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The final book in the Sacred Guardian m/m fantasy series is now available!!! *throws confetti and blows party horns*

Universal Amazon Link: getbook.at/SG-4

Find the previous books in the Sacred Guardian series here:
Amazon: mybook.to/SGseries
Audible: bit.ly/audioSG
Author's Website: bit.ly/SGseries

Dancing the Knife's Edge (Sacred Guardian #4)
by J.A. Jaken
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, M/M Romance
It has been over a year since Kaori took the throne, and he and Hunter are at last ready to become married under Kazurian law. However, a brutal attack against Hunter just days before the wedding suggests that not all of Kazure is in favor of the alliance. Kaori goes on a desperate quest to save Hunter's life even as a new enemy arises, slaughtering the priests and priestesses inside the Summer Temple for unknown reasons. Finding a solution to these two mysteries will determine whether or not Hunter manages to survive, and if the kingdom of Kazure will continue to exist at all.

The final book in the Sacred Guardian m/m fantasy series is now available for preorder!!!



DANCING THE KNIFE'S EDGE by J.A. Jaken
Sacred Guardian series #4
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, M/M Romance

It has been over a year since Kaori took the throne, and he and Hunter are at last ready to become married under Kazurian law. However, a brutal attack against Hunter just days before the wedding suggests that not all of Kazure is in favor of the alliance. Kaori goes on a desperate quest to save Hunter's life even as a new enemy arises, slaughtering the priests and priestesses inside the Summer Temple for unknown reasons. Finding a solution to these two mysteries will decide whether or not Hunter manages to survive, and if Kaori will be able to continue as the High Lord of Kazure at all.

Preorder link: getbook.at/SG-4

Find the previous books in the Sacred Guardian m/m fantasy series here:

Amazon: mybook.to/SGseries
Audible: bit.ly/audioSG
Author's Website: bit.ly/SGseries

Please check out the book trailer video I made for the series below! This is the very first video trailer I've ever made, and I didn't really know what I was doing. So please be kind, lol. I self-taught by watching a few YouTube videos and making use of some open source audio/video editing tools. Add an unseemly number of hours of practice, messing up, starting over, and near endless amounts of tweaking, and voila! A video trailer is born. 😄

Be sure to turn the volume up when you watch it! I included several clips from Dan Calley's amazing narration from the audiobooks. ❤️

In the mood for an epic M/M fantasy in a world of armored and sword-wielding soldiers, of stealthy assassins, of plots and betrayals, romance and mystery, of wars and battles both at home and abroad? The audiobook for Through the Last Door is now live!!!! *throws confetti and pours champagne*

Buy Link (Audible): bit.ly/TTLDaudio

Through the Last Door by J.A. Jaken (Audiobook)
Genre: m/m romance, fantasy, adventure
Length: 13 hours 37 minutes (134,000 words)
Narrator: Dan Calley
Summary: When Kaori Sansa's father dies, he is forced to return home to claim the throne as the rightful heir of the country of Kazure. In the aftermath of his father's death, he learns that the country he loves is riddled with corruption, and is hovering on the brink of war. Will he be able to hold the kingdom together despite the odds that are stacked against it, and somehow unlock the buried powers of Shinja, the Sacred Beast of Kazure?

Author's website link: bit.ly/JAaudio



Praise on Audible for narrator Dan Calley:

"This book is lovely on audio. Dan did a wonderful job with these much-loved characters." - 5 Stars
"The voice actor, Dan Calley, does an absolutely incredible job. Utterly fantastic! I can't recommend this more." - 5 Stars
"Dan Calley did such a fantastic job bringing these characters to life!" - 5 Stars
"I listened to all 13 hours in one day. really hoping the second in series is released on audio also." - 5 Stars
"The gritty and moody voice of the narrator is just icing on the cake." - 5 Stars
"Dan Calley was the perfect narrator." - 5 Stars


Readers have been enthralled by Through the Last Door:

"You just have to buckle up for this journey, because that is what it is. Forget sleep, work, and other such trivial things and just…enjoy!" -Eyes On Books

"J.A. Jaken has written a wonderful coming of age story here. Kaori's journey from young man to King is told with intricate characters and beautiful artistry. A Five Star read!" -Jill Prand Reviews

" All you fantasy lovers out there are about to get a true treat when you crack open this book. You'll be transported to an incredible world that has a feel of feudal Japan and incredible characters who draw you into a journey that will have you gripped from the first chapter." -MM Good Book Reviews

"It was a delightful gem that ensnared me from the first page. This is an excellent book that I would highly recommend whether you like fantasy, or adventure, or a bit of intrigue." -Loving Without Limits

"I was riveted to the story so much so I didn't want to stop reading. If you want a good story with a brilliant plot this will be perfect for you." -Rainbow Gold Reviews

"My review is really quite simple; I LOVED THIS BOOK. It is a story that will stay with me for quite some time." -Gay.Guy.Reading and Friends

"The plot never gets tired and keeps the excitement and momentum building. I totally recommend this book. I feel blessed to have read it." -Fangirl Moments and My Two Cents

Sharing a teaser clip from the soon-to-be-released audiobook for my m/m fantasy novel Through the Last Door, narrated by the super-talented Dan Calley. Hopefully it will be just a couple more weeks before it's available, depending on how long it takes to get through the QR process on ACX. I can't wait to be able to share it with all of you!!! 🥰

Just in case the clip doesn't play for you, here is a direct link to the video.

Find more info about the book here==> bit.ly/SGseries

So far I've listened to 11 chapters of the audiobook for Through the Last Door as it's being recorded, and I cannot stop bouncing from excitement! Dan Calley is doing an absolutely beautiful job of it. He's amazing to work with, so patient with all of my questions and the tweaks I'm requesting. I love how he's working with me to find the absolute perfect voices for the characters. I could not be happier or more excited about this entire process. I'm really looking forward to hearing the next chapters!!! :)

For more info on Through the Last Door and the Sacred Guardian series, you can click here:

http://www.jajaken.com/novels/sacredguardianseries.htm

Sharing my very first book trailer video, created by gfxstudio1. I'm so happy with how it turned out!!!

I've finally chosen a narrator for the audiobook for Through the Last Door. I waffled a bit there at the end because his fee is a bit more than I was expecting to pay going into this, but I really think his talent is worth it. He absolutely nailed the voice of Kaori right from the start, and his narration style in the audition samples he sent me completely drew me in. I'm getting shivers just thinking about how incredible this all is. To hear Kaori and Hunter come to life like this, and Ishaya, and Haku, and Yura and Malo and Ben. I've never heard one of my stories read aloud before, and to hear it narrated by a talented voice actor is beyond amazing. ♥

Sharing the new promo graphic I made this morning for the Sacred Guardian m/m fantasy series:





I also created a new profile picture and cover graphic for my Facebook page for this series:

https://www.facebook.com/sacredguardianseries/

I'm really excited with how they turned out. If you have a spare moment this morning, stop by to check out the page! :D

bit.ly/SGseries