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September 15, 2014
Now Available: The Tall, Dark, and Paranormal Box Set! 99 Cents!
Because my book is part of the 10-author Tall, Dark, and Paranormal box set OUT TODAY! AND, the box set will be just 99 cents for a limited time! Look at all these great full-length books and amazing authors! Here’s everything you need to know:
Ten Thrilling Tales of Sexy Alpha Bad Boys…
From some of the hottest names in paranormal romance, this $.99 limited-time boxed set has something for everyone, from werewolves to vampires, ghosts to demons, and witches to wizards. With over 825,000 words in these ten full-length novels, you’ll spend hours falling in love with each of these wickedly hot heroes.
CRESCENT MOON by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Lori Handeland ~ A cryptozoologist travels to New Orleans to investigate whispers of a wolf in the Honey Island Swamp.
FOREVER FREED by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Laura Kaye ~ A reclusive, empathic vampire falls in love with a woman he planned to kill, and must fight his ancient guilt, bloodlust, and an old vampire rival who threatens everything he holds dear.
SINS OF THE FLESH by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Caridad Pineiro ~ Mick Carrera is a mercenary hired to eliminate problems, but the genetically engineered woman with the superhuman powers is nothing like what he expected.
SPELLBOUND by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Opal Carew ~ What is Lucinda, a tenth level wizard, to do when Destiny pairs her with a man who is utterly domineering, overwhelmingly masculine, incredibly irresistible and, according to her most trusted friend, extremely dangerous?
SPELL BOUND by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Stephanie Julian ~ A warrior born to defend. A young witch in need of protection. A dangerous desire neither of them expected.
HAUNTING A COWBOY - Brand New from USA Today Bestselling Author Randi Alexander ~ When a ranch foreman hires a ghost whisperer to handle the spirit that’s haunting him, the attraction between them is…supernatural
HUNTRESS FOR HIRE by USA Today Bestselling Author Terry Spear ~ He’s bound to get her killed, so why does the huntress desire the vampire-turned hunter more than life itself?
DEAD SEXY by USA Today Bestselling Author Paige Tyler ~ Can her love save him from a curse worse than death?
ASMODEUS: DEMON OF LUST by Bestselling Author Sara Humphreys ~ When Kai Kelly discovers an unusual ring in the attic it leads to much more than she bargained for. She may not realize what she has in her possession, but the boys in Hell sure got the message.
BEAUTY AND THE BEST by Bestselling Author Judi Fennell ~ Reclusive artist Todd Best hasn’t produced anything since the death of his wife…until aspiring romance novelist Jolie Gardener enters his life and turns it upside down.
Buy at Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo | Smashwords
Add the box set to your Goodreads list!
Also, come join our New Release Facebook Party tonight from 4-9pm EST! Lots of fun ways to win!
Thanks for reading, and I hope you’ll check our new box set out!
Laura
Cover Reveal of #Wicked by Jennifer L. Armentrout!
You guys! I’m so so excited about what I have for you today!! The cover reveal for Jennifer L. Armentrout’s WICKED!
WICKED is a New Adult Paranormal Romance and is a part of Jennifer L. Armentrout’s Wicked Trilogy. It is being released on December 8th, 2014. So make sure you pre-order it today!! Here’s the cover:
Amazon
WICKED Synopsis:
Things are about to get Wicked in New Orleans.
Twenty-two year old Ivy Morgan isn’t your average college student. She, and others like her, know humans aren’t the only thing trolling the French Quarter for fun… and for food. Her duty to the Order is her life. After all, four years ago, she lost everything at the hands of the creatures she’d sworn to hunt, tearing her world and her heart apart.
Ren Owens is the last person Ivy expected to enter her rigidly controlled life. He’s six feet and three inches of temptation and swoon-inducing charm. With forest-green eyes and a smile that’s surely left a stream of broken hearts in its wake, he has an uncanny, almost unnatural ability to make her yearn for everything he has to offer. But letting him in is as dangerous as hunting the cold-blooded killers stalking the streets. Losing the boy she loved once before had nearly destroyed her, but the sparking tension that grows between them becomes impossible for Ivy to deny. Deep down, she wants… she needs more than what her duty demands of her, what her past has shaped for her.
But as Ivy grows closer to Ren, she realizes she’s not the only one carrying secrets that could shatter the frail bond between them. There’s something he’s not telling her, and one thing is for certain. She’s no longer sure what is more dangerous to her—the ancient beings threatening to take over the town or the man demanding to lay claim to her heart and her soul.
About Jennifer L. Armentrout:# 1 NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki.
Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Spencer Hill Press, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her book Obsidian has been optioned for a major motion picture and her Covenant Series has been optioned for TV.
She also writes adult and New Adult romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.
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Thanks for reading!
Laura
September 10, 2014
Goodreads Giveaway for Hard to Hold On To!
The paperback of Hard to Hold On To releases on September 30, and in the meantime, you can enter my Goodreads giveaway (U.S. only) for a chance to WIN your very own copy!
Here’s more about the book:
Edward “Easy” Cantrell knows better than most the pain of not being able to save those he loves–which is why he is not going to let Jenna Dean out of his sight. He may have just met her, but Jenna’s the first person to make him feel alive since that devastating day in the desert more than a year ago.
Jenna has never met anyone like Easy. She can’t describe how he makes her feel–and not just because he saved her life. No, the stirrings inside her reach far beyond gratitude.
As the pair are thrust together while chaos reigns around them, they both know one thing: the things in life most worth having are the hardest to hold on to.
Praise for Hard to Hold On To:
“Kaye doesn’t let up with writing great sexy alpha heroes. She does not disappoint. Reading this novella is a tasty sample why this series is popular and on the must-read list. Wonderful read.” ~USA Today HEA Romance Blog
“This book moved me, gutted me, and soothed me with its beautiful characters and wonderful ending.” ~Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reads
Buy at Amazon | Amazon.ca | Amazon UK | B&N | iTunes | Kobo
Hard to Hold On To on Goodreads
Thanks for reading!
Laura
September 9, 2014
One Week ’til the Tall, Dark, and Paranormal Box Set!
Because I’ve got something super fun coming up in just one week! Releasing on September 16, my full-length vampire romance, Forever Freed, will be part of the 10-author Tall, Dark, and Paranormal box set! AND, the box set will be just 99 cents for a limited time! Here’s everything you need to know:
Ten Thrilling Tales of Sexy Alpha Bad Boys…
From some of the hottest names in paranormal romance, this $.99 limited-time boxed set has something for everyone, from werewolves to vampires, ghosts to demons, and witches to wizards. With over 825,000 words in these ten full-length novels, you’ll spend hours falling in love with each of these wickedly hot heroes.
CRESCENT MOON by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Lori Handeland ~ A cryptozoologist travels to New Orleans to investigate whispers of a wolf in the Honey Island Swamp.
FOREVER FREED by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Laura Kaye ~ A reclusive, empathic vampire falls in love with a woman he planned to kill, and must fight his ancient guilt, bloodlust, and an old vampire rival who threatens everything he holds dear.
SINS OF THE FLESH by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Caridad Pineiro ~ Mick Carrera is a mercenary hired to eliminate problems, but the genetically engineered woman with the superhuman powers is nothing like what he expected.
SPELLBOUND by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Opal Carew ~ What is Lucinda, a tenth level wizard, to do when Destiny pairs her with a man who is utterly domineering, overwhelmingly masculine, incredibly irresistible and, according to her most trusted friend, extremely dangerous?
SPELL BOUND by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Stephanie Julian ~ A warrior born to defend. A young witch in need of protection. A dangerous desire neither of them expected.
HAUNTING A COWBOY – Brand New from USA Today Bestselling Author Randi Alexander ~ When a ranch foreman hires a ghost whisperer to handle the spirit that’s haunting him, the attraction between them is…supernatural
HUNTRESS FOR HIRE by USA Today Bestselling Author Terry Spear ~ He’s bound to get her killed, so why does the huntress desire the vampire-turned hunter more than life itself?
DEAD SEXY by USA Today Bestselling Author Paige Tyler ~ Can her love save him from a curse worse than death?
ASMODEUS: DEMON OF LUST by Bestselling Author Sara Humphreys ~ When Kai Kelly discovers an unusual ring in the attic it leads to much more than she bargained for. She may not realize what she has in her possession, but the boys in Hell sure got the message.
BEAUTY AND THE BEST by Bestselling Author Judi Fennell ~ Reclusive artist Todd Best hasn’t produced anything since the death of his wife…until aspiring romance novelist Jolie Gardener enters his life and turns it upside down.
Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo | Smashwords
Add the box set to your Goodreads list!
Also, come join our New Release Facebook Party on September 16 from 4-9pm EST! Lots of fun ways to win!
Need another reason to give the set a try? Here’s an excerpt from my book, Forever Freed:
The bedroom door had barely clicked behind me when Samantha grabbed and shoved me toward the bed. I fell backward, and she was on top of me, clawing at my clothes and ripping off her own. Whatever had been going on with her all day was now clearly finding a release.
“Sam?”
She kissed me roughly and shoved her tongue into my mouth. I groaned and pushed her back. Though we french kissed all the time, I generally kept her out of my mouth.
“Sam?”
Finally, she stilled. With her hands braced on my shoulders, her eyes burned down into mine. Her anger squeezed my chest. Her voice was strained. “Lucien, we’ll talk later. I promise. But right now I want you, and I need you. And I need you to know it, feel it.” Her words clarified little, but I nodded.
She unleashed herself on me, kissing and licking and roughly nipping at my upper body all while maintaining eye contact. I thrust my hips into her when she lingered over my Blood Mark. I finally had to grab her hair and tug her attention away from it.
With a groan, she reached a hand down between her legs and worked herself as she devoured me. When I realized what she was doing, I moaned and gripped her shoulders and rolled on top of her.
I grabbed her hand and pulled it to my mouth, then noisily sucked on her wet fingers. I groaned at the sweet nectar of her arousal.
“You see what you do to me, Lucien? What only you do to me?” she rasped. “Take me, Lucien. I’m yours,” she offered as she planted her feet flat on the mattress and pushed herself up forcefully against my erection.
Her aggression spurred mine, and I grunted. “You want me?” I asked as I ground myself against her wetness. She ran a hand over the bedspread and found the packet she’d apparently laid out earlier. She slid herself against me as she opened it and then rolled on the condom. “God, yes,” she whimpered.
I plunged forward and filled her in one hard stroke. She screamed and wrapped herself around me. Hard breaths and grunts and strained curses in two languages filled the room as we battled through Samantha’s emotions with our bodies. She kissed me roughly and dug her nails into my flesh. The physical pain mingled with her radiating pleasure to coax what I was sure was going to be one of the most intense orgasms I’d ever experienced.
She came in a frenzy of screams and muscle contractions. And then bit against the taut skin at the base of my neck. Hard.
My fangs and release shot out at the same time. I growled and in a blur turned my head in search of my biceps. I missed the tender skin of her shoulder by a hair as the urge to bite down became irresistible.
Finally, I willed my fangs to retract and licked at the wound I’d made on my arm, then slid down a little and laid my head on her heaving breasts.
“I love you,” I whispered breathlessly.
She hugged my shoulders and combed her fingers through my hair. “I love you, too.” We lay together, panting, for a long time. “Lucien?” I lifted my head off her chest to look at her. “I’m ready to talk now.”
Thanks for reading, and I hope you’ll check our new box set out!
Laura
September 2, 2014
Hard As It Gets is just $1.99!
Hard As It Gets is just $1.99 (normally $4.99)!
One week only!
Don’t miss it!
iBooks | Amazon
This is part of the Romantic Reads promotion on iBooks, so right now only these two retailers are offering the sale price. I’ll update if that changes!
WINNER! Best Romantic Suspense of 2014 in the NECRWA Readers’ Choice Awards!
WINNER! Best Romantic Suspense of 2014 in the Golden Quill Awards!
FINALIST! Best Single Title Contemporary Romance of 2014 in the Maggie Awards!
NOMINEE! Best Romantic Suspense of 2013 in the RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards!
Tall, dark, and lethal…
Trouble just walked into Nicholas Rixey’s tattoo parlor. Becca Merritt is warm, sexy, wholesome–pure temptation to a very jaded Nick. He’s left his military life behind to become co-owner of Hard Ink Tattoo, but Becca is his ex-commander’s daughter. Loyalty won’t let him turn her away. Lust has plenty to do with it too.
With her brother presumed kidnapped, Becca needs Nick. She just wasn’t expecting to want him so much. As their investigation turns into all-out war with an organized crime ring, only Nick can protect her. And only Becca can heal the scars no one else sees.
Desire is the easy part. Love is as hard as it gets. Good thing Nick is always up for a challenge…
A great time to start the series if you haven’t yet! Thanks for stopping by!
Laura
August 28, 2014
Hard to Hold On To Hit #8 on the NYT List!
Every once in a while, some
thing happens that just totally blows your mind, fills your heart, and leaves you absolutely amazed that your dreams are really, truly coming true. That happened to me yesterday, which was already totally awesome because of all the birthday love you all sent my way.
But then I learned that Hard As You Can finaled in a big contest for Best Romantic Suspense of 2014.
And then I learned that Hard to Hold On To hit #36 on the USA Today Bestseller List.
And then I learned that Hard to Hold On To hit #8 – THE TOP TEN – on the New York Times Bestseller List!!!!!!
OMG you guys! Not only were #36 and #8 my best list placements ever, but Top 10 is crazy hard to do. And to do it on a novella, and a novella that totally embraces the hero’s race, was just so special to me. Special, too, because it shows how much EACH OF YOU supported me and this book and my effort to try to raise money for wounded vets.
No matter how I cut it, it was just an amazing, amazing moment. And I thank you from the very bottom of my heart!
Thanks for reading!
Laura
August 26, 2014
Happy Release Day to Own by Katie Porter!
I’m super excited to share Katie Porter’s new book Own, which is out today! I had the great luck of getting to read this early and I loved it so much I gave it a cover quote! It’s sexy, edgy, suspenseful, and has great characters! And there’s more awesomeness in this series yet to come! Check it out!
Own, Command Force Alpha, Book 1
When a mission against the Russian mafia goes south, Colonel Stafford, head of a deep-cover ops team, wrests a hospital-bed promise from his protégé. Although eager to return to the field, Evan Sommers swears to keep the colonel’s daughter, Katsu, safe from retaliation.
The task isn’t simple for the battle-tested Marine Corps captain. Four years have passed since his secret affair with sweet, compliant Katsu. Now she’s a streetwise pool shark who refuses to obey any command.
Kat resists the need for Evan’s protective shadow, until deadly threats expose her vulnerability. Her future depends on this hardened soldier, and their sizzling dynamic reveals what Kat’s bland college dating life lacked—a man with the will and desire to tame her.
Danger creates potent, unexpected scenarios that test their sexual limits, yet a real relationship is impossible. Evan is the warrior who could be her Master, but how can she fully submit? The next mission—even the next knock on the door—could rob Kat of the man she loves.
Warning: This book contains a reformed playboy Specials Ops stud who knows how to tease, demand, and spank what he wants out of a colonel’s unruly pool shark of a daughter. Wait…how is this supposed to be a warning?
And there’s two more things to take note of!
Katie is running a Coach purse giveaway here!
Katie is doing book giveaways – including of the Hard Ink series – via her newsletter! Subscribe here!
Happy reading everyone!
Laura
Writers! Check out the Stiletto Contest!
Stiletto Contest
for Unpublished Contemporary Fiction
2014 Contest Information
OPEN FOR ENTRIES – ENTER NOW
We’re excited to bring back the Stiletto Contest devoted strictly to unpublished manuscripts ready to be discovered! With industry professional final judges and 3 preliminary judges per manuscript, your entry will receive exposure, consideration, and feedback.
The 2014 Stiletto Contest is now open and closes at midnight on September 5, 2014.
2014 Contest Timeline:
August 1: Contest Opens to Entries – ENTER NOW!!
September 5: Contest Closes to Entries
September 12 – October 10: First Round Judging
~ October 17: Finalists Announced
October 24 – November 15: Finalist Judging
~ December 1: Winners Announced
CATEGORIES AND FINAL JUDGES:
Single Title Contemporary Romance (70,000 words and up)
A love story set in the contemporary/modern world in which the romance is the main focus of the novel and it has an optimistic or happy ending.
Final Judge: Amanda Bergeron, Editor, Avon Romance
Single Title Contemporary Erotic Romance (70,000 words and up)
A love story set in the contemporary/modern world in which sexual situations and the sexual relationship of the characters is fundamental to plot and characterization. May use explicit language and contain graphic descriptions. The erotic romance is the main focus of the novel and it has an optimistic or happy ending.
Final Judge: Christa Desir, Editor, Samhain Publishing
Short Contemporary Romance (40,000 – 70,000 words)
A shorter love story set in the contemporary/modern world in which the romance is the main focus of the novel and it has an optimistic or happy ending.
Final Judge: Alethea Spiridon Hopson, Editorial Director of Indulgence, Entangled
Contemporary Novel with Strong Romantic Elements (60,000 words and up)
A story set in the contemporary/modern world that includes romantic elements (situations, relationships, etc.) but in which the romance does not have to be the main focus of the novel. Examples of possibly relevant story types include but are not limited to women’s fiction, chick lit, contemporary fiction, etc.
Final Judge: Allison Carroll, Editor, Harlequin HQN
Young Adult Contemporary Romance (50,000 words and up)*
A love story set in the contemporary/modern world in which a romance between adolescents is the main focus of the novel and it has an optimistic or happy ending.
Final Judge: Margo Lipschultz, Editor, Harlequin Teen
Young Adult Contemporary Novel with Romantic Elements (50,000 words and up)*
A story set in the contemporary/modern world centered around adolescent characters that includes romantic elements (situations, relationships, etc.) but in which the romance does not have to be the main focus of the novel.
Final Judge: Elizabeth Poteet, Assistant Editor, St. Martin’s Press
New Adult Contemporary Romance (70,000 words and up)
A love story set in the contemporary/modern world in which a romance usually involving at least one college-aged character (i.e., 18-24) is the main focus of the novel and it has an optimistic or happy ending.
Final Judge: Nicole Fischer, Editor, William Morrow Books
ELIGIBILITY:
All authors, regardless of publishing status, are welcome to enter this contest. All authors must be at least 18 years of age.
Submitted manuscripts must be new, original works of fiction that have not been published, self-published, or contracted to be published. Manuscripts must meet the word count minimums, as described in the corresponding Category section.
Authors may enter as many manuscripts as they choose, but each manuscript may be entered in only one category.
Each category must have a minimum of 10 entries to remain a part of this contest. RWA-CRW reserves the right to close a category if we receive less than 10 entries or more than 50 entries in that category.
**PERMISSION TO FORWARD GRANTED AND ENCOURAGED**
August 18, 2014
Hard to Hold On To is out & helping a great cause!
It’s here, it’s here, it’s here! Release day is finally here for Hard to Hold On To! I’m super proud of this story guys, for so many reasons. I’m proud to be able to give voice to the emotions that someone like Easy carries. I’m proud to not only have written an interracial couple, but to have had such amazing support from the publisher and my readers to do it (have you seen Avon’s FB cover image???). And I’m really proud to be using the proceeds from the first two weeks’ sales of this book to raise money for a great cause – wounded veterans! Here’s more about the book:
Edward “Easy” Cantrell knows better than most the pain of not being able to save those he loves–which is why he is not going to let Jenna Dean out of his sight. He may have just met her, but Jenna’s the first person to make him feel alive since that devastating day in the desert more than a year ago.
Jenna has never met anyone like Easy. She can’t describe how he makes her feel–and not just because he saved her life. No, the stirrings inside her reach far beyond gratitude.
As the pair are thrust together while chaos reigns around them, they both know one thing: the things in life most worth having are the hardest to hold on to.
Praise for Hard to Hold On To:
“Kaye doesn’t let up with writing great sexy alpha heroes. She does not disappoint. Reading this novella is a tasty sample why this series is popular and on the must-read list. Wonderful read.” ~USA Today HEA Romance Blog
“This book moved me, gutted me, and soothed me with its beautiful characters and wonderful ending.” ~Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reads
Buy at Amazon | Amazon.ca | Amazon UK | B&N | iTunes
Paperback Pre-Order
Hard to Hold On To on Goodreads
And don’t forget:
Click here to follow all my release events – a release day launch, FB party, chat, and blog tour – for tons of ways to win!
And thanks for reading!
Laura
August 17, 2014
Hard to Hold On To Blog Tour & Release Events!
I’m super excited for the release of Hard to Hold On To (Hard Ink #2.5)! The ebook is out on August 19 and the paperback will release in late September. To celebrate, I’ve got lots of awesome events going on with tons of ways for you to win! So check out the below and I hope to see you along the way!
Join me and a bunch of awesome guest authors!
Visit dozens of blogs all day on Tuesday, 8/19, for your chance to win gift cards!
Blog Tour Prizes: Each week, one tour participant will win a signed paperback of Hard to Hold On To and this awesome sterling silver necklace!
August 18
The Indie Bookshelf
The Book Junkie
Addicted to Books ~ Jeremy Rixey interview
See the Recommended Read on the USA Today Romance Blog!
August 19
The Book Trollop
Love Affair With an E-Reader
Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reads
August 20
Made For You Book Reviews
Love Drug Book Blog
Caffeinated Book Reviews
August 21
Make My Day Book Club
What I’m Reading
Sweet Spot Book Blog
August 22
True Story Book Blog
Turn the Page
Sofia Loves Books
August 25
Fangs, Wands & Fairytales
Ramblings From This Chick
Sassy Moms Say Read Romance
August 26
Cocktails & Books
A Little Fiction of Every Flavor
Deluged With Books Café
August 27
Red Hot + Blue Reviews
Just One More Romance
Kelsey’s Corner Time
August 28
Book Lovin Mamas
The Book Cellar
My Life With Books & Boys
August 29
Always YA at Heart
Nancy’s Romance Reads
Blimey! I Fancy Reading
September 1
Jodie’s W.I.N.E List
Perusing Princesses
Urban Girl Reader
September 2
Chris Book Blog Emporium
Resch Reads & Reviews
Crystal’s Random Thoughts
September 3
Biblio Belles
The To Be Read List
Mommy’s A Book Whore
September 4
Nose Stuck in a Book
Reading Between the Wines
Book-A-Holic Anon
September 5
Dirty Girl Romance
The Romance Evangelist
Babu’s Bookshelf
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dward “Easy” Cantrell knows better than most the pain of not being able to save those he loves–which is why he is not going to let Jenna Dean out of his sight. He may have just met her, but Jenna’s the first person to make him feel alive since that devastating day in the desert more than a year ago.
Jenna has never met anyone like Easy. She can’t describe how he makes her feel–and not just because he saved her life. No, the stirrings inside her reach far beyond gratitude.
As the pair are thrust together while chaos reigns around them, they both know one thing: the things in life most worth having are the hardest to hold on to.
Buy at Amazon | Amazon.ca | Amazon UK | B&N | iTunes
Hard to Hold On To on Goodreads
And don’t forget, I am donating all of my proceeds from the first two weeks’ of sales of this book (all sales through 9/1/14) to a national non-profit that helps wounded veterans!
Thanks so much for reading! And I really hope you enjoy Easy’s story!
Laura
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