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Book Review: Ramshackle Castle by K.A. M'Lady

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Ramshackle Castle

Written by K.A. M’Lady

Published by MojoCastle Press

       Contemporary Poetry      

40 Pages

Ramshackle Castle—Book Synopsis

Come, walk the night road through your memory of childhood fairy tales, limericks, ghostly apparitions and the lingering breath of classic poetry gone awry. At the Castle, magick and mayhem are a lyrical delight spun with fairy dust. It may at times be dark, dusty and a bit bent but every word is a glamorous enchantment.

  

Review of Ramshackle Castle by K.A. M’Lady

Ramshackle Castle is a collection of bent, altered and otherwise skewed verses and poems. K.A. M’Lady’s works take on a range of emotion, from comical, morose, sad, and dramatic. Admittedly, I was a bit daunted by the task of reviewing a book of “bent” and “altered” verses. It isn’t every day that you sit down to read such pieces, but after delving in, I was, first and foremost, relieved that I knew the inspiration of many of the verses and poems! I’ll admit, I felt a bit intelligent for this fact alone. Secondly, I loved reading the twisted, melancholy, and oft times humorous, words of K.A. M’Lady. What an adventure!

Let’s start by saying, she’s paid homage to the likes of Frost and Poe, and that bodes well for her in my opinion! I grew up reading both, and to see their works twisted was entertaining to be certain. One of my favorite poems was a rendition of Robert Frost’s Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. I have very vivid memories of singing a madrigal piece set to this Frost poem. As I was reading M’Lady’s version, Another Dumb Ass Lost in the Snow, I was rolling in laughter. All I could think of was this somber and moody musical piece set to M’Lady’s comical rendition of Frost’s words. She had me at “Thank God my car has not a brain.”

M’Lady is quite obviously gifted in verse and poetry, and for that, my hat’s off to her. She has taken an interesting approach to the collection, and it is very much worth the read. There is such a broad range of poems and writings in Ramshackle Castle that you are sure to find something that will bring a tear to your eye or a laugh to your day.

I can’t wait to read more from K.A. M’Lady.

  

~Reviewed by Author Elizabeth Finn~

Elizabeth Finn is a contemporary erotic romance author with three upcoming releases. Visit her at ElizabethFinn.WordPress.com to find out more about what she’s up to or email her at ElizabethFinn77@gmail.com – she’d love to hear from you!

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Book Review: Wicked's Kiss by K.A. M'Lady

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              Faith Savage, a three-part review presentation

Book 6 –Wicked’s Kiss

Written by K.A. M’Lady

Published by Mojocastle Press

Paranormal

45 Pages

"In the end, it is still the kiss of betrayal that brings about destruction...." Taken from K.A. M'Lady's Wicked Kiss

Faith Savage Book Six: Wicked's Kiss—Book Synopsis

There are those who say that we are all God’s children. That the Blood of Christ released us from sins. But there are others that hold to the original sins. Temptations purchased for a copper, a penny, a fine golden coin. Even the priests bought and sold lies with the silver kisses of thieves; might cost you a stoning – ten pence for a whore.

Some have written that from a garden God created the first cast-off demon; a viper feigned in the guise of a woman. Her kisses, once given, led to eternal damnation. And, from one sacred garden to our Christ’s last temptation, a kiss by the wicked brought about mankind’s salvation. Bought and paid for by greed, perhaps even envy – all impugnable transgressions.

But when is a kiss just a kiss in the game of redemption? What price does a man pay for the ultimate betrayal? Is the cost greater than the price of his soul?

My name is Faith Savage. When dealing with matters of faith, God, religion and demons, I’ve found there are no easy answers. I’ve stumbled my way through Hell’s treacherous dark byways seeking God and the answers to these and many other questions. I’ve learned that nothing is as it seems when dealing with demons and Angels. And sometimes, love and faith creates just another way to burn.

Review of Faith Savage Book Six: Wicked's Kiss by K.A. M’Lady

Faith Savage once again finds her back against the wall. Fearing she will be forced to carry a demon seed, she makes a well informed decision, choosing an option that seemingly trumps all others. While somewhat assured of the path in front of her, Faith finds the road splits and divides with surprises at every turn. She is forced to rely upon on her faith even as she questions the events unfolding before her.

With the darkness enveloping her, Faith depends upon her tenacity and belief system to carry her home.  And her home isn’t quite the restful haven it once was with the unannounced arrivals of supernatural creatures at the most inopportune times.

Descriptive characters lead one to believe that evil is often represented by those coming forward with apparent good intentions and deceptive faces aglow with beauty and goodness.

Thought-provoking and incredibly written, Faith Savage is a work of fiction where author K.A. M’Lady took extraordinary care to deliver another Faith Savage chapter with outstanding attention to detail.

~Reviewed by Destiny Blaine~

International bestselling author Destiny Blaine writes in all genres under several pseudonyms. Her pen names have earned bestselling status at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Bookstrand, and All Romance Ebooks. You can find her on the web at www.destinyblaine.com or follow her on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/DestinyBlaine

Book Review: Faith Savage by K.A. M'Lady

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Faith Savage, a three-part review presentation

  Faith Savage - Demon Huntress - Bonus Story - Faith's Temptation 

Written by K.A. M’Lady

Published by Mojocastle Press

Paranormal

26 Pages

“I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is….” Albert Camus, quote from Faith Savage Bonus Story: Demon Huntress Faith’s Temptation

 

Demon Huntress Faith’s Temptation-Book Synopsis

In the beginning, there were those with faith. I wasn't one of them. But a troubled soul can only be tested so often and when God saves you from the darkness because he has plans for you, who are you to say no to the Lord?

My name is Faith Savage, and I hunt demons. It's a job I've been recruited into. My payback from what could have been an eternity of suffering at the hands of the darkness. But what's a poor soul to do when Heaven and Hell change the rules, and all that is and once was angelic decide to test the boundaries of faith and temptation? Who is the soul that truly suffers, and which of God's creatures will end in defeat?

Nothing is certain...especially in war. And when that war involves Angels and the fallen and they bring it to your doorstep, sometimes all you’re left with is your faith.

Author-reviewer: Sharing thoughts on Faith Savage

In the past, I avoided books with any mention of demons. In fact, when K.A. M’Lady first submitted her most recent Faith Savage book for review, I had no intentions whatsoever of reviewing the Faith series myself. K.A. had graciously submitted the entire series so the reviewer for her latest book, Faith Savage: Sinner, would be able to read all the books preceding the seventh installment.

My reasons for choosing not to read the Faith Savage series up until now had nothing to do with the author's books and everything to do with my personal beliefs, not to mention fear. Let’s just say Poltergeist left a lasting impression.

In any event, curiosity killed the cat. No real pun is intended.

The longer these eBooks remained on the desktop, the more I felt compelled to open up the first file. Needless to say, temptation won and I began an incredible journey. Three pages in, and it became obvious. I would not only review Faith Savage Bonus Story: Demon Huntress Faith’s Temptation, but the entire Faith Savage series.

First and foremost, let me say this: K.A. and I are friends. I want to disclose that fact right away. How we remained friends when I’m sure she realized I held an unwarranted fear of reading her books, I’ll never know.

She’s one of a kind. That’s for sure.

With the aforementioned, I can’t tell you how many times I almost bought the series but later decided against it based on my personal beliefs. Still, because I follow K.A. and support her work, I kept reading her posted promotions. The more I saw her books advertised, the more I wanted to pick up the series. In the end, notorious stubbornness prevented the purchase. I was afraid of what I’d find in a ‘demon’ book. If I’d stuck to my guns and refused to read these books because of the ‘demon’ content, I never would’ve grasped the true writing power of K.A. M’Lady.

I’m telling the above story for a reason. I was wrong and almost missed out on a phenomenal series because of misconceptions and prejudgments unfairly placed. In the end, I was pleasantly surprised by each Faith Savage installment. In fact, as mentioned before, the entire series will be reviewed.

 K.A. M’Lady made a convincing mark on this reader-author’s booklist. While it isn’t my intent to suggest that all demon hunter books are written in a way that every paranormal reader will appreciate, I will—without reservations or hesitation—recommend K.A. M’Lady’s Faith Savage books to any paranormal reader.

~Reviewed by Destiny Blaine~

International bestselling author Destiny Blaine writes in all genres under several pseudonyms. Her pen names have earned bestselling status at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Bookstrand, and All Romance Ebooks. You can find her on the web at www.destinyblaine.com or follow her on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/DestinyBlaine

Review of Demon Huntress-Bonus Story-Faith’s Temptation by K.A. M’Lady

Written in first person, Faith Savage Bonus Story: Faith’s Temptation is twenty-six pages long and a wonderful introduction to the Faith Savage series. Published by Mojocastle Press, this novella kicks off an eight-book saga including the bonus story.

In Faith Savage Bonus Story: Faith’s Temptation, we meet Faith Savage, a demon-wrangler clearly under conviction over her career choice and the demands of a challenging job. While delivering a demon to the Anti-Chamber, Faith is sidetracked by a throng of emotions regarding an invitation to keep company with an angel. As if the angst of her upcoming date isn’t enough, a three-headed demon complicates her day by a lurid suggestion, too. Right away we can see the battle of good and evil take form.

Vivid descriptions and an unusual setting leave readers on the edge of their seats as author K.A. M’Lady sets the groundwork for a memorable paranormal series.

After reading the first of Faith Savage’s stories, it’s clear my previous hesitancy was pointless. I can’t wait to read Demon Huntress: Glow. 

Faith Savage: Demon Huntress

Book 1 – Glow

Written by K.A. M’Lady

Published by Mojocastle Press

Paranormal

29 Pages

Faith Savage Book One: Glow-Book Synopsis

Longer than time, eternal angelic wars have been fought throughout the Heavens -- God's mighty warriors vying for supremacy over Lucifer and his brethren's fall from grace.

Today that war continues, spreading among God's chosen.

My name is Faith Savage, I hunt Demons. I have been to the edge of reason. Spoken with evil and walked the corridors of Hell's dark paths.

To survive the darkness, I made a deal with an angel. But my decision may cost me the one thing most precious to me...

My soul.

   

Review of Faith Savage Book One: Glow by K.A. M’Lady

Seduced by a demon with angelic characteristics, Faith Savage makes a deal with the devil in an effort to save a young woman who is unable to help herself. Realizing she’s made a detrimental error, Faith fears the consequences will destroy her soul. She grants the demon a chance to gain fundamental control over her every desire and realizes the damages may be too great to overcome.

Once again K.A. M’Lady wows her readers with eloquent writing as Faith Savage’s tale unfolds. M’Lady’s analogies are brilliant. I found myself scrambling for pen and paper so I could write down several lines and put them away for safekeeping. 

The author sets up her scenes with skill and forethought, careful to ensure readers are taken on a satisfying journey. Not only have did I read this installment twice, for review purposes, but I also found Faith Savage: Glow was enjoyed more the second time around.

The battle between wrong and right continues in Faith Savage: Glow and while the pending war unfolds, you’ll find yourself lost in a well written story. Glow will make readers consider the light and darkness surrounding each of us. A mesmerizing novella and a must-read for all paranormal fans.

Bravo! 

  

~Reviewed by Destiny Blaine~