Free Read! Kiatana's Journey (Creatures of the Lands) by Natalie Erin

Who doesn't love a free read? Today you can grab Kiatana's Journey, the first in the Creatures of the Lands by Natalie Erin for free and then grab the rest of this epic fantasy series.

Title: Kiatana's Journey

Author: Natalie Erin

Genre: Young Adult High Epic Fantasy (fae, dragons, magic)

Cover Designers: Clarissa Yocla and Molly Phipps

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Kiatana's Journey

FAE.

MAGIC.

BETRAYAL.

In the Lands, animals can speak, elves battle mythical beasts, and shifter-vampire hybrids hunt mortals. Princess Kiatana rules over this realm-- until a dark force rises and threatens to steal her throne.

A dragon and his rider have brought war to her world. Magic will save the realm, but a traitor hides in plain sight. A quest to defeat the evil that has possessed the land has begun.

The undead will rise. Friends will fail-- and Kia will find herself falling for the man she least expected.

This is her kingdom. It's time to fight back.

Readers love Kiatana’s Journey, a book that has been classified by fans as Game of Thrones meets Narnia. Sarah J. Maas readers are obsessed with this bestselling series!

One-click to start this enchanting fantasy saga that’s heartfelt, romantic, and full of friendship today!

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USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Megan Linski and renowned poet Krisen Lison join under the penname of Natalie Erin to bring readers the Creatures of the Lands series. A high fantasy series adored by readers all around the globe.

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"Intriguing, funny, and fresh. Kiatana's Journey was a fantasy story I couldn't get enough of." - Hayley's Reviews★★★★★

"This is a fantastic read, keeps you intrigued to the very end. This will be a Journey to remember." - Brandy's Book Review★★★★★

Inside the castle in a room far away from the exit, the pack of wolves watched the group with hunger in their eyes. Ionan looked around nervously, eyeing the clothes that were scattered along the floor. 

“The big one’s a Changer,” a large black male whispered to a silver colored female at his side. 

“So he is,” the female replied, licking her paw clean. “I’ve never had Changer before.” 

“Wonderful catch, Carmilla. I knew we could count on you for dinner,” a white and black female said softly, wagging her tail. 

“It was nothing Iris,” Carmilla responded proudly. 

“Darling, why don’t you ever call me Mother anymore? It breaks my heart,” Iris said with a voice that was sickly sweet. 

“You may have made me, Iris, but you will never be my mother,” Carmilla said, eyeing Kia. 

“What’s going on here?” Kia asked, her voice cracking nervously. 

The wolves around them snickered as the head female grinned. “I’m surprised you haven’t figured it out yet,” Iris said, snatching a purple velvet dress from the floor and throwing it into air. 

Her body twisted and contorted into that of a human and the dress slipped easily over her head as she transformed. Her hair was black with streaks of white running through it, her eyes a sharp gold color. “We’re the predators and you’re the prey,” she smiled. 

“Wait, you’re…” Kia choked on her own words. 

“Ortusans,” Iris said, her voice dripping with poison. The group watched in horror as the twenty or so wolves changed, tossing on their clothes as easily as Iris and staring at the group eagerly. 

The Ortusan called Iris smiled at them devilishly. “Get them.”

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Kiatana’s Journey * Vera’s Song * Wyntier’s Rise * Vixen’s Fate * Midnightstar * Angel’s Rebellion

Natalie Erin is the pen name for the writing team of Megan Linski and Krisen Lison (also known as Krystyl Lisoh).

Krisen Lison (pen name Krystyl Lisoh) was an author and poet. She is known for her bestselling Creatures of the Lands series, as well as her poetry collections Memoirs of a Teenage Poet and Living as Me, and her short story collections Death, Life and Other Things and Humpty Dumpty Sat on a Wall. Her work has been featured in multiple magazines and public forums. She passed away from suicide in 2013.

Megan Linski is the owner of Gryfyn Publishing. She is best known for her popular series The Shifter Prophecy, The Kingdom Saga, and The Rhodi Saga, as well as recognized for her work on the Creatures of the Lands series. In 2014, Linski published the Creatures of the Lands series in Lison's honor.

Linski is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention, and is an active fighter against common variable immune deficiency disorder.

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Take a peek in the Crimson Cove Mysteries by Tara Brown

Are you a fan of YA mysteries with a bit of horror and romance thrown in? Then you've got to check out this Crimson Cove series by Tara Brown. I even have an excerpt for you to check out from Second Nature.

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Title: Crimson Cove Mysteries

Author: Tara Brown

Genre: YA romance, horror, mystery, and thriller

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If At First

Sun, Sand, and Sexy Boys.

These are the three things needed to make a stellar summer.

Unless of course you live in Crimson Cove, where you also have to account for dead bodies and missing persons.

When a summer party turns into a crime scene, five unlikely girls band together to discover the truth behind what happened on August 4th.

A date no one is likely to forget for a long time.

Along the way they discover love, strength, and friendships that last a lifetime.

Where were you when the lights went out?

Better yet, can you stay alive long enough to catch a killer?

Second Nature

Flirting, first love, fighting for your life.

All the things that represent a spectacular fall in Crimson Cove, named after the sight one sees when the trees all turn red in the crisp autumn air.

When school starts and the events of the summer no one is likely to forget haven't been solved, the five girls decide to take matters into their own hands.

But the problem with lifting stones to find the secrets hidden under them is that you never can tell just what lies beneath.

For the five unlikely friends, what lies beneath involves each and every one of them.

And as the story twists and turns, they start to see they are each connected to the murder and the disappearance still rocking the small sea side community.

Don't miss the exciting second book in The Crimson Cove Mysteries.

Excerpt from Second Nature:

Halloween Scream

October 31, 2015

Sierra 

The noise of the creaking stairs, the ones I had just crept up, sounded like it echoed in my ears. Someone had followed us here. 

“Jake,” I whispered, hoping he was messing around. If he was, I would be angry. I lifted one leg after the other and slipped my high heels off, holding them both so I could tiptoe through the half-constructed mansion without making noise. 

Jake didn't answer, but the footsteps had stopped from the moment I whispered. The scary movie marathon we’d had before Rachel died flashed through my head, bringing ideas and memories with it. I tiptoed around the corner, brushing my Frankenstein’s bride dress on the rough edge where the unfinished walls met. The drywall scraped against me, making me wince as I hurried along the corridor to the back deck. Whoever was in the house with me was either moving silently too or they were standing still, listening. 

Either way, I had a terrible feeling this wasn't a game. 

That meant one thing: Jake was injured or hiding. 

And I was alone. 

My heart raced, my eyes burned from not blinking—fearful I would miss something—and my mouth was as dry as a mouthful of popcorn. 

The floor creaked. 

I froze. 

“Sierra,” someone whispered into the dark. 

My skin crawled when I realized it wasn't Jake. It wasn't his whisper. I’d heard that enough times, always in the dark, to know it wasn't him. “Sierra, don't be scared.” It sounded like something it couldn't be, but I didn't believe. I stayed perfectly still, waiting for the moment I needed to run to the back deck and jump down onto the sandy beach. 

What had the girls in the horror movies done wrong? What could I avoid? My mind raced, remembering the runners always got caught. They always got stabbed. Usually in the back. The thought of it made my skin burn where I imagined the knife would slice. The hiders always got caught. They were the ones breathing too loudly or hiding in stupid places. 

“Sierra, I won’t hurt you if you come to me.” 

I squeezed my eyes shut for half a second and waited for the answer, the right choice, to pop into my head. 

A dog barked, making me jump and open my eyes. The sound was joined by the creaking of the floorboards again. 

With gentle breaths and controlled movements I crept along the hallway, entering the spot where the kitchen or master bedroom would likely go. The house was freshly sealed with windows and doors, but it was still in the drywall stage with plywood floors. The massive back deck was through the white French doors, facing the beach and open ocean. The moon offered light, enough to make shadows move with me. 

I hurried to an alcove I assumed would one day be a nook for a breakfast bar or maybe the ensuite soaker tub. I pressed my back against the wall and stared at the bright white French doors. If I could make it to them, I was free. 

If only I had my cell phone, I could call the police or Jake or Vincent. Someone would come and help me. Even Ashton might answer. 

But that wasn't an option. I scolded myself for my weakness in me and forced my focus to be on the doors. They were my answer. They were my hope. 

As I exhaled and plotted my moment to run and everything I would do from that point on, the floor creaked in the hallway behind me. 

It was now or never. 

Live or die. 

I took one more breath and pushed off from the wall…

Third Time’s a Charm

Kisses, kindred spirits, and killings.

The three things that sum up a Christmas in Crimson Cove.

When Christmas break starts, everyone assumes there will be an armistice.

But the killer thing about Christmas parties is someone always spikes the eggnog.

Just when the girls think they have the pieces of the puzzle falling into place, everything falls apart when a third body lands on the pile.

And this person is someone no one expected to find dead. Or find at all.

Don't miss the suspenseful third book in the Crimson Cove Mystery.

Four Crimson Corners

Love, lilies, and a lady in black?

Some things you expect in the spring in Crimson Cove, and others you don't.

The five girls have come to expect it all over the course of the eight months, but when a woman in black starts haunting their footsteps not one of them is prepared for the tidings she brings.

Or who she's related to.

But as the residents of our favorite little town start to squirm under the pressure of the mounting numbers of deaths, the girls start to see the pattern in the crimes being committed.

They start to see that no one is safe, because the killer can reach all four of the Crimson corners.

Don't miss the frightening fourth book in The Crimson Cove Mystery Series.

Hang Five

Murder. Mystery. Mayhem.

Crimson Cove has devilishly sharp twists and turns that will leave you dying—for more.

“PRETTY LITTLE LIARS MEETS GOSSIP GIRL” *****

“TWISTS AND TURNS GALORE!” *****

“EXCITING ‘WHO DONE IT’ THRILLER!” *****

"A SERIES YOU CAN'T PUT DOWN!" *****

Welcome to Crimson Cove.

Population? One less than yesterday.

Hang Five

Happiness, Hope, and Hostages.

How else do you spend a summer in Crimson Cove?

In the end, the girls realize that everything they have seen and done in the last year has been based on the desires of a few.

Realizing they have been puppets in a scheme from the start, fires up the girl’s desire for revenge.

But revenge is a dish best served cold—ice cold.

So they tuck their anger away and prepare for the retaliation they desperately desire.

But how do you attack the ones you love the most?

Who will make it out alive?

Don’t miss the stunning conclusion to the Crimson Cove Mysteries.

I believe growing up in a really small town gives a person a little advantage when it comes to the imagination. You need one or you go mad.

Needless to say, mine saved me. After it got me into trouble first, that is. That's the problem with a vivid imagination, all the lies you tell.

I am happily married with two daughters.

I have two giant dogs, two savage cats, and a penchant for a glass of red.

Also, I drag my bread through the sauce. I can't help myself, bread is life.

According to my age, I am meant to be a responsible adult, but it isn't going well at all. I would still head off to Hogwarts tomorrow and I suspect there isn't a single wardrobe I haven't crept into, hoping to find the door to Narnia. And don't even get me started on the King's Road, I get lost.

Fortunately, I am an international bestseller so I have wormed my way into a quirky or eccentric category.

Thank God for that.

I am represented by Natalie Lakosil from the Bradford Literary Agency and am published traditionally with Montlake Romance.

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Congratulations to Jessica Leake on the release of Beyond a Darkened Shore. Today you can check out an excerpt and rave reviews of this new YA historical fantasy. Be sure to pick up a copy! You can even pick up a signed one. Just note that some of those buy links may be affiliate links, which can earn me a few pennies toward maintaining my websites, but at no additional cost to you. Also be sure to enter the giveaway that includes a $25 Amazon gift card!


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Beyond a Darkened Shore

By Jessica Leake

Beyond a Darkened Shore

by Jessica Leake
Young Adult Historical Fantasy

Hardcover & ebook, 384 pages
April 10th 2018 by HarperTeen

The ancient land of Éirinn is mired in war. Ciara, princess of Mide, has never known a time when Éirinn’s kingdoms were not battling for power, or Northmen were not plundering their shores.

The people of Mide have always been safe because of Ciara’s unearthly ability to control her enemies’ minds and actions. But lately a mysterious crow has been appearing to Ciara, whispering warnings of an even darker threat. Although her clansmen dismiss her visions as pagan nonsense, Ciara fears this coming evil will destroy not just Éirinn but the entire world.

Then the crow leads Ciara to Leif, a young Northman leader. Leif should be Ciara’s enemy, but when Ciara discovers that he, too, shares her prophetic visions, she knows he’s something more. Leif is mounting an impressive army, and with Ciara’s strength in battle, the two might have a chance to save their world.

With evil rising around them, they’ll do what it takes to defend the land they love...even if it means making the greatest sacrifice of all.

Praise for the Book

"Beyond a Darkened Shore is thrilling and romantic. This is a must-read for lovers of fantasy, mythology, and folklore." - Kody Keplinger, New York Times bestselling author of The DUFF and Run 

“With undead armies, flesh-eating spirit horses, and a powerful heroine, fantasy, romance, and historical-fiction readers will have a great time.” - Booklist 

“While Morrigan and Odin are terrifying, raven-haired Ciara is the star. Beautiful, strong, and independent, she is the perfect warrior princess. Epic historical fantasy filled with deadly creatures, simmering romance, and nonstop action.” - Kirkus Reviews

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Excerpt

The waves viciously beat against the worn rock, sending sprays of white water into the air. It should have been deterrent enough, but the Northmen were relentless. Their longship had already landed. Men poured from its side like a wave of death. As I took in the square sail—white with a crimson skeletal dragon—my heart beat a furious rhythm in my chest. I’d fought countless Northmen in battles throughout our kingdom, but the sight of that sail still made every muscle in my body clench in warring fear and anger—and memory. 

My clansmen’s blood staining the earth red—
—my sister’s hand in mine as we tried to escape—
—her eyes wide as the blood trailed down her throat, and me, screaming, screaming—

I shook my head, banishing the memories before they could weaken my mind further. Sleipnir snorted and pawed the ground in response. Like other horses, he could sense my emotions. But unlike other horses, my apprehension only made him bolder. 

Fergus wheeled his horse over to me and spat on the ground. “Let us pray the blood of the raiders will flow this day.” 

I glanced at the men assembled beside me and frowned. A Northman longship of the size of the one on our shore could hold at least sixty men, far more than our own crew. “The battle can go no farther than this cliff—not this time.” 

“I will cover you as best I can,” Fergus said. “You search for their leader.” 

I tightened my grip on the hilt of my sword. My arm muscles tensed, and my heart pounded. Anticipation of the battle was always the hardest: the prickling adrenaline, the torrent of memories, the cold dread. I endured it all because my sisters and mother were huddled in fear in their room. We were the only things preventing them from being killed. 

I snapped my attention back to the battle. The Northmen had begun the treacherous climb to our stronghold. With any luck, we would pick them off as they emerged at the top of the cliff. The Northman raiding strategy was always to ambush. Instead of recognizing such actions as dishonorable, they seemed happy to live to fight again. They wouldn’t expect us to be waiting for them, and if we could defeat their leader quickly enough, they might retreat. There was no dishonor in retreat in their eyes either, not when their strategy to ambush meant they were usually slinking into a castle and catching its warriors unawares. 

Holding the high ground was our advantage. We had to make it count. 

With a shout, the first man made it to the top. He showed a momentary flash of surprise that we were lying in wait for him, but he recovered quickly. Battle-axe raised and shield in front of his chest, he charged. More of the enemy followed, their armor and long beards making them indistinguishable from one another. My clansmen made rivers of their blood.

About Jessica Leake

Jessica Leake is the author of the adult novels Arcana and The Order of the Eternal Sun, both with Skyhorse. She worked for years as a psychotherapist, but even though she loved her clients, she couldn’t stop writing. She lives in South Carolina with her husband, four young children, lots of chickens, and two dogs who keep everyone in line. Beyond a Darkened Shore is her YA debut. Visit her at www.jessicaleake.com.

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Title: Heroes of Arcania

Author: Liz Long

Genre: YA Super Heroes

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Blurb: 

This boxed set features the entire Heroes of Arcania trilogy.

Heroes of Arcania: SuperNova, Book 1

Sometimes the villain must create the hero.

The streets of Arcania are overrun with crime, deteriorating as a madman named Fortune makes himself at home. He shows no mercy, striking down anyone in his path – including Nova Benson’s little sister. Devastated, Nova vows to seek justice for her family, but aside from her freak strength and impenetrable skin, how is she supposed to stop a monster like Fortune?

Cole Warner wants to help people. Entrusted to keep his family’s secret, he’s also frustrated at having to hide his gift. He knows he could do more to help in the fight against Fortune. If he could convince his sister Penelope to join him, they might even have a chance at beating him. When Cole meets Nova, he realizes his whole world is about to change. And he’s going to welcome it with open arms.

Falling for each other wasn’t part of the plan.

Then again, neither was becoming a superhero.

Heroes of Arcania: Fortune's Favor, Book 2

Not all villains can be defeated.

Nova will learn it takes more than sheer strength to be a superhero. Her world implodes when Fortune strikes back for all the trouble she’s caused. His dangerous games put everyone around her at risk, especially when he decides to turn Arcania against its precious Heroes. Nova wants to protect Arcania, but how does she save a city that doesn’t want her help?

Cole has no idea how to deal with his sister Penelope, especially now that she’s learned the truth about their family secret. Thanks to Fortune, she’s headed down a dark path, one with no return. Torn between helping Nova and protecting his sister, Cole will be forced to make a choice. Tensions rise as Cole and Nova discover war will come to Arcania if they don’t get Fortune off the streets…or preferably six feet under.

Nova and Cole might have each other, but will they lose everything else in their mission to save Arcania?

Heroes of Arcania: Unbreakable, Book 3

True heroes refuse to be broken.

Nova started the fight against Fortune for simple revenge, but now it’s turned into something much bigger. Arcania’s criminals are at each other’s throats, putting the city right in the middle of a warzone. She’ll have to work with a few unlikely allies to end Fortune’s games once and for all. Nova thought she understood what it meant to be a superhero, but will she have to lose herself to truly defeat Fortune?

Fortune has given Cole a choice, one with unbearable consequences. When Cole takes matters into his own hands to save his sister Penelope, he realizes too late he’s another pawn in Fortune’s games. Fortune will use Cole’s gift against his enemies…including Nova. Cole will have to become the hero he always wanted to be if he’s going to protect the love of his life.

Nova and Cole could finally save Arcania from Fortune’s deadly games, but are they willing to sacrifice each other?

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Liz Long is a proud graduate of Longwood University and author of ten novels. Her inspiration comes from action and thriller genres and she spends entirely too much time watching superhero movies. Her day job as Associate Editor includes writing for a magazine publisher in Roanoke, VA. She is also the director of the Roanoke Regional Writers Conference and the annual Roanoke Author Invasion.

Comic book readers and fans of CW Network smash hits Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Netflix’s Daredevil will root for Liz Long’s bestselling YA summer series as the HoA’s gifted teen superheroes attempt to save their city from its impending demise. The Donovan Circus series has best been described as "X-Men meets the circus." Adult horror story Witch Hearts tells the tale of a serial killer hunting witches for their powers. New Adult PNR A Reaper Made is about a teen Reaper who gets caught between falling in love or saving her sister's soul. All titles are available for paperback or ebook on Amazon.

To learn more about Liz (including more information on her books, plus writing, marketing, and social media tips), visit her website: http://lizclong.com.

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