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October 13, 2017
Freebie Friday
Luke stood quietly, staring down at his bed.
He didn’t believe in fairy tales, yet there she was, Sleeping Beauty all rolled up in his blankets, and snoring softly. Charlie was on her side, all but her head hidden beneath the quilt, her nose turned up toward the opening. His mouth curved into a smile.
He was crazy crawling beneath the covers with her. He’d probably survive the night better sleeping out in a snowdrift in the buff. His attraction for her bordered on the edge of what he should do and what he wanted to do. For the hundredth time that evening, he berated himself for not stopping to think where she’d have to sleep when he’d invited Swanson to stay.
Luke knew either way he was going to pay the price. He didn’t want to feel anything for Charlie, but she’d managed to get under his skin without even half-trying. They were two tormented souls reaching out to one another, and Charlie was providing an easy way out of the dark void he’d built around himself. And she reminded him that he was a man of flesh-and-blood and wants.
Get it here!He’d waited as long as he could before excusing himself and coming to bed, and not because he’d wanted to give Charlie enough time to fall asleep. Luke knew it was going to be a long night, realized, too, that he couldn’t put off the inevitable. A heavy sigh escaped him as he reached for the edge of the covers and pulled them back. Charlie stirred slightly and moaned when the cold touched her warm body, reaching out blindly for the quilt in Luke’s hand. He quickly slid in next to her and brought the covers with him, clenching his teeth in agony when Charlie burrowed against him like a lazy cat seeking the warmth of his body.
Alarm bells went off when she tucked her fanny into the hollow of his body. He groaned low and counted to ten, then to twenty before deciding he could count to a million and it wouldn’t make any difference. He cursed his stupidity for even thinking he could lie next to Charlie and remain in control. It didn’t take long before his body began to respond to her.
An eternity slipped by as he lay there barely taking in air, listening to her soft breathing. His nose was in her hair and nothing could stop him from inhaling deeply. Her delicate fragrance sent his senses into overdrive. Everything about her captivated him and made him want her. Why wasn’t she snoring loudly? Why didn’t she look like an old hag when she was sleeping?
He closed his eyes and relaxed as much as he could with a tempting woman snuggled against him. His cock was as hard as a steel rod, but Charlie’s steady breathing convinced Luke she was sleeping soundly and unaware of his state. However, in the next instant he cursed the devil. She was sleeping, but her body seemed very much aware of his presence pressing against him in all the right places. A silent invitation that encouraged his excitement to grow to unbearable degrees.
Before he thought about the wisdom of what he was doing he thrust against her. She thrust back. He groaned low and clenched his teeth. Luke realized he was growing weak. A man could only take so much. And he was a hungry man. A soft whimper escaped her; his body shuddered at the sound of her hunger. Hell, he was painfully conscious of the fact that all he had to do to slip inside the warmth of her body was to push her robe aside. The way Charlie was thrusting her buttocks against his hard-on was proof enough she was just as turned on as he was, even if she was unconscious.
October 12, 2017
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October 10, 2017
Call Your Steel
Now Available for PRE-ORDERReleasing October 15, 2017
CALL YOUR STEELG.D. PenmanGenre: Dark Fantasy
Publisher: Azure Spider Publications (October 15, 2017)In the sky above there was no sun.For millennia beyond reckoning the Eaters of the Gods ruled over this sunless world, waging their secret war on each other through their Chosen, mortals granted a fraction of the Eaters in human powers in exchange for a life of servitude. Kaius counts himself among their hallowed ranks, devoted entirely to his brutal duties. Lucia is no more than a travelling minstrel, albeit one who found herself in the very worst place at the very worst time. How could mere mortals like them stand up against the vast alien power of the Eaters of the Gods?Pre-Order LinksAvailable now for pre-order!
Reserve your copy today for $3.99 only.Available on Amazon.comAn Excerpt from the BookTake an inside look at Call Your Steel. Read this sizzling excerpt from the book.In the dense forests and the warrens of tunnels that the people of Walpurgan called home, the daggers were the most sensible choice, but out here in the open his weapon's reach would easily outweigh the benefits of their speed. She gave a mocking bow to him and waited for him to approach.A cry reverberated over the city, driving the screaming crowds to silence, an owl's shriek that made the first few rows cover their ears. The individual plates of Kaius armour chattered together. The sound stayed within the armour, crushing his head like a vice.He felt his skin quiver and in that long moment of pain and confusion she was out of his line of sight. Her dagger pricked the skin above his kidney before he could move. He rolled away from the other Chosen but she stayed close, pressing her advantage with a speed that seemed impossible without calling upon her Eater’s, and a ruthless efficiency. She was inside his guard and it was only frantic movements that kept him from the dagger's thrusts. She kicked out twice, and hooked his feet back in closer when he tried to stagger away.He abandoned his sword, seeing its futility and letting it fall to the ground as he danced back. It turned liquid as it hit the sand and began its slow creep back towards him. He brought his hands down to catch her wrists but he was always a moment too late. He narrowly avoided losing the tips of his fingers twice before he gave in, clenched his fists and tried to knock the knives far enough out from her tight routine to allow for some sort of response.She was having none of it. If anything, her blows came faster, gashing along the inside of Kaius' arm on one side and a moment later slashing a line across the front of his chest.It should have burned each time. The pain should have been sharp. Every movement should have made it sharper but instead he felt numb. The cuts, shallow as they were, felt cold. The cold was spreading. Kaius moved slower now. Even if he could call speed he would barely have kept ahead of the knife darting in at him again and again. His thoughts slowed and the arena grew grey in his sight.Join the GiveawayWIN PRINT COPY OF CALL YOUR STEEL*
* Available for US Residents OnlyContest runs from October 10 - 31, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAdditional GiveawayJoin the Goodreads Giveaway and win one copy of Call Your Steel (US Residents only).
Contest runs from September 20 - October 15. Click here to enter.About G.D. Penman
G D Penman writes fantasy fiction. He lives in Scotland with his partner and children, some of whom are human. He is a firm believer in the axiom that any story is made better by dragons. His beard has won an award. If you have ever read a story with monster and queer people, it was probably one of his. In those few precious moments that he isn’t parenting or writing he continues his quest to eat the flesh of every living species.Official website: http://www.gdpenman.com/Connect with G.D. Penman on social media: Facebook | TwitterBook Tour ScheduleFollow the book tour from October 18 - 31, 2017.Discover more features, excerpts, reviews, interviews, fun facts and other extras on the tour.To check the latest tour schedule, visit the Call Your Steel Book Page at Book Unleashed.
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CALL YOUR STEELG.D. PenmanGenre: Dark FantasyPublisher: Azure Spider Publications (October 15, 2017)In the sky above there was no sun.For millennia beyond reckoning the Eaters of the Gods ruled over this sunless world, waging their secret war on each other through their Chosen, mortals granted a fraction of the Eaters in human powers in exchange for a life of servitude. Kaius counts himself among their hallowed ranks, devoted entirely to his brutal duties. Lucia is no more than a travelling minstrel, albeit one who found herself in the very worst place at the very worst time. How could mere mortals like them stand up against the vast alien power of the Eaters of the Gods?Pre-Order LinksAvailable now for pre-order!
Reserve your copy today for $3.99 only.Available on Amazon.comAn Excerpt from the BookTake an inside look at Call Your Steel. Read this sizzling excerpt from the book.In the dense forests and the warrens of tunnels that the people of Walpurgan called home, the daggers were the most sensible choice, but out here in the open his weapon's reach would easily outweigh the benefits of their speed. She gave a mocking bow to him and waited for him to approach.A cry reverberated over the city, driving the screaming crowds to silence, an owl's shriek that made the first few rows cover their ears. The individual plates of Kaius armour chattered together. The sound stayed within the armour, crushing his head like a vice.He felt his skin quiver and in that long moment of pain and confusion she was out of his line of sight. Her dagger pricked the skin above his kidney before he could move. He rolled away from the other Chosen but she stayed close, pressing her advantage with a speed that seemed impossible without calling upon her Eater’s, and a ruthless efficiency. She was inside his guard and it was only frantic movements that kept him from the dagger's thrusts. She kicked out twice, and hooked his feet back in closer when he tried to stagger away.He abandoned his sword, seeing its futility and letting it fall to the ground as he danced back. It turned liquid as it hit the sand and began its slow creep back towards him. He brought his hands down to catch her wrists but he was always a moment too late. He narrowly avoided losing the tips of his fingers twice before he gave in, clenched his fists and tried to knock the knives far enough out from her tight routine to allow for some sort of response.She was having none of it. If anything, her blows came faster, gashing along the inside of Kaius' arm on one side and a moment later slashing a line across the front of his chest.It should have burned each time. The pain should have been sharp. Every movement should have made it sharper but instead he felt numb. The cuts, shallow as they were, felt cold. The cold was spreading. Kaius moved slower now. Even if he could call speed he would barely have kept ahead of the knife darting in at him again and again. His thoughts slowed and the arena grew grey in his sight.Join the GiveawayWIN PRINT COPY OF CALL YOUR STEEL*
* Available for US Residents OnlyContest runs from October 10 - 31, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAdditional GiveawayJoin the Goodreads Giveaway and win one copy of Call Your Steel (US Residents only).Contest runs from September 20 - October 15. Click here to enter.About G.D. Penman
G D Penman writes fantasy fiction. He lives in Scotland with his partner and children, some of whom are human. He is a firm believer in the axiom that any story is made better by dragons. His beard has won an award. If you have ever read a story with monster and queer people, it was probably one of his. In those few precious moments that he isn’t parenting or writing he continues his quest to eat the flesh of every living species.Official website: http://www.gdpenman.com/Connect with G.D. Penman on social media: Facebook | TwitterBook Tour ScheduleFollow the book tour from October 18 - 31, 2017.Discover more features, excerpts, reviews, interviews, fun facts and other extras on the tour.To check the latest tour schedule, visit the Call Your Steel Book Page at Book Unleashed.
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October 9, 2017
Devil's Gamble by Michele Arris
GENRE: Steamy Contemporary
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Sienna Keller saw how men used her mother, and from an early age she swore she’d never allow it to happen to her. So when she meets smooth-talking billionaire Gavin Crane, who uses his connections to help her art career, she resolves to keep things strictly professional—no matter how gorgeous he is.Gavin might be the son of the head of the Kavanagh organized crime family, but he wants no part of that life. It’s important to him to prove to Sienna that he’s a good guy. But when she winds up in the hospital with a gunshot wound, he is driven to exact revenge. His father agrees to provide security to watch over her as well as find the man who shot her, but at a cost—Gavin must come back into the family business.
As Sienna begins to let her guard down around Gavin, seeing the kind, caring man he’s always wanted her to see, his secrets begin to pile up. Has she done the one thing she vowed never to do—trusted her heart to the wrong man?
AUTHOR Bio and Links:Award winning author, Michele Arris, writes steamy contemporary romance.
Michele is always plotting out her characters’ next move. Even when she’s not seated in front of her laptop writing about strong-willed, professional heroines and the complex heroes who strive to have them, she’s plotting scenes in her head.
“I love to write story where my characters are guaranteed their Happily Ever After.”
In her spare time, Michele enjoys reading all types of romance genres. She loves paranormal romance as well as historical romances, enjoys watching period classics (Little Dorrit, The Buccaneers, and Persuasion to name a few), actually looks forward to working out, is a holistic enthusiast/vitamin junkie, and spending time with family and friends – simply enjoying life.
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October 8, 2017
Our Yearly Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
I've been sick again. You know how it is, you just feel blah. Grandson comes home from school with a cough that lasts 30 minutes and passes it on to the rest of us who get it for a variety of days depending on how hard we get hit. Sister, two days. His mom, over a week now, his dad a few days. Me, that's still up in the air. The only symptoms we had in common was a fever, chills, and aches. I slept for 24 straight hours and made the mistake of thinking I was over it enough to do our yearly trip to the pumpkin patch yesterday. Big mistake! Had a slight relapse. But I am feeling better this afternoon.
The kids had fun, that's all the mattered.
The kids had fun, that's all the mattered.
October 6, 2017
Freebie Friday
Get it here!“I can take care of myself.” Lacey finally tugged away from him. “And you owe me for that bottle of perfume.” So much for their truce. She turned abruptly to leave. “You little hellcat.” His tone was low; the words ground out between his teeth. Chase’s hand encircled her arm, and he jerked her back to him. “You almost blind me with that stuff, and now you expect me to replace it?” He pulled Lacey even closer, until her breasts were crushed against his unyielding, naked chest. His hands
were like steel bands around the flesh of her upper arms.
She caught her breath, her heart slamming in her chest. The heat from Chase’s body seeped into hers, drawing an immediate response. Lacey felt her nipples
harden and tingle with excitement.
Something hot flowed through her aroused body, pooling between her thighs. The palms of her hands flattened against his chest; the lower half of her body arched into his as lust took control of her emotions. Fear that Chase would realize what he was doing to her nearly crippled her.
“Let me go.” Oh God. Was that her weak, pitiful voice?
Without warning, Chase’s hand was at the back of her head, his fingers threading through her loose hair and twisting it into a knot. A soft cry escaped Lacey when she found her head jerked back. Lightning revealed the raw passion etched on Chase’s chiseled face. The flaring nostrils, his prominent cheekbones, and tightly drawn lips left no doubts that he was as turned on as she was. The blaze in his eyes held Lacey’s gaze captive. Filled with an unspoken promise of what was to come. She could barely take a breath when he began to lower his face.
“I’ve been hard since the first time I laid eyes on you.” She felt his warm breath against her face.
“No…” Lacey’s heart was about to pound out of her chest. She should fight him, assert herself, and knee him in the groin. Something! She didn’t want this, did she? She opened her mouth to protest when he thrust his hips against her. Oh God!
“Yes!” His hoarse whisper held a hint of savageness to it, and before Lacey could do any of the things she was thinking, Chase’s mouth swooped down to steal her breath away with a scorching kiss.
She stiffened, but it didn’t last. He didn’t fight fair. While one hand held her head so he could kiss her at will, the other glided down Lacey’s back and over her bottom, squeezing a half-naked cheek while grinding his hard-on into her. A sob rose in her throat when she realized she was responding to his sexual attack and the forceful persuasion of his mouth.
“Chase,” she whispered when his mouth left hers to rain kisses down her throat. She closed her eyes and moaned, growing weak in the knees. “No…”
“No, don’t kiss you?” His lips brushed the curve of her jaw. “No, don’t touch you?” His mouth moved on to tease the flesh of her neck. Lacey trembled wildly. “No, don’t make love to you?”
Before Lacey realized his intention, he tugged at the spaghetti strap of her camisole and pulled it down until her breast was bare. The sound that escaped him left no doubt that he was close to the end of his limit. He cupped her flesh and pulled it up at the same time, lowering his head until his mouth was on her.
October 4, 2017
Bear's Edge
NEW BOOK RELEASE !!Book 2 of the Stranger Creatures series by Christina Lynn Lambert
BEAR'S EDGEChristina Lynn LambertSeries: Stranger Creatures Book 2
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Loose Id
Publication Date: September 26, 2017Add to Goodreads
Bear shifter Grant wants his beautiful boss, Shayla. Will he risk his job and his barely healed heart to convince her to be his everything?After sexy bear shifter Grant lost his girlfriend and three best friends in a fire, he decided he was done with love, done with people, done with pretty much everything. One woman has him rethinking his whole strategy.As his boss, Shayla is off-limits, so Grant keeps his feelings for her under wraps until…the attraction doesn't seem so one-sided. Grant takes a risk and lays a piece of his heart on the line. When things get hotter than he could have imagined, Grant wonders- will some of his darker desires be too much for Shayla or will she embrace the needs he's kept hidden for so long?A reporter who covered the bombing Shayla survived three years before is convinced the only reason Shayla survived is because she's some type of bionic medical experiment or superhuman freak. When the reporter ropes Shayla's angry ex, Hunter into the mix, Shayla's business and her life are on the line. Can she and Grant trust in each other and find a way to slay all the obstacles that stand in their way?Purchase LinksAvailable now. Grab your copy today.Amazon | Loose Id | Google | iTunes | KoboAn Excerpt from the BookTake an inside look at Bear's Edge. Read this sizzling excerpt from the book.Grant the mystery man—a delicious mystery Shayla would like to unravel, piece by piece, layer by layer. Ah, but I can't. I'm his boss. In a different lifetime, if we didn't have the whole boss-employee obstacle going on… No harm in looking, though, just a little, since he sat so close. She promised herself to keep her thoughts G-rated—okay, maybe PG-13. Grant had a talent with numbers and paid attention to detail. Also, he was a little shy and standoffish to a lot of people when it came to anything other than work. Shayla wondered where he sometimes went in his head, because, every now and then, his smile wiped from his face, just for a second, before being replaced with one a little harder. None of my business, she reminded herself.Shayla had really wanted to hug Grant that morning after seeing him look so frustrated but decided that it might be wiser and more appropriate to show him that there were a few people on his side. Watching him break things and try to be all strong and humorous about it made Shayla want to unravel the Grant mystery even more. It kind of hurt to watch Grant pretending to be fine, but all Shayla could offer him was lunch and good conversation. Hopefully Mr. Strong and Silent—Sydney called him that sometimes, although never to his face—knew Shayla and Sydney cared. Shayla cared. Because he's a friend. Just a friend.Grant raised his soda in a toast. "To things not being worse," he announced with a rueful half smile. "And, uh"—he cleared his throat—"to good company." He nodded at Sydney, and when he met Shayla's gaze, he held it. In Grant's dark eyes she saw hunger, wide-open desire, and about a million other things she couldn't puzzle out. They both looked away. Grant looked at her that way sometimes, and Shayla did her best to ignore it. Grant might have a small crush on her, or he could have a thing for petite, small-breasted girls possessing a great fashion sense.Sydney broke the silence. "To good food and even better friends." She clinked Grant's glass, and Shayla came back to reality and smiled, pretending she wasn't experiencing several different kinds of inappropriate thoughts and feelings for a sexy, complicated man who was her employee and also her friend. She needed to remember that things could never go any further than a panty-melting look, and behave.Her phone buzzed. Grateful for the distraction, she dug it out of her purse to see a text message and call-back number from that pest of a reporter back in Maryland. That pain in the ass wanted another interview with Shayla. Like once in the hospital and once for a "where are the survivors now" follow-up a few months later hadn't been enough. May as well take care of this before it becomes twenty voice mails piled in my in-box.Other Books by Christina Lynn LambertDon't miss the other books in the Stranger Creatures series:@media screen and (max-width: 600px){ #other-books-table {width:100%;} #other-books-table tbody td {display: block;} }
WOLF'S CHALLENGESeries: Stranger Creatures Book 1Handsome lawyer Derrick looks exactly like the type of man that single mom Sydney needs to avoid, but everything is not as it seems in the town of Great Oaks, Virginia. Can Derrick show Sydney that she can count on him? Will an unhinged stalker ruin everything?Buy Links: Available on Amazon.comA fresh look at love, acceptance and self-forgiveness! This is a tale of two souls, each wanting to let go, but just a little afraid of how vulnerable it will make them.
- Dianne, Goodreads reviewerGiveawayWIN $10 AMAZON GIFT CARD
Contest runs from October 4 - 10, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout Christina Lynn Lambert
A few years ago, I read my first romance novel and I was hooked, so much so that I decided to give the idea of writing a story a chance. My style is more gritty than sweet and I look forward to writing many more stories with strong heroines and imperfect but determined characters. Love, courage, hope, and second chances are a few of my favorite themes. When I'm not writing, I enjoy spending time with my family, usually hiking or swimming or finding a new place to explore.Official website: https://christinalynnlambertwordpress.comConnect with Christina Lynn Lambert on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon Author PageIn partnership with
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BEAR'S EDGEChristina Lynn LambertSeries: Stranger Creatures Book 2Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Loose Id
Publication Date: September 26, 2017Add to Goodreads
Bear shifter Grant wants his beautiful boss, Shayla. Will he risk his job and his barely healed heart to convince her to be his everything?After sexy bear shifter Grant lost his girlfriend and three best friends in a fire, he decided he was done with love, done with people, done with pretty much everything. One woman has him rethinking his whole strategy.As his boss, Shayla is off-limits, so Grant keeps his feelings for her under wraps until…the attraction doesn't seem so one-sided. Grant takes a risk and lays a piece of his heart on the line. When things get hotter than he could have imagined, Grant wonders- will some of his darker desires be too much for Shayla or will she embrace the needs he's kept hidden for so long?A reporter who covered the bombing Shayla survived three years before is convinced the only reason Shayla survived is because she's some type of bionic medical experiment or superhuman freak. When the reporter ropes Shayla's angry ex, Hunter into the mix, Shayla's business and her life are on the line. Can she and Grant trust in each other and find a way to slay all the obstacles that stand in their way?Purchase LinksAvailable now. Grab your copy today.Amazon | Loose Id | Google | iTunes | KoboAn Excerpt from the BookTake an inside look at Bear's Edge. Read this sizzling excerpt from the book.Grant the mystery man—a delicious mystery Shayla would like to unravel, piece by piece, layer by layer. Ah, but I can't. I'm his boss. In a different lifetime, if we didn't have the whole boss-employee obstacle going on… No harm in looking, though, just a little, since he sat so close. She promised herself to keep her thoughts G-rated—okay, maybe PG-13. Grant had a talent with numbers and paid attention to detail. Also, he was a little shy and standoffish to a lot of people when it came to anything other than work. Shayla wondered where he sometimes went in his head, because, every now and then, his smile wiped from his face, just for a second, before being replaced with one a little harder. None of my business, she reminded herself.Shayla had really wanted to hug Grant that morning after seeing him look so frustrated but decided that it might be wiser and more appropriate to show him that there were a few people on his side. Watching him break things and try to be all strong and humorous about it made Shayla want to unravel the Grant mystery even more. It kind of hurt to watch Grant pretending to be fine, but all Shayla could offer him was lunch and good conversation. Hopefully Mr. Strong and Silent—Sydney called him that sometimes, although never to his face—knew Shayla and Sydney cared. Shayla cared. Because he's a friend. Just a friend.Grant raised his soda in a toast. "To things not being worse," he announced with a rueful half smile. "And, uh"—he cleared his throat—"to good company." He nodded at Sydney, and when he met Shayla's gaze, he held it. In Grant's dark eyes she saw hunger, wide-open desire, and about a million other things she couldn't puzzle out. They both looked away. Grant looked at her that way sometimes, and Shayla did her best to ignore it. Grant might have a small crush on her, or he could have a thing for petite, small-breasted girls possessing a great fashion sense.Sydney broke the silence. "To good food and even better friends." She clinked Grant's glass, and Shayla came back to reality and smiled, pretending she wasn't experiencing several different kinds of inappropriate thoughts and feelings for a sexy, complicated man who was her employee and also her friend. She needed to remember that things could never go any further than a panty-melting look, and behave.Her phone buzzed. Grateful for the distraction, she dug it out of her purse to see a text message and call-back number from that pest of a reporter back in Maryland. That pain in the ass wanted another interview with Shayla. Like once in the hospital and once for a "where are the survivors now" follow-up a few months later hadn't been enough. May as well take care of this before it becomes twenty voice mails piled in my in-box.Other Books by Christina Lynn LambertDon't miss the other books in the Stranger Creatures series:@media screen and (max-width: 600px){ #other-books-table {width:100%;} #other-books-table tbody td {display: block;} }WOLF'S CHALLENGESeries: Stranger Creatures Book 1Handsome lawyer Derrick looks exactly like the type of man that single mom Sydney needs to avoid, but everything is not as it seems in the town of Great Oaks, Virginia. Can Derrick show Sydney that she can count on him? Will an unhinged stalker ruin everything?Buy Links: Available on Amazon.comA fresh look at love, acceptance and self-forgiveness! This is a tale of two souls, each wanting to let go, but just a little afraid of how vulnerable it will make them.- Dianne, Goodreads reviewerGiveawayWIN $10 AMAZON GIFT CARD
Contest runs from October 4 - 10, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout Christina Lynn LambertA few years ago, I read my first romance novel and I was hooked, so much so that I decided to give the idea of writing a story a chance. My style is more gritty than sweet and I look forward to writing many more stories with strong heroines and imperfect but determined characters. Love, courage, hope, and second chances are a few of my favorite themes. When I'm not writing, I enjoy spending time with my family, usually hiking or swimming or finding a new place to explore.Official website: https://christinalynnlambertwordpress.comConnect with Christina Lynn Lambert on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon Author PageIn partnership with
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October 3, 2017
October 2, 2017
Kane by Carol McKibben
NEW BOOK RELEASE!!The prequel to the thrilling Snow Blood Series by Carol McKibben
KANE - THE FIRST BLOOD SONCarol McKibbenSeries: Prequel to The Snow Blood Series
Genre: Paranormal Fiction
Publisher: Troll River Publications
Publication Date: October 1, 2017Add to Goodreads
Kane de Medici’s thirst for knowledge leads him into the dark vampire world.Kane de Medici’s thirst for knowledge leads him into the dark world of vampirism. Working as an apprentice to the great master, Leonardo da Vinci in 1503, he encounters Brogio, one of Florence’s most wealthy bachelors. Their growing friendship coupled with strange events lead him to uncover Brogio’s inconceivable secret. Brogio is a vampire, the very first vampire.Kane’s quest for endless learning has him propose that the vampire “turn” him so that he can become Brogio’s first vampire blood son. Reluctantly Brogio agrees, but Kane’s uncontrollable blood lust unleashes a plague upon the world.This Snow Blood Series Prequel will delight fans of this beloved family of vampires.
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Available now for a limited time only. Grab your copy today.Available on Amazon.comOther Books by Carol McKibbenBe sure to check out all the books in the popular Snow Blood series!Join the paranormal world of Brogio, the first vampire, as told through the eyes of his kindred dog, Snow Blood! The Snow Blood Series takes readers through the creation of the first vampire and how he saved a dying white husky to be his eternal companion. Together the two face a series of events that reveal sinister plots to destroy the father of all vampires and those he loves. Through it all, Snow Blood demonstrates the meaning of unconditional love and redemption.Each book is currently on promotion for only $1.99 at Amazon.com. Or get them FREE with Kindle Unlimited!
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This series was such a unique and original experience. As told through the eyes of a Dog and his vampire family, Snow Blood was such a gripping tale brought to life on the pages of this book by a really magnificent story teller.- Alina Hart, Amazon.com ReviewerGiveawayWIN $20 AMAZON GIFT CARD
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Carol McKibben was a magazine publisher for 20+ years. Carol writes from the heart of a dog’s eyes. Her books help support her dog rescue efforts and focus on unconditional love. Carol, her lab Thor and Siberian Husky Ty are currently working on new adventures. Go to http://www.carolmckibben.com or email carol@mckibben.com.Official website: http://www.carolmckibben.com/Connect with Carol McKibben on social media:Facebook | Twitter | GoodreadsCheck out the Troll River Publications official website: http://www.trollriverpub.comBook Tour ScheduleFollow the book tour from October 17 - 30, 2017.Discover more features, excerpts, reviews, interviews, fun facts and other extras on the tour.To check the latest tour schedule, visit the Kane - The First Blood Son Book Page at Book Unleashed.
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KANE - THE FIRST BLOOD SONCarol McKibbenSeries: Prequel to The Snow Blood SeriesGenre: Paranormal Fiction
Publisher: Troll River Publications
Publication Date: October 1, 2017Add to Goodreads
Kane de Medici’s thirst for knowledge leads him into the dark vampire world.Kane de Medici’s thirst for knowledge leads him into the dark world of vampirism. Working as an apprentice to the great master, Leonardo da Vinci in 1503, he encounters Brogio, one of Florence’s most wealthy bachelors. Their growing friendship coupled with strange events lead him to uncover Brogio’s inconceivable secret. Brogio is a vampire, the very first vampire.Kane’s quest for endless learning has him propose that the vampire “turn” him so that he can become Brogio’s first vampire blood son. Reluctantly Brogio agrees, but Kane’s uncontrollable blood lust unleashes a plague upon the world.This Snow Blood Series Prequel will delight fans of this beloved family of vampires.Purchase LinksSpecial $1.99 Promotion!
Available now for a limited time only. Grab your copy today.Available on Amazon.comOther Books by Carol McKibbenBe sure to check out all the books in the popular Snow Blood series!Join the paranormal world of Brogio, the first vampire, as told through the eyes of his kindred dog, Snow Blood! The Snow Blood Series takes readers through the creation of the first vampire and how he saved a dying white husky to be his eternal companion. Together the two face a series of events that reveal sinister plots to destroy the father of all vampires and those he loves. Through it all, Snow Blood demonstrates the meaning of unconditional love and redemption.Each book is currently on promotion for only $1.99 at Amazon.com. Or get them FREE with Kindle Unlimited!
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This series was such a unique and original experience. As told through the eyes of a Dog and his vampire family, Snow Blood was such a gripping tale brought to life on the pages of this book by a really magnificent story teller.- Alina Hart, Amazon.com ReviewerGiveawayWIN $20 AMAZON GIFT CARDContest runs from October 2 - 30, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout Carol McKibbenCarol McKibben was a magazine publisher for 20+ years. Carol writes from the heart of a dog’s eyes. Her books help support her dog rescue efforts and focus on unconditional love. Carol, her lab Thor and Siberian Husky Ty are currently working on new adventures. Go to http://www.carolmckibben.com or email carol@mckibben.com.Official website: http://www.carolmckibben.com/Connect with Carol McKibben on social media:Facebook | Twitter | GoodreadsCheck out the Troll River Publications official website: http://www.trollriverpub.comBook Tour ScheduleFollow the book tour from October 17 - 30, 2017.Discover more features, excerpts, reviews, interviews, fun facts and other extras on the tour.To check the latest tour schedule, visit the Kane - The First Blood Son Book Page at Book Unleashed.
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Diomere's Exile
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DIOMERE'S EXILESabrina A. FishSeries: The Gate Keeper Chronicles Book 1
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Publication Date: September 29, 2017 Add to Goodreads
An exiled woman seeking redemption, and the man who distracts her from finding it.Five Gates. Five Sisters. Five Very Different Men.Once there were two worlds connected by five magical gates. Then the Gate Keepers closed the gates and disappeared. The Gate Keepers have returned.Nadia de Quinones was exiled when her nephew, the crown-prince was abducted on her watch. She'll let nothing stand in the way of her redemption, not even discovering her heartbonded and a connection to an ancient magical gate.Lord Gregor Cyrene is sworn to protect his country's royal heirs. After the youngest prince's life is threatened, Gregor sets out to discover who is responsible and suspects the answer lies with Nadia.When fate forces their competing goals to align, neither are prepared for the irresistible attraction between them. Can they see beyond their pasts and a millennia old hate between their people? Or will they continue to distrust, allowing those plotting against them to win?This is an excellent, fast-paced story that held my attention from beginning to end. Prepare yourself - the love scenes are hot, hot, hot!- Staci, Goodreads ReviewerSecrets, lies, magic, love, lust and betrayal made for an excellent read. Recommended.- Errin Krystal, Goodreads ReviewerPurchase LinksAvailable now for $4.99 only. Grab your copy today.Amazon | Barnes & Noble | The Wild Rose PressAn Excerpt from the BookTake an inside look at Diomere's Exile. Read this sizzling excerpt from the book.Playing her part, she bit her bottom lip and looked up at him through her lashes. "Pardon, m'lord. I didn't mean to mistake you for a running path."His low, husky voice caressed her ears, its softness belying strength and control rather than weakness. "If all runners were as beautiful as you, I'd be willing to be the path more often."She barely kept from rolling her eyes. Expose a little cleavage or the hint of a curvy figure and men were all the same, the sight of a woman's face being totally unnecessary to judge beauty. Even had she not been wearing the mask, she knew there was nothing beautiful about her. Too tall and mouthy, she preferred dressing like a Diomerean nobleman rather than the noblewoman she was. Never mind the scar that bisected the left side of her face."Thank you, m'lord," she said, tone dry. She smiled and batted her lashes up at him.His low chuckle sent a shiver down her spine as he leaned toward her until his breath tickled her ear. "Acting the coy miss isn't one of your gifts," he said, his lips grazing her ear, causing an arrow of desire to arc through her body.She leaned up on her toes, their cheeks only a breath apart, and whispered back. "Insincere flattery is obviously one of yours."She caressed his chest, unable to resist the swell of muscle under her palms as she pulled away, chin lifted. Striking amber irises circled in a black outer ring and thick black lashes peeked from the eyes of the mask. Her mind went blank as desire rolled through her, taking her breath. A ripple rolled through the power inside her, like this man had reached in and touched a finger to the still surface of her a'mi. Her smile slipped. You're acting like Father. Her stomach flipped, threatening to eject her morning meal. She jerked her hands from his chest as if she'd been burned.He trapped her gaze in his. "Is it not said that flattery makes friends and truth makes enemies?"Nadia scowled and shoved her a'mi deep."Then I'd rather be enemies." She stepped back and held her hand out in the traditional greeting of her people, rather than the shoulder clasping Thunoans used. His smoldering gaze held a challenge as he slid his palm against hers. His thumb caressed the back of her hand, making her shiver, before he finally pulled his hand back toward his chest, the parchment she'd slipped him tucked between his fingers. The greeting ended with their palms over their hearts. Nadia ignored the heat pooling in her stomach. "The gods keep you, m'lord.""Asha's blessing on you, lady."She told herself she clenched her fist because the greeting demanded it, not to hold on to the feel of his skin against hers.Book Tour ScheduleFollow the book tour from October 3 - 16, 2017.Discover more features, excerpts, reviews, interviews, fun facts and other extras on the tour.Check the daily tour schedule at Diomere's Exile Book Page.
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3 Mystery PrizesContest runs from August 29 - October 16, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout Sabrina A. Fish
Sabrina A. Fish lives in Oklahoma with her husband, son, and two cats, where she owns a trophy company and collects names for her novels from lists of award's recipients. She loves all things chocolate and her husband is sweet enough to never let the candy dish near her computer become empty.She loves and advocates being involved in the local writing community, and is President for the 2018 Oklahoma Writers' Federation, Inc (OWFI).She is an annual featured speaker at The Rose State Writing Conference and has been a panelist at Wizard World Comic Con.Born and raised in Oklahoma, she considers the three years she spent in a Texas high school to be a short trip down the rabbit hole that ended at graduation. She returned to Oklahoma where she received her Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Oklahoma. BOOMER SOONER.When she isn't writing & promoting her novels or running her company, she can be found reading, scrapbooking, or spending quality time with her family.To find out more about Sabrina and her books, visit her website https://www.SabrinaAFish.comOfficial website: https://www.sabrinaafish.com/Connect with Sabrina A. Fish on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon Author Page | Instagram | Pinterest | Linked-InAbout The Wild Rose Press
The Wild Rose Press has been publishing electronic and print titles of fiction for more than nine years. Our titles span the sub-genre spectrum from sweet to sensually erotic romance in all lengths to mainstream and womens fiction. To check out the latest and upcoming releases and more, visit https://catalog.thewildrosepress.com.Social media: Facebook | Twitter | PinterestIn partnership with
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DIOMERE'S EXILESabrina A. FishSeries: The Gate Keeper Chronicles Book 1Genre: Fantasy Romance
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Publication Date: September 29, 2017 Add to Goodreads
An exiled woman seeking redemption, and the man who distracts her from finding it.Five Gates. Five Sisters. Five Very Different Men.Once there were two worlds connected by five magical gates. Then the Gate Keepers closed the gates and disappeared. The Gate Keepers have returned.Nadia de Quinones was exiled when her nephew, the crown-prince was abducted on her watch. She'll let nothing stand in the way of her redemption, not even discovering her heartbonded and a connection to an ancient magical gate.Lord Gregor Cyrene is sworn to protect his country's royal heirs. After the youngest prince's life is threatened, Gregor sets out to discover who is responsible and suspects the answer lies with Nadia.When fate forces their competing goals to align, neither are prepared for the irresistible attraction between them. Can they see beyond their pasts and a millennia old hate between their people? Or will they continue to distrust, allowing those plotting against them to win?This is an excellent, fast-paced story that held my attention from beginning to end. Prepare yourself - the love scenes are hot, hot, hot!- Staci, Goodreads ReviewerSecrets, lies, magic, love, lust and betrayal made for an excellent read. Recommended.- Errin Krystal, Goodreads ReviewerPurchase LinksAvailable now for $4.99 only. Grab your copy today.Amazon | Barnes & Noble | The Wild Rose PressAn Excerpt from the BookTake an inside look at Diomere's Exile. Read this sizzling excerpt from the book.Playing her part, she bit her bottom lip and looked up at him through her lashes. "Pardon, m'lord. I didn't mean to mistake you for a running path."His low, husky voice caressed her ears, its softness belying strength and control rather than weakness. "If all runners were as beautiful as you, I'd be willing to be the path more often."She barely kept from rolling her eyes. Expose a little cleavage or the hint of a curvy figure and men were all the same, the sight of a woman's face being totally unnecessary to judge beauty. Even had she not been wearing the mask, she knew there was nothing beautiful about her. Too tall and mouthy, she preferred dressing like a Diomerean nobleman rather than the noblewoman she was. Never mind the scar that bisected the left side of her face."Thank you, m'lord," she said, tone dry. She smiled and batted her lashes up at him.His low chuckle sent a shiver down her spine as he leaned toward her until his breath tickled her ear. "Acting the coy miss isn't one of your gifts," he said, his lips grazing her ear, causing an arrow of desire to arc through her body.She leaned up on her toes, their cheeks only a breath apart, and whispered back. "Insincere flattery is obviously one of yours."She caressed his chest, unable to resist the swell of muscle under her palms as she pulled away, chin lifted. Striking amber irises circled in a black outer ring and thick black lashes peeked from the eyes of the mask. Her mind went blank as desire rolled through her, taking her breath. A ripple rolled through the power inside her, like this man had reached in and touched a finger to the still surface of her a'mi. Her smile slipped. You're acting like Father. Her stomach flipped, threatening to eject her morning meal. She jerked her hands from his chest as if she'd been burned.He trapped her gaze in his. "Is it not said that flattery makes friends and truth makes enemies?"Nadia scowled and shoved her a'mi deep."Then I'd rather be enemies." She stepped back and held her hand out in the traditional greeting of her people, rather than the shoulder clasping Thunoans used. His smoldering gaze held a challenge as he slid his palm against hers. His thumb caressed the back of her hand, making her shiver, before he finally pulled his hand back toward his chest, the parchment she'd slipped him tucked between his fingers. The greeting ended with their palms over their hearts. Nadia ignored the heat pooling in her stomach. "The gods keep you, m'lord.""Asha's blessing on you, lady."She told herself she clenched her fist because the greeting demanded it, not to hold on to the feel of his skin against hers.Book Tour ScheduleFollow the book tour from October 3 - 16, 2017.Discover more features, excerpts, reviews, interviews, fun facts and other extras on the tour.Check the daily tour schedule at Diomere's Exile Book Page.
GiveawayWIN $25 GIFT CARD AND MORE!Prizes up for grabs:$25 Gift Card (Winner's choice: Amazon or Barnes & Noble)
2 Diomere's Exile eBooks
3 Mystery PrizesContest runs from August 29 - October 16, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout Sabrina A. Fish
Sabrina A. Fish lives in Oklahoma with her husband, son, and two cats, where she owns a trophy company and collects names for her novels from lists of award's recipients. She loves all things chocolate and her husband is sweet enough to never let the candy dish near her computer become empty.She loves and advocates being involved in the local writing community, and is President for the 2018 Oklahoma Writers' Federation, Inc (OWFI).She is an annual featured speaker at The Rose State Writing Conference and has been a panelist at Wizard World Comic Con.Born and raised in Oklahoma, she considers the three years she spent in a Texas high school to be a short trip down the rabbit hole that ended at graduation. She returned to Oklahoma where she received her Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Oklahoma. BOOMER SOONER.When she isn't writing & promoting her novels or running her company, she can be found reading, scrapbooking, or spending quality time with her family.To find out more about Sabrina and her books, visit her website https://www.SabrinaAFish.comOfficial website: https://www.sabrinaafish.com/Connect with Sabrina A. Fish on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon Author Page | Instagram | Pinterest | Linked-InAbout The Wild Rose Press
The Wild Rose Press has been publishing electronic and print titles of fiction for more than nine years. Our titles span the sub-genre spectrum from sweet to sensually erotic romance in all lengths to mainstream and womens fiction. To check out the latest and upcoming releases and more, visit https://catalog.thewildrosepress.com.Social media: Facebook | Twitter | PinterestIn partnership with
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