Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Author Update – Victoria Zigler, Angie Dokos and Rebekkah Ford

Welcome to Friday’s edition of the Cafe and Bookstore Update and my first guest is Victoria Zigler with news about the availability of more of her books in audio. Victoria is blind and for the millions of readers around the world who are sight impaired, audio books are vitally important.

Previously only available as eBooks and paperbacks, all four of Victoria’s  Degu stories – the two in her Degu Days Duo, and both her stand alone Degu books – are now available in audio, thanks to the skills of narrator James Watkins.

Degu’s Day Out

Oscar has everything a degu could need, or want, in the cage he shares with his brother, Romeo, but it’s not enough; Oscar longs for freedom. Convinced he’s missing out on an amazing adventure, Oscar dreams of the day when he’ll be able to investigate the world beyond his cage bars without the human caretakers telling him where and when he can explore. Now, at long last, his chance has arrived. But will it be the exciting adventure he’s always dreamed it would be?

Buy the book and get the audio: https://www.amazon.com/Degus-Day-Out-Victoria-Zigler/dp/1519326319

The other books in the series now in audio and click on the image for Amazon

You can download all the other audio books from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Victoria-Zigler/e/B00BHS9DQ6

and Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Victoria-Zigler/e/B00BHS9DQ6

If you have an Epub reader: Victoria Zigler Kobo

A small selection of other books by Victoria Zigler

Victoria has a great many reviews on Goodreads and I suggest that you head there first to read: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5852247.Victoria_Zigler

Connect to Victoria via her website: http://www.zigler.co.uk/

The next update is for Angie Dokos for Roadside which tells the story of Serena and her journey back from violence with the help of a stranger.

About the book

Zayne finds Serena’s lifeless body off the side of the road one morning. She has been beaten and left for dead. As she recovers, they become the best of friends. It doesn’t take long for Zayne’s feelings to grow stronger. Will the fear of ruining their friendship keep them from taking a chance on love?

One of the recent reviews for the book

A Wonderful Story of First Love By David Lucero on September 13, 2017

I’ve never been much into romance novels, but ‘Roadside’ by Angie Dokos has changed this.

Serena is a young woman brutally assaulted in the middle of the night on her way to the store. Zayne finds her left for dead on the side of the road. The desire to help this young woman compels Zayne to remain by her side until she’s recovered. While the police search for her attacker, Zayne and Serena develop a fast-friendship. But something keeps them from moving forward to the next step of a serious relationship. Why? What is it that keeps Serena from opening up to Zayne. And what keeps Zayne from doing the same.

Readers will enjoy this book which has dark moments as Serena explains her ordeal to the police, and then awaits the outcome of finding her attacker. Then there’s the developing relationship between Zayne and Serena. It’s tender, sweet, and loving. I actually related with Zayne’s shyness (much to my own embarrassment). And there’s the friends of each, who support, encourage, and joke about how Zayne and Serena keep putting off the inevitable first date. You’ll love Destiny who presses Serena to open up, while Zayne’s friends do the same.

The author has a vivid style leaving you feeling like you’re in the same room with the characters. She creates scenes that leave you laughing over the jokes they have on one another, and scenes which remind you of first love. This is my first book I’ve read by Angie Dokos, and it won’t be my last.

I highly recommend this book for readers of all genres! If a reader like myself (who prefers action-suspense, thriller stories) can enjoy a romantic story, then so will you.

Read the reviews and buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/ROADSIDE-Angie-Dokos-ebook/dp/B0722T3Y58

And Amazon US: https://www.amazon.co.uk/ROADSIDE-Angie-Dokos-ebook/dp/B0722T3Y58

Also by Angie Dokos

Visit Angie’s Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/Angie-Dokos/e/B01BLPOZEY

And Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Angie-Dokos/e/B01BLPOZEY

Read more reviews and follow Angie Dokos on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14905574.Angie_Dokos

Connect to Angie Dokos via her website: https://angiedokos.wordpress.com

The next author with an update today is Rebekkah Ford with Legends of Deceit (Book One of the Legends of Deceit Series)

About Legends of Deceit

What would you do if you discovered your life had been a lie, and you were destined to rule a kingdom where mythical creatures both beautiful and frightening exist?

Immerse yourself in a magical world where fairies and werewolves exist alongside each other and an ordinary, foul-mouth 22-year old college student named Haven Evergreen is destined to rule.

Fans of fantasy and paranormal will be captivated by this thrilling and spellbinding new series by Rebekkah Ford.

 

One of the recent reviews for the book

The world is filled with mystical creatures and is beautifully described. Haven discovers that she is By S. J. Main on October 11, 2017

Legends of deceit is a fantasy novel written about a girl named Haven. When she comes home one day after a trip to see her parents murdered, her life turns upside down.

Larkin, a handsome soldier convinces her to come with him to a realm as he believes that she is princess Alaris. The world is filled with mystical creatures and is beautifully described. Haven discovers that she is, in fact, a princess and that her biological mother and grandmother both hid certain memories in her mind and sent her to earth in order to protect her. As things begin to unravel, she also learns a lot about who she can trust and what her destiny is.

The storyline may have not been a novel one however, it was extremely pleasing to read. The added romantic connection between Larkin and Haven was sweet and made things even more interesting.

The plot and the pace were very well thought through. The realm and world setting felt researched and were intriguing. The best thing about the book, in my opinion, is how everything came together. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Read all the reviews and buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Legends-Deceit-Fantasy-Paranormal-Book-ebook/dp/B07374MKJ3

And on Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Legends-Deceit-Fantasy-Paranormal-Book-ebook/dp/B07374MKJ3

Also by Rebekkah Ford

Read all the reviews and buy the books: https://www.amazon.com/Rebekkah-Ford/e/B00896OMB0

And Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rebekkah-Ford/e/B00896OMB0

Read more reviews and follow Rebekkah on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6180865.Rebekkah_Ford

Connect with Rebekkah via her website: http://themusingwriter.blogspot.com

Thank you for dropping in today and it would be great if you could share these authors and their news. Thanks Sally.

Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore Update – Rebekkah Ford and Christina Steiner

The first update today is for Rebbekah Ford and  Beyond the Eyes, the first book in a three book YA series and published in 2012.

About Beyond the Eyes.

Paige knows evil exists in this world, but she never imagined it would want something from her.

In the small town of Astoria, Oregon, surrounded by deep forest and endless mountains, another world thrives . . . a menacing one where dark spirits dwell in soulless humans. Seventeen-year-old Paige Reed lives in this lush, picturesque setting. She’s not your average teen, though she appears to be. Not only is she heartsick, but she’s been receiving cryptic premonitions from a ghostly voice since the age of four. After she hears a haunting message about herself, supernatural occurrences begin to confuse her.

Nathan Caswell seems to peer into Paige’s soul, evoking a magnetic energy between them they cannot deny. They’re connected. But he’s no ordinary guy. He tracks dark spirits and becomes alarmed when they set their sights on Paige.

When two power-hungry malevolent beings make demands on her, she realizes then the fate of mankind rest in her hands. Her world quickly turns inside out where the impossible becomes possible, and in the end she’s faced with a life changing decision that will not only alter her existence but the world as she knows it.

Can a deeply troubled teen overcome her own demons in order to fight those lurking about? With the past and present colliding, Paige must make the ultimate mortal choice. Will it be the right one?

One of the latest reviews on Goodreads.

Diana Blick rated it it was amazing and Five Stars

This is a great young adult paranormal; it is both fantasy and romance. It is well written and thoughtful, and the characters are well developed and not overly filled with teen angst though there is a bit of teenage emotion. Its premise is not exactly unique nor radically different from others of its kind but certain elements are different and rather interesting such as the “soulless” ones, a spiritual concept that has occurred to me on occasion as an explanation for some of the evil we see in the world. I also liked the concept of dark spirits as opposed to the popular religious idea of demons.

While the “immortals” are nothing new and their making and qualities are derivative of a number of various legendary creatures or supernaturals imagined by others, they are still just a bit different in concept. The author’s use of other legends such as Solomon’s ring were well thought out and fit perfectly in the story. I’m definitely jonesing for book two!

One small word of warning: This series is definitely only for older teens since it does have descriptions of premarital sex. The scenes are tasteful and not overly graphic and occur in a loving and committed relationship context so I would be ok with it for 16 and up, but some parents might be uncomfortable with it.

Read all the reviews and buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Eyes-Paranormal-Romance-Novel-ebook/dp/B0088JF7HQ

Also on Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Eyes-Paranormal-Romance-Novel-ebook/dp/B0088JF7HQ

Also by Rebekkah Ford

Read all the reviews and buy the books: https://www.amazon.com/Rebekkah-Ford/e/B00896OMB0

Read more reviews and follow Rebekkah on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6180865.Rebekkah_Ford

Connect with Rebekkah via her website: http://themusingwriter.blogspot.com

 

The next author is Christina Steiner whose recently released children’s book Shimji, The Channel Island Vixen is a finalist in the McGrath House Independent Book Awards: http://www.mcgrathhouse.net/blogs/uncategorized/2017/09/announcing-the-finalists-2/

About the book

Shimji, a young Channel Island vixen, dreams to go where no Island fox has ever gone: to the place her ancestors came from thousands of years ago. By talking with a sea lion named Malibu and a seagull named Topanga, she finds the island’s harbor and stows away on a boat headed to the California coast. During her adventure on the main-land, Shimji befriends wild and domesticated animals. She learns from their different ways and thus gains knowledge of the world. Her curiosity satisfied, Shimji longs to return home, only to be discovered by humans. Scientists want to send her to a zoo. Can Shimji escape and find her way back to her island home?

One of the recent reviews for the book

Funny characters with great personalities. By Diana on July 6, 2017

This book is adorable. I purchased it for my grandson who just turned 4 and we read it together as a chapter book. The tale is about Shimji, a Channel Island vixen, who sneaks off to the mainland for a look around the home of her ancestors. She runs into a delightful variety of animals who help her along on her adventure before she decides to sneak back home, a task fraught with some challenges.

Shimji is a sweet character with a courageous and friendly nature, and the animals that she encounters are a hoot with distinctive personalities and voices. The opossums made me laugh out loud, and Blackout, a domesticated cat, is a riot as he explains how he manages his humans. The gulls are pretty funny too. Throughout the book, Steiner weaves in a bit of history about the island foxes as well as information about all the different animals Shimji meets.

A highly enjoyable book for kids with gentle characters working together to help each other. My grandson gave it 5 stars, and I second the opinion.

Read the reviews and buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071GM4SR1

Also by Christina Steiner

 Read all the reviews and buy the books: https://www.amazon.com/Christina-Steiner/e/B00IUZNJXC

Read more reviews and follow Christina Steiner on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4516146.Christina_Steiner

Connect to Christina via her website:  www.christinasteinerwriter.com

Thank you for dropping in today and if you are in the Bookstore and have news to share please email me on sally.cronin@moyhill.com

Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – New on the Shelves – Legends of Deceit by Rebekkah Ford

Delighted to welcome award winning author Rebekkah Ford to the Cafe and Bookstore with her latest release, the science fiction, fantasy, Legends of Deceit.

About Legends of Deceit

They know her.

They want her.

They’re poised to attack, but then a mysterious warrior with piercing green eyes saves her and nothing will ever be the same.

When Haven Evergreen was twelve, a witch cast a memory spell on her. Ten years later, Haven comes home and finds her mother murdered and two hooded beings lurking nearby.

Larkin Vestergaard is part of an elite team of soldiers. He’s on a special assignment to save the daughter of his king. When he sees Haven, he’s shaken to his core. Could she be the girl he lost long ago?

Larkin escorts Haven to a magical world where mythical creatures both beautiful and frightening exist. The truth of who she really is unravels, tearing the very fabric of her life. Despite her fierce attraction to Larkin, Haven longs to be back home where things are normal. But she’s forced to embark on a new journey of love, duty, and honor. Yet the pathway is paved with deceit, and it becomes a journey of life and death.

Some of the early reviews for the book

Top Notch Writing By Rosemary on June 24, 2017

Havens life is about to change forever when she returns from a vacation with her friend Kimmie. She retirns home to find her parents dead and someone or something is still there. She fonds out she is not who she thought she was but in fact royalty. Her real father is a king of another realm. She finds put she was sent to earth to be raised by the same parents to protect her they are now dead /She is called Alaris and with the help of a sexy warrier Larkins she soon is putting the pieces together. NOw the story begons the author has spun a tale of fantasy, deceit, adventure and love all entwined in a story that has twist and turns that will keep you reading . Rebekka Fords has brought so many charactors to life I was found myself getting caught up in them 5 stars !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Identity crisis! By Patti Hays on July 2, 2017

What happens when everything about your life is suddenly false? After tragedy befalls her family, Haven is reluctantly transported to another realm, and there the adventure begins. Wonderful characters, mystical and mysterious storyline, perfect elements to an amazing read! Mystical characters are bountiful through this tale complete with surprises lurking for you to discover.i had many things to accomplish this weekend but I snuck in as much reading as I could for I really did not want to put this down. Would love another book with a continuing tale.

Legends of Deceit  By judith plis on July 5, 2017

What a fantastic book! I had planned on reading a few chapters each day, but I couldn’t put this book down at all!! The story line was magical. The characters were fantastic and believable. I didn’t want this story to end!! Those of us who believe in the magical enchantment of life, understand how all of this can happen. Easily…. I hope that this story can continue on with multiple books revealing the characters and the futures of their lives, in the various realms that exist.

Read all the reviews and buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Legends-Deceit-Fantasy-Adult-Book-ebook/dp/B07374MKJ3

Also by Rebekkah Ford

Read all the reviews and buy the books US: https://www.amazon.com/Rebekkah-Ford/e/B00896OMB0

and UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rebekkah-Ford/e/B00896OMB0

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/732091

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/legends-of-deceit-rebekkah-ford/1126635394?ean=2940158583926

Read more reviews and follow Rebekkah on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6180865.Rebekkah_Ford

About Rebekkah Ford

Rebekkah Ford is an award-winning author who writes paranormal fiction. She believes her fascination with the unknown derives from her childhood. When her parents were married, they were the directors of the UFO Investigator’s League. They also investigated ghost hauntings and Bigfoot sightings in addition to extraterrestrial cases. Rebekkah’s upbringing, knowledge and experiences with the paranormal world, along with her colorful imagination, aids her in creating her stories.

Rebekkah has an irreverent sense of humor, is known to annoy her beloved cat, Church, by singing opera to him (Rebekkah is tone deaf, btw), and she believes having a dirty mind makes boring conversations more interesting

Connect to Rebekkah

Website: http://rebekkahford.com/ (coming soon)
Blog: http://themusingwriter.blogspot.com
Facebook Author Page: http://www.facebook.com/RebekkahFord2012
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebekkahFord
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/rebekkahford/
Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/102242636096208798568/posts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorrebekkahford/?hl=en

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