The Prince's Poisoned Vow (Infernal War Saga #1) by Hailey Turner

 

Every country is built on revolution.

THE WARDEN. Soren is a nameless, stateless man, tasked with keeping watch over Maricol’s borders. He isn’t meant for politics, only dealing with the dead. His past was buried in the poison fields, but after a fateful encounter with a prince, Soren comes to realize he can’t keep what magic burns inside him hidden forever.

THE PRINCE. Vanya Sa’Liandel was the spare who survived the Houses’ murderous games to become the Imperial crown prince of Solaria. He has a duty to his country, but he’ll owe his life to the wardens. Payment of any kind is costly, especially when he’s at risk of losing his heart to the man who saved his life.

THE COG. Caris Dhemlan hears the siren song of clarion crystals better than anyone in Ashion. That skill for inventing has enriched her bloodline, but it’s who she can become that will ultimately entangle her with the Clockwork Brigade.

THE PRINCESS. Eimarille Rourke should have been raised to be queen of one country; instead, she is prisoner of another. Guided by a star god, Eimarille bides her time in a gilded cage, spinning a political web to gain a throne and start a war the world isn’t ready for.

From the author who brought you the Soulbound series comes a queer steampunk-inspired epic fantasy.

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4 Stars for The Prince's Poisoned Vow

I know why this is called "Prince's Poisoned Vow", but they really aren't the "main" characters. The story definitely has way more to it than a vow, or at least just the Prince's vow.

 It should have been called like The Cogs or something about the Star Gods, would have made a bit more sense to me. 

Alas, it's not my book or my decision, I am only bringing it up because it is a little deceiving as there are SO many other stories happening at the same time.

 Not to mention the details of the Star Gods and their constellations are bad*ss and so much cool artwork could have been done for that :)

There are literally so many wheels turning and so many components in this book, kind of like the steampunk and magic that fuels some of the metal hearts and machines.

Of course Soren and Vanya are great, but I wouldn't say they're my favorite couple. 

I love me some Honovi and Blaine. 

Caris is an awesome character and I can't wait until she comes into her own.

 I am not sure how to feel about the Princess and her Blade assassin, but the Blade is still pretty bad*ss. I can't tell if their "good" or "bad" yet. I guess we'll find out when she comes more into her power. 

It's a great read, but you MUST be patient. 

It took me almost 4 weeks to finish! 

Sometimes you really have to think about the characters when you hit a new chapter and try to remember who they are.

Really paying attention to the names in the very first part of the book is key, I think.

I wished it didn't end where it did. 

But with how long it already is, it was probably a good idea.

I can't wait to see where all these stories lead in book 2. 

I definitely recommend the glossary.

All in all this is a well written epic, steampunk, zombie, fantasy book. 

Just be aware of having to pay attention and having patience. 

It will definitely leave you gripping your seat!!!

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Release Day! The Prince's Poisoned Vow by Hailey Turner

 

The Prince's Poisoned Vow by Hailey Turner is now live!

 

Every country is built on revolution.

THE WARDEN. Soren is a nameless, stateless man, tasked with keeping watch over Maricol's borders. He isn't meant for politics, only dealing with the dead. His past was buried in the poison fields, but after a fateful encounter with a prince, Soren comes to realize he can't keep what magic burns inside him hidden forever.

THE PRINCE. Vanya Sa'Liandel was the spare who survived the Houses' murderous games to become the Imperial crown prince of Solaria. He has a duty to his country, but he'll owe his life to the wardens. Payment of any kind is costly, especially when he's at risk of losing his heart to the man who saved his life.

THE COG. Caris Dhemlan hears the siren song of clarion crystals better than anyone in Ashion. That skill for inventing has enriched her bloodline, but it's who she can become that will ultimately entangle her with the Clockwork Brigade.

THE PRINCESS. Eimarille Rourke should have been raised to be queen of one country; instead, she is prisoner of another. Guided by a star god, Eimarille bides her time in a gilded cage, spinning a political web to gain a throne and start a war the world isn't ready for.

From the author who brought you the Amazon best-selling Soulbound series comes a queer steampunk-inspired epic fantasy.

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Meet Hailey

Hailey Turner is a big city girl who likes to spoil her cats rotten. She writes science fiction and fantasy with lots of action, epic plots, and romantic relationships that satisfy the heart. Hailey lives in sunny California when she isn't adding stamps to her passport.

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RELEASE DAY BLITZ-Book 1 in the COURTSIDE KING DUOLOGY (Upending Tad Spin-off #2: Breck & Kai) by Kora Knight

 ⋱★⋰⋰⋱★ TAMED - LIVE NOW!! ★⋰⋰⋱★⋰

Book 1 in the COURTSIDE KING DUOLOGY (Upending Tad Spin-off #2: Breck & Kai)

GET IT NOW! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PC8ZN18

>>BLURB<<

When aspirations and passion collide, Breck is thrown onto a playing field he never anticipated.

Unrivaled in college basketball as a point-guard prodigy, Breck Harland has definitely earned his title as King of the Court. All around town, he’s a bona fide celebrity, his reputation with the ladies reinforcing a facade he's determined to protect. No one, not even his best friend, knows he's bi.

Enter Grandmaster Kai Nakado, the one person not impressed by Breck's imperial air.

When Breck signs up for his martial arts class, Kai makes it clear he finds his new student arrogant, impulsive, unfocused. With each exchange, their clashing chemistry intensifies, and Breck finds himself not just angry and frustrated… but inexplicably turned on. A fire that rages even hotter when Kai introduces him to the art of rope bondage, a talent Kai proves even more skilled at than martial arts.

At the hands of this experienced Dom, Breck's tenuous control threatens to slip from his grasp, the things he thought he wanted suddenly not so clear. If he’s not careful, Kai will completely derail him, a risk he can’t afford if he plans to make it to the pros.

Can he stop what’s already in motion, or will Kai tame the unattainable king?

Tamed, book one in the Courtside King Duology. A steamy, slow-burn gay romance that will keep you on the sidelines jonesing for more.

Cover art by Jay Aheer, Photography by Kevin Hoover

>>Review<<

3.5* for Tamed- The Courtside King Duology Book 1

Be prepared for this book to end quite abruptly. 

It was just getting really really good and then, bam, it stopped! 

That being said, it IS a duology, so I'm assuming it'll pretty much pick up where it left off.

•••••••••

Breck is kind of a dick. An immature dick.

 I hope he can redeem himself. But Kai, his zen-a$$ apartment and his Shubari? I. AM. HERE. FOR. IT

I'm seeing subtle changes in Breck though, I think that's why I didn't want the story to stop where it did. He better wow me book 2 :p
••••••••••••••••
Fuck yeah, Ned!!
This is probably the best comparison I've ever read for the Law of Attraction (or about following your "fuck yes" as I like to think of it)

"My life's like a great big parkour course. So many ways to play it, some paths more exhilarating than others. But that's okay. Every leap of faith's fun. Although, sometimes, I do land on my ass. And that's not fun. But you know, that's par for the course. I just brush my ass off and keep on following my passion. And that makes me happy
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I loved the Kríe reference- you'll only catch it if you've read the story.

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I really need the best life for Kai. I'm hoping book 2 delivers, I'm curious to see how this will play out.

COVER REVEAL- The Prince's Poison Vow by Hailey Turner

 

 

Hailey Turner has revealed the cover for The Prince's Poisoned Vow!

Releasing: May 2, 2022

Cover Design: James T. Egan, www.bookflydesign.com

Every country is built on revolution.

THE WARDEN. Soren is a nameless, stateless man, tasked with keeping watch over Maricol's borders. He isn't meant for politics, only dealing with the dead. His past was buried in the poison fields, but after a fateful encounter with a prince, Soren comes to realize he can't keep what magic burns inside him hidden forever.

THE PRINCE. Vanya Sa'Liandel was the spare who survived the Houses' murderous games to become the Imperial crown prince of Solaria. He has a duty to his country, but he'll owe his life to the wardens. Payment of any kind is costly, especially when he's at risk of losing his heart to the man who saved his life.

THE COG. Caris Dhemlan hears the siren song of clarion crystals better than anyone in Ashion. That skill for inventing has enriched her bloodline, but it's who she can become that will ultimately entangle her with the Clockwork Brigade.

THE PRINCESS. Eimarille Rourke should have been raised to be queen of one country; instead, she is prisoner of another. Guided by a star god, Eimarille bides her time in a gilded cage, spinning a political web to gain a throne and start a war the world isn't ready for.

From the author who brought you the best-selling Soulbound series comes a queer steampunk-inspired epic fantasy.

Pre-order your copy today!

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DZV30Z

Amazon Worldwide: mybook.to/ThePrincesPV

Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3EUW5Nm

Hailey Turner is big city girl who likes to spoil her cats rotten. She writes science fiction and fantasy with lots of action, epic plots, and romantic relationships that satisfy the heart. Hailey lives in sunny California when she isn't adding stamps to her passport.

 

Connect with Hailey

Website: www.haileyturner.com

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16473068.Hailey_Turner

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hailey-Turner/e/B06W9NGTB5/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorHaileyTurner/

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It's been a long time...

 It's been a really long time since we (I) posted. 

I have been on a reading sabbatical for several years now, but try to hop in on some of my absolute favorite authors when I feel called to. 

The reason for this is, when I quit smoking, reading was a heavy trigger for me and I was too busy trying to work on my physical (that 5k didn't want me), then spiritual side. I couldn't bring myself to pick up a book and just read straight through. It was actually quite frustrating at first. Being an avid reader of over 100 +, even 200+ books a year, I felt like I was missing out on so much, but still couldn't focus on the reading. I was getting my intellectual stimulation from classes, like becoming a Reiki master, pendulum user, crystal and sound healing, Qi gong, and currently holistic health and wellness and holistic weight loss coaching. 

We then lost one of our dear (Lasalle) sisters in September 2021, Iza Matei. 

I will never forget her, even though we never got to meet in person. She was form Romania, I am from the Midwest in the USA. She was a big influence in my reading life, but mostly my blogging life. 

Author interviews with her and setting up posts was such fun when we first started this journey over at The Dirty Book Girls Book Blog. Unfortunately, due to life, we got a little separated and I lost the love of those fun interviews and blogging and reading.

 RIP Iza, you're not with all the greats like Anne Rice and Betty White, tell them I say hello. 

I am starting to round things out and actually come back to the physical side, especially with proceeding with the online Holistic Health & Wellness & Weight Loss Coaching, but I am also finding my love for reading again. 

I may have gone a little overboard these last few weeks with reading 20 books in 18 days lol. But it felt good to relax and recharge. 

That being said, I am glad to be back and wanted to share with you some of the authors I've just found that I am simply in love with.

 Today is my birthday, so you should indulge yourself in one of these authors books on my behalf  <3 

XO- Stephanie GooglyEyes

Onley James

ONLEY JAMES is the pen name of YA author, Martina McAtee, who lives in Central Florida with her children, her pitbull, her weiner dog and an ever-growing collection of shady looking cats. She splits her time between writing YA LGBT paranormal romances, writing adult m/m romances and running her publishing company, 7 Sisters Publishing, which specializes in diverse fiction.

When not at her desk you can find her mainlining Starbucks refreshers, whining about how much she has to do and avoiding the things she has to do by binge-watching unhealthy amounts of television in one sitting. She loves ghost stories, true crime documentaries, obsessively scrolling social media and writing kinky, snarky books about men who fall in love with other men.

Ariana Nash

Born to wolves, Ariana Nash only ventures from the Cornish moors when the moon is fat and the night alive with myths and legends. She captures those myths in glass jars and returning home, weaves them into stories filled with forbidden desires, fantasy realms, and wicked delights.

Kora Knight

Born and raised in the Northern Virginia, I've always loved to read, but it wasn't until my preteen years that I discovered my deep-seated love for writing. Although, with published literary teachers and play writers in the family tree, that probably shouldn't have come as a surprise. 

Starting with my involvement in social book forums, I then tried my hand in literary role playing. Which, in turn, led to my becoming a fervent online independent writer. Since then, I've endeavored to share with the world my impassioned stories of love, adventure and sensual wonderment, my most recent delight being that of m/m erotic romance. 

I have recently finished the second installment of my Nira Chronicles series, Zercy, and will be continuing on with a handful of other projects, including the next Upending Tad spin-off for Breck & Kai, on target to release summer 2018.

Nikole Knight

Nikole Knight is a born and bred Hoosier living in a top-secret location in Europe. She’s the lone female in the house, unless you count the dog, and she writes love in all its forms.

When she isn’t busy adulting, Nikole can be found in her writing nook, typing away as her fingers turn to nubs.