Book Synopsis:
Lucas was a typical playboy - lots of alcohol and a different girl every night.
One woman brought his emotional walls and the beliefs he used to build them crumbling to the ground.
Now, an unexpected visitor is going to change both their worlds forever.
Author Guest Post:
There are two forms of storytelling I have always loved – books and film. Aside from being a hard core bibliophile, I am also a total movie buff with a serious jones for all things paranormal. I was never a big one for slasher-horror flicks (i.e. Nightmare on Elm Street or Halloween) but if it involves ghosts, demons, possessions, hauntings or anything of the like, I am so there!
It all started with The Exorcist. To this day, this is still one of my favorite films of all time. The idea of spiritual warfare being real has always scared the pants off of me and for some reason, I love that feeling. The feeling of being completely creeped out by the unknown. From the first time I saw The Exorcist, I fell in love with the genre. I’ve seen some great ones like the Poltergeist series, Stigmata, Thirteen Ghosts, The Ring, Paranormal Activity, Devil and The Rite. I have also seen some HORRIBLE ones such as the epic failure of Drag Me To Hell.
I have tried to find books that give me that same feeling and it just hasn’t happened. I think the closest I ever came to a book really giving me that creeped out feeling was probably The Omen and even that was a bit of a letdown. When I started penning the Demon Legacy series, I knew I wanted to write what I love. I wanted to write urban fantasy but I wanted it to be dark. I wanted to write about demons.
To me, demons are probably the scariest of the paranormal creatures. Creatures with no humanity. Nothing but pure evil driving them. I also didn’t want to “Twilight” them in my book. By “Twilighting”, I mean taking these creatures with no redeeming qualities and making them…..well….sparkle. Demons should be scary. The moment I started writing my demon character, I knew exactly what I wanted him to be. Cold, calculated, ruthless and unfeeling. I didn’t want there to be even a shred of a chance that my readers would develop Stockholm Syndrome and start having warm fuzzies for him. This guy is bad news and I wanted my audience to really feel that when they read my series. I want the audience to be afraid for my characters going up against this guy because there’s a very good chance that, in the end, the black hats could win.
My Review:
Recently, Jena, has been contacting me for several Blog Tours. So when she contacted me for her own tour, I was overjoyed! So I would like to say, “Thanks Jena!” for selecting me for your very special tour!
I just finished reading Burning: A Demon Legacy Short Story, and I must say that this is a remarkable set up for the rest of the series and I can’t wait to read the first book!
This quick read left me hungry for more as it was wickedly ominous, sadistically sinister, and humbly heartwarming! I was severely disappointed that it was over so quickly and I think most readers are going to be pining for more along with me!
Jena really seized her characters and found ways that made it easy for readers to comprehend as well as empathize. She drew you in with a vamp that had troubled soul, added bookworm witch, and then topped it off with a malicious demon. Then brewed it altogether for the beginning of a tasty tale!
The story starts with Lucas and he seems to be the typical impulsive bad boy, but you get to see a soft side that I don’t think you will see much more of. Natalia was one of my favorites as she is compassionate, earthy, and bookish. Then there is the unnamed Demon guy and he was coldhearted, ruthless, vicious, and merciless.
This really was a brutal and heartbreaking read that will be an excellent foundation for the rest of the series. I would highly recommend checking this one out and getting a taste of what is to come!
Blog Tour Schedule:
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For more information regarding J.M. Gregoire and the Demon Legacy series, go to http://jmgregoirebooks.com
Giveaway!
Jena is going to giveaway one copy of Burning in ebook form and available in epub, pdf, or mobi format. This contest is open internationally and follows all My Hidden Bookshelf policies!
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