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Monday, February 18, 2019

Crimson Falls by DJ Davis and TR Kerby - Book Tour - Book Sale - Book Review - Giveaway - Enter Daily!


Hey lovelies!  It gives me great pleasure today to host DJ Davis and TR Kerby and their new book, “Crimson Falls”!  For other stops on their Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.

Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble Gift Card!!  Also, come back daily to interact with DJ and TR and to increase your chances of winning!

This book is on SALE during the book tour for ONLY $0.99!!!  See below for more details.

Thanks for stopping by!  Wishing you lots of luck in this fabulous giveaway!


Crimson Falls
by DJ Davis and TR Kerby

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GENRE: Romantic Suspense

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BLURB:

Troyan Pryce had it all—a forensic pathology career, loving family, baby on the way—until a Mob kingpin bought her. Forced to use her special training and exceptional looks to rob men of their millions, she’s given up hope of ever having a life again, let alone finding romance. Until she meets her next mark, Assistant District Attorney Zachariah Taylor.

Detective Grace Griffin dedicated years to breaking a human trafficking ring. When her best friend, Zachariah, falls for a victim and is taken by the Mob, she must risk her life, badge, and heart to rescue him and the woman he loves. Can she save them, or will they all end up dead?

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EXCERPT TWO:

The girl huddled on the concrete bench in the corner of the cell, her knees tucked to her chin. She appraised Griff with green eyes, then looked away. Her stretch leggings were a size too small and her top plunged to dangerous levels. Bright red nails and false lashes added finishing touches. The spike heels that completed the ensemble sat outside the cell door.

Griff sat next to her. “I’m Detective Griffin ”She turned her face away and remained silent.
       
“I want to help you. I know you’re a slave, not a hooker.. This isn’t your life. They took your life from you.”

The girl scooted closer to the wall. “You’re going to get me killed.”

“Give me a name and I can end this.”

“I talk to you, I’m dead.”

“Is it Rosetti? Just blink. Twice for yes, once for no.”

She swallowed and blinked twice.
       
Griff opened the girl’s file and read the name. “Carrie. I’m going to help you. Hang in there, okay?”
       
Keys rattled in the lock and the door opened. An expensive suit filled the doorway in front of the duty officer. Carrie got to her feet and squeezed out of the cell.

“I hope you weren’t interviewing my client without her attorney present,” the suit said.

Griff stood eye to eye with the lawyer. “Of course not. I check on all the girls to make sure they don’t need medical assistance. She fully exercised her right to remain silent, and seems perfectly healthy.” She snapped the file closed and shouldered past him.

“Well?” Stacey asked when Griff returned to her desk.

“Definitely Rosetti’s. One of his hounds showed up before I got very far.”

“Now what?”

“Get inside Rosetti’s estate.”

“Good lord. If you disappear, where should I look?”

“The river or the morgue.”

“That’s not funny.”

“It wasn’t a joke,” she said on her way out the door. The bruises on Carrie’s neck and arms weren’t from an affectionate boyfriend. She needed help and, apparently, Griff was the only one willing to try.

The traffic blurred as the sun sank into a lava flow of cloud. Streetlights blinked on as she took the long route up the hill. She parked in the shadow of a hedged yard and killed the engine. Through the binoculars, Rosetti’s gate resembled a castle entrance. Fine brickwork and scrolled iron. A guard station squatted on the left side of the cobbled drive. Strategically placed floodlights revealed security pacing the fence. Handguns and batons hung from their belts.

Cracks of golden light seeped through drawn drapes on the massive house. And behind those drapes, a varied collection of human product. Whatever their clients could afford, they could have. Rosetti made sure of it.

Straight up prostitution. Easy peasy. Kids? No problem. If the product gave him trouble, snuff. Have fun with it. Knock yourself out. Pay before play. That money trickled through the filter of a hundred businesses, dripping out squeaky clean at the bottom. His web of connections kept him untouchable.

Griff planned to touch him.

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MY BOOK REVIEW:


This book was such an interesting, suspenseful, and intriguing read!

I really liked the storyline and that it shed light on the modern-day slavery and trafficking world.  As it is an important topic and issue that is very active today, and ever more so here in Portland, Oregon, one of the highest cited cities of sex-trafficking in our country!!!

I liked the main characters, Troyan, ADA Zach, and Detective Grace, “Griff.”  They were realistic, likable, and genuine.

I felt awful for the difficult condition Troyan was put into and couldn’t imagine being sold to an evil mob boss and being ripped away from everything I knew and loved.  Regardless of being in such a dire position Troyan still held out hope for her future, especially after meeting her next required assignment and mark, ADA Zach.  I liked how much Zach wanted to help Troyan and what lengths he went to protecting her.  I like how tough and badass Griff is.  It’s clear she cares and values Zach.

This book is fast-paced and full of action that keeps you completely captivated in the story!  Between the blazing gun fights that had me squinting my eyes worried for my main characters and the holding my breath moments during the characters hiding – hoping they wouldn’t get found – it was at times an emotional rollercoaster ride!

There are some exciting twists and turns and unexpected moments that will keep you guessing!

This book has a great storyline that flows, terrific writing style with detailed scenes, well-developed characters, is fast paced, and keeps you completely entertained through the last page.

All in all, I really enjoyed reading this book and would absolutely recommend this book to all romantic suspense readers!

**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest, and unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations.**

Did you find this review helpful?
If so, please, please, please mark it as helpful on Amazon here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/review/R31RGYMB8WPX24

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NEED HELP???:

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911.

If you believe you may have information about a trafficking situation:

Call the National Human Trafficking Toll-free Hotline
1-888-373-7888

Text the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 233733

Chat the National Human Trafficking Hotline via: 

Submit a tip online through the anonymous online reporting form via: 
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/report-trafficking

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GET INVOLVED:

January is considered Human Trafficking Awareness Month, but you can help ANYTIME!!!


A21 (Author TR’s Organization) Website: 
They provide safe houses, career instruction, and counseling for recovered victims.
https://www.a21.org/index.php?site=true

The National Human Trafficking Website:

Youth Ending Slavery Website:

The Covenant House Website:

Unicef USA Website:

The Muse – Take Action: 7 Ways to Join the Fight Against Human Trafficking Article:

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TWO AUTHORS!!:

Crimson Falls was coauthored by two cousins – DJ Davis and TR Kerby!  Find out more about them below!

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AUTHOR BIO – DJ DAVIS:


DJ Davis is a Colorado native with mountains in her DNA. She is obsessed with the forests, lakes, and craggy peaks. The rugged high country and rich history of the state set the scene for her stories and provide drama, suspense, and natural beauty. When she's not writing or photographing the wildlife, she frequently disappears into the wilderness with her husband and dogs.

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CONNECT WITH DJ:

DJ’s super cute furbabies, Ty, Polly, and Gyp!!
PC: IG - @djdavisauthor

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Email:
davisdj236@yahoo.com

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AUTHOR BIO – TR KERBY:


TR Kerby has led a life of high adventure and travel to exotic places…ok, not so much, but she has worn a lot of hats. She has been a fry cook, a trail guide, a horse trainer, and a veterinary technician as well as less other interesting things. Her weaknesses include chocolate and rescuing lost souls, mostly animals, but some sometimes people. She currently lives in the Rocky Mountains with some of her rescues including her husband, two dogs, and a herd of horses. She brings her varied life experience to the table in her books and short stories.

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CONNECT WITH TR:

TR and one of her beautiful horses!!
PC: https://trkerby.com

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AMAZON BOOK BUY LINKS & BOOK SALE INFO:

**Crimson Falls is on SALE during the book tour for ONLY $0.99!!!**

Amazon Kindle:

Amazon Paperback:

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

DJ and TR will be awarding a $25 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.


**This post contains affiliate links and if clicked and a purchase is made, I may receive a small commission to help support this blog.  This does not cost you anything, it just helps pay for all those awesome giveaways on here.**

This contest is sponsored by a third party. Fabulous and Brunette is a registered host of Goddess Fish Promotions.  Prizes are given away by the sponsors and not Fabulous and Brunette. The featured author and Goddess Fish Promotions are solely responsible for the giveaway prize.

16 comments:

  1. DJ & TR ~ Hi! It is so great to have you both here! Congrats on your new book and good luck on the book tour! I really enjoyed reading and reviewing your book, thanks for providing the copy! :)

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    1. Thank you, Ally, for hosting us. We're glad you enjoyed the book. We had a great time writing it. We especially want to thank you for providing the links to the trafficking prevention sites. There are more people in slavery today than at any other time in history. Less than 1% of trafficking victims are ever recovered. We can all do our part to call attention to this horrific issue and to help those who are victims by donating to organizations who provide aid. A21 is my pet organization. They provide safe houses, career instruction, and counseling for recovered victims. Their website is here: https://www.a21.org/index.php?site=true

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    2. Hi TR ~ That's incredible! I have added your organization to the Get Involved List above! Hopefully that will help bring some traffic and awareness to your cause... I am very passionate about this topic as well, living in Portland, Oregon, it's a HUGE deal here... I have a Bachelor's in Community Health/Urban Planning and many of my classes focused on this theme... It is so scary what happens to these victims!!! Even more so when police don't always recognize them as victims and arrest them as prostitutes treating them like criminals, even though they really are victims... It's just a vicious cycle!! Hopefully in our lifetime we will have see an end to trafficking and slavery!! But in the meantime - I think what you're doing is truly great and inspiring!! :)

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    1. Hi lildevilgirl22 ~ It truly is! Be sure to add it to your TBR List and check it out! Thanks for stopping by and good luck in the giveaway :)

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  3. Thank you for hosting us and, more importantly, for listing the human trafficking hotline and information sites. If we can help just one person, it's all worth it.

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    1. Hi DJ ~ Absolutely! Yes, I am passionate about this topic as well and wanted to do my part to also help spread the word... Exactly, if we can help even one person - that's everything!!

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  4. Sounds like a great read.

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    1. Hi Rita ~ It really is! It kept me fully entertained! So, be sure to check it out! Thanks for stopping by and good luck in the giveaway :)

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  5. Oh wow. This sounds like a book my husband would like.

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    1. Hi Kim ~ Oh yes, definitely! Good idea! I really enjoyed this book and I can't rave enough about it and the authors! Be sure to add it to his TBR List and have him check it out! Thanks for stopping by and good luck in the giveaway :)

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  6. Would you ever like to see a movie made of your book? Bernie Wallace BWallace1980(at)hotmail(d0t)com

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  7. Hi James ~ Yes, of course! Glad to see you here! Be sure to add this book to your TBR List and check it out! Thanks for stopping by and good luck in the giveaway :)

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  8. Hi Bernie ~ Ohhhh such a great question! I really hope DJ or TR answers this one... I'm curious to know their answer... Thanks for stopping by and good luck in the giveaway :)

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