Jessica E. Subject's Blog, page 196

Happy Thanksgiving and Decadent Publishing Sale!

Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends!

Decadent Publishing's Black Friday Sale has already started on Smashwords.com and runs ALL WEEKEND LONG!!

Save 30% OFF ALL Decadent Publishing books!!

The coupon code for Celestial Seduction is: AU99J

Here's the book trailer:

Here are the coupon codes for some of the Decadent Books I've enjoyed:

Cinderella Wore Combat Boots by DL Jackson: HF97X
Forever Bound by Stacey Kennedy: QC66M
Takedown by Stacey Kennedy: JS47M
Somewhere In Between by Stacey Kennedy: KA44E
Turkish Delights by Liz Crowe: CF82F
Blue Cruise by Liz Crowe: CC37T
Tulip Princess by Liz Crowe: EB72F
Dessert First by Emily Cale: LT95Q
Just Gotta Say by Laura Kaye: SM59Q
Night Mission by Desiree Holt: FM88K
Panties Optional by Stephanie Beck: AB83T
One Hot Australian Night by Liia Ann White: GG52E

Find them here: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/DecadentPublishing

Holiday Books on Sale:

This Endris Night by DL Jackson: HS76Q
All She Wants for Christmas is Her Dom by Stacey Kennedy: XD78U
Avalon for Christmas by Kate Richards: SK59L
Snowy Encounters by Clarissa Yip: EK29U
Ginger Snaps for Two by LC Dean: WL72V
Secret Santa by Deanna Wadsworth: HS94K
The Christmas Fantasy by KT Grant: CB55Y

Find them here: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/DecadentPublishing

And other Decadent Books I'm anxious to read:

Seducing Liberty by DL Jackson: KQ35B
Shadowed Soul by Stacey Kennedy: XF23X
Firestorm by AC Mason: EQ33X
Surrendering to the Right Man by AC Mason: NB99P
Kill Me Tomorrow by Diane Alberts: XF94G
One Knight in Brooklyn by Casea Major: AU93K
Familiar Desires by Olivia Starke: WB49L


Amber Moon by Ann Mayburn: ST46G
Emerald Moon by Ann Mayburn: FL85R
Onyx Moon by Ann Mayburn: YM48E
Turquoise Moon by Ann Mayburn: BR62L
Bound for Pleasure by Ann Mayburn: PY86S
Daughter of Lust by Ann Mayburn: GV84D
Wild Lilly by Ann Mayburn: GD74C


Of Course I Try by Seleste deLaney: RJ77T
Pretty Souls by Julie Particka: QU52Z
Heart Desires by Becca Dale: ZU65X
Conquering Venus by Maria Moonstar & Azura Ice: VH66E
Heart's Sentinel by PJ Schnyder: HJ89Y
Love by Auction by Clarissa Yip: HN64B
Unforeseen Reunion by Clarissa Yip: BM35M


Tempting a Cowboy by Clarissa Yip: TY64N
One Chance by Clarissa Yip: QX96D
Chosen by Barbara Elsborg: AP32U
The One He Chose by Wendy Burke: UY66L
Respite by Wendy Burke: GV34D
Blood Moon by Ellen Keener: NG97L
Joy Ride by Desiree Holt: DV45Z


Felines and Flowers by Stephanie J. Grace: DH28B
Steaming by Vanessa Barger: QX87B
Slack Tide by Vanessa Barger: ED56X
The Kraken's Mirror by Maureen O Betita: SY65M
The Chameleon Goggles by Maureen O Betita: KK39V
Something Different by Maureen O Betita: WA89X
The Ship's Mistress by Maureen O Betita: PB99L
The Sister's Story by Maureen O Betita: JW47D


Careful What You Wish by Jennifer Robins: PA74E
For the Love of Mollie by KT Grant: DD77F
The Claiming of Suzy by KT Grant: NT69A
Show Me Yours by Elle Lauden: MK23X
By the Light of the Silvery Moon by Amanda McIntyre:  HZ33Q
Wild and Unruly by Amanda McIntyre: SC45B
Designing Passion by Kali Willows: LN95M


Damnation and Desire by Kali Willows: JK58X
Savannah's Ghost Tale by Kali Willows: XY23V
Forget Me Not by Terri Molina: VP24L
The Music of Chaos by P Kirby: WA69Z
Soul Mate by Jane Rochester: EL89X
Handcuffs & Silk by Mary Quast: CT48X
Coming Home by Graylin Fox: HN79L

Find them here: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/DecadentPublishing

HAPPY READING!!

Happy Thanksgiving and Decadent Publishing Black Friday Sale!

Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends!

Decadent Publishing's Black Friday Sale has already started on Smashwords.com

Save 30% OFF ALL Decadent Publishing books!!

The coupon code for Celestial Seduction is: AU99J

Here's the book trailer:

Here are the coupon codes for some of the Decadent Books I've enjoyed:

Cinderella Wore Combat Boots by DL Jackson: HF97X
Forever Bound by Stacey Kennedy: QC66M
Takedown by Stacey Kennedy: JS47M
Somewhere In Between by Stacey Kennedy: KA44E
Turkish Delights by Liz Crowe: CF82F
Blue Cruise by Liz Crowe: CC37T
Tulip Princess by Liz Crowe: EB72F
Dessert First by Emily Cale: LT95Q
Just Gotta Say by Laura Kaye: SM59Q
Night Mission by Desiree Holt: FM88K
Panties Optional by Stephanie Beck: AB83T

Holiday Books on Sale:

This Endris Night by DL Jackson: HS76Q
All She Wants for Christmas is Her Dom by Stacey Kennedy: XD78U
Avalon for Christmas by Kate Richards: SK59L
Snowy Encounters by Clarissa Yip: EK29U
Ginger Snaps for Two by LC Dean: WL72V
Secret Santa by Deanna Wadsworth: HS94K
The Christmas Fantasy by KT Grant: CB55Y

And other Decadent Books to check out:

Seducing Liberty by DL Jackson: KQ35B
Shadowed Soul by Stacey Kennedy: XF23X
Firestorm by AC Mason: EQ33X
Surrendering to the Right Man by AC Mason: NB99P
Kill Me Tomorrow by Diane Alberts: XF94G
One Knight in Brooklyn by Casea Major: AU93K
Familiar Desires by Olivia Starke: WB49L
Amber Moon by Ann Mayburn: ST46G
Emerald Moon by Ann Mayburn: FL85R
Onyx Moon by Ann Mayburn: YM48E
Turquoise Moon by Ann Mayburn: BR62L
Bound for Pleasure by Ann Mayburn: PY86S
Daughter of Lust by Ann Mayburn: GV84D
Wild Lilly by Ann Mayburn: GD74C
Of Course I Try by Seleste deLaney: RJ77T
Pretty Souls by Julie Particka: QU52Z
Heart Desires by Becca Dale: ZU65X
Conquering Venus by Maria Moonstar & Azura Ice: VH66E
Love by Auction by Clarissa Yip: HN64B
Unforeseen Reunion by Clarissa Yip: BM35M
Tempting a Cowboy by Clarissa Yip: TY64N
One Chance by Clarissa Yip: QX96D
Chosen by Barbara Elsborg: AP32U
The One He Chose by Wendy Burke: UY66L
Respite by Wendy Burke: GV34D
Blood Moon by Ellen Keener: NG97L
Joy Ride by Desiree Holt: DV452
Felines and Flowers by Stephanie J. Grace: DH28B
Steaming by Vanessa Barger: QX87B
Slack Tide by Vanessa Barger: ED56X
The Kraken's Mirror by Maureen O Betita: SY65M
The Chameleon Goggles by Maureen O Betita: KK39V
Something Different by Maureen O Betita: WA89X
The Ship's Mistress by Maureen O Betita: PB99L
The Sister's Story by Maureen O Betita: JW47D
Careful What You Wish by Jennifer Robins: PA74E
For the Love of Mollie by KT Grant: DD77F
The Claiming of Suzy by KT Grant: NT69A
Show Me Yours by Elle Lauden: MK23X
By the Light of the Silvery Moon by Amanda McIntyre:  HZ33Q
Wild and Unruly by Amanda McIntyre: SC45B
Designing Passion by Kali Willows: LN95M
Damnation and Desire by Kali Willows: JK58X
Savannah's Ghost Tale by Kali Willows: XY23V
Forget Me Not by Terri Molina: VP24L
The Music of Chaos by P Kirby: WA69Z
Soul Mate by Jane Rochester: EL89X
Handcuffs & Silk by Mary Quast: CT48X

Celestial Seduction featured on KindleSpice.com and Day 14 of the blog hop

Today Celestial Seduction is featured on KindleSpice.com. Stop by and visit this awesome new website that features "the hottest books for your Kindle". And if you're looking for Kindle books a little tamer, check out Kindle Finds.

And the blog hop continues…

Stop by JoAnne Kenrick's blog today for Day 14 of the In Between Days blog hop. Learn more about Sweet Irish Kiss and Dracula's Kiss.

Here's the schedule for the blog hop:

November 4 – Liz Crowe
November 7 – Desiree Holt
November 8 – JM Madden
November 9 – Gracen Miller
November 10 – Ashlynn Monroe
November 11 – Casea Major
November 14 – Jenna Jaxon
November 15 – Diane Alberts
November 16 – Jessica E. Subject
November 17 – Mahalia Levey
November 18 – Dakota Trace
November 21 – Eve Edwards
November 22 – Deena Remiel
November 23 – JoAnne Kenrick
November 25 – DL Jackson
November 28 – Emily Cale
November 29 – CR Moss
November 30 – Clarissa Yip
December 1 – Liz Crowe (wrap up)

So keep hopping for lots of fun and great prizes to be won!

Author Interview: Zee Monodee and her upcoming release, Calling Home

Today I have the honor of interviewing a fabulous author and one of my awesome critique partners, Zee Monodee. Welcome, Zee!

ZM: Hi Jessica, hello everyone! It's a total pleasure to be here – thanks for having me, and for your lovely intro words.

Can you tell us about your upcoming release, Calling Home?

ZM: Sure! Calling Home is part of a themed series I've just started, titled "Destiny's Child." In each book, a child (or more children) will bring an unlikely couple together. These two people usually have little/no biological tie with the child, but Fate throws them all together and it's up to them to create a family unit and find love in the process. These stories are old-fashioned, tender & sweet romances. I'd totally see myself handing this to my thirteen-year-old nice to read.

On to Calling Home specifically. It's the story of a cold and clinical forensic pathologist – the heroine, Margo Nolan. Proof and concrete evidence drive everything in her job and her life; there's no place for emotion and feelings. Or is there…? Because suddenly, Margo finds herself the guardian of eleven-year-old Emma, the daughter of her late best friend. When Emma was born, Margo became like a second mum to the girl, until she and her best friend fell out and they severed contact between them.

But Margo doesn't do relationships – the closest interaction she gets daily is with dead bodies during autopsies in her morgue. How on earth does she then cope with a growing tween who's obsessed in half and half measures with football (soccer. The book's set in England ) and boys?

Help happens in the form of the local village doctor, the handsome and sexy Jamie Gillespie. Margo finds herself having the hots for him, so at odds with her usual personality, and *gasp* he is younger than she is. How does she handle Emma in her bumbling, inept attempts at being a mother, and get a grip over her treacherous feminine self around the hunky Jamie?

I look forward to getting my hands on this book. What inspired you to write this story?

[image error]ZM: Well, like Margo, I'm a big fan of the BBC show "Silent Witness". It's a sort of CSI-type drama that focuses more on the lives of three London-based forensic pathologists as they solve their cases. I also love all three versions of CSI. What intrigued me is the fact that these forensic pathologists and crime scene officers cannot let emotion drive them – they have to go by proof, and proof alone.

But then, if evidence guides everything in your life, what exactly does that entail? And if you're a woman too, attempting to break the glass ceiling in a man's world? What happens when you get the one thing your heart has desired in the past – your child?

These were the starting points that brought the character of Margo to my mind. I wanted to explore what a forensic pathologist's life would be like, but outside the lab. Does she have relationships? Is she socially inept?

Which led to Margo needing help, and *wicked grin* another wrench thrown into her life – what if the woman in her was awakened? That's how Jamie came into being. I don't think of these two as 'meeting their match'. They don't exactly butt heads; they could be the other's fulfillment… Jamie's a calm, sweet, patient man, but how far will his patience with the reserved Margo stretch?

And then there's Emma, the tween. I have tween boys, and I wondered what it would be like to have a daughter.

I've read some of your other stories and they all seem to have very independent women whose walls are broken down by the right man. What about this type of character appeals to you?

[image error]ZM: Lol – whenever I try to set out to write a different kind of heroine, she always morphs into this kind of character. There's a certain layer of darkness too that pervades my 'people'.

I guess it's about a woman's fulfillment. I grew up in an Indian-origin culture, where the greatest value is placed on a woman becoming a wife and then asap, a mother. But I also grew up in a time when girls are encouraged to become more than just wives and mothers – there's a balance to find between these two extremes in the society I grew in. For instance, my mother's dream was that I make a 'good' marriage; my dad's dream was to see me having a fulfilling career. I had to juggle between these two extremes to find my place.

And I suppose all women today face this kind of struggle too. Can women have it all – love, career, kids, self-actualisation? Or do they have to choose – some or the other, but not all of them? I'm also a hopeless romantic – to me, there's nothing quite like finding that 'right' person to be your other half. When you don't have him, you might not miss him; you don't need him to be fulfilled. But if you do find him, he makes a huge difference in your world. The right man helps a woman reach her full, true potential – with him by her side, she can strive to have it all, and get it all too. I'm for women, but not a hard-core feminist. The right man does make a difference, though a woman can make it to the top on her own. Love, romance, finding "the one" – that's a fantasy we cling to, and something that can happen in reality too.

Being mothers, we both know how kids can change our lives instantly. Can you give us a hint as to what Margo Nolan goes through when Emma becomes a permanent part of her life?

[image error]ZM: Lol. Well, for starters, she's not used to tantrums and mood swings around her. Margo's world is rational, clinical, and runs like clockwork. Suddenly she has to juggle a moody tween, impose discipline, figure out what's going on behind her back when she finds Emma texting boys on her cell phone – who knew being a mother meant all that? To Margo, parenting means PTA meetings and other such staid considerations; putting food on the table – and can a growing tween subsist on frozen food, Margo's usual fare? And suddenly too, her time is no longer her own. Her schedule will have to revolve around Emma, and how on earth will she reconcile that to the fact that as a forensic pathologist, she'll get called to crime scenes at any hour of day and night, without prior notice?

Margo's world gets thrown upside down and back around again, and the biggest question remains in her mind – will I be a good mother? Do I even know how to do that? These are questions all mothers ask themselves, but for someone who needs proof to guide every decision, what proof does she have that she's doing a good job with the girl? How can she trust her gut and instinct, when emotion is something that does not constitute tangible proof?

Are there any movie/television stars who influenced the characters in Calling Home?

ZM: Definitely! I always work with an 'image/physical template' in my mind – helps me to keep my descriptions constant and picture the people in my mind when I'm writing.

[image error]For Jamie, I saw him as actor Jared Padalecki, from Supernatural. I'm a huge Supernatural fan, and I admit it, on Team Sam all the way. I just knew the cute Jared would be cast into a hero of mine someday, and when I imagined the character of Jamie, I immediately saw him. Like Jared/Sam, Jamie is twenty-nine, and very tall and big, plus he's also a casual clothes type of bloke. He's got that silent presence that I needed Jamie to project, that subtle strength that comes from patience and maturity beyond his actual years. And yes, he's hunky too.

[image error]Margo I saw as actress Francie Swift. At first glance, she seems cold, aloof, a blonde beauty but totally uptight. But look closer and you see delicate vulnerability in her features, in the guarded look. She embodied how I saw Margo completely – mature but not 'old', definitely not a simpering miss, professional and distant, but with a beating heart underneath if only someone would look closer.

Emma was actress Conchita Campbell, and Robbie Barnes (won't spoil the surprise as to who he is *grin*) I saw as actor Rob Estes.

How did you get started in your writing career?

ZM: I've always loved to tell stories – I remember creating elaborate scenarios for Barbie and Ken when I was eight. Then when I watched Dynasty, Dallas, Falcon Crest, Eastenders with my mum, then later on soaps like The Bold & The Beautiful and The Young & The Restless, I would always imagine alternative story twists and endings. In school, I favored story-writing essays in my language classes. But I thought my career would be in corporate. After high school, I got a job with a big company and also started my degree.

Then it took a minor car accident when one of the vertebras in my spine got crushed, and I had to have physical therapy for months, combined with a totally fetid atmosphere of back-stabbing and one-upmanship at work – I quit my job, because the face I saw of corporate, I didn't like at all. At around the same time, I got married and soon after, my son was born. Didn't have time to settle before breast cancer came knocking on my door – and that's when I decided that the dream of 'one day I'll be a writer' starts now, that one day happens when we want it to happen.

I put fingers to keyboard during those long, insomnia and stress/worry-filled nights of chemotherapy treatments and radiation therapy moments to good use and wrote my first story. That was six and a half years ago, and I haven't looked back. Writing is what I always wanted to do and I had found my calling. There's always a silver lining to every cloud, and for me, cancer showed me I could write and get my work published.

Incidentally, the cancer came back, last year in fact, around this very date. Another hoop of treatments again – and I had my qwerty phone with me every day at the hospital. Two-thirds of Calling Home was written in the waiting room of the hospital here, while I waited for my turn for radiation therapy during five consecutive weeks.

I wish your start had happened some other way, but I'm glad you are writing such fabulous stories. What other titles do you have published?

ZM: I used to write under two other pen names in the past; had three novels published as such. I've now recovered the rights to these books and they're no longer in circulation.

As Zee Monodee, I have the first in a three-book romantic suspense/espionage series out. The book is titled Walking The Edge (Corpus Brides: Book One). It's out with Noble Romance Publishing, who is also the one bringing Calling Home out.

What are you working on now?

ZM: I just completed the draft of Book 2 in the Corpus Brides series, titled Before The Morning.  I've started Book 2 of the Destiny's Child series, and will be going back to it next month, or as soon as I polish Before The Morning and send it off to my editor.

That second Destiny's Child story is titled Glory Days, and finds a couple reuniting nineteen years after they were teenage lovers. The hero doesn't know the heroine had a child and gave her up for adoption. Today, their daughter has died… and left a premature baby behind. It's up to them to care for this child, but can they when the past and the loss of their own daughter hangs so much between them?

Oh, I can't wait! What author(s) have influenced your writing style?

ZM: I'd have to say British author Jill Mansell. She's one of my favourite authors, and her books are always filled with twists and turns that you totally don't see coming. You start with a premise and a set of characters; when you reach the end, you can bet everything is completely different for everyone, and the journey was a rollercoaster romp.

I like to have that kind of ups and downs in my stories, take unexpected turns in the road and surprise the reader. Well, I hope my readers will be surprised. I read a lot of British authors, and characterization is more prominent than plot in their writings. I follow that path too.

The strong heroines – I'm inspired by authors like Megan Hart and Victoria Dahl (both of whose work I also love). Megan Hart has immense depth layered into her characterization and plots, and Victoria Dahl always delivers a good time in her writing.

Quickies

Favorite romance book/series: The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella

Favorite song: Someone Like You by Adele

Favorite movie: Love Actually

Favorite drink: Ice-cold Mountain Dew

Favorite time of day: Night time, when everyone's asleep and it's totally quiet

Favorite way to relax: Sing along to Abba tunes

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

ZM: That I hope the people reading this will take a chance on me and my books? Seriously, I'd tell people to go for their dreams. As long as no one's gonna get hurt, what are you waiting for? Someday/One day is right now – live your life to the fullest and make the most of it. Have no regrets.

I couldn't agree more. Where can my readers find you?

ZM: At my blog http://zeemonodee.blogspot.com

I'm also on Facebook, Twitter, & Goodreads as Zee Monodee.

They can also drop me an email anytime at zeemonodee@hotmail.com

I love making friends and meeting new people, so I hope they won't be shy or hesitate to get in touch.

Where can my readers find your books?

At the Noble Romance Publishing website/store, and on Amazon and B&N.

Thank you so much, Zee, for joining us today! I wish you all the best with this release and the many others that I look forward to reading.

ZM: Thanks again for having me over, Jessica. You've been a total darling, and I loved your questions, had a blast. *hugs*

In Between Days blog hop – Day 13 with Deena Remiel

Stop by Deena Remiel's blog today for Day 13 of the In Between Days blog hop.

Here's the schedule for the blog hop:

November 4 – Liz Crowe
November 7 – Desiree Holt
November 8 – JM Madden
November 9 – Gracen Miller
November 10 – Ashlynn Monroe
November 11 – Casea Major
November 14 – Jenna Jaxon
November 15 – Diane Alberts
November 16 – Jessica E. Subject
November 17 – Mahalia Levey
November 18 – Dakota Trace
November 21 – Eve Edwards
November 22 – Deena Remiel
November 23 – JoAnne Kenrick
November 25 – DL Jackson
November 28 – Emily Cale
November 29 – CR Moss
November 30 – Clarissa Yip
December 1 – Liz Crowe (wrap up)

So keep hopping for lots of fun and great prizes to be won!

Sexy Aliens and Day 12 of the In Between Days blog hop

Today I'm over at the awesome Valerie Mann's blog talking about sexy aliens. Stop by and have your say.

And the blog hop continues…

Stop by Eve Edwards' blog today for Day 12 of the In Between Days blog hop.

Here's the schedule for the blog hop:

November 4 – Liz Crowe
November 7 – Desiree Holt
November 8 – JM Madden
November 9 – Gracen Miller
November 10 – Ashlynn Monroe
November 11 – Casea Major
November 14 – Jenna Jaxon
November 15 – Diane Alberts
November 16 – Jessica E. Subject
November 17 – Mahalia Levey
November 18 – Dakota Trace
November 21 – Eve Edwards
November 22 – Deena Remiel
November 23 – JoAnne Kenrick
November 25 – DL Jackson
November 28 – Emily Cale
November 29 – CR Moss
November 30 – Clarissa Yip
December 1 – Liz Crowe (wrap up)

So keep hopping for lots of fun and great prizes to be won!

Six Sentence Sunday 11/20/11 – Calla turns from Erik to her commander…

Thank you to everyone who keeps coming back to read and comment on my excerpts every week. I truly appreciate all of your support.

More from Never Gonna Let You Go. (blurb here) Since Erik chooses to be an ass, Calla fantasizes about her commander, Melina who is also Erik's former lover.

As heat traveled through Calla's arm and settled in her core, Melina let go then headed toward the site she'd set up. Calla followed her with reluctance. How would she sit beside the woman for who knows how long, when all she could think about was kissing her, tasting her? She'd spent the afternoon tossing and turning on her cot, fantasizing about sleeping in Melina's bed with her, naked. She knew her thoughts were inappropriate, but thinking of Erik only made her angry.

Visit http://www.sixsunday.com/ to find out who's participating in Six Sentence Sunday this week or follow the #sixsunday hashtag on twitter.

VBT: Love Beyond Sanity by Rebecca Royce – Enter to win $50 Amazon gc

My Writing Family by Rebecca Royce

When I first started writing I joined a critique group through Yahoo.  There, I had the pleasure, of meeting a lot of writers who were just beginning their journeys, as I was.  Many of them have stayed with me throughout these years and for their friendships I am enormously grateful.

To name a few, Annie Nicholas, Lyncee Shillard, J. Hali Steele, Zee Monodee, Teirney Medeiros, Liza O'Conner, Aileen Fish.  Esmerelda Bishop taught me hot to 'show' instead of 'tell' and A.C. Mason didn't let me get away with anything.

After that, through Facebook and Twitter, my family expanded.  That was where I got to meet the lovely host of this blog, Jessica Subject.  Also, Sara Brookes, Stacey Kennedy, D.L. Jackson, Liia Ann White, Lisa Fox, Layna Pimentel, Carrie Ann Ryan, Heather Thurmeier, Jennifer Probst, Taryn Kincaid…

I could keep going. I have found that the writing community is filled with supportive wonderful people, if you are lucky enough to find them. Not that there can't be missteps—I did occasionally encounter someone who wasn't supportive—but I am very, very glad to have all of these people in my life.

And, if I didn't name you, please don't be insulted.  I love all my writing friends. I'd be lost without you!!

Love Beyond Sanity Blurb:

Eighteen years earlier, Charma lost her destined soul mate. Convinced he must be dead, she kept her fears to herself so as not to destroy the morale of the Outsiders who already live with a shaky prophecy as their only guide.

Dr. Jason Randall is a man used to getting what he wants. There has never been a problem he couldn't out think or a situation he wasn't capable of handling.

Now they are both hunted by not one but two demons as they lead the slowly forming group of Outsiders out of the darkness and back into the light. The two strong souls will have to decide if prophecy alone is enough reason to stay together through insane odds…or if love is their true fate.

Love Beyond Sanity Excerpt:

No, she was not nuts. He was here. The nameless man—she'd never learned his name—who had been made for her, chosen for her in heaven was in this room.

And, she had felt him die. Felt it the night he hadn't come to their secret garden. It had been like someone had taken a sledge hammer and demolished half of her body and soul with one hit. She'd known he was dead.

Alone. That was how she'd felt. With other people's problems filling her days, nights, and dreams.

Until now.

Had he been this way since he'd disappeared when he was twelve? Charma's eyes roamed his body for signs. Impossible. He looked too healthy. Muscle tone defined his body. He didn't look like a man who had been endlessly asleep on a bed. His eyes fluttered as if he was in deep REM sleep.

She cleared her throat, afraid to wake him but wanting to at the same time. "Hello."

Nothing. Charma's cheeks warmed. Why had she assumed he'd respond to her? He was in a coma for goodness sake. She was going to have to do more than speak aloud to get his attention.

Bio:

As a teenager, Rebecca Royce would hide in her room to read her favorite romance novels when she was supposed to be doing her homework. She hopes, these days, that her parents think it was well worth it.

Rebecca is the mother of three adorable boys and is fortunate to be married to her best friend. They live in northern New Jersey and try not to freeze too badly during the winter months.

She's in love with science fiction, fantasy, and the paranormal and tries to use all of these elements in her writing. She's been told she's a little bloodthirsty so she hopes that when you read her work you'll enjoy the action packed ride that always ends in romance. Rebecca loves to write series because she loves to see characters develop over time and it always makes her happy to see her favorite characters make guest appearances in other books.

In Rebecca Royce's world anything is possible, anything can happen, and you should suspect that it will.

Website: http://www.rebeccaroyce.com

Blog: http://www.rebeccaroyce.blogspot.com

AUTHOR GIVEAWAY:

Rebecca Royce will be giving away a $50 Amazon.com gift certificate to one randomly drawn commenter during the tour – Be sure to follow the tour and comment; the more you comment, the better your chances of winning. The tour dates can be found here:  http://goddessfishpromotions.blogspot.com/2011/10/virtual-book-tour-love-beyond-sanity-by.html

Day 11 of the In Between Days blog hop with Dakota Trace

Stop by Dakota Trace's blog today for Day 10 of the In Between Days blog hop.

Here's the schedule for the blog hop:

November 4 – Liz Crowe
November 7 – Desiree Holt
November 8 – JM Madden
November 9 – Gracen Miller
November 10 – Ashlynn Monroe
November 11 – Casea Major
November 14 – Jenna Jaxon
November 15 – Diane Alberts
November 16 – Jessica E. Subject
November 17 – Mahalia Levey
November 18 – Dakota Trace
November 21 – Eve Edwards
November 22 – Deena Remiel
November 23 – JoAnne Kenrick
November 25 – DL Jackson
November 28 – Emily Cale
November 29 – CR Moss
November 30 – Clarissa Yip
December 1 – Liz Crowe (wrap up)

So keep hopping for lots of fun and great prizes to be won!

Day 10 of the In Between Days blog hop & Yesterday's winner

The winner from my blog hop post yesterday is: Gloria

Congratulations!! I have already sent you an email.

And the blog hop continues…

Stop by Mahalia Levey' blog today for Day 10 of the In Between Days blog hop.

Here's the schedule for the blog hop:

November 4 – Liz Crowe
November 7 – Desiree Holt
November 8 – JM Madden
November 9 – Gracen Miller
November 10 – Ashlynn Monroe
November 11 – Casea Major
November 14 – Jenna Jaxon
November 15 – Diane Alberts
November 16 – Jessica E. Subject
November 17 – Mahalia Levey
November 18 – Dakota Trace
November 21 – Eve Edwards
November 22 – Deena Remiel
November 23 – JoAnne Kenrick
November 25 – DL Jackson
November 28 – Emily Cale
November 29 – CR Moss
November 30 – Clarissa Yip
December 1 – Liz Crowe (wrap up)

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