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Book Blast: How to Kill Your Boss @kdanielsbooks #erotic #giveaway #GoddessFish

This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. One randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter will receive a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble gift card. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.

How to Kill Your Boss is only $0.99 during the month of January. Pick up your copy today!


           When Tatum’s daydreams of murder become a reality, all fingers point to her.

In Tatum Wood’s opinion, murdering her boss on a daily basis within the safety of her thoughts is better than therapy. Until he takes a swan dive off a building and all evidence points to her. Thank goodness she has Franklin Reed. Her mysterious, overprotective and drop-dead gorgeous coworker is all too eager to play hero. With two attacks in her building and her stalker with a penchant for roses, Franklin’s injection into her life couldn’t have come at a better time.

As Tatum and Franklin scramble to discover who’s behind the murder, secrets are unearthed that question his motives...as well as his identity.

Enjoy an excerpt:

Franklin rose, lithe and poised, from the chair. He turned toward me and offered a hand. “Pleasure to meet you, Tate.”

Tate? Nobody had called me Tate except for my father and the assholes in high school. One-Date Tate. The nickname and the curse followed me like a perpetual shadow through most of my academic career.

I would’ve corrected him, but when his full mug came into view, my tongue curled up and shriveled. My IQ dropped thirty points. Again, I quickly averted my eyes. I had no choice. They threatened to pop out of my head. There was good looking and there was gorgeous. This man played in a league that put both of them to shame. “Pleasure meeting you,” I managed to stutter. With grace comparable to a drunk college freshman, I grasped his hand and gave it one good shake. When I tried to pull away, he squeezed tighter and caressed a thumb across my knuckles.

My girlie parts twitched. No joke. I needed to leave before I left a puddle of desire on the floor between my feet. Holy cow, I’d never been affected in such a way.

“The pleasure is all mine.” Franklin tilted his head as if inviting me to admire him.

Nope. No way. I would not look into those eyes again. The way my body reacted, I’d end up sprawled naked across the desk with a rose between my teeth. I reclaimed my hand and jetted through the door.


About the Author:


Krissy is a full time writer, an avid reader, and lover of all things romance.

Growing up surrounded by the great outdoors, her childhood was full of adventure that fueled an overactive imagination and ignited a passion for storytelling. Whether it be dolls, or running free through the wooded areas surrounding her home, playtime always included a tormented villain, a damsel in distress and a larger than life hero.

After relentless encouragement from friends and family, she finally put the characters in her head to pen and paper. The only thing she loves more than curling up with a steamy romance novel, is cozying up to her desk and writing her own sexy adventures to share with others.

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Switching Leads @miadowning007 #GLBT #eroticromance #college

Switching LeadsAuthor: Mia DowningGenre: M/MTags: #mm #glbt #eroticromance #collegeLength: 28,000
Blurb for Switching Leads (Campus Cravings: Higher Learning series) Coach John Graham needs a new assistant coach for Cathia U's equestrian team. The last person he expects to get the job walks into the barn and stops his heart. How is he supposed to focus on the team when his ex-lover—sexy horse trainer Finn Parker—wants back into his life?
Finn has had a hell of a bad year, ending with a horrible riding accident. Instead of looking forward to winter in sunny Florida training horses for the show circuit, he ends up going home to snowy Cathia, NY to heal, physically and emotionally. He'll endure John's frosty reception if it means he'll get what he wants most. He’s used to taking the reins…for love will he switch leads?
Excerpt from Switching Leads (Campus Cravings: Higher Learning series)
A soft knock rattled the door. John pushed away just as it opened and Finn shoved his head in.
“Oh, hey,” Finn said. “Can I talk to you?”
“Busy,” John managed, his throat tight, choking down any other words that wanted to come out. Of course, it had to be Finn. He strode over to the desk and shuffled papers through his trembling hands, hoping it all looked natural. Just close the door and go away.
“You okay?” Finn slid through the small gap and shut the door behind him.
Was he? His hand froze on the note Rob had left him earlier, reminding him about Finn starting today, knowing John rarely checked email on the weekend. “Fine.”
“You have to talk to me at some point.” Finn cocked his head. “It’s just a matter of time.”
John whirled and leaned against the desk, his heart racing. Talking wasn’t good. If he was already seeking Finn’s approval, how long would it be before Finn coaxed him into bed? March? February? Hell, next week? Did he have that much will power? How long before his heart would be trampled again?
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More About Mia Downing…Mia Downing started creating heroes at age four, but her heroes back then rode ponies to rescue the princess and only kissed her on the cheek. Today, Mia's heroes still rescue those in need, but the price of their toys and the expertise of their seduction leads to a lot more than a peck on the cheek. When Mia isn't busy creating new stories for her readers she fills in as an underwear model for a prestigious lingerie company. She also lives in New England with her family and enjoys horses and knitting.
Fun facts: Mia can juggle (poorly,) create balloon animals and face paint. She was the hit entertainment of two family parties. No clown suits were involved.
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Dream Lover by Nancy Fraser #romance #1950s #GoddessFish

*Nancy will be awarding $15 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.*

BLURB:
Haley Parker lost her academic scholarship when she quit school to care for her dying mother. Now, eager to return to her studies, she must find the perfect job that will allow her the freedom to attend evening classes.
Her best friend Chloe teaches at one of Boston’s finest private schools, a job Haley had once hoped would be hers. When Chloe snags Haley a referral for a position as nanny to high-powered attorney, Eric Garrison’s, two young children, Haley looks forward to taking on the task.
Eric finds himself drawn to the intelligent and loving young woman who has bewitched his children. It’s not long before he’s re-thinking his plan to avoid romantic entanglements. On a family vacation to Paris, he finds it impossible to resist the lovely, yet innocent Haley.

Haley willingly gives up her innocence for a chance to make love with Eric, even though she realizes it will change their professional relationship forever.
Excerpt:
Haley shifted in her seat, admittedly a bit nervous about her lack of expertise. “I have no practical experience as a nanny. However, I have extensive babysitting experience, first aid training, and three years of college specializing in education, focusing specifically on the early years. Plus, I am in good health, a quick learner, and I love children.”             Rather than respond, Haley noticed a change in Mrs. Wilkes demeanor, a lift of her head as if she were looking past Haley. “Mr. Garrison,” Mrs. Wilkes said suddenly. “We weren’t expecting you to visit today.”            Visit? Haley turned in her chair to get a look at the man who only visited his own home.            Eric Garrison wasn’t at all what she expected. Much younger than she’d anticipated, his rakish smile and tousled blond hair spoke more of a professional athlete than a distinguished attorney.            Their gazes met, his smile broadened and he winked at her. Haley immediately turned back around in her chair, and met Sally Wilkes stern frown, the woman’s disapproval aimed directly at the man behind her.             “Who have we here, Sally girl?”             Sally girl? What a strange way to address your employee.             “This is Miss Haley Parker. She’s here to interview for the position of the children’s nanny.”             “Has my sainted perfectionist of a brother scared another one away?” the man asked.             Brother? The realization sank in quickly, along with the young man’s words. Just how did one scare away a nanny?             Sally Wilkes released a long-suffering sigh. “Miss Parker, may I introduce Stephen Garrison, Mr. Eric Garrison’s younger brother.”             “Half-brother,” Stephen corrected. “We wouldn’t want Miss Parker to think Eric and I are fully related. She might get the wrong impression of me.”             Haley turned to face the younger Garrison. “It’s a pleasure, Mr. Garrison.”             “Call me Stephen, please,” he said. He turned to Mrs. Wilkes and smiled broadly. “She’s a keeper, Sally. I can tell. I suggest you give her the job.”             Under any other circumstances, Haley would have been grateful for a recommendation. However, she had the distinct impression Stephen’s opinion might do more harm than good.
**Please note, Dream Lover and the four previous novellas inthe Golden Decade of Rock and Roll Series will be on sale for $0.99 during
the tour.  **

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:  Like most authors, Nancy Fraser began writing at an early age, usually on the walls and with crayons or, heaven forbid, permanent markers. Her love of writing often made her the English teacher’s pet, which, of course, resulted in a whole lot of teasing. Still, it was worth it.
When not writing (which is almost never), Nancy dotes on her five beautiful grandchildren and looks forward to traveling and reading when time permits. Nancy lives in Atlantic Canada where she enjoys the relaxed pace and colorful people. She invites you to visit her website, her blog, and follow her on Twitter. Or, more importantly, just enjoy what she writes.
Website: www.nancyfraser.ca Blog: http://nancyfraser.ca/wordpress/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nfraserauthor @nfraserauthor Facebook: http://facebook.com/nancyfraserauthor Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7206382.Nancy_Fraser
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When One Door Closes & Another Door Opens @SandyWolters #rockstars #romance

When One Door Closesby Sandy Wolters
Rock Star Series - Book 1 (Stand Alone) 
Blurb :
          Her marriage a disaster, Lilly closes the door to her personal life. Can meeting Bruce open a door to a new life or will her fear shut her off from love?

          All Lilly has ever wanted to do is sing, but being an internationally famous superstar has turned her life into a living nightmare. Closing the door on her destructive marriage, she runs to her best friend's rural home in northern Arizona, hoping to stay out of the public's eye and sort out her life.

          Bruce Silk, a Flagstaff police officer, doesn't approve of his brother's rakish rock star lifestyle but still keeps an eye on his remote home when he's out on tour. More than once he's had to arrest groupies who invaded the property to steal some small memento from the famous Clay Silk. So why does he feel sucker-punched when he slaps the cuffs on this latest trespasser?

          When One Door Closes is the first book in the “Rock Star Series.”  Each book in this series is stand alone.

Excerpt : 
          Curiosity gripped him. Who was this woman his philandering brother seemed to care so much about? Bruce watched from the kitchen doorway as she finished preparing their hot cocoa. Her small size seemed incongruent with the amount of sensuality exuding from her. No wonder she's Clay's favorite, he thought as a pang of jealousy swept over him.          Dominating the room, her sensuous presence relaxed his cop perceptions and stimulated his male senses to a full appreciation for the view in front of him. Looking at her feet, he realized that despite the six-inch heels, the top of her head had only come up to his chest while he was handcuffing her. Damn, he thought, she is one fine woman. Who the hell wears those kinds of shoes sitting on a back deck all by themselves?          Observing her skintight, leather-clad legs, lust filled him as his eyes and his imagination quickly moved to gaze at her curvaceous southern regions. Staring at her beautifully rounded bottom, his mind swiftly moved to a destination that he had not been fortunate enough to visit lately, even though it wasn’t for lack of opportunity. A lascivious grin, coveted by most of the women around these parts, crept across his face.          Lilly turned to find him leering at her, locked away in his own private daydream. Still it was a look she would recognize anywhere. She'd seen it countless times but never really appreciated it until tonight. Too bad, she thought, that I'm not the type of person to have a one-night stand, unlike my husband. A stab of fresh pain hit her in the chest, and she had to catch the sorrowful moan before it left her lips. No. I'm not going to do that to myself—not anymore. She had an inkling that if she let him, this man could make her feel better for a while at least. Letting these dangerous thoughts slip away, she cleared her throat to get his attention.          He came back from wherever his imagination had just taken him to find her smiling sweetly at him. As she moved toward him with the mugs in hand, he was grateful she had let him off the hook so easily. There was no way in hell he wanted to explain where his daydream had taken the two of them. It was bad enough that she obviously knew that his thoughts were lustful—no need for her to know how much further they had taken him.


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Another Door OpensRock Star Series – Book 2 – Conclusion (Stand Alone)
Blurb:
Can a man who has never lacked for women in his life meet the challenge when the woman he truly desires wants nothing to do with him?

Clayton Silk has reveled in the attention he receives as a rock star. His only close friend is Lilly, another international rock star, but she has chosen to step back from the spotlight and enjoy her relationship with his brother Bruce, which has started Clay thinking about his life.

When he decides to take a break from touring and spend some time with Bruce and Lilly, he meets a woman who drives him to distraction, a woman who resists all his usual charms, and makes him wonder what it will take to break down her resistance before he loses his mind. As he discovers, it may just cost him her life.

Excerpt : 
    They were both startled when Barney picked that moment to come running through the house. He moved back and forth in front of them with urgency. When all he got was curious looks, he stopped and gave them both an inquisitive stare.    Nancy reached for the dog. "What is it, boy?"    Barney started to whine quietly, his big blue eyes almost hidden from view because of his wrinkles, but still able to convey his consternation through his expressive face. Nancy set her beer on the table and moved forward so her knees were almost touching the mammoth-sized dog. "He looks like he’s in distress, Clay. What’s wrong with him?"    At that moment, both Nancy and Clay heard a faint voice. "Help! Help!"    Nancy jumped back and practically landed on Clay’s lap. She grabbed his leg and held on for dear life. Never taking her eyes from the dog, she yelled, "Did you hear that? Clay, did you hear that? Did Barney just actually say help?"    Something akin to terror sparked in Clay’s eyes as he looked at the enormous dog in front of him. Shit, he thought, this can’t be happening! Did the damn dog actually find the spooks and get himself possessed? Unnerved because he no longer knew what to expect with the disembodied voices and where they were coming from, Clay’s voice broke when he spoke.      "Barney?"    Panic set in, and Nancy’s fight or flight instinct raised its ugly head as the dog moved slowly toward her with a look of desperation in his expressive eyes. The death grip she had on Clay’s leg would definitely leave bruises.    The beast gradually opened his mouth and spit a slimy, mucous-covered, green mass of feathers out on her cozy, white bathrobe. Nancy jumped and gasped for air at the sight of the unmoving bird covered in goo and lying limply in her lap, its bony little legs straight up in the air with talons clinched tight in a death grip.    Nancy and Clay, stunned at the gift Barney had brought them, stayed perfectly still, not knowing what to do next or how to react.    Barney nudged the bird with his cold nose and whined. The bird chose that moment to move as fast as possible to get away from its captor. It turned quickly, gained its footing, and ran as fast as its little legs would carry it up the bathrobe. With determination, it dove down the front opening of the robe and found respite between the warmth of Nancy’s bare breasts.    Jumping up, Nancy stood there, stunned, not knowing what to do, arms spread wide, fists clenched and chest heaving, her body stiffened with pure panic. Her eyes, filled with hysteria, darted toward Clay, whose eyes crinkled with humor. He had his fist pressed against his mouth to stop the laughter, but one look at her standing there, ready to freak out, and he burst out laughing.    The bird chose that same moment to stick its head out of the opening of the bathrobe. "Help," it yelled once again. She felt it shaking with fear and realized the poor thing was only trying to protect itself. Barney tried to reach out with his nose to comfort his newfound toy, but the bird quickly retreated back into the warmth and safety of Nancy’s breasts.


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
          Sandy Wolters is a prolific writer with five other novels to date.  Soul Mates, her steamy time travel romance, won first place in the Paranormal Romance Guild’s 2013 Reviewer Choice Awards for Paranormal Romance-Novella.

Author Links:
Website:  http://sandywolters.weebly.com/
Sandy’s Spotlight Blog:  http://sandywolters.weebly.com/sandys-spotlight
Amazon Author Page:  http://www.amazon.com/Sandy-Wolters/e/B00569J3UI/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1417876442&sr=1-2-ent
Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4772120.Sandy_Wolters
Twitter @SandyWolters:  https://twitter.com/SandyWolters
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sandy.wolters.5
E-mail:  sandywolters.author@gmail.com

Battle Cry by @Melissa Snark #fantasy #PNR #Norse #shifters

BATTLE CRY to be released on Dec. 18th, 2014Book #2 in the Loki's Wolves seriesMelissa SnarkGenre: Norse folklore fantasyWord Count: 96,000 approximately
Cover Artist: Farah Evers
Goodreads Want to Read
One man dares defy Fate.
Survival demands sacrifices; healing requires forgiveness.
Men revere him; monsters fear him. Jake Barrett, the notorious Hunter King, values loyalty to family and followers above all else. When the daughter of his closest ally murders Daniel, his oldest son, it sets off a chain reaction of violence and destruction that claims the lives of both wolves and hunters. Determined to avenge his son, Jake seeks the truth at any cost.
After losing her lover and then her mate, Victoria Storm simply wants to get on with building a new life in Sierra Pines, California. A vengeful Jake Barrett and his organization aren't going to make that easy, especially with the unwelcome attraction between her and the Hunter King's second son. Perils beyond the mortal coil plague Victoria. When the Norse Fates predict Victoria will destroy the world, her duties as a priestess of Freya come into conflict with her responsibilities as a Valkyrie of Odin. When they tell her she will do it to save her unborn child, she's not so sure they are wrong.
Sawyer Barrett has been trying to kill Victoria for so long, he doesn't know whether he loves her or hates her. Desperate to end the war, he's willing to take chances with everything–except his heart. The hunter harbors a deadly secret he can't reveal without risking the ceasefire and his life. At Sawyer's urging, Victoria agrees to peace talks with Jake. All the while, an ancient vampire plots the destruction of wolves and hunters alike. If the embittered rivalry between hunters and wolves doesn't end—and fast—there is no hope for Victoria's pack... or for their world.


Attribution: Norns weaving destiny, by Arthur Rackham (1912).  Public domain.


Excerpt:
Shade enshrouded Skuld, and her voice manifested upon the air, thick and oppressive, closing in from all sides. "Your daughter will not grow to adulthood in Midgard."Victoria's heart slammed against her breastbone. Her breath expelled in a horrified gust. The bowl dropped from her hands and flew to protect her abdomen. "What do you mean?""Your daughter will be taken from you on the eve of her third birthday," Skuld said. "The one you trust most, a member of your own pack, will give the child over to your greatest enemy."A growl trembled in Victoria's throat, and her entire body shook under the dual assault of fear and rage. The suggestion of betrayal from within her own pack filled her with disbelief to the core of her being. It was unthinkable. Gritting her teeth, she sought a solution, refusing to dwell on it. "How am I to prevent this?""We speak of what will come to pass," Verðandi said in a sympathetic tone. "Your predictions are not carved in stone," Victoria said. Arguing with Fate was a foolish endeavor, but she refused to accept their prophecy.The old woman, Urðr, smiled with a frightening gleam in her eyes. "Predictions, carved into the trunk of the World Tree, carved into the spiritual fabric of the world."Stubborn determination settled over Victoria like armor. Her mother had taught her there was no absolute fate, just as there was no absolute free will. Life consisted of a wide range of possibilities between the two extremes. She refused to allow her daughter to die at three years of age. She would move worlds, alter fate, slay gods. Whatever it took."Do you wish to save your child?" Skuld asked.Victoria answered without thought. "Yes. I'll do anything. Tell me. Please.""The final days are upon us," Verðandi said.Skuld took over speaking. "To save your daughter, you will side with Loki against the Aesir. You will use your enchanted dagger to cut the binding of the great wolf Fenrir. You will be responsible for freeing the beast that kills Odin."Victoria's stomach turned. Her head shook in automatic denial. "When the gods imprisoned Fenrir, my people pledged fealty to the Aesir. We have served them loyally ever since. Even when we were driven from the homeland, almost a millennium ago, we remained faithful. I will never cut Fenrir's bonds. To do so would end the world we live in and doom us all."Skuld's gaze held steady. "You will."Victoria snarled her denial. "No. I will never become the servant of the Trickster or willingly take part in bringing about Odin's death."Skuld turned her head and pinned Victoria with one black eye that rolled in its socket like a liquid marble. "To save your daughter, you will."


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Fast Facts About Melissa Snark:
Melissa Snark is published with The Wild Rose Press & as an Indie author with five unique titles: A CAT'S TALE, THE MATING GAME, LEARNING TO FLY, THE CHILD THIEF, and HUNGER MOON.Her Loki's Wolves series includes THE CHILD THIEF, HUNGER MOON and BATTLE CRY.She lives in the San Francisco bay area with her husband, three children and a glaring of cats.She is a professional cat herder and unrepentant satirist who blogs about books and writing on The Snarkology.
Connect with Melissa Snark: Author WebsiteThe SnarkologyEmail: melissasnark at gmail.comFacebook Author PageTwitter: @MelissaSnarkGoodreads Amazon Author Page

#Blog Hop & #Giveaway!

Hey folks,



In order to spread some Christmas Cheer for my newest release, with the lovely Nona Raines & Caitlyn Willows, I'm hopping along the blog trail today, sharing some deets on our book!





As part of the release day blitz, I'm giving away one e-book copy and one hard copy of another holiday book, Spicy with a Side of Cranberry Sauce!

To be entered into the giveaway, just pop by one of these lovely blogs! You can learn more about my latest release, Gingerbread Photography, part of the Nicely Naughty 2 anthology!








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Roxanne's Realmwww.roxannerhoads.com 
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Lisa's World of Bookswww.lisasworldofbooks.net 
Deal Sharing Auntwww.dealsharingaunt.blogspot.com 






Words of Wisdom from The Scarf Princesshttp://wowfromthescarfprincess.blogspot.com 
Inner Goddess http://www.InnerGoddessForum.com 
Not Now...Mommy's Readinghttp://www.notnowmommysreading.com 
Dark Side of Romance http://www.darksideofromance.com 





Enjoy! And Happy Holidays!

~Rach

Hunky Holiday Blog Hop! @ngwngroup #win #prizes

Happy Friday, everyone! Thanks so much for stopping by! Today I'm doing something special, taking part in the Hunky Holiday Blog Hop sponsored by the Nice Girls Writing Naughty author/readers group. Each author in our group is sharing a Christmas themed post about how her hero(es) celebrates the holidays. We are each giving out prizes and there is a *GRAND PRIZE* of a fifty dollar GC! So make sure you leave a comment and visit each of our blogs to be eligible for the big prize!

Today I'm sharing from my upcoming release (coming next Tuesday!) Christmas Candie. It's part of the Nicely Naughty 2 holiday menage anthology. Let me share the blurb with you:


Aidan Callahan loves Christmas. His family makes it a big celebration and he does his best to carry on the tradition. Every ornament on his huge Christmas tree has a story and holds a special memory.
He’s been hooking up for six months with Val Stenzler and would like to get closer to her, including sharing his love of Christmas. But aside from their hot sex sessions, she holds him at arm’s length. What’s the problem?
Val hates Christmas. The most devastating, humiliating event of her life happened at Christmastime two years ago, and she’s still trying to get past it. There’s no room for fruitcake or mistletoe in her life. As far as she’s concerned, the holiday season can’t pass quickly enough.
Christmas suddenly becomes a lot more interesting when Val and Aidan meet Candie Hurley. She’s as sweet as her name, as sparkly as tinsel and as mysterious as the Northern Lights. Aidan and Val both fall under her spell, but will the night they spend with her bring them closer together or tear their relationship apart?
Since Aidan loves Christmas so much, he's all in when it comes to decorations. A large poinsettia sits on his dresser, all the windows in his apartment are graced with twinkling lights, and a big evergreen takes up half his living room. He owns boxes of ornaments and each one holds a special family memory. His family generally decorates the tree on Christmas Eve, but when Val and Candie show up a few days before, he agrees to haul out his collection and let them help decorate.
From Christmas Candie:
    They went silent when Aidan returned carrying two boxes. Val took the smaller one and placed it on an armchair, while Aidan set the other box on the sofa.    He opened the large box. “It was a tradition in our family to wait until Christmas Eve to decorate the tree. Guess I’ve held on to that even on my own.”    Candie’s lovely mouth twisted into a frown. “You don’t mind us upsetting it by helping you now?”    “Not at all. It’s good to have friends to do this with. You’re helping me make my own traditions.”    “That’s sweet.” She dipped into the box and pulled out a red-and-silver blown-glass bulb. “Oh, this is beautiful.”    He gazed at the old-fashioned ornament. “That’s a family heirloom. It belonged to my grandmother, and my mom passed it down to me.”    “You hear that, Val? Wow. What else is in there?”    Val listened quietly while Candie marveled at each treasure Aidan uncovered. There was a story attached to almost every ornament in the box. The time the dog chased the cat up the Christmas tree; the year his brother broke his arm and they spent Christmas Eve in the emergency room; the year they all came down with the flu right before the holidays.    “My God, do all your Christmas memories involve catastrophic events?” Val asked.    “Hey, there were four of us boys growing up in that house. Every day there was a catastrophe—hell, every hour, practically. My mom had nerves of steel.”    “I’ll say.”    “So, Candie, what kind of Christmas memories do you have?” Aidan asked.    Val froze and caught her breath sharply. They’d been having fun, decorating the tree and joking around. She hated for the mood to be broken, for Candie to have to recall her sad memories.    He picked up on Val’s reaction and glanced between the two women. “Sorry. Did I say something wrong?”    Candie shook her head. “No, of course not.” She smiled. “I never had any pets run up the Christmas tree. Never had any pets, except for a goldfish.”    Aidan grinned. “Guess a goldfish can’t cause much trouble.”    “Yeah, Goldie was pretty mellow.”    Val relaxed with a silent sigh of relief. To help the awkward moment pass, she quipped, “Our cat Ziggy is too fat and lazy to try a stunt like that. For him it would be like climbing Everest. He’s too lazy to even play with the bulbs at the bottom of the tree. He mostly just sleeps underneath it and drinks the water from the tree stand.”      Candie pulled out another ornament. “Oh, look at this little one. How cute.” She held it out for Val to see. It was made of clay, flat on one side like a cookie, and hand painted. “Somebody made this one.”    “I did,” Aidan admitted, his cheeks growing pink. “In second grade. Good old Mom. She hung on to all my crap.”    “Don’t be embarrassed,” Candie told him. “It’s sweet.” She dangled the ornament from her fingers.    “It is cute. A little Christmas dog.” At least Val thought it was a dog. It had a fat body and short legs. “What are those things on its head?”    “Those are horns.” Aidan huffed. “Antlers. Whatever. It’s supposed to be a reindeer.”
Releases December 16!

Okay friends, before you go: please leave a comment for a chance to win my prize of a copy of Nicely Naughty 2 *and* a $10 book vendor GC! Please tell me if you have a favorite holiday decoration and what it is (since not everyone celebrates Christmas, it does not have to be Christmas-related). I will select a winner randomly and announce on Monday December.

And please make sure to stop by and comment at each of the other blogs (you must comment on at least five to be eligible) on the Hunky Holiday Hop for the chance to win the GRAND PRIZE! The more stops you make and comments you leave, the better your chances of winning!

Check them all out:
Tina Christopher Grand Prize of a $50 All Romance eBooks Gift Card and the choice of 3 of my booksDani Wade $10 Amazon Gift CardNona Raines A digital copy of Nicely Naughty 2--Erotic Christmas Anthology & $10 Gift CardHarlowe Wild A Surprise PrizeAngel Payne A $15 Amazon Gift CardTaige Crenshaw A $10 All Romance Ebooks eGift CardJianne Carlo One copy of Prymal Lust and one copy of That Pearly DropA. Catherine Noon eCopy of Burning Bright (or other backlist title)Lara Archer A $10 Amazon Gift CardLeela Lou Dahlin A copy of Rumor Has It and a $10 Amazon Gift CardCynthia Sax The choice of any eBook from my backlistElla Sheridan An e-copy of any backlist book


Have a wonderful weekend, all!
Nona Raines

Hot Contemporary Romance
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#Werewolves Love #Cupcakes! To Mate a Werewolf @KryssieFortune #recipe #PNR

Happy Friday, all! I have a guest today--Kryssie Fortune is here talking about her new release, To Mate a Werewolf. And guess what? She brought cupcakes! Yum yum, all for me. But don't worry, she also brought a recipe so you can make some, too! Happy reading (and eating :-) )!
Sweet Treats Werewolves Love
Hi, Kryssie Fortune here. I’ve dropped by to tell you about the heroine in my latest book. She discovered werewolves love cake.
Last time I saw her, she gave some of her recipes to share with my friends.  Of course, Ellie never had time for such fancy decorations shown below. The Lykae soldiers always got to her buns before she’d finished
Excerpt
      He lifted the book from her hands. “Mom, I think I gave you the wrong idea about Ellie last night.”      His mother flung her arms around him. “Congratulations on your win. Now listen, young man. Ellie's a treasure, and she knows her way around a wood-burning stove. When she offered to take over the catering, I could have kissed her. Goodness knows how she’ll find the time, but she promised to set up tables and benches too. ”      Joel’s shoulders sagged with relief. His mother always judged people correctly, and his clever Ellie had charmed her. She’s mine, but she doesn’t know it yet. A growl rumbled through his throat when he realized she could have any man she chose. One taste of her delicious concoctions, and she had them in the palm of her hand. The only one dumb enough to resist her had been him. The lush contours of her body and the sweet taste of her lips fascinated him. .
Recipe for Ellie’s Cupcake Tower

Ingredients 

55g (2oz) Margarine (1/4 cup U.S. measurement)
28g (1oz) Caster Sugar (2 Tbsp U.S. measurement)
55g (2oz) Self Raising Flour (1/4 cup U.S. measurement)
1 egg
1 tsp Baking Powder (1.2 tsp U.S. measurement)
2 tsp Vanilla Essence (2.4 tsp U.S. measurement)

Recipe

1. Mix the flour, sugar, egg and margarine together in a large mixing bowl for two to three minutes until fully combined.

2. To this mixture add the Vanilla essence and Baking powder and stir again until completely mixed.

3. Fill the muffin cases to just over half way.

4. Put in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 190C (180C Fan) Gas 5 until springy and a light golden colour. (For U.S. readers, over temperature should be 375 degrees Fahrenheit.)
Note from Nona: For friends in the states, I converted the ingredient measurements to U.S. standards using http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/convert/measurements.html.Oven temperature conversions were made at: http://www.metric-conversions.org/tem...

Happy baking!While you are here, please take a look at my bookTo Mate a Werewolf

BlurbThe scars on Ellie Padget’s cheek are a constant reminder of the times she tried to escape from sexual slavery. Two years ago, Joel—alpha in waiting of the Tundra-Tough pack—led the rescue party that freed her. She’s loved him ever since.

Their relationship finally explodes into steaming sex, but he offers to pay her off. She walks away with her head high and her heart shattered. When she learns of a plot to destroy Joel and his pack, her only option is return to his side and warn him.

Joel has to fight to retain the pack that should be his by right, and no one can leave until the pack has a new alpha. He’s horrified when Ellie turns up on the night he’s to meet the woman he’s agreed to marry but never met. She’s stuck there until he claims his birthright. Finally, he realizes Ellie’s his true mate. Now he has to choose between his arranged marriage, and the one woman he truly loves. Will he choose with his head or his heart?

To Mate a Werewolf is a stand alone story within the Scattered Siblings series.
Buy Linkhttp://www.loose-id.com/scattered-siblings-to-mate-a-werewolf.htmlAmazon US http://amzn.to/1xR1pf2Amazon UK http://amzn.to/1ACMsOTAmazon AU         http://bit.ly/159aunB
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Christmas Candie has a #Cover! #NicelyNaughty2 #Christmas #menage

Gorgeous cover by Dar AlbertHappy Thursday, everyone! I'm thrilled to share the cover of my soon to release erotic menage romance, Christmas Candie, which will be published December 16 as part of the Nicely Naughty 2 anthology! I'm sharing the anthology with two other awesome authors, Caitlyn Willows and fellow Diva Rachell Nichole!

My story is a FFM menage--in fact, the entire Nicely Naughty 2 anthology is a collection of menage romances in different combinations. Consider this a smorgasbord--a little something for all tastes.

I've an embarrassment of riches to share today, because here's the cover for the entire anthology.

Beautiful cover by Ginny Glass

Blurb: 
All The Trimmings by Caitlyn Willows:
Chrissy never imagined the icing on her cookies would be the twins next door. They were hard-loving men who didn’t play for keeps, and she never played at all…until now. Talk about Christmas with all the trimmings. (M/F/M menage)
Christmas Candie by Nona Raines: Aidan wants to be more to Val than a friend with benefits, but she’s holding back. Will the night they spent with sweet, sexy Candie bring holiday magic or give Val another reason to hate Christmas? (F/F/M menage)
Gingerbread Photography by Rachell Nichole: When Walker talks his lover into an X-rated, Xmas photo shoot, he and Ben set Lexie's lens on fire... just before they ask her to join in the fun. (M/M/F menage)
Longer blurbs for each story and excerpts are available at our individual author websites:
http://www.caitlynwillows.com/
http://www.nonaraines.com/
http://www.rachellnichole.com/
Have a wonderful week, all!
Nona Raines
Hot Contemporary Romance
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Beneath the Surface by @DaniWade1 #newrelease #romance

BENEATH THE SURFACESmall Town Secrets Book 1
Available Nov. 30th
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Blurb:
Too many secrets…
Hidden in a quiet town along the Tennessee border, a secret gathering exists where the privileged fulfill their darkest desires. One of their members initiates a desperate act designed to bring home his lifelong obsession: Emma Hartwell.
A past not forgotten…
Drawn back to her hometown by the psychic connection with her twin sister, Emma must fight the stubborn silence of those around her in her quest to find her missing sister. Colin McIntyre hopes to make up for his past mistakes with Emma by helping her, but his own ties to the Gathering might be exposed along the way.
Time is running out…
Exposure could be dangerous for his family, along with himself and Emma. Can they fight the secrets and lies to rescue Emma’s sister… and their own chance at life-long love?
Excerpt:
A hard swallow opened up her tight throat. “What are you doing here?” she asked, frowning at the breathlessness of her tone.            “Bob sent me. He got pulled out to a crime scene and he didn’t want you wandering in this neighborhood alone, so he called and asked me to check on you.”            Emma didn’t know whether to be relieved or upset. Part of her wanted to be alone to face whatever was behind that door. She’d gotten used to her independence, standing on her own two feet, which made the part of her grateful for his presence that much more shameful. Raising slightly shaky hands, she smoothed her hair down in a nervous gesture. Surprisingly, all the stress from the last few days hadn’t made it stand up as if electrified.            “I can’t imagine why you would want to,” she said before she even thought about it. Then she drew a deep breath, realizing she’d brought out into the open something that had remained unspoken all day.            Every time they looked at each other, that night long ago rose like a mist between them. Drained from hours of extreme emotion, she simply didn’t have it in her to keep control. She’d trained herself to lock down her emotions and behave in a logical, professional manner. Now, just like before, being near this man had all the emotions that she’d stuffed deep inside bursting to the surface. Especially anger.            Colin moved closer, his height making it seem like he loomed over her. She should be afraid, alone in the dark with a man she barely knew, but none of her self-preservation instincts made a peep. Even in this isolated hallway.            “Emma,” he breathed, the word almost a groan. He moved as if to reach for her but then dropped back, sliding his hands into the hip pockets of his jeans. “Emma, you have every right to hate me. I can’t tell you how many nights I lay awake, kicking myself because I left you like that. I made a stupid mistake, based on youth and wrong assumptions. If I could take it back, change it, I would.”
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