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Bike ride at Victoria airport

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I went for a bike ride around the Victoria airport yesterday. It wasn’t too hot, nor crowded– a perfect day for a ride. I love to go out there once or twice a week and ride the perimeter. Not doing much writing these days, too many distractions and events in our lives at the moment.

This is the small park at the top of the rise across from the airport buildings. Those are copper eagle feathers standing beside the trees, quite lovely. It takes me about 45 minutes to do the ride, I usually stop to drink water and huff and puff. My husband does a longer ride on his bike and meets me partway through this trail.

You can see the mountains on the other side of the water of Patricia Bay. Here is the harbour down below.

Pat Bay is home to a Canadian Coast Guard base as well as a seaplane port known as Victoria Airport Water Aerodrome . The bike path is paved (thank you, Lord) which is much easier for me to navigate, even though there are some significant hills,  than many of the trails near us that are former train routes and covered with gravel and dirt. When the gravel is freshly poured on those trails, it is a real chore to force your bike tires through it.

The Last War – Book three

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Life happens, right? I have had a year like that, with events erupting all around me—some shocking, some sad, many causing stress and fatigue. My goal for next year is to greet it with good health, having rested and recuperated from all the disruption of 2019.

I wish you all a fabulous summer, time to swim and hike, time to spend with family and friends. Time to read! ?

Truth and Treachery, Book Three by Sylvie Grayson

The third book in The Last War series – The Young Emperor has been backed into a corner Now, his ambitions are aimed at overthrowing everything Khandarken has cobbled together since the Last War.

Cownden Lanser, Chief Constable of Khandarken, is a private man with a close connection to the Old Empire that he doesn’t divulge to anyone. Although he’s dedicated to his position, things are not what they seem in the rank and file of the police.

Selanna Nettles is a sookie, trained in Legitamia but working near her family in the Western Territory of Khandarken, healing the injured mine workers and the dispossessed. But her life takes a startling turn when Chief Cownden Lanser hires her to attend a set of high-level meetings in Gilsigg.

When these three meet up in Legitamia, the result is explosive. Not just for them but for the future of Khandarken. The Emperor makes Cownden an offer that might be everything he’s secretly dreamed of. How can he refuse?

The Last War series is a stunning portrayal of a new world created from fire and consumed at the edges… sci fi/fantasy at its best…

KEEP READING!

Truth and Treachery is on sale! Grab it now for 99cents

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Banderos, The Last War: Book Six

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Release day is April 16th. Buy now–

Apple https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1456567738

Kobo  https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/banderos-the-last-war-book-six

Barnes and Noble  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1130713022?ean=2940156512126

Amazon  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NYHK43N/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i5

Loyal Hawker, while working as a travelling seller, has joined an elite team of undercover agents run by the Khandarken military. On a trip south, he’s approached by Angel, only daughter among the many sons of Gerwal Banderos. Gerwal is a well-known strongman who seized much of the unclaimed territory north of Adar Silva at the end of the Last War. With Emperor Carlton invading in an attempt to reclaim his Empire, danger hovers over the Banderos land, and the brothers show they’re not as united as they first appear.

During the ensuing chaos, when the the Banderos compound is beseiged. Loyal must work in the midst of deceit and betrayal to protect what is left of Angel’s heritage. Can he survive long enough to find out who’s targeting Angel and save her from her treacherous brothers?

Loyal Hawker has been drawn into the Banderos family feud and he must protect Angel any way he can from her brother’s ruthless ambitions.

Readers reviews –

5 Stars – As with the other five novels in the Last War series, the descriptive narratives of their world, and of the characters and their family groups are terrific.  Each of these can be read as a Stand Alone with a HEA!  However, there are so many fine characters that build upon their inter-relationships, I urge you to start with the first book and read each one successively, as I have done.  I was hooked with the first story and will continue to read each subsequent novel. Amazon reviewer

5 Stars –  I found myself watching a movie in my head through Sylvie Grayson’s words. Her world seemed a cross between a historical time period and Star Wars and it works! It had pieces from both, and they flowed together to create this brand-new world that is not only colorful but also imaginative.— BookBub reviewer

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Cover reveal, The Last War series

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Book Six is on pre-order, here is the cover. Great, right? Steven Novak does a fantastic job!

Loyal Hawker has been drawn into the Banderos family feud and he must protect Angel at any cost from her brother’s ruthless ambitions

While working as a travelling seller, Loyal Hawker, has joined an elite team of undercover agents run by the Khandarken military. On a trip south, he’s approached by Angel Banderos, only daughter among the many sons of Gerwal Banderos. Gerwal is a well-known strongman who seized much of the unclaimed territory north of Adar Silva at the end of the Last War. With Emperor Carlton invading in an attempt to reclaim his Empire, danger hovers over the Banderos land, and the brothers show they’re not as united as they first appear.

During the ensuing chaos, when the the Banderos compound is beseiged. Loyal must work in the midst of deceit and betrayal to protect what is left of Angel’s heritage. Can he survive long enough to find out who’s targeting Angel and save her from her treacherous brothers?

To pre-order, go here. Price goes up on release date, April 16. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NYHK43N

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Happy Valentine’s – win a book, buy a book

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More snow, ice and wind, glad I’m not going out today. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY to all you readers out there. Stay warm, stay dry, keep reading! Follow me on BookBub here— https://www.bookbub.com/profile/sylvie-grayson

Book giveaway contest –see below! Suspended Animation

Suspended Animation by Sylvie Grayson

The story is about a hockey player. To enter the contest, email me at sylviegrayson@gmail.com with the subject line Hockey Player, and send me your best hockey story. I’ll choose 5 entries as winners of the book.

Back blub — Be careful who you trust!

Katy Dalton worked hard to save her money. And having her friend Bruno invest it seemed like a safe bet. But her job disappears and she needs her money back, everything Bruno has already loaned to Rome Trucking. When Katy insists he return it, Bruno stops answering his phone and bad things start to happen.

Brett Rome is frustrated. The last thing he wants to do is leave a promising career in hockey to come home and run his ailing father’s trucking company. What he discovers is not the successful business that he remembers, but one that is teetering on the very edge of bankruptcy and a young woman demanding the return of the money she invested.

With the company in chaos, Brett hires her. But danger lurks in the form of Bruno’s dubious associates. What secret are they hiding and why are they willing to kill Katy? Can Brett put this broken picture back together, and is Katy part of the solution or the problem?

A thrilling roller coaster of a story…

Sylvie Grayson has found her niche, you’ll love this book…

Here’s the link –  On sale for 99 cents until Feb 14th, 2019

Amazon —

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NCCESMO/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i13

Kobo — https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/suspended-animation-8

Barnes and Noble— https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/suspended-animation-sylvie-grayson/1120907445?ean=2940152675931

ITunes — https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1044872722

Remember– sale ends Feb 14th

What readers say about Suspended Animation–

5 Stars- Like watching a movie- Ms. Grayson writes so well that I feel like I am watching everyone as the action takes place! The scenes are detailed and the characters are so descriptive that I almost feel like I know these people and have shared time with them. There is some great action and romance to warm everyone up while enjoying this read on a cold day. I have read several books by Ms. Grayson , from romance and mystery through science fiction in the Khandarken Last War series, and have loved them all. I so look forward to reading her next books as she writes from the wonderful West coast.