Cover Reveal: Daughter of Isis + Excerpt

Daughter of Isis (Descendants of Isis, #1)by Kelsey Ketch

Release Date: 10/26/13

Cover Designed by: Steven Novak

“Her mouth parted slightly, waiting for Seth to breathe life into her own body, just like in the story. She wanted him to awaken her senses.”

 Their worlds collide in California’s high desert.

The last thing Natara “Natti” Stone wants to do is to start anew at Setemple High School. She wished she had never left London. Yet the brutal murder of her maternal grandmother has made her life very complicated. The only clue related to her murder is an ancient, encrypted necklace Natti discovered after her grandmother’s death. And if trying to adjust to American life is not enough, Natti is being stalked by a mysterious, charming high school senior, Seth O’Keefe, who is annoyingly persistent in his attempts at seduction.

Seth O’Keefe is secretly a member of the Sons of Set, an order that worships the Egyptian god of chaos. Seth’s blessing from Set, his “charm,” never failed, except with one person: Natti Stone. Her ability to elude him infatuates and infuriates him, and he becomes obsessed with the chase. But the closer he gets to her, the more his emotions take a dangerous turn, and he risks breaking one of the most valued covenants of his order. The punishment for which is a fate worse than death.

The adventure this unlikely couple becomes engulfed in could cost them their lives and their souls.

*Note: Content for Upper YA*

 

Excerpt 

 

There was a crash and a loud gasping moan. She turned to the door next to her and stepped into the room. Her eyes widened as two entangled bodies jumped in the dark; the light shining from the hall streamed over the couple. She recognized the tall, copper haired upperclassman from the parking lot; the boy who had sent her the enchanting smile. Now he was completely shirtless, his fly clearly unzipped, and a brunette held tight in his arms. The girl glared at Natti. She struggled a little against the boy’s grasp, trying to cover herself with her bra.

Natti blinked in complete shock. “Okay.” She finally glanced at the empty room. “This is obviously not American Literature.”

“No duh!” the brunette snapped.

The young man smiled and turned to the girl in his arms. The brunette’s cold demeanor melted away once her eyes met his. He stroked her cheek, sending visible shivers through her body. Natti rolled her eyes, ready to gag.

“Now, now, Charlotte.” The honey-sweet voice made Natti freeze when she was just turning to leave. It gave her a dizzy feeling; a fog creeping at the back of her mind. “We shouldn’t be rude to our guest.” The boy’s eyes traveled Natti’s curves again. His grin widened. “Perhaps she’d like to join us. Maybe we can all get to know each other a little better.”

He motioned Natti to come inside. She unconsciously took a step forward; a strange force compelled her to join them. Her hands were reaching to pull her shirt off. It was as if she was no longer in control.

What the hell . . . ? Natti shook her head, finding the strength to resist through a familiar heavy sensation that rested against her chest. It was one she often got when someone lied to her. She was born with it. A gift, her grandmother called it, which could tell her when something wasn’t right. And as much as her body suddenly wanted to be next to the boy, feeling the skin of his lean, muscular chest, her gift was telling her something was off. His intentions were not pure.

She lowered her hands to her side, taking a step back into the hall. “Sorry.” She shook her head. “I don’t do threesomes.”

About the Author

During her highschool years, Kelsey Ketch could always be found tucked away in a little corner of the hall or classroom, writing her fantasy worlds and creating illustrations and maps. Today is no different, except now she’s writing in the break room at her office building or at the tables of the Barnes and Noble Café in Cary, North Carolina. She is also an avid reader, a part-time book blogger at Ketch’s Book Nook, and lives with her two orange tabbies and awesome and humorous flat-mate.Daughter of Isis is her debut novel. For more information, please visit her site at kelseyketch.com.

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Review: Home to Whiskey Creek

Author: Brenda Novak

Sometimes home is the refuge you need-and sometimes it isn't.  Adelaide Davies, who's been living in Sacramento, returns to Whiskey Creek, the place she once called home. She's there to take care of her aging grandmother and to help with Gran's restaurant, Just Like Mom's. But Adelaide isn't happy to be back. There are too many people here she'd rather avoid, people who were involved in that terrible June night fifteen years ago.

Ever since the graduation party that changed her life, she's wanted to go to the police and make sure the boys responsible-men now-are punished. But she can't, not without revealing an even darker secret. So it's better to pretend....

Noah Rackham, popular, attractive, successful, is shocked when Adelaide won't have anything to do with him. He has no idea that his very presence reminds her of something she'd rather forget. He only knows that he's finally met a woman he could love.

*I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review

I really liked this book.... yep

I wasn't quite sure if I was going to like this book mainly because it was the third book of the series and usually you have to read the previous books to understand , but this book was not the case.

I absolutely loved reading this book because firstly, it went straight to the point. It wasn't like those books that have really tedious beginnings or when the books' plot is moving too slow as I really hate that.

Secondly, Home to Whiskey Creek didn't contain those typical things occurring in most books for example, there are characters that you will be confused about. For me, I found myself wanting to hate some people but I couldn't. This book was realistic. It shows that sometimes in life, nothing is black and white.

However, I actually hated a few of the characters. After all the things they had done, they did not show any remorse. Since they were respectable figures in that community they felt that they got away with it. I was so frustrated how some people were so ignorant and selfish- all they thought was of themselves. At the end I kept reminding myself that this book was fiction (well I hope so) but I know that this happens in real life and that really tears me apart.

Adelaide is quite a strong woman. I felt quite frustrated at her for not going to the police about it even though she thought she might be revealing a 'darker secret.' However, I felt she grew stronger each page but, also more vulnerable, as she came back to the town that contained so many memories for her.

Noah was genuinely a good guy. He was such a gentleman and was so loving. I just instantly liked him. The way he was protective of her from start to finish..... sigh. He helped her even though she didn't want any and gradually, fell in love with her. However, if she actually wanted his love was a different story.

I really enjoyed this book. I was addicted and was always on the edge of my seat. The topic really made me interested in this book more because I'm really passionate about these type of things...
I'll definitely read more books from Brenda Novak. And hope anyone who is reading this will be convinced to read this.

4/5 stars