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SHADES of SHIFTERS-Special Guest ROXANNE WITHERELL with a GIVEAWAY

Please welcome this week's Author of the Wild, ROXANNE WITHERELL! As a special treat,  Roxanne Witherell is offering a sweet swag pack to TWO lucky WINNERS! Please comment with your email to enter!
Hi, everyone!!! I'm excited to be here with Bianca. My name is Roxanne Witherell. Most of you probably don't know me as my first book was published April, 2016 and the second in August 2016. Mountainside Resort has interesting characters. Brianna goes through a tremendous trauma and has to learn to overcome it. All the while other issues arrive threatening to tear her world apart.
If you haven't read Mountainside Resort you should check it out for a new series by a new author. I'm always looking for new readers. Also go by and like my facebook page for a chance at updates and more giveaways.

Brianna Thompson was unaware that she had a stalker. After she was attacked her best friend, Abby, convinces her to take a vacation out of state until the police catch the stalker. While on vacation Brianna runs into Caleb who walked out on her seven years earlier. Now all she wants to do is go back home.

Caleb Kingston left his old life behind seven years ago. Everything including the woman he loved. Now Brianna pops back into his life and he can't have her. She can never know his secret. Will she ever forgive him without knowing the truth?

Will Brianna's stalker catch up to her? Can she find it in her heart to forgive Caleb even though he won't give her straight answers? Or will her life be turned upside down?

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Just as Brianna unlocked her door and started to open it, she caught a glimpse of something to her right. Before she could register what it is or even turn her head, a hard object hit the back of her head. Everything started going blurry and she could feel herself starting to fall forward. She tried to catch herself on the table beside the door. Missing the table, she sees two of, she clears it of all contents as she falls to the floor. Brianna began pushing herself up, when hands wrap around her arms and yanks her up. She is now face to face with Derek, he seems different. He has a dark aura around him. Although that could just be her imagination since she isn't thinking too clearly and her brain seems to be pounding against her skull. Brianna takes a step back and tries to pull herself free from his grasp with no success. Derek backhanded her across the face.
“Don't fight me, you won't win.” He spat at her, as she struggles to break free.
The more she fought, the bigger Derek's smile got. He was enjoying this. If only she was wearing pants instead of this stupid skirt. The skirt wouldn't allow her to get her leg up far enough, to kick him in his nuts, so Brianna decides to stomp on his foot with her heel.
“Son of a bitch!” He yells as he takes his hands off her to grab his foot. Bri bolted for the door but before she could turn the door knob, Derek had grabbed her blouse and yanked her backwards, ripping her blouse in the process.
“I said don't fucking fight me!” His voice was filled with anger as he backhands her across the face again, this time splitting her lip. How in the world can this thin man hit this damn hard? He had recovered from the heel to the foot, and now had her arms again, squeezing them tight.“You think you can get away from me?” He says glaring at her. “Not this time. This time I will have your full attention. No passing me by with only a nod.”*****
Roxanne Witherell has enjoyed reading and writing stories her whole life. Living in South Carolina with her family of 6, imaginations run wild. It wasn't until 2015 when unexpected health issues came about that gave her the time to write full length books. Paranormal genre is what strikes her fancy. First series is wolf shifters but there's more to come with rare shifters, ghosts, vampires and anything else that goes bump in the night.
Connect with Roxanne HERE or visit her AMAZON PAGE.

SEXY STEAMY ROMANCE-special guest MYCHAL DANIELS with a GIVEAWAY

Sexy, Steamy Warrior Aliens are the New Book Boyfriends By Mychal Daniels

I have a confession. I’m Mychal Daniels, and I write steamy romance that gives the reader new ideas and challenges as to what romance can be. Yes, I write and love contemporary, suspense, comedy, science fiction, fantasy and paranormal romance. Why? Because the sky isn’t even the limit, that's why. I can have the fun, intrigue, mystical, magical, supernatural romance I want and not just what mainstream media and entertainment want me to have. I can envision the hottest guys wanting someone like me and NOT what the current confines of reality tell me. Yeah, in these sexy, steamy tales I can have a sensitive, attuned, strong warrior who listens, protects and even understands what I want without being too soft or mushy. That’s the power of a great, steamy romance read.
Steamy Romance For The Win!

How do you want it? Answer: Anyway, you like it.
That’s the mantra I use when approaching a new romance story. As a woman who’s had years to prove I could be the good girl, I’ve got too many years to count that I successfully achieved and maintained that on my relationship resume’. Now, I’m able to fantasize and create romance the way it can be. That’s the wonder of having a strong female lead with an equally strong male lead (I right h/h romance).
Reading romance books all my life, I wondered why the women didn’t have more control of their situations. I remember reading how she never could understand what the guy wanted or that he was interested in her. I grew frustrated at how much credit the guy got for leading the relationship. I’m not going to lie, I put down romance for some years and read action fiction where there was something worth striving for. I loved how the characters got into the mix and had lives outside of who and how they loved.
It was this new slant on fiction that gave me the idea to try to write my stories. But before I’d try to do it, I’d have some rules. For instance, all my female characters had to either work for themselves or learn how to become their own boss in my stories. The other rule was that no white knights allowed! Nope, my female leads can save themselves, else why do they deserve to have their story told? So, with those two rules, I set out to go where my ideas took me. It was hard not falling back on the tendency to use the low hanging fruit of a strong man saving the day or making the female an employee (although I have no problems reading those stories). Instead, the challenge was there, and I accepted and continued to accept it every day.
And you what? My readers love it too.
I love when I get messages from readers saying how much they were inspired to check out a new business idea they got while reading one of my stories. I also love reading the reviews of how much having a strong female resonates with readers. Yeah, we have power, and we deserve to have it reflected in our fantasies too.
How Romance is Changing the World
I recently read that the explosion of powerful voices in romance books is creating a boom in some of the product industries. With the coming of strong female leads and freedom to write ménage, man love and other story lines that don’t get pushed back to the dungeon a new industry for male sexual enhancement toys is taking off. The article clearly gives romance writers a nod for helping it along.
What I realized is that as we read and learn more about our bodies and what we want, we, in turn, help our partners know what they want. The big reveal for me is that shame, fear and embarrassment over the natural process of love and sex is waning—at least for some romance readers. Having a healthy sexual outlook is paramount to biological wellbeing. Not going to lie, I stick my chest out a little bit as a romance author who believes sex is a blessing and nothing to be feared, ashamed of or hidden from mature adults. To know that I’m a part of an industry and force that is helping people renegotiate their understanding and perception of love and sex is powerful, it helps to fuel my love of writing these stories.
Escape from the Humdrum
Steamy romance is an escape from the humdrum every day. It’s the spicy take on a favorite dish. And, it’s the inspiration that helps us be more—us! When I was younger, I couldn’t see someone kissing or having a romantic moment without blushing or getting embarrassed. When my mother found a few of my romance novels as a teenager, I thought she was going to scold or punish me. Instead, she told me it was healthy and to remember that it was just fantasy.
Just fantasy…
Hmm. I think I owe some of the greats of romance for helping me to be exciting in relationships both platonic and romantic. Because of the bold evolution of romance over the years, I’ve been able to learn from the experience of “too stupid to live” characters to “I want to be her when I grow up” characters in romance books. There are so many examples of what to do and not to do in romance reads these days that a person can learn a lot on becoming socially mature enough to have a stable, long-lasting relationship.
Gone are the days when the book boyfriend was clearly fictional. Enter the realm of possibility and aspirations. I’ll admit I do things here and there to help my man become more of what he wants to be, and I have loads of experience from how it was done in these books to help me. One big takeaway I’ve learned from years of reading and writing romance is that we must teach people how to love and be with us.
Lessons learned from reading romance transcend the fantastical and help me and hopefully you daily.
It’s my hope that you take another look at all the things you’ve gleaned from romance reads and see just how far you’ve come as a person in your interpersonal relationships. I think you’ll be amazed.
As part of my thank you for reading this article, I’d like to give you the opportunity to pick up the first book of my best-selling Science Fiction Series: Olodian Aliens Warriors for free for a limited time. It’s a full-length Happy Ever After ending book with lots of action, humor and adventure to keep you intrigued.
Check it out here:
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Thank you,Mychal Daniels
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Rescued By Tordin : Olodian Alien Warrior Romance, Book #1
EXCERPT

He walked away from the training room with her still in his arms. His strides were long and purposeful as Kyra clung to him. “I can walk, Tordin. I’m okay, I promise,” she said when he’d walked a few more moments without speaking or putting her down.He ignored her and kept walking. Was he upset with her? She didn’t want to make matters worse. Maybe he’d heard her talking to Brantley and was upset with what she said or how harsh she’d been. Kyra’s nerves still hummed with adrenaline, and she didn’t know what to make of this, of him. She’d never seen him behave this way. When she saw the door to her rooms come into view, she prepared to get out of his arms, but he kept walking. Where was he taking her? A short time later and around the bend of the corridor, he came to another door and waved a hand over the panel to open it. He brought her inside a room that was vast and beautifully decorated. He still didn’t put her down until he’d made it to the lounging area. Once there, he gently sat down with her still in his arms. She didn’t dare move. Instead she relished the feel of his strong, protective arms around her trembling form. She was trembling, but why? Then it hit her; she started to cry. Damned wuss, she thought. What was the use of trying to hide from it any longer? The force of everything that had happened to her was too powerful. She gave into it and quaked with emotion and loss as tears burst forth uncontrollably. It all came tumbling forward. The terrifying last few hours on the space station replayed in her mind, despite her efforts to push it back down. The memory of the horrifying situation threw her into a tailspin of pain. She tumbled deeper down the rabbit hole of bad memories, where she landed on the most tragic of them all—the loss of her parents.  All the other things that she’d never grieved before now heaped retribution on her. She’d done this— stuffed them all down, packed them away nice and tight, and now she was consumed with the festering intensity of them. Kyra never thought about them because she feared she’d never emerge sane again—too alone and weak to venture into this space by herself. As she clung to Tordin, though, that feeling of being alone and weak was…missing. She felt more solid somehow. Kyra relaxed a little into the onslaught of memories with him holding her and allowed scenes to play in her mind. Scenes of her dead parents in the front of the crumpled car, flashes of Commander Mark lying dead against the wall of the space station, Brantley misusing her, so much fire and fear, Phoebe unconscious in the wreckage of the station and so many more scenes of destruction in which Kyra had been unable to help… She’d pushed them down all her life, and now they wouldn’t be denied attention any longer. The wailing sound that snaked up and out of the depths of her tormented soul prompted Tordin to give her a tighter hug. His strong, warm body acted as a buffer against the loneliness and fear of this painful plane of existence. She wailed and cried in long deep sobs. Over and over she turned the scenes at various angles in her mind’s eye, scrutinizing them. What could she have done better? She should have been stronger, more confident. She was no better than Brantley. She was a coward, too. That fueled her hatred for him—he reminded her too much of herself. She could have done more to help and change things, but she just allowed everything to happen without fighting and resisting more. Her ugliness threatened to rip her apart.Pain from her fingernails digging into her palms as she gripped the front of Tordin’s shirt, gave her permission to hurt. He allowed her to abuse his shirt, pulling and tugging on it as she thrashed and bucked through the darkest part of her memory palace’s dungeon. The memories were heavy chains looping over her and pulling her down to the ground. She might not make it through this—it was too much.“It’s too much. I can’t…I can’t bear it,” she said not knowing if she’d said it aloud or in a silent scream.“I’m here, dear Kyra, hold onto me. Give it to me, let me help you. I can take it for you and bear the burden. We are in this together,” he whispered and rubbed her back as he began to rock her.

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#WriterTips TOP TEN WAYS to be a GOOD GUEST blogger

Lately I've been getting more questions about writerly things, so I figured it would be fun to do a weekly TOP TEN #writer's tips on different topics. 
This week I'll do one of the first I learned as a published author. Took some trial and error, but this is a list of what worked for me. I find guest posts can be a great way to expose you to new readers. So many give up on doing them because they don't feel there's any point. 
Why? Because they don't get comments. Sales don't budge. It seems like a lot of work for nothing.
What's important when doing any kind of marketing is to consider what you're trying to get out of it. If it's to reach readers a good post will do that. There's a '7 times' rule I've seen repeated over and over again. There's no real evidence to this, but your books do need to be seen if you want readers to give them a chance.
That's the point of this list. Making sure they're seeing the best of you and your books.
Sounds obvious, but as a reader I can tell you a lot of authors are just going through the motions.
If you're willing, here's some tips to help you fix that. ;)
TOP TEN WAYS TO BE A GOOD GUEST BLOGGER
1. TITLE
Seriously, you already know this. When you named your book you didn't go for the most boring title, did you?
If you did then stop reading here. I can't help you.
Good way to know if you have a good title? Are you excited about the post? Does the title show that?
Example:Bad post titleHow I wrote this bookGood post titleSleepless nights and the STORY that stole my SOUL (My muse is EVIL)
Don't use that example though. I'm totally going to! ;)
2. DON'T BE BORING.
Always good advice, but really important here. You have five seconds to catch most people's attention. More with readers, because they have bigger brains, but they've also got other things to do.
Like read. And read some more.
Maybe get a snack.
Check facebook to catch up on the latest drama, chat with friends in Turkey, and post pictures of goats.

 Be more interesting than a goat. 
3. VISUALS
source: Google search
Your post should always include images. Gifs are fun too if the blog will allow it. You should be careful how you use images you don't buy, but you CAN use an image of anyone you want to share what/who inspired you. One good tip is to credit the source if you can.
A post isn't a book. Lots of words without a break can be tiring. Besides, when your link is shared images will show up on most social media and helps with the being more interesting than a goat.
4. LINKSYou might think this doesn't need to be said, but it REALLY does. Include all links in your guest post. The host blogger should not have to hunt them down. Most won't.
Every post you do should have, at very least: Your website (If you don't have one, GET ONE. This is your home base. Readers need somewhere to check you out), buy links, and social links.
5. PRIZESMany authors grumble about this. I totally get it. Some people do nothing but hunt around for stuff to win and they don't buy anything.
BUT giveaway posts are shared more and get more views. Don't worry about the few greedy people. Focus on the many who are simply looking for a great read and are tempted by the chance to win something too!
IMO, your giveaway SHOULD NOT be the book you're promoting. Offer books from your backlist, audiobooks, gift cards, fluffy socks, your firstborn...
Offering the book your spotlighting removes some of the urge to buy. Why buy something you might get for free?
6. SHAREThe blogger will share your post, but if you don't you're limiting its reach. Not sure why you'd want to do that. Did you figure your job was done when you sent in the post?
When you share a post, especially if you do it from the blogger's page, the views go up. Encouraging your readers to share as well means more people will see your post. When you're starting out it might just be a few people, but every one of those people is a potential reader.
Nothing is more important than reaching those readers. They won't buy your book if they don't know about it. They won't know about it if you don't share. Kinda like when you write a novel and stuff it in a drawer.
Good reading for the dustbunnies and sock trolls.
7. Q&AThis one is great because it's not just shoving stuff in readers faces with a BUY MY BOOK!
You're engaging. Sharing a bit of yourself. Offering to answer questions in the comments--making this part of the giveaway is a bonus--makes it feel like you're a guest that's actually THERE.
Trapped in a little box where readers can poke you with a stick. A lot more fun than it sounds. <g>
8. PLEASE SHAREParticipate in your own success. This can't be said enough.
9. EXCERPTSYou want readers to check out your book? Give them a little taste.
What kind of excerpt? Well, how about a scene that will make them squirm? Is your book hot? REALLY HOT?
The excerpt should sizzle.
If it's scary make the hairs rise on the back of their necks. If it's emotional, make them feel something.
A good book captures all kinds of emotions. That's why we read. Your excerpt is like a promise that readers will find more of this between the pages.
10. BE GOOD TO YOUR HOST BLOGGERMost bloggers don't charge a thing for you to take a spot on their blog. They're doing it to give their readers interesting content. Because they love books themselves. Because they want to support authors.
For all these reasons, and more, they're taking the time to set up your post. Make it easier for them. If you know how to do html set up your post yourself and send them a doc with the codes. Also sent them a plain version of your post, just in case their blog doesn't work well with the codes or they need to move things around for a better layout. 
Don't send posts or excerpts not spaced properly. Check to make sure all your links work. If you've been given a list of things to provide for the blog, make sure you have everything checked off before emailing them.
Last, but not least, try to email them once your post if up for a quick thank you. A big blogger or a very busy author might not get back to you after--unless they're choosing the winner for your giveaway--but they'll see the email and appreciate it. And be happy to have you on their blog again.
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That's all for today! I hope this helped a little bit. :)
If you have any ideas for future TOP TEN #WRITERTIPS, let me know in the comments!

Also, if you're looking for a guest spot, check out my WEEKLY GUEST POSTS and grab a date!

SHADES of SHIFTERS-Special Guest JULIE MORGAN with a GIVEAWAY

Please welcome this week's Author of the Wild, JULIE MORGAN! As a special treat, Julie Morgan offering a sweet swag pack to one lucky WINNER! Please comment with your email to enter! Hey readers! I'm happy to meet you! If you're a current reader of mine, I'm happy to see you again! If I'm a new to you author, welcome and I'm excited to get some goodies in front of you!Today I'm sharing my story, Deadly Alchemy, with you! This paranormal gothic romance story has elements of Steampunk, shifters, and vampires.  Check it out today! http://amzn.to/2jln91G
Follow my web page and keep in touch! www.juliemorganbooks.comI can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.www.facebook.com/juliemorganbookwww.twitter.com/juliemorganbookwww.instagram.com/juliemorganbooks
Winner 2015 sexiest steampunk book awardVampires. Werewolves. An unlikely love story. How do you choose who lives and who dies? Alchemist Amelia Rimos has just discovered the cure for the Undead. Being naïve and vulnerable, she does not realize the Undead have their targets set on her.Happening upon a tall, dark, exotic man named Michel Gauthier, he saves her from becoming a victim, thrusting her into a game of cat and mouse.Amelia realizes being an Alchemist is not in her best interest when she befriends him. Is Michel as sincere as he seems or does he have an ulterior motive?When her life cannot be more complicated, John Hawthorne interjects himself into Amelia's life and shifts it completely upside down. He informs Amelia she has the key to their survival. Soon, she will realize the Undead are not the only monsters in the world…Amelia will find herself in a desperate stalemate.She will be forced to choose between destroying her evidence and saving the man she’s grown to love or destroying over half the population of the world, including the love of her life with it.
Bio:Originally from Burleson, Texas Julie always had a love of books, especially paranormal stories. Julie finally took the leap to begin writing with encouragement from her family. 

Having worked in IT her entire career, Julie now spends her free time writing. Living in Central Florida with her husband and daughter, her favorite pastime is reading children's stories to her daughter, especially those around animals

SEXY STEAMY ROMANCE-Special Guest Angela Christian

Please welcome this weeks Author in Lust & Love Angela Christian!
A Passion for writing Romance

I read thousands of books in my life but the authors that inspired me the most were J.R. Ward, Gena Showalter and Kresley Cole. I would read their books and be transported into another world and I fell in love. Because of these woman, I have a passion for writing that just won’t go away, not that I want it to.
As for writing about romance and the steamy scenes in my book, well for the most part, I base them off of life experience plus the type of romance that any woman would love to have. I mean come on, if you have a man that spoils you and would lay his life down for you compared to a man that doesn’t give a damn, which one would you choose, the one that spoils you, right? That is the type of love story that you would want to read. 
I have seen so many couples fall out of love because they just gave up and felt it was easier to just walk away. My characters will never do that, they are in it for the long haul. And their lives are by no means short. They can live hundreds or even thousands of years, so when they say forever, they mean it.
I am going to tell you something that may make me sound a little crazy but I believe that it will help you to understand me as a writer. My characters talk to me, and at times scream at me. I know this sounds crazy, but I love it. When they talk to me they tell me to get busy because they have lots to tell me. I can hear them arguing with each other at times about who’s going next. It’s all quite hilarious actually. I swear that I’m not crazy, I don’t talk to myself, much. Hahaha, I’m a normal person, at least as normal as anyone can be.
Now that you think I’m loony, let me add a little of my background. I am a mom of three, a daughter and two sons, one dog and a fiancée that is a bigger kid than the kids. But I love them all and wouldn’t change anything. This is my first self published book. Not looking at making millions just wanting people to read it. 
So the last thing that I’m going to write about is my writing style. I have been writing for many years but just now had the nerve to actually publish it. My style is pretty much to sit down, turn on some Five Finger Death Punch, Black Veil Brides or even some AC/DC and just start writing. However when It comes to having writers block, it’s a bit more difficult. I have found that to release myself from it I have to step away for a day or so, spend time with my family, hell even talk to my daughter. After those few days my writers block is usually gone but there are times that it takes longer for it to go away and I just ride the waves until I come up with an idea. 
So if anyone has any questions for me please feel free to email me at angelac334(at)yahoo(dot)com and I’ll answer back asap. I check my email regularly. I am working on getting a website up and running and will let everyone know when.
Synopsis...Lisa is a witch who has a lot on her plate, she is getting ready to open a clinic for the supernatural beings in her community and keep her sanity in the process. Then weird things start happening to her and her friends. First, her friend, Ang’s bar burns down, then her neighbors daughter goes missing. She can’t seem to catch a break. That’s when all hell breaks loose. Demons attack, then men that she only thought were fairy tales start showing up, and amongst it all she’s trying to find time to have a love life. If she survives what’s coming, things are going to have to change.John is a werewolf and he’s tired of being alone. His best friend Mike has the coolest girlfriend ever and he wants what they have. The day that he gets up the nerve to ask Lisa out, he has a bad feeling that something’s coming, and it’s not good. He can’t place his finger on it so he just pushes the feeling down and goes on his date. That’s when it happens, the first in a long string of events that will lead to life altering decisions. The only question is: Will they survive?On their journey to find the truth about what’s going on they run into some very interesting people. Some of them actually end up helping them while other try and destroy them. Sometimes the lines aren’t clear and they find that trust plays a big role.
Excerpt for WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE:

“Wait. What did you just say? Please tell me that I did not hear you just say that you had fey blood.”  Quinn asked with horror in her voice.
“Please calm down my love. Your queen gave it to me before I left the castle just in case something like this was to occur. And just so you know, Markus, this is the fey queens own blood.” He explained and Markus paled.
“Well let’s not be too hasty Lucian, I will barter with you. Give me  the blood and you and your friends shall pass. But I will warn you that there has been some chaos in the city. Demons have been more blood thirsty than normal. Stay in the shadows and away from the dark ones or they will eat you alive and use your bones as toothpicks.”
“Who are the dark ones?” I asked as we started across the bridge.
“The dark ones are the most vile and vicious of the demons. They have no true form and appear as shadows. They eat anything that comes across their paths. Whether it is demon, human or animal they do not care.” Lucian explained.
“Well then I guess we should stay out of their sight so we do not get eaten and used as toothpicks.” Mike said as we stepped onto the other side of the bridge.
“That would be a wise decision.” Lucian said.
Once we were all across I dug out the map from my backpack and found our course. “From what I can tell from the map, it looks like we have to go east about three hundred yards and then we turn and go north until we reach what looks like a well.” I said as Lucian took the map.
“That is not a well it is what the demons call the pit of despair. It is probably a couple of hundred feet across and no one knows how deep. It would be wise to find a way around it. It draws souls to it whether they are living or dead. And from what I know of this realm the shortest way around it is through the city itself. But there is a tunnel that leads from here.” He pointed to a building close to the pit. “that leads all the way to the castle. This will be the fastest way but also the most dangerous because of the ground dwelling demons.” Lucian said as he handed me the map. I put it back into my backpack and stood up.
“We need to go now. I can feel danger and its close.” Dee said looking around.
“I feel it too. We have to go NOW.” Lucian said just as what looked to be hundreds of demons stepped out of the woods on the other side of the river. We all picked up our backpacks and ran towards the city. After running for what felt like hours we came to the building that we needed to go into. Once we were inside and at the entrance to the tunnels we stopped and let Dee use her “feelers” to see if there was anyone in the tunnels.
“As far as I can tell there is no one in there but I can’t feel some demons because they have no life force.” She said as we waited for Lucian to tell us the ok to go.
“Now as I told you before this is very dangerous. Keep your eyes and ears open for anything unusual. There are hundreds of ground dwelling demons and all are very hard to kill. So I will say this once and only once, all ground dwelling demons can be killed with either taking their heads or shooting them in their left eyes. These are the only two ways that they can be killed because you can not cut through their skin except for their necks. And their left eyes hold their power. So be careful and on full alert at all times.” Lucian said as he took off into the tunnels.
We slowly made our way through the tunnel stopping at every sound or movement. Soon we came to a fork and Lucian led us to the right. About fifty yards into the tunnel we heard a horrific screeching noise.
“Everyone get against the wall NOW.” Lucian shouted.
Everyone flattened themselves against the walls. What we saw was breathtaking. A man with a body of warrior was coming down the tunnel. He had tattoos down the left side of his body.  He wore a pair of blue jeans and boots. He was sex incarnate. But I felt evil radiating from him. I shivered as he passed me then stiffened when he stopped. He sniffed the air as if he could smell us and apparently he had.
“Lucian? Is that you my brother?” The man asked him
“Yes it is I Wraith. How fare thee?”
“I fare thee well. What are you doing in these tunnels? I smell females. Did you bring me playmates?” He asked as he sniffed again.
“No. Not this time. I have brought friends here to find a missing child.” Lucian explained to Wraith.
Wraith growled low in his throat. “Only one demon that I know of that would take a child and that is Arturo. He is a frightening demon. I am sorry to say but if this child has been gone more than a day then I fear she is dead or very close to it.” Wraith said to everyone. “Lucian, remember me the next time you come down here and bring me a playmate. I miss the touch and taste of a good female.” Wraith laughed as he walked away.
When he was gone Lucian just shook his head. “That is one very twisted demon.” He said as he started walking again.
“Who was that?” Dee asked as she grabbed Lucian’s arm. He jerked out of her grip.
“That demon was Wraith. He has many skills and “personalities” in which he uses on woman.”
“Sounds like my kind of man.” Dee said with a smile.
“You really think so? I can call him back and let him take you to his bedchamber and have his way with you. But if that be the case then say goodbye to everyone right now because you will never return.” Lucian said.
“Why wouldn’t I return?” She asked
“Wraith will please your body many, many times over, being that he is a sex demon, but after you and he has been sated he will then eat your soul and then your body. That is his curse.”
“What did he do to earn this curse?” I asked curious.
“Many, many years ago he slept with Hera, queen of the gods and was cursed by Zeus that if he ever slept with a female again he would have to morph into a beast and devour the females body and soul. He has found ways around the curse over the years and is able to have sex. But he does not like having sex with men so he rarely does. The only way to break his curse is to find his true mate. She and she alone with her love will break it. Anyway we need to continue on to the castle.” Lucian explained to us as we started walking again.
I was thinking about Wraith, when out of nowhere, at least ten golem demons stepped in our path. Before I could blink I was on my back with teeth sunk in my shoulder. John cut the demons head off and in doing so cut into my breast with his sword. I lay there as the battle ensued before I passed out from blood loss.

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MARKED by the MASTERS-Special guest LK SHAW with a SWEET GIVEAWAY

 Please welcome this week's Author of the DUNGEON, LK Shaw!

As a treat to all you awesome readers, LK is giving away a $5 Amazon GC and ebook copy of Secrets of Submission, Book 1. Comment for your chance to WIN!

Secrets of Desire ($3.99 or #FREE on #KindleUnlimited)When secrets surface… Bridget Carter seems to have the perfect life. She’s happily single and has a career she loves as a fashion designer at a local boutique. She enjoys playing at Club Eden and bounces from one Dominant to another. She’s not looking for love, even though she’s more than intrigued by Connor Black. When a secret from Bridget’s past surfaces, Bridget and Connor are forced to work together to protect an innocent.
The battle begins…Scarred inside and out, Connor Black fights to protect those who can’t protect themselves. He also hides behind a mask of confidence. Battling against his own insecurities, he secretly envies the boldness Bridget exudes. He watches her with a look of longing he thinks he’s kept hidden. And when Bridget comes to him for help, he realizes he can no longer keep his desire secret. But an enemy is ready to strike and Connor must battle his inner demons to protect the people he is coming to love.
Buy link: Amazon
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Here's a short excerpt from Secrets of Desire:

“Good evening, Sir,” I purred, causing him to raise a single eyebrow in surprise. I tried to hide my own shock at my flirty tone. Never before had I flirted with Connor, and I had definitely never referred to him as Sir. I had a hard time remembering us ever having a private, one-on-one conversation inside the club. In fact, I couldn’t think of a single one. He never approached me to scene, and we didn’t hang out in the same social circle outside of the club. He didn’t even attend any of the munches. The only real friends we shared were Penny and Marcus, and I spoke to Connor only in passing during the wedding celebration since we were both in the bridal party. Our longest conversation took place in his office at the beginning of the week when I approached him about Alex.  “Bridget,” he responded with a wary nod, as though confused by my approach. You’re not the only one confused, buddy. I smiled at him and leaned closer, ignoring the warning bells going off inside my head that I was biting off more than I could chew. I wasn’t a warning bells kind of woman. I was confident in my sexuality, and I never shied away from what I wanted. And tonight, I wanted Connor. 
“See anything you like?” I asked, pushing my half exposed tits out for his inspection. His gaze dropped to my chest and his nostrils flared before he raised his glance back up to my face. Connor hesitated briefly before speaking. “I think you’re playing with fire, sub.”I shrugged in nonchalance. “Maybe I want to get burned.”“You should be careful what you wish for, Bridget. You may not be able to handle what I give you,” he warned. I laughed lightly at his warning. “That sounds like a dare, Sir. And I’ve never been one to pass on a dare. Life’s too short to play things safe.”

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SHADES of SHIFTERS-Special Guest Mychal Daniels & special GIVEAWAY

Please welcome this week's Author of the Wild, MYCHAL DANIELS!
As a treat to all you awesome readers, Mychal Daniels is giving away a copy of Ajax's Harpy Holiday! Comment for your chance to WIN!  
Dragons, Gryphon, and Magic—Oh My!
Welcome to the new Dragon and Gryphon Shifter Series: Dragofin Clan Mated by Mychal Daniels
The Dragofin Clan is the twelve-member group of warrior guardians that consist of eight Drake (dragon) brothers and four of their gryphon cousins, the Griffins. There is a prophecy that says when the first of the Drake brothers takes a mate; the others will soon follow. This will also initiate a great battle for Earth with the coming of a mighty assault on it from the other realms. The only issue: the prophecy is so old and has never shown any signs of coming to pass that not many of the clan believe it to be true.
The Power of a great Shifter Romance
Let’s face it—Shifter Romance is hot. All that primal energy channeled into sensual, and sexual energy burns up the page. And if we’re talking about burning, why not explore what it means to have sexy dragons and gryphon shifters who guard our world.
As an avid reader, I love to be caught up in the world and community of fantastical characters. All the magical what ifs that interplay with human reality make me want to immerse myself in the story until I get that satisfying, glorious happily ever after ending. This series is no different.
When this world presented itself to me, I thought how cool it was that right under our noses could exist multiple realms of life. I also loved the fact that although these shifters were decidedly stronger and able to do more than mere humans, they still needed that one thing to survive and succeed—mates.
As dominant members of a social group that are far from our norm, shifters help us to explore that side of us that ventures into the super powerful, supernatural and mystical realm. Think about it for a moment. The idea that there could be a person in love with you who could also defy the laws of existence to protect and help you are seductively powerful. I don’t know about you, but that’s a definite turn on when it comes to selecting a book boyfriend(s). Dragon and Gryphon are the top of the mystical food chain, so to speak.
They’re found in numerous traditions and representations around the world. Most of the time they are depicted as valiant guards of some wisdom or treasure. One of the things that I love about writing about dragons and gryphon is that they are keepers of infinite wisdom. Playing with this notion, it played and taunted me until I saw the story for this series emerge.
What if the infinite wisdom that these shifters guarded was more precious than gold and more dangerous than death itself? That would be a story worth investigating.
The idea and story percolated in the back of my mind for well over a year before I put the first notes down about it. Since I lean toward blowing past the boundaries of our planet, of course, these shifters came to me as beyond our reaches. Thus, they presented themselves as guardians of the portal to different dimensions. There was a reason we hadn’t seen evidence of aliens. It was because instead of coming from the sky, seas or caves, aliens come into a portal within the Earth’s core, called Inner Earth.
Yep, while we dwell on the surface looking toward the skies for the arrival of aliens, they come and go freely into the center of our planet. These dragon and gryphon shifters are the regulators of who and what can come onto the surface of the planet since not all aliens are benevolent visitors. But why have dragons and gryphon shifters and not the regular were forms?
The ability to do what was required of a warrior guardian had to supersede human capacity in various ways. For instance, going into another dimension meant the guardian had to be able to withstand excruciating elemental changes. I’m talking heat, cold, energy fluctuations, and time differentiations. They needed to be ancient and yet young, and they needed to be larger than life. That’s what formed the base of each of these shifters. 
Many readers are familiar with dragons but not the gryphon. I loved gryphon and their magical, mystical ways. From the Sphinx of ancient Egypt to the mighty ones adorned on too many crests and coats of arms to count, gryphon have tickled and teased me for years. Half eagle and half lion, these beings have guarded the gates and entries to pyramids, treasures, and knowledge. How could one not want to see how and who a gryphon would love? 
Then there was the problem of who would be able to mate with these guardian warriors.
Exploring their mates has become one of the most enjoyable parts of writing this series. Take for example Hildegard Newton. She’s an abandoned Harpy orphan who has had to find her way in this world. Plucked up as a baby and trained her entire life by a shadowy organization to kill for a living, Hildy has no sense of who or what she really is. A chance meeting with the super sexy Ajax Drake in a bakery sets things in motion for not only her to find her new family, but start the wheels of prophecy and destiny into motion for the entire Dragofin Clan. 
Having strong female heroines is a must for any story I write. Hildy Newton may be a Harpy, but her journey into the world of the Dragofin Clan will show how much love can shape, reform and birth new possibilities within us all. Not only that, the chemistry between the Clan and their mates is off the charts.
Why we love Paranormal and Fantasy Romance
I see you, yeah you. And I get it because I’m a lot like you in what gets me to fall in love with a story. Paranormal Romance and Fantasy Romance goes beyond what is possible in the everyday world. Growing up, I read the Harlequin Romances and others as a kid. The fact that I was never going to be some cute, plucky auburn or blond sprite who didn’t realize how hot she was to the opposite sex kept me removed from the story. Sure, I enjoyed them, but from afar. I was the voyeur looking in instead of the object of affection for the hero or heroes. It was marked on the page clear as day as to what these guys like, and it sure as hell wasn’t me: a very curvy, woman of color without the slightest ability to be plucky. Nah, I was a take-no-crap pragmatist who didn’t always want or need the guy to save the day. Sure, I wanted to be swept up off my feet, provided the guy could handle the fact that I was solid and not the size of some small fairy.
Thus when I found the world of PNR and FR (Paranormal Romance and Fantasy Romance), I fell hard for the fact that a lot of times the heroines looked and behaved like me! I’m not saying that all these romances have this bent to them, but there are enough to allow me to find myself falling for the guy who wants someone like me.
Dragons and gryphon are more than able to literally and figuratively sweep me and you off our feet. These shifters are schooled in the art of how to make a woman feel loved, cherished and sexually satisfied. They’re also hefty enough to toss the best of us around for a great lay as well, wink ;) In PNR and FR there are no boundaries, ceilings or rules that prevent anyone from having the book boyfriend of her or his dreams.
I invite you to come into the world of the Dragofin Clan. Explore how sensually intense and powerful these warriors are, and how much of a struggle it is to love them by their would-be mates.
Books in the Dragofin Clan Mated Dragon & Gryphon Shifter Series:Ajax’s Harpy Holiday: Dragofin Mated, Book #1 Available now (https://books2read.com/u/4Xgjg6 )
Lucien: Dragofin Mated, Book #2 Coming mid January 2017Gregori: Dragofin Mated, Book #3 Coming mid April 2017
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He stepped closer. “I dare you.”
Before it registered, Hildy stepped into him, brought his head down and brushed her lips against his. It wasn’t a full kiss, just enough to throw him off and gain her the upper hand, or so she’d hoped. In an instant, fire and arousal spiked within her, driving her to take more of him, press in harder to connect with him. She did.
With a hand firmly hooked around his neck, Hildy pulled him down farther to make it a true kiss. Her lips pressed against his, allowing her a moment to imprint the feel of his lips on hers. Hildy made a concentrated effort to commit the sensation to memory. He remained still. She was supposed to let go and follow with a disabling blow or take down. This was supposed to be part of her tactic. Now she was snared by her own trap. But, he felt so good.
As if his brain had caught up with what was happening, he opened his mouth, tasting her lips. Heat from his full lips slashed hers as she fell into him. Strong arms encircled her, as they melded together. Breathing became harder, as she continued to seek out the newness of kissing. His tongue pressed against the seam of her lips, darting and retreating, as if looking for entry.
When she pulled back to take in a gulp of air, he advanced, seizing the opportunity. When they collided, she gasped in surprise at the quick switch of their positions. He was now on the offense, holding her tightly to him.
In the artificial light of the night that intertwined with shadows, his eyes were dark and cloudy. Uh-oh, that might not be good. Maybe she’d gone too far with this. Again, her eyes betrayed her, as they locked on his lips again. He drew in ragged breaths, as they both continued to regain breath from that long kiss. It was her first and it was more than anything she could have fantasized about. Kissing Jax had done something to her entire being. She wanted him and wanted to do what it took to spend more time with him. Leaving him was the last thing she wanted to do now.
His mouth was here for the plundering and she took full advantage. Grabbing him back down to her, Hildy opened her mouth and brought him in. She didn’t know what to do, allowing instinct to guide her. His tongue invaded her mouth, seeking and toying with her own. She groaned from the overload of sensations.
Outside sounds took a back seat to the heartbeats that thumped loud in her head. His scent, masculine and invigorating, enslaved her. He pulled her into him, crushing her body against his. Everywhere their bodies touched, it sizzled and wound her deeper into him. Fire, mixed with extreme want, slinked into her being. Her leg found itself wrapped around his, seeking more connection.
Again, and again, his delicious tongue darted into her mouth, engaging them in a sensual battle. She parried, toying with him and daring him to make bolder moves. Jax pulled her into him more, wrapping her arms around his massive back as he covered her with his own body. Deeper she fell into his trap. If this was only a counter-strike to her initial move to throw him off, she was doomed. This had quickly turned into something real for her. There was no way Hildy would be able to deny the truth of this kiss. She’d fallen quick and hard for Jax.
His taste was better than the finest meal. She couldn’t get enough. Hungrily responding to him, Hildy relaxed more into it, allowing herself to go where he led. More and more his tongue danced with hers. She’d imagined kissing over the years and this was completely different. What they did now turned her imaginary kiss into a weak imitation. This sensual “in real life” kiss rocked her to the core.
Every part of her body hummed with excitement with an insatiable need for more of him. Way past craving, Hildy itched to have him inside her. A new part of her opened to blossom. Only one directive made any sense—get him inside her, stat. Her sex throbbed and ached for him. Pressing in more, she ran a hand up and into the nape of his hair to grab a handful. This time he groaned. She swallowed it, loving how the vibrations tickled the back of her throat.
Visions of being surrounded by him in pleasure flooded her. She arched into him as his hand moved up and down her back, pulling out a cry from deep within her. Need and desire pranced to the forefront as Hildy clung to him in surrender. With each breath, locked in this embrace with him, she grew bolder. Everything that had made her shy and reclusive was cast in a new light.
No more. She wanted life—she wanted this and Jax. Returning the gesture, she thrust her tongue into his mouth, enjoying how it startled him for a split second. His rebound was quick as he welcomed her in.

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Author Bio: Mychal Daniels grew up fantasizing about the wonderment of what ifs. This love spilled over into her ability to weave stories that arrested the attention of her siblings and friends. After going the way of the office drone for far too many seasons, she decided to follow her love of romance, fantasy and storytelling to create and share her highly imaginative take on the great what ifs. The result is these books that allow you to step into the world of her fanciful imagination. Enjoy and don't forget to leave a review while Mychal is off lassoing in your next book boyfriend!

SHADES of SHIFTERS-Special Guest Michelle Spiva & special GIVEAWAY

Please welcome this week's Author of the Wild, Michelle Spiva!
As a treat to all you awesome readers, Michelle Spiva is giving away a copy of Ajax's Harpy Holiday! Comment for your chance to WIN!  
Dragons, Gryphon, and Magic—Oh My!
Welcome to the new Dragon and Gryphon Shifter Series: Dragofin Clan Mated by Mychal Daniels
The Dragofin Clan is the twelve-member group of warrior guardians that consist of eight Drake (dragon) brothers and four of their gryphon cousins, the Griffins. There is a prophecy that says when the first of the Drake brothers takes a mate; the others will soon follow. This will also initiate a great battle for Earth with the coming of a mighty assault on it from the other realms. The only issue: the prophecy is so old and has never shown any signs of coming to pass that not many of the clan believe it to be true.
The Power of a great Shifter Romance
Let’s face it—Shifter Romance is hot. All that primal energy channeled into sensual, and sexual energy burns up the page. And if we’re talking about burning, why not explore what it means to have sexy dragons and gryphon shifters who guard our world.
As an avid reader, I love to be caught up in the world and community of fantastical characters. All the magical what ifs that interplay with human reality make me want to immerse myself in the story until I get that satisfying, glorious happily ever after ending. This series is no different.
When this world presented itself to me, I thought how cool it was that right under our noses could exist multiple realms of life. I also loved the fact that although these shifters were decidedly stronger and able to do more than mere humans, they still needed that one thing to survive and succeed—mates.
As dominant members of a social group that are far from our norm, shifters help us to explore that side of us that ventures into the super powerful, supernatural and mystical realm. Think about it for a moment. The idea that there could be a person in love with you who could also defy the laws of existence to protect and help you are seductively powerful. I don’t know about you, but that’s a definite turn on when it comes to selecting a book boyfriend(s). Dragon and Gryphon are the top of the mystical food chain, so to speak.
They’re found in numerous traditions and representations around the world. Most of the time they are depicted as valiant guards of some wisdom or treasure. One of the things that I love about writing about dragons and gryphon is that they are keepers of infinite wisdom. Playing with this notion, it played and taunted me until I saw the story for this series emerge.
What if the infinite wisdom that these shifters guarded was more precious than gold and more dangerous than death itself? That would be a story worth investigating.
The idea and story percolated in the back of my mind for well over a year before I put the first notes down about it. Since I lean toward blowing past the boundaries of our planet, of course, these shifters came to me as beyond our reaches. Thus, they presented themselves as guardians of the portal to different dimensions. There was a reason we hadn’t seen evidence of aliens. It was because instead of coming from the sky, seas or caves, aliens come into a portal within the Earth’s core, called Inner Earth.
Yep, while we dwell on the surface looking toward the skies for the arrival of aliens, they come and go freely into the center of our planet. These dragon and gryphon shifters are the regulators of who and what can come onto the surface of the planet since not all aliens are benevolent visitors. But why have dragons and gryphon shifters and not the regular were forms?
The ability to do what was required of a warrior guardian had to supersede human capacity in various ways. For instance, going into another dimension meant the guardian had to be able to withstand excruciating elemental changes. I’m talking heat, cold, energy fluctuations, and time differentiations. They needed to be ancient and yet young, and they needed to be larger than life. That’s what formed the base of each of these shifters. 
Many readers are familiar with dragons but not the gryphon. I loved gryphon and their magical, mystical ways. From the Sphinx of ancient Egypt to the mighty ones adorned on too many crests and coats of arms to count, gryphon have tickled and teased me for years. Half eagle and half lion, these beings have guarded the gates and entries to pyramids, treasures, and knowledge. How could one not want to see how and who a gryphon would love? 
Then there was the problem of who would be able to mate with these guardian warriors.
Exploring their mates has become one of the most enjoyable parts of writing this series. Take for example Hildegard Newton. She’s an abandoned Harpy orphan who has had to find her way in this world. Plucked up as a baby and trained her entire life by a shadowy organization to kill for a living, Hildy has no sense of who or what she really is. A chance meeting with the super sexy Ajax Drake in a bakery sets things in motion for not only her to find her new family, but start the wheels of prophecy and destiny into motion for the entire Dragofin Clan. 
Having strong female heroines is a must for any story I write. Hildy Newton may be a Harpy, but her journey into the world of the Dragofin Clan will show how much love can shape, reform and birth new possibilities within us all. Not only that, the chemistry between the Clan and their mates is off the charts.
Why we love Paranormal and Fantasy Romance
I see you, yeah you. And I get it because I’m a lot like you in what gets me to fall in love with a story. Paranormal Romance and Fantasy Romance goes beyond what is possible in the everyday world. Growing up, I read the Harlequin Romances and others as a kid. The fact that I was never going to be some cute, plucky auburn or blond sprite who didn’t realize how hot she was to the opposite sex kept me removed from the story. Sure, I enjoyed them, but from afar. I was the voyeur looking in instead of the object of affection for the hero or heroes. It was marked on the page clear as day as to what these guys like, and it sure as hell wasn’t me: a very curvy, woman of color without the slightest ability to be plucky. Nah, I was a take-no-crap pragmatist who didn’t always want or need the guy to save the day. Sure, I wanted to be swept up off my feet, provided the guy could handle the fact that I was solid and not the size of some small fairy.
Thus when I found the world of PNR and FR (Paranormal Romance and Fantasy Romance), I fell hard for the fact that a lot of times the heroines looked and behaved like me! I’m not saying that all these romances have this bent to them, but there are enough to allow me to find myself falling for the guy who wants someone like me.
Dragons and gryphon are more than able to literally and figuratively sweep me and you off our feet. These shifters are schooled in the art of how to make a woman feel loved, cherished and sexually satisfied. They’re also hefty enough to toss the best of us around for a great lay as well, wink ;) In PNR and FR there are no boundaries, ceilings or rules that prevent anyone from having the book boyfriend of her or his dreams.
I invite you to come into the world of the Dragofin Clan. Explore how sensually intense and powerful these warriors are, and how much of a struggle it is to love them by their would-be mates.
Books in the Dragofin Clan Mated Dragon & Gryphon Shifter Series:Ajax’s Harpy Holiday: Dragofin Mated, Book #1 Available now (https://books2read.com/u/4Xgjg6 )
Lucien: Dragofin Mated, Book #2 Coming mid January 2017Gregori: Dragofin Mated, Book #3 Coming mid April 2017
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He stepped closer. “I dare you.”
Before it registered, Hildy stepped into him, brought his head down and brushed her lips against his. It wasn’t a full kiss, just enough to throw him off and gain her the upper hand, or so she’d hoped. In an instant, fire and arousal spiked within her, driving her to take more of him, press in harder to connect with him. She did.
With a hand firmly hooked around his neck, Hildy pulled him down farther to make it a true kiss. Her lips pressed against his, allowing her a moment to imprint the feel of his lips on hers. Hildy made a concentrated effort to commit the sensation to memory. He remained still. She was supposed to let go and follow with a disabling blow or take down. This was supposed to be part of her tactic. Now she was snared by her own trap. But, he felt so good.
As if his brain had caught up with what was happening, he opened his mouth, tasting her lips. Heat from his full lips slashed hers as she fell into him. Strong arms encircled her, as they melded together. Breathing became harder, as she continued to seek out the newness of kissing. His tongue pressed against the seam of her lips, darting and retreating, as if looking for entry.
When she pulled back to take in a gulp of air, he advanced, seizing the opportunity. When they collided, she gasped in surprise at the quick switch of their positions. He was now on the offense, holding her tightly to him.
In the artificial light of the night that intertwined with shadows, his eyes were dark and cloudy. Uh-oh, that might not be good. Maybe she’d gone too far with this. Again, her eyes betrayed her, as they locked on his lips again. He drew in ragged breaths, as they both continued to regain breath from that long kiss. It was her first and it was more than anything she could have fantasized about. Kissing Jax had done something to her entire being. She wanted him and wanted to do what it took to spend more time with him. Leaving him was the last thing she wanted to do now.
His mouth was here for the plundering and she took full advantage. Grabbing him back down to her, Hildy opened her mouth and brought him in. She didn’t know what to do, allowing instinct to guide her. His tongue invaded her mouth, seeking and toying with her own. She groaned from the overload of sensations.
Outside sounds took a back seat to the heartbeats that thumped loud in her head. His scent, masculine and invigorating, enslaved her. He pulled her into him, crushing her body against his. Everywhere their bodies touched, it sizzled and wound her deeper into him. Fire, mixed with extreme want, slinked into her being. Her leg found itself wrapped around his, seeking more connection.
Again, and again, his delicious tongue darted into her mouth, engaging them in a sensual battle. She parried, toying with him and daring him to make bolder moves. Jax pulled her into him more, wrapping her arms around his massive back as he covered her with his own body. Deeper she fell into his trap. If this was only a counter-strike to her initial move to throw him off, she was doomed. This had quickly turned into something real for her. There was no way Hildy would be able to deny the truth of this kiss. She’d fallen quick and hard for Jax.
His taste was better than the finest meal. She couldn’t get enough. Hungrily responding to him, Hildy relaxed more into it, allowing herself to go where he led. More and more his tongue danced with hers. She’d imagined kissing over the years and this was completely different. What they did now turned her imaginary kiss into a weak imitation. This sensual “in real life” kiss rocked her to the core.
Every part of her body hummed with excitement with an insatiable need for more of him. Way past craving, Hildy itched to have him inside her. A new part of her opened to blossom. Only one directive made any sense—get him inside her, stat. Her sex throbbed and ached for him. Pressing in more, she ran a hand up and into the nape of his hair to grab a handful. This time he groaned. She swallowed it, loving how the vibrations tickled the back of her throat.
Visions of being surrounded by him in pleasure flooded her. She arched into him as his hand moved up and down her back, pulling out a cry from deep within her. Need and desire pranced to the forefront as Hildy clung to him in surrender. With each breath, locked in this embrace with him, she grew bolder. Everything that had made her shy and reclusive was cast in a new light.
No more. She wanted life—she wanted this and Jax. Returning the gesture, she thrust her tongue into his mouth, enjoying how it startled him for a split second. His rebound was quick as he welcomed her in.

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Author Bio: Mychal Daniels grew up fantasizing about the wonderment of what ifs. This love spilled over into her ability to weave stories that arrested the attention of her siblings and friends. After going the way of the office drone for far too many seasons, she decided to follow her love of romance, fantasy and storytelling to create and share her highly imaginative take on the great what ifs. The result is these books that allow you to step into the world of her fanciful imagination. Enjoy and don't forget to leave a review while Mychal is off lassoing in your next book boyfriend!

I'M NO ANGEL REVIEW-Revived Series: The Dungeon Black Duology (Book 2) by Kora Knight

"Dirty emotional story that doesn’t take the easy way out"

 FIVE STIFF SHOTS!
I don’t often review books, but when given the chance to get my hands on Revived I didn’t even think twice. It’s rare that a story pulls me in so completely and I needed to complete the journey with these amazing characters. Their happy ending felt like it belong to me as well because Kora Knight writes in a way that bring you right into their world, right through the highs and the lows, into the fire until all the heat and pain consumes you.


Too often I come across books that follow the same old quick formula and after a few pages I’m bored. Finding an author who writes long, fully fleshed out stories is awesome. More importantly, she doesn’t shy away from exploring the lives of men so damaged you know they deserve to be loved, but you’re not sure they’ll ever trust it.


Max and Sean latched onto my heart when I met them in the first series, but honestly, until I started their story I wasn’t sure they’d be a good fit. Sean is so shiny and hopeful and full of life. Max is closed off and constantly hanging back in the darkness. And he seems to want to stay there.


I knew this wouldn’t be a light read, but it was damn satisfying. The sex is gritty, messy, and more than I’d care for in any other book. Which proves how talented Ms. Knight is because she crafted a story where the messy flowed well with the emotions, with the building connection between the characters.


There were some things that were triggering for me, but again, very well done. I knew what I would face after the first book and trusted the subject would be handled with care. Which it was. The pain Max dealt with didn’t quickly fade away to fit the plot. His healing was at the core of the story and given the time needed so you really feel the natural flow.


And Sean. I fell in love with Sean from the start, but his strength is incredible and you can’t help cheering for him as you turn the page.


We also get to revisit the characters from the previous books, Scott and Tad, and I truly enjoyed spending time with them. Some authors fumble when they tell a story along the same timeline, but Ms. Knight found the perfect balance. It doesn’t feel like a rehash, it’s more like the veil is lifted, giving you fresh insight and answering any lingering questions of why and how many things happened.


In the end, I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a great read. And I’m so excited to read about the other characters getting their own stories! I’m buying all these in print so they can sit on the shelf with my favorites to re-read again and again.


Thank you so much for another amazing story, Kora.

**I received this as an ARC for an honest review.**

HAPPY NEW YEARS! The good, the bad, and the ugly (The bad and the ugly will be short...A heads up about All Romance Ebooks)

Fine, it's only New Year's Eve, but I think we should start celebrating NOW!
Now grab someone and give em a great big KISS!
Or enjoy these ones. ;)





I don't know about you, but I'm ready! ;)
All right, now let's get the bad and the ugly out of the way. Some of you have probably heard that All Romance Ebooks (AKA ARe) is closing down TONIGHT.
If you haven't backed up your books, please make sure you go do so now. If you're having trouble don't panic. Take a screenshot of your library and contact either the publisher or the author. Most are more than happy to replace the books. I definitely am so if you can't access any of my books PLEASE don't be afraid to contact me @ biancasommerland(at)gmail(dot)com.
You may also have 'ebucks' you're unable to use. To help with this I'd like to make an offer. Email me with a screenshot of your ebucks and I will send you one of my books to try to help make up for the loss. It's not much, but hopefully it will take out some of the sting.
For more information on what's going down with ARe please check out the links below:
All Romance Ebooks Sudden Closing 
All Romance Ebooks Closing Hits New Low 
Court Documents Regarding All Romance e-books Disturbing Business Practices Surface
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THE GOOD!!!

Diminished (Winter's Wrath #2) will be released very soon. I'll do a post to announce the exact date very soon, but for now let's just say I can't WAIT to share this with you!

Diminished (Winter’s Wrath Book Two) Blurb:
When Shiori Ayase comes across a casting call to dance on stage for Winter’s Wrath with a model she idolizes, she jumps on the chance. She needs this opportunity to break free from the control of her step-father, and she made her sister a promise on her deathbed. One that involves learning if the Trousseau brothers are the type of men that can be trusted. What better way to find out than by spending a few weeks with them on the road?
Brave Trousseau has to face the damage he’s done to the band in his efforts to push his younger brother away. But then his goddess, a young woman with a sharp wit and moves that drive him crazy, joins the band on tour to take over the sexy performance meant to entice the crowd, and Brave ends up more than motivated to be on his best behavior.
Unfortunately, he’s not the only one enchanted with the girl. Malakai Noble, the band’s bassist, has always been a strong, steady presence at the core of Winter’s Wrath, but he’s now become Brave’s most bitter rival. How can Brave show he’s changed with Malakai's constant reminders of every mistake he’s made? With the band on the line, and Shiori stealing her way into his heart, maybe there’s only one way to prove he’s the better man.
And that’s by letting her go.
Last, but not least there are a few days left to this sale if you're looking for a new PNR read! Only 99cents each!
 Go grab them here:

EVIL’S EMBRACE
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DEADLY CAPTIVE
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ROSEMARY ENTWINED
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Whatever the new years bring, I wish you and your loved ones all the best! May you be happy and healthy and experience all the beauty and joy you deserve!

Hugs and see you on the flipside!

Bianca