Release Day Blitz: Rogue Darkness by Dianne Duvall

 

The next exciting novel in Dianne Duvall's Immortal Guardians series is out today! Grab your copy of Rogue Darkness at one of your favorite online retailers! Keep reading to find out more about this can't-put-down paranormal romance, and for your chance to win in the tour-wide giveaway!  

ABOUT THE BOOK

ROGUE DARKNESS
Immortal Guardians Book 12
by Dianne Duvall 
Release Date: June 13th, 2023

New York Times bestselling author Dianne Duvall brings readers the next stand-alone novel in her “fast-paced and humorous” (Publishers Weekly) and “utterly addictive” (RT Book Reviews) Immortal Guardians series.

Immortal Guardians have hunted and slain psychotic vampires for thousands of years. Now someone is hunting them. Humanity remains oblivious to the existence of immortals, vampires, and gifted ones, so how does this rising nemesis even know who they are and where to find them? Could it be the machinations of an old nemesis—one they thought they defeated? Or is this something new? Because unlike the foes they’ve faced in the past, this one doesn’t just target immortals. He targets those who are near and dear to them.

A gifted one under the Immortal Guardians’ protection, Nicole has worked hard to land her dream job—that of an Immortal Guardian’s Second or mortal guard—and loves working with Sean. He’s smart. He’s funny. And despite the sometimes dark existence he leads, the two of them laugh a lot. Years spent as a special ops soldier prepared Nicole well, enabling her to keep Sean safe despite his tendency to dive headlong into danger. But can it keep her safe? The enemy they face is determined and shrewd. Uncovering his identity may require new methods of engagement and force her to take a few risks.
Sean hasn’t been immortal long, but he knows the rules. And according to the rules, Nicole is off-limits. She’s his Second. His guard. His best friend. The one person who knows him better than anyone else. Though he loves every minute he spends with her, friendship is all they can ever have... isn’t it? Sean soon begins to question that as the two of them engage in a deadly cat-and-mouse game with the enemy, one that will reveal the true depth of their feelings for each other and drive him to abandon the rules altogether.

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The Immortal Guardians Series:

Darkness Dawns (Immortal Guardians, #1)

Night Reigns (Immortal Guardians, #2)

Phantom Shadows (Immortal Guardians, #3)

In Still Darkness (Immortal Guardians, #3.5)

Darkness Rises (Immortal Guardians, #4)

Night Unbound (Immortal Guardians, #5)

Phantom Embrace (Immortal Guardians, #5.5) 

Shadows Strike (Immortal Guardians, #6)

Blade of Darkness (Immortal Guardians Book 7)

Awaken the Darkness (Immortal Guardians Book 8)

Death of Darkness (Immortal Guardians Book 9)

Broken Dawn (Immortal Guardians Book 10)

Cliff’s Descent (Immortal Guardians Book 11) 

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.

For the latest news on upcoming releases, contests, and more, please visit DianneDuvall.com or sign up for her Newsletter. You can also find Dianne online . . .

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TOUR-WIDE GIVEAWAY:

To celebrate the release of Rogue Darkness, Dianne Duvall will be giving away a Swag Pack to (2) two separate readers (US only please) AND a $25 Amazon Gift Card to (2) two separate readers! To enter, fill out the Rafflecopter form found in this post. Follow along with the Blog Tour at DianneDuvall.com for more chances to win daily. Good luck!

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Trouble with the Cursed: The Hollows, Book 16 by Kim Harrison

About the Book

Rachel Morgan must keep her friends close—and her enemies closer—in the next Hollows novel from number one New York Times best-selling author Kim Harrison.

Rachel Morgan, witch-born demon, has one unspoken rule: Take chances, but pay for them yourself. With it, she has turned enemies into allies, found her place with her demon kin, and stepped up as the subrosa of Cincinnati—responsible for keeping the paranormal community at peace and in line.

Life is...good? Even better, her best friend, Ivy Tamwood, is returning home. Nothing’s simple, though, and Ivy’s not coming alone. The vampires’ ruling council insists she escort one of the long undead, hell-bent on proving that Rachel killed Cincy’s master vampire to take over the city. Which, of course, Rachel totally did not do. She only transformed her a little.

With Rachel’s friends distracted by their own lives and problems, she reaches out to a new ally for help—the demon Hodin. But this trickster has his own agenda. In the end, the only way for Rachel to save herself and the city may be to forge a new understanding with her estranged demon teacher, Al. There’s just one problem: Al would sell his own soul to be rid of her....

REVIEW And COMMENTARY

I have spent the better part of three months reading the Hollows series. Kim Harrison’s world is utterly fascinating. I enjoy books with a variety of supernatural characters that interact in creative ways. Demons, elves, weres, vampires, pixies, and fairies are all present, but the familiar tropes are changed just enough to make them feel like a fresh idea. I dig the imagery for the magic incantations, spells, and the like in the Hollows series. I am an avid audiobook reader, which is how I absorbed this series. However, the previously mentioned descriptors make me want physical copies so I can bookmark and investigate them. To ensure authenticity, at the very least, the author did some detailed research.

I was glad the series did not end at book thirteen. At that point, Rachel helped make things better for all the species in her life, but I appreciate more resolution with the vampires and demons. And I have a tough time saying goodbye to characters. I reread books a lot.

In Trouble with the Cursed, vampires are at the forefront, which feels right. It is funny, I read a lot of urban fantasy/paranormal romance, and when I look for a new series, I tend to avoid vampire novels. My first foray into the world of romance was with vampires, and I think I overloaded myself. Now When I see a vampire in what I am reading, I think, Oh boy, here we go again. And almost every time, I end up thoroughly enamored with them. Then I realize, again, some of the most enjoyable series I have experienced are primarily about vampires. Maybe that proves they have earned my approval and that they are worth my time? Or that I am a sucker forever? Anyway, I am very fond of Pike. Actually he won me over in American Demon but he's way more fun now, not quite so cranky and stressed out. Pike and Rachel are very effective when working together. The two have several hilarious interactions, and they kick some serious butt. He will make an excellent ally. Kim Harrison, if you kill him, I'm going to be very mad at you.

Trouble with the Cursed made me anxious. I tend to get frustrated when the protagonist takes too long to figure out what is going on, especially when things turn grim. I get Rachel wants to see the good in people, but sometimes it's not to her benefit, which is a crucial plot point. I spent a lot of time cursing the way things unfolded. Out loud. And at a raised volume. Fortunately, most of my listening occurs during my long commute. In the end, it did make Rachel’s success more satisfying, and if an author can get that much emotion from me, I must be invested. Which is a terrific thing.

It goes without saying but at times some of the betrayals, and the chain of events that develop because of them, really bother me. There are serious consequences that are prevalent in Trouble with the Cursed. I do not want to feel sympathy for the bad guy, but sometimes I cannot help it. Moral ambiguity makes things feel more authentic. Life does not always give you a truly happy ending. There are situations when you have to choose between the lesser of two evils.

I do have a few past novel things to get off my chest. WARNING, major spoilers are below. If you have not read the series STOP NOW and GO TO THE BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY. You will not regret it!

I must admit, Rachel took a while to grow on me. In the first few books, I had a tough time trusting her. Or at least her outlook on certain things. There was a point she claimed things such as (and I am paraphrasing) X is such an awful thing to do, I would never ever do that. And I started to realize within the next book or so, she would be doing the very thing she was so against. Does that make her a terrible character? No. It means that she is open to changing her mind, which is positive. But it did become an issue of “the lady doth protest too much.”

Nick. Sorry, I must. Now I do not in any way support what he did. But… Rachel was completely unfair to him in A Fistful of Charms. Unfair. Did she sit down with him and talk about it? No. She got angry and cut him off while calling him names. Good form, ha. Did Nick violate Rachel's trust? Yes. Did Nick know where Rachel and Al’s relationship would go? No. Should Rachel have forgiven Nick? No. Was Nick a jerk thief? Yes. But a rational adult conversation might have saved a lot of violence, and maybe Nick’s life, in the end. I know hindsight, but this whole situation still really, really, really bothers me.

This leads me to Trent. At the beginning, this guy was a big stinking jerk, wasn’t he? I cannot tell you how many times I thought, I really want to like this guy. Wait, what the heck did he just do? I guess I don’t like this guy. I was so pleased when he decided on a better path, which laid the foundation for Trent and Rachel's relationship. Theirs is the most satisfying type of romance for me. Not necessarily the from hate to love part, although that can ramp up the anticipation. I enjoy a good slow burn, a bond that develops while people experience their lives, grow, and become better versions of themselves.

My favorite book so far is Ever After.

I am delighted that I finally listened to my work friend and read the Hollows series. I will now purchase future books on release day. Without fail. I already preordered the next one, which is more than six months away. Now the long wait…

Release Day Blitz: Karolina Dalca, Dark Eyes by M.R. Noble

 

Karolina Dalca, Dark Eyes

by M.R. Noble

Blurb:

Blindsided by an attack that destroys her home and blamed for murder, Karolina Dalca, a half-vampire, escapes, only to plunge into the magical societies from which she was sheltered.

Betrayed by those around her, she abandons her dreams of becoming an investigator and flees, trusting only herself. Her police internship would never prove more useful. Hoofing it through the wilderness, she makes it to her university dorm, disheveled but delightfully deflowered.

Enter a full vampire: one wielding dark magic and a ride out of Canada. A fugitive from the law, Karo complies with his demands to escape, unsure whether his requests are bewitched. She vows to clear her name and avenge her mother's death, but Karo's family secrets aren't so easily left behind.

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Excerpt

“Who are you anyway?” I asked.

            “Andre,” he said. “Private Investigator, but I'll do anything for money.” He winked. 

            “You’re not human,” I said. “What are you?” I stretched out my Charmed senses and felt magic within him.

            “I'm a vampire, princess. Same as you, but with a little extra dark superpower. I'm a full vamp though, and from what I can tell from your dismal amount of speed out there, you’re half.” 

            He dragged a chair from the wall and sat across from me.

            “You have the Dark Charm?” I asked. “I should have figured; you ooze sleaze bag.”

            “And you have a little something special up your sleeve too, don't you, princess? I bet you get a little hot now and then, don't you?”

            I narrowed my eyes. 

             “And with a name like Karolina Dalca . . . I bet you've got enough training to back up that look you’re giving me.”

            He knew my name, my powers, and where to find me. My eyes fell over his body, sizing him up as he sat across from me. Strong jaw, tall, six feet and maybe four inches, and muscular broad shoulders. I could take him—if I took him by surprise.

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About The Author 

M. R. Noble has played a tug of war between science and art her whole life, but the rope broke when she wrote the first line of The Dark Eyes Series. Immersed up to her keyboard in paranormal romance and urban fantasy, she enjoys blending the real with the surreal. The only drawback is she misplaces her mug while dreaming up her next scene, and soon finds herself six cups overpoured.

Keeping to her Lake Simcoe roots, she is a member of the Writers Community of York Region (WCYR), where her muse is made not found . . . over a hefty cup of coffee.

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