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Happy Book Birthday and the Thrill of Holiday Anticipation!

It's my book birthday! That's right. Today is the official release of MISTLETOE DREAMS, a sizzling holiday collection of three stories by Laurel Cremant, Drea Riley and myself.

The holidays have always been about anticipation. Whether it was awaiting Santa's sleigh as a youngster, or awaiting snow so I could be off from school as a teenager, the month of December has been associated with family, fun, and of course, the slow burn of anticipating something wonderful would happen.

As an adult, the holidays have changed yet again to being more focused on shopping, organizing family dinners, and working. I'm still anticipating what for me under the tree. With teenage boys, I never know what I'm going to get. One year my son made me a ceramic reindeer that had pooped--a lot. A pile of tiny ceramic poop balls were at the back of the reindeer.

So, even though my life is much more full as an adult, I'm still tightly wound with anticipation up until December 25th.

What are you anticipating receiving this year? Share with me in the comments.



About Mistletoe Dreams: There's no time like the holidays for love—whether you are rekindling an old love, finding love in strange places or just expressing a love of the ages. Follow these tales of love, laughter and holiday spirit in Mistletoe Dreams!


Winter's Guard. . .
Five years after a broken engagement, Vicky and James have met again. Forced to work together, Vicky hopes to show James that what they had wasn’t all broken. All she wants is time to prove that their hearts hadn’t lied five years ago—they may have fallen in love during a dark moment in their lives, but that doesn’t mean they don't belong together.

A Trick of Frost. . .

Two days before Christmas with her ex-husband, Rick, harassing her parents, Jaycee Froste needs a gift to lift her spirits. She stops in at her favorite restaurant, and it brings more than a hot meal. Jaycee finds herself seated across from one of the most annoying and handsome men she's ever met. She would even consider letting him taste her stew, if he hadn't stolen her reservation. With the holidays upon her, Jaycee decides the thing she needs to lift her spirits is J.C., a man who offers her so much more than she ever could have hoped.

Naughty Klauses. . .

Jessica and Nic have always loved the holidays and this year they are most definitely going to be on the naughty list. When you've got eternity on your side, it's nice to living things up with a little spice. You'll never look at Mr. and Mrs. Klaus the same way again...

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Cyber Monday-Sensual Cover Reveal-Mistletoe Dreams

Cover Reveal: Mistletoe DreamsIf you read my previous blog entries, then you know I'm not normally a Christmas holiday writer. Yes, I've written St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, and Mother's Day stories, but until White Tiger Christmas, I hadn't written holiday romance stories. 
Part of my reluctance had to do with the fact that almost every romance author I know writes a yearly holiday story. I didn't feel I had anything new to add until White Tiger Christmas. 
But then Drea Riley had an idea and together we wrote, A Trick of Frost. Like, White Tiger Christmas, the story included paranormal and fantastic elements, I find difficult to resist when writing about the holidays. 
That story, along with a new story by Laurel Cremant, and a solo story by Drea Riley comprise the entirety of Mistletoe Dreams. 
Today, I share with you it's gorgeous cover by the talented and brilliant, Taria Reed. Cover models, Angelina Cavanaugh & Shawn Fejas, sizzle like an open fire! This cover is HAWT!It's a perfect pairing to the three stories inside, making this one outstanding bundle to add to your holiday reading list. 
'Tis the season for reading. #Seasonsreading. Mocha Memoirs Press will be launching its Holiday Blog tour, Season's Readings, from 12/7/15 to 12/14/15. This is a great opportunity to get discounts on other holiday romances, win prizes, and discover your next favorite romance author. You can pre-order Mistletoe Dreams today!
~RaeLynn Blue

Dragons and Tigers for the Holidays

Dragons and Tigers for the HolidaysIt all began the way many projects such as this start--with a question. I was online, minding my own business, when Shara Azod asked me to write a white tiger holiday story. I'd like to say she asked, but that's probably just the nostalgia. More likely, it went down like this:
Shara: Rae, you busy?Me: Working on X project.Shara: Stop that and write a white tiger Christmas story.Me: But...Shara: Now. I need it sent in by this important date...
The rest is history. I'm a writer, and I may be embellishing that interchange a little bit (a very little bit), but the main idea is that I wrote my first Christmas story. 
As my constant readers already know, I've written a bunch of holiday stories. For example, St. Patrick's Day stories ( Touch a Four Leaf Clover , Forever Irish ), Valentine Day's stories ( The Concierge , Native Hearts ), and even Mother's Day stories (Mo ther Lovers ), but I have never written a Christmas story.
It isn't that I don't like the holidays. I do. Halloween is my favorite holiday, next to my birthday, but I don't have Halloween stories either. So, it isn't anything against Christmas per se. Until that fateful conversation with Shara, I just hadn't had any real reason to write one. 
But most of you know, a shifter story is right up alley. I love paranormals and fantasy romances, so of course when she added that it had to be a white tiger shifter tale, well, I went all in. The result was a story about a tiger shifter, Kento, in a love triangle with a dragon shifter, and a human woman, Zina. The results are exactly what you'd expect.
Since writing White Tiger Christma s, I have continued my dragon shifter series, Dragon's Keep. There are three stories in that series (Firebreather, Seadragon, and Earthen) with more planned for 2016-2017. If you haven't checked out the series, and you love dragon shifters, please get in with the first story, Firebreather . Or read a shorter introduction with White Tiger Christmas for only $1.99.  

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with RaeLynn Blue

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with RaeLynn BlueNovember is Native American Heritage month, and it's a month celebration that is very important to me--Native American culture and pride. The month is misleading in that there are over 100 different Native American tribes in the United States. Most of the tribes are very different in terms of beliefs, practices, and language. 
I had the privilege to spend six years in the Southwest United States, surrounded by the Dine, Zuni, and Hopi. I learned a lot about them, and some of those experiences appears in my stories.
I've written several stories set in the Southwest. This blog post will showcase those titles that take place with Native American heroes and in the setting of the Southwest.

I'll begin with my romance suspense novel, Poisoned Water. It takes place in a town very much like the one I spent those six years in. It's action-packed, but also a great mystery and romance so for those who like JD Robb or other romantic suspense novels, try this out. 


Poisoned Water: A Cheona Cane Novel:  About thirty miles east of the Arizona border, just off Interstate 40, is a heart that beats in time to the ghosts of the west, of the lost, and of the betrayed. A heart that delivers an original, quirky beat all its own. That heart is Nizhoni, New Mexico; a small, dusty town lodged like a spent bullet in the heart of Indian Country. It is a town I know well, for I grew up here, in Nizhoni and it is the place I call home. Fabled for its wide, dry, open spaces, the Southwest truly lives in Nizhoni. Mud-splattered trucks, bull riders and sexy cowboys with their wide-brimmed hats reside among polished local politicians, well-groomed teachers and spotless, luxury SUVs. Here, the ancestors of lore watch over us from the pale, purple plateaus, red mesas, and brown canyons. These ancestors do not always keep us safe.
Price: $4.99 Genre: Contemporary Romance Suspense 
Tribe: Navajo (the Dine)


Psychic Flames This new paranormal romance stars a psychic working for the same investigative agency my constant readers have seen in my C.A.K.E. series. Jayden and Eagle meet, it doesn't take any of her psychic ability to know she's incredibly attracted to him. 


Blurb: When an arsonist and murderer destroys a home he is trying to sell, real estate agent, Eagle Boyd wants answers. He hires Jayden Rosenthals' P.I. firm to find them. As the son of a Cherokee chief, Eagle's turned his back to all things mythical and other. He likes concrete facts and tangible truths. 
Even though Jayden Rosenthal is a psychic, her powers couldn't prepare her for her new client, Eagle Boyd. A frustrating skeptic, Eagle embodies everything Jayden had fought her entire life to avoid. Still, she'd drawn to him. 
Jayden and Eagle must join together to find an arsonist and murderer. First, they have to discover the truth within each other. 
Price: $1.99 Genre: Paranormal Romance Suspense Tribe: Cherokee


Native Hearts Series My Native Hearts series isn't a new series, but it does focus on Tank Begaye and Lee Stone. Two stories into the series, I knew I liked the concept of my Navajo hero, Tank Begaye, enough to explore his relationship with Lee and to expand it out to others in their friend group and in the area. I plan to write more in this series.
Price: $2.99 each
Genre: Contemporary Romance 
Tribe: Navajo (the Dine)


Presented in reading order:

Lasso a Lover: Lee Stone's regular trips to Las Vegas have always been her escapes from her boring life. The biggest draw was the handsome man who wore the cowboy costume at Dante's annual freak party. She didn't know his name, but Lee knew she wanted more of what they’d started a year before. With her sexy cowgirl outfit, she definitely wanted to lasso that lover. 

Tank Begaye's annual visit to Las Vegas had all the ordinary hallmarks of business travel—clients to meet, document signings, a slick hotel room, and one cowgirl to see. For over a year ago, Tank enjoyed all the Sins Vegas had to offer—especially at Dante's costumed freak party. Unlike the year before, however, this time Tank would not go home empty handed. This year, he was going to lasso a lover.

Native Hearts-Lee Stone didn’t want a heart-shaped box of boring chocolates for Valentine’s Day. She didn’t want a trip to Vegas. She’d been there and done that. What she longed for was one Valentine’s Day that didn’t invite tragedy and chaos. The last three years with her boyfriend, Tank Begaye, had been host to a blizzard, a fire, and a heart attack. For once, she wanted to spend the day nestled in her lover’s arms. 

Tank Begaye had weathered the long-distance relationship with Lee for years. Now, he meant to make her a permanent fixture in his life—as his wife. Avoiding the cliché Valentine Day’s proposals at restaurants and public landmarks, Tank knew exactly where to go—his family’s Hogan, deep in the heart of the Navajo Reservation. Surrounded by his ancestors’ spirits, he would ask Lee to join their family’s circle.

Finally, my collection of romance stories set in the paranormal Southwest is Southwest
Heat. The stories in this collection are Speed Demon, Sand Storm, and Hot Summer Shimmer (contemporary).  


Blurb: The Southwest United States is a region filled with enchantment, mystery, and a heat unlike any other. Bestselling romance author, RaeLynn Blue, takes you on three distinct journeys into the land of enchantment and through a region renowned for flavorful green chile, kick butt barbecue, and cultural distinctiveness. 

This collection offers three tales of romance, southwest style. From a cop chasing down a hunky speedster on the back roads outside Albuquerque, to the strange trader selling Native American wares at a state park, SOUTHWEST HEAT conjures a rousing seduction that will leave you spellbound, breathless, and more than just a little heated.
Price: $2.99 each
Genre: Paranormal Romance Story Collection

Tribe: None. Setting is in the Southwest

Of course, there are many ways to help show support for and your appreciation for Native American Month. Go out and help support local and regional events!

~RaeLynn Blue

Excerpt from FRUITCAKE (include in the Sexy Holiday Delights Collection)

Coming November 3rd,  from some of the bestselling romance authors in the business, SEXY HOLIDAY DELIGHTS. Pre-order and get it for 
0.99! 

Included in this amazing collection is my new C.A.K.E. story, Fruitcake. This is Kevin O'Bryan and Chloe Reese's story. 

Here's an excerpt from  Fruitcake .
(c) 2015 RaeLynn Blue

Chloe heard Mr. Silver ordering people to get back to work as she picked up her tablet, switched off the microphone recording software, and collected her notes. She had tons of follow­-up reports and work to do to be completely done with this situation, but she felt good. Now, Brooke would be the topic at the water cooler, not her friend, Cree.

Behind her, she noticed Kevin lingered in the conference room. Chloe looked at him and noted the muscle in his jaw worked furiously.

“You were pretty amazing. Remind me never to play chess or bluff with you,” he said. “Kept your cool when she clearly meant to make you mad with her racial baloney.”

“I’m glad you didn’t,” Chloe said, letting the compliment slide off of her. Guys like Kevin carried compliments around like business cards. They only used them when they wanted some action. She didn’t look at him, but continued to put her items into her satchel.

“I did kind of lose it with her,” he agreed, picking up on her sarcasm. “I don’t know what got into me, but I didn’t like what she said about Cree.”

Chloe put her satchel over her shoulder. “You’re the reason she confessed. You must be good at pushing people’s buttons.”

I bet you really good at pushing all kinds of buttons. The thought shot through her before she could do anything about it. Her cheeks warmed at the buttons Kevin O’Bryan could push on her.

She offered her hand, but avoided his eyes—afraid he’d see the flame of lust in them. He shook it, allowing his much larger hand to linger on her fingers as she quickly reclaimed it. Chills sprouted across her arms. No. I’m not going to fall for his slick talk and smooth moves. I’ve seen this too many times before.

Without another word, she headed to the door, but he followed. Her stomach tightened in anticipation. Sure, she didn’t have a boyfriend or a wedding ring, but she didn’t want one. Men were only interested in slacking their lust before pushing on to the next new toy.

Although it was the holiday season, Chloe wasn’t in the giving mood.

Been there. Done that.

Because of the way Kevin’s touch made her feel, she knew at once she had to get the hell out of there—and quick. Her track record with men ranked in the needs improvement category, and she didn’t want to start with Kevin. She had an affinity for bad, womanizing men.

And she already liked Kevin.

She cracked the door and stepped into the entrance. Successfully placing one foot over the threshold, Chloe thought surely she’d be able to get to her car without Kevin, the hunky and handsome redhead asking her out. Yes, she would like to have dinner with him—with him being dessert—but she couldn’t. It would end badly; they all ended badly.

This close to the holidays, she wanted to be with her family and friends.

Swallowing back her yearning, she sighed.

“Miss Reese?” he called making her shudder.


Damn.


End Excerpt.

Coming soon and coming in HOT!

Sexy Holiday Delights is a collection of steamy romance stories by some of the bestselling romance authors in the business--and me.

This collection contains a brand new story from my bestselling series, C.A.K.E. series (formerly titled GSO). 

It felt good to return to C.A.K.E.   A few years ago, I thought I was done with the story of Stephen Silver and his employees, but this call for holiday called for something special.

And what could be a more special cake than fruitcake?

You can get this exciting and sexy collection for 0.99 until November 3rd.  

But, you don't want to wait to get this hotness in your hands, so get it today.  


Blurb: Ten Steamy Holiday Stories meant to heat you up during the cold winter nights. Settle in with a cup of hot cocoa, or a large glass of wine, and enter the world of some of your favorite authors! There’s a little bit of everything for you to enjoy, including paranormal, contemporary, sweet romance and downright steamy erotica! 

Shara Azod - A Home for Christmas 
RaeLynn Blue - Fruitcake 
Gynger Fyer - Christmas in Canada 
Jeanie Johnson & Jayha Leigh - The Twelve Craze of Christmas 
Marteeka Karland & Shara Azod - A Little Christmas Sugar 
Kassanna - Joy 
Serenity King - A Naughty Holiday Surprise 
Tiffany Monique - A Thigh-High Christmas (The Redux) 
Reana Malori - Renewal 
Chaeya Robles - The Christmas Healing 

Happy Holidays!!

C.A.K.E.-THE COMPLETE SERIES (5 Volume Set)

I am so excited to see this series, my most popular, back in print and available in a complete collection.

This contemporary erotic romance series is set in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina, but you don't have to be from the GSO to find love.

Blurb: Sinfully decadent and seductive, the stories in this five volume set involve the workers of C.A.K.E. advertising firm. High stress and tight competition--in and out of work--makes the employees more than ready to let off a little steam. 

And if they find love along the way, well, that's even sweeter.




This collection includes: 
C.A.K.E.
AN ENGLISH ROSE
TULIPS FOR TONICA 
IRISH LUCK
ICING ON THE CAKE 


Are you as excited about the collection's release as I am? Tell me in the comments!

By the way,you can pre-order the complete five-book series, C.A.K.E. from Mocha Memoirs Press. 

Enjoy!
Rae

Strange, Delicious and Decadent Erotic Romance

Mocha Memoirs Press presents a sexy and decadent collection from The Southern Belle from Hell, Alexandra Christian. Step behind the Red Door and enter a world unlike any you have seen before...

Welcome to The Oubliette.

Cali Barrows has had it with love. After wasting three years with the man she thought was the love of her life, she finds out that he’s been sleeping with his boss. Broken-hearted and bored, Cali’s life had become a string of TV dinners and tawdry romance novels. She wondered where her life was going until she followed the mysterious stranger through the red door and enters a world that few would ever know existed.

The Oubliette is a safe haven for all those creatures that go bump in the night. They cater to a very particular clientele and only those who seek it out may find the red door leading into a dark paradise of otherworldly delights. Together with her vampire hosts, André and Leo, Cali becomes a matchmaker for the undead and unwittingly gets herself into all sorts of mischief, all the while slipping into a decadent world where every sensual desire is fulfilled.

Includes the following STRANGE BEDFELLOWS stories: THREE TO TANGO, HIS PHANTOM CARESS, and DEAD SEXY.

Head over the Mocha Memoirs Press to grab this amazing collection. This is in print!

So, I've been bad...but I have GOOD News!

I know I've been neglecting the blog for about two months. Yes, I've been bad, but I do have good news!  I think you will like at least one of the following pieces of good information.  So, what has me all aflutter to actually update my blog? Well... 1. Mocha Memoirs Press's birthday month! July is always exciting because it's the month of our nation's birth and the month Nicole Kurtz decided to launch Mocha Memoirs Press back in 2010. This event always brings in new sales and goodies from MMP.--All holiday titles are 0.99. See the list of titles here.--All erotic romance titles are $2.99 or LESS. --Gift bag contest. Join the MMP Mailing list and enter to WIN free books! Go to http://eepurl.com/Yjas1  2. C.A.K.E. Box set is coming! That's right. All five titles in the C.A.K.E. series that was published by Beautiful Trouble Publishing are combined into one collection.  If you missed any of the books in the series formerly known as the G.S.O., those titles will be back on sale, from Mocha Memoirs Press, LLC by July 31st. That's perfect. Cake for their birthday. :)  There are more amazing things coming in the next couple of months. Please stay abreast of the news before it hits the Internet "streets."  Join the MMP newsletter to find out hidden deals, members only contests, free contests and more. You won't get bombarded every week. They respect your time. Go to http://eepurl.com/Yjas1 to join.  

So to celebrate my story, THE PERSONAL ASSISTANT, being a...

So to celebrate my story, THE PERSONAL ASSISTANT, being approved to the Torrid CLASSICS, Goddess Fish promotions is sponsoring a Virtual Blurb Tour.

Stop by these blogs and discuss the story, the blurb, and ask questions for a chance to win an Amazon gift card.

Check out these stops along the tour.

May 19: Queen of the Night Reviews
May 20: Wickedly Wanton Tales
May 21: The Crafty Cauldron
May 22: Mad In Wonderland Reviews
May 22: Dena Garson - Real... Hot... Romance
May 23: Susana's Morning Room
May 26: Long and Short Reviews
May 27: Books and Other Spells
May 28: All I Want and More 
May 29: Words of Wisdom from The Scarf Princess
May 30: Crazy Four Books

Good luck!