A Halloween Collection Anthology: Stimulating

Karen Michelle Nutt
The Curse of Tempest Gate
Victory Tales Press
ISBN: 1453818758
Paranormal Romance

Rating: 5 Blood Drops

Pages: 54
                                      Reviewed by Amy Ramsey


When Clarity Shaw arrived at the Tempest Gate Hotel in Salem, New Hampshire, all she expected to do was research and report on the mysterious happenings behind the legend of The Curse of the Tempest Gate Cemetery. Clarity has a particular interest in this legend since it was supposed to involve one of her distant ancestors'. While checking into the Hotel, Clarity is told of some interesting tales surrounding the history of the cemetery and it's superstitions. Hazel, the Hotel's receptionist, recalls a sense of familiarity toward Clarity, but is unable to place what it is.

With persuasion from Hazel and warnings from Mr. Donner, Clarity sets out to complete her investigation and bring truth to her readers, for she is a reporter of a paranormal magazine company. Entering the cemetery, Clarity wanders the grounds until she comes to a stone effigy of an archangel. Noticing the remarkable realistic nature of the stone effigy, Clarity is bewitched by it's handsome, yet sincere features and feels some attachment to it. Shocked at her thoughts, she backs into the the Devil's Chair, another stone effigy..... and the cause for her investigation.

Setting upon the Devil's Chair, Clarity wakes up the supernatural being lurking within it's stone prison and at the same time, when otherworldly beings can mingle with mortals on All Hallow's Eve, the effigy of the archangel, Michael comes to life. Determined to break the curse her ancestor bestowed upon two men centuries ago, Clarity finds herself in the middle of a reoccurring battle to the death between good and evil and a love that has withstood time itself. Will she be able to breaks it's curse for good and send evil back to where it belongs or is history meant to repeat itself time and time again?

In all my years of reading I have never come across a story written like this one. The Curse of Tempest Gate is like finding a needle in a haystack. As I came to the end this fantastic tale, I was left with a tear in my eye and a sense of satisfaction and pleasure. Karen Michelle Nutt is truly gifted in her craft of weaving a tale. She has wrote some amazing stories, but this one is now, above and beyond, my favorite. I love the story line which flowed swiftly and smoothly throughout the story. The characters and background settings were perfectly blended to give the reader the sense of realism towards the events and emotions depicted. I could visualize the aura of good surrounding Michael, the archangel, as well as seeing in my minds eye the evil emanating from the Devil's Chair and Samael. My thanks goes out to Karen Michelle Nutt for allowing me to experience her unique realm of Angels. Karen's creative tales always make me want to read more from her and I have not yet been disappointed. THANK YOU KAREN!!!

This short story can be found in the Anthology collection of A Halloween Collection: Stimulating. Check out the other authors who contributed to this book.
www.victorytalespress.com

Authors included in this anthology are:
Karen Michelle Nutt
Cheryl Pierson
Laura Shinn
Rebecca J. Vickery

Title:  Eli: Warriors for the Light
Author:  Karen Michelle Nutt
Publisher:  Rebecca J. Vickery
ISBN:
Genre: Paranormal Romance, Time Travel
Pages: 81
Reviewed By: Amy J Ramsey/Ramsey’s Reviews/www.trinagon.blogspot.com
Rating: 5 Stars

Eli is a Fallen Angel, a Nephilim Warrior, half human and half angel. He believes his brethren should not be accountable for the transgressions of their fathers before them. He believes there is truth behind a legend passed down from generations that their kind will finally have a chance to redeem themselves and know the joys of Heaven when they die. However, Eli’s decision could cost both, him and the woman he loves, their lives when he claims her as his soul mate.

Being punished for breaking the Rules of Conduct, Eli is sentenced to go back in time to a point before his soul mate, Ryden, knew who and what he was. He has until the end of Ol’ Hallow’s Eve to make Ryden fall in love with him all over again or his life is forfeited. But with some of his brethren not wanting Eli to succeed in his quest, his time begins to run out. Will Ryden be able to say the three words Eli so desperately needs to hear?

This is what a true love story is all about; forbidden passion, an undying love, compelling action, and an ending that leaves the reader with a sense of fulfillment. Karen Michelle Nutt does not disappoint when it comes to her realm of story-telling. Her dazzling descriptions of the characters, unique style of writing, well planned out plot, and ability to write sincere emotions is breathtaking. The visualization of Ryden recalling a memory of being encircled by Eli’s wings was written as if I personally experienced Eli’s winged embrace surrounding me, felt the softness of his feathered wings, and the sensation of his masculine touch. (Sigh). That was an amazing climactic moment for me, so realistically and emotionally perceived. The only wrong doing of this story is the wickedness behind Karen’s cleverness by making the reader have to wait for the next book, which is about Lucca. And Lucca is my type of bad boy angel, long blond hair, blue eyes and tight ass jeans….. YUMMY! Eli: The Warriors for the Light is a must read!!!!

Title: Black Donald’s Coin
Author: Karen Michelle Nutt
Publisher: Tease Publishing
Publisher’s Address: www.teasepublishingllc.com
ISBN:  978-1-60767-050-6
Genre: Suspense, Thriller, E-Book Short
Pages: 15
Reviewed by: Amy J Ramsey; www.trinagon.blogspot.com
Rating: 5
At a glance, it seems to be an ordinary looking penny, but to the possessor, this coin has the ability to make all of their dreams come true, but with a price. An evil presence follows in the path of this coin, biding its time, waiting to collect payment in the form of ….their soul.
“See a penny, pick it up. All day long, you’ll have wicked luck”.
For a short story, Black Donald’s Coin will sedate the cravings of any reader who desires a touch of mystery, suspense and supernatural. Karen Michelle Nutt has delivered a bewitching, irresistible and extremely enjoyable tale that adds a sinister twist to the old saying, “See a penny, pick it up, all day long, you’ll have good luck” I would recommend this e-book short to any reader interested in the Thriller and Suspense genres.