** Cover Reveal ** Hinder: A Benders Novel By Kristin Ping

Titel: Hinder: A Benders Novel
Series: Guardian of Monsters
Genre: Paranormal
Author: Kristin Ping
Publication Date: 2017
Publisher: Fire Quill Publishing

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Ethan Sutcliff seems like a normal seventeen-year-old—at least that’s what he’s trying to portray. In a secret society run by the Supernaturals, Ethan is what witches call a Bender. Benders are Witches’ Guardians, who are able to control a witches' ability, bend it, or move it away from harming humans. In Ethan’s case, he is able to bend the Earth element. But at the age of fifteen, he lost all connection to it, and the reasons behind it could only mean one of two things: His Wielder is either dead, or hiding out somewhere.
Alex Burgendorf has been living in her aunt’s locket for the past sixteen years with her mother—a Fire Wielder, and her father—a Water Wielder. For sixteen years, her parents vowed to protect her, and they have, as she is the last Earth wielding witch. However, time is running out. Alex must find her Bender, or the fate of the Supernaturals might be at stake.
Don’t miss out on this action-packed debut novel by Kristin Ping, coming in 2017

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kristin Ping lives in South Africa, where she writes full time and uses many pen names. She strictly writes Paranormal for New and Adults. You can find out more about Kristin by clicking and following the below links.

Website: http://www.authorkristinping.com
Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/authorKristinP
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KristingPing/

ABOUT FIRE QUILL PUBLISHING

Fire Quill Publishing is located in sunny South Africa. We strive to only publish and distribute pre-eminent novels to our audience, and work to offer superb marketing services to our authors. Each division is run by a team of experts in their respective fields in order to make your experience in the publishing industry as fun and exciting as possible, whilst still offering the highest quality and professionalism.
Fire Quill Publishing operates internationally, and supports international authors. Take a look at our titles and new titles coming soon, and for those that like to read before novels are released, you can grab some of our titles before publication on Netgalley
Our aspiration is to market popular genres such as fantasy, paranormal, and science fiction, in South Africa. However, we are most certainly open to other genres as well. Please visit our Submission Guidelines  for detailed instructions on how to submit your manuscript to Fire Quill Publishing.

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***Rinny Reviews*** The Originals : The Rise by Julie Plec

*** Disclaimer *** - I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Synopsis

Family is power. The Original vampire family swore it to each other a thousand years ago. They pledged to remain together always and forever. But even when you're immortal, promises are hard to keep. 

Arriving in New Orleans in 1722, Original vampire siblings Klaus, Elijah and Rebekah Mikaelson believe they've escaped their dangerous past. But the city is lawless, a haven for witches and werewolves unwilling to share territory. The siblings are at their mercy…especially after Klaus meets the beautiful and mysterious Vivianne. Her impending marriage is key to ending the war between the supernatural factions—and Klaus's attraction to her could destroy the uneasy alliance. As Elijah works toward securing a piece of the city for his family, and Rebekah fights her unexpected feelings for a French captain, will Klaus's volatile desires bring their world crashing down—and tear them apart for good?

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I was so excited when I saw that there was going to be some books based on The Originals, I love the show and enjoyed The Vampire Diaries books. However I was skeptical that this book would live up to the show and my high expectations esp as the characters were derived from the vampire diaries and first seen in the show before getting their own spin off series. This book is the first of three a prequel to the tv series. I shouldn't have been. I could not put it down it was just so good. 

Even if you do not know much about the Mikaelson family the book does a good job on catching them up on their history.  With Julie Plec (the creator of the show) at the helm it is not a surprise that the characters in the book match their tv counterparts. Considering their situation and their history I still find it so interesting how different they are. Throughout the book we have chapters from Klaus, Elijah and Rebekah as they go about their own different missions to help cement New Orleans as their home. Of course each has situations that lead to trouble and misfortune, after all the Mikaelson family never have things all that easy.

Often bringing it upon themselves.

I was surprised to enjoy each of the POV's and their individual storylines. I am a huge Klaus fan (Who isn't?) and admire Elijah's qualities and his old fashioned ways, however Rebekah i usually have a hard time liking. I found them all to be reliable narrators and was glad that I got to dip in and out of each of their heads. I found Elijah in particular enjoyable to read, It was nice to see inside his head and understand his thinking more. 

The writing is not the best and not as well polished as some people may like, however this did not detract from my enjoyment in any way.There is plenty going on to keep you interested even with a slightly slow start. There is action, scandal, romance , betrayal and more than a few bitter sweet and heartbreaking moments. By the time I got to 70%, I was willing myself to read slower, I just did not want it to end. I cannot wait for the next instalment.

I would recommend this book to fans of The Vampire Diaries or The Originals shows. Even if you have not watched The Originals show i think you would enjoy it.  

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New Release by Charlie Daye

You might remember a couple of week's ago we did a spotlight/shoutout on author Charlie Daye. Well today she is releasing a new book the second in the Breeders series. I thought i would do a little blog post to show it some love and let you guys know about it.

Breeders 2 : The Rescue by Charlie Daye

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Blurb

Ten years ago, Tustin had a fling with a beautiful elemental witch named Tonya. What neither was expecting was the child that night would create. 
Bestowed very special gifts from both her mother’s and father's bloodlines, Ashley has just become the hottest commodity on the magical market. 
When her life is threatened, Tonya magically sends her to her father, who has no knowledge of her existence, with only the use of a memory as her guide. 
As the battle rages for Ashley's life, Tustin wages war against the coven of witches that have kidnapped Tonya. And with the help of Tonya's best friend Ava, they conceive a plan that's sure to be full proof except they weren't expecting for Ava to be taken. 
Bronx has been a Colony enforcer for as long as he can remember. His life was fine until Ava popped in claiming that they were destined soulmates. Bronx isn’t sure he wants anything to do with Ava and her soulmate claim on him but when the witches kidnap her, he jumps head first into a battle to bring her back into his arms. 
As the war between the two species climaxes, the ending is something neither side ever expected.

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What books are you excited for their release this week? Let us know in the comments below. Have a great day :)

24/07/2014 Treasure Chest Thursday #6 by Rinny

Hey all,

Welcome this weeks Treasure Chest Thursday. Each Thursday we will share with you some free and discounted books that we believe is worth reading.  

This week, we bring to you some awesome looking freebies (at the time of posting).  Let's take a look and see what is in this weeks Treasure Chest!

All of these wonderful books have been added to my kindle/kobo (ever growing) library this week.

1. vampires & witches

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2. Gaurdians and one gorgeous book cover.

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3.  Fairy tale

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4.  Sexy Ranch

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5.  Zombies

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BARGAIN OF THE WEEK

Found this on sale at a bargain price of 99p at amazon. (correct at time of posting)

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

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These books may also be purchasable with Kobo, iBooks and Barnes & Noble.

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I hope we have found you something worthwhile.  If you have enjoyed any of these or have any awesome bargains yourself to recommend, comment below!