Shattered Heart-The Donnellys Book 3 by Dorothy F. Shaw

Shattered Heart-The Donnellys Book 3

By Dorothy F. Shaw

Cynthia had a crush on her brothers’ best friend all through high school. Now we all know, this is not an unusual thing for annoying sisters to get crushes on their brothers’ friends.  However, we do think that sometimes those crushes, they usually fade away once we grow up. Don’t they? Yeah sometimes…

So here we are at her brothers wedding rehearsal where Cynthia once again, finds the even sexier-Shane. 

Some of you that have siblings may remember the cardinal rule, you’re not allowed to touch your best friends sister. But now that you’re grown, and Cyn is one sexy assed woman, all bets are off. To hell with the rules now.

So Cyn and Shane decide to take a chance on love and even a long distance relationship. Everything seems to be working out for the both of them, and Shane was even considering moving back to LA. But then low and behold Cyn’s ex decides he doesn’t want to play second fiddle any longer! Instead, he wants back in her life!

With everything coming to an uproar, Cynthia manages to lose faith in herself and everyone else of the male persona. She isn’t sure who or what is right for her, and what choice to make, if any at all, maybe her choices are always wrong?

I will leave you here hanging, wondering if Cynthia is going to go ahead and decide to take back her ex, or get together with her high school dream boat Shane. What would you do? Cynthia is truly confused, and lost in her own thoughts. If only she could think straight…

As with most of Dorothy’s books, this book comes with a warning label. This one is different than any of her labels I have ever came across, and when I read the book, I realized why. So I am going to share this with you now: 

“This book contains a physical assault. Buckle up for a bumpy emotional journey with the characters as they fall and then slowly find their way to healing, and to each other. You might get angry or tearful along the way, you may even get frustrated, but as with any good love story, it’ll be worth it in the end.”

I want to assure you, the warning is indeed true in every aspect. This book is very true to life. When “we the people” argue we sometimes throw a fist or two, don’t even lie. How else would you expect Dorothy to write? Her books are exceptional in every aspect of the word. She hides nothing, and gives you everything you want and more when you sit down to relax and read. Every time this woman puts pen to paper, expect a five star book out of her, nothing less. This is one talented woman, and she knows exactly what people want to see, feel, and read. And it’s called reality. And this woman can put love, sex, and passion in every word, and make you feel the wind blow across your face if she writes it to do so. Trust me. Dorothy F. Shaw is and always will be, an amazing writer.

My questions for Dorothy:

1. How long will the Donnelly series continue?

So far there are 7 books planned in total...but you never know what may happen. There could be a few novella’s or maybe some other relatives or friends… With the way my writer brain works, something could pop up when I least expect it. I’m grinning because its just more fun to keep you guessing. Hehehe...

2. What are you working on now?

 I’ve just started writing book 4 in The Donnellys series - tentatively titled: Jaded Heart. This is Angie’s book. =)

3. What is your favorite book of all time? This includes your childhood book!

 My favorite book of all time is the very first YA romance I ever read called “Walk Through Cold Fire” It’s by Cin Dforshay-Lunsford. She wrote it when she was 19 I believe. Sadly, it’s out of print so copies are hard to come by,  but they are out there. Also, I don’t think she published anything else, unless she’s doing it under a different name. If not, she’s just left the scene. But I’ll tell you what, that book...It changed me. And anyone that’s read it will tell you the same thing. 

4. What are your hobbies?

Oh, chica…hobbies include: Writing, watching netflix with the kids when there’s time. And chasing a unicorn.

5. Are / Do all of your books have content warnings?

 All but one. =P 

 My publisher likes to add them…but I love doing them. So it works. 

6. What did you want to be when you grew up?

 A police officer. Long story about why I didn’t become one…but outside of that, I also wanted to be a lawyer. Long story about that one too. LOL

7. Have you ever met any famous Authors?

 I have had the privilege of meeting several famous authors, yes. But...the best one I got to meet and talk to was J.R. Ward. She also happens to be my favorite author of all time in all the world. I don’t get fangirly with anyone, but with her? Holy hell, I could barely talk. 

PS: She knew me because of her online signings - long story but I almost DIED when she was all "OMG you’re Wookiesgirl?!" Yep…died. In addition, the half sleeve tattoo on my left arm is all Black Dagger Brotherhood and she SIGNED IT FOR ME! =))) 

8. Do your fans ever personally contact you about your books?

No…well, that’s not entirely true. First, let me clarify, I don’t really think I have fans. But I do have some readers, and on occasion one will private message me on FB. But I’ve never gotten any emails and those PMs are rare. Maybe someday, right? 

9. Of your own books- which one is your favorite?

 This is a hard one. I think Unworthy Heart - mostly because it was the first book I ever wrote, but also because I worked so hard to get that book ready for sale to a publisher. But outside of that one, I think right now, its a toss up between Shattered Heart and a single title future release - Stripped Bounty. <— THAT book almost killed me to write, but as a result, I love it. 

10. Do you ever get lost in your work, or dream a story and write it and/or dream about your books? (Yeah it's kinda a three part question... But they kinda work together!)

 A three parter? Okay…here goes. =)

a)  Lost in my work, meaning, I am so focused on a scene or a story, that it basically takes up all my thoughts? Well…yes and no. I mean, I’m a writer. If I’m not writing, I’m thinking about writing. 

b)  I have had dreams that could become stories. I don’t dream a lot, but when I do, if its strange or crazy cool, I jot down what it is and file it away under “future work.”

c)  I have not dreamt about my books…yet. =)

11. Please provide for us your links to follow you and buy your books:

Contact me: 

http://www.dorothyfshaw.com/

http://www.facebook.com/DorothyFShaw

https://www.facebook.com/TheDonnellysseries

https://twitter.com/DorothyFShaw

The Donnellys Series:

SHATTERED HEART - 

Amazon:http://amzn.to/1Npf54u

Barnes: http://bit.ly/1ILQZ7F

Ibooks: http://apple.co/1Z1n8PK

Publisher: http://bit.ly/1VAIuxL

DEFENSIVE HEART - 

Amazon: http://amzn.to/1P7yHfo

Barnes: http://bit.ly/1hxcP1D

Ibooks: http://apple.co/1hxcXhJ

Publisher: http://bit.ly/1Xev1Of

UNWORTHY HEART - 

Amazon: http://amzn.to/1CvDGO7

Barnes: http://bit.ly/1PnBoZ0

Ibooks: http://apple.co/1JP4r9t

Publisher: http://bit.ly/1GNTLS6

Single Title: 

THREE TIMES LUCKY - 

Amazon: http://amzn.to/1Akj1Qs

SPARE HEARTS -  

Amazon: http://bit.ly/12nLZtO

Barnes: http://bit.ly/1bk9jk5

Ibooks: http://bit.ly/184bvtu

12. Anything to add: 

I just want to thank you for believing in me and my writing. Truly. Thank you for that. =)

Shattered Heart by Dorothy F. Shaw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cynthia had a crush on her brothers’ best friend all through high school. Now we all know, this is not an unusual thing for annoying sisters to get crushes on their brothers’ friends. However, we do think that sometimes those crushes, they usually fade away once we grow up. Don’t they? Yeah sometimes…

So here we are at her brothers wedding rehearsal where Cynthia once again, finds the even sexier-Shane.

Some of you that have siblings may remember the cardinal rule, you’re not allowed to touch your best friends sister. But now that you’re grown, and Cyn is one sexy assed woman, all bets are off. To hell with the rules now.

So Cyn and Shane decide to take a chance on love and even a long distance relationship. Everything seems to be working out for the both of them, and Shane was even considering moving back to LA. But then low and behold Cyn’s ex decides he doesn’t want to play second fiddle any longer! Instead, he wants back in her life!

With everything coming to an uproar, Cynthia manages to lose faith in herself and everyone else of the male persona. She isn’t sure who or what is right for her, and what choice to make, if any at all, maybe her choices are always wrong?

I will leave you here hanging, wondering if Cynthia is going to go ahead and decide to take back her ex, or get together with her high school dream boat Shane. What would you do? Cynthia is truly confused, and lost in her own thoughts. If only she could think straight…

As with most of Dorothy’s books, this book comes with a warning label. This one is different than any of her labels I have ever came across, and when I read the book, I realized why. So I am going to share this with you now:

“This book contains a physical assault. Buckle up for a bumpy emotional journey with the characters as they fall and then slowly find their way to healing, and to each other. You might get angry or tearful along the way, you may even get frustrated, but as with any good love story, it’ll be worth it in the end.”

I want to assure you, the warning is indeed true in every aspect. This book is very true to life. When “we the people” argue we sometimes throw a fist or two, don’t even lie. How else would you expect Dorothy to write? Her books are exceptional in every aspect of the word. She hides nothing, and gives you everything you want and more when you sit down to relax and read. Every time this woman puts pen to paper, expect a five star book out of her, nothing less. This is one talented woman, and she knows exactly what people want to see, feel, and read. And it’s called reality. And this woman can put love, sex, and passion in every word, and make you feel the wind blow across your face if she writes it to do so. Trust me. Dorothy F. Shaw is and always will be, an amazing writer.

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The Kiss That Killed Me (The Tidal Kiss Trilogy Book1) Kristy Nicolle

The Kiss That Killed Me

(The Tidal Kiss Trilogy Book 1)

By Kristy Nicolle

I’ve never had the pleasure of reading a mermaid book until now. And the reason I chose to read and review this book, is because Kristy was in a facebook party and offering up prizes. (No wait there’s more, stop assuming!) 

Anyway… As I was saying…

I decided to read the details of the book, and then Kristy started socializing with me. She explained the book to me and everything, and even told me the price. Unfortunately, I did not win a free copy of her book. But I did remember that the week prior I had won a five dollar Amazon gift card, so I decided to use it to purchase her book. 

As a reviewer, copies of books are usually provided for me free, by ARC (Advanced Readers Copies), or Publishers and Authors often provide them to me for free, wanting an honest review. I have bought my fair share of books, though, which whatever the case may be, nothing changes my perspective. I still am one hundred and ten percent honest. 

On with the review of this amazing tale! Because I just know you will want to buy it when I get done with you, because I think it was the best thing I ever spent my gift card on!

Before I begin, I want to say, I was touched by this: “For Grandad: Who taught me that blood may be thicker than water, But that magic is always thicker than blood. You may be gone, but you still haven’t lost yours.” That truly made me smile immensely. And even made me think of my Grandfather…

The main character: Callie Pierce, when we begin, she is seventeen. Not your everyday kind of teen though. She hasn’t had her first kiss or real boy friend yet. You would think her parents would be grateful, but no. She has to have one of those evil kind of step parents that everyone wants to get away from, ugh.

However, on her eighteenth birthday, her friends decide to throw her a party, even though Callie didn’t want one, they still did anyway.

This is where Callie meets Orion, and has her first kiss. And low and behold this is “The Kiss That Killed Me” and we start to learn why.

The kiss causes her true to life form to arise, and her to have to learn and discover who she really is. Thankfully, this does not scare off Orion, he still wants to stand by her, and help her through her transition, and learn who and what she is, or becoming, and needs to do.

Callie is a bit stubborn, and whiny, and uncertain of herself. She isn’t sure what she wants to do, or even needs to do. 

Will Callie and Orion and their love succeed or fail? What will become of them? Will Callie chose the life of a mermaid, or the love of a man? What roads will be taken here or could be taken? 

To learn more, you too must read this enchanting book: “The Kiss That Killed Me,” that will expose you to the beautiful sea, and enchanting mythological creatures. Amazing Fantasies, and reality will never look as good in paper as it does in this book. This is a most definite five star book, deep and intoxicating in its breath taking adventure. I have never been so entertained in my life! I truly enjoyed every minute of this book, and can hardly wait for the other books! Kristy is a definite entertainer and truly knows how to please a reader at any age!

My Questions for Kristy:

1.What made you want to write this book and how long did it take you to write it?
I had the idea for this novel when I was fifteen, but it took two years to form and I started writing it in my spare time when I was 18. I released it in December 2015 and I’m now 22 so it took 4 years to get to publishing stage, mainly because I was writing it alongside my English degree. I wanted to write this book because I am in love with the story! I don’t think I could have spent four years writing it if I wasn’t. They say if you fall in love with a story that doesn’t yet exist, you must write it. So that’s what I did!

2. Did you do any kind of research on Mermaids, Mythology and their home under the Sea?

Yes, A LOT. My book is based off real mythology, for example Atargatis is a real goddess of the sea from Syria and many people know of Poseidon. I did a lot of research, scientifically as well as in terms of myth to look at how I could make a world beneath the ocean waves believable, because it’s very important to me that it’s not too crazy. I wanted the Occulta Mirum (which if you translate it means 'hidden wonder' in latin) in particular to have reasoning and an explanation behind it, more of which is explored in book 2 as we look more deeply into how the city physically came to exist. I twisted well known mythology to serve my own needs and as the trilogy progresses it will become evident how much work really went into setting up the lore for these stories. Book one really is just a scratching of the surface of the world at large and there are still a lot of questions to be answered at its conclusion.

3. What projects are you working on now?
 The Kiss That Saved Me is my main writing focus at the moment, and is the sequel to The Kiss That Killed me and is currently halfway done at 85k. In terms of planning, I’m currently planning two trilogies that will come after The Tidal Kiss Trilogy and occur in the same universe, though are not necessarily mermaid based. It is my intent to combine all three trilogies in one final epic conclusion.


4. What all education have you had?
I have just graduated in the last year from the University of Lincoln where I originally attended to study biomedical science, but then changed to English literature. I began a Master’s degree in 21^st century literature in September but unfortunately had to drop out after being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.



5. Who is/are your favorite Author(s)?
William Golding is my ultimate favourite author, I think he was the first author I ever read who showed me how onion-like novels can be. His novel, Lord Of The Flies really changed how I viewed literature and was what sparked my passion for storytelling.




6. What is your very most favorite book?
God… that’s a mean question! Hmmmm probably if I could only pick one it would be Lord of the Flies by William Golding. I own a first edition of this novel and every time I read it I find something I haven’t in prior read throughs.




7. Have you ever met any other writers? And do you plan or want to?

I have a large network of internet writers who I converse with and support, but have also been at university with writers and am grateful that I’ve met so many great literary and creative minds. I took modules in the second year of my degree course that were purely writing based and I really learned a lot. Would I like to meet more? Heck yes! There’s something about writing that means only people who truly love it really understand what you go through as an author.





8. What are your hobbies?
I’ve had a large range in the past, gymnastics, ice skating and karate but ever since my diagnosis with Fibromyalgia I’ve been taking things a little easier. I mainly read and write, with some adult colouring peppered in between. I’m a bit of a workaholic if I’m honest.





9. Would you be willing to share a photo of Grandad, that you wrote this for? (If so enclose)

 

                               Me and Granddad- reading together!

10. Please provide social and book links:
WANT SOMETHING SCALED AND TAILED? CHECK OUT MY FANTASY ROMANCE, ALL ABOUT MERMAIDS!
GRAB YOUR COPY @
IBOOKS: http://apple.co/1Xliqv6
AMAZON.COM: http://amzn.to/1IeC05j
KOBO: http://bit.ly/1In2YTk
AMAZON.CO.UK: http://amzn.to/1NywkFQ
PAPERBACK AMAZON UK: http://amzn.to/1IeCsRh
PAPERBACK AMAZON.COM: http://amzn.to/1XwjA1K
NOOK:http://bit.ly/1Qce5EP
BARNES AND NOBLE: http://bit.ly/21GZAhV

THE TIDAL KISS TRILOGY FB PAGE:
https://www.facebook.com/TheTidalKissTrilogy

TIDAL TELLTAILS- AUTHOR STREETTEAM:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/915014841873185/

WEBSITE:
Www.kristynicolle.com

11. Anything to add:

The Kiss That Saved Me- Book 2 and The Kiss That Changed Me- Book 3 of the Tidal Kiss Trilogy are anticipated for release this year! So keep your eyes peeled!!!

The Kiss That Killed Me by Kristy Nicolle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve never had the pleasure of reading a mermaid book until now. And the reason I chose to read and review this book, is because Kristy was in a facebook party and offering up prizes. (No wait there’s more, stop assuming!)

Anyway… As I was saying…

I decided to read the details of the book, and then Kristy started socializing with me. She explained the book to me and everything, and even told me the price. Unfortunately, I did not win a free copy of her book. But I did remember that the week prior I had won a five dollar Amazon gift card, so I decided to use it to purchase her book.

As a reviewer, copies of books are usually provided for me free, by ARC (Advanced Readers Copies), or Publishers and Authors often provide them to me for free, wanting an honest review. I have bought my fair share of books, though, which whatever the case may be, nothing changes my perspective. I still am one hundred and ten percent honest.

On with the review of this amazing tale! Because I just know you will want to buy it when I get done with you, because I think it was the best thing I ever spent my gift card on!

Before I begin, I want to say, I was touched by this: “For Grandad: Who taught me that blood may be thicker than water, But that magic is always thicker than blood. You may be gone, but you still haven’t lost yours.” That truly made me smile immensely. And even made me think of my Grandfather…

The main character: Callie Pierce, when we begin, she is seventeen. Not your everyday kind of teen though. She hasn’t had her first kiss or real boy friend yet. You would think her parents would be grateful, but no. She has to have one of those evil kind of step parents that everyone wants to get away from, ugh.

However, on her eighteenth birthday, her friends decide to throw her a party, even though Callie didn’t want one, they still did anyway.

This is where Callie meets Orion, and has her first kiss. And low and behold this is “The Kiss That Killed Me” and we start to learn why.

The kiss causes her true to life form to arise, and her to have to learn and discover who she really is. Thankfully, this does not scare off Orion, he still wants to stand by her, and help her through her transition, and learn who and what she is, or becoming, and needs to do.

Callie is a bit stubborn, and whiny, and uncertain of herself. She isn’t sure what she wants to do, or even needs to do.

Will Callie and Orion and their love succeed or fail? What will become of them? Will Callie chose the life of a mermaid, or the love of a man? What roads will be taken here or could be taken?

To learn more, you too must read this enchanting book: “The Kiss That Killed Me,” that will expose you to the beautiful sea, and enchanting mythological creatures. Amazing Fantasies, and reality will never look as good in paper as it does in this book. This is a most definite five star book, deep and intoxicating in its breath taking adventure. I have never been so entertained in my life! I truly enjoyed every minute of this book, and can hardly wait for the other books! Kristy is a definite entertainer and truly knows how to please a reader at any age!

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