Tales of Phantasy Realms and Stardust Worlds
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"Ms. McLean has a smooth hand in weaving plots together and characters to make for an enjoyable book." --Lisa Jung, Night Owl Reviews
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Reviews 2012-2016:
* * * * * An entertaining read. A romance story I couldn't put down. Looking forward to the next book. -- NR 10/2012
* * * * * Catherine brought a story world to life with great characters, veeds, archangels, and villains--all entwined with a great romance. -- Karen M 10/2012
* * * * * I thoroughly enjoyed this adult themed story laced with spiritualism and lessons to be learned about trust. It was a very intriguing read and I couldn't put it down. -- Pattie 12/2012
* * * * * a Veed for you, a Veed for me....
The world-building of this story is marvelous. The title is spot-on! It is about Karma and it is about Mayhem, which seems to go on throughout the book.
This is an adult book, with full frontal nudity. Okay, it's a book, but the descriptions are pretty good.
Rowen and his veed, Tal, have been forcibly separated, and if not reunited within a specific period of time, and in a specific manner, they will die. (Don't worry about what a veed is, it is explained, and quite well. Just understand they are important to the lives of those who have them.)
Janay is a wounded warrior, and good friends with the Archangel, Adrada. He's a pretty interesting guy, but gives out no free lunches. To anyone. She stumbles upon Rowen practically in his death throes, and as a Peacekeeper, vows to save him. Even after she learns the terms from Adrada.
Tienan is Rowen's elder brother. He's not sure about Janay, but shucks, this is a "romance" so you know what's going to happen. It's all the fun stuff between the Prologue and The End that keeps you turning the pages to the unexpected twist.
I'm not much into the Romance genre, but I do enjoy a good SF/F book, and if there happens to be romance in it, that's alright, too. Archangels (yes, plural), samurai, veeds, warriors, sex, and mayhem. Lots of mayhem. For what more can a reader who loves a good escape ask??
The world, the characters, the story are all believable and great fun. - RAINY DAY READS / Lenora G. 5/2015
* * * * * This is a phenomenal read! It takes you on a journey outside the norm. A new genre that keeps you turning the pages. -By Jacqueline R
* * * * * I found the book fascinating, from the prologue where you meet the samurai to the end when he becomes an active part of the story. Tienan must save his brother's life and that of his veed and Janay happens along at the right time to help him do that. They end up bound together to end the demons that infest the world and as it turns out, it wasn't an accident that she arrived when she did. It's a good read and a love story as well. Well done! - By C. Mahoney on April 22, 2013
* * * * * Karma and Mayhem is delicious. Ms. McLean provides us with an extremely creative and intelligently written story about love, adventure, and self-determination in a dark world of witches and angels. I love the evolution of the book's heroes and their interaction with each other and I absolutely love the mystical veeds. If you want to be transported to an exciting realm full of exquisite mayhem, carefully and expertly written, this is a novel for you. -- Kelly W
* * * * Well titled- the mayhem doesn't stop and the ending has a very nice twist. There are a lot of elements here that could easily extend into other stories and the world-building is exceptional. I hope to see more from this author soon.-- Bex 12-2012
READ AN EXCERPT HERE
BUY LINKS:
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* * * * * An entertaining read. A romance story I couldn't put down. Looking forward to the next book. -- NR 10/2012
* * * * * Catherine brought a story world to life with great characters, veeds, archangels, and villains--all entwined with a great romance. -- Karen M 10/2012
* * * * * I thoroughly enjoyed this adult themed story laced with spiritualism and lessons to be learned about trust. It was a very intriguing read and I couldn't put it down. -- Pattie 12/2012
* * * * * a Veed for you, a Veed for me....
The world-building of this story is marvelous. The title is spot-on! It is about Karma and it is about Mayhem, which seems to go on throughout the book.
This is an adult book, with full frontal nudity. Okay, it's a book, but the descriptions are pretty good.
Rowen and his veed, Tal, have been forcibly separated, and if not reunited within a specific period of time, and in a specific manner, they will die. (Don't worry about what a veed is, it is explained, and quite well. Just understand they are important to the lives of those who have them.)
Janay is a wounded warrior, and good friends with the Archangel, Adrada. He's a pretty interesting guy, but gives out no free lunches. To anyone. She stumbles upon Rowen practically in his death throes, and as a Peacekeeper, vows to save him. Even after she learns the terms from Adrada.
Tienan is Rowen's elder brother. He's not sure about Janay, but shucks, this is a "romance" so you know what's going to happen. It's all the fun stuff between the Prologue and The End that keeps you turning the pages to the unexpected twist.
I'm not much into the Romance genre, but I do enjoy a good SF/F book, and if there happens to be romance in it, that's alright, too. Archangels (yes, plural), samurai, veeds, warriors, sex, and mayhem. Lots of mayhem. For what more can a reader who loves a good escape ask??
The world, the characters, the story are all believable and great fun. - RAINY DAY READS / Lenora G. 5/2015
* * * * * This is a phenomenal read! It takes you on a journey outside the norm. A new genre that keeps you turning the pages. -By Jacqueline R
* * * * * I found the book fascinating, from the prologue where you meet the samurai to the end when he becomes an active part of the story. Tienan must save his brother's life and that of his veed and Janay happens along at the right time to help him do that. They end up bound together to end the demons that infest the world and as it turns out, it wasn't an accident that she arrived when she did. It's a good read and a love story as well. Well done! - By C. Mahoney on April 22, 2013
* * * * * Karma and Mayhem is delicious. Ms. McLean provides us with an extremely creative and intelligently written story about love, adventure, and self-determination in a dark world of witches and angels. I love the evolution of the book's heroes and their interaction with each other and I absolutely love the mystical veeds. If you want to be transported to an exciting realm full of exquisite mayhem, carefully and expertly written, this is a novel for you. -- Kelly W
* * * * Well titled- the mayhem doesn't stop and the ending has a very nice twist. There are a lot of elements here that could easily extend into other stories and the world-building is exceptional. I hope to see more from this author soon.-- Bex 12-2012
READ AN EXCERPT HERE
BUY LINKS:
Amazon.com Paperback Amazon.com eBook Barnes & Nobles paperback
