Monday, November 27, 2023

The Singularian Grimoire Anthologies

 The Singularian Grimoire Anthologies 

A machine who firmly believes he is human

A mercenary with a conscience

A society where the only good citizen is a dead citizen

No wonder humanity balances on the brink of extinction...



Event Horizon

Singularian Grimoire Anthology Vol 1

by Sandy Butchers

Genre: Illustrated Dystopian SciFi

 


PART OF THE 2022 NEBULA AWARD READING LIST

"Once, I may have walked the earth a man, but today I am no more than a machine."

In a fallen world where Hunters and Hoarders fight over the last scraps of old-world technology, Sovren awakens in a cave with no memory of what happened the day of the cataclysm. Hunted down by what remains of humanity, he finds himself at the start of a war where humans, monsters, and computers fight for dominance.

In a world torn between becoming machines or becoming monsters, whose side are you on?

The Singularian Grimoire Anthologies are a complex tapestry of post-apocalyptic tales told across time. With over 150 illustrations and stories spread across 4 action-packed, dystopian books with a cyberpunk edge to them, these are not your average novels...these are adventures.

 

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Series Trailer:

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Darkness Rising

Singularian Grimoire Anthology Vol 2

 


PART OF THE 2022 NEBULA AWARDS READING LIST

New knowledge leads to old answers when Sovren discovers his existence is no longer a secret...

Following the events of Vol. 1 - Event Horizon, Sovren meets a mysterious woman who knows more about him than she should. Blinded by his yearning for answers about his past, he follows her cryptic clues to an old Sixsmith Facility. Amidst the ruins of an old H.E.L.A. module, Sovren finds what he is looking for... along with half an army ready to claim the bounty on his head.

The Singularian Grimoire Anthologies are a complex tapestry of post-apocalyptic tales told across time. With over 150 illustrations spread across 4 action-packed, dystopian books with a cyberpunk edge to them, these are not your average novels...these are adventures.

 

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Drifting Shadows

Singularian Grimoire Anthology Vol 3


An assassin and a living weapon must join forces for the imminent war. Neither thought forging allies with the enemy included a deal with Death.

Following the Battle of the Bunker in Vol. 2 - Darkness Rising, Crow finds himself cut off from everyone and everything he thought could help him keep the Singularian out of Griswold’s hands. But while Crow finds himself worlds apart from what he set out to do, Sovren is forced to ally himself with the enemy to fulfill his purpose. Now, the unlikely alliance is all that prevents the Datcheries and Griswold from forging a new generation of hybrid monsters.

The Singularian Grimoire Anthologies are a complex tapestry of post-apocalyptic tales told across time. With over 150 illustrations and stories spread across 4 action-packed, dystopian books with a cyberpunk edge to them, these are not your average novels...these are adventures.

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Cold Fusion


Singularian Grimoire Anthology Vol 4

Divided and ready to be conquered, Sovren and his allies find themselves facing their demons, ghosts, and worst nightmares.

Following the events of Vol. 3 - Drifting Shadows, Sovren finds himself drifting between data and reality. Here, an old protocol re-enters the core database of Sovren's network, allowing the old H.E.L.A. module in the Sixsmith facility to finally fight back. But while Sovren and Hela forge a permanent connection to counter Griswold's advances, Crow is presented a choice by Death: team up with the Prime Movers to help rid the world of evil or face the darkness.

In this thrilling finale of The Singularian Grimoire Anthologies, the last pieces to the puzzle are put in place to answer the eternal question... What is it that makes us human?

The Singularian Grimoire Anthologies are a complex tapestry of post-apocalyptic tales told across time. With over 150 illustrations and stories spread over these 4 action-packed, dystopian books with a cyberpunk edge to them, these are not your average novels...these are adventures.

 

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About the Author


Sandy Butchers is an author and an artist, known for her elaborate dystopian sci-fi worlds and creature designs. After living in Scandinavia for a year and traveling throughout the world, she now settled in the countryside along with a variety of pets and maps on which 'X' marks the spot.

With the launch of The Singularian Grimoire Anthologies, she's set a new bar for illustrated science fiction, breaking the boundaries of interactive reading, art, and thrilling adventures. Today, she is represented by Global Lion MGT, with a multitude of novels and art pieces in the works.

For more information on her award-winning stories and work, go to: https://www.sandybutchers.com

 

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Friday, November 24, 2023

Chronicles of the Necromancer

 Action-packed epic fantasy adventures filled with magic, occult lore, honorable ghosts, loyal friends, found family, immortal creatures, secrets, curses, forbidden love—and a necromancer hero!

Chronicles of the Necromancer

Omnibus Volume I

by Gail Z. Martin

Genre: Dark Epic Fantasy Action Adventure

Limited Numbered Edition of Chronicles of the Necromancer Volume One

Includes The Summoner and The Blood King

 

The Summoner

Chronicles of the Necromancer Book 1

 

Prince. Fugitive. Exile. Necromancer.

Martris Drayke, second son of King Bricen of Margolan, never coveted the crown. But when his older half-brother Jared and Jared’s dark mage kill the king and the rest of the royal family, seizing the throne, Tris’s comfortable world shatters and he finds himself running for his life.

Tris flees with three friends: Soterius, captain of the guard; Carroway, the court's master bard; and Harrtuck, a member of the royal guard. They seek sanctuary and the chance to plot the overthrow of the usurper, gaining unexpected helpers along the way.

Tris has a secret—one that might well determine the fate of Margolan and the Winter Kingdoms. In a land where spirits walk openly and influence the affairs of the living, he is the mage heir to the power of his grandmother, Bava K'aa, once the greatest sorceress of her age. That magic makes Tris a Summoner, arbiter between the living and the dead.

Can a half-trained mage-prince and his unlikely allies take back his kingdom and avenge his family—or will his wild power destroy him before he has the chance to set things right?

The Summoner is an action-packed epic fantasy adventure filled with magic, occult lore, honorable ghosts, loyal friends, found family, immortal creatures, secrets, curses, forbidden love—and a necromancer hero!


The Blood King

Chronicles of the Necromancer Book 2

 

Exiled prince. Mage heir. Necromancer king.

Prince Martris Drayke of Margolan escaped the bloody coup that murdered his family and put his half-brother, Jared, on the throne. He fled with three close friends, found allies along the way, and gained the backing of loyal deserters, the undead vayash moru, and the vengeful ghosts of Jared’s many victims.

In just one year under the Usurper’s thumb, Margolan has gone from prosperity to chaos and starvation. Jared’s troops hunt down any who oppose him, filling the gibbets and scaffolds and carrying out a reign of terror.

Tris has risked destruction to gain control of his spirit magic, and harness his power. But when he and his allies return to Margolan, Tris must confront Foor Arontala, Jared’s blood mage, and stop him from freeing the soul of the Obsidian King from its crystal prison. If Tris fails, Arontala will set the Obsidian King free and take on his power, becoming unstoppable and destroying the last chance to free Margolan from Jared’s rule.

Can Tris stand against the blood magic of the Obsidian King to take back the throne and save his kingdom—or will his half-mastered magic bring about an even greater destruction?

The Blood King is an action-packed epic fantasy adventure filled with magic, occult lore, honorable ghosts, loyal friends, found family, bloody battles, immortal creatures, secrets, treachery, forbidden love—and a necromancer hero!

 

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Chronicles of the Necromancer

Omnibus Volume II

Limited Numbered Edition of Chronicles of the Necromancer Volume Two

Includes Dark Haven and Dark Lady's Chosen

Dark Haven

Chronicles of the Necromancer Book 3

 King. Necromancer. Warrior.

Martris Drayke fought the Usurper and defeated both the blood mage Arontala and the spirit of the Obsidian King.

As the newly-crowned King of Margolan, Tris must rebuild a kingdom shattered by betrayal and bloodshed. Some of the Usurper’s loyalists evaded capture and remain a danger. Famine and hardship threaten to bring more chaos and divisions. And in his Court of Spirits, the necromancer-king is overwhelmed by the ghosts seeking retribution and release.

With their royal wedding just weeks away, Tris and Kiara Sharsequin, heir to the throne of Isencroft, will unite the rule and succession of two allied kingdoms. Not everyone is pleased to see that happen. As threats multiply, Tris and Kiara must guard against traitors and enemies both inside and outside the castle, determined to destroy them and everything they fought to gain.

Meanwhile, former smuggler and mercenary Jonmarc Vahanian, the new Lord of Dark Haven, finds himself at the center of a power struggle among the undead vayash moru. As he untangles a web of deception, Jonmarc realizes that the conflict in Dark Haven threatens not only the future of the Winter Kingdoms but also the fate of the living, dead and undead.

Dark Haven is an action-packed epic fantasy adventure filled with magic, occult lore, honorable ghosts, vampire politics, loyal friends, found family, bloody battles, immortal creatures, secrets, treachery, and star-crossed love!


Dark Lady's Chosen

Chronicles of the Necromancer Book 4

Loyalty. Honor. Magic. Sacrifice.

Treachery & blood magic threaten King Martris Drayke’s hold on the throne he risked everything to win. As the battle against a traitor lord comes to its final days, war, plague & betrayal bring Margolan to the brink of destruction.

Civil war looms in Isencroft, forcing Kiara to make hard choices between her duty to her kingdom-by-blood and her commitments to her kingdom-by-marriage. Thrones and successions are at stake, and a wrong choice could change the history of the Winter Kingdoms forever.

In Dark Haven, Lord Jonmarc Vahanian has bargained his soul for vengeance, plunging into a conflict among ancient immortals based on grudges centuries in the making. If he succeeds, Jonmarc preserves the truce, stops the bloodshed, and saves what matters most. Failure brings destruction—and dooms his soul for eternity.

Dark Lady’s Chosen is an action-packed epic fantasy adventure filled with magic, occult lore, honorable ghosts, vampire politics, loyal friends, found family, bloody battles, immortal creatures, secrets, hard choices, and star-crossed love!

 

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About the Author



Gail Z. Martin writes urban fantasy, epic fantasy, steampunk and more for Solaris Books, Orbit Books, Falstaff Books, SOL Publishing and Darkwind Press. Urban fantasy series include Deadly Curiosities and the Night Vigil (Sons of Darkness). Epic fantasy series include Darkhurst, the Chronicles Of The Necromancer, the Fallen Kings Cycle, the Ascendant Kingdoms Saga, and the Assassins of Landria.

Together with Larry N. Martin, she is the co-author of Iron & Blood, Storm & Fury (both Steampunk/alternate history), the Spells Salt and Steel comedic horror series, the Roaring Twenties monster hunter Joe Mack Shadow Council series, and the Wasteland Marshals near-future post-apocalyptic series. As Morgan Brice, she writes urban fantasy MM paranormal romance, with the Witchbane, Badlands, Treasure Trail, Kings of the Mountain and Fox Hollow series. Gail is also a con-runner for ConTinual, the online, ongoing multi-genre convention that never ends.

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Terror Bay

Terror Bay

by Lisa Towles



A woman. A ghostly summons.
In a coma, no one can hear you scream.


Detective Kurt Farin, shot in the line of duty, is haunted by a woman he sees in a coma. Come, she says. I'll show you things. Like the missing piece of your soul.

Kurt's unshakable quest to find her leads him to northern Canada, where he discovers a shipwreck and a shocking family secret that can't possibly be true. As he digs deeper, he realizes his fate is inextricably tied to the enigmatic woman...and a long-lost treasure that's been submerged for centuries.His shooter, his nemesis, knows what he found and is coming to finish the job he started. Alone and exposed, Kurt's the only one who can bring down this notorious killer and expose an international scandal. But is the cost of justice - to him and everyone he loves, too high?

Terror Bay is filled with intrigue and action, with surprises at every turn. Fans of John Sandford and Christine Kling will love Lisa Towles' new psychological thriller. With a heart-pounding plot, complex characters, and a shocking twist, "Terror Bay" is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and crime fiction.

 Genre: Psychological Thriller 

A Literary Titan Gold Medal Winner &

A NYC Big Book Award “Distinguished Favorite” Thriller!

“Terror Bay, by Lisa Towles, beckons readers into a world saturated with suspense, propelling them through a captivating odyssey of action, intrigue, and enigma” - Literary Titan

 

“A nail-biting mystery, a pure joy to read” - The Book Commentary 

**Releases November 29th!**

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About the Author


Lisa Towles is an award-winning, Amazon bestselling crime novelist and a passionate speaker on the topics of fiction writing, creativity, and Strategic Self Care. Lisa has ten crime novels in print with a new title, Terror Bay, forthcoming in November of 2023. The first two books of her E&A Investigations Series (Hot House and Salt Island) were both #1 Amazon Kindle Bestsellers with book three (Switch) due for release in Summer 2024. Lisa also writes standalone thrillers, such as her 2022 political thriller, The Ridders, which won an American Fiction Award. Lisa is an active member and frequent panelist/speaker of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. She has an MBA in IT Management and works full-time in the tech industry.

Read more about Lisa’s book on her publisher’s website.

 

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

New Story?

 It's been a long time since I've started a new story. In the past few weeks, I've started 2. There is no plot yet. I had the start but I have no idea where they're going. Both are paranormal/suspense. Neither is romance. I've done this same thing with my previously released, Kidnapped. It all started with a sentence. 

Well wasn’t this a fine predicament she’d gotten herself into now, and won’t dear old daddy be thrilled when he finds out his only child was being held captive by a bunch of thugs.  

Unfortunately, my publisher at the time didn't like the beginning and made me change it to...

Her head throbbed with the mother of all headaches. And who wouldn’t have a headache after listening to the incessant nattering of the two most boring people in the world.

The original version was a comedy, but again my publisher thought it would sell better as a serious story. sighhhhh.

My stories tend to start with a line or nightmare and blossom from there. I have a vague idea from one,  I'll share the start of both and you can tell me what you think. Kepp in mind this is a rough draft and not edited.

1st Story: Lightning lit the dark room with a blinding flash. Seconds later, the thunder cracked. Though it startled her, Olive knew not to make a sound. He would find her.

“You don’t have to make this any harder than it needs to be.”

He sounded close. The lightning flashed again only this time the thunder snapped loud enough to shake the house. This time she screamed.

He burst through the door, gun in his hand. “Just let it happen.”

She grabbed a lamp and cracked it on his head. He fell on the floor, and she took the opportunity to run.

“Why did you do that, Olive. This could’ve gone so smoothly, but now you had to play dirty.”

Her bare feet slapped on the hard wooden stairs and she ran down. She ran for the door, only to find it locked. Where were the police? It seems like hours since she'd called.

“You can’t leave without this.” Standing at the top of the stairs, Darryl waved the remote key fob in the air. “As long as I have this, you’re going nowhere.”

As he started down the stairs, she ran through the living room, into the kitchen and tried the back door. It too was locked. Her heart beat so fast she thought she might pass out. Maybe that was for the best. She’d just blank out and let him kill her. She heard him coming and adrenaline kicked in. She ran for the basement stairs, closing and locking the door behind her. She stood against the door, panting. She screamed when he banged on the door.
 
“Just leave me alone. I’ll give you a divorce.”
He banged on the door again and again she screamed.

“I don’t just want a divorce, dear Olive, I want your money.”

This time when he banged on the door, she felt it give and it sent her tumbling down the stairs.
“Just stay there. It’ll all be over in a second.”
Her ankle broken, she cried out when she stood up. Biting back the pain, she hobbled to the laundry room. She dragged a chair over and shoved it under the door knob. Seeing the window, Olive suddenly realized she needed It to climb up to the window. She could hear him coming. Hoping on one foot, she grabbed the chair and hopped back to the window. She knew this was going to hurt, but she had no other choice. She used the knee of her broken foot to help herself up onto the chair. She slid the window open and hoisted herself up. She was almost out when she heard the sirens wailing in the distance.

“You’re not going anywhere.”

She screamed both in fear and in pain when he grabbed her broken ankle. Using her good foot, she kicked him in the face. Pulling herself out, she crawled on the grass, tears soaking her face and blurring her eyes. She stood up on her good foot and began to hop away.

“It’s pointless.”

She felt something hot rip into her chest and as she fell to the ground, she heard the police car pull up the driveway. Her head felt fuzzy and her chest burned.

“Drop the weapon!”

“It’s okay, officers.”

Drop the weapon!”

She heard another shot and saw her husband fall down beside her. Blood seeped from a hole on his forehead.

As her vision began to blur and the ringing in her ears grew quiet, she knew she was dead.

2nd story: She walked into the room, clicked the bedside table on and began to undress. She tossed her scrubs and underwear into the laundry hamper then grabbed a long t-shirt from her dresser and put it on.

It had been a hellish evening in the ER. Too many people needing help and not enough dr's to help. And who gets the brunt of the anger from sick? Nurses! Her head was still ringing from all the noise.

She pulled the cover back then sat down on the bed and removed her socks. Setting her alarm, she clicked the light off and jumped when something touched her feet. She pulled her feet up to her chest and turned on the light.

What the hell?

Sucking in a deep breath, she eased her feet down and onto the floor. She screamed and bolted for the door when something grabbed her foot. She stood in the doorway, staring at her bed. 

"Who's there?" She waited. Nothing. "Don’t be stupid, Emily. I can't fit under the bed, how would someone fit under there?" Still, she stared at the bed. If not a person, then what?

Kneeling, she looked under the bed and let out a sigh of relief.  There was nothing. Flicking the light off, she walked to her bed. It occurred to her then that there might have been a mouse, or rat and had scampered away when she turned on the light. Great, just what she needed. She quickly climbed into bed, glanced around the room, and saw nothing.
Shaking her head, she turned off the light and pulled up the covers. She’d deal with the rodent tomorrow. She was too tired to search her house right now. Rolling over she closed her eyes and drifted off.
*******************************************************

The incessant buzzing woke her up. She rolled over, shut the alarm off, and contemplated catching another hour of sleep. Then she remembered the mouse and sat up. 

She’d search for the damn thing after breakfast. She stood, slid her feet into her fuzzy ducky slippers, and headed downstairs. As she took the last step the picture on the wall crushed down onto the wooden steps. 
“Seriously?” She picked up the picture of her parents and saw the glass had cracked. One more thing to do today.

Her slippers hissed as she walked along the wooded floor on her way to the kitchen.  She needed coffee.

Yawning, she took a coffee pod from the cupboard over the stove, lifted the lid, and popped it in. She closed the lid and grabbed a cup from the shelf beside her. Setting it on the platform, she pressed start, then turned to grab a bowl and cereal. As she put both on the island, the box slipped from her grasp. Foolishly, she tried to catch it and dropped the bowl on the floor.

“Fuck!”

All around her were breakfast flakes and glass.

Letting out an exasperating sigh, she walked around the mess to the broom closet. She screamed and jumped back when a ragged figure lunged at her. It opened its mouth and screamed with a deafening sound. She slammed the door. Her entire body shook.

“What the fuck!mWhat the fuck! What the fuck!”

Frozen to the spot, she stared at the door. When her cell phone rang, she jumped and again let out a scream. Taking a few deep breaths, she turned to the island and saw it was her sister, Jane. “Hehello,” she stammered.

“Did I get you out of bed?”

“What? Oh,no, no.”

“Are you okay?”

Giving her head a shake, she responded. “Yeah, I just dropped my cereal and bowl onto the floor.”

 Her eyes drifted back to the door.

“I thought I’d phone and make sure you’re still coming on Saturday.”

“Saturday?”

“Seriously, Anne? You forgot?”

Saturday. Saturday. Right. “No, I didn’t forget. I’ll be there at 6.” It was her mother’s birthday supper. She had forgotten.

“Perfect! See you then.”

Anne set the phone down, still staring at the door.  Well, she couldn’t stare at the door all day. She needed to clean up the mess. Closing her eyes, she drew in a deep breath and exhaled as she walked to the door. Her hand shaky, she whispered to herself, “There’s nothing there.” Grabbing the doorknob, she yanked it open and when the mop fell toward her she screamed again.
“Oh fuck!” A mop. A stupid mop.

So what do you think? 


Monday, November 20, 2023

The Sunlit Ruins

The Sunlit Ruins

The Archives of the Forgotten Book 1

by Andrea Septién

Genre: YA Contemporary Fantasy & Mythology



Ada and Miry didn’t mean to start a city-wide catastrophe.

Really, they didn’t.

But when a family trip goes awry, the two Mexican-American cousins from opposite sides of the border accidentally unleash an evil spirit from centuries past. The incident unlocks latent magical powers within the girls, who now have to figure out what’s going on.

Easier said than done.

The only things Ada and Miry know are that the spirit is tied to the pyramids of Teotihuacán, an ancient and abandoned civilization, and that there is only one organization that can help them. The Archivists of Teotihuacán.

With only a scant trail of clues to guide them, Ada and Miry must journey across Mexico City, uncover the origin of their powers, and try to reseal the spirit they’ve awoken.

But the hardest challenge of all?

Getting along with family.

Follow Ada and Miry on their adventure through Mexico and a hidden, fantastical world of magic based on the philosophy of the city of Teotihuacán.


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Masks on the Water

Prequel to The Sunlit Ruins

The creature appeared underwater.

That’s all they knew.

 


Lorenzo Zavala, a disciple of Chalchitlicue, the deity of the lakes, was sent on a simple mission: Go to Lake Huetzalin in the south of Mexico City, analyze an unknown creature, and report back to the archivists.

By his side was Daniel Merino, his best friend and a disciple of Tláloc, the deity of the rain. But when the two of them reach the lake, Lorenzo discovers the the true danger is much closer than he realized.

Using the power of the deity of the lakes, Lorenzo must use all of his skills to save his best friend. Can Lorenzo triumph against this new threat? Or will he lose the person closest to his heart?

Find out in this prequel short story to The Sunlit Ruins, a young adult fantasy based on the philosophy of the city of Teotihuacán.

 

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About the Author



Andrea Septién is a writer, editor, and certified cat lady. Born and raised in Mexico City, she is a Mexican-American author who lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband. She receives weekly pictures of her cats back in Mexico.

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Author Links

Website: https://www.antoinebandele.com/book-page-the-sunlit-ruins

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Septandrealis

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/septandrealis

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Giveaway

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Bonded for Life

Bonded for Life

by Sharon Buchbinder

Genre: Small Town, Second Chance, Romantic Suspense



  Was she a dangerous infatuation, or a second chance at love?

Blurb:

Lola Getz and Webster Bond felt an instant spark when they met as high school students in Victory Shores. But their budding romance was cut short when Lola’s parents died in a plane crash and she had to return to Mexico. There, she became a famous artist and married a man who turned out to be a fraud. Webster, meanwhile, joined the army, earned medals of honor, and came back to his hometown as a cop.

Years later, Lola’s life is in danger when armed men break into her house. She flees to the only place she feels safe: her twenty-fifth high school reunion. Webster is surprised and thrilled to see her again—and vows to keep her safe. But is she his long-lost love or a deadly temptation?

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About the Author



Sharon Buchbinder has been writing fiction since middle school and has the rejection slips to prove it. An RN, she provided health care delivery, became a researcher, association executive, obtained a PhD in Public Health, and is an administrator in higher education. She is the author of the Hotel LaBelle Series, the Jinni Hunter Series, and the Obsession Series. When not attempting to make students and colleagues laugh or writing, she can be found walking her pugs, Agent Frank and Igor Valentino, waiting on her Maine Coon cat, Buster Brown,  or breaking bread and laughing with family and friends.

 

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Author Links

Website: https://sharonbuchbinder.com/index.html

Blog: https://sharonbuchbinder.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.buchbinder.romanceauthor

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sbuchbinder

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharon_buchbinder

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Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sharon-Bell-Buchbinder/author/B001IODIE2

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4417344.Sharon_Buchbinder


Giveaway

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