Jessica E. Subject
Biography
Jessica Subject is the author of contemporary and science fiction romance, ranging from sweet to erotica. In her stories, you could meet clones, or a sexy alien or two. You may even be transported to another planet for a romantic rendezvous.
When Jessica isn't reading, writing, or doing dreaded housework, she likes to get out and walk. Fast. But she just may slow down if there is a waterfall nearby.
Jessica lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and two energetic children. And she loves to hear from her readers.
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Alien Adoration
by Jessica E. Subject
Price: $2.99 USD. 26090 words.
Published on April 29, 2013. Fiction.
In the small town of Hanton, Rachel fantasizes about her sexy playboy neighbor night after night, but will she still feel the same way when she learns he's an alien?
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- Imago Chronicles: Book One, A Warrior's Tale
on May 08, 2010
A Warrior's Tale is the story of Nayla, a half-Elf, half-mortal, who is shunned by both cultures including her own father, Lord Treeborn. With help, she flees from the brutal beatings of her father and finds herself in the lands of the Kagai Warriors. Struggling to find her place, she serves the Warrior leaders and when old enough, she trains amongst the men. Proving herself in every battle, she becomes a legend among the Kagai. After many years, she returns to her homeland, no longer a child to face her father.
While reading this book, I became emotionally involved in it. Several times, I found myself holding back tears as Nayla struggled to find her place. A Warrior's Tale is a wonderful read, and I am anxious to read the rest of the Imago series.
- Imago Chronicles: Book Two, Tales from the West
on June 27, 2010
Refusing to conform to the standard in the fantasy genre, Lorna Suzuki created a species of Elves divided by religion and separated into the fair Elves from the West and the dark Elves of Eastern Imago. Living amongst Mortals, the two races of Elves must unite and join forces with the humans of Imago to defeat the Dark Lord Beyilzon and other evil forces threatening their need for peace.
Imago Book One: Tales from the West involves the journey of a group of men known as The Order led by Prince Markus of Carcross. He is accompanied by three noble knights from the surrounding regions of Western Imago - Darius, Faria, and Lando - and Prince Arerys representing the Kingdom of the Elves. An old wizard, Lindras Weatherstone and Prince Markus' young squire Ewan join them as they must first reach Mount Isa to obtain the Stone of Salvation from the Three Sisters - watchers of the past, present and future who were chosen to guard the precious stone over 1,000 years ago.
On their quest beginning on the Western edge of Imago, they will cross the Plains of Fire to Mount Hope where they must unite the Stone of Salvation with the only weapon with enough power to destroy the Dark Lord as he attempts to gain power and rule over all of Imago. Four emissaries of the Dark Lord are in pursuit, leading the soldiers of the Dark Army. The six men must battle against these soldiers, guarding young Ewan for his crucial role in the quest, as they cross the treacherous landscape, gaining an unexpected ally and loosing members of the Order along the way. When all seems lost, soldiers surround them from all sides, they must decide whether or not to accept help from a race of Elves once banished and thought long extinct.
From the very beginning of this book, Lorna pulled me in to experience the trials and tribulations of the members of the Order as they journeyed across Imago to Mount Hope in the Iron Mountains to destroy Beyilzon forever. Unlike other novels in the fantasy genre with epic battle scenes, Lorna provides much more emotion in these scenes and includes fighting techniques influenced by her expertise as a 4th Dan practitioner and instructor of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu.
Having read the prequel Imago Book Three: A Warrior's Tale previous to this one, I was a little disappointed to find Nayla not included in the first few chapters, but Lorna did an amazing job foreshadowing her future appearance. She also included other great characters to make up for the lack of the feisty little half-Elf I enjoyed reading about in Book Three.
Although many lessons regarding religious and racial tolerance are interspersed throughout this book, the primary theme of this novel tells us size and age are not determining factors in the impact one can make in their own life and the lives of others.
- Imago Chronicles: Book Three, Tales from the East
on July 12, 2010
Conflict on every page
Taking advice from Literary Agent and Author Donald Maass, fantasy Author Lorna Suzuki provides conflict on every page of Imago Book Two: Tales from the East.
Warning: This review contains spoilers if you have not read Imago Book One: Tales from the West.
Continuing from Imago Book One: Tales from the West, Lord Beyilzon has been defeated, but another evil force threatens the Elves and Mortals of Imago. In the East, the Regent has joined forces with the evil Wizard Eldred Firestaff to gain complete control over Orien with plans to expand their reign of terror across all of Imago.
The Order, after losing two knights and young Ewan Vatel in their defeat of Lord Beyilzon, must divide. Prince Arerys Wingfield, Prince Markus of Carcross, the wayward Wizard Lindras Weatherstone, and Valtar Briarwood as a representative from the East, depart for Mount Isa on the western edge of Imago to return the Stone of Salvation to the Three Sisters for safekeeping. Departing for the East, Nayla Treeborn leads her army back to Nagana along with Order member Lando Bayliss of Cedona, and her friend, the Steward of Nagana, Joval Stonecroft. They have plans to thwart Eldred Firestaff and the Regent’s attempt to gain control over Orien and place the true King, now of age, onto the throne.
While well-written battle scenes with a martial arts influence are still included in this book, the members of the Order experience more internal conflict and conflict within their group. With the action moving back and forth between the two sections of the Order, tension and suspense are built further.
With characters I enjoy investing my time in, and their well-described home of Imago, I became immersed in this book from the very beginning.
The other two books I read in this series were great, but I must admit Imago Book Two: Tales from the East is the best I’ve read yet. I do not recommend reading it though until you have read Imago Book One: Tales from the West.
And just as everything is wrapped up nicely at the end, and event occurs leaving me anxious to read Imago Book Four: The Tears of God.
- Lancelot's Lady
on Oct. 13, 2010
As part of the CHERISH THE ROMANCE virtual book tour, Cherish D’Angelo (the pen name of Cheryl Kaye Tardif) granted me a copy of Lancelot’s Lady to read and write a review. I’m glad she did, because I loved LANCELOT’S LADY and have since bought it.
Rhianna McLeod is a faithful nurse to her father-like patient J.T. Lance. As a gift for her birthday, J.T. sends Rhianna to the Bahamas for a much needed vacation. Reluctant to leave the dying billionaire, Rhianna follows his wishes and instead of staying at a lush resort he promised, she finds herself on a remote island at a house which hasn’t had company in years.
It is there Rhianna meets Jonathan, the reclusive owner of the island and literally the man of her dreams. Complete with a bad attitude, Jonathan’s life remains shrouded in mystery until their first kiss begins several revelations, but also rehashes Rhianna’s tarnished childhood. On top of that, she still does not understand why J.T. sent her to the island without the owner’s prior knowledge.
In this romantic suspense, the romance is not present in the beginning, but Cherish D’Angelo leads with suspense – Tardif’s specialty – to carry the reader through. The first chapters of Lancelot’s Lady are important background scenes full of suspense to develop the story. Clues are inserted throughout the novel, revealing several previously unknown connections between the characters.
Lancelot’s Lady follows the story structure of a good romance, making the story seem predictable, but the ending came as a complete surprise to me and left me crying but satisfied.
On top of the romantic and suspenseful plot, this story also contains a dreamy private island setting and a well-rounded secondary cast of characters, including one bent on destroying J.T. and abducting Rhianna to use as he pleases, making Lancelot’s Lady a great romantic suspense.
- Glimpse (Zellie Wells #1)
on Dec. 08, 2010
Zellie Wells receives her ‘happily ever after’ at the beginning of Glimpse, finally hooking up with the boy of her dreams at her Sweet 16 party. Unfortunately, her HEA doesn’t last long because the visions she experiences threaten to ruin her life.
Glimpse is a wonderful YA novel and touched me emotionally throughout; I cried after reading chapter six. There was an unexpected twist halfway through the story which caught me by surprise, but helped to develop the plot even further.
Not only does Zellie experience normal teenage struggles and family issues, but she also has to deal with the visions that separate her from being normal. Glimpse is a great YA novel that I think teenager and adult alike would enjoy if you enjoy reading YA.
- Glimmer (Zellie Wells #2)
on Jan. 11, 2011
Glimmer is everything a sequel should be. Ms. Benefiel brings back characters from Glimpse and continues to show their growth, while introducing new characters. She also begins the story in the middle of the action without the lengthy recap of what happened in the last book. Unlike other sequels, I did not find Glimmer to be predictable. It contains different, more intense situations than Glimpse and the twists and turns kept me glued to my Kobo for two days. I felt the emotional intensity throughout the book and Ms. Benefiel had me crying in the last chapters. With an amazing yet honest ending, I finished the book very satisfied, yet full of questions which I hope will be answered in the next book Glow.
- Imago Chronicles: Book Four, The Tears of God
on April 12, 2011
In the first three books of the Imago series, armies battle against each other in the ultimate show down of good versus evil. In Imago Book Four: The Tears of God, the battles are personal, and many of them internal. Fantasy author Lorna Suzuki brings the story closer to home but continues to play with the readers emotions.
In The Tears of God, Lorna introduces us to new characters masterfully, revealing them through actions and words. She only uses back story to explain a character’s actions once they are well established in the story.
If you are a Nayla fan from the previous books in the Imago, you will love Carys as I do.
Lorna also explores new areas of Western Imago in Book 4, and with three story lines, she keeps the story flowing and increases the suspense.
Can past actions be forgiven, or will they destroy the royal family of Wyndwood Forest? In Imago Book Four: The Tears of God, no one is safe. How will your favourite character fare in the end?
- Imago Chronicles: Book Five, Destiny's End
on April 12, 2011
In Destiny's End, Lorna Suzuki breaks the fantasy mold once more. In the latest quest of the Order, they are in a race against the end of time, trying to stop the Sorceress whom they thought had died, from reining over Imago. Some members of the Order must follow the Sorceress to a new realm not unlike our own while others stay behind to protect the Queen and Princes of Daross from the King who is being manipulated by the Sorceress.
Although part of Destiny's End takes place in a new realm not typical in epic fantasies, I feel it helps this book appeal to a wider audience. When the characters reach the new realm, their reactions seem realistic, as they do not accept new technology and ideas easily.
This book tended to focus on Nayla Treeborn and Cullen Bistrow, yet made other characters even more appealing, including the Elf Joval Stonecroft. It was sad to say goodbye though to another character who'd been in the story from the very beginning.
Destiny's End is a great addition to the Imago Chronicles and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
- Day of Sacrifice (Day of Sacrifice #1)
on April 18, 2011
*This is a combined review of the first three books in the Day of Sacrifice series.*
The story begins with Flora waking up - naked after an all-night bender - to her Guardian telling her she quits. A message left for Flora from her sister indicates she is in danger and needs a Guardian more than ever. It is only three days until her day of sacrifice. As the oldest child, at 21 she must give her life for her family. She must be there and alive to grant her family favors from the Gods. It has been tradition in all paranormal families for centuries, but she soon finds out there are many secrets her family her kept from her, including the fact that she is not her family's true sacrifice.
The series follows Flora's struggle to stay alive and her fight against the gods to end the horrible tradition of sacrificing young adults. The Prophecy begins with immediate conflict and drew me quickly into the story. The background information was presented in the action but did not slow down the pacing of the story. Rebellion fits right in where The Prophesy left off, but also works as a stand-alone. The pace is slower in the beginning, but speeds up to keep the story moving. Dormant is another stand-alone but a great addition to the Day of Sacrifice story. While there is not as much action, this story carried the same intensity by playing with my mind.
Each story brings about the development of two different characters and their relationship with each other. They are all involved in the fight against the gods, but each one finds and/or fights for love.
Day of Sacrifice is a fabulous paranormal romance series. I look forward to reading the next story, Takeover, which is set to release in July 2011.
- Rebellion (Day of Sacrifice #2)
on April 18, 2011
*This is a combined review of the first three books in the Day of Sacrifice series.*
The story begins with Flora waking up - naked after an all-night bender - to her Guardian telling her she quits. A message left for Flora from her sister indicates she is in danger and needs a Guardian more than ever. It is only three days until her day of sacrifice. As the oldest child, at 21 she must give her life for her family. She must be there and alive to grant her family favors from the Gods. It has been tradition in all paranormal families for centuries, but she soon finds out there are many secrets her family her kept from her, including the fact that she is not her family's true sacrifice.
The series follows Flora's struggle to stay alive and her fight against the gods to end the horrible tradition of sacrificing young adults. The Prophecy begins with immediate conflict and drew me quickly into the story. The background information was presented in the action but did not slow down the pacing of the story. Rebellion fits right in where The Prophesy left off, but also works as a stand-alone. The pace is slower in the beginning, but speeds up to keep the story moving. Dormant is another stand-alone but a great addition to the Day of Sacrifice story. While there is not as much action, this story carried the same intensity by playing with my mind.
Each story brings about the development of two different characters and their relationship with each other. They are all involved in the fight against the gods, but each one finds and/or fights for love.
Day of Sacrifice is a fabulous paranormal romance series. I look forward to reading the next story, Takeover, which is set to release in July 2011.
- Dormant (Day of Sacrifice #3)
on April 18, 2011
*This is a combined review of the first three books in the Day of Sacrifice series.*
The story begins with Flora waking up - naked after an all-night bender - to her Guardian telling her she quits. A message left for Flora from her sister indicates she is in danger and needs a Guardian more than ever. It is only three days until her day of sacrifice. As the oldest child, at 21 she must give her life for her family. She must be there and alive to grant her family favors from the Gods. It has been tradition in all paranormal families for centuries, but she soon finds out there are many secrets her family her kept from her, including the fact that she is not her family's true sacrifice.
The series follows Flora's struggle to stay alive and her fight against the gods to end the horrible tradition of sacrificing young adults. The Prophecy begins with immediate conflict and drew me quickly into the story. The background information was presented in the action but did not slow down the pacing of the story. Rebellion fits right in where The Prophesy left off, but also works as a stand-alone. The pace is slower in the beginning, but speeds up to keep the story moving. Dormant is another stand-alone but a great addition to the Day of Sacrifice story. While there is not as much action, this story carried the same intensity by playing with my mind.
Each story brings about the development of two different characters and their relationship with each other. They are all involved in the fight against the gods, but each one finds and/or fights for love.
Day of Sacrifice is a fabulous paranormal romance series. I look forward to reading the next story, Takeover, which is set to release in July 2011.