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Audio Book, Paranormal, Zombie

#WOTR25 #Paranormal #Audio #Zombie – Demon Ember, Resurrection Chronicles book 1 by MJ Haag and Becca Vincenza

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MJ Haag is our attending author.

Mya’s world is falling apart. After a series of earthquakes, deadly animals with glowing red eyes begin attacking people and start the spread of a zombie-like plague. Safety is just a memory as she tries to make her way home. When a different creature attacks the people helping her reach Oklahoma City, Mya is sure she’ll never see the light of another day.

Despite his eerie yellow eyes and very sharp teeth, the grey-skinned creature is more intelligent and humanlike than he first appears. He’s determined to keep Mya by his side and protect her from the new world’s dangers. When his path starts taking her further away from home, she must choose between safety and her family.

**Recommended for mature readers
***Part 1 of 3

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I purchased this audio book.

I am stumped as to how I feel about this book.  I will say the narration was decent.  I thought she did a great job varying the voices for each character.

Now the book…..ok this is gonna ramble.  LOL

The beginning of the story was awesome.  It was fast paced and full of action….. zombies and hell hounds attacking all over the world at the same time.  I was totally invested.  Then when we meet Drav, who is a Demon?????  Alien???? And he takes particular interested in our main character Mya after killing all the people she is with…like why did she survive?

That is when the story’s breaks hit …hard.  The story slows to a crawl….like crawl crawl.

Drav is learning the language and Mya is being ridiculious. Drav is doing all to protect her and Mya isn’t listening to him.  Drav and his caveman speech got a bit old.

Yet, I still wanted to know why….why did all of this happen???  Why is Drav protecting Mya.  Why did he punch his fellow Demon/Alien friend???  I understand the obsession with boobs and her lady bits toward the end of the story but hearing BOOBS all the time got redundant.

So I think I am going to sit on this and see if I want to continue.  The series has like 10 books but Mya and Drav are just 3 books.  I dunno.  I am not sure.  Like I wanna know but the slowness of the story made it difficult.  But I am wondering if Drav listened to some naughty audio books when she gave him an iPod to listen to books to increase his language???  LOL  I mean that could get interesting.

MJ Haag is the bestselling author of the Beastly Tales and the Resurrection Chronicles. Writing as both MJ Haag and Melissa Haag, she has sold more than three hundred thousand copies worldwide and authored several other series, including the Judgement of the Six and Of Fates and Furies.

She thinks bios written in third person are hilariously pretentious and doesn’t take much in life seriously, including her author photo.

She lives in Wisconsin with her three children and husband.

Author Interviews

#WOTR25 #AuthorSpotlight #AttendingAuthor #MajorEventSponsor – Kate Hawthorne

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Kate Hawthorne

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi! I’m Kate Hawthorne and I’m your favorite authors favorite author. I write kinky gay romance as Kate Hawthorne and kinky sapphic romance as Nikki Markham. I’ve been publishing for almost seven years and I’m showing no signs of slowing down. I live in Louisville with my husband, daughter, and pets, and when I’m not busy writing, I’m reading or talking about books. I love coffee, wine, and a good bloody mary.

How did you hear about this event?

I was trolling the internet for ways to amuse myself and meet new readers, then covid happened, and here we are.

How many years have you attended?

2020 was supposed to be my first year, but covid, so this will be my 6th year, which is wild!

What genres do you write?

kinky and contemporary LGBT romance, and if all goes well, I’m venturing into the world of dark academia in 2025

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Unfettered is a fan favorite book that I don’t think gets enough love, so it’s one I always recommend, but also Humbled because it’s a good segue into my a series with some of my favorite characters.

What is one fun fact about you?

I believe in ghosts!

What are your social links?

http://facebook.com/authorkatehawthorne

http://threads.net/kate.hawthorne

http://instagram.com/kate.hawthorne

www.katehawthornebooks.com

http://tikotok.com/@katehawthornebooks

What are you buy links?

http://author.to/katehawthorne

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Age Gap, Paranormal, Shifters, Witches

#WOTR25 #newrelease #teacherstudent #agegap #paranormal #shifter #witch – Stone Crest, Rise of Raven book 1 by S.J. Chaynie

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Stone Crest : Rise of a Raven

A chance encounter.
A blue-eyed Raven.
A single curse.
She’s not supposed to be mine. Not just because I’m her professor, or she’s my student, but because of what I am. A man with a mask. A shifter with a curse. But I can’t stay away. Not when I know the beauty of her heart, and not when her life is in danger. Truths are revealed, secrets unveiled, and when my wolf decides she’s ours, there’s no turning back. I’ve always protected Stone Crest, but now, I’ll spend the rest of my life protecting her.

Stone Crest: Rise of a Raven is a standalone professor/student shifter romance with no cheating and a HEA.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I received a copy of this book for an honest review.

When I was told that the author was writing a paranormal story I was over the moon.  Paranormal was mu jam.  Knowing how great of a writer she is, I knew she would nail the story and boy was I right.

Raven is being forced to go to an college by her overbearing, rich, “important” father.  He doesn’t want her to ruin the good family name after what she recently did!!

Raven meets her roomie Prestley (who I love so much and cannot wait for what is in store for her and Dec) that forces her to come out of her room to hang out.  When she is hangin’ with her one night she runs into a tall drink of water.  After a one night stand she strolls into her class to find he is her teacher!!!  WHOOOOP.

Locke is stunned stupid when he sees the woman he met on the side of the road who has captures his heart and mind is a STUDENT!!  WOOF he broke meg rules.

The story is amazing.  Raven and Locke are fighting their attraction while we are also finding out all of their backstory which is amazing.  Raven has secrets.  Loche has secrets.  Dec has something happening that I need to know forbook 2.  The rest of Loche’s team are having issues as well.

This story was not long enough.  The story has so much happening that I couldn’t put the story down.  I am also very excited the future stories in the series because its going to be

S.J. Chaynie is a small-town Texas girl who has found a love for writing. She enjoys writing romance, with a sprinkle of suspense, and a little humor. If she is not busy writing her newest ideas, she is spending time with her husband and two beautiful daughters. She believes a good book and a lot of laughs is the best medicine. She brings suspense, love, angst, and sometimes the occasional heartbreak to her stories. Always a HEA, but every character and story she holds close to her heart and hopes they touch yours as well.

Author Interviews

#WOTR25 #AuthorSpotlight #AttendingAuthor – Jade Waltz/Tera Nova

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Jade Waltz

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m a mother of two boys and a pair of cats – plus about a hundred or so succulents. lol I love musicals, video games, and knitting when I’m not reading or writing. My favorite color is green, and if I’m reborn, I would love to be a housecat… or a dragon. 6.^

How did you hear about this event?

I’m a local author, but I heard about the event from an editor of mine.

How many years have you attended?

This is my 4th year!

What genres do you write?

Sci-fi Romance, Alien Romance, OV Romance, Monster Romance, Reverse Harem / PolyAm Romance, LGBT+ Romance

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

“Project: Adapt – Found” if you enjoy reverse harem, and “Across the Stars” if you enjoy dragons, dragon riders, and slow burn alien romances.

What is one fun fact about you?

I write marching band drill (those pictures marching bands make on the football field when they play their music).

What are your social links?

Jade Waltz:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/authorjadewaltz
Tiktok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@authorjadewaltz
Bookbub:
https://www.bookbub.com/profile/jade-waltz
Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJadeWaltz
Website – Newsletter Sign-Up:
www.jadewaltz.com

Tera Nova:
Website – Newsletter Sign-Up:
www.authorteranova.com
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/authorteranova
Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/teranovaauthor/
Linktree:
linktr.ee/authorteranova
Bookbub:
https://www.bookbub.com/profile/tera-nova

What are you buy links?

Jade Waltz:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jade-Waltz/author/B07N546FGF

Tera Nova:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tera-Nova/author/B0DBL3PQ59

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Author Interviews

WOTR25 #AuthorSpotlight #AttendingAuthor – Elle James

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Elle James

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

ELLE JAMES is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of books including military heroes, cowboys, and intrigues that keep her readers on the edges of their seats. When she’s not at her computer, she’s gardening, traveling, playing with her dogs, Bandit & Charli, and dreaming up new stories

How did you hear about this event?

I was a signing author in 2024. Great event!

How many years have you attended?

1

What genres do you write?

Romantic Suspense, Military romance, western romance, paranormal romance, billionaire and contemporary romance

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

REMY – book #1 in the Bayou Brotherhood Protectors series

What is one fun fact about you?

They called me the Snake Lady when I worked as an Interpretive Naturalist at an Arkansas State Park, doing live snake demonstrations

What are your social links?

• Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/search?search=elle+james
• Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1441344619422730/
• Amazon page: http://bit.ly/ElleJames-Amazon
• Newsletter: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/uih54u0wqg
• Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/ellejamesauthor
• Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ElleJamesAuthor
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellejamesauthor/
• Website: https://ellejames.com
• Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/28048.Elle_James

What are you buy links?

https://ellejames.com/shop-all/

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Author Interviews

#WOTR25 #AuthorSpotlight #AttendingAuthor – Allison Temple

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Allison Temple

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Allison (sometimes Alli) Temple. I live in Toronto, Canada with my very patient husband and the world’s cutest team of rescue pets. When I’m not writing, I’m currently obsessed with Korean TV dramas. They’re like novels in TV form! I firmly believe tacos are the perfect food and Bubly is the superior fizzy water brand. My husband and I like to travel. Our last big trip was to Scandinavia and I would go back to Copenhagen in a heartbeat. Next we’re hoping to go to Australia!

How did you hear about this event?

I’d heard how great it was from authors like Kate Hawthorne and Vinni George!

How many years have you attended?

This is my first year attending WOTR

What genres do you write?

LGBTQ+ fantasy and romance

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

It really depends what you like. For something bite size and bantery, I always recommend Boyfriend With Benefits. If you like time loop hijinks, then My Not-So-Super Blind Date is your story. And you can’t go wrong with lesbian pirates in Uncharted.

What is one fun fact about you?

My first job was working in a family-run deli. One summer I received an award for Most Improved Tomato Slicer. I still have the certificate!

What are your social links?

https://www.instagram.com/allisontemplebooks/,

https://www.facebook.com/allisontemplebooks,

https://www.tiktok.com/@allisontemplebooks

What are you buy links? 

allisontemple.com/books 

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WOTR Event

#WOTR25 #EventHosts #HBIC #EventSponsors- Jillian Jacobs, Angie Johnson, Melinda Bones, Bree Young

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Jillian – I am so grateful to be on year 10 hosting this event with three of my favorite people. I am an author and a daily romance reader. I also spend a lot of money on books, flavored coffee, and wine. Thistle Farms is one of my fav places to shop! My fav color is green.

Angie – I am Angie Johnson.  I own TwinsieTalk Book Reviews. I am a “retired” Pre-K Special Education teacher.  I work as a Parent Educator in my full time job.  I have lots of crazy spoiled rescue dogs, a stray cat we took in that I am obsessed with, a kid in college, and an amazing trophy husband who lets me boss him around event weekend.  Also, I love the color pink.

Melinda – Hello I’m Melinda and I am married to a wonderful guy that puts up with my book addiction. I have a teenage daughter who is usually floating around the event seeing if the authors need anything. We also have two dogs a one year old golden doodle and a 11 year old Chihuahua.

Bree – I love horror everything, reading, being outdoors (hiking, camping, etc), spending time with my family, and cats

 

Tickets will be available November 4th at 6PM Central.

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Fake Relationship, Sunshine Grumpy

#ReleaseDay #NewRelease #DualReview #FakeDating #GrumpySunshine – Text Appeal by Kylie Scott

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Love enters the chat in this hilarious, heartfelt rom com by New York Times bestselling and Audie award-winning author Kylie Scott.

Romance author Riley Cooper always dreamed of living by the water. But within a day of landing in the charming seaside town of Port Stewart to work on her latest book, she’s getting calls and texts for some dude on her new number. Weird ones. Sad ones. Sexy ones. Ones that make her want to meet him. For curiosity’s sake…if nothing else.

After years of being on-again, off-again with his high school sweetheart, all Connor wants is to move on with his life. If only everyone in Port Stewart would let him. What he needs is to be seen with someone else. So when fate puts him in the path of the new girl in town who got his old number, faking it together seems like the perfect solution.

Spending time with the gorgeous former prom king might be great research for Riley’s romance writing…if only she can keep her feelings in check. But the more she gets to know him, the harder she’s falling. Can their serendipitous meeting turn into something real and true?

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I received this book from the author for an honest review.

When I saw what this book was about plus it was a grumpy sunshine, I was all in.  I must admit I fell in love with the story right away.  I thought it was super funny to be getting random texts from people for another person.  I have had that happen once, not nearly as many times but still I could kinda relate.

Like all Kylie books, the banter, snark, whit, etc was totally hilarious. There were so many times I laughed out loud because it’s totally how I might react to a situation…..like getting high with grandma and her friends at the coffee shop.  Legit full laughter.   Don’t get me start on “Break up oral” because yeah totally what I would have done as well….lol…IYKYK!

I loved the simplicity of the story but the twist about Ava was one that I was so excited to see.  The karaoke was probably one of my favorites in the story.  Seeing the town fall in love with Riley was also another favorite even if they initially were all betting against her at the coffee shop.  Poor Connor seems to find the ladies that everyone loves.

It was a great fake dating turns to real emotion story.  This is one of my favorites that Kylie has releases.  I would love to see more in the series because I think there are a lot of characters who could use an HEA.

Review by Twinsie Melinda

I received a copy of this book from the author for an honest review.

I liked the plot of this story and I have to say enjoyed the side characters as much as the main characters. What could go wrong when you get a new cell number? How about the previous owner not telling anyone they changed their number and their family and friends constantly texting you.

Rylie Cooper just wanted to get away and enjoy the water. She gets into town and decides to get a new phone number. Only problem is this number used to belong to Connor who didn’t tell his family and friends he changed his number. Rylie gets texts from Connor’s ex, Ava, who is persistent that Rylie and Connor are together. Connor just wants some breathing room and not have family and friends contacting him. His ex is coming home and his high school reunion is coming up and everyone in the town has an opinion on his love life.

A small town can be a wonderful thing but small towns know everyone’s business and if they don’t know your business they will in 5 seconds.  I loved Connor’s meddling family especially his grandma. I have to say the dueling tip jars were entertaining. I enjoyed seeing Rylie and Connor go from friends to more even if it started as a fake relationship. Some of the scenes were over the top but still entertaining to read. Want to know if the town people switched from team Ava to team Rylie, then pick up this book or even the audio.

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Kylie is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-selling, Audie Award winning Romance author.

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#WOTR25 #audio – The Perfect Wolf by Elle Boon

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His Perfect Wolf (Mystic Wolves Book 2) by [Elle Boon]

Niall Malik is alpha of the Mystic Wolves. His life revolved around protecting his pack and son. He planned to do this alone until finding an injured woman who stirred more than just his lust.

When Alaina Strop woke in the tattooed arms of a strange wolf shifter, all she could think of was getting closer. Having no memory was a small thing compared to the feelings she had for the growling man. Before she could give her mind and body to him, she needed to find out who she was, and be sure she didn’t belong to another. Though deep in her soul, she knew she was Nialls.

Danger came to Mystic as Alaina’s memory returned and her father came to claim her for another wolf. But Niall, the big bad alpha, had found his perfect wolf, and wasn’t about to let her go, no matter the cost.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I purchased this audiobook.

I want to start by saying I LOVE Audio.  However, this narration for this book did not do it for me.  I really enjoyed the story, but I would have loved any other voice.  He just couldn’t manage all the difference voices IMO.  This was the first time I have heard his voice so maybe it is different in other stories.

I was very excited when I met Niall in the first book.  SO when I saw he was book 2, I immediately jumped. Niall is a great Alpha.  His pack is his priority.  His needs and wants come second to them and his son.  The son he has with his true mate.  She is gone and he is missing her with everything he has.   Everyone, including his son, is asking when he will remate.  Niall decides to find a woman who will take care of him and his son while he heart wont be fully invested.  Sounds like a great plan Niall…smh.

Alaina is a mess.  Her father tells her she will be mating and mating to a horrible shifter of a man  A man who is meant to destroy her.   Alaina does what any women who do, she runs. She tumbles and lands right in the arms of Niall. The only issue besides her crazy libido, was se doesn’t know why she is there???

I liked Niall and Alaina. I really loved seeing Cora and Zayn from the first book laughing it up at Niall’s distress over his feelings for Alaina.  I also loved seeing more of the old pack alpha advising Niall.  Every alpha needs someone to lean on and Niall had a great support system around him.

The book is a quick read.  I enjoyed the conflict of Alaina’s “intended” and how it all resolved.

Elle Boon is a reader first and foremost…and of course if you know her she’s the crazy lady with purple hair. She’s also a USA Today Bestselling Author who lives in Middle-Merica as she likes to say…with her husband and Kally Kay her black lab who also thinks she’s her writing partner (She happens to sit next to her begging for treats and so takes a lot of credit). She has two amazing kids Jazz and Goob and is a MiMi to one adorable little nugget named Romy or RomyGirl (greatest job EVER) who has totally won over everyone who sees hers (If anyone says a hair bow is too big they’re crazy). She’s known for saying “Bless Your Heart” and dropping lots of F-bombs (I mean lots of F-BOMBS but who is keeping track?).

She loves where this new journey has taken her and has no plans on stopping. She writes what she loves to read, and that’s romance, whether it’s about Navy SEALs, HOT as F**K MC heroes, or paranormal alphas. #dontlookdown is a thing you will need to google. “wink” With all her stories you’re guaranteed a happily ever after, no matter what twisted thing her mind has come up with. Her biggest hope is that after readers have read one of her stories, they fall in love with her characters as much as she does. She loves creating new worlds, and has more stories just waiting to be written. Elle believes in happily ever after and can guarantee you will always get one within the pages of her books.

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#WOTR25 #Audio #Shifters #Paranormal – Curvy Girl Shifters book 2 by D.V. Fischer

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Curvy Girl Shifters: Book Two

She doesn’t make it easy to forget her, no matter how hard he tries.

Amelia is tired of being ignored. She’s had a crush on the local shifter pack’s beta since she first met him. So, one night, when the pack comes into her place of work, she slips him her number. Michael’s a challenge that she’s accepted. She never backs down from a challenge. Ever.

Michael knows who his mate is. Amelia Victor calls to every fiber of his being, but he refuses to have her. He isn’t mate material, and if he claims her, his entire life will be turned upside down. The stubborn woman isn’t making it easy to forget she exists.

Is it only a matter of time before Amelia finds out who she is to Michael?

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I purchased this audio book.

I have to say this is the first book of this author I didn’t “love”.  I was excited for the couple and loved the whole I am an island and don’t need a mate story line BUT, I think I felt lot as to why he felt that way.  I know this is a novella and its insta-love but I still don’t think we got a reason why?

Micheal is the beta and not at all happy when he sees his fated mate Amelia is besties with his pack Alpha and his mate.  He pushes and pushes Amelia away. She doesn’t give up and is very tenacious about forcing him to communicate with her.

I was bummed we didn’t get a sneak into who is next but I am excited for it.

USA Today & International bestselling and two-time Iowa award-winning author DV Fischer is a mother of two very busy boys, a wife to wonderful husband, and an owner of three sock-loving German Shorthair Pointers. They also have one cat named Geralt.

Together, they live in Sheldon, Iowa.

When DV Fischer isn’t chasing after her children, she spends her time typing like a mad woman while consuming vast amounts of caffeine. Sometimes, if her husband can manage to remind her of the real world outside her office window, they hike!

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