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 COVER REVEAL 

 A Promise Flawed, prequel to The Condemned, has now gone through the wringer at Dana’s Edits, and it’s now ready to see the light! I’ve not decided on a release date yet, but I will keep people up to date 

 In the meantime, I wanted to finally show the finished cover!! I’m so happy with how this came out. I feel like my cover and art creation is coming along nicely 

 Blurb still to come!! So stay tuned 

NEW RELEASE!

The audiobook version of The Path of Salvation is now live, and it is released WIDE!! The book is (or will be*) available through vendors like Audible, Chirp, Barnes and Noble, Storytell, Google Play, Bingebooks, Scribd, Kobo, etc.

* Some vendors take longer to upload the book to their stores, but be patient; it’ll be there!

Link: https://books2read.com/thepathofsalvation/

(Not all vendors can be linked using Books2read. Please check with your provider whether they have the book if it’s not listed under the provided link.)

Series description: As humans wage war against demonkind, a Priestess of the Light must choose between heart and duty. Fate, prophecies, and an impossible love blur the line between good and evil.

The Path of Salvation is the second book of The Light of Darkness series and follows the events of The Power of Conviction.

The series is perfect for readers who enjoy visceral, gripping Epic Romantic Fantasy with dark undertones and steam!

Sales alert!

Don’t miss your chance to get my entire Light of Darkness series while it’s on sale, Dec 27-31!

This completed series is perfect for readers who enjoy visceral and gripping Epic Romantic Fantasy tales with dark undertones and open-door steam!

★★★★★ “A grim and bloody tale of faith, forbidden love and revenge. Will have you at the edge of your seat wishing for more!” – The Magic Book Corner

As humans engage in a sweeping war against demonkind, a Priestess of the Light is forced to choose between heart and duty. Fate, prophecies, and an impossible love will blur the very line between good and evil.

The Power of Conviction, FREE (Amazon worldwide): books2read.com/ThePowerOfConviction

The Path of Salvation, FREE (Amazon worldwide): books2read.com/ThePathOfSalvation

The Resurgence of Light, $0.99 (US/UK only): books2read.com/TheResurgenceOfLight

Nefarious Echoes, $1.99 (US/UK only): https://books2read.com/NefariousEchoes

Wake of Sins, $2.99 (US/UK only): https://books2read.com/WakeOfSins/

The Thousand Year Divide, $3.99 (US/UK only): https://books2read.com/TheThousandYearDivide/

Link to the entire series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TQJNT3Y

 Sunday Shout-out to @j.c.seal and her review of my book Wake of Sins (The Light of Darkness, book #5) 

 “Five twinkling Stars for Wake of Sins by Catrin Russell

There is even more going on in this fifth fabulous book of the Light of Darkness series. This time, the characters will go on their missions or quests in new and unexpected teams. I can only say, I loved the resulting dynamics 

Readers not familiar with the first four books of the series, beware of spoilers .

 Anaya and Samael are stuck at home. Danger lurks behind every corner, and Anaya being pregnant and the Obsidian Trials coming up, their presence is required at the village. But are they really safe, inside these walls, or outside?
 Again, the steadfast love these two have grown into runs throughout the whole book. It left a smile on my face and a warmth in my heart that spends hope for battles yet to come.

 Nia’s former profession as an entertainer and the wish to save her lover from certain death sends her on a secret mission. With only Benjamin as companion, she infiltrates the Royal Court to look for evidence leading to the instigators of the eradication of several Demon villages.
 Will Nia be able to find the clue to solve the mystery and save Gus, or has Kaedin sent this unlikely combination of teammates to a certain death?

Lee gets tutored by Samael for the Obsidian Trials. It’s a challenging task for both of them. Clashes between the inexperienced Lee and the impatient Samael are inevitable 
 I thoroughly enjoyed these two. The resulting banter is hilarious, and I loved that Samael warmed toward Lee, beginning to treat him like a son.

Things get heated between Lilith and Kaedin. The former Knight won’t concede to her wishes, as duty and feelings fight a war within, while Lilith fights her own battles with guilt and memories of her lost love.
 Once again, this relationship had me laugh, cry and smirk about some peculiar locations to conduct their courting. Will they manage to settle their quarrels, maybe even set out to a HEA, or will this budding love be ripped apart by much bigger events?

 Since capturing the Unn, Edric’s nightmares about his childhood have increased. To find closure regarding his past, he decides to interrogate Gus. But will the former mercenary talk with him, and does he have the information Edric so desperately longs for?
 What starts as a simple interrogation ends in a journey into the past, as Gus and Edric set out on a quest that reveals hidden, but also extremely dangerous secrets. Will they survive the encounter, or perish far away from their loved ones?

Once again, Catrin Russell managed to draw me into the story, to love and fear, fight and rant with the characters ” – J. C. Seal

 Tuesday Teaser 

 Here’s a snippet from my current WIP, The Condemned. It’s part of my unedited first draft 

A pleasurable heat spawned in Gharrus’ belly at her touch, fluttering more and more with each passing second. The pain of knowing he would soon lose her somehow subsided in the moment, making way for sensations he had not experienced in decades. He could barely contain a hungry growl, suppressing the sound in the hopes he might not crumble before her. His body reacted without any concerns about their closeness, and he prayed she wouldn’t press herself against him entirely, for he could never mask his now blatant arousal. Regardless of where his mind drifted, Gharrus only wanted more. To taste her, challenge her to a dance of tongues, or better—to touch her, feel every curve and hollow of her body, his fingers aching with need. But he couldn’t make himself act, cowering under the weight of his regrets. He tried to return to the present, forcing such thoughts aside, and he soon melted against her sweet lips, returning the kiss with subdued eagerness.

 The Condemned – a stand-alone Romantic Fantasy novel, perfect for readers who enjoy dark and gritty fantasy tales with romance and explicit steam 

 Off to the editor! 

 The beta reading stage went well, so my new prequel to The Condemned is now officially in the hands of my fabulous editor @danasedits_ https://www.danasedits.com/ 

 Here’s to hoping for a smooth run 

 Sunday Shout-out to @lindamariepankowauthor and her review of my Light of Darkness Box Set (books #1-3) 

 “Having read all 3 of these as they came out, I loved every minute of them  I look forward to finishing the rest of it very soon. ” – Linda Marie Pankow