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6 Year Anniversary Reflections & Sale

On February 19, 2012, I self-published my first YA paranormal novel: Entangled (Spellbound #1). It was one of the most exciting and terrifying things I've ever done.

The Spellbound Trilogy opened the gateways to a genre I've loved since I was little but had never considered writing. For decades I'd been using my free time outside of work to write literary short fiction and then historical romance. One historical romance would take me 5 years with the research -- then another 5 of querying agents and editors and "almosts" ... and a broken heart.


I was so inspired by the indie pioneers who caught my attention in 2011, and who gave me the courage to self-publish and try something different. Getting my stories out to readers has been a dream come true from the start and introduced me to one of the greatest communities of readers and writers.


The book world means so much to me and my greatest wish is that we continue to thrive and support one another. It's so gratifying to see, not only writers publishing their books, but the opportunities it provides for so many entrepreneurs: PAs, publicists, cover designers, editors, advertisers, narrators, web developers, graphic designers, models, and so many more talented individuals and groups.


Although my writing has become more polished over the years, I will always have a special love for my "first child" especially the totally out there, wild & crazy plotlines, and Gray's sarcastic wit--and love of chocolate! I will always love Raj and Adrian--especially Adrian (4ever!). Those months of writing the Spellbound books was a time before I worried about things like sales rank and ROI. It was pure outlandish fun. Pure--MAGIC!


🕯️ Book 1 is set to permafree, if you missed it before. And book 2 is on sale for $0.99 until the end of the week. (I see the sale price is in effect everywhere with the exception of Google Play.) Links to all stores and more information can be found on my Spellbound page. The original book trailer can be viewed here, set to the haunting melody "The Raven" by Simon Wilkinson who is a hugely talented composer of atmospheric music.

Thank you for being part of the adventure! Keep reading, writing, designing, and doing the things you love to do! xox

-Nikki

Mating Games is Live!

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A FEMALE GUARDING HER HEART . . .

Hot-tempered, agile, and jaded, Jordan spurns the match her father is pushing between her and the swaggering mammoth, Raider. She'd happily let one of her fawning sisters have him, but her packmates are taking bets on who Raider will ultimately claim. Jordan wants nothing to do with the insufferable beast . . . until he saves her life.

A MALE CARRYING THE WEIGHT OF HIS PACK . . .

All brawn and no brains, that's what most male shifters think when they see Raider. The females treat him as a strong, attractive prize they want to sink their claws into. Only one female avoids him, which is fine with him until they are paired up for patrol. The hot-blooded she-wolf doesn't have to like him, but she'll have to find a way to perform her duties.

ENTANGLED IN A WEB OF DECEIT . . . AND DESIRE

When Jordan's life is threatened, along with several packmates, the mating games take a dangerous turn.

Something sinister is happening in Wolf Hollow and outside forces threaten the impassioned bond forming between two shifters fated to be together.

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Nikki Jefford is a third-generation Alaskan now living in the Pacific Northwest with her French husband and their Westie, Cosmo. When she’s not reading or writing, she enjoys nature, hiking, and motorcycling. Nikki is the author of the Wolf Hollow Shifters series, Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter, and the Spellbound Trilogy.

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Wolf Hollow February Sale

To celebrate Mating Game's release on February 13, Wolf Hollow is on sale for a limited time.

Treat yourself to a copy at any of these fine retailers: iBooks | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | Google Play

Amazon: US | UK | AU | CA | DE | FR | IN

"A clever romance with strong characters and an intriguing fictional world." - Kirkus Reviews

"A sexy and captivating world of shifters." - New York Times bestselling author, Karen Lynch

"This was an incredible roller coaster of action, romance, and magic!" - The Red Hatter Book Blog

"The characters were fantastic. Dynamic, relatable, stubborn, kick-ass, I could really go on." - Urban Fantasy Investigations

A REBELLIOUS OUTCAST
Cocky. Coy. Wolf shifter. Tabor is the hollow’s only half-breed, scorned and forbidden to use his powers. Constantly overlooked despite his strengths, Tabor believes Sasha is as shortsighted as the rest of the pack until she proves there’s more to her than a blindly obedient lapdog to the council.

A DUTIFUL PUREBLOOD
Spirited, stubborn, and deeply loyal, Sasha feels the pressure from her pack to claim another pureblood, yet no one is brazen enough to defy the elders and toy with her . . . no one besides a sexy, hotheaded half-breed.

AN ATTRACTION THAT THREATENS THE FUTURE OF THE PACK
Bewildered by the deceptively proud and surprisingly sensual Sasha, Tabor would risk everything to claim her. Despite her vanishing bloodline, Sasha can’t resist the charismatic half-breed even as predators threaten their pack and the elders pressure her to breed with a pureblood.

In a fantastical post-apocalyptic world, where only the strongest survive, sometimes trusting the heart is the bravest act of all.

*Wolf Hollow is an adult fantasy romance. Cliffhanger free. HEA.

ARCs go out next week!

ARCs of Mating Games will be sent out February 3rd. If you would like to sign up for an advanced review copy, you can do so through The Next Step PR by Feb. 1st using their sign-up form HERE.

* You do not need to have read book 1, Wolf Hollow, to read Mating Games as each book in the series is cliffhanger free, standalone, HEA, and follows a new couple.

And with Valentine's coming up, it's only fitting to give away a super soft plushy and chocolate. Stay tuned on how to enter to win next month OR join the Valentine's week tour if you have a book blog or social media site. There will be themed guest posts and a tour-wide giveaway (pictured above). You can sign up through Xpresso Book Tours HERE.

Join My Launch Team

Mating Games, book two in the Wolf Hollow Shifters series, is releasing February 13th. Each book can be read as a standalone (HEA) and book one will go on sale for $0.99 in a couple weeks for a limited time.

Readers and book bloggers are invited to join in the book launch, sign up for an ARC, or participate in the blitz tour.

To add a little sexy to your social media site(s) with Teaser Tuesday graphics, request an ARC, or take part in the 3-day countdown (or all of the above), sign up HERE.

If you are a book blogger interested in the blitz tour, there will be a Valentine-themed post and giveaway through Xpresso Book Tours. Sign up HERE.



Mating Games, Wolf Hollow Book 2 Pre-order Links: US | UK | CA | AU | DE | FR

Mating Games is now available to pre-order on Amazon and will be on iBooks, Nook, Kobo, Google Play, and other sales venues at the beginning of February, along with Book 1.

Things inside the hollow are HEATING UP. Take a peak below.

About:

A FEMALE GUARDING HER HEART . . .

Hot-tempered, agile, and jaded, Jordan spurns the match her father is pushing between her and the swaggering mammoth, Raider. She’d happily let one of her fawning sisters take him, but her packmates are taking bets on who Raider will ultimately claim. Jordan wants nothing to do with the insufferable beast . . . until he saves her life.

A MALE CARRYING THE WEIGHT OF HIS PACK . . .

All brawn and no brains, that’s what most male shifters think when they see Raider. The females treat him as a strong, attractive prize they want to sink their claws into. Only one female avoids him, which is fine with him until they are paired up for patrol. The hot-blooded she-wolf doesn’t have to like him, but she’ll have to find a way to perform her duties.

ENTANGLED IN A WEB OF DECEIT . . . AND DESIRE

When Jordan’s life is threatened, along with several packmates, the mating games take a dangerous turn.

Something sinister is happening in Wolf Hollow and outside forces threaten the impassioned bond forming between two shifters fated to be together.

Cover design by Najla Qamber.



Now available to preorder on Amazon US | UK | CA | AU | DE | FR

Look for more places to purchase this February - including Wolf Hollow, Book 1!



"The characters are well-drawn and sympathetic..." "the plot moves at a quick pace..." "the prose is strong throughout..."

"... in a harsh world, [Tabor's and Sasha's] connection will cause more trouble than they could imagine."

See what else KIRKUS REVIEWS has to say about Wolf Hollow in their full review HERE.



Want to be a part of Mating Game's release launch? You're invited to join Nikki's Ninjas on Facebook to stay in the know about promotional opportunities, giveaways, behind-the-scenes stuff, and more. Click HERE to join.

Bye, Bye, Santa. HELLO, Cupid!

You're invited to add something "soft & fuzzy" to your pages next month.

💘 Bloggers: Valentine's guest post, playlist, & cuddly/sweet giveaway Book Blitz thru Xpresso Tours. Sign up HERE.

💘 Readers + Bloggers: Sexy Teaser Tuesday, count down, and release day graphics (and ARCs) will be available thru The Next Step PR. Sign ups begin January 16th.

Mating Games Releases Into the Wild on February 13, 2018

Mating Games, Wolf Hollow Book 2 Pre-order Links: US | UK | CA | AU | DE | FR

Mating Games is now available to pre-order on Amazon and will be on iBooks, Nook, Kobo, Google Play, and other sales venues at the beginning of February, along with Book 1. :D

Things inside the hollow are HEATING UP. Take a peak below.

About:

A FEMALE GUARDING HER HEART . . .

Hot-tempered, agile, and jaded, Jordan spurns the match her father is pushing between her and the swaggering mammoth, Raider. She’d happily let one of her fawning sisters take him, but her packmates are taking bets on who Raider will ultimately claim. Jordan wants nothing to do with the insufferable beast . . . until he saves her life.

A MALE CARRYING THE WEIGHT OF HIS PACK . . .

All brawn and no brains, that’s what most male shifters think when they see Raider. The females treat him as a strong, attractive prize they want to sink their claws into. Only one female avoids him, which is fine with him until they are paired up for patrol. The hot-blooded she-wolf doesn’t have to like him, but she’ll have to find a way to perform her duties.

ENTANGLED IN A WEB OF DECEIT . . . AND DESIRE

When Jordan’s life is threatened, along with several packmates, the mating games take a dangerous turn.

Something sinister is happening in Wolf Hollow and outside forces threaten the impassioned bond forming between two shifters fated to be together.

Cover design by Najla Qamber.



Now available to preorder on Amazon US | UK | CA | AU | DE | FR

Look for more places to purchase this February - including Wolf Hollow, Book 1!



"The characters are well-drawn and sympathetic..." "the plot moves at a quick pace..." "the prose is strong throughout..."

"... in a harsh world, [Tabor's and Sasha's] connection will cause more trouble than they could imagine."

See what else KIRKUS REVIEWS has to say about Wolf Hollow in their full review HERE.



Want to be a part of Mating Game's release launch? You're invited to join Nikki's Ninjas on Facebook to stay in the know about promotional opportunities, giveaways, behind-the-scenes stuff, and more. Click HERE to join.

Holiday Paperbacks

The Santa Claus Express is now open for business! My little helper, Cosmo: The Red-Nosed Westie, is ready to dash to the post office with book packages.

Place paperback orders HERE.

Free Shipping in the U.S.
Free Gift Wrapping
Signed & Personalized
Packed with TLC

International shipping starts at $25. All my paperbacks are also available at Book Depository which offers free worldwide shipping.

Send a friend or significant other to this page, gift them to friends and family, or Treat Yourself this holiday season!

Happy Holidays from my neck of the woods to yours!

Fall Freebies & Holiday SALES

Monday, November 20 through Monday, November 27, Aurora Sky is getting into the holiday giving mood!

Check out all the upcoming deals and STEALS available on Amazon Kindle. It all starts today! (Make sure to double-check days and price changes.)

November 20 & 21 - All 3 for FREE



All three Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter stories are FREE Monday & Tuesday with a final free day on Cyber Monday 11/27.

Night Stalker (Vol. 0.5)

Evil Red (Vol. 2.6)

Night of the Living Dante (Vol. 4.5)

November 21-27 - Bundle Up 99 cent Box Set SALE



Get the first three Aurora Sky novels and Noel's novella all for only 99 cents then grab yourself a FREE copy of book 4, Hunting Season, Nov. 22-24 (link below).

Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter Box Set (Volumes 1-3 + Novella)

November 22-24 - FREE for the first time ever!



One click your free copy of Hunting Season (Aurora Sky, Vol. 4) on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, Nov. 22-24. Dante says, "Please pass the pie!"

November 22 - White(out) Wednesday

Noel's novella, Stakeout, (Aurora Sky, Vol. 2.5) is free Wednesday, Nov. 22.

Beginning Wednesday, Whiteout, (Aurora Sky, Vol. 5) is only 99 cents from Nov. 22-27.

November 27 - Final Freebies and Deals!

Last chance! In case you missed them the first time around it's the final day to get all the Aurora Sky stories and Noel's novella absolutely FREE! The box set and Whiteout will be on sale for 99 cents each one final day, as well.

Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter Box Set (Volumes 1-3 + Novella)

Noel's novella, Stakeout, (Aurora Sky, Vol. 2.5)

Whiteout, (Aurora Sky, Vol. 5)

Night Stalker (Vol. 0.5)

Evil Red (Vol. 2.6)

Night of the Living Dante (Vol. 4.5)

November 27 - 30 - Series Finale ONLY 99 cents for Four Days



How does the series end? In December! So get your holly jolly on cause baby it's cold outside and Team Hunter is tracking down vampires on the naughty list!

One-click your copy of True North (Aurora Sky, Vol. 6) November 27-30 to get the 99 cent deal.

FREE U.S. Shipping on Holiday Paperback Orders



The paperback order form is now up. Order personalized copies for you and your friends right HERE.

Wishing you a happy holiday filled with delightful stories and hot cocoa!

A Look Inside Wolf Hollow's Paperback

Wolf Hollow is now available in paperback on Amazon and will begin appearing at more retailers in the next month or so.

Take a look at the beautiful interior design formatting Nada at Najla Qamber Designs did., and cover design by Naj. I love working with these sisters!