Calypso's Heart

Orion's Order: Book 1

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Pub Date 15 May 2020 | Archive Date 31 May 2021

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Description

IF YOU ENJOY PSY-CHANGELING AND BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD, THIS NEW SERIES IS RIGHT UP YOUR ALLEY!

Sexy shifters. Hot vampires. Intriguing immortals. Strong heroine. Sizzling romance. Page-turning plot full of emotion and excitement. Modern and fresh take on fated mates. Plus a little bit of insta-lust because who wouldn’t be attracted to your sexy, alpha life mate?

Caly

Do you dream of ridiculously hot men? Okay, maybe you do. (And yes, I'm well aware I should lay off the romance books before bed.) But do you actually ever meet those men you dream about in real life? I didn't think so. That's probably a good thing though because I have... And these men from my dreams have done nothing but pull the rug of reality out from under me... which was how I fell and ended up in a world that I thought only existed in romance books.


My name is Caly (AKA Callie) and I'm just an ordinary single woman living the LA dream... paycheck to paycheck. Except whose dream is it? I'm not really sure... but it's not my dream. Especially because I have really weird dreams... like really weird. Then again, everyone has weird dreams, right?


Blake

I am an alpha wolf shifter and leader of Orion's Order, a pack of... well, not wolves. We're an unconventional pack of highly skilled specian hunters that do one thing: hunt the evil in our world. And we were hired by SILE (Species Investigative Law Enforcement) to hunt a bloodthirsty criminal who is infamously untraceable. That was until an irresistible female brought an unexpected twist to our hunt and set things in motion... a motion that has left my pack and our world forever changed.


Welcome to The Order and a secret world of magic and mystery, where a pack of unlikely friends find love and fight against an ancient evil force.


Devour this addictive series at your own risk…

+ Happily Ever After

+ Steamy Paranormal Shifter Romance

+ Multiple POV

+ Mature Content

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CALYPSO’S HEART is an adult paranormal wolf shifter romance. If you like swoon-worthy males, heroines with feminine strength, an engaging plot, satisfying relationships, steamy love stories, happy ever afters, and getting sucked into a supernatural story, then you’ll want to immerse yourself in the world of species! 


You’ll feel right at home if you’re a JR Ward, Nalini Singh, and Dannika Dark fan.

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“This is the beginning of a fascinating Paranormal series… compelling and fun.” ★★★★★


“This book will take you for the most mind blowing ride in the shifter romance series… sets the stage for one epic set of romances.” ★★★★★


“...steady and steamy read. With tons of danger to keep you on the edge of your seat… taking paranormal romance to a whole new level.” ★★★★★


"It has the elements you need - love, pain, heartache, action, revenge, some light comedy, etc. I thought the sex scenes were SPOT ON! Like damn those were great. I really felt immersed in it at times and I felt transported into the story." ★★★★★


“The descriptions and imagery are on point. It’s easy to picture the characters and scenes. I like the multiple POV shifts to better understand and immerse myself in the character’s mind. The sex scenes are steamy and kept me turning the pages." ★★★★★


“...if you are looking for a book that punches you in your face, right out the gate, with unrealistic action, tasteless sex scenes, and emotional turmoil, this won't be it. Go watch Shameless instead. But if you are looking for something that unfolds at a pace that gives you time to decipher the characters, setting, and complexities of the story that is to come, then this is for you...” ★★★★★


“...at one point in the book, a group of characters are all introduced in a short amount of time. While this might not be standard protocol for fictional stories, it's realistic. Trust that it was done with purposeful intent. Without giving away too much about the story, you get to learn about a pack of males in their environment, doing what males do...” ★★★★★


IF YOU ENJOY PSY-CHANGELING AND BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD, THIS NEW SERIES IS RIGHT UP YOUR ALLEY!

Sexy shifters. Hot vampires. Intriguing immortals. Strong heroine. Sizzling romance. Page-turning plot...


Advance Praise

“If you enjoy Psy-Changeling and Black Dagger Brotherhood, this is up your street.” ★★★★★
“I am LOVING the book so far! So engaging and I feel like I'm watching it unfold before me like a blockbuster movie.” ★★★★★
“I have been telling all my friends about this book and that they must read it! I’m ready for this to be a movie already!" ★★★★★
“If you enjoy Psy-Changeling and Black Dagger Brotherhood, this is up your street.” ★★★★★
“I am LOVING the book so far! So engaging and I feel like I'm watching it unfold before me like a blockbuster...

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Featured Reviews

First and foremost, I edited and formatted this book. And woah, woah... before you write me off for having a biased opinion, please understand that I pride myself on relaying honest, unbiased reviews regardless of affiliation or non-affiliation. It’s a much better way to be in the world. (So here's to being honest in general but especially with our friends. They may not like it at first, but they'll likely respect and (grow to) appreciate it, if not immediately, at some later date... like when FB shows us an "on this day" picture from 10 years prior when we thought crimped/fried blonde hair, nude lipstick, and an orange tan were the look to beat! We wouldn't have listened but still could've used the honesty.) Back to the honest book review.

So I don’t want to give away too much but what I love about this book is the mix, the balance, between fiction and nonfiction. There are fictional characters, supernaturals, and settings, of course, but (most of) the relationships and problems are very much real world. And best of all? The advice to these issues is akin to what you might experience in a holistic therapy session. So while you’re transported into this new world, you also are learning about real ways to address interpersonal relationship issues and group dynamics. Stereotypes and stigmas. Gender roles and the “masculine” and “feminine.” Hell, you’ll even probably learn some new coping mechanisms. I think I actually stretch, meditate, and seek council from friends more as a subconscious side effect of reading this book.

The main character’s experiences are very relatable for me. From where she lives in the beginning of the story and the office politics she has to deal with, to the La La Land (LA) dating scene antics, the set up is very believable. Caly (the main character) however, I don’t share a lot of similarities with personally, being that I am someone who is regarded as rather “masculine” by societal standards. But she certainly reminds me of many of my friends: excited about things like coffee and tea, a good book, “girl time,” cute/comfy outfits, movies, and music. (P.S. for anyone who is a little more “masculine” like me, don’t worry. We get our female character represented in books 2 and 3!)

The Pace: I appreciate the pace of the book and for the most part, being shown, rather than told. The scene and settings unfold appropriately and you really delve deeper into the characters themselves as the story progresses (much of the first chapters are establishing who, what, where, when, and why). So if you are looking for a book that punches you in your face, right out the gate, with unrealistic action, tasteless sex scenes, and emotional turmoil, this won’t be it. Go watch Shameless instead. But if you are looking for something that unfolds at a pace that gives you time to decipher the characters, setting, and complexities of the story that is to come, then this is for you.

The Characters: Here’s the thing, at one point in the book, a group of characters are all introduced in a short amount of time. While this might not be standard protocol for fictional stories, it’s realistic. Trust that it was done with purposeful intent. Without giving away too much about the story, you get to learn about a pack of males in their environment, doing what males do. It actually reminds me of a group of my guy friends from college. Here’s how I like to think of it: it’s like when you walk into a small party (or as my friends affectionately call them, “kickbacks,”) and you meet the entire group at once. First you’re like, okay how am I going to remember these names? Then, as time goes on, you’re like, “Oh okay, W and X are the funny ones, Y is the Bawss Dogg, and Z is mysterious AF and maybe I’ll try to set him up with my friend Kaylee. She’s a weirdo like he is.” ...or whatever. You get the idea. That’s how I felt as I read this book. Characters develop and you learn more about them as time goes on. Again, this definitely isn’t a “quick-hit” book, where you get your fleeting pleasure placeholder of a temporary fix and then move on. It’s a balanced and realistic storyline that develops and progresses page by page.

The only thing I would have preferred without are the sex scenes themselves... But also, that’s a big contributing factor as to why you wanted to read this book in the first place. The actual genre of this book demands for it. That being said, even if you are like me and no matter how well-written they are, you would rather walk over the wood chips in your backyard barefooted than read sex scenes, you’ll still enjoy this book. The storyline is captivating. At one part, I actually did not realize I was holding my breath in suspense until the character released her breath… at which point, I released mine. Then a watery substance filled my eyes (I’m told these are tears). And I was like “wow... I rarely cry.”

Sheesh is she done with her review yet?!

Yes.

Thank you,
I relinquish the rest of my time to the speaker of the house… er, the fellow NetGalley-ers!

Marchesa

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I’m an avid readers of fantasy/paranormal books that involve characters like vampires, shape shifters, fairies etc. and I LOVED this! The author had such a new take on what the characters are capable of and what their non-human lives are like. It definitely wasn’t your average vampire or shifter book because I really felt transported while reading it especially during some of the steamier scenes (like real steamy!). I have very vivid dreams and I liked how the characters that seem like they would only exist in dreams are around us. I also like there are multiple characters to get to know, I think it keeps it more interesting.
I felt like the main character was relatable but still had that extra special quality that a character in a paranormal fantasy book needs. I didn’t find the book too predicable at all and I kept turning the page for more. I can’t wait to learn more about the characters and dive into their world in future books!

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I really loved this book, it was a great cross between paranormal romance and new adult. I loved the world building.

I couldn’t put it down and despite the length and my dyslexia I read it in 3 days. With no sleep.

The closest other author I could think of comparing this writing style to is Nalini Singh.

I read the first draft of the second book also in record time and I can’t wait for book 3.

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I love paranormal/fantasy type books and can we just say WOW! This book blends Twilight and 50 shades in a unique way in which the characters are really given the details and descriptions that made this book so fun to read. I could not put it down, and makes me wish I could cross over into the magical Species world myself!

The Speciean world the author creates is so mesmerizing and beautiful that I wish it were real. The pack the author introduces is descriptive and detailed to where I can vividly imagine what each one looks like and what their personalities are, I even feel that I could see some of the guys/girls I know as the characters. Can I just say hello Deacon 🤓. Caly the main character is so relatable (umm can we just say that inner dialogue is all of us) and the music playlist that is delivered in the scenes is on point. The steamy scenes are so good I felt myself get flushed and wishful that would happen to me.

Overall this book was well executed and I am so thankful to have read something with so much detail and thought and care into each and every page. I have a very vivid active imagination and this book really allowed me to explore and see the world the author had created. I appreciate the real life aspects of the book the author uses, such as dealing with inter office issues, gender roles, dating, and are given ways to cope and deal with these issues in a holistically healing manner. The pace of the book was laid out in a way you could really digest and understand without lagging on or going so fast that you miss what happened. Again this book was amazing and I highly recommend it, can’t wait to read more from this author and this series!

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OMG - I don't even know where to start because I loved it so much, and it was so good that I just read it within the last couple of days.

The authors style of writing is amazing. I loved the way she phrased everything and it felt like as if I was literally with Caly, Blake and the rest of the crew :) Like, I was there and witnessed it all.
From the moment Caly went on her first date with Nick, duh, and Felix hissed at him until she met GQ (still love all the names) in her dreams and then obviously sexy Mr. Mysterious and his pack.
The story was full of love, friendship, but also torture and loss - it is not a standard fantasy novel, no, it did cover so much more and I just loved the fact that we got to experience it not only from Calys pov but also Blake and sometimes got glimpses from the others to.

And before you ask: yes, Blake is sexy, he is alpha, he is great. And those scenes between him and Caly are everything. But I also enjoyed the pack dynamic, the family that grew out of it and what it did to Caly. She became this strong alpha female, got brothers and new best friends. Also really loved the fact that neither Caly and Blake were always like "no, I won't make the first move, or I won't say this now" but they actually did it. Was so refreshing rather then the famous back-and-forth all the time. She is the phoenix, isn't she?

The epilogue was as amazing as the rest: especially for my romantic heart. And in general loved the fact that the last chapters were kind of getting us into the mood for Rhykers story.. Although I am still waiting on Rhy or Nico or GQ - don't know yet ;)

If you love romance, steamy scenes, adventure, shifters and other amazing species but also not afraid of some dark things, then - what are you waiting for - check out Calypso's Heart!

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Oh mein Gott, ich weiß gar nicht, wo ich beginnen soll. Das Buch war so gut, und ich war so überrascht, wie sich die Geschichte entwickelt hat, dass ich des innerhalb weniger Tage ausgelesen hatte.

Der Schreibstil der Autorin ist echt gut, und das Englisch sehr leicht verständlich. Man fühlt sich einfach mittendrin anstatt nur dabei. Vom ersten Moment an, war ich gefangen in den Gedanken von Caly, Blake und dem Rest der Crew.

Die Geschichte selbst handelt aber nicht nur von Liebe und Freundschaft, sondern auch Gefangenschaft, Verlust und das ist es, was es für mich besonders macht. Es war nicht zu viel, aber auch nicht so mega oberflächig. Das beste für mich war auch, dass wir nicht nur Calys Gedankenwelt begleiten durften, nein, auch Blake und manchmal auch ein paar andere vom Pack waren mit dabei - und geben so mehr Einblick in die Geschichte.

Ja, Blake ist heiß, heißer, Alpha. Alle Szenen mit ihm und Caly waren besonders, aber auch die mit dem Rest vom Pack. Caly hat sich für mich zu einer tollen Frau entwickelt - stark, steht für ihre Familie ein, und eine tolle Frau an Blakes Seite. Und was mir persönlich sehr gefallen hat, war, dass es nicht das dauernde hin und her gab. Nein, sowohl Blake als auch Caly haben eigentlich immer ziemlich schnell klar gemacht, was sie eigentlich wollen, sich getraut, dem anderen zu vertrauen und die Gefühle zuzulassen. Das war erfrischend anders.

Das Ende war für mich perfekt und ein toller Abschluss von Caly und Blake, aber auch schon ein erster Einblick in die Geschichte von Rhyker. Wobei ich ja noch darauf warte, mehr von Nico, nein Rhy, nein vielleicht doch GQ zu lesen? Wer weiß :)

Eine heiße, aufregende Shifter-Romanze, mit viel Action, viel Liebe, und einem tollen und außergewöhnlicher Crew - das ganze mit einer guten Portion Humor geschrieben! Perfekt.

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Absolutely loved this, the first couple of chapters were a touch slow, but even with that I was still hooked and needed to know what was going on. I love Caly andBlake so much, Caly is tough but in the real woman tough sense, strong but not invincible and with flaws, with what she goes through and doesn’t give up, I loved her so much. Who wouldn’t love and want their own Blake or either of the twins ! I loved this so much I rushed off and bought it in hardback because I needed a physical copy to love too ! This is a great start to a new series and I really look forward to future books. Highly recommended

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

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