Lightning Strike by Beverly Ovalle

Lightning Strike

Beverly Ovalle

I managed to get this book for free, as Beverly was giving it as a promotional event. Since I have reviewed her before, I know her talent, and grabbed it quick, because I knew it would be something I would enjoy.

Immediately, I found myself needing to put the book up and save it for later, since I h was baby sitting when I had decided to read it. Usually her books don’t make me need to put them away, but this one, I had no other choice. I felt myself swallowing, and my mind wandering, so I knew it required my immediate attention later. Not what I had expected.

This is a short novella that is sex from the very beginning, all the way to the end. And that was not what I had planned when I sat down to relax, read and baby sit.

“Lightning Strike” takes you, in your mind to a fantasy land that Levis family kept and guarded in their family for generations. The family, now being led by the Grandmother, have decided it’s time to part with and sell the land. In order to defend and prove the tales that were told to Levi, he needs to now get the proof and provide it to the rest of the family, maybe even exposing it to the World.

In order to do so, Levi must go armed with a camera to obtain his proof. This will get the much needed secrets of the glen.

Gara is trying to convince Levi that they still need privacy and protection. The beautiful Goddess Daphnaie will prove to Levi why. With her proof, she gains his heart, in order to save her World. Levi learns everything and more about the sacred glen. Along with that, he learns what love is, and happiness too.

This book, opened up my heart and my soul. I felt so much, and more than I expected too. I truly opened up from the inside out thanks to this book. It is a sincerely heart felt fantasy, love story. I really enjoyed this book. I give it five heart-felt stars. This book is worth the read, in oh so many ways! Beverly, you outdid yourself with this book!

Here are my questions for Beverly:

1. What made you write this book?
This was a story that just came to me. I was reading information about mythology and that is all it took.


2. How long did it take you to write this book?
It took me around two days. I couldn't stop writing once I'd started.

3. What are you working on now?
I am revising A Saint's Salvation, adding Angel's point of view and working on the second in the series, A Sailor's Delight.

4. Did you get hot and bothered while writing by this book?
Of course! If I didn't I rewrote the scene, lol. That is the purpose of erotic romance.


5. Do you have any photos or descriptions of the characters? Especially Levi and/or Daphnaie?
Unfortunately, no. I didn't start using pictures for characters until I wrote my newest book.

6. Do you like being a writer?
I love it. I help keeps me sane.

7. What is your favorite book that you've written?
My favorite is my first one, Dragons' Mate. Probably because it's my first one, lol.

8. Have you ever had writers block?
Oh yes! It could be just laziness too. There are so many things to do that sometimes writing takes a back seat. But if I have the itch, stay out of my way!

9. How does someone get started- for instance - if they have a story idea stuck in their head?
Just start writing. Put it down on paper, then read it, shift it around until it is cohesive.

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I'll just give one link for each!

Dragons' Mate http://www.amazon.com/Dragons-Mate-Beverly-Ovalle-ebook/dp/B00BOEOOBC/

Lightning Strike http://www.amazon.com/Lightning-Strike-Beverly-Ovalle-ebook/dp/B0159S637G/

Touched by the Sandman http://www.amazon.com/Touched-Sandman-Beverly-Ovalle-ebook/dp/B00J5NRIIK/

Triple D Dude Ranch http://www.amazon.com/Triple-Dude-Ranch-Beverly-Ovalle-ebook/dp/B014ZCMQV4/

Love Me Forever http://www.amazon.com/Love-Me-Forever-Beverly-Ovalle-ebook/dp/B0155VUU62/

Stealing Hope http://www.amazon.com/Stealing-Hope-Beverly-Ovalle-ebook/dp/B018IW60BE/

11. Anything to add:

Thank you for reading my books! 

Lightning Strike by Beverly Ovalle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I managed to get this book for free, as Beverly was giving it as a promotional event. Since I have reviewed her before, I know her talent, and grabbed it quick, because I knew it would be something I would enjoy.

Immediately, I found myself needing to put the book up and save it for later, since I h was baby sitting when I had decided to read it. Usually her books don’t make me need to put them away, but this one, I had no other choice. I felt myself swallowing, and my mind wandering, so I knew it required my immediate attention later. Not what I had expected.

This is a short novella that is sex from the very beginning, all the way to the end. And that was not what I had planned when I sat down to relax, read and baby sit.

“Lightning Strike” takes you, in your mind to a fantasy land that Levis family kept and guarded in their family for generations. The family, now being led by the Grandmother, have decided it’s time to part with and sell the land. In order to defend and prove the tales that were told to Levi, he needs to now get the proof and provide it to the rest of the family, maybe even exposing it to the World.
In order to do so, Levi must go armed with a camera to obtain his proof. This will get the much needed secrets of the glen.

Gara is trying to convince Levi that they still need privacy and protection. The beautiful Goddess Daphnaie will prove to Levi why. With her proof, she gains his heart, in order to save her World. Levi learns everything and more about the sacred glen. Along with that, he learns what love is, and happiness too.

This book, opened up my heart and my soul. I felt so much, and more than I expected too. I truly opened up from the inside out thanks to this book. It is a sincerely heart felt fantasy, love story. I really enjoyed this book. I give it five heart-felt stars. This book is worth the read, in oh so many ways! Beverly, you outdid yourself with this book!

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Stealing Hope by Beverly Ovalle

Stealing Hope

By Beverly Ovalle

Hope is a shape shifting Dragon, who learns she has come from a family of them. Because the Apocalypse has taken place, the few surviving humans, and Shape Shifting Dragons, the World has returned back to the basics whereas everyone farms, barters and such to make ends meet. 

Ari, has felt drawn to Hope, knowing he is meant to be her mate. He, along with her brothers, Crag, Rog and Hark that she meets in different time frames, help to teach Hope about herself and educate her. 

Ari must also meet and gain the approval of Hopes father, and the rest of the family. Will he? 

This book is very humorous and has a lot of very sensuous love scenes in it. As you read along, you can very well imagine and see a very fun and intriguing action filled book. This book will pull you in, to the point of wanting to follow along in Hope’s life further to see what could and would happen to her. 

Everything you read and feel, you can see, and it is so interesting that you just feel like you are right there with them. I was to the point that I couldn’t put the book down, and I wanted to read more. Hope is a very interesting character!

You will definitively fall in love with this book! I can promise that, therefore I assure you this is a five star read! So if you haven’t already, I would suggest buying your copy today, and enjoying falling in love with Hope the shape shifting dragon and her love Ari as I did. And her family, is pretty epic too. Beverly Ovalle is an excellent story teller for any age group!

Here are my question for Beverly:

1. What made you write this book? 

I've always been fascinated by dragons and the possibility of apocalypse. I started writing this story as a National Novel Writing Month project. I got involved in telling it and kept at it until I was done.

2. How long did it take you to write this book?

I wrote everyday in November, but didn't finish it until June that next year, so eight months.

3. Do you have any photos or descriptions of these characters? (Like Hope or Ari?)

Ari is black haired with gold eyes, stocky and in great physical shape. In his dragon form, his eyes stay the same. His scales are black with a blue tint. He has wings, and a row on spikes from his head to his tail. Hope is blue eyed and her hair is a mix of red and blonde, and brown, a chestnut color. Hope's dragon is small, much smaller than Ari. Her eyes still are blue and her scales a glistening copper, reflective of her hair in her human form. My inspirational photos for Ari and Hope and the rest of the dragons can be found on my pinterest page at https://www.pinterest.com/ovalleba/a-dragons-fated-heart-series-inspiration/.

4. Who are your favorite Author(s)?

Christine Feehan, Stephanie Laurens, G.A. Aikens, and T.S. Joyce.

5. What are you currently working on?

I am revising A Saint's Salvation, adding the heroines point of view and the next in the series, A Sailor's Delight and also working on Finding Faith, the second book in A Dragon's Fated Heart series.

6. What are your hobbies?

I love to read of course. I sew, and bead and race around town on my scooter. If I'm indoor, I love to game.

7. What can you suggest to those wanting to write a book?

Go for it. Give it a try. I never thought anything I wrote would ever be in someone else's hands but I tried it and it is a fantastic feeling when someone likes it.

8. Is it hard to get published?

It's not easy, but it is worth the time. Self publishing makes it easier to do it yourself but it is much more involved.

9. Please provide us a link to all of your work and how we can follow it and you:

My books can all be found on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Beverly-Ovalle/e/B00BOGT8MU/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1449459508&sr=1-2-ent or on my website at www.beverlyovalle.com 

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10. Anything you'd like to add:

Thank you for having me. I hope that everyone enjoys reading my tales as much as I enjoyed writing them.

Dragons' Mate - Boroughs Publishing Group

Touched by the Sandman - Boroughs Publishing Group

Lightning Strike

Triple D Dude Ranch

Love Me Forever

Stealing Hope: A Dragon's Fated Heart - Ardent Books 2015

Stealing Hope A Dragon's Fated Heart by Beverly Ovalle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hope is a shape shifting Dragon, who learns she has come from a family of them. Because the Apocalypse has taken place, the few surviving humans, and Shape Shifting Dragons, the World has returned back to the basics whereas everyone farms, barters and such to make ends meet.

Ari, has felt drawn to Hope, knowing he is meant to be her mate. He, along with her brothers, Crag, Rog and Hark that she meets in different time frames, help to teach Hope about herself and educate her.

Ari must also meet and gain the approval of Hopes father, and the rest of the family. Will he?

This book is very humorous and has a lot of very sensuous love scenes in it. As you read along, you can very well imagine and see a very fun and intriguing action filled book. This book will pull you in, to the point of wanting to follow along in Hope’s life further to see what could and would happen to her.

Everything you read and feel, you can see, and it is so interesting that you just feel like you are right there with them. I was to the point that I couldn’t put the book down, and I wanted to read more. Hope is a very interesting character!

You will definitively fall in love with this book! I can promise that, therefore I assure you this is a five star read! So if you haven’t already, I would suggest buying your copy today, and enjoying falling in love with Hope the shape shifting dragon and her love Ari as I did. And her family, is pretty epic too. Beverly Ovalle is an excellent story teller for any age group!


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"A Saints Salvation" by Beverly Ovalle

A Saints Salvation

By

Beverly Ovalle

When Beverly came to me I didn't know I was going to be reviewing a book about the Military. But once I started reading, I was even more excited. I have been wanting something totally different to read and review, and this definitely met the criteria. 

Before I begin, I would like to divulge something I read in the beginning. Beverly was inspired to write this book, because of a tattoo on her Son. Therefore, to her Son, I would like to say: "Thank you!" Because of it wasn't for your tattoo, we wouldn't have been touched by this amazing story.

Saint is Corporal Nicholas Santiago. 'Saint' is a nickname he has acquired. He is serving in Operation Enduring Freedom. Also known as O.E.F. 

He had received a 'Dear John' letter while he was serving. Just what every person looks forward to while serving their Country. 

Petty Officer Angelina Jones doesn't want to be Saints rebound girl, she wants to be his true love. And she knows she is and can be. She knows they are meant to be something more. She knows it inside and out. 

These two want to make things work, but together they must struggle to succeed. As with any relationship, their are complications. Can they make it work? Can Saint change like he wants to?

There is so much here to enjoy, this read is everything you will want and more. It is very heart warming, and emotional. 

I loved the fact that the Military was involved, and that someone would and could enlighten people and allow them to see through the eyes of the Military. It is about time someone wrote from their point of view. This was a long time coming!

I truly enjoyed this book, and give it a high five star review!

My questions for Beverly:

1. What made you decide to write this book?

I was missing my son and having been in the military it just seemed to come out.

2. Did you do any special research for this book?

I mainly talked to my son. Many of the emotions were his from the book in the beginning. I also talked to a few veterans that were in Afghanistan. Plus my own experiences in the military helped.

3. Were you in the Military or O.E.F.?

I was in the US Navy.

4. How long did it take you to write this book?

It took me about nine months. I started it and put it aside for quite a while because it turned into a romance and there was a definite ick factor, LOL. When I came at it fresh and changed it a bit I was able to finish.

5. How long have you been writing books?

For the past two years. I dabbled with stories just playing around before that.

6. What all education have you had?

I’m a high school graduate. I’ve taken a few college courses, management, accounting, sign language, water aerobics, soap making and belly dancing! Oh, stained glass art and glass blowing.

7. What suggestions can you offer to those wanting and or trying to 'become' successful writers?

Persevere. Don’t give up on your dream and live life to the fullest. There is no better experience than living.

8. Who are your favorite authors and why?

Christine Feehan, her dark series just draws me in. Anne McCaffrey, I love dragons and she is the one that hooked me. Issac Asimov, his writing kept me reading when I was younger.

9. We're any of these characters derived from anyone particular?

The hero in A Saint’s Salvation has my son’s personality.

10. Please provide for us your social links and links to your books and such:

Book Links:

http://www.amazon.com/A-Saints-Salvation-Beverly-Ovalle-ebook/dp/B00II8OTU8/

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-saints-salvation-beverly-ovalle/1118637570?ean=2940148157076 

https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-asaint039ssalvation-1425306-149.html

http://www.bookstrand.com/a-saints-salvation

http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&cPath=4&products_id=824&zenid=0273b80c166317bb654c8145d5a109c2

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11. Anything you'd like to add?

Thank you for having me! I appreciate being able to blab about myself and my books. I actually donated all of the proceeds from A Saint’s Salvation to the Wounded Warrior Project and other Marine Charities I’ve found. One day I may keep the royalties but aiding wounded veterans is where my heart lies.  

Special Notes:

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