Bec McMaster's Blog
September 7, 2020
Crown of Darkness Cover Reveal and Preorder!
Thiago and Iskvien survived a dangerous curse, but will they survive the coming war?
True love will face the ultimate challenge when a dark goddess rises, secrets threaten to tear them apart, and a queen will stop at nothing to gain revenge.
Available September 15!
Preorder at Amazon, Apple Books, and Kobo! Available at Barnes & Noble and Google Play on release day.
True love will face the ultimate challenge when a dark goddess rises, secrets threaten to tear them apart, and a queen will stop at nothing to gain revenge.
Available September 15!
Preorder at Amazon, Apple Books, and Kobo! Available at Barnes & Noble and Google Play on release day.
May 27, 2020
Storm of Fury Release
STORM OF FURY IS HERE!
Are you ready for an epic romance featuring a big bear of a man with a heart of gold, and a closed-off heroine who doesn't believe in love?
Oh, Bryn. You think you're not going to fall in love with Tormund?
*author laughs*
What to expect in Storm of Fury:
* A dangerous quest to rescue a dreki prince
* A take-no-prisoners heroine who can kick a man through a door
* Her flaming sword
*The love of all things beards
* An epic bromance between Haakon, Sirius and Tormund
* And the sad demise of numerous pairs of Sirius's leather trousers
To celebrate the launch, Heart of Fire is currently free on all platforms for a limited time!
As to Tormund... I hope you enjoy xx
The old eddas speak of dreki—fabled creatures who haunt the depths of Iceland's volcanoes and steal away fair maidens.
Bryn wants none of such myths. Accused of a crime she didn’t commit, the former Valkyrie was exiled to the mortal realm over a century ago. Now a battle-hardened mercenary, when she’s offered a glimpse of redemption—a written confession that will finally clear her name—nothing will stand in her way.
All she has to do is find Marduk, a missing dreki prince, and deliver him in chains to the dreki princess he once dishonoured.
And a trio of dragon-hunters is going to lead her right to him….
Find a missing dreki prince, they said. It will be fun, they said. Fierce dragon-hunter Tormund Sigurdsson knows better. But the second he lays eyes on Bryn he thinks the gods have finally smiled upon him. After watching his cousin find love with his fated mate, all Tormund wants is an epic love story of his own. The gorgeous, curvaceous redhead is every single one of his dreams woven into flesh—even if she’s determined to keep him at arm’s length.
There’s just one little problem….
She’s working for the enemy.
Storm of Fury
Find links here!
Are you ready for an epic romance featuring a big bear of a man with a heart of gold, and a closed-off heroine who doesn't believe in love?
Oh, Bryn. You think you're not going to fall in love with Tormund?
*author laughs*
What to expect in Storm of Fury:
* A dangerous quest to rescue a dreki prince
* A take-no-prisoners heroine who can kick a man through a door
* Her flaming sword
*The love of all things beards
* An epic bromance between Haakon, Sirius and Tormund
* And the sad demise of numerous pairs of Sirius's leather trousers
To celebrate the launch, Heart of Fire is currently free on all platforms for a limited time!
As to Tormund... I hope you enjoy xx
The old eddas speak of dreki—fabled creatures who haunt the depths of Iceland's volcanoes and steal away fair maidens.
Bryn wants none of such myths. Accused of a crime she didn’t commit, the former Valkyrie was exiled to the mortal realm over a century ago. Now a battle-hardened mercenary, when she’s offered a glimpse of redemption—a written confession that will finally clear her name—nothing will stand in her way.
All she has to do is find Marduk, a missing dreki prince, and deliver him in chains to the dreki princess he once dishonoured.
And a trio of dragon-hunters is going to lead her right to him….
Find a missing dreki prince, they said. It will be fun, they said. Fierce dragon-hunter Tormund Sigurdsson knows better. But the second he lays eyes on Bryn he thinks the gods have finally smiled upon him. After watching his cousin find love with his fated mate, all Tormund wants is an epic love story of his own. The gorgeous, curvaceous redhead is every single one of his dreams woven into flesh—even if she’s determined to keep him at arm’s length.
There’s just one little problem….
She’s working for the enemy.
Storm of Fury
Find links here!
September 4, 2016
Fantasy Romance Giveaway
Want a chance to win a Kindle fire? And 35+ fantasy romance books?
Check out this awesome giveaway at:
http://www.storytellers-unlimited.com...
Check out this awesome giveaway at:
http://www.storytellers-unlimited.com...
May 12, 2016
NEW RELEASES
Here at Casa McMaster we have not one but two new releases for the month of May! We’re kickstarting two new series’, withShadowbound being the first book in the Dark Arts Series – picture a Victorian paranormal romance, with occult societies, sorcery, demons, and a dangerous deal between two enemies – and Nobody’s Hero is the first book in the Burned Lands trilogy. Both of these worlds and stories have been in my head a long time before Kiss of Steel was even a twinkle in my eye, and I’ve finally had a chance to get them up and running.
Shadowbound is available now at e-retailers. Order via http://www.becmcmaster.com/books/ . Print copies should be available in the next couple of weeks. I’m just waiting on the formatting and then the print cover to go through.
Also available is the pre-order for Nobody’s Hero, at e-tailers like iBooks, Barnes & Noble and Kobo. Amazon is not available for pre-order, as the time span is too short.
FAQ FOR NOBODY’S HERO
So your last series, London Steampunk, was Victorian-alternate-era steampunky good times. Is Nobody’s Hero anything like that?
Short answer: no.
This is as far as you can get from London Steampunk, although there are a few similarities, like smoking hot sex scenes, crazy intense action, and a bad boy hero who just might be mostly monster himself. Plus the ladies like to kick some serious ass.
Picture a world where a meteor struck, and the skies darkened, and the only people and animals who survived were those who endured life in underground bunkers for five years. Then fast-forward 97 years. Most people are above ground now, but life has changed. It’s every man – or woman – for themselves. No laws beyond what you make yourself, and the only way to survive is to band together against the monsters of the world, be they human, or… otherwise.
In no particular order, it’s all about kidnapped heroines who refuse to stay kidnapped. Reiver gangs. Smexy times. Past betrayals. Some tears. More smexy times. Deadheads. Dynamite. Chases. Escapes. Revenge. Redemption. Stuff like that…
Tell us more about this bad boy hero…
Luc Wade began the story as the villain in my mind. One chapter in, and he was like, “Nope, I’m totally the hero in this one.” We fought it out, but Riley (the heroine) decided she was all on board with his plans. He looks a little like this.
And a kick-ass heroine. That sounds like fun.
Kick-ass. Literally. A girl’s got to do what a girl’s got to do, and in a world where your survival depends upon your shooting skills… well… Let’s just say there is definitely a lot of push-pull between Riley and Wade, when he kidnaps her.
So how do you get a romance between two characters like this?
He had her at ‘Princess.’
Just kidding. That nickname only made her want to kill him even more. No, it might have something to do with that kiss, in the dark…
So, if Wade wasn’t supposed to be the hero, then who was?
That would be Adam McClain, Wade’s onetime best friend and betrayer, wannabe world-saver, and a man hiding his own dark secrets. There might be a little bit of a bromance in here, if they decide not to kill each other first.
Hmm, that looks like a wolf on the cover… So is this a shifter story?
Define shifter. If you’re talking about wolf packs and alphas and betas… then no. If you’re talking about men who are forced to deal with the monster within… then yes.
Favourite quotes?
“Kidnapping you was the worst mistake I ever made.”
***
Don’t forget that The Many Lives of Hadley Monroe is also available! This short story was included in the Mammoth Book of Southern Gothic Romance two years ago, but is now available as a novella! (Plus the cover is gorgeous).
Happy reading! xx
Shadowbound is available now at e-retailers. Order via http://www.becmcmaster.com/books/ . Print copies should be available in the next couple of weeks. I’m just waiting on the formatting and then the print cover to go through.
Also available is the pre-order for Nobody’s Hero, at e-tailers like iBooks, Barnes & Noble and Kobo. Amazon is not available for pre-order, as the time span is too short.
FAQ FOR NOBODY’S HERO
So your last series, London Steampunk, was Victorian-alternate-era steampunky good times. Is Nobody’s Hero anything like that?
Short answer: no.
This is as far as you can get from London Steampunk, although there are a few similarities, like smoking hot sex scenes, crazy intense action, and a bad boy hero who just might be mostly monster himself. Plus the ladies like to kick some serious ass.
Picture a world where a meteor struck, and the skies darkened, and the only people and animals who survived were those who endured life in underground bunkers for five years. Then fast-forward 97 years. Most people are above ground now, but life has changed. It’s every man – or woman – for themselves. No laws beyond what you make yourself, and the only way to survive is to band together against the monsters of the world, be they human, or… otherwise.
In no particular order, it’s all about kidnapped heroines who refuse to stay kidnapped. Reiver gangs. Smexy times. Past betrayals. Some tears. More smexy times. Deadheads. Dynamite. Chases. Escapes. Revenge. Redemption. Stuff like that…
Tell us more about this bad boy hero…
Luc Wade began the story as the villain in my mind. One chapter in, and he was like, “Nope, I’m totally the hero in this one.” We fought it out, but Riley (the heroine) decided she was all on board with his plans. He looks a little like this.
And a kick-ass heroine. That sounds like fun.
Kick-ass. Literally. A girl’s got to do what a girl’s got to do, and in a world where your survival depends upon your shooting skills… well… Let’s just say there is definitely a lot of push-pull between Riley and Wade, when he kidnaps her.
So how do you get a romance between two characters like this?
He had her at ‘Princess.’
Just kidding. That nickname only made her want to kill him even more. No, it might have something to do with that kiss, in the dark…
So, if Wade wasn’t supposed to be the hero, then who was?
That would be Adam McClain, Wade’s onetime best friend and betrayer, wannabe world-saver, and a man hiding his own dark secrets. There might be a little bit of a bromance in here, if they decide not to kill each other first.
Hmm, that looks like a wolf on the cover… So is this a shifter story?
Define shifter. If you’re talking about wolf packs and alphas and betas… then no. If you’re talking about men who are forced to deal with the monster within… then yes.
Favourite quotes?
“Kidnapping you was the worst mistake I ever made.”
***
Don’t forget that The Many Lives of Hadley Monroe is also available! This short story was included in the Mammoth Book of Southern Gothic Romance two years ago, but is now available as a novella! (Plus the cover is gorgeous).
Happy reading! xx
March 26, 2015
Is the London Steampunk series over?
Is Of Silk And Steam the last in the London Steampunk series? Yes, and uh, no.
In my mind the first arc of the London Steampunk series is over, but there are a lot of loose threads left to play with. AKA Project: Dhampir, the aftermath of the events in OSAS, Charlie Todd... etc. I'm sure sharp-eyed readers have noticed a few little plot points that didn't entirely get cleared up.
So if I were going to do another book, it would be the start of a new story arc, dealing with these elements. And if I were looking at a new set of heroes and heroines, I wonder who they'd be?
Hmm, maybe there's a first chapter somewhere, detailing this info? Maybe it's here? (Link below)
You're welcome (:
http://www.becmcmaster.com/2015/03/25...
In my mind the first arc of the London Steampunk series is over, but there are a lot of loose threads left to play with. AKA Project: Dhampir, the aftermath of the events in OSAS, Charlie Todd... etc. I'm sure sharp-eyed readers have noticed a few little plot points that didn't entirely get cleared up.
So if I were going to do another book, it would be the start of a new story arc, dealing with these elements. And if I were looking at a new set of heroes and heroines, I wonder who they'd be?
Hmm, maybe there's a first chapter somewhere, detailing this info? Maybe it's here? (Link below)
You're welcome (:
http://www.becmcmaster.com/2015/03/25...
November 28, 2014
Deals and News
Deal alert! Kiss of Steel is only $1.99 for the next four days!
Get it while it's hot at:
http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/eboo...
Also, Forged By Desireis up for Best Steampunk Romance 2014 at Under the Covers, if you feel the urge to vote at http://www.underthecoversbookblog.com...
Happy Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate it!
Get it while it's hot at:
http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/eboo...
Also, Forged By Desireis up for Best Steampunk Romance 2014 at Under the Covers, if you feel the urge to vote at http://www.underthecoversbookblog.com...
Happy Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate it!
August 24, 2014
Free read...
Chapter four of The Curious Case of the Clockwork Menace is live at watt pad. In which our oblivious hero soldiers into the argument - and shows a little shirtless action.
http://www.wattpad.com/67513492-the-c...
http://www.wattpad.com/67513492-the-c...
August 22, 2014
WHO'S YOUR HERO?
Want to know who your perfect match London Steampunk hero is?
Take my fun quiz and enter the $30 Amazon/B&N giveaway at my blog! Second prize is a signed book pack. Both are open internationally!
http://www.becmcmaster.com/2014/08/22...
Take my fun quiz and enter the $30 Amazon/B&N giveaway at my blog! Second prize is a signed book pack. Both are open internationally!
http://www.becmcmaster.com/2014/08/22...
June 17, 2014
May 23, 2014
Forged By Desire First Chapter
First chapter of Forged By Desire (book four London Steampunk) is up at the website!
http://www.becmcmaster.com/2014/05/24...
Featuring the moment when our hero realises the heroine actually has boobs. Or, in Victorian-era terms, looks kind of pretty in a dress. Like... really pretty.
http://www.becmcmaster.com/2014/05/24...
Featuring the moment when our hero realises the heroine actually has boobs. Or, in Victorian-era terms, looks kind of pretty in a dress. Like... really pretty.
