Title: Divine Awakening

Series: The Divinities #4

Author: Lia Davis

Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance

Release Date: January 17, 2017

A mother’s love is her greatest power.

Divinity witch, Desiree Sanders has made a lot of bad choices in her life, but trusting the demoness, Samoan should earn her the award for traitor of the millennium. After several failed attempts to set things right, Desiree turns to the dark, sexy Death Demon, Lex for help saving her son and ending the war.

There’s no darker place than the soul of a demon.

Divinity guardian, Alexander, AKA Lex, has hardened his heart and locked away emotions following the betrayal of his mate over three hundred years ago. Until he meets the quiet and beautiful Desiree, and the walls around his heart start to crumble. When she calls him for help, broken and scared, he can’t deny her, and the urge to claim her for his own becomes an overwhelming need.

Trapped in the Underworld as the war between witches and demons escalates, Lex and Desiree must face their pasts and their fears—and open their hearts—if they are to find a way out. Meanwhile, the Divinities in the natural world prepare for a battle that is no longer just dark versus light. If lost, it could mean the end of life as they know it.

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Excerpt One:
“They’re here,” Lex said with a growl as he, Desiree, Zach, and Lydia crept along the dark corridors of Khan’s castle. The smell of sulfur and dirt tingled his nose. Even though Lex had a home in the Underworld, he didn’t spend much time there. Not since Khan had taken over, anyway. “The hounds are separated and masked with a spell.”

His keen sense of dark magic came from his Death Demon half and his connection to Hecate—Goddess of Witchcraft. Khan may believe he’d hidden Teddy-Bear, but not from everyone. The fool bastard.

Lex fisted his hands. It took every fiber of his being to hold onto his control. The hounds couldn’t survive spit apart for much longer. As Siamese twins, their magic and souls were linked. They were growing weaker by the moment.

Reaching out to mind link with the hounds, he found Teddy first in a room a few feet away. Then he heard the faint thump, thump of the hellhound’s heartbeat.

“He’s alive. Thank the goddess.” We’re coming, buddy.

A low growl from Lydia at his back told him she wasn’t pleased with the hounds being apart. “Do you know where they are?”

With a short nod, he advanced down a hallway in quick strides. He uncurled his magic, letting it flow wildly within and waited for an attack. Lydia, Zach, and Desiree followed, having to fall into a light jog to keep up with him.

“Things are too quiet.” Zach spoke in a hushed tone; concern and fear of what was ahead of them drifted from him. Dark, elfin magic rose within the male and reached out to Lex’s senses.

Yeah, things were too quiet.

Stopping a few feet down the hall, Lex stopped and faced them. He flicked a hard stare to the door they had stopped a few feet from. Cold, lethal power rose in his veins. The hounds were his family—what little he had left—and he’d be damned if Khan got away with harming them. “Teddy is in there. Zach and Lydia, you get him. Desiree and I will get Bear. We’ll meet at the Divinity House.”

The reason for not busting down the door and freeing Teddy was that Bear’s heartbeat sounded stronger. Teddy would need Lydia’s healing touch. Lex figured it’d be quicker to rush down the hall and collect Bear while Lydia healed Teddy.

When they reached the door, Lex didn’t bother to check the lock. He just plowed through the thick wood, tearing the thing off its hinges. The room was empty except for a large cage in the center with Bear standing in it, teeth bared.

The hound met Lex’s gaze and snarled, “The place is going to blow.”

Excerpt Two:
“How long?” Lex snapped the lock on the cage with quick efficiency, not surprised that Khan had set the trap. One reason it was so quiet and they were able to get in without Regal guards coming down on them. Should have known.

“Not sure. Maybe two minutes or less.”

Fear gripped his heart and squeezed. They had to get out of there. He wouldn’t lose Desiree when he’d just found her.

Desiree moved to the opening and stuck her head out. Lex moved closer to her, too aware of her whirlwind of emotions: Anger, fear, and a desperate need to find her son. “Bear, go find your brother and get out of here.”

“What are you doing? There’s no time.” The hound paused once they’d exited into the hall.

“We’ll get out. Get Teddy, Zach, and Lydia out,” Lex barked, then grabbed Desiree’s hand and tugged her down the hall in the opposite direction that he’d sent Bear. A growl at his back was Bear’s final protest before the hound took off to find the others.

Desiree tensed up next to Lex but didn’t jerk her hand from his. In fact, she seemed to accept his touch with ease, like it helped soothe her anxiety. Good. He needed her touch just as much. Needed to know she was safe.

Her power was close to the surface, nipped at his own. He ignored it. “Can you sense Mathew?”

She trembled at the mention of her son’s name and shook her head. “For a moment, I thought I could. But he’s not here. At least, not anymore. We need to get out of here.”

She didn’t need to tell him twice. Focusing on his home, he teleported them. Materializing in his living room, he released Desiree’s hand and stalked to the bedroom, needing to put some distance between them. The female made him ache with need. The urge to take her in every way possible was almost overwhelming.

Fuck. He didn’t want a mate, yet he’d found one. The pull to Desiree was too strong. He wouldn’t be able to keep his hands off her much longer.

Boom! The house shook from the blast of Khan’s castle. Closing his eyes, he searched for the connection he had with the hellhounds. Relief flooded him when he felt them, alive. They made it out.

Suddenly, a rush of power rippled across his skin, and he whirled around to meet Desiree’s stare. Standing in the doorway of his bedroom, wide-eyed she said, “All the portals just opened.”

“Hecate,” he called out.

She replied back telepathically. “I felt it, and I’m handling it. You have to find Khan and get the Dark Sinew from him. However, once I close the portals you’ll have to find another way to return Earthside.”

Then the goddess was gone, cutting the telepathic connection. He sighed. She’d have to use the power of three plus the Sinew to close all of the portals. As far as he knew, no one but the gods could cross from one realm to another once they were locked. But Hecate had said to find another way out.

He had no idea how to do that.

Returning his attention to Desiree, he said, “Hecate will be closing the portals. We will be stuck here for a while.”

Excerpt Three:
Stuck in Hell with a Death Demon without the earth her Divinity half craved... The magic in the Underworld was heavy and dark. She needed to get home.

Folding her arms, she glared at Lex while trying to tamp down the rush of desire his presence caused. “I hope you know of a way to get back home.”

He grunted and pushed past her as if ending the conversation.

Oh no, he doesn’t. She whirled around and followed him through the living room to the study across from his bedroom. “There is another way out, right?”

Another grunt was her answer.

She pursed her lips and studied him as he pulled several books from the shelves. “What are you looking for?”

“A way out.”

Well, didn’t that answer her questions? She rolled her eyes and left the room. Fine. If he weren’t going to talk to her, she’d search for her own way home. Pushing out the back door, she scowled at the gloom of the Underworld. The air held hints of rosemary and sulfur. Reminded her of Samoan’s scent, only not as sweet.

Breathing deeply, she closed her eyes and called her Porter half to the surface, beseeching the lost souls she felt in every shadow of the Underworld to aid her in crossing to the natural realm. Instead of helping her, they attacked. Rushed around her, through her, raging like angry beams of light.

What the fuck? There were too many of them tearing at her. They called her a witch and thought she was responsible for trapping them there. Many even screamed in her mind. She curled into a ball on the ground, her arms wrapped protectively around her head.

Pain rocketed through her, and she screamed out as she blasted the spirits with everything she had stored up and hadn’t gotten to use at the castle. Instantly, they vanished.

Uncurling and pushing to her feet, she met the green eyes of a hellhound. He watched her with eyes much too humanlike. Then a shudder went through its body as it…shifted?

A moment later, Mathew stood in front of her. My son. Her heart lurched in her chest and tears filled her eyes. “Matty,” she breathed, making the kid narrow his eyes in curiosity.

“No one calls me that. Who are you?”

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Author Bio:
In 2008, Lia Davis ventured into the world of writing and publishing and never looked back. She has published more than twenty books, including the bestselling A Tiger’s Claim, book one in her fan favorite Ashwood Falls series. Her novels feature compassionate yet strong alpha heroes who know how to please their women and her leading ladies are each strong in their own way. No matter what obstacle she throws at them, they come out better in the end.

While writing was initially a way escape from real world drama, Lia now makes her living creating worlds filled with magic, mystery, romance, and adventure so that others can leave real life behind for a few hours at a time.

Lia’s favorite things are spending time with family, traveling, reading, writing, chocolate, coffee, nature and hanging out with her kitties. She and her family live in Northeast Florida battling hurricanes and very humid summers, but it’s her home and she loves it! Sign up for her newsletter, become a member of her fan club, and follow her on Twitter @NovelsByLia.

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Forgotten Visions by Lia Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Title: Forgotten Visions
Author: Lia Davis







The first time I heard about Lia Davis, I was curious about her books since I'd heard only good things about them - they are dramatic, breath taking, and absolutely captivating. So of course when I had the chance to read her Divinities series I jumped on it, wanting to see what all the hype was about. Let me tell you, the entire series was worth it! Each character so clearly described that you can easily picture them, the suspense so thick that you'd swear your heart was beating faster. When Kalissa comes back home with her twin sister, she can't understand why Ayden is so hurt by the fact that she can't remember everything that he claims happened between them 15 years ago. In the midst of trying to solve the murders of the elder Divinities, Kalissa and Ayden come to realize that someone or something wanted her to forget their time together... only Kalissa's past just might be the key in figuring out what's going on.





It's the type of novel that gives you hope that soul mates will always find one another no matter what the hurdles face the individuals. I really wanted that happy ending for these two since they had so many obstacles - some that actually kept them apart. It's clear that this series has to be read in sequence since I have more questions than answers, but for my first novel by Lia Davis - amazing!













Death's Storm by Lia Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Title: Death's Storm
Author: Lia Davis






Following the first book in the series, Forgotten Visions, the second book, Death's Storm is no less mesmerizing. After the events that forces, by choice, Khloe, Kalissa's twin sister, to sacrifice her life for that of her sister's, the Divinity is now unsafe from the demons who would want her dead. One demon the last of his kind, has promised to keep his distance from the demi god, that is, of course until her act allows him to reveal himself to Khloe. Only, the last thing Jagger ever expected to feel when he comes face to face with Khloe was the need and the want to claim her as his own - and not only to protect her from demons who would want her dead.





The relationship between Khloe and Jagger is a fast, deep and whirlwind one that takes your breath away. With all the paranormal aspects, Death's Storm is a fast paced read that will leave you wanting more and only by reading the next installment can more of the Divinities' secrets be revealed. I can't wait to start the third installment by Lia Davis.












Dark Divine by Lia Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Title:Dark Divine
Author: Lia Davis







Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, Lia Davis adds more suspense to her Divinities series by adding a character who has nothing to lose but everything to live for with Lydia - a new mother who is now a widow and vows to destroy every demon she comes across in her quest for vengeance. The last thing she expected was to come face to face with Sheriff Zach, the man who makes her feel something other than hate. Only Zach hides a dark family secret that threatens to destroy everything he's worked for so far.





These two are an unlikely pair - you would have thought, what with all the secrets, inner demons and the pain they've gone though, that they'd make it past their introductions. Yet, they do. Because somewhere along the way Lydia and Zach saw something in each other that was worth fighting for. And what a journey it is! Every moment more intense than the next and I couldn't wait to see what would happen. Just when you thought Lia Davis couldn't come up with a book that was better than the last, she comes up with the third installment of the Divinities. I can only imagine what she'll come up with in the conclusion.









Divine Awakening by Lia Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Title: Divine Awakening
Author: Lia Davis







What an epic conclusion to the Divinities series! I never could have imagined that I'd be left wanting more from Lia Davis, but at the same time, I can only thank her for giving this series the goodbye it richly deserves. It should be the end of the war; at least that's how Desiree explains what she's doing when she begins to collaborate with the demons. And when she's double crossed by the very demons she thought she could trust, Desiree turns to Alexander to help her undo the wrong that's been done and finally put an end to the ward and hopefully save life as they know it.






These are two broken souls who were incredibly hurt in the past and closed off their hearts against any and all future pain by others. They are forced together because of circumstances and only have one another to lean on and must come to terms with their past. It was possibly the most emotional of all the books in the series, but Divine Awakening no less delivered when it came right down to it. I thoroughly enjoyed Lia Davis' novels and will absolutely be looking forward to reading more from her in the future.



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Title: Starstruck Holidays
Anthology Authors: Jennifer Loring, B. Leslie Tirrell, Merryn Dexter, Kerry Adrienne and Lia Davis
Genre: MM Sci-Fi Holiday Romance
Release Date: December 13, 2016
Format: Digital

From Jennifer Loring: NO ONE ON EARTH ~ Erukkass has located his deceased lover in another dimension and refuses to leave without him. Jon, grieving a devastating loss, turns to the native legend of Handsome Fellow for comfort. When he and Erukkass meet, can they forge a future together, or will two timelines that have always intersected, no matter when or where, finally be forced to diverge?   

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From Kerry Adrienne and Lia Davis: FIRST CONTACT ~ Fugitive Tristan Hawthorne escapes imprisonment only to crash-land on an unidentified, uncharted planet where he faces an alien who stirs passions he thought were long buried. With one working ship and a failing planetary cloaking device, it’s a short time till humans discover Oria and Tristan is recaptured. Under the starry, moonlit sky of the holiday Jainfest, the men learn to overcome their feelings of fear and distrust, and wind up finding out they aren’t so different after all.

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