Of the Blood (audio version) ~ Review

Of The Blood

by Cameo Renae

Publication Date: May 15, 2020

One malicious prince. Two rival kingdoms. And an innocent girl caught in the crossfire.

Raised in a war-ravaged continent, temptation comes to Calla Caldwell in the form of a charming and mysterious stranger. Giving in to his intimate seduction, her world is forever changed by a single bite.

Calla quickly learns the handsome stranger is vampire prince, Trystan Vladu. His bite was an attempt to claim and save her from a plot of vengeance generations in the making. However, the claws of that ancient vendetta are scraping ever closer.

Thrust into a new nightmare by the Prince of the corrupt kingdom of Morbeth, Calla is captured, tortured, and starved in the dank confines of his dungeon. While in captivity, she takes part in a séance with a witch of light where she contacts a departed relative—a Princess of Incendia—who bequeaths a gift to Calla that will tip the scales of good and evil . . . if she can learn to harness it.

With a dark tapestry of secrets, lies, and murder unraveling around her, Calla must learn to embrace the power roiling through her veins, or be snuffed out by the strangling fist of a malevolent darkness.

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Ok, I had already read this book when it first released (review below), but the audiobook is even more amazing! We are literally thrust into this whirlwind of drama, action, & emotion with a wonderful narration guiding the way. I enjoyed everything about the narrator & her choices in tone/excitement/angst. It felt genuine as she went through their trials & joys. Can not wait for the other books to become available in audio. Listening to these stories is a whole new level of awesome! Onto the writing & storyline review.... Of The Blood is a dark exciting read that I enjoyed to the very end! So many things I love about this tale! As always Renae’s characters feel so real & alive. Get ready to be thrown into their moments & go places you never dreamed of. Morbeth is no joke. I’m gonna need more of Calla & Trystan ASAP! Can a girl get book 2?!?

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Cameo Renae

I was born in San Francisco, raised in Maui, Hawaii, and now reside with my husband in Las Vegas.

I am a dreamer and caffeine addict who loves to laugh and loves to read to escape reality.

One of my greatest satisfactions is creating fantasy worlds filled with adventure and romance.

It is the love and incredible support of my family and fans that keeps me going.

One day I hope to uncover my magic wardrobe and ride away on a unicorn. Until then . . . I'll keep writing!

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One man’s sanity takes a backseat as he searches for a serial killer with a taste for reality television stars. A thrilling ride full of deception, twists, and turns.

Detective Hank Reynolds has just been handed the case of a lifetime. Another reality TV star has gone missing, and it’s up to the Atlanta police department to find her before it’s too late. While he’s digging around, he discovers there have been nearly twenty similar kidnappings in the surrounding areas over the last twenty years, and while trying to gather more information–and a witness that’s still alive–he’s dragged into a past he wishes he could erase. His dreams become nightmares about the women, and his sanity unravels. Even his eyes begin to play tricks on him.

But no hallucinations are as devious as the antics of the killer–who’s always one breath away–waiting for the chance to strike again.

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About the Author

Jo Michaels loves writing novels that make readers gasp in horror, surprise, and disbelief. While her browser search history has probably landed her on a list somewhere, she still dives into every plot with gusto, hoping “the man” will realize she’s a writer and not a psychopath about to go on a rampage. Her favorite pastimes are reading, watching Investigation Discovery, and helping other authors realize their true potential through mentoring. She’s penned the award-winning Pen Pals and Serial Killers series and the best-selling educational book for children, Writing Prompts for Kids, which has rocketed the kids that use it into several awards of their own.

Most of Jo’s books feature the places she’s lived: Louisiana, Tennessee, and Georgia. That’s given her a special amount of insight to what makes those locations tick. Her works are immersive and twisty, and she wouldn’t want it any other way.

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written by J Boykin Baker

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The By Design series written by J Boykin Baker and narrated by Hallie Ricardo, offers a sweet, southern romance sharing the ups and downs of Anne and Brad’s relationship that is guaranteed to warm your heart. Check out the audiobooks, listen to a sound bite and check out one of the recipes you'll find in the stories

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Anne is a young, Southern professional with just the right connections and a privileged point of view. Confident in her innate value, she has complete faith in her power to control her own future. After all, even with the challenges that come with working at a high-profile interior design firm located in the heart of Atlanta, she knows exactly where she’s headed. What she doesn’t expect is Dr. Brad Young, Jr. 

Sparks immediately fly between the handsome young doctor and Anne when she’s assigned to troubleshoot for his surgical practice, but chemistry can only get you so far. As their relationship develops, so too does a burgeoning conflict and confusion over the uncommon roles their mothers play in their lives. Over the course of an emotional weekend and the exposure of a secret lurking in his past, Brad is forced to make a life-changing adjustment as Anne discovers the devastating betrayal of a trusted plan. 

By Design is an emotional romance guaranteed to warm the hearts of anyone who has ever experienced the breathtaking intensity of new love.

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Anne and Brad’s love for one another continues to blossom in By Design II. The young Southern designer inspires a depth of new emotions in the handsome doctor as he finds her love for everyone in her path a magnetic force he cannot resist. But . . . can he overcome his frustrations with her independent ways? Anne on the other hand, finds Brad’s loving attentions and boyish Southern charm irresistible as she takes on the challenge of his somewhat spoiled nature. One has to ask . . . will their life together withstand professional demands, daily challenges and the possibility of trust issues as they see their worlds so differently?

By Design II: Matters of the Heart will resonate soundly with the majority of readers who find it challenging to balance life in the turmoil of our modern culture. But take heart, it may just be possible!

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The third and last novel of the By Design trilogy continues the journey of

Anne and Brad as they make their way through the many complications, heartaches, and joys of life. Inevitably, they begin to think of their own mortality as the years move forward. Anne thinks of her mother a lot these days. Even though Gretchen’s life had ended way too soon, she had managed to prepare her daughter well-she left a legacy to be envied. Now, after so many years, that legacy has the daunting task of seeing Anne through. Will life be gentle with Anne? Or will it present a costly bill? Her mother’s promise from so long may be her only hope.

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By Design shares some delicious southern recipes that play a part in this charming southern story. Estelle's Tea Cakes are ones we hope you enjoy.

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J Boykin Baker 

grew up in the small town of Wilson, North Carolina. She knew from the age of seven, after seeing the old movie “Pillow Talk,” that the only career for her was interior design. After college, marriage, and babies, her dream of being an interior designer came true with the start of her own design firm in Atlanta, Georgia. As timing would have it, she just happened to be in the right place - at the right time - with the right look and ended up designing hospitals, corporate offices, and high-end residential projects across the nation. During her years as President of Baker Interiors, Inc. she had the privilege of working with countless women. Due to a caring nature, she was led to mentor young women through familiar struggles of a recurring nature. Eventually, she carried her love for women and children even further when she founded a non-profit, Widow’s Mite Experience, Inc, to provide emergency water relief for families in the United States and around the world. With the help of hundreds of women volunteers, this ministry is now active in 32 countries.

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The Coolest Way To Kill Yourself

by Nicholas Tanek

Publication Date: October 7, 2013

Okay. So no one actually kills themselves in this book.

The Coolest Way to Kill Yourself pulls you into the early 90's New York City rave scene, in all its chaotic, psychedelic glory. The narrator grabs you by your wrist and drags you behind two teenage lovers from New Jersey as they tumble through a whirlwind of reckless hedonism that eventually spirals into a dark, devastating world of drug addiction and heartbreak.

As a teenager, Lynn cried, "No one is ever going to write something for me." Nearly two decades later, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Nicholas did just that. The gesture came too late for our unlikely heroine, but his heart was in the right place. A broken heart... but a true love. Reunited after years apart, Lynn and Nicholas embraced their love and sexuality, and embraced each other, despite troubled pasts, despite illness, despite all of their imperfections and mistakes. They shared the kind of honest and shameless connection that few have had the honor of knowing, and most would never understand.

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If you could be anywhere in the world right now where would you be?
I would be with Lynn… anywhere with her. I would love it if we were back in our apartment in Spotswood, NJ. Since that is impossible. I would love to go to Europe. I would love to see London, Paris, and Spain.
 

As a child what did you want to be when grown up?
A writer or someone who was involved with television, film or art.  

What is your favorite part of being an author? 

The rush of creativity. There is a part of the book titled “The Power Of Writing” and it is about that glorious feeling and the rush of creative energy when writing. When I am writing, I am a happier person. I get excited. I pace around and talk about the project with the person I am working with. In the book, that person was Lynn. When I wrote The Coolest Way to Kill Yourself, that person was my editor. I love the creative process. I love writing. I feel better about myself if I am being creative. Since I write from real experiences, I love trying to use creative ways to tell the story. The Coolest Way to Kill Yourself has a unique structure. I loved working on the creative process of telling the story in a way that is unlike many other books. Most of all, my favorite part of being an author is that inspiring creative high. 

What made you decide to be a ghost writer? 

I always have a need to write. Many times, I cannot put my name on it. Many times, I do not want to put my name on it. It is really just a way to make some money by writing. 

Do you have an author that you consider your mentor? 

If you are speaking about any author at all, I would say that I like to read Hunter S. Thompson. As a writer, I think he is so magnificently wild and free. He seemed to be “enlightened” in many ways. He had an unforgettable personality. 

What was the last book you read or are reading now?

A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole 

Is there anything you would like your readers to know about you? 

The Coolest Way to Kill Yourself is a love story. The book does not promote, condone, or poke fun at suicide. It is about people who are dealing with many dark issues like depression, drug addiction, and abuse. Still, there is a true love story at the heart of the book. This book was written for love. It is a tribute to the love of my life. It also is a document about the New York City rave scene in the early 90’s. The book is also about sexual expression and the bond that is formed when lovers are sexually honest with other. I am also working on a prequel. One more thing that I would like readers to know is that it is possible to survive and overcome drug addiction, depression, and abuse. It is possible to get a second chance at life. For me, this was possible because of love. This was possible because of the love that Lynn and I had for each other. 

Nicholas Tanek is an American ghostwriter from New Brunswick, New Jersey. He graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelors in English. He has been a ghostwriter for over 15 years.

 

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