Tour Stop {Book Excerpt/Giveaway}: Hidden Gates by D.T. Dyllin

Hidden Gates (P.J. Stone Gates Trilogy #1)
by D.T. Dyllin

Publish Date: eBook Jan 24 - Paperback 2/28
Publisher: Dragonfairy Press

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For P.J. Stone, being a “Seer” who has never seen anything is less than fun. And P.J. isn’t known for her patience.
To make matters worse, she must choose a suitable mate to continue the Seer bloodline. Duty always comes before her heart…at least that’s what her parents taught her. When she finds herself wanting someone who is considered off-limits, P.J. is forced to question everything she believes.
As if navigating her love life isn’t complicated enough, P.J. finally receives a vision—of a threat to her world that only she can perceive. But no one will believe a fledgling Seer’s warnings. With nowhere else to turn, she may decide to trust a stranger with her life, her world, and maybe even her heart.

Bryn exhaled one long breath and, wrapped his arms around me, hesitantly at first, but when I sank into him, his hold grew fiercer. “What were you thinking? Going off with him? I told you to stay put.” His voice was harsh, making me cry harder. “I don’t know. I wasn’t—thinking, that is. I’m sorry, Bryn, so sorry.” My apology, like my thoughts, was slow and muddled. 

He let go of me and tipped my face up towards him again so he could look into my eyes. “Hey, why are you apologizing to me? I was just worried is—” He stopped talking as I brought a hand up to caress the side of his face. I’d never really realized how truly beautiful Bryn was. I mean, I noted on some level he was hot, but I didn’t actually take notice. I studied the face that had been one of the most important ones in my life since I was the age of five. I let my gaze roam from his dark blue eyes that were currently churning like a storm at sea; to his high sharp cheekbones; to his full, perfectly shaped lips. The contrast between his strikingly blue eyes and his black hair was nothing short of perfection. Bryn had the most beautiful face I had ever laid eyes on, I decided.

About The Author:

Cynical-Optimist. Chocolateholic. Sarcasm Addict. Paranormal Believer. Self-Imposed Insomniac. Sci-Fi Geek. Animal Lover. Writer . . . are just a few words to describe D.T. Dyllin. She was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and now lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and two very spoiled German Shepherds.
AUTHOR LINKS:  Website |  Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads 

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Mock Up: April Runway Show

Hello Beautiful People!  You guys have been awesome and by your wonderful tips and advice, I've had time to focus on the designing process.  I've decided to continue with the "whimsical" collection entitled "Timeless Evolution" which was inspired by Alice in Wonderland.  I figured why not finish it by creating a look inspired from each character:  Queen of Hearts, Alice (all looks), the Tweedle Twins, The Mad Hatter, White Rabbit, Flamingo, Caterpillar etc.

Right now I'm working on Chester the cat (look # 2).  

Okay so I've been shuffling through mounds of satin and silks.....*sigh* I absolutely love the texture of these two fabrics!  I've also been elbows deep in graphite and ink.  

Here's some of my favorite drafts:

I've decided to continue to use the draping technique.

I'm trying to find the perfect color/visual combination.

The workers at my Jo-Ann's know me on a first name basis & I show them twitter love:

That's all for now.....back to the sewing room!

Now Available: Dummy & Me! by Sydell Voeller

Fifteen-year-old Deanna Lambert is miserable. She can't find her niche with the popular kids at school and believes she is ugly. Then too, after her mother deserted the family to pursue an acting career in New York City, Deanna's father has grown distant and embittered. Now Deanna is saddled with most all the chores at home--and she and her dad barely communicate.

Yet Deanna's one happy escape is her volunteer work at the nearby Children's Hospital. There the activities director convinces her to get back into her ventriloquism, a creative skill Deanna's grandfather had taught her years earlier. 

Deanna and her puppet, Ramblin' Roy, entertain and delight the young hospital patients, but Deanna is worried. What if the kids at her school discover what she's doing? Will they think she's just "a baby" who still plays with dolls?

Deanna takes the risk, but one problem soon leads to another. Can she ever gain true acceptance at school, especially from Jason, the guy whom she has a major crush on? And most of all, can Deanna embrace her gift of ventriloquism, and in so doing, come to terms with her mother's leaving?

Available at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B9ZJYDO

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/281588

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and coming soon to Barnes & Noble, Apple and more!

5 Stars for Night Secrets by Shirley Martin

"This was an excellent book. The storyline was engrossing from the beginning and that is what I look for. I get bored easily with books that don't keep the story moving and this one does. I have read several of Shirley Martins books and she is such a great author. The characters are interesting and I loved the passion and love story of the book. Great read." ~ 5 Stars, Sue, Amazon Reader and Verified Purchase

Night Secrets

A man and a woman who fear to love each other must work together to save the kingdom from betrayal.

Fear and betrayal threaten the kingdom of Avador. Keriam, a princess with supernatural powers, must save her father from assassination. But can she trust Roric, or is he part of the plot?

 

Roric loved once and lost. He wants to put his past behind him and love Princess Keriam, but he fears she is a witch. And witchcraft is forbidden in the kingdom. If found guilty, she will be burned at the stake. Not even her father could save her.

 

"Shirley Martin does a great job with keeping her readers on the edge of their seats. With so many secrets, there is no telling when it’s all going to fall apart. At every turn I was anxious to know if good would win out over evil. Even with the odds stacked against them, Keriam and her followers never give up.  

Martin shows the true strength of love, kindness and friendship in a time where doubt and fear could easily win out. I found this storyline to be very interesting, intense, and exciting. It sucked me in from the beginning to the very end. I definitely plan on reading more from this author." ~ 5 Blue Ribbons, Courtney Marie, Romance Junkies Reviews

 

"Night Secrets" is a wonderful fantasy filled with magic, human kindness and evil...If you enjoy good versus evil fantasy, this one must be on your to be read list."  Chere, Paranormal Romance Reviews

 

"Passionate, exciting, gripping and romantic, Night Secrets is as impossible to put down as it is to forget." ~ Julie Bonello, eCataRomance

Available here

Stacking The Shelves # 36

Stacking The Shelves is hosted By Tynga's Reviews. This meme is about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be hard-back, paperback or ebook.

Hey there!  Check out what I snagged this week...

For Review: ARC from Publisher

A Tangle of Knots by Lisa Graff 

Pitch Green by The Brothers Washburn 

Purgatory Reign by L.M. Preston

Bought

Cathy's Book: If Found Call 650-266-8233 by Jordan Weisman, Sean Stewart, Cathy Brigg 

Sweet Treats & Secret Crushes by Lisa Greenwald

I won

Fallen Too Far by Abbi Glines
Big Thanks to Victoria @ Twenty Something Fiction Writer

Amazon Freebies:

Stalk Me (The Keatyn Chronicles #1) by Jillian Dodd 

Get yours too on Amazon !

How about you?

Battle of the Runway Songs!!!!

Hello there

So I have two songs that I am completely in love with,

but have no idea which one to use on the runway in April... 

 

Help me out?

 

Ellie Goulding VS. Benny Benassi

Ellie Goulding - Starry Eyed (Minnesota Remix)

 

 

or Benny Benassi feat. Channing - Come Fly Away (Soha & Adam K)

Now Available: My Dearest Friend by Hazel Statham

Robert Blake, Duke of Lear, is a man of intense emotions who loves deeply and protects fiercely.
Devastated and wracked with guilt by the death of his younger brother, Stefan, in the Peninsular War, he readily agrees to aid Jane Chandler to bring her seriously wounded brother back from Portugal. Much against Jane’s wishes, he decides to accompany her and together they embark on the hazardous mission to retrieve the young soldier.  However, the journey holds many revelations, not least of all the abiding friendship and growing love between the two travelers.


That special love is put severely to the test by the treachery that awaits them upon their return to England, when a tenant of Jane’s former home invades their lives, maliciously creating jealousy and misunderstandings for his own nefarious reasons. Can their friendship and love conquer the emotions that threaten to tear them asunder or will the perpetrator emerge victorious? 

"My Dearest Friend is a passionate tale of the great love and trust that Jane and Robert discover that will last a lifetime if they can endure the treachery of others. Hazel Statham will keep you turning page after page as your experience the heart felt journey and struggles these two lovers face in the endeavours to find true happiness." ~ 4.5 Blue Ribbons, Romance Junkies  

"My Dearest Friend is a very tender love story about two people who are dearest friends first before marriage. The characters are likeable and their expressions almost dance across the pages. The reader cannot help but be caught up in their life. Ms. Statham blends all the right elements that breathe life into this well-written classic that I recommend." ~ 4 cups, Coffee Time Romance  

"My Dearest Friend is a magnificently well-written story of love and the obstacles that can come between two people when they fall in love. As things from the past threaten to destroy their happiness, the couple will have to learn to let go and trust in the love they have for each other. Ms. Statham has truly given readers an enjoyable and relaxing read that will have you glued to the pages from the beginning until the end. A marvelously written, warm, relaxing read." ~ My Shelf  

"The author does a wonderful job of showing what it was like for men and women during this era. The dialogue in the story is logical and easily followed. The characters are quite interesting. This is a sweet historical romance that I feel readers will enjoy." ~ The Romance Studio  

Available here