Review of Blood Lily by Jenny Allen

NYPD independent forensics consultant Lilith Adams may not be precisely human, but it hadn't made her life any less monotonous. The nights and bodies just bled into a dull and seemingly useless existence. All she wanted was a real mystery to chase, a purpose. Everything is about to change, and her quiet little life will never be the same. When her uncle goes missing from a small town in Tennessee, Lilith's doting father sends her to investigate with his head of security, Chance Deveraux. They quickly find themselves caught in a whirlwind of violence and terror that uncovers a story buried for over six hundred years. The vengeful secret could very well cost her everything. To survive, they'll have to find powerful new allies, but trusting them might be the biggest mistake of all. Blood Lily is a thriller that redefines classic supernatural elements and myths through a scientific lens. The story challenges every relationship in Lilith's life, forcing her to deal with the emotional grit of loss in the face of overwhelming odds.

MY REVIEW:

I HAVE NEVER READ ANYTHING BY JENNY ALLEN AND I AM SO GLAD I DID. I LOVE PARANORMAL ESPECIALLY VAMPIRES. BLOOD LILY IS NOTHING LIKE YOUR TYPICAL VAMPIRE STORY. IT IS A TOTALLY DIFFERENT TAKE ON THE VAMPIRE LORE. I LOVE THAT LILITH IS A FORESENIC CONSULTANT AND A VAMPIRE AND SHE INVESTIGATES MURDERS. I LOVE THAT THE 2 DIFFERENT WORLDS THAT THE AUTHOR HAS CREATED. VAMPIRES AND HUMANS WORK TOGETHER BUT ARE UNAWARE OF EACH OTHER. JENNY ALLEN HAS CREATED A COMPLEX WORLD THAT DRAWS YOU IN FROM THE VERY FIRST PAGE UNTIL THE VERY END. I COULD NOT PUT THE BOOK DOWN. THE CHARACTERS ARE WELL WRITTEN AND YOU WILL LOVE LILY AND CHANCE. I LOVE THEIR CONNECTION AND INTERACTION WITH ONE ANOTHER.  THERE IS SO MUCH CHEMISTRY BETWEEN THEM THAT STEAMS UP THE PAGES. THERE IS CONSTANTLY SOMETHING HAPPENING THROUGHOUT THE STORY THAT WILL LEAVE THE READER ON THE EDGE OF THEIR SEAT. BLOOD LILY IS AN ACTION PACKED STORY THAT WILL LEAVE YOU WANTING MORE. I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK IN THE SERIES.  I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SERIES. I HAVE FOUND ANOTHER FAVORITE AUTHOR. I CAN'T WAIT TO READ MORE BY JENNY ALLEN. 5 STARS
 

Jenny Allen Jenny (Deardorff) Allen, author of the Lilith Adams Series, is also an award-winning artist and photographer, which contributes to her unique style of vivid imagery. Mrs. Allen has studied forensics, done extensive research on world cultures and myths, and is currently working full-time as an RN. Born on a Royal Airbase in Lakenheath, England, she left the UK at the age of nine to travel the United States and Germany. She began writing poetry after the suicide of a close friend in her sophomore year of high school in San Antonio, Texas. Eventually, Mrs. Allen graduated to short stories and narratives, until 2002 when she wrote her first novel, Lilith in London, which has never been published but exists as 434 handwritten pages. Over the course of twelve years, the story underwent a lengthy metamorphosis, eventually becoming her first published novel, Blood Lily, which won Honorable Mention in the 2022 San Francisco Book Festival and was a Finalist in the CIBA Paranormal Book Awards. Currently, Mrs. Allen is living in York, Pennsylvania, with her son, Kaidan; newlywed husband, Eric Deardorff; and his son, River. She attributes her success to the love, support, and creative criticism of the people around her, including close friends Jason Ratcliff, Emily Kirk, Robin Kruger, Chris Howard, and Kayla Bowers.

An Autumn Embrace Book Tour and Giveaway

 

Hunker down by the hearth, pour a glass of cider, and fall into Autumn’s warm embrace by reading these five forced-proximity, spicy romances.

An Autumn Embrace

A First Coast Romance Writers's Anthology #5

Genre: Mixed Romance Anthology

with stories by

Lia Davis, Melody Johnson, Leah Miles, M.J. Gates, CS Bennett 

Second chances, friends to lovers, and forbidden romance spark in this collection of steamy short stories. Brimming with magic and mystery, these five forced-proximity romances range from sensual to spicy, the perfect companion to keep your heart toasty in sweater weather. Hunker down by the hearth, pour a glass of cider, and fall into Autumn’s warm embrace by reading…

  

The Mating Hex, by Lia Davis: Kitchen witch Pepper meets her mate and hexes him at the same time. Talk about first impressions. While searching for a way to break the spell, she discovers a secret her mother took to her grave. And lucky her, secrets run in the family. The father she thought died long ago is back, and he's got dark plans of his own.

Ghostly Intentions, by Melody Johnson: Nannette doesn’t mind seeing dead people; it’s the living people she can’t trust. But when Colton invites her to a Halloween party in his family’s cemetery, communing with the spirits of the oldest and darkest bloodline in their witches coven is an opportunity for power that Nannette can’t resist, no matter the risk to her person … or her heart. 

A Barking Chance, by Leah Miles: Forced to work together to evaluate his late uncle’s dog training center, Zane and Beth find more than memories in the office files. Whoever cooked the books is willing to destroy their lives as well as the paperwork to cover the evidence of their crimes. With the business and her dogs on the line, can Beth and Zane forgive the mistakes of their past to save their future together?

 Love in Three Parts, by M.J. Gates: Elizabeth loved Gabe, but any chance of them becoming more than friends is ruined when her roommate seduces him. A decade later, she’s a successful doctor, and he’s a decorated Army veteran. When unlikely circumstances force them back together, will he find the courage to bare his heart and give their relationship the chance it never had?

The Essence of Cinnamon, by CS Bennett: In this whirlwind period tale set in 1919, in Huntsville, Alabama, an artist's passion for his work collides with the love he discovers with an unlikely model. Their relationship defies convention, but when a jealous suitor threatens everything they hold dear, their carefree autumn becomes more like the Fourth of July, summer heat, fireworks and all.

Proceeds benefit the First Coast Romance Writers, an independent non-profit organization helping writers hone their craft and expand their knowledge of the publishing industry.

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The five authors participating in this anthology are members of First Coast Romance Writers (FCRW), and proceeds from this anthology benefit their organization. FCRW is a non-profit that welcomes both published and unpublished authors, as well as any individuals involved in writing and publishing. The chapter is dedicated to promoting excellence in romantic fiction through monthly meetings and workshops in a comfortable forum. They strive to help writers establish careers by providing innovative programs, networking opportunities and pertinent information on effective marketing techniques. Romancing the Tropics is the fourth installment in the group’s anthology series. Learn more about FCRW online at https://www.firstcoastromancewriters.com 

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Homecoming Chaos by D.W. Brooks

 

Can Jamie survive the chaos and protect her family’s business, deal with her family, and handle the dance with the hot detective without managing to get herself killed?

Homecoming Chaos

A Model MD Novel

by D.W. Brooks

Genre: Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Fiction

Jamison Jones Scott has been out of the country and out of contact with most of her family for four years. Distraught, she had left the states previously to join a physicians’ relief organization after canceling her wedding and turning down a cushy job offer.

Now Jamie is back. It’s a homecoming where she is unsure of her family’s reception—especially her mother’s—and she walks into a murder mystery at her family’s business and a big birthday soiree. While trying to navigate her return and learning more about this case, she runs into a tall, handsome detective who is working to solve the mystery and who finds her a sexy challenge even when she interferes.

Can Jamie survive the chaos and protect her family’s business, deal with her family, and handle the dance with the hot detective without managing to get herself killed?

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The author lives in Texas with her husband and children. She enjoys trying to stay in shape, sporadically cooking, reading (still), writing, and working on her blog. She is eternally grateful to the woman who donated a kidney to her over 5 years ago and continues to advocate for organ donation as much as she can.

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Almost Heaven by M.D. Stewart Release Blitz and Giveaway

 

Almost Heaven is a dark, emotional tale of how the power of love can heal even the deepest of wounds.

Almost Heaven

Merciless Few MC West Virginia Chapter #1

by M.D. Stewart

Genre: Contemporary MC Romance

Almost Heaven is a dark, emotional tale of how the power of love can heal even the deepest of wounds.

Gunnar "Viking" Anderson
I never thought I’d return to West Virginia, not after my father was convicted of murdering my girlfriend, Hailey. But when my father dies, I’m forced to face the hometown I left behind. I’ve closed myself off to a happy life, content with the brotherhood I’ve found in the Merciless Few MC. That is, until I saved Diana Taylor during a brutal assault.

Diana Taylor
I’m searching for my missing niece but it's Viking who ignites a search for something more. Despite his reservations, he says he can't help being drawn to my strength and unwavering determination to find, and save Mariska. As I fight to break down his walls, I know Viking must confront the demons of his past or we won’t have a future. Am I strong enough to help him heal, and discover that love is worth fighting for?

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I’m somewhat of a recluse, living in Southern West Virginia with my husband, three cats, and three chickens. I’ve combined my love of romance with my vivid imagination to create my own Universe. My hope is that my books can transport you to faraway worlds where there's always a guaranteed happily ever after!

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Cry of the Grackle

by Lee James

Genre: SciFi Fantasy 

Let me vanish into the void that bore me. There I will find peace.

Born into the violent confusion of the human race, Rosh is defamed, abused and alone.
Is he destined to save us or die trying?

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Lee James writes stories of hope and redemption. Whether it's fantasy, mystery or historical fiction, her beautifully awkward characters traverse a dark labyrinth on their journey to a hopeful end.

She is vehement about the importance of creating and preserving the sanctity of the written word. In that vein, she supports literacy programs and her local libraries.

Most importantly, she supports her fellow writers. When not writing, she enjoys photography, watching The Simpsons, and of course, reading.

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Beautiful Dangerous by Becky Flade Book Tour and Giveaway

 

It’s exquisite torture watching you. 

For your sake, I hope you meet my expectations...

Beautiful Dangerous

Philly Heat Series #4

by Becky Flade

Genre: Romantic Thriller, Suspense 

It’s exquisite torture watching you. For your sake, I hope you meet my expectations...

In the year following her brother’s tragic murder, Public Defender Hannah Patel withdrew into the comfort of family and career. As time passed, the man obsessed with her became a terrifying threat.

A fatal error caused Detective Doyle Murphy to doubt his future in law enforcement, but protecting Hannah presents an opportunity for redemption. Neither expect their forced closeness to create genuine feelings.

As their burgeoning romance grows, it pushes her stalker over the edge.

Will love win? Or will madness?

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When I was little, I thought everyone had stories in their head. When I found out only special people had stories to tell, I wanted to be one of the magical ones who shared their stories with the world. I wrote my first book in kindergarten with the help of my teacher, Mrs. Daniels. My mom – my biggest fan and most ardent supporter – has that little crayon-drawn book tucked into the pages of her family bible. It took almost thirty years to get from there to published but here I am, making my own dreams come true, one happily ever after at a time.

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Pearl Brothers Western Adventures Book Tour and Giveaway

 

Always finish what you start.

Trouble on the Smoky Hill Trail

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A Cheyenne raiding party turns the quiet community of Elder Grove, Kansas, upside down, resulting in the death of a mother and father, and the abduction of their teenage daughters.

All seems lost.

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Shootout at Russell Springs

A Pearl Brothers Western Adventure Book 2

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A tornado tears through the open plains of Kansas, leaving death and destruction in its wake.

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The Plains Indians are massing in their hundreds. Cheyenne, Comanche, Lakota, Kiowa, and Arapaho. All of them, turning their eyes toward the foreign settlers who encroach ever further into their ancestral hunting grounds with each and every passing year.

Already on the run from the law, the notorious Reno Gang also come calling, thinking that the residents of Elder Grove will be no match for a bunch of murdering horse thieves.

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Another storm is brewing. And when it strikes, not everyone will walk away.

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Uprising in Comanche Country

A Pearl Brothers Western Adventure Book 3

The third book in a brand new Western adventure series from Andrew Weston!

It took the Pearl brothers considerable time and effort to shape the region around Elder Grove into a safe haven for all. For settlers. For travelers. Even for the Plains Indians who constantly roam the prairie in pursuit of buffalo.

But when a bunch of marauding army deserters commits a heinous act that rouses the massed tribes to anger, it puts all that hard work in jeopardy. Yes, the hornet’s nest has been stirred. So much so, that even the Comanche are provoked to war.

And their sting is deadly indeed.

How the Pearl brothers will react remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure. Nobody will escape unscathed.

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An astronomy and criminal law graduate, he is the creator of a number of internationally acclaimed, bestselling works. Andrew also has the privilege of being a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association, and the International Association of Media Tie-In Writers.

When relaxing, Andrew devotes some of his spare time to supporting animal charities, and writing regular reviews and articles for Amazing Stories and the Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction.

More recently, he has turned his eye toward the creation of the ultimate western adventure, something that blends the very best elements of “The Dark Tower” with “Once Upon a Time in the West.”

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