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Next Stop on Blog Tour!

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I’m talking about ideas at the next stop on my blog tour.  Please drop by Hanging With Bells!

Laurel O'Donnell - Author - Medieval Romance Novels, Paranormal Romance Novels and Urban Fantasy

First Kiss Friday – In Loving Hate by Lynette Sofras

Laurel O'Donnell - Author

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Lynette Sofras, author of contemporary romance In Loving Hate.  Welcome Lynette!  Here’s the first kiss between Lyssa and Alex.

His car pulled up and she waited until he crossed the road before throwing herself into his arms, kissing his face and hugging him tightly.

“Lyssa!”  Just as she planned, her onslaught took him completely by surprise.

“Oh Alex…dearest Alex—you’ve been so good to us all.  I’m so very grateful to you.”  She needed to gasp for breath, but she wrapped her arms around his neck.  “Please don’t let Stavros do this.  I know you can stop him.  And I have no one to turn to but you.  I know I’ve behaved badly, but…”

He caught her tightly in a fierce embrace, gazing into her eyes for a moment.  A moan of urgent need escaped his lips before they sought and found hers and he kissed her hungrily and with an intensity that left her weak with shock, unable to pull away.  But as she recovered her senses, thoughts of pulling away seemed to slip out of her mind.  His tongue gently parted her lips and found hers, performing a little mating dance that caused a thrilling current to spread throughout her body, charging every nerve ending until each one seemed to tingle with anticipation and long for more.  What am I doing?  No answer.  For a moment she felt absolutely powerless to do anything but respond to the passion of the instant which he, not she, dominated. Time stopped and the world around her stood still, dissolving into nothingness as she succumbed to the intense pleasure surging through her body, which left her faint with desire for more.

When she finally did pull away, he continued to hold her closely, cupping her face in his hands and showering both it and her hair with greedy little kisses as if he couldn’t get enough of her to satisfy his voracious hunger.  His eyes were like bottomless pools of pure desire and she knew her own must mirror them.  She looked at him in astonishment, trying to regain her composure but with extreme difficulty.  What just happened?  The question hammered at her brain but received no answer.

Finally she found her breath, though her voice came out as little more than a weak whisper.  “Oh dear, this isn’t quite…” She took a deep breath and eased herself smoothly away from his embrace, her planned speech having fled her mind.  “I’m terribly sorry Alex, but I’ve just remembered something very important.  Do you mind if we cancel lunch?”

 

Lynette Sofras – my website: http://www.lynettesofras.com/

In Loving Hate buy link: http://amzn.com/B00A3K1SP8

 

Laurel O'Donnell - Author - Medieval Romance Novels, Paranormal Romance Novels and Urban Fantasy

5 out of 5 for Angel’s Assassin!

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5 out of 5 books for Angel’s Assassin from Over Flowing Bookshelves!  Great review.  Please stop by and read why it’s such a wonderful book!

http://overflowingbookshelves.com/blog-tour-review-excerpt-angels-assassin-by-laurel-odonnell/

Laurel O'Donnell - Author - Medieval Romance Novels, Paranormal Romance Novels and Urban Fantasy

Visiting with My Devotional Thoughts!

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Please stop by My Devotional Thoughts for a peek at my writing process. 

http://www.mydevotionalthoughts.com/2012/12/abg-reads-angels-assassin-by-laurel.html

Laurel O'Donnell - Author - Medieval Romance Novels, Paranormal Romance Novels and Urban Fantasy

Stop at Demon Lovers Books and More!

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I’m talking about Alpha Heroes and Angel’s Assassin at Demon Lovers Books and More.  Please stop by and tell me what you think about Alpha Heroes.

http://www.demonloversbooksandmore.com/2012/12/alpha-males-post-by-laurel-odonnell.html

Laurel O'Donnell - Author - Medieval Romance Novels, Paranormal Romance Novels and Urban Fantasy

Inspirational Quote Monday! #46 of 2012

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It’s Inspirational Quote Monday! Here’s the quote for the week – “As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December’s bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and people to whom we are worth the same.” – Donald E. Westlake

Laurel O'Donnell - Author - Medieval Romance Novels, Paranormal Romance Novels and Urban Fantasy

Inspirational Quote Monday! #45 of 2012

Laurel O'Donnell - Author

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday! Here’s the quote for the week – “Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” – Will Rogers

 

 

Laurel O'Donnell - Author - Medieval Romance Novels, Paranormal Romance Novels and Urban Fantasy

Save 50% on PDF Version of Angel’s Assassin

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To celebrate the launch of our new ODONNELL BOOKS ebookstore, we are offering everyone a chance to save 50% on the PDF version of Angel’s Assassin!

Visit ODONNELL BOOKS, add Angel’s Assassin to your cart and use coupon code Assassin50 to save 50%.

This special offer good through December 16, 2012.  PDF version only. Offer good ONLY on the ODONNELL BOOKS website.

Watch this space for more special offers and coupon deals from ODONNELL BOOKS throughout the holiday season!

 

 

Laurel O'Donnell - Author - Medieval Romance Novels, Paranormal Romance Novels and Urban Fantasy

Angel’s Assassin is featured at Reader Girls!

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Please drop by and read about me and my medieval romance, Angel’s Assassin!  http://www.readergirlsblog.com/2012/12/angels-assassin-blog-tour-interview-and.html?showComment=1354383881034#c6245678844699222787

 

Laurel O'Donnell - Author - Medieval Romance Novels, Paranormal Romance Novels and Urban Fantasy

First Kiss Friday – Between A Rock and A Mad Woman by Stephanie Queen

Laurel O'Donnell - Author

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Stephanie Queen, author of contemporary romance Between A Rock and A Mad Woman.  Welcome Stephanie!  Here’s the first kiss between Madeline Grace and Peter John Douglas.

Standing in the hotel room with her now, he closed his eyes. He had to. She saw his pain and knew its origin. And if there was one thing he did not want from her, it was sympathy. Not that she’d give him much. But she’d understand, and that somehow was worse. He didn’t fully understand everything about how he felt about her—about where he stood with her—and he was deeply reluctant to delve into that bit of introspection, especially now. Maybe he should. He didn’t like the mystery. But his fear of what he might find out about himself was greater.

“Peter.”

He opened his eyes. She smiled gently. He let out his breath. It wasn’t so bad after all, having her understand; having someone understand better than him.

“You know you’re the best man I ever met…”

“But,” he interrupted her, “but you have bigger and better things to do than to play second fiddle to me. I know I disappointed you once.”

She sighed. He knew she didn’t want to talk about it. He sighed too.

 

 

Madeline stopped and really looked at the wry, somewhat sad smile on his face. The smile would have been harmless—if it hadn’t been for his eyes.

Those crystal clear blue bedroom eyes. Sometimes they were merely intense with passion, and other times they were like mirrors reflecting endlessly, but they were always compelling—and they were always sexy.

And he knew it. Oh no. She felt a split second of panic.

He stepped forward, cupped the back of her head with one hand, grabbing a handful of her hair, caressed her jaw with the other hand and covered her mouth with his in a hungry no-holds-barred kiss. They’d always had the best kisses. She didn’t know if it was a match of anatomy or chemistry or just the linking of two souls. Whatever it was, the undeniable connection was there—still. He moved his lips from hers and moved his hands to hug her body to him. When he spoke she held her breath, fearing what he might say.

 

Between a Rock and a Mad Woman is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple iTunes/iBooks and other ebook outlets.

For more information, visit www.StephanieQueen.com.

 

Laurel O'Donnell - Author - Medieval Romance Novels, Paranormal Romance Novels and Urban Fantasy