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Sunday, December 15, 2024

#BookBlitz: Logic's Dictate by Steve Gibson @RABTBookTours



Science Fiction

Date Published: December 15, 2024


 

In a galaxy far from Earth, the advanced civilization of Merk extends a rare invitation to join their peaceful galactic continuum to worlds demonstrating true maturity. With Earth on the brink of a monumental transformation, all eyes are on presidential candidate Andy Brock, whose visionary policies promise unity and progress.

Earth has already made significant strides: the Koreas have united, NATO has dissolved following Russia's peaceful democratization, and the world stands on the cusp of unprecedented harmony. Yet, China remains a looming threat, with ambitions to seize Taiwan and a war with the U.S. on the horizon.

Amidst this turmoil, Rein, the leader of the Merkian delegation studying Earth, must decide if humanity is ready to join the Merk galactic community. However, her complicated feelings for Andy could either symbolize a potential new era of interstellar cooperation with Earth, or bring the whole mission to a grinding halt.

Through political trials, assassination attempts, and opposition from traditionalists, the path is fraught with challenges. Will the impending conflict with China derail Earth’s chance at interstellar peace? Can Andy Brock ascend to the presidency and implement his transformative vision for a brighter future?

Friday, December 13, 2024

#ReleaseBlitz: The Storm Descends by Valerie Storm @RABTBookTours #Giveaway



Demon Storm, Book 7

 

Young Adult Fantasy

Date Published: 12-13-2024

Publisher: Shadow Spark Publishing


 

The Catalyst is quiet

The Catalyst is quiet.

Kari struggles with the damage she did when she lost control.  Her loved ones suffered at her hands, leaving Ari scarred in ways she will never be able to ignore.

How he survived?  Only the Seraph of Nalmi knows.

Then a request arrives, a simple task compared to everything else she has been through: travel as Freehaven's emissary and meet with Brianna, a now-ancient half demon who destroyed the first demon city across the sea - and who may have some information on defeating the Catalyst for good.  Kari, Ari, and Guine prepare to cross the Demon Sea...

But the shadows await them.

Thursday, December 12, 2024

#CoverReveal: The Seer by Raquel Y. Levitt @RABTBookTours

 


Historical Fiction/Paranormal Fiction

Date Published: March 11th, 2025

Publisher: Acorn Publishing


In 1890s Missouri, secrets are a matter of survival.

Clairvoyant Sarah Richardson screams as her older sister Katherine is forced into a straightjacket and thrust into a carriage bound for the St. Louis City Lunatic Asylum. She is devastated to learn Katherine has been blamed for her inadvertent role in an abused woman’s murder. Now, too frightened to speak up, she hides the truth that it should have been her in that carriage. 

Sarah’s mounting guilt becomes too much, and she heads to St. Louis, determined to regain her sister’s confidence and prove herself worthy of forgiveness.

While working to heal their relationship, Sarah meets a timid housewife who tries to hide her bruises. When troubling psychic visions of the woman begin to affect her, she sees an opportunity to atone for her past mistakes. Desperate to do whatever it takes to make things right, Sarah embarks on a perilous journey that may cost her everything—including her own life.

#BookBlitz: Toys in Babylon by Patrick Finegan @RABTBookTours


 

A Language App Parody and Whodunnit

 

Satire

Date Published: August 15, 2024

 

 

Who murdered the mascot and spokes-bear of the world’s most successful foreign language app? Was it an executive, employee, investor, lover, or one of the company’s animated instructors – endearing cartoon personalities invested with the power of Artificial Intelligence? What began as a chain novel prompt along the lines of “It was a dark and stormy night” on a language app fan site morphed into a full-fledged novel and parody by the prize-winning author of Cooperative Lives. The story originally appeared online in thirteen riveting installments but is now expanded and available in book format in both English and German as the definitive parody, page turner, and murder mystery for anyone who has ever studied language with a cast of digital cartoon characters and an anthropomorphic mascot.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

#CoverReveal: In Harm's Way (The Sea Hawkes Chronicles, #1) by Thomas M. Wing @RABTBookTours

 


Book 1 of The Sea Hawkes Chronicles


Historical Fiction/Nautical Fiction

Date Published: February 18th, 2025

Publisher: Acorn Publishing


 

The man who fights for his family is far more dangerous than the one who fights for his king.

Colonial sea captain Jonas Hawke returns home to Norfolk after a year-long voyage only to have his ship and its valuable cargo seized by the British Royal Navy. As the royal governor further tightens the noose on trade, Jonas is thrust into the chaos of a growing rebellion. Desperate to support his family, he sets out to find work. When he is denied a commission with the newly formed Continental Navy, he outfits his own vessel as a private ship-of-war and voyages to the Caribbean in search of enemy merchant ships he can capture and friends he can trust.

But dangers multiply on the unforgiving sea. The Royal Navy reacts mercilessly to the threat posed by privateers like Jonas. How will Jonas fare now that he has boldly defied the King of Britain to preserve his family? And what will happen to his loved ones while he is away, engulfed in a war to oppose tyranny in the name of freedom?

#PreorderBlitz: Crash by Jamie Targaet @RABTBookTours



(Hounds of Hell MC 5)

 

Motorcycle Club Romance

Date Published: December 13, 2024

Publisher: Changeling Press


 

She vanished once, leaving scars I can’t forget. Now she's back, hiding secrets I may never forgive.

Helena — Returning to Mercy was supposed to be a fresh start. As a therapist, I’ve made it my mission to help others find strength, even when I can’t always find it for myself. But when Crash walks back into my life, bringing all the pain and passion of our past, I know this town holds more than just memories—it holds secrets I can’t outrun. He's fierce, wounded, and the last person I thought I'd ever see again. And while he’s still everything I want, he’s also everything I should fear. Especially when he finds out what I’m hiding.

Crash — The Hounds of Hell gave me purpose when I had nothing but rage. My loyalty runs deeper than blood—until they betrayed me. Losing Perry, my only brother, has made me question everything I believed about the family I chose. But when Helena returns, the woman who vanished after one night and still haunts my dreams, my anger flares in ways I can't control. I wanted answers, and now I’m in too deep. She’s hiding something, and whatever it is, it’s tied to the pain that put me on this path. This time, I won’t let her slip away, even if it means facing demons I swore to bury.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

#ReleaseBlitz: Unexpected Detour by Lynn Marie Jackson @RABTBookTours #Giveaway




Courage and Intrigue in Wartime San Francisco

 

Historical Fiction

Date Published: December 10, 2024

Publisher: Acorn Publishing



When bombs fall on Pearl Harbor, the trajectory of Faye Baxter’s midwestern life takes an unexpected detour. Her fiancé Steve Connor enlists in the Army, and Faye follows him to California for a spur-of-the-moment wedding just days before he ships out. 

Eager to contribute to the war effort, Faye joins the workforce in San Francisco, a city awash with jobs, handsome soldiers, cheap cocktails, and nefarious secrets. When she is recruited to serve as a courier for a government intelligence agency, the assignment leads her into a web of misogyny, deception, and espionage. 

Will she learn to trust her instincts, value her own opinions, and raise her voice against injustice? Or are the risks too great?

#BookBlitz: The Algorithm by Gary Tutty @RABTBookTours



Philosophical Speculative Literary Fiction

Date Published: November 13, 2024


 

For readers of George Orwell’s "1984" and Kazuo Ishiguro’s "Klara and the Sun," Julian Mercer’s "The Algorithm" is a deeply philosophical speculative novel that explores the boundaries of truth, morality, and societal control. With a world teetering between progress and tradition, this story invites readers to question the systems they trust, their values, and the fragile balance between harmony and freedom—a profound and thought-provoking work for those seeking more than just a story.

#TeaserTuesday: Trust is Sacred by Emily Carrington @RABTBookTours


 

(Medically Necessary 3)

 

LGBTQ, Dark Fantasy, Steamy

Date Published: December 13, 2024

Publisher: Changeling Press


 

Without trust, nothing is sacred. Not even long-held beliefs.

Oliver’s terrible secret is eating both himself and his would-be mate alive. He and Amir have been apart for three months, and absence indeed makes the heart grow fonder. Unfortunately, there’s terror, pain, and deceit lying between them.

Amir thinks purging and confession are medically necessary for spiritual and physical well-being. Oliver will stop at almost nothing to hide his scars.

Can these two be mated in truth or will Oliver’s past and Amir’s unstated fears push them away before the werewolves’ most sacred holiday, Winter Solstice?

#BookTour: The Sun's Secret by Eric Bornstein @RABTBookTours



 

 

Energy For All Living Things

 

Children's Nonfiction / Science

Date Published: September 3, 2024

 

 

Discover the Sun's Mysteries!

 

Dive into the enchanting world of the sun with this magical children's book, perfect for curious kids aged 5-8! Feel the sun's warm rays as they light up our days, bringing heat and energy that makes all life on Earth possible. Watch in awe as the sun's golden glow helps plants grow tall and strong, creating the food we eat and the oxygen we breathe. Every leaf and flower reaches up to the sky, painting our world with vibrant life and color. Join in this exciting journey to uncover the sun's magical secrets!

Through the fascinating process of photosynthesis, plants work their magic by transforming the sun's energy into food that animals and humans can use. This book takes young readers on an exciting journey to discover how plants become tiny factories, creating energy-packed food that fuels our bodies and keeps us healthy. It's a delightful adventure into nature's incredible power and the sun's vital role in our lives. Join your child in uncovering the wonders of photosynthesis and the sun's magic!

Perfect for curious minds and budding scientists, this book is an ideal way for parents to share the wonders of nature with their children. Sit down together and immerse yourself in the science of how the sun and plants work in harmony to sustain life on Earth. With engaging illustrations and easy-to-understand explanations, this book will surely spark a love for science and the natural world in young readers.

#BookTour: Engaged by Jim Bowler @RABTBookTours




Fearless Teaching in the Age of Bots

 

Nonfiction / Education / AI

Date Published: July 19, 2024

Publisher: MindStir Media


 

Venture into a world where AI acts as a catalyst for teachers, amplifying the everyday wonders that educators bring to life in their classrooms. Engage transformative innovations that elevate learning, liberating you to concentrate on your true passion: teaching. Discover that even in the age of teaching bots, the heart and soul of teaching can shine brighter than ever.

 

"In a world increasingly interconnected with artificial intelligence, the role of educators has never been more pivotal. EngAIged: Fearless Teaching in the Age of Bots is not just a guide; it's a clarion call to teachers everywhere to harness the power of AI while preserving the essence of education." -ChatGPT

 

"EngAIged is a must-read book for K12 educators. The book provides practical prompts and ideas that you can use in your classroom every day and is a comprehensive guide that will help you unlock the full potential of AI in the classroom and transform the way you teach." - Copilot 

 

"Learn how to harness the power of AI to transform your teaching and learning with EngAIged, a must-read for all K-12 educators. This comprehensive guide provides actionable strategies for integrating AI to personalize learning, boost engagement, and empower you to teach with more passion and creativity."  - Gemini

#BookTour: Shoes and Cheese by Bobby Evers @RABTBookTours




The Boonetown Chronicles

 

Humor / Memoir / Essays

Date Published: August 18, 2021


 

Boonetown is a small southern town with more limousines than taxis, more buggies than bicycles and more church signs than street signs. You'll meet the ladies who lunch and the men who drink morning coffee; the museum curator who keeps the dinosaur egg in the bank vault and the woman who runs the local tv station out of her garage. Through each story, you'll get to know the author, too, as he takes us on this journey through his hometown.

Monday, December 09, 2024

#BookBlitz: A Funny Thing Happened Walking Lost on the Camino De Santiago by Gary Tutty @RABTBookTours


 

Thoughts Along the Way of Saint James

 

Memoir

Date Published: November 6, 2024


 

The Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, The Way of Saint James, is centuries old and has seen an explosion of interest in recent years. In A Funny Thing Happened Walking Lost on the Camino de Santiago: Thoughts Along the Way of Saint James, the author takes you along on his ups and downs of the thirty-six day journey from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, on the Camino Frances trail. He shares not only the physical and mental challenges of the five-hundred mile walk for someone in their seventies, but his thoughts along "The Way." Among those thoughts, uninterrupted by any news, music, podcasts, or other technological distractions, are his struggles with his Church and Catholic faith. He describes his times being lost both geographically and spiritually and introduces you to the wonderful people from all over the world, including some Camino Angels, who made his journey special. Tutty takes a serious look at the life-changing potential of the Camino pilgrimage but with a more humorous, self-deprecating approach to himself as a pilgrim.

For those considering walking the Camino de Santiago or just interested in learning more about it, the author shares what led him to his pilgrimage, his initial concerns, the preparation and experiences while walking, the time and financial investment, and his reflections after the walk. He offers a look at the Camino journey that begins before you take your first step and does not end even after your last.


#BookBlitz: Dear Starving Artist, Get Something to Eat by Ransford Doherty @RABTBookTours


 

Memoir, Personal Development, Entertainment

 

 

For every dreamer who’s ever been told it’s impossible—this one’s for you.

In Dear Starving Artist, Get Something to Eat, Ransford Doherty shares an honest, humorous, and deeply inspiring journey from aspiring dreamer to working actor. Born into a family with high expectations shaped by a rich Sierra Leonean heritage, Ransford felt the pressure to pursue stability over passion. From a pivotal decision to switch his college major to theatre to the audacious leap of moving to Los Angeles, this memoir chronicles his trials and triumphs in the pursuit of his artistic dreams.

Ransford reflects on the challenges of breaking into the entertainment industry. He navigates financial struggles, moments of self-doubt, and the delicate balance between staying true to his vision and meeting life's practical demands. With wit and candor, he introduces readers to the mentors, friends, and serendipitous encounters that shaped his path, offering valuable lessons for anyone daring to follow an unconventional dream.

With a blend of resilience and relatability, Dear Starving Artist, Get Something to Eat is a call to action for dreamers everywhere. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or someone seeking inspiration to take a leap of faith, this book is a testament to the courage it takes to embrace your true self and persevere against all odds.

When the world says 'be practical,' Ransford Doherty says 'be bold.'

 

Get inspired to pursue your passion with grit and determination—grab your copy of Dear Starving Artist, Get Something to Eat today and start writing your own success story!


#BookTour: Morpho Amathonte by Victoria Arnette & Dennis Arnette @RABTBookTours




Supernatural / Fantasy

Date Published: July 2, 2024

Publisher: Mindstir Media



This fictional tale tells the story featuring otherworldly guardians battling malevolent creatures that manipulate the human mind. These guardians are on a quest to save Earth, embarking on an adventure-filled journey that explores the eternal struggle between good and evil, reflecting aspects of human nature. The exciting thing about our book is that it uncovers the existence of mysterious creatures living among us, who profit from human dreams while we sleep and secretly manipulate our desires, fears, and actions. These creatures weave a complex web of intrigue, leaving our readers questioning not only the nature of their dreams but the forces behind their own existence. We hope this reflection inspires our readers to replace those forces with more positive ones. 

The main message of our book to our readers is to cherish the gift of life, nurture it, and understand that your talents can only be utilized through the goodwill of your hearts. Love one another and sincerely wish each other well – we are all one big family! Protect this beautiful planet; it is our only home!

Saturday, December 07, 2024

#BookBlitz: Collateral Redemption by John and Laurie Toomey @RABTBookTours


 

Action Romance

Date Published: November 14, 2024

 

 

"What doesn’t kill you can shatter you—but it’s in those broken pieces where true strength is found."

 

Amelia’s life is forever changed after a brutal home invasion leaves her as collateral damage in a crime she doesn’t understand. Her world unravels, but when her Wall Street husband hires two private security contractors—Gabriel and Daniel—to investigate the crime and protect her, the pieces begin to shift.

As the duo digs deeper, they uncover a web of lies and betrayal that puts Amelia in greater danger than anyone could have imagined. With each revelation, she learns to fight back, to heal, and to trust again. But trust is fragile, and not everyone is who they seem.

Set against a backdrop of suspense and action, Collateral Redemption explores the depths of human resilience, the bonds of loyalty and friendship, and the transformative power of love. Featuring mature themes, vivid action, and unforgettable characters, this gripping story transcends the boundaries of good and evil to show what it means to survive—and to rebuild.

Perfect for fans of action-packed romance and bodyguard thrillers with emotional depth, this book is a must-read for anyone who believes in the power of redemption.


Warning: This novel contains explicit violence, mature themes, and adult content. Intended for adult readers.

#BookBlitz: Climate of Monsters (Breath of Fire) by Mitchell Sanders @RABTBookTours


 

Climate of Monsters: Book2

 

Mystery, Thriller

Date Published: October 31, 2024


 

Saga and George against all odds must embattle the mistress of disease, Pesta, a creature of bone-chilling nightmares that resurfaces from black waters of Merrimack to the Chalrles River to bring a new plague and pestilence upon the world.

Saga Gunderson is a medical doctor that was trained in Sweden Special forces to combat terrorist groups around the world. She currently is a senior officer in Special Joint Operations Consortium (SJOC) Task Force in Sweden and Italy to track down and protect civilians from supernatural encounters. She was also tasked with protecting and serving George Fiori, the world’s last master swordsman to fight these monsters that seem to popup out of nowhere as climate change spirals out of control and the evolution and aggression of these monsters is untenable. George is a complex anti-hero who uses his deadly weaponry (armi mortali) training and neurodivergent gifts of clairvoyance and autism to unravel the mysteries and get to the source of these supernatural encounters to prevent evil from resurfacing and killing innocent victims.

Friday, December 06, 2024

#BookBlitz: Growing Up Girl Untethered by Caroline S. Fairless @RABTBookTours


 

Growing Up Girl, Book I

 

Fiction

Date Published: September 10, 2024

 

 

In Growing Up Girl: Book One, a young Bernadette Aller floats through her life - job to job, lover to lover, place to place. She is an untethered spirit trying to find her way in a world that's not been too kind.

Now, as she barrels toward her seventies, she wants to tell her story, not because it's hers alone, but because it's a surprisingly common story. It's a story much of which happens behind doors that display the word unspeakable. Bernadette hires Scully Trippe to ghost write, translating Bernadette's personal experience into the third person, in what might (or might not) be a misguided attempt to extend the story's reach.

The time frame is malleable, with the storytelling moving back and forth through several stages of Bernadette's life.

In this first book of the Growing Up Girl trilogy, BernadetteWorld is populated with Patience, her housekeeper; Maddie, a former lover and now a ghost; and Lucinda, a time traveler who drops in and out.

It's a quirky group.

#BookBlitz: It Takes a Village to Raise a Reader by Dr. Jacquelyn Bobien-Blanton @RABTBookTours



A Vital and Essential Resource to Unlock a Student's Success

 

Education / Nonfiction

Date Published: July 1, 2024

Publisher: Lighthouse Manuscripts, LLC


 

Discover the ultimate resource that every educator, teacher, parent, and child mentor should possess to promote a student's success. Based on her research and dissertation work "Reading Fadeout", the experienced and respected Dr. Jacquelyn Bobien-Blanton authors this transformational and in-depth research study that formulates a strong case and need for a child's reading proficiency; and how their learning infrastructure and living ecosystem can hinder or promote it. Based on her foundational research, Dr. Bobien-Blanton shows you why and how children must be capable and competent readers by third grade.

Unlike other individual research theory books, this collective and holistic analysis is exactly what is needed to modify reading instruction and positively change the educational trajectory and future of our children. Don't miss out on this vital and essential guide to shape young minds.

#BookTour: Death by Blood by Kerrie Biehl @RABTBookTours




Paranormal Romance

Date Published: January 26, 2023


 

Shawna Davies, a relentless South Beach narcotics detective, is hell-bent on taking down a sinister drug lord infiltrating the club scene with a lethal designer drug, La Petit Mort. Tormented by an insatiable longing for something more in her existence, she grapples with the maddening absence of a vital piece of her soul. Unsure of how to escape the void in her life, a flicker of hope emerges with his arrival.

Eric Black, a formidable vampire enforcer serving the council of elder vampires who govern the paranormal realm, is assigned to assist Shawna in her treacherous quest. However, Eric faces his own agonizing demons and dreads the prospect of a partner in his shadowy world. As fate intertwines Eric and Shawna's destinies, he must confront the possibility of entrusting her with his darkest secrets while attempting to resist an undeniable, fiery attraction. Unbeknownst to him, Shawna harbors concealed mysteries of her own.

Bound together under dire circumstances, an intense passion ignites between them. But as their entwined worlds unravel further, Eric's cryptic past threatens to obliterate any chance of love. Can they overcome the dangers lurking behind hidden truths, or will their buried secrets ultimately consume them both?