Blog Tour: Shadows of Whitestone Manor by Brittany Jo James

SHADOWS OF WHITESTONE MANOR

Author: Brittany Jo James

Series: The Winters Family Series, Book Two 

Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance

~ SYNOPSIS ~

Some shadows are as dark as night.

At least mine are.

My name is Grayson Winters and you’ve already been introduced to my family’s story.

Four months have passed since Lilith moved into Whitestone Manor to be with my brother, Orson. Now they’re getting married and it’s all I can do not to gag when they giggle at each other. Whitestone Manor represents nothing but secrets and darkness to me. Then, light begins to pour into my bleak world.

Prater Hahn has disappeared without a trace. Not that I blamed him or his brethren. I still wasn’t entirely sure Whitestone Manor was where I belonged either. All I knew for certain was that sweet, precious Ava Prescott seduced me with every bat of her eyelashes. Too bad for me, dating her was against the rules.

When a new danger arises to test the residents of Whitestone Manor, it falls on me to eliminate the problem. I thought I didn’t need my family’s help. I thought I could protect the ones I loved. Until I realized, not all who seem harmless truly are.

Loving the seemingly angelic girl I was forbidden to date certainly isn’t innocent.

But perhaps, neither is she?

If you aren’t afraid of what lurks in the shadows, I’ll tell you my story.

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REVIEW:

3.5 * review

All the elements were there for this to be a great story however it failed to transpire that way for me when reading it.  The excitement and intrigue and danger from the first book never seems to make an appearance in Shadows of Whitestone Manor.  Gray, who is only eighteen years old comes across as much more mature in years, in his manner, his way of talking and his actions and in particular in his way of handling his emotions regarding Ava the girl he has been infatuated with since he was eight years old.  There is the constant back and forth and denying the blossoming romance and disregarding Ava’s feelings in the matter as he mopes about in self-loathing of inadequacy.  For someone so powerful and confident Gray’s character spirals in pessimism and confusion. 

‘She met eyes with me one final time and I stared back at her, enamoured by her beauty.  It was in her best interest to hate me like everyone else did.  I didn’t have the heart to let her believe I was a decent person.  “Listen to your father, Ava,” I frowned.  “You shouldn’t think highly of me.  I promise you’ll only be disappointed.”

Ava is a little bit one dimensional, she’s too good and pure with nothing noteworthy about her character that makes her stand out to me as an admirable heroine.  I found myself struggling to finish the book and I hate that that happened, I don’t like not being able to find something good about a book even if it isn’t to my taste.  I love paranormal romance but this one fell a little flat.  The excitement and danger doesn’t make an appearance until a majority of the book is over and is just as soon wrapped up leaving it slightly open ended for the next book in the series.  It will appeal to some but for me there was something lacking.      

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~ TEASERS ~

~ THE WINTERS FAMILY SERIES ~ 

SECRETS OF WHITESTONE MANOR

Author: Brittany Jo James

Series: The Winters Family Series, Book #1

Genre: Young Adult Romance | Paranormal Romance

~ SYNOPSIS ~

Some secrets are too dark to ever be brought into the light. 

At least mine are.

My name is Orson Winters, and you already know too much for me to let you walk away.

A decade has passed since my parents were killed, forcing my younger siblings and me to move in with our estranged uncle. Whitestone Manor in all its grandeur was overwhelming enough. Then, we learned the family secret. 

There’s darkness in the world no one, besides a handful of fighting families, even knows exists. The Winters family is the most acclaimed of them all. However, power isn’t always pleasurable, especially considering that it’s my responsibility to keep my reckless brothers and sister from jeopardizing us all.

When an old enemy emerges from the shadows, Uncle Sebastian calls in another fighting family to assist. I didn’t need their help. I could independently protect my siblings and the rest of the world from danger. That was, until I met Lilith Shaw. Now I’m not even sure that I can protect myself.

I can’t focus on that, though. 

I’m the last one standing between you and those who wait in the darkness.

If you can keep a secret, I’ll tell you my story.

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~ ABOUT THE AUTHOR ~
Brittany Jo James 

Brittany Jo James was born and raised in the small town of Idabel, Oklahoma. She is happily married to her high school sweetheart, Conlee, who is currently serving as an airman in the United States Air Force. They share two rowdy sons, Jagger and Jett. Her life revolves around living for God, caring for her family and writing, writing, writing. The James family is currently residing near Anchorage, Alaska until the USAF decides otherwise.

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