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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

La Roe's Curse 4 Star Review from Why I Cant Stop Reading


 
Why I Cant Stop Reading 
The Good, The Better, The Books.
 
So I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was in no way compensate for my opinion. 
So here are my 4 reasons for 4 stars: 
Emerald La Roe is an absolutely amazing character. I love the way she was written, how her story was explained and the way she just basically is. I love the way she dealt with what she was given (which I felt was rather realistically) and I loved how easy she was to get invested in.
Ms Carver is excellent at world building. The way she described the characters, species and world was really well written I got lost in in completely. 
 
Read the rest of the review at https://ignorantsouthafrican.wordpress.com/2021/01/13/review-la-roes-curse-by-dee-carver/
 

Thursday, September 3, 2020

Review: Perfectly Unpredictable by Linda O'Connor

 
(Some spoiler alert)  

The story began with an unexpected or unpredictable event, which brings heartache to those who read it. Alexander began as the love of her life and then later the guiding spirit that helped her find the man her and her son were meant to be with, Mack Challen.  

However, Kalia Beck is a character that you can easily identify with, she is persistent, strong willed and a caring person. Though life through her a major curveball she withstood it with understandable fear mixed in with amazing courage.  

Mack is not sure what to make of the woman next door, however, she had her tiny son ultimately worm their way into his heart. I found it adorable that the writer Linda O’Connor made it to where the only way for the baby to sleep was by listening to Mack play the guitar.  

I was immediately hooked on the story when I read an excerpt on Linda O’Connor’s blog recently. Once getting the book I found that I could not put it down until I finished it. I have not read the rest of The Perfectly Series but they are definitely on my to be read list. 

Perfectly Series: 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074N3YTBN/ref=series_rw_dp_sw 


Dee Carver  
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Monday, August 10, 2020

Review: Finding My Sun by Halo Roberts

 Laurel and Trey are dynamic together!




Blurb

Breakups suck. They suck even more after you drunkenly tell your A-list Rockstar boyfriend that you love him...then find your now ex best friend in his bed. Welcome to Laurel's world.

So, what's a girl with a mangled heart to do? Escape to the Caribbean for some sun, sangria, and much needed soul-searching of course.

While walking on a lonely beach with a camera in her hand, Laurel does not expect to find the hot surfer in her zoom. After accidentally locking eyes, Laurel hides behind a rock and quickly makes her escape...to avoid an awkward meeting.

Fortunately, it's a small island and Laurel meets the surfer whose name is Trey that same night. Sparks fly, hammocks flip, and all signs point to love. But when best friend and Rockstar drama invades the island will new love last? Laurel has decisions to make, hearts to break and a sunburn to avoid in this two-part romantic comedy.

Friday, May 31, 2013

Children of Time Blog Tour – Author Interview

Eric R Johnston at Children of Time Blog Tour 

World Castle Publishing


Can you tell us about Children of Time?
Children of Time is a dark fantasy, sci-fi novel that deals with timeline manipulation. It starts with a prologue that is to show life for one of the main characters before the events in the story. Whether there really is a before comes into question throughout the novel, but for Shawna, she had survived an abusive marriage after killing her husband in self-defense.
After a nightmare six years later, Shawna’s young daughter, Alexis, comes to sleep with her. She had dreamed of a time when she died. It was so real to her. Shawna thinks nothing of it, but allows Alexis to sleep with her.
What happens next sets the story exploding into an action-packed thrill ride. Shawna wakes to find Alexis gone and a strange man in her bed. The man is as confused as she is, knowing that he’s dead, or should be.

What could be happening?
Well that is for, reader, to find out.

What was your inspiration for the story and the writing process?
The story actually came from two different places.
After completing A Light in the Dark, I began a novel I called Temporal Winter. The title came from a play on the phrase “nuclear winter,” which describes a particularly bad outcome of a nuclear war. This story was about a war between time periods instead of nations. In the distant future, humans develop “temporal weapons” that have the ability to erase people or events from history. The novel opened up with a temporal attack on the present.
This was an idea that had been brought up in several science fiction outlets, but I hadn’t seen anyone do much with it. Sometime, as a writer, if there’s a story I want to read and I can’t find it, I’ll write it myself.
The novel just was not working. Maybe it was too difficult, or maybe I couldn’t stop thinking about the how the fate of the villain of A Light in the Dark was left pretty ambiguous. I kept thinking about the dark world he’d been exiled to…thinking about what he was doing there. So I decided to write another novel that I called City of Evil.
The problem I ran into with City of Evil was I didn’t have enough story for a full-length novel, and what I had served better a back story to something better anyway. So I put it that aside and began working on Temporal Winter again. Then it dawned on me that these were actually two parts of the same story, that it was really the demon in the dark world affecting time, not humans from the future.

Children of Time ties into An Inner Darkness and A Light in the Dark, but is intended to be read as a stand-alone novel.

When did you realize you wanted to write?
The first time I think I consciously thought about it was when I was 10 years old. That was when I wrote my first story.  I was really into the Goosebumps books, which were very popular at the time, and I wanted to write stories just like those. I continued to write through the years, earning the praise of teachers and University professors, before setting my mind to write a novel in 2009. That first novel was Harvester: Ascension, a book that turned out better than I could ever have imagined.

Do you have anything in the works now?
I have many things in the works, but I will only list two. I am working on the sequel to 9111 Sharp Road called In the Pale Moonlight. This series is about a town overrun by vampires and ghosts from another world.
I am also working on book that deals with suicide in an interesting way. I can’t comment much on it because it is still in its planning stages, but I will say anyone who reads it will never look at life the same way again. The title for that one is All I Want in Life…

What hobbies do you have outside of writing?
I like working out, walking running, reading, and watching TV shows online. I am currently watching Battlestar Gallactica, and I’m uber excited for the final episodes of Breaking Bad and the final season of Dexter.
Additionally, I am an English and Social Studies teacher and an editor.

What would you like the readers to ask of you?
My mind drifts to L. Frank Baum, whose fans were so into The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, that they demanded he write more and more and more books detailing that world. I would love to have a similar reaction and request concerning the world I created in An Inner Darkness and A Light in the Dark. I would love one day to revisit, see how things are going, and report back to my readers.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

First Kiss with a Bang! Blog Hop


First Kiss with a Bang! Blog HopI get the distinct pleasure of not only being the Host of First Kiss with a Bang! Blog Hop as the Owner/CEO of Personalized Marketing… but I also get to join in the fun and participate as an Author for the Event!

To ensure that my two persona’s are distinctively separated… I will keep my post today in the fashion of Author Dee Owens. I will also be doing a give-away for the event, an ebook copy of La Roe’s and Fay’s Wish… from which my First Kiss Post will be about… :)

In Fay’s Wish Shayla Princess of the Fay has a daunting task in before her, to bring back Magic to Fae. If she fails, not only could she lose her life, but also be forced into a marriage against her will. Her once thought enemy is now her strongest ally, and her heart, mind, body and soul are up for grabs…

Fay’s Wish


Fay's Wish by Dee OwensMy heart faltered. He was human. Nothing was to come from these feelings building deep inside of me.

Fay have been forbidden to mate with humans, and the few half bloods left were either from before my Grandfather’s rule, or descendants of those who had ventured into the mortal’s world.

The water grew intense. Had I said or done something to upset the magic? The image of the man clarified again. He was in the very water with me. From within, I could not stop the heat from rising, as I watched our bodies begin to entwine with each other. Each kiss he placed upon my skin burst like sunlight through the mists.

My breasts lifted to his lips as the climax began to grow in my abdomen and move lower. My entire body became heavy with a need I had not felt before. With each powerful stroke inside me, my skin grew hotter. It echoed the inferno surrounding us. I had only heard of such impulsive things happening between the Gods and Goddesses. When our bodies peaked, his grip told me he felt each sensation I did.

I only hoped he thought he was dreaming, or I would begin to fear for his mind. According to tales from the Elders, humans no longer believed in Fairies, and only a few believed that magic existed at all. Most of those thought magic evil.

He reached out. Not toward my image, but to me, seeing through the mist as I had. The steel in his eyes concerned and frightened me…

*******

I could only nod. Who was he that he would refer to the ‘Gods’ as I had? Was I wrong, was he Fay?
“Are you all right? You seem upset or scared.”

The tenderness in his voice struck like a harp string and brought tears to my eyes. “I am fine, but you must understand we can never go any farther. We must never meet.” I suspected, unless we accidentally ran into each other on my journey, all this worry meant very little. But, his beliefs still filled me with concern.

“Well, if this is all we can ever have, I guess we should make the best of it. My name is Kyle.”

“Hello, Kyle.” Now why did I say that? “I am sorry. It is a bit trivial to say hello now.”

“No. Never. I love hearing you say it. From now on, I want you to say it each time we meet.”

He was no longer facing away from me, but relaxed, in a small pool of water. “I am in a hidden pool near my home. Care to join me?”

“If you’d like.” I could not believe how his request caused my chest to swell. I hesitated. “I can see some of what is around you, but not exactly where you are.”

“What do you see now?”

He was still in the pool of water. I was struck with a horrible idea. “I need to ask you a couple things first.”

“Anything, sweetheart.”

“Can you see where I am now?”

“You are lying on a huge bed made of silver and wood.”

It was as I feared. He could see what was around me. “You mention relaxing, right? Are you asleep, dreaming your bath, or awake?”

“Awake. Aren’t you?”

“No. I am asleep. We must be very careful. If my people knew you could see where I am, they would punish me and hunt you down.”

“You keep speaking of your people. Just who and what are they?”

“I cannot reveal that, but I am a true Princess. I would like to join you, but it is best I do not. The first time we met, what happened to you? Can you explain how you got there, and what happened after?”

“Sure. I was walking through the woods when I saw you under a canopy of trees. You opened your arms to me, and I wanted nothing more than to touch you. The next thing I knew, we were in dark blue water that glowed. After, when I was back in the forest, my clothes were wet and lying on the ground beside me.” He paused. “What are you thinking?”

“We are in serious trouble. I will join you in the water, but only for a moment, then I must go. I promise to try and return though. I need to know something, and the only way is when I am awake.”
“You make a promise of seeing me again?”

“I do not think either of us could stop, even if we wanted.” I did not want to stop. If not for his life being forfeit, I would stay with him as long as the Gods allowed.

“Come and tell me goodbye, then.”

I crossed over to him, letting the water soak through my gown, and did what I desired to since we’d first met. Whispering Leannan, I caressed the sides of his face, and brushed my lips against his mouth. His lips were warmer, fuller, and more real than I ever imagined. He was made for me. Everything I ever wanted in a mate, kept inside my dreams where we could not be hurt.

I jerked away and turned, wishing to end the dream. Awake in my room, I guessed right. My gown was soaked. What we had done affected both physical worlds. This was a gift and a curse, and there would be repercussions. I had everything I could want, but was in the gravest danger of my life.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

La Roe’s: Coffee Time Romance Review

La Roe's by Dee OwensLA ROE’S
DEE OWENS
ISBN:1-4137-9661-3
December 2005
Publish America LLLP
www.publishamerica.com
Trade Paperback
$19.95
208 Pages
Paranormal Romance
Rating: 4 Cups

Emerald La Roe is cursed and forced to live eternally. She was cursed by her now dead husband on their marriage night and she has to find the cure. Emerald launches a search when her friend disappears. She looks for her friend and the man her friend is supposed to be with. She solicits the help of another friend Max Howard as they begin the search. Emerald had no idea that the Goddess Morriagan was leading her to her destiny.

Maxwell Howard has loved Emerald for a while now, and on this search he plans to use every means to have Emerald fall in love with him. But when fate is in control you never know what will happen.
When Emerald and Max’s search brings Emerald full circle to the cause of her curse, they begin to search in full for the cure. But there are secrets that have not fully unfolded yet, and until things are played completely out, none of their lives or loves will be complete.

This was an exciting dark romance. From Goddess’s to an old curse to magical swords, things are kept at a steady pace. Ms. Owens created wonderful characters then wove them into a tale filled with curses and secrets. I was captivated to the end. Steamy erotic sex spiced up this dark story and tied all of it together for an entertaining read.

Wateena
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
Reviewer for Karen Find Out About New Books

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Saturday, July 11, 2009

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Interview with Dee Owens: Romancing the Book

Jen: This weekend we welcome Dee Owens to Book Talk. Dee, will you please share a short bio with us?
Dee: Sure, first let me say thank you for having me here. I am a mother, wife, paranormal romance author, editor, and freelance publicist. I started writing in 2004 since then I have published several articles, a second novel, and started my own publicist company. I have had many roles in the writing world, but have found that my heart will always belong to telling the life of my characters.

 
Jen: Tell us about Fay’s Wish and where it’s available.
Dee: Fay’s Wish is a story that was released in 2006 however the publishing company had some cut backs, and I am now self-publishing the eBook and print version in 2009. The story is getting a fresh look and with self-publishing it I can offer Shayla (the heroine) a chance at getting her tale out there.

Fay’s Wish is a Paranormal Romance set in Scotland. Shayla is a Princess of the Fae and her time has come to find a husband and take her father’s place on the throne. However Shayla does not love or want any of the Fae Males offered to her, so fulfilling her mother’s wish she heads out into the mortal realm. Shayla faces, gods, goddesses, and the worst fate of all, the love of a human. You can read an excerpt of Fay’s Wish at http://authordeeowens.blogspot.com/2013/09/fays-wish.html and purchase the eBook version at my online store http://personalizedmarketing.info/deeowens/store on January 23rd and the Printed version on February 14th with a special gift and discount. The paperback versions will be in P.O.D. with a link to where you can safely order your copy.
 
Jen: At what age did you discover writing and when were you first published? Tell us your call story.
Dee: I had not really considered the poetry and short tales I did in high school writing until a couple years ago. A friend of mine mentioned something about writing in school and after we got to talking I realized that though nothing ever made it past my own eyes, that is I had wrote in school as well. My first book was released in December 2005 by Publish America. I had been looking for a place that offered publishing to new authors; I have learned many things over the last few years and make my choices more carefully now.

Jen: Are there any other writers, published or not, in your family?
Dee: There are a couple people actually, I found out a couple years ago that my Grandmother had penned a story of her childhood and my daughter has recently began trying her hand at it. My youngest told me only a few days ago that she wanted to be in the book writing business as well, when I asked her how, she had replied well what you do mommy. I hope that when she gets to where this dream is possible that she takes it by storm as she does everything in life.

Jen: Describe your writing in three words.
Dee: WOW ok. Sensual, fulfilling, fun. Ok so not so much fun when I argue with a character, and the fulfilling part is reaching the end and knowing that I did the best I could, and then pushed myself more. Sensual well its romance, so it has to be sensual so that it can seduce the heart.

Jen: Do you have a writing routine?
Dee: I turn on my music, generally Creed, most of the time I use headphones so that the world and my keys hitting the keyboard don’t interfere. When it comes to a certain time, I am like most moms I don’t know what free time means, so I leave my writing to tell me when its time, besides I cant stand forcing something out knowing I am going to erase it anyways. If I am wanting to write but needing inspiration I often light candles and then close my eyes to let whoever is talking to me that day get their voice heard. Each of the books I have written or are writing have been inspired by different things. La Roe’s was a dream about a dress, Fay’s Wish was the day of rain and the mourning I felt at my mother’s loss, while Chocolate Seductions was a need to learn more and a challenge by some friends.

My Muse has taken on her own persona and Brady Raye Daniels is going in a direction that I had not and could not foresee. Some may remember BrandyWine my reviewer name, well now she has an author side to her as well.

Jen: How do you shut out disruptions?
Dee: Can you really shut them out? My daughter is right now poking my arm. I guess I let the world of my writing and my home life mix combine; I don’t try to shut out either, but focus on each equally.

Jen: What kind of research did you do for this book?
Dee: I have never been to Scotland so I found myself at the library looking and reading over everything I could find. I scoured the internet for maps, weather reports and images of anything Scotland I could find. I also talked to friends that had been there online. I will admit I am not found of research, so when someone offers to tell me their own experience I grab at the chance. Fay’s Wish would not have been possible if not for my friends in R_W_P formally Romance_Writing_Period. These ladies saw me through some troubling times with Shayla and her own personal losses.
 
Jen: What did you do to celebrate the sale of your first book?
Dee: My children and Husband had a party for me, it was filled with love and laughter, and yea a Chocolate Cake. Only family and close friends were there, but why celebrate with strangers when you have loved ones instead.
 
Jen: Is there a genre that you’d like to write? Is there a genre you’ll probably stay away from and why?
Dee: A new Genre, I guess I would like to try my hand at a Humorous contemporary romances. I enjoy reading stories where the heroine has a smart wit, or continually finds herself in amusing situations. I am not that funny or light so I doubt that will ever happen but I imagine it would be a fun ride.

A genre I will never write? I would say Historical Fact, since I am not a fan of research. At one time I may have said Mystery but each romance at least a good story has some form of mystery in it.

Jen: Do you feel as if the characters live with you as you write? Do they haunt your dreams?
Dee: Definitely my characters live with me, and drive me insane. It can be a hair pulling experience when you need them to do one thing and they want to do something else. Haunt my dreams? Ya even when I am wide awake, lol.
 
Jen: What’s the most interesting comment you have received about your books?
Dee: I had someone once tell me they hated a hero in my book. That was great, since at the time and place she was at in the story he was supposed to be at least disliked. Another person also commented that they wanted to smack the heroine because of how silly she was, yet aren’t characters meant to grow as the story moves forward? I considered both of these comments memorable and some of the highest praises an author can get.

Jen: What’s next for you?
Dee: I hope that 2009 brings more people to my publicist service, I enjoy helping others and find that being able to do that with my company is rewarding in itself. I want to work on the rest of the Cursed Seduction series, give Brandy her time and due, and just spend time reading a good book as well. I don’t see me doing more than what I am at this moment, running a company is a full time job, plus I have other work I do as well. So what’s next? More advertising and clients for Personalized Marketing, giving my writing career its chance to go where it may, but most of all spending time with my Kids, since they are my inspiration and motivation to do the very best I can.

Jen: Where can you be found on the web?
Dee: I have several places.
My Personal Sites are http://personalizedmarketing.info/deeowens/ & http://authordeeowens.blogspot.com/
Other Sites: www.myspace.com/dee_owens, http://www.youtube.com/owensdee, http://www.facebook.com/people/Dee-Owens/1116133491, http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/dee-owens/13273.htm
Personalized Marketing http://personalizedmarketing.info/, http://www.myspace.com/personalized_marketing, http://deespersonalizedmarketing.blogspot.com/

Jen: Is there anything you’d like to ask our readers?
Dee: I had to think long and hard on this one, I wanted to make sure that I asked the question that had the most impact on my career while being open enough for the variety of readers you have.
What is the one thing that stands out the most to you when choosing your next book to read?
Thank you again for the interview and I wish Book Talk with J & J continued success.
 
Jen: And thank you Dee for the wonderful interview. Readers, Dee is being quite generous with the giveaways this weekend. She’s got four prizes, but I’ve decided to break it up into prizes. One is for a reader and one is for an author. The reader’s prize will include a free eBook copy Fay’s Wish as well as a free eGift basket, the basket will contain images, bookmarks, music, and a discount for the e-version of La Roe’s on sale at http://personalizedmarketing.info/deeowens/store
 
 The author’s prize will include a free eBook copy of La Roe’s as well as a discount applied to Dee’s services at Personalized Marketing. To enter the contest, please answer Dee’s question and then tell me which prize you’d like to receive if your name is chosen as a winner. The contest will run until Sunday, January 18 around 5:00pm PDT.
 

Saturday, February 24, 2007

AK Siren Review: Fay’s Wish

Fay's Wish by Dee Owens4.0 out of 5 stars Boo-yah!, February 24, 2007
By Cimorene “AK Siren” (Alaska USA)
Amazon Verified Purchase
This review is from: Fay’s Wish (Paperback)

Miss Owens wrote an excellent book, full of imagery, hope and wishes. My favorite part, when Shayla gets a warning and has to go back and fix some things, near the end of the book, fills me with happiness. Shayla’s Can-do kick-[...] attitude in her situation is something I think most women can identify with.

Definitely worth the read!!!


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Friday, January 5, 2007

Coffee Time Romance Review: Fay's Wish

Fay's Wish by Dee OwensFAY’S WISH
DEE OWENS
December 2006
121 Pages
Fantasy
Rating: 5 Cups

Princess Shayla grieves the loss of her mother. She is not happy that her father prepares to choose another Queen.

Queen Brigit, the next one in line to marry the King.

Jacques, or Jack of the Guard, escorts Shayla to the human world.

Aine accompanies Shayla as a female companion on the trip.

Aiden, the man she must marry if her mission fails.

Fearghus, her closest ally, agrees she must enter the human world to retain her crown.
Kyle reaches out and touches her soul.

Shayla prepares to leave Fay for the human world to find her true power. She insists her friends only call her by her name and not her title, Princess. It is a trip with setbacks before it even begins. Queen Brigit insists Shayla also be joined by Aine, so nothing transpires between her and Jack. She expresses if Shayla’s mission fails, she should marry Aiden on her return, a suitor that Shayla does not love. On her journey, Fearghus appears in her dreams to proffer help. Shayla knows that she must find her power and her true King. With many foes, along the way, determined to stop her quest from being a success, Shayla is resolved to stay the course.

Fay’s Wish is a gripping, engaging tale that this reader enjoyed immensely. Once I started reading, it was hard to stop. Princess Shayla’s strength will not allow anyone to stand in her way when it comes to family and her desire in life. The secondary characters are robust and very convincing. Ms. Owens fashions a charming story with great personalities that make this one riveting read. She allows this reader to be carried away by the ambience of the sensations and passion that interlace through the pages, in this captivating story full of heartfelt emotions.

Cherokee
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
Reviewer for Karen Find Out About New Books

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Friday, February 3, 2006

Sandy McCann Review: La Roe's


La Roe's by Dee Owens5.0 out of 5 stars Rising New Star!, 3 Feb 2006
By Sandee McCann “Author” (United Kingdom)
This review is from: La Roe’s (Paperback)
From Amazon

Immortal Emerald La Roe has been alive for 300 years. She is currently operating her own paranormal agency under an alias with the help of her dear friend Katherine. Emerald knows she has been cursed and once a year loses her powers. Emerald’s life soon turns upside down when Katherine is murdered and the dreams of a goddess named Morrigan begin. Her lover, Maxwell Howard, a werewolf, is also under the same curse as Emerald after a blood sharing experience.

When Emerald’s dead husband Stefan O’Duff reappears as a cursed immortal after so many years, Emerald swears revenge on the man who long ago abandoned her and cursed her to the fate she now endures. Stefan now offers a possible solution that may end their terrible curse, but it involves an intimacy with the man Emerald has sworn to kill.

La Roe’s is an absorbing, well crafted first novel for Dee Owen’s. Ms. Owen’s takes her reader into the lives, past and current, of her many unique characters who readers will come to care for. La Roe’s, told in first person from Emerald’s point of view that gives the story a more intimate feel, and offers not only a magical story but a lovely romance element as well.

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