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November 4, 2012
5 Stars for My Mate’s Embrace – Night Owl Reviews
Night Owl Reviews has reviewed
“My Mate’s Embrace” by Caryn Moya Block.
Title: My Mate’s Embrace
Authors: Caryn Moya Block
Score: 5.00 / 5 – Reviewer Top Pick
Active Date: Nov 3, 2012
The Siberian Volkov Series keeps getting better with each book. I found myself totally engrossed in this story. The only drawback is the cliffhanger, so now I have to wait for the next one to come out. Of course I’m not so patiently waiting again for another book by Caryn Moya Block.
Each book in this series revolves around a wolf shapeshifter finding his perfect mate. In My Mate’s Embrace we have Laurel. She is leaving an abusive situation with her stepfather. While on the run she is rescued by Anton…our hot and sexy shapeshifter. He sees that someone has been struggling up a dangerous path. With his sense of smell he can tell it is his mate. He hears her cries for help when she loses her footing. He hates to see anyone in danger. The situation becomes even more intense. He has to help her overcome her fears that have been instilled by her stepfather’s continual abuse. Can Anton help her piece her soul back together and become the mate that she is destined to be.
Tagged: Author, books, Caryn Moya Block, Commentary, E-publishing, My Mate's Embrace, Night owl reviews, Paranormal Romance, Reading, Russia, Sakha, Shapeshifters, Siberia, Siberian Volkov Pack, Werewolves, Writing
October 27, 2012
My Mate’s Embrace – Making the Best Sellers lists on Amazon.
My Mate’s Embrace
Is climbing up the best seller lists on Amazon.com. I wanted to thank all of my readers for making it such a big success.
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,019 Paid in Kindle Store:
#33 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Fiction > Genre Fiction > Romance > Fantasy, Futuristic & Ghost
#70 in Books > Romance > Fantasy & Futuristic .
Thank you all. I am so glad you have enjoyed the Siberian Volkov series of books. Book #4, My Magic Mate, will be released in early 2013.
Tagged: Author, books, Caryn Moya Block, Commentary, Contemporary Romance, E-publishing, My Mate's Embrace, Paranormal Romance, Reading, Russia, Shapeshifters, Siberia, Siberian Volkov Pack, Werewolves, wolves, Writing
October 8, 2012
My Mate’s Embrace – Available at Barnes & Noble.
For all of you Nook fans. My Mate’s Embrace is now up on Barnes & Noble. Enjoy.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-mates-embrace-caryn-moya-block/1113110287?ean=2940015541311
Overview
Anton Volkov, Siberian lycanthrope is following the scent of a young woman. Following her up a mountain in a thunderstorm is crazy. But the smell of her fear brings out all of his protective instincts. When Anton finds her, he is suprised to realize she is his mate, the one woman meant to be his. But Laurel has been abused for the last two years. Being Anton’s mate is the last thing on her mind. Can love heal her wounded heart?
Laurel Harris just wants to escape from her stepfather’s abusive rage. She never expected to be followed and saved by Anton. But now that he’s found her he doesn’t want to let her go. Could Anton be the protector her mother’s ghost spoke of? Can she learn to live with a pack of werewolves? More, can she get over her fear and offer her heart to her champion?
Tagged: Author, books, Caryn Moya Block, E-publishing, Paranormal Romance, Reading, Russia, Sakha, Shamanism, Shapeshifters, Siberian Volkov Pack, Werewolves, wolves, Writing
October 2, 2012
My Mate’s Embrace is Here.
“My Mate’s Embrace” Book #3 of the Siberian Volkov Series. By Caryn Moya Block.
Anton Volkov, Siberian lycanthrope, is following the scent of Laurel Harris, who is running away from her abusive stepfather. When Anton finds her, he is surprised to realize she is his mate, the one woman meant to be his. But the Russian mafia is also on her trail. In order to rescue Laurel, Anton must first get this troubled woman to trust him. Can love heal her wounded heart?
I hope you enjoy it.
Smashwords:https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/241329
Nook: Coming Soon.
Tagged: Author, books, Caryn Moya Block, Contemporary Romance, E-publishing, Paranormal Romance, Reading, Russia, Sakha, Shamanism, Shapeshifters, Siberia, Siberian Volkov Pack, Werewolves, wolves, Writing
September 26, 2012
My Mate’s Embrace – Sneak Peek.
My Mate’s Embrace will be available on Amazon October 2nd 2012. Here is a small snippet. Hope you enjoy it.
Sneak Peek #1
The first raindrop hit Laurel in the eye. Within moments, the cloud-filled sky opened up, and a deluge of water soaked through her T-shirt and jeans. She shivered as the sky darkened even more, turning the summer evening into twilight. Wiping her eyes, she continued up the mountain trail to the scenic river overlook. The trees and wildflowers became a blur as she concentrated on where to put her feet on the wet path. Laurel glanced down at the Lena River in the canyon below. It rushed along as the wind picked up, blowing until the water churned and flew up into the air. Lightening flashed from cloud to cloud, and there was a large boom. Laurel gasped in fear, feeling shock waves of thunder roll over her.
Tagged: Author, books, Caryn Moya Block, E-publishing, My Mate's Embrace, Paranormal Romance, Reading, Shapeshifters, Siberian Volkov Pack, Werewolves, Writing
September 9, 2012
Culpeper Star-Exponent – Moon kissed passion.
By: Allison Brophy Champion | Culpeper Star-Exponent Published: September 08, 2012 Updated: September 08, 2012 – 12:00 AMA Bealeton author recently accepted a 2012 Global eBook Award for her first self-published digital novel, a steamy paranormal romance involving a dashingly handsome wolf man and fiercely independent woman photographer with psychic ability.
Caryn Moya Block, president of the Windmore Foundation for the Arts of Culpeper, earned the award Aug. 18 for “Alpha’s Mate,” the first in a series about a Siberian pack of werewolves prowling for passion.
“The message is love conquers all,” said the author. “Personally, I believe that — I believe love is the most powerful source in the world. If you really love, you can overcome evil. You can overcome anything. I am very much an optimist.”
Since publishing Jan. 1, “Alpha’s Mate” has sold about 20,000 copies online, available at Amazon.com and most other eBook sites for 99 cents. The title won in the category of contemporary romance at an eBook ceremony Aug. 17 in Santa Barbara, Calif. In addition to that honor, Block, a wife and mother, was named one of the “Top 50 Indie Authors for April 2012.”
Married for more than three decades, Block, 52, spent her childhood in California before moving to Arizona during high school and college. She grew up reading the classic mysteries of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie before delving into fantasy fiction.
As the wife of a U.S. Air Force servicemen, she lived in Hawaii and Germany prior to moving to Virginia. A former educator, Block has lived in Bealeton for six years and has two grown sons.
She always loved to write and read, and dreamed about publishing her own book.
When Block’s husband turned 50 a few years ago, the urgency to do so increased.
“I started thinking about the things I wanted to accomplish in my life and this was a biggie I had left alone,” she said.
Block, borrowing from her innate adoration for wolves, embarked on a two-year journey of education and research, taking classes on how to write an eBook and investigating the Siberian legend about a she-wolf who mates with a human male and gives birth to 10 half male, half wolf sons.
One of these, Ashina, was supposedly the first Mongol Khan warrior, according to legend.
Siberia seemed the natural setting for Block’s book.
“I started thinking about where would you put a pack of werewolves in the world where no one could find them?” Block said.
Enter leading man Dmitry Volkov of Moscow, Lycanthrope debonair in her award-winning first book.
“In my world being a shape shifter is not a curse its just genetics,” said Block.
“Like most alpha males, Dmitry is arrogant and dominant, but he is also loving and loyal. Wolves are very loyal. They mate for life. They are also highly intelligent, one of the few species besides primates that educate their children. The more I learned about wolves and legend all the pieces fell together.”
“Alpha’s Mate” leading lady Violet Anderson, an American wildlife photographer who thrives on solitude, is not your average love interest as she is able to read minds. When Dmitry catches sight of her in a Russian nightclub, it is all he can do to restrain himself.
“His breath caught, his heart clenched. She was small, her body slim, breasts full and tempting in her pink camisole top. Her mahogany hair was long, falling to her waist. He drank in the sight of her, wanting nothing more to look at her forever…His blood heated, his body ached with arousal. He wanted her. Emotions – hunger, lust, joy, confusion – crashed over him like a giant wave. His wolf spirit surged to the surface. He wanted to hunt, capture, mate.”
And that’s the first chapter.
Block said her novel, albeit racy, is tame compared to most of today’s romance books.
“I try to make my stories as real as possible,” she said, characterizing ‘Alpha’s Mate’ as being on the low end of graphic love scenes. “I had someone tell me they wouldn’t give me a five-star review because there wasn’t enough sex in it.”
But “Alpha’s Mate” has heat.
The attraction for Violet mirrors that of the wolf man desiring her.
“She could still feel the warmth of his hands on her body branding her. It was crazy. Thinking about him made her hot. The man was arrogant and elegant and infuriating. She wanted to kick him as much as she wanted to kiss him.”
And that’s chapter two.
Thoroughly readable and naughtily entertaining, “Alpha’s Mate” stokes the flames of love. As for real-life marriage, Block believes long-term love is possible.
“I wouldn’t say we are always hot,” she said of her own marriage, “but we are always friends.”
Block, a member of Windmore’s Pen to Paper writers group, said she was surprised and thrilled to win the eBook Award for “Alpha’s Mate.”
She has already released a second digital book in the series, “A Siberian Werewolf in London.” A third book, “My Mate’s Embrace,” is due out this fall. For more information, check out carynmoyablock.com.
Thank you Allison for a great article. http://www2.starexponent.com/news/2012/sep/08/moon-kissed-passion-ar-2187450/?referer=http://36ohk6dgmcd1n-c.c.yom.mail.yahoo.net/om/api/1.0/openmail.app.invoke/36ohk6dgmcd1n/11/1.0.35/us/en-US/view.html/0&shorturl=http://bit.ly/O0KLyn
Tagged: Alpha's Mate, Author, books, Caryn Moya Block, Commentary, Contemporary Romance, E-publishing, Global E-book Award 2012, Paranormal Romance, Reading, Russia, Shapeshifters, Siberia, Siberian Volkov Pack, Werewolves, Writing
August 19, 2012
Alpha’s Mate – 2012 Global E-Book Award Winner
Alpha’s Mate has been named the winner of the 2012 Global E-Book Award Winner in Contemporary Romance.
August 15, 2012
Book Cover for “My Mate’s Embrace”
The Book Cover for “My Mate’s Embrace” is finally ready.
How do you like it? My son designs all my covers. I think he did a great job!
August 6, 2012
“Interviews with Indie Authors. Top Tips from Successful Self-Published Authors.”
http://www.interviewswithindieauthors.com/buy-the-book/Learn how to succeed in indie publishing.
With interviews from 34 of the hottest names in self-publishing, “Interviews with Indie Authors” contains a unique view into the world of the indie writer. Each bestselling author shares how they ensure their books are a hit, and what led them to indie publishing in the first place. You will also find out what they think the future of indie publishing will bring. Their first hand experience is invaluable for anyone planning to succeed with their own books.
“I was so glad to be a part of this project.”
When Claire and Tim Ridgway contacted me, and asked me if I was willing to be interviewed, I jumped at the chance. Self Publishing has been a dream come true for me. Every time I receive an e-mail or comment from a fan I know I took the right action. The publishing industry is changing and I am thankful to be a part of it. Enjoy.
Tagged: Author, books, Caryn Moya Block, Claire and Tim Ridgway, Commentary, E-Books, E-publishing, Interviews, Reading, Self-Publishing, Top Indie Authors, Writing
July 10, 2012
Alpha’s Mate, Finalist in Global Ebook Awards Competition
Alpha’s Mate has been selected as a finalist in the Global Ebook Awards Competition.
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR GLOBAL EBOOK AWARDS
252 category-expert judges evaluated nearly 1,000 entries,
in 101 categories, from 16 countries. Finalists in each category are published at
http://globalebookawards.com/2012-global-ebook-awards-finalists/
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/119100
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006SLZA3M
Tagged: Alpha's Mate, Awards, books, Caryn Moya Block, Competition, Contemporary Romance, Paranormal Romance, Reading, Shapeshifters, Siberian Volkov Pack, Werewolves, wolves
