Showing posts with label FORBIDDEN. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FORBIDDEN. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Aloha to Katrina Snow and FORBIDDEN - Book Review

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Off-limits has never been so irresistible ...


Lady Katherine Durant has perfected the art of hiding her Gifts—a valuable skill in a land where any hint of sorcery could lead to the burning stake. But, hiding her Gifts isn’t the same as not using them, and that troublesome difference has led to capture each time she’s run from her uncle.

Now, using a newly-discovered spell, she binds her powers and flees again—this time for her life. Unfortunately, her plan to hide as a maid in a distant kingdom goes awry when she unwittingly gets entered into a festival competition for the hand of a prince—a man with a wicked kiss and a sense of adventure that rivals her own.

All she’s ever hoped for is a quiet existence as a servant, never imagining she could find laughter and belonging and love. And now the mischievous prince has her dreaming of all those things.

With a bounty on her head, sorcerers closing in, and a prince threatening to steal her heart, could it finally be time to stop running? Time to trust? Time to love?


Learn more about Katrina and her books at katrinasnow.com

Caerlaverock Castle near Dumfries, Scotland
Public Domain (link)

There is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable. - Mark Twain

Debut author Katrina Snow roars onto the publishing scene with her Renaissance Fantasy, FORBIDDEN. Snow creates a fairy tale styled for romance fans who appreciate an escape into a historical setting. Snow delivers a capable heroine and an honorable prince, evoking a sense of chivalry and enchantment throughout the plot.

Snow allows secondary characters to come into their own without distracting from the Lady and her Prince as they build a life together with enemies nipping at their heals. Snow wraps together magic, myth, and mirth for an epic adventure.

Recommended reads for fans of Renaissance Festivals
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I am giving away special swag from National Trust (link), the caretaker of England's historic buildings, to one randomly selected commenter.  To enter the giveaway.

1.  Leave a comment about Renaissance Festivals and Medieval Fairs - have you attended one?   My family is a fan of the Maryland Renaissance Festival.  Check out pictures here, here, here, here, and here.

2.  Comments are open through Saturday, February 6, 10 pm in Baltimore.

3.  I'll post the winner on Sunday, February 7.

Mahalo,

Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City

Friday, January 15, 2016

Aloha to Katrina Snow and FORBIDDEN

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Aloha!  I am away from home this week with limited internet access. I hope you enjoy the book spotlights in my absence ...

Lady Katherine Durant has perfected the art of hiding her Gifts—a valuable skill in a land where any hint of sorcery could lead to the burning stake. But, hiding her Gifts isn’t the same as not using them, and that troublesome difference has led to capture each time she’s run from her uncle.

Now, using a newly-discovered spell, she binds her powers and flees again—this time for her life. Unfortunately, her plan to hide as a maid in a distant kingdom goes awry when she unwittingly gets entered into a festival competition for the hand of a prince—a man with a wicked kiss and a sense of adventure that rivals her own.

All she’s ever hoped for is a quiet existence as a servant, never imagining she could find laughter and belonging and love. And now the mischievous prince has her dreaming of all those things.

With a bounty on her head, sorcerers closing in, and a prince threatening to steal her heart, could it finally be time to stop running? Time to trust? Time to love?



Katrina Snow writes renaissance-era fantasy romance, but also has YA and contemporary characters in her head lobbying for stories of their own.

She’s a fervent traveler, avid photographer, and dark chocolate fanatic, and enjoys those pursuits when she isn’t writing or earning her keep at her busy day job.

Katrina lives in New York City with a neurotic tabby and eight million other people who might also be deemed neurotic.


Learn more about Katrina and her books at katrinasnow.com.

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Caerphilly Castle in Wales
Image by Rob via Creative Commons (link)

I have FORBIDDEN next in my review pile ... meanwhile, I am giving away fantasy swag to one randomly selected commenter. To enter the giveaway,


1.  Leave a comment about historic homes - do you have a favorite castle, manor, palace, etc?

One jewel in Wales is Caerphilly Castle, in a town famous for Caerphilly cheese!

2.  Comments are open through Saturday, January 23, 10 pm in Baltimore.

3.  I'll post the winner on Sunday, January 24.

Mahalo,

Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City

Another favorite is Caerlaverock Castle near Dumfries, Scotland
Public Domain (link)