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V ed from author in exchange for an honest review Well there s only one thing I can say after finishing the Best Supplements for Men's Health, Strength, and Virility: A Concise, Scientific Guide to Maintaining Youth, Vigor, and Manhood lastine of my review copy of Inescapable And it s this is a fab start to what is promising to be a fab series Honestly I have been avoiding vampires since I got an overdose of Buffy and I ve been avoiding books that mix 2 or non human breeds because they were bound to create mumble jumble in my brain So yeah call me worried after checking out the blurb But hey imits are made to be tested right So why not throw myself into a book that mixes immortals vampires weres witches faes and I m sure I m missing a handful My fear disappeared uickly just a few pages in Nevermind the breeds it s all about the characters A clever mix which is introduced into the story ittle by ittle and fab interactions I dare anyone to not identify to Adri and Se OMG how could you do this to me Really To ME This absolutely amazing 5 book has such fantastic imagery and detailed world building and character building I should h I was given an ARC to review this book pre release and OMG As a Mythic Fiction author I knew from the first chapter this book was going to be good GypsiesFaeVampiresPhoenix there is so much mythology and egend but its beautifully wrapped and weaved into a believable world a world where they all exist together instead of separate folklore Sera starts off a bit whinybitchy but as the crap hits the fan she develops and starts to grow up which is a bit funny considering she is immortal and has been grown up for a whileThe Authors have weaved their world beautifully complete with Vampire Federations and Greek Gods A very FAMILIAR Egyptian goddess is part of the story and of course never come between a MOTHER AND HER CHILD I AM and her child I am sure if I can tell too much beyond that without giving away too much I can say this it sort of ends on a sort of cliff hanger Great Job Authors Inescapable book one in the Eternelles series is a promising start to this series It s never a dull moment for mother and Daughter Adri and Sera Sera Part Phoenix part Vampyre and an eter I was ucky enough to be entrusted with an ARC of this beautiful book and I have no problem giving it 5 full stars The writing is great the story is great the characters are believable They are real people immortal beings fae vamypres whatever the hell Des is right Shadow Bridge exists right Sure felt that way If book 2 doesn t come out within 3 months however I m knocking off 1 star out of spite for eaving me in the dark about Des and what happens to Sera Ms Owens for eaving me in the dark about Des and what happens to Sera Ms Owens Ms Monodee YOU HAVE BEEN WARNEDJoking apart although the ending eft me panting for other readers might not be as forgiving My take on the ending was that Book 2 would contain a ot of action which suited me fine Good things are worth waiting for after al. Is her heart One rule matters above all others Always protect the portalWhen Evil comes to Adri and Sera’s hometown of Shadow Bridge a place where the mortal human world ends and the supernatural realm starts it’s up to them to stop a prophecy as old as time itselfor die trying. Adrasteia (Eternelles: A Prequel, Book 0) For other books by Natalie G. Owens, view Natalie G. Owens's Smashwords author profile page. It's possible you may find a newer edition of this book there. Alternatively, if you don't find another version, the author profile page may provides links to the author's web site and social media. You could try contacting the author there and ask them to return the book to Smashwords. For other books published by Rose of Atlantis Press, LLC, view Rose of Atlantis Press, LLC's Smashwords publisher profile page. It's possible you may find a newer edition of this book there. Alternatively, if you don't find another version, the publisher profile page may provides links to the publisher's web site and social media. You could try contacting the publisher there and ask them to return the book to Smashwords. Natalie G. Owens. Her fate lies in her family's legacy. A mysterious phone call leads to clues about her past … and lands her in trouble. The instructions were clear. Book the first flight to Venice, Italy. Pick up a package bequeathed to her from her grandfather. Stranded in New York. The path to paradise begins in hell. Dante Santoro has spent his life working to escape his family’s horrible legacy. If someone had to be a chip off the old block, it certainly wouldn't be him. Determined to break a vicious cycle, he is out to re. Irresistible. After twenty-eight centuries on Earth, Adrasteia ‘Adri’ Dionysios has found what every supernatural creature yearns for—a mate. Meanwhile, her family faces some pretty impossible odds and chaos looms. Furthermore, Des Roxburgh, her love, still . A Lifetime for Revenge. Highlander meets The Princess Bride (if there'd been a sequel). Paranormal Romance series for fans of mythology and dark Gothic mysteries and romance. All books in this series can be read as a standalone novel.In a world ruled by warring immortals, . Indomitable. A war is coming. Immortal Adrasteia 'Adri' Dionysios has looked Death in the face. and realised her own father wants her perdition. Two- thousand-nine-hundred years after her birth, Greek god Dionysos is finally here to exact his revenge on his unl. Lovestruck in Italy. Lisbeth Marsh put her life on hold to support her man, including her desire to build a family. But when the dream of everlasting love vanishes into thin air, she’s faced with the mistakes and prejudices of her choices. Dane Marsh is a proud man who. Adrasteia. Seraphine. Inescapable. "You won't regret reading this series; you'll regret missing it!"--Rebecca Royce, bestselling author of 'The Westervelt Wolves' series. Meet the Eternelles, a mother-daughter kick-ass duo with a mission on their hands. Can they trust the men who love. An Eternity of Roses. ""A sweeping, epic tale of the undying power of true love." - Stacey Joy Netzel, New York Times Bestselling Author. It is 1807. Adrian Segrave, Viscount Bournemouthe, and Lady Emmaline Deramore are about to wed and the British a". Everything to Lose. Lisbeth Marsh put her life on hold to support her man, including her desire to build a family. But when the dream of everlasting love vanishes into thin air, she’s faced with the mistakes and prejudices of her choices. Dane Marsh is a proud man who. A Kind of Judgment. A Kind of Judgment, a Faustian fantasy tale(or a short tale of dark fiction)Life can be Hell. A single choice is like a hidden hand of cards that can lead to victory or downfall. Born in the rural South, Lena finds herself half way across the world. Ancient Women of Power from Collaborating Authors Natalie G. Owens and Zee Monodee. Please welcome my friends Natalie G. Owens and Zee Monodee. They’re here to talk about their paranormal romance — INESCAPABLE. The fact that they collaborate is as intriguing as the novel, since Zee lives on the island of Mauritius, in the southern Indian Ocean, and Natalie lives on the Mediterranean island of Malta. 1 – What inspired you to write paranormal romance novels? Nat: I think it was a combination of things. First, there were my favorite shows on TV, most of which involved at least elements of the paranormal, if not having this as the main focus. Second, I always nurtured a love of history, mysteries and everything gothic. It all came to a head when thinking up plot ideas which always seemed to steer me toward writing about magical and supernatural realms. Zee: I’ve always loved the paranormal. I mean, magic and all that? Magical creatures that can do things that are out of this world? I’ve always had a very active imagination and it’s no surprise that this took me down the ‘magical what if’ route. My forte is characters in a family/relationship setting; Natalie’s is the gothic and horror-style world building. We worked with our strengths and PNR sounded like the perfect bet. 2- What paranormal movies/shows/books do you like? Nat: As far as books are concerned, I love the classics, as well as thrillers, mysteries, and romance, sometimes but not always with hints of paranormal. Some favorite writers: Jon Trace, Elizabeth Kostova (The Historian), Amanda Quick (Arcane Society series), Bram Stoker (Dracula), Edgar Allan Poe. TV: I used to be a huge—and I mean huge—fan of the Highlander movies and series when they first came out (kinda tells you how old I am, lol). Today, there’s much fodder for the imagination coming from the small screen—shows like The Dead Zone, Fringe, Charmed, Persons of Interest; these are just a few of my absolute favorites.
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