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April 15, 2017
Hell Squad: Claudia Art Reveal
You wanted to see her! Here is Claudia Frost, Hell Squad’s badass female soldier, and one of my favorites among all the artwork.
Art Reveal: Claudia
He saw that same tough face he’d seen every day for a year and a half. Not beautiful, she had too many angles and sharp edges for that, but it was certainly compelling. Her “I’m going to pound your face into the ground” look was in place. It was one of her best.
Hell Squad Trading Card Giveaway
I’m giving away sets of original Hell Squad Trading Cards! FIVE lucky winners will be selected and the giveaway closes Thursday 2oth April 2017.
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April 14, 2017
Hell Squad: Shaw Art Reveal
Who wants to see Hell Squad’s cheeky, charming sniper, Shaw Baird? Here he is!
Art Reveal: Shaw
Shaw’s grinning face floated through her head.
Her tense muscles eased a little.
With a muscled, lanky frame, he looked more like a swimmer than a soldier. But she’d seen him shirtless enough times to know there was solid muscle under his armor. And that face…he was handsome, but it was his humor and the energy that shone out of him that drew people in.
Hell Squad Trading Card Giveaway
I’m giving away sets of original Hell Squad Trading Cards! FIVE lucky winners will be selected and the giveaway closes Thursday 2oth April 2017.
You Choose!
Select which Hell Squad character you’d like to see tomorrow.
Take Our Poll
Listen to a sample of Hell Squad: Marcus in audio!
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April 13, 2017
Hell Squad: Cruz Art Reveal
It was a *very* close vote, but next up is Hell Squad’s second-in-command, Cruz Ramos.
Art Reveal: Cruz
Then her heart leaped. Cruz.
He landed beside Marcus and was saying something, even as his gaze scanned the area around them.
Okay, so the way the man was put together worked for her. No harm in looking. He was shorter and leaner than his teammates, although by no means soft. She wished she could see through his black body armor. Santha bet the view beneath would be just as fine as his handsome face. And oh boy, that was a hell of a face.
Hell Squad Trading Card Giveaway
I’m giving away sets of original Hell Squad Trading Cards! FIVE lucky winners will be selected and the giveaway closes Thursday 2oth April 2017.
You Choose
Select which Hell Squad character you’d like to see tomorrow!
Take Our Poll
[P.S. There is a Marcus and Elle image, but I thought we need to see Elle by herself before we see both! So once Elle has been revealed, the Marcus and Elle option will be back!]
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April 12, 2017
Hell Squad: Gabe Art Reveal
The votes came in for today’s reveal and Team Gabe pulled out in front in the end. So today’s Hell Squad art reveal–selected by you–is big, deadly Gabe Jackson.
Gabe has a shaved head but I wanted to show a little bit of hair…but he may have ended up with a teeny bit more than he should. Consider this Gabe before he shaves
April 11, 2017
Hell Squad Theron Cover and Marcus Art Reveal
Welcome to Hell Squad Week!
For all the Hell Squad fans, I have SO much Hell Squad goodness to share with you. Remember in Niko that our sexy (but dangerous) artist was making trading cards of all our squad soldiers? Well, I decided to make that a reality.
I commissioned a fabulous artist, MyCKs, who specializes in Sumi-style artwork (Japanese ink art) and watercolors. She has done a brilliant job bringing Hell Squad to life and I am thrilled to have the original paintings hanging in my office. She has done a painting for each of the Hell Squad soldiers (Hell Squad only so far! We might get to Squad Nine and the berserkers in the future).
So, EVERY DAY THIS WEEK, I will be sharing one of these fabulous pictures. Today, you’ll get to see the art for our scarred, fearless squad leader Marcus PLUS the cover reveal for the upcoming Hell Squad book, Theron.
But wait, there’s more. ONE — you can pick which Hell Squad member artwork I’ll reveal tomorrow (just vote below) and TWO — I’ll be giving away a set of Hell Squad trading cards to FIVE lucky winners. If you’d like a set of the original Hell Squad artwork, then enter below.
Hell Squad: Theron Cover Reveal
Release Date: May 2nd
I hope you’re looking forward the big, silent member of Squad Nine meeting his match in his best friend and fellow squad mate, Sienna. She has a tough battle on her hands!
Art Reveal: Marcus
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Marcus’ face was rough, tough, and dominated by a large, ragged scar that ran down his cheek and across his neck. No one knew how he’d gotten it. Rumor said he’d charged a raptor raiding party in the early days after the invasion. That he’d killed them all with his bare hands and been given a slash during the fight for his trouble.
Elle had no idea if it was true, but she had no trouble believing he could do it.
Hell Squad Trading Card Giveaway
I’m giving away sets of original Hell Squad Trading Cards! FIVE lucky winners will be selected and the giveaway closes Thursday 20th April 2017.
You Choose!
Select which Hell Squad character you’d like to see tomorrow
Take Our Poll
Hell Squad: Marcus
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New Sci-fi Romance from Cara Bristol
If you’re looking for something to read while you’re waiting for Hell Squad: Theron…Cara Bristol has a new release! I was sucked in at ‘falsely convicted and sent to a primitive, frozen wasteland’ and Alien Mate has joined my TBR list.
I’m Starr Elizabeth Conner. Earth’s government falsely convicted me of a crime, packed me on a ship with other female felons, and sent us to Dakon, a primitive, frozen wasteland of a planet. Why? Earth needs minerals, and Dakon is desperate for females.
But I’m no barbarian’s ‘mail order bride,’ even if he is super tall, muscular, and the chief of his tribe. He doesn’t want a BBW blonde, either–it’s written all over his chiseled face. He’ll be truly angry if he ever learns what my ‘crime’ was.
I am Torg. I have waited 34 rotations for a mate of my own. With this shipment, I was sure to get a fine, sturdy mate who’ll bear me many daughters. Instead, I receive a small, curvy, pale-haired female who looks at me with anger and fear.
It is only when we ‘kiss’ that I believe things may work out between us. But I’m hearing rumors that Starr and her shipmates are law-breakers. To survive, Dakonians must obey all laws … or be exiled into the frozen wasteland. Just when I have found her, will I have to send my mate to die?
Don’t miss this sexy, suspenseful sci-fi romance–get your copy of Alien Mate today!
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March 10, 2017
Champion Cover Reveal Giveaway
I have a couple of exciting announcements today (a new cover and a new audiobook!) PLUS a giveaway to celebrate the reveal of the cover of CHAMPION (Galactic Gladiators #5). Scroll down to enter the giveaway.
1) Super thrilled to announce that the third Hell Squad audiobook, GABE, is now available.
Hell Squad soldier Gabe Jackson has lost everything that mattered, including his twin brother. Now he just wants to kill the invading aliens anyway he knows how…and he knows a lot of ways. Previously part of a secret Army super-soldier project, he’s faster, stronger, deadlier…but on the inside, he’s a mass of rage, and pain, and grief—all waiting for a chance to drag him under. Until he finds her.
Narrated by Jeffrey Kafer and Samantha Cook
2) I have an amazing new Galactic Gladiators cover to show you!
Fighting for love, honor, and freedom on the galaxy’s lawless outer rim…
In Protector, charming showman gladiator Lore rescued space station commander Madeline and melted the ice around her heart. Now, gladiator Saff Essikani, the best net fighter in the Kor Magna Arena, collides with tortured space marine Blaine Strong in a competitive battle of wills.
Champion (Galactic Gladiators #5)
Out 28th March
Cover design by Melody Simmons
3) Champion Cover Reveal Giveaway
To celebrate all the Hell Squad and Galactic Gladiators goodness, I am giving away a signed paperback of Gladiator AND a free download of the Gabe audiobook. Just enter below. The contest will run until next Wednesday 15th and I’ll announce the winner at the end of next week.
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February 27, 2017
Protector Release Giveaway
Protector Release Celebration
I am so excited to see the latest installment of Galactic Gladiators is now available! I absolutely loved writing this action-packed romance set on the desert world of Carthago. I hope you enjoy watching showman gladiator Lore melt the ice around space station commander Madeline.
Fighting for love, honor, and freedom on the galaxy’s lawless outer rim…
Cool and driven Madeline Cochran made a successful career for herself as civilian commander of a space station orbiting Jupiter…until the day it was attacked and she was abducted by alien slavers.
Her organized existence shattered, Madeline suffered during her captivity, but since her rescue by the tough gladiators of the House of Galen, she’s struggling to assimilate to her new life. As she navigates the desert world of Carthago and the gladiator city of Kor Magna, she desperately misses her teenage son back on Earth and throws herself into finding another human, space marine Blaine, still kept captive by the slavers. She also finds herself working harder than ever to avoid a certain charming showman gladiator who is far too attractive and far too tempting.
Gladiator Lore Uma-Xilene is a protector at heart and a sucker for a damsel in distress…although he’s well aware that the hard-shelled and sad-eyed Madeline wouldn’t appreciate the title. He knows what it feels like to be ripped from the family you love and have your life destroyed, and he wants to help Madeline heal. As the two of them go undercover into the dangerous world of underground gambling, Lore knows he’ll need all his patience, passion, and a whole lot of stubbornness to not only keep Madeline safe but to melt the icy shell around her heart.
Signed Paperback Giveaway
I invited some other sci-fi romance authors to help me celebrate our latest gladiator! So if you like your sci-fi romance steamy, or from a debut author, or packed with sci-fi adventure, then you’re in luck.
Authors Susan Hayes, C.J. Scarlett and Tracy Cooper-Posey are all offering signed paperbacks of their latest releases PLUS I have signed paperbacks of the first three Galactic Gladiators up for grabs.
Just use the rafflecopters below to enter one or all of the paperback giveaway!
Giveaway #1
Signed paperbacks of Gladiator and Wild Card
Giveaway #2
Signed paperbacks of Warrior and Ambassador’s Bride
Giveaway #3
Signed paperbacks of Hero and Junkyard Heroes
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February 14, 2017
Hell Squad: Cruz in Audiobook and Giveaway
Hell Squad: Cruz is now available in audio!
Listen to amazing narrators, Jeffrey Kafer and Samantha Cook, bring the Hell Squad world to life.
“Ok, I thought Marcus was hot! Cruz is steaming hot!!! WOW!!!” – Amazon reviewer
“Wow!!! This book ROCKS!!!! I love the characters of Hell Squad and especially Cruz Ramos and Santha Kade.” – Amazon reviewer
“Action filled edge of chair reading that also stirs up the hormones.” – Sonja van Wyck
Battle-hardened soldier Cruz Ramos is running on empty. As second-in-command of the deadliest commando squad fighting the invading aliens, he doesn’t know why he’s fighting anymore. He’s seen too much destruction, devastation, and far too much death. Still, every day he goes out to protect those humans left, and every day the growing numbness threatens to take over.
Until a mysterious woman emerges from the ruins of destroyed Sydney and saves him from a pack of rampaging aliens.
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Hell Squad: Cruz Audiobook Giveaway
I have 5 free downloads of the Cruz audiobook to give away. Just enter below! Closes Friday 17th February.
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Galactic Gladiators: Protector Cover Reveal
Fighting for love, honor, and freedom on the galaxy’s lawless outer rim…
In Gladiator, Lt. Harper Adams was abducted by alien slavers and faced tough, tattooed gladiator Raiden Tiago across the blood-soaked sands of the Kor Magna Arena.
In Warrior, scientist Regan Forrest tamed big, wild gladiator, Thorin and uncovered his secrets.
In Hero, outspoken, red-haired engineer, Rory Fraser pursued controlled, military-trained gladiator, Kace Tameron.
Now, showman gladiator Lore heats things up to melt the ice around human survivor, Madeline Cochran in Protector.
Protector (Galactic Gladiators #4)
Out 28th February
Galactic Gladiators
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