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Halloween is coming soon and Inkspell has a wonderful twisted mystery for you. IN THE SHADOW OF ROOTS AND WINGS tells about a secret that a small town has kept for years, and the brave girl who fights to find answers. Many people leave their hometown when they graduate, but few had such a scary event that sent them away. Yet Everly hasn't cut ties totally with Splendid, Colorado. Her mom still lives there. Her best high school friends are there. So when she's drawn back to town, can she face the past or will the town's secret harm her? A. D. Brazeau writes compelling mysteries and paranormal romances that thrill readers. Her characters are flawed, realistic, and passionate. IN THE SHADOW OF ROOTS AND WINGS reads like a Stephen King novel when the small town becomes it's own entity, sending Everly and her friends into danger. The mystery unfolds and readers will enjoy trying to find the answer to the who-done-it as well as just what is really going on. BUY LINKS: AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBS298NQ KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/in-the-shadow-of-roots-and-wings BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/in-the-shadow-of-roots-and-wings-a-d-brazeau/1147847402 APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/in-the-shadow-of-roots-and-wings/id6748781328 Blurb: Everly Palmer swore she’d never return to Splendid, Colorado—a town too perfect to be real and too haunted to forget. But when news of a childhood friend’s sudden death reaches her, she’s drawn back to this unusual place. Founded by her ancestor, Splendid is a town frozen in time, its beauty unmarred, its secrets buried deep. Everly has spent her life trying to decipher the cryptic nightmares that plague her, and now, back in the town she once fled, she begins to suspect they were never just dreams. As the funeral passes and the shadows lengthen, Everly stumbles upon a forgotten grave and a chilling truth: Splendid’s perfection is not a gift, but a curse. Old ties with her estranged friend Rose fray under the weight of buried memories and sinister revelations. The deeper Everly digs, the more she realizes Splendid was never meant to be escaped. In a town where nature doesn’t obey natural law and happiness comes at a terrible cost, Everly must choose—unearth the truth and risk being swallowed whole or surrender to the darkness that’s waited for her return. In the Shadow of Roots and Wings is a suspenseful mystery that meets magical realism, reminiscent of The Secret History by Donna Tartt and The Maidens by Alex Michaelides, and is set in the fictional town of Splendid, Colorado. Author A. D. Brazeau’s latest mystery grips readers on the first page and never lets go. Excerpt: “Everly,” Jonathan spoke over the top of her head, his breath warm on her scalp. “Why don’t you come home?” Jonathan said this as if he knew why her heart was breaking and what she was thinking. She shook her head against his chest, her tears staining his T-shirt. “I can’t. There isn’t anything here for me. Not anymore.” “There could be.” He touched a finger to her chin, tipping her face up toward his. Even with her face soaked with tears, a little snot bubbling from a nostril, he kissed her. The kiss was gentle at first, a test to see what she would do. Everly knew this kind of kiss. This was reminiscent of the first time he kissed her in the rain, walking home from a movie. Her face had been wet then, too, and so had his. He’d touched his lips to hers with the lightest pressure, and she had reached up on her tiptoes, throwing her arms around his neck to devour him. That kiss had gone from chaste to flaming in a hot second. This one did, too. Before Everly knew what was happening, Jonathan’s mouth was on her neck, and she was tugging off his shirt. Her hunger for flesh-to-flesh contact made her throw all sense out the window. Footsteps echoed outside. A single knock on the door had Jonathan reaching for his shirt as quickly as it had come off. “Just a sec.” He grinned at her like he had when her mom had caught them making out in the crow’s nest twenty-five years earlier. Everly tried to grin back, breathless, hair tousled, but knowing that ached-for orgasm wasn’t happening now made her want to cry again. She straightened her T-shirt, then combed her hair with her fingers. Jonathan opened the door to reveal Fletcher standing on the other side. He looked tired, like he’d slept less than Everly, puffy bags under his eyes the size of lifeboats. He cast a wary glance in her direction. “Hey, sorry. Am I interrupting something?” “No, I was just leaving.” Everly plastered a fake smile across her face. She was getting good at that. DON'T MISS ANY OF A. D. BRAZEAU'S AMAZING STORIES! About the Author A.D. Brazeau is an award-winning author who writes what she loves. From dark and fantastical fairytale retellings to quirky romance, and everything in between, she loves nothing more than to immerse herself in new worlds. A.D. Brazeau is a book-obsessed wife, mother, and dog lover who grew up surrounded by stories. Not much has changed. A.D. is from Colorado Springs, CO. Libby Kay has done it again! This sweet novella is a perfect addition to her Pinegrove FD series as we finally get to see a couple of secondary characters get their due! Thanksgiving Overruled is a warm family holiday romance chaos story but it shows the depth of love that people go through for the ones that matter. Releasing on 10/28, Thanksgiving Overruled is a must have read for fans of LGBT romances as the characters enjoy a traditional holiday that is not their style! Hence the chaos! Don't miss your chance to preorder this book today! BUY LINKS: AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNQQG6B6 KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/thanksgiving-overruled BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thanksgiving-overruled-libby-kay/1148113289 APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/thanksgiving-overruled/id6751517273 Blurb: Everyone wants to hear those three little words during the holidays… Where’s the casserole?! Winnie Kerr wants to utter another three-word phrase to her girlfriend, but Thanksgiving has other plans. After spending far too much time on work, this legal eagle decides an impromptu road trip to visit her sister is the perfect time to tell her girlfriend she loves her. What could go wrong during a few days away from work, right? Mari Balogh has a problem, she’s madly in love with her girlfriend and cannot get those three little words off her tongue. After being burned before from her unsupportive family and a string of bad breakups, this paralegal is guarded. She happily agrees on a road trip to Pinegrove, eager for the space to profess her affections. How hard can it be, right? From a little trespassing and a kitchen nightmare to a surly cat and a series of misunderstandings, the road to I love you is rife with hiccups. Can these two find their way to happily ever after? Or will their relationship go up in a puff of sweet potato casserole scented smoke? But Pinegrove has proven that love is never overruled! Return to small-town Pinegrove, Georgia, the romantic setting of Libby Kay’s endearing novels, When Sparks Fly and Old Flames, as well as the 2026 novel about another of the hunky firemen in town. Don’t miss any of the action or romance! About the Author- Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love! When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow. Libby cohosts the Romance Roundup podcast with Liz Donatelli where they recommend romance books and interview authors, influencers, and publishers. Check it out for your weekly dose of romance! Website: https://www.libbykayauthor.com/ Instagram and Facebook: @LibbyKayAuthor Goodreads and Bookbub: @LibbyKayAuthor BUY LINKS: AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDN9B639 KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/old-flames-20 BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/old-flames-libby-kay/1148081500 APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/old-flames/id6751304688 Smithy finds himself laid up in the hospital after an accident battling a fire. His life is in danger but he never expects that his former girlfriend is willing to help him get back on his feet. JJ has always felt bad about how she left Smithy after high school and when she hears that he's injured, she rushes back to make things right. Author Libby Kay has woven another small town romance filled with sweet romance, compelling characters, and one wild pig! OLD FLAMES is now available for preorder and will release on Oct. 7th! You won't want to miss this endearing story! ~~~ Blurb: Best-selling author Libby Kay romances hearts with her sweet stories about family, friends, and love. Fans of Sherryl Woods’ Sweet Magnolias series are finding all the feels with Old Flames, the latest amazing story set in small town America. Don’t miss this enduring sweet romance! Two high school sweet hearts, one charming small town, and flames of chemistry that are hard to deny… Jessie “JJ” Mays has seen it all. Her job in the Peace Corps has put the world at her feet, with adventure calling with every new assignment. Yet after a decade of traveling, she’s become a little lonely—and unable to get over her first love. Soon an emergency phone call from home has her on the next plane, but will her heart survive this visit? Malcolm “Smithy” Smith loves his smalltown life. His career as a fireman and EMT is fulfilling, his soap opera starlet mother keeps him on his toes, and he’s got a great group of friends. The only thing he doesn’t have—the love of his life by his side. No matter the distractions, he still misses JJ with a fierceness that consumes him. When a call to a warehouse fire goes from routine to catastrophic, Malcolm is injured and unable to perform the job he loves. The only upside of having a building fall on him? His girl is back in Pinegrove ready to nurse him back to health. And hopefully, this visit is for good… With some help from the residents of Pinegrove, JJ and Smithy will discover that sometimes, first love burns brightest. Don't Miss the First Book in the Pinegrove FD Series.... Available in Ebook and Print! About the Author: Libby Kay lives in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love! When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow. Libby cohosts the Romance Roundup podcast with Liz Donatelli where they recommend romance books and interview authors, influencers, and publishers. Check it out for your weekly dose of romance! Website: https://www.libbykayauthor.com/ Instagram and Facebook: @LibbyKayAuthor Goodreads and Bookbub: @LibbyKay Do you like mysterious history-filled romances? IN THE SILENCE OF DARKNESS is a great read for you! This upcoming release features revenge-filled gods and the humans who must stop them! Set in the jungles of South America, author Lisa Dietrich weaves a tale of loss, redemption, and trickery. IN THE SILENCE OF DARKNESS releases on Oct. 14th and becomes a perfect read for the Halloween season! Blurb: Some bloodlines can't be outrun. Niki Balam traded her Mayan father’s ancient stories for law books and logic—until terrifying nightmares about her twin sister force her into the depths of the Guatemalan jungle. At the remote archaeological site of Choja q'eq, her sister Nayla has disappeared, leaving behind only questions and the unsettling presence of Zen Cazares. Golden-eyed and dangerous, Zen is everything Niki's ordered world has taught her to avoid—wild, untamed, and carrying secrets that could unravel everything she believes about reality. But when supernatural forces begin hunting them through the jungle and a malevolent shaman rises to claim an ancient power, Niki realizes Zen might be the only one who can help her navigate a world where ancient Mayan gods still demand blood and sacrifice. The Mayan god of death Hun-Came is stirring, and his hunger—for power, for blood—will not be denied. Join author Lisa Dietrich as she weaves a tale of danger, hungry gods, and death magic, that draw the reader through the jungles of Guatemala and into the underworld. Fans of Sarah Maas’-“Court of Throne and Roses” series and Jennifer L. Armentrout’s - "From Blood and Ash" series will love Ms. Dietrich’s new supernatural series. BUY LINKS: |
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