JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulder

The Mercenary Petra Landon (The War Chronicles, #1) Publication date: August 25th 2017 Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction She’s a prisoner of the Imperial Forces. He’s a nomad with a private mercenary army. Can a desperate girl’s risky gamble and a fierce warrior’s love turn the tide of war and alter the balance of power in their slice of space? In a distant corner of the galaxy, Quadrant Five burns in the flames of a deadly war. The Budheya people are one of the worst affected. Once the most advanced civilization in the quadrant, they now struggle under the cruel yoke of Ketaari occupation. Saakshi Imprisoned by the Ketaari Imperial Forces, a young Budheya girl is sent to a distant space station to work in an alehouse. For a girl who has known only hardship in her short life, things could be worse. Until an old foe walks into the alehouse. Zoran Zoran is Hadari’Kor – notorious across star systems for their prowess in battle. Their fierce reputation allows them to retai...

Charm (A Cinderella reverse fairytale) J.A. Armitage (Reverse Fairytales, #1) Publication date: September 26th 2017 Genres: Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Young Adult You all know the story of Cinderella… The kingdom needs an heir and Princess Charmaine is quite aware that the job rests solely upon her shoulders. The problem is, she has no intention of ever getting married, let alone pushing a child out of her ladyparts. When her elder sister dies, Charmaine has to take her place at the ball designed to find her a husband. The problem is, she doesn’t want to choose between a hundred eligible bachelors. She just wants to live her life in peace and find love in her own time. Cynder knows about the impending war between the people of magic and those of his masters, but working as an underpaid servant in the palace kitchens leaves him with little power to do anything about it. On one hand, he’s a staunch supporter of equal rights for his own kind, but he can’t deny the attraction he feels ...

The Chosen Knights Mary Ting (The Angel Knights #1) Publication date: March 19th 2016 Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult (HIGHLY recommend to read prequel first–The Angel Knights) SOME BOOKS AREN’T MEANT TO BE OPENED ***City of Bones meets The Da Vinci Code. Urban fantasy lover’s dream! Demons, vampires, angels, witches, and fallen angels all set to the back drop of high school in Hawaii, and astral travel to the past to Knights Templar era. *** SILVER AWARD WINNER 2016–YA FANTASY–READERS’ FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARD*** A page turning mystery with a supernatural twist that entertains to the last page! ~InD’tale Magazine Book trailer: http://bit.ly/2t0cOKF When teens go missing in Hawaii, a group of demon-hunters—half human and half angel—disguised as high school students, must leave Crossroads, the place where they reside. In a race against time, they uncover the mystery connecting the missing teens, which dates back to the era of the Knights Templar. However, whe...

The feeling the Iter gives me is unique. I have tried other drugs, of course, but the Iter is specific with its high. I see things that are unexplainable, things that any sane person would call disgusting. But since I am not sane, I continue to crave the dark and disturbing visions that the Iter gives me. Some of us don’t survive the Iter. You die flying on a cloud of pure bliss as you fade into oblivion. Those of us who survive our first encounter are treated like kings and queens. We are rich beyond measure and could have anything we could ever dream of. Riches, cars, clothes, mansions, fame–anything we want, it is ours. It is the least they can offer us. But, after having the Iter, we want nothing but to feel the release and music it brings. We are the Iter’s muses, and we need it as much as it needs us. We are one. I lie there with black leather pants and a dark lacy bra on. My hair is done in an elegant bun, and I have been painted with enough...

Beyond the Mist Casi McLean (Lake Lanier Mysteries, #2) Published by: The Wild Rose Press Publication date: September 15th 2017 Genres: Adult, Romance, Time-Travel Piper Taylor concedes she’ll never fall in love, until a treacherous storm spirals her into the arms of the handsome Nick Cramer. Unrelenting remorse over a past relationship haunts Nick, but he can’t deny the mysterious connection and hot desire Piper evokes. The allure of a secret portal hidden beneath Atlanta’s Lake Lanier tempts him into seizing the opportunity to change his mistakes. But his time slip triggers consequences beyond his wildest dreams. Can Piper avoid the international espionage and terrorism of 2001 New York, find Nick, and bring him home before he alters the fabric of time, or will the lovers drift forever Beyond The Mist? Goodreads / Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Kobo Are you a book reviewer? You can request a review copy here ! Excerpt A soft mist hovered over the moonlit lake, becko...

Millie And Cupcake By Mildred Potash ✩✩✩✩✩ It is kind of unusual to see a review of a children's book, but I wanted to put this one out there. I was asked in 2015 by a promotional group if I would review this book. I said well I'll read it to my kids and see how it goes. They loved it. Could not get enough of it. It became a nightly read for weeks till I had to find ways to interest them in other books. Why bring it back up now? They still ask me to read it. It's been years and they still randomly ask me to read it to them. I know I know it's crazy, but true. I pulled it up on Amazon this morning and I'm sad to say there is only 17 reviews. You can still find mine very easily as it is the fifth one. I think what puts parents off is the book is about a girl who moves to a big city when her dad gets a new job, and adopts a pet rat. Yes a rat. Now I know what your thinking. Rat? Yuck, no way. However, the part that really matters and sticks wit...

Title: Magdalena Gottschalk: The Crooked Trail Author: M. Gail Grant Genre: YA Fantasy The enchanted secret of Lily Brooke was safe and sound, until Magdalena and her thirteen-year-old friends accidentally unleashed the revengeful demons of the past. How were they supposed to know that a friendly expedition in the woods on a stress-free Saturday morning would lead to the most intense and scary moments of their lives? So many mysterious happenings have occurred ever since they found that crooked trail leading to the sacrificial cave, and hidden monstrosity of a treehouse. With the chanting voices and shrill noises that only Magdalena could hear, the friends decide there is something sinister living amongst them. Time is of the essence to save Lily Brooke and their childhood club, the Mystical Alliance of Lily Brooke, knows it is up to them to capture the demons hiding in their community and set the town free. Witches, wizards, and some black magic may just be what it takes for ...

Christmas at the Lake by Charlotte Blake (Great Escapes, #2) Publication date: September 12th 2017 Genres: Adult , Contemporary, Romance Sometimes love gets forgotten … Hugely successful Lexi Stuart is used to guys pursuing her, but for all the wrong reasons. Sure, she’s beautiful and rich, but the men in her life never seem to want anything more serious than just sex. It’s a stark reality she’s become used to. As a code writer in Silicon Vally, Adam Hunt doesn’t have to worry about money. And as a heartthrob in general, he doesn’t need to worry about attracting women, either. But when he meets Lexi during a Christmas holiday in Lake Tahoe, he’s floored that she won’t give him the time of day after one wild night together. Now, this sports bum is about to take Lexi on the ride of her life. All she needs to do is hang on! 18+ NOTE: This STAND-ALONE romance contains very steamy love scenes. All of the books in the Great Escapes series can be read in any order. G...

I Stole His Car Jessica Frances (Love at First Crime, #1) Publication date: September 19th 2017 Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense She stole his car, so he stole her heart… I saw something I never should have seen. I took something they wanted back. I was desperate. Alone. Hunted. So, I did something I never would have normally done. I stole a car. Not just any car. His car. Now I have no choice but to trust him. Only he can help me get out of this mess. Then, when we both become hunted, And when feelings begin to complicate things, Can I still count on his protection? Can I trust what is happening between us to be real? Because, as some people say: there is nothing quite like love at first … crime. Goodreads / Amazon — Excerpt Then Zander’s gaze turns back to me, and I don’t feel so warm and fuzzy toward him anymore. Instead, I feel as though I’m facing a judge and ready to hear the verdict on just how many years I’m about to be thrown in jail. “You ...

Running with Wolves by Summer Lane Publication date: September 22nd 2017 Genres: Adventure, Historical, Romance, Young Adult Alaska, 1898 “They always come back,” she whispers. “Always.” ​ He spilled their blood. Now, she’s out for revenge. ​ Jenna Renee is a woman wronged. When her adoptive parents are brutally murdered by an outlaw named Conroy Parker and his gang of thugs, they take everything from her: her family, her happiness, and her money. ​ Determined to bring Conroy and his boys to justice, she hires a gruff but dangerous gun-slinging trapper and guide, Jeremiah Black, to help her hunt Conroy down. But there is more to Alaska than meets the eye. The cold touch of the arctic winter is dangerous, and the corruption of Conroy Parker and his comrades runs deep. The tundra is unforgiving, and so are the wolves. Nothing is as at seems. ​ If the wilderness doesn’t kill Jenna, the pack will. Revenge comes with a price, and so does love. There will be no mercy…....