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Release Tour: Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis

Foxy Tails | Natalina Reis

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Release Date: April 28th, 2023

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Blurb

Unloved and broken, Huli knows nothing but hate. Born a nine-tailed fox in a world that hunts demons like him, he does what he must to survive.

Until the day fate throws him right into the arms of the Healer.

Xiao Ying grew up in a family of divine healers. But when he comes back to find his whole family murdered, he vows to bring them the justice they deserve. Xiao Ying chooses a lonely life, gathering the evidence he needs, and not allowing anything to get in his way.

Until the day his life crosses that of a nine-tailed fox and changes forever.

Brought together by fate and united by love, Huli and Xiao Ying embark on the adventure of a lifetime. One that will either answer all their questions or reveal truths they should’ve left buried.

Join a witty fox, a divine healer, and their companions on a voyage filled with danger, magic, romance, and surprises in a world where nothing is what it seems in this stunning MM fantasy romance by best-selling author Natalina Reis.

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Excerpt

Behind him the barking continued relentlessly. They’d be upon him soon unless he figured out a way of retracting his tails. Once his tails were out of sight, they’d lose his scent.

Húlí rushed toward the wooden door, hoping it was unlocked and that whoever lived there had vacated the place. Once he was inside, he’d be temporarily protected from the hounds’ sense of smell long enough to calm down and get rid of his tails. At least that’s what he hoped.

Busting through the unlocked door, Húlí uttered a quiet thank you, the momentum almost throwing him into the roaring fire in the hearth directly across from the entrance.

“Who the hell are you?” a voice exploded behind him.

Shit! The house was not empty after all. Awesome. Now I have to deal with this human too.

“Close the fucking door,” Húlí begged, bracing his hands on his knees and trying hard to regain his composure. Even a fox like him got winded after such an intense chase.

“Not unless you tell me who you are,” the human male said.

Húlí turned halfway to look at him. Couldn’t he see his red tails, gloriously—and unwisely—unfurled behind him? Right, he couldn’t. Húlí had no control over the scent his tails exuded but he could glamour them from humans.

“I’m being chased,” he sputtered, trying to catch his breath. “Please, can you close the door? I will tell you everything afterward.”

The male, a tall young specimen with a mop of dark curly hair carelessly gathered into a high ponytail hesitated for a heartbeat before doing as he was asked.

“Thank you,” Húlí whispered, a sigh of relief escaping his lips. Now, he could slow his heart down and cut the trail of his scent. Brushing off the dust from his clothing, he took deep breaths and checked for damage caused by the chase. His arms and hands were scratched and bleeding, leaving a trail of red stains on his light blue long tunic. “Shit. Now I will have to trash my clothes. I liked this shan yi.” His outrage only grew when he found a large rip on his left side where one of the hounds had sunk its teeth in. “Damn dogs.”

Húlí shook himself off, his tails swooshing as he moved. Good, they’re retracting. The sound of his pursuers was getting closer, but he wasn’t as worried anymore. In a few more seconds, his scent would be back to human only and the hounds would lose his track. He lifted his gaze to the other man and was surprised to meet a pair of intense lavender eyes studying him.

“Who are you?” the man asked, crossing his arms over his chest. He cocked his head to the side. “Why are you being chased by the hounds?” There was sharp intelligence in those beautifully shaped eyes; they were finely cut jewels that glinted in the dim light of the fire.

Not jewels. Petals of a lotus flower. Exquisite.

“It’s a long story,” Húlí muttered, one last swoosh telling him his tails were finally fully hidden. “I don’t want to bore you with it.”

The stranger anchored his feet solidly on the ground and twisted his full lips into a half smile. “I have all day and nothing interesting to do.”

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About the Author

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Natalina Reis is an international bestseller who wrote her first romance at the age of thirteen. Since then she has published thirteen romances that defy the boundaries of her genre. She enjoys writing all kinds of rebels and outcasts into her stories and she always roots for the underdog.

After earning a degree in tourism and foreign languages, she worked as a tourist guide in her native Portugal for a short time before moving to the United States. She lived in three continents and a few islands, and her knack for languages and linguistics led her to a master’s degree in education. She lives in Virginia where she has taught English as a Second Language to elementary school children for more years than she cares to admit.

Natalina doesn’t believe you can have too many books or too much coffee. Art and dance make her happy and she is pretty sure she could survive on lobster and bananas alone. When she is not writing or stressing over lesson plans, she shares her life with her husband and two adult sons.

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Release Blitz: The Emperor’s Bone Palace by Hailey Turner

The Emperor’s Bone Palace | Hailey Turner

Infernal War Saga II

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Release Date: April 10th, 2023

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Every heart is meant to break.

THE NAMELESS. As a warden, Soren’s duty is to guard against the dead, but he was never trained to guard against his heart. Drawn into a web of Solarian politics, Soren finds himself at the center of a storm of his own making, unwilling to break free if it means losing the man he loves. But even the darkest secrets cannot remain hidden forever, and when lies come to light, the price he pays for his silence may very well be his undoing.

THE EMPEROR. When his claim to the Imperial throne is challenged by a traitorous House, Vanya Sa’Liandel must adhere to the ancient tradition of the Conclave to stay in power. Refusing to face his peers alone, Vanya will stand before the Houses of Solaria with Soren by his side, a decision that risks his heart when an unspeakable betrayal threatens everything he’s fought for.

THE REBEL. With her entire world upended, Caris Dhemlan is on the run, struggling to come to terms with the truth of her heritage. As the Clockwork Brigade is targeted by Daijal, she must fight to save the people she cares about. Every rebellion needs a figurehead, but Caris is determined not to become a martyr.

THE QUEEN. With a crown claimed, Eimarille Rourke sets her sights on Ashion and the continent beyond her country’s borders. Promised a world by a star god, Eimarille sets into motion the gears of war and launches the opening salvo of a battle whose repercussions will ripple across the whole of Maricol.

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Hailey Turner is a big city girl who likes to spoil her cats rotten. She writes science fiction and fantasy with lots of action, epic plots, and romantic relationships that satisfy the heart.

Hailey lives in sunny California when she isn’t adding stamps to her passport.

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No middle book syndrome here this is masterclass in fantasy writing

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have absolutely no idea how to review this beyond epically good book.

So there!

I will ponder and come back to it but I’ll state for the record The Emperor’s Bone Palace does NOT suffer from middle book syndrome!

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So, I’ve sat and thought about it some and all I can say is that this book will shock, it will make your heart pound, it will have you raging, it will cause conflicts, it will establish firmly your beliefs on which characters are acting with the best interests of all in mind, and which side needs stabbing in the back by someone they trusted the most (yes Eimarille I’m lookin at you!).

Whether those beliefs turn out to be true remains to be seen in the final instalment of this exceptionally good piece of fantasy steampunk.

The action picks up almost from the moment book one ended and readers hoping for some news of Nathaniel will get their wish, though there will be no spoilers here.

With consummate skill, Hailey takes the reader through multiple viewpoints as we catch up with what is happening in each of the major arenas of action. Vanya and Soren are still dealing with duplicitous Houses in Solaria, Caris is on the run, with Blaine and Honovi separated as a result of what goes down in the opening chapters here.

As the book progresses not only do tensions arise between some of the romantic pairings at the heart of this story, but also between Caris and those seeking to influence her future. This leads the reader to have both empathy and also frustration with where this part of the narrative is driving things but also to recognise that the Star Gods set each of these characters on their paths and woe betide anyone who tries to change that.

We also get further insight into the devious plans of the now Queen of Daijal and her sights are firmly set on the Ashion throne with manipulations going all both secretively and out in the open.

In Book One I wasn’t sure whether I admired Eimarille’s determination to get what she considers her birth right. In Book Two I’m no longer on the fence, I want this woman to suffer the greatest of epic downfalls ever written! I want her to lose everything she’s ever valued, I want her to feel the most pain imaginable and I want her to crash and burn – hopefully literally – in the ruined embers of her ambition.

So, there’s that!

As for the rest, again no spoilers, let’s just say I have my eyes on you Hailey 😁and the final book in this exceptional trilogy – The Queen’s Starfire Throne – has got a lot of putting right to get through!

Did this book deliver on its promise as the middle one in a trilogy? Hell yes and then some. It takes you right into the action, it brings you close to those who are most in danger, it makes you want to scream and it makes you want to cry.

The emotional rollercoaster Hailey put me on with this book is the very reason why fantasy will always be my number one genre to read.

Now bring on the final battle!

#ARC kindly received from the author via Valentine PR in return for an honest and unbiased review

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