Desire from Below By: Leanne Krieger

Desire from Below

By: Leanne Krieger

I love the cover of this book, the fire on it is very illuminating. But to many of us, fire can mean many things, and all the while, when we stare at it long enough, it pulls you in, and causes you to think..

This book is about none other than the Son of the Prince of Darkness. This is a ‘hell’ of a title to have to uphold, pardon my pun, if you will. 

Damien keeps having a longing desire and dreams for the love of his life, and the thing is, his dreams have plans for him, even long before he does, like it or not. The thing is though, is that Damien feels that he isn’t worthy of love, because of who he is.

However, this doesn’t stop him from trying to find someone who just might find him worthy, and accept him for who he is, in case there actually is a chance there is someone, or something out there for him.

Then there is Zoe, a very independent woman who isn’t looking for love, and thinks it will never find her anyway, so why bother. Meaning, she has pretty much given up on it.

One day, out of the clear blue, Damien and Zoe have a chance meeting, and neither one can deny their feelings, it is like something has awakened in the both of them. For Zoe, it was unplanned and unexpected, for Damien, it was everything he wanted and more, the only thing he has to be concerned with, is will she accept him, once she learns the truth.

This is as far as I go, because you have to read on your own, to learn the end results, I do not tell all.

I will tell you, that this book was quite entertaining, because I enjoyed it immensely, and found Damien’s character to be a pretty unique kind of guy, very classy, but not too stuck on himself. He seems like the kind of guy that would open doors for a woman, and show her a good time. I like his style. 

The book is truly a five-star read, and I honestly enjoyed it. I also think the cover is very pretty, and the fonts are very nice as well. I think it would also make for a nice little love story movie!

Here are my questions for Leanne:

1.What made you write this book and how long did it take you?

This book was actually on a whim, Desire from Below. I was having writers block on another and started writing this one. It basically wrote itself. I do love this book because it is an easy read, it is a ‘feel good’ book. I love to write where my readers can escape for an hour, where the house can be a mess but when they read my book and it doesn't matter. 

1.  Who designed this beautiful cover?

I designed it with two different photos I bought and put them together. 

3.  Do you have any photos or descriptions of the characters that you can share with us?

The characters I wanted them to be strong and confident but having a small sense of uncertainness. The lead male Damien was someone we would all love to have in a man, the sexiness and confidence with a small dose of shy. I wanted them all to not only find love but find their equal.  

4.  What are you working on now?

Right now I am working on a Sci-fy novel I have wanted to write for a long time but never had the time. It doesn't have a title yet but as soon as I do, you will be the first to know. 

5.  What motivates you to write?

What motivates me? I have something to say, I am shy so I write it down. I can say my son does, he loves to hear I am working on something new, I sometimes bounce it off of him, he's old enough now. I love the look on his face when I tell him I got a new idea, that look is what motivates me. He is my reason for everything. 

 6.  If you were to get writers block, or have ever had it, what do you do for it?
When i get writers block I do a few things, I close my computer, I don't force it to come to me, I have faith it will come. I go for a walk or put my headphones on and relax with music. 

7.  What suggestions can you offer for the aspiring writers out there?

A suggestion would be a cliche’,  never give up. But also believe in yourself and know you have a lot to say and I know many people are waiting for you to say it or rather write it.   

8. How long have you been writing?

I have been writing a very long time, I published my first a few years ago. I didn't have the guts to send my books out, I was afraid of rejection. But speaking to other writers, that feeling is normal, not everyone will love all of your books or any at all.  

9. Who is your favorite author and why?

I always say the same author and it is Stephen King not only because he is a great writer and his books are epic, but also he makes mistakes and admits he did and does still. He fought to be where he is and I am now fighting too. Maybe someday I will get to meet him, that would be a dream come true.  

10.  What is your favorite childhood book and why?

My favorite book, lets see, mine when I was little was Curious George, I had a stuffed monkey I don't think it was a Curious George doll but I thought it was. I loved all the trouble he got into and all the discoveries he made too. I was a curious creative child so I related to him. 

11.  What are your hobbies?

Writing, reading, cooking and music 

12.  Do you put yourself into your characters?
Yes I do put myself into my characters, they do what I always dreamed of or things I wish I had the courage to do. My characters are outgoing and fearless never worrying what anyone thought, I am obviously the opposite. I know I can learn from my characters and in my later years have taken a lesson from their playbook.

13.  Where is your favorite place to write?

 My favorite place to write is my bedroom on my bed with my headphones on with music blaring, it helps me concentrate. 

14.  Please share with us your social media and book links: I will have my website up soon. 

Twitter: @leannesbooks201

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Leanne-Krieger/e/B00JE62WH0/ ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2?qid=1507659610&sr=8-2

15.  Anything to add::

Yes, I would like to add Deneale thank you for giving me the courage to send my books to review. I know I may never be a best seller, it would be nice, but, I just love when I see or hear someone read my book, they loved it and they get it. 

That's all I want just to get it.   

Desire from Below by Leanne Krieger
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love the cover of this book, the fire on it is very illuminating. But to many of us, fire can mean many things, and all the while, when we stare at it long enough, it pulls you in, and causes you to think..

This book is about none other than the Son of the Prince of Darkness. This is a ‘hell’ of a title to have to uphold, pardon my pun, if you will.

Damien keeps having a longing desire and dreams for the love of his life, and the thing is, his dreams have plans for him, even long before he does, like it or not. The thing is though, is that Damien feels that he isn’t worthy of love, because of who he is.

However, this doesn’t stop him from trying to find someone who just might find him worthy, and accept him for who he is, in case there actually is a chance there is someone, or something out there for him.

Then there is Zoe, a very independent woman who isn’t looking for love, and thinks it will never find her anyway, so why bother. Meaning, she has pretty much given up on it.

One day, out of the clear blue, Damien and Zoe have a chance meeting, and neither one can deny their feelings, it is like something has awakened in the both of them. For Zoe, it was unplanned and unexpected, for Damien, it was everything he wanted and more, the only thing he has to be concerned with, is will she accept him, once she learns the truth.

This is as far as I go, because you have to read on your own, to learn the end results, I do not tell all.

I will tell you, that this book was quite entertaining, because I enjoyed it immensely, and found Damien’s character to be a pretty unique kind of guy, very classy, but not too stuck on himself. He seems like the kind of guy that would open doors for a woman, and show her a good time. I like his style.

The book is truly a five-star read, and I honestly enjoyed it. I also think the cover is very pretty, and the fonts are very nice as well. I think it would also make for a nice little love story movie!

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Twisting You By: Simone Elise

Twisting You

By: Simone Elise

When I started reading this book, I instantly was pulled in. Not because I’m one of the people who can’t put a book down, because trust and believe that I can and do. This one, wanted me to read it. Maybe you understand me, maybe you don’t. But if you are a reader, then you know what a: ‘true calling’ is when a book won’t allow you to put it down. In layman’s terms, this is when you set the book down, and try to do something else, and you worry about the characters and if they will do what they need to, because you see… you stopped reading they are now stuck in time. Waiting on you to allow them to finish their journeys. But because you closed the book, or sat your kindle or nook down, now everyone is paused. There, now do you understand? Stop rolling your eyes, I am not strange!

The book, ‘Twisting You’ was twisting my arm to finish it. I had things to do, and couldn’t because of Chloe and Xavier, the main characters in this book.

This is a werewolf story, and the thing about werewolves, they have one mate which is supposed to be their perfect counterpart. And on Chloe’s eighteenth birthday, Xavier denies her, and the thing is, Xavier is not only supposed to be her perfect mate, he has always been her teacher. Now if you can only imagine, this just causes Chloe’s World as she knows it to just crumble around her. To be denied by her alleged perfect counterpart, and on her eighteenth birthday, is not just heart breaking.

Chloe decides to put on her big girl panties, and show ‘Mr. Clark’ that she can do this. Which Xavier hated it when she called him that, but he was her teacher after all, and he did also choose to deny her.

What’s worse, now Chloe was to be expelled from School for lack of grades and participation. Expelled, this was going to go over well at home.

It seemed like to Chloe, it was one wrong after another and they just kept happening. And all she wanted, all anyone usually wants is a happening ending, and true love. To Chloe, this seemed like this was not going to be the case.

Xavier was older then her, maybe that was part of the problem. And Xavier doesn’t honestly want to let Chloe go, but he has too has problems of his own to deal with. You see, Xavier is married, to a human none-the-less, and with two children.

The road to love is a hard bumpy one, and sometimes it takes time, to figure out, what is the right path to take, or if there even is a right one, or if it’s even the right time.

In the case with Xavier and Chloe, time will tell, and unfortunately, it requires that you buy this book, to determine if Chloe and Xavier actually get together, or if Chloe moves on and finds someone else. Because I am not going to ruin it for you.

I will, however, tell you that this book is an excellent read, and would make a great romance movie. I give this book five-stars, and enjoyed it a lot. I think you will too. It already has a lot of reviews, which should tell you that it’s worth checking out! So, what are you waiting for?

Here are my questions for Simone:

1. What made you write this book and how long did it take you?

With Twisting You I wanted to write a book that was more modern as my other werewolf story was based in an older time frame.

So, I wanted to write a story that was slightly different from others in its category. I wanted an older male lead. Yet still keep the female main character relatable.

2. Who designed the cover?

Inkitt designed the cover

3. Do you have any photos or descriptions of the characters that you can share with us?

I do have models that I based my descriptions on;

Chloe

And this is the inspiration picture I’m using for Chloe for Bitterly Yours which is the sequel for Twisting You

This picture is basically how I pictured Chloe grown up.

As for Xavier I used this picture for inspiration;

I wanted him to look more mature and clearly see he is older than Chloe. However in Bitterly Yours (sequel) he changes- (not going to put a spoiler in here)

I have to admit Inkitt got the cover perfect with the description and physically characters

4. What are you working on now?

I am working on so many stories! I have a habit of working on multiple stories as my mind flickers from one idea to the next.

So I have to have a few stories on the go. Right now I’ll list my top three;

-      Rewrite of His Chambers

-      Bitterly Yours (sequel to Twisting You)

-      Rewrite of Royal Blood

5. What motivates you to write?

I just love it. It relaxes me, gives me piece of mind and keeps me sane. I write every day and if I can’t write, I mind map and use my visual diary to jot down potential outcomes for the stories

6. If you were to get writers block, or have ever had it, what do you do for it?

Time. I find that’s the best and listen to music. I don’t watch mucht television and I don’t read. Because I feel like both could influence my stories. And I don’t want to copy ideas I want my ideas original. So what I do is take time, chill and listen to music. Mainly songs that won’t influence my writing too much.

I am actually a heavy metal fan.

Sometimes I get it to the point I feel like it will never lift and I’ll never write again- when this happens my family remind me that it will pass and I will write again. They are always right.

7. What suggestions can you offer for the aspiring writers out there?

Just write, journals, visual diaries! Write enjoy it. I started writing for myself and I still write for myself it is a bonus that people enjoy it.

8.. How long have you been writing?

Ten or so years now.

9. What are your hobbies?

Is it lame that I say writing?! Cause that’s my main hobby!

I love Tarot cards by Doreen Virtue and I do a lot of Art Therapy. So, I suppose both class as hobbies.

10. Do you put yourself into your characters?

No, never.

11. Where is your favorite place to write?

I have two set up at home. One is on my desk, at my PC. I love candles and incense and have things around it that influence me. This picture is of my pic desk set up.

Then my laptop goes everywhere I go. But I usually like to set up at kitchen/dining with candles and incense.

This is the pic of my set up usually of a night.

12. Please share with us your social media and book links:

Where you will find all my work; 

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13. Anything to add::

Thank you for the interview

Twisting You by Simone Elise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I started reading this book, I instantly was pulled in. Not because I’m one of the people who can’t put a book down, because trust and believe that I can and do. This one, wanted me to read it. Maybe you understand me, maybe you don’t. But if you are a reader, then you know what a: ‘true calling’ is when a book won’t allow you to put it down. In layman’s terms, this is when you set the book down, and try to do something else, and you worry about the characters and if they will do what they need to, because you see… you stopped reading they are now stuck in time. Waiting on you to allow them to finish their journeys. But because you closed the book, or sat your kindle or nook down, now everyone is paused. There, now do you understand? Stop rolling your eyes, I am not strange!

The book, ‘Twisting You’ was twisting my arm to finish it. I had things to do, and couldn’t because of Chloe and Xavier, the main characters in this book.

This is a werewolf story, and the thing about werewolves, they have one mate which is supposed to be their perfect counterpart. And on Chloe’s eighteenth birthday, Xavier denies her, and the thing is, Xavier is not only supposed to be her perfect mate, he has always been her teacher. Now if you can only imagine, this just causes Chloe’s World as she knows it to just crumble around her. To be denied by her alleged perfect counterpart, and on her eighteenth birthday, is not just heart breaking.

Chloe decides to put on her big girl panties, and show ‘Mr. Clark’ that she can do this. Which Xavier hated it when she called him that, but he was her teacher after all, and he did also choose to deny her.

What’s worse, now Chloe was to be expelled from School for lack of grades and participation. Expelled, this was going to go over well at home.

It seemed like to Chloe, it was one wrong after another and they just kept happening. And all she wanted, all anyone usually wants is a happening ending, and true love. To Chloe, this seemed like this was not going to be the case.

Xavier was older then her, maybe that was part of the problem. And Xavier doesn’t honestly want to let Chloe go, but he has too has problems of his own to deal with. You see, Xavier is married, to a human none-the-less, and with two children.

The road to love is a hard bumpy one, and sometimes it takes time, to figure out, what is the right path to take, or if there even is a right one, or if it’s even the right time.

In the case with Xavier and Chloe, time will tell, and unfortunately, it requires that you buy this book, to determine if Chloe and Xavier actually get together, or if Chloe moves on and finds someone else. Because I am not going to ruin it for you.

I will, however, tell you that this book is an excellent read, and would make a great romance movie. I give this book five-stars, and enjoyed it a lot. I think you will too. It already has a lot of reviews, which should tell you that it’s worth checking out! So, what are you waiting for?

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