Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Storm Mistress by Brandy L. Rivers Blog Tour


Nothing is as it seems…

Everything Isadora Starling wants is right there in front of her, but Toryn is off limits. He’s her best friend. She’s been denying her heart all these years, afraid to lose him.

Toryn Flame has a long past full of secrets. None of which he can share with Isadora, the only person who truly matters to him. She’s the one woman who has never shown a hint of lust toward him, but even if she did, pursuing her is forbidden.

That all changes when the family Isa doesn’t know decides it’s time to reveal who and what she is. After Isa’s recent attack, their motives are unclear.

His only goal is protecting Isa. Toryn will do everything in his power to keep her safe, including going against orders from his king.

Toryn’s only fear is losing Isa’s trust. Once the truth is revealed, can she forgive him for years of misdirection and omissions? Can she come to terms with a world she doesn’t want or know?


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Pounding music flowed over Isadora Starling as she walked into her bar, Shenanigans. Only one thing was on her mind, finding someone who would take her home and rock her world. She was smoking hot and she knew it. .

Taking note of every man whose head turned in her direction, she emphasized the already-seductive sway of her hips as she sashayed to the bar with purpose. As usual, her eyes kept drifting back to the only man in the place who made her mouth water. Unfortunately, her best friend was not on the menu. .

She slid into a booth and turned toward her business partner, Lana, one of the few women she truly trusted. .

Lana’s molten silver eyes landed on her. A smirk twisted her lips. “Back so soon?” .

Isa lifted a shoulder in a shrug before stating, “I’m on a mission.” .

Perusing the sultry make-up and her come-ravish-me outfit, Lana snorted. “I can see that. What are you drinking?” .

“Double Grey Goose, straight up.” .

“One of those nights?” There was a grimace on her face. .

Isa responded with a one fingered salute before turning back to the crowd with the intention of finding a man. .

Lana cut in with, “I still think you should drag him home and get each other out of your systems.” .

By him, she meant Isa’s best friend, Toryn Flame. More than gorgeous, he was fucking beautiful, masculine perfection. His dazzling blue topaz eyes were lined in guyliner, not that his eyes needed any help attracting attention with his ten-mile long lashes. Silky black hair was teased up in a sexy tousle calling to her fingers. The man was a sex god, in snug leather pants and half-buttoned black silk shirt open far enough to display his sculpted chest and the beginning of washboard abs. .

Forbidden, though she had a never-ending supply of fantasies starring Toryn. The current was her craving to lick every ridge of muscle on her way down to the golden zipper straining over an impressive bulge she wished she could ignore. .

They were firmly stuck in the friend zone. He didn’t see her that way, and despite the fact he was sensuality walking, she wasn’t supposed to want him. .

Frustrated, she turned back to Lana with a cold stare. “Have you forgotten he prefers men? Last time I checked,” she looked down and shook her tits for emphasis, “I have all the wrong parts. Besides, he’s my friend, my best friend and he,” she glanced back to watch Toryn tongue-fuck his boytoy, “is all over his man, Leon.” .

One scarlet brow rose in challenge. “Bullshit, I’ve seen him take women home.” .

“Please, when was the last time? Tiffany? And that rare occurrence was over a year ago.” .

Lana’s mouth dropped open, “Oh my god, you are fucking blind, Isadora. He’s only with Leon to distract himself from you.” With a glare, Lana slid the vodka to her. .

Isa would give anything for that to be the truth. Forcing the desperate sentiment from her mind, she took the shot in a single gulp, causing Lana to grimace. .

Driving her point home, Isa nodded back to the two hottest men in the place. “Toryn is with Leon. Has been for nearly two months, which is some kind of record for him.” .

Actually, they had been dating exactly seven weeks, which was damn near a miracle. Aside from Leon, he hadn’t been with a single person more than twice since she’d met him nearly ten years ago. Somehow his lack of commitment made her want him all the more. She always loved a challenge, and secretly wished she could be the one to snare him permanently. .

Of course, if she told Lana she was counting the days Toryn stayed with Leon, it would prove her point. A point Isa was going to deny until her desire finally died. .

With a devilish smirk, Lana shrugged. “He’d dump him for you in a heartbeat.” .

A glance back at Toryn easily reminded her how wrong Lana was. Toryn was grinding his hips into Leon who was hungrily kissing down Toryn’s throat. They were too hot and heavy for their public display of sexual chemistry to merely be a distraction. .

“Then why is he taking Leon home tonight? And don’t tell me he’s not. Do you see them?” Isadora pointed back at them with a wicked grin. It was a gorgeous sight. .

Licking her lips and watching like every other woman, and most of the men, in the nearly anything goes bar, she nodded. “Oh, I do, but you don’t see the way he looks at you. Like he’s making love to you with his eyes. When you aren’t watching Toryn, he always stares at you.” .

Lana filled the shot glass. .

In all the years they’d been friends, Toryn had never made a move, so Lana was wrong, very depressingly wrong. Isa slammed back the second dose and glared back at Lana. “You’re full of shit. Pour me another.” .

“I’m not. I still say you’re fucking blind,” Lana taunted as she refilled the glass. “If he wasn’t so hung up on you, I would make a move on him.” .

That hurt. .

Wait… what? Hung up on me? Yeah, might need to have her committed. .

Isa took another glance at Toryn and Leon, then grinned at Lana. “If you can pry him from Leon, he’s all yours.” .

Thankfully, Lana changed the subject. “Where’s Mike?” .

Well-intentioned, maybe, but her new topic wasn’t much better. Isa downed the third shot before answering, “Don’t know. Don’t care. Of course it would be a hell of a lot easier to get laid if he were around.” He was her favorite fallback romp in the sack. .

“You torture that poor man. If you’d let him, he’d fall in love with you.” .

Which was exactly the reason she hadn’t called and was attempting to avoid him… though in desperate times... .

Mentally shaking herself, she quipped, “We don’t work as a couple. Sure, explosive in bed, awesome on the dance floor, but that is where our good chemistry ends. We would drive each other batshit crazy—and I’m not talking about the scorch the sheets way—in a matter of days. Not to mention the fact Roxy hates my fucking guts.” .

“Only because you’re stringing her brother along. Plus, she has a valid point. I’m still convinced you fell for Toryn years ago. Like two seconds after you met him.” .

She was right, but Isa wasn’t going there. “Go to hell.” .

“Only when you join me.” .

Isa slid the empty glass at Lana and batted her lashes. “Anyone I should consider?” .

With an accusatory glare, she answered, “Plenty of them. Except, don’t take the hot blond home.” She glanced down at the end of the bar for about the hundredth time since Isa sat down. .

All Isa saw was the healthy fall of shiny blond hair, way too long and perfect to be on any man’s head. .

“I don’t go for blonds.” Isa smirked before turning toward the crowd. Of its own accord, her gaze landed on Toryn, who winked at her. .

Lana pulled her back to reality with bite in her tone. “Knowing you, you’ll take him home to spite me.” .

Isa spun back around, her hands landing on the counter as her eyes narrowed. “I would not. When was the last time?” .

Her eyes narrowed to slits. “Last week, when you took Reese home.” .

“Oh,” she shrugged sheepishly, “that hardly counts. You didn’t warn me beforehand. If you had simply told me, I would have found someone else.” It was the truth, Isa never meant to hurt anyone, and especially not her friends. There had been plenty of other options. She honestly hadn’t realized Lana was interested. .

“Why don’t I believe you?” she muttered. The question stung. Of course, her payback sucked. Lana turned around and hired the guy the very next day, even after Isa begged her not to. .

“I’m not selfish, Lana. I wouldn’t do that to you,” she whined. .

“Hmph,” Lana didn’t look convinced, but a smirk formed as she looked over Isa’s shoulder. .

Isa fought back a smile as she felt Toryn’s approach. He had a presence she could feel and as much as she hated her weakness, it felt good to have him close. Toryn leaned his long hard body against hers. .

Lana grinned as if her point was made. .

One corner of Isa’s mouth lifted. “I would be more worried about Toryn taking Blondy home.” .

“Bitch,” she gasped. .

“Grey Goose?” Toryn licked his full lips as his brow cocked. “One of those nights, Isa?” .

Her eyes nearly rolled out of her head, “Okay, everyone stop! I had a long day, and I’m horny as hell. It’s not like I’m driving home. No more judging. Just let me find a man for the night.” .

The guy sitting next to her turned with a smile that chilled her blood. His deep blue eyes seemed wrong, his skin too pale, almost blue. She’d seen him before, but couldn’t place where. .

Isa glared back. “Not you.” .

Amusement danced through his eyes as they dropped to his drink with a chuckle. Toryn grinned at Lana. “Two Loves and one is for my sweet Isadora.” His eyes held a mischievous sparkle. .

Isa snorted. “Is that so?” .

“Don’t argue,” he purred in a way that made her want to scratch her nails down his back while riding him into the night. .

With a groan, she smiled back at Lana and tossed down enough cash to cover her vodka and the Loves, plus a generous tip. “Where’s Leon?” .

Avoiding answering, Toryn quickly finished the drink and placed his empty glass with a purposeful thunk on the counter. “Let’s dance.” .

She let the question slide and followed his lead after finishing her cocktail. .

Maybe she had a bit too much, too fast, because the world tilted. Still, she managed to walk straight. .

“Leon won’t be jealous?” .

“Nope, he plans to join us soon.” She could feel his eyes caress down her body and back up. “He told me to tell you that you’re on fire tonight.” .

“He always says that.” .

He pulled her close and his lips grazed over her ear. “Only because it’s true.” .

The warmth of his breath and rumble of his voice only heightened the ache between her legs. Such a damned tease. And if he didn’t do it with everyone, she might think he really felt something for her.





Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Christy☆☆☆☆☆
As a longtime fan of the Others of Edenton series, I was super excited for a new group of people but with the same core to the storyline. Ms. Rivers delivered that to me and much, much more. I have to say that Settle group may overcome my love for Edenton. Between even paranormal beings and a storyline that I see even more far-reaching, not to mention working on Edenton, I am truly in love with this series. Our dear storm mistress is not what she seems and once you find out what she is well I was in shock. The story between Isa and Tryon is intense and amazing and with perfect character development. Of course Rivers left me with plenty of questions and dying for book 3 in this series. This has to be the best spin-off series I have ever read and the interlocking of the two is great. While this book could be read as a standalone, I really recommend that you are read both series as it will only improve your regard for the characters that are sprinkled thought out.

As a side note, although I received the book for free I will be adding a bought copy to my library.


Ruthie☆☆☆☆☆
This book, the second in the Others of Seattle series, is a fabulous read. It is full of action, adventure, seduction, twists, turns, and wonderful 'others' – in this case concentrating on fae, but bringing in nymphs, weres, and assorted 'others.' The main characters sound enviably delicious, and clearly made for each other. The importance of parity (not similarity) within relationships is something that resonates throughout these books.

One of the things I really enjoy about Ms. Rivers' writing is that I can read about a dragon chasing someone down a freeway, and not even do a double-take. It seems so entirely reasonable!

I do believe you could read this as a standalone, but if you enjoy it, then I recommend you take time to enjoy the Others of Edenton series and Nights Embrace, the first book in this series. You will not have spoiled yourself, but will find a rich seam of reading to be tapped.


Mary Jo☆☆☆☆
Long kept secrets are on the verge of coming to light. Can the innocent prevail? Lusting for a man she can't have, Isadora seeks solace in the arms of other men. Though of late, no man seems appealing to her, she only has eyes for Toryn.

Toryn Flame is on a mission to protect Isadora, the exiled princess of Faerie. In love with her for years, he's resorted to quick encounters with both male and female lovers – anything to keep his hands off Isa.

When the truth comes to light, Toryn fears that he will lose Isa's trust forever, but he must believe in his visions will come true.

I really enjoyed this book and can't wait for more books in this series and in the Others of Edenton.



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Brandy L Rivers is the author of the Others of Edenton Series. There are more Others of Edenton in the works. She is also working on the Others of Seattle series.

As an avid reader, Brandy has always loved writing. She became serious about it as a stay-at-home-mother. She has a file full of manuscripts she plans to edit and put out there eventually.

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2 comments:

  1. Thanks for the wonderful reviews and for participating in the Tour. Victoria at My Family's Heart.

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  2. <3 thank you for the reviews and joining my tour. I really appreciate the support :)

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