YA fantasy series published by Writers Exchange, including the 2013 EPIC Award finalist, "Butterfly." Children from another world are sent to Earth to protect them from a despot threatening their family. As they grow up, they find each other and prepare to return home to save their world.
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Sunday, March 17, 2013
Monday, March 4, 2013
LADY OF LUXEMBOURG, Curse of the Lost Isle Book 4 - Vijaya Schartz
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978 AD Melusine the Fae, immortal and cursed Lady of Luxembourg, managed to hide her Pagan nature from mortals for many years. She fiercely protects her handsome Count, Sigefroi, but in their princely bliss, neither of them seems to age, and a few suspicious bishops take notice. Then an ondine wreaks havoc during a battle, luring enemy soldiers into the river.
Betrayed, Sigefroi reflects on his many sins from the depths of a rat infested dungeon. Under torture, will he reveal her deadly secret? And when her beloved turns into a devout Christian, can Melusine salvage her happiness? Can love truly redeem her curse, or will she burn at the stake?
This gritty, edgy, realistic medieval romantic series is not for the faint of heart. If you like realism in your medieval novels, this series is for you. Reviewers gave it five stars and called it “bloody and bloodthirsty in places.” So beware!
The books in the Curse of the Lost Isle series can be read separately, but if you are like me you’ll want to read them in the right order. Here they are:
BOOK 1 – PRINCESS OF BRETAGNE
BOOK 2 – PAGAN QUEEN
BOOK 3 – SEDUCING SIGEFROI
BOOK 4 – LADY OF LUXEMBOURG.
There is also a special edition including the first three books in the Curse of the Lost Isle in one kindle download, for a bargain price.
Find the entire series as well as my other books on my Amazon page, HERE.
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Blasters, Swords, Romance with a Kick
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
CHRONICLES OF KASSOUK SERIES - by Vijaya Schartz
Great news, this award-winning romantic science fiction series, up until now only available in eBooks (all formats), is coming to print. WHITE TIGER came out in paperback earlier this year, and RED LEOPARD was just released in print two days ago.
RED LEOPARD:
http://amzn.com/1612529763
In charge of the fortress of Kassouk in the King's absence, what is Terek to do when a Goddian spacecraft lands in his medieval backyard, and the striking woman leading the galactic party insists on colonization?
Galya, the Goddian Princess commanding the geological vessel, is bent on finding a crystal with unusual hyper-conductor properties. And the futile resistance of the local population isn’t going to stop her. Not even that defiant tribal chief nicknamed Red Leopard, like the infernal feline that follows him everywhere.
Terek and his band of swordsmen and felines must defend their people’s freedom, no matter the cost. But with this unexpected arrival, an old prophecy surfaces, taking new meaning and carrying a new threat... When political intrigues, greed, murder and betrayal tip the scales, whom can Galya really trust? Her fellow Goddians? the Mutants bred to serve her race? or her primitive Human enemy?
"action packed, fast paced story... I can't wait to read the next book in the Chronicles of Kassouk series." 5 angels - Fallen Angel Reviews
"This book was so good. The plot, characters, setting, everything was laid out in detail; vivid and believable. I was completely lost in the world Vijaya created and loving every second of it." - 5 stars - Shawna K. - Goodreads.com
"Packed with action and adventure. Galya ... a tough warrior... a sweetness about her that makes her easy to like... I loved how Rascal was Terek's faithful companion and defender throughout nearly the entire story... I really liked Red Leopard." - The Hope Chest Reviews
Hope you try this series if you haven't already. Either in eBook or in paperback.
Wishing you the greatest holidays.
Vijaya Schartz
Blasters, Swords, Romance with a Kick
http://www.vijayaschartz.com
Each book can be read separately as a unique story, but above is the proper order. Notice that NOAH'S ARK is a prequel. It comes firt, but it was published last, so it will also come last in paperback. BLACK JAGUAR is scheduled for paperback release in February, and the other titles will follow promptly in 2013.
http://amzn.com/1612529763
In charge of the fortress of Kassouk in the King's absence, what is Terek to do when a Goddian spacecraft lands in his medieval backyard, and the striking woman leading the galactic party insists on colonization?
Galya, the Goddian Princess commanding the geological vessel, is bent on finding a crystal with unusual hyper-conductor properties. And the futile resistance of the local population isn’t going to stop her. Not even that defiant tribal chief nicknamed Red Leopard, like the infernal feline that follows him everywhere.
Terek and his band of swordsmen and felines must defend their people’s freedom, no matter the cost. But with this unexpected arrival, an old prophecy surfaces, taking new meaning and carrying a new threat... When political intrigues, greed, murder and betrayal tip the scales, whom can Galya really trust? Her fellow Goddians? the Mutants bred to serve her race? or her primitive Human enemy?
"action packed, fast paced story... I can't wait to read the next book in the Chronicles of Kassouk series." 5 angels - Fallen Angel Reviews
"This book was so good. The plot, characters, setting, everything was laid out in detail; vivid and believable. I was completely lost in the world Vijaya created and loving every second of it." - 5 stars - Shawna K. - Goodreads.com
"Packed with action and adventure. Galya ... a tough warrior... a sweetness about her that makes her easy to like... I loved how Rascal was Terek's faithful companion and defender throughout nearly the entire story... I really liked Red Leopard." - The Hope Chest Reviews
Hope you try this series if you haven't already. Either in eBook or in paperback.
Wishing you the greatest holidays.
Vijaya Schartz
Blasters, Swords, Romance with a Kick
http://www.vijayaschartz.com
Monday, November 5, 2012
Shadowed Dreams
Matthew has braved the war and near death with one thought in mind… Rebekah. He won her hand in marriage, and now he has a few short months to make her see how much he loves her. How much he needs her. Given the wall she's put up between them, he prays he'll have enough time.
After fleeing the war, Rebekah is determined to go west to Oregon, only to be turned down when she tries to join the train. Matthew's proposal of marriage, in name only to help her west, becomes the miracle she needs. Loving him as she does, she dreads the idea of letting him go once they reach Oregon, but how can she ask him to stay with her, to love her? How could he love her once he's found out her secret? She must guard her heart and his.
Enjoy an Excerpt from Shadowed Dreams
What was he thinking? Did he want to kiss her again? She sighed just thinking about it. She couldn't allow it even though she wanted him to kiss her. Her body swayed in his direction.
He let her chin go instead. "We should get some rest. We leave pretty early."
Rebekah nodded in agreement. She started to ready herself for bed and stopped when she thought about the sleeping arrangements. Panic rose in her.
The suite had two bedrooms. Caroline was in one room. Andrew slept on the small bed in this room. Only one larger bed was empty. Matthew had already removed his boots, panicking her further.
"Where are you sleeping?" Her heart thundered with fear.
He looked up at her. If she didn't know better, he was embarrassed. Maybe he didn't want to sleep with her either. Strangely, that bothered her. Ninny. He shouldn't sleep with you. He... She should explain. Tell him why she was so frightened.
"If you don't mind, I thought I'd sleep in here with you. With my wife."
While it relieved her he was going to sleep with her, it scared her at the same time. She stood quickly. "But I..." She wanted to protest. She didn't have to.
"I remember our bargain, and I'll keep my promise. I'll be the perfect gentleman. I'd sleep on the couch, but it's rather small, and I need a good night's sleep. Besides, it'd look better if I slept here. We are supposed to be married."
Rebekah was being silly, and she knew it. It was true. The couch was too small as was Andrew's bed. And Matthew couldn't very well sleep with Caroline. She wouldn't allow it. Maybe she could sleep with Caroline? No, she was his wife. He had a right to share her bed at least. If she went to sleep with Caroline, her cousin would inundate her with questions. Questions she had no desire to answer.
"All right," Rebekah hesitated. "You promise?"
Matthew removed his shirt, stretched slightly, and laid out on the bed. Rebekah wondered if she shouldn't divert her eyes. "I promise." He crossed his heart, and patted the empty space beside him. Trying not to look at the strapping muscles or the dark silk hair on the firm chest of the half-naked man reclining on the bed, Rebekah crossed the room. Amazed herself she didn't trip. She considered rolling a blanket for a wall between them, but quickly got under the covers and turned her back to him.
Matthew lifted himself up on one arm, and looked down at her. "Is that what you're sleeping in?" His voice held the hint of play.
"Ah... yes... ah, I'm quite comfortable." She stammered and didn’t look at him. "You?"
"I'm fine." He leaned in. His lips close to her ear. "However, I'd be happier if you'd remove your... shoes." He laid back. She was certain he was grinning like a polecat.
"Oh my!" She hadn't realized. He must think her quite the fool. She shot up, quickly removed her shoes, and laid back down. "Sorry."
"It's fine." He leaned over her again. "Rebekah?"
Her heart raced. Now what did he want? There was no way she was removing the dress. "Yes, Matthew?" The bed moved again as his body shifted. He was so close she felt his warm breath softly touched her neck.
"Would it bother you if I kissed my wife goodnight?"
"I… ah… guess not." She felt like a bigger fool. She rolled a little until his face was just above hers and then closed her eyes.
He laid whisper-soft kisses on each of her cheeks. Then tenderly kissed her lips. A short, sweet kiss.
"Goodnight, Rebekah," he whispered. He pulled back from her, blew out the lamp beside him and laid back.
"Goodnight." The frown she felt went clean to her soul with the disappointment his kiss hadn't lasted longer. She was disgusted with herself because she was disappointed, and that she'd even considered his kiss in such a manner. Why… she was nothing but a brazen woman. He deserved better and that was that. She fell asleep reminding herself of the reason Matthew should never care for her.
Don't forget to pick up When Shadows Fall for the beginning story of Matthew and Rebekah
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Enjoy an Excerpt from Shadowed Dreams
What was he thinking? Did he want to kiss her again? She sighed just thinking about it. She couldn't allow it even though she wanted him to kiss her. Her body swayed in his direction.
He let her chin go instead. "We should get some rest. We leave pretty early."
Rebekah nodded in agreement. She started to ready herself for bed and stopped when she thought about the sleeping arrangements. Panic rose in her.
The suite had two bedrooms. Caroline was in one room. Andrew slept on the small bed in this room. Only one larger bed was empty. Matthew had already removed his boots, panicking her further.
"Where are you sleeping?" Her heart thundered with fear.
He looked up at her. If she didn't know better, he was embarrassed. Maybe he didn't want to sleep with her either. Strangely, that bothered her. Ninny. He shouldn't sleep with you. He... She should explain. Tell him why she was so frightened.
"If you don't mind, I thought I'd sleep in here with you. With my wife."
While it relieved her he was going to sleep with her, it scared her at the same time. She stood quickly. "But I..." She wanted to protest. She didn't have to.
"I remember our bargain, and I'll keep my promise. I'll be the perfect gentleman. I'd sleep on the couch, but it's rather small, and I need a good night's sleep. Besides, it'd look better if I slept here. We are supposed to be married."
Rebekah was being silly, and she knew it. It was true. The couch was too small as was Andrew's bed. And Matthew couldn't very well sleep with Caroline. She wouldn't allow it. Maybe she could sleep with Caroline? No, she was his wife. He had a right to share her bed at least. If she went to sleep with Caroline, her cousin would inundate her with questions. Questions she had no desire to answer.
"All right," Rebekah hesitated. "You promise?"
Matthew removed his shirt, stretched slightly, and laid out on the bed. Rebekah wondered if she shouldn't divert her eyes. "I promise." He crossed his heart, and patted the empty space beside him. Trying not to look at the strapping muscles or the dark silk hair on the firm chest of the half-naked man reclining on the bed, Rebekah crossed the room. Amazed herself she didn't trip. She considered rolling a blanket for a wall between them, but quickly got under the covers and turned her back to him.
Matthew lifted himself up on one arm, and looked down at her. "Is that what you're sleeping in?" His voice held the hint of play.
"Ah... yes... ah, I'm quite comfortable." She stammered and didn’t look at him. "You?"
"I'm fine." He leaned in. His lips close to her ear. "However, I'd be happier if you'd remove your... shoes." He laid back. She was certain he was grinning like a polecat.
"Oh my!" She hadn't realized. He must think her quite the fool. She shot up, quickly removed her shoes, and laid back down. "Sorry."
"It's fine." He leaned over her again. "Rebekah?"
Her heart raced. Now what did he want? There was no way she was removing the dress. "Yes, Matthew?" The bed moved again as his body shifted. He was so close she felt his warm breath softly touched her neck.
"Would it bother you if I kissed my wife goodnight?"
"I… ah… guess not." She felt like a bigger fool. She rolled a little until his face was just above hers and then closed her eyes.
He laid whisper-soft kisses on each of her cheeks. Then tenderly kissed her lips. A short, sweet kiss.
"Goodnight, Rebekah," he whispered. He pulled back from her, blew out the lamp beside him and laid back.
"Goodnight." The frown she felt went clean to her soul with the disappointment his kiss hadn't lasted longer. She was disgusted with herself because she was disappointed, and that she'd even considered his kiss in such a manner. Why… she was nothing but a brazen woman. He deserved better and that was that. She fell asleep reminding herself of the reason Matthew should never care for her.
Don't forget to pick up When Shadows Fall for the beginning story of Matthew and Rebekah
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
THE HUNT -- YA Fantasy Series -- EPIC Finalist
Michelle Levigne is delighted to announce that BUTTERFLY, the third book in the YA fantasy series "The Hunt," is a finalist in the 2013 EPIC Awards, in the YA category.
The EPIC Awards is for excellence in electronic publishing. This year's winners will be announced in March at the annual EPICon awards banquet in Vancouver, WA.
In BUTTERFLY, Beth remembers that she is a member of the Hunt and her future duties. As she remakes herself from overweight, clumsy, invisible geek to battle-readiness, she gains the attention of the wrong people in her high school -- including a new champion, Tommy DiCorsi, the black-garbed "bad boy" of the school. Tommy and Beth learn from each other as they stand up to her enemies ... and when another member of the Hunt shows up and complicates her situation almost beyond control.
For more information on the other Hunt stories, check Michelle's web site and her blog:
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www.MichelleLevigne.blogspot.com
The EPIC Awards is for excellence in electronic publishing. This year's winners will be announced in March at the annual EPICon awards banquet in Vancouver, WA.
For information on electronic publishing, EPIC, and the EPIC Awards, check the EPIC website.
"The Hunt" is published by Writers Exchange of Australia.
What's it about?
The Hunt are children, refugees from another dimension, who have been sent to Earth by their families, the ruling clans of their world, to protect them and their Talents from the galactic despot, Gahlmorag. Given into the protection of the Hounds of Hamin, the children have been separated not only by miles, but by time -- and now they are just starting to find each other.
In BUTTERFLY, Beth remembers that she is a member of the Hunt and her future duties. As she remakes herself from overweight, clumsy, invisible geek to battle-readiness, she gains the attention of the wrong people in her high school -- including a new champion, Tommy DiCorsi, the black-garbed "bad boy" of the school. Tommy and Beth learn from each other as they stand up to her enemies ... and when another member of the Hunt shows up and complicates her situation almost beyond control.For more information on the other Hunt stories, check Michelle's web site and her blog:
www.Mlevigne.com
www.MichelleLevigne.blogspot.com
Friday, October 19, 2012
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Friday, September 14, 2012
Highland Games Through Time-Book #2 is OUT!
As I mentioned in my post on Sept. 10th, my new series is called Highland Games Through Time. I have set the stories in both present day, at Scottish Highland Games, and in 16th century Scotland. I am pleased to announce that the second book in the series is out!
My Banished Highlander, though readable as a stand-alone novel, does contain characters introduced in Book #1, My Honorable Highlander.
My hero in the second book is not so honorable! I combined my love of Highland Games, which I visit quite extensively, and all things Scottish. My hubby owns two kilts and belongs to both the Gunn Clan and the MacBeans. Here is some insight into this book:
Book Blurb of MY BANISHED HIGHLANDER
My hero in the second book is not so honorable! I combined my love of Highland Games, which I visit quite extensively, and all things Scottish. My hubby owns two kilts and belongs to both the Gunn Clan and the MacBeans. Here is some insight into this book:
Book Blurb of MY BANISHED HIGHLANDER
With a letter in
her hand and a Highlander at her back, what could go wrong?
When his clan
convicts Cameron Robeson of treason in 1598 Scotland, the last thing he thought
his cousin the Laird would do was banish him to the future. With a certain
woman on his mind, he plans revenge while surrounded by the sights and sounds
of the modern day New England Highland Games. His plans go awry when a comely
redheaded lass wearing the Mackenzie plaid lands at his feet.
Iona Mackenzie
is worried about her friend, Haven, and searches for answers among the tents at
the games. Whom can she trust to help? Her father? The handsome blacksmith? Or,
the tall, golden-haired Highlander? Romance takes a back seat because saving
her friend is her priority, no matter how great Cameron can kiss.
When a magical
amulet and an angry sorcerer send this unlikely couple back through time, more
than one heart will be broken. Danger, intrigue, and threats surround them, and
feelings between Iona and Cameron grow hot and steamy. They fight the sorcerer
and search for Iona’s friend, the woman he vowed to steal from his cousin. Will
the strong-willed Highlander and the present day witch stop fighting long
enough to listen to their hearts?
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