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March 17, 2020
Two Weeks Until Bound to Forbidden is Out!
Super excited about this one because I LOVE a second-chance romance! The shared history is so freakin’ hot.
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Anna stood in front of me, chin up defiantly.
“What the hell are you doing here?” I asked.
“I’m a paying guest.”
I shook my head. Unbelievable. I was supposed to be working on the basement today. When I’d smelled her, right after getting out of my truck, I’d thought I was mistaken. And I knew I shouldn’t follow her tantalizing scent, but I couldn’t help myself–the wolf had been in control. And I’d followed along like a stupid idiot, thinking there was no way this was actually her.
After all these years, here she was. The woman in the picture.
My mate.
At least, I’d thought she was my mate. But then she’d left, making me doubt everything under the fucking sun.
Ten years had passed, but she looked the same. Beautiful skin, golden eyes. Her black hair was loose around her shoulders.
She wore the towel wrapped around her body like a freaking queen, even though I could smell her nervousness.
No doubt she could smell my anger.
I wondered if she could also smell my repressed lust.
Because as horribly awkward as this was, as pissed as I was, I still wanted her.
“You shouldn’t be here,” I said, my voice low.
“My reservation tells me otherwise.”
“I don’t care about your reservation. You don’t belong in Forbidden. Period.”
She opened her mouth to say something else–some snarky retort, most likely. I bent down, picked up her jeans and t-shirt, and thrust them at her.
She reached out to take them, and the towel fell.
Shrieking, she scrambled to grab the towel, but only ended up flinging it away from her by accident.
Fuck, her body was magnificent. Perfect tits, narrow waist, nice wide hips, perfect for grabbing. I reluctantly flicked my gaze back up to her face. Her cheeks had darkened with a blush and she stared at me with accusation in her gaze.
I snorted and started walking away, then said over my shoulder, “Nothing I haven’t seen before.”
Pre-order your copy on Apple Books, B&N, or Kobo by clicking here! 
March 10, 2020
Bear Shifter Round-Up March 2020
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If you can’t get enough of those ferocious-yet-cuddly bear shifters, you have come to the right place!
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Liza Street – Ruthless Knight
Every princess needs a knight.
Reina Torres – His UnBearable Touch
He won’t let go of her now that he’s found her.
J.K. Harper – Silvertip Shifters Books 1-4
Snuggle up with the Silvertip Shifters series! If you love growly bear shifters who have a soft spot for their fated mates, the charming details of a small shifter town, and the power of true love to save the day, this box set is for you.
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C.D. Gorri – Polar Opposites
She’s got a thing for bad boys, and he’s as bad as they come! Bowie Atiqtalaaq was new to Barvale, but not to the prejudices of man and Shifter alike. He’d heard the vicious slurs against him for the way he’d been conceived for most of his life.
Bianca D’Arc – Bounty Hunter Bear
Sparks fly as Thea and Ezra confront an evil that’s trying to cause bloodshed at a world famous motorcycle rally, and Thea rediscovers the Alpha animal inside her…and that she wants sexy Ezra for her mate.
Keira Blackwood – I Dream of Grizzly
It can get awkward when dreams and reality collide…especially if the dream guardian you’ve just stripped naked turns out to be real.
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Kimberly Forrest – Soul Deep: A Malsum Pass Novel
Lily’s the prime suspect in a murder investigation. She’ll do anything to clear her name, even team up with an annoying bear shifter who stirs desires within her she never thought she’d feel.
McKayla Schutt – Landen
Doni’s lost everything back home when she was on a vacation. Now she’s staying to a super tall man holding back secrets.
Godiva Glenn – Playing With Fire
Chell was born a leader and knows how to make the hard choices. When those choices involves her potential mates, however, things get a bit heated.
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Gina Kincaid – One True Mate
Curvy psychologist—and panther shifter—Tallan Walden gave up on men a long time ago. That is, until the Shifting Hearts Dating Agency sets her up on a blind date with a sexy-as-sin bear shifter. He’s gorgeous, he’s funny, and he’s hot for her generous body.
Elena Gray – Night Visions
What happens when you inherit a battle with the God of War? You fight like hell …
Ophelia Bell – April’s Fools
Six sexy bodyguards, three bears and three dragons, might be too much for April to handle while she’s hiding from the primordial entity chasing her. Or maybe they’re just enough.
I hope you’ve found some new books to keep you so beary happy. (Zero regrets for that pun. Zero.)
March 3, 2020
An Old Favorite: Dead Until Dark
[image error]Throughout the 2000s, I was madly in love with vampire fiction. I mostly steered clear of romance at the time and concentrated on urban fantasy or contemporary fantasy. Charlaine Harris’s Sookie Stackhouse books were among my favorites. I would mark the release dates on my calendar and clear my schedule on those days so I could buy the book (in hardcover!) and read all day.
Part of what made Harris’s books work so well, for me, was the mystery. She’s great at penning mysteries, and that shows in these books, primarily through the suspenseful aspects.
Beyond that, the premise is killer. A waitress who can read minds falls in love with a vampire (whose mind she cannot read). Vampires are “out” in society and can drink a blood substitute as easily as they can drink the real thing.
Now, from most accounts (scrolling reviews and ratings on various sites), it seems the series fizzled toward the end. I stopped at book 8 or 9 (had kids and wasn’t able to read as much for a few years). At that point, fairies had been introduced to the series universe and I lost interest. Should I be glad I stopped? Perhaps! But nothing will change my love for the first few books, especially Dead Until Dark, which I have read several times and will probably read again soon.
Have you read this book or the series? Did you read the whole thing, or stop somewhere in the middle? I’d love to hear if your experience was similar to mine. 
February 25, 2020
Movie Review: Mr. Right
Not sure how I missed this one–it came out in 2015. But when I saw the thumbnail with Anna Kendrick’s face, I knew I had to watch it!
First off, I expected a romantic comedy because A) Anna Kendrick and B) the title, Mr. Right. However, this is NOT a romantic comedy. This is a dark comedy with a good dose of romance, but it’s pretty freaking crazysauce romance.
Basically, a hitman who goes after the people who hire him falls in love with a quirky woman who’s spiraling after the end of a relationship. She’s bonkers, but so is he, and their dialogue was hilarious. Their conversations might be what I liked best about the film.
Expect quite a bit of violence, mostly in the way of shooting and hitting. Bad guys hit Martha, the heroine, several times, and that wasn’t easy for me to watch. There’s also a story of violence to an animal (a pet turtle) that even now makes me cringe when I think about it. I really could’ve lived without that little anecdote, and I realize it might bother other animal lovers out there, so I’m mentioning it as something to be wary of.
Do not expect the plot to make a whole lot of sense.
Do expect a good soundtrack, great dialogue, and wacky dance sequences.
February 18, 2020
What On Earth Am I Doing?
I’m doing all the things, it feels like!
First, OUT NOW on Apple Books, B&N, and Kobo: Fated in Forbidden!
If you buy books from one of these retailers, get your copy NOW. This is not a drill! It will be coming down from those retailers very soon and will then be only on Amazon.
Up next: Rising From the Ashes
As I wrote last week, all profits from this anthology benefit relief efforts for Australia. It is available at all major retailers!
Bound to Change
This anthology features all kinds of shifter goodness! Coming in April to Amazon. It will include Filthy Vandal, a prequel novella in my BRAND SPANKIN’ NEW SERIES, Junkyard Shifters! For more details on the series, go here.
…which leads me to: Filthy Beast, Book 1 of the Junkyard Shifters series
This is a 99-cent pre-order, people! And I do those on my solo-authored books, like…never. Part of the reason, I’ll be totally honest, is that often a first-in-series will later be discounted to help promote a future book in the series. Which, fine, maybe you pay full price for the awesome benefit of getting Book 1 immediately (hell, I pay full price on new releases all the time because I want them NOW). But why not give you the discount out of the gate? The other reason is that I would love to reach some new folks who maybe haven’t given my books a chance yet. So please, help spread the word!
It’s up for pre-order on Apple Books, B&N, Kobo, and Amazon! Soon, it’ll also be on Google Play. Tap the cover for the universal link.
That’s about it, I think! Keira Blackwood and I will have some new books up for pre-order soonishly. Hmm, I think she’s waiting for me to finish a chapter on one of those…maybe I should get on that? 
February 5, 2020
Rising From the Ashes
Coming to you on February 25th is an anthology titled Rising From the Ashes.
Love will always rise.
Rising From the Ashes is a Charity Anthology and a labor of love.
All proceeds will go directly to Australia’s State Emergency Relief Fund and WIRES, an Australian Wildlife Information, Rescue, and Education Service.
My novel, Ruthless Misfit, is included in the anthology, as well as several other amazing books from authors who want to help out our friends in Australia.
Available on…
We’ve assembled a delectable collection of amazing romance and fantasy by New York Times, USA Today, and other bestselling authors. We hail from many countries, and we’ve joined together to help Australia recover from its devastating fires. Everything from stories to cover art to formatting has been donated.
This limited-edition omnibus includes fantasy and romances of all genres, with hot men and strong women. Every single book proves love and perseverance and grit really do conquer all.
Thanking you in advance for your kindness and generosity supporting Rising From the Ashes. You’ll find some new-to-you authors that will make your day.
Featuring books from:
Angie Fox
Ann Gimpel
Brandy Wilson
Candice Gilmer
Dawn Montgomery
J.K. Harper
Jessica Marting
Kate Richards
Lauren Dawes
Lisa B. Kamps
Liza Street
Marie Long
Melissa Snark
Michele Bardsley
Renee George
RJ Blain
Russell Nohelty
Skye MacKinnon
Tasha Black
Traci Hilton
Victoria Pinder
Cover art donated by Fiona Jayde Media
February 4, 2020
Ruthless Knight is Available Now
So! Excited!
Ruthless Knight is out now and you can pick it up from your favorite online bookstore!
Here are some of the things I loved about writing this book:
NOLAN!!!
Forbidden love
The way Tamryn finds her place in the end
Snuggling
Kissing
More-than-kissing
Up-against-a-tree-kissing
Dragon fire
Click here to get your copy from your favorite retailer!
Also, the boxed set of Books 1-3 in the series can be purchased for 40% off at Barnes & Noble! Use the code BNPRCC40 when you check out. The sale ends on February 8th 2020.
Click here to get Fierce Mates: Rock Creek Clan 1-3 on Barnes & Noble! Don’t forget to use the code.
January 28, 2020
Ruthless Knight – Out Next Week!
This book was tough at times, but that was mostly because I was writing the bulk of it over my kids’ winter break from school. Kiddos running around + drafting a book = frustration for all! However, there were also many moments (after the kids’ bedtime) that falling into this story was absolute bliss. I can’t wait to share it with you!
Nolan had never considered himself musical, but he played Tamryn’s body like a precious instrument. Each stroke, each gentle press against her flesh, elicited music in her whispers, moans, and gentle cries.
And when she came, shuddering against his hand, he drank in the music of her song.
Click here to preorder your copy from your favorite retailer!
I also have good news for people who buy their books on Barnes & Noble–the boxed set of Books 1-3 in the series can be purchased for 40% off! Use the code BNPRCC40 when you check out. The sale ends on February 8th 2020.
Click here to get Fierce Mates: Rock Creek Clan 1-3 on Barnes & Noble! Don’t forget to use the code.
January 21, 2020
Book Giveaways and Sales
First up, Claimed in Forbidden is now available on Amazon! *throws confetti* Clicky-clicky to get your copy!
Second, if you love books–romance especially!–then this is the place to be today. I have three amazing collections to share. Click the images to visit each one!
1. A collection of fantasy and paranormal romance that can be found on ALL retailers
2. Free books featuring shifters
3. Fantasy novels that can be found on ALL retailers
I hope you find some great ones! Come back & let me know if you find something you love.
January 14, 2020
Claimed in Forbidden is Out Now!
I am happy to announce that you can now get Claimed in Forbidden everywhere! It has been released on Apple Books, B&N, and Kobo, and it is up for preorder on Amazon, to come out next Monday if all goes well!
Here’s what I loved about this book:
writing with Keira (this is a total joy)
the antagonist is super gross and creepy, but also funny
the hero, Declan, is afraid of creepy-crawlies
the heroine, Daphne, has a can-do-it, positive attitude
the love between Declan and Daphne was just so freaking sweet. At times they wanted to yell at each other, and other times they wanted to tear each other’s clothes off
Overall, I had the best time writing this book, and I hope you love it, too!
