JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulder

Violins and Vampires by CEE BEE Published by: Monster House Books Publication date: June 26th 2022 Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance Lexa Uznetsov is trapped   To save my sister, I take on my father’s massive debt to Konstantin the Rus, leader of the New York Bratva. My life becomes a never-ending (and incredibly illegal) stakeout for the mob. There’s barely time to sleep, let alone find love. In desperation, I approach Caelin MacGregor, the handsome Scotsman who runs Empire Investments. After all, what’s the worst that can happen? Caelin MacGregor is a lost king   Ages ago, I ruled a clan of Bloodkin vampires. My people are born to wield magic, drain humans, and live forever. That’s all over now. I’ve been alone for a thousand years. Today, I no longer care about the sunrise, let alone truly desire a woman. Then, I look upon Lexa. My world turns upside down… Vampires of the Daemonverse Series 1. Violins and Vampires 2. Veils and Vampires 3. Vixens and Vampires 4. Valor ...

    To Snare A Witch Book 2 Dark Fantasy, Gothic Horror Date Published : 26th July 2022 Terror as a reluctant sorceress discovers that once you enter the deadly world of magic, there's no turning back... Elizabeth Fiennes thought her troubles solved with one desperate act of enchantment, rescuing her wrongly accused husband Jack from the gallows. But she soon learns that, in mystical 17th century England, magic is a cruel mistress and for every spell cast there is a devastating price to be paid. Now both face a future of damnation, Elizabeth dragged deeper and deeper into the mystical life of curses and invocation, while Jack is forced to abandon every moral belief he once held sacred. As dark act follows dark act their love and innocence is stretched to snapping point, projecting them into the heart of a demonic conflict between the coven who seek to harness Elizabeth’s extraordinary witchcraft skills and the ...

Of Fae & Hate by Quirah Casey (Of Fae & Hate, #1) Publication date: July 23rd 2022 Genres: Adult, Reverse Harem, Urban Fantasy Hate is a strong word, but at the Nadouraz Academy it’s deadly. I never wanted to attend Nadouraz Academy. The school for fae is full of spoiled, bratty, powerful royals. I’m none of those things. Most importantly, no one even knows if I’m even fae. The first week of school I find myself in a rivalry with more fae than I can keep track of, but it becomes the least of my worries when I end up cursed. What’s worse is that the curse binds me to three fae I hate and one who just may be a demon from the darkest pits of hell: Soskia, Alik, Fox, and Brynsyn. Now a promise to give the pretentious academy a try, an unbreakable contract, and a wicked curse may seal my death. Goodreads / Amazon EXCERPT: I’m halfway to my dorm when I become aware of footsteps marching in time with mine. I whirl around prepared to give the fox guy another piece of my ...

Aberrant Monsters by Debbie Cassidy (New Blood: Eldritch Blues, #1) Publication date: January 26th 2022 Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy Evicting a monster is no easy feat. Especially when the monster lives inside you. I’m a rift walker, one of a handful of humans able to step into a world of monsters and arcane magic. We follow three simple rules: Never step into the eldritch realm after sundown. Never stay for more than an hour Never, ever bring anything back I broke all three rules. Now my body is host to a psychotic aberration who materialises after sundown to haunt me in the flesh. Flesh arranged on a body made for sin, despite its monstrous proportions. Telarion delights in tormenting me with his deep grumbling voice, and arrogant demands. He wants out. He wants to be free, and I’m totally on board with finding a way to evict him. But the Supernatural agency governing Eldritch activity have other plans for us. They want us to work for them, hunting down othe...

Looking For Caylie An Unabashed Memoir of the Battle, Breakthrough and Future with a Genetic Variant by Misty Wolf Genre: Non-Fiction Medical Mystery, Parenting Memoir “ This book is a must-read for parents, teachers, industry professionals alike. It is a testament to a mother’s love for her daughter with an in-depth look into obstacles facing those struggling to get adequate care and support for someone with a disability.” Cassie Preston Program Coordinator, Crisis Foster Care In  Looking for Caylie , author Misty Wolf takes you inside her journey as she fights to discover the cause of Caylie’s rapid cognitive regression and mental health deterioration. Wolf bravely challenges traditional IEP narratives in education by dismantling the school vs. parents mentality, and establishing that each team member was on Caylie’s side. This authentic and raw account of Caylie and Misty‘s struggle in navigating the US medical system, and disability support, reminds us that we are not alon...

The Ghostwriter of New Orleans by Laura Michaud Genre: YA, YA Paranormal Publisher: Pelican/Arcadia Publishing Date of Publication: 3/28/22 ISBN: 978-1455626243 ASIN: 1455626244 Number of pages: 192 Word Count: approx 55k Cover Artist: Julie Buckner What if fate got it wrong this time? When a boy dies and becomes a ghost in his high school, he creates life-changing consequences for the entire student body when he communicates with his girlfriend by underlining passages in her favorite book in the library.   But he finds that he also has a decision to make–accept his fate or take a dark path back and start a new life? Amazon       BN      OctaviaBooks      Goodreads Interview with Laura Michaud Welcome to JB’s Bookworms with Brandy Mulder Tell us about your newest book.  First of all, thank you for having me here to talk about it! My book is a YA novel called, “ The Ghostwriter of New Orleans .” It’s th...

Lineage J.J. Morris Book 1 by J.N. Sheats Genre: Paranormal Mystery Thriller "Cameron, why do you call me dove," I asked, ready for disappointment. "Because, you bring my soul peace." Joey Morris has spent her young life moving around the country with her constantly absent mother until finally ending up in the small college town of Portstown, Pennsylvania. Here history is thick in the air and Joey discovers that her family has long reaching roots in the town, dating back to the very first settlement. Because of her heritage she is welcomed into the group of the other founding families, and quickly becomes one of the popular girls in school. After over a year of the good life and Homecoming just days away, Joey is thrown into a terrifying new reality. Happening across a violent black dog with glowing red eyes, and a handsome stranger that puts his life on the line to save her only to stick a gun in her chest moments later. Now people are dying in Portstown, people c...