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Golden Dawn Blog Tour

Posted on April 13, 2016April 12, 2016 by Loni Townsend

If you’ve been a reader of my blog for a while, you might have heard me mention my critique partner, Aldrea Alien. I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve read from her, from her clean romances to her more erotic works. Now, I’m thrilled to be able to announce the re-release of her paranormal romance, Golden Dawn.

Here’s a bit about the book.

Family and blood.Golden Dawn Cover

After 1100 years, these simple words mean everything to Herald. His life has been ruled by keeping his siblings safe, keeping them from becoming prey whilst feeding on the weaker. His failures have been many and measured by those he has lost. People like his twin brother.

There has always been another enemy.

Just who the enemy is comes into question when Herald meets the dangerous, angelic creature he is to guard. Wondering where his true loyalties lie is a dangerous thought. No matter whether he chooses family over the heart, it will mean death.

Only the right choice will ensure the life taken is not his.

Like the sound of it? Be sure to check out the giveaway, read the excerpt, and pick up your copy!

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Excerpt

Firmly shutting the door, he leant against the wood and resumed glaring at the object of his guardianship. The crystal may not be completely clear, but he could distinguish enough of the wall on the other side of it to see there was nothing in the rock. Certainly no spirits.

He shook his head, absently pushing back the hair that fell into his eyes. Had the girl thought him some lack-witted cur? How could anyone believe a lump of rock would be strong enough to hold a spirit when the world was made of them?

His gaze fell to the waterskin at his feet. He bent to pick it up when movement on the edge of his vision caught his attention. Looking up to see who had managed to slink in unnoticed, he found a woman standing on the other side of the crystal. With creamy skin and hair the pale yellow of dried wheat, she could’ve passed as the mother to the girl he’d just evicted. At least, if he didn’t know better.

He put a hand on the wooden door and leant against it. The timber, old as it was, did little but issue a faint creak. Most definitely shut. Had he not just had his back on it a moment ago? Yet she stood before him as if he’d done the intruding. He’d circled the room and it had been empty upon his arrival. Hadn’t it?

Walking around the rock, his heart jumped upon seeing that the woman wasn’t merely on the other side of the crystal but in it. She wordlessly spun as he circled her, tracking his movement with eyes the pale blue-grey of approaching dawn. The most beautiful eyes he’d ever seen.

“A spirit,” he breathed. The girl hadn’t lied; he truly was guarding a spirit-imbued gem. But what kind of spirit? He doubted his father would’ve imprisoned a succubus or any other sort of demon. No fae would possibly be worth this much effort. “Jinni?” he ventured, although he hadn’t heard of any with such a form as this. His father had wandered much of the earth before returning to settle in the valley of his birth. Was it possible his father had taken more from the land than treasure and children?

“Close.” The deep-grey dress shifted colour as she laughed, lightening and rolling like storm clouds. “Try something with more power. Something holy.” At the last word, her eyes sparkled delightfully.

Of course, I couldn’t leave you without a bit about Aldrea herself.

Aldrea AlienBorn and raised in New Zealand, Aldrea Alien lives on a small farm with her family, including a menagerie of animals, most of which are convinced they’re just as human as the next person. Especially the cats.

She discovered a love of crafting other worlds at the age of twelve when she first conceived the idea of The Rogue King. Since that that fateful day, she hasn’t found an ounce of peace from the characters plaguing her mind, all of them clamouring for her to tell their story first.

It’s a lot of people for one head.

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Have you met Aldrea before? What did you think of the excerpt? Are you looking forward to reading Golden Dawn?

16 thoughts on “Golden Dawn Blog Tour”

  1. Nicola says:
    April 13, 2016 at 2:57 AM

    Congratulations Aldrea! I love the blurb and the excerpt – both really well written. Thank you for hosting Loni and I wish Aldrea much success.

    Reply
    1. Aldrea Alien says:
      April 18, 2016 at 5:12 PM

      Thank you, Nicola.

      Reply
  2. Aldrea Alien says:
    April 13, 2016 at 4:00 AM

    Hee! Thanks so much for hosting me today, Loni!

    Reply
  3. M.J. Fifield says:
    April 13, 2016 at 9:22 AM

    Congrats, Aldrea! I love the colors in that cover—it’s so bright.

    Reply
    1. Aldrea Alien says:
      April 18, 2016 at 5:18 PM

      Thanks! It’s only my second try at putting a professional cover together from scratch.

      Reply
  4. cleemckenzie says:
    April 13, 2016 at 9:58 AM

    Good luck with this book, and congratulations!

    Reply
    1. Aldrea Alien says:
      April 18, 2016 at 5:19 PM

      Thank you.

      Reply
  5. Sarah says:
    April 16, 2016 at 10:34 PM

    Congratulations, Aldrea. Sounds intriguing (and beautiful cover). 🙂

    Reply
    1. Aldrea Alien says:
      April 18, 2016 at 5:20 PM

      Thanks, Sarah. I’ve never much in love with my cover, but I’m so terribly bias.

      Reply
  6. Beth says:
    April 18, 2016 at 11:41 AM

    sounds so good, and that cover!

    Reply
    1. Aldrea Alien says:
      April 18, 2016 at 5:32 PM

      Hee! So much praise over my cover, you’re all gonna give me a big head.

      Reply
  7. Kristin Smith says:
    April 18, 2016 at 1:54 PM

    Congrats to Aldrea! I love the cover and excerpt!

    Reply
    1. Aldrea Alien says:
      April 18, 2016 at 5:39 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Chrys Fey says:
    April 18, 2016 at 4:53 PM

    Oh, a re-release. How awesome! Congratulations, Aldrea!

    Reply
    1. Aldrea Alien says:
      April 18, 2016 at 5:45 PM

      Yeah, I’m thinking of becoming a solely self-published author and pulling Golden Dawn from its publisher was the first step. I’m pretty sure it’s the right one.

      Reply
  9. The Blue Grumpster says:
    April 22, 2016 at 10:48 PM

    May it be a big, big hit!@

    Reply

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