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March 1, 2017
Savage Yearning Soundtrack
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I’m doing something new with this series and sharing the soundtracks for each book. Savage Yearning is out next week, and in the meantime you can listen to some songs that go with the book! I even assembled a playlist on YouTube.
Here are the songs for Savage Yearning!
Anya Marina, Satellite Heart
Dave Matthews Band, Say Goodbye
A Fine Frenzy, Rangers
Tones on Tail, Lions
Marian Hill, One Time
The Airborne Toxic Event, Sometime Around Midnight
To visit the playlist on YouTube, click here.
February 22, 2017
Bitten: The Television Series
Last week on the Pocket Romance blog, I talked about one of my “first loves”–one of the first urban fantasies I ever read, which was Stolen, by Kelley Armstrong. Imagine my utter delight when I discovered her Otherworld novels had been made into a television series!
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Unfortunately, the television series didn’t stay true enough to the novels to make me happy. As often happens when I read a series, I get a very good picture in my head of what characters are supposed to look like, from their appearance to the way they move around in a scene, and the film version just did not translate well for me (although Laura Vandervoort is actually pretty close to my imagined Elena, so yay!). The story line is also quite different, and without giving spoilers I’ll say I was disappointed in the finale of Season 1. I tried to watch Season 2, but I was too confused to get into it. I think this is a situation where my love of the books is getting tangled up and confused in what I want the television series to be. I’m curious if anyone else out there has watched the series and liked it, and whether they’ve read any of the books.
February 15, 2017
February Update
I’m enjoying February so far!
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February 9, 2017
Romance Week
best friends
hand to hand
lips to lips
fear breaks them
but love overcomes
February 8, 2017
Savage Yearning Cover Reveal
Savage Yearning is coming out on March 8th! It’s nearly here! I can’t stop using exclamation points!
My cover designer did an amazing job, and I am beyond excited to share this cover! First, though, the description:
When a one-night stand feels like so much more…
Mountain lion shifter Laura Vidal has been given two choices: leave the territory to find a mate, or become a guardian of the pride. Unwilling to leave the only home she’s ever known, Laura chooses the rigorous and bruising guardian training. Honestly, she’s glad for the training because it keeps her too busy to see Dristan, the guy who rocked her world during an amazing one-night stand.
Dristan Rhees can’t forget the girl who stole his heart after a single night of unbridled passion, despite the fact that she now won’t give him the time of day. But when vampires invade their territory, he and Laura are forced to work together. In order to defend their pride, they must confront the desire that still threatens to consume them.
And now the cover!
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February 1, 2017
Book Review: Hard Hitter
[image error]Hard Hitter by Sarina Bowen has all the things I love in a contemporary romance–a little bit of suspense, a lot of sexiness, hot athletes, and banter. The book gets an A+ for handling the hero’s backstory, and the heroine’s reluctance to be in a relationship. These were two very complicated characters who I nevertheless loved. Both of their arcs were completely satisfying on their own, yet the fact that they needed each other to make those necessary changes in their lives is what made this such a great romance.
I don’t know much about playing hockey or massage therapy (the hero’s and heroine’s work, respectively), but I felt as if Bowen knew what she was writing about. I felt completely immersed in the spell she wove within this world.
I will definitely be reading more of Bowen’s books in the future!
In other news, I’ll have a cover reveal for you next week! The release date for Savage Yearning is only a little more than a month away!
January 25, 2017
Three Recent Loves
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These books! Okay, let’s do this.
Truth or Beard, by Penny Reid. This was funny! It contained Reid’s usual humor and sense of fun geekery. Seriously, can’t recommend her enough to people.
A Lady Awakened, by Celia Grant. Both of these characters developed so well and thoroughly throughout the story, it was super satisfying to experience. I was also dreadfully curious as to how everything would work out, so if you like not being able to guess an ending, this is a good choice.
Adulthood is a Myth, by Sarah Andersen. Simply hilarious. Maybe took me twenty minutes to read, but I plan on going back through over and over again. As with Allie Brosch’s illustrations, Andersen’s are deceptively simple, yet she conveys so much with just the placement of the pupils within the eyeballs. I’m in awe of this kind of craft.
January 18, 2017
Book Review: In the Middle of Somewhere
I read this book a few months ago, but it has really stuck with me. Daniel’s journey, especially, struck a chord–he’s from a big city and comes from a family that doesn’t support who he is. The angst in this book is palpable. I mean, even the cover is angsty in its own smexy way.
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When he moves to a tiny Michigan town, he meets Rex, a giant sexy man who, in my fantasies, plays for both teams. Obstacles to their relationship, as well as plenty of sexy hijinks, ensue. I loved how Daniel was forced to face down his uncomfortable upbringing and learn how to be a better person, and I seriously loved Rex. So. Much.
If you’re looking for a m/m romance with a good ratio of angst to sexytimes and some solid character development, this would be a great choice!
January 11, 2017
New Series Announcement!
It is with GREAT excitement that I tell you guys that the Corona Pride series, a spin-off of the Sierra Pride, will be released starting in March! I’ve listened to your suggestions about wanting longer books, so these are double the length (hahaha) and double the fun (rowr).
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I’ll be revealing the cover for Book 1, Savage Yearning, next month, but in the meantime, here are the titles and the release schedule:
Savage Yearning (March 2017)
Savage Loss (April 2017)
Savage Heartache (May 2017)
Savage Thirst (June 2017)
Savage Bliss (July 2017)
These books have been a joy to work with so far–I’m in the middle of revising Book 2 and drafting Book 3. Developing old friends and creating new ones is such a blast, and I can’t wait to share the Corona Pride with you!
December 7, 2016
Love List for Fierce Lover
We’ve finally reached the last book of the Sierra Pride series, and not gonna lie, I’m feeling a little emotional. This series started as an experiment and transformed into a project of love–the thing I did on the side in my free moments away from work. Those evenings when I had to tell my husband, “Just ONE episode of Jessica Jones–I’ve got a book to write!” and we watched two episodes anyway and then I stayed up late. I loved working on these books, though, and getting to know the characters and watching them battle their demons to reach their happily-ever-afters.
So here we go–the love list for Fierce Lover!
*broody hero with a British accent
*a take-charge heroine who must find her mojo
*haunting memories
*solo sexytimes
*friends-to-lovers
*sexytimes in the woods
*creeptastic villain
*happy ending!
