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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Review by Maimeo's Angels: Rescue Me Saga by Kallypso Masters


ON SALE FOR A LIMITED TIME! More than 1,300 pages in three full-length novels, each with a happy ending!

Need an escape from it all? To immerse yourself in a series that sucks you in and doesn’t let go? This set includes USA Today bestselling author Kallypso Masters’ first three Rescue Me Saga full-length novels, plus the introduction Masters at Arms. Great end-of-summer reading!

The Rescue Me Saga focuses on healing deep, soul-shattering wounds in people who didn’t expect to find love in the bargain. Adam Montague slowly brings together his family of choice as the saga evolves (and, yes, are deeply involved in each other’s stories, so they don’t fade away after their happy endings, so be sure to read in order).

NEW BONUS MATERIALS EXCLUSIVE TO THIS SET! First, a blast from the past as Ms. Masters shares a few interviews from the blogosphere where she and her characters answered some insightful (sometimes prophetic) questions four years ago when this adventure began. In addition, she has compiled a collection of 13 recipes mentioned in scenes in these books.

This box set includes the previously combined MASTERS AT ARMS & NOBODY’S ANGEL, plus NOBODY’S HERO and NOBODY’S PERFECT—all three with happy endings!

Book 1 (Combined), MASTERS AT ARMS & NOBODY’S ANGEL:

MASTERS AT ARMS begins the journey of three men, each on a quest for honor, acceptance, and to ease his unspoken pain. Their paths cross at one of the darkest points in their lives. As they try to come to terms with the aftermath--forging an unbreakable bond--will they ever truly become masters of their own fates? Or would fate become master of them?

Book One continues with NOBODY'S ANGEL. Marc d’Alessio keeps all women at a distance. When he rescues Angelina Giardano from a disastrous first experience at his BDSM club, however, an uncharacteristic attraction leaves him torn between his safe, but lonely world, and a possible future with his angel. While trying to protect Angelina from her abusive ex, though, Marc once again finds her at the Masters at Arms Club where she turns his safe, controlled world upside down.

Book 2, NOBODY’S HERO: Retired Marine Master Sergeant Adam Montague has battled through four combat zones, but now finds himself retreating from Karla Paxton, who has declared war on his heart. With a significant age difference, he feels he should be her guardian and protector, not her lover. But Karla's knack for turning up in his bed at inopportune times is killing his resolve to do the right thing. Karla isn't the young girl he rescued nine years earlier—something his body reminds him of every chance it gets.

Book 3, NOBODY’S PERFECT: Savannah/Savi escaped eleven years of abuse at the hands of her father and finally made a safe life for herself and her daughter. But when her father once again threatens her peace of mind—and her daughter’s safety—Savi runs to Damian Orlando for protection. Eight years earlier as Savannah (in MASTERS AT ARMS), she shared one perfect day with Damian that changed both their young lives and resulted in a secret she no longer can hide. But being with Damian reawakens repressed memories and feelings she wants to keep buried. After witnessing a scene with Damian on Savi's first night at his private club, however, she begins to wonder if he could help her regain control of her life and reclaim her sexuality and identity.

Damian, a wounded warrior, has had his own dragons to fight in life, but has never forgotten Savannah. He will lay down his life to protect her and her daughter, but doesn’t believe he can offer more than that.
 

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5 Star Review 

Firstly I have to say that when I see the name Kallypso Masters, it is an automatic purchase. Even knowing that I already owned these books, both digitally and in print, I still knew I would purchase 
this set.

This saga is one of my all-time favorites. I was absolutely thrilled when I heard that she was creating a boxed set of her books. This set contains 1,300 pages, beginning with her introduction to the saga Master at Arms, followed by Nobody’s Angel, Nobody’s Hero and Nobody’s Perfect. Not to mention, the bonus material that is included is fantastic.

I have read each of these books numerous times. This is a saga that I never tire of. These are the books I return to time and again. They are that good!

Kallypso Masters isn’t afraid to take chances. Some of these stories deal with heavy topics. However 
Ms. Masters research is so in depth that you cannot help but admire how she handles writing about 
these topics. Her characters are real, gritty and believable, they aren't perfect and have flaws; so much so that I was on occasion in tears feeling their pain.

Every book I have read by Kallypso Masters has touched my soul. The way she layers the story lines 
is amazing. Kallypso Masters, with the detail and research she puts into every book, has proven to be 
an excellent writer. Her stories will hold you captive in such a great way that you won't want them to 
end. The characters become so alive that they will seem real and become a part of you. These books 
are a must read for anyone who loves alpha men and the women who can handle them.  

I suggest that you read them in order as well as the next three:
Book 4 Somebody’s Angel, Book 5 Nobody’s Lost and Book 6 Nobody’s Dream
I cannot recommend this saga more highly. This is one of the best I have ever read and I love it. So 
take a chance and immerse yourself in the Rescue Me Saga, you won’t be disappointed.





Kallypso Masters writes emotional, realistic Romance novels with dominant males (for the most part) and the strong women who can bring them to their knees. She also has brought many readers to their knees--having them experience the stories right along with her characters in the Rescue Me Saga. Kally knows that Happily Ever After takes maintenance, so her couples don't solve all their problems and disappear at "the end" of their Romance, but will continue to work on real problems in their relationships in later books in the saga.

Kally has been writing full-time since May 2011, having quit her "day job" the month before. She lives in rural Kentucky and has been married for almost 32 years to the man who provided her own Happily Ever After. They have two adult children, one adorable grandson, and a rescued dog.

Kally enjoys meeting readers, although plans for 2015 are to hunker down and write more books. She will be attending Lori Foster's Reader-Author Get-Together (June 2015 near Cincinnati) and RomCon (September 2015 in Colorado). She is also planning to conduct a sightseeing tour of the places she writes in Colorado during the days before RomCon AND will hold her second KallypsoCon with a focus on Military Romances in October/November 2015 (Halloween weekend) in Nashua, NH.



OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES


Friday, August 28, 2015

Sale: The Masters at Arms Series by Kallypso Masters

First Time Ever: .99 Cent Sale 8/25 - 8/30 

           




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Available together for the first time--with NEW Bonus Material! Enjoy the first three books in the USA Today bestselling series, Rescue Me Saga. This 1300-plus page set is the perfect collection for fans wanting to own the updated versions without losing their originally published covers AND is a bargain for new readers wanting to discover the series and see why Adam, Marc, Damian--with all their perfect imperfections--are loved by so many readers. Each book in this series has sold more than 100,000 paid copies individually since their releases in 2011 and 2012! Grab yours and see what the excitement is all about! 

NEW BONUS MATERIALS EXCLUSIVE TO THIS SET! 

First, a blast from the past as Ms. Masters shares a few interviews from the blogosphere where she and her characters answered some insightful (sometimes prophetic) questions four years ago when this adventure began. In addition, she has compiled a collection of 13 recipes mentioned in scenes in these books.
This box set includes the previously combined MASTERS AT ARMS & NOBODY’S ANGEL, plus NOBODY’S HERO and NOBODY’S PERFECT—all three with happy endings!


Book 1 (previously combined), MASTERS AT ARMS & NOBODY’S ANGEL:

MASTERS AT ARMS begins the journey of three men, each on a quest for honor, acceptance, and to ease his unspoken pain. Their paths cross at one of the darkest points in their lives. As they try to come to terms with the aftermath—forging an unbreakable bond—will they ever truly become masters of their own fates? Or would fate become master of them?

NOBODY’S ANGEL: Marc d’Alessio might co-own a private kink club with his fellow military veterans, Adam and Damian, but he keeps all women at a distance. When Marc rescues Angelina Giardano from a disastrous first experience at his club, however, an uncharacteristic attraction leaves him torn between his safe, but lonely world, and a possible future with his angel. While trying to protect Angelina from her abusive ex, though, Marc once again finds her at the Masters at Arms Club where she turns his safe, controlled world upside down.

Book 2, NOBODY’S HERO:

Retired Marine Master Sergeant Adam Montague has battled through four combat zones, but now finds himself retreating from Karla Paxton, who has declared war on his heart. With a significant age difference, he feels he should be her guardian and protector, not her lover. But Karla’s knack for turning up in his bed at inopportune times is killing his resolve to do the right thing. Karla isn’t the young girl he rescued nine years earlier—something his body reminds him of every chance it gets.

USA Today Bestselling Book 3, NOBODY’S PERFECT:

Savannah/Savi escaped eleven years of abuse at the hands of her father and finally made a safe life for herself and her daughter. But when her father once again threatens her peace of mind—and her daughter’s safety—Savi runs to Damian Orlando for protection. Eight years earlier as Savannah (in MASTERS AT ARMS), she shared one perfect day with Damian that changed both their young lives and resulted in a secret she no longer can hide. But being with Damian reawakens repressed memories and feelings she wants to keep buried. After witnessing a scene with Damian on Savi’s first night at his private club, however, she begins to wonder if he could help her regain control of her life and reclaim her sexuality and identity.
Damian, a wounded warrior, has had his own dragons to fight in life, but has never forgotten Savannah. He will lay down his life to protect her and her daughter, but doesn’t believe he can offer more than that. She deserves a whole man, something he can never be after a firefight in Iraq. Damian has turned to SM to regain control of his life and emotions and fulfills the role of Service Top to “bottoms” at the club. However, he could never deliver those services to Savi, who needs someone gentle and loving, not the man he has become.
Will two wounded survivors find love and healing in each other’s arms?


Facebook Party: 7-11 p.m. EDT Aug. 27

Join Kally and friends--Ruth Cardello, Eliza Gayle, Rachel Lee, Donna McDonald, and Eliza Gayle--for a FaceBook party celebrating my 4 Years of Eyes on Me (and my Masters) at https://www.facebook.com/events/658461634291508/. Kally will be giving away four $50 Gift Cards and her friends will have giveaways, too! Lots of fun interacting with each other and sharing stories with readers. 



Excerpt of the Recipe BONUS Section in the box set (one of the 13 recipes shared):
Cassie’s Peruvian Pork Loin 
with Spicy Rice (Peruvian Tacu Tacu)
Nobody’s Hero
Pork Loin:
Dry rub (Cassie uses a rub with powdered aji panca, salt, and brown sugar)
2 lb. pork tenderloin (two loins)
1/2 cup beef broth
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup port wine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
  • Pat the meat dry and coat with the dry rub, then put into an uncovered glass oven-proof baking dish. (If you line it with foil ahead of time, it makes it easier to clean later and you can use the foil to wrap the meat after roasting.) Place dish of uncovered meat in refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours or even overnight. 
  • In medium bowl, combine broth, marmalade, orange juice, and port wine together; pour over pork and return to refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Turn pork occasionally so all sides are coated by the sauce. Remove from fridge about 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
  • Place dish on center rack and bake pork with sauce until thoroughly cooked, about 25-45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches at least 150 degrees F. (Kally always errs on the side of caution when working with pork! Use a meat thermometer. Temperature should rise as much as 10 degrees after being removed from oven and 160 degrees after a few minutes resting is ideal.) Remove from oven.
  • Cover meat to keep warm. 
  • Pour juices/drippings into a small saucepan. Add cornstarch. Bring to a slow simmer, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.
  • Uncover and slice meat to desired thickness.
  • Serve with sauce poured over meat or on the side. See Spicy Rice recipe below to accompany.

Cassie’s Spicy Rice (Peruvian Tacu Tacu)
1 cup dried brown lentils (7-8 ounces)
7-1/4 cups water, divided
1-1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic, divided
6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 cup long-grain mix of white and wild rice
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon bottled ají amarillo or ají mirasol chile paste

  • In a heavy, medium saucepan, bring lentils, 5 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil; simmer, uncovered, until lentils are just tender (about 12-25 minutes). Drain and transfer to a large bowl. 
  • In another heavy, 2-quart saucepan, cook 1 teaspoon garlic over medium heat while stirring for about one minute.
  • Add rice to garlic pan and cook, continuing to stir for about a minute. 
  • Add remaining water (2-1/4 cups) and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook over low heat for another 20 minutes. 
  • Remove from heat. Let covered pan stand for about 10 minutes, then using a rubber spatula, stir rice from top to bottom before adding to lentils mixture. 
  • In a heavy, 12-inch, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion and remaining teaspoon minced garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until onion turns a golden color (approximately 3-5 minutes). Add chile paste and continue to stir 1 minute. Stir onion mixture into rice-lentil bowl.
  • In same skillet, heat oil over medium temperature until hot. Add rice-lentils mixture and fry. Use spatula to gently flatten until golden-brown crust forms on bottom (about 3 minutes), then stir rice-lentils and fry, flatten it again, until once again a golden-brown crust forms (another 3 minutes). Repeat frying and flattening until the crusty bits are dispersed throughout the dish (perhaps three more turns, or 9 minutes, for a total frying time of 15 minutes). 
  • Serve hot with Peruvian pork loin recipe, above.


Hi! I’m Kallypso Masters and I write deeply emotional, realistic stories of love, healing, and redemption. Each novel ends happily—because there’s enough uncertainty in life that I don’t want to leave you hanging. But the Rescue Me Saga is about people who have formed a family of choice, so they will recur in (read: butt into) each other books (and even spin-off series books) as they continue to work on issues of life, healing, and love.
There always seems to be a level of kink/BDSM in my books. Not necessarily characters who live and breathe the club scene several times a week, but more those who live the lifestyle on a day-to-day basis from one end of the spectrum to another. Even those who don’t enjoy reading kinky books have found these to be enjoyable, compelling page-turners, I think because the kink is not the main focus of the stories. I dig deeper into these people’s lives and emotional issues. I also use kink and any other methods available to help characters heal from the hurts of the world.

My books don’t have predictable, cookie-cutter plots. Even though a book is in the same series, you can expect different heat levels and story/plot/character lines that fit each couple perfectly. Just like in your own family, these people aren’t after the same thing in the same way and each has a personality of his/her own.
I’ve been writing full-time since May 2011, having quit my “day job” the month before with no new job in sight. Luckily, readers latched onto these characters and continue to think about them long after a book is published, so you won’t see this series come to an end. (And I do not believe in killing off main characters, so Adam may someday be about 90 but he’ll still be alive and ticking.) With more than a million copies of my books on e-readers around the world and two have hit the USA Today Bestseller list (NOBODY’S PERFECT and NOBODY’S DREAM, the last release), so readers are still wanting more.

I live in rural Kentucky with my hubby of 32 years. Mr. Ray (as he became known by fans at KallypsoCon 2014) provided me with my own Happily Ever After despite having sworn off marriage and men at the age of 23 after a childhood of abuse. Funny what love can do to us to change our perspective, isn’t it? That theme comes up in my books time and time again.

We have two adult children, one adorable grandson (Master Erik, who makes frequent appearances on my Facebook timeline), and a rescued dog. (Our daughter moved home while finishing training for a new career and brought her rescued cat back with her, too!)

Email: kallypsomasters@gmail.com

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Review by Maimeo's Angels: Nobody's Lost by Kallypso Masters


A standalone novel about two characters with very minor mentions in the earlier books. 

Ryder Wilson returned from serving multiple deployments but can't leave the hell of combat behind him. Frustrated and ashamed of his inability to function in the world as well as the veterans he served with, he retreated, choosing to engage only with those he trusted. When retired Master Sergeant Adam Montague sends him on a mission to protect his sister from some unknown danger, Ryder's days of hiding out may be over. Can he fulfill his mission without failing again? 

Megan Gallagher has two big-brother Marines bent on protecting her from the evils of the world, but she's tougher than they think. When her older brother sends Ryder, one of his recon Marines, to her doorstep in the wee hours one night following a break-in, she realizes he needs rescuing more than she does. A friendship forms quickly, but unexpected passions run hot and complicate her resolve never to have a romantic relationship, much less marriage. So why are her body and her heart betraying her every time he comes near? 

Can these two wounded people lower their defenses long enough to allow love to grow?


The main characters in this book have appeared briefly in earlier Rescue Me Saga books, but this story can be read as a standalone novel and is a new entry point into this ongoing series. Megan and Ryder will appear in later books in the Rescue Me Saga.







Book six in the Rescue Me Saga is now available--NOBODY'S DREAM, Luke and Cassie's story. If you missed book five (released December 2014), you might want to read NOBODY'S LOST before continuing in the saga. Current reading order:


MASTERS AT ARMS & NOBODY'S ANGEL (FREE)
NOBODY'S HERO
NOBODY'S PERFECT
SOMEBODY'S ANGEL
NOBODY'S LOST
NOBODY'S DREAM



Kallypso Masters writes emotional, realistic Romance novels with dominant males (for the most part) and the strong women who can bring them to their knees. She also has brought many readers to their knees--having them experience the stories right along with her characters in the Rescue Me Saga. Kally knows that Happily Ever After takes maintenance, so her couples don't solve all their problems and disappear at "the end" of their Romance, but will continue to work on real problems in their relationships in later books in the saga.



Kally has been writing full-time since May 2011, having quit her "day job" the month before. She lives in rural Kentucky and has been married for more than 30 years to the man who provided her own Happily Ever After. They have two adult children, one adorable grandson, and a rescued dog.



Kally enjoys meeting readers at national romance-novel conventions, book signings, and informal gatherings (restaurants, airports, bookstores, wherever!), as well as in online groups (including Facebook's "The Rescue Me Saga Discussion Group"--send a friend request to Karla Paxton on Facebook to join if you are 18 or older and don't mind spoilers. 



To contact or interact with Kally, go to Facebook, her Facebook Author page, or Twitter (@kallypsomasters).



Keep up with news on her Web site (KallypsoMasters.com) by subscribing to her newsletter.



You can e-mail her at kallypsomasters@gmail.com, or write to her at



Kallypso Masters
PO Box 1183
Richmond, KY 40476-1183






Firstly I have to say that when I see the name Kallypso Masters, it is an automatic purchase. This saga is one of my all-time favourites. I was not disappointed by the latest addition to the saga. Every book I have read by Kallypso Masters has touched my soul. The way the author layers the storylines is amazing.
Although this is a stand-alone book, I personally feel that it was beneficial (but not necessary) to have read all the previous books in the Rescue Me Saga. This book started out as a novella and as such there is a brief mention of other characters but no real catch up like the other books. Typical Kallypso, it morphed into a novel.
Nobody's Lost is the story of Ryder Wilson and Megan Gallagher. Both characters have been mentioned slightly before in the saga, Megan is Adam Montague's half-sister and Ryder a marine, who served with Adam. Ryder struggles with PTSD and survivor guilt and Megan with a decision made that altered the course of her life. At the request of his Master Sergeant, Ryder is asked to protect Megan, a job he doesn't want but feels he has no choice but to accept.
I loved these characters. Ryder, I just wanted to hug him and make him better; his pain broke my heart. I admire Megan, a feisty woman who knows what she wants and she wants Ryder. Most people will find their relationship to be rushed but this is fiction and it can happen.  I enjoyed the BDSM scenes and was very interested to learn about the ways of Native Americans. I am impressed by how much Kallypso Master’s researches the subjects covered in her books, be it PTSD, BDSM or Native American spirituality. It is these details that make all her books so very special.
Nobody’s Lost made me laugh and cry, my heart broke for both Ryder and Megan and their tortured souls. Their relationship, although fast seemed to me to be a perfect fit. Two lost souls searching for their other half. I was so glad they were able to struggle through and reach their HEA. They so deserve it…
I look forward to catching up with Ryder and Megan in the next book in the saga Nobody’s Dream, due out early next year. Hopefully we will find out how they are settling in to their life together.
I also commend Kallypso and Amazon for their swift response to the error which saw the incorrect upload of the book at Amazon. I know many people received the wrong book and were angry and frustrated. I received it too. However, reviews should be based on the story content and not on upload errors so please bear that in mind.
Another brilliant addition to what is one of my all-time favourite series. Well done Kallypso Masters. I cannot wait for more.
I highly recommend this book and this wonderfully talented author.
Reviewed on behalf of
MI Bookshelf
Twitter: @MIBookshelf
Email: mibookshelf@gmail.com   I couldn’t believe she released at a price of $0.99. What an absolute bargain. A box set like this could be sold for 10 times that much and still I would have purchased it.
This series will always hold a special place in my heart, not just for the steaminess, the well written stories, but the truly ugly cry that it gave me. I sobbed so hard at one point that I thought I would wake the household.
I will also never ever look at glitter again without thinking of Harper and Sway. In fact the bottle of glitter I got in Tennessee holds a special place in my heart.
If you haven’t had the pleasure of reading this series, do yourselves a favour and grab it while you can. I intend to purchase the print book as soon as I can