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March 8, 2016
Available for PRE-ORDER: ‘FORBIDDEN.’ New romantic-suspense novel.. By D.G. Torrens
My friend and fellow author, Dawn Torrens, has another romantic suspense novel, FORBIDDEN, and it is available now for pre-orders:
TAGLINE: THE TIES THAT BIND US ARE THE TIES THAT CAN BREAK US
EXCERPT:
Jessica Hamilton is 25-years-old and born into a strict, white, Christian family. One that does not believe in interracial relationships under any circumstances. She meets Ajay Sharma at work, an associate director for Lansdale and Down Communications. There is only one problem – he is a Hindu. Jessica and Ajay fall irrevocably and irreparably in love with one another. A perfect love they have to conceal from all those around them for fear of reprisal from their unforgiving families… families that are imprisoned by their own cultural constraints. They are both faced with unimaginable and unforeseeable obstacles that leads Jessica to a near fatal accident, one that changes their lives forever. Jessica has no memory of the events that led to her tragic accident or why she was alone at ridge point on that fateful night. Will Ajay find justice for Jessica? Will Jessica’s memory return and reveal the truth?
– FORBIDDEN –
USA LINK: http://amzn.to/1TRuAbi
UK LINK: http://amzn.to/1UygZpX
D.G. Torrens is the author of 12 books including best selling Amelia’s Story and the sequel Amelia’s Destiny. This is a heart rendering true story that the author wrote for her daughter. D.G is a mother/writer/blogger who has a dream to inspire as many people as possible through her story. To show those with little hope that dreams can come true.
Born in England, passionate about writing, D.G. Torrens is married with a six-year-old daughter. Her first book, “Amelia’s Story” has inspired people all over the world.”Amelia’s Destiny” her second book is the sequel and completes her story.
D.G is a prolific writer and in 2013, her works were recognized by BBC Radio WM, where she gave a live interview on air in the BBC studios in Birmingham UK. Later that year DG gave a second live interview for BBC Radio WM.
A quote by D.G. Torrens: “If you close your eyes, you can be anywhere you wish to be.”D.G. Torrens lives by the motto, “The child first and foremost.”
All titles by D.G. Torrens:
The Poppy Fields (Book #1) Military/Romance
The Poppy Fields (Book #2) Military/Romance
The Poppy Fields (Book #3) Military/Romance
Tears of Endurance (Book #1) Romantic Drama
Whispers from Heaven (Book #2) Romantic Drama
Broken Wings (Contemporary Military/Romance)
A Soldier’s Fear. (Contemporary Military/Romance)
Amelia’s Story (Book #1) Autobiography
Amelia’s Destiny (Book #2) Autobiography
Military Boots (War Anthology)
Heart and Mind (Contemporary Poetry)
Author website: http://dawnsdaily.com
Author page: http://www.facebook.com/dgtorrens
Twitter @torrenstp
January 25, 2016
Vision of the Griffin’s Heart, Andy Smithson, Book 5
JUST RELEASED!
Vision of the Griffin’s Heart, Andy Smithson, Book 5
Four years ago, Andy Smithson discovered he is the Chosen one to break a 500-yr-old curse plaguing the land of Oomaldee when he unexpectedly and mysteriously found himself there. To do so, he must collect ingredients for a magical potion. Thus far he has gathered the scale of a red dragon, venom from a giant serpent, a unicorn’s horn, and the tail feather of a phoenix. Now he must ask a griffin for one of its talons. There’s just one problem…humans have poached griffin treasure, causing these mythical creatures to attack on sight.
Complicating matters, the evil Abaddon, sovereign of Oomaldee’s northern neighbor, is turning more and more citizens into zolt in his ongoing campaign of terror as he sets in motion the final steps of his plan to conquer the land. Things really start to heat up in book five!
If you loved Harry Potter, you’ll love the Andy Smithson series chalk full of mythical creatures, newly invented animals like zolt, herewolves, and therewolves, a complex plot with evolving characters, and positive themes including responsibility, diligence, dignity, friendship and more.
THE BUZZ
5 Stars! – “A marvelous book in a great series!” – Erik Weibel (Age 14) This Kid Reviews Books Blog
“Readers of this series have come to anticipate a host of challenges, intense battles, and on an epic scale. In Vision of the Griffin’s Heart, you won’t be disappointed. For lovers of fantasy, I consider it a must read.” – Richard Weatherly, Author
“One of the admirable qualities I like about the entire series is seeing Andy’s growth from a self-absorbed kid to a more thoughtful teen as he learns how to deal with the various crises which face him, all the while knowing that the future may hold unpleasant consequences. The watchword for Vision of the Griffin’s Heart is “courage.” – Wayne Walker, Home School Book Review
OTHER BOOKS IN THE ANDY SMITHSON SERIES:
Blast of the Dragon’s Fury (Andy Smithson, Book One) ebook is FREE. Download a copy at Amazon, Smashwords, Kobo, Google, B&N.
Listen to the FREE podcast of Book 1 by L. R. W. Lee on Podiobooks.
Book one is also available in paperback.
Venom of the Serpent’s Cunning (Andy Smithson, Book Two) is available in Kindle and Paperback.
Download the professionally recorded audiobook at Amazon
It’s only $1.99 if you download the eBook first…Savings of $16!
Disgrace of the Unicorn’s Honor (Andy Smithson, Book Three) is available in Kindle and Paperback.
Resurrection of the Phoenix’s Grace (Andy Smithson, Book Four) is available in Kindle and Paperback.
Power of the Heir’s Passion (Andy Smithson, Prequel Novella) ebook is FREE. Pick up a copy at Amazon, Google, B&N, Smashwords. It’s also available in paperback.
Download the professionally recorded audiobook at Amazon
It’s only $1.99 if you download the eBook for $.99 first…Savings of $1!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
L.R. W. Lee credits her love of fantasy with her introduction to C. S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia. Later on, she enjoyed the complex world of Middle Earth brought to life by J. R. R. Tolkien in Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. The multiple dimensions of the worlds mixed with a layer of meaning, captivated her and made her desire to invent Young Adult Fantasy and Epic Fantasy worlds others could get lost in, but also take meaning away from. More recently, L. R. W. Lee has found inspiration from J. K. Rowling and her Harry Potter series as well as Brandon Mull and his best selling Fablehaven, Beyonders and Five Kingdoms series.
L.R. W. Lee writes to teach her readers principles that can transform their lives – overcoming frustration, impatience, fear and more. She also shows why responsibility, diligence and dignity are the keys to true success in life. She lives in scenic Austin, TX with her husband. Their daughter is a Computer Engineer for Microsoft and their son serves in the Air Force.
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May 11, 2015
7 ICE-SHATTERING THRILLERS FROM 7 BEST-SELLING AUTHORS… THE COOL BOX
THE COOL BOX (7 ice-shattering thrillers by 7 best-selling authors
***LIMITED TIME ONLY – ONE LOW PRICE – 7 ICE-SHATTERING THRILLERS FROM 7 BEST-SELLING AUTHORS***
From the international bestselling authors of the Hot Box comes an entirely new boxset! Looking for diversity in your thrills and chills? Seven authors deliver seven uniquely different thrillers, ranging from historical, crime and sci fi action to the supernatural and paranormal:
Mike Wells – Lust, Money and Murder
Revenge, determination and love fuel this thoroughly enjoyable fast-paced thriller
Karen Perkins – Thores-Cross: A Yorkshire Ghost Story
A haunting paranormal thriller of isolation, superstition and persecution.
Andy Lucas – Underworld: Chimera
For centuries the Bermuda Triangle has cast a sinister shadow over the ocean. How do you fight something that nobody has ever seen, or survived?
David Leadbeater – Chosen
In the electrifying world of Chosen, humans must unite with supernatural creatures to save the world.
CR Hiatt – Gone at Zero Hundred 00:00
McSwain & Beck take on a group of narcissistic individuals with rapacious desire for wealth and possession over others, willing to use violent measures to achieve those aspirations.
John Paul Davis – The Bordeaux Connection
In Medieval England, the fate of the kingdom in times of need rested on the shoulders of twelve men – a secret brotherhood of knights, who answered only to the ruler of England. They were called The White Hart.
As they are now…
Steven Bannister – The Black Net
London DCI Allison St Clair has ‘special’ talents and is drawn to mysterious Cornwall as the Pagan Festival of Golowan begins. A series of inexplicable fires and ritualistic murders lead to a high-stakes confrontation on ancient St Michael’s Mount in this paranormal crime thriller.
October 15, 2014
#NewRelease – DISGRACE OF THE UNIORN’S HONOR (Book 3)
The Wait for Book Three is Finally Over!
Disgrace of the Unicorn’s Honor
Andy, now twelve, discovers more than he bargained for when his parents reveal his mom’s past and he realizes she will die when he breaks the curse unless he intervenes.
Andy returns to Oomaldee to find its citizens on edge after many have been turned into vulture-people. Against this background, Andy and his company embark upon the next quest, to retrieve the horn of a unicorn. But not long into it, a seductive voice calls to Andy, tempting him to surrender the next ingredient in exchange for a promise to preserve his mom. Will he be able to stop the transformation of Oomaldee’s citizens? Will he jeopardize his ability to end the curse to save Mom?
Available in Kindle and Paperback
“Andy Smithson will take on any problem that comes his way. The scenes and dialog in this book come alive on the page. I felt Andy’s emotions and victories, and I was with him for his pain and recovery. This is an amazing adventure that I have been impatiently waiting to read since book two!” – Rena Marthaler, Rena Writes (Rena is 10)
“Sometimes, I just let the 5 star rating speak for itself. I can add nothing more.” – Wayne Walker, Home School Book Review
“A long-lasting story that is part of one of my favorite series.”
- Erik Weibel, This Kid Reviews Books Blog (Erik is 13)
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Book 1, Andy Smithson: Blast of the Dragon’s Fury is FREE. Pick up a copy at Smashwords, Kobo, Google, B&N. You can also listen to the FREE podcast of Book 1 on iTunes. Book one is also available in paperback.
Book 2, Andy Smithson: Venom of the Serpent’s Cunning is available in Kindle and Paperback.
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L. R. W. Lee writes to teach her readers principles that can transform their lives – overcoming frustration, impatience, fear and more. She also shows why responsibility, diligence and dignity are the keys to true success in life. L. R. W. Lee lives in scenic Austin, TX with her husband, daughter and son.
Connect with L. R. W. at: Twitter Website Facebook
September 24, 2014
#FREE 9/25-9/29 ‘ENTANGLED DREAMS’ A sensual and, at times, heartbreaking romantic suspense
Mini Description:
When Alexandra’s choices dissolve into Entangled Dreams, pushing her down a dark and dismal path, she must trust her instincts to escape danger, but be able to surrender all to find her happily ever after. Knowing how to decipher the difference will be her toughest challenge.
Genre: A sensual and, at times, heartbreaking romantic suspense
Rating: A spicy PG13 (nothing erotic or graphic)
Excerpt:
She jerked back from him. “I don’t expect you to take care of me,” she retorted, obviously not thrilled with his remark.
He reached for her. “I’m sorry; that was rude.”
She shoved away his hands. “You can’t keep saying whatever is on your mind and then just say you’re sorry. That was rude. If you think I’m such a tramp, why are you even interested?”
“I don’t think that. I’m just accustomed to saying what I’m thinking at the second I’m thinking it. But I really didn’t mean it. I don’t think you’re a tramp. If I thought that, would I ask you to move in with me?”
“I don’t know. I’m so confused.” She dropped her head into her hands again. “I just don’t want to make any more mistakes.”
He put his hand under her chin and lifted her head. “Am I a mistake?”
“You are probably the only thing in my life that hasn’t been a mistake.”
A note from the author:
We live in a world where few people find their happily ever after, even though most of our childhood stories preached that to us. Wait a minute. Did they? I keep hearing…and I’ve been known to write this statement, “I’ve obviously read too many fairytales…” But when I looked back, the fairytales weren’t all sunshine and roses. In fact, many of the characters in what we tag as ‘fairytales’ were beaten, banished, orphaned, poisoned, lost, and on and on…
So where does the fairytale aspect actually play out? Is it when the dashing prince on the white stallion sweeps in and they live happily ever after? Chuh! But hey, the protagonist had to go through many trials to get there. So what’s so bad about that? Personally, I don’t think there’s a problem, except for putting all your dreams in one knight in shining armor who turns out to be a frog. But you can still work at your happily ever after, with or without the prince, right? Though, in my opinion, I think we’re all looking for someone who completes us.
The fact of the matter is a troubled past helps us appreciate a wonderful present. When we experience trials, we often seek out God and loved ones for support and are that much more thankful when the trial ends. So, I don’t have trouble with fairytales; that’s why I write them, modern-day fairytales, that is. I put my characters through trials and tribulations because I know that somewhere, someone can relate. Yes, there’s normally a knight in hidden-armor, who usually requires some polishing before he’s fit to be a prince. But again, isn’t that what great relationships do? They feed off each other to become better partners.
This is what I write about in all my stories. People who have flaws, but learn to overcome, trust when all else fails so they can love again, and forgive so they can know peace.
In Entangled Dreams, I tackle these and many other issues head on. So, for my version of a modern-day fairytale, read on for how to get your FREE copy!
Happy reading,
Carmen
For more information, reviews, or to download Entangled Dreams FREE, visit Amazon:
June 30, 2014
Love, Honor, & Hope Book Blast to benefit Veterans of PTSD – July 1 – 3 #LHHBlast
8 Authors. 8 Labors of Love. One Fantastic Cause.
Publication Date: June 24, 2014
Genre: Romance Anthology
Find out more at:
The Authors and their Stories
Jennifer Theriot, Out of the Box Awakening
Swept from her perfect paper-doll life in Houston, Olivia finds herself in Chicago, alone, betrayed, and far from home. Ash is the man who has everything—everything except healing from the losses of a lifetime. What happens when the married woman and the sexy handsome widower are thrown together by fate?
Aubree Lane, Early One Morning
Stuck in San Diego, dealing with unreasonable clients and babysitting Marissa’s kids, a jealous Annie Harper catches the red-eye out of LAX wanting to intercept Terence and foil her best friend’s plans. This envious act uncovers a scandalous affair, and in that one pivotal moment, none of their lives would ever be the same.
Jennifer Yarbrough, Lost and Found
A tragic accident changes Olivia Porter’s life in ways no woman should experience. With the help of a friend she tries to pick up the pieces and suddenly Cash Kingston appears giving her one more chance at happiness…will she take the chance or keep hiding from pain?
Diane Rinella, Scary Modsters
While under the influence of insomnia-impaired judgment, Rosalyn summons Rock ‘n Roll deity Peter Lane back from the dead. Not only does he spin her hormones into a frenzy, Peter is also the precarious puzzle piece that brings sense into her world. When Niles learns that he can overcome his life-long challenge by helping Peter avenge his death, how far will he go to secure Rosalyn’s heart?
Kelly Cozzone, Tropical Dreams
Tropical Dreams is a tale of love, murder and conspiracy. Can Tiana Alexander overcome her past to learn to love again? Can David Murphy let go of the demons who haunt him. Can they face the future together or will life finally take its toll and their lives?
Linda Lee Williams, Sisters of the Night
Can there be a happily ever after for Emaline Hoffbrau, Juliana Slater and Gretchen Eberhardt, three modern-day vampire women?
Cherime MacFarlane, Heart of the Hunter
Leda is a teacher just out of school, who has not had time for love. Jay takes her by surprise, a soft spoken slightly broken man who lives with only his dog, for company. Leda sees something in Jay she needs to pursue. She should stay away from Jay. But can she? Who is the hunter and who is the hunted?
Sammie J, Piece of Heaven
Aaron Calnan has seen enough of the horrors of war. Now, Aaron finds himself immersed in a world where humans work within the realms of the paranormal, where Werewolves and Vampires become friends and Fae like to kick your ass. One encounter changes everything and Aaron finds his life turned upside down. Will he finally find his own piece of heaven?
Find this amazing anthology on Amazon and Barnes&Noble!
*All proceeds will benefit The United States War Veteran’s PTSD Foundation*
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June 20, 2014
The Blog Tour Continues: Army of Worn Soles by Scott Bury
It is my honor to host the blog tour for ARMY OF WORN SOLES by Scott Bury.
About the book:
1941: Their retreat across Ukraine wore their boots out—and they kept going.
Three months after drafting him, the Soviet Red Army throws Maurice Bury, along with millions of other under-trained men, against the juggernaut of Nazi Germany’s Operation Barbarossa, the assault on the USSR.
Army of Worn Soles tells the true story of a Canadian who had to find in himself a way to keep himself alive—and the men who followed him.
Excerpt seven from Army of Worn Soles
The Army of Worn Soles launch blog tour continues! Read to the end for the clue that will help you win the Grand Prize of a signed paperback copy of Army of Worn Soles plus a $50 Amazon gift card. If you collect all the clues and put them in the right order, they’ll make a sentence. Send the sentence to the author for a chance to win and autographed paperback copy of Army of Worn Soles plus a gift certificate from Amazon.
For a chance to enter the early-bird draw, enter the clue at the bottom of the post in the Comments section.
To see where the blog tour stops next, and to find the next clue, visit the author’s blog, Written Words.
Chapter 3: Drafted
Ternopyl, Ukraine, 1941
A damp wind chilled Maurice under his coat as he walked through the slush to the armoury in Ternopyl. A few young men, dressed in their warmest cloths and carrying suitcases or bags, waited nervously at the gate. No one spoke.
One by one, they gave their draft notices to a man in the greenish-brown uniform of the Red Army, sitting behind a table. The officer, a young Russian with a broad face and deep brown eyes, asked each inductee’s name, checked it off a list, examined the draft letter and gave the man another piece of paper. Then he sent him to wait in another room, where each inductee would be loaded onto a train and sent to a training camp.
Some of the men tried to tell the officer why they shouldn’t be inducted: they were needed at their jobs, at home, they were essential workers, they weren’t healthy. The officer first told each who addressed him in his native Ukrainian to speak Russian. Then he dismissed each argument with, “The Motherland needs you, tovarisch. Report back here tomorrow ready to ship out or you’ll be arrested.”
Maurice felt sure he had a better argument than the man in front of him, who said his employer, a machine shop, absolutely could not do without him. “Wonderful, comrade,” the officer said. “The army needs skilled machinists like you. You will ship out today.” The shocked machinist sputtered incoherently as a soldier took his arm and led him to join the other recruits at the train station.
Maurice stepped to the table. “Good morning, sir. I know you’re busy, so I would like to quickly help you resolve an error—my draft letter is a mistake.” He put it on the table in front of the officer.
The officer looked up, arching one eyebrow. “That’s a new one. What kind of mistake?”
“I am not eligible for service, as I am not a citizen of the Soviet Union. I’m a Canadian.” He showed his birth certificate.
The officer struggled to sound out the Roman lettering. “Doh-meen-i-yon off Kanada,” he read. He frowned, then shook his head and looked Maurice straight in the eyes. “You are still required to report for duty, comrade.”
“But I’m a Canadian citizen.”
“It doesn’t matter, tovarisch. You live here now and you must help defend the Motherland.” He was already looking at the next man in line. “Report to the train station by seven tomorrow morning or you’ll be arrested. Next.”
About the author:
Scott Bury is a journalist, editor and novelist based in Ottawa, Canada. He has written for magazines in Canada, the US, the UK and Australia.
He is author of The Bones of the Earth, a fantasy set in the real time and place of eastern Europe of the sixth century; One Shade of Red, a humorous erotic romance;
a children’s short story, Sam, the Strawb Part (proceeds of which are donated to an autism charity), and other stories.
Scott Bury lives in Ottawa with his lovely, supportive and long-suffering wife, two mighty sons and two pesky cats.
He can be found online at www.writtenword.ca, on his blog, Written Words, on Amazon, on Twitter @ScottTheWriter, and on Facebook.
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June 18, 2014
#NewRelease: THE CORTES ENIGMA
#NewRelease: THE CORTES ENIGMA - Historical Thriller by Best-Selling Author, John Paul Davis via @mcswainandbeck
June 16, 2014
Book Launch: THE HOT BOX – 8 #Sizzling #Thrillers
Sizzling Thriller Hot Box Release:
8 Sizzling Thrillers From 8 Best-Selling Authors
Get Yours Today
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Steven Bannister – Fade to Black
John Paul Davis – The Cortes Enigma
C R Hiatt – Sanctioned Kill
David Leadbeater – The Razor’s Edge
Andy Lucas – Race Amazon
Karen Perkins – Dead Reckoning
C K Raggio – Heron Park
Mike Wells – Wild Child
Steven Bannister – Fade to Black - Allie St Clair is young and brilliant and today she’s been promoted to Detective Chief Inspector at New Scotland Yard. But the time for celebration is short. Something is wrong in rain-swept London. Very wrong.
#NewRelease
John Paul Davis – The Cortes Enigma - 1581: It appeared in the west as the sun was setting, a distant silhouette like a fire on the water. Twelve hours later it appeared again, this time much closer to the mainland . . . Who was on board or where they came from remained a mystery . . . No trace of the vessel was ever found . . .
#NewRelease
C R Hiatt – Sanctioned Kill - Destined for Danger. Sanctioned to Kill. Hot on the trail of an international weapons ring, covert agent Kyra Ray finds herself caught in the cross-hairs of a ruthless arms dealer in the perilous mountains of war-torn Afghanistan. Closing in, the mission takes an unexpected and near-deadly turn in the high-stakes drama of New York City, where Kyra is mysteriously spared by an assassin sent to kill her. Retrained as an assassin and given strict orders to take him down, Kyra becomes trapped in a game of cat-and-mouse that will put her life on the line and her directive to the test—her sanction to kill.
David Leadbeater – The Razor’s Edge - Trent, Silk and Radford are the Razor’s Edge and the best spy team in the business – until the government they toiled, served and bled for, disavowed them.
Andy Lucas – Race Amazon - James Pace, ex-RAF helicopter pilot and amateur cameraman, is still trying to figure out what to do with the rest of his life when a child’s bullet nearly kills him.
Karen Perkins – Dead Reckoning - A historical adventure of piracy, love and revenge in the Caribbean in the seventeenth century.
C K Raggio – Heron Park - A small Long Island town erupts in a panic when a woman and her dog are found savagely murdered on a popular hiking trail.
Mike Wells – Wild Child - A fast, suspenseful thriller with an ending that you’ll never see coming.
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April 18, 2014
Thrilling climax to the JAMES BLAKE THRILLER SERIES (Book #3)
Launch day for the thrilling climax in the JAMES BLAKE THRILLER SERIES
James Blake and his family can only be safe if the truth about the conspiracy threatening their lives is brought into the full light of day. Follow James in this intriguing thriller as he returns to London and Italy to confront those seeking to destroy his family. As the mystery comes to a resounding climax, he discovers that dark secrets have survived down the centuries and are in the hands of those who threaten all those dear to him.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JRG30HS FORGIVE NO MORE US Edition
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00JRGB0K2 FORGIVE NO MORE UK Edition
WHAT READERS HAVE TO SAY:
(Book #1 TAKE NO MORE)
Four + 1 = Ten - No, my math isn’t fuzzy. Combine a great 4 star story full of exotic locations (that the author obviously knows intimately), fabulously drawn characters and an excellent and inventive plot, add an extra star for Seb Kirby’s style and that gives you ten on the readability scale.
(Book #2 REGRET NO MORE)
A great read! - Couldn’t put this book down, it was so fascinating! Complex characters. Interesting seeing how the judicial system is different in England from here in the States.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Seb Kirby is the author of the James Blake Thriller series (TAKE NO MORE, REGRET NO MORE and, just released, FORGIVE NO MORE) and the Raymond Bridges sci fi thriller series (DOUBLE BIND).
He says: ‘I’ve been an avid reader from an early age – my grandfather ran a mobile lending library in Birmingham and when it closed my parents inherited many of the books. From the first moment I was hooked. Now, as a full-time writer myself, it’s my goal to add to the magic of the wonderful words and stories I discovered back then.’
