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The Dark War is Coming

My next release is The Dark War and it's due out May 17. This is a project that has been a long time coming and I'm really excited to finally get to share it with you all.

The first version of this book actually came from a little playing around with Harry Potter fan fiction and my obsession with Snape. That's right, I'm a Snape lover. I wrote a novel about an academy of witches who were facing a deadly foe and needed to travel back in time to the Salem witch hunts to fix the problem. The book was...BAD...and being my first attempt at venturing into paranormal erotic romance, rightly so. We all have to start somewhere though, right?

It then spawned another version, this time about a girl who discovers that she's a witch with extraordinary tracking powers and she's being hunted by a ruthless vampire master. That project, sadly, will also live forever in the abyss of my computer hard drive.

And lastly came The Dark War, which takes the idea of  witch with innately powerful tracking powers who uses them to hunt her own kind. She's a bit on the dark side and definitely has some issues, but that's the kind of main character who really speaks to me. This novel was a rewrite of the two previous novels, and really came from my good friend Michelle von E's suggestion to "show me how the war started" and so, for her, I did.

It's a little over a month still before The Dark War comes out but I'm pumped for you all to read it.



As the darkness rises, magic is their only defense—if it doesn’t end the world.The Dark War, Book 1Witch. Hunter. Traitor. Kali Richards’s solitary life’s work is to hunt the evildoers of her own kind and bring them to justice. She’s poised to catch her latest bounty when she realizes her quarry is a witch-vampire hybrid with a taste for blood—Kali’s blood.She’s lost quite a lot of it when Wyatt, the ex who still owns the pieces of her shattered heart, comes to her rescue. Eight years apart hasn’t cooled her anger over their breakup. Neither has it cooled the desire still steaming between them.As Wyatt heals her wounds, he brings disturbing news: Kali’s mother has awakened from a years-long coma with a prophecy on her lips. A Dark War is coming that will pit supernatural against human. Kali is the key to stopping it.Except Kali isn’t what you’d call adept at spellcasting. Like it or not, she needs a lot of help. From Wyatt, and from the organization that she turned her back on once before—the Witch Hunter’s Union. Even with an army at her back, she’s in for one hell of a ride…Warning: May contain a stubborn little kick-ass witch, a wickedly sexy ex-boyfriend and a whole lot of hybrid trouble

And so it ends...

Well, my beloved publisher is closing. With the way life has been kicking me in the balls lately, I can't say I'm totally surprised. Not that I think my colossal bad luck as of late has anything to do with Samhain closing (but gosh is it very weird how crappy things have been).


I've gained a lot from my experiences working with Samhain and I've grown as a writer. I've made great friends, including my amazing editor Holly Atkinson. I've travelled to my first conference and had my first book signing. I've been able to hold my actual books in my hands! It's been amazing.

It was always on my bucket list to write for Samhain and I achieved that goal a few times over. While this is the end of things in one regard, it's only the beginning in many others.

So, I might be a bit silent on here as I sort things out and regroup but I will continue to send out my newsletter each month.

Thanks for the support...and if you're interested in buying my books...they're limited edition now so I'd get on that asap. ;-)

Bye for now.

Samhain

It's Release Day!

This is a different kind of release because The Order of the Wolf is a collection of already released novellas in my series. I'm super excited about it though...being able to hold a paperback copy of this collection was the highlight of my month for sure.

I ran a special contest for my newsletter followers and randomly drew two winners of an autographed copy of The Order of the Wolf. The winners are....

Angel M and Rhonda H!

If you're interested in getting a copy yourself, the links are below!



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If you didn't hear....

And the only way you wouldn't hear is if you aren't getting my newsletter BUT Samhain has decided to bundle my wolf pack!


That's right! All in one giant package of manly rock star hotness...you've got Cursed, Wolf Slayer, Spell Weaver and Mayhem! And the even better part is that it'll be in print too!

So far only Samhain has the tradepaper version listed but the others will catch up soon. It's set to release on Feb. 2!

I've been keeping this a secret for a while and I'm super excited to finally tell you all!

You want it? You can get it here:

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I'll update as the links appear!

New Series and a New Cover!

Since things are happening quicker than I expected, I've got some cover art eye candy for you folks to see!

My new series is set to release May 17, 2016!




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As the darkness rises, magic is their only defense—if it doesn’t end the world.
The Dark War, Book 1
Witch. Hunter. Traitor. Kali Richards’s solitary life’s work is to hunt the evildoers of her own kind and bring them to justice. She’s poised to catch her latest bounty when she realizes her quarry is a witch-vampire hybrid with a taste for blood—Kali’s blood.
She’s lost quite a lot of it when Wyatt, the ex who still owns the pieces of her shattered heart, comes to her rescue. Eight years apart hasn’t cooled her anger over their breakup. Neither has it cooled the desire still steaming between them.
As Wyatt heals her wounds, he brings disturbing news: Kali’s mother has awakened from a years-long coma with a prophecy on her lips. A Dark War is coming that will pit supernatural against human. Kali is the key to stopping it.
Except Kali isn’t what you’d call adept at spellcasting. Like it or not, she needs a lot of help. From Wyatt, and from the organization that she turned her back on once before—the Witch Hunter’s Union. Even with an army at her back, she’s in for one hell of a ride…

Warning: May contain a stubborn little kick-ass witch, a wickedly sexy ex-boyfriend and a whole lot of hybrid trouble.

It's Release Day!!

It's Valiant Heart's official release day today! Yippy! I'm really proud of this book because I've finally brought my Amazon women to life. If you like strong, kick-ass heroines, this is the book for you!

I'm over at Paranormal Haven today talking about non-traditional romance and running a contest! Check it out! LINK

To my newsletter folks, I've randomly drawn the signed paperback and book cover magnet set winners and they are: Angel Baby, Tiana S and Angel! Congratulations! (Check your email for information!)





When the choice is love or loyalty, no matter what she chooses the heart will bleed.
The Order of the Wolf, Book 6
Slay the beasts. Save the day. Such is Ariana’s role in her first mission for the Queen. She has no reason to think the rest will be any different…until, in the heat of battle, she uses her powers to heal an injured Order Huntress.Her gift doesn’t go unnoticed. Lance, her very own Hunter, zeroes in, and a different battle is on. Lance is hot and very attentive, but this Amazon is determined to stay independent.
Lance has prepared his whole life to battle alongside his mate. Now that he’s found her, nothing and no one else matters. He’s not letting her go.For the Queen’s second mission—bring the Oracle into the tribe—Ariana risks taking Lance’s bond to get more power. She never expected her body to crave more pleasure, her heart to lower its defenses.
As the battle rages on between Huntresses and beasts, there’s a foul plan in play that will force Ariana to decide where her loyalty lies. The cost of her choice could be a life.
Product Warnings
Contains a squirm-worthy love triangle, plus some scenes of debatable consent between a take-no-crap Huntress and a super-hot playboy with a come-hither smile and a come-multiple-times tongue.
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Thanks for all the support for my Order series!

Editor Appreciation Day!

Samhain Publishing is celebrating their 10th anniversary this month and they've got a whole bunch of amazing things going on.

Even though I'm approaching my 6th book release with Samhain, I'm still a newbie there and one person who I really want to thank for helping to guide me through the insane experience of a release every three months (or so) has been my amazing editor, Holly Atkinson.

She and I share a passion for kick ass female characters, Buffy, and working our asses off. She has taught me so much in the time we've been working together and for some reason has not yet gotten sick of editing my work.

She has been there for me with valuable advice, has guided my writing, and has pushed me when I needed it. She also leaves me funny notes while we're editing because sometimes I do dumb shit.

She has been the greatest cheerleader of my Order of the Wolf series and has believed in my vision the entire time. Now we're working on another series, The Dark War, and I'm so excited to have her with me on a new adventure.

She offered me my first contract with Samhain a few years ago and it changed my writing life. I count her as a friend as well as a mentor and I can't tell you enough just how awesome of a person she is.

Long and Short Reviews is Having a Party!!

Mayhem is featured over at Long and Short Reviews for their Anniversary party today! Pop over and enter to win a giveaway for an Amazon or BN gc! 
LINK


In other fabulous news....I recently accepted an offer of representation from Jessica Alvarez at BookEnds! Yippy! We'll be working on a non-paranormal project (gasp!) together. 
I'm gearing up for Valiant Heart's release on November 10th. If you haven't pre-ordered, the links are below. This is Lance and Ariana's story. I know a lot of folks really loved Lance and Ariana is maybe one of my favourite heroines in the series...she's a kick-ass Amazon warrior. 

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I'll be featuring some exclusive excerpts in my upcoming newsletters, as well as a contest, so if you want a taste of Lance and Ariana, I suggest you sign up.

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Release day! Are you ready for Mayhem?

Book five in The Order of the Wolf is out today! I can't wait for you all to get a taste of Mayhem.

He will rock her world…once he shows her how he really howls.
The Order of the Wolf, Book 5
By night, Mayhem howls out monster rock hits to roaring crowds, and lives the rock ’n’ roll dream. But lately he wants more than empty sex marathons with lusting fangirls. When he spies a beautiful redhead at his latest album launch party, his wolf howls only for her.
He can taste her sweetness and innocence hovering just beyond his grasp, but it’ll be a delicate task showing her the side of his life no one ever sees. When the sun rises, and his wolf form takes over.
Fledgling rock magazine editor Hannah knows the minute she lays eyes on Mayhem that she won’t fit into his world. But that doesn’t mean she can’t fantasize that she’s the only woman wrapped around his smoking-hot body.
One kiss—one perfect kiss—and Mayhem is ready to seal the deal of and for a lifetime. But before he can properly introduce Hannah to both halves of himself, she is gone without a trace. And the rapidly cooling trail smells distinctly of Hunter…
Product Warnings
Contains a pack alpha/rock star with an attitude. He’s HOT. As in whole-lot-of-trouble hot. Set-your-panties-on-fiyah hot. Make-you-want-to-climb-into-this-book hot. Sensitive readers be warned, once he zeroes in on his mate, he's not above breaking a few rules to get what he wants.
If you didn't preorder your copy, you can get it here:

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Now, for some release day festivities! 
I've got an exclusive excerpt and contest happening over at Paranormal Haven today!

And I'm hosting a fabulous FB party with my girl, Julie Particka/Seleste DeLaney!



Everyone Needs a Little Blackmail and Mayhem Party! Hosted by: Julie Particka (a.k.a Seleste DeLaney) and Angela AddamsWhere: https://www.facebook.com/events/577128505759490/When: August 11 from 12:00 - 9:00 pm EST

Join us for some naughty fun and shenanigans! There will be loads of giveaways happening all day from each participating author as well as a grand prize of a $30 Amazon GC and one ecopy of a book from each of the authors! That’s a LOAD of books!!
Our dirty, filthy line up of hot and heavy authors is: Amanda Young, Abigail Baker, Rebecca Brooks, Keri Lake, Kerri Carpenter, Tina Donahue, Avery Flynn, Katee Robert, Mary Anne Marshall, Jodi Linton, Lisa Burstein, Jodi Redford, Teri Anne Stanley, MK Meredith, Julie Particka and Angela Addams!
Tomorrow I'm over at Bitten by Books for another RELEASE PARTY!!  Be sure to check it out! There's another exclusive excerpt from Mayhem and I'll be giving away a $50 Amazon gift card and answering questions.



In other news... Valiant Heart is up for pre-order at a great price!

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The winner of the special newsletter contest celebrating Mayhem's release is: Doreen R!! Congratulations!

If you want a chance to enter one of my  newsletter contests, you know what you have to do. 
Sign up for my newsletter HERE

Release Day Parties!!

Everyone Needs a Little Blackmail and Mayhem Party! Hosted by: Julie Particka (a.k.a Seleste DeLaney) and Angela AddamsWhere: https://www.facebook.com/events/577128505759490/When: August 11 from 12:00 - 9:00 pm EST

Join us for some naughty fun and shenanigans! There will be loads of giveaways happening all day from each participating author as well as a grand prize of a $30 Amazon GC and one ecopy of a book from each of the authors! That’s a LOAD of books!!

Our dirty, filthy line up of hot and heavy authors is: Amanda Young, Abigail Baker, Rebecca Brooks, Keri Lake, Kerri Carpenter, Tina Donahue, Avery Flynn, Katee Robert, Mary Anne Marshall, Jodi Linton, Lisa Burstein, Jodi Redford, Teri Anne Stanley, MK Meredith, Julie Particka and Angela Addams!
I'll also be at Bitten by Books on August 12 for another party where I'll be giving away a $50 Amazon GC!

RSVP here and you'll get 25 additional entries into the contest!!