แสดงบทความที่มีป้ายกำกับ Midnight แสดงบทความทั้งหมด
แสดงบทความที่มีป้ายกำกับ Midnight แสดงบทความทั้งหมด

วันพุธที่ 4 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2556

Teaching Between Midnight and Dawn Teaching

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What do the Goddess Sekhmet, the Goddess Ast' and Mulkie the first Lycan have in common?

Absolutely nothing, except for the fact that both Ast' and Sekhmet were Egyptian Goddesses and Mulkie, is believed to be connected with both Romulus and Remus. Ast', better known in the Western world as Isis the bringer of Life, keeper of Death, and the passage to the underworld; while Sekhmet is the harbinger of destruction and vengeance. As stated by historical events, after killing his brother Remus, Romulus founded Rome in 753B.C, and both were later basically ascended to a state of Godhood.

Now, take all of this, and mix it about, and throw Arieanna Holensworth in the mix; and you have Teaching Between Midnight and Dawn.

These myths and legends are exactly what Arieanna and Auron must wade through in order to live, or die among them; while finding a lasting love that will conquer what fate has in-store for them. Teaching between Moonlight and Dawn, deals with the Legend of Mulkie the first Lycan King, Sekhmet the supposed first Vampire, Ast' Mother Goddess, and the infamous book of Magic that legend holds that Ast' inscribed after she conned Re' to instill her with his power.

Unknown to Arieanna is the fact that Auron has been sent by a secret sect priesthood of St. Isadora of Seville, and is actually there to protect the descendent of Ast' at all cost. His number one objective is to keep that book from entering the hands of the wrong people, in spite of the fact that it might cause his own death. Even though he was exiled nearly two centuries ago, Auron knows that if that book gets to Jimmy Mann, all hell will break lose. Centuries of war will then spill onto a human battle ground, and the Council will do whatever it takes to keep that from happening. The Council has a job to do, and they don't care about casualties, even if it means wiping every last one of them out, the descendent, Lycans, Warlocks, Witches, Shape-shifters and Vampires alike.

The legend says that she alone holds the key to the location of Ast's infamous book of magick; the only problem is that she doesn't know it yet! She will invoke great power and only Auron can help her control it, in order to keep her from wiping out both paranormal, and humans alike. Chalk full of Celtic Lycans, British Vampires, Warlocks, American Witches, Shape-shifters, Werecats, and the legends of Ast', Sekhmet, Mulkie, and Ast's supposed book of magick, Arie and Auron will find a love that will be tested by both the supernatural, and the regular everyday relationship hang-ups!

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วันจันทร์ที่ 17 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2556

Book Review for "After Midnight"

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Written by: Sarah Grimm
Wild Rose Press
ISBN: 978-1-60154-972-3
Avail: in print & ebook
5 Stars

Grimm fashions a story that will pull on your heartstrings. Isabeau Montgomery is a child prodigy. By the age of twelve, she's an accomplished pianist, but when she loses her mother in a car accident, her world shatters into a thousand pieces. Can Noah tear down the battlements that surround her heart?

"After Midnight" is set in Long Island. Noah Clark is the front man for Black Phoenix, a rock and roll band recording a demo for a come back record. Noah ventures into the nearby bar and finds Isabeau. Izzy intrigues him like no other woman he's meet, but she's cold and aloof and friendlier with his friend, Dominic. If it's one thing Noah has though, it's patience and persistence. Noah continues to visit the bar and wears Izzy down. Slowly, she lets down a wall or two and allows herself to get to know Noah.

Noah discovers Izzy has a down on his luck step-brother who drowns his sorrows in booze. Izzy can play piano, but chooses not to. Izzy also has to deal with a jealous pianist, Gregory Howard. She also hates to be touched. All these clues set Noah on fire to unlock the chains surrounding her heart.

Izzy reluctantly admits to herself that Noah has gotten under her skin. When he loses his grandfather, she travels to England to support him. There's no denying the sparks of attraction between then anymore. Izzy and Noah make love, but when a series of accidents begin to look more than accidental, Noah realizes he's fallen for Isabeau, but can he convince her what he feels for her is real?

Grimm pulls the reader into the story with a gripping look at Isabeau's world. Noah storms into her heart just as he storms into the bar, setting the stage for a powerful tug of emotions between each of them.

Grimm's writing style is easy to read, but clipped at times, almost reflective of Izzy's clipped heart. The dialogue captures the rich authenticity of the city which Grimm paints with skilled ease. Suspense blends effortlessly against a contemporary backdrop leaving the reader feeling the same restlessness that Izzy does.

The characterization is the most enjoyable part of the novel. Izzy is haunted by demons that continue to fester inside her. Loss and disappointment have forced her not to play the piano, but Noah challenges her. His presence eases her pain.

Noah has his own issues. He's fought off a drinking problem, but he's never been in love before.

The novel's love scenes are sensual as well as tasteful, embodying the fierce intensity of Izzy and Noah's emotions. "After Midnight" will take the reader on an achingly romantic story and will resonate long after the last page.

Reviewed by: S. Burkhart

StephB is an author who likes to read many books and a variety of different genres. StephB is an author at http://www.Writing.Com/ which is a site for Creative Writing.