Release Blast & Review for A FATE OF ICE AND LIES Y. Maria

A FATE OF ICE AND LIES

Y. Maria

Release Date: May 21

Will be available in Kindle Unlimited

The stories are true, and they’re nothing like the fairy tales I grew up reading.

An endless winter came for all of us, leaving us at the mercy of dragons and fae who took charge of our world. They say they aren’t our enemies, but their actions prove otherwise.

Except one . . . Elias. He’s a kernel of humanity in someone who isn’t. A flicker of light in our now dying world. His heart calls to mine.

That is, until I learn of his deceptions, and it changes everything.

Where he once risked it all to save me, all I hear are the truths he kept from me. All I feel is the severance of our fated bond.

Elias may be the fae prince of some faraway kingdom, but I’m no damsel in distress who falls in love with the man who lied his way into my heart.

Where do we begin with our thoughts on this plot, its story, and its characters? To be honest, we initially struggled with the story. We found ourselves picking up and putting down the book several times as it failed to fully engage us, despite some intriguing elements. However, we did appreciate the cast of characters, particularly the Dragon and Fae bonding dynamic. Elias' loyal friends, whom he considered family, stood by him through thick and thin, showcasing unwavering loyalty and making us love them even more. While the first half of the story may have been challenging to get into, the second half proved to be exciting and captivating, with secrets unraveling, enemies lurking at every corner, and soulmates overcoming obstacles to fall in love. 

The characters truly shone in this story, especially

Elia's' dragon, whose protective love was palpable. The chemistry between Teddy and Elias was powerful and endearing, making them a beautiful couple. Teddy's protectiveness, quick wit,  banter, and altruistic nature added depth to her character, while Elias' deadly skills and unwavering devotion to his loved ones made him a compelling protagonist. If you're anything like us, you may find you adding Elias to your list of book boyfriends.

The latter part of the story had us completely engrossed, unable to put the book down. The revelations, truths, and emotional turmoil that the characters faced as the story unfolded were gripping and life-changing. The inclusion of characters from different species added an extra layer of excitement to the narrative.

We eagerly anticipate what comes next, as the ending left us wanting more. While some answers and a semblance of justice were provided, there are still lingering enemies pulling the strings and causing chaos. The unresolved questions of who and why keep us eagerly awaiting the next installment. Until next time ... #StayTuned

4 stars from us

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVZYKZH4

Meet Y. Maria:

While I wasn’t born with a pen or book in my hand, it feels as if I’ve loved to write and read since forever. Now that I live in Texas, my favorite place to do either is in front of my fireplace. When I’m not reading or writing, you can find me hiking or exploring small towns with my husband and kids.

I love anything romance. Seriously, give me all the kissing books. But there’s something magical about diving deep into my imagination where dragons and fae exist. So, I guess you can say I’m in my romantasy era

Connect with Y. Maria:

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Review & Release for A Bride for the Winter King by Anya J. Cosgrove

Title: A Bride for the Winter King

Series: Curse of the Fae Book 2

Author: Anya J. Cosgrove

Genre/Tropes: Fated Mates, Enemies to Lovers, Arranged Marriage (Reality Show)

Release Date: September 19, 2024

Can the Winter King truly love? Or am I doomed to follow his past queens to the grave?

I’m a shadow huntress in dire need of revenge. When a Fae prince asks me to participate in the Yule pageant and spy on the Winter King, I rise to the occasion.

He tells me I’m a ringer for the dead queen, and that I don’t have to win the pageant or get married in the end.

He forgot to mention I’d lose everything in the meantime—including my heart.

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My kingdom needs a queen, and so I marry.

Every year I marry, and suffer.

Every year, I lose her all over again.

This endless curse is meant to punish me for what I’ve done, with no hope of release. As the Winter King, death shall never come for me.

Until the ghost of my first love shows up on my doorstep.

This novel is book 2 in the Curse of the Fae series. It’s a full-length fantasy romance with a happy ending, and though it's part of an interconnected series, the romance stands alone.

We love this series the characters in this series are fantastic. The next couple up happens to be Lori and Elio their chemistry is off the charts maybe for a bit Elio had that lust-hate thing going on but, that quickly vanished he could not keep his hands off the woman.

From the moment we started turning the pages we were once again hooked. We loved that pagent idea it was something fresh and different. The descriptions of the Winter Court lands were beautiful if deadly dangerous. The story is filled with intrigue, suspense, love, lust, revelations and so much more. We loved Lori from the moment we met her and loved her sassiness, and sense of humor, and she was a strong female character who could be deadly when warranted but, caring and loving and an all-around girl who cares even for those who should be her enemies. Elio is a complicated character, grumpy, aloof, sexy, and beautiful, and do anything to protect his people. Awesome tales with secrets coming to life, bug revelations with the story took some twists and turns and we loved being on Lori and Elio's adventure it was a while one. We can't wait to see what happens next we are hoping we don't have to wait yet to see how it all plays out for this beautiful couple.

 

 

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Blog Tour for Spring of the Cursed Fae by LP Dover

Title: Spring of the Cursed Fae

Series: Land of the Fae Book 2

Author: L.P. Dover

Genre: Fantasy Romance

Tropes: Fae, Royalty, Reverse Harem, Why Choose Romance

Release Date: April 18, 2023

"An amazing story packed with excitement from the beginning to end so you never want to put it down." ★★★★★

From New York Times Bestselling author L.P. Dover comes a seductive tale of angst-ridden romance.

Fae from across the land have come to the enchanting Spring Court in hopes of winning Lia’s affection. But the future queen is not easily swayed. Trained to be a warrior, the needs of her people outweigh her own desires. Were she to give in to temptation, it would be with the two forbidden men who stole her heart long ago…

Twins Bayleon and Bastian were cursed with the powers of seduction before they were even born. One look in their eyes enthralls their victims to a blissful death. Offered the opportunity to be Lia’s protectors, their place in court comes with a steep price. They must shield their eyes and promise not to seduce any women. Failure to uphold this agreement will be punishable by death.

But not giving in to their powers takes its toll. If they don’t succumb… they’ll die. To save the men she loves, Lia gives in to her desires. How can she pick just one when her heart and soul belong to both?

Refusing to lose either of them, Lia embarks on a quest for a cure. Yet when the future queen is abducted by those who don’t want the curse broken, it’s up to Bayleon and Bastian to save their love. Can they find Lia before the curse kills them? Or will the trials they face tear the trio apart?

Another exciting tale with Lia and Bastien and Bayleon's adventures and what the power of love can do. Lia making a commitment to her men now has her seeking a cure for them and their. future.

This was an awesome adventure about love and betrayal. Lia is now Queen and has her own court and now she wants nothing more than the men she loves at her side. This takes her on a journey of mystery and suspense and uncovering the secrets that lie in the past.

Now that she has a place to start her quest is about to begin and she needs to rescue her men from the pits of hell. Boy, did this take her on one wild adventure and we loved being on it. Lia it seems has become more powerful with age and she will need that power for her up and coming battle. Her magic was a beautiful thing to see.

Loved the chemistry between the three and the abundance of love they had between them. Loved they forge lasting friendship with the most unlikely people and some of them becoming allies in their quest. Aidan's attraction and chemistry developed between someone complete opposite of himself wondering if it may flourish or will it be too dangerous for himself and his court. Nevertheless it was an interesting twist of events.

Overall it was a fascinating read that had you smiling throughout with a grin and smile on your face. Loved Lia's determination to heal her loves. Loved the beauty of the Fae world and the beauty that surrounds it. The characters were amazing. The adventure was filled with so much mystery and suspense and secrets coming to life that it engaged the reader from the very first chapters. What a page turner and we loved it.

 

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