Author Archives: CCSolomon

My interview and new releases

Hey there, if you haven’t looked already, check out August’s blog post for upcoming releases and giveaways.

In the meantime, check out my IG interview where I talk about my books, inspiration and what’s next (hint: vampires are a part of it).

My interview, click here!

New Book Release

Ready to read all about Felix’s story and why and how he lost his memories? Mystic Memories will be arriving June 23rd and is available now for pre-order!

For more information about upcoming sales and giveaways check out my blog for the June 16th newsletter!

Mystic Memories

Cover Reveal and ARC request!

Book 3 is finally coming, Mystic Awakenings. Out March 24th and available for Pre-Order now!

I’m also looking for readers who will get an advanced copy of the novel for free in exchange for a review on Amazon/Goodreads. If you are interested let me know!

Someone wants me dead and that’s just the start of my problems.

I finally know the sinister forces behind the many attacks on my life and the other members of The Six. Awakened by the return of magic to the world, the first soulmates want their reigning power back. The only problem? There can only be one strong soulmate pairing at a time and the new soulmates, Phillip and I, are in their way.

With this new knowledge, my friends and I are on the hunt to find the original soulmates and build allies to fight their growing legion.  However, the rising threat of a possible disease that affects only paranormals, making them primal and violent, distracts us from our mission. When my town’s cruel, new leader enforces a kill law on all those infected, my fight grows even larger. Can I figure out a way to fight the first soulmates and avoid becoming the next victim of the paranormal disease?

November News!



It’s November, time to give thanks (or keep giving thanks) to our friends, family, and military. This month I’m thankful for the freedom to travel and write. To highlight that I’ll give a quick guide to my birthday trip to Curacao and highlight some reading opportunities I hope you’ll grab (including my new beta request for Mystic Awakenings)!

Curacao Getaway

Curacao is a tiny Caribbean island and if you like water activities and nature this place is for you.

Stay

We stayed at the lovely Avila Hotel. The property was upscale with a nice restaurant and pool along with a private beach. There’s also a popular jazz club on site. It wasn’t too far from the down town area, about a 15 minute walk, and other nightlife and restaurants were even closer.

Eat/Drink

There are many places to eat in this town and if you are a lover of live music there is enough to keep you occupied.

Check out Saint Tropez Ocean Club on a Friday if you want to hear a DJ instead of live music. They played a good mix of everything and the vibe is sexy.

Blues Bar & Restaurant on a Thursday for great live jazz.

Kome Restaurant has really good food and drinks and after 10 p.m. on Saturday there’s a DJ. Not too far from this place are a ton of other options to check out for live music as well.

For authentic food check out Marshe Bieu, the old market building in Willemstad.

For many food options, a bit of shopping and the beach (you’ll have to pay a small fee to access) go to Mambo Beach.

Do

While here it’s a fun idea to go do the Curacao Liquor tour at the Landhuis Chobolobo. I actually learned a few things.

Do a city tour, it’s quick and gets you the lay of the land.

Shop in Punda. It’s the downtown area with a ton of places to eat and buy things.

If you don’t have access to a private beach at your hotel then it’s a great idea to do a beach excursion. There are tons of them and if you are adventurous go do a cave tour and snorkeling. Don’t forget to see the turtles and the flamingos!

If you are more low key there are many options for a spa visit. Or visit Kura Hulanda, a museum for African history on the island.

Tips

The country accepts American dollars so no need to exchange your money.

Also cabs can be pretty expensive so many people rent cars. My friend and I just split the cab rides because we were too lazy to drive.

Reading Opportunities

If you’re looking for a chance to read fantasy and paranormal books for free in exchange for an honest review on Amazon and Goodreads, check out this opportunity before the special ends on the 14th!

And I’m still open to readers for reviews for Mystic Realms out now. 

I’m looking for beta readers for book 3 in my Paranormal World Series, Mystic Awakenings. Here’s the draft summary:

Amina finally knows the sinister forces behind the many attacks on her life and the other members of The Six. Awakened by the return of magic to the world, the first soulmates want their reigning power back. The only problem? There can only be one strong soulmate pairing at a time and the new soulmates, Amina and Phillip, are in their way.

Still new to her bond with former enemy, Phillip, Amina is far from ready to find and battle the ancient soulmates. Not to mention, she’s trying to grow her connection with The Six, which is easier said than done since past hurts have caused a fracture in the group. Then there’s the growing threat of a possible disease that affects only Paranormals, making them primal and violent. When the town’s new barbaric leader enforces a kill law on all those infected Amina’s fight grows even larger. Can Amina and her friends come together to prepare to battle the first soulmates, protect themselves against the regressive disease and stay under the radar of the new leader? They don’t have a choice.

And if you still want more books to read check out these fantasy and paranormal romance books on sale on Amazon!

Authors’ Spotlight

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Crimson Eyes by L.L. McNeil

Part Time Monster Hunter by Nicholas Woode-Smith

Salt for Air by M.C. Frank

As always, thank you for support and if you’ve read my books please leave a review on Amazon! Thanks!



Cover Reveal

Finally the cover to Mystic Realms, novella to the Paranormal World Series. in this book we find out where Lisa disappeared to and what lead her to the actions that occurred in book Two.

Currently I’m looking for reviewers. You’ll get an ebook copy of the book before the release in exchange for an honest review on Amazon and Goodreads. Contact me if you are interested!

Lisa Xu was just on the cusp of becoming a major style influencer when the supernatural apocalypse came and changed her life forever. Becoming a fairy and learning she’s a part of a special Six meant to save the world is so not what she signed up for. After losing yet another loved one to the chaos of the new world, Lisa takes an offer from an old friend to finally visit the Fae Realm as an escape. However, there is more to this land than the marbled streets and sprinkled treats she was anticipating. Now Lisa must fight off a dark presence on her trail and make a decision that could devastate her life and those she left behind in the Human Realm. Top that off with a handsome Elven King out to woo her for sinister reasons and Lisa’s dream vacation has become more of a nightmare. This hairdresser from Jersey is so not cut out for this new world but she’s going to have to step up if she plans to survive.

Book Two is out!

Well almost. The e-book format is now up for pre-order on Amazon, paperback to come, for the June 25th release! And in celebration of the second book, Mystic Bonds is on sale for 99 cents until release day.

Here’s the cover and synopsis for book two, Mystic Journeys, and if you are interested in becoming an ARC reader and getting a free e-book copy for an honest review, click here!

Amina Langston, life mage extraordinaire, is on the verge of a break down. Bent on seeking revenge for the death of someone close to her, handling her estranged relationship with her werejackal boyfriend, and defending a friend arrested for murder; she’s at her end. To add to her troubles, she’s forced to compete in the ultimate magic competition against her new enemy, Phillip Leal. The loser will have to give up his or her freedom to the winner and being that Phillip is a cruel and ruthless egomaniac, Amina can’t afford to lose.

However, Amina and Phillip are magically banished from home with no ability to get back. Forced to team up to survive, the reluctant duo must fight off ghosts, dark fairies and other paranormal beings who were all sent to kill them. Can Amina and Phillip put aside their differences, solve the mystery behind their attackers and get home before they get themselves killed?

As always, if you’ve read book one please support and leave a review/rating on Amazon and Goodreads. Thank you!

Mystic Bonds: Snippet

My urban fantasy ebook, Mystic Bonds, is now out! If you’d like a teaser check out my previous posts in my blog. However, here is another excerpt. I’m also looking for betareaders for Book 2. And if you have already read the book please leave a review!

Snippet:

Charles handed me his basket and pulled out his handgun from his holster. We carefully walked towards the soldier, looking down the aisles on our left as we passed them. I looked to my right, checking the front registers and photo area. I stopped. A dark figure suddenly appeared behind one of the cash registers. Then, he or she, disappeared in a blink.

“Charles, there was someone near the register,” I whispered, still staring at the front, willing the figure to reappear.

When I didn’t hear Charles walking over, I turned my head but there was no one. Just the down soldier. I spun around, panic quickly taking hold of me. “Charles!” I shouted.

“He won’t hear you,” said a familiar male voice.

I gasped.

David.

I felt like my heart went into my throat. My legs were weak and I dropped the baskets. Painful goosebumps appeared on my arms. He was behind me. I could feel his presence. I didn’t want to turn. Didn’t want to face that nightmare just yet.

“Phillip,” I whispered without thinking. I didn’t know why I called his name. Perhaps because he had helped me in all my other times against David. However, there was no answer.

“It’s good to see you,” David said. I heard his footsteps walk closer to me and I tensed all over. “Looks like you’re doing well. You look stronger.”

“Where the hell is my brother?” I said in a tight voice.

“Just taking a little nap.”

Amina! Phillip called in my mind. Get out of there. Don’t let him touch you!

“He has Charles,” I whispered back. I looked up at David. “If you hurt him—”

“Then he’ll be hurt.” He was right behind me now. I could feel his breath on my neck and I fought the urge to spin around and rip his heart out. I needed to find my brother first. I balled my fist to control my rage.

“We’re not going back,” I spat.

He pulled my hair back from my neck and leaned in to whisper. “I don’t want you both.” He kissed my neck and my shoulders hunched in disgust.

Amina, you’re strong now. Phillip said, calmly in my mind. Kick his ass!

I sucked in a breath, spun around, and aimed my fist for David’s face but he blocked it with his hand. He was faster and stronger than before. I wondered how many people he drained dry to get to this level.

Use your powers, mi Corazon! Phillip implored.

David gave me a tightlipped smile, his ice-blue eyes almost translucent and dead. I wouldn’t be scared. I was stronger too. I was a bad ass.

I focused my mind on pushing his eyes out of their sockets slowly.

David frowned then broke out in a pained cry, covering his eyes with his hands. I smiled as he hunched over now, screaming in agony.

“Where’s my brother?” I shouted.

“I have people who will kill him if I don’t come back!” David screamed.

I stopped my magic. David ceased screaming and slowly stood up, wiping his eyes. His blue eyes were now bloodshot and streaks of blood ran down his face.

“You have gotten much more powerful, Amina. Oh, yes. I want you back.” He was grinning and his eyes had become wide and crazed.

I felt like throwing up. “I would sooner die.”

“And so, your brother will too.”

Shit. I wasn’t in a position of power here. David was too far gone to value his own life and I had no idea who else he was with. If I killed him, then they could kill Charles in return. “Fine! I’ll go back with you. Release my brother and the prisoners from Pittsburg.”

Don’t do that, Amina. You can get your brother back. We can find the others. Kill this man.

David laughed and the sound stabbed at my stomach. “You are the most powerful being I have ever encountered and I can imagine you have untapped gifts still to come, but that is far from a fair trade. You for your brother. That’s all I’m willing to do.”

This was a chance to try to help the others in the most peaceful way. I had to get David to agree. Even if it was a long shot. “No, for everyone. I’m surrounded by soldiers. You aren’t getting out of here alive.”

He tilted his head and frowned. “I’m not worried.”

Why wasn’t he? How did he find us? Had he been in hiding near the hospital and followed us here? Was he not alone? Were the other soldiers and Erik, several stores down at the supermarket, also fighting off these enhanced humans? Were they dead?

The worry made me dizzy. More importantly, without knowing the safety of my brother, I had no real power to bargain with this asshole. “I need to see my brother before I go with you. I need to make sure he’s okay.”

If you go back with him, you’ll never get out. Just hold out.

“How do you know?” I whispered back to the Phillip voice in my head.

“He’s with an associate in the back,” David replied, eyeing me curiously.

“Take me to him,” I demanded, ignoring Phillip’s pleading voice in my head.

David smiled again and pointed to the aisle in front of me. I slowly walked down the row of cards and magazines; he followed closely behind me. I would see my brother and say goodbye, but Charles would find me. It would be okay.

I felt magic enter the pharmacy before I saw anyone and prayed it was one of the good guys. Hopefully, David hadn’t picked up on it. I didn’t believe that the blood potion gave regular humans the ability to sense magic.

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Mystic Bonds Cover Reveal

Mystic Bonds Book Cover Mystic Bonds
Paranormal World: Book One
C.C. Solomon
urban fantasy
March 5, 2019
ebook

Mage Amina Langston thought surviving the supernatural apocalypse, which killed fifty percent of humankind and changed most of the surviving population into paranormal beings, were the biggest challenges in her life. That is, until she and her brother go on the run from non-gifted humans who want to steal their magical blood to make a power-giving serum. Now she’s in search of a handsome stranger who keeps appearing in her dreams and a secret paranormal city to help free those still held in captivity for their blood.
During her journey, Amina befriends several other magical beings also searching for the mysterious town, including a sexy were-jackal who distracts her from locating the man of her proverbial dreams. However, when the group finds the city, it’s filled with dangerous magic and a barbaric were-pack. Facing these new troubles, will Amina take down her human pursuers and save the other paranormals she left behind or end up in greater peril?

Finally my new urban fantasy novel is set to release March 5th (Preorders February 19th).

Thanks for your support!