Hi everyone! I know I've been MIA for a while now. Due to entering my final year at university and a family bereavement, the edits for book 3 - Insidious Deceit - had to take a back burner for a while.

But I'm letting you know that I plan on releasing Insidious Deceit before the end of summer!!!!! I can't give a definite date yet as the cover for this book still needs to be finalised.

And because I don't have enough to do what with uni work and other commitments, I have also begun writing book 4 in the series!!!! (Just finished chapter 9 - just saying -and the word count it currently 31,662). Take what you will from the title of book 3.. It's a rollar coaster ride of Oh my frickin' shit, really? WOW!!!!

I will release a synopsis within the next week before I disappear next weekend (having to work is a killer isn't it?). I have to thank all of you for your support thus far and I hope that you aren't too mad that I've been out of touch for a while...

I spent all day thinking that I needed to give more.

So how about new covers for Fire and Fangs and Imperfect Harmony? Before the big cover reveal for Insidious Deceit...

Then I was also thinking, why not make things a little easier for people to get their hands on the whole series so far upon the release of Insidious Deceit?

I'll be able to give a more concrete release date in April once essays for uni are handed in. :)

It's all so exciting!!!

Don't forget that I'll be posting a synopsis for Insidious Deceit within the next week...

:)

I have to thank everyone for their support. The reviews for Fire and Fangs and Imperfect Harmony have been so great! Now I have news about the continuation of the Blood and Flames series... The first draft of book 3 has been finished! It's been a journey that has pulled at my heart strings and yet could make me laugh like a mad woman. I'm happy to announce that there will be a fourth book. Keri and Danni's story doesn't end in book 3. There are still more challenges that they must face. So, bring on the rounds of editing and beta reading, Yay!

 

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Karen's Reviews > Fire and Fangs

 

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Fire and Fangs (Blood and Flames, #1)
by Josephine McNabb (Goodreads Author)

Karen's review

Jan 27, 15

 

4 of 5 stars

Read in January, 2015

I was graciously given this book to read as an ARC for an honest review.

The beginning of the book was a little bit confusing until I was able to figure out all of the characters, and what their respective parts to the book was about. Once I figured out the 3 main characters, Damon, Keri and Danni I was good to go. The book was fast paced, told a really great story, and never lacked for amusement. I found myself chuckling quite a few times whenever Danni was going at it. She had such a large personality and the author was great in developing and building it up throughout the story. Keri, the human agent was a tough cookie too. She gave as good as she got; she never backed down from anyone whether they be human of supernational (sup). Damon was every fictional book boyfriend. He was the alpha vampire who set his sights on Keri and wasn't about to let go for anything. Enter Lucas, king of the shapeshifters who, after taking one look at Danni, he wants her like no other.

The storyline was was really good; it kept you guessing. It was fast paced which is what I like in any story. I want to the story to catch me right away and hold my interest in a way that makes me want to finish the book in one sitting. Again, the only difference for me with the beginning of this book, up until 6% was I had to remember who the main characters were and what their significance to the story they would be.

Overall, I really liked this book. I can't wait to find out what happens with Keri and Damon since it ended with a bang! Damon and Keri deserve their HEA.

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Fire and Fangs is my first published e-book. It's the first installment in the Blood and Flames series. 

Synopsis: 

No one knows that they are living alongside the creatures that horror stories are made of...
Danni Malone grew up fighting monsters and catching rogues. She keeps her powers hidden and is desperate to live a normal life with her boyfriend Greg.
Keri Jenkins joined the Paranormal Division of the Government after a horrific incident that left her orphaned.
Both of these women are thrown together to catch the person trying to kill the influential Vampire Nest Master Damon. They move in with him and pose as his new security, dealing with threats and assassination attempts.
Will they catch the would-be-killer in time?
Will they be able to save the supernatural community from disaster?
Or will these women lose everything?

Amazon UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fire-Fangs-Blood-Flames-Book-ebook/dp/B00JSWGCW6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413838064&sr=8-1&keywords=fire+and+fangs

Amazon US - http://www.amazon.com/Fire-Fangs-Blood-Flames-Book-ebook/dp/B00JSWGCW6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413838542&sr=8-1&keywords=fire+and+fangs

Goodreads link - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22016635-fire-and-fangs 

Book 2 in the series is Imperfect Harmony. It is currently with beta readers and undergoing editing and proof reading. 

I'm working on book 3 in the series now.