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― Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
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"Valley Fever"
Supernatural Suspense A devastating earthquake that rocked Southern California turns Jill Cassidy’s life upside down, but the quake is nothing compared to what looms on the horizon. Armed with determination and an incomplete graduate degree in geology, Jill embarks on a dangerous journey through a world of elves and monsters she had no idea existed. Fae-prince Alden watched in horror as one of his own people released the Kolgardi, a hive intelligent race of monsters. Now the ancient evil roams free, feeding on humans and gaining in strength. Despite a judgment laid against him for a crime Alden didn’t commit, he is willing to risk execution to right the wrong and stop what awaits humanity. Together, with a cynical reporter, Thomas Rainer, the unlikely trio stands together, determined to stop the Kolgardi. Can they save mankind from extinction? |
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Valley Fever
5* Hold on for the fantasy ride of your life
"Wow just wow. Jill is a woman of strength. She finds her confidence in a word that the rest of the human race has forgotten exists. Thomas becomes an unlikely ally though I wasnt sure if he was just after the story of a lifetime or if he had other reasons. Alden and his nemesis are exactly what I envisioned the Fae would be. It is a grit your teeth thrill ride right to the end. Fantastically written blending suspense, fantasy, touches of angst relieving humor Valley Fever is one book you don't want to miss or put down. I was so impressed by this author, I'm purchasing her other books."
5* Hold on for the fantasy ride of your life
"Wow just wow. Jill is a woman of strength. She finds her confidence in a word that the rest of the human race has forgotten exists. Thomas becomes an unlikely ally though I wasnt sure if he was just after the story of a lifetime or if he had other reasons. Alden and his nemesis are exactly what I envisioned the Fae would be. It is a grit your teeth thrill ride right to the end. Fantastically written blending suspense, fantasy, touches of angst relieving humor Valley Fever is one book you don't want to miss or put down. I was so impressed by this author, I'm purchasing her other books."
Valley Fever
5* CJ Bahr Cracks the Earth Opens
"Oh, the powerful female characters! I loved them so. No shrinking violets here. As for the lead male characters, loved them, too, be they "perfect" or flawed. They were all about charisma. The energy level of the novel never dropped, keeping me on edge as to what would happen next. Bring on the brains. Bring on the bravado. Bring on the elves! You go, CJ Bahr! Can't wait to read your next novel."
5* CJ Bahr Cracks the Earth Opens
"Oh, the powerful female characters! I loved them so. No shrinking violets here. As for the lead male characters, loved them, too, be they "perfect" or flawed. They were all about charisma. The energy level of the novel never dropped, keeping me on edge as to what would happen next. Bring on the brains. Bring on the bravado. Bring on the elves! You go, CJ Bahr! Can't wait to read your next novel."
Valley Fever
5* Gripping from the first chapter! I wish I could ...
"Gripping from the first chapter! I wish I could give this book ten stars! As a geology and earthquake nut, Valley Fever hooked me from the beginning and never let go. I am an avid reader of Fantasy and Paranormal genres, so I was pleasantly surprised by its original and a totally new take on the Fey. I recently read this book while on a trip to SoCal, so the theme and timing were appropriate. Sprinkle in some well-developed characters ( Jill, Alden, Thomas, and Kyran), the Fey, the Kolgardi, suspense and jaw-dropping twists and turns—this book was a stunner. I look forward to reading more from C.J. Bahr."
5* Gripping from the first chapter! I wish I could ...
"Gripping from the first chapter! I wish I could give this book ten stars! As a geology and earthquake nut, Valley Fever hooked me from the beginning and never let go. I am an avid reader of Fantasy and Paranormal genres, so I was pleasantly surprised by its original and a totally new take on the Fey. I recently read this book while on a trip to SoCal, so the theme and timing were appropriate. Sprinkle in some well-developed characters ( Jill, Alden, Thomas, and Kyran), the Fey, the Kolgardi, suspense and jaw-dropping twists and turns—this book was a stunner. I look forward to reading more from C.J. Bahr."
Valley Fever
5* I couldn't put it down! Humans, Fae and Valley Fever - oh my!
"What a great book! It's a page turner, so hard to put down. The story of Jill, Thomas and elven Alden facing the dangers of the released evil and a rebellion of the Fae in current greater Southern California moved at a great pace. The characters were rich and rounded, easy to relate to and I found myself anxious to find out what would happen. The setting was well described, the science background added a nice touch and the cultural references made it seem so real and make it easy to wrap yourself into the story. The story has a nice closure and I cannot wait to see another installment in the relationship of these humans and Fae. C J Bahr is an excellent writer with a great future in two wonderful "worlds." I highly recommend you also investigate her other novels!"
5* I couldn't put it down! Humans, Fae and Valley Fever - oh my!
"What a great book! It's a page turner, so hard to put down. The story of Jill, Thomas and elven Alden facing the dangers of the released evil and a rebellion of the Fae in current greater Southern California moved at a great pace. The characters were rich and rounded, easy to relate to and I found myself anxious to find out what would happen. The setting was well described, the science background added a nice touch and the cultural references made it seem so real and make it easy to wrap yourself into the story. The story has a nice closure and I cannot wait to see another installment in the relationship of these humans and Fae. C J Bahr is an excellent writer with a great future in two wonderful "worlds." I highly recommend you also investigate her other novels!"
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"Forged In Fire"
The Fire Chronicles #2 A Paranormal Romance Beth Leighton moved to Scotland to marry the love of her life. But then he betrays her and she is fatally shot. However the Archangel Remiel interferes, and she awakes to find herself in 18th century England. Alive but confused and lost, she wants to go home. Despite a roguish and handsome highwayman. Christopher “Kit” Locke is haunted by his past mistakes and lives on danger’s edge, not caring if he lives or dies. He will leave that choice to Fate. Intrigued by the spirited Beth, he is drawn from his spiraling descent and is enlisted to help steal an evil artifact, the Viper’s Eye, a demonic soul-stealing jewel. While the Archangel and the Duke of Hell battle it out, both Beth and Kit must also fight evil. When the stone seeks Kit's soul can Beth's love keep him from falling victim to the Viper's Eye or will she lose Kit to Hell's fire? |
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Forged In Fire
Book Of The Week Pick
"Time travel, highwaymen, demons, angels and diabolical treasure! Get swept away with the heroine, Beth, into late 18th century England, where the danger, adventure and romance rule the day. If you are looking to escape, this is the book for you!" - California State library
Book Of The Week Pick
"Time travel, highwaymen, demons, angels and diabolical treasure! Get swept away with the heroine, Beth, into late 18th century England, where the danger, adventure and romance rule the day. If you are looking to escape, this is the book for you!" - California State library
Forged In Fire
5 Stars!
"There's nothing that can enliven a story like two supernatural beings trading insults and toying with each other about the hero and heroines' fate." - Paranormal Romance Guild
5 Stars!
"There's nothing that can enliven a story like two supernatural beings trading insults and toying with each other about the hero and heroines' fate." - Paranormal Romance Guild
Forged In Fire
***** A Bawdy Romp Through Time
Sassy heroines? Sarcastic highwaymen? A nail biting adventure to save the world? I'm in. And boy can C J Bahr write. I think if you're gonna do a historical adventure romance, which is basically what this is, then you'd better be able to a) get your history right enough so it's not distracting, be able to do a good chase scene and a good fight scene and do good sexual tension. Check! Check! and Check! Romance and history are two genres I just don't read (I got suckered into this by the fantasy/time travelly elements to the write up) and I didn't regret a minute of it. I didn't realize that it was book 2 in a series until I'd finished and that didn't matter either.
Brilliant fun!
***** A Bawdy Romp Through Time
Sassy heroines? Sarcastic highwaymen? A nail biting adventure to save the world? I'm in. And boy can C J Bahr write. I think if you're gonna do a historical adventure romance, which is basically what this is, then you'd better be able to a) get your history right enough so it's not distracting, be able to do a good chase scene and a good fight scene and do good sexual tension. Check! Check! and Check! Romance and history are two genres I just don't read (I got suckered into this by the fantasy/time travelly elements to the write up) and I didn't regret a minute of it. I didn't realize that it was book 2 in a series until I'd finished and that didn't matter either.
Brilliant fun!
Forged In Fire
Book Review Directory
"Readers who like a pseudo-historical tale with paranormal dealings of angels, demons, highwaymen, and feisty females will enjoy this fast-paced adventure. Beth is a strong woman, saving Kit as much as he saves her, and the romance is sweet and spicy with plenty of interaction to vary things up."
Book Review Directory
"Readers who like a pseudo-historical tale with paranormal dealings of angels, demons, highwaymen, and feisty females will enjoy this fast-paced adventure. Beth is a strong woman, saving Kit as much as he saves her, and the romance is sweet and spicy with plenty of interaction to vary things up."
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"Walking Through Fire"
The Fire Chronicles #1 A Paranormal Romance Tortured. Trapped. Would Love Save Him?
Simon MacKay, the last Earl of Cleitmuir, was murdered two hundred years ago because of his family’s dangerous legacy. Alone and cursed he haunts his home in order to protect the lost treasure. A pastime that leaves him angry and embittered until he meets a feisty American tourist. Not only is Laurel sexy and beautiful, she can also see him in his ghostly form.
Antiquities expert, Laurel Saville, leaves Chicago to visit her best friend in the romantic Scottish Highlands. She is saved from a tragic fall by the ghostly Simon. Once she realizes she is not crazy, she pledges to help him find his family’s missing artifact. A pledge hindered by treasure hunter Alex Mackenzie, a descendant of the clan that murdered Simon. Laurel risks everything, including her life, to help Simon resolve the issues keeping him earth bound. But will she lose him forever or is there a way Laurel can keep him with her on this earthly plane? |
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Walking Through Fire
Five Stars
This is a pretty amazing story and I'm really happy to have discovered this author.
Walking Through Fire
Stunning debut novel
A fast-moving, attention-grabbing book, Walking Through Fire is a brilliant debut novel that didn't let me stop, even for a moment. The author's 'voice' has a uniqueness and confidence exciting in a first novel, and the characters feel vividly human. It almost instantly caught me up in the story, and the pace moved along quickly enough that I never found a moment to take a break from reading.
Between the entirely relatable main characters, and just enough attention to environmental detail, I felt immersed and connected. By the time I was halfway through, I felt a vested interest in seeing things turn out for the best; I celebrated and mourned right along with people in the story. By the end, I felt as if I'd been part of the story all along, that I was present for the events, rather than reading them in words.
Walking Through Fire
WOW!
Five stars of pure goodness. This was a richly written story that deftly handled the passages requiring a return to the past, and had adventure and excitement on every level, past and present. I adored the characters, but most especially Laurel and Simon. They were destined for each other. Ms. Bahr is definitely an author to be watched. I know I'll be waiting impatiently for her next one.
Walking Through Fire
This is a GREAT debut book
This is a GREAT debut book! The story is original and the characters are realistic. I found it hard to put down! I hope there will be a sequel.
Five Stars
This is a pretty amazing story and I'm really happy to have discovered this author.
Walking Through Fire
Stunning debut novel
A fast-moving, attention-grabbing book, Walking Through Fire is a brilliant debut novel that didn't let me stop, even for a moment. The author's 'voice' has a uniqueness and confidence exciting in a first novel, and the characters feel vividly human. It almost instantly caught me up in the story, and the pace moved along quickly enough that I never found a moment to take a break from reading.
Between the entirely relatable main characters, and just enough attention to environmental detail, I felt immersed and connected. By the time I was halfway through, I felt a vested interest in seeing things turn out for the best; I celebrated and mourned right along with people in the story. By the end, I felt as if I'd been part of the story all along, that I was present for the events, rather than reading them in words.
Walking Through Fire
WOW!
Five stars of pure goodness. This was a richly written story that deftly handled the passages requiring a return to the past, and had adventure and excitement on every level, past and present. I adored the characters, but most especially Laurel and Simon. They were destined for each other. Ms. Bahr is definitely an author to be watched. I know I'll be waiting impatiently for her next one.
Walking Through Fire
This is a GREAT debut book
This is a GREAT debut book! The story is original and the characters are realistic. I found it hard to put down! I hope there will be a sequel.
Marion Zimmer Bradley's "Sword and Sorceress" series has always featured the best in contemporary women's fantasy, and this outstanding volume carries on the tradition! These original stories of brave, talented, and heroic women will take readers through enchanted realms of the imagination into danger both physical and mystical, where the only way to survive is through the power of sword and spell.
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