  … in a land of winter’s tales, beyond the forest and the world we mortals know as ordinary, a maiden lived with hair of gold and snowy white, eyes of shining blue and lips to shame the blood, red rose. A commoner and the outcast of her village...Nika is forced to flee her home to keep the dark secret of her birth. When she is hunted by a rugged Northman, she finds herself lost in a land of spells and curses. His kisses start to melt her cold, lonely heart, her secrets are laid bare and she finds herself in a magic war for the man and the kingdom she loves. King of a cursed and ravaged kingdom...when Vasilli first lays eyes on Nika stealing bread at a fair, he knows he has to have the fair haired beauty. The legends surrounding his lands tell of a snow maiden who will break the curse of the Northern Kingdom but he wants Nika for his own. From a land of winter, ice and snow comes a tale of enchantment and romance. Mages and sorceresses, omens and curses - this spellbinding grownup fairy tale is a story of magic in an ancient land and a legendary love that will heat up even the coldest winter night. Inspired by the Russian fairy tale The Snow Maiden and legendary characters of The Nutcracker Ballet. This story involves some intimate scenes and adult situations. If such material offends you, please don’t buy this book. What readers are saying about Snow Maiden: "...a classical tale of good versus evil with a magical, steamy slant." ~Linda, www.readingbetweenthewines.com "Miss Shane is an extremely illustrative writer. She paints a story that is so seductive and enchanting." ~Angela G., www.whiskeyangellife.com "The romance between Nika and Vasilli develops at a delicious pace..." ~Bianca, www.ismellsheep.com "This book will pull you through its pages! This read is compelling and full of adventurous action and love!" ~Amazon reviewer Amazon
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Happy Wine Wednesday everybody! Okay, I know that I usually post romance novels for wine / book pairings on Wednesday buuutt... check out that amazing bottle!! When I saw Game of Thrones Chardonnay I knew it was going up on the blog. Timely too, considering the final season airs this weekend. Wine maker Bob Cabral has crafted a whole line of GoT wines so be sure to check out the website (link below). If you're at all a Fantasy lover / reader, I'm sure you already have the whole book collection in a hallowed display somewhere in your home, but to keep with tradition here on the RR&W section of the blog, I'm including the book link for the series and the description of famed Fantasy Author George R.R. Martin's masterpiece. Have a wonderful rest of your week as the countdown to Season 8 continues. Be sure to grab your copies of the books and a bottle of Game of Thrones Chard. Happy reading everyone!   For the first time, all five novels in the epic fantasy series that inspired HBO’s Game of Thrones are together in one eBook bundle. An immersive entertainment experience unlike any other, A Song of Ice and Fire has earned George R. R. Martin—dubbed “the American Tolkien” by Time magazine—international acclaim and millions of loyal readers. Now this bundle collects the entire monumental cycle in the most convenient format available:
A GAME OF THRONES A CLASH OF KINGS A STORM OF SWORDS A FEAST FOR CROWS A DANCE WITH DRAGONS “One of the best series in the history of fantasy.”--Los Angeles Times Winter is coming. Such is the stern motto of House Stark, the northernmost of the fiefdoms that owe allegiance to King Robert Baratheon in far-off King’s Landing. There Eddard Stark of Winterfell rules in Robert’s name. There his family dwells in peace and comfort: his proud wife, Catelyn; his sons Robb, Brandon, and Rickon; his daughters Sansa and Arya; and his bastard son, Jon Snow. Far to the north, behind the towering Wall, lie savage Wildings and worse—unnatural things relegated to myth during the centuries-long summer, but proving all too real and all too deadly in the turning of the season. Yet a more immediate threat lurks to the south, where Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, has died under mysterious circumstances. Now Robert is riding north to Winterfell, bringing his queen, the lovely but cold Cersei, his son, the cruel, vainglorious Prince Joffrey, and the queen’s brothers Jaime and Tyrion of the powerful and wealthy House Lannister—the first a swordsman without equal, the second a dwarf whose stunted stature belies a brilliant mind. All are heading for Winterfell and a fateful encounter that will change the course of kingdoms. Meanwhile, across the Narrow Sea, Prince Viserys, heir of the fallen House Targaryen, which once ruled all of Westeros, schemes to reclaim the throne with an army of barbarian Dothraki—whose loyalty he will purchase in the only coin left to him: his beautiful yet innocent sister, Daenerys. “Long live George Martin . . . a literary dervish, enthralled by complicated characters and vivid language, and bursting with the wild vision of the very best tale tellers.”—The New York Times http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00957T6X6 Happy Wine Wednesday everyone! Hope you all are enjoying some lovely spring weather as we head into April. This week's wine / book pairing is brought to you by Author Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple's The Lady of the Glen and Muirwood Winery's Chardonnay. The Lady of the Glen is part of Deerwester-Dalrymple's The Glen Highland Romance series. It's a wonderful historical Highland romance and who doesn't love men in kilts in the springtime... er, or anytime for that matter. For a most pleasurable reading experience, be sure to grab a copy of The Lady of the Glen and poor yourself a glass of Muirwood Chard. Happy mid-week and, as always, happy reading!  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KVQYWH6 https://www.amazon.com/Michelle-Deerwester-Dalrymple www.muirwoodvineyards.com  Elayne MacNally knew one thing for certain: Her reputation as the willful harpy of the highlands was well earned.
As the spoiled daughter of the successful Laird MacNally, Elayne got whatever she wanted, until the man she thought she would wed rejected her. Dejected and reconsidering her lot in life, her father comes up with an opportunity that could change the course of her life and perhaps her reputation as well. Declan MacCollough also knew one thing for certain: He did not want to follow in his father’s footsteps as Laird of the reputed “Beast Clan.” Following his father’s death, Declan had a lot of work ahead of him to reclaim any sense of respect for his people. Families had fled; fathers would not permit their daughters to wed into the clan. Declan wanted, more than anything, to recreate his clan into one deserving of service to the King. The first step Declan must take is to find a wife with enough backbone to help him tame his clan, help it grow, and gain back respect. Learning of Elayne and her reputation, Declan offers to wed the lass – an arranged marriage of sorts. With no other choices open to her, Elayne decides that the Laird of the Beast Clan is her best, if only, option. What happens when she arrives is a strange and passionate meeting of the minds between herself and Declan. Playing on each other’s strengths, they maneuver around those who attempt to prevent the marriage as a play for power. However, Declan’s past affiliations with the King are not welcome by all, and the challenges to their marriage become the least of their worries. Can Declan and Elayne trust each other enough to face the threats to the MacCollough clan and their very lives? Buy on Amazon! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KVQYWH6 A little teaser from Snow Maiden for Teaser Tuesday. Snow Maiden is the first book to be published as part of the Enchanted Lands Romance collection. All of these fairy tale retells are based on characters out of classic ballet stories. There are currently two books in the collection, Snow Maiden and Odile, Legend of the Black Swan. Both books are complete, standalone stories available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Ibooks and Kobo. ~From a land of winter, ice and snow comes a tale of enchantment and romance. Mages and sorceresses, omens and curses - this spellbinding grownup fairy tale is a story of magic in an ancient land and a legendary love that will heat up even the coldest, winter night. King Vasilli is the king of the rugged Northern Kingdom. Nikka is the runaway whose magic reveals itself to him and melts his heart. Vasilli and Nikka in The Northern Kingdom~ ~From a land of winter, ice and snow comes a tale of enchantment and romance. Mages and sorceresses, omens and curses - this spellbinding grownup fairy tale is a story of magic in an ancient land and a legendary love that will heat up even the coldest, winter night. King Vasilli is the king of the rugged Northern Kingdom. Nikka is the runaway whose magic reveals itself to him and melts his heart.  ***
She looked up at Vasilli sitting on the bed. All remnants of the healing freeze were drying up, and he bore no signs of having nearly died. In fact, he looked incredible. She shivered again. He held out his hand to her and she went. When she placed her hand in his, he tugged gently and she knelt down beside him, next to the bed. “I never meant for anyone to know,” she said. “Little doe, didn’t I tell you this is a place where magic happens?” She brought her eyes up to his, as wide and blue as an ocean and as open to him as her heart. She’d laid herself bare and now she waited for what would come next. Slowly, she nodded. Then his smile broke, bright and brilliant and Nika melted just a little bit more. She smiled back because she couldn’t help it but quickly looked down again. “Not all magic is good, as you know my king.” He touched under her chin and brought her eyes up to meet his again. “No, of course not. Never was a kingdom more beset with dark magic than mine.” His thumb pressed lightly in the center of her lips. “But yours is not of that kind, fair one, and I won’t have you lamenting something about yourself that you were born with—something you cannot change.” His face was serious, stern almost but his hand drifted to toy with her hair. “You won’t?” Nika asked, attempting a small smile. He shook his head slowly, his eyes never leaving hers. “No, in fact, I command that you don’t.” “Command,” she laughed. “Don’t laugh, fair one, this is a royal decree. His voice had risen but Nika couldn’t keep from giggling at his jest. He laughed with her and it was wonderful, that shared moment, so merry and full. His hand still played in her hair. “I knew there was a reason my heart leapt when I saw this,” he lifted the heavy lock, “when I saw you.” *** Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B077RSCW61 Barnes & Noble, Ibooks and Kobo: https://www.books2read.com/u/md0ojw New review from my book reviews page for Crystal Tide, Tides of Atlantis book #2. With Book three in the Tides of Atlantis series coming out later this year, be sure to get all caught up in the Tides world with Moontide and Crystal Tide - both available on Amazon or read for FREE on Kindle Unlimited!  M.S.
5 Stars - Perfectly balanced between mythical suspense and steamy romance This second installment in the Tides of Atlantis series runs parallel to the first,filling in a whole other side of the story, giving us new characters and more excitement to fall in love with. And speaking of love, the story revolves around Kay as she reluctantly pursues information about her parent's disappearance a year prior, only to find Xieran... a forbidding and gorgeous man who may or may not be her destiny. While fate brings them together to unravel the mysterious happenings threatening the worlds of man and Olympian Gods alike, Kay's logical, scientific mind struggles against it all - the insane notion that otherworldly creatures and Gods exist or that she could be developing feelings for Xieran, who she perceives as her captor. Better even than the first, both epic struggles between Kay and Xieran as they attempt to resist each other completely drags you in. I absolutely tore through this book, desperate for more as it all unfolded, all the way to its awesome conclusion. But oh, the story is just beginning. And I can't wait to see what happens next. Hello everyone. Happy new week! I'm putting up this fabulous new book review of Odile in the reviews section of the website. I was so happy to get this wonderful 5 star reader review. Thank you, thank you, Kaitie for reading and reviewing. I was thrilled to hear that you enjoyed Odile and Azarus's story!  Kaitie Carroll 5 Stars-Wow! What can I say about this amazing book? I was taken aback by this book. I absolutely loved it! From the get-go, I was hooked on Odile's heartbreaking story and the connection between her and a certain shadowy stranger who saves her from her prison. The history woven throughout, the sheer amount of dark romance, and utterly sublime imagery captivated me. The writing style flowed beautifully. The characters are visceral, their emotions raw and authentic. And what can I say about Azarus? "dreamy sigh" Gods, this man enchanted me. Where has this book boyfriend been all my life? The way he speaks, so eloquent and poetic at times, ughhh! He just exudes sexy. This is definitely one of those books I will reread again and again. I cannot wait to devour every other novel this author has to offer. There you have it. To read more book reviews for other books that I have out, just click on the Reviews tab.
If you haven't read Odile, Legend of the Black Swan yet, pick up a copy today! Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ML6X6KF Barnes & Noble, Ibooks & Kobo: https://www.books2read.com/u/3G9D2d Happy Wine Wednesday everybody! I know I've been MIA the last couple of weeks but now I'm back with a hot, new pairing for you. This week's wine / book love affair is brought to you by USA Today Bestselling Author, Pamela Clare's Barely Breathing and Mile High Winery's American Zinfandel. I put these two together after finishing the book to show a little love to my home state. Both the wine and the author are home grown Coloradans and Clare's amazing Colorado High Country series is all Colorado mountain life, all the time. I've been a fan of Clare's books for a long time and really love her historical romances but Barely Breathing brings the small town, mountain setting to life. Throughout the book, I found myself shaking my head and thinking, 'Yup. I know these people.' There's a lot of action in the books to keep you on the edge of your seat, hot, sexy romance and a bunch of hunky, mountain climbing rescue team heroes. Yay, Colorado! Be sure to add this book to your TBR and grab yourself a glass from The Mile High Winery to go with. Again, my F'sWB -friends with books ;), happy Wine Wednesday and happy reading!   A hot contemporary romance from the author of the acclaimed I-Team series…
Lexi Jewell left Scarlet Springs twelve years ago, vowing never to return to the small Colorado mountain town where she grew up. Now, here she is—over thirty, out of a job and with little choice but to move back in with her eccentric father. Lexi knows it’s just a matter of time before she runs into Austin Taylor, her first boyfriend and her first heartbreak. She’s determined to show him she’s over him—until he steps out of a pickup truck and back into her life, looking sexy as hell in his mountain ranger uniform. As far as Austin is concerned, Lexi can turn her snazzy little convertible around and drive back to Chicago. After all, she ripped his teenage heart to pieces and turned her back on the town he loves. But from the moment he sees her again, he can’t get her out of his mind. Even her smile messes with his head. When an evening of conversation turns into something else, Lexi and Austin agree to be friends—with benefits. But as Lexi starts making plans to return to the big city, Austin realizes he’ll lose her a second time unless he can show her that what she’s searching for has been right here all along. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FCFNHKW I'm adding a new section to the website for reviews that will be up shortly. It will be under the Reviews tab. Some of these are directly off book sales sites and others are from book bloggers and reviewer websites so I'll add in the links. These are great sites to browse through. I always find terrific new books to read myself and there are some other fun memes and bookish things on there as well so be sure to have a look. The reviews will post to the blog first, like these two today for Moontide and Snow Maiden that I'm starting with. Take a look and see what readers are saying...  Moontide, Tides of Atlantis #1 P. Kavanaugh 5 Stars- A delightful read! The combination of Greek mythology, a steamy affair and a wonderful sense of humor make this a delightful read. Working out the various subplots created another level of intrigue and interest as well.  Snow Maiden
Book 1 in the Enchanted Lands Romance collection 5 Stars - AMAZING This book will pull you through its pages! This read is compelling and full of adventurous action and love! I can't wait to read the author's next books!  Shhhh, don't tell anyone... I didn't get my book and wine pairing up today due to just a whole lot of boring life stuff you don't want to hear about. But don't worry, I have many great bottles and books coming up in the weeks ahead. So, stay tuned to the blog and have an extra happy Wine Wednesday! On a side note be sure to follow me on social media for more with book related stuff, wine memes and even the occasional bit of nonsense thrown in. Happy book teaser Tuesday! Her is a little line from Odile that a book reviewer found and quoted. It's the coolest thing ever when a reader picks a little piece out of a story that really stands out to them am quotes it in an excerpt so I thought I would share this with you today.  I'm was also thrilled and so honored to have Odile featured on bookishcreation.com 's blog this week for her Motivational Monday segment. This is a fabulous blog for all things bookish, writerly and readerly. There are tons of great book reviews, reccommendations and so much more! So check out the whole site at www.bookishcreation.com Odile, Legend of The Black Swan
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Amanda V Shane is an author of paranormal and fantasy romance and is currently working on her Tides of Atlantis series about the super hot lost kings of Atlantis as well as her Enchanted Lands Romances. 
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