The Divincus Nex Chronicles Blog Tour + Giveaway: The Hex Boys

Today is a special day. It marks the return of the oh-so swoon-worthy Hex Boys to Supernatural Snark, and I couldn't be more excited to turn things over to them (well, really, they just sort of took over, but they're hot, so what's a girl to do but let them turn on all the charm and flirt?). As part of the promotional tour for A&E Kirk's Divinicus Nex Chronicles, I had the chance to ask the boys what one question they wish they'd be asked in an interview. A bit of chaos ensued. Enjoy!

Blake: There are so many questions you ladies could ask me but—

Logan: One question only, Blake.

Blake: That’s good because there’s only one thing I wish to be asked. I wish these gorgeous ladies would ask me out!

Ayden: *rolls eyes* Here we go.

Tristan: At least he’s out of the way.

Blake: How about it Jenny? Let’s ditch these fourth wheels and run off together. You’re the answer to all my questions.

*Jenny swoons*

Matthias: *shoves Blake off Jenny* Nope, your turn is over. Jayden, you’re up.

Tristan: What sciency mumbo-jumbo genius question do you want to answer?

Jayden: Actually, I would like to be asked questions of a romantic nature.

All Hex Boys: *Look stunned* What?!

Jayden: All the interviewers ask multiple questions of the rest of you regarding your romantic propensities, but for the rare times I’m interviewed, I’m scarcely given such queries. And never about my “dream girl.”

Blake: Hate to break it to you, dude, but finding a chick that can keep up with you is going to be tough.

Jayden: She wouldn’t have to be my exact intellectual equal. What I most value is acceptance of my “quirks,” as you call them, a love of learning, and proficient social skills, which I lack. Once Ayden leaves, I would appreciate a companion who could continue my education on social conduct and help others connect with me.

Ayden: *looks anywhere but at his brother* You’d do just fine without me.

Jayden: The past has proven otherwise.

Blake: Remember that time Jayden was explaining to Aurora how many eggs she had in her flappy tubes.

Jayden: You mean her falo—

Logan: Don’t correct him! Can we move on?

Ayden: Yeah, let’s. I’m curious how many cars Logan’s crashed.

Logan: With my skills, why would you think I’d crash any?

Ayden: That’s not an answer.

Logan: It’s all you’re going to get. I wish I was asked where I’d like most to drive which would be the—

Blake: Isle of Man in Ireland.

Logan: Yes. They’ve got—

Jayden: No speed limits on rural roads.

Logan: And—

Ayden: A bunch of races every year.

Tristan: When you do talk, it’s pretty much one of the only things you do talk about.

Logan: Well…it’s cool.

Tristan: I’d like to be asked what we would cosplay together at—

Matthias: We are not dressing up in costumes with you.

Ayden: Seconded.

Blake: Wait, wait, could I be shirtless?

Logan: I’m out.

Tristan: Fine. I’d like to be asked what my dream girl and I would couples cosplay as.

Ayden: *coughs* Nerd! *cough, cough*

Tristan: *whacks Ayden* We’d do Spider Man/ Gwen Stacey or Dr. Who/Companion costumes that would look way better than anything you guys could pull off.

Blake: I already told you I’d pull off my shirt.

Ayden: I’d like to be asked where I’d take Aurora on our demon-death-injury free date.

Matthias: A prison cell is about the only place that could happen, mate. And you could leave her there locked up at the end.

Ayden: *punches Matthias’s shoulder* Dinner and a movie has not worked out well. I was going to take her to Paris, but that’s not a good idea anymore. She likes Italy, but that’s a worse idea now. So I’d take her for dinner on our old sailboat out on the lake. Go to the remote side, water and forests for miles. Light some candles when it gets dark and the moon comes out—

Blake: Lame!

Matthias: *snorts*

Tristan: I think you’ve been watching too many chick-flicks with Blake.

Blake: I don’t watch chick-flicks with Ayden!

Ayden: Yeah!

Blake: I watch them with Logan.

Logan: No! No we don’t!

Jayden: I have often watched them with you and Blake.

Logan: I don’t know what you’re talking about. What’s Matthias’s question?

Matthias: Absolutely nothing. I don’t want to be asked a bloody thing. *stands up* Thanks for having us. We’ll be leaving now. *turns to leave*

Jayden: I would like him to be asked about the events surrounding when he gained his powers as a young boy.

Matthias: *freezes*

Ayden: Tread lightly, Jayden.

Jayden: Everyone wants an explanation of exactly what happened to his mother and—

*lights go out*

Jayden: Ow!

Ayden: Matthias, let him go!

Tristan: Ow, that’s me!

Ayden: Sorry!

Blake: I’ve got Matthias!

Logan: You’ve got me.

Blake: Oh. Hey, is this shirt silk? Where can I get one?

Logan: You can get off of me.

Ayden: Does anyone have Matthias?

Jayden: I believe he vacated the premises.

Want more of the Hex Boys? Then check out The Divinicus Nex Chronicles :-)

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DEMONS AT DEADNIGHT

Divinicus Nex #1

For seventeen-year-old Aurora Lahey, survival is a lifestyle.

DEMONIC DESTINY

Aurora has the crappiest superpower on the planet. And it’s just unleashed a hit squad from hell. Demons are on the hunt, salivating to carve her carcass into confetti.

CHARISMATIC KILLERS

The Hex Boys—mysterious, hunky, and notorious for their trails of destruction—have the answers Aurora needs to survive. But their overload of deadly secrets and suspicious motives makes trusting them a potentially fatal move.

LETHAL ALLIES

The battle to save her family, herself, and stop demonic domination may cost Aurora everything worth living for, and force her to reveal her own dark secrets. But no worries. She needs the Hex Boys to pull this off, and, chances are, teaming up with these guys will get her killed anyway.

Goodreads • Amazon

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DROP DEAD DEMONS

Divinicus Nex #2

Survival. It’s an on-going battle.

GOING ON A TREASURE HUNT…

Aurora Lahey finally knows why supernatural slayers salivate to slaughter her, but how to stop them? Not so much. Sure, she’s discovered her own lethal powers, and has six sexy, super-charged, demon hunting Hex Boys watching her back–the hottest one watching every part of her. But when a seductive stranger delivers a deadly ultimatum, Aurora and the Hex Boys plunge into a do-or-die hunt for a legendary Mandatum treasure, which will finally shift power in their favor. Or unleash hell on earth.

NEX MARKS THE SPOT…

Pursued by demons of mythical proportions, Aurora and the Hex Boys race deeper into the shadowy world of a centuries-old mystery and brutal conspiracy, where no one and nothing is what it seems. Where love and betrayal go hand-in-hand, and trusting the wrong person not only breaks your heart, but gets you killed.

DEMONS ON YOUR TAIL…

Uncovering shocking secrets from the Hex Boys’ past, hiding her Divinicus Nex identity, lying to her pretend-wish-he-were-real boyfriend, dodging demons, breaking into ancient tombs, taking the unexpected side trip to the dark depths of the Waiting World, tracking a traitor, and passing Physics…Aurora could do that in her sleep. Or more likely, die trying.

DON’T GET CAUGHT!

Goodreads • Amazon

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A&E KIRK

This mother-daughter duo were in and out of inter-dimensional paranormal prisons until they finally quit making up cover stories for secret societies and started writing novels. The Supernatural Continuum Warlords of the Supernatural Continuum Warlordian High Command had pity upon them, and instead of having them slaughtered by the slow, tortuous flesh eating underwater, earthworm squid, they transported them into a habitationally friendly dimension called OOARCHTOHUTHLAMADILFRUMP, also known as 21st Century Earth.

Due to a demon infestation in their sleepy mountain California town, and a lack of sexy Hex Boys to stop them, Alyssa and Eileen were forced to relocate to Los Angeles. The Amazon best seller, DEMONS AT DEADNIGHT, is book one in the DIVINICUS NEX CHRONICLES series, and the first of their exclusive re-creations of supernatural society secrets. You can uncover more paranormal, inter-dimensional classified information at AEKIRK.com and Facebook.com/AandEKirk.com.

Citizens of Earth, you are welcome.

Website • Twitter - Alyssa • Twitter - Eileen • Facebook • Pinterest 

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GIVEAWAY

Each week of this tour will feature a unique Divinicus Nex prize package giveaway, so be sure to follow along for more chances to win! The weekly prize packs:

WEEK 1: Choice of ebook (book 1 or 2), celtic cross necklace, feather hair clips
WEEK 2: Choice of ebook, (1 or 2), Signed Hex Boy Heaven Poster,  Love letter from a Hex boy
WEEK 3: Choice of ebook (1 or 2), Signed Hex Boy Poster, Divinicus Nex earrings
WEEK 4: Choice of ebook (1 or 2), Hex Boy Heaven Mug

Tour-Wide Giveaway: One lucky winner will receive a grand prize package consisting of a $100 Amazon gift card AND the chance to name a character in the third installment!

At each tour stop you will find a daily question. To be eligible to win the grand prize, you must answer at least 4 different daily questions. So go and visit the other tour stops, check the amazing content and answer the daily question!

Please enter via the Rafflecopter form. Giveaway is open internationally.

TODAY'S QUESTION: When the Hex Boys use their supernatural powers, their eye color changes. You’re a hunter now, what color do your eyes change to?

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Don't forget to check out the other stops on the tour for more interviews, guest posts, and chances to win!

Monday, October 13th Curling Up With A Good Book Auhtor Interview
Tuesday, October 114th Books and Things Character interview
Wednesday, October 15th Blissful Book Reviews Guest Post
Thursday, October 16th Book Lovers Life Guest Post
Friday, October 17th Watcha Reading Author Interview

Monday, October 20th Her Book Thoughts! Guest Post
Tuesday, October 21st Sassy Book Lovers Guest Post
Wednesday, October 22nd fuonlyknew ~ Laura’s ramblins and reviews Guest Post
Thursday, October 23rd Forever Obsession Character Interview
Friday, October 24th Sweet Southern Home Guest Post

Monday, October 27th The Haunting of Orchid Forsythia Author Interview
Tuesday, October 28th Bad Bird Reads Guest Post
Wednesday, October 29th Supernatural Snark Guest Post
Thursday, October 30th Unabridged Bookshelf Author Interview
Friday, October 31st Auggie-Talk Character Interview

Monday, November 3rd Penny For Them… Guest Post
Tuesday, November 4th Bewitched Bookworms Guest Post
Wednesday, November 5th That Girl With Books Teaser/Excerpt
Thursday, November 6th Addicted Readers Guest Post
Friday, November 7th Romancing the Dark Side Character Interview

Review + Giveaway: Demons at Deadnight

DEMONS AT DEADNIGHT
(Divinicus Nex Chronicles #1)
A&E Kirk
Paranormal Young Adult
404 pages
Self-published
Available Now
Received from authors for review

THE STORY (from Goodreads)
For seventeen-year-old Aurora Lahey, survival is a lifestyle.

DEMONIC DESTINY
Aurora has the crappiest superpower on the planet. And it’s just unleashed a hit squad from hell. Demons are on the hunt, salivating to carve her carcass into confetti.

CHARISMATIC KILLERS
The Hex Boys—mysterious, hunky, and notorious for their trails of destruction—have the answers Aurora needs to survive. But their overload of deadly secrets and suspicious motives makes trusting them a potentially fatal move.

LETHAL ALLIES
The battle to save her family, herself, and stop demonic domination may cost Aurora everything worth living for, and force her to reveal her own dark secrets. But no worries. She needs the Hex Boys to pull this off, and, chances are, teaming up with these guys will get her killed anyway.

MY THOUGHTS
Demons at Deadnight is a tale brimming with humor and wit, but underneath the smart mouths lies a bit of a sinister edge, the very real threat of death-by-demon preventing us from getting too caught up in the banter and the romance by keeping us cautiously turning each page to see what might pop out at us and make itself known next. The ladies Kirk exhibit a strong talent for characterization, Aurora and the six Hex Boys beautifully developed and more than a little intriguing, charming us with their various distinct personalities while proving to us as we progress that there's more to all of them than just pretty faces and penchants for sarcasm. The demon-populated world, while not entirely clear to us in this first installment, piques our curiosity, driving us to at times want to knock Aurora aside so that we might interrogate those who clearly are privy to information we aren’t so we can satisfy our overwhelming desire to know more.

Aurora is cute and often very funny, her snappy comebacks keeping one particular Hex Boy on his toes, however, as we move forward with her in the story some of her other behaviors begin to eclipse her rapier wit, leaving us a bit frustrated with her in general. Her continued refusal to be upfront with the Hex Boys is certainly understandable in the beginning as she’s used to dealing with her demon-related abilities all on her own, but when her unwillingness to disclose even the smallest detail of what she knows about herself and her link to the demons persists through nearly three hundred pages, we find ourselves with an exhausted reservoir of patience. She claims her refusal to trust the Hex Boys is a result of their refusal to trust her in kind, but at some point, someone needs to take those first hesitant steps and lay the foundation on which said trust can be built, and in this first book it takes just a touch too long for those initial bricks to be laid.

The Hex Boys themselves are an extremely entertaining bunch however, their brotherly interactions making us snort with laughter as they bait and taunt one another with such enthusiasm that we wish one (or possibly all six) of them could move in next door and proceed to darken our doorsteps at every possible opportunity. While being introduced to all of them very quickly in the beginning is slightly intimidating, once we settle into the story each takes on his own unique personality and sets himself apart from the others, causing our hearts to beat abnormally fast as we fall in love six times over. The romance between Aurora and Ayden is very well executed, their physical attraction instant but thankfully no all-consuming love immediately follows, instead theirs is a relationship of heated antagonism and passionate dislike that flares hot initially and then cools down before building again at a slow, deliciously tense pace.

There are a few flaws with Demons at Deadnight, namely Aurora’s innate stubbornness and her habit of running into danger when she’s told to stay put, but overall it’s a story that feels far shorter than its four hundred pages due to the fact that we can't devour the chapters fast enough to discover what happens. The ending is a touch abrupt, leaving us wondering just who this person is that’s introduced on the final page, however, it’s easy to overlook that small issue and take comfort in how much we enjoyed ourselves reading the 399 pages that came before it.

Rating: 3.5/5

GIVEAWAYS

As part of the promotional tour for Demons at Deadnight, A&E Kirk are generously offering up either a paperback copy or an ebook to one lucky winner! Woo hoo! To enter, just leave a comment on this post with a valid email address so I can contact you if you win. This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL and will run through midnight EST on March 2nd after which time a winner will be chosen and announced on the blog.

But wait! I have another giveaway opportunity for you:

A KINDLE FIRE WITH CUSTOM SKIN!

To enter to win the Kindle Fire you need to know the secret phrase given out one word at a time by each blog tour host. Put the words together in sequential order and you'll eventually have the secret phrase! Right now you can Tweet and Follow on the AEKIRK Blog Tour Page to get points but starting March 9 (at the end of the tour) you can enter the complete phrase on the AEKIRK Blog Tour Page and earn BIG entry points! Your Kindle Fire will also include your choice of a DEMONS AT DEADNIGHT Skin. Either from the cover, or a Hex Boy group shot or individual "Team" skin of your favorite Hex Hunk!

WORD FOR THIS TOUR STOP:
"By"

Before you go, one last quick announcement! The oh-so sexy Hex Boys are planning a Twitter party on Wednesday, February 29th between 9pm and 10pm EST. I like to think they're all getting together in honor of my birthday which just happens to be the following day, but that's most likely not the case. A girl can dream though right? Right. Anyway, I will be online throwing questions their way and most likely hitting on them (it's also possible I will threaten bodily harm to all those who attempt to claim them for their own or lure them away from me. Just want to be upfront about that ;-), so it should be fun. I hope some of you will be able to join us!