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December 11, 2020
Dyre is Here!
She will test his allegiance…
As the captain of the red guard, Dyre is aware that most Zenarians fear him. He’s often been forced to use that fear to uphold the six laws and protect the Zenarian race. With the rebel faction increasing their numbers every day, all his focus is centered on securing the mountain they call home from any and all threat. When he spots a human female much too close to their border, Dyre quickly captures her. His intention to interrogate the pretty brunette goes up in smoke the instant his wings encircle her small, curvy body. She stirs his creature. When Dyre notices the cuts and bruises littering her fair skin, he breaks protocol and brings her home.
Jade is on the run from the law. Or more accurately, the law according to Granger Wasser. As sheriff of Macone County, Granger has appointed himself judge and jury and everyone in town is too afraid to oppose him. When Jade turns down his marriage proposal, it sets off a chain reaction that forces her to flee to parts unknown. Imagine her surprise when she runs smack into a crimson-winged alien! His gentle touches ignite her blood and Jade wants nothing more than to surrender to the wildfire brewing between them. Still, Dyre is a man. And trusting a man is how she ended up falling down the rabbit hole, to begin with.
As always, you can read the first chapter of Dyre for free on my website:
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Excerpt of Dyre:
Her gaze filled with fear when she saw Arwen sitting on the bed next to her. Her breathing increased when she spotted Dyre and the other males that surrounded her in the small room. Her mouth opened, then closed just as quickly. She paled and he could see panic set in.
“You are in no danger,” he softly explained. “You’re safe here.”
She blinked at him but said nothing. Her gaze darted toward Arwen, then to Trask and Havak. She didn’t scream. Dyre wasn’t sure what he expected from her, but silence wasn’t it.
Arwen reached out and took the female’s hand. “Easy, we mean you no harm.”
She tried to sit up but flinched. Her lips thinned and she held herself rigid, more evidence of her pain. Dyre placed a hand on her arm to keep her from attempting it again. “Stay down, female,” he ordered. “You’ve been badly injured.”
“I’ve been badly beaten, you mean, and who are you?” she paused then added, “I honestly thought angels would have long white robes and pretty white wings.” She studied him and a single brow quirked upward. “Unless I didn’t go to the good place. Damn, it was that time I stole Joey Sullivan’s lunch money, wasn’t it? Listen, he was a jerk and it was payback. Surely that counts for something.” She started to sit up again, but she was weak and Dyre was stronger. She frowned at the hold he had on her. “Stop doing that.”
He leaned close and hissed at her. “I don’t know where you think you are, but we aren’t…angels.”
She regarded each of them again, before bringing her gaze back to him. “I am dead, right?” She touched her chin and cursed. “That hurts like a mother. Okay, not dead then. Dreaming?” She nodded. “That must be it. Like a really weird concussion type of dream where angels have red wings and a major medieval Vikings vibe. Of course, I couldn’t just have a nice normal dream about the hereafter. No, I have to dream about sexy red-winged angels.” She offered Arwen a rueful smile. “Not that you aren’t every bit as gorgeous with your brown wings and all.”
Arwen chuckled. “Thank you.”
Dyre glared at their healer. “She obviously suffered a severe blow to her head because nothing she’s saying is making sense.”
Trask cleared his throat. Dyre snarled at the male. “You have something to add?”
He shrugged. “I've read some of the Earth-born fiction books Clari is always carting around. I believe the female thinks she’s died and passed onto littariuss. She thinks we are celestial beings.”
Dyre’s wings expanded, catching the Earth-born’s attention. “We are not what you think.”
She stopped struggling against his hold and flopped back onto the bed and closed her eyes. “Stick a fork in me, because I’m done.”
Dyre rolled his eyes at the weird phrasing. “What is she babbling about now?”
Arwen placed a soothing palm on her cheek. The Earth-born popped her eyes open and stared at their healer. Arwen cocked her head to the side. “Perhaps you could tell us your name.”
“Jade,” she quickly answered, her voice as soft as the yellow flowers that grew around the lake near Grader's Pass.
Arwen ran her hand down to her chin. She kept it there for a few seconds before removing it. “My name is Arwen. Do you remember what happened to you, Jade?”
The female touched the spot that the healer had administered to. “That feels better. Some of the pain is gone. You did that before, didn’t you?”
“Yes. I can do more if you let me.”
The female turned her attention on him. “And what about you?”
He got to his feet and crossed his arms over his chest. “I’m the one who found you.”
Her gaze went on a journey over him. His body responded when she stopped a few seconds too long on his groin. Her gaze met his and Dyre was momentarily struck by the deep, chocolate color. “Found me?” she asked, her confusion clear in the way she watched him.
He nodded. “You were unconscious in the woods.”
Something passed through her brown eyes and she bit her lip. To Dyre, she appeared afraid. “Granger,” she ground out.
Dyre cocked his head to the side. “What is that?”
She touched a finger to her lip and winced. “Not what, who. And he’s a horrible excuse for a human.”
“He? A male did this to you?” Dyre instantly wished to seek him out. He would inflict great pain on him before he allowed death to find him.
Releasing December 16th!
Her Christmas Bad Boy (All I Want For Christmas Anthology)
Men of Silverlake: Book 5
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/All-Want-Chris...
This year is sure to be her hottest Christmas yet...Rafe Montgomery has one goal. Get the hell out of Silverlake before the annual Christmas bash. Everyone in town shows up to celebrate the festive holiday, including Zoe VanBurn. Rafe has fantasized about the cute brunette one too many times. But there’s a very clear hands-off vibe—thanks to Zoe’s big brother Ace. Still, the innocent smiles and teasing remarks she tosses his way are getting harder to ignore. Escaping to sunny Florida is Rafe’s only hope. So when Zoe shows up on the beach wearing a sexy red bikini, Rafe goes down like a sinking ship. Having Zoe in the tropical paradise away from big brother’s watchful eye? Yeah, that’s sure to spell trouble.
A twenty-four-year-old virgin and in love with a man who looks right through her. That’s Zoe VanBurn’s reality. In high school, she sat back and watched as Rafe flirted with other girls. Still, Zoe has kept hope alive because deep down she knows that Rafe belongs to her. They aren’t in high school anymore and Zoe isn’t the same shy girl she used to be. He might be running scared, but Zoe knows exactly what she wants Christmas…and she’ll use every trick in the book to get him!
contemporary romance -- novella length
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ALL my recent releases are now back in the Kindle Unlimited program. That includes Zar and Kade, the first two Zenarian books. Also, Maddox, Dallas, and Garrett, my Men of Silverlake stories. And if you haven't downloaded them yet, you can also find my Hard to Get Boxed Set and Forbidden Boxed Set in the Kindle Unlimited Program too! :)
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November 18, 2020
Dyre -- Pre-Order Now!
Hi Readers,
I wanted to drop in and let you all know that Dyre: Zenarians Series, Book Three is up for pre-order! Dyre and Jade sort of grabbed me from the start. I enjoyed writing about their journey, even if it was very emotional at times. The book also turned out to be longer than the first two in the series. I've also added it to the Kindle Unlimited Program.
SPECIAL NOTE: ALL my recent releases are now back in the Kindle Unlimited program. That includes Zar and Kade, the first two Zenarian books. Also, Maddox, Dallas, and Garrett, my Men of Silverlake stories. And if you haven't downloaded them yet, you can also find my Hard to Get Boxed Set and Forbidden Boxed Set in the Kindle Unlimited Program too!
November 15, 2020
Maddox is FREE!
About Maddox:
Repairing this house could cost him everything...
Maddox Stone's construction company is barely hanging on by a nail thanks to the new guy in town taking all his business. If Maddox hopes to save his company he'll need a lucrative job and fast. When Beth Donner hires him to remodel her grandmother's old Victorian he leaps at the chance. But it isn't long before his mind is on more than siding and shingles. Beth tugs at him in ways he's never felt before. But it's going to take all his patience to get past Beth's wounded heart.
After Beth Donner is viciously attacked by a mugger that left her face scarred for life, her husband considers her damaged goods and dumps her. She’s more than ready to retreat from the pain of life. Inheriting her grandmother’s old mansion in the gorgeous town of Silverlake, Ohio seems like the perfect place to escape. Her first order of business is to hire Maddox to restore the regal beauty. Having the rugged man around is doing wonders for her battered self-esteem, but there’s someone in Silverlake with a more sinister plan for her.
Soon, Beth finds herself immersed in a forty-year-old mystery, a very persistent ghost, and a past that refuses to stay buried.
contemporary romance -- novel length
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November 3, 2020
All I Want For Christmas Anthology--Pre-order Now!
I've been hard at work on a bunch of new projects. I'm so thrilled that my writer's block seems to be gone for good, thank goodness! In this crazy, chaotic time we all need something happy to look forward to. Well, I have a brand new story that's sure to heat up your holidays and put a grin on your face.
If you read Dallas: Men of Silverlake, Book Two, then you saw a tiny glimpse of his older brother, Rafe. Think, bad boy with an attitude. ;) His SMOKIN' HOT story is a best friend's sister romance. Sexy, right? More about that below. Also, I want to say that this anthology has something for everyone! A truly unique blend of stories for all readers to enjoy.
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Her Christmas Bad Boy
This year is sure to be her hottest Christmas yet...
Rafe Montgomery has one goal. Get the hell out of Silverlake before the annual Christmas Bash. Everyone in town shows up to celebrate the festive holiday, including Zoe VanBurn. Rafe has fantasized about the cute brunette one too many times. But there’s a very clear hands-off vibe—thanks to Zoe’s big brother Ace. Still, the innocent smiles and teasing remarks she tosses his way are getting harder to ignore. Escaping to sunny Florida is Rafe’s only hope. So when Zoe shows up on the beach wearing a sexy red bikini, Rafe goes down like a sinking ship. Having Zoe in the tropical paradise away from big brother’s watchful eye? Yeah, that’s sure to spell trouble.
A twenty-four-year-old virgin and in love with a man who looks right through her. That’s Zoe VanBurn’s reality. In high school, she sat back and watched as Rafe flirted with other girls. Still, Zoe has kept hope alive because deep down she knows that Rafe belongs to her. They aren’t in high school anymore and Zoe isn’t the same shy girl she used to be. He might be running scared, but Zoe knows exactly what she wants Christmas…and she’ll use every trick in the book to get him!
Happy Reading,Anne Raineyhttps://annerainey.comDyre: Zenarians series, Book Three, coming soon!
April 14, 2020
Forbidden Boxed Set
I've put together three previously published erotic short stories in one boxed set for .99 cents! Available now! ❤️Av Av
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Nook: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forb...
Suni’s Gift
High School English Teacher, Suni Buchanan married the man of her dreams and has a job she loves. As a firefighter, Ross sees his fair share of heartache and performs heroic acts every day. So, why does she fantasize about being with two men at the same time? It’s wicked and selfish of her to even consider something so scandalous. And yet…
Ross will stop at nothing to make his beautiful wife happy. When he stumbles upon her journal and learns of her secret fantasy he goes into action. It’s Christmas and what better time to prove to Suni that there is no such thing as forbidden between a husband and wife? But will the passion-filled night change their marriage for better—or worse?
warning: m/f/m
Instructing Sarah
Greg Stiles craves his neighbor, Sarah Templeton. He figures she should’ve been named Sarah Temptation. So far, he's been a good boy and kept his distance. When another man moves into their complex and starts sniffing around Sarah, Greg’s honorable intentions fly right out the window. Time to show Miss Templeton just how good he can be.
Sarah isn't ashamed of her virginal status, just tired of it. She's always wanted a husband, kids, and the white picket fence. Those dreams seem forever out of reach. So when her hunky neighbor asks her out on a date, she jumps at the chance. She’s watched him. Wanted him. Now she’ll have him. Problem is, how does she keep him?
warning: naughty neighbors
A Diamond at Midnight
Diamonique’s life is changed forever when she stumbles across Cain Reed on a dark, lonely New York street. With a single bite, she’s given immortality and shown unimaginable pleasure. But before she can explore eternal love his betrayal tears them apart.
One hundred years later, Cain is back to save her from a dark enemy. Rafael, the depraved leader of The Dominion, will stop at nothing to settle an ancient score between him and Cain. Caught in the middle, Diamonique will need to swallow her pride and rely on Cain if she’s to survive. But is she handing her trust over to the right immortal or is she merely trading one evil for another?
warning: vampire lovers
April 9, 2020
Hard to Get--Free on Nook and Kobo
It's tough times for everyone right now. So, I'm offering up my Hard to Get series for free again. This time for all you Kobo and Nook readers. Grab your copy while you can!
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/hard-to-get-boxed-setNook: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hard-to-get-anne-rainey/1136732915?ean=2940162717034
Also, for all of you that have been reading my books for several years these erotic short stories might look familiar. However, instead of republishing them separately (and more expensively) I've decided to put them together in one boxed set. Forbidden is only .99 cents! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086WJL7PK/
**these erotic stories were previously published**
Suni’s Gift
High School English Teacher, Suni Buchanan married the man of her dreams and has a job she loves. As a firefighter, Ross sees his fair share of heartache and performs heroic acts every day. So, why does she fantasize about being with two men at the same time? It’s wicked and selfish of her to even consider something so scandalous. And yet…
Ross will stop at nothing to make his beautiful wife happy. When he stumbles upon her journal and learns of her secret fantasy he goes into action. It’s Christmas and what better time to prove to Suni that there is no such thing as forbidden between a husband and wife? But will the passion-filled night change their marriage for better—or worse?
Instructing Sarah
Greg Stiles craves his neighbor, Sarah Templeton. He figures she should’ve been named Sarah Temptation. So far, he's been a good boy and kept his distance. When another man moves into their complex and starts sniffing around Sarah, Greg’s honorable intentions fly right out the window. Time to show Miss Templeton just how good he can be.
Sarah isn't ashamed of her virginal status, just tired of it. She's always wanted a husband, kids, and the white picket fence. Those dreams seem forever out of reach. So when her hunky neighbor asks her out on a date, she jumps at the chance. She’s watched him. Wanted him. Now she’ll have him. Problem is, how does she keep him?
A Diamond at Midnight
Diamonique’s life is changed forever when she stumbles across Cain Reed on a dark, lonely New York street. With a single bite, she’s given immortality and shown unimaginable pleasure. But before she can explore eternal love his betrayal tears them apart.
One hundred years later, Cain is back to save her from a dark enemy. Rafael, the depraved leader of The Dominion, will stop at nothing to settle an ancient score between him and Cain. Caught in the middle, Diamonique will need to swallow her pride and rely on Cain if she’s to survive. But is she handing her trust over to the right immortal or is she merely trading one evil for another?
Buy Here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086WJL7PK/
Stay home. Stay safe. Read books!
Anne Rainey
Dyre: Zenarians series, book 3-- Summer 2020!
https://annerainey.com
April 8, 2020
Garrett is on Nook and Kobo!
Her writer's block never stood a chance...After the sudden death of her mother, Camille Baker turns to the characters in her erotic romance books for solace. But when her writing begins to suffer from her despair, she caves to the demand of her best friend to take a break and heads to scenic Silverlake, Ohio. The peaceful small town is exactly what she needs to finish her latest manuscript. But there’s one kink, Beth’s gorgeous soon-to-be brother-in-law Garrett Stone. He’s not supposed to be part of her recovery, but when he expresses an interest in her steamy writing, Camille decides that maybe what she really needs is some hands-on research.Garrett knows his feelings for Camille borders on obsession. The pretty blonde with the gentle curves and ready smile intrigues the hell out of him. Damned if she’ll give him the time of day though. It isn’t until she drops a book outside the local diner that Garrett begins to see another side to the snarky, little beauty. A sexier side, if the erotic romance novel with her name on the cover is any indication. Soon, he’s nose-deep in the book and can’t seem to put it down. He’s especially drawn to all the passion-filled scenes that Camille has helpfully highlighted. Suddenly Garrett is considering doing a little moonlighting as Camille’s eager-to-please assistant.Read chapter one here: https://www.annerainey.com/garrett
Anne Rainey
Dyre: Zenarians, book 3--coming this summer!
https://annerainey.com
April 7, 2020
Garrett: Men of Silverlake--Out Now!
Buy Here for $1.99: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZG3QBZ2/Garrett: Men of Silverlak, book 3
contemporary romance--novel length
Her writer's block never stood a chance...
After the sudden death of her mother, Camille Baker turns to the characters in her erotic romance books for solace. But when her writing begins to suffer from her despair, she caves to the demand of her best friend to take a break and heads to scenic Silverlake, Ohio. The peaceful small town is exactly what she needs to finish her latest manuscript. But there’s one kink, Beth’s gorgeous soon-to-be brother-in-law Garrett Stone. He’s not supposed to be part of her recovery, but when he expresses an interest in her steamy writing, Camille decides that maybe what she really needs is some hands-on research.
Garrett knows his feelings for Camille borders on obsession. The pretty blonde with the gentle curves and ready smile intrigues the hell out of him. Damned if she’ll give him the time of day though. It isn’t until she drops a book outside the local diner that Garrett begins to see another side to the snarky, little beauty. A sexier side, if the erotic romance novel with her name on the cover is any indication. Soon, he’s nose-deep in the book and can’t seem to put it down. He’s especially drawn to all the passion-filled scenes that Camille has helpfully highlighted. Suddenly Garrett is considering doing a little moonlighting as Camille’s eager-to-please assistant.
Excerpt:
Cam smoothed her hands over her jean-covered thighs and checked her grey, long sleeve, Ohio State Buckeye t-shirt one last time. She’d worn her hair down in loose waves. It fell to the middle of her back. He’d said comfortable. Jeans and a T was as comfortable as it got. Still, she felt lame considering it was their first date. She sat on the end of the bed and slipped on her white sneakers before heading out of the bedroom. She walked into the kitchen where Maddox and Beth were halfway into their meal. Maddox had pulled his chair closer to Beth’s and he had his hand on her thigh. Cam’s heart melted. She loved seeing her friend so happy and so well-loved. Beth deserved it after the jerk she’d been married to.“You better save me a slice of that cake, B,” Cam warned, as she spotted the container on the counter.Beth laughed and scooted away from the table. “I already cut two slices, one for you and one for Garrett.”Cam grinned. “I love you.”Beth took them out of the fridge and handed them to her. “Here, take them with you.”She took the container from her. “Thanks, B.” She heard a diesel engine outside and knew Garrett had arrived. Her heart accelerated to a sprint. A minute went by and then a knock sounded on the front door. Cam walked toward it, but Garrett saw her through the glass storm door and let himself in. He wore a pair of faded, ripped jeans and a white V-neck t-shirt. His usual black work boots. The man was panty-dampening hot. He strode right up to her and cupped her face in his rough, calloused palms and kissed her. His lips were warm and he tasted like mint and bad ideas. She wanted to sink into him. Just wrap her body around him and surrender. He angled his head for a better fit and she heard him groan a second before his tongue teased her lips apart. He sank into the hot cavern of her mouth and took what he wanted. Garrett was all about getting straight to the point. Heat pooled between her legs and her temperature spiked. Lordy, she wasn’t up to speed with the man.He pulled away a few inches. “Figured I’d get that one out of the way.”“Uh-huh,” she breathed out, unable to form a coherent thought with the rush of arousal flooding her system. Hell, she was proud that she hadn’t dropped the container with their slices of cake nestled inside. Her hands were definitely a little shaky, thanks to the kiss.He released her face and fisted his hands at his sides. “Damn, you taste good, sweetness. I’m gonna need a shit-ton more of that.”“Yeah, you won’t hear me complaining.” She picked up her purse by the door and called out to Beth, “Don’t wait up, B.”She popped her head around the corner, a grin on her face. “Have fun, you two.”Garrett waved, then turned and held the door. Cam’s nerves were firing like an automatic weapon she was so jazzed. That kiss. Oh man, he sure knew what he was doing. Her inner slut was jumping with glee. You picked the right country boy for this little venture, girl.“I have a surprise for you,” Garrett murmured as he put his palm low on her back and lead her to his truck.“You mentioned that in your text.”“Mm, I hope you like the outdoors,” he said, keeping it vague.“Depends,” she hedged. “I’m not a fan of spiders or mosquitos.”“I promise to keep you away from both,” he swore as he held the truck door open for her. After she was inside, he leaned forward and said, “You look cute as fuck, by the way. Wasn’t sure if I mentioned that or not.”She smiled, glad he approved. “You didn’t. And thanks.”He stared at the words across her chest and his gaze heated. “Go Bucks,” he growled.
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March 21, 2020
New Private Reader Group
Dear Readers,I would like to invite you to my new, private Facebook group, Rainey's Readers. I'll be using the group to post exclusive content, contests and sneak peeks of upcoming books and book covers. By joining you would help me spread the word about my books by posting reviews and sharing my current and upcoming book links on your own social media pages. I'm a member of a few private author groups myself and it's always exciting to get first dibs at upcoming releases.
March 20, 2020
Free Boxed Set!!
We are all cooped up right now. It's bound to drive us a little stir crazy. I'm offering this set of full length books totally free for a limited time! ❤️ Please share this link with your reader friends. Stay safe. Stay healthy. We are all in this together!!
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