Cover Reveal - The Canary Club by Sherry D. Ficklin

 

Hi everyone, I'm here today to share with you the cover reveal for The Canary Club by Sherry D. Ficklin. I really love her Stolen Empire books so I'm looking forward to reading her newest works!

The Canary Club

by Sherry D. Ficklin

October 16, 2017
325 pages

Goodreads  Amazon

Goodreads Summary:

A dazzling story of star-crossed lovers, and the dangerous gangs who ruled the streets, set against the backdrop of gritty prohibition-era New York City.

Seventeen-year-old 'Bad Luck' Benny is a boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Recently released from jail, he's determined to care for his ailing sister and the rest of his struggling family. He'll do anything to make ends meet—even if that means taking a position with a notorious crime boss. Quickly in over his head, he finds himself falling for the one dame on earth he should stay away from, but his determination to save the wayward canary just might get them killed.

Masie, the daughter of a wealthy gangster, has the voice of an angel and gun smoke in her veins. Strong-willed but trapped in a life she never wanted, she dreams of flying free of the politics and manipulations of her dangerous father. Soon, she finds herself a pawn in her family's perilous game for control of the city. With a killer on her heels, she turns to the one person who just might be able to spring her from her gilded cage. But Masie is no angel, and her own dark secrets may come back to ruin them.

Two worlds collide in Gatsby-era New York, in a time of dazzling speakeasies and vicious shoot-outs, of gritty gangsters and iridescent ingénues, where not everything that sparkles is gold.

And here's the cover!
 

Stacking the Shelves #78

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews that lets us share what we've added to our shelves.

I bought this limited edition box set for myself as a Christmas present and I love it so much! I was even quoted in the second book!!

Stolen Empire series by Sherry D. Ficklin

I won this one from the Goodreads giveaway! So excited!!

The Dark Days Club by Allison Goodman

What did you guys add to your shelves this week?

Release Day Blitz - Excerpt & Giveaway: Queen of Always (Stolen Empire #3) by Sherry D. Ficklin

 

 

 

Queen of Always
(Stolen Empire #3)

by Sherry D. Ficklin

September 15, 2015

161 pages

Goodreads  Amazon
 

Goodreads Summary:

LONG LIVE THE QUEEN

If her time at court has taught Catherine anything, it’s that there is no room for weakness in Imperial Russia. With the Empress’ health failing and rumors of a change in the line of succession, her place in the royal line is once more in jeopardy. Tormented by her sadistic husband and his venomous mistress, Catherine must once more walk the fine line between pleasure and politics—between scandal and survival.

When her young son becomes the target of those rebelling against Peter’s reign, Catherine will have to rise up to protect herself, her child, and her nation from his unstable and potentially catastrophic rule. This means putting herself at odds with the most dangerous man she’s ever known, trusting those who once proved to be her enemies, and turning a nation against its sovereign. In the ultimate battle for the crown, new alliances will be forged, loyalties will be tested, and blood will be shed.

Don’t miss this breathtaking conclusion to the Stolen Empire series!

Queen of Tomorrow is a YA historical fiction based on the life of young Catherine the Great. Fans of the hit TV show REIGN will devour this scandalous glimpse into the life of one of the most dynamic women in history.

WoW #60: Queen of Always (Stolen Empire #3) by Sherry D. Ficklin

 

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted every week by Breaking the Spine which lets us showcase an upcoming release we are excited about! 

Queen of Always
(Stolen Empire #3)

by Sherry D. Ficklin

September 15, 2015

161 pages

Goodreads  Amazon
 

Goodreads Summary:

LONG LIVE THE QUEEN

If her time at court has taught Catherine anything, it’s that there is no room for weakness in Imperial Russia. With the Empress’ health failing and rumors of a change in the line of succession, her place in the royal line is once more in jeopardy. Tormented by her sadistic husband and his venomous mistress, Catherine must once more walk the fine line between pleasure and politics—between scandal and survival.

When her young son becomes the target of those rebelling against Peter’s reign, Catherine will have to rise up to protect herself, her child, and her nation from his unstable and potentially catastrophic rule. This means putting herself at odds with the most dangerous man she’s ever known, trusting those who once proved to be her enemies, and turning a nation against its sovereign. In the ultimate battle for the crown, new alliances will be forged, loyalties will be tested, and blood will be shed.

Don’t miss this breathtaking conclusion to the Stolen Empire series!

Queen of Tomorrow is a YA historical fiction based on the life of young Catherine the Great. Fans of the hit TV show REIGN will devour this scandalous glimpse into the life of one of the most dynamic women in history.

 

I am beyond excited but also so scared for this one! The heart-pounding conclusion ahhhh!!

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Review: Queen of Tomorrow (Stolen Empire #2) by Sherry D. Ficklin

 Queen of Tomorrow
(Stolen Empire #2)

by Sherry D. Ficklin

July 14, 2015

280 pages

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Goodreads Summary:

Sophie—now Catherine, Grand Duchess of Russia—had a tough first year at Imperial Court. Married at sixteen to Grand Duke Peter, heir to the throne, and settled in their own palace, things are finally looking up. As a new day dawns, she thinks only of securing her future, and the future of their country, during one of the greatest political upheavals of her time. Fighting desperately against forces trying to depose the Empress Elizabeth and put the young Prince Ivan on her throne, Sophie soon finds herself in the middle of a war brewing between her beloved Prussia, and her new empire. But even as she navigates the fragile political landscape, she quickly realizes that she has only begun to discover the tangled web of deceit and infidelity woven over the lavish court of Oranienbaum Palace.

When a strange and delicate alliance forms between the young couple, she glimpses a future of happiness, only to see it lost in a moment at the hands of those who still seek to end her life—and prevent her reign. Out of favor with the empress and running out of options, Sophie will have to sacrifice her own innocence on the altar of Russia if she is to save the nation, and herself. To survive, she will have to do the unthinkable, betray those closest to her and become something greater and more dangerous than she ever imagined she could be… a queen.

WoW #51: Queen of Tomorrow (Stolen Empire #2) by Sherry D. Ficklin

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted every week by Breaking the Spine which lets us showcase an upcoming release we are excited about! 

 

 

Queen of Tomorrow

(Stolen Empire #2)

by Sherry D. Ficklin

July 14, 2015
280 pages

Goodreads  Amazon

Goodreads Summary:

Sophie—now Catherine, Grand Duchess of Russia—had a tough first year at Imperial Court. Married at sixteen to Grand Duke Peter, heir to the throne, and settled in their own palace, things are finally looking up. As a new day dawns, she thinks only of securing her future, and the future of their country, during one of the greatest political upheavals of her time. Fighting desperately against forces trying to depose the Empress Elizabeth and put the young Prince Ivan on her throne, Sophie soon finds herself in the middle of a war brewing between her beloved Prussia, and her new empire. But even as she navigates the fragile political landscape, she quickly realizes that she has only begun to discover the tangled web of deceit and infidelity woven over the lavish court of Oranienbaum Palace.

When a strange and delicate alliance forms between the young couple, she glimpses a future of happiness, only to see it lost in a moment at the hands of those who still seek to end her life—and prevent her reign. Out of favor with the empress and running out of options, Sophie will have to sacrifice her own innocence on the altar of Russia if she is to save the nation, and herself. To survive, she will have to do the unthinkable, betray those closest to her and become something greater and more dangerous than she ever imagined she could be… a queen.
 

I absolutely adore this series and think it deserves much more attention than it is getting!! The story's oh so intense and gripping not to mention the main character, Sophie/Catherine, is such a fantastic heroine!

 

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Stacking the Shelves #41

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews that lets us share what we've added to our shelves.

I didn't get any books this week but I realized I forgot to haul this eARC from a couple weeks ago. I loved the first book so I'm super excited to start this :D

Queen of Tomorrow by Sherry D. Ficklin

What did you guys add to your shelves this week?

Feature & Follow #25: Favourite 2014 BookS

Feature & Follow is hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read where each host will have their own Feature blog to show off more new blogs!


I've already done my Top Ten in 2014 so I thought I'd name a few runner ups. :D

I know The Bone Season wasn't published in 2014 but I read it recently and LOVED it so I had to include it! Queen of Someday really surprised me and I can't wait to see what happens next! I love the cover for To All the Boys I've Loved Before and the story was even better than I imagined!

 What 2014 book(s) are your favourite(s) and thank you for visiting!



Blog Tour, Author Interview, Book Spotlight, Character Interview & Giveaway: Queen of Someday (Stolen Empire #1) by Sherry D. Ficklin

Queen of Someday

(Stolen Empire #1)

by Sherry D Ficklin

October 7, 2014

262 pages

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Goodreads Summary:

ONE GIRL WILL BRING AN EMPIRE TO ITS KNEES...

Before she can become the greatest empress in history, fifteen-year-old Sophie will have to survive her social-climbing mother’s quest to put her on the throne of Russia—at any cost.

Imperial Court holds dangers like nothing Sophie has ever faced before. In the heart of St. Petersburg, surviving means navigating the political, romantic, and religious demands of the bitter Empress Elizabeth and her handsome, but sadistic nephew, Peter. Determined to save her impoverished family—and herself—Sophie vows to do whatever is necessary to thrive in her new surroundings. But an attempt on her life and an unexpected attraction threatens to derail her plans.

Alone in a new and dangerous world, learning who to trust and who to charm may mean the difference between becoming queen and being sent home in shame to marry her lecherous uncle. With traitors and murderers lurking around every corner, her very life hangs in the balance. Betrothed to one man but falling in love with another, Sophie will need to decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice in order to become the empress she is destined to be.

In a battle for the soul of a nation, will love or destiny reign supreme?

Author Interview

Tell us a little about your writing process.

It usually begins with a fit of inspiration, followed by weeks of crushing self doubt, then a finished manuscript. lol. It's not so much a process as a psychosis.

What's your favourite part about writing?

When I write I get into this zone where everything else in the world just falls away and I can hear the characters in my head. It's kind of amazing. Like magic.

Tell us about one of your happiest moment.

I've been so blessed over the years it's hard to pick just one. I could be sappy and say my wedding or something, but I'm gonna go with the day John Barrowman hugged me at New York Comic Con. I almost died. My Whovians will understand.

What gave you the inspiration to write about Queen Catherine?

I'd been doing research on the Romanov dynasty for my other book, Extracted, when I came across Catherine's story. It's one of those times when truth is more unbelievable than fiction. I knew I had to play with her.

Favourites:

Meal of the day

lunch

Type of food

comfort food. Fired chicken, chocolate, anything caffeinated.

TV show

Doctor Who, Outlander, Castle.

Movie

Chronicles of Riddick.

Book(s)

any and all.

Day of the week

Monday ( I know, I'm a freak)

Thanks so much for answering my questions. I really can't wait for Queen of Tomorrow!

Thanks for having me! :)

Excerpt

“If I could, I would offer you my heart, my soul, and make that be enough. But I know it is not. I know that Peter is your destiny. You are going to be the most beautiful, clever, kind empress Russia has ever seen. And I want to be there for that. But I can’t think about that now because today, in this moment, all I want is you. The thought of losing you cuts me to my very marrow.”

I look away, even as he draws me closer. The war rages inside me, one part wanting nothing more than to kiss him until the sun rises, another part knowing why I can’t.

He tilts my chin up gently.

“If you want to send me away, tell me only that you do not love me, and I will go. I will never speak your name again, never touch your hand. I will pretend that the loss of you hasn’t killed me.”

I sigh, my hard-fought resolve fading quickly.

“I could never say those words, because they would be the gravest lie. Of course I love you. I love you so much that I risk everything just to come to you tonight. If anyone knew— I would be ruined, sent away in a cloud of scorn. No one would ever have me, and I would bear the shame all my days.”

He takes my face in his hands.

“I would have you, in shame or sin, I would have you in any way I could, in any way you could give yourself to me.”

He kisses me again, and I know I’ve lost. Reaching up, I wrap my arms around his neck, holding him to me. He smiles against my lips.

“My sweet Helen, for you I would be Paris, and for your love, I would defy God himself and then return to you for a kiss.”

“Peter and the empress will return in a few days. What will we do? Meeting like this... it’s too dangerous,” I say, unwilling to pull away again.

“Do you trust me?” he asks solemnly.

I nod. “I do.”

“And do you love me?”

“With all my heart and my life, I do.”

He kisses my hair.

“Then trust me. Give me a few days and by the time they return, I will have a plan. In the meantime, if you need me—”

“I always need you,” I interrupt.

He grins.

“If you want to meet me...” I open my mouth to interrupt again, but he puts a finger against my lips, which I kiss. “Leave me a message in a book. John Wilmont’s letters to his mistress.”

I frown. “Am I to be your secret mistress?”

He shakes his head. “No, my love. I will be yours.”

Character Interview with Sophie!

If you had to use five words to describe yourself what would they be?

loyal, flawed, strong, clever, trapped.

What's one thing you cannot live without? Why?

Hope. No matter what else is taken from me, hope remains. It is my only constant.

Who's your favourite author and why?

John Wilmot. His poetry stirs my soul.

What's your favourite quote and why is it your favourite.

"Of all the universe, I only wanted you." I think if you read my story, you will understand why.

Is there anything you'd like to add?

Thank you for having me, and may you all judge me kindly, my journey was not an easy one.

Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions Sophie!

Giveaway

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TTT #10: Authors I've Only Read One Book from but NEED to Read More

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme brought to you by The Broke and the Bookish where people share their top ten things according to the topic of that week.

This topic was a little hard for me because I have a habit of binge-reading an author's books. If I'm reading my first book by an author and I end up really liking his/her work, I will look up his/her other books and just jump right into them. Hooray that I managed to find ten authors for this topic! They're mostly authors who write contemporary standalones ;)

1. John Green - This must be shocking for a lot of people but yep I've only read TFiOS. I do own all of his other books, I just haven't gotten around to them yet.

2. Amy Harmon - Making Faces was beautiful, I need to get on her other books.

3. Trish Doller - I really enjoyed Something Like Normal so I'm looking forward to reading her other books.

4. Emery Lord - Open Road Summer was so much fun I absolutely cannot wait for The Start of Me and You.

5. Liz Czukas - Ask Again Later was pretty cute so Top Ten Clues You're Clueless is definitely on my list of books to read. 

6. Jenny Han - I'm not that interested in her Summer trilogy but I'm eagerly anticipating To All the Boys I've Loved Before #2.

7. Holly Black - The Coldest Girl in Coldtown is one of my favourite reads this year so yes please more Holly Black please.

8. Sherry D. Ficklin - Queen of Someday really surprised me and now I'm just drooling after Queen of Tomorrow.

9. Danielle L. Jensen - I read Stolen Songbird earlier this year and I so need to get my hands on Hidden Huntress asap!

10. Susan Ee - I recently finished Angelfall and loved it! I'm going to wait a little to dive into World After so I don't have to wait too long for book #3.

Which authors do you need to read more?

Review: Queen of Someday (Stolen Empire #1) by Sherry D. Ficklin

This was my first approval on NetGalley so I was super excited to read it! I was even more surprised at how much I enjoyed it!!

Queen of Someday

(Stolen Empire #1)

by Sherry D Ficklin

October 7, 2014

262 pages

Goodreads  Amazon

Goodreads Summary:

ONE GIRL WILL BRING AN EMPIRE TO ITS KNEES...

Before she can become the greatest empress in history, fifteen-year-old Sophie will have to survive her social-climbing mother’s quest to put her on the throne of Russia—at any cost.

Imperial Court holds dangers like nothing Sophie has ever faced before. In the heart of St. Petersburg, surviving means navigating the political, romantic, and religious demands of the bitter Empress Elizabeth and her handsome, but sadistic nephew, Peter. Determined to save her impoverished family—and herself—Sophie vows to do whatever is necessary to thrive in her new surroundings. But an attempt on her life and an unexpected attraction threatens to derail her plans.

Alone in a new and dangerous world, learning who to trust and who to charm may mean the difference between becoming queen and being sent home in shame to marry her lecherous uncle. With traitors and murderers lurking around every corner, her very life hangs in the balance. Betrothed to one man but falling in love with another, Sophie will need to decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice in order to become the empress she is destined to be.

In a battle for the soul of a nation, will love or destiny reign supreme? 

Stacking the Shelves #8

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews that lets us share what we've added to our shelves.

This week I got two ebooks which were also my first approvals from Netgalley! I was so excited I already started reading Queen of Someday and it's pretty good :)

 

Queen of Someday (Stolen Empire #1) by Sherry D. Ficklin

Right Kind of Wrong (Finding Fate #3) by Chelsea Fine



I think my cat wants to read them too! What did you guys add to your shelves this week?