Today we are excited to be apart of the Fate Fixed Blog Tour! I did a review of Fate Fixed and let me tell you now, you need to check out this book! Well, without further a due, please be sure to read the review and also get a sneak peek at what Fate Fixed has in store for you with the Excerpt!
Oh and don't forget about the awesome giveaway at the end!
~Marie
Series: An Erris Coven Novel - Book One
Author: Bonnie Erina Wheeler
Published: Self Published – July 2011
Word Count: 58,000
Genre: YA Paranormal Romance
Synopsis:
When Lexie Anderson’s mother suddenly announces she is
marrying a Romanian immigrant, Lexie willingly leaves behind her busy life in
Connecticut for her penance in the "Moose Capital of the World.” Small
town living is strange enough, now Lexie must cope with her overbearing
stepfamily monitoring her every move. They disappear into the woods at night
and keep a strange secret locked in their shed. Her once calm mother is now
having violent outbursts and Lexie’s little sister is hearing sinister sounds
coming from the forest behind their new home. Lexie’s biggest surprise comes
when she discovers the boy she has been dreaming about since her accident is
living in Maine. Despite Torin’s questionable reputation, Lexie cannot resist
the physical and emotional attraction pulsating between them. Animals and
people in town are turning up dead and Lexie learns the strange new world she
lives in has real life monsters. Just when she decides she wants to be with
Torin forever, she must fight to protect her mother and sister from being
harmed by a formidable evil.
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REVIEW:
EXCERPT:
REVIEW:
Wow, this book was something else, In Fate
Fixed we meet Lexie, a year has passed since her father passed away and things
just haven't been the same. Now she is being towed off to Maine to live with
her mother, sister and her step dad and his sons. But what Lexie doesn't know
is that by moving to Maine her life will change in so many ways, like meeting
the boy from her dreams....
Literally.
Torin is about to experience the change of his
life, one he isn't quite looking forward too, but when the girl from his dreams
shows up he will do whatever it takes to be by her side and not give in to the
hunger that dwells within....
Wow, this book had me surprised, when I first
started to read Fate Fixed, I wasn't as engaged in reading it however that
quickly changed after the first two chapters as my interest began to build up.
As soon as it did there was no stopping me from devouring the book whole (in a
figurative sense).
The author really keeps you guessing until the
end though I had suspicions there was always something that made me rethink my
thoughts, it was until the end that my suspicions were finally confirmed, but
how I almost got it wrong, I honestly didn’t expect it though or maybe didn’t
want to. I can’t wait to see what the Author has in store for us in book two, I
will surely be getting my own copy, I really loved the characters that Fate
Fixed introduced us too, and am anxious to know how each of them will develop
and what new challenges they may face in the future.
I recommend this to those who love romance, the
paranormal and are looking for a new series to dive into. I give Fate Fixed 4 out of 5 bats!
~Marie
EXCERPT:
LEXIE
Lexie
shivered with excitement when the very flamboyant Theo pulled into the yard a
little after eight. She was surprised
how nervous Alik seemed until after they were seated in the Subaru station
wagon and heading down the road towards the center of town.
Perhaps
Alik feared Max would invite himself only to discover their evening plans
included an excursion into the Maine woods for a little adolescent partying.
How Maxim would behave was unknown and Lexie didn’t want to find out.
By the
time they pulled into the overgrown park, Maxim was the last thing on Lexie’s
mind. At first glance, it was like any other state park with dense red spruce
and balsam fir trees towering over the scattering of seasoned picnic tables and
fire-pits. But as they followed the winding driveway, Lexie was impressed with
the forest’s sheer size and overgrown brush. There were animals and the
occasional hikers around, but August weekends belonged to the local youth.
Through
the passenger’s side window, Lexie inhaled the crisp scent of pine. The Outback
bumped along until reaching a second pull-off that opened into a clearing
filled with dozens of automobiles. Several of them faced a large pavilion,
their headlights illuminating the entire inside of the structure, which was packed
full of picnic tables topped with coolers and snack foods. A tall boy with
blonde dreads was playing DJ while others clustered around different tables and
by the bonfire in the clearing.
Everywhere
Lexie looked there were young adults: some were laughing, some kissing – a few
played hacky sack. It was a lively gathering unlike she had ever seen. She couldn’t stop the smile from skittering
across her face, because it appeared they were good at it.
Theo
clutched Lexie’s hand and headed for the pavilion with Alik closely following
behind, his eyes wide with wonderment. She spotted Brooke on the back of a
truck’s tailgate with Cian’s arms wrapped around her. Beside them was a
strikingly attractive guy with longish red hair, grinning as he captivated their
attention.
Theo
was practically vibrating with excitement, “That’s Cian’s friend Teagan – watch
out for him, he can talk girls out of their clothes without even moving his
lips.”
A
ragged table was covered with every snack option a person could want – pizza,
soda, chips, veggies and more. Lexie added her cookies and pretzels to the
smorgasbord. An overdressed platinum
blonde with shoulder length hair strutted up beside them, “Who are your new
friends Theo?”
“Keep
your claws off Courtney.” Theo forbid, putting up his hand.
Always
the gentleman, her brother offered, “I’m Alik Serov and this is my sister Lexie
Anderson.”
Without
a second’s hesitation, she draped her arms around him and pressed her body into
his. “Well, at least some people have manners,” she bit on her lower lip.
Theo
plucked Lexie away before she even had a chance to detach her brother from the
blonde’s talons. She wasn’t one quick to
judge, but the girl was irritating. She hoped Alik could find them once his
charity ran out.
“I can’t
stand that…thing,” Theo spat. “She makes
my life hell.”
“How
old is she?” Lexie couldn’t tell with Courtney’s pancake makeup.
“She’s
our age and either harassing me because I’m gay or because I’m Asian. It gets
old fast. Of course, there hasn’t been anyone new for her to sink her teeth in
since I moved here five years ago.” Theo’s eyes darted back at Alik as he
talked to a vigorous Courtney. “Looks like your brother can be her new
obsession for a while – it’s usually Cian’s cousins that have to fend her off.”
Lexie
noticed that Courtney’s focus on Alik was intense, like a shopaholic at a shoe
sale. He seemed to enjoy it. Maybe she was a potential girlfriend, claws or
not. Lexie hoped Alik would survive her anyway – at least she could have a
little space from him.
Theo
introduced Lexie to everyone on his way to where Cian and Brooke sat with
Teagan. As soon as Brooke saw them, she
tugged frantically on Cian’s arm with enthusiasm, “This is her! Lexie, this is
my boyfriend and his cousin Teagan.”
Cian was
even better looking up close with his intense dark green eyes and russet brown
hair. Teagan was much fairer in color, but had an open expression that exuded
his confidence. He’s attractive and he
knows it.
“Hey
there,” Teagan offered with a charming grin.
“Didn’t Alik come with you?” Brooke sang with
eagerness.
Before
Lexie could answer, Theo jumped in, “Don’t even get me started – Courtney’s
already sucking him dry.”
Teagan
laughed, “That poor fool.”
Cian
smirked, “I can recall you being sucked dry a few times by that one.”
“Yeah,
I’ve pulled her off me a few times,” he winked at Lexie. “Usually she has it in
for Torin – she scares the dickens out of him.”
A
muscular blonde hopped up on the tailgate next to Cian, “Who scares Torin?” His
bright eyes danced when he spoke. His gaze met Lexie’s, offering her an open
smile.
“Let me
guess, you are talking about Courtney,” a velvety voice resonated from just
behind her.
It was
at that moment that Lexie felt the strangest sensation wash through her – her skin
tingled like the air suddenly became magnetized. As if in slow motion, she turned to see the
most powerful blue eyes she had ever seen.
Like my dream, but real.
Standing
right behind her, he was about six feet tall and dressed in nothing but jeans
and a black button up shirt. His chestnut hair swept to one side and fell
across his forehead. As his friends mocked back and forth about Courtney’s
crush on him, he watched them in silence, hands stuffed in his pockets.
Lexie
tried to open her mouth and say hello, but was unsure if she could. Her heart
pulsed like she just went for a good run.
I am losing my mind.
As soon
as she thought it, his bottomless eyes connected with hers. If words could
describe the silent connection she felt when he gazed down at her, she wouldn’t
have been able to keep herself from blurting them out loud.
At
first his expression showed bewilderment – but with a subtle shake of his head,
he gained a mixture of composure and understanding. His face softened as he
smiled and the effect left her feeling a warm flush spread across her cheeks.
“I’m
Torin,” he introduced. “What’s your
name?”
Lexie
knew everyone else carried on with their laughter, oblivious to what was
happening between them, and she was thankful. She didn’t understand it either,
but she wanted to see where it led. “Lexie Anderson,” she responded with a
smile.
There
was a familiarity about him that mystified her – she couldn’t deny the sense of
connection that appeared to pulsate between them. “I know we don’t know each
other, but you seem so familiar to me,” she tried explaining. I’m babbling.
Torin
edged a little closer, but she didn’t mind his nearness. He hung his head and
whispered, “Can we go talk for a little while?”
She
knew she should be cautious, even Ted Bundy looked like a normal guy, but she
couldn’t resist the offer. She glanced over at Theo and Brooke, but they were
joking and having fun with the others.
He
slipped his hand into hers, “Don’t worry.”
She
looked back into his eyes and felt a pull inside her, beckoning her to go with
him.
The air
had a pleasant smell of wood smoke and Lexie noticed the grass was cool on her
sandaled feet. The music was still loud,
but she could at least hear herself think. Torin didn’t lead her far, just over
to a black sports car parked on the edge of the clearing. She had seen cars like his before at the
McDonald’s in Torrington when it hosted hotrod shows on summer nights. It was in beautiful shape.
“Is this yours?” she asked as she slid her
hand across the polished hood. She was
fond of older cars and her father had loved Chevy muscle cars. “Is it an ‘84?”
He
beamed, making her insides flutter. “It’s a customized ’85. I have been working on it for a while with
Braden.” He opened the door and motioned for her to hop in.
Watching
him filled her with pleasure. She wanted
to just climb in the car with him and see where they ended up without fear of
consequences, but she forced herself to be logical. He looked amazingly sweet, but she could not
run off with someone she didn‘t know. “I
would love to, but I can’t just climb into a car with a complete stranger,” she
laughed.
So rational my whole life, why should now
be different?
His
genuine expression made his eyes dance as he countered, “I’m not a stranger and
I promise you’re not in any danger from me.”
He took a slow step towards her, placing his hand against the side of
her face and ran his thumb across her cheek. Torin’s expression became pensive
as he studied Lexie for a moment, as if he wanted to say something.
Instead
he leaned forward and pressed his forehead to hers. Lexie could smell his
enthralling scent and it again reminded her of her dream. She gave into the moment and felt his warmth
wrap around her.
He was
letting her make the choice to kiss him, not pushing her if she wasn’t
willing. She looked into his serious
eyes and felt her heart beating against her ribs with anxious excitement. Lexie touched her lips against his and kissed
him slowly. His arms encircled her waist
and pulled her closer to him as they tasted each other for the first time.
She
liked how he wasn’t like most boys – no rushing the moment and grabbing at her,
she felt safe because he didn’t try to devour her. The moment was as meaningful
to him as it was to her.
She
adored the satisfied groan that escaped his lips after she tilted her face away
– ending the kiss. Still close, they steadied their breathing. She could have
stood there with him all night, but she needed to make sense of her reaction. Did he really feel what she was feeling or
was she confused – only fairytales were that good. Or maybe dreams…
Abruptly
the music stopped and Torin’s head shot up. She could hear a booming male voice
giving someone hell. Her mind couldn’t
comprehend what she was hearing but she could feel Torin’s arms tense around
her. Looking past him, her skin turned
cold when she saw Maxim clutching the front of Alik’s shirt, his face scarlet
red. His immense posture was domineering
as he towered over his brother.
Lexie
felt sick to her stomach watching Alik’s humiliation. He was trying to turn
away from his giant brother, but Maxim held him tight, glaring pure rage. Alik attempted to brush off his hands, but
Maxim shoved him towards Dragos’s Jeep at the entrance of the driveway.
Lexie
felt like her legs were two lead pipes unwilling to move. Somehow she had to calm Max down. She didn’t
even get a chance to talk to Torin yet, but she couldn’t let Alik take the heat
for a decision that was made by both of them.
She peered up at Torin – concern outlined his face.
“Please stay. You don’t have to go,” he
breathed. His blue eyes studied her carefully.
“I want
to stay, but I can’t. My brothers are
fighting and it’s partially my fault.” She touched his shoulder, still stunned
he was standing before her. She tried to give him an encouraging smile but knew
it wasn’t convincing. “Bye.” She pulled from his embrace and rushed over
to where Maxim continued to yell at Alik next to the truck.
Not
knowing what to say, she took her stance beside Alik and mustered up her most
shaming look to fix upon Maxim. “Enough
is enough, why don’t we talk about this at home. You’re causing a scene.”
With an
enraged scowl, Maxim spun on her. “You
have no say in this Lexie. Neither of
you belong here – I can’t believe Alik would be stupid enough to bring you to
this place. You’re both going home, now get in the car.”
Lexie
turned to Alik – his face was red and his lips trembled, he wouldn’t meet her
eyes. “I’m sorry,” she whispered to him. Without a word, he climbed in the back
of the Jeep.
She
straightened her spine and gave Maxim a rigid glare, “You may be used to
pushing around your brothers, but you better learn right now that you don’t
ever tell me what to do. I will never
back down to you. I’ll come home, but
only so I can make sure you don’t give Alik a hard time.”
Maxim’s
fury met its limit. He reached around and threw open the front passenger side
door of the truck. “So help me Lexie, if you don’t get in right now, I will not
be responsible for my actions. You think
I’m a monster now, you have no idea…”
Lexie
took her sweet time as she strode to the front of the Cherokee and clambered
in. Maybe her pride was setting her up
for a smack down, but she would rather fight than let him govern her.
How did he know we were here?
As she glided into the seat, Max slammed the
Jeep’s door. Lexie held her breath trying to control her uneven respirations as
she watched him in the review mirror stomp around the rear of the truck.
BONNIE ERINA WHEELER is a lifelong resident of New England
and a University of Connecticut student.
Having grown up in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Bonnie discovered her love of writing early on, but did not begin writing novels until May 2011. As the daughter of author, Glen William Ruane, storytelling and world building is a family affair. Bonnie’s daughter, Miranda E. L. Wheeler and son, Robert D. Wheeler, share in the family’s passion and have both published in the last twelve months.
When not in class or working on her next novel, Bonnie enjoys spending time with her husband, Jerry. Together the two have been writing their own special love story since marrying in April of 1995. Their children Miranda, Justin, and Bobby give them great joy. Their family is made complete with the addition of Petey, a Spanish water dog, they adopted from their local pound.
Bonnie’s plans for the future include writing more novels in the Erris Coven Series, as well as, writing several contemporary young adult novels that have been in development for some time.
Having grown up in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Bonnie discovered her love of writing early on, but did not begin writing novels until May 2011. As the daughter of author, Glen William Ruane, storytelling and world building is a family affair. Bonnie’s daughter, Miranda E. L. Wheeler and son, Robert D. Wheeler, share in the family’s passion and have both published in the last twelve months.
When not in class or working on her next novel, Bonnie enjoys spending time with her husband, Jerry. Together the two have been writing their own special love story since marrying in April of 1995. Their children Miranda, Justin, and Bobby give them great joy. Their family is made complete with the addition of Petey, a Spanish water dog, they adopted from their local pound.
Bonnie’s plans for the future include writing more novels in the Erris Coven Series, as well as, writing several contemporary young adult novels that have been in development for some time.
From Bonnie Erina Wheeler, the author who brought you Fate Fixed, comes the second installment
in the Erris Coven Series, Blood Twist.
Braden Murphy knew he was going to die. There was a twist to his family secret – one that was forced upon him from the time he was a child. For years he envisioned his final days and tried to be strong enough to leave his family. Now that it was time, he was ready to make good on a deadly promise. Except for one unexpected glitch, a raven haired beauty insisted on joining him.
Liz Sanders thought her best friend’s stepfamily was weird, but she never would have guessed they were werewolves. Now Liz must travel with a secretive half-vampire in search of a lycanthropy cure. Landing in a nest full of blood thirsty vampires wasn’t on the agenda, but neither was falling in love.
Braden is tempting, but Liz’s feelings for him are complicated. She wishes he would open up about his past and give her a reason to trust him.
Just when Liz thinks she can let her guard down, she’s forced to confront the evil that has been stalking Braden’s past for years. Death is here and ready to destroy everything they've fought to save.
Braden Murphy knew he was going to die. There was a twist to his family secret – one that was forced upon him from the time he was a child. For years he envisioned his final days and tried to be strong enough to leave his family. Now that it was time, he was ready to make good on a deadly promise. Except for one unexpected glitch, a raven haired beauty insisted on joining him.
Liz Sanders thought her best friend’s stepfamily was weird, but she never would have guessed they were werewolves. Now Liz must travel with a secretive half-vampire in search of a lycanthropy cure. Landing in a nest full of blood thirsty vampires wasn’t on the agenda, but neither was falling in love.
Braden is tempting, but Liz’s feelings for him are complicated. She wishes he would open up about his past and give her a reason to trust him.
Just when Liz thinks she can let her guard down, she’s forced to confront the evil that has been stalking Braden’s past for years. Death is here and ready to destroy everything they've fought to save.
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review and being a part of the tour! I'm so happy that you enjoyed Fate Fixed. :)
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