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Goddess Cottage
Sierra Kastian has been raised by her mother in Silver Dust, Nevada. She was told from birth that she has no other living relatives. Her childhood memories consist of hours spent in casino lobbies, while her mother invested every dime she had into psychic gambling. Though her mother's talents often supplied her the jackpots she sought, she'd always put the majority of the money right back into the machines. While Sierra doesn't hesitate to confirm her mother's magical feats, she's always kept her own abilities to herself.
She longs for a normal life, without the confusion her extra-sensory powers cause.
Today, on the verge of turning thirty and co-owning a coffee shop with her best friend, a hot stranger walks into the cafe and hands her an envelope that will change her life forever. In it, there is a letter from an estranged woman claiming to be her dying aunt and a tarot card entitled, The Fool. If that isn't bad enough, she is asked to accompany the handsome messenger to an undisclosed destination.
Hayden Wells isn't too happy to have to travel from Hailey, Alaska to an over-crowded part of Nevada to fetch the long, lost daughter of the Ivory witches coven. But, he doesn't have a choice if he wants to continue to live. Being a werewolf has its' perks, but being left unmated, isn't one of them. He must convince Sierra Kastian that she has an aunt and a destiny that she cannot escape, or his pack will have no future and her family's legacy and powers will be lost.
Sierra's best friend convinces her to take the journey, but it will be up to her to accept her powers and her place in a delicate balance of nature and magic, all hidden from the outside world in the Alaskan wilderness.
She longs for a normal life, without the confusion her extra-sensory powers cause.
Today, on the verge of turning thirty and co-owning a coffee shop with her best friend, a hot stranger walks into the cafe and hands her an envelope that will change her life forever. In it, there is a letter from an estranged woman claiming to be her dying aunt and a tarot card entitled, The Fool. If that isn't bad enough, she is asked to accompany the handsome messenger to an undisclosed destination.
Hayden Wells isn't too happy to have to travel from Hailey, Alaska to an over-crowded part of Nevada to fetch the long, lost daughter of the Ivory witches coven. But, he doesn't have a choice if he wants to continue to live. Being a werewolf has its' perks, but being left unmated, isn't one of them. He must convince Sierra Kastian that she has an aunt and a destiny that she cannot escape, or his pack will have no future and her family's legacy and powers will be lost.
Sierra's best friend convinces her to take the journey, but it will be up to her to accept her powers and her place in a delicate balance of nature and magic, all hidden from the outside world in the Alaskan wilderness.
224 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 21, 2011
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About the author
Sherri A. Dub
4 books43 followersI've turned 50 and returned to my beloved Alaska. I plan to live out my wildly romantic and adventurous writing dreams, with my hubby at my side.
I read a lot.
I write Paranormal Romances, but I'm interested in writing a YA fantasy series and a women's fiction novel or two in the future.
Please join me on my quest for a spot on the NY Times Best Seller's list.
Cheers~
I read a lot.
I write Paranormal Romances, but I'm interested in writing a YA fantasy series and a women's fiction novel or two in the future.
Please join me on my quest for a spot on the NY Times Best Seller's list.
Cheers~
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May 16, 2011
I really enjoyed this book. The author is new to me, and as I find new authors
there many things that I look for, and this one fit the bill to say the least.
I love erotic romance and all of the varied sub genres, and I also love the
paranormal genre as well. But since I live in the huge state of Alaska, I also
try to keep my eyes out for stories that are based in Alaska. I have found but
a few, and most have been a great enjoyment to read. I recently picked up
the novel; "Goddess Cottage" by Sherri A Dub. The story is a great one,
and will being going into my forever keepers to read again many times.
Here is a bit of a blurb on the book.
Sierra Kastian who was raised by just her mother in Nevada. She was told
from the time of her birth that she has no other living family. All that she
ever remembers is that her mother made her spend countless hours in casino
lobbies as her mother played every dime they ever had gambling. her mother
used her psychic powers on anything but her gambling and Sierra never
expected anything else as a result. Just around the time that Sierra
upcoming 30th birthday events occur that can change her life forever..if she
so chooses. A stranger enters her little café and hands her an envelope that
can change her life forever. It contains a letter from an estranged woman
who is claiming to be her aunt. A tarot card with THE FOOL. Yet to discover
the truth she must accompany a man she just met, on a plane to an
unknown destination.
Hayden Wells travels to Nevada to carry a message to a woman he has never
met, but he knows that she is the long, lost daughter of the Ivory witch
coven. But in order to remain living he must take the trip and return.
Hayden is special as he is not just a man, but a werewolf, and to stay alive he
needs a mate. He must persuade Sierra to remain in Alaska to fulfill a destiny
that she cannot run from or else so a way of life will cease to exist fro some
very unique people including Hayden and her aunt. With the push from her
best friend her embarks upon a journey to either accept her future and a
delicate balance of nature and magic. All this is adventure of love and magic
is deep in the wilderness of Alaska. I loved this book. Sierra is no weak
woman by any means. She's lived a life of disappointment, yet endures life
with an unstable mother that hasn't ever been what a mother should be.
Regardless, Sierra is a trooper and a survivor and I just loved her. Though
full of doubts, her best friend packs her bags and gets her off on a adventure
of a life time. I love that Hayden with his sweet strong dedication to his way
of life and his home in Alaska. The journey with the characters is one full of
self exploration. Both Sierra and Hayden are two souls that needed this trip
together to discover themselves on the other side. Readers will not be
disappointed in the dedication in detail and the imagery of Alaska. As a
resident of this huge state the beauty is part of the story, and without it the
story would be left unfinished. Ms Dub's creative skill in story telling is
wonderful, and I will be eagerly looking forward to more of her
books. I highly recommend this book if you love witches, werewolves and
magic. I absolutely loved this story.
there many things that I look for, and this one fit the bill to say the least.
I love erotic romance and all of the varied sub genres, and I also love the
paranormal genre as well. But since I live in the huge state of Alaska, I also
try to keep my eyes out for stories that are based in Alaska. I have found but
a few, and most have been a great enjoyment to read. I recently picked up
the novel; "Goddess Cottage" by Sherri A Dub. The story is a great one,
and will being going into my forever keepers to read again many times.
Here is a bit of a blurb on the book.
Sierra Kastian who was raised by just her mother in Nevada. She was told
from the time of her birth that she has no other living family. All that she
ever remembers is that her mother made her spend countless hours in casino
lobbies as her mother played every dime they ever had gambling. her mother
used her psychic powers on anything but her gambling and Sierra never
expected anything else as a result. Just around the time that Sierra
upcoming 30th birthday events occur that can change her life forever..if she
so chooses. A stranger enters her little café and hands her an envelope that
can change her life forever. It contains a letter from an estranged woman
who is claiming to be her aunt. A tarot card with THE FOOL. Yet to discover
the truth she must accompany a man she just met, on a plane to an
unknown destination.
Hayden Wells travels to Nevada to carry a message to a woman he has never
met, but he knows that she is the long, lost daughter of the Ivory witch
coven. But in order to remain living he must take the trip and return.
Hayden is special as he is not just a man, but a werewolf, and to stay alive he
needs a mate. He must persuade Sierra to remain in Alaska to fulfill a destiny
that she cannot run from or else so a way of life will cease to exist fro some
very unique people including Hayden and her aunt. With the push from her
best friend her embarks upon a journey to either accept her future and a
delicate balance of nature and magic. All this is adventure of love and magic
is deep in the wilderness of Alaska. I loved this book. Sierra is no weak
woman by any means. She's lived a life of disappointment, yet endures life
with an unstable mother that hasn't ever been what a mother should be.
Regardless, Sierra is a trooper and a survivor and I just loved her. Though
full of doubts, her best friend packs her bags and gets her off on a adventure
of a life time. I love that Hayden with his sweet strong dedication to his way
of life and his home in Alaska. The journey with the characters is one full of
self exploration. Both Sierra and Hayden are two souls that needed this trip
together to discover themselves on the other side. Readers will not be
disappointed in the dedication in detail and the imagery of Alaska. As a
resident of this huge state the beauty is part of the story, and without it the
story would be left unfinished. Ms Dub's creative skill in story telling is
wonderful, and I will be eagerly looking forward to more of her
books. I highly recommend this book if you love witches, werewolves and
magic. I absolutely loved this story.
June 15, 2011
Really great story! I love the characters. They're not typical, and they are very human (even the ones that aren't ;)). This is the second werewolf novel that I have found that portrays werewolves in a way that I actually like. I'm actually starting to think werewolves aren't as lame/weird as I used to think they are!
My only complaint was the high number of typos. I think some of them may have been due to the iBook formatting, but there were more than the average number of typos. Fortunately, the story was engaging enough that I could ignore most of them!
I'm looking forward to reading more by this author!
My only complaint was the high number of typos. I think some of them may have been due to the iBook formatting, but there were more than the average number of typos. Fortunately, the story was engaging enough that I could ignore most of them!
I'm looking forward to reading more by this author!
February 17, 2013
I normally do not read paranormal romance, but I obtained this book for free. I enjoyed the story but I must say that I found multiple spelling/grammar errors. I understand that sometimes that happens during formatting, but many misspellings, I don't believe, were not caused by conversion. Ms. Dub used "its'" throughout the novel, which isn't a word. The spelling errors didn't pull me out nearly as much as the phenomenal head-hopping. Unfortunately, Ms. Dub has no command of point of view.
That being said, I did enjoy the book. I praise Ms Dub for her excellent world building, character development, and pacing. She writes beautiful, descriptive sentences. Once she hones the above mentioned deficiencies (mainly point of view), I am confident Ms. Dub will have much success as an author in the future. I see she already has some fans! I wish her well.
That being said, I did enjoy the book. I praise Ms Dub for her excellent world building, character development, and pacing. She writes beautiful, descriptive sentences. Once she hones the above mentioned deficiencies (mainly point of view), I am confident Ms. Dub will have much success as an author in the future. I see she already has some fans! I wish her well.
October 6, 2011
I loved how the author mixed the witches with werewolves and created a story where they weren't just co-existing of helping each other, but depended on one another. I believe it is a page turner because of the characters. The main couple has a lot of chemistry and the tension between them is amazing! In some points I thought there was too much information and description going on and wanted it to be rushed and get to the action! I also found a few grammar issues that got my attention. The story is good and I like how it developed and how the problems were resolved towards the ending. This book clearly has potential to be a series and has a fantasy feeling that captivates the reader. An impressive debut book. I recommend it to the fantasy and paranormal romance lovers out there!
May 9, 2011
Very fun paranormal to read. I cared about the characters and wanted to read more. This is the author's first book and I am impressed!
November 4, 2018
Some formatting glitches, but I cannot wait to find out what happens to Mitch!!!
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June 16, 2011Warning: Here follows a rant.
It had potential, but it needed an editor. Badly. The heroine came off as a petulant pain in the rear. The reader is so wrapped up in her nonsensical narration that there's no feel for the hero.
Also, its' is not a word.
Just because your mother ran away with you as a baby and changed your last name does not mean you don't exist or that you're a bastard. If your bff in the whole world wipes your nose for you and takes on your troubles as his own, you don't get to be a snot to him. If a man claims to owe your elderly aunt for raising him, states that he is security for the family and that he lives with her, one does not immediately assume he's having sex with the elderly aunt...who raised him...and employs him.
This sentence should never have happened: "He protested that he couldn't abhor ignorant men, as many pretty faces were." I'm just saying, there's a reason one has editors and beta readers. Or at least beta readers.
I think the author has talent, but unfortunately, I could not get into the story past all the hideous grammatical errors and choppy flow of the narration.
It had potential, but it needed an editor. Badly. The heroine came off as a petulant pain in the rear. The reader is so wrapped up in her nonsensical narration that there's no feel for the hero.
Also, its' is not a word.
Just because your mother ran away with you as a baby and changed your last name does not mean you don't exist or that you're a bastard. If your bff in the whole world wipes your nose for you and takes on your troubles as his own, you don't get to be a snot to him. If a man claims to owe your elderly aunt for raising him, states that he is security for the family and that he lives with her, one does not immediately assume he's having sex with the elderly aunt...who raised him...and employs him.
This sentence should never have happened: "He protested that he couldn't abhor ignorant men, as many pretty faces were." I'm just saying, there's a reason one has editors and beta readers. Or at least beta readers.
I think the author has talent, but unfortunately, I could not get into the story past all the hideous grammatical errors and choppy flow of the narration.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 14, 2012
I wrote this book and love it.
I hope that you will give it a read, especially since I have it listed for .99 cents~on Ebook formats.
Once it goes to print, it won't come so cheap:)
However, I am proud of this book. The characters will live on for me, always. I have had several comments about making it into a trilogy, but I am not sold on the idea, yet.
Please give it a read and let me know what you think.
You can hit my website up, as well: http://www.sheropatra.com or the (LIKE) button on my FaceBook page @ Sheropatra to continue to get updates on my new books.
My second novel will be out by June 2011~THE WITCH BALL.
Haunted reading to you all~
Cheers!
I hope that you will give it a read, especially since I have it listed for .99 cents~on Ebook formats.
Once it goes to print, it won't come so cheap:)
However, I am proud of this book. The characters will live on for me, always. I have had several comments about making it into a trilogy, but I am not sold on the idea, yet.
Please give it a read and let me know what you think.
You can hit my website up, as well: http://www.sheropatra.com or the (LIKE) button on my FaceBook page @ Sheropatra to continue to get updates on my new books.
My second novel will be out by June 2011~THE WITCH BALL.
Haunted reading to you all~
Cheers!
April 12, 2014
I really enjoyed the action and fantastical events of this novel! Some of the editing and grammar could have been better, and I would have liked it to be less cliche overall, but it was still a good addition to it's fantasy genre. If I could change anything, it would be the romance as it was too glib and predictable, and perhaps develop the character of Mitch a little more. I would also stop the jumping around from each character's point of view, as it would be a more consistent and enjoyable story to have it told from just one point of view. Still, this was a decent story and I didn't mind reading it.
July 3, 2011
I enjoyed the story and plot that kept pulling me farther to see how it turned out. I liked the omniscient perspective because numerous books only let you see one characters view in the story. I liked how realistic the characters were even though they weren't all quite human. The only negative thing was the typographical errors that detracted a little from the story, but I think maybe that had to do with ebook format and low cost. I'm definitely interested in reading more by his new author!
August 13, 2013
This was a good book by a promising author. The characters are well developed and likable. My only complaint is that while there was a tease regarding Sierra's friend Mitch having some sort of power, it was never discussed. I think that while Sierra's mother and Mitch were great, their characters definitely could have been given a greater role. All in all, this was a very pleasant read and I was very happy with the way it ended up.
July 17, 2011
Goddess Cottage was such a fun read! I enjoyed the quirky and original plot, along with the sassy main characters. I will not post a summary here, but I will say that there were many typos and grammatical errors in this novel. I'm sure the author knows and will correct them promptly. I'm looking forward to some more engaging paranormal romance from Sherri Dub; keep writing, lady!
August 12, 2012
Just wrote some of my thoughts down--and Goodreads nuked them. :-(
Anyway, GODDESS COTTAGE, was a super read, well-written with interesting and unique characters. I loved the setting--Alaska, rolled my eyes at the "mother" rooted for the heroine, Sierra, and I definitely owe the author some kind of medal for giving me a new affinity for werewolves. Go Hayden!
Well done.
Anyway, GODDESS COTTAGE, was a super read, well-written with interesting and unique characters. I loved the setting--Alaska, rolled my eyes at the "mother" rooted for the heroine, Sierra, and I definitely owe the author some kind of medal for giving me a new affinity for werewolves. Go Hayden!
Well done.
December 29, 2011
This book hit all the buttons for me. Humour, romance, sex, paranormal and intrigue all thrown into a fab story line. Very well written.
March 8, 2014
This just didn't work for me. I didn't like how the POV jumped around...I didn't care for the characters...the story itself wasn't a bad idea but things just didn't come together for me.
January 3, 2013
RELLY CUT STORY.ENJOYED THE INTERACTION OF CHARACTERS.
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