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October 10, 2022
Much Ado About Sloan…
I had an interesting conversation with Sloan recently. I find it kind of funny, but after years of him giving me nothing, all of a sudden he’s visiting on a regular basis, sharing all kind of cool things with me.
And when he stops by to chat, I listen–avidly. Read on to find out what we talked about…
IN CONVERSATION WITH SLOAN:I’ve never been one for midnight runs, but lately, restlessness has been chasing me. It happens sometimes, so every once in a while, I find my feet hitting the street. Not my favorite nighttime activity, but the walk to the diner isn’t the worst one either. Mel’s Place. A haven with good coffee and chocolate cake when the writing’s not going well, and I can’t sleep.
The restlessness is Kruger’s fault.
He’s being a pain in the butt, doing what he always does, withholding what I need to get rolling. Experience tells me it won’t last long. Kruger’ll cave and begin to trust me…eventually. But until then, I need a mochaccino and lots of fresh air.
As I turn the corner, the gloom deepens. Streetlights flicker. Night air thins as a heavy chill thickens. A prickling sensation gathers along my spine, delivering a sense of something.
Something I know well.
Shoving my hands into my jacket pockets, I slice between two parked cars and cross the street. There’s an alley on my left. A bus stop to my right. Mel’s neon sign flashes pink up ahead. I keep my pace steady, boot soles striking concrete, knowing I’m being watched, but not caring. If whoever’s out there wants to talk, he’ll—
“You should’ve left my chair out of it.”
The deep voice rolls out of the alleyway. Prickles intensify as I stop and gaze into the darkness. Cloaked in shadows, a man looms large, shoulder propped against the brick wall in front of a dumpster, dark gaze shimmering light green.
I tip my chin. “Sloan.”
“Scribe,” he says in greeting.
“You’re out early tonight.”
“Gotta bone to pick.”
“Yeah?”
“You shouldn’t have—”
“People needed to know.”
“Not that much.”
I sigh. “We’ve been over this already.”
“We need to go over it again.”
“Sloan,” I murmur. “I’m in the inner circle. You and B put me there. Time to stop being pissed about it.”
With a grunt, he pushes away from the wall. The beat of footfalls echo as he walks out of the alley into the light. The urge to retreat claws through me. A natural reaction. Sloan possesses a certain something, and not just because he’s nearly seven feet tall. Everything about him points to dangerous—the intensity of his expression, the lethal vibe he throws off like pheromones, the hard glint in his eyes.
He stops five feet away.
I tense, but manage to hold my ground.
He scowls at me. “Some things are private.”
“Not that.”
His eyes narrow.
I suffer the immediate need to explain. “You needed a push. I gave you one, now you’re talking about it, giving it to Theo, healing in ways you’ve always needed. Your son was beautiful, Sloan. Simeon deserves better than to be kept a secret.”
“He was everything.”
“Yes.”
“Everything.”
“I know.”
“And now, I have Theodora and Violet.” Dipping his head, he leans in, getting closer, the intensity in his gaze making my chest ache.
Fighting to stay even, I nod.
“You gave them to me.”
“They were always meant to be yours.”
He shakes his head. “You did that.”
“Sloan—”
“Thank you, kazmea,” he murmurs, using the nickname Bastian gave me.
I take a shaky breath. He’s been through so much. Too much. Has suffered more loss than any Dragonkind warrior should be made to bear, so…
“No need to thank me,” I say, swallowing past the lump in my throat. “The kind of guy you are, you deserve the best. All the—”
“We done with the love-in yet?” Deep voice. Eastern European accent. Irreverent attitude out in full force.
“Frigging hell,” Sloan grumbles, glaring at someone behind me. “You mind, brother?”
“Nope.” Footfalls beat across pavement.
I glance over my shoulder. “Hey, Ven. How’s it going?”
Shoulder-length hair in a messy man-bun, Venom steps onto the curb. Big boots planted beside the bus stop, he meets my gaze with his ruby red one. “I knocked up Evie.”
My lips curve. “So, you’re feeling good.”
He grins. “Yeah.”
“Congrats, man,” I say, pleased for him. “I know how big that is for you.”
Venom tips his chin. “Wick says hey.”
I snort. “No, he doesn’t. Wick hasn’t talked to me in months.”
“He’s too busy banging J.J.” A wicked gleam in his eyes, Venom shrugs. “No room for anything else but killing rogues.”
Sloan chuckles.
Expression moving from teasing to alert, he glances at Sloan. “Time to fly out, man.”
“Yup,” Sloan says, treating me to a chin lift. “Later.”
“Later,” I return, and then they’re gone.
One moment there, suddenly absent, leaving me alone on the street a block from Mel’s, wondering when Sloan and the other Nightfury warriors will visit me next.
I hope you enjoyed the snippet. I’m in the process of writing a BONUS EPILOGUE for FURY OF AGGRESSION, so stay tuned for that as Sloan gives me (and you!) a little bit more of the goodness he’s so good at delivering.
~ Coreene
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September 8, 2022
My Midnight Conversation with Sloan
I’ve been chatting with Sloan. Want to hear what he had to say?
I’ve written all about it as a guest on Oliver Heber Books Writerly Wednesday book blog.
Check it out here and leave a comment so I know you were there!: https://oliver-heberbooks.com/…/a-midnight-run-in-with…/
Midnight Conversation with Sloan
I’ve been chatting with Sloan. Want to hear what he had to say?
I’ve written all about it as a guest on Oliver Heber Books Writerly Wednesday book blog.
Check it out here and leave a comment so I know you were there!: https://oliver-heberbooks.com/…/a-midnight-run-in-with…/
August 5, 2022
.99 Cent Book SALE!
Looking for an action-packed Medieval Romance? Check out Warrior’s Revenge. It’s on SALE for .99 cents right now!
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Sometimes the only way to love and redemption is to make a deal with the devil.
After the death of her parents, Lady Aurora de Marquise is left with no illusions and little faith. Stripped of her birthright and betrayed by her uncle, escape is her only option. With her life on the line, she narrowly avoids another murder attempt—only to run headlong into Lord Brigham de Mornay, a man most consider a monster.
With her uncle’s henchmen nipping at her heels, Aurora knows better than to trust a stranger—especially one as compelling as Brigham. Well-honed instincts urge her to flee before his abundant charm takes a nasty turn into aggression—and she ends up neck deep in trouble.
But when her uncle manages to track her, the game of fox and hound takes a perilous turn and she is left with the ultimate choice—risk everything trying to escape again or trust Brigham to keep her safe.
Set in northern England near the Scottish border, Warrior’s Revenge is a gritty, fast-paced medieval romance in which second chances are possible, and true love lies just a heartbeat away.
Sale ends August 31st, 2022Happy reading!
xo,
Coreene
August 2, 2022
Exciting Contest to Enter!
I’m still glamping in the wilds this week. No WiFi, bad cell service, but thank God, I’ve got my computer and the words are still getting written. In the meantime…
Another fabulous giveaway is on the go! Enter today!
LINK: https://www.booksweeps.com/giveaway/august-2022/win-a-bundle-of-paranormal-sci-fi-fantasy-romance/
* contests closes August 10, 2022*
July 27, 2022
Fury of Aggression is Available NOW!
It’s finally here! Today’s the day, and I’m super excited to share the news with you!
The next adventure in the Dragonfury Series, Fury of Aggression, has landed. I loved getting to know Sloan better and meeting the woman meant to love him was simply the icing on my Dragonkind cake. Together, Sloan and Theo are explosive!
Grab your copy of Fury of Aggression today and jump into the spellbinding thrill ride readers are saying they can’t put down.
A single mom on the run meets the dragon-warrior of her dreams…Tasked with stopping a war between powerful Immortals, dragon-warrior Sloan doesn’t have time for distractions. Mistakes cost lives, and his mission requires all of his attention. But when he witnesses a woman being attacked, he breaks every rule to keep her alive, putting himself and the future of Dragonkind in jeopardy.
Hiding from the Russian mafia isn’t easy. But when the head of the Bratva targets Theodora Romanov, she runs, determined to protect her daughter. As the stakes rise, she’s thrust back into a dangerous world full of deadly consequences to save her sister. Injured and alone, she’s forced to trust a man more dangerous than the hunters on her trail.
Return to the exhilarating world of the Dragonfury Series as the threat of war rises, new enemies emerge, and unlikely alliances are forged.
What readers are saying…“Sloan and Theo’s story is nothing short of spellbinding! Fast paced, with some hot romance mixed in, I literally couldn’t put it down!” – ARC Reviewer
“The only problem I have with the book is that it ended!” – a reader like you
“Such an amazing adventure! Sloan and Theo are such a fantastic combination. The roller coaster ride through this book was so very satisfying.” – a book reviewer
“I love the Dragonfury Series and this book may be the best!” ~ ARC reviewer
GRAB YOUR COPY HEREComing Soon…
Fury of Frustration is just around the corner…
The next book in the Dragonfury Scotland Series is headed your way!
Ambition can be deadly…
Born of a powerful god, but exiled on earth, dragon-warrior Kruger conceals the truth of his origins from the world. Forced to live a lie, he proves his worth by becoming a tycoon in a powerful business empire. But when a beautiful woman with ambitions of her own gets in his way, he must decide—accept what he cannot change, or eliminate the threat once and for all.
Haunted by ghosts, Ferguson McGilvery needs out. Out from under her step-father’s thumb. Out of the toxic whirlwind her step-brothers create. Out of the country, far away from the dysfunction that has overtaken her life. When a surprise inheritance sends her to the Scottish Highlands, she clashes with Kruger, a man so infuriating she’ll do anything to foil his attempts to make her leave.
His ruthlessness is legendary. Her obstinance knows no bounds. Can two stubborn souls go from enemies-to-lovers…or will the fates finally admit they made a mistake by throwing the pair together?
Preorder is available, so snap up your copy today!
PREORDER YOUR COPYI hope you’re having fun in the summer fun and are staying cool in those areas that are WAY too hot right now.
Happy reading!
xo, Coreene
July 18, 2022
Fury of Frustration is LIVE!
I love good news in the summer, don’t you? And I’ve got some great news to share, cuz…look what just went live for preorder!
The next book in the Dragonfury Scotland Series, Fury of Frustration (all about the mysterious Kruger!), is coming down the pipe. I had no idea who he was until I started writing his story. It’s amazing the kinds of things a character will hide when you’re not looking.
Fury of Frustration will be released this year, so don’t delay. Order your copy today and have it land on your e-reader automatically on Dec. 6th, 2022.
BUY LINK: https://amzn.to/3OfeHLU
Fury of Frustration: Dragonfury Scotland book 6Ambition can be deadly…
Born of a powerful god, but exiled on earth, dragon-warrior Kruger conceals the truth of his origins from the world. Forced to live a lie, he proves his worth by becoming a tycoon in a powerful business empire. But when a beautiful woman with ambitions of her own gets in his way, he must decide—accept what he cannot change, or eliminate the threat once and for all.
Haunted by ghosts, Ferguson McGilvery needs out. Out from under her step-father’s thumb. Out of the toxic whirlwind her step-brothers create. Out of the country, far away from the dysfunction that has overtaken her life. When a surprise inheritance sends her to the Scottish Highlands, she clashes with Kruger, a man so infuriating she’ll do anything to foil his attempts to make her leave.
His ruthlessness is legendary. Her obstinance knows no bounds. Can two stubborn souls go from enemies to lovers…or will the fates finally admit they made a mistake by throwing the pair together?
ORDER NOWMore Exciting Book News!
Sloan’s story is just around the corner!If you haven’t ordered your copy already, FURY OF AGGRESSION (Dragonfury Series book 8) is set to release on July 26th, 2022.
Grab yours HERE!
Love After Midnight is available to preorder!Check out the comtempoary paranormal romance anthology with a star studded cast of bestselling authors.
I’m so jazzed to be apart of such a talented group.
Love After Midnight releases on September 6th, 2022, so buy your copy HERE today!
Two Fantastic Giveaways for you…
The Fury of Aggression Grand Prize Giveaway is LIVE!Hop on over and enter for a chance to win today!
CONTEST LINK: https://kingsumo.com/g/9utkwq/fury-of-aggression-grand-prize-giveaway
Contest closes July 29, 2022.
Do you want (or in my case NEED) more books? Sign up for the Summer Giveaway and win a box of print books worth $250!
CONTEST LINK: https://kingsumo.com/…/ohb-big-ol-box-of-books-giveaway
Good luck everyone!
I hope you’re having lots of fun in the sun this summer!
Cheers,
Coreene
July 12, 2022
Awesome Giveaway! Enter Today…
It’s almost here! FURY OF AGGRESSION hits the book-o-sphere on July 26th, 2022. And I’ve gotta tell you, I had a ton of fun writing about Sloan in all his Earth Dragon goodness.
To celebrate, I’m giving away some very cool gifts. Would you like to have some of fun dragon prizes?
Enter to win, and I’ll choose one lucky winner to receive 1 signed copy of Fury of Aggression, a $50 ebook certificate to the ebook store of your choice, a Ty Beanie Boo plush DRAGON named Cinder, a custom made dragon ear cuff (jewelry), and a signed Dragon Tote Bag. It’s $150 value!
The givewaway ends on July 29th at 11:45pm, so don’t delay. Enter for your chance to win!
CONTEST LINK: https://kingsumo.com/g/9utkwq/fury-of-aggression-grand-prize-giveaway
And if you haven’t already, order your copy of Fury of Aggression today and have it land in your inbox automatically on July 26th.
BUY LINK: https://amzn.to/3A3uc65
GIVEAWAY ENDS JULY 29, 2022 AT 11:45PM!Good luck, everyone!
June 27, 2022
Order FURY OF AGGRESSION Today!
One month until FURY OF AGGRESSION hits book shelves! Can you believe it? It’s going to come fast, so order your copy now and have it delivered directly to you on July 26, 2022!
Grab your copy today: https://amzn.to/3A3uc65
February 15, 2022
Fury of Isolation is available Now!
The day has finally arrived. Fury of Isolation (Dragonfury Scotland Series #5) is available now! Grab your copy today and dive into the spellbinding thrill ride readers are raving about.
Discover your next exciting read. Pick up FURY OF ISOLATION today!A Scottish dragon warrior with a hard heart must abandon the old and embrace the new to save the woman meant to be his.
Sometimes the person you need is the last one you expect…
When loan sharks show up at her door, Cate Biscayne knows her father is up to his old tricks. Determined to force him out of hiding, the criminals he conned take her hostage. With the clock ticking, she’s forced to decide—risk her life and do what they want, or accept help from a man who might be even more dangerous.
Brutal by nature, Scottish dragon-warrior Rannock has little patience for humans. But when the woman he longs for goes missing, he flies halfway around the world to investigate her disappearance. With few clues to follow, he infiltrates a network in the criminal underworld, only to discover a magic more sinister than his own.
Can he find Cate before time runs out? Or will he lose the woman fated to be his forever?
Fury of Isolation is the fifth book in Coreene Callahan’s bestselling Dragonfury Scotland Series. Grab your copy today and climb aboard a heart-stopping rollercoaster ride full of intrigue, suspense and magic.
Reader Reviews“Back-to-back excitement, with bad guys you really wanted to hate, and good guys you could not help but love.” – ARC Reviewer
“Coreene always writes a great book but this one was a step beyond.” – ARC Reviewer
“Modern-day fantasy and paranormal with hot romance… storytelling at its best!” – Reader’s Entertainment Book Reviews
Grab Your Copy Today!Happy reading!
xo,
Coreene
