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#RubyTubeDay 07 Emy Gets A Sister

I simply love this picture book by Chris Turnbull based on a true story, check out the review by Miss Rugy Heart. Read more below

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Miss Ruby Heart Reviews Book 07

07 Emy Gets a Sister

Emy Gets A Sister

by Chris Turnbull Illustrated by Rebecca Sharp

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We give this book 4 Paws & a Lick

4 paws plus

Full Review on Goodreads

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutley LOVE this little book series based on true events.

Once again a bright and very beautiful children’s picture book. The stunning illustrations by Rebecca Sharp really bring the story to life. A book to share with the whole family. This is Book 2 so I would highly recommend getting Book 1 ‘A Home for Emy’ to read first.


A Home For Emy by Chris Turnbull

Both very Highly recommended

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Cover Reveal Sophie: Witch-Hunter

Sophie: Witch-Hunter

K.S. Marsden

Synopsis

Everyone will betray you…

Sophie has always had a high opinion of herself. She is smart, beautiful, and meant for something more than a mundane, human life.

From a young age she’s had to weigh duty against selfish desires. Her new friend Izzy starts to break down her carefully-constructed walls, and makes Sophie question everything she thought she knew.

With witch-hunters and witches vying for a place in her future, Sophie has to decide who she can trust.

This is a prequel to the Witch-Hunter trilogy, and contains spoilers from the very beginning.

We highly recommend you read The Shadow Rises, before finding out more about everybody’s favourite cold-hearted bitch.


Book Links:

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42420592-sophie

As stated, this is not intended to be a stand-alone, and relies on knowledge of  the Witch-Hunter world. If you have not yet read The Shadow Rises (Witch-Hunter #1), you can pick it up for FREE.


The Shadow Rises (Witch-Hunter #1)

When a new witch threat rises, only Hunter Astley can stop them… 

In the face of dark magic and evil witches, a secret witch-hunting society works tirelessly to keep them at bay. The Malleus Maleficarum Council have strict rules and practises for eradicating magic.

Due to their work, witches have been almost forgotten, relegated to myth; but rumours are starting to emerge of a new power that will throw the world into chaos.

As the only 7th generation witch-hunter, Hunter Astley is the best the MMC has to offer. With the help of his colleagues, it’s a race to track down this new threat and stop them… in any way he can.

Part one of the Witch-Hunter trilogy.

Free download from most ebook retailers.


About the author

My name is Kelly Sarah Marsden.

In the last ten years I have lived all over the UK; in London; Wales; Ireland.  But now I’m settled in my hometown of Doncaster, Yorkshire.

My first book: The Shadow Rises was published in January 2013.

The complete Witch-Hunter series is now available in ebook and paperback from Amazon and other online stores.

I currently work at a horse feed company; and train horses and riders in my spare time.

I’ve had a very interesting, changeable career to date.  I have been a horse-riding instructor; a cocktail waitress; and a professional stallion handler; amongst other things!

In my spare time, I enjoy horse riding, reading and writing… oh wait, that’s work again.

You can find Kelly at:

Book links:

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17972985-the-shadow-rises

Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2TDaFBp

Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2JwbPOx

Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/2MVK8g5

Smashwords: https://bit.ly/1F0pCQh

iTunes: https://apple.co/1AOiozb

Google Play: https://bit.ly/1DuvhLX

Kobo: https://bit.ly/2SnnNhD

Also available in Audiobook:

Audible US: https://adbl.co/2Od9NRe

Audible UK: https://adbl.co/2xfL1J9

Happy Reading

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2019 Goodreads Challenge ‘Feral Moon’

‘Feral Moon’ – Book 2 in the Dark Woods Series

by Sherri A. Wingler

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Click the image above to enlarge the teaser from ‘Feral Moon’. Check out my Goodreads Review below.

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 28 of my Goodreads Challenge 2019

WOW! ‘Feral Moon’ is another beautifully crafted sequel, which I have been longing to devour. It certainly does not disappoint. I absolutely LOVE this twist in the tale, of The Wolf & Red Riding Hood story.

In this, the second book from the ‘Dark Woods Series’ Ms Wingler shows us a more sensitive side to Grey. Along with his very adaptable wolf, whom Grey tells us is…

‘…sneaking out of his cage while I slept and gathering information’

There are so many moving and heartfelt descriptions throughout the entirety of this story. I found it to be a wonderful balance of violence (it is about a bad ass wolf after all) and tenderness.

‘I dropped Red’s pillow… the faint scent of peaches and rain washed over me.’

The ‘peaches and rain’ description first appeared in Book One ‘Crimson Moon
and it is a description that has stayed with me throughout both books. The image is so provocative; I can almost smell the aroma floating up from the pages as I read, simply beautiful.

Several very powerful scenes had me at times close to tears. I even at one point found my allegiance swaying over to one of the bad guys. This author certainly knows how to mess with your mind. So many things I really did not see coming, this book certainly packs a punch. I really cannot say anymore, without giving away some of the story. You will just have to grab yourself a copy and read it for yourselves.

For those of you who like modern day fairytales with a bite, then this book series will not disappoint. I’m just waiting for a print version now, to sit on my book-shelf of favourites along with Book One of ‘The Dark Woods Series – Crimson Moon’

**My heartfelt thanks go to the author, for allowing me a sneak peek of this wonderful book. It was great reading it on kindle but I am really REALLY looking forward to purchasing a print copy.

View my 2019 Goodreads Challenge –>> Here

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‘Feral Moon’ Book Release Party

‘Feral Moon’ – Book 2 in The Dark Woods Series

by Sherri A. Wingler

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Take a peek inside on Amazon ‘Look Inside’

On the weekend of Saturday 23rd March and Sunday 24th March 2019 the ‘Feral Moon’ Book Release Party will be in full swing over on Facebook. There will be visits from Indie Authors across the globe with an opportunity to maybe find yourself a new author to read. To celebrate there will be lots of fun, games and maybe a giveaway or two. Click the Book Party image below to take you to the party page. (Opens in a new tab)

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‘Crimson Moon’ Book 1 in the Dark Woods Series

by Sherri A. Wingler

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Take a peek inside on Amazon ‘Look Inside’

To celebrate the release of ‘Feral Moon’ the author has gifted  Book 1 ‘Crimson Moon’ as a FREEBIE for the weekend of the Party Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th March 2019. Miss it and miss out. This book series is very highly recommended. If you like fairytales with a twist, then you with love this series. A young adult read, a fantasy version of the tale of Red Riding Hood & the Wolf.

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About the Author Sherri A. Wingler

Sherri Wingler is the author of ‘Wings of Darkness Book 1 of The Immortal Sorrows series. She lives and works (way more than full-time) in Indiana. She shares her home with her husband, Steve, way too many rescued kitty cats, two geriatric dogs, and a co-dependent Shih-Tzu named Spanky. (Without Spanky’s help, Wings of Darkness would have been finished much sooner!)

When she isn’t working in the real world, or writing stories to keep herself entertained, her spare time is spent raising money for her local Humane Society, in the hopes that she can save at least a few little critters.

Website https://sherriwingler.com/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/authorsherri.wingler

Twitter @wingler_sherri

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/l/B00JXT86FA


Happy Reading

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Roses & Dreams #WorldBookovision

#WorldBookovision

It has been an absolute age since we held the #WorldBookovision over on the Roses & Dreams Facebook Page. I just want to remind you of some of the great Indie Authors who took part in the event. Many from here in the UK but some from across the globe.

Day 24 Top TenTop Ten Books in the 2018 #WorldBookovision

Here are the 🌟🌟TOP TEN🌟🌟 taken from the Facebook Insights **Most Reached & **Most Responses click on the image to enlarge (opens in a new window).

‘Wings of Darkness’ by Sherri A. Wingler

‘Craggle Hill’ by E.A. Belle

‘Young Ebenezer’ by Rose English

‘Companion of Darkness’ by CJ Rutherford

‘The Winter Dog’ by M.C. Holliss

‘Where Did Your Heart Go?’ by Audrina Lane

‘Grace and the Ghost’ by Estelle Maher

‘It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas’ By Chris Turnbull

‘The Case of the Peculiar Portrait’ by T.G. Campbell

‘Little Pink Taxi’ by Marie Laval

Day 24 Wings Best Book

‘Wings of Darkness’ by Sherri A. Wingler was the favourite.

#AdventCalendar

Even after all this time you can still click the image of the calendar to open the link, then you can open the window and check out the book behind it. (Links in the window will still take you to the old party page).

2018 R & D Advent

Happy Reading

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Day 08 Roses & Dreams #WorldBookovision

#WorldBookovision Day 08 and Week 02 Begins

Where is the time going, the days are whizzing by. The first week of December has flown. We have seen seven wonderful #Books and featured some amazing #IndieAuthors You can still click on the Advent Calendar below and look at those that have passed

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Click the image of the calendar to open the link, then you can open the window and check out the book behind it. (Links in the window will take you to the party page).

2018 R & D Advent

The weeks featured #IndieAuthors were :-

Day 01 Sherri A. Wingler

Day 02 Rose English

Day 03 Joshua Sutton

Day 04 Deb McEwan

Day 05 Chris Turnbull

Day 06 J.S. Burke

Day 07 Romella Jones

Week 01 #WorldBookovision Featured Books

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Don’t forget to #Share with your Book Lover Friends

Thank You

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Day 02 Roses & Dreams #WorldBookovision

#WorldBookovision Day 02

Day 01 was very exciting and a great start to the event, with #IndieAuthor Sherri A. Wingler our friend and mentor from the US. Click HERE to re-visit Day 01.

#AdventCalendar

Day 02 click the image of the calendar to open the link, then you can open the window and check out the book behind it. (Links in the window will take you to the party page).

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Today’s featured #IndieAuthor is Rose English

Sorry but I don’t want to give anything away, let people have chance to open the window and visit the party page. I will add info on the featured author and book tomorrow.

Young Ebenezer ~ A New Christmas Carol by Rose English

In the meantime let me remind you that ‘Young Ebenezer ~ A New Christmas Carol’ by Rose English is on a special #AmazonCountdown and on Day 02 it is ONLY 99p/99c to download. Take a peek inside by watching the slideshow below.

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Happy Reading, Enjoy the events

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Roses & Dreams Celebrate Reading #WorldBookovision

This December leading up to Christmas the Roses & Dreams Team are once again sharing their love of #Reading books by #IndieAuthors This all takes place online over on their #Facebook #BookEvent known as the #WorldBookovision (like Eurovision but with books instead of songs)

Advent Calendar of Books

No trying to cheat, the window will NOT open until the correct day.

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2018 R & D Advent

Each day you will find behind the window, one of the wonderful #BooksWeLove written by an Indie Author from around the world. From the window you will be able to join the author for fun, games and giveaways 23 authors one featured every day.

On Boxing Day & Christmas Day the books with the most likes or shares will be featured again.

Know any Indie Authors who would like to #JoinIn

There are still places available if you know someone who would like to join in. Visit the Roses & Dreams main event page HERE.

There is also an event for #ChildrensBooks on the Miss Ruby Heart Facebook page so if you know an Indie Author who writes childrens books drop the title and author in the comments below or visit the page HERE.

Rules & Stuff

* The event will take place over on Facebook via Roses & Dreams or Miss Ruby Heart
* Indie Authors you can nominate ONE of your own books
* Please keep it family friendly no erotica, or books with covers that might shock or offend
* Nominations will close Sunday 25th November
* Make sure to LIKE & SHARE posts #SpreadTheWord
* Any questions please PM on the Facebook Event page HERE

Hope you will join us

Happy Reading

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Winter Wonderland of Reading Giveaway

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Come and join us for the

Winter Wonderland of Reading

Author & Blogger Christmas Giveaway

Grand Prize
$120  Paypal Cash

Over 80 prizes & chances to win!
Gift Cards, Books, Mystery Prizes, & More

Enter Here

Enter before midnight on Monday, December 31st
*Open Internationally*
(Winners will be drawn 1-2 weeks after the giveaway ends)

Free to enter – Nothing to lose

My Prizes

Rose English

1st Prize

UK Winner ~ Signed Book ‘Young Ebenezer’ or ‘Seal Mother’

Anywhere else ~ eBook

2nd Prize 

‘Seal Mother’ eBook

3rd Prize

Snowflake Necklace & Earrings (or similar)

Rafflecopter Giveaway

Good Luck Everyone

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Halloween Teaser from Young Ebenezer

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Happy Halloween

Were you out trick or treating? No me neither, and with the weather so damp the kids stayed away this evening too. More sweets for me whoop whoo.

I do however have a treat for you. I am working on a new ‘Young Ebenezer’ story and below is a little teaser. I hope you enjoy it, I would love to know your thoughts leave me a comment below. Happy Reading.

Young Ebenezer ~ Confronts the School Bully

I bring you a treat,
a Halloween story.
Of young Ebenezer
and his best friend young Rory.
I watch over the boys,
I am Grandfather Time,
and I’ll tell you this tale
in rhythm and rhyme.

It is All Hallows Eve,
and the kids in the schools
are getting excited
to go home, dress as ghouls.
There’ll be vampires and ghosts
with monsters galore,
stepping out on the streets,
to knock on your door.

‘Boing, Boing.’ I chime out
as Eb reaches our door.
‘Boing, Boing.’ Once again
as my hands have reached four.
The house it smells yummy,
Mum’s made a great feast
and like the Grinch in the film
Dad will carve the roast beast.

School bag and blazer
are thrown without care,
and land in a heap
at the base of the stair.
‘Go back, pick them up.’
His Dad’s strict command,
‘Or no treats for you,
no matter how much, you demand.’

Eb does as he’s told
so he won’t miss the treats.
Or his first Halloween,
with his mates on the streets.
Dinner is rushed
and fills up his tummy.
But there is still room for sweets
and all things that are yummy.

Now two streets away,
Halloween started early
for a naughty young lad,
his name – Jacob Marley.
He’s the naughtiest boy,
in the whole of the school,
and is often caught out,
breaking every rule.

Jacob Marley thinks nothing,
of stealing kids treats.
He’s an absolute terror,
when out on the streets.
A boy who is bad,
and never plays nice.
Of tormenting a child,
he never thinks twice.

His plot for the day,
to steal all the treats
that others collected
after walking the streets.
But today I am watching,
And he’s in for a surprise
let us hope we can change,
his ways by sunrise.

I am Grandfather Time
With magical powers
I can enter a clock
as it chimes out the hours.
My friend is a puppy
named Miss Ruby Heart,
and together we help
children make a new start.

To be continued…

Thank you for visiting.

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