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July 14, 2013

Review of Waking Dreams by Ashley Stoyanoff ~ Also news of special promotions of her books!

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Waking Dreams

(The Soul's Mark, Novella)

by Ashley Stoyanoff

YA Paranormal Romance

Published by: Ashley Stoyanoff Books

Pub. Date: April 14th 2013

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My Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥

Summary ~ from goodreads ~

In The Soul's Mark, Eric Carter felt a burning spark when he first laid eyes on Amelia Caldwell. There was just something about her - something familiar - that pulled him to her. The problem was acting on the spark was suicide. Amelia was marked for his father.

Eric had been around for a long time, and before Amelia, life happened. One day he was a simple rancher and then the next, he was thrust into a world that he had never known existed, and dreaming of a girl that he knew he couldn't live without.

In this novella, Eric Carter's history is revealed.

My Review:

I love all The Soul's Mark Characters. It was great to read more about Eric. He's wonderful, and fun to read. This novella brings you into Eric's past and present memories and thoughts. Seeing what type of man he was before and after he was turned into a vampire made me like him more. Ashley did an excellent job showing the relationship between Mitchell and Eric. The respect and fondness of 'Father' and 'Son' really came through more in this story. With vivid detail I felt absorbed into Eric's world.

This novella also gave me more insight on Mitchell's view and feelings for his family and responsibility for everyone. I liked reading how Mitchell begun to run the town of Willowberg.

If you love paranormal romance and a fresh look at vampires, check these books out.

Here are links to goodreads for The Soul's Mark books.........:

And right now through July 31st, go to Smashwords and use a special code to get The Soul's Mark: Found for free

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Ashley Stoyanoff also has a new book out Deadly Crush (Dead Trilogy #1) this will soon be released on August 23, 2013. I can't wait to read this!!!

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Here are links to learn more about Ashley Stoyanoff:

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5890982.Ashley_Stoyanoff

http://www.ashleystoyanoff.com/

https://www.facebook.com/AshleyStoyanoffTheSoulsMark

November 25, 2012

The Soul's Mark: HUNTED by Ashley Stoyanoff

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The Soul's Mark: HUNTED
(The Soul's Mark #2)

by Ashley Stoyanoff

YA Paranormal Romance

Published by: Ashley Stoyanoff Books

Pub. Date: Nov. 22, 2012

eBook

My Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥

Summary ~ from goodreads~

When Amelia Caldwell learned that she was marked by a vampire's soul, she did what any smart, self-preserving person would have done: tried to run. But thanks to the soulmate bond that tethered her mentally and emotionally to her vampire soulmate,, Mitchell Lang, running was not an option and finding out she was a witch didn't make her life any easier.

Now, Amelia has made peace with her new supernatural life and accepted her destiny with Mitchell, one of the most powerful vampires in the world. They are finally getting along but Amelia is sure he is hiding something - something big.

Little does she know that this is just the calm before the storm. When Mitchell's former flame resurfaces and Eric's dreams become distorted visions of his soulmate, hostility and tension threatens to tear their world apart.

Just when Amelia thinks life couldn't get any crazier, vampires and human start turning up dead. The killer--something more sinister and haunting than your run of the mill psychopath - is heading straight for their front door.

My Review:

Ashley Stoyanoff is a very talented writer. I love the world she has created. Willowberg is a town with vampires, soulmates, humans and witches.Even though the most of the characters are supernatural, they are relate able because of the emotional ties and relationships they have. I'm glad that the story is not told in the first person. I can feel right along with all the characters. I developed a connection and understanding with the struggles they all faced.. I laughed, cried, felt the love and even anger. I love a story that takes my emotions for a ride.

The murders of humans and vampires shakes up Willowberg. The mystery, the suspense and the action did not just affect the main characters, it affected the entire town. This is a community that bans together when faced with danger. I enjoyed experiencing the loyalty the entire community has with each other. The trust and respect that the humans of Willowberg have, shows that Mitchell has earned it. Mitchell obviously has an emotional tie and wants to do the right thing for everyone.

Amelia and Mitchell's relationship constantly faces struggles. I know Mitchell can seem very mean but Amelia is very stubborn, They both have reasons to be acting the way they do ( they both have good intentions) and they both have the desire to make their relationship work. They are awesome when they learn to work together. I do not want to give any spoilers, but I do want to make one comment. In this story we see two relationships that should not be compared.

The last chapter pulled everything together and all seems to be ending well.......then bang!! Cliffhanger!!
I really did not see that coming! I feel like I am on the edge, desperately hanging on to read the continuation of this wonderful world.

If you have not read her first book here are a few links and a link to Ashley's website.

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November 22, 2012

Giveaway!! The Soul's Mark: HUNTED by Ashley Stoyanoff,

This Giveaway is open Internationally.
November 23rd - November 30th ~ eastern time (US & Canada)

I am very honored that Ashley asked me if I wanted to have a giveaway of her book. After I was finished jumping up and down, I replied back...YES! I would love to!

I'm very excited to tell you it'll be a signed paperback copy of The Soul's Mark: HUNTED, book #2 of the Soul's Mark Series.
The Soul's Mark FOUND, book #1 is great!!
I highly recommend it. You can read my review, of book #1, just click on the link. The Soul's Mark: FOUND .
Click HERE to get your copy!!

Now for the Giveaway!!!