Welcome to the first of the author updates this week from the Cafe and Bookstore.
The first author with recent review is C.S. Boyack for his latest release Voyage of the Lanternfish.
About Voyage of the Lanternfish
An honorable man is mistaken for his disreputable father. Now he’s pushed into a political scheme to start a war that will spread across multiple kingdoms. James Cuttler’s fiancé is being held captive to ensure he goes through with the plan.
He soon decides his skills are at sea and procures a ship to wage war upon those who disrupted his simple life. He can’t do it alone, so he recruits a band of cutthroats to help him. But first, they need guns and munitions to outfit the ship properly. Deception and trickery will only get them so far. Eventually, they’re going to have to engage the enemy.
James’ goals aren’t necessarily the same as his crew. It’s a delicate balancing act to collect enough loot to keep his crew happy, while guiding them back to rescue the girl.
Voyage of the Lanternfish is filled with adventure, magic, and monsters. Lots of monsters. Hoist the colors and come along for the ride.
One of the recent reviews for the book
I’ve read several books by C.S. Boyack, and by now, I’ve come to expect wildly inventive world-building, charming characters, and a thrilling adventure. This book definitely didn’t alter those expectations.
Where can I find me some root monsters? I’d love to have a bushel of my own. These guys made me laugh out loud so many times, I lost count. They’re quite the little scoundrels, and a valuable addition to the crew. Speaking of the crew, they’re a diverse, boisterous crowd with varied backgrounds, and kind of a family of their own making. Everyone brings a special skill to the table. And they’re pirates! Who doesn’t love a good pirate tale?
If you’re looking for adventure on the high seas, quirky characters, a hint of magic, and a touch of romance, Voyage of the Lanternfish fits the bill quite nicely.
Read the reviews and buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MP8V633
And on Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Voyage-Lanternfish-C-S-Boyack-ebook/dp/B07MP8V633
A small selection of other books by C.S. Boyack
Read all the reviews and buy the books: https://www.amazon.com/C.-S.-Boyack/e/B00ILXBXUY
And on Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/C.-S.-Boyack/e/B00ILXBXUY
Read more reviews and follow C.S. Boyack on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9841203.C_S_Boyack
Connect to Craig via his website: http://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com
The next book to receive recent reviews is If You Love Me I’m Yours by bestselling author of Ninja School Mum, Lizzie Chantree.
About the book
‘If you love me, I’m yours…’
Maud didn’t mind being boring, not really. She had a sensible job, clothes, and love life… if you counted an overbearing ex who had thanked her, rolled over and was snoring before she even realised he’d begun! She could tolerate not fulfilling her dreams, if her parents would pay her one compliment about the only thing she was passionate about in life: her art.
Dot should have fit in with her flamboyant and slightly eccentric family of talented artists, but somehow, she was an anomaly who couldn’t paint. She tried hard to be part of their world by becoming an art agent extraordinaire, but she dreamed of finding her own voice.
Dot’s brother Nate, a smoulderingly sexy and famous artist, was adored by everyone. His creative talent left them in awe of his ability to capture such passion on canvas. Women worshipped him, and even Dot’s friend Maud flushed and bumped into things when he walked into a room, but a tragic event in his past had left him emotionally and physically scarred, and reluctant to face the world again.
Someone was leaving exquisite little paintings on park benches, with a tag saying, ‘If you love me, I’m yours’. The art was so fresh and cutting-edge, that it generated a media frenzy and a scramble to discover where the mystery artist could be hiding. The revelation of who the prodigious artist was interlinked Maud, Dot and Nate’s lives forever, but their worlds came crashing down.
Were bonds of friendship, love and loyalty strong enough to withstand fame, success and scandal?
One of the recent reviews for the book
Jayme Carruthers Hidden Gems Reviewer
In If You Love Me, I’m Yours, we meet Maud. She is just your average, if not somewhat boring, teacher’s assistant. There’s nothing really out of the box about her – unless you count the fact that she’s been secretly leaving artwork around town with the tagline “If You Love Me, I’m Yours”. When Dot, an eccentric art agent, starts looking for this secret artist, it leads to a friendship between the two women. Will the two women find what they are looking for?
This was a very cute, lighthearted read. The characters were interesting and fun. It was always exciting to see what would happen next! Watching (Well, reading about) Maud learning to open up and be herself, despite her past, was a great experience and I found myself rooting for her the whole time! Meanwhile, Dot was just a hilarious character and someone I would love to see portrayed in film!
I would definitely recommend this book to a friend!
Read the reviews and buy the book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/If-You-Love-Me-Yours-ebook/dp/B07C7HRNG1
And read more reviews on Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C7HRNG1
Also by Lizzie Chantree
Read all the reviews and buy the books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lizzie-Chantree/e/B00FF99DHC
And Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Lizzie-Chantree/e/B00FF99DHC
And find more reviews and follow Lizzie on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7391757.Lizzie_Chantree
Connect to Lizzie via her websitehttps://lizziechantree.com/
The final author today is Sheila Williams with a recent review for her book The Weave
About the Weave – a fantasy mystery…
A Romany Witch, a French Count and an English author, all entangled in a lie told centuries ago…
Struggling author Richard Pease joins the Nonesuch Club – a writers’ retreat in France – run by the inscrutable Oskar. At the club he starts to write again and he thinks his problems are over. In fact they are just beginning. As he uncovers the secrets in the Club he finds himself trapped in a web of intrigue and deception and has more to worry about than writer’s block… such as escaping with his life.
One of the recent reviews for the book
Black Lab A well-woven tale.
Really enjoyed this fast-moving story of a relationship driven on both sides by a desire for revenge. The reader is taken backwards and forwards in time and to numerous places creating a rich tapestry. No plot spoilers but the ending is a satisfactory final twist.
Read the reviews and buy the book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07KCMQWMY
And on Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KCMQWMY
Also by Sheila Williams
Read the reviews and buy the books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/sheila-williams/e/B013G9O87C
And on Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Siren-Other-Strange-Tales-Supernatural-ebook/dp/B071Y4214S
Connect to Sheila via her blog: https://writeonthebeach.wordpress.com/
Thank you for dropping in today and I hope you will be leaving with some books under your arm…thanks Sally.
