08th
Feb
Feb
Today I’m excited to participate in the Review Tour of
the Aether Psychics series by Cecilia Dominic. This is a New Adult Steampunk
series.
For more information about the tour please visit the tour page.
About ‘Eros Element’ (Aether Psychics #1):
If love is the ivy, secrets are the poison.
After enduring heartbreak at the hands of a dishonest
woman, Edward Bailey lives according to scientific principles of structure and
predictability. Just the thought of stepping outside his strict routine raises
his anxiety.
woman, Edward Bailey lives according to scientific principles of structure and
predictability. Just the thought of stepping outside his strict routine raises
his anxiety.
Adding to his discomfort is Iris McTavish, who appears at
his school’s faculty meeting in place of her world-famous archeologist father.
Worse, the two of them are to pose as Grand Tourists while they search for an
element that will help harness the power of aether.
his school’s faculty meeting in place of her world-famous archeologist father.
Worse, the two of them are to pose as Grand Tourists while they search for an
element that will help harness the power of aether.
Iris jumps at the opportunity to prove her worth as a
scholar—and avoid an unwanted marriage proposal—while hiding the truth of her
father’s whereabouts. If her secret gets out, the house of McTavish will fall
into ruin.
scholar—and avoid an unwanted marriage proposal—while hiding the truth of her
father’s whereabouts. If her secret gets out, the house of McTavish will fall
into ruin.
Quite unexpectedly, Edward and Iris discover a growing
attraction as their journey takes them to Paris and Rome, where betrayal,
blackmail and outright theft threaten to destroy what could be a revolutionary
discovery—and break their hearts.
attraction as their journey takes them to Paris and Rome, where betrayal,
blackmail and outright theft threaten to destroy what could be a revolutionary
discovery—and break their hearts.
Warning: Allergen alert! This book was produced in a
facility that handles copious amounts of wine, tea and baked goods. May contain
one or more of the following: a spirited heroine, a quirky hero, clever banter,
interesting facts both made-up and historical, and lots of secrets. It is,
however, gluten free.
facility that handles copious amounts of wine, tea and baked goods. May contain
one or more of the following: a spirited heroine, a quirky hero, clever banter,
interesting facts both made-up and historical, and lots of secrets. It is,
however, gluten free.
About ‘Light Fantastique’ (Aether Psychics #2):
At the Théâtre Bohème, danger decides who takes the finalcurtain call.
Hailed as the most talented actress of her generation,
Marie St. Jean has something more to her ability than mere talent. She loses a
bit of her soul to each role. When the ghostly spirit of the theatre promises
her an easy fix, she’s tempted by the chance to finally live a normal life.
Marie St. Jean has something more to her ability than mere talent. She loses a
bit of her soul to each role. When the ghostly spirit of the theatre promises
her an easy fix, she’s tempted by the chance to finally live a normal life.
Unfortunately, the man she’s drawn to is the last one to
settle for normal. But with the Prussians surrounding Paris, there’s no
escaping that temptation, either.
settle for normal. But with the Prussians surrounding Paris, there’s no
escaping that temptation, either.
Violinist Johann Bledsoe thought he’d left his disgrace
in England, but a murder outside the Théâtre Bohème makes him wonder if he’s
been exposed. Another reason not to stick around once the siege ends, even if
Marie fascinates him.
in England, but a murder outside the Théâtre Bohème makes him wonder if he’s
been exposed. Another reason not to stick around once the siege ends, even if
Marie fascinates him.
More murders, steam-powered ravens, and past and present
secrets bring them closer to discovering just what lurks within the theatre,
and who threatens from without. The only way to save themselves is to reveal
their darkest shames—and use the Eros Element in a way that has already driven
one man to the brink of madness.
secrets bring them closer to discovering just what lurks within the theatre,
and who threatens from without. The only way to save themselves is to reveal
their darkest shames—and use the Eros Element in a way that has already driven
one man to the brink of madness.
Warning: Processed
in a facility where wine is used as currency and dessert is a reward. If you
dislike French cooking and attitudes, move along. Things are cooking in this
book, and it ain’t Julia Child.
in a facility where wine is used as currency and dessert is a reward. If you
dislike French cooking and attitudes, move along. Things are cooking in this
book, and it ain’t Julia Child.
My Review of ‘Eros Element’:
The thing that immediately grabs your eye about the
Aether Psychics series, is the awesome looking blue covers. If I would have
seen this book lying in the bookstore, I definitely would have grabbed a copy.
So when I saw the sign up for the Review Tour of the Aether Psychics series I signed
up as fast as I could.
Aether Psychics series, is the awesome looking blue covers. If I would have
seen this book lying in the bookstore, I definitely would have grabbed a copy.
So when I saw the sign up for the Review Tour of the Aether Psychics series I signed
up as fast as I could.
‘Eros Element’ was from the very first page a really nice
read. I didn’t realize when I read the book description that this book would
take place in 1870 , so that was definitely a nice surprise since I love
reading historical novels. The author has a very interesting way of writing
that definitely hooked me to the pages of this book. The scenery and the travel
devices are really well described, which makes you feel like you’re a part of
the story instead of a reader.
read. I didn’t realize when I read the book description that this book would
take place in 1870 , so that was definitely a nice surprise since I love
reading historical novels. The author has a very interesting way of writing
that definitely hooked me to the pages of this book. The scenery and the travel
devices are really well described, which makes you feel like you’re a part of
the story instead of a reader.
The main characters are especially very interesting.
There’s the main female character Iris McTavish, who definitely is a fun female
character. Iris wants more than what she is supposed to have as a female in the
1800’s, and I really loved her for that. She also has this interesting gift
that makes you want to read more about her.
There’s the main female character Iris McTavish, who definitely is a fun female
character. Iris wants more than what she is supposed to have as a female in the
1800’s, and I really loved her for that. She also has this interesting gift
that makes you want to read more about her.
The main male character Edward Bailey is definitely not
your average male character. He is a little weird, definitely a little insecure
and has this huge passion for his job. I really loved Edward.
your average male character. He is a little weird, definitely a little insecure
and has this huge passion for his job. I really loved Edward.
The romance is very light in this book. But that
definitely wasn’t a bad thing, since it fitted the characters personality
perfectly. It was really sweet.
definitely wasn’t a bad thing, since it fitted the characters personality
perfectly. It was really sweet.
Although I did feel like this book could have been a
little more fast-paced in the beginning, the writing style, the fun and
interesting characters really made up for that. The Aether talk was a little
difficult at times, but I just kept on reading and I really enjoyed this book.
little more fast-paced in the beginning, the writing style, the fun and
interesting characters really made up for that. The Aether talk was a little
difficult at times, but I just kept on reading and I really enjoyed this book.
Not only does this book have some great main characters,
the secondary characters were also really fun to read about. Especially Marie.
I loved that character.
the secondary characters were also really fun to read about. Especially Marie.
I loved that character.
This book was a really great read and I loved it. If you
love fantasy and adventures reads, this book is perfect for you.
love fantasy and adventures reads, this book is perfect for you.
My Rating:
Coming Soon ‘Nobel Secrets’ (Aether Psychics Novella):
Danger. Love. Lies.
After tragedy hits and danger moves in, Pauline Donahue
flees London, searching for sanctuary and a way to start over. A job at a small
university provides the escape she needs. Keeping recalcitrant professor Edward
Bailey on task after a shattered heart renders him broken and destroyed becomes
her daily routine. But when the same vicious man from her past sets his
malicious sights on Pauline, her safe haven comes crashing down.
flees London, searching for sanctuary and a way to start over. A job at a small
university provides the escape she needs. Keeping recalcitrant professor Edward
Bailey on task after a shattered heart renders him broken and destroyed becomes
her daily routine. But when the same vicious man from her past sets his
malicious sights on Pauline, her safe haven comes crashing down.
Duke of Waltham, Christopher Bailey, never counted on the
gentle commoner, Miss Donahue, to save his brother–and himself–from broken
pasts and a lifetime of mistakes. But she does just that. As their love
blossoms, danger closes in, threatening Pauline and Christopher’s lives.
Together, they are forced to face their biggest fears, revealing secrets that
could ruin them both.
gentle commoner, Miss Donahue, to save his brother–and himself–from broken
pasts and a lifetime of mistakes. But she does just that. As their love
blossoms, danger closes in, threatening Pauline and Christopher’s lives.
Together, they are forced to face their biggest fears, revealing secrets that
could ruin them both.
About the Author:
Cecilia Dominic wrote her first story when she was twoyears old and has always had a much more interesting life inside her head than
outside of it. She became a clinical psychologist because she’s fascinated by
people and their stories, but she couldn’t stop writing fiction. The first
draft of her dissertation, while not fiction, was still criticized by her major
professor for being written in too entertaining a style. She made it through
graduate school and got her PhD, started her own practice, and by day, she
helps people cure their insomnia without using medication. By night, she blogs
about wine and writes fiction she hopes will keep her readers turning the pages
all night. Yes, she recognizes the conflict of interest between her two
careers, so she writes and blogs under a pen name. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with one
husband and two cats, which, she’s been told, is a good number of each. She
also enjoys putting her psychological expertise to good use helping other
authors through her Characters on the Couch blog post series.
For more information about Ceclia Dominic please visit
her Web page and Wine blog. Or visit her on Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads,
Pinterest and Instagram.
her Web page and Wine blog. Or visit her on Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads,
Pinterest and Instagram.
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Maureen is a mom, wife, nurse, and Ravenclaw living in the Netherlands. She spends her days juggling mom-life, reading, blogging, planning date nights with her husband and working as a nurse. Maureen also is a big Anglophile, loves cooking, Gilmore Girls, Bridgerton and Harry Potter.. Always! Facebook | Instagram
I'm so glad you loved this! Thank you so much for hosting a tour stop and sharing your thoughts!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I'm so glad you liked it. 🙂 And thank you for hosting a stop on your lovely blog. I'm half Flemish Belgian, so I'm excited to see you're in the Netherlands.
Just one clarification – Noble Secrets is a series prequel novella, not the third book. Also, both books and Samhain's entire stock are on sale at the Samhain website this week. Link: https://www.samhainpublishing.com/book/5545/eros-element
Thanks again, and have a wonderful week!
Cecilia
This book sounds like something I'd really enjoy reading, thank you for sharing!
You're very welcome. This truly is a great read! 😉
I just love the book cover, it’s amazing!
The cover definitely looks amazing. Thanks for stopping by 😉