QUEEN TO ASHES Blog Tour
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the QUEEN TO ASHES by Mallory McCartney Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
Title: QUEEN TO ASHES (Black Dawn #2)
Author: Mallory McCartney
Pub. Date: April 21, 2020
Publisher: MM Books
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Pages: 350
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Amazon Canada, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org
Read for FREE with KU!
“You lived your entire life feeling like half of you was missing. Fight for the missing part. Fight for this.”
Emory Fae has abandoned everything she thought she knew about her previous life on Earth. Stepping up to her role as Queen of Kiero she makes a startling sacrifice- feigning her allegiances to Adair Stratton, the man who murdered her parents and casted Kiero into ruin. Emory’s memories slowly piece together, and she soon realizes the Mad King may not be all he seems– and the man who was once best friend, may be fighting beneath the surface.
With the King’s attention on her, can she buy Black Dawn Rebellion enough time to recuperate their forces? And when the times comes, will she be able to kill Adair, ending his tyranny and rising herself as the rightful Queen? Fighting to hide her secret, Emory navigates the brutal trials of the Mad King, trying not to lose herself in the process.
Sequel to Heir of Lies, now a bestselling series, the sparks are ignited, as Emory learns the cost of freedom, and her heritage. Will the rebels unite in time? A sinister force has spread across the land, stripping everyone bare- their betrayals, their secrets, their intentions. But above all, what will their decisions cost? By refusing to give in to the darkness, will Emory rise as Queen?
Title: HEIR OF LIES (Black Dawn #1)
Author: Mallory McCartney
Pub. Date: April 21, 2020
Publisher: MM Books
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Pages: 397
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Amazon Canada, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org
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“Hope was a dangerous thing. It could consume every dream and make them take flight, becoming wild daydreams in one’s heart and mind. Or hope could incinerate everything you thought you knew, burning you down to your core, leaving you raw and exposed for the world.”
Emory Fae has only known one thing—life at The Academy, a school for those who have special abilities. Following in her parents’ footsteps, the pressure to uphold their dream falls on her and one of her best friends—Adair Stratton. An outcast and feared by most, Adair longs to break away from the expectations dictating his future. With whispers of dark magic spreading across Kiero, Adair starts to doubt The Academy is all it seems.
An unexpected visit ignites new tensions as the roguish king from across the Black Sea, Tadeas Maher of the Shattered Isles, and his heir, Marquis Maher, sail to Kiero. Notorious for their pirating and wrath, for the first time in years, they demand the Faes listen to their proposition for a new treaty. Caught in the middle of politics, Adair and Emory, with the help of their best friends Brokk and Memphis, search for the one thing that matters the most—the truth.
Their world is tipped upside down as unlikely alliances are made, and war ravages Kiero. Through the throes of betrayal, lies, hidden magic, and love, Adair is faced with a life changing decision. Will he fight or bow to the darkness within?
But, Adair’s decision will change the course of Kiero forever, setting in motion irreversible destinies for everyone at The Academy as Emory Fae rises as heir.
Heir of Lies is the first book in the bestselling Black Dawn series.
The Black Dawn series is re- releasing and “Heir of Lies” (book one) is coming April 21 2020! This edition will have an exclusive map and bonus content!
EXCERPT
The moonlight kissed her skin, bathing Lana in its silver light as it poured through the window. Azarius had no idea what time it was, and frankly, he didn’t care. He wished to be locked in this moment forever, spending endless nights with the woman he loved. Smiling, he watched as she stirred in her sleep, murmuring at things unseen to him. He brought his lips to her shoulder, gently and slowly covering her body with a trail of kisses. She sighed, waking and cracking an eye open, groaning. “Do you know what sleep is?”
He grinned at her in the darkness. “Not with you around,” he murmured. She gently brought her hand to rest against his chest, stopping him. “Are you finally going to tell me what happened?” Lana, his love, his other half, could read him like an open book. He ran a hand through his fiery red hair. “Lana, you know exactly—”
“No, Azarius, I want to hear it from you.”
She waited, her caramel eyes blazing in the night. Pinning him with that stare, he knew he didn’t have a choice. Sighing, he leaned back, propping himself up with his elbows as he searched for the right words. “I made a mistake.” Her eyes ignited him like a thousand suns, flashing in the darkness. She of all people understood better than most. They survived as refugees for six years in Azarius’s old village, Pentharrow. Morgan found them in time, before Adair’s soldiers advanced. It was timely on her part; Azarius shivered in the night. Without Morgan and her dark magic, they would have all died. He would never forget that night, how she had advanced from the night, a demon bathed in red. She had locked eyes with him, and he knew from that one look that everything would change. As a stranger, he had advanced upon her at once. He was the only security in their small town. He was a fighter, a survivor, and he would protect his people. She had known. He had demanded where she had come from. Her retort had been, “Your savior.”
“Azarius?” He shook his head, coming out of the memory and taking Lana in. Since that night, Morgan had proclaimed that unless she was made leader, they would meet their end. She was trained in magic, in witchcraft. She could protect them. It made his blood boil, but he had bowed to her every wish. And to this day, he knew nothing about their leader. How she had known about their fate and what her intentions were. As her second in command, he had pushed for answers to only get punished in return. It was always done publicly too. Every time he stepped outside of the line, he greeted the whipping post like an old lover. The leather would snap and bite into his skin, and he always said nothing. He took it and walked away, swearing to all gods above that he would get revenge and would free his people from her.
Mallory McCartney currently lives in Sarnia, Ontario with her husband and their three dachshunds Link, Lola and Leonard. When she isn’t working on her next novel or reading, she can be found day dreaming about fantasy worlds and hiking. Other favorite pastimes involve reorganizing perpetually overflowing bookshelves and seeking out new coffee and dessert shops.
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Giveaway Details:
One lucky winner will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card, International.
Tour Schedule:
Week One:
| 4/20/2020 | Two Chicks on Books | Excerpt |
| 4/21/2020 | Jaime’s World | Excerpt |
| 4/22/2020 | Mythical Books | Excerpt |
| 4/23/2020 | Angel’s Guilty Pleasures | Excerpt |
| 4/24/2020 | Twirling Book Princess | Excerpt |
Week Two:
| 4/27/2020 | BookHounds | Excerpt |
| 4/28/2020 | momfluenster | Excerpt |
| 4/28/2020 | She Just Loves Books | Review |
| 4/29/2020 | Hurn Publications | Review |
| 4/30/2020 | Moonlight Rendezvous | Review |
| 5/1/2020 | DJREADSBOOKS | Excerpt |
Week Three:
| 5/4/2020 | Dorky Girl and Skeletor | Excerpt |
| 5/5/2020 | Sifa Elizabeth Reads | Review |
| 5/6/2020 | Locks, Hooks and Books | Excerpt |
| 5/7/2020 | TMBA Corbett Tries to Write | Excerpt |
| 5/8/2020 | The Book Junkie Reads . . . | Excerpt |
Week Four:
| 5/11/2020 | A Dream Within A Dream | Review |
| 5/12/2020 | A Gingerly Review | Excerpt |
| 5/13/2020 | eating between the lines inc | Excerpt |
| 5/14/2020 | Books a Plenty Book Reviews | Review |
| 5/15/2020 | Jazzy Book Reviews | Review |
What an exciting story!
Sounds good.
HEIR OF LIES has the best cover in this series.
I like the cover
Already on my to read list. Thanks for hosting.
thanks this sounds like an amazing read
I am absolutely in love with books about alpha females!! This sounds like a winner!!
I like the cover. It has great graphics and title font
Sounds like a great book.
Thank you for sharing!
Nice book cover and the book sounds interesting.
Thanks for this one – love the recommendations. Good Job, Mallory.
Sounds like a good read.
Sounds great!
This sounds like an excellent read. Cool cover!
I love the cover.
I am always interested in learning about new books to read.
cool
This so sounds like my kind of book and I love the cover too.
I really like the cover, it’s heroic.
I like both the cover and they sound really great to read too.
The covers of your books are colorful and very detailed.
This sounds like a great book!
Love that cover! Book sounds great.
What awesome stories! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
I really like the book cover and this sounds like a wonderful read!