Thank you to Jill at Books N All for Welcoming me on this tour
5 out of 5 Stars
Synopsis
No female dares spurn the lecherous advances of Sir Henry Cruttendon, 17th Century England’s most reviled nobleman. To do so risks a retribution that would terrify the Devil himself.
But Elizabeth Fiennes is no ordinary woman, blessed with stunning beauty, intelligence and guile. Coming from an influential family, she believes she is safe.
What she doesn’t understand is that the Earl is determined to satisfy his lust and plans to use the wave of witch trials, fear and superstition sweeping the countryside to force her into his clutches.
And as he springs his malicious trap it triggers a chain of unholy events plunging hunter and prey into a maelstrom of deceit, terror and depravity – leaving them both staring into the face of true evil…
My Thoughts
This story may contain triggers for rape and domestic abuse
This book made me SO ANGRY!! which, you would think would make me hate it… But, as I always say, if a book can instill such strong emotion of any sort (as long as it is not due to horrible writing, or vague plot points), then it is a worthy read! With this story is was because of the character of Sir Henry Cruttendon who brought such rage out that I couldn’t stop reading in the hopes that he would get his due. I read as the despair of Elizabeth and Jack poured onto that page, and just HOPED that they would get their revenge!
It was a tough book to read because it involved the humiliation of a strong, beautiful woman at the hands of a man to save her beloved, causing this book to represent the weakness of women in this day. Men had all the power, and they knew how to use it, even without flashing their money around. Their influence was enough to have others cowering. There is no one to stand up for you if he sets his sights on you, and there is no standing up for someone else, as a woman, without giving them what they want.
The characters of Matthew and Thomas were the biggest mystery to me. How do you go from being a penniless actor, to causing the accusations of innocent people for money?? The tortures and pain they inflicted… I get that times were hard for them, but there has to be some blight on their soul to cause them to turn to something so evil for profit and to feel nothing about it! Is it the fact that they weren’t doing the killing themselves that made them feel they weren’t entirely in the wrong?? I wish there was a little more about them, as I felt that the story could have almost been told without them being a part of it.
….All I can say is, that ending. Wow. I just feel like I wouldn’t have seen that coming. I would highly recommend it, for sure!
It’s just a novella,so short and so worth your time, really, and I highly recommend it!
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Jay Raven is the author of Gothic chillers and historical horror reminding readers that the past is a dangerous place to venture, full of monsters and murderous men.
He blames his fascination with vampires, witches and werewolves on the Hammer Horror films he watched as a teenager, but living in a creepy old house on the edge of a 500-acre wood may have something to do with it.
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To Snare a Witch is Best Served with
a Salem Witch Cocktail
It looks like there’s a Tornado coming out of my glass! ….or maybe it’s just me. (or the witch!)
I found this wonderful recipe on All Recipes
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1/2 fluid ounce vodka
- 1/2 fluid ounce raspberry schnapps
- 1/2 fluid ounce melon liqueur
- 1 splash lime juice
- 1/4 cup sweet and sour mix
- 1 fluid ounce club soda
- 1 splash grenadine syrup
Directions
- Fill a collins glass with ice
- Pour in the vodka, raspberry schnapps, melon liqueur, and splash of lime juice.
- Pour in the sour mix until the glass is 2/3 full and top off the glass with the soda water.
- Stir gently to mix, then add a splash of grenadine to serve.
- CHEERS!!!
Fabulous review… It was nice to see you angered out
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This book definitely got the rage flowing… In a good way! It’s kind of cleansing. I hear it’s good for the circulation. 😉
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Yp, the adrenaline flow is good then there is after effect… Damn I am the Mourning Myrtle today
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I was going to comment on the book I really was but mannnn that is a heck of a cocktail. It sounds amazing! I need to go raid the liquor store (It’s still 7 a.m. here…)
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Well, only a couple more hours to wait!! The cocktail was so good!! Like, STUPIDLY GOOD!!
The book was EVEN BETTER!! It was one of those books I loved to hate, it was great, but it pissed me off so bad at the same time!
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High praise indeed
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OMFG nope! (though I’ll have the drink 😀 😀 )
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You don’t want to rage out with me, Fraggle?
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Good lord no! There’s enough doom,gloom and horror in the real world without me spending time on fictional versions. Except Chris Moore of course, but at least he’s funny with it 😀
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😂😂 That he is!!
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Loving the emotion triggered. From your very intriguing review I can see why!
Yeah… your drink does seem to be smokin’ 😄
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It’s the sprit of the witches… 😉 This book definitely made me angry… But, MAN did it keep me interested! 👍👍
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Clearly! Lol
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I love it when a book (or a movie whatever has your preference) invokes a very powerful emotion…with of course anger being one of the strongest ones. It really shone through in your review which only made it even more powerful than it already was. Do remember the wise words of Master Yoda however: Anger leads to hate….and hate leads to suffering…..😊 Great post! (and now pressing send and wondering if this comment is going to be sent straight to spam 😂).
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😂😂😂 Well, the only suffering that this hate was going to cause was me suffering if the story didn’t have an ending I liked and I wound up throwing my phone across the room in my rage. 😂😂 Luckily, my phane and my heart are intact and the only rage I feel now is towards the new book that I’ve started which is driving me mental. 😜
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Haha…rage and mental huh? That is not a healthy combination…well…at least I don’t think it is 🤔🤔🤔 Looking forward to seeing a post for that one 😂
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It should be interesting! 😉
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Terrific review and another yummy drink! All those emotions from a book just shows how powerfully it was written!
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That’s what I think!! I feel like an author that can illicit any strong emotion from a reader is definitely doing their job properly!! 💖💖
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Love what you said about the strong emotion! That is a sure sign of great writing! Sometimes it is a good sign when you want to throw the book across the room haha!
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As long as you don’t want to do that because of the WRITING as opposed to the CONTENT! 😉
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I’m with you about a book that stirs strong emotions is a great read. I think I’d be eager to see Sir Henry get his due too. (And you’re right, the challenges faced by women and the tactics haven’t changed much in 300 years. At least it’s mostly against the law now.) Thanks for the recommendation, Nicole, and congrats to Jay on what sounds like an awesome read. 🙂 .
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I really hope that people check this one out!! It was short, so not a huge time sink, and it was really well done!! I’m definitely enjoying Jay’s writing style so far!! 👍I hope I can get in on any other blog tours he has! 😀
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I put it on my wish list. I make myself read one book for every two I buy… (as you can see, I’m eventually doomed).
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Ha ha!! Well, this one is a great choice! Super cheap, and short so, you can probably have it read in an hour or two!
I hear you on being doomed. My TBR is aver 900 books long… And all of my books aren’t even on the list. 😕 Plus I’m always adding more every day because of all the wonderful blogs that I follow! (I can’t wait to get to your new book, by the way! 😀)
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If you haven’t already ordered it, Nicole, I’d be more than happy to gift you one!!! Just let me know. 😀 😀
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I haven’t ordered one yet. It’s on my list though! I’m so excited for your new take on your magic type system, swallowing souls to acquire power! 💖💖 Such an amazing idea! 😍😀
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Fantastic and passionate review Nicole I’m heading over to Amazon right now.😁
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You really should! I would LOVE to hear what you think of this story! 💖💖
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Just got it!☺️
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Yikes! All that raging, and it sounds like the book would get my hackles up as well, it’s good to know you have just the perfect antidote. The drink sounds amazing, too!
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You definitely need the shot to calm down, but the book really is amazing. I mean, it makes sense due to the content, and it’s some really well!!
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A book the evokes strong emotion is intriguing enough to give us a shot! Thanks for th4 great review! ♥️
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This one was DEFINITELY emotional. If you’re looking for a PLEASANT read, this isn’t it. It’s RIFE with the feels!! But, sometimes it’s good to have an emotional purge! 😉
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