Where to start! So yep, I'm a self-confessed addict of everything involving this wonderful series and the Evil Genius Stacey Rourke. Aha! "Evil Genius?" I hear you cry, "Why on earth would such a wonderful author be described in such a manner?" My, oh my, where does one start when tackling such a frigging awesome bloody series with a rock star author to boot! Yep, you got it ... from the beginning! I first stumbled upon Stacey Rourke via Facebook after a bout of pimping from Stacey and her  dedicated  minions, and I think along the way I won my very own ecopy of The Conduit. This was probably about two months before I actually found the time to read it. I just read back my review, and truly wish that I could reread it for the first time all over again. Sometimes, there are those very special books that have the ability to reopen our minds and hearts. One that we could read over and over again. One that we desperately wish we could rediscover for the first t...

As part of our Spotlight 7: Anchor Group Feature, we're reviewing the Über talented Stacey Rourke's Embrace . Previously, as our Author of the Week, we read, reviewed and completely loved book one in the Gryphon Series: The Conduit .When we were given the opportunity to showcase 7 amazingly talented authors from Anchor Group Publishing , we jumped at the chance. Thanks to Stacey, who invited us to be apart of the author spotlight.   Goodreads Synopsis Whether she likes it or not, eighteen year old Celeste Garrett has come to terms with being the Chosen One. She knew having a “normal life” would be tricky, between intense training sessions and epic demonic battles, but she didn’t know at what cost it would come. That is, until a dear friend is harmed by the malicious forces hunting her. Now, she’d like nothing more than to retreat into a hermit lifestyle to prevent anyone else from getting hurt. But startling revelations, amazing new abilities, and mo...

We have reached week 4 of our Author of the Month. Crazy I know! How time flies when we're busy bees and having fun. This week we have the dazzling Stacey Rourke joining us, author of the Gryphon Series, #1 The Conduit and #2 Embrace. I'm just starting Embrace now, and completely devoured The Conduit last week - review to follow tomorrow! First up, I sent Stacey a few 'get to know you' questions , as well as some more random questions that we'll take a look at next week. After the interview , we also have an amazing giveaway with some awesome Stacey Rourke goodies up for grabs! Now let's find out a little more about the talent that is Stacey Rourke (keep reading - it's a good one!): Tell me a bit about yourself. Well, I’m a wife, mother, and author. I love traveling, have a shoe addiction that borders on unhealthy, and unjustifiable fear of garden gnomes and those creepy Oompa Loompa guys from Willy Wonka.  Hahaha. Completely un...