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Friction by Casey Bond Excerpt

Title: Friction (Frenzy, #4)Author: Casey L. BondGenre: YA ParanormalCover Designer: Cover Me DarlingModel: Daniel WellsCover Photography: Cassy Roop of Pink Ink DesignsHosted by: Lady Amber’s PR Blurb: 

A cure has been found for both the Infection and Vampirism, and Porschia Grant must take this news out of the colony. Between her friends volunteering to go with her and a well-planned route, the first journey should be easy. But when they make it to Mountainside, things are strange. The people are frightened of female night-walkers and won’t say why.

When the excursion takes a wrong turn, Porschia’s friends make a decision that will impact the rest of their lives. They expect to save Porschia from the evil contained in The Manor; they don’t expect to have to save her from herself.
When everything goes wrong, who will be left to pick up the pieces and save Ford from a threat no one could have seen coming?
What will happen when they risk everything to save one?

Excerpt


As far as Saul, I had smelled his scent for the last few days but assumed Porschia was the one with the charitable heart. It should come as no surprise that a sense of relief washed over me. “She’s been helping him lately?”Porschia nodded. “She said he wants to start a new life somewhere else, maybe in Mountainside.”It made sense. He wasn’t welcome here, and living like a hermit in the woods didn’t seem to be Saul’s cup of tea. Porschia was all he wanted, Blackwater be damned, and I couldn’t help but wonder if he was using this as an excuse to get into her good graces again. If he got close enough to her along the journey... “You can’t blame the guy.”“You want to help him?” she asked, one brow quirked. “No, but if getting him to Mountainside gets him out of my hair, I’m good with that.” Not to mention that it would get him away from Porschia. I’d just have to withstand him for this leg of the journey. If puppy stayed behind like a good dog and just followed along after us, it might not be so aggravating.“She could have asked first,” Porschia fumed, pacing back and forth. “She could have,” I agreed with her, smiling. Watching her get all worked up was hot. “She shouldn’t have been sneaking around behind our backs.”“Or behind yours. You’re her sister,” I said, grinning wider. “Why are you... You’re enjoying this!” She tackled me to the ground before I knew she’d even moved. Porsch was that fast and that strong.
I chuckled as she straddled me and then realized she was straddling me. Her body was warm and perfect and... “Kitten, if you wanted me for breakfast, all you had to do was ask.” I made my voice gravelly, the way she liked it.

Award-winning author Casey L. Bond resides in Milton, West Virginia with her husband and their two beautiful daughters. When she’s not busy being a domestic goddess and chasing her baby girls, she loves to write young adult and new adult fiction. You can find more information about Bond’s books via the following links: Website: www.authorcaseybond.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorcaseybondTwitter: https://twitter.com/authorcaseybondGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7212486.Casey_L_BondPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/caseyb007Amazon: http://amzn.to/1PmE0pgFan Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1032678336804562/
Newsletter: http://authorcaseybond.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e812bbce406a10776c6a28162&id=79850847f2Buy Links: #Free with #KindleUnlimitedFrenzy: http://amzn.to/29P92JgFrantic: http://amzn.to/29P9cGpFrequency: http://amzn.to/29VpTxGFriction: http://amzn.to/2aSkyV2

Worlds Apart by Amy Richie Cover Reveal

Through September 3, I'll be sharing covers from the Saint's Grove collection. Please click here to find out more about the series.

Today, I'm featuring World's Apart by Amy Richie.

About World's Apart


When I was seven, my father killed me. It was after they brought me back to life that the ghosts found me. They followed me to my world – to Saint’s Grove.​Sammy Jo Edwards’ small town life has been anything but ordinary. She’s grown used to the strange occurrences that only seem to affect her. But, when a seemingly normal event lands her in extraordinary circumstances, Sammy Jo is hard-pressed to understand what has happened, let alone figure out how to get her old life back. The last thing Soothsayer Ben expected when he saw Sammy Jo enter his world was to find himself drawn to her. Yet, when fate seems determined the two should meet, his growing attraction to her is quickly met with danger. The life Sammy Jo so desperately wants back is threatened. With only seven days to find the portal back to her world, Sammy Jo and Ben embark on the most dangerous mission of their lives. If they succeed, Sammy Jo gets her life back. If they fail, there will be no future for anyone. Can they really save the future? And what will become of their hearts if Ben and Sammy Jo are once again worlds apart?

To find out more about Amy Richie, please visit her website here .

Enchanted Souls Cover Reveal

Happy Monday!

Today, I'm revealing the cover for Enchanted Souls, a Saint's Grove novel. But first a little about this novel collection.



Welcome to Saint's Grove, a charming Southern town situated at the base of the Blue Ridge mountains in Virginia. Filled with historical buildings, landmarks, and quirky local legends, the small community will find itself turned upside down when an astrological event rips open the seals of the otherworldly planes. Saint's Grove will be filled with paranormal creatures, many of whom do not have the best intentions. With only seven days until Halloween--the day the seals will close again for good--the townspeople will find themselves fighting for their lives ... and for love.

Without further ado...


Cover design by Jo MichaelsPhotography by K Keeton DesignsModels: Alisha Beesley and Tyler Francis​A Saint's Grove Novel​A rare occurrence brings the planets into alignment, causing the seals that separate the universes to break. Lost souls search for home while two hearts that were shattered try to find their missing pieces. ​When Alyxandria Duvall meets Micah, sparks fly, and their hearts burst into flames. They welcome their daughter not long after; then Micah goes missing under mysterious circumstances, leaving a path of heartache, death, and destruction in his wake. Still, Fate has more in store for them. ​Galactic anomalies are propelling their lives toward their destinies. Light years separate them, but their souls gravitate toward one another. Can love overpower the universe’s boundaries?  
Pre-order information coming soon. 
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Unbreakable by Liz Long Release Day Blitz

Unbreakable (HoA #3)Heroes of Arcania TrilogyRELEASE DAY BLITZAugust 18th, 2016

True heroes refuse to be broken.Nova started the fight against Fortune for simple revenge, but now it’s turned into something much bigger. Arcania’s criminals are at each other’s throats, putting the city right in the middle of a warzone. She’ll have to work with a few unlikely allies to end Fortune’s games once and for all. Nova thought she understood what it meant to be a superhero, but will she have to lose herself to truly defeat Fortune?
Fortune has given Cole a choice, one with unbearable consequences. When Cole takes matters into his own hands to save his sister Penelope, he realizes too late he’s another pawn in Fortune’s games. Fortune will use Cole’s gift against his enemies…including Nova. Cole will have to become the hero he always wanted to be if he’s going to protect the love of his life.
Nova and Cole could finally save Arcania from Fortune’s deadly games, but are they willing to sacrifice each other?
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~*~ABOUT LIZ~*~

Liz Long is a proud graduate of Longwood University. Her inspiration comes from action and thriller genres and she spends entirely too much time watching superhero movies. Her day job includes writing for a magazine publisher in Roanoke, VA. The Donovan Circus series has best been described as "X-Men meets the circus." Adult horror story Witch Hearts tells the tale of a serial killer hunting witches for their powers. New Adult PNR A Reaper Made is about a teen Reaper who gets caught between falling in love or saving her sister's soul. All titles are available for paperback or ebook on Amazon. 

To learn more about Liz (including more information on her books, plus writing, marketing, and social media tips), visit her website: http://lizclong.com.
Want to Meet Liz?

Rescue by SF Benson New Release

“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of justice. Would you risk it all for love?”

It all comes down to choice. Choose to live. Choose to die. Choose to love.

Zared’s choice is to rescue the love of his life, Tru Shepard, despite the warrant for his own death. She’s a prisoner at a remote military compound.

Tru’s choices are limited. Marry a man she despises or face death.

Sometimes life dictates what’s important.

Is love enough to risk it all?

Will Zared’s ultimate mission prevail?














CHAPTER 1ZARED“Citizens help the New Order find and eliminate terrorist agitators! The keys to spotting traitors of the American Republic:Traitors don’t support Inoculation Day, …doubt the Government, …don’t watch AR news streams, …talk of Alliance, …avoid mandated educational questionnaires, Traitors don’t support Riza.Don’t be caught supporting a traitor! Be a loyal citizen. Report any and all suspected traitors.”(A communiqué from the Bureau of Homeland Protection)

I saved a life and took a life in a matter of seconds. Watching the Canadian medics wheel Ko away, I know she’ll be fine, thanks to me. Another set of medics claims my father’s body. Also my fault. I did the right thing. He would have killed Ko and anyone else who got in his way. But, my father’s blood staining my hands is a stark reality I have to face. Children don’t kill their parents. We’re supposed to love and cherish them. Yet, parents shouldn’t incite their children to commit murder. Perhaps I could have overlooked his faults. I search my memory trying to latch on to the good times we shared, but the vault’s dry. My father abandoned me years ago.Still, I wanted to forgive him. All I needed was one reason, any excuse would have worked. I wasn’t picky. I needed to know why he discarded me when I needed him the most. Now, I’ll never know.  “Aoki, we need to talk.” The loud, acidic voice cuts through the silence. Malcolm slithers his way across the floor. I have no desire to go up against the former rapper turned activist. I need time to myself to accept what I’ve done.“Can it wait?” I croak.“I need a status report,” he blasts back. The man once known as the Ice Pimp crosses his arms, staring me down with intense, eerie blue eyes.“I need to deal with what happened,” I say absently, pushing the hair off my forehead. A slight tremor quakes through my body followed by a trail of sweat etching its way down my spine. The tremor morphs into a fully charged piston. Its incessant revving urges my feet toward the door. Either time needs to speed up, or Malcolm needs to shut up.  “We ‘preciate what you did for the cause.” I bristle at Malcolm’s callousness. Jabbing a finger, I snap. “It wasn’t about the damn cause. It was self-preservation. Don’t you get it?” Malcolm’s face tightens, insubordination on my part. For once, I didn’t care about the repercussions. What I’d done mattered more than a status report or this militant’s battle. “I killed my FATHER! It was him or me.”Malcolm sneers. “What would you like me to do? Throw you a goddamned party? Get over yo’self. You had a job to do. You did it. End of story.”The arrogant-ass prick doesn’t get it. Killing my father, killing anyone, wasn’t the job. Damn it, I loved my father. At one point in my life, I’m sure, the man loved me. I know he did. I believe he did. I hope he did. I need time to handle my loss and the person I’ve become… a murderer. Reality sucker punches me. I’ve been a lot of things in my life—son, boyfriend, liar, cheat. But never a murderer.One person understands me. Tru. I need my girl.“I’ve got to get out of here.” I rush for the exit.Malcolm blocks my path. “I need the report.”I stare up at him. He juts his chin, squints, and a hard smile crosses his face. Damn! I’m a complete idiot. This ass played me. My fingers clench. “You planned this,” I accuse.“And you carried it out. Mission complete.” His cold eyes mock me.Unbelievable. Malcolm wasn’t man enough to do the job himself, so he set me up. Who the hell does that? I reach for my gun. It’s not in my waistband. The glint of steel catches my eye from the floor.Malcolm follows my line of sight. “You’re not that stupid, Aoki.”He’s right, I concede. But it doesn’t stop me from wanting to rip his heart out with my bare hands. His death, however, serves no purpose. My father will still be dead, and I’ll be a punching bag for Riza. Bastards like him cause their own demise. I storm past Malcolm. His joyless laughter is the backdrop to my hurried steps.A few Alliance mercenaries stand around outside the building. I approach a sturdy soldier in tan camo fatigues. The name on his shirt pocket reads Niang, a Purebred from Senegal. He salutes. I return the gesture. “Aoki.”“Private Niang, sir.” His French-accented voice booms from his body. Definitely not native to the American Republic.“Don’t have to be so formal. No rank here. Did you take someone to an Ubernet café today?”Niang frowns. “No, but I know where it is. I can take you there.”“Good. Let’s go.” I hop into the passenger seat, lean back, and close my eyes. The image of my father’s inanimate body surrounded by his own blood invades my thoughts and causes bile to rise up in my throat. “Pull over, now!”As soon as Niang stops the vehicle, I jump out, spilling my guts across the cracked asphalt. Reality kicks my ass. The gun blast and the image of my father crumpling to the ground loop in my mind.My God, I killed him.With my own hands, I ended my father’s life. Yes, I saved Ko and prevented more bloodshed. But it didn’t change the fact I killed my own flesh and blood.Squeezing my eyes shut, I attempt to mourn for him. To ask God for forgiveness. Memories of the suffering and heartache I endured because of my father’s abandonment blur the lines of grief. His involvement with the New Order crushes any shred of remorse left in my heart.With final resolve, I rest my trembling body against the Jeep. Where will my father’s soul find its resting place? With all the havoc he caused on Earth, I hope he owned a pair of asbestos-lined boots. “Sir?” Niang’s voice, like the peal of shattered glass, interrupts my thoughts. I scrape my hand down my pants leg before wiping my mouth and climb back into the vehicle. “I’m ready.” My life hasn’t been easy. The green kid who stared at a pretty girl across the school yard years ago no longer exists. Life on the streets hardened me, corrupted my youth, and left behind a guy who’s discovering not everyone has my best interests at heart.  Working for the Alliance wasn’t something I could avoid. My options were clear-cut: join the cause and help in any way requested or face punishment for a crime I didn’t commit. I disagreed, but lost the war of words. Malcolm’s possession of a video showing a different altercation sealed my fate and guaranteed my cooperation. If anyone had to die today, it should have been the cold-hearted Hybrid.Trust. It’s not something one does living on the streets of New Detroit. New perils present themselves daily. Deviants, hanging out on corners waiting for guys like me, want to play cat and mouse games. Survival requires being smarter.Joining the Alliance kept me alive. In doing so, I merely exchanged a familiar predator for a craftier, secretive one. It’s time to take back control of my life.Niang stops the vehicle in front of a red-brick storefront. I pull out my phone and call Tru. Straight to voicemail. I exit the vehicle, hoping Tru waits inside the café. 













SF Benson, a Michigan native, resides in Georgia with her husband, a human daughter, and a couple of miniature fur kids (two female short-haired guinea pigs). At one time she
wrangled a household which included three Samoyeds, saltwater fish, a hamster, and three guinea pigs.

SF has always wanted to be a writer, but she’s had a variety of positions ‘feeding’ her creative brain—blogger/reviewer, customer service representative, veterinary assistant,
marketing assistant, editorial assistant, receptionist, and even cashier for women’s clothing
and shoes.

She’s an avid bookworm who appreciates a well-written book regardless of genre. SF
prefers to write stories which allow her to answer the question “what if”. She leans towards
writing strong, diverse protagonists set in dystopian, science fiction, or paranormal worlds.




Email ~ Website ~ Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Goodreads ~ Amazon Author Page ~ Instagram: @authorsfbenson

Saint Grove's Reveal -- New Project

I'm SO excited...

In the next few weeks, I'll be sharing materials about my latest book, which is part of a collection of novels featuring paranormal romance, a rift in the universe, and planets aligning. Eep! 

We will have individual cover reveals coming up, starting 8/23.
But until then, our logo...
Other Saint's Grove authors:
Jennifer Malone Wright
Miranda Hardy
Carly Fall
Elizabeth Kirke
M.H. Soars
Elise Marion
Rose Shababy
Casse NaRome
Amy Richie
Sharon Stevenson
P.T. Macias

My book, Enchanted Souls, will release October 21. I will reveal my cover on 9/1, so stay tuned.

Until then, enjoy our video...


I'm so excited for this collection of novels, and I look forward to sharing more information over the coming weeks. 

Friction by Casey L Bond Release Day

Title: Friction (Frenzy, #4)Author: Casey L. BondGenre: YA ParanormalCover Designer: Cover Me DarlingModel: Daniel WellsCover Photography: Cassy Roop of Pink Ink DesignsHosted by: Lady Amber’s PR Blurb:A cure has been found for both the Infection and Vampirism, and Porschia Grant must take this news out of the colony. Between her friends volunteering to go with her and a well-planned route, the first journey should be easy. But when they make it to Mountainside, things are strange. The people are frightened of female night-walkers and won’t say why.
When the excursion takes a wrong turn, Porschia’s friends make a decision that will impact the rest of their lives. They expect to save Porschia from the evil contained in The Manor; they don’t expect to have to save her from herself.
When everything goes wrong, who will be left to pick up the pieces and save Ford from a threat no one could have seen coming?
What will happen when they risk everything to save one?


Award-winning author Casey L. Bond resides in Milton, West Virginia with her husband and their two beautiful daughters. When she’s not busy being a domestic goddess and chasing her baby girls, she loves to write young adult and new adult fiction. 

You can find more information about Bond’s books via the following links: Website: www.authorcaseybond.com 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorcaseybond 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorcaseybond 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7212486.Casey_L_Bond 
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/caseyb007 
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1PmE0pg 
Fan Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1032678336804562/
Newsletter: http://authorcaseybond.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e812bbce406a10776c6a28162&id=79850847f2Buy Links: #Free with #KindleUnlimited
Frenzy: http://amzn.to/29P92Jg 
Frantic: http://amzn.to/29P9cGp 
Frequency: http://amzn.to/29VpTxG

Drops of Sunshine by Tricia Copeland Release Day Blitz

 

With a job as a camp counselor, sixteen-year-old Nina heads to the wilderness for summer break. With her year all she wants is an escape. But some special kids can hear her thoughts and she can't hide her head in the sand like she planned. 

Can Nina come to terms with all her swirling emotions? Sometimes all it takes is a drop of sunshine!

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Tricia Copeland grew up in Georgia and now lives in Colorado with her husband, three kids, and multiple four legged and finned friends. Drops of Sunshine is her first young adult and paranormal work. First published in Spellbound, a YA paranormal novella collection, it has already received great reviews. Tricia’s clean new adult Being Me series includes the titles Is This Me?, If I Could Fly, and Think You Know Me. The series finale is due out September 2016. If not on the trail, you can find Tricia at triciacopeland.com or on many social media channels.


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Friction by Casey L Bond Cover Reveal

Title: Friction (Frenzy, #4) Author: Casey L. BondGenre: YA ParanormalCover Designer: Cover Me DarlingModel: Daniel WellsCover Photography: Cassy Roop of Pink Ink DesignsExpected Release Date: Early August 2016Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR


Blurb: 

A cure has been found for both the Infection and Vampirism, and Porschia Grant must take this news out of the colony. Between her friends volunteering to go with her and a well-planned route, the first journey should be easy. But when they make it to Mountainside, things are strange. The people are frightened of female night-walkers and won’t say why.
When the excursion takes a wrong turn, Porschia’s friends make a decision that will impact the rest of their lives. They expect to save Porschia from the evil contained in The Manor; they don’t expect to have to save her from herself.
When everything goes wrong, who will be left to pick up the pieces and save Ford from a threat no one could have seen coming?
What will happen when they risk everything to save one?


Award-winning author Casey L. Bond resides in Milton, West Virginia with her husband and their two beautiful daughters. When she’s not busy being a domestic goddess and chasing her baby girls, she loves to write young adult and new adult fiction. 

You can find more information about Bond’s books via the following links: 

Website: www.authorcaseybond.com 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorcaseybond 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorcaseybond 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7212486.Casey_L_Bond 
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/caseyb007 
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1PmE0pg 
Fan Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1032678336804562/
Newsletter: http://authorcaseybond.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e812bbce406a10776c6a28162&id=79850847f2Buy Links: #Free with #KindleUnlimited 
Frenzy: http://amzn.to/29P92Jg 
Frantic: http://amzn.to/29P9cGp 
Frequency: http://amzn.to/29VpTxG

Fortune's Favor by Liz Long New Release Blitz

Fortune’s Favor (HoA #2)Heroes of Arcania TrilogyRELEASE DAY BLITZJuly 14th, 2016

Cole has no idea how to deal with his sister Penelope, especially now that she's learned the truth about their family secret. Thanks to Fortune, she's headed down a dark path, one with no return. Torn between helping Nova and protecting his sister, Cole will be forced to make a choice. Tensions rise as Cole and Nova discover war will come to Arcania if they don't get Fortune off the streets...or preferably six feet under.
Nova and Cole might have each other, but will they lose everything else in their mission to save Arcania?
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~*~ABOUT LIZ~*~

Liz Long is a proud graduate of Longwood University. Her inspiration comes from action and thriller genres and she spends entirely too much time watching superhero movies. Her day job includes writing for a magazine publisher in Roanoke, VA.
The Donovan Circus series has best been described as "X-Men meets the circus." Adult horror story Witch Hearts tells the tale of a serial killer hunting witches for their powers. New Adult PNR A Reaper Made is about a teen Reaper who gets caught between falling in love or saving her sister's soul. All titles are available for paperback or ebook on Amazon.
To learn more about Liz (including more information on her books, plus writing, marketing, and social media tips), visit her website: http://lizclong.com.