Item: Beautiful Evil Winter
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Beautiful Evil Winter by Kelly K. Lavender

Beautiful Evil Winter by Kelly K. Lavender is a suspenseful thriller that will captivate readers who crave stories of survival, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and child. It is a perfect fit for suspenseful, dark, and emotionally charged fiction fans.

A book blog tour from Goddess Fish Promotions.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Marianne & Judy at Goddess Fish for providing me with the information for this tour.

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Book Details

Beautiful Evil Winter by Kelly K. Lavender
Series: Fifty Shades of Mystery, Moxie and Suspense #1
Published by Lightning Storm Literary Press on 11/06/2014
Genres: Adoption, Adult Fiction 18+, Suspense, International Crime, Thriller
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 252

In the late 1990s, a time in Moscow reminiscent of the unforgiving gun-slinging days of the frontier west, mild-mannered Ethan and hot-blooded Sophia board a Russian bound plane. Armed only with a homespun plan, the desperate American couple hopes to to adopt a baby boy.

What can go wrong? Maybe, an innocent ill-fated encounter with the Mafia or maybe, being marked as a target for mob revenge. Perhaps, having to rely on a first-time adoption coordinator to complete the process and shelter them from harm. Honestly, what won’t go wrong?

Crippled by circumstances - confined and monitored in a Moscow apartment, no language skills, no cell phone, no clue, no landline, no gun, no nearby family and a baby to protect, they have to find a way to out. Everything and anything can go wrong. How can they prevail?

For mature audiences only. DLSV. Explicit sexual violence.

Source: Goddess Fish Promotions

For mature audiences only. DLSV. Explicit sexual violence.

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Excerpt from Beautiful Evil Winter

Will it happen this time? The ban announced last night—will it ruin everything? Dad says Russian law takes effect the moment it’s ratified. I’m so worried, Ethan.” I rub my eyes and lean my head back while the American jet engines roar in the background. My head throbs and my hands sweat as we try to begin our thirteen- hour journey. We’ve been sitting on the tarmac for two hours due to a mechanical problem.

Ethan grabs my hand and squeezes it softly, then leans over to plant a kiss on my forehead. I gaze at his face; bags frame his red eyes. I look out the window to distract myself. It’s a sunny, cold day, the sky clear of clouds and full of promise for flight.

“One step at a time, Sophia. We’re closer than we’ve ever been. Remember that,” he says soothingly. Turning back to him, my body becomes rigid as anger spills over me like hot molten lava.

“You’re thinking the same thing I am! We should be overjoyed at the prospect of meeting our son! This is a time for celebration, a time for effervescent bottles of uncorked champagne! But this do- it-yourself adoption is a nightmare! How much longer can we handle disappointment after disappointment? The closer we think we are…the farther away we are,” I vent.

The conversation with Natasha on the phone last night burns in my brain.

“Adoption very risky in Russia now. The ban make Mafia watch money very close.”

How could she say that on the eve of our trip?

I play back what Natasha said.

“This trip big gamble for you. I work to keep adoption away from Mafia. If I do not, police arrest you for human trafficking or Mafia take you. Better to go to prison. My name not appear anywhere, only yours. Phone will be disconnected. And I never know you.”

Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.

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Purchase Links for Beautiful Evil Winter

Beautiful Evil Winter (Fifty Shades of Mystery, Moxie and Suspense Book 1)

Amazon Kindle Edition
Lavender, Kelly K. (Author)
English (Publication Language)
264 Pages - 11/06/2014 (Publication Date) - Lightning Storm Literary Press (Publisher)

Beautiful Evil Winter (Fifty Shades of Mystery, Moxie and Suspense)

Lavender, Kelly K. (Author)
English (Publication Language)
262 Pages - 11/29/2018 (Publication Date) - Lightning Storm Literary Press (Publisher)

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My Thoughts on Beautiful Evil Winter

“Beautiful Evil Winter” by Kelly K. Lavender is a tale of suspense, culture, and emotion set against Siberia’s stark, icy backdrop. The story is both chilling and deeply moving. Lavender introduces Sophia, a young American woman, and Ethan, her husband, as they navigate a perilous journey to adopt their son. But this isn’t your typical adoption story—it’s a fight for survival in a harsh, unforgiving land where every decision carries possible deadly consequences.

Lavender excels at creating tension. You feel the oppressive cold, the fear lurking in shadowy encounters, and the deep bonds of love that fuel Sophia and Ethan’s resilience. The author creates a pace that keeps you reading late into the night.

Although the violence and danger may not suit all readers, those who enjoy high-stakes drama and suspense will find this book unforgettable.

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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About Kelly K. Lavender

Kelly Lavender's fascination with fiction began in middle school when she entered a book-reading contest and won. As an ardent fan of the resonating narrative and the cliffhanger, she decided to dedicate herself to becoming a skilled writer. When college professors spotlighted her writing in the classroom, it anchored her interest in becoming a novelist.

After earning a business degree, she continued to pursue her education at UCLA, via the UCLA Writers' Extension Program, where her work earned praise from an award-winning author. A rickety project trip to Russia, to adopt a baby boy, provided the inspiration for her debut novel, Beautiful Evil Winter.