy of Jebediah Crime from Author Vincent Phan Tran
  • 1 Bookmark of Avery from A.M Martin
  • 1 Book quote pin from Author A.M Martin
  • 1 Book quote magnet from A.M Martin

Prize Pack #3 -7 Prizes-

  • $5.00 Amazon Gift Card from Author Vincent Phan Tran
  • 1 E-book copy of  Lighting Struck from Author Miranda Hardy
  • 1 E-Book copy of Finding Forever from Author Amanda J Evans
  • 1 Bookmark of Avery from A.M Martin
  • 1 Book quote pin from Author A.M Martin
  • 1 Book quote magnet from A.M Martin
  • 1 Tote Bag from A.M Martin

Prize Pack #2 -8 Prizes-

  • $5.00 Amazon Gift Card from Author A.M Martin
  • 1 Signed Print copy of Taming Shadows from Fiona Sky
  • 1 E-Book copy of Finding Forever from Author Amanda J Evans
  • 1 E-book copy of Avery (Wolf Rage Book One) from Author A.M Martin
  • 1 Bookmark of Avery from A.M Martin
  • 1 Book quote pin from Author A.M Martin
  • 1 Book quote magnet from A.M Martin
  • 1 Tote Bag from Author A.M Martin

Grand Prize -12 Prizes-

  • $20.00 Amazon Gift Card from Author A.C Greenlee
  • 1 Paperback copy of Avery (wolf rage book one) from Author  A.M Martin
  • 1 Paperback copy of Finding the Fountain of Youth from Author C.A King
  • 1 Paperback copy of Angel’s Dance from Author Hedi Angell
  • Your pick of One of Nicole Zoltack’s E-books from Author Nicole Zoltack
  • 1 E-Book copy of Finding Forever from Author Amanda J Evans
  • 1 E-book copy of Save Her Soul from Author Amanda J Evans
  • 1 Bookmark of Avery from A.M Martin
  • 1 Book quote pin from Author A.M Martin
  • 1 Book quote magnet from A.M Martin
  • 1 Tote Bag from A.M Martin
  • 1 Avery Notebook from A.M Martin

So go get you some AWESOME swag, and have fun Word Hunting! 

Until next time, 


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Book 2 in the Queen of Thieves series by Andy Peloquin is Coming!

Release Announcement Thief of the Night Guild

Hello Lovelies,
Andy Peloquin is launching Book 2 in Queen of Thieves series on July 18th, and both the pre-order, and the first book (Child of the Night Guild, here’s my review in case you missed it!) are being set at 99 cents! What? I know, right! I am totally snapping this up!

What’s this series about? Ruthless criminals are made, not born. Queen of Thieves—an insight into the transformation from innocent child to thief and killer willing to do anything to save the ones she loves.  

​​ Thief of the Night Guild (Queen of Thieves Book 2)

“I am Ilanna, Journeyman of House Hawk. I do the impossible.”

A cunning thief of unrivaled ingenuity, Ilanna is determined to secure her freedom. Nothing will prevent her escape from the Night Guild’s callous cruelty, not even the most powerful man in Praamis, Duke Phonnis.Commanding a crew of pickpockets, bounty hunters, poisoners, and assassins, Ilanna schemes to disgrace the Duke. She must survive blackmail, a bloodthirsty rival syndicate, and enemies within her own House to claim her spoils: vengeance for the deaths of her friends and gold to buy independence.But all Ilanna’s skill may not suffice to protect the one person who matters most: her son.
Fans of Sarah J. Maas and Scott Lynch will love Queen of Thieves…
(And, as much as I enjoyed the first book, I bet I will too! Also, isn’t that cover ABSOLUTELY awesome!) 
Grab your pre-order for 99 cents.
Not sure you’re ready for this one? Well, grab a sneak peek of Thief of the Night Guild (the First Five Chapters) on Instafreebie.
And if you haven’t gotten the first book, Child of the Night Guild yet, (seriously, as much as I’ve talked about how awesome this book is, how have you not gotten it yet? But if you’re new to the blog, or just haven’t gotten around to it yet, now’s the time!) it is available for a buck. Take a peek inside

Until next time, 

Keep Reading!

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Free Fairy Tale Re-telling!

Free Book Chasing Rabbits

Hello Lovelies!
Hope you are having an awesome 4th if you are in the US. If you aren’t in the US, that’s ok, you can still have an awesome 4th with this free book from Erin Bedford!  ​​

Price:

Free from July 11th-15th

Genre:

Fairy tale re-telling

Blurb:

Alice was wrong – Wonderland wasn’t so wonderful after all.
Kat never expected to be back in her hometown, but when house sitting turns into a mad rabbit chase, Kat finds herself with a whole new set of problems.A two-headed bird with a Game of Thrones obsession, a party full of tea addicts, and a Cheshire Cat who could seduce the pants off her grandma? And if the citizens weren’t bad enough their prince was off his rocker.
This wasn’t your run of the mill Wonderland. This was the Fae world, where rules are rules, and some things are exactly as they seem.
I’ve always been a fan of Alice in Wonderland. This clever re-telling looks to be as much fun. 
One unsuspecting human. One rabbit hole. A whole lot of fae trouble. Can this librarian get out of the fae world before they try to keep her?
Let’s find out! Go grab your copy of Chasing Rabbits from Amazon right now.

Hope you enjoy! 

Until Next time, 

Keep Reading!