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December 9, 2016

Blog Tour: Bloodmoon by Aurora Whittet

Book Title: Bloodmoon
Author: Aurora Whittet
Genres: Werewolves, Mythology, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance, Shapeshifters, Supernatural, Young Adult
Series: Bloodmark Saga
Publisher: Wise Ink
Publish Date: 03-21-16 (400 Pages, Hardcover - e-book)
Buy the Book: Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble
Disclaimer: I recieved this book free from the publisher / author and is on tour with us though +Laura Fabiani iRead Book Tours. My review is my own and honest.
Description: Just months shy of her claiming at Carrowmore and fulfilling a centuries-old prophecy, werewolf Ashling Boru has stepped into her role as the Crimson Queen. She finally has the support of her pack and her love for Grey is stronger than ever.

But it's not easy being queen. Ashling's guardian, Baran, has been captured by the Dvergars, a family of evil wolves who will stop at nothing to possess Ashling's power and destroy everything--and everyone--she loves. Ashling must unite the clans and build an army to stand against the Dvergars before it's too late. Unfortunately, the Dvergars also have armies of the darkest creatures the world has ever known.

Shadows loom, growing ever larger as generations of pack secrets begin to unfold. Ashling's people, the humans they protect, and Old Mother Earth herself all hang in the balance of Ashling's choices. Will Ashling have to forsake her true love to save the world? And will she have the strength to do it? Bloodmoon is the thrilling conclusion to the Bloodmark Saga.

We get to where we are in the final parts of Ashling Boru journey. It all starts once they arrive at the Rock. What does Verci want? Ashling can tell something is up and it just a waiting game. Ashling knows they need to save the humans?

Verci thinks he will win and bet Ashling and her pack? There are more surprises and twist as the story goes on. There is a war going on. Where is Vigdis at? Will Ashing be claimed or not? Does Ashling need to choose who will claim her at Carrowmore?

Ashling needs to save her guardian Baran from a family of evil wolves named the Dvergars. What will happen the Grey? There are some many things that go one and her pack helps Ashling until she can be claimed under Bloodmoon.

There is also a challenge that Ashling needs to do to find the triple Goddess, The mother, and the Crone. But for them to get save more than one person from the Realms. Will Ashling and several of her pack do that without Verci or Vigdis notice? You will need to find out how it ends.

5 winners will each get a Prize package that contains:

- 1 signed hardcover copy of Bloodmark (book 1)
- Bloodmark Saga Temporary Tattoos (set of 3)
- Bloodmark Saga Bookmark

Open to USA only. Ends Dec 17

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Aurora Whittet started out as a wild red-haired girl in Minnesota dreaming up stories for her friends to read. Mama’s Knight: A Cancer Story of Love is just the latest in a string of acclaimed works. Her first official writing endeavor became The Bloodmark Saga, featuring a werewolf princess-turned-ruler who falls in love with a human boy. Her first novel in the Bloodmark Saga, Bloodmark, came out in 2013, followed by Bloodrealms in 2014 and the final book Bloodmoon in 2016.

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November 22, 2016

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Book Tour: Bloodrealms by Aurora Whittet

Book Title: Bloodrealms
Author: Aurora Whittet
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Shapeshifters, Werewolves, Paramormal, Mystery
Series: Bloodmark Saga (#2)
Publisher: Wise Ink
Publish Date: October 31, 2014 (400 pages, Hardcover - E-book)
Disclaimer: I received this book free from the publisher / author. I am reviewing this book for an honest review and +Laura Fabiani iRead Book Tours
Description: Werewolf princess Ashling Boru's eighteenth birthday is only a year away, which means that she only has twelve months before she is claimed and fulfills her prophecy to unite the packs and lead her people. Her father decrees that her four suitors must fight in the Bloodrealms, the werewolves' ancient underground fighting world, and the winner will have King Boru's choice to win Ashling's hand. The wolf laws are rigid and barbaric, and Ashling's illicit love for Grey, if discovered, will mean his death. But when Ashling and Grey get trapped in the blood-soaked depths of the Bloodrealms, they find ancient horrors far greater than Ashling's father's rule.

With betrayal around every corner and old nemeses set to destroy Ashling, she is more divided than ever between the destiny she didn't choose and the love that she did. To make matters worse, her decision will not only set the course of her future, but the future of her entire race.

Ashing Boru is told to leave both Barun and Gray. Though they really want to bring them. Ashing need to travel with her family for a wedding between Gwen and her brother Quinn. She and her pack leave for Castle Regan.

Things starts to happen during their visit at Castle Regan. Someone attacks Ashing in her sleep. This goes a bit awry during that time. Lord Baychen invites the Killan to the wedding. What is Grey doing during their time part?

There are adventures on every page. Why are all evils trying to stop Grey and Ashling? Once they get stuck inside the Bloodrealms. Will they get out or will they end up dying there? Ashling and Grey seem to get separated. Who will win Ashling’s hand in marriage. What about her pack. Will they all want her to find the love to reunite the packs?

Ashing is to deal with her Aunt Vidagis and the Dagmar’s? She also finds some allies in the Bloodreams when she is trying to escape. We find out Vidagis and Verci daughter and how she related to the Boru or at least to Ashling Boru. We really do find out the worst horrors that can be found in the bloodrealms.

Aurora Whittet has really outdone herself again in this second book. We find out what Bloodrealms is all about and all it horrors. Can Ashling and Grey and her pack survive the attacks. There even a revel about Emmons Dagmar and what he is will to do.

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October 27, 2016

1:00 AM By Lindz No comments Edit This

Interview around the Globe with Aurora Whittet

Let welcome to our latest and newest member to our list of authors. Let welcome Aurora Whittet to Nighttime Reading Center. She here on a book tour. She is stopping by here on October 27, 2016. I work with +Laura Fabiani iRead Book Tours and I happy learn about her book and giveaway.

I got the chance to read her books "The Murders at Astaire Castle". I enjoy both books. I would suggest that you read my review for "Bloodmark", "Bloodrealm" and "Bloodmoon". You got a chance to win a - Prizes: 5 winners will each get a Prize package that contains:

- 1 signed hardcover copy of Bloodmark (book 1)
- Bloodmark Saga Temporary Tattoos (set of 3)
- Bloodmark Saga Bookmark

Open to USA only. Ends Dec 17.
Enter her giveaway Bloodmark Trilogy Giveaway

Let read her Bio and then go to her interview. #Interviews, #Interviewsaroundtheglobe, #NRC, #Giveaways, #bookreview, #bloodmark, #paranormalromance, #giveaway, @AuroraWhittet and @iReadBookTours

Author Heather Siegel at Nighttime Reading Center

Nighttime Reading Center Interview, Author Interview

1 Describe your book in 20 words or less.
The Bloodmark Saga is a fantasy romance that combines Celtic mythology, werewolves and love.

2 Where or how did you come up with the idea for your story?

I had a dream of Ashling in a scene in the last book, Bloodmoon. I saw her, I heard her words, and I knew who she was at the end. I had to tell her story. So I began my research and character development to find out who she was and what she had to go through to get to that moment that I saw.

3 How important are names to you in your book(s)? Do you choose the names based on liking the way it sounds or the meaning? Do you use any resources in assisting you to choose the names ?

The names took a lot of time to find just the right ones to match the characters personalities and nationalities. The name meanings did play a part in their selection a lot of the time too. I use a lot of baby name books as part of my research, as well as mythology.

4 Which of your characters (in this book) is your favorite and Why?

That’s like picking a favorite child. It’s just not right. But if I were to pick one other than the main character Ashling, I would choose Baran Killian. He is an unexpected character that is strong and kind. He grows as a person and gives Ashling the freedom to make her own choices. In my mind when I wrote him I always saw actor Sam Elliot, the perfect rugged protector.

5 Was there a certain scene in this book that was harder for you to write than others?

In the third book there is a heart breaking scene that I attempted to write differently many times before I finally had to face the truth and watch a character die before my eyes. I cried so hard writing that scene.

6 If you could cast your characters in the Hollywood adaptation of your book, who would play your characters?

I don’t have an idea for the main characters, I assume they would be some amazing new talent, but a few of the others I have in my mind. I always saw Queen Nessa as Nicole Kidman, Baran Killian as Sam Elliot, Mother Rhea as Maggie Smith, and King Pørr Boru as Brendan Gleeson.

7 What was your favorite part to write and why?

I love writing scenes and creating the world in which the characters live. I am so intrigued by mixing real places with mythological places and making the scene so real it almost becomes a character itself.

8 Just as your book(s) inspire authors, what authors have inspired you to write?

I adore J.R.R. Tolkien, Jane Austen, AVI, and J.K. Rowling.

9 What writing advice do you have for other aspiring authors?

Never stop writing, dreaming and being part of the worlds you create. Use beta readers that are your demographic and if one of five says something you can take it or leave it, but if three or more say it, you better listen. Take classes through your literary organizations, like loft.org. I teach there and love giving back.

10 Do you read your reviews? Do you respond to them, good or bad? Do you have any advice on how to deal with the bad?

I read the reviews sometimes, curiosity killed the cat they say. I have gotten bad reviews and that’s totally okay. I don’t respond. Everyone is entitled an opinion. I only get involved if someone attacks another reader on a social channel of mine. I don’t allow bullying in my world. As for advice, if you get a bad review, sit yourself down have yourself a nice cry while you eat icecream and then go for a walk and move on.

11 What are you working on now? What is your next project?

I just published Mama’s Knight: A Cancer Story of Love, a children’s book for moms with cancer. That is pretty exciting for me, you can check it out at themamavillage.com. I am also working on a new YA novel publishing in late 2017 and another children’s book.

12 Bonus Question: Characters often find themselves in situations they aren't sure they can get themselves out of. When was the last time you found yourself in a situation that was hard to get out of and what did you do?

I lost my mom to cancer three years ago and that broke my heart. No matter how dark, bad, serious or terrible the situation you still have to keep moving forward. Even if you have to crawl through the mud, just don’t stop there in the mud, keep going. I took my dark sadness and transformed it into a children’s book to help little ones through the tough and confusing times of having mom go through treatments. So I would say try to do good, volunteer, exercise and meditate. That is the only way I know to survive bad things that happen in life.

Thank you for stopping by Nighttime Reading Center, Aurora Whittet. I have come to enjoy your book about Ashing Boru. It sure got me wanting more.

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Blog Tour: Bloodmark by Aurora Whittet

Book Title: Bloodmark
Author: Aurora Whittet
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Paranormal, Shapeshifters, Werewolves, Romance, Supernatural, Mythology
Series: Bloodmark Saga #1
Publisher: Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Publish Date: November 1, 2013 (333 Pages, hardcover - Ebook)
Interview with author: Interview
Disclaimer: I received this book free from the publisher. +Laura Fabiani iRead Book Tours is who I am reviewing this book for an honest review
Description: Sixteen-year-old werewolf princess Ashling Boru is different from other wolves—she was able to shift to wolf form at birth. Rather than bringing pride to her family, it brings fear, and as a result, she is forced to live in seclusion in Ireland’s countryside. Ashling’s reputation is further blackened when she refuses her betrothed and defies the ancient laws. When her pack’s oldest rivals begin hunting her, she finds herself in the small town of York Harbor, Maine—far from everything she’s ever known.

In Maine, she crosses paths with the dark and rebellious Grey Donavan, and something ignites within her soul. There’s just one problem: Grey is human. Their instant connection turns into a passionate romance, and Ashling begins to believe she can create her own life outside of wolf laws. When she begins to uncover long-buried pack secrets—secrets that threaten to destroy all she holds dear—Ashling’s courage and tenacity are tested. Will she choose her deep and enduring love for Grey, or will she follow Old Mother’s path to her destiny?

Aurora Whittet is a new author to me. She did a wonderful job describing this lifeform that Ashing Boru is. We meet Ashing Boru, and she is to go to meet her father. Her father tries to marry her off. This gets a little more complicated.

Ashing needs protecting and she does not know why or even understand. But has she goes about her life and taken away from her family. She starts to grow and once her brothers Mund and Quinn and family show up. She wonders why. They have come to protect Ashing.

There are some really surprise and twist that come about. We meet Grey. We do not know if he is or what he becomes. He seems to love Ashing Boru. Ashing Boru seems to love Grey. Who is he, and what will happen and will Grey protect Ashing? What has happened to Grey’s mother, and who is Grey’s father.
The story gets even more interesting has you turn the page. Aurora has made it so suspenseful that it hard to put down. It pulls at you. Who could be after Ashing Boru?

5 winners will each get a Prize package that contains:
- 1 signed hardcover copy of Bloodmark (book 1)
- Bloodmark Saga Temporary Tattoos (set of 3)
- Bloodmark Saga Bookmark
Open to USA only. Ends Dec 17
a Rafflecopter giveaway