Night Secrets Book Tour: Review, Interview, & KINDLE FIRE GIVEAWAY!!!

Welcome to our stop of B.K. Walker's Night Secrets book tour! This tour is hosted by The Virtual Book Tour Cafe' and we not only got to review the novel, but we get to be part of an interview with the author too! And get to help hand out this SERIOUSLY AMAZING GIVEAWAY which you will find at the end of this post. So, without delay, I will hand everything over to B.K. Walker.

The Interview

1.   Why did you decide to write Night Secrets?

The entire book came to me in a dream, the scenes played out and characters names already chosen. The characters were trying to tell their story and wouldn't let me alone until I started writing. Yes, it's true. Us authors really do hear voices ;)

2.   What was your favorite scene to write? Least favorite?

My favorite scene would be, without giving too much away, when they found out that a certain someone was really a werewolf when they had no idea. My least favorite, well I leave you with a cliffhanger and I'm almost regretful for doing that, but love keeping you guys in suspense lol.

3.   What has been your favorite moment as an author?

I love meeting the people. I've been able to meet some magnificent bloggers and other authors in my writing career, and I wouldn't change that for the world. They are all great, especially the readers – thank you.

4.   What is your favorite book that you've read so far this year? Favorite author?

Quinn's Undying Rose by Tina Folsom, and she IS my favorite author. I've read her entire Scanguards Vampires series and they are all fantastic! If you haven't read them yet, go get your hands on them right away, you don't know what you're missing!

5.   Is there going to be a sequel to Night Secrets?

Yes. There is a sequel in the works titled, Corbin's Descent. We are taken to Ireland in this title where Keara meets some of her family, learns her majick and role she must play, while continuing to dodge Dante. Corbin is with her to help and protect her, and things really start heating up.

6.   Is there anything new that you're working on that you can tell us about?

I'll be releasing To Love A Wolf this month, and I'm working on a book – Living With Fibromyalgia. I'm hoping to have that ready for February of 2013 or at least by Spring.

7.   If you had a code name, what would it be? Why?

Smartass. I tend to joke around a lot. One reason my husband and I get along so well, lol.

This or That

Chocolate or Vanilla? Vanilla 

Series or Stand-Alone? Series 

Chicken or the Egg? Egg. They're less messy than Chickens. I know, we have some and they poop all over! 

Coffee or Hot Chocolate? Coffee. Start my day with coffee, always. 

Happily Ever After or To Be Continued? Happily Ever After, I often hate cliffhangers, sorry I know I did it to you guys, bahahaha. 

Star-Struck Lovers or Turbulent Relationships? Star-Struck Lovers. 

Star Wars or Star Trek? Star Wars – I love Chewbacca!

So, I see. You're one of THEM. The crazies who think Stars Wars is better than Star Trek. Hmmm.... Well, I guess I can let it slide due to the awesomeness of your answer to number nine. But be on the lookout, though. We Trekkies bite.

My Review

Oh, the cliff hangers! Why?! Why, B.K. Walker?! Why must you do this to me?! You give me a short 155 pages to get to know your characters and the world they live in, and then you take them all away from me! What would possess you to do such a thing? Where's your humanity? Your sense of compassion for the poor readers that so easily become attached to characters that don't really exist? Have you no heart?

I obviously enjoyed this book, but I have to say, I didn't feel very satisfied with the ending. It just felt like an enormous stamp of "TO BE CONTINUED" was all that was missing to cement this fact. Yeah, I get that there's supposed to be another book (I hope), but there was absolutely no closure! You just shipped your characters off on a plane to a foreign land where I couldn't follow them. Literally.

While this may not have been the most original book (even though now it's almost impossible to be), I still did enjoy it quite a bit. I thought that the characters were wonderful, especially Aunt Aingeal and Jared. And Buddha. No, not that Buddha, but he's still pretty awesome. And Irish.

Probably my favorite piece of the novel was the mixing of different mythologies and stories together. The same paranormal creatures over and over can get a little monotonous at times, so I really enjoyed the addition of a few lesser known characters.

The only complaint that I have with this book is that everything just seemed too rushed. Too many events were crammed into too few pages, and there was never any time for the reader to just relax and contemplate what had happened along with the characters. All of the relationships between them seemed too hurried and forced, like they were already lined up before they even met. I personally think that it takes some of the fun out of discovering things out for yourself if everything is just shoved at you so quickly.

Once you get past that, though, and slow yourself down so that you can really get into the book, it really is very entertaining.

Rating: 3 stars

And if you're still not convinced, here's an excerpt of the novel to pull you over. Or push. Your choice.

The Excerpt

After Keara's Car Accident

"'Keara, can you hear me?'

I stared into the face of the owner of Night Secrets, allowing my eyes to blink in response. What was he doing here?

'Here. Drink this. It will help you feel beter.'

He held a small vile to my lips, tipping it so the contents seeped into my mouth. It was cool, with a sweet taste. I had no idea what he was giving me, but as it ran down my throat, I felt like I was being.... energized.

'Give it a few seconds to start working,' he said as he gently caressed my cheek. I cringed at the sharp pain I felt as his hand ran over a certain spot on my face. I was able to raise my hand to my faice, my voice still not wanting to cooperate.

'It's not as bad as you're thinking, Keara. It's a small cut from the air bag. I'd say you are quite lucky.

Oh God. Don't cry again! I didn't want to cry in front of this man. I didn't even know him, and he gave me weird vibes. Please don't cry. Please. Please. Please.

'It's okay to cry after such a trauma. Do not be embarrassed.'

That was all it took. The tears poured out of my eyes. I found I was unable to move more than my arm and hand and started wriggling in my seat. I tried clearing my throat, it seemed so dry. He handed me a Kleenex from the open glove compartment. This damn Kleenex started it all. Taking it anyway, I began wiping my face."

About the Book

Vampire twins - one wants to love you, the other wants your blood. A Werewolf - vows to protect you. Magic - stirs within you.

Imagine if Maggie Steifvater, Stephanie Meyer, and Laurell K. Hamilton sat down together to write a fast paced, steamy, paranormal romance full of thrilling twists and turns, featuring thirsty vampires and sexy werewolves.

That's Night Secrets, a suspenseful paranormal romance written by B.K. Walker, author of Dares And Dreams and Death Upon Me.

After Keira Crosby spends months mourning her parents' death, Jared, her best friend, is determined to get her out and moving on with her life. Night Secrets, a new club in town, has a grand opening bringing with it dark secrets of the night and magic within Keira she never knew she had.

For Corbin, Keira ignites his passion. For Dante', she ignites his thirst. It's up to Channing and his pack to keep her alive from the supernatural beings he hates most...Vampires. As the secrets of the night and Keira's heritage unfolds, her world is turned inside out. Who will be the last one standing?

Night Secrets is a fast-paced, page turning paranormal romance with the perfect supernatural mix that you can't stop reading and will leave you aching for more.

 

 

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About the Author

Jack of all trades, master of none. BK Walker is first and foremost a mother and a wife. With three beautiful children and a wonderful husband, she enjoys her days living on their farm in Eastern Pennsylvania. She has worked as a Pediatric Nurse before deciding to spend more time with her family and becoming a home entrepreneur. 

When BK’s not writing, she manages her time organizing virtual book tours for other authors, and helping her husband as a consultant in their jointly owned business. Putting most of her time into research, BK is always seeking for the most effective ways to market and promote books and business alike. Art is a secondary love, and you may often find her sketches popping up on one of her blogs, or simply catch her reading the magic created in the pages of a great novel. Who knows, it just may be yours.

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The Tour  

December 1 - Introduction at VBT Cafe'
December 3 - Review & Interviewed at Christie Palmer's Blog
December 4 - Review & Character Guest Blog at Indie Writer's Review 
December 4 - Interviewed at From The Mind Of Omegia
December 5 - Guest Blog at Let's Get BOOKED! 
December 7 - Review & Interviewed at Marked By Books 
December 10 - Book Feature & Excerpt at My Paranormal Book Review
 December 14 - Review & Guest Blog at I Know That Book
December 15 - Review & Interviewed at Bella Online Fiction Writing
 December 18 - Guest Blog at Lori's Reading Corner
December 19 - Guest Blog at Books, Books, The Magical Fruit
 December 20 - Reviewed at The Stuff Of Success
December 21 - Reviewed at The Golden Pen Review
December 22 - Reviewed at Thrice The Mischief, 3 Times The Love
December 28 - Reviewed at Central Bargains and Giveaways
December 28 - Guest Blog at Cindy Vine's Blog
December 30 - Review & Guest Blog at A Book Lover's Library
 December 31 - Book Feature & Excerpt at All Things Books
 January 4 - Guest Blog at Indie Writer's Review

A copy of the novel was provided for us in exchange for an honest review.