Ghostland by Duncan Ralston

So I've been reading a tiny bit of horror as of late. I've read Stephen King over the years and I've read other horror books over the years. Recently, I've been reading Carver Pike. I'll have to do a post on the books I've read at another time. He's the reason that Ghostland even ended up on my radar. He mentioned the book on Facebook and the cover along with the title was very interesting. Then I read the description and was like, I need this book. Added to wishlist and then fa bit later I got it. (Don't forget my TBR pile is very long.) Anyway, I had finished up something I was reading and decided to give this book a go.

Damn, did it start out great. Here's a pretty link via the cover:

There were several times when I had to tell myself that this book was in fact fiction. Why? Because the author did such a great job of writing believable characters with Ben and Lilian. As well as writing awesome description. Something else that really brought this book to life was the map in the beginning because this is a "theme park" with ghosts. The footnotes which could be expanded to read about the people and places in Ghostland as the characters explored the park was great. Being able to interact with the book was something different and interesting.

I did get a 13 Ghosts (new version) and Pulse vibe as I read this book, but only because of what was happening inside the theme park. The concept of the book was definitely different and unlike anything else I've read. Having ghosts on display is a scary concept especially when these are killers and just not sane ghosts. I mean what could go wrong? Famous last words to any horror story in my experience. I loved Ben and his knowledge of the horror author that inspired the park. And Lilian's flaws helped the character grow as the story unfolded.

There are plenty of gruesome scenes which are well thought out on the page. Getting to know the ghosts was very interesting with how the story was written. I mean no way in hell would I ever want to go to this theme park, I would rather go to a zoo without cages before stepping foot into a giant cage aka the theme park of dangerous ghosts.

That being said, this book was worth the read and since it was left open for another follow up book, I can't wait to see what's in store for the story line.

Books and Obsessions (aka coffee)

So, I haven't been reading nearly as much as I would have liked this year. Have I read a few books? Yes. Did it take me a long time? Also yes. Am I amped up on coffee this morning? Yup. (I've lost track of the cup number. *shrug*) Anyway, This past Tuesday I read a book I'd been waiting for from one of my favorite authors. CM Genovese. (He's got a couple of names leading to various genres of romance.) See this book below.... Yes that book right there was read in basically one sitting. I say basically cause of drinks, food, pets, and other things that had to be done in the day.

I really loved this book. I started out laughing. The dialogue and the characters just lend(ed)* cause I hate grammar right now and it sounds better in my head* to a fun light hearted (maybe, maybe not) humor. Cassie is such a sweet girl, until later. *cough, cough* Rain is well, he's a badass motherfucker that survived have his throat slit in prison. (Yes, this is the couple you are rooting for.) They are the cutest together once they come together. *mind out of gutter people* Then BAM action happens. There's murder, kidnappings, and ax throwing. *I wanna throw axes. Wait I can barely throw darts and hit the board. So no throwing axes for me. That would be dangerous and I don't live dangerously.* Okay, so if any of these factors are something you enjoy, go for it and read his other work. Do, it!

Anyway, I have two main vices in my life. Books clearly and coffee. *We won't tell my video game.* I do love a good tea, but I live on coffee. My Facebook even has figured it out. I need to stop clicking on the yummy looking coffee ads. Never. I might have a cabinet filled with bags of coffee that I'm slowly going through and I drink it every day. I have a small counter nook dedicated to coffee with pictures and other things. There may be a picture one day. That would involve making it look presentable and well, I'm not there yet.

Well, anyway. This was a fantastic book that kept me entertained *cursing the author.* It's also part of a multi author series. I haven't read any of the other books, but I have several I want to read because of other favorite authors. If I do, I'll try very hard to write something up.

Until next time.

Drink tea ***COFFEE*** and read!

Fire and Onyx by Andrew Grey

Title: Fire and Onyx

Author: Andrew Grey

Series: Carlisle Deputies #5

Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance/Law Enforcement

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Release Date: Jan 14, 2020

Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print

Blurb/Synopsis:

A Carlisle Deputies Novel

Undercover sheriff’s deputy Evan Whittaker is close to infiltrating a vicious local gang. He just needs to find an opening. Instead, he finds Wes Douglas, a web designer who is raising his irresponsible brother’s son. Wes agrees to help with a stakeout, but he pays the price when his home is destroyed in a shootout.

Evan’s always been a loner, but when he invites Wes into his home, living together feels right, and the two men only grow closer as they adapt to each other’s lives and rhythms. A future as a family looks brighter by the day, but all of that could collapse when Wes’s brother—and his connection to the drug dealers—crashes into the life they’re carefully building.

2019 Is Almost Gone

Wow, I can't believe another year has almost gone by. I did the Goodreads Challenge and said I wanted to read at least 85 books. Well, I read those 85 books and then some. I didn't realize how behind in updating books as I was. I needed to hit my goal number just to know that I could do it.

This year was also my first book con. I went to Shameless and had a blast. Sure I was super nervous and the sheer amount of people freaked me out, but I got to meet some of the best authors ever and those memories are monumental to me.

I have also found some of my new favorite authors this year and started to binge like crazy. It's time I get caught up on series I have loved for years, but also I want to read these new authors. I'd take reading for a living as a job as long as it was only what I wanted to read. But alas, real jobs must be gone too.

Coming up I'll be trying my hardest to be better about talking about the books I've been reading. Right now, I just have so many. This is something I'm back and forth on how I need to do this. I'll get a handle this coming year I hope. Fingers crossed. I also need more tea in my life. I have a ton of coffee because yum.

This year has been really hard for a slew of reasons and I want 2020 to be better and that not only includes more reading, but also more writing. Here's to hoping I can get back on track with some stories I've wanted to share for too many years. Here's to new goals for the new year!

What I'm currently reading:

Book 1 was fantastic and has to be read before Burn.

Let's gaze at these fantastic covers. And the words inside make a great story with love, sass, and action. Ok, I'm off to read more of Pike and Gigi!

Heartward by Andrew Grey

Title: Heartward

Author: Andrew Grey

Series: Standalone

Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance/ Gay Romance/ LGTBQA  

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Release Date: Nov 12 2019

Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print (1st Edition)

Blurb/Synopsis:

He doesn’t know that home is where his heart will be….

Firefighter Tyler Banik has seen his share of adventure while working disaster relief with the Red Cross. But now that he’s adopted Abey, he’s ready to leave the danger behind and put down roots. That means returning to his hometown—where the last thing he anticipates is falling for his high school nemesis.

Alan Pettaprin isn’t the boy he used to be.  As a business owner and council member, he’s working hard to improve life in Scottville for everyone. Nobody is more surprised than Alan when Tyler returns, but he’s glad. For him, it’s a chance to set things right. Little does he guess he and Tyler will find the missing pieces of themselves in each other. Old rivalries are left in the ashes, passion burns bright, and the possibility for a future together stretches in front of them….

But not everyone in town is glad to see Tyler return….

Enigma by Chriselda Barretto

Title: Enigma Erotic Soul Poetry
Author: Chriselda Barretto
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: Sept 26 2019
Blurb/Synopsis:
 Born in the land where “The Kamasutra” originates, I have never taken eroticism lightly.
Even though sex is one of the most basic needs, humanity still shies away from talking about it.
With this book, through my poems I urge you to tastefully feel, visualise and just enjoy something that comes naturally to all of us. Enjoy the image depicted with each poem to enrich the surge of emotions you will feel!
Another journey, another path, discover some more of your emotions and let love flow through…

Isaiyan Morrison Meet the Characters- Faye

✦•°•✦ A THRILLING Free Read!!! ✦•°•✦

Faye by Isaiyan Morrison

The Amazing Isaiyan Morrison is going to be introducing us to some new characters every two weeks so we can get to know them a little better. These awesome characters will be in her upcoming all new paranormal/urban fantasy trilogy The Not-So Dead. The first full length title in the trilogy will be releasing in Jan 2020

So if you’re ready to meet these new characters and the world they live in 

CONTINUE READING!!!