INTRODUCTION

Hi everyone My name is Victoria Zumbrum, 40 years old, married 14 years with 1 son. This is my very first blog. So bear with me. I have always wanted to have my own blog. I have always loved to read. I enjoy getting lost in a good book.
I love becoming part of the story and characters. I am hoping to bring my love of books to my readers.

I love reading different genres such as paranormal, young adult, romance, romantic suspense, mystery, Christian fiction, some horror, etc. The list goes on. I started reviewing books a couple of years ago and have done reviews for different blogs and even some authors. I really have enjoyed reviewing books and I will continue to do so. If anyone is interested in me reviewing a book for them, please contact me. I still have a lot to learn regarding my own blog so bear with me. I welcome and appreciate all followers.

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Dark Karma Book Tour and Giveaway


Dark
Karma
by
Laura Simmons
Genre:
Fantasy, Paranormal Romance

A
remarkable tale of vengeance, time travel, and dark magic . . .

What
would you do if you woke up one morning and your life was
inexplicably changed in the worst way imaginable?

Banished
by his enemy into a hellish alternate dimension, Luke Decker fights
to understand why his world has suddenly changed, and why is he on
trial for the murder of his beloved Nina?  What he doesn’t
know is she’s not dead.  Nina watches him vanish into thin air
and is completely bereft, struggling to find out how and why he
disappeared.  Using all of her psychic talents and traversing
the astral realm, she frantically searches for him to no avail.
She owns a secret item which holds the key to his salvation, but will
she figure it out before he’s condemned to live the rest of his
life in a realm of darkness?

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I
enjoy reading books on psychic phenomena and all things metaphysical.
Most of my life I've been fascinated with astral travel, dreams, the
ability to see the future, and reincarnation. 


I've
wanted to write a book since I was a child, it was the first thing I
can ever remember saying I wanted to do when I grow up. I love
creating worlds in my mind and writing about them. My best days are
when my characters decide to have lively conversations. They have
developed a habit of giving me their best ideas and plot twists while
I'm driving and can't write them down! All of my books can be read as
stand alone stories. The characters carry over into the following
stories with the major ones becoming a supporting cast and the
previous supporting cast taking front and center to tell their
particular story. Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to
look at my books.






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The Cross Roads Book Tour and Giveaway


The
Crossroads of Logan Michaels
by
James M. Roberts

Genre:
Coming of Age

Thumbs-up
for this debut!”
James
Frey, best-selling author of
A
Million Little Pieces




After
growing up heartbroken with an endless series of struggles, Maria
Michaels creates a picture-perfect family of her own.
But
life changes too quickly, and she loses her grip on herself and her
two troubled sons. In spite of her desire to give them a better life,
they spiral downward on the paths they choose. They must fight
through sadness, mistakes and tragedy to find redemption and the love
that only a mother can give. Told from a dual perspective of mother
and son, we follow the family’s battles with divorce, drugs and
depression. You will laugh and cry, and probably want to call your
mom to tell her you love her.







James
M. Roberts wanted to prove that you don't need to be a college
scholar or a perfect writer to put your heart on paper even when it
is hurting the most. James's experiences have inspired him to tell
his story in order to reach young readers suffering from insecurity,
sadness, and addiction. Not only did James drop out of high school,
but he also stumbled into deep depression early in his adolescent
life. Although he had been an all-star athlete, he was far from
happy. He ended up making regrettable choices in order to feel a
sense of belonging and worth, especially following his parents'
separation. Through it all, James knew that one day he was going to
share his "misery" with the world. He struggled through
life's lessons and finally put himself through college to earn a
business degree and currently has a successful career in sales. James
finished his first rough draft at twenty-five while in college. Five
years later he erased all 200,000 words and started from scratch. He
currently resides in Woburn, Massachusetts, where he continues to
thrive and develop his writing.





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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

The Deadliest Sins Book Tour and Giveaway


The
Deadliest Sins

Jack Murphy
Thriller #7


by
Rick Reed

Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Pub
Date: 10/16/18



Reed
writes as only a cop can.” —Nelson DeMille


Jack
Murphy Won’t Back Down


The
headlines scream the ghastly news of an abandoned truck filled with
murdered immigrants. Detective Jack Murphy and his partner Liddell
Blanchard are on the case. They’ve got a lone survivor, rumors of a
witness, and the feds getting in their way. Jack’s gut tells him
there’s a connection with a local killing—and the bloodshed is
far from over. He’s going up against a butcher who commits the
unspeakable in the name of protecting America. Some say the worst
crime is to look the other way. Jack Murphy only looks for justice .
. .




Sergeant
Rick Reed (Ret.)
 is a twenty-plus-year veteran police
detective. During his career he successfully investigated numerous
high-profile criminal cases, including a serial killer who claimed
thirteen victims before strangling and dismembering his fourteenth
and last victim. He recounted that story in his acclaimed true-crime
book, Blood Trail. Reed spent his last three years
on the force as the Commander of the police department’s Internal
Affairs Section. He obtained a Masters Degree and upon retiring from
the police force, took a fulltime teaching position with a community
college. He currently teaches Criminal Justice and writes thrillers.
He lives in Evansville, Indiana, with his dog, Belle, and his two
cats, Hannibal and Clarice.





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Review of the Perfect Lady by Deborah Wilson




She is willing to give up her love for his honor ...
He is willing to give up his honor for her love ...
.
Lady Beatrix Gillingham ran from her duty years ago...
Giving up her family's status and childhood dreams.

No one would suspect the barmaid is an earl's daughter.
She's learned to work hard and make her heart even harder.

But ... in one night, everything changes.
.
She saves a life.
Who knew that life would be the son of one of the oldest titles and most honorable homes in England?

The Curbains
.
And to a man who's just as valiant as his name suggests.
.
General Hero Curbain has fought England's greatest enemies.
As the son of a duke, he's faced his own challenges but never had he expected the challenge of Lady Beatrix.

In thanks for her kindness, he offers her the chance of a lifetime:
1- One Season.
2- One opportunity to restore her name.
3- One chance to find love.
.
However ...
As secrets spill and the truth of Beatrix's past is revealed, she'll have to decide the best course of action.
Fight for the man she loves or run away from her dreams once again?
.
What happens when Hero discovers Beatrix is not the perfect lady he envisioned?
Can love live in a society founded on duty?
.
For fans of regency romance, THE PERFECT LADY is an absorbing and gripping story that will tug at your heartstrings.

MY REVIEW:

I REALLY ENJOYED THE PERFECT LADY.  THIS IS THE FIRST BOOK I HAVE READ BY DEBORAH WILSON AND IT DEFINITELY WON'T BE THE LAST ONE.  I LOVE BEATRIX AND HERO'S STORY.  I LOVED THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THEM.  THERE WAS INSTANT CHEMISTRY AND ATTRACTION BETWEEN BOTH CHARACTERS.  I LOVED HOW BEATRIX AND HERO MEET AND HOW SHE HELPS HIM.  BEATRIX IS HIDING ALOT OF SECRETS INCLUDING BEING AN EARL'S DAUGHTER.  SHE HAS BEEN WORKING VERY HARD TO SURVIVE SINCE SHE LEFT HER HOME.  ONCE HERO KNOWS WHO SHE TRULY IS, HE WILL DO ANYTHING TO HELP HER FIND HAPPINESS AND A HUSBAND.  WHAT HAPPENS WHEN HERO FINDS HIMSELF FALLING IN LOVE WITH BEATRIX?  WILL HERO BE ABLE TO CONVINCE BEATRIX TO MARRY HIM?

THE PERFECT LADY IS A SWEET REGENCY ROMANCE FILLED WITH SOME AMAZING CHARACTERS THAT INTERACT REALLY WELL.  THE AUTHOR DID A WONDERFUL JOB WITH THE STORY LINE AND CHARACTERS.  THE STORY FELT SO REAL AND BELIEVABLE.  I REALLY ENJOYED THE DYNAMICS OF HERO'S FAMILY, THE CURBAINS.  A FAMILY FILLED WITH HONOR AND LOYALTY WHO LOOK AFTER EACH OTHER.  I CAN'T WAIT TO READ MORE ABOUT THE CURBAINS.  THE FAMILY IS REALLY FASCINATING AND INTERESTING.  DEBORAH WILSON HAS BECOME ANOTHER FAVORITE AUTHOR OF MINE AND I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO READING MORE OF HER BOOKS.  4 STARS  

Biography
As a young girl, Deborah has been an avid fan of Regency authors such as Jane Austen. Deborah has always been in love with the Regency era. Despite the fact that this era is filled with great social, political, and economic upheavals and happenings, yet there is still plenty of room for episodes of romance happenings.

In this era, love was pure. In this era, one can still find men and women who would have the courage to express their love while living amongst strict social customs for courtships. In such times, romantic gestures could be small yet they have a beautiful, meaningful impact.
It is Deborah’s desire that through her writings, one will find the courage to love, to profess love and to pursue love. And the reason is simple. Everyone deserves to love and be loved. Pure and simple.

Deborah is the author of ❦ VALIANT LOVE ❦ series.

While the wealthy and titled men and women of the early nineteenth century were known for their extravagance in dress and decor and the rules that governed ‘polite society’, she wanted this series to focus on something different.

Honor.

What makes a man or woman honorable and where does love fit into all of this?
“Let good be thy fortune and honor thy wealth.”

Read and find out now for yourself


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It Happened to Me Book Tour and Giveaway


It
Happened To Me
by
T. A. Beasley
Genre:
New Adult Contemporary Mystery

In
one weekend, seventeen- year-old Delilah Murphy loses the one person
she could count on. She tries to deal with the loss but the one she
blames makes it hard. Delilah leans on her best friend for comfort
but only for a short period of time. She must face her enemy and try
to adjust to not having a support system. 


Delilah’s
behavior and attitude are out of control as is her non-existing
relationship with whom she believes is the cause of her pain. Will
Delilah finally come to her senses and learn to forgive? Or will her
childish antics lead her down a path she may not be ready to
travel?



**Trigger
warning: of sexual assault, alcoholism, domestic violence **





T.A.
Beasley has been a lover of books, reading and writing since she was
ten years old, when she encountered the teen department librarian at
Central Library in her hometown of Evansville, In. She became a book
reviewer and blogger in 2010 as well as a tour host, helping authors,
publishers and publicists share books with readers through her blog,
Authors & Readers Book Corner. She resides in Indianapolis,
Indiana with her husband. It Happened To Me is her debut novel and
she is working on her next title.



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Monday, October 29, 2018

A Muddle of Magic Book Tour and Giveaway


A
Muddle of Magic

Fledgling
Magic #2


by
Alexandra Rushe

Genre: Epic Fantasy
Pub
Date: 10/2/18



What’s
a nice Southern girl doing in a place like this?


Whisked
from humdrum Alabama to the fantastical land of Tandara by a mage who
won’t take no for an answer, Raine Stewart finds herself tangled in
a muddle of magic. A Dark Wizard is out for her blood, a demonic
golem has orders to dispatch her . . . and she stinks at magic. Being
a wizard, even a baby wizard, is harder than Raine thought.


Raine
and her companions find sanctuary amongst the famed warriors of the
snow-capped nation of Finlara, and Raine is reunited with her dear
friend, the frost giant Tiny Bartog. In short order, she unearths a
magic mirror, a dread curse, and a tragic, ill-fated love affair.


Safety,
however, is an illusion. The dreaded Magog’s Eye is still missing,
and war looms. It seems an entire world hangs in the balance, waiting
to see whether Raine will be able to harness her magic. But with a
little help from her friends, she’ll survive . . . she hopes.




A
Meddle of Wizards
Fledgling
Magic #1

Welcome
to Tandara, where gods are fickle, nightmares are real, and trolls
make excellent bakers . . .
Raine
Stewart is convinced she’ll die young and alone in Alabama, the
victim of a chronic, mysterious illness. Until a man in a shabby
cloak steps out of her mirror and demands her help to defeat a
bloodthirsty wizard.


Raine
shrugs it off as a hallucination—just one more insult from her
failing body—and orders her intruder to take a hike. But the
handsome figment of her imagination won’t take no for an answer,
and kidnaps her anyway, launching her into a world of utmost
danger—and urgent purpose.


Ruled
by unpredictable gods and unstable nations, Tandara is a land of
shapeshifters and weather-workers, queens and legends. Ravenous
monsters and greedy bounty hunters patrol unforgiving mountains.
Riverboats pulled by sea-cattle trade down broad waterways. And
creatures of nightmare stalk Raine herself, vicious in the pursuit of
her blood.


But
Raine isn’t helpless or alone. She’s part of a band as
resourceful as it is odd: a mage-shy warrior, a tattered wizard, a
tenderhearted giant, and a prickly troll sorceress. Her new friends
swear she has powers of her own.   If she can stay under
their protection, she might just live long enough to find out . . .







Alexandra
Rushe was born in South Alabama, and grew up climbing trees,
searching for sprites and fairies in the nearby woods, and dreaming
of other worlds. The daughter of an English teacher and a small-town
judge, Rushe developed a love of reading early on, and haunted the
school and local libraries, devouring fairy tales, myths, and tales
of adventure. In the seventh grade, she stumbled across a worn copy
of The Hobbit,
and was forever changed. She loves fantasy and paranormal, but only
between the pages of a book—the flying monkeys in The
Wizard of Oz
give her
the creeps, and she eschews horror movies. A psychic friend once
proclaimed the linen closet in Rushe’s bedroom a portal to another
dimension, and she hasn’t slept well since. Rushe is a world-class
chicken.





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The Shadow City Book Tour and Giveaway


The
Shadow City

Hunters of
Infinity #2


by
Ryan Wieser

Genre: Sci-Fi/Space Opera
Pub
Date: 10/16/18



The
Hunters of Infinity have guarded the Daharian galaxy for ages, but
when betrayed, they can become a vicious enemy . . .


Jessop,
the first woman to join the Hunters, has finally been reunited with
those who mean the most to her. In her quest for vengeance, she has
left many embittered and betrayed, chief among them Kohl O’Hanlon,
the Hunter who once loved her.


Now,
as the feared Falco Bane leads his forces into the Hunters’
territory, Kohl attempts to retaliate, flooding their infamous Shadow
City with his own followers. Jessop must fight a war on two fronts,
testing her commitment to the ones she loves and challenging her
abilities as the most elite warrior among the Hunters. With the
future of Daharia’s leadership at stake, Jessop is determined to
protect those closest to her at all costs . But when allies turn into
adversaries, the real threat comes from a place least expected . . .




The
Glass Blade
Hunters
of Infinity #1

The
Hunters of Infinity have been protecting the Daharian galaxy for
years, but there has never been a female Hunter—until now.

In
a seedy bar in the shadowy corners of Daharia, Jessop comes to the
rescue of young Hunter Kohl O’Hanlon. Impressed by her remarkable
sword-wielding skills, the Hunters invite her to their training
facility, the Glass Blade, though not all are pleased with the
intrusion. But they soon discover that Jessop learned to fight from
the rogue leader of the Shadow City of Aranthol—and 
escaped.
Now they want to use her intimate knowledge of their enemy to destroy
him.

As
Jessop grows closer to this elite brotherhood, their leader succumbs
to a mysterious ailment, and Kohl learns that Jessop is hiding dark
secrets, raising suspicions about the enigmatic woman who saved his
life. Has the Hunters’ security been breached—or do they have a
traitor in their ranks?

Allegiances
will be questioned.

Loyalties
will be betrayed.

Vengeance
will be brutal.

"This
thrilling, action-packed debut ties together a strong characters with
a building story line that will have readers clamoring for the next
volume in this new series." —
Library
Journal
,
STARRED REVIEW, on
The
Glass Blade






Ryan
Wieser 
completed her B.A. in Sociology and Socio-Legal
Studies before going on to complete her MSc. in Experimental
Psychology. Having been raised in Africa and educated across multiple
countries, Ryan has a passion for travel and an interest in diverse
cultures. She currently resides in Wyoming with her husband, where
she is writing her next book.





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