Readers’ choice: Top Five Lizzy Ford Novels

This was a really tough one for me to sort out. I’ve had thousands of ratings and reviews with quite a few cheerleaders emerging for all my books. That said, there are definite winners and definite no-so-popular books. Based on feedback from readers and reviewers, I’ve listed the five most popular books to date.

1. “Katie’s Hellion” (Book 1, Rhyn Trilogy)

I’ll admit, I almost didn’t publish this one, but I’m glad now that I did. This book has been the single most popular title to date. It features the story of Rhyn, a half-demon who can do nothing right, and Katie, the jaded and imperfect human meant to be his mate.

Readers’ favorite aspect of this book: flawed, unapologetic, defiant Rhyn.

Readers’ second favorite aspect: the fiery dialogue between Rhyn and Katie.

2. “Damian’s Oracle” (Book 1, War of Gods series)

This one I expected to be popular, maybe because it’s one of my favorites, too! “Damian’s Oracle” seems to tie a lot with “Katie’s Hellion” for being the book that pulls in readers. This book tells the tale of Sofia, a human-turned-oracle lost in the immortal world, and Damian, the White God and her mate, who doesn’t know what to do with a headstrong woman.

Readers’ favorite aspect: Sofia, a strong yet vulnerable woman caught in the warzone who breathes new live into the immortal world

Readers’ second favorite aspect: Damian and his understated power.

3. “Kiera’s Moon”

Another surprise to me was how popular Kiera was among my readers. Kiera was a different kind of character – neither strong nor stubborn like my normal heroines, but more emotionally lost. This one was so popular, I’ve been commanded by my readers to write a sequel, and so I shall, probably for release in June! “Kiera’s Moon” is about a starving artist kidnapped and taken into space by her best friend. In space, she finds her perfect match in an exiled warrior prince with a heart of gold.

Readers’ favorite aspect: A’Ran, the warrior prince, making Kiera his partner when he finds out she’s smarter than he is

Readers’ second favorite aspect: Anshan, the planet A’Ran was from. (Odd, but a lot of my requests from readers are for more information about the fate of the planet!)

4. “Katie’s Hope” (Book 2, Rhyn Trilogy)

I wasn’t at all surprised this one was in my top five! “Katie’s Hope” is book two in the saga between Rhyn and Katie. In this book, both are offered very tough choices that will force them to grow as individuals. Katie must save Rhyn from Death and Hell, and Rhyn must start to accept his place in the immortal society in order to protect her.

Readers’ favorite aspect: Rhyn!

Readers’ second favorite aspect: Gabriel, the death-dealer who is Rhyn’s only friend, and who shows just how good of a person he is in this book.

5. “Damian’s Immortal” (War of Gods, Book 3)

This book has gotten some rave feedback since I released it at the beginning of December. “Damian’s Immortal” is about the White God’s brother, Jule, and the discovery of his mate, the Magician Yully.

Readers’ favorite aspect: That one of my readers named the heroine. I’ve never seen so many people excited about the name of a character before!

Readers’ second favorite aspect: A tie between Yully (the tormented heroine) and Darian (the Grey God and hero in the final book of the series.) Both received a lot of feedback.

About Lizzy

Lizzy Ford is the hyper-prolific author of the paranormal romance series: "Rhyn Trilogy" and "War of Gods" series; and the YA fantasy trilogy, “The Foretold,” all of which launched in 2011. She has also authored multiple single title young adult fantasy and paranormal romances. Lizzy's books have reached the bestseller lists on both Amazon US and Amazon UK in multiple categories. Widely considered a freak of nature by her contemporaries for her ability to write and publish a new book every 30-45 days, Lizzy attributes her success to a team that consists of her editor, graphics artist, I.T. Sherpa, and her rabid readers. Lizzy’s books can be found on every major ereader library, to include: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iBooks, and Smashwords.

Links to Lizzy online:

Website: http://www.guerrillawordfare.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LizzyFordBooks

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/LizzyFord2010

Google+: https://plus.google.com/b/106728579413949863215/#106728579413949863215/

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4558309.Lizzy_Ford

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Lizzy-Ford/e/B004XTTYOC/

Damian’s Oracle

By Lizzy Ford

Genre: sweet paranormal romance

Inspired by Slavic mythology, Damian’s Oracle is the entree into the ongoing battle between good and evil over the fate of humanity. The White God, Damian, and his Guardians protect the world from the Black God and his monsters while rescuing Naturals – humans with extraordinary paranormal gifts – from the Black God, who would kill or convert them.

Caught in the middle is cool-headed Sofia, a Natural whose gift will tip the scales in the war. Sofia begins her transformation from human into oracle, the first in thousands of years. Damian rescues her from the Black God in time to complete a ceremony that will bind her to him for eternity. Sofia struggles with her new world and her role as an oracle and Damian’s mate while haunted by a mysterious man from Damian’s past who’s supposed to be dead. Unbeknownst to her, her link to the dead man may be all that saves Damian, his Guardians, and the fate of humanity.

While he wants nothing more than for the petite beauty to take her place at his side like the oracles of legend did his White God forefathers, Damian can’t quite rationalize having to win her over instead of command her. Further complicating his life is the sobering realization that there are spies in his organization who are helping the Black God take out his Guardians. Damian must help Sofia reach her potential fast, especially when a threat from his past returns.

Damian’s Oracle links:

• BN: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/damians-oracle-lizzy-ford/1029664032

• iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/damians-oracle/id416014301?mt=11

• Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10183211-damian-s-oracle

• Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Damians-Oracle-War-Gods-ebook/dp/B004JN0KHM/

Excerpt:

Sofia froze as the scene straight out of her vision—the little boy, Cody, spread-eagled in the street near the storm drain—materialized before her. They boy’s mother was hysterical, screaming at once at the driver and her dead son. Coldness seeped through Sofia as she watched the familiar scene before her. In the distance, she heard her cell phone ring. It ceased and began to ring again. As if in a dream, she pulled it free and answered.

“Ms. Fast?” The deep baritone voice pierced her thoughts. “This is Damian Bylun. You left a message with my receptionist?”

Her world was beginning to spin as she realized her vision had come true. Her legs felt weak, and she sat heavily on the curb, struggling to control her breathing so she didn’t pass out.

God, what’s wrong with me? I saw him die …

“Pardon?”

Realizing she clenched the phone in her hand, she locked the screen and sat staring at the asphalt. Someone touched her, and visions flared across her mind. A pretty brunette, mugged in a back alley, raped and killed.

“Hey, are you all right?” someone else asked. As the man took her arm to help her stand, his haggard face appeared in yet another vision. An older man with dementia left to rot and finally die in an old folks’ home.

“Get away from me!” she cried, tearing her arm away. She fled, staggering as she bumped into more people and more visions flashed. She ran until the cold air burned her lungs and the people were far behind her. She retreated to her apartment, breathing raggedly, with cold tears stiffening her cheeks.

She closed and locked the door behind her. She froze when she saw the disaster that was her apartment. Everything was overturned or shredded, from the furniture to the bookshelves to the TV lying on its face. The windows were open and the apartment cold.

Her headache was now a migraine, and she shielded her eyes against the light from the street that filtered past her honeycomb blinds. She all but staggered into her bathroom. She wrenched open the medicine cabinet for the most powerful of the drugs Dr. Mallard prescribed for her and slammed the cabinet shut.

Her eyes were fully silver, swirling and glowing in the dark bathroom. Whatever she was, she wasn’t a normal human.

“What is wrong with me?” she screamed, slamming her fists against the mirror.

Her blood spattered on the wall, and buzzing filled her ears. She sank to the floor. Her phone began to ring again as she slid into a dead faint.

YouTube link: http://youtu.be/4htnduhW46c

About the Author:

Lizzy Ford is the hyper-prolific author of the "Rhyn Trilogy" and "War of Gods" series, both launched in 2011, as well as multiple single title young adult fantasy and paranormal romances. Lizzy's books have reached into the bestseller lists on both Amazon US and Amazon UK in multiple categories. Through her unconventional online marketing strategies, Lizzy has gone from selling 20 books in January 2011 to around 5000 books in September 2011 and from over 7,000 free downloads of her work in January 2011 to over 40,000 downloads in September 2011.

The Lizzy Ford team consists of: Matt, IT and search engine optimization expert; Christine LePorte, freelance book editor; Dafeenah, graphics artist; and Toni, English-Spanish translator.

Lizzy is considered by most to be the ultimate writing freak of nature for her ability to write and epublish a new book every 30-45 days. She is also a regular contributor for the Curiosity Quills website and is an active member of a small guild of nine passionate, talented writers, the Indie Eclective. Lizzy's books are available from Amazon, BN, Smashwords, iBooks/iTunes, and all other eReader libraries.

Lizzy’s links:

• FB: http://www.facebook.com/LizzyFordBooks

• Website: http://www.guerrillawordfare.com/

• Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/LizzyFord2010

• GR: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4558309.Lizzy_Ford

• Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Lizzy-Ford/e/B004XTTYOC/