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Never For Glory by Lloyd Lofthouse

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Never For Glory by Lloyd LofthouseNever for Glory: Josh Kavanagh Thriller, Book 2 by Lloyd Lofthouse

Publisher: Three Clover Press (June 25, 2023)
Category: Action, Suspense, Thriller, Love Story (but NOT a romance)
Tour dates: January 11-February 22, 2024

ISBN: 979-8988505709
Available in Print and ebook, 293 pages

Never for Glory

Description Never For Glory by Lloyd Lofthouse


He’d give his life for his country. But this time, it’s personal.

Josh Kavanagh burns for vengeance. Parachuting with no backup into a lawless area of southern Venezuela, the Special Ops legend is intent on hunting down the rogue agent who put his wife in a coma. But as soon as he gets feet on the ground, the loyal protector discovers he’s dropped into a trap… and a sex trafficking operation run by the Russian mob.

Fighting his way out and desperate to rescue the victims with minimal body count, Josh plans a daring raid on a remote ranch. But after learning the identity of the mastermind behind the hit on a former lover, the talented operative takes the law into his own hands on a hell-bent solo mission for revenge…

Will Josh’s single-minded thirst for justice finish on the wrong side of a gun barrel?

Never for Glory is the pulse-pounding second book in the Josh Kavanagh thriller series. If you like determined heroes, tough conflict ripped from the headlines, and page-turning action, then you’ll love Lloyd Lofthouse’s pursuit of payback.

<Review Never For Glory by Lloyd Lofthouse


Guest Review by Mark

‘Sliding his SEAL blade from its scabbard with his right hand from his waist-belt, he didn’t have time to go for a better target higher up, so he went for the man’s liver, buried the blade in it, and twisted.’

Josh Kavanagh has not had a very good run of things lately. And not just because he spends the beginning of this book fighting his way through a landmine-filled patch of southern Venezuela– no, the bad luck began before that.

See, Josh’s wife, Rachel was recently attacked and is now comatose, with little hope of ever regaining consciousness.

Most people might find it difficult to get out of bed under those circumstances, but Josh blocks out his emotions by putting himself entirely into his work. And what is Josh’s work, you ask? He is the commander of a special black ops military group. Which is, of course, not exactly the kind of job where you can call in sick.

Josh and his partner, Cheéte parachute into the Venezuelan countryside to find and capture a man named Damien Bran. Bran is a known sex trafficker and an all-around bad guy. He is also the man that is responsible for Rachel’s attack.

So, it’s safe to say that Josh has several reasons for attempting to capture Bran. But things do not go as easily as Josh plans when he gets his feet on the ground and…you are going to have to read the book to find out exactly what happens!

‘Never For Glory,’ is a dynamite book to sink your teeth into, with lots of heart-pounding action and witty dialog. I had a great time reading this from start to finish and I’m sure that you will, too. If you have not read the first book in the Josh Kavanagh series, ‘The Patriot Oath,’ I would recommend picking that one up as well!

5/5 Stars

About Lloyd LofthouseNever For Glory by Lloyd Lofthouse


Multi award winning author, Lloyd Lofthouse is a former US Marine (1965—1968) and combat vet managing PTSD. After the Marines, he went to college and earned a BA in journalism and later an MFA. After working as a nightclub maître d, he taught English and journalism in a public high school. For his first published novel, My Splendid Concubine, Lloyd visited mainland China several times to learn more about that country’s people, culture, and history.

He’s the author of the award-winning novels My Splendid Concubine, Running with the Enemy, The Redemption of Don Juan Casanova, and the memoir Crazy is Normal, a classroom exposé. His short story, A Night at the Well of Purity was named a finalist in the 2007 Chicago Literary Awards.

Websites: http://lloydlofthouse.org/ & https://thesoulfulveteran.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lflwriter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lloyd-Lofthouse-168775989838050/

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Pistol Rose and the Wedding that Sparked a War by Michael Ryan HahnPistol Rose and the Wedding that Sparked a War by Michael Ryan Hahn: On Tour


Publisher:  Swashbuckle Holdings (August, 2023)
Category: Fantasy, Adult Epic Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Steampunk
Tour Dates October 16-November 22, 2023
ISBN: 978-1962089005
Available in Print and ebook, 194 pages

 Pistol Rose and the Wedding that Sparked a War

Description Pistol Rose and the Wedding that Sparked a War by Michael Ryan Hahn


As a young wilderness girl, Pistol Rose knows nothing of the advanced Strelkie City or the mad king Ward Harrol who sits behind its walls. She doesn’t understand why the Strelkie forbid marriage.

When the king forces the surrounding countryside to change their traditional culture to match his vision, the Punimin resist, and Rose learns everything about how to kill Strelkie and get away with it.

But throwing her own secret wedding without being caught… is another matter entirely. Rose refuses to give up her lover, Clock Dancin, for the tyrants who threaten her way of life. And most Punimin stand with her–only one is a betrayer.

In this futuristic medieval steampunk country filled with liars, killers, and wilderuckers, the strongest weapon is love. But using it comes with a heavy cost. Praise For Pistol Rose and the Wedding that Sparked a War by Michael Ryan Hahn

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Guest Review by Mark

‘Pistol Rose and the Wedding that Sparked a War’ by Michael Ryan Hahn is unlike any other book that I have ever read. This was a wild ride from start to finish, and I loved absolutely every second!

The world that Hahn has created in this book is so vivid, detailed and expressive, I found myself forgetting that I was reading a book and not watching a movie as I read along.

This is a story that takes place in a fictional world where two very different types of people are on the brink of war. First, there are the Strelkie, a technologically advanced people that live in a shining city run by a king that they believe is akin to a god.

Below them, in the dirty outskirts of the city, are the Punimin, who own no technology and shun the king’s laws. All Punimin stay to their family professions, and all Punimin families are given names that correspond with that profession. Which is why the main character, Pistol Rose, who comes from a family of gun makers, is more than prepared to fight for what she desires. And in this case, what she desires is the son of a nearby clock maker.

But when Pistol Rose and Clock Dancin’ appeal to their local Strelkie emissary for permission to get married, they are refused and the couple quickly realizes that they must take things into their own hands if they wish to be together.

This is a wonderful read that combines fantasy and steampunk in a totally new and epic way! I loved Rose’s strong female characterization, and the way that her family rallied around her to fight for both their rights and her love.

This novel is well worth the read for any lovers of adventure stories or steampunk, or even if you’ve never read either and wish to try something new!

Five stars!

About Michael Ryan Hahn


‘Pistol Rose and the Wedding That Parked a War’ is Michael’s debut novel and the first in a planned 7- part series, The Anthem of Ash & Pistols. He previously wrote a standalone horror novella called ‘Children of the Storm’. He recently released an adventure podcast in the style of old radio plays called Fire Pockets. His stories aim to weave exciting action with humor and heart, with complicated villains—probably because of his upbringing. He comes from a big ol’ raucous family, and he survived a shockingly bruising (but not altogether unfun) cadre of violently delinquent Boy Scouts to become an Eagle Scout. He loves fight scenes.

Michael won a ScreenCraft competition that led to development with Bad Robot. He’s a 3x ScreenCraft Finalist, and has 18 other accolades from major screenwriting competitions, including AFF and Final Big Break.

As a director, he won Best Feature at GenCon and Best Director at BAFF for his micro-budget, wild sci-fi comedy action feature, ALIEN THEORY

He lives in Los Angeles with his wife. In his spare time, he designs custom habitats for cats.* The habitats are highly popular with the cats.

Website: https://www.michaelryanhahn.com/
Fire Pockets Podcast: https://www.michaelryanhahn.com/fire-pockets
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelRyanHahn

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Lucky Rabbit’s Foot by Courtney DavisLucky Rabbit’s Foot (The Fawn Malero Mysteries Book 4) by Courtney Davis


Publisher:  DX Varos Publishing (October 3, 2023)
Category: Supernatural, Paranormal, Mystery, Vampires
Tour Dates August 28-Sept 29, 2023
ISBN: 978-1955065894
Available in Print and ebook, 265 pages

Lucky Rabbits Foot

Description Lucky Rabbit’s Foot by Courtney Davis


These were only the beginning of Fawn Malero’s problems, but they coincided with a vampire wedding-of-the-century coming to town and that made them a top priority. And as Logan began to take on more duties as pack Alpha, her loyalties were being tested by everyone. Could she run part of the city and part of the pack?

Then the burglaries started… of human homes, threatening exposure!

Being pulled in so many directions, Fawn feared she was failing her father and the supernaturals of Seattle leaving them open for challengers to their authority. Will Fawn’s ability to enlist the help of other supernaturals be enough? Or will they finally see that she doesn’t have what it takes to keep Seattle safe and its supernaturals hidden?

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Guest Review by BookGirl

I ate every bite of this book up like a delicious dessert! From page one of ‘Lucky Rabbit’s Foot (The Fawn Malero Mysteries Book 4)’ by Courtney Davis, I knew that it would be right up my alley. This novel has everything, romance, mystery and a supernatural detective who is trying her best to keep it all together—all with wit and heart that make it a rewarding read.

Fawn Malero is such a great main character, I found myself sympathizing with her right away, while also wondering how on earth she got herself into this crazy situation!

At the start of this book, Fawn is already in a pickle with the mysterious case of the rabbits that are attacking the city. Well, okay, “attacking” is a strong word. The rabbits are not actually doing anything, besides inadvertently causing the odd car accident. But there are thousands of them, and no one has any idea where they are coming from.

The city of Seattle was not prepared for this invasion of cute rodents, and they are even less prepared for the rash of unexplained weather that seems to be hitting the city. From heat waves to blizzards all happening in the span of a few short hours, it’s almost as if the city itself is going haywire to avoid the upcoming nuptials between two of the vampire world’s most prominent members.

At the center of all of this is Fawn Malero, private investigator for the supernatural community who is desperate to solve the city’s problems before the wedding takes place. Fawn must figure out who is behind the attacks on the city, and thus prove herself to her father, before things spiral even further out of control.

There are few things that I love more than a supernatural mystery, and this story definitely fit the bill! 5 out of 5 Stars!

About Courtney DavisLucky Rabbit’s Foot by Courtney Davis


Courtney Davis is a mother, wife and teacher who has always loved to find time to escape into a good story. She’s been in love with reading and writing since she was a child and dreams of a life where she can devote herself fully to creating worlds and exploring relationships. To give someone else enjoyment through her words is the ultimate thrill.

Website:  http://authorcourtneydavis.com/
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