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Saturday, November 10, 2012

The Gypsy's Dance By: Charlie Daye *Guest Post, Review & Giveaway*

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The Gypsy’s Dance 



The Hunter’s Series book 1
Charlie Daye

Genre: Paranormal Romance

ISBN: 978-1478278634
ASIN: B008NZ1KYY

Number of pages: 334 approx
Word Count: 81,888


Book Description

Oralia Simone just turned eighteen and discovered that she has been promised to someone by her parents for marriage. Not wanting to shame her family she agrees to participate in the matching celebration where she will dance for her betrothed.

Niko Raydon is a Hunter. He and his kind are what police the magical community and make sure that no one uses dark magic to harm another. Niko finds himself drawn to a small Gypsy village on the night of their annual matching celebration because of the use of dark magic.

Tobias McGrath is next in line to lead his clan of Gypsy's. He's been promised Oraila Simone - the most beautiful woman in the clan and intends to make her his no matter the cost.

When Oralia meets Niko the connection between them is instant and despite her impending marriage to Tobias she wants to be with Niko and he with her. But will their love be enough to set her free or will Tobias's use of evil magic tear them apart for good?



Short Excerpt

The time had finally come for the annual matching celebration. Oralia had been dreading this day for the last six months.

         It was six months ago that Oralia’s parents, Patrick and Efanie, had sat her down to inform her that they finally decided it was time she married. Having only turned eighteen two weeks prior Oralia was mortified. She had no desire to marry, much less with any of the men from her clan. It’s true there were a few that were pleasant to look at but for the most part her options were limited and it’s not like she got a choice in the matter. Her parents would make the arrangements prior to the celebration then hand her over like some gift wrapped prize to be won after the celebratory dance was completed. The wedding itself would take a place sometime within the month following the celebration.

         The entire process disgusted Oralia. She considered herself a free spirit and had no desire to settle down. She wanted to step out and see the world, to experience new things, meet new people and have the opportunity to choose for herself whom she wanted to love.

         Life at times could be so unfair.



Guest Post

Author Charlie Daye interviews Oralia Raydon from The Gypsy’s Dance.

CD: Hello Oralia, thanks for sitting down to chat with me today.

OR: My pleasure Charlie. Thanks for taking the time to share my and Niko’s story.

CD: So tell me. When this incredible journey of yours began did you have any idea where you’d end up?

OR: Honestly, no. I was so certain that I was going to be stuck with that jerk Tobias for the rest of my life that no other outcome ever came to mind.

CD: *Grimaces* Yes, Tobias was a jerk and I’m happy you got another option.

OR: *Smiles* Thank you.

CD: *Grins* Why don’t we talk about your other option. Tell me how you felt 
when you first saw Niko.

OR: *Eyes become dreamy* I thought he was the most beautifully exotic man I had ever seen. His hair was the color of freshly fallen snow and his eyes sparkled like gold coins.

CD: *Sighs* he does sound dreamy.

OR: *Grins* I like to think so.

CD: Not to change the subject on you but what can you tell me about Markus? 
He seems quite dreamy too.

OR: *Laughs* I could introduce you to him if you like.

CD: *Blushes* Heavens no – well maybe if I was single I’d say yes.

OR: *laughs*

Male Voice: But is he good to you?

CD: *Nearly succumbs to a heart attack and spins around to see Niko standing behind her* Holy crap Niko! Don’t you know never to sneak up on a woman like that? You could lose an eye or something.

NR: *Arches his brow* Lose my eye?

CD: *Straightens her blouse* You never know I could be kung fu master.

NR: *Laughs* I’ll remember that next time. So, is he good to you?

CD: *frowns* Who?

NR: Your man because if he’s not we could arrest him and turn you over to Markus for safe keeping *grins*

CD: *Blushes profusely* Why don’t we get back to the interview questions.

OR: *giggles* Good idea or should we get Markus first?

CD: *groans* I can see now that I never should have opened my mouth to you two. (They both laugh) But seriously, are you guys really happy together? Was it love at first sight and all that jazz? (They look at each other)

OR: It was for me.

NR: Me too. And I couldn’t be happier except for when she uses her pouty face.

OR: *laughs* You love the pouty face and you know it.

CD: Well I‘m glad everything worked out so well for you two. Anything you’d like to share about your families?

NR: I hear you’re writing Keagan’s story next.

CD: *Nods*Yep, Can’t wait. I love Keagan’s sarcastic personality.

OR: Are you planning on writing stories for everyone in the family?

CD: Perhaps. If there is a really good story to tell.

NR: So you’ll be spending a lot of time with Keagan right?

CD: I suppose so. How else would I get to know him well enough to write his story?

OR: So, in essence you would have to spend a LOT of time with Markus if you wrote his story. *grins*

CD: *Sighs* I can see that this interview has come to an end. But before I leave is there anything you would like to tell the readers about your book?

NR: Buy it!

OR: It’s an amazing story about two people beating the odds to be together and you should really go buy it!

CD: Thanks for stopping by guys! (Charlie stands up to leave and steps back into a solid wall of muscle. She closes her eyes and shakes her head as Niko and Oralia chuckle) Please tell me you did not call your brother here.

MR: Hello Charlie

CD: *turns slowly* Uh… *giggles*… HI Markus.

MR: *runs his hand down her cheek* I can’t wait to spend some quality time with you… for my book of course.

CD: *gulp* Uh… yeah… uh… me to… well I gotta run. It was really nice seeing you. (Charlie turns to run and is stopped by Markus)

MR: Allow me to take you home.

CD: Oh boy (they disappear)

OR: (turns to Niko) She’s gonna kill us.

NR: *laughs* Nah, Markus will be a total gentleman but not before teasing her a little first. (Niko wraps his arms around Oralia) Shall we go?

OR: *Nods* Yes. (they disappear)

*Not to the readers* Markus did eventually return Charlie home after he took her to Niko and Oralia’s house so she could give them hell.


About The Author
Charlie Daye began writing at the tender age of thirteen. With an obsession for romance, happy endings and the supernatural she delves into your greatest fantasies and worst nightmares. She will have you laughing, crying, falling in love and getting angry. She will always give you a HEA but getting there is the journey worth taking.

Charlie Daye was born in Lynwood, California. Her greatest passions are music and writing. Her first short story was written at the age of thirteen. At the time her entire class was asked to write a short story for Halloween as part of a homework assignment. Most of the kids in the class wrote one to two page stories... Charlie wrote eight. The short story titled The Haunted House went on to win her district wide awards and was published locally. From there she began writing poetry as means of expression. Since then Charlie has written five full length novels, three of which are currently available for sale, and one novella. She has several other books in the works and looks forward to sharing her various worlds with you.





Review
(Thanks to the Author for a Review Copy.)

This was a very intriguing story with a lot of love and magic. The characters were written quite well; there were good descriptions of Niko and Oralia, and there were...many and I thought well done steamin love scenes between these two, and I really could understand why these two love each other so much. I think I would have liked to see a bit more development in the "falling in love" area, in the early part of their fast and developing relationship but otherwise, their love story is really sweet and at times, ok a lot of the time, sensual. There were good descriptions of Oralia's family and Niko's families and it was nice to have them included in the story. 

The story itself had good qualities with a love of dance, magical elements, and the essence of love, and oh cannot forget the bad guy, Tobias, and he is written as a horrible character but in a way, I would have liked to read more about him, more actions from him. Also, I thought there were times where I thought the story could have had a better flow but all in all, it was intriguing, and good. I'm very interested to read the next story in this series.

My Rating: 3.5/5
Rated-R (Strong Sexual Situations & Mature Content, 18+)

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