Makai Queen by Tara Fairfield BOOK GIVEAWAY!

Off the coast of Lanai, far beyond the sailboats, there is a hidden world beneath the beryl-blue sea, the marvelous kingdom of Moku-ola, a place where man and beast live in harmony.  Unknown and forbidden to those living above the surface, it has never been discovered….until now.

Tessa, a curious teenager with a taste for adventure roams the sandy beaches of Lanai. Feeling lost and hurt she longs for meaning and a place in this world. By chance, Tessa encounters a mysterious man who appears to be drowning. The attempted rescue puts her own life in danger as she is abducted and dragged out to sea.

Far beneath the oceans surface, Tessa is brought to the frightening and wondrous land of Moku-ola. As the dangers of this world threaten her very survival, Tessa must overcome the barriers of self-doubt to discover the keys to her royal destiny.

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About the Author

Dr. Tara Fairfield, Ed.D., Northern Arizona University; M.A., counseling, Arizona University. Tara’s desire is to reach out to youth who face harsh realities such as divorce, loss, addictions, and abuse, through fictional characters who serve as role models.

My Review

Not just a light and breezy book to read through and forget…. the author gives the reader a lot to think about regarding forgiveness, one’s purpose, and moving forward.

There is truly something romantic and mysterious about the water. It fills me with a peace and intrigue I can not fully explain. I think the author must feel the same way because in Makai Queen, the book shares a place under the ocean that I have only dreamed of.

This story takes lots of twists and turns to the end, but you will be left with a sense of anticipation for a possible sequel. The mysteries and delights of the water are unfathomable and the possibilities for where this story can continue to go are endless as well.

Our heroine, Tessa, has a lot of past hurts to work through and acknowledge before she can move on into her destiny. I’m glad she comes to a place of healing and acceptance and is able to receive even more blessings into her life as a result. I appreciate books like these that not only tell a wonderful, magical story but also give the reader a sense of ” the more” that is out there awaiting them if only they are open to receive it.

The Giveaway

Open internationally. If the winner is from the US, they will receive a paperback or e-copy of the book, Makai Queen. If the person selected is outside the US, winner will receive an e-book. Please use the Rafflecopter below to be entered:

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A winner will be chosen from those entries and announced March 11, 2013.

Tara Fairfield is providing the book to giveaway and provided me a book to review. I have no other connection to and have received no other compensation from the author.