The Purveli (Aldebarian Alliance #3) by Dianne Duvall: Blog Tour Stop The Purveli Playlist and Review

We're excited to share with you the next thrilling adventure in Dianne Duvall's Aldebarian Alliance series! The Purveli will release on January 18th, 2022 at your favorite online book retailers everywhere. Find out more about Jak'ri and Ava's story below and grab your copy today! 

Dianne Duvall’s The Purveli Playlist

Hello, all! Thank you for joining us. I’m excited to be here today, celebrating the release of THE PURVELI, the third stand-alone novel in my exciting new Aldebarian Alliance series. If you haven’t read the first two books, don’t worry. You won’t be lost if you pick this one up. So if you like sci-fi romance that features strong heroes and heroines—as well as lots of action, passion, humor, and happily-ever-afters—I hope you’ll pick up Jak’ri and Ava’s story.

Music has always been a big part of my life. So whenever I write a book, I inevitably begin to associate certain songs with it. Sometimes a song has some meaning or plays a role in the story. Sometimes the song simply brings this or that character to mind. Today I thought I would share some of the songs on my Purveli Playist.

1

Hello World — Evie Irie. Born with telepathic abilities, Ava lived a rather sheltered and isolated life until she went to work for the network that enabled her to venture into space. So she tended to be on the shy side. But she really comes out of her shell in THE PURVELI.

2

Not Gonna Die—Skillet. If Ava and Jak’ri had an anthem, this would be it. “No, not gonna die tonight. We’re gonna stand and fight forever” sums up their determination throughout the book. These two will NOT give up.

3

Beautiful Ugly — Tim Minchin. Though their situation may seem grim, Ava and Jak’ri love to laugh and tease each other. This song reminds me of the often-playful nature of their relationship… as well as their honesty with each other. ;-) 

4

Rise — Katy Perry. This makes me think of Ava, too. No matter how hopeless things appear, no matter how high the odds are stacked against her, she doesn’t give up. She rises to the occasion.

5

What’s Up Danger — Blackway & Black Caviar. Though Eliana’s role in this Aldebarian Alliance book is small this could be her anthem. She does NOT shy away from danger and totally kicks butt. I love her strength. Dagon does, too. And he doesn’t shy away from danger either, diving right into battle alongside Eliana and his men. (Eliana and Dagon are the heroine and hero of THE SEGONIAN.)

6

I Promise You — James Cordon. Ava and Jak’ri certainly become each other’s heroes, drawing strength and determination from each other. Together they can do anything. Nothing and no one can stop them. 

7

Resilient — Katy Perry. Ava and Jak’ri both find themselves in an absolutely terrifying situation. They could easily give in to despair but instead stay strong throughout, determined to win their freedom and a future together. 

8

E. T. — Katy Perry. I couldn’t resist adding this one. Jak’ri is an alien, after all. :-)

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What about you? Are there any songs that bring particular characters or books to mind? 

Thanks again for joining us! I hope you’ll enjoy THE PURVELI!

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Purveli
(Aldebarian Alliance #3)
by Dianne Duvall 
Release Date: January 18th, 2022

𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙔𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝙐𝙎𝘼 𝙏𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗰𝗶-𝗳𝗶 𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗹𝘆-𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿-𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.

Ava has always been different. Born with strong telepathic abilities, she lives a very isolated life until she is offered a job with an obscure network that aids powerful Immortal Guardians in their quest to protect humanity from the psychotic vampires who prey upon them. Suddenly, she doesn't feel so different. For the first time in her life, Ava has found a place where she belongs. She's happy. Life is good. And when her employers invite her to join a group of other gifted ones and a handful of Immortal Guardians on a journey to another planet, it becomes absolutely fantastic.

In no time at all, she is speeding across the galaxy aboard a Lasaran warship manned by two amazing alien races. It's the dream of a lifetime... until a vicious attack by a mutual enemy of Lasara and Earth lands her alone in an escape pod with no habitable planet in sight and only one ship within range: one that carries the enemy who wants to know why the bioengineered virus they released on Earth long ago didn't exterminate humanity and leave the planet ripe for their claiming.

Jak'ri doesn't know how long he has been a prisoner aboard the Cebaun, but he fears the enemy's twisted experiments will soon lead them to a virus that will eradicate the Purveli people. Despair grips him until a female from Earth is taken captive and reaches out to him telepathically. The gift that Ava said caused her such misery in the past soon becomes his salvation as the two of them form a fast friendship. Determined to distract each other from the horrors of their existence, they immerse themselves in telepathic communion during the day, then seek solace and adventure together in shared dreams. As their friendship deepens into love, the two hatch a daring plot to escape their captors. But the enemy will not let them go without a fight.

Can Ava and Jak'ri stand against so many and emerge victorious?

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Don't miss the first two books in the Aldebarian Alliance series!

The Lasaran (Aldebarian Alliance #1)

The Segonian (Aldebarian Alliance #2)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dianne Duvall is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Immortal Guardians paranormal romance series, the Aldebarian Alliance sci‐fi romance series, and The Gifted Ones medieval and time‐travel romance series.  The Lasaran, the first book in the Aldebarian Alliance Series, was a #1 Audible Mover & Shaker. The Segonian, the second book in the Aldebarian Alliance Series, was a Barnes&Noble Top Indie Favorite. Audible chose Awaken the Darkness as one of the Top 5 Best Paranormal Romance Audiobooks of 2018. Reviewers have called Dianne's books "fast-paced and humorous" (Publishers Weekly), "utterly addictive" (RT Book Reviews), “extraordinary" (Long and Short Reviews), and "wonderfully imaginative" (The Romance Reviews). Dianne's books have twice been nominated for RT Reviewers' Choice Awards. And her audiobooks have been awarded the AudioFile Earphones Award for Excellence. 

Dianne's books have all appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and/or Kobo Bestseller lists.  The first book in Dianne's The Gifted Ones series, A Sorceress of His Own, is a prequel of sorts to Darkness Dawns. A USA Today bestseller, A Sorceress of His Own is a medieval romance with paranormal elements that was awarded the AudioFile Earphones Award for Excellence and was an Audie Finalist. The second book in the series, Rendezvous With Yesterday, is a time travel romance that won the GraveTells Readers' Choice Award for Best Historical Romance. 

In addition to writing romance, Dianne has completed a one-act play (comedy) and teamed up with an award-winning screenwriter to write a spec script for a new situation comedy. Several of her poems have also been published in anthologies. 

When she isn't writing, Dianne is very active in the independent film industry and has even appeared on-screen, crawling out of a moonlit grave and wielding a machete like some of the psychotic vampires she creates in her books.

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TOUR-WIDE GIVEAWAY

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REVIEW

Although The Purveli, book three in the Aldebarian Alliance, can be read as a stand-alone, I am a series reader and always suggest starting at the beginning of said series. Dianne Duvall crafts a magnificent collection of stories; the overall arch is gripping, filled with action, thrills, and suspense, and the characters are always quick-witted, charismatic, and endearing.

 Ava and Jak’ri’s story unfolds concurrently with book two. In The Purveli, the couple finds themselves in a daunting scenario. Through persistence and compassion, Ava and Jak’ri improve their situation as a team.

What I enjoyed: as previously touched on, Dianne Duvall’s characters are always likable. I appreciate a good dose of humor in stories, and her characters are laugh-out-loud hilarious. The women are strong-willed and tough, and the men never make them feel abnormal for it. Gender roles are not stereotypical. In the end, you will always get a happily ever after, but there is still enough well-crafted tension present that it feels authentic. In short, Ava and Jak’ri are engaging and easy to root for. Also worth mentioning, I have previously thought myself uninterested in the sci-fi fantasy romance world, but the Aldebarian Alliance books have quickly won me over to that side. I find the new races and worlds intriguing and cannot wait to discover more about this larger universe.