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Joyfully Jay gave Almost Paradise 4 Stars!

I have another great review to share while I sit here busily working away at the next of the Pine Hollow Wolves. Please check out the full review here.

Here's a snippet of the review- "... I also fell in love with Liam as well. Who wouldn’t love a wolf shifter with two Mastiffs pups he has named Lucy and Ethel and obviously adores? Elegant and comfortable with who he is as a wolf high in status with his pack, he still loves children and falls under Hannah’s spell immediately. I loved their interaction as well. Travis is heartbreaking as a father who has given up everything he owns to win custody of his daughter only to see himself made virtually homeless, with no support system and no income to rely on. ..."

Enjoy! And thank you Joyfully Jay for reading and reviewing!

4 1/2 Sweet Peas rating for Almost Paradise!

Go here to see the complete new review of Almost Paradise. Mrs Condit  had some very nice things to say about my book and she really made my morning.

Here's a sneak peak of the review- "...Ms Ricci is an extraordinary world builder. Not only do her shifters vary significantly from the usual werewolf canon (“Shifter. No moon, no rage.”) but her skill at developing characters just through dialog is amazing. I knew exactly what kind of man Liam was just by the way he talks. Same with Travis. Same with Evangeline. Same with precious little Hannah. In many books everyone speaks with the same voice, but not in Ms Ricci’s story..." 

Thank you for reading and reviewing Mrs Condit!

Come have a Summer Fling with me at SJD Peterson's site!

 Come on over to SJD Peterson's site  to have a summer fling with Travis from Almost Paradise. Hope to see you there!

Please Welcome Nicki J Markus!

Today I have a guest, Nicki J Markus showing off her new book, Time Keepers, which is available through Silver Publishing and online distributors. So let's jump right on in with an excerpt of Time Keepers...


Say No To Fur!!
The poster caught his eye as he stood on the muggy, station platform waiting for the southbound Jubilee Line tube.
Nick frowned, tilting his head slightly and staring at it. The hologram of a wolf's head hovered in the centre, the trademark tinges of reds and greens, which even modern technology could not erase completely from the image, were just visible behind its charcoal grey fur. It rippled there in seeming innocence, a benign look in its yellow eyes as it watched the passers-by.
In some ways it seemed inconspicuous, lost as it was amidst the neon graffiti tags that covered every free inch of wall space, and yet it drew the eye somehow, creating a sense of disquiet that made everyone give it a wide berth as they walked past.
Then a woman stepped a little too close.
The wolf's head leapt out from the poster, eyes bloodshot and jaws open wide, revealing glistening pointed teeth that dripped with saliva and snapped viciously at her. The woman shrieked and jumped back in fright, dropping her handbag as the wolf retreated, reverting once more to its former pose.
Nick bent down and retrieved the worn leather bag, holding it out to her. He could hear the heavy pounding of her heart within her chest, and he waited patiently while she took a moment to compose herself. Finally her watery grey eyes focused on him, and she reached out a gnarled and wrinkled hand to reclaim her possessions.
"Thank you, young man." She carefully eased the handles of the bag back over her emaciated arm, the additional weight making her hunch her shoulders as she supported one arm with the other. "It shouldn't be allowed."
"No, the tube station really isn't the place for posters like that," he agreed with her readily, casting a wary glance at the wall where the wolf still hovered, looking peaceable once more.
"No, not the poster, young man; I mean these Werewolves—and the Vampires too. As if there isn't already enough wrong in the world without such evil creatures roaming around free. The sooner the Government stamps them out the better." The woman turned away and waddled off farther down the platform.
BlurbIn the not so distant future, Supernaturals have announced their presence to the world. But now a secret government agency is rounding them up, hoping to use them for its own purposes.
With Supernaturals going missing every day, Nick has been careful to guard his own secret, never giving anyone reason to notice him. That is until Ellie comes careering into his train carriage.
Instantly drawn to her, he tries to help. But soon both their secrets are revealed and they find themselves on the run in a desperate bid to escape from the mysterious Time Keepers, whose net is closing in around them.
About Nicki Nicki J Markus was born in England in 1982, but she now lives in Adelaide, South Australia with her husband. She has loved both reading and writing from a young age and is also a keen linguist, having studied several foreign languages. She has completed a BA (hons) English with French from the University of Greenwich, London and a PGDip in Translation from the University of the West of England, Bristol. She is currently studying for diplomas in Editing and Publishing.
Nicki J Markus launched her writing career in 2010 and her fiction work has been accepted for e-book publication by both Wicked Nights Publishing and Silver Publishing.
In her spare time, Nicki J Markus also enjoys many other creative pursuits including music, theatre, photography, sketching and web-design. She also has a keen interest in history, folklore and mythology, pen-palling and travel.

Want to know more? You can find Nicki hereWebsite: http://www.nickijmarkus.comGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4567057.Nicki_J_MarkusFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/NickiJMarkusSilver Publishing Author Page: https://spsilverpublishing.com/index/book_authors_id/129/typefilter/book_authors/?zenid=b724e60f3daaf50392655160e23a5693

All or Nothing- Coming Soon from Silver Publishing!

All or Nothing has been accepted by Silver Publishing. It will be released October 13 and will be my fourth book to be published. Of course I'm ecstatic.

Draft Blurb


Ben and Eli have been together for years and enjoy a comfortable and familiar relationship. But, despite their happiness, Eli has always had the fantasy of having another man join them and he'll settle for nothing less than an equal relationship between them. If only he could find someone to complete them. On a date one night the couple stumbles upon Micah, a stripper coming off work at the local gay club. Could this young man be the one Eli has been searching for?

4 1/2 Stars for Almost Paradise from Manic Reads!

This was a great review to wake up to this morning! Thank you AlexJouJou of MR!

Go here to view the complete review.

Here's a quick snippet of the review- "...I found the contrast between Liam's decisive and commanding attitude and Travis's little bit of desperation to be flawless. They complement each other superbly..."

The Scarlet Letter

The Scarlet Letter, a brand new GBLT e-magazine has officially gone live. Please go check it out. I think everyone did a great job on it and I'm excited to be in future issues as well.

Almost Paradise on Amazon

Almost Paradise is available on Amazon and it's getting some really good reviews. Thank you everyone who gave my first novel a chance!

Taming the Lion Tamer- available for pre-order

Taming the Lion Tamer is now available for pre-order! Yay!

All or Nothing- Completed and Submitted!

I'm am very pleased to announce that All or Nothing has been submitted to Silver Publishing. I'm very excited and this book was a great learning experience and challenge since this is was my first attempt at a MMM story. I hope you all enjoy Ben, Eli and Micah's story!