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Soul Mates: Rose
Welcome Elizabeth A. Lance and her new novel!
Order Now! Description I was all ready for my school trip to Paris, and then Faerie decided to gift me some weapons.
My name is Rose Fergus, daughter of Max and Anna Lissa Fergus, Jaguar Shifter and Fae Princess. Granted, I wasn’t in line for the throne, but I still carried royal Fae blood.
All I ever wanted was to fight on the side of the Light like my parents, and my family. I was excited when Faerie gifted me those weapons. I just never thought I’d have to use them so soon!
When I reached Paris, which was a mess by the way, thanks to Charbonneau, the half-Drow President they elected, I was so excited. And then I met my mate.
I wasn’t prepared.
At all.
Because my mate, was the hottest guy on the planet. Just ask any teenage girl because they probably had his picture taped to their walls. Of course, it wasn’t Raphael’s fault he was the great-grandson of Aphrodite and Adonis.
How was I supposed to deal with dating a supermodel, while he’s mobbed by adoring fans and paparazzi, fight Unseelie, and keep my very Human class from discovering my secrets?
Join Rose and Raphael as they fall in love, discover secrets, and save France from a Drow Elf take-over!
Excerpt:
He leaned down and kissed me, making my head spin. I took a deep breath, cursing because now I had a nose full of his scent, a scent that drove me crazy. Shaking my head, I looked up at him and through gritted teeth, I said, “Later. We’ll talk later.”
He grinned again, and then escorted me back to Ethan. “Sorry for disturbing your dinner. I’ll see you later, mon amour.” He kissed my cheek, nodded at Ethan, and then started back to his table.
“That—” Ethan blinked and his gazed followed Raphael back to his seat. “That’s Raphael Adonis Beauchêne!” he hissed at me, leaning forward across the table.
“I know.”
“He called you ‘his love’!” he whispered.
“I know.” I sighed.
“He’s the most eligible bachelor in Paris!”
“That I didn’t know,” I replied, picking up my glass of water. “Did you order for us? I’m starving.”
“Yes, but…” He eyed me. “Okay. You cannot just disappear with a guy like that and come back here with him calling you his love and not tell me what’s going on!”
“Can’t I?”
“Rose!”
“Ugh. Fine. So yeah, we’re… dating,” I lied. Well, okay it wasn’t a lie, but I couldn’t very well tell him about shifters and mates and Fae and all the other stuff that Humans were unaware of. “We met last time he was in the States, and I was at my uncle’s in New York. It’s been a long distance thing, weekends when we can get them… but it’s been this big secret. His fans would flip out if they knew he was exclusive with anyone. So, we’ve been keeping it under-wraps.”
“Oh my God! That is so romantic!” He grinned and then his eyes went wide. “Oh! That’s why you freaked at the Arc de Triomphe! He was there and you weren’t expecting to see him!”
I nodded. “Yep, you… you got me. That’s exactly what happened.”
“Oh God, and now you have to sit here with me when he’s right there,” he gasped. “Oh, that sucks. I’m sorry, Rose.”
I giggled. “It’s okay, Ethan.”
“Oh! Did he think?” His eyes were wide again. “Did he think we were on a date?”
“He did, but I explained.”
He nodded. “No wonder he looked like he wanted to murder me.”
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About Elizabeth:
Elizabeth A. Lance has been writing since 1987. She was first published in 2011 and then picked up by a publisher in 2012. She has since left the publisher to venture out on her own. Elizabeth writes YA Paranormal Romance, Regency Romance, and Contemporary Romance and likes to dabble in Steampunk.
She currently has five series, The Sunny Springs High series written with Arlo Arrow, The Regency Collection (A series of short novellas), The Agents for the Crown Series (A Regency Romantic Suspense series), The Soul Mates Series (A YA Paranormal Romance Series), and The Goddess of Love Series (Mostly contemporary with a hint of Greek Mythology).
She resides in Southern Indiana with her husband Brandon and their two children. When she isn’t writing, she is substitute teaching, working on her editing business, hanging out with her family, or watching soccer (She is a very proud and loud Soccer Mom). She enjoys watching TV and Movies (80’s movies are her favorite), and listening to music of almost all genres (Except gangsta rap…She is so not a fan!) Her favorite food is Chocolate anything, (Okay not anything, she won’t eat chocolate covered insects, because yuck!)
She loves to hear from her fans and can be reached at http://elizabethannelance.wixsite.com/elizabethannelance http://www.facebook.com/ElizabethAnneLance or you can follow her on twitter @ElizabethALance.
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Movie Review: Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Movie Review: Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Dora and the Lost City of Gold is a live-action of the Dora the Explorer Cartoon adaptation. The story opens with Dora and her cousin Deigo playing when she is six. However, he and his family are moving from South America to California.Ten years later, Dora gets sent to his school and doesn’t fit in since she’s been in the jungle and homeschooled her whole life. Deigo struggles to support her when doing so could get him ostracized.
When Dora, Deigo and two of their classmates get kidnapped and told they must find her parents and get them to take the mercenaries and treasure hunters to Parapata – the adventures begin anew.
I really liked this movie and thought the actress Isabela Moner as Dora carried the entire movie. Also liked the salute they often did to the cartoon shows.
Two things I didn’t like were the ‘naked’ cartoon scene with Eugenio Derbez as Alejandro Gutierrez. I felt like it wasn’t necessary and they could’ve just kept him in his underwear. They didn’t show anything, except a butt, but the implications were crude in my opinion. I also didn’t like the ending with the gold statue in Dora’s parent’s possession without any explanation of why they had it when they state they aren’t there for the gold or are treasure hunters, but are only explorers and there for the adventure.
Overall, a cute movie.
My rating: 4.2 / 5 stars
Andrea R. Cooper writes fantasy, paranormal, historical and romantic suspense.
Her favorite childhood memories revolved around creating vibrant characters for her friends, and then acting out their adventures. Inside her fantasy worlds of darkened forests, dragon-filled glades, and iced islands, nothing was banned. From the ethereal Elvin to the most maligned Vampires, all were welcome in her fictional realities, a stark contrast to her home, where the magical and mythical was forbidden.
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Movie Review: I Feel Pretty
Movie Review: I Feel Pretty
I Feel Pretty stars Amy Schumer, Michelle Williams, Emily Ratajkowski, Rory Scovel, Aidy Bryant, Busy Philipps, Tom Hopper, Naomi Campbell, and Lauren Hutton. It is a Romantic Comedy about a woman (Renee) who doesn’t have any confidence and is looking for a miracle.When she hits her head, she thinks the impossible has happened and she’s been transformed.
This was a well-written script and I found myself enjoying all the shenninagians she went through. I also loved that when she thought she had become pretty, the reflection and everyone showed her as she is, rather than some model.
For once, I didn’t feel the need to fast forward parts, like I’ve done with other movies. This one was enjoyable with a great message for girls and women (though it is not for kids are there are some nude and adult scenes).
However, I did feel like this movie could’ve had a bit more of Renee’s descent into the dark night of the soul and her redemption.
My rating: 4.7 / 5 stars
Andrea R. Cooper writes fantasy, paranormal, historical and romantic suspense.
Her favorite childhood memories revolved around creating vibrant characters for her friends, and then acting out their adventures. Inside her fantasy worlds of darkened forests, dragon-filled glades, and iced islands, nothing was banned. From the ethereal Elvin to the most maligned Vampires, all were welcome in her fictional realities, a stark contrast to her home, where the magical and mythical was forbidden.
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Spiderman – Far From Home
Peter Parker (Spiderman) wants nothing more to do with being a hero. He’s lost his mentor (Ironman) and only wants to enjoy his High School European trip. To put away his superhero duties and tell MJ how he feels about her.However, new villains arise.
I can’t go into too much detail without giving away the plot. This movie had a lot of action, a few laughs, and some touching moments. The illusions and CD images were amazing.
However, I didn’t feel like it did as much as the other movies. It just seemed rushed. There was little evidence of Peter’s spider-sense not working except for a harrowing scene. I’d have liked the buildup of that. Of seeing it fail, knowing it wasn’t working, then have the first run up against the big bad guy.
Overall though, the movie and cast were great. Stay after the credits for the post-credits scene with the Skrulls.
My rating: 4.5 / 5 stars
Andrea R. Cooper writes fantasy, paranormal, historical and romantic suspense.
Her favorite childhood memories revolved around creating vibrant characters for her friends, and then acting out their adventures. Inside her fantasy worlds of darkened forests, dragon-filled glades, and iced islands, nothing was banned. From the ethereal Elvin to the most maligned Vampires, all were welcome in her fictional realities, a stark contrast to her home, where the magical and mythical was forbidden.
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Movie Review: Peppermint
Movie Review: Peppermint
Peppermint is a 2018 Vigilante/ Revenge movie starring Jennifer Garner. Jennifer plays Riley North a wife and mother to a 6yr old girl who are middle-class Americans. Her husband almost goes along with a co-worker to steal from a gangster. However, the gang leader doesn’t care that he wasn’t involved and guns down Riley’s husband and daughter.Riley then goes on to extract her revenge, killing whoever gets in her way.
While I did enjoy the movie, I would’ve liked to have seen a bit of the training and pain Riley’s character goes through. There was a blip for about five seconds about it, but I would have liked to have seen her push past her limits and move forward.
Also, the ending was a bit anticlimactic when Riley kills the gang leader in the end. Overall though, not a bad movie. If you like Punisher’ style movies, then check out Peppermint.
My rating: 3.7 / 5 stars
Andrea R. Cooper writes fantasy, paranormal, historical and romantic suspense.
Her favorite childhood memories revolved around creating vibrant characters for her friends, and then acting out their adventures. Inside her fantasy worlds of darkened forests, dragon-filled glades, and iced islands, nothing was banned. From the ethereal Elvin to the most maligned Vampires, all were welcome in her fictional realities, a stark contrast to her home, where the magical and mythical was forbidden.
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Movie Review: Glass
Movie Review: Glass
Glass is a thriller-superhero movie based on the fact that ordinary people can have extraordinary gifts. And superhero comics were based on reality like the fact the original Superman in 1938 couldn’t fly only jump far. It wasn’t until 1941 that he flew for the first time (kinda like how Wonder Woman never flew outside of her invisible jet until 1985).
All three men: Mr. Glass (aka. Elijah Price played by Samuel L. Jackson), The Beast (aka. Kevin Wendell Crumb / The Horde played by James McAvoy) and The Overseer (aka. David Dunn played by Bruce Willis) have been captured and taken to a psychiatric ward. There a doctor, Dr. Ellie Staple (played by Sarah Paulson) has three days to convince them that they are just men with no special abilities.
I loved the acting of both Samuel L. Jackson and James McAvoy. However, it felt like the movie was incomplete. Like as soon as things started to heat up in action and suspense, the plug was pulled. And as smart as ‘Mr. Glass’ was, he should’ve figured out sooner about the doctor’s truth and played off her more.
Overall, I did like the movie and hope they make more. I loved that they brought the minor characters from both previous movies of Unbreakable and Split back for this one. Out of this trilogy, I thought Split was the best followed by Unbreakable. Glass needed another half hour of action and suspense in my opinion.
My rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Andrea R. Cooper writes fantasy, paranormal, historical and romantic suspense.
Her favorite childhood memories revolved around creating vibrant characters for her friends, and then acting out their adventures. Inside her fantasy worlds of darkened forests, dragon-filled glades, and iced islands, nothing was banned. From the ethereal Elvin to the most maligned Vampires, all were welcome in her fictional realities, a stark contrast to her home, where the magical and mythical was forbidden.
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Movie Review -Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Movie Review: Pokémon Detective PikachuTim Goodman is a young insurance salesman who gave up Pokémon capture and training because of lack of ability to relate/connect with the creatures. His mother died when he was a kid and he refused to go and live with his father, Harry. Instead, Tim grew up with his grandmother and hadn’t had communication or visit from his father since he was a child.
When he discovers his father was in a car accident and presumed dead, he travels to his dad’s home for closure. Instead, he finds a Pokemon that he can understand but no one else can. Together, Tim and Pikachu set out to solve his father’s death and run into tons of surprises.
This was a light-hearted movie with plenty of action, sass, and heart with a dash of surprises thrown in. My only criticism was there weren’t enough hints of what was actually going on (like who Tim’s dad really was). So when he appeared (because the movie never let anyone get a good look at him) it was a bit of a shock but not in a good way.
Still, a great movie that we will add to our collection and is kid friendly.
My rating: 4.2 / 5 stars
Andrea R. Cooper writes fantasy, paranormal, historical and romantic suspense.
Her favorite childhood memories revolved around creating vibrant characters for her friends, and then acting out their adventures. Inside her fantasy worlds of darkened forests, dragon-filled glades, and iced islands, nothing was banned. From the ethereal Elvin to the most maligned Vampires, all were welcome in her fictional realities, a stark contrast to her home, where the magical and mythical was forbidden.
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Movie Review: Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: EndgameThis movie is the second part of Avengers: Infinity War. Five years after Thanos has snapped out of existence, half the population on Earth, the remaining superheroes have banded together to try and continue their lives. However, the shadow of the war and what happened to their loved ones and comrades.
They find Thanos in a weakened condition and take their revenge. But it’s anticlimactic. Then Ant-Man returns from the Quantum Realm and this boosts the team’s confidence into doing something unprecedented to fix the past.
I’ll end there as I don’t want to include any spoilers with the movie summary.
I really liked End Game but parts of the action seemed a bit too fast – like when all the women of Marvel were together going after the enemy – I’d have loved to have seen them fight more. And rather than have their top hero (Captain Marvel) swoop in and save the day (unlike DC’s Justice League), End Game provides twists and turns that fit perfectly.
Marvel has done it again with a gripping, emotional adventure that will leave you satisfied yet yearning for more.
My rating: 4.5 / 5 stars
Andrea R. Cooper writes fantasy, paranormal, historical and romantic suspense.
Her favorite childhood memories revolved around creating vibrant characters for her friends, and then acting out their adventures. Inside her fantasy worlds of darkened forests, dragon-filled glades, and iced islands, nothing was banned. From the ethereal Elvin to the most maligned Vampires, all were welcome in her fictional realities, a stark contrast to her home, where the magical and mythical was forbidden.
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Movie Review – Shazam
Movie Review: Shazam!Foster kid Billy Batson is searching for his birth mother and will do whatever he can to find her. However, he runs into trouble when a wizard decides he is his only hope for stopping the seven deadly sins/demons from being unleashed on earth. Suddenly, Billy is transformed into a superhero.
This is a great movie with lots of heart and laughs. Warning – there is a violent scene in the beginning with the villain as a child and then again when he visits his dad and brother at their company.
Zachary Levi is terrific as Shazam! Especially when he channels his old roles of Chuck and Flynn Ryder/ Tangled.
“In April 2019, The Wrap reported that Warner Bros. is developing a sequel with Henry Gayden returning to write the film along with David F. Sandberg directing and Peter Safran producing.[1] Mark Strong will reprise his role as Dr. Sivana.”[2]
I really loved this movie and can’t wait to see more of Zachary Levi as Shazam.
My rating 4.5 stars out of 5
Bibliography:
- Gonzalez, Umberto (April 8, 2019). “‘Shazam!’ Writer Henry Gayden Will Return to Write Sequel (Exclusive)”. The Wrap. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
- ^ “Mark Strong Will Return As Dr. Sivana For Shazam! 2”. wegotthiscovered. April 5, 2019.
Andrea R. Cooper writes fantasy, paranormal, and historical romance.
Her favorite childhood memories revolved around creating vibrant characters for her friends and then acting out their adventures. Inside her fantasy worlds of darkened forests, dragon-filled glades, and iced islands, nothing was banned. From the ethereal Elvin to the most maligned Vampires, all were welcome in her fictional realities, a stark contrast to her home, where the magical and mythical was forbidden.
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