Cover Reveal: Bound by Scars & Secrets, by Sienna Archer

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We are thrilled to share the STUNNING cover of this late summer release, Bound by Scars and Secrets by Sienna Archer! Read on for more details and pre-order today!

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Bound by Scars & Secrets
(Realms of Magic #1)
Author: Sienna Archer
Expected Publications Date: August 16, 2023
Genre: YA Fantasy Romance/ LGBTQ2+

He’s a mage who charms. She’s a sorceress who kills. Raised to fear magic, Alathea hates them both—especially when they become her only chance to find her missing sister.

17-year-old Alathea has kept her sister safe and the forbidden magic in her veins controlled ever since their mothers fled. But when Alathea’s sister disappears, a mage with a glowing spear outs her magic. On the run, Alathea receives an impossible offer from the mage: He and the sorceress will deliver Alathea to her sister if she crosses to his monster-reigned realm and accepts a magic destiny herself.

To get her sister back, Alathea will have to decide: Can she stop hiding and trust the enemies she hates…or will her animosity burn into something else entirely?

A queer Throne of Glass meets The Witcher, Bound by Scars & Secrets is the first book in a new YA fantasy series from Sienna Archer with a slow-burn queer love triangle, realm-crossing adventure, and unraveling family secrets.


Sneak Peek

“I need to learn how to control my magic.”

“I know just the someone who can help with that,” Soli says.

“I am certain that Lidja doesn’t want to spend more time with me today.”

“Interesting.” Soli’s smile is back, sly. “But I wasn’t talking about Lidja. I was talking about Dae.”

I fight the urge to duck under the blanket.

“Things are different here, Ala. No one is going to care who you like, or who you kiss. You don’t have to hide how you feel about someone.”

“Who says I’m feeling anything for anyone?”

Soli’s grin grows. “Daesen says Lidja is all blade and bite, like the edge of autumn as it cuts into winter.”

“And Dae himself?”

“Lidja says he’s butter and corn. Like the steamiest, hottest day of summer.”

A laugh slips from my lips, surprising us both.

Soli folds her leg beneath her, eyes sparkling. “Do you like one of them? It’s all right if you do.”

“Lidja hates me. Dae…” I pick at the bedsheet. “Dae flirts with rocks.”

“And they probably flirt right back. But how do you feel?”

“I don’t know.”

She tugs me upward, away from the bed, toward the wardrobe. Shirts and breeches fly from her fingers to the floor. Daesen’s clothes, although some are clearly too narrow and short for his broad, tall frame. Why are there such small clothes in his room?

Soli picks up a black blouse from the back with matching black breeches and holds the color against me. “Very Lidja. Do you think it suits you?”

“Soli.”

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About the Author

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Sienna Archer believes romance should be epic, adventures magical, and the best characters are the ones who grow. She writes books featuring diverse characters and strong female leads that make readers laugh, shout, and cry.

Sienna Archer


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Spotlight & Excerpt: Reflections of the Boulevard + Giveaway

REFLECTIONS ON THE BOULEVARD

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the REFLECTIONS ON THE BOULEVARD by L.J. Ambrosio Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

Title: REFLECTIONS ON THE BOULEVARD
(Reflections of Michael Trilogy #2)

Author: L.J. Ambrosio

Pub. Date: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Film Valor

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook

Pages: 195

Find it: Goodreads, books2read

 

Michael’s story continues from A Reservoir Man (2022) where we find him teaching at a university ready to retire. He unexpectedly meets a young man named Ron who becomes his protege and journeys in a haphazard adventure with him throughout America and Europe in Michael’s final journey in life, each twist and turn of the road bringing unexpected adventures. The journey taken is one of joy, friendship and discovery.


 

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Excerpt:

“How long will the trip last? I thought I would be in Transcendental amazement by now.”

Michael was a little shocked. “Ron, we have only been driving for 2 hours.”

Michael explained to him that they would drive US 80 until they reached the borders of Nebraska and Wyoming, so he had to settle in. The corn fields were right down the road. Passing the corn fields, Ron observed how peaceful everything was. Michael suggested they pull over and park the car for a while.

While just sitting in the car, Ron saw two figures in the field, a man, and a woman. They suddenly disappeared among the corn and, from above, you could see the corn stalks shake violently. Ron chuckled.

“Oh God, looks like those people are doing it! It almost looks like he is doing it to the corn stalk!”

Michael tried to change the subject, “Look at those birds” he said, quickly. Ron was still caught up in his imagination. A few moments passed as Michael tried to rest his eyes and prepare for the next stretch of road. Suddenly he heard Ron crinkling a wrapper to a candy bar, which jarred him back to the moment. Michael sat listening to Ron crunch; he nearly threw it out the window.

“Can you not chew so loud, Ron?”
“Sorry. I love these things.”
A moment passed; the corn stalks were calm now.


About L.J. Ambrosio:

Louis J. Ambrosio ran one of the most nurturing bi-coastal talent agencies in Los Angeles and New York. He started his career as a theatrical producer, running two major regional theaters for eight seasons. Ambrosio taught at 7 Universities. Ambrosio also distinguished himself as an award-winning film producer and novelist over the course of his impressive career.

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Giveaway Details:

  • 1 winner will receive a 20 Amazon Gift Card, International.
  • 1 winner will receive a finished copy of REFLECTIONS ON THE BOULEVARD, US Only.

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Ends August 8th, midnight EST.


Tour Schedule:

Week One:

7/24/2023

Rockstar Book Tours

Excerpt/IG Post

7/24/2023

Jaime’s Book World

Excerpt/IG Post

7/25/2023

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt/IG Post

7/25/2023

The Book Junkie Reads . . .

Excerpt/IG Post

7/26/2023

Sadie’s Spotlight

Excerpt/IG Post

7/26/2023

A Dream Within A Dream

Excerpt/IG Post

7/27/2023

Cara North

Excerpt

7/27/2023

Rajiv’s Reviews

Review/IG Post

7/28/2023

@secretrhs05

IG Review

7/28/2023

The Momma Spot

Review

 

Week Two:

7/31/2023

Nerdophiles

Review

7/31/2023

Fire and Ice

Review/IG Post

8/1/2023

@enjoyingbooksagain

IG Review

8/1/2023

OneMoreExclamation

Review/IG Post

8/2/2023

@allyluvsbooksalatte

IG Review

8/2/2023

Review Thick And Thin

Review/IG Post

8/3/2023

Country Mamas With Kids

Review/IG Post

8/3/2023

A Blue Box Full of Books

IG Review/LFL Drop Pic/TikTok Post

8/4/2023

@froggyreadteach

IG Review

8/4/2023

Brandi Danielle Davis

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Spotlight & Excerpt: Door to Door, Night by Night + Giveaway

DOOR TO DOOR NIGHT BY NIGHT

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the DOOR to DOOR, NIGHT by NIGHT Vol. 1 by Cullen Bunn & Sally Cantirino Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

Title: DOOR to DOOR, NIGHT by NIGHT Vol. 1 : A World Full of Monsters

Author: Cullen Bunn & Sally Cantirino (Illustrations)

Pub. Date: July 25, 2023

Publisher: Vault Comics

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 128

Find it: Goodreads, books2read

A supernatural horror thriller splattered with dark humor in the vein of Grady Hendrix (My Best Friend’s Exorcism), Stranger Things, Welcome to Night Vale, Supernatural, and the Midnight, Texas series (Charlaine Harris), DOOR TO DOOR, NIGHT BY NIGHT Vol. 1: A World Full of Monsters tells the tale of a traveling sales team who find that once certain doors open, they are impossible to close.

SALES PEOPLE BY DAY. MONSTER HUNTERS BY NIGHT.

It’s 1987, and the Heritage Mills sales team travels from town to town, knocking on doors. They’re the best at what they do… which also means  they’re the worst. They’re broken, each and every one of them, haunted by closets so full of skeletons, they’re bursting. When they discover a terrible secret behind one fateful door, it opens their eyes to a world full of real monsters hidden in every small town.

Knock, knock. What’s there? Open the door if you dare…

From all-star creators, writer Cullen Bunn (Harrow County, The Last Book You’ll Ever Read) and artist Sally Cantirino (I Walk With Monsters, Human Remains) comes the story of a motley crew going to battle against supernatural evil throughout the American South.

For fans of the devilishly delicious blend of nostalgic horror and dark humor, small town secrets, moonlight fright, Stranger Things, Welcome to Night Vale, My Best Friend’s Exorcism, IT, Summer of Night, The Pallbearer’s Club, The Autumnal, Proctor Valley Road, Gideon Falls, The Boys, B.P.R.D., and Something Is Killing the Children.

Volume 1 collects issues #1-4 of the smash 12-issue series!


Praise:

“It’s all kinds of demon-hunting, low-life fun!” — Cavan Scott (Comic writer, screenwriter & New York Times bestselling author. STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC; TITANS UNITED; SHADOW SERVICE; THE WARD; DEAD SEAS).

“Bunn and Cantirino, as a collaborative team, create a unique, beautiful, and terrifying world filled with monsters we could not imagine.” – Gatecrashers

“…this kind of horror storytelling … delivers across the board.” – The Fandom Post

“A beautiful example of the merging of humor and horror.” – Gatecrashers

“…delivers on its promise …This is absolutely worth picking up.” – Comicon.com

“…supernatural horror at its best.” – Capes and Tights


 Sample Page:

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About Cullen Bunn:

Cullen Bunn is a New York Times bestselling author and prolific writer of horror/supernatural comics series and graphic novels including THE SIXTH GUN, HARROW COUNTY, BONE PARISH, THE DAMNED, THE EMPTY MAN, THE GHOUL NEXT DOOR, BASILISK, SHADOWMAN, and many other titles including The Last Book You’ll Ever Read for Vault Comics. He has fought for his life against mountain lions and performed on stage as the World’s Youngest Hypnotist.

 

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About Sally Cantirino:

Sally Cantirino is a comic artist and illustrator currently based in New Jersey. She has been self-publishing comics and zines since she was a teenager. Her recent comics work includes I Walk With Monsters and Human Remains for Vault Comics,  “The Final Girls”, “Last Song”, and “We Have To Go Back”. She has also done artwork for World Champ Game Co and bands like La Dispute and Murder By Death.

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Giveaway Details:

2 winners will receive a finished copy of DOOR to DOOR, NIGHT by NIGHT Vol. 1, US Only.

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Ends August 15th, midnight EST.


Tour Schedule:

Week One:

7/17/2023

Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer

Review/IG Post

7/18/2023

@enjoyingbooksagain

IG Review

7/19/2023

Character Madness and Musings

Interview

7/20/2023

The Book Countess

Review/IG Post

7/21/2023

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IG Review/LFL Drop Pic

7/22/2023

Tara’s Book Addiction

IG Post

Week Two:

7/23/2023

Sadie’s Spotlight

Interview

7/24/2023

A Dream Within A Dream

Excerpt

7/25/2023

Writer of Wrongs

Excerpt

7/26/2023

Locks, Hooks and Books

Review

7/27/2023

Brandi Danielle Davis

Review/IG Post

7/28/2023

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Excerpt/IG Post

7/29/2023

@by_hckilgour

IG Review

Week Three:

7/30/2023

A Blue Box Full of Books

IG Review/LFL Drop Pic/TikTok Post

7/31/2023

Bookish In Bed

Review/IG Post

8/1/2023

Books With a Chance

Review/IG Post

8/2/2023

Country Mamas With Kids

Review/IG Post

8/3/2023

Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

Review/IG Post

8/4/2023

OneMoreExclamation

Review/IG Post

8/5/2023

celiamcmahonreads

Review/IG Post

Week Four:

8/6/2023

@bookish_aly_cat

IG Review

8/7/2023

@My.Bookish.Mind

Review/IG Post

8/8/2023

FUONLYKNEW

Review

8/9/2023

Jaime_of_gryffindor

IG Review

8/10/2023

@enthuse_reader

IG Review/TikTok Post

8/11/2023

Two Points of Interest

Review

 

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