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September 24, 2021
THE DARK LANDS is FREE
My popular #Angelbound release, THE DARK LANDS, is FREE for a limited time on major retailers!
EBOOK: Amazon / Apple / GooglePlay / Kobo / Nook / Smashwords
AUDIO: Audible / iTunes / GooglePlay
Nineteen-year-old Myla Lewis is loving life–she’s a wife, mother, and queen of the demon-fighting thrax. Oh yeah, and being a super-powerful demigoddess who moves souls into Heaven or Hell doesn’t suck, either. In fact, everything is pretty much awesome. Until something craptastic happens.
Her honorary older brother Walker enters the Dark Lands, home to the rule-loving ghouls, and vanishes without a trace.
Now it’s up to Myla to solve the mystery of Walker’s disappearance. Of course, Myla likes interacting with ghouls about as much as elective dental surgery. To make matters harder, everyone thinks that Walker is simply taking a well-deserved vacation. But Myla and her Angelbound love, Lincoln, both suspect that a new criminal called the Viper took Walker in order to release Lucifer, the ex-King of the Angels and a bloodthirsty killer.
Long story short, Myla and Lincoln have only twenty four hours to rescue their good friend and stop Lucifer from taking over the after-realms. Even for them, this may be a too-tall order, especially when Lucifer’s mysterious past with Myla’s father threatens the very future of the after-realms.
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September 19, 2021
Meet The Hosts – Clockwork Igni Tour
The launch tour is almost here for my new book, CLOCKWORK IGNI!!! I’m honored to have a great group of bloggers to share excerpts, giveaways and reviews. Check out the list below; you may find your next favorite blog!
September 20th
–Bookscapade Passion >> Excerpt
–Ilovebooksandstuffblog >>Excerpt
September 21st
–Pine Enshrined Reviews >> Review
–Rants N Scribbles >> Excerpt
September 22nd
–Live Well Be Fabulous >> Top 10 List
–Adventures in Writing >> Excerpt
September 23rd
–Angel’s Guilty Pleasures >> Excerpt
–Living in a Bookworld >> Excerpt
September 24th
–The Avid Reader >> Review
–Don’t Judge, Read >> Interview
–Westveil Publishing >> Review
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September 27th
–Rockin’ Book Reviews >> Guest Post
–TLC Book Nook >> Top 10 List
September 28th
–Candlelight Reading >> Excerpt
–Haddie’s Haven >> Review
–WhyChoose Book Boyfriend Book Blog >> Review
September 29th
–Quiet Pandemonium >> Review
–Lynn’s Romance Enthusiasm >> Excerpt
–The Book Junkie Reads . . . >> Review
September 30th
–The Bouncing Tigger Reads >> Interview
–Bookish Yarn >> Review
–Sometimes Leelynn Reads >> Review
October 1st
–Dawn’s Reading Nook >> Guest Post
–Fiona Reads and FoodSpots >> Review
–Valerie Ullmer | Romance Author >> Excerpt
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September 13, 2021
NEW Excerpt: Clockwork Igni
I’m so excited to share another excerpt from CLOCKWORK IGNI, the next release in my Angelbound origins series! This sample is all about the super-cool Clockwork Realm.
Be sure you don’t miss CLOCKWORK IGNI! Preorder today on:
Amazon, Nook, Apple, Kobo & GooglePlay
MYLA
“We’ve discussed this before,” says Miss Kits. “As a feline kitsune, my magic muddles people up.”
“And we’ve also chatted about real feline kitsunes,” I retort. “They’re cats with six tails who change into humans. They don’t appear in your backyard along with a tiny imploding planet and then screw with your memory.”
In reply, Miss Kits speaks in my mind. This is yet another one of her unusual abilities.
Ask me the question.
I think back my reply.
Who are you, really?
This time, Miss Kits speaks aloud. “It’s easy to think of past, present, and future as separate things. Yet there are dimensions where all three are meshed into one. And that place happens to be my home. The Clockwork Realm. There, time is beyond fluid, which is why we must rely on clockwork. It gives us structure and sanity.”
“So you’re a clockwork being.” I think back to the founding tale of Purgatory. “That’s like the Saga of Diadem.”
Every school kid knows the story. Mother Time (aka Diadem) flew into Purgatory on her Clockwork Pyramid and gave us the very first igni, which are the little supernatural lightning bolts that move souls to Heaven or Hell.
Miss Kits gives me a sly look. “The Saga of Diadem is an excellent example. You see, every living creature can sense the Clockwork Realm. What many call intuition comes from my home. Consciousness reaches out through space and time with a message for you. That’s been happening to you lately, isn’t it?”
I nod. “There’s this ticking noise that only I can hear.”
“So you can remember the countdown. Good. Sadly, you won’t recall everything else that we discuss. That’s the nature of the Clockwork Realm. Unless you’re a native, many things are too fluid to grasp onto for long.”
I rub my neck and think things through. Miss Kits is from a special realm where time stuff happens. I need to lock that it in my mind forever.
My mind blanks.
Dang.
–You’ve reached the end of this sample.
Be sure to preorder CLOCKWORK IGNI today on Amazon, Nook, Apple, Kobo & GooglePlay—
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August 23, 2021
New Edition: FAIRIES & FROSTING
I’m so excited to announce a new, extended and illustrated edition of my latest book, FAIRIES AND FROSTING! I needed to create a version for libraries so I made sure to add a little something-something extra.
This version includes all the images of the regular edition plus a new appendix of visual goodies! It’s available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other cool stores. If you’re unsure, type in this product code: 9781956114041
FAIRIES AND FROSTING (Book 7 in The Fairy Tales of the Magicorum)
At last, Elle (never call her Cinderella) is reunited with Alec, the Prince of Le Charme Jewelers. Yay! But the pair soon discovers that Alec’s gemstone empire is about to go bankrupt. Boo. So our favorite couple devises a kick-ass scheme to save Le Charme. To announce their plan, Elle and Alec will hold a Glass Slipper Festival complete with music, dancing and cake. Lots of cake.
There’s only one problem. The Unseelie fae have returned.
Talk about bad news. No one combines lovely looks with dark intentions better than the Unseelie. Now, those nefarious fae want to destroy Elle, Alec and any hope for Le Charme. It doesn’t end there, either. The Unseelie are also targeting Elle’s stepsister, Agatha, as well as her old friend, Jacoby. And when will the Unseelie launch their deadly schemes? The Glass Slipper Festival.
Because fairies and frosting don’t mix.
“I thought the Angelbound series was my favorite, but Fairy Tales of the Magicorum may have stolen my heart.” – Smada’s Book Smack Blog
FAIRY TALES OF THE MAGICORUM
1. Wolves And Roses
2. Moonlight And Midtown
3. Slippers And Thieves
4. Shifters And Glyphs
5. Bandits And Ball Gowns
6. Fire and Cinder
7. Fairies and Frosting
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August 15, 2021
Sample Chapter: Angelbound Clockwork Igni
I’m so excited to share chapter one of CLOCKWORK IGNI, the next release in my Angelbound origins series! The story begins with a brief trip back in time to when Myla was eleven years old. I hope you enjoy this preview!
Want to be sure you don’t miss CLOCKWORK IGNI? Be sure to preorder today on Amazon, Nook, Apple, Kobo & GooglePlay
MYLA, AGE ELEVEN
I’m about to play Barbie Doll Death Match. Yes!
It’s all thanks to Miss Kits, a black cat with six tails and enough magic to make Barbie dolls fight, pro-wrestling style. Talk about awesome.
But there is a catch.
Miss Kits will only enchant my Barbies after I set up a dolly tea for them in the backyard. Whatever. Cats are cats. It’s best to act as ordered and not ask too many questions. So I spend my morning digging out toys from my closet and setting up dolls on the lawn.
And that’s where I am right now. The tea is totally in place. Once Miss Kits shows up, everything can start. I’m so excited, I could scream.
While I wait, I scope things out. Mom says we live in a part of Purgatory that’s best described as, crappy but private. My backyard is a small square of yellow grass. Our moldy ranch house takes up one side. Dead hedges surround the rest of the lawn.
Speaking of Mom, she eyes me through the kitchen’s back window. There’s no missing the moment when she spies my dolls. Mom’s eyes widen as she waves toward the tiny table. I shoot her a thumbs up.
Yup, I’m playing with Barbies.
Mom smiles her face off. Not that I blame her for being glad about the doll situation. It’s summer and I’m an only child. To stay busy, I normally do stuff like shoot up our garage with homemade arrows… make punching bags out of old towels and duct tape… and toss sparkly darts at the lawn shed (which I’ve now renamed the disco porcupine house).
And that’s just the stuff Mom knows about. My honorary older brother is a ghoul named Walker. He’s both undead and sneaky. Walker’s been taking me on so-called field trips for ice cream, but we’ve actually been slipping into Purgatory’s Arena to watch fights.
All this time, Mom’s been trying (as she puts it) to encourage non-violent play. She keeps buying me jewelry-making kits and baking supplies. I use them to create the glittery darts that now decorate the disco porcupine house. No wonder Mom’s so excited to see me with Barbies.
Slam!
The back door opens with such force, it hits the house itself. Two cracked shingles fall right off. Mom rushes over.
“Oh, Myla.” Mom beams. “Are your dollies having tea?”
“For now, yeah.”
Like all natives of Purgatory, Mom and I are quasi-demons. That means we’re mostly human with a little demonic DNA. Mom’s tall and curvy with red hair. I look like a smaller version of her (no curves yet, though). Mom and I also sport tails, the same as other quasi-demons. Ours are long, black, and covered in dragon scales. Today we wear gray sweats, matching T-shirts, and mangy sneakers. It’s the approved outfit from our ghoul overlords.
“Tea with your dollies.” Mom crouches beside the table to straighten the tea cups and tiny plates. “Have they eaten their cucumber sandwiches yet?”
“Not sure I get the question.”
“It’s a tea thing.”
Mom looks at me with such expectant joy, I simply have to answer. I don’t know much about tea, so I fake it. “Oh, the dolls have their tea stuff and… cucumber… they’re ll over it.”
Part of me wants to tell the truth: there is no real tea planned—this is a Barbie Doll Death Match. Still, Mom looks too happy for reality.
“I have an idea!” Mom claps. “Let’s make little mud pies and pretend they’re canapés. Then we can make salmon tarts out of leaves. After that, you and I can share a pot of tea in the kitchen.” Mom mimes holding up a cup with her pinky out. “This’ll be so much fun!”
My heart sinks. It took me ages to convince Miss Kits to play Barbie Doll Death Match today. There’s no way this cat will wait around for me to finish up with Mom. Sadly, I may not get another chance for battle time.
I twist my fingers at my waistline. “That’s a great idea, only I planned this out with Miss Kits. The dolls aren’t supposed to have tea.”
Mom frowns. “Then why set up a table?”
“Good question. Miss Kits asked me to do it. That’s all I got.”
Mom narrows her eyes. She’s so on to me, it isn’t funny. “And what spell is Miss Kits casting today, exactly?”
“Oh, she’ll make the dolls come alive and do stuff.”
Mom’s voice goes scary-low. “What. Stuff.”
“Fine.” I exhale. “Miss Kits and I are playing Barbie Doll Death Match.”
Mom goes all pale. “Did you say…”
“Barbie Doll Death Match, yeah. How did Miss Kits put it again? She thinks, it’ll be educational for me to see fighting up-close and on a small scale.”
Inch by inch, Mom moves to stand. Some days, my mother’s a worry monster. But other times? She reminds me more of a warlord. Like now.
“Why don’t you invite over that nice friend of yours, Cissy? I bet she’ll play with dolls.”
“Cissy is on vacation in Heaven with her parents, remember?”
Actually, Cis invited me to go with her, but Mom lost her mind at the idea of combining me and Heaven. For some reason, Mom is convinced that angels are dangerous. What can I say? Strange ideas are the norm when Mom goes into worry monster mode.
“Then clean up your toys and go inside,” announces Mom.
Suddenly, Miss Kits saunters out from the line of tall hedges. I’m so happy to see her, I cheer.
“Yay! Miss Kits!”
“Greetings, everyone.” Miss Kits is larger than regular cats and wears a large pink bow around her neck. She also has silky black fur, bright green eyes, and the six tails that mark her as a feline kitsune, aka a magical cat who selects a single person to watch over. In my case, Miss Kits chose me. Talk about good luck.
“Ah, you’ve set up the tea table as requested,” says Miss Kits sweetly. “Now it’s time for the fight.” Miss Kits focuses on Mom. “And look, the display attracted your mother. Just the person I’ve been meaning to speak with. You’ve been avoiding me, haven’t you, Camilla?”
All of a sudden, the request to set up tea makes perfect sense. Both Miss Kits and Walker think I need more battle training. Mom disagrees. Walker handles the situation by sneaking me around. Miss wants to confront things head-on. Which is why Mom has been avoiding her.
Damn. I should have known the tea set would lure Mom out for a fight.
Mom folds her arms over her chest. “I refuse to have this conversation over and over. Myla’s my child. I make decisions about how she spends her time.”
That what Mom thinks.
Miss Kits tilts her head in a very predatory way. Not sure how cats can say ‘game on’ by just moving their noggin slightly, but they do. “You don’t approve of our game for the day?”
“No Barbie Doll Death Match,” declares Mom.
My heart sinks. This could be bad.
Miss Kits slowly licks her front paw. “I’m a feline kitsune. We protect one person. For me, that’s Myla. She’s a warrior. Play-fighting is healthy for her.”
This is Miss Kits’ common complaint. I appreciate her bringing it up—I crave fighting skills the way a baby bird wants flight—but at this rate? I’ll end up grounded.
“Myla may have some battle aptitude,” counters Mom. “But she doesn’t have to indulge that side of her personality all the time. My daughter has already spent plenty of her summer on violence.” Mom gestures toward the disco porcupine house as evidence. It really is a mess.
I raise my hand. “Hey, I do more than just destroy stuff all summer. I’ve all been watching the Human Channel on P-TV.” As in, Purgatory TV. Which gets three channels. The human one is the best since it shows reruns of Happy Days.
Mom and Miss Kits don’t even look at me, let alone comment on what I just said. Instead, the pair become locked in a staring contest. Eek.
As she speaks, Miss Kits makes all six tails sway behind her in perfect sync. “Our girl must learn to protect herself.”
The way Miss Kits says the words, protect herself, it’s like she and Mom are having a secret conversation without me. That’s grown-ups for you.
“Myla has time to learn,” states Mom. “Myla’s eighteenth birthday is many years away.”
Huh. Eighteen is when I become a legal adult in Purgatory. Somehow, I think Mom and Miss Kits are talking about something else than just my birthday.
“What do you mean, I must learn stuff before I’m eighteen?”
Mom finally focuses in my direction. “All I’m saying is that you’ve plenty of time before you encounter adult threats and responsibilities, if ever.”
“Is that so?” Miss Kits’ stare turns so intense, even her tails stop moving. “The ghouls run Purgatory, Camilla. They are not kind.”
Which is true with a capital T. Walker’s not like the rest of the undead. Most ghouls are asshats who see the quasis as little more than insects. You can get executed just for forgetting to address them as your overlord.
Mom presses her palms to her eyes. I exhale. This is a good sign for the Barbie Doll Death Match. Eye pressing means Mom is considering Miss Kits’ point of view. A full minute passes super slowly.
“All right,” announces Mom at last. “I trust you.” The words come out as a question. Still, I’ll take it.
I wrap Mom in a big hug. “Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
“You’re welcome.” Mom steps back. “Remember, I’ll be right in the house if you need anything. Just shout for me.”
I smile so hard, my face hurts. “You got it.”
Mom trudges back into the house. Once the back door closes, Miss Kits turns to me.
“Are you ready?” asks Miss Kits.
“Absolutely.”
Miss Kits purrs. “Let the Barbie Doll Death Match begin!”
–You’ve reached the end of this sample.
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August 10, 2021
4 International Cover Reveals!
Four international versions of my book, Angelbound, all have unique covers–check them out below. The books themselves come out on October 19, 2021!
Don’t miss out — scroll down and preorder today!
GERMAN
Angelbound – Der Weg zu meinem Engel
Amazon – Apple – GooglePlay – Barnes & Noble – Kobo
ISBN eBook – 9781946677877
ISBN Print – 9781946677884
RUSSIAN
Ангельские узы
Amazon – Apple – Nook – Kobo – GooglePlay
ISBN eBook – 9781946677990
ISBN Print – 9781946677846
SPANISH
Angelbound – el camino a mi ángel
Amazon / Apple / GooglePlay / Kobo / Nook
ISBNeBook – 9781946677921
ISBNPrint – 9781946677938
TRADITIONAL CHINESE
天使之契
Amazon – Apple – GooglePlay – Kobo – Nook
ISBN 9781946677891
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August 4, 2021
4 International Cover Reveals – 1 Week Away
GERMAN
Angelbound – Der Weg zu meinem Engel
Amazon – Apple – GooglePlay – Barnes & Noble – Kobo
ISBN eBook – 9781946677877
ISBN Print – 9781946677884
RUSSIAN
Ангельские узы
Amazon – Apple – Nook – Kobo – GooglePlay
ISBN eBook – 9781946677990
ISBN Print – 9781946677846
SPANISH
Angelbound – el camino a mi ángel
Amazon / Apple / GooglePlay / Kobo / Nook
ISBN eBook – 9781946677921
ISBN Print – 9781946677938
TRADITIONAL CHINESE
天使之契
Amazon – Apple – GooglePlay – Kobo – Nook
ISBN 9781946677891
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August 1, 2021
New! BLOOD SLAVE!
BLOOD SLAVE COVER REVEAL
TITLE: BLOOD SLAVE
GENRE: Adult Paranormal Romance
SERIAL FORMAT: See it on Kindle Vella or the Radish Fiction App
EBOOK: Coming in December – Sign up for alerts https://tinyurl.com/CEEBEE-news
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RAFFLE TINY URL: https://tinyurl.com/raffle-vamp
About BLOOD SLAVE
See it on Kindle Vella or the Radish Fiction App
I’m not a screw up. I just have issues with anger. And shopping. Maybe some gambling.
Fine. I’m a hot mess.
And I’m not the only one in my family with impulse control issues, either. After all, that’s how my father ended up owing big money to the Russian mob—Dad simply couldn’t resist taking some cash that wasn’t his (and saddling me with his debts). To make matters worse, my little sister, Sasha, falls sick as hell with a mysterious blood disease. As a result, I’ll do almost anything for extra cash, from running surveillance gigs to competing in wet bikini contests. Shoot me now.
At last, the chance for some mega cash arrives. Cue the angelic choir! It’s a job with Caelin Vass, the so-called king of Empire Investments. Vass is Scottish royalty, smoking hot, and a manipulative tyrant to anyone on his staff. Rumor is, he’s also a powerful vampire who seduces twenty-somethings like me, turning us regular humans into blood slaves who’ll do anything for his bite.
Yeah, right. Vampires. Like I believe in that B-S.
All of which is why I commit to a short-term surveillance gig with Vass. As we gamblers say, you can’t skip easy money. I’ll get my cash, pay off all debts, and run for the hills. And if the Scotsman ever tries to get bitey for some reason, then he’ll learn I can take care of myself in a big way.
The more I think about it, the more I’m certain that my plan is bulletproof. That is, unless vampires are real…
Not a fan of the serialized format? BLOOD SLAVE will also be released as an ebook in December, 2021.
Vampires of the Daemonverse
1. Blood Slave – See it on Kindle Vella or the Radish Fiction App
2. Blood Lust
3. Blood Thirst
4. Blood Guilt
5. Blood Line
About the Author, CEE BEE
You may know me as Christina Bauer, author of more than 35 books including the popular Angelbound series. Normally, I focus on young adult epic fantasy, but some older readers want steamy scenes where the door doesn’t shut, if you get my meaning. So I’m thrilled to announce my new alter ego, CEE BEE (in all capital letters because why not?) I can’t wait to share this new adventure with you!
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CEE BEE’s Social Media
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July 26, 2021
Pre-Order Alert – CLOCKWORK IGNI
Check out the description below…
Clockwork Igni (Angelbound Origins 9)ORDER NOW: Amazon / Nook / Apple / Kobo / GooglePlay
“I absolutely love Myla Lewis as a character! She’s beautiful, witty, smart, and she has a license to kill.” – Angelic Reviews
Long live the me! As Queen of Antrum, I rule an underground realm of demon hunters who love finding new caves. Hey, it’s boring down here; I’m glad they all have a hobby. Per usual, I try to act interested about their latest discovery, but all I hear is blah blah blah new cavern blah blah blah Forbidden Tombs blah blah blah massive bronze pyramids blah blah blah creepy ticking sounds. It’s a little odd, but I’m not worried.
My bad.
Suddenly, the Forbidden Tombs burst through the ground in my home realm of Purgatory. Bronze pyramids smash through abandoned buildings and highways, making rush hour a nightmare. Even worse, the metal structures attract tiny lightning bolts called igni, which are my very special supernatural buddies. Within minutes, every last igni gets stolen away.
Now. I’m. Pissed.
Whoever hides inside those pyramids? Time to dust off your mummies and shine up your sarcophagi. Because my husband, Lincoln, and I are breaking in and kicking ass.
Angelbound Origins
In which Myla Lewis kicks ass and takes names. Nuff said.
1. Angelbound
2. Scala
3. Acca
4. Thrax
5. The Dark Lands
6. The Brutal Time
7. Armageddon
8. Quasi Redux
9. Clockwork Igni
10. Lady Reaper
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July 24, 2021
Reviewers Are Talking – DARE
Have you taken a look at DARE, Book 3 in the Pixieland Diaries?
Scroll down to check out what readers are saying about the newest Calla-Dare adventure…
About DARE
***BEWARE***
If you don’t like pixies, then don’t read this diary.
And if you don’t like feisty pixies who become queen while cherishing their so-called attitude problems? Definitely turn away right now.
I’m a pixie who rules as Queen of the Summer Fae and yet, I’m also the proud owner of a very cheeky personality. What can I say? It works for me. Or it does until an evil sorcerer plans to destroy all of Faerie. The Usurper.
To defeat this deadly mage, I team up with my elf crush, Dare. He’s a Prince of the Winter Realm and just awesome in general. Together, we face this threat like two pointy-eared bosses. Sure, it’s a dangerous quest, but things get way worse when the unthinkable happens…
Dare is kidnapped.
Will I give up? Hell, no. But I will crash an ice polo pony tournament in a bikini. Then I’ll kick some sparkly fairy butt and save the day.
Because that’s how we saucy pixie queens get stuff done.
***A 40,000-word diary written by Calla***
BUY NOW: Nook / Amazon / GooglePlay / Apple / Kobo
Pixieland Diaries Series
1. Pixieland Diaries
2. Calla
3. Dare
4. Winter Prince
5. Ley Queen
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