Nicole R. Locker's Blog, page 12

Cover Reveal – Tragedy and Desire by Nicole R. Locker

I am so pleased to announce the official cover-reveal for my next book: 
Tragedy and Desire

Click the link to add it to your GoodReads To-Read shelf!

 
Title: Tragedy and Desire
Indie Author: Nicole R. Locker
Editor: Swati Hegde
Cover Designer: IndiElaborates/Veronica Riga
Book Length: 63,000 Words/ 237 pages (full length novel)

TRAGEDY & DESPAIR

Perla Fae is no stranger to pain. With a tragic past and a present break-up, She finds herself starting over. Again.

DESIRE & SEDUCTION

Jax Maddox is an enigma. Wealthy, powerful, and a force to be reckoned with. He doesn’t make decisions based on emotions, and complications are what he deals with in business, not in his personal affairs. But he wants her.

TWO WORLDS COLLIDE

Perla and Jax are set on a collision course, but she resists him in an effort to protect her heart. Just when things start heating up between them, a sinister force threatens to tear them apart when a monster from Perla’s past resurfaces. 

   

At this time, Tragedy and Desire is in the hands of my beta-readers, and will be sent to my editor at the beginning of November.  I anticipate a tentative release date on Amazon Kindle around November 15, 2016!

   
 
 
  https://www.goodreads.com/book/add_to_books_widget_frame/1535143169?atmb_widget%5Bbutton%5D=atmb_widget_1.png

Cover Reveal - Tragedy and Desire by Nicole R. Locker

I am so pleased to announce the official cover-reveal for my next book: Tragedy and Desire




Click the link to add it to your GoodReads To-Read shelf!
 
Title: Tragedy and Desire
Indie Author: Nicole R. Locker
Editor: Swati Hegde
Cover Designer: IndiElaborates/Veronica Riga
Book Length: 63,000 Words/ 237 pages (full length novel)

TRAGEDY & DESPAIR

Perla Fae is no stranger to pain. With a tragic past and a present break-up, She finds herself starting over. Again.

DESIRE & SEDUCTION

Jax Maddox is an enigma. Wealthy, powerful, and a force to be reckoned with. He doesn't make decisions based on emotions, and complications are what he deals with in business, not in his personal affairs. But he wants her.

TWO WORLDS COLLIDE

Perla and Jax are set on a collision course, but she resists him in an effort to protect her heart. Just when things start heating up between them, a sinister force threatens to tear them apart when a monster from Perla's past resurfaces. 

   

At this time, Tragedy and Desire is in the hands of my beta-readers, and will be sent to my editor at the beginning of November.  I anticipate a tentative release date on Amazon Kindle around November 15, 2016!


   
 
 
 

#IndieAuthorDay Sale – Love Indie Romance 1.0

#IndieAuthorDay Sale - Love Indie Romance 1.0

Indie Author Day – Romance Sale

October 8, 2016, is Indie Author Day.

That means recognizing Indie Authors and best of all, Indie Books!
What does this mean for you?

SALES! SALES! SALES!

Your support is what keeps us writing, so please be sure to leave a review on any books you purchase and read from this awesome book sale!




BOOKS ON SALE


















Steal Me (Haunted Roads, Book 1)
by India R. Adams
Sale Price: $0.99
Regular Price: $2.99
New Adult Romance












Hart Broken by Annie Arcane
Sale Price: $0.99
Regular Price: $3.99
Contemporary Romance









One (Count to Ten, Book 1)
by Jane Blythe
Sale Price: FREE!
Regular Price: $3.99
Romantic Suspense









Two (Count to Ten, Book 2)
by Jane Blythe
Sale Price: $0.99
Regular Price: $3.99
Romantic Suspense









Model Behavior by Jack Cactus
Sale Price: FREE!
Regular Price: $2.99
Contemporary Romance









True’s Love by T.L. Clark
Sale Price: FREE
Regular Price: $2.99
Contemporary Romance









Broken and Damaged Love
by T.L. Clark
Sale Price: FREE!
Regular Price: $0.99
Contemporary Romance









Double-Edged by Rowena Dawn
Sale Price: $0.99
Regular Price: $4.99
New Adult Romance









Leap of Faith by Rowena Dawn
Sale Price: $0.99
Regular Price: $4.99
New Adult/Contemporary Romance









Colors in the Dark by Groovy Lee
Sale Price: FREE!
Regular Price: $2.99
Romantic Suspense









First Impressions by Nicole R. Locker
Sale Price: FREE!
Regular Price: $1.99
New Adult/ Contemporary Romance









Second Thoughts by Nicole R. Locker
Sale Price: $0.99
Regular Price: $1.99
New Adult/Contemporary Romance









Picture Me This by Marina Lovechild
Sale Price: $0.99
Regular Price: $1.99
Erotica









Tokyo Longing: A Host Club Romance
by Marina Lovechild
Sale Price: FREE!
Regular Price: $0.99
Erotica/LGBT










Forward by J. Saman
Sale Price: FREE!
Regular Price: $3.99
New Adult/Contemporary Romance









Start Again by J. Saman
Sale Price: FREE!
Regular Price: $3.99
Contemporary Romance










Protecting You by Amanda Siegrist
Sale Price: FREE!
Regular Price: $2.99
Contemporary Romance










Trust in Love by Amanda Siegrist
Sale Price: $0.99
Regular Price: $2.99
Contemporary Romance










Perth Girls – Amanda by Bree Verity
Sale Price: FREE
Regular Price: $0.99
Contemporary Romance









Perth Girls – Lydia by Bree Verity
Sale Price: $0.99
Regular Price: $2.99
Contemporary Romance






Other great links: 








https://loveindieromance.com/event/














http://indieauthorday.com/

Indie Author Day - Romance Sale

October 8, 2016, is Indie Author Day.
That means recognizing Indie Authors and best of all, Indie Books!
What does this mean for you?
SALES! SALES! SALES!
Your support is what keeps us writing, so please be sure to leave a review on any books you purchase and read from this awesome book sale!


BOOKS ON SALE
Rain (Stranger in the Woods, Book 1)
by India R. Adams
Sale Price: $0.99
Regular Price: $2.99 
Paranormal Romance
Steal Me (Haunted Roads, Book 1)
by India R. Adams
Sale Price: $0.99
Regular Price: $2.99
New Adult Romance Hart Broken by Annie Arcane
Sale Price: $0.99
Regular Price: $3.99
Contemporary Romance One (Count to Ten, Book 1)
by Jane Blythe
Sale Price: FREE!
Regular Price: $3.99
Romantic Suspense Two (Count to Ten, Book 2)
by Jane Blythe
Sale Price: $0.99
Regular Price: $3.99
Romantic Suspense Model Behavior by Jack Cactus
Sale Price: FREE!
Regular Price: $2.99
Contemporary RomanceTrue's Love by T.L. Clark
Sale Price: FREE
Regular Price: $2.99
Contemporary RomanceBroken and Damaged Love
by T.L. Clark
Sale Price: FREE!
Regular Price: $0.99
Contemporary Romance Double-Edged by Rowena Dawn
Sale Price: $0.99
Regular Price: $4.99
New Adult Romance Leap of Faith by Rowena Dawn
Sale Price: $0.99
Regular Price: $4.99
New Adult/Contemporary Romance Colors in the Dark by Groovy Lee
Sale Price: FREE!
Regular Price: $2.99
Romantic Suspense First Impressions by Nicole R. Locker
Sale Price: FREE!
Regular Price: $1.99
New Adult/ Contemporary Romance Second Thoughts by Nicole R. Locker
Sale Price: $0.99
Regular Price: $1.99
New Adult/Contemporary RomancePicture Me This by Marina Lovechild
Sale Price: $0.99
Regular Price: $1.99
Erotica Tokyo Longing: A Host Club Romance
by Marina Lovechild
Sale Price: FREE!
Regular Price: $0.99
Erotica/LGBT Forward by J. Saman
Sale Price: FREE!
Regular Price: $3.99
New Adult/Contemporary Romance Start Again by J. Saman
Sale Price: FREE!
Regular Price: $3.99
Contemporary Romance Protecting You by Amanda Siegrist
Sale Price: FREE!
Regular Price: $2.99
Contemporary Romance Trust in Love by Amanda Siegrist
Sale Price: $0.99
Regular Price: $2.99
Contemporary RomancePerth Girls - Amanda by Bree Verity
Sale Price: FREE
Regular Price: $0.99
Contemporary RomancePerth Girls - Lydia by Bree Verity
Sale Price: $0.99
Regular Price: $2.99
Contemporary Romance Avalon Dreams by Alexa Whitewolf
Sale Price:
Regular Price: $0.99
Paranormal Romance

More books will be added leading up to the day of the event, so check back often!Other great links: https://loveindieromance.com/event/ http://indieauthorday.com/

Flash Fiction For Romance Writers 10/01/16

Writing Prompt: Tom
PERLA
Saturday afternoon, I found myself sitting beside Jax at the Ranger’s Stadium in Arlington.  He had gotten us seats right behind home plate, a few rows up, which were probably the best seats I’d ever had the privilege of sitting in at a Ranger’s game before.  Even in the stifling afternoon heat, it was exhilarating, and I wasn’t sure if it was the energy of the crowd, just being at the game, or being there with Jax that had me buzzing with excitement.
It was almost a shock when Jax had shown up at my apartment that morning to pick me up wearing khaki cargo shorts and a Ranger’s tee-shirt, tennis shoes, sunglasses, and a baseball cap.  It was a stark contrast from the formal suits I was used to seeing him wear, and even from the more casual clothing he wore on our trip to New Zealand.  He looked so normal, and I had to admit, I liked it.  I was almost able to forget all the reasons I kept resisting him in the first place, at least for the time being.
At one point during the game, when he turned to smile at me from behind his Oakleys, he took my hand in his and interlocked his finger through mine.  I couldn’t hold back my returning smile as I leaned into him, hoping this minor concession was not a mistake.  It was times like these that made me feel like it would be so easy to just give in to him and let him be a part of my life like I knew we both wanted on some level, but there was still that little piece of me that just couldn’t bring myself to surrender to my innermost feelings.  I just couldn’t let go of that need to protect myself, and protect my heart.
The game, at least, was one that kept everyone on the edges of our seats, and Jax had made sure to keep my beer refilled throughout the game.  By the eighth inning, my bladder was calling, and I excused myself for a restroom break.  As I made my way back to my seat, squeezing past the others sitting on the same row as we were, one of our players hit what appeared to be a home run, and I was knocked off balance as the crowd all jumped up out of their seats in unison, yelling, cheering, and throwing their arms up in the air in celebration.  As I began toppling forward, I panicked, picturing myself being sent flying down the stands below me, until two strong hands took hold of me and held me steady, keeping me from taking a painful spill.   
Jax held me there, leaning into me, and suddenly the attention of the people around us was diverted to the jumbo screens above us that were now showing a couple from two rows back where the guy was proposing to his girlfriend.  It was just close enough that we were visible on the camera, and as I looked around, I noticed all eyes around us in our section had turned from the screens to the couple.  All eyes, except for two, that remained planted firmly on me.  
When my eyes met his, a moment passed between us, and I could see the depth of feelings he felt for me in that moment, protecting me from a fall, holding me in his strong, masculine arms.  I felt myself longing to get lost in his eyes, but the moment was broken all too soon when the girlfriend two rows back apparently said yes to her proposal, causing the crowd to go wild again.  
Once the game was over, we stood to leave, but instead of heading up towards the exit, Jax pulled me in the opposite direction toward the field.
“What are we doing?” I asked him, noticing the wry grin that had spread across his face.
“I have a surprise for you,” he answered.  “I’m good friends with one of the players, Tom Winston.  I called him a couple of days ago to arrange a meet and greet with some of the other players.”
“Are you serious right now?” I squealed in excitement, trying to curb the urge to jump up and down.
He beamed and nodded.  “Come on.  Let’s go meet some baseball players,” he said, taking my hand and pulling me onward.  
He may not have known it, but Jax had just scored huge points with me.  I could feel the carefully constructed armor chipping away little by little, and I was too stinking excited at the moment to worry about it.  There would be time to worry later.



???
It appeared my luck was changing.  After my break-in to Perla’s apartment had proved fruitless, I had been racking my brain to find another way to take my life back, and the little b**** held the key.  I’d torn that place inside out and couldn’t find what I was looking for.  I had to find a way to get to her.
And there it fell right into my lap as I sat in Ranger’s Stadium, watching the jumbo screen.  There she was.  And with Jax f***ing Maddox of all people, holding her in a tender embrace like the bas***d was in love with her or something.  Could it get any easier for me?
Yes, I had some work to do, and Perla Fae’s days had just been numbered.

Book Review - My Wolf and Me by India R. Adams

Book Title: My Wolf and MeIndie Author: India R. AdamsGenre: Teen and Young Adult/Paranormal Romance/FantasyLength: 220 pages (full length novel)Price: $2.99 (ebook)
Book SynopsisTheir love was innocent.Their friendship was pure.Their fear was real.Their danger was true.
When little Marlena is left to care for an abandoned wolf pup, her parents see their irrevocable bond, and this humble family embarks on an adventure trying to care for the needs of a rapidly growing wolf, and the needs of their headstrong daughter. The comical complications of such a venture only darken when Marlena, now a high school student, witnesses her wolf shift… into a young man.

Secrets and the pure hatred from a man out for revenge take Marlena, her family and her wolf on a heartbreaking journey of devastating loss, captivity, and ultimate sacrifices.
My Review5 STARS
What WorkedThis was an incredibly well-written book.  I think I may have noticed two typos in the entire book, very well-edited and easy to read.  
The story itself was phenomenal.  It definitely gets you in the feels, especially in the last half of the book.  I thought the author did a fantastic job of setting up the characters and building their relationship to what it needed to be for the big stuff that happens in the latter part of the story.  It starts out with Marlena as a young child, and ends with her as at the end of her Junior year in high school, and the progression was a good way to really show how deep the connection ran between Marley and Romy/Sebastian.  I enjoyed the supporting characters, and was happy to see how one of them redeemed himself later on in the book.
If you want to know how gripping this story is, then it might be telling to say that when I went to bed last night I was at about 30% (Chapter 8), and when I finished the book it was 4:10 a.m.  I think I cried for at least a good ten minutes afterwards, too, not going to lie.
A few of my favorite quotes that I highlighted that won't require any spoilers include:Chapter 7 - I learned that love is a simple, wondrous feeling to feed your body and soul.  If what someone is giving you feels bad, it is not love.Chapter 10 - On one side of the battlefield was my heart, worrying for my best friend.  The opposing side was full of hormones, demanding to be released to conquer the beautiful young man holding me.Chapter 13 - If you wish for me to stop breathing, then ask me to go and live my life searching for other wolves.  But if you wish for me to be happy, unbelievably content, then ask me to stay and live my life with you.Chapter 16 - I looked into many different shades of eyes as I took the walk that changed my perception on life.What Could Use Some Work:There really isn't much I can say on this section other than things that solely rely on my own personal preference, which was that I felt that the early chapters of the book were a little too happy and easy going.  I like to see a little more conflict early on in the book, but there were a few things here and there, and I definitely think that the middle and end sections of this book completely made up for any of that.  
Overall, if you enjoy YA, fantasy, werewolf, and/or paranormal romance books, then I definitely recommend My Wolf and Me.

Indie Author Day Banners – PLEASE SHARE! #loveindiepromo

https://www.loveindieromance.com/event 









http://www.nicolerlocker.com/p/national-indie-authors-day-event.html

Indie Author Day Banners - PLEASE SHARE! #loveindiepromo

https://www.loveindieromance.com/event  http://www.nicolerlocker.com/p/national-indie-authors-day-event.html