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September 2020 is Indie Author Month at Loyal Lyre

Loyal Lyre is celebrating an open house indie authors (and their supporters) over the whole month of September, every single day.

Jul 24

Book Review: The Earth But Not as We Know It by Andrew Johnson

It's so nice to be able to escape from the propaganda machine that is Globalism and reach into other, more interesting & explorative depths

Jun 14

Book Review: The Earl's Enchanting Escapade by Daphne du Bois

This series just gives me joy. Bit of Regency sexiness, bit of sassy ladies, roguish rogues, some fun and games at the expense of both

Jun 13

Book Review: False Flags Over Europe

...when you can see your way through the manipulation and lies you can never unsee it.

Apr 20

Book Review: Dust & Lightning by Rebecca Crunden

The thing I hate most about Rebecca Crunden's work is that she either makes me want to write, now, right now, RIGHT NOW, or she makes me ...

Apr 19

Book Review: Veil of Thorns by Gwen Mitchell

"When did you find the fucking time to bond yourself to an immortal?" Well, by God, Gwen Mitchell has outdone herself. That was just fant...

Mar 8

Book Review: Because of Him by Jessica Roe

I was loathed to have it end, but satisfied with the conclusion after experiencing a rollercoaster ride with blasé, stubborn Blair

Mar 7

Book Review: Rain of Ash by Gwen Mitchell

I loved the atmosphere and the drive, and it's got a bit of everything you want in an adult fantasy novel in good balance.

Mar 4

Book Review: The Insect Hotel by David Stringer

David Stringer manages to balance that very childlike feeling of endless days, boundless energy, persistent enthusiasm and appreciation

Jul 26, 2019

Series Review: The Dastardly Lords by Daphne du Bois

After he is given her space at the RA for his work instead, Con dares to insist that he return it. He agrees...with conditions.

Jul 1, 2019

Series Review: The Four Kingdoms Series by Chrys Cymri

Great writing, hugely engaging characters and a vibrant world that spills off the pages – I still feel it –

May 31, 2019

Series Review: The Guardians by Jessica Roe

An absolutely brilliant debut. Blunt and punchy writing weaved perfectly with a passionate young love story

May 31, 2019

Book Review: Ingrid, The Viking Maiden by Kelly N. Jane

What made me want to keep returning to this story was that Ingrid not only tried things and failed, but she accepted that failure & MOVED ON

May 17, 2019

Book Review: Penny White and the Temptation of Dragons

With probably one of the best opening scenes I’d read in a long time Chrys Cymri’s Penny White series jumpstarts with uniqueness...

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