Now in My Bookbag: In My Dreams, by Ciara Knight

 

Such a sweet romance, even though Charlotte and Brady are a bit more abrasive than Knight’s Riverbend characters, but inclusion of her previous characters offsets some of the grating feel. The world-building for this town takes place in earlier books. 31/4 stars

Book Series for Sweetwater County Series, by Ciara Knight

This is a great, nostalgic series set in Tennessee. It has a lot of heart and a little edge. I highly recommend these down-home, second chance stories.

http://www.amazon.com/Sweetwater-County-Boxed-Set-Books-ebook/dp/B0115C9R7I

Now in My Bookbag: In All My Wishes, by Ciara Knight

I truly enjoyed this sweet romance, set in Riverbend, Tennessee. Anna and Liam’s story was both moving and mysterious. There were familiar characters from Knight’s Sweetwater County Series, and more of the story of Cynthia and Mitch, (from the Riverbend Novella).

The flow was good, and the characters very likable. Author Ciara Knight was very successful in creating the history, struggles, and future for Anna and Liam. I definitely felt a part of their story.

I wished that the resolution had been a little more drawn out, and that there was more development of the plot line concerning Anna’s father.

Otherwise, I found this book very enjoyable. I found it to be a quintessential, sentimental and sweet romance. 4 stars

Now in My Bookbag: Riverbend, by Ciara Knight

This is a lighthearted, feel-good read. Author Ciara Knight delivers a sweet romance novella as an introduction to the Riverbend Series.

The characters are likable and the story is a classic romance. I love that both Mitch and Cynthia compare the development of their relationship to that of Anne and Frederick in Jane Austen’s Persuasion.

I wish that the settings in Riverbend were a little more descriptive. I am sure that In All My Wishes, the next book of the Riverbend Series, will include more detail and draw a better mental picture of the town.

Overall, I find the book to be a likable read. 4 stars

Now in My Bookbag: The Secrets of Dargon, by Ciara Knight

It took a while for me to get caught up in this story, and it therefore took me longer to read. The previous book of this series, The Curse of Gremdon, captivated my imagination from the very first word.

The beginning of The Secrets of Dargon felt a bit sluggish, but the story began drawing me in about a fourth of the way through. Once it grabbed my attention, it began to reel me in. About halfway through, I was completely hooked.

From that point on, the story developed a better flow. The characters were strong, and became more complex as the rest of the story unfolded. Author Ciara Knight did a fantastic job of world building. She used descriptive words wisely without overdoing it. I felt a part of the story without feeling smothered by too many details.

The book was edited, and proofed, well. That certainly helped me stay within the story’s flow. I definitely appreciated that.

I enjoyed all of the action at the end. However, my favorite thing about the book was the major twist at the end. I did not see that coming, at all!

Overall the book was good, and I liked it. 4 stars

Just Released!! The Secrets of Dargon, by Best-Selling Author Ciara Knight

In Book #2 of The Shrouded Kingdoms:

The fog of the High Gods choke Marshea’s Kingdom, forcing her to yield to their demands. She is ordered to ensnare a man she once loved and return him to the Elders of Dargon. There he will face an eternity of suffering for his sins.

Saldor trains his men to fight the evil magic that enslaves the people of Dargon, the eastern kingdom. He prepares for war until the woman he was sworn to marry before the days of enslavement, returns from the dead. She convinces him that the only threat to Dargon is his army, but when magical beasts attack, he suspects his true love of treachery.

Excerpt:Scalding breath escaped Marseha’s lungs. Nightmares clouded her vision. She couldn’t talk, couldn’t see, couldn’t feel, but she knew. Knew that Saldor lived. For that she would fight beyond this Elders’ curse.

“Please, you must be well.” Risme’s soft voice flittered through the screams of her people now fading from her consciousness.

“It cannot be,” a deep voice sounded. His voice.

Coughing to clear the ashen smoke from the back of her throat, she answered, but no sound passed her lips. Sadness wept from her soul. Not her own sadness, but something of another realm. Thick, frightening, deathly, a bone-crunching energy pummeled her, Elders and witches both fighting within for control.

“Come back to me,” Risme whispered into her ear, an echo of promise if she survived the war within.

“I have never witnessed such a reaction to the amulet’s removal,” a male voice said.

If the Elders and the Veiled Queen continued their battle, she’d be nothing but dust. Ancestors, I summon you. Break me from this madness.

A storm’s wind blew through her, hurling the control of others from her body. With a heave of breath, the madness went silent and her eyes saw beyond the dark mist. To a God. No, a man. A man with thick dark hair, brown eyes, full lips and the strength of a warrior. “Saldor?” she choked.

“Yes. Yes, it is me.” He remained a distance away, on his knees, his hands in his hair. His torn clothing revealed snatches of a man’s body, arms that she’d longed to feel around her for an eternity. No longer was he the boy she once knew.

Purchase Links:

Amazon: http://amzn.to/1QjnVpu

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iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-secrets-of-dargon/id1072974029?mt=11

Author Bio

Ciara Knight writes with a ‘Little Edge and a Lot of Heart’ with her contemporary and paranormal romance books. Her most recent #1 Amazon bestselling series, Sweetwater County, has topped the charts and received acclaimed reviews. Her international best-seller, Pendulum scored 4 stars from RT Book Reviews, accolades from InD’Tale Magazine and Night Owl Top Pick. Her young adult paranormal series, Battle for Souls, received 5 stars from Paranormal Romance Guild and Night Owl’s Top Pick, among other praises.

Author Links:

Website: http://www.ciaraknight.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ciaraknightwrites
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ciaratknight
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ciaratknight/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5127753.Ciara_Knight
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1Jc5ASN

Genre: Paranormal/High Fantasy

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Now in My Bookbag: The Curse of Gremdon, by Ciara Knight (Book #1 of The Shrouded Kingdoms Series)

This is in the genre of adult high fantasy, so I know when starting this book that I will find magic, adventure, beasts and warriors. However, I also find a great story to go along with all of the fantastical elements.

This story is an excellent adventure, where love is mightier than the sword. The “Curse” is closer to home than the characters realize. Good battles evil for the right to live free.

The imagination that builds this world lives within the mind of author Ciara Knight.This book is so enjoyable, and I really like it. It lives up to my expectations from this genre 100%.

5 Stars

Release Day for The Secrets of Dargon, by Ciara Knight

This is Book #2 of The Shrouded Kingdoms Series, by Ciara Knight. You can download Book #1, The Curse of Gremdon, for FREE currently. on Amazon Kindle

The Secrets of Dargon:

The fog of the High Gods choke Marshea’s Kingdom, forcing her to yield to their demands. She is ordered to ensnare a man she once loved and return him to the Veiled Queen. There he will face a beast that threatens to destroy all the lands of his people.

Saldor trains his men to fight the evil magic that enslaves the people of Dargon, the eastern kingdom. He prepares for war until the woman he was sworn to marry before the days of enslavement, returns from the dead. She convinces him to return to her lands to fight, but when magical beasts attack, he suspects his true love of treachery.

Amazon

Now in My Bookbag: A Christmas Spark by Ciara Knight

This book has the down-home sweetness and nostalgia that I expect from any companion to author Ciara Knight’s Sweetwater County/Riverbend world.

Although the story touches on some serious topics, it maintains the feelings of love and healing that are the signature for all things Sweetwater related.

This is an uplifting story of a Christmas, shared between strangers, that changes everything. Laying to rest the ghosts of the past, and laying the groundwork for the future, The Christmas Spark is full of heartwarming moments and romance. It is a great holiday read.

Release of A Christmas Spark by Ciara Knight

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  Sara Foster blames herself for her failed marriage. On Christmas Eve, she hides away in the family cabin, the same place her father abandoned her twenty years ago. Dalton Scot is unable to face the family holiday after his divorce and discovering he can never have children of his own, so he chooses Christmas Eve to fix his buddy’s cabin. Both search for a secluded spot to mourn their Christmas pasts, but instead are snowed in at the cabin for the holiday where they discover the power of the Christmas spark.

  Purchase Link:

  Amazon: http://amzn.to/1kx2STm

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• Author Bio:

  Ciara Knight writes with a ‘Little Edge and a Lot of Heart’ with her contemporary and paranormal romance books. Her most recent #1 Amazon bestselling series, Sweetwater County, has topped the charts and received acclaimed reviews. Her international best-seller, Pendulum scored 4 stars from RT Book Reviews, accolades from InD’Tale Magazine and Night Owl Top Pick. Her young adult paranormal series, Battle for Souls, received 5 stars from Paranormal Romance Guild and Night Owl’s Top Pick, among other praises.

  Author Links:

  Website: http://www.ciaraknight.com

  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ciaraknightwrites

  Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ciaratknight

  Instagram: https://instagram.com/ciaratknight/

Now in My Bookbag: Thanksgiving in Sweetwater County by Ciara Knight

This addition to the Sweetwater County series is a sweet, second-chance romance. However, it is so much more than that.

There is a fantastic focus on a special needs little girl who “steals the show,” so to speak. The information and attention to detail that author Ciara Knight is fabulous. She definitely shows a side of autism that many choose not to see.

The story itself is a joy to read, even though there are tough life experiences exposed.

I really liked this Sweetwater County novella and recommend it as a light, holiday read. 4 stars

Thanksgiving in Sweetwater County on Amazon

Thanksgiving in Sweetwater County, by Author Ciara Knight, Soon to be Released!!

I am so happy that Ciara Knight is releasing another book in her awesome Sweetwater County Series! Thanksgiving in Sweetwater County releases November 17, 2015.

“Jenna Mitchell Grayson returns to her hometown to run a center for children with autism. Divorced and raising a child diagnosed with special needs, she tries to put her life back together in the one place she’d sworn never to return.

Confirmed bachelor, Deputy Walker, has a reputation for being a playboy, but he’s never found the right girl to capture his heart. Not since the girl-next-store, Jenna Grayson, moved away. Now the woman who stole his heart has returned, and he is determined to discover why she left without an explanation or even a goodbye.”

The amazon purchase link is:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015LIO0B0

Here are the links for all of my Sweetwater County reviews so far:

Winter in Sweetwater County

Spring in Sweetwater County

Summer in Sweetwater County

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