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Goodreads... GIVEAWAY

Hi all!  It's been a whirlwind since the book released.  I want to thank everyone for purchasing!  I so appreciate it.  I love feedback, so let me know what you think... or post a review.

To celebrate, I'm doing a giveaway on Goodreads.  Here's the link:

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Goodreads Book Giveaway Basement Level Five by L.R. Wright Giveaway ends June 11, 2012.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win
Enter to WIN!!!! 

And the WINNER IS......

Hey all!

This has been a whirlwind of emotions for me!  The book is officially "released" and I'm still on cloud nine. 











The CONTEST has concluded and I've picked a winner (using a Random Number Generator of course).

The winners of an EBOOK COPY of Basement Level 5: Never Scared are.....


Kim
and
Mona-Karel

Thanks EVERYONE for your support.  Hope you ladies enjoy the book! 

And Here It Is.... Basement Level Five: Never Scared

TODAY is the big day (although the book released yesterday).  Basement Level Five: Never Scared is officially on the shelves (virtual, anyway). 

You can purchase it at Black Opal Books, Smashwords, Kindle, Barnes and Noble, ARe.  You can also purchase it in paperback at Black Opal Books, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble.  The CONTEST will continue until 11:59 pm today!  The winners will be announced Sunday, April 29, 2012.


This process has been so rewarding for me.  I'm humbled by the support I've received from family and friends (new and old).  I've met so many new friends via blog posts and online communities and I've learned a great deal along the way.

I told them…I ain’t Never Scared!

Three more days.  Three.  More.  Days.  Saturday April 28th is quickly approaching.  And to celebrate, I thought I’d do it with music (just so you know, I couldn't find clean versions of the song so be forewarned).   Bone Crusher - Never Scared
The Boss - Rick Ross
Bonnie and Clyde - Jay Z and Beyonce
Basement Level Five:  Never Scared - April 28, 2012

Meet Kendrick from Basement Level Five: Never Scared

I’ve often talked with writer friends about falling in love with a supporting character.  Enter Kendrick from Basement Level Five: Never Scared.  I’m talking about him at Just Another Book Addict.  Hope you can stop by and check it out.ALSO, if you haven’t heard, I’m giving away a few FREE ebook copies of the book for two lucky commenters.  SO, comment and you’re entered.  ONLY 5 more days until Basement Level Five: Never Scared is released.  I’m excited…how about you?And because I LOVE Kendrick so much, here’s another excerpt.EXCERPTNow she tapped her foot against the floor and glared at him. “Kendrick, stop breathing all heavy. It’s okay.”“It’s not, Alexa. I’m not going to get killed because you refuse to take your safety seriously. That asshole shouldn’t be threatening you. And what is with that punk you’re dating—Erik? You’re with him but he can’t even defend you?”She rolled her eyes. “Look, I don’t need Erik to defend me. I can defend myself.”“You shouldn’t have to, especially when you have a date.”“You’re worse than Lei and Dro. These are high school students, Kendrick, not hardened criminals out for revenge. You’re overreacting.”He shook his head incredulously. “You’re serious? What part of ‘threat’ don’t you understand? You know there’s history between Steve’s father and Pop. That’s nothing to take lightly.”“I’m not taking it lightly. I can beat Steve in my sleep. He’s weak, all talk and no action.”Kendrick pinched the bridge of his nose. “You realize the others are not going to see it that way, right?”“Yeah.” She shrugged. “So what?”He ran his hand down his face and took a deep breath. She was really starting to get on his nerves. “You’re playing with serious fire, Lex. Why would you risk it?”She studied him with amusement on her face then placed a hand on his shoulder and squeezed. “Steve is Erik’s best friend. I have to see him every day at school. It would be more dangerous for me to act like he’s a leper. You always told me to keep my enemies close, so that’s what I’m doing.”She was right, Kendrick thought, but Dro was still going to kill her—after he kills me for not keeping a better eye on her.

The Countdown has begun.... and a CONTEST

Basement Level Five: Never Scared will be released APRIL 28, 2012. 



I can't tell you how exciting this ride has been.  In a million years, I never imagined being a published author, but I have to say, the feeling... NO WORDS. 

Because I'm feeling so excited and SO happy and SO SO blessed, I'm giving away 2 FREE ebook copies of the book to two lucky people.  And all you have to do is... comment on any post leading up to the release (along with your email address so I can get in touch with you).

This contest will run until April 28, 2012, the RELEASE DATE! 

Good luck.  Looking forward to hearing from you!

Drum Roll Please......My Top 5 for the 1st Quarter of 2012

Hey all...so I've joined a blog hop hosted by My Reading Addiction.  As such, I'm going to unveil my Top 5 booksof this quarter:

1.  Indigo by BeverlyJenkins:  It's a classic and I re-read itin January just because.

2.  Blood of the Demon- Rosalie Lario:  My first foray intoparanormal romance.  There were demons,angels, fairies...everything.  Keegan wasHOT

3.  Jewel by BeverlyJenkins:  Love marriages of convenience!



4.  The Girl with theDragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson



5.  Wicked Appetite byJanet Evanovich




To see more Top 5 lists, check out the following peeps:







Book Review: JEWEL by Beverly Jenkins

From Beverly Jenkins Online! A proposal she had no choice but to accept…Though Eli Grayson is one of the most handsome, charming, and intelligent men in Grayson Grove, no one will take a chance on a confirmed bachelor.  Unwilling to give up his dreams, Eli convinces his friend Jewel to pose as his wife.  Their masquerade is to last just one night… but when word gets out, Eli and Jewel must tie the knot to save his career—and her reputation.Became a love she never expected…Angry at being forced to turn her life upside down, Jewel never imagined that a white-hot passion would consume her once she and Eli became husband and wife.  Sharing a bed has turned their prim friendship into a sensuous love affair… but when a woman from Eli's past returns to stir up trouble, he and Jewel will learn just how far they'll go to protect the precious gem of their newfound passion.My thoughts…Jewel was one of Ms. B's books that I'd never read.  I'm not sure why that is since I've tried to get my hands on all of her books.  And, like every other time, Ms. Jenkins did not disappoint.   Returning to Grayson Grove, Michigan—the setting from Vivid—was a great ride for me.  I was interested in seeing what happened to the people of the town after Nate Grayson and Vivid Lancaster rode off into the sunset.  As always, the scenery descriptions zapped me right into the beautiful town and its surrounding areas.  The book opens with a little mystery (sorry, I can't spill) and then we are reintroduced to Eli Grayson—Nate's handsome cousin.  Eli, who had some less than admirable traits in the past, has tried to live on the straight and narrow.  He's a journalist by trade, but the local paper he ran has closed due to lack of funds.  The Gazette is Eli's passion and he'd do anything to try and get it back up and running.  When the owner of a thriving Black newspaper enters the picture, intent on investing the money to help The Gazette, Eli sees this as a way to get back to doing what he loves.  However, G. W. Hicks only invests family men—Eli has to have a wife.Enter Jewel Crowley, who we met in Vivid as well.  Jewel is fiercely loyal to her family and takes care of her father, Adam (who is married to Eli's mother coincidentally), and her brothers—and loves doing it.  When Eli comes to her with a proposal—they would pretend to be married for one day then when Hicks leaves after investing in The Gazette it would all be over—she is skeptical but agrees to it.  After all, who can resist Eli Grayson?  (Not me.)  Jewel has even harbored a crush on him for years.  Of course, it couldn't be that easy.  That's when the fireworks start for these two. One night of pretending becomes a real marriage of convenience—which I have to say is one of my favorite premises.  Give me a marriage of convenience and I'm all in.   Once again, Ms. B gives us a passionate love affair.  These two are on FIYAH!  Eli is strong and intelligent (my kind of man; gray eyes, hot body, and all).  Jewel is smart and beautiful (and a fire cracker).  Perfect Couple (and if you haven't read my thoughts on perfect couples, click here).  I was hooked from the beginning.  There was mystery, intrigue, and the supportive characters were colorful and extremely important to the story.  I especially loved that Maddie (another character from Vivid) was featured and had her own mini-love story.  All in all, I was so happy that I had a chance to read Jewel.  I enjoyed every bit of the story.

Best of Quarter Top Five Blog Hop

Hi All!

Just wanted to let you know I'll be participating in my first Blog Hop!  It's being hosted at Addiction to Reading.  On April 1st, I'll post my Top Five books read so far this year. 

Also, if you haven't read my guest post on The Pen Muse site, you can go here!  I'm talking about The Dreaded Deadline!

Want to know what makes Alexa tick? Check out her interview!!!

Today, I'm over at Mona-Karel's blog with Alexa.  You can find the interview here.

My Killer My Love by Mona Karel is available to purchase.  Here is the blurb:

She came to the woods to heal and found evil lurking among the trees….

Upon her grandmother's death, Kendra inherits a cottage deep within the sequoia forest, along with the powers given only to certain women in her family—powers she doesn't know she has. Recovering from a vicious attack in Phoenix, Kendra returns home to the remote cabin determined to heal both her body and her spirit. But the forest is ailing, too. Evil lurks in its dark places, turning its quiet glades into a battlefield. When a strangely beautiful man appears at her cabin intent on punishing her for a crime she didn't commit, Kendra needs all her strength to protect her forest, her life… and her heart. Can she learn to use her powers and to trust Mykhael in time to save the ancient forest?

He came to the woods to redeem himself and found innocence that would be his undoing….

Throughout his long life, Mykhael has struggled, often in vain, to please the Atrahasis, immortal overlords of the sacred places in the universe. Now they have given him one last chance to redeem himself. He must punish the person they think desecrated an ancient forest in Northern California. But when he meets Kendra, he realizes he's doomed to disappoint them yet again. Not only is she innocent of the crime the Atrahasis have accused her of, Kendra is the missing part of the soul he didn't know he still possessed. Can he defy the Atrahasis yet again and live long enough to save the only thing in his life that matters?