Friday, November 27, 2015

Spotlight & $50 Gift Card Giveaway ~ HIDDEN by Amy McKinley


Hidden (Five Fates, #1)
by: Amy McKinley
Series: Five Fates
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Release Date: November 2, 2015
Publisher: Champagne Books


Cursed since birth, hunted by gods, and desperate for love—Jade never stood a chance.
Half-demon, half-goddess, Jade’s fate makes her a pawn in an epic battle among the gods. Hidden on Earth with her sisters, she successfully avoids the Oneiroi—the dream gods—bent on her destruction until the prophecy, long dormant, awakens a dark shadow within her.
Roen, a reclusive Worr demon known for his battles against the Oneiroi, is called to protect Jade. Together they must unlock their mysterious connection and find a way to beat back destiny. Can she outsmart the prophecy, change her fate, and find love—even when she learns who is connected to her destruction?


Jade’s temples throbbed. She headed toward the east turret where she knew her mom favored her morning meals. As she burst into the room, Jade startled Aiesa. A fork clattered right before her brother, accompanied by shrieks of joy, jumped up from his chair and ran to her.
Jade pasted a wide grin on her face as she bent to pick up her half-brother. His arms wrapped around her neck was the sweetest thing ever. She sunk into his embrace and inhaled deeply, closing her eyes. He had the best little demon smell. She clutched him to her until he squirmed. Releasing him, she realized that for the first time in a while, her shoulders were relaxed. Opening her eyes, she met her mom’s gaze over her brother’s shoulders.
Her mother’s dark hair hung down in a fall of midnight. A storm of worry shone in her eyes. Aiesa half rose, her mouth forming a circle. Damn. Tension rocketed back up again. Nahl pushed at her, forcing her gaze back to him.
“Hey, little demon, you’re looking very handsome this morning.” Jade tweaked his nose.
He favored both their mother and step-demon with hair black as night and ebony eyes. And lucky for him, he inherited Xavior’s olive-toned skin, but not their mother’s deep-red lips. On Mom, they looked stunning. On a boy, well…not so much.
“I’m fierce, not handsome.” Nahl frowned at Jade, grasping her long tresses for emphasis.
“Fierce and handsome.” She chuckled. “What mayhem have you got planned today?”
He beamed as she sat him down, then scampered back to his food. “I get to go to Kristo’s to work on magic. We’re going to turn beetles into snakes.”
“That sounds like fun.” She snuck a peek at her mother, who watched her closely.
Nahl’s laugh turned wicked as he gazed his sister with glee. “Then the snakes into spiders.”
Jade shuddered. “Wonderful.” She couldn’t stand spiders as her mischievous little brother knew very well.
“Why don’t you head over early, Nahl? Cade can escort you there. He’s in the war room with your father. Go find him.” Aiesa instructed her young son.
“Okay, Mom.” Nahl hopped off his chair. A quick hug and kiss were given to their mom and Jade before he raced from the room.
“I can’t believe how much he’s grown since the last time I saw him.”
“Hmm, why don’t you have a seat, Jade?” Aiesa’s gaze never left her daughter.
“Sure.” After sitting down, Jade glanced nervously around the bright room. The sunlight streamed in, illuminating the blue and green mosaic tiles. The room emanated the feeling of being at the seaside. All it lacked was a bit of sand.
With a little illusion, Aiesa used to take her daughters to breakfast on the beach in this very room. It had been heaven. Perhaps that’s why I’m drawn to California in the human realm.
Unable to avoid it any longer, Jade met her mother’s gaze.
Grasping her hand, Aiesa asked, “The fiery orange circle around your eyes is new. How long has the Fates’ curse been active?”
Icy fingers crawled up Jade’s spine, and her stomach churned with worry with her fears confirmed by her mother’s words.

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Amy McKinley is a freelance writer and author. She lives in Illinois with her husband, their four talented teenagers, and three mischievous cats. Her debut novel, Hidden is the first in the Five Fates Series.


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28 comments:

  1. Sounds like a very interesting book

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    1. Thank you, Janine. I hope you enjoy Jade's story. Hers is the first in the series with the next publishing through Champagne Books in the spring. I appreciate you stopping by and good luck in the drawing. :)

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    2. It does Janine. I have to admit, I had a hard time choosing an excerpt.

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  2. Thank you so much for hosting me. I'm happy to answer any questions and good luck in the drawing!

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  3. Happy to be a part of this tour, thank you for sharing!

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    1. Thanks, Rita! Hope you like Jade's story and good luck in the drawing. :)

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    2. Thanks for stopping by Rita.

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  5. Great excerpt, sounds like my kind of book, thanks for sharing!

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    1. Hi Eva! I hope you enjoy it and thanks so much for stopping by. Good luck in the drawing. :)

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    2. Hi Eva.

      Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy the book.

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  6. "Step-demon" gave me a chuckle!

    --Trix

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    1. ;) Ha, yeah...couldn't resist! Thanks so much for stopping by Trix and good luck in the drawing!

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    2. LOL. Hey Trix.

      Thanks for stopping by and checking out the book and excerpt. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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  7. This book sounds great and I would love to read it .ty.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by and checking out the book Bridgett.

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    2. I hope you like it, Bridgett. I appreciate you stopping by and good luck in the drawing. :)

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  8. Were you interested in Greek and Roman mythology as an adolescent?

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    1. Hi Jeanna. Yes I was. I remember my interest spiking when we began learning about mythology. Certain stories caught my interest more than others, of course.As I grew I forgot just how much I loved it until I started writing Hidden, so there was a long time between. With the gods and deities, I really like using some of their attributes and crafting stories around them. It's so much fun. Thanks so much for stopping by and good luck in the drawing. :)

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  9. I enjoyed reading the excerpt today

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    1. Thanks, Karen. Glad you stopped by and good luck in the drawing. :)

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