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Twitter Party – Love’s First Bite!

If you’re free tonight, come join me and fellow LOVE’S FIRST BITE authors at our Twitter party!

 

There are TONS of great prizes up for grabs. Check out this link for full details!

LOVE’S FIRST BITE – A Valentine’s Surprise for just .99!

Valentine’s Day…and vampires.  A combination that was meant to be.   I’m thrilled to be participating in this fun boxed set of vampire tales–a set that is on sale for .99!  Vivi Anna asked me to include one of my vampire stories in LOVE’S FIRST BITE, and I decided to include my favorite vamp tale…THE WOLF WITHIN (ah, don’t let that name fool you—my heroine is a wicked strong vamp!).

Here’s a look at all of the stories in this special vampire collection:

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Six bestselling authors who know how to bring the heat and the darkness present six vampire romances with BITE.

900 pages of sexy vampire goodness.

The Wolf Within by New York Times Bestselling author Cynthia Eden – FBI Special Agent Duncan McGuire spends his days–and his nights–tracking real-life monsters. After a brutal werewolf attack, Duncan begins to change…and soon he becomes one of the very beasts that he has hunted. Dr. Holly Young is supposed to help Duncan during his transition. It’s her job to keep him sane. But the growing desire between them could be a very dangerous thing…because when a vampire and a werewolf mate…their dark need may become an obsession that could destroy them both.

The Vampire Affair by New York Times Bestselling author Vivi Anna – Mak, an unconventional journalist, risks everything including her job to get the goods on billionaire businessman Jonathan Devane, a man who enthralled her for a single passionate kiss months prior, a man who makes her blood race, a man with dark secrets…

The Dark’s Mistress by Michele Hauf – Beguiled by the devil Himself, her only hope was the vampire who could not love her dark and tainted heart.

Blu and Creed’s daughter, Kambriel has come to Paris to ‘find herself’ and finds more than she bargained for when the man who seduces her with extravagant gifts and fine things reveals his true nature. Now she is desperate for freedom.

Johnny Santiago falls for the beautiful vampiress singing at Club l’Enfer, yet he doesn’t expect his rival to be the devil Himself. Can he rescue Kam from the dark prince before she loses her soul and forgets everything and everyone she has ever cared for?

A Taste for Passion by Patrice Michelle – Rana Sterling finally meets the man of her dreams and boy does he know how to push all the right buttons. Only, Mr. Tall, Dark, and Too-Good-to-Be-True turns out to be just that–he’s beyond her world.

After searching seventy years for his reincarnated fiancé, Lucian Trevane finally finds his mate in Rana, but with time working against him and a vengeful vampire determined to destroy the one ray of happiness he’s found, Lucian will have to call upon all his vampire skills and beyond in order to protect Rana and draw her fully into his world.

Captured by Erica Stevens – Captured, taken from her beloved family and woods, Aria’s biggest fear is not the imminent death facing her, but that she will be chosen as a blood slave for a member of the ruling vampire race. Aria’s world is turned upside down when the vampire prince Braith steps forward to claim her. Torn between her loyalties to the rebellion, and her growing love for her greatest enemy, Aria struggles to decide between everything she has ever known, and a love she never dreamed of finding.

Paris After Dark by Jordan Summers – NY homicide detective, Rachel Chang is on a forced leave in Paris grieving over the loss of her partner, when she comes upon a violent attack outside the walls of Cimetiere du Montparnasse. A simple domestic dispute quickly turns into something far more sinister, when Rachel ends up on the wrong side of some very sharp fangs.

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Did I mention that you get ALL of these stories for just .99?  THE WOLF WITHIN is currently priced at 2.99 on its own–deal alert!!!   You can purchase LOVE’S FIRST BITE at Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, and at iTunes (and soon at Kobo).

So this Valentine’s Day, I hope you get to indulge your love of…vampires.  Because vampires and Valentine’s are meant to be together!

Newsletter Winner

The winner of the Godiva giveaway is…Shelly Itkin!!! Congratulations, Shelly!! I sent an email to you, but, just in case you did not receive it, you can contact me at info@cynthiaeden.com.

Thanks so much to everyone who entered my newsletter giveaway!! And more newsletter giveaways will be coming in the next few months!

Have a great day!

Newsletter Contest

A big thanks to all of the newsletter subscribers who entered my recent Valentine’s contest! I am going back through all of my emails now and double checking to make sure that no entries were lost in the spam folder. The winner will be posted this afternoon.  Thanks, again!!!

Coastal Magic Conference

I’m so sorry–I had originally planned to participate in the wonderful Coastal Magic Con in Florida this weekend (and I was looking forward to meeting all of the attendees). Unfortunately, due to a family health issue, I am not able to attend this event. I know Jennifer has worked tirelessly to organize this conference, and it is sure to be a wonderful success. I hope everyone there has a fantastic time.  And if you are attending, please feel free to email me at info@cynthiaeden.com–since I cannot be there in person to autograph books, I will be happy to send books to the attendees that I am missing.

SCREAM FOR ME – Available now

I am so excited–today is the SCREAM FOR ME release day! SCREAM FOR ME is the third and final book in my dark “For Me” romantic suspense trilogy with Montlake Romance.  I had such a blast writing this book. Though I will confess…SCREAM FOR ME gave me nightmares. It’s the only book that ever scared me when I slept!

 

SCREAM FOR ME…

Nothing is deeper than the desire they can’t fight—or deadlier than the evil they can’t escape.

They were only supposed to have a professional relationship, but FBI agent Kyle McKenzie has been fantasizing about his sexy partner, Cadence Hollow, from the moment they first moment. It takes the darkest case of their careers to finally bring their hidden desire bubbling to the surface. Once they’re in each other’s arms, though, they swear that nothing short of death will part them. The Night Hunter—a cunning stalker whose four-state, fifteen-year abduction spree began in Paradox, Alabama, with Kyle’s sister—may be only too happy to oblige.

In the small town, Kyle must confront the painful past he’s been hiding from Cadence. Kyle vows to put the Hunter behind bars…or in the ground. But the one thing that obsesses Kyle more than his sister’s grim fate—his furious love for Cadence—is the weapon the Hunter will use to lure his pursuers into the mouth of a murderous trap.

 

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The lovely and talented Kelli Martin (Montlake editor extraordinaire) has made a behind-the-scenes video about SCREAM FOR ME.  So if you’d like to learn more, please check it out!

 

And here’s a new SCREAM FOR ME excerpt for you:

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“I’ll kill you…”

Cadence’s eyes flew open at the low snarl. Her heart was racing, and battle-ready tension had slipped instantly through her whole body as adrenaline spiked her blood.

“I know what you did.”

She was reaching for the gun she’d placed on the nightstand when she realized the low snarl she heard was Kyle’s voice.

“I’ll kill you…”

Instead of grabbing the gun, she flipped on the lamp. A small pool of light spilled into the room, and she saw Kyle’s tense body.

He was on the floor. Chest bare, the blanket she’d given him shoved to the side. His eyes were closed and his body twisted, shaking.

Nightmare.

Apparently, Kyle killed people in his nightmares.

That’s a lot better than what happens to me.

Cadence slipped from the bed. Eased down onto her knees next to him. “Kyle, wake up.” She made sure to keep her voice low and soothing.

He didn’t wake up.

But his movements seemed to become even more frantic.

“I know,” Kyle growled. “You’ll pay.”

“Kyle, it’s just a dream.” Sweat covered his broad shoulders. Dampened his hair. “Wake up.” Her voice was louder.

When he still didn’t respond, Cadence reached out to him.

Mistake.

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And, if you missed the second book in the trilogy (FEAR FOR ME) it is on sale for just $1.99 during the month of February.

After all, February isn’t just for a month for candy…it’s for killers, too. So why not enjoy some romantic suspense?

FEAR FOR ME – $1.99

FEAR FOR ME was selected to be part of the February Kindle Monthly Deal program–it is on sale for $1.99.  So if you haven’t read this tale yet, it’s a great time to read some dark romantic suspense.

 

Special $1.99 Sale Price

 

Tomorrow (2/4/14), the next book in my romantic suspense series for Amazon Montlake will be available–SCREAM FOR ME.

 

February isn’t just the month of romance…it’s the month of romantic suspense.   Killers and candy go well together, right?

Here’s the SCREAM FOR ME blurb:

 

Nothing is deeper than the desire they can’t fight—or deadlier than the evil they can’t escape.

They were only supposed to have a professional relationship, but FBI agent Kyle McKenzie has been fantasizing about his sexy partner, Cadence Hollow, from the moment they first moment. It takes the darkest case of their careers to finally bring their hidden desire bubbling to the surface. Once they’re in each other’s arms, though, they swear that nothing short of death will part them. The Night Hunter—a cunning stalker whose four-state, fifteen-year abduction spree began in Paradox, Alabama, with Kyle’s sister—may be only too happy to oblige.

In the small town, Kyle must confront the painful past he’s been hiding from Cadence. Kyle vows to put the Hunter behind bars…or in the ground. But the one thing that obsesses Kyle more than his sister’s grim fate—his furious love for Cadence—is the weapon the Hunter will use to lure his pursuers into the mouth of a murderous trap.

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Have a fabulous Monday!!

BURN FOR ME – Excerpt and Party!

BURN FOR ME, my latest paranormal romance from Kensington Publishing, will release on 1/28/14.  To celebrate the release of BURN FOR ME (and the recent release of UNDERCOVER CAPTOR), I’ll be having a party on my Facebook Fan Page all day on 1/28.  So if you can, please plan to attend! There will be lots of giveaways and surprises all day long.

And to get you in the BURN FOR ME mood…here’s an excerpt from the tale. I hope you enjoy it!

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“I won’t hurt you.”

She jumped at the sound of his voice; and what a dark, rumbling voice it was. When the big, bad wolf from that old fairy tale talked, Eve bet the beast had sounded just like Subject Thirteen.

She exhaled and hoped she didn’t look rattled. “I didn’t think you would.”

His lips twisted in the faintest of smiles—one that called her a liar.

Eve put the stethoscope over his heart. She adjusted the equipment, listened, and glanced up at him in surprise. “Is your heartbeat always this fast?” Grabbing his chart, she scanned through the notes. Fast, but not this fast. His heart was galloping like a racehorse.

Eve put her hand against his forehead and hissed out a breath. The guy was hot. Not warm, not feverish, hot.

And she was so close to him that her breasts brushed his arm.

Subject Thirteen’s heartbeat grew even faster.

Oh . . . just . . . oh. Hell. She hurried backward a bit.

“I need to draw a sample of your blood.” She also wanted to take his temperature because the guy had to be scorching. Just what was he? Not a vampire, those guys could never heat up this much. A shifter? Maybe. She’d seen one of those subjects on her first day. But the shifter had been in a cozy dorm-type room.

He hadn’t been shackled.

Eve put up the stethoscope and reached for a needle. She eased closer to Thirteen once more and rose onto her toes. The guy was big, at least six three, maybe six four, so she couldn’t quite reach his ear as she whispered, “Are you here willingly?”

Eve began to draw his blood. Thirteen didn’t even flinch as the needle slid into his arm.

But he did give a small, negative shake of his head.

Shit. She eased back down and tried to figure out just how she could help him.

“I’m Eve.” She licked her lips. His gaze followed the movement. The darkness in his stare seemed to heat. Everything about the guy was hot. “I-I can help you.”

He laughed then, and the sound chilled her. “No,” he said in that deep rumble of a voice, “you can’t.”

 

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Have a great Monday!

UNDERCOVER CAPTOR – Available now in print!

Today is the print release date for my latest Harlequin Intrigue, UNDERCOVER CAPTOR. My publisher, Harlequin, will be releasing the digital version of this book on 2/1.  Since it’s release time, I thought an excerpt share was in order. I hope you enjoy it!

 

“Be very careful what you say,” he barely breathed the words against the delicate shell of her ear.

Tina shivered.

Was that shiver from fear? Had to be. In these circumstances, he was foolish to think it could be from anything else.

But, just in case, he filed that reaction away for future notice. Because he’d sure like to know every sensitive spot on Tina’s gorgeous body.

“They could be listening.” His mouth brushed across her ear.

She gave the faintest of nods.

Her smell was incredible.

Focus.

He lifted his hands and undid the gag. The cloth dropped from her mouth.

Tina licked her lips and sucked in a deep gulp of air. “Thank you.”

His own mouth tightened. She shouldn’t be thanking him. He hadn’t saved her. “I’m going to patch up your arm.”

She blinked once more, and her gaze found his. She was still breathing deeply, gulping in air as if she’d been starved for it.

Her skin was porcelain pale and he wanted color staining her cheeks once more. He wanted the fear gone from her eyes.

Trust me. He mouthed the words to her.

After the faintest of hesitations, Tina nodded.

The ice melted a little around him. He turned away from her. Fumbled through the drawers in the room until he found some first-aid supplies. The men—and women—at the compound were always ready for battle, so that meant they had to be ready for the cleanup after that battle. He’d quickly learned that there were first-aid supplies scattered all around the place.

Tina didn’t wince when he began to clean her wound with an antiseptic cloth. “It’s not deep enough for stitches,” he said as he put the bandage on her arm. “You’re lucky.”

Both her brows shot up.

Fine. So “lucky” hadn’t been the best word to describe her current situation.

He grabbed a chair and pulled it toward her. She was still tied up, and he had to keep her that way or the others would wonder what the hell was happening. “You’re going to be all right.”

Tina’s gaze just stared back at him.

He realized that she didn’t believe him. Maybe that was good—because Drew hated making promises he couldn’t keep.

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I’ve got back-to-back releases with my Shadow Agents. Next month, the next book in the series, THE GIRL NEXT DOOR will be available. I love it when books release close together!

I hope that you have a fabulous Tuesday!

ETERNAL HUNTER – Excerpt Time!

 

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“Wanna answer my question?” His voice was deep, rumbling.

Goosebumps rose on her bare arms. And it was too damn warm for her to have a chill from the weather.

“And just what question was that?” She titled her head to the right.

“Who are you?” A pause. “What are you?”

She let her eyebrows furrow. She’d fooled Other before, she could do it again. “I’m really not sure I understand. I told you, I’m Assistant District Attorney—”

“You don’t smell human.”

Her breath left on a gasp. No, he hadn’t just said—

He stepped toward her, a fast move that brought their bodies too close. Jude leaned in, lowering his head over the curve of her throat. And inhaled.

“Stop!” She shoved him, hard, and watched with no small satisfaction as he stumbled back. Oh, yeah, big guy, I’m much, much stronger than I appear. He wasn’t the first one to learn that little lesson.

She almost bared her teeth at him. Almost.

After all, she wasn’t an animal. No matter what the whispers back home said.

“I don’t know just what you think you were doing,” she snapped, glaring at him as she narrowed her eyes. “But you’d better watch what you do and what you say around me.” Was the guy crazy? You don’t smell human. He couldn’t say things like that.

The words were too dangerous.

She reached into her purse. Dug out her card. “Call my office. My assistant will take care of any paperwork you’ve got.”

He stared at her a moment longer. Then, slowly, his tanned fingers rose. Long fingers, callused. Strong. He took the card, and his fingertips brushed over her hand.

Erin didn’t flinch and she was extremely proud of that fact.

“Good work, Donovan.” After giving him that grudging token of appreciation, she nodded and began to march back toward her car.

She’d taken all of five steps when she heard his whistle. Long, loud, and very appreciative.

Erin stilled.

I really don’t need this shit.

“I’ve got your scent.” Hard words. Scary words. Because she knew what they meant.

If Jude Donovan truly was a shifter, and every instinct she had screamed that he was, then having her scent, well, it meant he had her. He’d be able to follow her, to find her, almost anywhere.

A shifter. What were the odds she’d stumble onto him?

One of the little perks in the Other world—the world full of supernaturals and nightmares, the world that, rather unfortunately, was her life—was that like recognized like. Demons, because, yeah, those conniving bastards were real, could “see” others of their breed. They could look right past the magic glamour and peer into the darkness inside.

Witches felt the power pull from their brethren.

And shifters, well, they could smell each other—a distinct scent. One that carried the wisp of power and the scent of the beast.

Jude Donovan smelled of power. Of wild, strong man. Of savagery. No denying that scent.

As for the beast…she didn’t need the marks on Bobby’s face to know Donovan had claws.

Erin began to walk again. One determined step after another.

And even when she climbed into her car, she could feel his eyes on her. Watching and seeing too much.

Oh, damn.

Now, she’d have to be extra careful to stay on her guard and not let the hunter discover the secrets she kept so carefully hidden.

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ETERNAL HUNTER is available now in mass market (and that means the ebook version is now priced lower, too!).  So if you’re in the mood for some paranormal bounty hunting fun…here you go!

Have a great weekend!!