An Invisible Wing Book One

An Invisible Wing Book One : The Burnt Wings

By F.S.N. Stefan

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D6N6VA6

Published: June 04, 2013 
Words: 44,141 (approximate)
Language: English

Short description

Craintif and his hybrid best friend, Croix, live their immortal lives as other fairies, but one night, they find themselves haphazardly involve with the quiet war caused by the recreant Queen Alejandro, a mutated pixie fairy hybrid. Craintif must journey to Earth to protect the whole fairykind from the permanent extinction and start his new life on the Earth. 

Extended description

When Craintif, a lowborn half-blooded fairy who lives his life usually in a slum on planet Faery, witnesses the battle between a group of fairy royal guards and some pixies in the woods and saves a beautiful, noble teenager, Alicia of Oberia, his life takes a new turn to an unexpected heroic role with a new responsibility to save the fairykind from the largest genocide caused by pixies and thier new leader, the traitorous Queen Alejandro. Owning to his failure to save the life of King Oberon IV, he and his friends with Alicia have to travel through the portal to the Earth to stop Alejandro and her fellow pixies. Accidental, Craintif is lost and wakes up alone in where he has never seen before, the modern human world of globalization he has never seen from any books or pictures.

What he doesn't know is that this new world he thought he knew very well is going to put him and everyone into a big risky labyrinth and it might be imposible for them to find a way to go back home again...

"An Invisible Wing Book One: The Burnt Wings" is the beginning of a fantastic journey with modern fairies who will pull you all to them with their mystical abilities and winsome wings.

Land of Nod, The Artifact

Land of Nod, The Artifact

By Gary Hoover

Short description

Jeff B. has been haunted by terrifying dreams since the disappearance of his father. When he finds a portal in his father’s office, he must overcome his fears in an attempt to find him. As Jeff looks for clues regarding what may have happened to his father, he is accused by some of being a spy while thought by others to be a prophesized figure... who may be the key to victory in a developing war. 

Extended description

Jeff Browning has been haunted by terrifying dreams since the mysterious disappearance of his father (a renowned physicist). But when he finds a portal in his father’s office, he must overcome his fears in an attempt to find him.

The portal takes him to another dimension – one populated by fantastic and dangerous creatures and also an advanced society of humans.

As Jeff looks for clues regarding what may have happened to his father, he is accused by some of being a spy while thought by others to be a prophesized figure . . . who may be the key to victory in a developing war.

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Review by: John Davis on Sep. 23, 2012 :     
Land of Nod, The Artifact is the story of young Jeff Browning, son of a well renowned physicist who has gone missing and is presumed dead. Jeff deals with the complex emotions around the abandonment by his father and his passivity, when he encounters a teleporter that takes him to a different world. It is not a spoiler to tell you that the world is called "Nod".

Once there, he childishly realizes that the rules of his home world not longer apply, but to also trust his psychic instincts about other people. This new world is one in which nightmares are real, and people from Earth have innate psychic advantages over the Nod natives.

I am not sure how this book is being marketed, but it is unquestionably a children's novel, aimed right around the upper elementary/lower middle school split, and clearly aimed at males. That said, even though I am nowhere near this book's target audience, it kept me captivated from start to finish.

I really enjoyed exploring the new world with Jeff. Author Gary Hoover has done an excellent job with world building and is clearly a master of showing, rather than telling, the necessary exposition. The descriptive attention to detail and simplified-yet-spot-on science explanations make me wonder if Mr. Hoover is a trained scientist, himself. If not, he certainly writes like one (a compliment).

One of the other things I really liked about this novel is that it had a hint of kindness permeating everything. While Jeff was in real danger and there was real action and real suspense, all the other protagonist characters seemed to adopt Jeff as a member of their family and treat him with the love and respect such a position provides. It is rare to feel that you are getting a special hug from a beloved parent due to reading a book, but I enjoyed the feel-good added bonus that came with the story.

Disclosure: I received an ecopy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Jan Brown on July 12, 2011 :     
I tend to like sci-fy/fantasy's if there's a whole lot of reality in them too. Gary did a wonderful job with this story mixing reality and sci fi/fantasy, letting us see it from a boy's view of things happening giving an innocence to the story you wouldn't get from a very sceptical adult's view (like me!). Which made it more believable. Once it went into the "other" world I felt like I had an animation or comic book in my head as Gary described the things Jeff came upon. The end is written nicely enough to not leave you hanging so badly that it seemed abrupt, instead it leads you to believe there's another story/book coming bringing more adventure to find what he was looking for!
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Sheila Deeth on July 06, 2011 :   
Take one teen boy. Add recent tragedy in the form of absent super-scientist father. Mix with the requisite high school bully, strange dreams, and a curious machine. Then you’ll have the road into Gary Hoover’s Land of Nod: The Artifact. The Artifact is, of course, the first book in a series, and the ending, as expected, is just the beginning. But the mysterious world Jeff discovers is nicely imagined, with intriguing depths yet to be plumbed. The landscape is full of fun characters, curious creatures and strange circumstances, and everything’s told with meticulous attention to detail.

For the most part, the world is viewed through Jeff’s eyes, and he’s a plausible teen narrator. Occasional switches to omniscient views, forays into political comment, or ubiquitous long-clause similes are a little distracting, though humorous, and should appeal to the intended younger audience. The story-line’s well-planned and exciting, and there’s a pleasing undertone of kindness even in battle that bodes well for the series; a longish, slowish, but fun teen adventure with the promise of more to follow.



Disclosure: I received an ecopy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Bonnie Lamer on July 02, 2011 :   
Jeff Browning is a fourteen year old boy trying to make his way through life after the disappearance of his father, a brilliant scientist. Longing to find clues as to where his father, who is presumed dead by the police, could be, Jeff searches his father’s office. There, he finds a strange machine that opens a passage to what looks like another world. Sure he will find his father in this strange land, Jeff decides to investigate. He suddenly finds himself in a forest filled with giant insects, man-sized birds and snakes with three feet wide heads with no way to get back home.

Gary Hoover does a great job describing this world, creating a vivid picture in the reader’s mind of what Jeff is seeing and feeling. The civilization mirrors that of earth in many ways - for instance, the people speak English. Yet, there are unique differences in technology and social structure that make it a fascinating place to be. Power struggles and the threat of a war make it also a dangerous place to be. I enjoyed reading about this new world and, giant insects aside, I wouldn’t mind living there with its flying cars and showers that dry you off without the need of a towel.

Land of Nod, The Artifact is a nice escape into a different dimension and the story is well-written and interesting. There were a few things, though, that held me back from giving the book a full four stars. There is a lot of illusion to Jeff having abilities that would save the day, but in the end, it seemed there was more hype than substance. For instance, Jeff is able to move large obstacles blocking an escape route, but often does not show enough strength to protect himself in other situations. That’s a shame, because Jeff has the potential to be a strong and captivating character. I hope that there are sequels to Land of Nod, The Artifact that allow him more room to grow into the character that is alluded to throughout this book.

Another thing I questioned was Jeff’s age. I believe that Gary Hoover did an excellent job of describing the insecurities and doubts a fourteen year old boy would have; but in this story, Jeff was looked to by adults to come up with solutions to problems he knew nothing about – such as in politics and war. He was taken maybe too seriously by the grown men in the Land of Nod without having proven himself to be capable of such leaps of faith. If he was a few years older, closer to being an adult himself, this may have seemed a bit more plausible.

All in all, I enjoyed Land of Nod, The Artifact. I think it is a nice, quick read that is both entertaining and action-packed. It definitely has the makings of a good series. I give this book three and a half stars.
(reviewed long after purchase)

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Have We Met?

Have We Met? (Player's Chronicles) Volume 1

 By Alona Basque

Short description

Nate Ashburn is a rich Playboy who was challenged by a deceased family member to find a girl (and gain her love) before his 22nd birthday to gain his inheritance. It would have been easy but aside from the challenge, he was also stripped of all of his comforts. When he met a girl that he liked, it seemed that everything was against their union. Will they ever get together? Read and find out. 

Extended description

Nate Ashburn is one of the rich and popular bachelors in North America. Not only is he good looking, he's also the heir to a multibillion dollar Media corporation.
Aside from the fine things in life, Nate has his eyes for beautiful women. This is his pastime when not doing anything else...okay, he's your typical playboy who loves womanizing. But can you blame him?
Being 21 years old, he's at the prime of his life. Until he got the bad news that his Grandfather - the owner of Ashburn Media - passed on.
As a result, Nate was handed the responsibilities of taking over the company. Only thing is, he has to first take up his deceased Grandfather's last wish to prove his worth. With the challenge, Nate had to work a low paying job, and give up all of his monies (except for the necessities) and vices...that includes women.
The challenge ends on his 22nd birthday. If he passed the requirements, he gains not only his Grandfather's legacy but perhaps LOVE.
Shortly after agreeing to the details of the challenge, Nate meets Liz Prince. In his eyes, she was the one for him. He couldn't tell her right away who he really is but there was something holding him back - the challenge. Little does Nate know, Liz also has a secret.
Find out if revealing their secrets will get them together or apart. Will Nate get to fulfill his Grandfather's last wish?

Review by: thelittlebookmonster on Nov. 09, 2012 :     
I absolutely loved this book. Definately not your usual, cliche type of romance. So if your looking for something different to read, this is the one. I really loved resding this! A great read!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Clara Daye on Aug. 15, 2012 : (no rating)
I loved this book. I could not Put it down once I started. I hope to read more books by this author. I recommend it to everyone
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: anju klt on March 15, 2012 :     
i absolutely loved this book...it tells us or more precisely conveys us the message that everyone deserves a second chance and that a player can also be the best lover ,husband,and father ...just giv them a chance....i am also greatly indebted to the writer of this book for certain reasons,,,....i suggest everyone to read this fantabulous(is that a word???) book as it one of the few books that make your heat beat faster wat the intimacy and your toes curl on experiencing the love reaching its ultimatum throughout the book..i love it
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

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Raid

Raid by Kristen Ashley

Short description

Hanna Boudreaux is sweet, cute and quiet. She has a moment of epiphany when she realizes her crush for forever, Raiden Miller, is not going to be hers. Raid is the town’s local hero. A former marine, he comes home shrouded in mystery. Eventually, Hanna catches his eye. But after all these years of Raid and Hanna living in the same town, the question is, why? 

Extended description

Hanna Boudreaux has lived in the small town of Willow all her life. She’s sweet, cute and quiet.

Hanna has a moment of epiphany when she realizes her crush for forever, Raiden Ulysses Miller, is not ever going to be hers. She sees her life as narrow and decides to do something about it.

Raiden Miller is the town’s local hero. A former Marine with the medal to prove his hero status, he comes home, shrouded in mystery. It takes a while, but eventually Hanna catches his eye.

After all these years of Raid and Hanna living in the same town, the question is why? Is Raid interested in Hanna because she’s sweet and cute? Or does Raid have something else going on?

There are some interesting reviews here:

Review by: aidila jabbari on May 06, 2013 :     
Wonderful book. You can't go wrong with Kristen Ashley's books
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Mary Marshall on April 26, 2013 :     
Fantastic
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Robin Paraskevas on April 25, 2013 :     
Good book. I enjoyed it. KA is a good writer and the stories are very interesting.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Heather Farrell on April 20, 2013 :     
Great book! I have yet to read a Kristin Ashley title I could not put down. A must read.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Sarah King on April 10, 2013 :    
Really enjoyed this book, easy to read and en captivating!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: nadds33 on April 04, 2013 :     
New to KA's novels. This book grabbed my attention from the start and couldn't stop reading. enjoyed this series...thanks
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Georgeann on April 03, 2013 :     
Love all KA 's books. Never fails to keep you enthralled. Can't wait for her next book
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Georgeann on April 03, 2013 :     
Love all KA 's books. Never fails to keep you enthralled. Can't wait for her next book
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Donna Davis on April 03, 2013 :     
I'm such a fan of KA all her books are amazing! This one tops it off! Love a dominant male. I recommend this book
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Bel Coleman on March 30, 2013 : (no rating)
I love KA's books. I love the unfinished hero series. I cannot wait till the next books come, no matter what it is. Love your work!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: SM Craig on March 27, 2013 : (no rating)
Hot! Hot! Hot! Could not put it down!!Kristen Ashley has done it again!!!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: yanaisy hernandez on March 24, 2013 :     
I loved it!! I couldn't put it down!!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Tammy Hogg on March 24, 2013 :    
Could not put it down. Great read!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Jill Miles on March 24, 2013 :     
Kristen Ashley can do no wrong. Loved Raid. The only fault I could find is that this book should of been longer, it was way too short! Can't wait for Kristen's next book!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: louise weir on March 23, 2013 :     
it was my first book by Kristen Ashley and now i am a FAN for life.she can really dig deep into the motivations of her characters and make you stop and think....yes she can really touch your emotions.after a month i am on my 10th book and so happy i still have a long list of her books to read.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Tam11 on March 22, 2013 : (no rating)
Awesome book. Anything by Kristen Ashley is always worth the read. Never disappointed. If you love alpha males her books ate for you!!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Erin Bradshaw on March 22, 2013 :     
Raid fit along well in the Unfinished Hero series. Raid is a lot less scary than Knight, and his back story is not as dark as Creed's but it was a wonderful read. It reminded me of Kia and Sam in Heaven and Hell. This is a book for rogues and romantics!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Ashley Lynn on March 22, 2013 :     
It was not quite the same as the others in the series but KA can write just about anything and I will enjoy it, aside from the super witch book I have and have enjoyed multiple times every single one of her books.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: diane gorman on March 21, 2013 :     
Another great read from Ashley. I can't wait for the next book. I really enjoy how she brings characters from her other books in for a visit. It was good to see Knight again.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Sandra Leatherdale on March 21, 2013 : (no rating)
This was a "quiet" book. As I mulled over what I would write for this review, I realised the differences in Ashley's books. The impact of the book varies directly with the personality of the hero. No other author I have read has been able to accomplish this feat.

Raid, was definately an alpha but not a leader. He runs his own life exactly the way he wants, but isn't afraid to allow changes in the plans. The book did not directly involve his work. The focus was on his home life. This provided a more "quiet" story that matched the hero's personality.

It was the perfect way to relate the tale to give the reader a better feel for who Raid was.

Hanna is a cutsy girl who has had a crush on Raid for most our her life. It is a dream's come true kind of book. There is a cost, but she willingly pays it, resulting in warm,or touching or hot hot passion scenes.

Ashley, I believe, willingly sacraficed one star for impact just so that the reader got a true feeling for her hero. I loved Raid in a much different way than readers love her other heros. There is definately room for "quiet". A remarkable book!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Marlene Hurtarte on March 21, 2013 :     
I absolutely love Kristen Ashley. Love everything she writes.This story is fabulous. The only down side was too short finished book in one day.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: T T on March 13, 2013 :     
I am a huge Kristen Ashley fan and I love her alpha hero's! I loved the story line in Raid and particularly love it when she incorporates other characters from past books so we can reunite with them. The other thing that I think deserves special thanks is when she includes female leads with figure problems and or physical insecurities. That is so very realistic no matter what a women's size , many do not feel they measure up or can't believe a compliment that is sincere......and I have a sweet spot for men who address it and make it ok as in these books.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Shannon Petrey on March 02, 2013 :     
Just when I think nothing can top the greatness of Creed.... Here comes Raid! Loved it! Read it one day which is a first for me and now I'm sad it's over. Can't get enough of KA!
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Jane Housley on March 02, 2013 :     
I truly loved this book. Knight was fab, Creed was ok, Raid was just so damn good. Book had a story, sexy romance, then love. I cut ally cried in the last few chapters, so an emotional read too. Again, loved it. Thank you Kristen
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Sina Sena on March 01, 2013 :     
Another success! I have loved every book by Kristen Ashley. I bought this and devoured it in 4 hours, and then started it a second time. My only problem is I wanted it to go on longer!!!
This is not a spoiler, but at the end Kristen talks about how women tend to get down on themselves about their body. This is so true, and so sad. I just wanted to comment on what she wrote, because it rings true to so many of us. What I love about Kristens books is that the women in her books are like most of us. Self conscience about our hips, or belly, or stretch marks, or whatever. We are so worried about fitting into a mold of what we think men want, that we lose sight of the fact that most men are just glad we showed up! Men look at women, just iike women look at men. Some of us like tall men, others short and stocky, some with long hair, some with none. It is all preference. My thought is, find a man who is attracted to what you are, not what you think he wants. I feel sexier at a size 10, than I did at a size 4...and I know my husband likes there is more to grab on to! So all you beautiful women out there, embrace yourselves! And Kristen, keep up the fabulous way you write, it is always a joy to dive into your world!
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: KL Martin on Feb. 28, 2013 :     
Awesome as ever! THANKS Kristen and keep them coming.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: mary pannunzio on Feb. 28, 2013 :     
Kristen ashley does it again i loved this book please keep them coming awesome!
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

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