Siren Snow (Redhaven Saga #1)
by Victoria Barrow
New Adult Contemporary Paranormal/Fantasy Romance
Categories: Action/Adventure, Interracial/Multicultural
Publisher: Self-Published/Indie
Heat Level: Sweet
Word Count: 80,000
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Description
Winter is not exactly the ‘season of the witch’. It’s cold
in Washington, and everything is covered in snow. But it doesn’t bother Lucilla
Sinclair, the fiery Witch-Warden for Washington State. She’s perfectly happy
performing minor enchantments at her little arcane shop in Redhaven, an old
fishing town turned tourist attraction. Besides, her tall, dark-skinned
elemental guardian Mishal keeps her warm at night. Her raven familiar, Irwin,
helps her to pass the time in the otherwise sleepy town.
Magickal mischief in the cold, quiet state is slow for the
most part, but when a freak winter storm lands a half-transformed Siren on her
front porch, Lucy’s life becomes increasingly strange. Her dreams are suddenly
assaulted with visions of a beautiful demon man, and her waking hours are spent
warding off a cadre of mysterious shadow creatures.
With the life of the Siren in her hands, Lucy must trek
through the snows of Canada in a race against time. Her mission: to find the
one person with enough knowledge of forbidden black magick to fix the broken
Siren Melusine before her seven days on land are up.
This is gonna be a rough week.
About the Author
A Texas native, Victoria currently lives in San Diego,
California with her fiance and their two kitties (read: furry children.) She
has a moderately unhealthy obsession with MMORPGS, and when she's not writing,
spends a lot of time shooting bad guys. (Stupid Horde.)
Her bookshelf includes everything from Tolkien to plumbing
(just one though... pipes are boring but nescessary). She's very fond of
anything urban/paranormal fantasy, and has an entire shelf dedicated to
zombies. (Never hurts to be prepared.)
Siren Snow is her debut novel, and book #1 of a 7 part
series. Book #2 (Ghost Wolf) is due out May 2013.
Connect with Victoria Barrow
Email: barrow.victoria@gmail.com
Reviews
“Siren Snow is the story of Lucy Sinclair, the young
Witch-Warden for Washington State. She spends most of her days working in her
shop and taking care of the routine magical needs of the folks under her care.
Until a strange storm brings more than just a blizzard. A sea creature from the
depths of the sea is just the beginning of Lucy’s troubles. When an injured
siren washes up on shore, Lucy must embark upon a dangerous journey to save
her.
This story is a fantastical adventure featuring mythical and
magical beings, both traditional and those created by the author’s rich
imagination. The characters are well drawn and engaging, and you’ll fall in
love with the varied cast. From Mishal, Lucy’s hot elemental guardian (and I do
mean hot!) to Mel, the stoic Siren, the author introduces the reader to
characters we’ll sorely miss once we finish that last page.
Siren Snow is not without romance, though Lucy’s love life
does take back seat to her heroic endeavors. Mishal, her best friend and
protector, sticks by Lucy’s side, providing unwavering support. There are a few
tender moments between them, but Lucy is holding back. She has a secret that
involves a demon from her dreams. Twists, turns, and surprises await Lucy on
her journey and the ending will leave you breathless.
I’m waiting anxiously for the next book in the series and
once you read it, you will too. I highly recommend this book.”--Tricia Drammeh,
author of The Claiming Words
“I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It really drew me in even
in the first chapter. I couldn't help but read the entire thing in just two
days!
The characters are very likeable. I already feel that I know
them well, despite this being the author's first book. It's so easy to share
Lucilla's triumphs, and to feel empathy for her shortcomings.
The unexpected adventure certainly kept me interested, and
the surprises were enough to keep me on my toes. I don't want to say too much,
but I found the motel scene to be particularly haunting, in a very good way!
The story is very well-told. A few loose ends are left
untied - intentionally, I am sure - to set the stage for later entries in the
saga. However, the focus of this particular book is fully realized, in a
singularly satisfying manner.
I am eagerly awaiting the next installment of this series;
it's really got me hooked! All in all, I would love to schedule a trip to
Redhaven myself in order to meet Lucilla Sinclair and her companions!”--Phillip
Anderson, Goodreads Reviewer
“Truly an amazing book. Victoria has definitely set the bar
high for up and coming indie authors. Her attention to detail is not over
looked as well as her genuine care and concern for her characters. I would
recommend this book to any one who asks. The story line is so nicely done that
you are drawn in from page one. This is a MUST READ.”--Maegan Provan, Author
Prizes are (5) Autographed Copies of “Siren Snow” (1
each to 5 winners). Contest is tour-wide and ends Apr 24. Must be 18 years
of age or older to enter.
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