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Thursday, September 20, 2018

Favorite Reviews #9


Our Author Gang Reviews 



Book reviews (good or bad) provide important feedback to the authors and without reviews, a book gets lost in the thousands of other books that are released every month.
Every author appreciates and values the opinion of readers but we’re strongly discouraged from engaging with readers and thank them for their reviews on publishing sites.
The authors of Our Author Gang celebrate and appreciate the readers by posting our favorite reviews between September 10 and 22. Every day a different author of the group posts about their books and quote from their readers’ favorite reviews.

Thank you for your interest in our books and happy reading!


My Favorite Reviews
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I love this review because the reader loved the book. It was also my first five star review ever. And hey any time a fantasy author is compared to another well known series its a feather in their cap. 

"The Rashade has similar tones to books such as Deltora Quest and Game of Thrones as the main characters set on an adventure where there are tombs, priestesses and sword fights that will leave the reader on the edge of their seat in anticipation. Epic battles crossed with a burning desire to destroy an evil man will mean the reader will be captivated until the very end.

Not everybody is who they seem and I thoroughly enjoyed the progression of each character as we learned more about their life through the unexpected relationships that develop. The characters come from a variety of backgrounds, ranging from soldiers to priestesses to mages- humans who possess magical powers and mysterious grey eyes. Romance, swordsmanship and magical weapons will intertwine into a plot line that is consistently entertaining." ~ Literary Titan 
The review was removed from Amazon but you can read the entire review on their blog here.


I love this review because I was able to make the reader fall in love with a type of book she didn't normally read. Out of all four books in the set she picked my favorite to rave about too. 

"Book 3: Asher is king of the region. He rules with his partner, Hayden, a male too. They balance each other’s dragon and it’s a good partnership. In a move to solidify things with the South, Asher and Hayden agree to marry Skye as part of a peace treaty. But all is not as it seems and together Asher, Hayden and Skye must unleash their inner dragons for the betterment of the realm. A steamy male-female-ménage filled with twists and turns. I normally don’t read ménage but thoroughly enjoyed this one. There’s plenty of conflict but also sexual tension. The ending was superb!

Favorite Story: White Hot Ash. I love the dynamics between Asher and Hayden. It’s like they’re one soul in two bodies. Skye is a fab character with untapped strength. Loved it!

My Rating: 4.5 stars" ~ N.N. Light  You can read the full review on Amazon or on her blog





This review is short and sweet. You can feel how excited the reader is and she makes you want to read the book to.

I found this story to be original, fleshed out, and imaginative. I'm so impressed by the author's ability to write a balance of bad-ass militaristic action scenes, and meaningful inter-character connections. I enjoyed the contrast of cultures and other planets, the depth took my imagination to some awesome places. ~ Keisha Fladrick Goodreads Review


If ever you find yourself wondering if you should write a book review, the answer is yes. Whether you feel compelled to share your experience or not, go ahead and write that book review. It will mean the world to a hardworking author and will help a reader decide if it's the book for them. As a reader, I know I appreciate it when someone has come before me and shared their experience.

Be sure to come back tomorrow to read more of Our Author Gang members' favorite book reviews and read previous posts here: OneTwoThreeFourFiveSixSeven and Eight


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Toi Thomas

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These are great reviews. It's always nice when someone tries something new or different and enjoys the experience just because it's you or your work.
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Toi Thomas via Google+

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Today, Rebecca Tran shares some of her favorite book reviews over at #OurAuthorGang.
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Joe Bonadonna via Google+

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Today on #OurAuthorGang, author Rebecca Tran shares with us some of her favorite book reviews. Check it out!
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Ruth de Jauregui via Google+

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Rebecca Tran shares her favorite reviews in the ongoing series on #OurAuthorGang. Great books, fantastic reviews, how can you go wrong?
 
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Ruth de Jauregui

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Great reviews!! Too bad about the one being removed, but that's the hazards of the Zon. So glad you saved and shared it!!
 
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Joe Bonadonna

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Excellent reviews, Rebecca! It's a great feeling, isn't it? Congratulations!!!
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Chris Weigand

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Great reviews. I will have to add The Rashade to my TBR list
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Chris Weigand via Google+

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Today check out some of Rebecca's favorite reviews.
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Cindy Smith

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Congrats on such great reviews.
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Erika M Szabo

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Great reviews Rebecca! Especially this one, it makes me want to read your books: "I'm so impressed by the author's ability to write a balance of bad-ass militaristic action scenes, and meaningful inter-character connections."
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Nikki McDonagh

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Some really wonderful reviews here Rebecca. Well done.

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Book Spotlight: Sweet Surrender

Rebecca Tran

RTranbooks.net


Sweet Surrender is the second book in the Dragons of the South series. It follows the leaders of the Southern territories. All of my books are designed as stand alone books. However, the  series is better when read from the beginning. All the the books tie into one another. The previous characters make appearances in Sweet Surrender, not to mention you'll miss all the romance.  

Sweet Surrender is available for presale now. It launches 9/4/18


Amazon         Other Retailers

Blurb:
After two years Tess is back in Arizona. Her father and her tribe needs her help. As much as she wanted to stay away, she can’t deny them. Some good came out of it at least. Dean is the local werewolf alpha and her current boyfriend. She was beginning to think he was part of the reason she was suddenly pulled home. Then Tess ran into her in a coffee shop. Tess’ world tilted. Mac the reason Tess left Arizona in the first place. She is every bit as beautiful, and she comes with a delicious partner Paxton. Tess’ neat little world is about to get very complicated. Will Tess walk away again or surrender to her desire?

Mac is the new leader of the dragon’s Southern Territory. So far she and her partner Paxton has had one problem after another. They were thrown in the deep end from the start and are barely treading water. Sorting out the problems on the territory is a huge headache that’s left the pair exhausted. The bigger drain on Mac most days though is her relationship with Paxton and their non-existent sex life. She is at her wit’s end until she sees her ex. Tess, the one that got away. When Paxton meets Tess, he finally shows interest in their love life. He is falling for the wrong woman, and Mac is desperately trying not to do the same. Tess broke Mac’s heart once, now she’s worried the same will happen to Paxton. However, both their beasts are pulling them helplessly towards Tess at every turn. Can Mac resist her past love? Can she keep her partner from the same heartache she felt or will they both risk it all for love?

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Mac sat down and turned on some music. She hoped the noise would distract her. A minute later she heard the water run in the kitchen and she smiled. Paxton couldn’t help himself. Mac set her wine down and closed her eyes. Paxton’s magic relieved a lot of her stress. She was going to enjoy it for now. 

Paxton came in a short while later and massaged her shoulders. Damn if it didn’t feel good. She hadn’t had a male dragon touch her, aside from the one disastrous night with Paxton, in almost four years. Mac melted into it. Her dragon was nearly purring. She had to stop now before this got out of 
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Mac got up. “Alright, your turn,”

“Mac, I don’t need it” Paxton protested.

“Let me do something nice for you.” Mac pleaded.

Paxton relented and sat down. Mac moved behind him. She rubbed his shoulders trying to ignore how broad they were. Then she moved down his back overlooking the muscle that covered it. Mac was trying not to get turned on. She wasn’t succeeding. Female dragons gave off a scent when they were aroused. As a lead, she could hide it for a time, but even a lead had limits. 

Mac yawned and stretched. “I didn’t realize how tired I was.” She moved off towards her room.

Paxton caught Mac’s wrist stopping her. She stared down at him unsure “You always forget I can sense your emotion, Mac. Why are you trying to hide this from me?” 

“You don’t want this Paxton,” Mac explained. 

Paxton pulled her onto his lap and kissed her. Mac wasn’t sure what was happening. Paxton wrapped his arms around Mac holding her close. His hands moved along her ribs leaving a trail of heat where ever they touched. Paxton’s tongue slid past Mac’s lips darting in and out of her mouth teasing her. One of his large hands found her breast. It squeezed gently dragging a moan out of her. 

Mac broke it off just as quickly as it began. She got up heading towards her room. “Mac, it’s not that I don’t want this. I don’t want to ruin our partnership.” He called after her with a growl in his throat. Mac smiled as she went in her room.

Other books available in this world: Dragons of the North: box set & Hunted Dragons of the South

                   




Rebecca is an award-winning author, and blogger. While her first works were fantasy novels, she has branched out into other genres ranging from paranormal to sci-fi. Although, it wasn’t until Rebecca wrote her first dragon shifter series that she fell in love with writing paranormal romance books. 

When not writing Rebecca is a full-time pharmacist and mom. She has two rambunctious girls at home and a spoiled Boston Terrier. When she has free time, Rebecca likes combing antique shops and flea markets for unique teapots to add to her collection. She also enjoys sewing and quilting. For more information on her or her work visit her website  or her page on Our Author Gang.

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Joanne Jaytanie via Google+

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New release from Rebecca Tran. Sweet Surrender, book 2 of the Dragons of the South series. Pre-order now! #OurAuthorGang
 
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Joanne Jaytanie

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Congratulations on your upcoming release, Rebecca! It sounds great. Wishing you tons of downloads!
 
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Joe Bonadonna via Google+

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Today on #OurAuthorGang, the Book Spotlight is on author Rebecca Tran​'s "Sweet Surrender," the second book in her "Dragons of the South" series. Check it out!
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Joe Bonadonna

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Great blurb and an excellent excerpt, Rebecca. I like the "blending" of the real world and the fantasy world. Well done!
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New release
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Erika M Szabo

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Congratulations Rebecca! Great cover and blurb :)
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Rebecca Tran

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Get a preview of the newest book in my Dragons of the South series Sweet Surrender with an exclusive excerpt on #OurAuthorGang
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Ruth de Jauregui via Google+

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Rebecca Tran​ shares her new release, Sweet Surrender, on #OurAuthorGang today! This dragon shifter, paranormal romance is book two in the series -- you still have time to read book one and preorder Sweet Surrender! Trust me, if you're a paranormal romance fan, you're going to LOVE this book! Stop by and check out the excerpt!
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Ruth de Jauregui

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Congratulations on the new release, Rebecca! Sweet Surrender sounds like a complex love story -- I'm sure that fans of paranormal romance and dragons are going to LOVE it!
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Thanks Ruth. I hope my readers like it

Chris Weigand

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Sounds like a great book. Will have to check it out. Congratulations on the release.
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Thanks Chris I can't wait to see how it does

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Check out an excerpt from Rebecca Tran's Sweet Surrender.
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Nikki McDonagh

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Congratulations on your new release Rebecca, sounds like a lot is going on here. Lots of drama and tension.
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Thanks Nikki it was so much fun to write

Grace Au

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Sounds like a good read. Congratulations on your new release.
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Thanks Grace. We should do a book swap.LOL
 
I'm game!!!


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Toi Thomas

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Love dragons and shifters. Need to check out this series. Thanks for sharing it with us, Rebecca.
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Me too. Its what inspired me to start the series.

Tricia Drammeh

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Sounds like a wonderful book and I absolutely love the cover!!!
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Thanks Tricia. It was one of the few times I actually knew exactly what I wanted.

Toi Thomas via Google+

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Today, Rebecca Tran​ introduces Sweet Surrender, book 2 in the Dragons of the South series with a sweet little excerpt. #OurAuthorGang
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Lorraine Carey

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Your new release sounds very good! What an interesting genre this is! I love a good series of hybrids and paranormal romance. I guess I need to start with book 1. I like your style, Rebecca. Well done!
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Thanks Lorraine. I stumbled on this genre by accident and fell in love. You can start anywhere in the series but you miss out on the backstories if you don't start with the first box set.
 
+Rebecca Tran I love this genre- as I write paranormal myself.
Looking forward to it.

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