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Awakening by Dana ClaireThe Awakening: Three Sources. Two Worlds. One Connection.by Dana Claire


Publisher:  Chamberlain Publishing House (May 20, 2021)
Series: The Blood-Light Trilogy #2
Category: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Aliens, Romance
Tour dates: August15-September 17, 2021
ISBN: 978-1792367090
Available in Print and ebook,  319 pages
The Awakening

Description Awakening by Dana Claire


The government called her a weapon. Her mother called her a gift. She called it a forced fate. Beatrice Walker is no stranger to surprises and after the year she’s had, finding out she is responsible for billions of lives is a drop in the bucket. Until she learns there may be more to the prophetic plan to prevent the extinction of two planets—both Earth and Ferro, and that she isn’t the only Blood-Light they will need to fight the imminent threat of an asteroid hurtling toward the planets.

He grew up a loyal heir. He trained to be a soldier. He found purpose with the Rebellion. Cash Kingston didn’t think falling for a Blood-Light—part human, part Ferroean—was possible. But when he met Beatrice Walker, all of that changed. What didn’t waver was his quest to save his beloved planet Ferro and his new home, Earth. Not only from the oncoming asteroid but from leaders of both planets with more sinister agendas.

Together, Beatrice and Cash, plus their team, must uncover who they can trust, how they can stop their enemies, and what superpower matters most, or they will lose everything they are fighting for.

Review Awakening by Dana Claire


Guest Review by Mark S.

The second book in the Blood-Lite series did not disappoint!

Beatrice Walker and Cash Kingston are star crossed lovers in the most literal sense of the phrase. Cash is an alien from the planet Ferro and, in the first book in this series, Beatrice discovers that her biological father was actually from Ferro as well.

Beatrice is harboring the life source of Cash’s one time girlfriend, Sera who is being kept in a near-death state within the main hub of the Ferroean resistance on Earth, a place called The Hive. Bea and Cash must infiltrate The Hive in order to save Sera and save both Earth and Ferro, but first they must find Cash’s brother, Ashton.

Although the brothers are far from friendly, allies are needed and Ashton happens to be one of the few that they have left on Earth. However, as they are driving across the country to California, Ashton informs Beatrice that he believes that their destinies are entwined and that they may have more to do with each other than she had previously realized.

Bea and Cash’s relationship takes some knocks in this installment, but they also mature in ways that made for a really exciting read. I love to watch their relationship develop.

This is a series that is great for science fiction lovers and lovers of YA alike. Dana Claire’s writing is fantastic. Her blending of Earth and Ferroean customs, the different voices of the characters and the way that Beatrice begins to come to terms with her new abilities were my favorite parts of the book.

I can’t wait for the next book in this series and to find out where the adventure brings these characters next. ‘The Awakening’ is a thrill ride from start to finish and a sequel that cannot be missed.

About Dana ClaireDana Claire


When author Dana Claire had several poems published as an elementary school student, she was hooked and writing became her passion. A shared dream of hers and her mother’s, she promised her dying mother that she would become a published author and that dream has been realized with The Connection.

Dana believes that a good story is made through strong character development; when readers become attached to the characters’ emotional state and are invested in their objectives. She believes that the beauty of reading is that one can live a hundred lives within the stories of books. Her own stories come to her in her dreams, and she wakes up with book ideas.

Dana’s family is very supportive of her writing and the creativity and sentiment driving it. Enjoying bicoastal living between Los Angeles and New York, Dana says she “lives the best romance in the world being married to the most amazing man she could ever ask for.” The Connection was her debut YA novel, the first volume in a planned trilogy. The Awakening is the second volume.  She is also the author of The Reclaimed Kingdom, a YA fantasy romance novel.

Website: https://danaclairebooks.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/danaclaire143
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanaClaireBooks/

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Awakening by Dana Claire

Awakening by Dana ClaireThe Awakening: Three Sources. Two Worlds. One Connection.by Dana Claire


Publisher:  Chamberlain Publishing House (May 20, 2021)
Series: The Blood-Light Trilogy #2
Category: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Aliens, Romance
Tour dates: August15-September 17, 2021
ISBN: 978-1792367090
Available in Print and ebook,  319 pages
The Awakening

Description Awakening by Dana Claire


The government called her a weapon. Her mother called her a gift. She called it a forced fate. Beatrice Walker is no stranger to surprises and after the year she’s had, finding out she is responsible for billions of lives is a drop in the bucket. Until she learns there may be more to the prophetic plan to prevent the extinction of two planets—both Earth and Ferro, and that she isn’t the only Blood-Light they will need to fight the imminent threat of an asteroid hurtling toward the planets.

He grew up a loyal heir. He trained to be a soldier. He found purpose with the Rebellion. Cash Kingston didn’t think falling for a Blood-Light—part human, part Ferroean—was possible. But when he met Beatrice Walker, all of that changed. What didn’t waver was his quest to save his beloved planet Ferro and his new home, Earth. Not only from the oncoming asteroid but from leaders of both planets with more sinister agendas.

Together, Beatrice and Cash, plus their team, must uncover who they can trust, how they can stop their enemies, and what superpower matters most, or they will lose everything they are fighting for.

Praise Awakening by Dana Claire


Having thoroughly enjoyed the first book in this series, I was absolutely sure I was going to love this one as well and boy, I wasn’t wrong. This is the second book in this stellar series and it’s even more action-packed than the first. It starts off with a bang and doesn’t let up the entire time. It also introduces more fun and quirky characters that I immediately fell in love with. And what an ending! It was done so uniquely and kept the momentum going until the very last page, during which we’re also treated to some astounding revelations that just make me that much more anxious for the next book to get here already. If you like young adult scifi action adventure, you’ll love this author and this series. They’re both outstanding.” -5 Stars DTChantel

“I’m so in love with this series!! This is the second book, which you expect for it to be not quite as good as the first, NOPE!!! This was just as great as the first, if not a little better!!!
The growth we see of the characters and not just the main characters, is so well done. We have a few new side characters that brought a lot to the story. But my favorite are Cash, Beatrice and Ashton. But I totally ship Cash & Beatrice!!!
I can’t stress this enough… if you like Romance with SciFi (like The Lux series by JLA, The Kricket series, The Saven series) you will LOVE this series!!!! It’s definitely it’s own series, not a copycat, but just to give you an idea of the kind of Romance with SciFi story it is. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SERIES!!! And I can’t wait for the next book!!!” -5 Stars Donna (Book Dragon Girl)

“I was so excited to read book two in this series! There was just enough backstory sprinkled in so that you could still follow the story if you hadn’t read book one (and enough to remind the reader if they read book one a while ago). I was pulled right back into Bea and Cash’s story, and I could barely put the book down until I reached the end. From rescuing Ashton, to Cash being captured, to Bea’s first experience of Ferro, to the surprising “reward” for saving the world, I had to keep turning the pages. We’re left with a cliffhanger at the end, though, so I hope Ms. Claire is industriously writing volume three!” -5 Stars Cyndi

“This book is beyond amazing. It keeps you so hooked at all times. You cannot go wrong with this read.” -5 Stars Amazon Customer

Excerpt Awakening by Dana Claire

The bones in my ribcage splintered as the bullet rocketed through my upper body. The pain erupted like a fire in my core, and then everything went numb as my knees gave out. I slumped to the floor, a gargled scream escaping my throat. The ringing in my ears muffled the thunderous roars of Cash spewing threats at my unexpected would-be assassin. I tasted copper as my mouth filled with warm blood.

I felt pressure against my chest, and was vaguely aware of Cash kneeling beside me, desperately trying to stop the flood of red blood and yellow ichor. The viscous liquids mixed and pooled in between his fingers and ran down onto the pristine tiled floor. I coughed weakly as I tried to swallow away the metallic tang that coated my throat, and I heard myself whimper, but the pain felt far away. I must be in shock.  

“I swear to the Council, I’m going to kill you, Ashton.” Cash’s voice lowered to a derisive growl as he glared at the stranger. To me, Cash’s voice rang gently in my head, You’ll be ok, I’ve got you. One hand stayed pressed into my chest as the other reached back to pull his thermo dagger from his ankle sheath. I could already feel an increase in heat from the slight pressure of his fingertips as they glowed with his kind’s healing white light. He released the pressure from the gaping wound for only a split second, but with it a new wave of agony shook me to the core. Ripped from my numb haven of shock, I cried out as the blood flooded faster and faster through my human veins, adrenalin spiking like fireworks. Through the spots dotting my vision, I saw Cash slice his wrist with the blade of the Ferroean dagger. The room was doused with bright white light while yellow ichor dripped from his arm. He held his wrist to my mouth.

“Feed.” His command echoed both in my ears and my mind.

Without hesitation, I pressed my lips to his wrist and drank in the vital energy of his opposing source. It was the first time I had ever fed, but I’d heard of the technique used between Ferroeans when one was severely injured. Cash had told me that the method wasn’t used often because of its crippling effect on the donor. For most injuries, Ferroeans could simply use their healing touch to restore the wound.

The sticky substance dripped down the back of my throat and warmed my cooling insides. Heat radiated off Cash’s skin, warming my face as I pulled against his pulse with my lips. Although tasteless, it reminded me of thick syrup. The source that flowed through Cash’s veins in place of blood stuck to my tongue and the top of my mouth. I swallowed feverishly to get as much healing power as I could. My body craved the strength; a strange yet addicting feeling washed over me, reminding me of all the campy vampire shows Darla and I used to binge-watch on my days off from track practice. The thought of my best friend and my favorite sport pulled at my heart. Cash retracted his arm, snapping my focus back to the present and leaving me with a sense of loss. He dabbed at the cut with the end of his shirt, cleaning up the residue left from my lips.

My clothing still felt warm and wet as it clung to me, but the fountains of blood and ichor from my chest were stanched. My vision cleared along with the pain, but my head swam with a jumble of confusing thoughts. Why the hell did this stranger shoot me? Nothing about him appeared to be dangerous, and yet the second he scanned my body, I knew something was terribly wrong.


About Dana ClaireDana Claire


When author Dana Claire had several poems published as an elementary school student, she was hooked and writing became her passion. A shared dream of hers and her mother’s, she promised her dying mother that she would become a published author and that dream has been realized with The Connection.

Dana believes that a good story is made through strong character development; when readers become attached to the characters’ emotional state and are invested in their objectives. She believes that the beauty of reading is that one can live a hundred lives within the stories of books. Her own stories come to her in her dreams, and she wakes up with book ideas.

Dana’s family is very supportive of her writing and the creativity and sentiment driving it. Enjoying bicoastal living between Los Angeles and New York, Dana says she “lives the best romance in the world being married to the most amazing man she could ever ask for.” The Connection was her debut YA novel, the first volume in a planned trilogy. The Awakening is the second volume.  She is also the author of The Reclaimed Kingdom, a YA fantasy romance novel.

Website: https://danaclairebooks.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/danaclaire143
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanaClaireBooks/

Buy Awakening by Dana Claire


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Awakening by Dana ClaireGiveaway Awakening by Dana Claire


This giveaway is for a prize pack: 3 print copies and 3 matching eye masks, 1 each per winner. It is open to Canada and the U.S. only and ends on September 17, 2021,midnight pacific time. Entries are accepted via Rafflecopter only.

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Follow Awakening by Dana Claire


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The Reclaimed Kingdom by Dana ClaireThe Reclaimed Kingdom by Dana Claire

Publisher:  Chamberlain Publishing House (February 14, 2021)
Category: Young Adult, Fantasy/Romance
Tour dates: April 9-May 31, 2021
ISBN: 978-1792361357
Available in Print and ebook, 310 pages
The Reclaimed Kingdom

Description Reclaimed Kingdom by Dana Claire


The Legend is true. The Fear is real.

Under the cruel ministrations of its Queen, the Kingdom of D’Land is in peril. With King Harrison away in foreign lands and neighboring Kingdoms unwilling to intervene, there is no one to protect the people from poverty, harsh punishment, and unreasonable rules of law – except for the Band of Brothers. Struggling with the death of her mother and the legendary Syphon powers she inherited, seventeen year old Dru wants nothing more than to escape her old life and join the motley crew of ruffians, pilfering from the rich to feed the poor and pay their taxes.

She’s able to do just that disguised as a lad, and even when her nature is discovered, nothing changes – except for the way her friend Hawkin treats her. But Dru’s new world is overturned when she and the Brothers seize the treasures of a Prince who threatens to reveal her identity. Together, Dru and her chosen family must find a way to reclaim her destiny and bring balance to the Kingdom. If not, there may be no hope left for anyone.

Review Reclaimed Kingdom by Dana Claire


Guest Review by Mark S.

In the kingdom of D’Land, all is not well. The king, a man named Harrison has left the country on diplomatic business and, in his stead his wife, Ebbigal has gained control. But Ebbigal, in the way of all great evil queens, has begun lashing out against her people in truly terrible ways.

Ebbigal must be stopped, but who has the power to take on a queen? The answer to this question may just come from the least expected place. Deep in the forest of D’Land, where the peasants and poor folk struggle to get by, lives a band of merry men called The Band of Brothers. The Brothers like to rob from the rich and give to the poor, helping their destitute community and developing a bad reputation amongst the rich folk all at once.

However, one of the Brothers is not who they claim to be. A teenage girl named Dru, who pretends to be a boy in order to fight and live with the gang, is not only gifted with a supernatural ability that allows her to syphon from other people’s emotional states, but she is also connected to the king and queen in a way that she has not yet revealed to her brothers in arms.

After an incident with a prince from a neighboring land, Dru finds the new life that she has built beginning to unravel and she must decide if she is ready to fight for her people against Queen Ebbigal or if she will continue to hide away in the woods.

Five stars to this beautifully written YA fantasy that I simply couldn’t put down! I was so sad to get to the end of this book and so happy to discover that it is only the first in a series! I can’t wait to see what happens next!

About Dana ClaireDana Claire


Author, Dana Claire, believes that a good story is made through strong character development. When readers become attached to the characters’ emotional state and are invested in their objectives, the readers are there for the long haul backing the characters and their emotions. How cool is it to read a book and think about the characters long after you’ve read the last page? She believes that the beauty of reading is that one can live a hundred lives within the stories of books.

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be a vampire, slay a dragon, or use a time machine, there’s a book for that.

Website: https://danaclairebooks.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/danaclaire143
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanaClaireBooks/

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