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Theme Music for Diversion

In my upcoming novel Diversion, the hero, Lucky, was raised on a North Carolina tobacco farm and likes classic rock music. However, a wealthy former lover introduced him to some of the finer things in life, and as a result, he has  bittersweet memories of Pachelbel's Canon in D Major, the "music that played on his elevator ride to Hell."

I thought I'd share Lucky's odd obsession. Enjoy!

The Pirate' s Gamble, now available from JMS Books.

Short story The Pirate's Gamble is now available from JMS Books.



One man, two lives. In modern day Jamaica, Ian Lewis enjoys a well-earned reputation as a shining star of the archaeology world. However, in the eighteenth century, he's notorious for other reasons: being the captain a rag-tag crew aboard the pirate ship The Naughty Maid. With the help of a mysterious talisman and his knowledge of ancient treasures, he travels back in time to save priceless artifacts otherwise doomed to be lost forever.

His greatest treasure, however, wants to stay lost ... or rather, deeply in the closet. Tired of the hiding the true nature of the relationship he shares with fellow archaeologist David Kane, Ian employs his pirate cunning in a gamble that just may cost him his everything -- including his life. 

Find it here:

Enter to Win a Copy of The Pirate's Gamble

On February 19 JMS Books will rerelease my very first published short story, The Pirate's Gamble. To celebrate, Chris at Stumbling Over Chaos is hosting a drawing for an ebook copy.

One man, two lives. In modern day Jamaica, Ian Lewis enjoys a well-earned reputation as a shining star of the archaeology world. However, in the eighteenth century, he's notorious for other reasons: being the captain a rag-tag crew aboard the pirate ship The Naughty Maid. With the help of a mysterious talisman and his knowledge of ancient treasures, he travels back in time to save priceless artifacts otherwise doomed to be lost forever. 

His greatest treasure, however, wants to stay lost ... or rather, deeply in the closet. Tired of the hiding the true nature of the relationship he shares with fellow archaeologist David Kane, Ian employs his pirate cunning in a gamble that just may cost him his everything -- including his life.

Read rules and enter here:

Thanks, Chris! And don't forget to check out the lovely pics of Chaos and Mayhem while you're there. They are the two kitties I based Tom I and Tom II on in The Match Before Christmas and Fanning the Flames.

Eden's Excellent Adventure

Back in January I had the wonderful opportunity to tour the Biltmore House in Asheville, N.C. with two of my favorite authors: Ally Blue and D.H. Starr. As you can imagine, it was a blast, and the trip inspired many plot bunnies. Cameras are not allowed inside, but here are some photes of the exterior of the largest private dwelling in the U.S.




Such a beautiful place. It even has a bowling alley -- and a winery, complete with tastings!

Torquere Press titles on sale!

Whoot! Fabulous sale going on at Coffee Time Romance. A huge selection of Torquere Press titles at 25% off. Several of my titles are available too!

Check it out!

Didn't find the book you wanted? Then head over to Torquere Press for another sale (reposted):

Beat the Winter Blahs Sale!

Got the winter blahs? We'll help beat them with 20% off your purchases from now through the end of day Tuesday! Just put 'blahs2012' in the coupon code box any time you check out at Torquere Books (www.torquerebooks.com) before Tuesday at midnight to get 20% off your order.

Sale good now through Tuesday, February 7 at Midnight (est).
Beat the winter blahs with a book from Torquere Press today! 

Happy shopping!

Boxer Fall Episode Five - Airing 2-3-12

Stop by the M/M Romance group Friday for the latest enstallment of Boxer Falls! First, I'm really nervous about following fantastic authors Damon Suede, Ellis Carrington, Poppy Dennison, and Andrea Speed, and then I found out *insert drum roll here* that my episode had to contain the elements of the M/M group's book of the month selections. In other words: m/m/m and wizards. How in the world could a work a wizard into a M/M contemporary soap opera? And *trembles in my shoes* I wrote my first ever threesome! How'd I do? You'll have to tune in Friday to find out!

Sad News About The Wish -- For Now...

The Wish is no longer under contract and is currently unavailable. I've learned a lot in the three years since I wrote it, and hope to polish it a bit and send Alex, Paul, Alfred, and Byron back out in the world at some future point. I'll post additional information when it becomes availabe. Sorry for any inconvenience.

The Dotted Line Has Been Signed!!!

The Angel of 13th Street 2 - Fallen Angel has been accepted for publication by Torquere Press. Estimated publication date is May 2012. Now I'm so nervous, hoping I did justice to Noah and Jeremy's continued story. They deserve an HEA.

Settling the Score gets love from Mrs. Condit's!

Lady McNeill had this to say about Settling the Score at Mrs. Condit Reads Books:

There were several sections where I was teary eyed and/or really pissed off (I think she meant that in a good way). Somehow I even started to feel for Joey's jerk of an ex-boyfriend and hope he can be redeemed somehow maybe in a future story. Every Eden Winter's book I've read she always finds a way to take us through an amazing journey as the characters find their way to love. It's never easy or perfect or even conventional but I'm always satisfied in the end.

She awarded the book 4 1/2 blissfull sweet peas.

Read entire review here:

Diversion - We have a blurb!

My latest novel, Diversion, now has a blurb!

Drug dealers aren't always on the streets; sometimes they sit in offices and board rooms, selling merchandise in official looking bottles instead of little cellophane bags.

When given a choice between eight more years in prison or using his "expertise" to assist the Southeastern Narcotics Bureau's Department of Diversion Prevention and Control, convicted drug trafficker Richmond "Lucky" Lucklighter takes the sentence with the illusion of freedom. Cynical and unwilling to admit he's begun to care about his job, he counts the days until his debt is paid. His sole obstacle to getting his life back is the rookie he's assigned to train before he leaves; a rookie who quotes pharmacy texts, hasn't paid his dues, and has the obnoxious tendency of seeing the good in everyone – including the target of their investigation.

Former Marine Bo Schollenberger dreamed of becoming a pharmacist and watched the dream turn into a nightmare of PTSD-fueled prescription drug abuse. Battling his demons daily, he wakes up every morning, wondering, "Will this be the day I give in?" To keep his license, he must now put his skills to use for a diversion control task force, deal with a crude partner with too much attitude and no brain-to-mouth filter, and take down a drug lord who reminds him of his favorite cooking show hostess.

The bad guys don't stand a chance, if Lucky and Bo don't strangle each other first.

Look for Diversion, from Amber Quill Press, on March 19th.