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Well I’ll Be Damned Episode 12

It’s time to a take a look at things from Seraphina’s perspective…



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L. Starla's September 2021

Crystal’s Crucible is now available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited!


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The Blurb:

The laws of attraction are quite beyond science.

Crystal loved rules. A set of principles governed her life. That is why the physical sciences appealed to her. Logic and reasoning kept her afloat amidst the sea of family drama. Intimacy was not part of her equation; she had excluded that variable years ago after a string of disastrous relationships with men who wanted nothing more than sex.

The day she walked through the doors of Aludel Pharma, locking eyes with Adam Fairfax, everything changed. The chemistry between them brought her carefully constructed system crashing down around her. He was her boss, completely off limits. Crystal thought he was safe to admire from a distance. She was wrong. With the magnetism pulling them together, Crystal needed to choose which opposing rules she would break.

And she needed to act fast because a conspiracy was brewing in her department, threatening to bring her down or take her out.

The Dark Matter Between Our Hearts Episode 12

This month, Malik’s day goes from bad to worse…



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Crystal's Crucible giveaway

This competition is now closed and the winners have been drawn.



Thank you to everyone who added Crystal's Crucible to your Goodreads shelves. It is now live on Amazon!

The winners of this competition are:
• Catrina Pomerleau (Signed paperback copy of Crystal’s Crucible + eBook copies of the first 2 in the series.)
• Nancy Krueger (eBook copy Crystal’s Crucible)
• Andrea Drake (eBook copy Crystal’s Crucible)
• Ashley Johnston (eBook copy Crystal’s Crucible)
• Alyson Widen (eBook copy Crystal’s Crucible)

Winners have been notified by email and will need to reply to arrange delivery of their prize.

The Dark Matter Between Our Hearts Episode 11

This month, the men in Danika’s life dredge up some painful memories…



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L. Starla's August 2021

I’m so excited and nervous because my latest book goes out to the world soon!



The eBook will be exclusive to Amazon until February 2022 when it goes wide. This means you can get it FREE on Kindle Unlimited during this time.

Why am I rolling this book out at different times to different platforms? Because I am entering Crystal's Crucible in the Kindle Storyteller Contest! I am extremely proud of this book and I think it is prize worthy. I hope you think so too. It would mean the world to me if you could please show your support by either purchasing a copy on Amazon, or reading it on Kindle Unlimited and leaving your feedback on Amazon.

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Virtual Book Release Party

Celebrate the release of Crystal’s Crucible with L. Starla and a bunch of other awesome romance authors. There will be games, giveaways, readings and more!

Guest authors include: Sofia Aves, Empress Chang, Chelle Pimblott, T. Maree, Frankie Page, J. Rose, Debra St James, and Clarice Jayne.

Join the party for your chance to win the grand prize:

- A signed set of The Phoebe Braddock Books (that's 3 paperbacks);
- Book swag, including a jigsaw puzzle, 8GB USB stick, and a pen; and,
- $20 eBook store gift card (your choice of store).

To enter:
1. RSVP “Going” on Facebook
2. Join the party group
3. Participate to increase your chances.



Winter's Maiden ARCs

Would you like two FREE books in exchange for an honest review?

Winter’s Maiden (Winter’s Magic Parts 1 & 2) ARCs are now available, with the first book of the series included for anyone who hasn’t yet read it.

- Learn more about the Winter’s Magic series
- Read a sample of Winter’s Maiden 1 & 2

Join L. Starla’s ARC Team for chances to win signed paperbacks!

HERE’S WHAT YOU GET AS AN ARC READER:
- Complimentary digital copies of my new books that you’ll get up to 3 full months before anyone else. You can pick and choose which books to read.
- An opportunity to win a signed paperback with each release.

All you will need to do is read the books you claim and leave short, honest reviews on Amazon, Kobo, or Barnes & Noble. Goodreads and BookBub reviews are also appreciated.

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Well I'll Be Damned Episode 11

What does the duchess have in store for Hayden?



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Well I'll Be Damned Episode 10

Do Hayden’s mistakes finally catch up to him? Read this month’s episode to find out…



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L. Starla's July 2021

L. Starla's Kitchen Adventures
Have you ever tried cooking with gelatine? What about gelatine that your partner is trying to work into a dish they’ve never cooked before? So yeah, that was a disaster.

My husband recently took it on himself to try making a variant of the brandy alexander pie recipe my mum handed down to me. He wanted to make something using this cherry chocolate port a colleague had given him so that he could take it in to share at work. Why did I suggest this recipe of all things? I was able to salvage it somewhat, but it took a bit of quick kitchen foo. The result tasted delicious, even though it was a bit lumpy.

Lessons learned:

- Gelatine is extremely time sensitive despite what the recipe says. Prepare everything else before you start to mix it with water.
- Don’t assume you have enough caster sugar when shopping for ingredients.
- Don’t leave hubby unsupervised in the kitchen when he is trying out complex recipes with new techniques.



Goodreads Giveaway



To celebrate the launch of Crystal’s Crucible, I have 1 signed paperback and 4 eBook copies to give away, plus free eBook copies of the first 2 books in the series for all winners.

To enter:

1. Add Crystal’s Crucible to your Goodreads “Want To Read” list;

2. Complete this entry form (closes 20th August 2021).

Beta Reading Opportunity

I am currently recruiting beta readers for Winter's Thrall. This continues the Winter’s Magic series, and advanced copies of the first two instalments will be provided to beta readers who have not yet read them. In addition to early access to this book, Beta readers will gain my eternal gratitude and their name in print.

If you are interested, please join my Beta Team and nominate Winter’s Thrall as one of the books you want to beta read when completing the signup form.
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About the Book

(Spoiler alert! This blurb reveals some Winter’s Maiden 2 content)


<spoiler>There are dark places in the world where the lines between lesser evils become too murky to distinguish.

Brendan Winters, enchanter mage, playboy, and consummate maker of poor life choices, has outdone himself once again.

In a moment of weakness, Brendan struck a deal that turned his life upside down. The filth he first witnessed in Bridey’s den of sin was just the tip of the iceberg. As her new favourite, Brendan is thrust into a world of debauchery where he learns there is no limit to his mistress’ depravity. So, when the opportunity to undermine her authority presents itself, he jumps in headfirst.

Sent to investigate a Cult of dark mages with their roots in Ancient Egypt, Brendan embarks on a collision course with organised crime, a God, and his own magical doppelganger. Yet, none of this cloak and daggers business blindsides him more than the companion he finds in the very house of his captor.

What lengths will Brendan go to for a chance to reclaim his freedom?</spoiler>

Note: This book directly follows the events of Winter’s Maiden 2, so it is advisable to read that before starting this story.

**Trigger Warning** Winter’s Thrall is a dark paranormal romance with strong sexual content that blurs the lines of consent. It also includes graphic m/m, BDSM, and incest scenes.

The Dark Matter Between Our Hearts Episode 10

This month you find out what happened when Malik walked in on Danika and Brennan…



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