welcome to nocturne falls!
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Ever wonder what would happen if you ran away to a place that is Halloween everyday to meet a guy? Welcome to Nocturne falls. Halloween isn't a holiday here its an everyday thing. Delaney is on the run and ends up finding the last thing she expected.
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After a pretty epic win over Terrafall, the people and the land are healing themselves and each other. Sure enough, when you think life goes on with unicorns and butterflies after defeating an evil corporation, think again. Corporations tend to have tentacles hidden in the sidelines waiting for their chance. In this case the tentacle is named Enya. A beautiful evil villain.

Fracture comes with a new set of challenges, a few new characters and pretty awesome action. We follow William, Fear and Tripp as they fight for their lives and sanity. The world and environment in this book is wonderfully built and easy to imagine.

Some bad surprises and good surprises are ingredients of a gripping book and theres no shortage of these in Fracture.

What I most pondered on while reading this book, was the fact how the main characters are so beautifully kind and humane. How they constantly fight for their personal souls and survival. I immensely enjoyed the little snippets of real life, or in the books case- past life, that helps the reader really see the value of what has been missing and newly found. Like the presence of music!

I also need to mention the villain Enya, of course Shes no earthquake, shes no Terrafall, but she is cray-cray. I am guessing a serious dose of narcissistic Me-me-me-syndrome! In case you missed it, I had the pleasure to interview Enya. Glad I escaped that experience without getting my pretty face mauled! I gotta give it to her though while she has no sympathy for human life, she seems to miraculously have a heart for dogs. What an enigma!

The characters of this series have been through so much. Theyve worked so hard and not given up on life and humanity. I look forward to the next instalment to see where they go after Terrafall and Enya.

A big thank you to Ryan for sending me a copy of his book! Keep writing, you're on to something ;)
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I love Nocturne. As a fantasy writer, it has influenced me heavily in writing a strong female character who branches out on her own on a perilous journey/quest.
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The Shadow Garden is the second installment in the Nightfall Gardens series. You can see our review for the first book, NIghtfall Gardens here....
https://bookwormcoalition.wordpress.com/2015/01/18/nightfall-gardens-by-allen-Houston/

  Everything that I loved about the first book, was still present in this addition. The setting is really the most intriguing thing about this story to me! I love this dangerous, magical place that Houston has created. And I really enjoyed getting to see further into it, the Shadow Garden is a terrifying place, but I couldn't look away! In Lily traveling there we also got to see some huge character development with her. The most frightening thing about the Shadow Garden  might have been it's way of looking deep into a person's soul and using every desire, fear, hope and worry against you.
It was quite a journey Lily went through there, and I've grown to really like her, I couldn't help but to root for her to pull through and come out of this situation stronger than ever.

 I also enjoyed Silas's journey into the mist! We got to meet a few new friends, as well as a few new chilling adversaries. As you know so far, the night itself is something to be feared in Nightfall Gardens, and we get up close and personal with some of it's worst inhabitants in this book. I was glad to see some glimpses of hope and light amidst the seemingly all encompassing dark of the night. It was nice to be reminded that goodness has a strong power too, which is something easily forgotten in this bleak place.

The alternating POV's between Lily and Silas are perfect for this story. Each of them have equally interesting voices, and stories to tell. I was happy to see the character depth that I was hoping for in this addition. It was just what I wanted, and it took this story overall up a notch in my opinion, because I now feel emotionally invested in these characters and their outcomes. I really look forward to seeing what the next book, The Labyrinth, has to bring!

  I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
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Susan mallery keeps us falling in love with this town! I have to admit that while i loved the story itself in this one it really just got me excited for the new chars introduced and wondering when we will get to read their great stories!
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Adorable. As fans of the Nocturne Falls and spinoff Jayne Frost series, we all love Birdie so it is great to see her more closely, see her as a more fleshed out character with vulnerabilities, concerns, a blazing core strength, and a new romantic spark, instead of a merely humorous eccentric. I would love to see her backstory more and a full length story where she solves a mystery. Painter has created a character that is just that compelling! Another delightful installment in the excellent series, perfect reading for the holidays and the new year!
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If you love Gothic Romance, then you're in for a treat!  Nocturne for a Widow has the best elements of a gothic, with twists and turns and spooky moments that will delight you.  But it also has comedy and a cast of entertaining secondary characters.  One of my favorite aspects of this book is the heroine.  Instead of being a nave, simpering, sheltered young woman with Dont go in there! moments,  Sybil Ingram is smart and sassy and determined to have things her way.  The hero isn't shabby, either. Roderick Brooke is a world-class musician whose gift has been quelled by a traumatic injury. The way the two of them spar will keep you turning the pages.  With ghosts and a sance and a surprising villain, Nocturne for a Widow is a cant-miss read for fans of Gothics.  Miss DeWeese may very well be the next Daphne du Maurier.
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Nick Hardwin, gargoyle, ex army ranger, moved to Nocturne Falls not too long ago and even though his life is peaceful and regular it also is boring. Where else would he be free to be his true self but in a town that celebrates Halloween 365 days a year? He just starts a new job where he pretends to be an animated gargoyle on a water fountain so he can keep an eye on things downtown when a pretty fae throws a stone in his fountain and wishes for protection.

Willa Iscove is a special fae jeweler because she can put her magic in metal and stone. This is also why she ended up in Nocturne Falls under protection of the vampires. Here she is free to work her magic on her jewelry and be herself.  Unfortunately a customer who asked for a ring to find true love has become obsessed with Willa. Taking a walk in the night air she ends up at the fountain Nick is standing watch. Willa makes a wish and tosses in a stone from her pocket not knowing Nick is a live gargoyle and by sacrificing a stone she has called up ancient magic that can make any stone being her slave.

Nick likes Willa but did she enslave him on purpose?
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I just loved this story. This is the first book of Erin's new series set in Sapphire Falls and can I just say Welcome to Sapphire Falls! This is the story of Adrianne Scott and Mason Riley. Oh Mason! I loved him! I have a soft spot for nerds and I love that he found someone who truly understood him in Adrianne. Their instant chemistry was amazing. I laughed out loud several times reading this book. I fell in love with all of the characters in this town and can't wait for their stories. Whether you are an old or new fan of Erin Nicholas I promise you will not be disappointed!
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Like all (that I have read to date) of the Nocturne Falls books, they are great. They are well thought out and have good character information. They have just enough information that you want to know more about the supporting characters.  This poses an unending possibility of more enchanting books.
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Let me start by saying that I am a big fan of "Nana Vancy" and was thrilled to have her in Cupid Falls.
I am hooked on another series... I hope my family understands:)

I genuinely enjoyed spending time in Cupid Falls and meeting the residents.  It is definitely small town living and it's fun to see how everyone rallies around Kennedy throughout.
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I seriously want to move to Nocturne Falls, Halloween 365 days a year sounds perfect! This is the 6th story in the Nocturne Falls series, and I have to say they keep getting better. Every time I think I have my favorite Kristen puts out a new one and that one becomes my favorite. This is the story of Roxy and Alex. Roxy is a paranormal writer who is trying to get away from a bad marriage. Her friend Delany gets her to move to Nocturne Falls where she moves in next to Alex the sexy panther shifter police officer. She can't believe her luck, this guy looks like he jumped off the cover of one of her books! What I love about this series is the return of much loved characters in every story, you never know who you are going to see. It is like visiting old friends! This is such a FUN read! I cannot wait for the next book!
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Kristen Painter does it again! Every time a book in this series is released I decide it's my favorite one yet, and this one is no exception.
Roxy St. James is a paranormal romance writer just out of a terrible marriage that left her with low self-esteem and a lot of self doubt. She moves to Nocturne Falls to be close to her BFF Delaney (from Book 1) and finds the perfect house, which just happens to be next door to super sexy panther shifter Alex Cruz. Sparks fly between them and Alex seems to be just the kind of guy Roxy needs, the only problem is that Roxy doesn't know the supernatural world is real, not just a figment of her imagination.
As with all of the books in the series new characters are introduced and familiar characters are still involved with the storylines. It's like going home to see old friends and meet new ones. The Nocturne Falls books don't NEED to be read in order, but you'd be missing out by not reading them all!
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I love having all the novellas in one book! I had already read all the novellas on kindle, but was hesitant to be excited about Fredricka's story considering I hated her so much. I was NOT disappointed! C.C Hunter made mad love her, too! Can't wait for the next Shadow Falls book!
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Great introduction to Havenwood Falls!  This novella grabbed me right from the beginning and never let me go. This is a beautiful read which keeps you intrigued even though you suspect certain things going on.  Kaela is a great main character and I look how the author writes her as a strong woman but plays well with her fears and insecurities.
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A holiday continuation of the Nocturne Falls Universe, this anthology brings together 9 authors who have contributed before. All have made interesting contributions to the structure of Nocturne Falls. I found a couple of stories to be not to my taste, but most of them were very enjoyable and I especially enjoyed Alethea Kontis' The Meddlesome Misadventures of Merri and Bright! This is a nice way to get into the holiday spirit!
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I got this book on recommendation of another author, and boy am I glad I did! Kristen Painter has a light writing style that draws you in and keeps you reading. I expected yet another vampire romance, but she takes a novel approach to the introduction of her character, by way of a witnessed murder in Brooklyn, and the serendipitous finding of a matchmaking service for supernaturals. Of course the fun is in each character's predetermined suppositions of each other. Delaney ends up in a town called Nocturne Falls, and faces down murderers, gargoyles, and grandmothers, all with aplomb. She has a no nonsense approach to life-such a relief! She meets Hugh Ellingham, and ...well, spoilers. Buy this book. I plan to read more of Ms. Painter's books.