Written by

Jolene Gettler

Until The World Ends

Welcome to Hell’s Gate, where surviving an apocalyptic event is a regular Tuesday, but getting a second date is impossible.

Stay out of the city park past dusk, adhere to the curfew on Tuesdays, and whatever you do, keep the batteries in your UV flashlights charged.

Grace Walker is the city’s top PR specialist. Her job is to make Hell’s Gate look desirable to tourists and potential residents. An impossible task when every day could be the city’s last.

Unfortunately, even the best marketing strategies aren’t strong enough to fight against the rumours of vampires, werewolves, demons, and other monsters running around the city. Rumours that just happen to be true.

To make matters worse, the firm hires a new boss, who is inconveniently handsome, (and single), who has not only taken it upon himself to work on Grace’s campaign but has also gone behind her back and pitched a new marketing plan to the city.

She hates him, and the feelings seem mutual. Their rocky start leads to constant arguments, power struggles, and an inappropriate assistant who needs to be constantly kept in check.

None of this compares to the horrors of dating in your thirties.

Grace is finally ready to find love and is prepared to navigate the trenches of online dating. The only question is what will implode first? Work, the world, or her love life?

Content Warning

Stalking
Murder - described on page
Death
Mentions of suicide
Blood/Gore
Dark Humour
Profanity
Strong sexual language

There are also clowns.

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The Great Vampiric Deception

Victoria suffered unimaginable horrors and trauma from her four-year relationship with her vampire ex-boyfriend.

She was one of the lucky ones.

Years later, she enjoys a life of solitude and just wants to be left alone in her new mundane, uneventful life. Her quiet routine shatters to pieces when an unexpected guest joins her vampire victim support group, while an unknown danger stalks her from the shadows.

Who is stalking her? Are they connected to her past? Or did her newest member bring more than a century's worth of trauma into her life?

Trigger Warnings

Physical Abuse
Manipulation, including Financial & Emotional
Love Bombing
Gaslighting
Eating Disorders
Sexual assault
Rape
Spiked drinks
Suicide attempts and planning
Human trafficking
Stalking
Murder

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C.K. Andersson

Author of Shadow Dance

Thanks to the author for allowing me to read her work in advance! Here's my honest review.

It's rare that I come across a book that I think about for hours, days, if not weeks, after I've finished reading it. 'The Great Vampiric Deception' is one of them.

I'm an avid reader of literature featuring vampires and have been since I was way too young to be reading such books. I like to think of myself as having high standards when it comes down to what type of vampire I want to read about - perhaps I'm a bit of a vampire snob. These creatures of the night to me are like fine wine. There has to be a certain quality and finesse in the writing for me personally to find myself drawn to them. Just having fangs, being hot and drinking blood doesn't impress me much.

Grayson. What a mighty fine 'sunshine' vampire he is, and I fell in love with his personality instantly. Lestat used to be my first book boyfriend and the very first vampire, and now, Grayson joins the ranks of my book boyfriends as the second vampire to do so. Yes, the bar is set incredibly high for any vampire that wishes to join it.

The storytelling in this book is absolutely immaculate. I can't find a single fault with it. The imagery is there, the characters all have their unique, distinct voices. There are some spicy scenes and they're written in such a way that I felt they added something to the plot, rather than just being there for the sake of having spice. I loved the dynamic between Victoria and Grayson, and yes, I enjoyed the romance between them a lot. Grayson had me kicking my feet and giggling on several occasions. I'm 38 years old. I shouldn't be blushing and giggling like that, but it happened, and I'm not even ashamed of admitting it.

'The Great Vampiric Deception' is one of my all-time favourite books, and I can't wait to get my hands on the physical copy!

Tess Watters

Author of the Men of Styre Cove Series

This is not Twilight. You will not find sparkly vampires waiting for you. These vampires are not the ones in the movies or TV shows that we have romanticized over the last 20-30 years! There is no Edward, Eric, or Spike here. But holy Hell you got Grayson!

Victoria was utterly destroyed from her time with Lucas. I don't think there is anyway you could heal from that level of trauma. I loved the aspect of a support group and how some of the group members were still in denial, still romanticizing their exes.

Victoria was steadfast in her beliefs but struggled when Grayson arrived one night at the support group. This man... the perfect man. Strong, caring, funny, genuine... but unfortunately for Victoria, he is a vampire. WHO CARES?! I love that man. And if you have NOT yet seen the character art drawn by the talented Mr. Jolene Gettler.... get on it because it is fab!

I love how Grayson was there to help Victoria when things start to go south in her world, between stalkings and missing humans. OH! One of my fav parts (hope this isn't a spoiler) is when Grayson gets caught in the sun. I laughed so hard!

Now let's talk emotions. Jolene WRECKED me with her first book and I should have known that she is not one to 'toe the line' so to speak. When dots were connecting and things went down and I found out the answer to many mysteries... I threw my ereader!! I was speechless. According to my husband this was a first! I then promptly messaged the author and called her a bad name. I swear she lives for this!

This book lives rent free in my head! It took days... DAYS I TELL YOU to figure out how I was feeling. I cannot wait to read more and I have my fingers crossed for some sequels and prequels because there is nothing on the market right now that is going to scratch this itch!

Sarah Cook

Author of Diary of Murders

Expertly done. Wonderfully compelling. Beautifully told.

I consumed this in a day and now don't know what to do with myself.

I really loved the modern vampire tale and how they have infiltrated our society but man, I loved Victora and her little support group. I like the aspect of her constant routine and her recovery was so real that it hit me hard.

And BOY WAS GRAYSON HOT HOT HOT. But also with his own troubles and I love how they spoke openly about the stuff they struggle with. Beautiful.

But THE ENDING! I shouted so loudly. I did not see it coming but when it did, it all made complete sense.

A brilliantly woven tale about recovery with added vampires! This is not a romance... this so so so so much more.

Can't wait for more of this world!!!

Destined For A Life Unknown

Life changed drastically for Elizabeth when, at nine years old, she discovered she was gifted with the ability to travel to alternate universes. Read through her journal as she navigates between her isolated home life, impossible travel destinations, and life as a teenager.

Miranda A. Amazon Purchase

Richly described adventures told from the unique perspective of a teenager’s diary. A wonderful debut with a great twist that has kept me thinking back on it for weeks.

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This book was recommended to me, after the first few chapters I wasn't sure it was for me, but I was so pleased as the book progressed. It turned out to be such a great read and the ending was unexpected and concluded the book perfectly. I will look forward to another read by Jolene Gettler.

Tina Goodreads Review

I highly enjoyed this book. The descriptive writing is excellent and the story kept me guessing and entertained throughout the entire book.

A light read but very engaging, would highly recommend!

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Jolene Gettler has great voice. As a not-so-young adult I felt transported right along with the main character, not only to different times and dimensions, but also back to my own teenage years and all the awkwardness, hope and daydreaming that accompanied that time of life. I can't wait to read her next book!

Catherine L. Amazon Purchase

What I liked about this book is the way the writer described all the different situations the character got into. I really could picture the scene. It was awesome.

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The authors detailed and witty writing gripped me from the get- go! It was a feel good page turner right through to the surprise and totally unexpected ending! An easy fun read for adults and a fun relatable book for teens.

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