Monday, December 10, 2012

FMB Blog Tours Presents High Above by Mari Freeman Out of the Ash Series - Book One

Title: High Above 
Series: Out of the Ash #1 
Author: Mari Freeman 
Genre: Action, Paranormal, Science Fiction, 
Publisher: Decadent 
Ebook 
Pages: 78 

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Book Description: 
Out of the Ash Series - Book One 

Dragons annihilated civilization some ten generations ago. A few Crossbreeds, humans born with dragon-like characteristics, now lead opposing tribes who still battle for dwindling resources. 

Rhone’s wings have been stripped from his body, his family killed, and his hopes of leading the Mountain people away from the constant threat of marauders destroyed. 

Ketta’s life has been full of pain and anguish. Her brother rules her and the Lax tribe with a bloody fist. Tired of the violence, Ketta takes a stand and rescues Rhone from the brink of execution. 

Armed with knowledge from Ketta’s somewhat addled grandfather, the unlikely pair embarks on a quest to heal Rhone’s wings. Along the way, the couple struggles to find the truth beneath hatred and lies. Desire and a mutual enemy bring them together; mistrust and secrets tear them apart. These lifelong foes will have to fly high above their differences to defeat a deadly dragon and save what’s left of both their tribes. 

MY REVIEW
5 OF 5 HIGH ABOVE
High Above was a new read for me because I have only read two other books that had dragons in it. I have to say that I was thoroughly impressed by the beginning of this series. I love dragon stories. There is something mythical about them that captures your attention and keeps you reading trying to figure out where the story is going and whether or not the dragons are good or bad. High Above is so capturing right from the very beginning that I could not out it down. 

High Above is a story about two people that come together to save their tribes. Rhone is stripped of his wings and banished and left for dead. He has no chance of saving his tribe unless he gets his wings back and can defeat the most deadliest dragon there is. He meets Ketta when she comes to rescue him. Ketta has her reasons for saving him. Ketta's older brother was the one who kidnapped Rhone and stripped him of his wings. Ketta and Rhone set out to find out if Rhone can restore his wings. When they find her grandfather he tells them that there is a way. It sounds crazy and impossible but Ketta and Rhone have no other choice.

As the two set out to find what they need they get close. Fate and desire wants them together but lies and secrets will tear them apart. Can they come together and put the past away and become one to unite the two tribes or will they be pulled apart and destroyed by the strongest dragon? Can the mistrust be replaced by trust and love? Rhone and Ketta will have to fight hard for what they want and they will have to defeat the biggest, meanest dragon out there. Can they do it??????????

Excerpt: 
She was right. He could barely fight a strong all-human in his current condition. But waking a dragon? Really? He sank to his knees. She knelt in front of him, her expression much softer, like a mythical creature from a long ago dream. It wasn’t a premeditated decision, but he leaned forward, closing the space between them and brushed his lips across hers. She rocked back slightly, her ears turned forward; her gorgeous eyes concentrated on him. 

He took her lips again, ensuring the contact was more than a light brush. She responded, closing the distance between them. His skin tingled when she put her hands on his shoulders. Rhone cradled her face, turning her head at a slight angle that gave him the most exposure to her. 

They didn’t have time for desire. But, he might never have another chance to touch her. He wanted to feel her satiny skin, to savor her sweetness for just a moment. Her lips parted for him, and he explored her mouth. She tasted like the freshest water. His body reacted immediately to her unusual, primitive smell. 

She pulled away and backed to the other side of the truck, shaking her head. “You must decide.” 

“I’m sorry,” he said. 

Ketta put a hand up. “It’s natural. My scent calls to males. That’s why Nyx kept me separated from everyone.” 

“It’s not just your scent.” He saw more in her than a breeding partner. But, that didn’t really matter either.  

She scowled. “You have to decide now, Rhone. There’s no time. Will you give your people, both our tribes, a chance?” 

By listening to the princess of the enemy tribe and waking a dragon? He couldn’t believe he was even considering it. “What am I supposed to do with the dragon once she’s awake? We’ve not considered that, have we?” 
About the Author: 
Life Changes. Mine sure has. I’m an exotic adventurer disguised as a normal suburbanite in central North Carolina. 

My favorite things include: cats, great food, exercise, wine, great movies and books. 

In my previous lives, I’ve held an interesting array of occupations. I’ve been a project manager, used cars salesperson, a software testing manager, pumped gas at a truck stop and I worked in a morgue. I hold a degree in Forensic Anthropology from THE Ohio State University. 

My favorite stories include alpha females in love with even more alpha males. I find the clash of passionate, strong willed personalities fascinating. I write contemporary, paranormal, and a little science fiction/fantasy. 

Website | Twitter: @marifreeman | Facebook

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3 comments:

Mari Freeman said...

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts about High Above!

Glad you enjoyed it! I hope your followers do as well.

Happy Holidays.

~Mari

erin said...

Sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

Kelly said...

I haven't had too many books with dragons so I am excited to start this series! Thanks for introducing it to us!