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March 19, 2013
March 16, 2013
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the BC & Shamrocks Giveaway Hop to #Win!
Welcome to the BC and Shamrocks Giveaway Hop!
To enter the giveaway, follow the instructions under "Grand Prizes" and "My Prize Giveaway" below.
The Hop runs from 3/17-3/24, 2013.
Do you have any special St. Patrick's Day traditions? I'm not Irish, but I come from Montréal, which surprisingly has the third largest St. Patrick's Day Parade in North America, behind only New York and Chicago. I attended it often as a teenager and young adult. March in that part of the country is fickle. Sometimes, I nearly froze my toes off, other years, I wore only a T-shirt and got a nice tan. But whatever the weather, it was always a blast. Everyone wore green, McDonald's had Shamrock Shakes, the bars had green beer, and everyone was in a party mood.
Since we're celebrating St. Patrick's Day, I'd like to say a little word about my FREE novelette, Guns 'N' Tulips . This story takes place St. Patrick's Day in Chicago, and I use some of the Irish holiday's symbolism, which you can see in the short excerpt below.
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Officer Connor Kavanagh lost everything—his badge, his friends and his fiancée—when he agreed to go undercover with the mob and infiltrate the ruthless Bank Bandits. After months of scheming and strategizing, the day of the big heist—and Connor's chance to get his old life back—finally arrives, but right from the start, Connor's plans fall apart. Even worse, the woman he loves is trapped in the crosshairs of the Bank Bandits' murderous leader, and Connor is her only hope for survival.
Excerpt
They pulled the stockings over their heads and picked up their weapons. Connor slipped the backpack containing his tools on his shoulders, and when the van door slid open, he and Owen jumped out. A brisk March wind tugged at Connor’s trench coat, threatening to yank it open and reveal the MP5 he held hidden inside. The day’s cloudy gray skies reflected his mood as they sped across the oddly empty sidewalk.
In the distance, he heard the cheering of a crowd. Brows furrowed, he pushed open the entrance door to the bank and came face to face with a cardboard leprechaun. St. Patrick’s Day. The bank was only a few blocks from the parade route where all the Irish and Irish wannabes in the city of Chicago were lining along Columbus Drive, shivering in the cold lake air and drinking gallons of beer and whiskey. Last year, Lily had insisted on attending both the river-dying ceremony and the parade, and he’d had a blast snuggling with her under a Bears blanket to keep her warm.
But that was a lifetime ago. Lily hated him now, maybe for good.
Pushing down the emotions clogging his throat, he nodded to Owen, raised his gun and charged inside. “Everyone, listen up! Get face down on the ground with your hands above your heads. Now!”
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Do you think the luck of the Irish will hold for Connor? Can he accomplish his mission and be reunited with the woman who means everything to him? Download it today and find out if Connor will be lucky in love... or not.
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My PrizeToday, my prize is an ecopy of Dana Delamar's Retribution (Blood and Honor). Why? Although the hero is British not Irish, I believe he will need the luck of the Irish to get out of the mess he's in with the mob.
An Interpol agent playing a dangerous game. A Mafia princess desperate to escape. A man determined to exact retribution...
Nick Clarkston, a young Interpol agent, threatens to undo the fragile peace between the Lucchesi and Andretti families when he tries to take down the Mafia don father who abandoned him. He allies with his father's sworn enemy, a mobster both devious and ruthless. The mobster's alluring daughter helps Nick negotiate the murky criminal underworld, but he soon learns she's using him. Trapped, and with nowhere to turn, Nick makes a tragic mistake that plunges him further into danger.
Delfina Andretti appears to be the typical Mafia princess--but this princess wants out. Delfina dreams of being a fashion designer, and hooking up with Nick is her ticket out of an arranged marriage. Her feelings for Nick are genuine, but he's leery of her. Even worse, his heedless drive for justice threatens to get them both killed and to put everyone Delfina loves behind bars--unless she and Nick can forge a new future for their warring families.
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Grand Prizes
Besides the over 100 prizes from the participating hosts, we've got some great grand prizes on this Giveaway Hop.
The Grand Prize of this crazy bloghop is a Naughty Basket from Cabal of Hotness!The items:- tickler/flogger (one on each end)- penis-shaped sour candies- flask that reads "girls with class don't need a glass"- g-spot vibe- oral sex "essentials" kit- glow in the dark erotic diceWe'll also include a $30 gift card and a Cabal of Hotness t-shirt.
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Keep Hopping!
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Have fun!
~Kristine
March 15, 2013
Show your St. Patrick's Day Spirit and Win at the Lucky In Love Blog Hop
Welcome to the Lucky in Love Blog Hop!
To enter the giveaways, follow the instructions under "Grand Prize Giveaway" and "My Prize Giveaway" below.
The Lucky in Love Blog Hop runs from 3/15-3/18, 2013.
I think I've been pretty lucky in love. When I was twenty years old, I met my husband at a bar called Cheers. (No, not the one from the TV show. LOL) We started dating soon after, and we've been together ever since. It hasn't been all hearts and roses, but we have two beautiful, smart, confident teenagers, and hey--we're still together. That must count for something, right? Seriously, I think our relationship keeps getting better and better as we grow, mature, and learn to communicate in a more effective and caring manner.
In my book, Under His Command , the hero and heroine are a couple who've hit a communication wall in their rocky marriage. After five years, they still haven't learned to be honest and trust each other with their deepest and darkest needs. To some people, this may seem to be an unbelievable situation. I say more power to them. If you and your partner have always had an honest and open relationship, you are truly lucky in love. :)
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Since we're celebrating St. Patrick's Day, I'd like to say a little word about my FREE novelette,
Guns 'N' Tulips
. This story takes place St. Patrick's Day and I use some of the Irish holiday's symbolism, so it's kind of a fun short book to read at this time of year.Officer Connor Kavanagh lost everything—his badge, his friends and his fiancée—when he agreed to go undercover with the mob and infiltrate the ruthless Bank Bandits. After months of scheming and strategizing, the day of the big heist—and Connor's chance to get his old life back—finally arrives, but right from the start, Connor's plans fall apart. Even worse, the woman he loves is trapped in the crosshairs of the Bank Bandits' murderous leader, and Connor is her only hope for survival.
Do you think the luck of the Irish will hold for Connor? Can he accomplish his mission and be reunited with the woman who means everything to him? Download it today and find out if Connor will be lucky in love... or not.
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My Prize
Today, my prize is an ecopy of Dana Delamar's Revenge (Blood and Honor). Why? Because the hero of this book has gone through hell. Despite that and against all odds, he's lucky in love, not once but twice.
A woman on the run. A damaged Mafia don. A rival bent on revenge...Kate Andretti is married to the Mob--but doesn't know it. When her husband uproots them to Italy, Kate leaves everything she knows behind. Alone in a foreign land, she finds herself locked in a battle for her life against a husband and a family who will "silence" her if she will not do as they wish. When her husband tries to kill her, she accepts the protection offered by a wealthy businessman with Mafia ties. He's not a mobster, he claims. Or is he?
Enrico Lucchesi never wanted to be a Mafia don, and now he's caught in the middle of a blood feud with the Andretti family. His decision to help Kate brings the feud between the families to a boil. When Enrico is betrayed by someone in his own family, the two of them must sort out enemies from friends--and rely on each other or die alone. The only problem? Enrico cannot reveal his identity to Kate, or she'll bolt from his protection, and he'll be duty-bound to kill her to safeguard his family's secret.
Attacks from without and within push them both to the breaking point, and soon Enrico is forced to choose between protecting the only world he knows and saving the woman he loves.
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The Grand Prizes
Almost 300 bloggers have giveaways and posts about those men we love!
But that's not all....
We have TWO grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 200 times!
Now what are those prizes?
1st Grand Prize: A $100 Amazon or B&N Gift Card (International)
2nd Grand Prize: A Swag Pack that contains paperbacks, ebooks, 50+ bookmarks, cover flats, magnets, pens, coffee cozies, and more! (US-only, sorry!)
To enter, leave a comment, including your email address. Tell us your favorite thing about St. Patrick's Day.
Keep Hopping!
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Have fun!
~Kristine
March 4, 2013
Two #FREE Books by Kristine Cayne 3/4 - 3/6
I've got two free books for my readers today: Under His Command and Guns 'N' Tulips. See below for full details and links to both books!
UNDER HIS COMMAND
Get it FREE from 3/4 to 3/6!
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If you've been wanting to read my hot erotic firefighter romance, Under His Command, but haven't had the chance, today is your day!
Because I appreciate my readers so much, I've decided to give back and let you try Under His Command, book one in my new Six-Alarm Sexy series, for FREE. But hurry! This is the last time it will be free as I'll be taking it out of Select this month.
Description - Under His Command
Novel: 60000 words
Heat: Scorching
Swearing: Moderate
Genre: Erotic Suspense / Firefighters
A firefighter desperate to save his failing marriage earns the trust—and the sexual submission—of his controlling wife in the most pleasurable of ways.
After an explosive one-night stand results in pregnancy, Jamie Caldwell is thrilled to marry the perfect foil to his Dom side. But when his submissive wife starts cringing every time he gives a command, Jamie shackles his dark desires. A bout of rough, frenzied reunion sex makes him wonder if now he should free the Dom he’s kept in chains and teach Erica the joys of submission and sexual surrender.
Erica Caldwell secretly loved every sinful thing Jamie did to her on their first night together. However, terrified she’ll become a codependent doormat like her mother, she repeatedly rejects Jamie’s dominance, despite craving the kind of release only he can give her—the release that comes from yielding to Jamie’s every demand.
Hoping that the trust required by BDSM will help them rebuild their faith in each other, Jamie and Erica embark on a journey of sexual exploration. But is it too late to repair their crumbling marriage?
A Snippet
Something soft and cool slid over her eyes. “What’s this?” she asked, reaching for it.
“Shh… It’s just a blindfold. To heighten your senses.”
Like she needed her senses heightened? He’d already taken her places she’d never been. “I’m not sure about—”
His hand smacking her butt cheek completely derailed her train of thought. “Did you just slap me?”
“That was a spank. Now turn around.” He tied the scarf over her eyes, plunging her into darkness.
She really should resist, tell him to stop. Something. But she didn't “Okay. Why should I let you spank me?” she asked. So far this night had been like nothing she’d expected. Jamie was skilled and unpredictable. And she was genuinely curious.
“Because you love it.”
Another smack, this one a little harder, had her trembling. “See how wet you are? How good it feels?” he said.
He was so right.
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GUNS 'N' TULIPS
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Description - Guns 'N' Tulips
Novelette: 8700 words / 35 pages
Heat: Mild
Swearing: Moderate
Genre: Romantic Suspense / Action Adventure
Officer Connor Kavanagh lost everything--his badge, his friends and his fiancée--when he agreed to go undercover with the mob and infiltrate the ruthless Bank Bandits. After months of scheming and strategizing, the day of the big heist--and Conner's chance to get his old life back--finally arrives, but right from the start, Conner's plans fall apart. Even worse, the woman he loves is trapped in the crosshairs of the Bank Bandits' murderous leader, and Connor is her only hope for survival.
A Snippet
Connor Kavanagh crinkled his nose against the stench of sweat and stale cigarette smoke permeating the interior of the getaway van. He made a show of checking his shoulder rig, then pretending he had an itch, slid a hand along his calf to confirm that his Glock 27 was safely tucked into his ankle holster. He wanted to put the Bank Bandits in jail, but he didn’t want to die doing it. He had a life to get back to. A life that hinged on the success of his mission today. And on Lily forgiving him.
The van stopped. Rourke Walsh, the leader of this band of deadly misfits, cleared his throat. “Ready, ladies?”
Connor looked around. The van had pulled into a parking spot just in front of a Bank of America. What the hell? He eyed his partners in crime. None appeared concerned. “Aren’t we supposed to hit the CitiBank on Jackson?”
He glanced at Owen, looking for confirmation, but his friend kept staring at the back of the driver’s head. Something was going on, something bad.
Rourke grinned. “You know what they say, once a conman always a conman. Think of this as a test. I got a buddy scoping out the CitiBank. Cops show up there, I’ll know we can’t trust you.”
Christ! As soon as Rourke’s informant caught sight of Captain Morris and his team, Connor was a dead man. He’d have lost four months of his life, his reputation as a cop, even his fiancée, for fucking nothing. He glanced at Neil sitting beside Rourke. Maybe he could use what he knew about Neil to drive a wedge between them. Keeping his face blank, Connor swallowed and shook his head. “Bad move, boss. You better hope they have the same type of safe as our original target.”
“You’re the big expert. According to Owen you can get into anything.”
Connor shook his head at Rourke’s ignorance. The man was an expert strategist, but he had no appreciation for a cracksman’s skills. “A bank vault isn’t like your woman's legs; it won't open with just a kiss and a poke. It requires some teasing, some stroking, the right tools, and a man who knows what to do with them.”
“You’d better have the skills to back up that mouth, Conman. Prove you’re not just a can-opener.”
Happy Reading!
I hope you enjoy Under His Command and Guns 'N' Tulips. Together they give you a taste of the two genres I like to write in: erotic romance and romantic suspense. Please let your friends know about this great opportunity to pick up Under His Command and Guns 'N' Tulips for FREE.
I love to hear from my readers, so please consider writing a review on Amazon, Goodreads, or your blog.
Thank you!
~Kristine
UNDER HIS COMMAND
Get it FREE from 3/4 to 3/6!
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If you've been wanting to read my hot erotic firefighter romance, Under His Command, but haven't had the chance, today is your day!
Because I appreciate my readers so much, I've decided to give back and let you try Under His Command, book one in my new Six-Alarm Sexy series, for FREE. But hurry! This is the last time it will be free as I'll be taking it out of Select this month.
Description - Under His Command
Novel: 60000 words
Heat: Scorching
Swearing: Moderate
Genre: Erotic Suspense / Firefighters
A firefighter desperate to save his failing marriage earns the trust—and the sexual submission—of his controlling wife in the most pleasurable of ways.
After an explosive one-night stand results in pregnancy, Jamie Caldwell is thrilled to marry the perfect foil to his Dom side. But when his submissive wife starts cringing every time he gives a command, Jamie shackles his dark desires. A bout of rough, frenzied reunion sex makes him wonder if now he should free the Dom he’s kept in chains and teach Erica the joys of submission and sexual surrender.
Erica Caldwell secretly loved every sinful thing Jamie did to her on their first night together. However, terrified she’ll become a codependent doormat like her mother, she repeatedly rejects Jamie’s dominance, despite craving the kind of release only he can give her—the release that comes from yielding to Jamie’s every demand.
Hoping that the trust required by BDSM will help them rebuild their faith in each other, Jamie and Erica embark on a journey of sexual exploration. But is it too late to repair their crumbling marriage?
A Snippet
Something soft and cool slid over her eyes. “What’s this?” she asked, reaching for it.
“Shh… It’s just a blindfold. To heighten your senses.”
Like she needed her senses heightened? He’d already taken her places she’d never been. “I’m not sure about—”
His hand smacking her butt cheek completely derailed her train of thought. “Did you just slap me?”
“That was a spank. Now turn around.” He tied the scarf over her eyes, plunging her into darkness.
She really should resist, tell him to stop. Something. But she didn't “Okay. Why should I let you spank me?” she asked. So far this night had been like nothing she’d expected. Jamie was skilled and unpredictable. And she was genuinely curious.
“Because you love it.”
Another smack, this one a little harder, had her trembling. “See how wet you are? How good it feels?” he said.
He was so right.
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GUNS 'N' TULIPS
Get it for FREE at all major e-retailers!
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Description - Guns 'N' Tulips
Novelette: 8700 words / 35 pages
Heat: Mild
Swearing: Moderate
Genre: Romantic Suspense / Action Adventure
Officer Connor Kavanagh lost everything--his badge, his friends and his fiancée--when he agreed to go undercover with the mob and infiltrate the ruthless Bank Bandits. After months of scheming and strategizing, the day of the big heist--and Conner's chance to get his old life back--finally arrives, but right from the start, Conner's plans fall apart. Even worse, the woman he loves is trapped in the crosshairs of the Bank Bandits' murderous leader, and Connor is her only hope for survival.
A Snippet
Connor Kavanagh crinkled his nose against the stench of sweat and stale cigarette smoke permeating the interior of the getaway van. He made a show of checking his shoulder rig, then pretending he had an itch, slid a hand along his calf to confirm that his Glock 27 was safely tucked into his ankle holster. He wanted to put the Bank Bandits in jail, but he didn’t want to die doing it. He had a life to get back to. A life that hinged on the success of his mission today. And on Lily forgiving him.
The van stopped. Rourke Walsh, the leader of this band of deadly misfits, cleared his throat. “Ready, ladies?”
Connor looked around. The van had pulled into a parking spot just in front of a Bank of America. What the hell? He eyed his partners in crime. None appeared concerned. “Aren’t we supposed to hit the CitiBank on Jackson?”
He glanced at Owen, looking for confirmation, but his friend kept staring at the back of the driver’s head. Something was going on, something bad.
Rourke grinned. “You know what they say, once a conman always a conman. Think of this as a test. I got a buddy scoping out the CitiBank. Cops show up there, I’ll know we can’t trust you.”
Christ! As soon as Rourke’s informant caught sight of Captain Morris and his team, Connor was a dead man. He’d have lost four months of his life, his reputation as a cop, even his fiancée, for fucking nothing. He glanced at Neil sitting beside Rourke. Maybe he could use what he knew about Neil to drive a wedge between them. Keeping his face blank, Connor swallowed and shook his head. “Bad move, boss. You better hope they have the same type of safe as our original target.”
“You’re the big expert. According to Owen you can get into anything.”
Connor shook his head at Rourke’s ignorance. The man was an expert strategist, but he had no appreciation for a cracksman’s skills. “A bank vault isn’t like your woman's legs; it won't open with just a kiss and a poke. It requires some teasing, some stroking, the right tools, and a man who knows what to do with them.”
“You’d better have the skills to back up that mouth, Conman. Prove you’re not just a can-opener.”
Happy Reading!
I hope you enjoy Under His Command and Guns 'N' Tulips. Together they give you a taste of the two genres I like to write in: erotic romance and romantic suspense. Please let your friends know about this great opportunity to pick up Under His Command and Guns 'N' Tulips for FREE.
I love to hear from my readers, so please consider writing a review on Amazon, Goodreads, or your blog.
Thank you!
~Kristine
February 14, 2013
Win a $25 Amazon giftcard at the Valentine's Day E-book Sale!
Today's hottest ebooks are on sale under $5 from Feb 14-16 only! Mystery, romance, young adult - there's something for everyone ...
... including the chance to win 1 of 4 $25 Amazon gift cards!
Books
So which books are part of this sale? There are tons of great books listed on this page in a huge variety of easily searchable genres. My very own Under His Command is part of this big bash! Click on the link below to see all the covers of the participating books. Clicking on a cover will bring you to the vendor page for that book (i.e. usually Amazon).
Check out the Indie Book Festival's Valentine E-book Sale!
Prizes
To enter the giveaway for the Amazon gift cards, fill out the rafflecopter here: http://indiebookfestival.com/2013/02/valentines-day-ebook-sale-giveaway/
Wishing you a very Happy Valentine's Day!
~Kristine
Win a Kindle Paperwhite at the Hearts on Fire Giveaway Hop
Welcome to the Hearts on Fire Giveaway Hop!
To enter the giveaways, follow the instructions under "Grand Prize Giveaway" and "My Prize Giveaway" below.
The Hearts on Fire Giveaway Hop runs from 2/14-2/21, 2013.
A SUMMONER'S TALE: the vampire's confessorBLACK SWAN 3
AUTHOR: Victoria Danann
PUBLISHER: 7th House
ISBN: 978-1-933320-67-0 ebook Words: 107,000
978-1-933320-80-9 print Pages: 350
GENRE: vampire romance, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, paranormal fantasy
RELEASE DATE: February 14, 2013
BOOK TRAILER: http://victoriadanann.me/the-summoners-tale/
BUY AT AMAZON: http://amzn.to/XANiTG
This is the third installment in a serial saga intended to be read in order.
DESCRIPTION: A secret society, a witch, a psychic, vampires, modern day knights, heroes, elves, fae, assassins from another dimension, and fairytales come together where emotions intersect. Two souls, joined by a mystical bond, separated by distance, must simultaneously struggle through pain and darkness in an ultimate confrontation with character and an ultimate struggle for life proving that true love waits patiently through lifetimes and finds courage to survive. Even in the strangest places. Even when you're least expecting it. Even when you're far, far from home.
Erotic quotient: A little steam. No menage. No BDSM.
IMPORTANT: Black Swan Books 2 and 3 are available on Amazon.com exclusively as single titles. However, a The Order of the Black Swan COLLECTED TALES, Books 1-3 will also be released on or around Feb. 14th in e-book everywhere. This is the story as it was intended to be read - without interruption.
ISBN: 978-1-933320-70-0 313,000 words All three books for $6.99.
INCLUDES:
Book One - My Familiar Stranger: Romancing the Vampire Hunters (nominated for Reviewers Choice Best Paranormal Romance of 2012)
Book Two - The Witch's Dream: A Love Letter to Paranormal Romance
Book Three - A Summoner's Tale: The Vampire's Confessor
Book Four - Moonlight: Big Bad Wolf To release late Spring.
WEBSITE: http://www.VictoriaDanann.com
BLOG: http://VictoriaDanann.me
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/vdanann
TWITTER: @vdanann
About Victoria
For the past fourteen years, Victoria has illustrated and authored Seasons of the Witch calendars and planners and written several non-fiction books on magickal arts. She lives in a town north of Houston known as The Woodlands even though the idea of the witch in the woods may be a cliché.
She owns 7th House Publishing and contributes to its enterprises. In addition to art and writing, she plays Classic Rock music (keys, rhythm guitar, vocals) and manages one of Houston's premier party bands. Married. Four children.
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Before we get to the prize giveaways, I'd like to tell you a little about my latest release. Need a little something to heat up your Valentine's Day? Jamie Caldwell, the hero of Under His Command knows how to light a woman's fire.
Under His Command
Winner - Best BDSM Romance (Sizzling Awards)
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Description
A firefighter desperate to save his failing marriage earns the trust—and the sexual submission—of his controlling wife in the most pleasurable of ways.
After an explosive one-night stand results in pregnancy, Jamie Caldwell is thrilled to marry the perfect foil to his Dom side. But when his submissive wife starts cringing every time he gives a command, Jamie shackles his dark desires. A bout of rough, frenzied reunion sex makes him wonder if now he should free the Dom he’s kept in chains and teach Erica the joys of submission and sexual surrender.
Erica Caldwell secretly loved every sinful thing Jamie did to her on their first night together. However, terrified she’ll become a codependent doormat like her mother, she repeatedly rejects Jamie’s dominance, despite craving the kind of release only he can give her—the release that comes from yielding to Jamie’s every demand.
Hoping that the trust required by BDSM will help them rebuild their faith in each other, Jamie and Erica embark on a journey of sexual exploration. But is it too late to repair their crumbling marriage?
* * *My Prize Giveaway
Under His Command is the first book in the Six-Alarm Sexy series, but to gain a better understanding of the characters in the story, it helps to read the prequel. "Aftershocks," the prequel novella, is available as part of the Romance in the Rain anthology.
When Seattle is struck by a devastating earthquake, technical rescue firefighter Jamie Caldwell must save his estranged wife and daughter from the wreckage of a collapsed building. He's defied the odds hundreds of times, but will his luck finally run out for good?
"Aftershocks" is the catastrophic incident that sends reverberations throughout my team of rescue firefighters long after the earthquake is over. The series will follow these brave men and women into their personal lives as they re-evaluate what's important to them. Some will delve deeper into existing relationships, while other will take on new and unexpected partners. Believe me, more than a few are in for some big surprises!
Given that Romance in the Rain is a collective effort, I wrote "Aftershocks" as a romantic suspense. The series that follows is erotic romance.
Available at: Amazon | Amazon UK | B&N | Kobo | ARe | Smashwords | iTunes
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Grand Prize Giveaway
Besides the one hundred individual blog prizes, we have a ton of grand prizes!
Two Kindle Paperwhites (US-only), includes a book package and a giftcard
Three sets of Black Swan: Books 1-3 paperbacks signed by Victoria Danann (US only)
Twenty sets of Black Swan: Books 1-3 e-books (Int'l)$60 choice giftcard (Int'l)
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The following authors have donated their books. I'd like to take a moment to properly thank them!
Read 2 Review (Kate) and GMTA UK: (5 to 10 books that will be announced)
Danica Avet Winners: choice of backlist
Airicka Phoenix: E-copy of Games of Fire, Touching Smoke, & Touching Eternity
Katie Salidas: E-copy of Moonlight and Sweet Surprises! By Katie Salidas and Willsin Rowe, which also releases on Feb 14!
Sara Trimble: E-copy of A Woman's Revenge
Michelle Graham: E-copy of Landing the Big Ones
Kim Mullican: Yoder's Farm, Taking Control (Book 1 Control Series), Control (Book 2 Control Series), Immortal Decision
Cambria Hebert: Ecopy of Recalled and a Winners Choice from the Heaven and Hell Series Ecopy
M.L. Stephens: Ecopy of Love You More
J Kelly Acinni: 5 sets of paperback copies of Baby and Echo US only
Susan Griscom: Reflections and Whisper Cape
MaryLynn Bast: Heart of a Wolf Series
Susan D. Taylor: Secret Desire
Tara Lain: Beach Balls
And a big thank you to: Dani-Lyn Alexander, Lisa Simington, Kym Grosso, and Liberty Ann for making the giftcard possible!!!
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Have fun!
~Kristine
February 13, 2013
Criminal Cupid: A Thriller Threesome - Three Books for Under Three Dollars!
We all know there's nothing quite like a threesome to turn the mundane, plain or pleasant into pure excitement, making the stress and monotony of everyday life irrelevant, if even for a few adrenaline-soaked hours.Forget roses, greeting cards and candy hearts this Valentine's Day. You deserve a threesome!Wait. Put your clothes back on! You knew we were talking about books... right? Phew! Now hold onto your bed rails because August McLaughlin, CJ West, and I have a spine-tingling treat for you. For two days only, February 13th and 14th, we're offering three thrillers for 99 cents each. Purchase three books for a chance to win an I Survived A Thriller Threesome t-shirt (a $20 value). Purchase one of our books for $10 off of a t-shirt (payable to August via PayPal).How to play:Purchase the following for yourself and/or others via Amazon. You must purchase three e-books for a chance to win a threesome tee. Though it'd tickle our frisky fancies if you purchased all three, any combination works. In other words, if you've read CJ's book and loved it, you're welcome to gift it to three friends. Or you could gift two of August's book to friends and nab a copy of mine for yourself. You get the idea. Because we thought it would be easier to manage this from one spot, leave a comment on August's post (http://augustmclaughlin.wordpress.com/). Let her know you've made three purchases. (How often do you get to say things like, "I ordered my thriller threesome!" ???) If your name is drawn, she'll request proof of purchase. We're giving away six shirts, so your chances are good!The playmates:
Addicted to Love, by CJ West:Wes Holiday sells his landscaping business and retreats to a quaint mountain town to heal after ending a ten year relationship with a woman he couldn't bring himself to marry. In three weeks he is so captivated by a hair stylist that he deprives himself of food and sleep to be near her. When the local sheriff is murdered, Wes is recruited to keep the peace in the town his parents built, but he knows nothing about law enforcement and he's struggling to understand how a woman he just met can dominate his every waking thought. Soon the idyllic town with a penchant for romance is rocked by a bizarre series of murders that defy explanation and it is up to Wes to stop a raging epidemic of violence. Purchase via AmazonIn Her Shadow, by August McLaughlin:One woman locked in a basement, nearing death and longing for escape. Another baffled by the inexplicable symptoms wreaking havoc on her life. Both are lost and alone, yet somehow connected. And time is running out...Near the tenth anniversary of her parents' unexpected death, Claire Fiksen, a lovely young Harvard-grad and gifted psychologist in Minnesota, develops bizarre symptoms of an eating disorder that threaten her fledgling career, her relationship with a handsome young medical student, her grasp on reality and, soon, her life.When her beloved grandfather reveals that there may be more to her parents' death than she's realized, Claire's pursuit of healing becomes a desperate search for answers as she delves into her family's sordid past. Meanwhile, someone is watching her every move, plotting to draw her into her own twisted web of misery. Claire has something he needs, and he'll stop at nothing to obtain it. Every step Claire takes brings her closer to the truth and danger. And her life, she discovers, isn't the only one at stake. Purchase via AmazonDeadly Addiction, by Kristine Cayne:When beautiful police sergeant Alyssa Morgan enters his life, Rémi Whitedeer never expects her to upend it. Not only does she have his hormones in an uproar, she's also threatening to take the position he wants--Chief of Police for the Iroquois Blackriver Reservation. But Alyssa is more than a Barbie cop. Her ends-justifies-the-means philosophy, so different from his own, challenges Rémi on every level. With her sharp investigative skills and her fearlessness, she leads Rémi to confront bitter truths about his family and his standing as a man of mixed race within his tribe.Tall hunky Rémi Whitedeer, of the panty-melting grin and the smoldering green eyes, flips Alyssa's world ass over teakettle. She's always had a laser-like focus on the job, but Rémi proves a constant distraction. His inner strength and sense of purpose strip away the winner-take-all attitude Alyssa wears like armor. Soon she's longing for more--a more that terrifies and intrigues her. If he finds out the fine line she'd walked while undercover, will he still want her? And will she ever find the courage to let him--or anyone--that far in?When Alyssa and Rémi uncover a drug-fueled scheme involving a biker gang from Alyssa's past and a militant sovereigntist group led by Rémi's cousin, they are forced to choose between their growing love for each other and the lives they've worked so hard to build. Will Rémi and Alyssa have to leave everything behind--even their identities--for the chance of a future together? Purchase via Amazon
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For more more writerly, book, and threesome fun, pop by my fellow playmates’ blogs:August McLaughlin: Savor the Storm ♥ CJ West: Suspense, Creativity, ActionWishing you a happy Valentine's Day and, if you choose to play, a very thrilling threesome. :)Kristine, August, and C.J.Need a little more heat for your V-Day? Check out my hot firefighter erotic romance, Under His Command. It will be Jamie's pleasure to take you in hand and show you unexpected delights. :D
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Winner - Best BDSM Romance (Sizzling Awards)
Or do you prefer something a little sweeter for Valentine's Day? In time for Valentine's Day, I have a new release out. Un-Valentine's Day is a cute contemporary romance novelette about a woman who hates the holiday and the man who changes her mind.
It's Valentine's Day, and Noah Jensen has a mad crush on Cassie Ames, a woman who vehemently hates the hearts-and-flowers holiday. Even worse, she doesn't see him as boyfriend material. Can Noah give Cassie a perfectly unconventional un-Valentine's day and move out of the dreaded friend zone--and into her heart?
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If you have a minute, come back after you've entered the contest on August's page and let me know: Have you ordered your Thriller Threesome? Have you found any other great Valentine's Day Deals? I'd love to hear about them!
February 8, 2013
Win $100 Giftcard or Kindle Fire with Kristine Cayne at the Heartbreaker #HeartHop!
Welcome to the Heartbreaker Blog Hop!
To enter the giveaways, follow the instructions under "Grand Prize Giveaway" and "My Prize Giveaway" below.
The Heartbreaker Blog Hop runs from 2/8-2/11, 2013.
Heartbreakers. That's the topic today. Why do women fall for these bad boys who are destined to leave them drowning their sorrows in a bottle of wine and a box of chocolate? I think it's because we love the challenge. We think we'll be the one to change him, to tame him. These men are called "Heartbreakers" for a reason. Victory will be tough, but it will be sweet.
I think all my heroes have at least a touch of heartbreaker in them. Prior to meeting their heroine, they've all been around the block a time or twenty. In fact, Nic Lamoureux, the hero of Deadly Obsession was known to be a typical Hollywood playboy before Lauren James came into his life. Rémi Whitedeer, the hero of Deadly Addiction, left a trail of disappointed women behind him as he searched for Mrs. Right. Of course, that search ends when he meets Alyssa James.
But perhaps my biggest heartbreaker of all is Officer Connor Kavanagh, the hero of Guns 'N' Tulips. You see, when Connor was offered the opportunity to go undercover to bring down a gang of Chicago mobsters, he jumps at the chance. The problem? He has to leave behind his fiancee, Lily Stephens. Worse, he can't tell her what's going on. As far as she knows, she's been dumped.
Officer Connor Kavanagh lost everything--his badge, his friends and his fiancée--when he agreed to go undercover with the mob and infiltrate the ruthless Bank Bandits. After months of scheming and strategizing, the day of the big heist--and Conner's chance to get his old life back--finally arrives, but right from the start, Conner's plans fall apart. Even worse, the woman he loves is trapped in the crosshairs of the Bank Bandits' murderous leader, and Connor is her only hope for survival.
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My Prize Giveaway
In honor of today's theme, I'm giving away an ecopy of Heartbreaker by Laura Taylor. This prize is international, via egift from Amazon, B&N, or Kobo, or via a Smashwords coupon.
Pride and determination collide...
Sculptor Bliss Rowland has never forgotten the Naval Intelligence officer who rescued her as a teenager after a London terrorist attack. Eleven years later, and on the heels of yet another terrorist incident, Micah Holbrook is sent to her Virgin Islands retreat a changed man. This time, it is the rescuer who must be rescued.
Even as Micah grapples with the threat of permanent blindness, he also fights against his desire for the determined, sensual woman that Bliss has become. He fears he has little to offer this gifted sculptor if he cannot even see the highly acclaimed sculptures she creates.
Will Micah finally acknowledge his love for Bliss... or will his pride transform him into the ultimate HEARTBREAKER?
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Grand Prize Giveaway
We have THREE grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 300 times!
1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet
2nd Grand Prize: A $100 Amazon or B&N Gift Card
3rd Grand Prize: A Swag Pack that contains paperbacks, ebooks, 50+ bookmarks, cover flats, magnets, pens, coffee cozies, and more!
To enter: leave a comment on this post with your email address.
Note: 1st and 2nd Grand Prizes are International. The 3rd Grand Prize is US- only. Entries are only valid if the email address is included in a blog comment.
Question for you: What do you think of heartbreaker heroes? Do you like them? Hate them? Do you have a favorite? Tell us about him.
More Valentine's Day Fun
In time for Valentine's Day, I have a new release out. Un-Valentine's Day is a cute contemporary romance novelette about a woman who hates the holiday and the man who changes her mind.
It's Valentine's Day, and Noah Jensen has a mad crush on Cassie Ames, a woman who vehemently hates the hearts-and-flowers holiday. Even worse, she doesn't see him as boyfriend material. Can Noah give Cassie a perfectly unconventional un-Valentine's day and move out of the dreaded friend zone--and into her heart?
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Keep Hopping!
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Have fun!
~Kristine
February 7, 2013
Love is in the Air - Celebrate With Kristine Cayne and Win!
Welcome to the Love is in the Air Giveaway Hop!
To enter the giveaways, follow the instructions under "My Prize Giveaway" below.
The Love is in the Air Giveaway Hop runs from 2/7-2/14, 2013.
Hi everyone. I hope you're having fun hoping with us and that we're putting you in the Valentine's Day mood! To help you along, I'm going to talk about one of my favorite romantic moments in one of my books. No, it's not a sex scene, although many of those are very romantic. LOL.
I like this one because it's a turning point that many of us have, regardless of age or experience, when our relationships go from being casual or tentative to something more serious, more committed. The following is a short excerpt from Deadly Obsession, the first book in my Deadly Vices romantic suspense series.
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Nic resumed his chewing and swallowed his mouthful as he got up to check on her. “You okay?”
“Yeah, I’ll be fine.”
“That’ll teach you to laugh at your boyfriend,” he teased, joining her at the counter.
She coughed not so delicately into a wad of paper towels and then looked up at him. “My boyfriend?”
He practically growled at her. “What else would I be? You’re my girlfriend, so I’m your boyfriend.”
Light danced in her eyes. “Your girlfriend. My boyfriend. I really like the sound of that.”
“You seem surprised.”
“I hadn't thought of us that way.”
“Why not?”
She averted her gaze. “You’re… who you are, and I’m who I am.”
“Exactly.” He turned her chin so she had to face him. “You’re Lauren James and I’m Nicolas Lamoureux. You’re my girlfriend and I’m your boyfriend.”
“Well, when you say it like that….” She grinned. “It sounds right.”
His hands cupped her cheeks. “It is.” He kissed her soft, warm lips.
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My Prize Giveaway
In honor of romance, I'm giving away a copy of Romance in the Rain. This is an anthology of six novellas, including "Aftershocks," the prequel to my Six-Alarm Sexy series. To learn more about it, click here to visit my book page. This prize is international, via egift from Amazon, B&N, or Kobo, or via a Smashwords coupon.
Question for you: Have you ever had a moment like that in the excerpt above? Tell us about it. Or, if you'd rather, tell us about your favorite romantic moment in a book.
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More Valentine's Day Fun
In time for Valentine's Day, I have a new release out. Un-Valentine's Day is a cute contemporary romance novelette about a woman who hates the holiday and the man who changes her mind.
It's Valentine's Day, and Noah Jensen has a mad crush on Cassie Ames, a woman who vehemently hates the hearts-and-flowers holiday. Even worse, she doesn't see him as boyfriend material. Can Noah give Cassie a perfectly unconventional un-Valentine's day and move out of the dreaded friend zone--and into her heart?
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Keep Hopping!
To keep hopping, please click on one of the links below or return to the main hop site at Under the Covers: http://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/
Have fun~
~Kristine
February 4, 2013
UNDER HIS COMMAND by Kristine Cayne Winner Best BDSM Romance Sizzling Award!
Under His Command
Best BDSM Romance (Sizzling Awards)
I'm thrilled to let you all know that my erotic romance, Under His Command, has won the Sizzling Award for Best BDSM Romance. This is especially sweet since UHC is my first attempt at writing this genre. I'm so happy that readers are enjoying it and liking my team of technical rescue firefighters!
The award winners in 26 categories are featured in the February 2013 edition of Sizzling Scoop Magazine. Click here to get your copy or to view it online.
I'd also like to give a big round of applause to Carrie Ann Ryan for winning Best New Author of 2012! I'm a big fan of Carrie Ann's Redwood Pack series.
Under His Command
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Description
A firefighter desperate to save his failing marriage earns the trust—and the sexual submission—of his controlling wife in the most pleasurable of ways.
After an explosive one-night stand results in pregnancy, Jamie Caldwell is thrilled to marry the perfect foil to his Dom side. But when his submissive wife starts cringing every time he gives a command, Jamie shackles his dark desires. A bout of rough, frenzied reunion sex makes him wonder if now he should free the Dom he’s kept in chains and teach Erica the joys of submission and sexual surrender.
Erica Caldwell secretly loved every sinful thing Jamie did to her on their first night together. However, terrified she’ll become a codependent doormat like her mother, she repeatedly rejects Jamie’s dominance, despite craving the kind of release only he can give her—the release that comes from yielding to Jamie’s every demand.
Hoping that the trust required by BDSM will help them rebuild their faith in each other, Jamie and Erica embark on a journey of sexual exploration. But is it too late to repair their crumbling marriage?
Thank you to all my readers for your incredible support!
~Kristine
