Logan Patricks

Thursday, June 26, 2014

BLOG TOUR, INTERVIEW, & REVIEW: PENUMBRA BY LOGAN PATRICKS


In one night, I lost everything: my hopes and dreams, my best friend, and Shadow’s heart. He told me he loved me, but it was just a lie. The Midnight Society has fallen, reduced to ashes by a monster--a person whom we all once trusted. The betrayal has shattered our lives forever and Shadow, Lord of the Midnight Society, finds himself at a crossroad. One road leads him further down the path of vengeance, filled with unending violence and dead bodies. The other road leads to me. However, our path to happiness is paved with broken glass and razorblades, and at some point, one of us is going to fall. 
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REVIEW:

Logan Patricks picks up almost exactly where we ended in Semblance...in the immediate aftermath of the murder of almost all of the Midnight Society. Things are tense: Shadow's not handling it well and shutting everyone (including Aria) out, Aria and Lincoln are feeling enormous guilt over the murders of friends, and Calisto is still out there, apparently walking free while they are all in hiding.

This novel is filled with action (haha and not just the sexy stuff, although that's there too), we get a little more back story on the Midnight Society, and several new characters are introduced. I have a sneaking suspicion that these characters will become important in the third installment of this series...if the ending is any clue to the intrigue going on.

Do we get more of Shadow + Aria? Of course. They're not exactly as chummy as they were in Semblance...and it's definitely complicated...and that's all I'll say.

What about Lincoln? Poor Lincoln. <---you'll see ...you'll get an eye-full, too. 

Calisto? Sinister. Wily. Awful.

Assassins? Of course!

..and much, much more. The humor is still there, traveling to different places, and music also tends to tinge almost every chapter; all things we enjoyed so much in the first book.

Will you want to perhaps fuss at Logan Patricks for some of the ways he tortures his characters (and so..basically, us)? Ummm yeah. And once again he leaves us with a very interesting ending. LOGAN YOU ARE KILLING US!!! 

Happy reading, y'all. Can't wait to hear what you think about it!

A BRIEF INTERVIEW WITH LOGAN PATRICKS:

For those who don't follow you on twitter/fb/ or you blog, could you please tell us/them 
your plans for this series?

At the moment I have the series planned for 4 books, though who knows?
 I might pull a George RR Martin  and expand it if I find I have too much story to tell.
 Right now I'm plotting out book 3, and let me tell you,  poop is seriously going to hit the fan.

Is there any scene in either of the books that you'd like to inhabit..to physically be there to see 
the action or be a part of the action?

Actually, a lot of the scenes I write in books are drawn from my own personal experiences 
(aside from all the crazy action, violence and twisted mindf*cks). All the parts of the books
 I'd want to experience, I've done it already =D.

Does you ever consult your wife on scenes that you're writing? Or book covers?
Or images that you use on FB?

Nope, I always leave everything as a big surprise in the end. Usually when I'm working, 
I've super secretive, and it's not until something's completely finished that I show it off.

What's surprised you (or has anything surprised you) about the response to Semblance?  

How amazing all my readers are! My community of readers are such a supportive one, even going 
so far as to create a fanpage dedicated to the Midnight Society series (Thanks ladies!).
 I couldn't ask for better readers.

Do the characters and scenes come to you in images, music, lines of text or are you a planner..
and you plan everything out? All of the above? None of the above?

I have plan, and half write scenes spontaneously. Usually I have 3 chapters planned out at a given time 
along with how I want the book to end. The dialogue, action, descriptions are all written spontaneously.

Has your writing process changed at all from Semblance to Penumbra..has it come as easily as the first one?

My writing process remains the same, but my editing process has drastically changed. 
Whereas I used to print out the entire manuscript and edit it with a red pen, and then retype it all over again, 
now I just do all my editing in my word document. Saves me a lot of time!

Is there a question you've always wanted to be asked...and if so, what is it and what's your answer?

-Would you like 1 billion dollars, no strings attached?
- Why yes, I would.

Any questions for your readers?

What are you wearing right now?

Finish this thought...when you hit "publish" you feel....
Like thrusting my hips with the energy of a Tazmanian Devil.

...and finally, can you share one new thing with your readers that they wouldn't
already know from reading your blog or any of your social media?

Hmmm...the name of the third book in the Midnight Society series begins with the
letter "R".


Welcome to the world of the Midnight Society


Logan Patricks Bio 

Logan discovered both love and heartbreak at the tender age of seven, when the pretty little blue-eyed girl next door stole his Kit-Kat bar and shared it with the bad boy from across the street. Devastated, Logan found solace by escaping into imaginary worlds he forged with words, creating kingdoms where the chivalrous knight always got the princess. Twenty three years later Logan spends his days in a suit and tie, working for the government on matters of network security. However his thoughts never strayed too far from the incendiary nature of love — the passionate fire that’s both scintillating and dangerous. Obsessed with exploring the steamy and mysterious side of human nature, Logan continues to create worlds filled with thrills, mystery, and of course, sex.

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Friday, June 6, 2014

SEMBLANCE IS ON SALE!!

This is a definite MUST READ and it's only .99:



Whoever said money couldn't buy happiness has never starved a day in their lives.

My name is Aria Valencia, a third year classical music student at the University, and I was down to my last dollar. Some nights, I seriously considered stripping at the Skin Bar just to make ends meet, but the thought of my dad's spirit--God rest his soul--scowling at me while I shoved my breasts into some pervert's face was enough to turn me off the idea completely.

And then one night, chance came knocking on my door under the guise of the Midnight Society, a secret cabal comprised of the most wealthy and influential souls this side of the Universe. Their leader was a man named Shadow, who was equally enigmatic as he was gorgeous and, for some mystifying reason, had his dark brooding eyes focused on me.

Seduced by the promises of fame and fortune in exchange for a seemingly innocent request, I soon found myself drawn into a provocative world filled with both vast riches and unending lies and it didn't take long for me to realize what being a part of the Midnight Society actually entailed: shiny things, hot sex, and dead bodies.

There's a dark side to every love story, and this one was mine.
***

Additional info: This is book one of a series entitled: The Midnight Society.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

BLOG TOUR + REVIEW: SEMBLANCE BY LOGAN PATRICKS

SYNOPSIS:


Whoever said money couldn't buy happiness has never starved a day in their lives.
My name is Aria Valencia, a third year classical music student at the university, and I was down to my last dollar. Some nights, I seriously considered working at the rippers just to make ends meet, but the thought of my dad's spirit--God rest his soul--scowling at me while I danced up on some drooling degenerate was enough to turn me off the idea completely.
And then one night, chance came knocking on my door under the guise of the Midnight Society, a secret cabal comprised of the most wealthy and influential souls this side of the Universe. Their leader was a man named Shadow, who was equally enigmatic as he was gorgeous and, for some mystifying reason, had his dark brooding eyes focused on me.
Seduced by the promises of fame and fortune in exchange for a seemingly innocent request, I soon found myself drawn into a provocative world filled with both vast riches and unending lies and it didn't take long for me to realize what being a part of the Midnight Society actually entailed: shiny things, sensual romance, and dead bodies.
Being with Shadow came with a terrible price, one that I wasn't willing to pay. There's a dark side to every love story, and this one was mine.

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OUR REVIEW:
This book came to my attention after all of my new Twitter friends kept talking about it (met through OBSESSING over Night Owl **waves to Twitter pals**). It came so highly recommended that I went off the official blog reading list and bumped it up to my very next read; I'm so glad I did! Right. I think we saw it, oh I don't know,everywhere!!! And what else can we ask for. We love books. This was being raved as an amazing book. Sign us the fuck up! 

Rather than recap the synopsis or try to write about the book without spoilers, I'm just going to ramble a little about all of the things I loved about SemblanceRight. It would be very hard not to spoil. And this is definitely one you have to experience. It is fun. It is hot. It is frustrating (the characters, not the writing!) It is awesome. And yes: a man did write that point of view from Aria. Promise.


1. It's witty. Aria, especially, has some funny ass one liners and I loved her snark. As someone who is an outsider to most of what is happening around her, she has clever observations about the people and events happening and can sometimes lose her filter...all of this adds up to lots of chuckles from me. She was a lot of fun. I have a lot of love for the name Aria (Yes, I am 25 years old and frequently watchPretty Little Liars...I dare you to say something about this...lol) She is a strong character, and I loved how the piano aspect was such a huge part of who she is, because now we also know from stalking following Logan's website that he is a very talented pianist. It isn't just a plot point. It is something the author knows a lot about and is genuine. Felt it. Loved it. 


2. It's different. I honestly didn't know what to expect because I didn't even read the blurb before I started it. I went in blind which is a little unusual for me but since it was so highly recommended, I just jumped right in. So maybe I'm not widely read, but I don't remember reading anything quite like this...this whole secret society plotline was intriguing and kept me guessing, reading, thinking, wondering..well you get the picture. I liked that there was enough there to keep me interested but there are still so many questions that I CANNOT wait to get to books 2 and 3.


We are avid lovers of things dark and "holy shit, did that really just happen...there is no going back from that choice" plots and characters...as well as secrets, secret societies, assassins, fast paced thrill rides...so this has all of that. Not in a way that I was expecting though. It was a wild ride. And the end. Wow. Still don't have many words for the end! 


3. Cambodia. That entire section was just magical for me. I know want to visit...!? Weird? I dunno. That was really beautiful. And has one of my favorite scenes from that part. 


4. The last 20% was action packed and will have you begging for more. If only I had an emoticon for begging..on hands and knees..you'd see it here. Let me just say I am so freaking glad that I was reading at a time where I didn't have to do anything else but give my attention to this story. It is hard to get anything done while reading this, but totally worth it even if you are busy! 


5. Shadow. I cannot forget about Shadow. He's alluring; he has a nice mix of tortured soul, alpha male, humor, and tenderness and maybe I shouldn't have liked him as much as I did...but I did. I swooned just by the name Shadow. If that isn't a strong, fitting name for this alpha man I don't know what is. He is hhmmm...if I finish that sentence I might go on to spoil. So I will keep that to myself. Read it. Just read it! 


6. Lincoln, Calisto, Abraham and Justin..to name a few...not only enhanced how we viewed Aria and Shadow but also added significantly to the plot. All of these people and things said mean something, so pay attention. 


I am super excited that we read this and I hope that all of you go out and read it; it's a fantastic read from a fantastic writer! Yep. Our list of obsessions gets longer and longer by the minute, and Logan's writing progress bar is one of the newest items on it. We can't wait (No pressure, right?) for the next book to come out and to continue these people's story. It is awesome! 


Courtney: 5 Stars


EXCERPT:


We visited four more temple ruins that afternoon. Though not as extravagant as Angkor Wat, each one was just as haunting and beautiful. The one that touched me profoundly was Ta Prohm, where an ancient looking tree seeped through the ruin’s walls creating a harmonious union between stone and root.
Two different elements of nature, fused into one to form one of the most breathtaking things I’ve ever seen.
I turned around and looked at Shadow, who was too busy examining the carvings on the stone walls to notice that I was staring at him.
We were two distinct entities in this vast universe ourselves—Shadow living in a world of money, power, and a haunting past which suffocates him daily. Meanwhile I was a simple girl whose life blood was filled with impossible dreams and musical sonatas. My future terrified me and my past was filled with bittersweet memories.
A week ago, the thought of being in a relationship with this provocative, but ridiculously handsome man was the last thing I wanted. Seeing the symbiotic union between the tree and the temple made me wonder if a love between Shadow and I could be just as beautiful and spellbinding?
I wanted him. God, I wanted him so badly.
I wanted these dates to be more than just a façade.
I wanted these moments we had together to mean just as much to Shadow as they did to me. I wanted him to look at me as I looked at him—as the person who captured his heart.    



AUTHOR BIO:


Logan discovered both love and heartbreak at the tender age of seven, when the pretty little blue-eyed girl next door stole his Kit-Kat bar and shared it with the bad boy from across the street. Devastated, Logan found solace by escaping into imaginary worlds he forged with words, creating kingdoms where the chivalrous knight always got the princess.
Twenty three years later Logan spends his days in a suit and tie, working for the government on matters of network security. However his thoughts never strayed too far from the incendiary nature of love — the passionate fire that’s both scintillating and dangerous. Obsessed with exploring the steamy and mysterious side of human nature, Logan continues to create worlds filled with thrills, mystery, and of course, sex.
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Monday, February 10, 2014

HUGE GIVEAWAY: SEMBLANCE BY LOGAN PATRICKS


So we are harboring some major book love for Logan Patrick's Semblance and The Midnight Society. So Shelley, Courtney and Tarah are feeling like Oprah! 

YOU GET A BOOK...AND YOU GET A BOOK...AND YOU GET A BOOK...


See where we're going with this! So...we are giving away a whopping 30 copies of Semblance to whoever would love one! Just enter our lovely rafflecopter below! The book is on sale currently but if you're still on the fence...we thought: "What better way to convince you than free!" 

So enter. Love it. Join in the secret world of The Midnight Society! 


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Sunday, February 2, 2014

REVIEW: SEMBLANCE BY LOGAN PATRICKS


Whoever said money couldn't buy happiness has never starved a day in their lives.


My name is Aria Valencia, a third year classical music student at the University, and I was down to my last dollar. Some nights, I seriously considered stripping at the Skin Bar just to make ends meet, but the thought of my dad's spirit--God rest his soul--scowling at me while I shoved my breasts into some pervert's face was enough to turn me off the idea completely.

And then one night, chance came knocking on my door under the guise of the Midnight Society, a secret cabal comprised of the most wealthy and influential souls this side of the Universe. Their leader was a man named Shadow, who was equally enigmatic as he was gorgeous and, for some mystifying reason, had his dark brooding eyes focused on me.

Seduced by the promises of fame and fortune in exchange for a seemingly innocent request, I soon found myself drawn into a provocative world filled with both vast riches and unending lies and it didn't take long for me to realize what being a part of the Midnight Society actually entailed: shiny things, hot sex, and dead bodies.

There's a dark side to every love story, and this one was mine.
***
Additional info: This is book one of a series entitled: The Midnight Society.


ebook300 pages
Published December 23rd 2013 by Strange Crow Books 
Source: Purchased

Purchase: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N

Our Review---
This book came to my attention after all of my new Twitter friends kept talking about it (met through OBSESSING over Night Owl **waves to Twitter pals**). It came so highly recommended that I went off the official blog reading list and bumped it up to my very next read; I'm so glad I did! Right. I think we saw it, oh I don't know, everywhere!!! And what else can we ask for. We love books. This was being raved as an amazing book. Sign us the fuck up! 

Rather than recap the synopsis or try to write about the book without spoilers, I'm just going to ramble a little about all of the things I loved about Semblance. Right. It would be very hard not to spoil. And this is definitely one you have to experience. It is fun. It is hot. It is frustrating (the characters, not the writing!) It is awesome. And yes: a man did write that point of view from Aria. Promise.


1. It's witty. Aria, especially, has some funny ass one liners and I loved her snark. As someone who is an outsider to most of what is happening around her, she has clever observations about the people and events happening and can sometimes lose her filter...all of this adds up to lots of chuckles from me. She was a lot of fun. I have a lot of love for the name Aria (Yes, I am 25 years old and frequently watch Pretty Little Liars...I dare you to say something about this...lol) She is a strong character, and I loved how the piano aspect was such a huge part of who she is, because now we also know from stalking following Logan's website that he is a very talented pianist. It isn't just a plot point. It is something the author knows a lot about and is genuine. Felt it. Loved it. 


2. It's different. I honestly didn't know what to expect because I didn't even read the blurb before I started it. I went in blind which is a little unusual for me but since it was so highly recommended, I just jumped right in. So maybe I'm not widely read, but I don't remember reading anything quite like this...this whole secret society plotline was intriguing and kept me guessing, reading, thinking, wondering..well you get the picture. I liked that there was enough there to keep me interested but there are still so many questions that I CANNOT wait to get to books 2 and 3.


We are avid lovers of things dark and "holy shit, did that really just happen...there is no going back from that choice" plots and characters...as well as secrets, secret societies, assassins, fast paced thrill rides...so this has all of that. Not in a way that I was expecting though. It was a wild ride. And the end. Wow. Still don't have many words for the end! 

3. Cambodia. That entire section was just magical for me. I know want to visit...!? Weird? I dunno. That was really beautiful. And has one of my favorite scenes from that part. 


4. The last 20% was action packed and will have you begging for more. If only I had an emoticon for begging..on hands and knees..you'd see it here. Let me just say I am so freaking glad that I was reading at a time where I didn't have to do anything else but give my attention to this story. It is hard to get anything done while reading this, but totally worth it even if you are busy! 


5. Shadow. I cannot forget about Shadow. He's alluring; he has a nice mix of tortured soul, alpha male, humor, and tenderness and maybe I shouldn't have liked him as much as I did...but I did. I swooned just by the name Shadow. If that isn't a strong, fitting name for this alpha man I don't know what is. He is hhmmm...if I finish that sentence I might go on to spoil. So I will keep that to myself. Read it. Just read it! 


6. Lincoln, Calisto, Abraham and Justin..to name a few...not only enhanced how we viewed Aria and Shadow but also added significantly to the plot. All of these people and things said mean something, so pay attention. 


I am super excited that we read this and I hope that all of you go out and read it; it's a fantastic read from a fantastic writer! Yep. Our list of obsessions gets longer and longer by the minute, and Logan's writing progress bar is one of the newest items on it. We can't wait (No pressure, right?) for the next book to come out and to continue these people's story. It is awesome! 

Shelley: 5 stars

Courtney: 5 Stars



About the Author---
Logan discovered both love and heartbreak at the tender age of seven, when the pretty little blue-eyed girl next door stole his Kit-Kat bar and shared it with the bad boy from across the street. Devastated, Logan found solace by escaping into imaginary worlds he forged with words, creating kingdoms where the chivalrous knight always got the princess.


Twenty three years later Logan spends his days in a suit and tie, working for the government on matters of network security. However his thoughts never strayed too far from the incendiary nature of love — the passionate fire that’s both scintillating and dangerous. Obsessed with exploring the steamy and mysterious side of human nature, Logan continues to create worlds filled with thrills, mystery, and of course, sex.




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