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Oathbound by Victoria McCombs


About the Book

Book: Oathbound
Author: Victoria McCombs
Genre: YA Fantasy
Release date: February 15, 2022

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Beware the waters. The dangerous deep brings ruin to all. 

Emme has spent her life avoiding anything to do with pirates. But the fates are cruel, and now a hidden sickness leads her to partner with pirates for the one thing that can save her—a cure on an island none are certain exists.

The pirate captain’s secrets are darker than the deep and threaten to kill them all. His obligations are tinged with betrayal, for his oathbind must be fulfilled. To ignore it is to invite peril of unimaginable destruction.

As the adventure unfolds, the sea takes more than she expects and the sea gives more than he wants.

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About the Author

McCombs, Victoria

Victoria McCombs is the author of The Storyteller’s Series from Parliament House Press, and Oathbound. She writes young adult fantasy and adores stories about treacherous pirates and traitorous princes. Her favorite things include peppermint hot chocolate, peanut butter ice cream, game nights with family, and Jesus. She has her mom to thank for allowing so many medieval weapons inside the house as she was growing up, which curated her love for that time period. She is a mom of three little boys and a wife to the handsomest accountant there is. Together they live in Omaha, Nebraska.


My Review

Oathbound
by Victoria McCombs
Book 1 in The Royal Rose Chronicles series
Rating: 4/5

Wow. You are in for a treat if you enjoy swashbuckling adventure with love, betrayal and ghosts! Having never read anything from the author before, I was pleasantly surprised at the fun and action-filled story. The author does an amazing job at catching and holding the reader’s attention.

First, the cover is gorgeous and definitely makes you want to pick up the book.
Second, the story makes you want to escape to the sea and fall in love with a pirate.
Third, the main characters are interesting, unique, and full of passion and courage.

You won’t want to miss this exciting adventure that captures the imagination! I can’t wait to read whatever comes next in the series. (Not quite a cliffhanger ending but you’ll definitely want the next book)

Highly recommend if you enjoy clean YA fantasy that has action, romance and pirate adventures.

My thanks to the author and publisher for providing me with an ARC of the book. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own. No positive review was expected and no compensation received.


More from Victoria

Oathbound was my quarantine book. I remember getting the idea and thinking “I don’t know of any other pirate books in the YA fantasy genre.” Of course, after that, I saw them everywhere, and several amazing ones have come out since. But theses broken pirates had grabbed my attention and I couldn’t let go.

One aspect of my book makes it unique, and that comes in our main character. My characters are a reflection of me, but none more so than Emme. We see early on that she is sick, and while the disease is made up for the book, it’s mirrored exactly by the disease that runs in my family called ataxia. This is a disease that impairs every part of life before it ends it too soon. I’ve never opened those emotions so fully to put them on a page, but Emme and I were going through this together. While I’m lucky not to have symptoms yet (and the chance to never have to go through it), this disability is something I understand deeply, and I’m honored to bring it to life on the page to show the strength that can lie within even when our bodies fail us.

I hope you all enjoy Oathbound!


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Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Victoria is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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Dreams of Gold by Traci Hunter Abramson

About the Book

Title: Dreams of Gold
Series: Dream’s Edge #2
Author: Traci Hunter Abramson
Genre: Clean Sports Romance
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Release Date: February 7, 2022

Nine months ago, Amaliya Marcell’s world was rocked when she nearly lost her parents in a devastating accident. In that moment, everything changed, and it was with no small amount of determination that the former ballerina rebuilt her life into something wonderful alongside the man she loves, her pairs ice-skating partner, Tyler.

Since he was a child, Tyler Linden has dreamed of Olympic gold. And with Amaliya by his side, he’s confident that his goal is finally within reach. The pair is on track to compete in the Winter Games in Leningrad, but the path to gold turns out to be rougher than they expected. A painful injury on the ice shakes Amaliya’s confidence, and it will take every ounce of willpower to keep working toward the competition of her life. But when the discovery of a family secret connects her to the Soviet Union, the truth of her history forges within Amaliya a renewed determination to make her Olympic dreams a reality.

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About the Author

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Traci Hunter Abramson was born in Arizona, where she lived until moving to Venezuela for a study-abroad program. After graduating from Brigham Young University, she worked for the Central Intelligence Agency for several years, eventually resigning in order to raise her family. She credits the CIA with giving her a wealth of ideas as well as the skills needed to survive her children’s teenage years. She has gone on to write more than twenty bestselling novels that have consistently been nominated as Whitney Award finalists and seven-time Whitney Award winner. When she’s not writing, Traci enjoys spending time with her husband and five children, preferably on a nice quiet beach somewhere. She also enjoys sports, travel, writing, and coaching high school swimming.

Connect with Traci: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Bookbub


My Review

Dreams of Gold
by Traci Hunter Abramson
Book 2 in the Dream’s Edge series
Rating: 4/5

Wow. I loved reading this story during the Olympics! Nathan Chen just won Olympic gold and redeemed the horror of his first Olympics four years ago. Who doesn’t like an incredible story of redemption? I loved continuing this story with Tyler and Amaliya chasing after their dreams of Olympic gold. This story moved a lot faster than the first one to get them to the the Olympics. I liked how the author tackled more of the mental aspects of figure skating. I liked how she addressed the mind games from other competitors and all the things that come with celebrity. However, I wish she had included something about seeking counseling after trauma or talking with a sports psychologist. I feel like it was a missed opportunity in an otherwise authentic and exciting script.

Highly recommend if you enjoy the not-so-easy journey to reaching your dreams and dealing with all the obstacles along the way. 

My thanks to the author and publisher for providing me with an ARC of the book. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own. No positive review was expected and no compensation received.


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Stone by Ronie Kendig

About the Book

Title: Stone
Series: The Metcalfes #1
Author: Ronie Kendig
Genre: Clean with faith elements, Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Task Force Press
Release Date: January 6, 2022

She cost him everything. Now, he’s forced to protect her.

Stone Metcalfe embodies the Metcalfe legacy—blue eyes, an unfair amount of good looks, and hardcore patriot-laced character. But a foolish lapse in judgment dismantles his name and career. Humiliated and furious, he retreats to his mountain lodge to hide from media hounds and eke out a new life. However, one phone call from an old Army buddy upends Stone’s best-laid plans.

Supermodel Brighton Buchanan had designers and men eating out of her hand until a terrible mistake trapped her in the soul-eating world of human trafficking. Years later, she is used by her captors to take down the best man she’s ever known. The man she loves. Hope lost, she’s unexpectedly freed—and thrown back into Stone’s life. Being forgiven is out of the question considering how much he hates her.

Believing danger and her trafficker are one wrong move away, Brighton will do anything to keep him from being ruined again—even if it means going back to that life. As everything is falling apart and threats mount against Brighton, Stone realizes forgiveness is the easy part. Protecting her—and his heart—is another story.

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About the Author

Ronie Kendig is an bestselling, award-winning author of over thirty books. She grew up an Army brat, and now she and her Army-veteran husband have returned to their beloved Texas after a nearly ten-year stint in the Northeast. They survive on Sonic runs, barbecue, and peach cobbler that they share⁠—sometimes⁠—with Benning the Stealth Golden. Ronie’s degree in psychology has helped her pen novels of intense, raw characters.

Connect with Ronie: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Bookbub | Amazon


My Review

Stone
By Ronie Kendig
Book 1 in the Metcalfes series
Rating: 4.5/5

Wow. Way to knock it out of the park with such an incredible story! This new series from Ronie Kendig is already so good! As someone who is passionate about combating sex slavery, I was truly interested in this story and was so glad that the author ventured to go there. She has a warning page at the beginning due to possible triggers but she weaves a heartbreaking tale that deals with healing and redemption. 

I loved the characters. I am now invested in the Metcalfe family (if I wasn’t already from her previous Nightshade series). Stone is such a raw character with so many emotions. Brighton is a strong survivor despite her crazy past. The chemistry between the two of them was palpable and I can’t wait to read more about the other characters. 

Highly recommend this romantic thriller with some broken characters that need healing and redemption!

My thanks to the author and publisher for providing me with an ARC of the book. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own. No positive review was expected and no compensation received. 



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