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February 20, 2014
A Beta’s Haven: Exclusive Excerpt 1
A Beta’s HavenRedwood Pack, Book 6.5
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Here’s an exclusive excerpt from A BETA’S HAVEN in case you haven’t had a chance to read it yet. *wink*
The warm, willing woman in his arms moaned, and Jasper Jamenson pulled her closer, loving the way she arched into him. She was soft, perfect. His. The delicate skin under his hands was familiar, and yet, with each touch, it was like finding something new, something precious, created only for him. His eyes were closed, but he knew he wasn’t dreaming, at least he hoped he wasn’t. He’d hate to have that happen. Again.
His mate, the love of his life, and his partner, Willow, wiggled her ass against his cock, and he moaned.
Loudly.
“Not so loud, Jasper, you’ll wake Brie,” Willow whispered, her voice heavy with sleep, gradually filling with need. He felt her body shaking—from holding back laughter or a moan of her own, he wasn’t sure. Well, he’d just have to make sure it was the latter.
February 19, 2014
New Release: Ink Inspired
Ink InspiredMontgomery Ink, Book 0.5
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Shepard Montgomery loves the feel of a needle in his hands, the ink that he lays on another, and the thrill he gets when his art is finished, appreciated, and loved. At least that’s the way it used to be. Now he’s struggling to figure out why he’s a tattoo artist at all as he wades through the college frat boys and tourists who just want a thrill, not a permanent reminder of their trip. Once he sees the Ice Princess walk through Midnight Ink’s doors though, he knows he might just have found the inspiration he needs.
Shea Little has spent her life listening to her family’s desires. She went to the best schools, participated in the most proper of social events, and almost married the man her family wanted for her. When she ran from that and found a job she actually likes, she thought she’d rebelled enough. Now though, she wants one more thing—only Shepard stands in the way. She’ll not only have to let him learn more about her in order to get inked, but find out what it means to be truly free.
This is the prequel to the Montgomery Ink series. It is also found in the Midnight Ink Bundle.
February 18, 2014
New Release: A Beta’s Haven
A Beta’s HavenRedwood Pack, Book 6.5
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Being the Beta of the Redwood Pack isn’t an easy task, but Jasper has never complained. He’s spent his entire adult life dropping everything so he can take care of others. Now he’s a father, a husband…and tired. His mate, Willow, knows Jasper won’t let others know that he might need a break, even for a weekend, so that’s where she comes in.
Once Jasper lets go and allows his mate to call the shots, this Beta might just be in for the ride of a lifetime.
Author’s Note: This is a novella set between books 6 and 7 to give you a taste of Jasper and Willow. It is best that you have already immersed yourselves in the Redwood Pack world, however even new readers will enjoy a glimpse of one of the Redwood’s favorite couples.
February 17, 2014
Quote of the Day: Day 7 – A Beta’s Haven
A Beta’s Haven
Redwood Pack Book 6.5
Coming Feb 18th, 2014
Jasper and Willow continue their story in this After the Happily Ever After novella. While we all anxiously await the busy Pack Beta, please enjoy these Quote of the Days.
There was no way they’d be able to contain her little girl’s excitement about life in general twenty-four hours a day, so they’d said she could yell and laugh all she wanted outdoors where it wouldn’t be as hard on a wolf’s hearing.
At least that was the idea.
Brie was one loud, exuberant little girl.
February 16, 2014
Quote of the Day: Day 6 – A Beta’s Haven
Redwood Pack Book 6.5
Coming Feb 18th, 2014
Jasper and Willow continue their story in this After the Happily Ever After novella. While we all anxiously await the busy Pack Beta, please enjoy these Quote of the Days.
She hated feeling as though she was useless to help those she loved.
February 15, 2014
Updates and Series
Ian, from Ink Reunited. Because…just because.
Morning! I’m heading back to the writing cave soon but I wanted to update y’all with series info, coming soon, etc. I try to get this all out in newsletters, but it’s still a lot of info. Speaking of, if you’re not signed up for my newsletter, you totally should. 
So I’m going to go by each series and tell you the status of each. If you have any more questions, let me know!
Hidden Destiny, Redwood Pack book 6, came out in January. I am so happy y’all enjoyed it! North and Lexi had so much chemistry, it was a nice book to write. If you haven’t checked it out yet because you missed it, go forth and read! LOL. A Beta’s Haven, Redwood Pack book 6.5, comes out this week. Yep, another Redwood Pack novella. This time you get to go back to Jasper and Willow and see what’s going on in their lives. I will say there is a special Edward POV there. The FIRST time I’ve ever written from his POV in a book. Tee hee.
At the moment I’m writing Fighting Fate (Redwood Pack book 7). This is Cailin and Logan’s story. It’s the last full length book in the Redwood Pack series because this closes out the Jamenson siblings finding their mates. The book comes out in June and I’m in heavy deadline mode trying to finish it while doing conferences etc. Sleep? Who needs that? After that book comes another novella, Loving the Omega (Redwood Pack book 7.5). This is about Maddox, Ellie, and Charlotte. The book comes out in July and focuses on any lose ends y’all might have wanted taken care of. Y’all know I love Maddox so I can’t wait to start this novella. Also! If you’ve read Forgiveness, Hidden Destiny, Shattered Emotions etc, you might have met the elder Emeline. She has a tragic back story and many readers asked me for her story. So I’m going to write it for the Dark Fates Anthology in August. Yay! So yes, another novella! LOL. Sad to say goodbye to the Redwoods? I am too…but I’m not really saying goodbye and that leads me to…
The Talon Pack:
This is the spin off series from the Redwoods. You have met the Talons already and some of their brood. While it’s going to be in the same world, it’s not going to be a rehash of the Redwoods. And since the books start 30 years after the Redwood ends, you’ll get to see the Redwoods again, just older. This also means that I get to write about the Redwood Pack kids finding mates!!! Yep! THREE of the Redwood Pack kids will mate Talons! Tee hee. This series starts in early 2015. More info to come but I’m so excited.
I’m in the middle of copy edits on Tangled Innocence (Dante’s Circle Book 4). Dante, Jace, and Nadie’s book rocked my socks off LOL. I’m so giddy to show this book off. The book comes out April 15th and I plan to have print copies with me in March for the Novel Experience convention. After book 4, I’m writing a novella about Alec, Liam, and _____ from Hunter’s book An Unlucky Moon. I can’t talk about it in detail, but look for them at the end of 2014. There are still 3 full length books to come in this series starting in 2015. 
Oh! Also, The Dante’s Circle Bundle which contains the first 3 books comes out March 18th. I’m doing tons of giveaways on that so be on the lookout.
Okay, so this was a tough decision for me. I loved this series because it was fun. Unique. I know I said there might be more to come, but I just don’t see that happening. It’s just too quirky for people and my brain is going in another direction. I just can’t write it. Maybe in the future I will go back, I have idea, but right now, I just can’t. I’m sorry y’all. But for those of you who haven’t read it yet, there are 5 books out that complete a story arc so the series can stand alone as is. If you guys love it and I get new readers, then I will consider it, it just depends on my brain.
Ink Reunited, one of the prequel novellas, came out on Feb 1st. I’m so happy y’all are enjoying my journey into contemporary romance. If you haven’t tried out the series, you totally should! LOL. Ink Inspired, which you can find in the Midnight Ink Bundle, comes out on it’s own this week as well. So if you’re still on the fence about a sexy series with ink, angst, and family drama, you should totally try it out. My next full length book to write in a couple months is Delicate Ink, book 1 in the series. This is Austin’s book and instead of being in New Orleans, I send the series to Denver where the whole family is located. I’m super excited about this series and I hope y’all are too.
Bad Boys of Haven:
So this is a new trilogy that will be out next year as part of Fated Desires Coming Home Line. Its about three men who left the town of Haven when they were younger and are now coming back. It’s a contemporary series of longer novellas. I’m working on them soon on the side and I’m really enjoying meeting these characters.
Special Projects:
I’m working on two novellas that are part of bigger special things. I can’t talk much more about them other than they are huge multi author things and will be all new content. More info to come when I’m allowed to share!
Quote of the Day: Day 5 – A Beta’s Haven
Redwood Pack Book 6.5
Coming Feb 18th, 2014
Jasper and Willow continue their story in this After the Happily Ever After novella. While we all anxiously await the busy Pack Beta, please enjoy these Quote of the Days.
He loved his job, he really did. He just wanted to go back to a time when he had something else…something that was just about him.
February 14, 2014
Quote of the Day: Day 4 – A Beta’s Haven
Redwood Pack Book 6.5
Coming Feb 18th, 2014
Jasper and Willow continue their story in this After the Happily Ever After novella. While we all anxiously await the busy Pack Beta, please enjoy these Quote of the Days.
He and his wolf loved the fact that his mate carried the scent of her famous cinnamon rolls on her skin.
February 13, 2014
Quote of the Day: Day 3 – A Beta’s Haven
Redwood Pack Book 6.5
Coming Feb 18th, 2014
Jasper and Willow continue their story in this After the Happily Ever After novella. While we all anxiously await the busy Pack Beta, please enjoy these Quote of the Days.
His perfect little princess wanted to roughhouse with the boys, and Jasper was fine with it. Sure, she might carry a little more dirt than Willow would like, but at least, this way, Brie would learn to fight off the boys when they came knocking at his perfect little princess’s door.
February 12, 2014
Quote of the Day: Day 2 – A Beta’s Haven
Redwood Pack Book 6.5
Coming Feb 18th, 2014
Jasper and Willow continue their story in this After the Happily Ever After novella. While we all anxiously await the busy Pack Beta, please enjoy these Quote of the Days.
He trailed one finger lower and froze as the door creaked open.
