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October 5, 2014
Scream for the Cure
Send to KindleRead books for a good cause (like you needed a reason)!
Don’t forget to stop by Scream for the Cure to bid on one of their great baskets!
Read for Charity!
September 7, 2014
Crazy for Cowboys Box-Set only 99 Cents
Send to KindleToday I’m pleased to welcome some of my sister Crimson Romance authors to the blog with their new box-set!
Oh, Those Cowboys
We’ve all heard about those climatic 8 second rides, those moments of heartbreak and triumph that surround those most independent of spirits, cowboys. Now, you can get way more than 8 seconds of reading pleasure in Crimson Romance’s newest bundle, Crazy for Cowboys.
These 8 full length novels feature men and women who gave rise to the line in that Tim McGraw song about “the cowboy in us all.”
Recapture the independence, the sense of adventure, and yes—the passion—of the cowboys we’re crazy for—at an unbelievable $0.99!
Eight full length cowboy romances for less than an dollar—this collection takes the buckle.
Crazy for Cowboys
Where to Buy:
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Few heroes stir our hearts like a sexy cowboy, and Crimson Romance has eight of the hottest roping, riding, hard-loving country men in one collection. It’s a rodeo sure to make you swoon:
Tempted by Trouble: Susan Arden
When a veterinarian meets her sexy new boss, temptation beckons as they work together to find a cure for his family’s dying cattle.
The Bull Rider’s Brother: Lynn Cahoon
Rodeo weekend in Shawnee, Idaho, brings the cowboy who got away back into Lizzie’s life. But when James discovers they have a son, can they get a second chance at love?
Unattainable: Leslie P. García
DEA Agent Jovi Treviño comes to Dell Rosales’ ranch to investigate the drug movement sweeping south Texas and unexpectedly falls for the woman everyone calls unreachable.
The Counterfeit Cowgirl: Kathryn Brocato
Cattleman Aaron Whitaker has no use for a flashy, brown-eyed, fake cowgirl in his life. So why is he attracted to his new next-door neighbor, fashionista Felicity Clayton?
Heart Trouble: Tommie Conrad
Life comes easy to rancher Brandt Connor, until he falls for Marissa Sloan who’s leaving home at summer’s end. Will Brandt let her go or become the man he’s meant to be?
Taming the Stallion: Dorothy Callahan
A riding accident left officer Raylie McPherson fearing horses, but investigating an animal cruelty claim at Ashton Lyre’s stables may just offer her a way to heal.
Kiss Me, Katie: Monica Tillery
When fiddler Katie McCoy joins handsome singer Blake Jackson on his Country Summer Nights tour, they are a match made in music heaven. But will fame destroy their love?
What a Texas Girl Wants: Kristina Knight
A little too much fun in the sun lead Kathleen and Jackson to wake up on a beach together . . . married! But will their one-night fling turn into the real thing?
Sensuality Level: Sensual
August 28, 2014
Shiny New Cover: A TASTE OF YOU
Send to KindleLOOK AT MY NEW COVER! And you know what a new cover means….NEW BOOK!
A TASTE OF YOU – coming March, 2015
I’ve been sitting on this news until I can’t stand it any more. This book will be a part of the Give Me A Taste foodie line from Fated Desires. The cover art is by Syneca at Original Syn and I’m just in love with it. I can’t wait for you to meet Carlo and Garrett. Scroll down past the cover for a peek at the blurb!
Coming in March 2015
Hell’s Kitchen has nothing on the flames Giancarlo and Garrett ignite at Restaurant Ransom…
Garrett Ransom is America’s hot chef du jour. He has a Michelin-starred restaurant in New York City, a hit reality TV show, and a new man in his bed every week. Yes, he secretly thinks his business partner, Giancarlo “Carlo” Rotolo, is hotter than a ghost pepper, but he would never jeopardize their friendship with a fling. Then Garrett overhears some juicy gossip among the crew and realizes he’ll have to break Giancarlo’s cardinal rule, no banging the staff – for Carlo’s own good, of course. Just a taste of Carlo should be plenty. Long-term relationships aren’t on Garrett’s menu.
Giancarlo’s been in love with Garrett forever. He’s sure Garrett will eventually realize they are destined to be more than business partners. But when Garrett installs his latest boyfriend as their new chef d’cuisine and announces plans to leave Carlo in New York while he opens a second restaurant on the west coast, Carlo is forced to re-evaluate his life.
Can a high-strung British chef and a nice Italian boy from Brooklyn find the perfect fusion of fine-dining and family-style?
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Summer Heat hits the All Romance best-seller list!
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Summer Heat is an All Romance bestseller!
Woke up this morning to find out that Summer Heat had hit #22 on the best-seller list at All Romance.
Thanks to all our readers for making this happen!
In case you forgot – Summer Heat is a box set of 10 full-length, steamy, romances for only $.99. It’s a great collection, and I’m so happy that Infamous was chosen to be a part of it.
REMINDER – this deal is only available for a limited time. The publisher hasn’t told us how long. If you haven’t already downloaded it, don’t assume it will be there forever.
CLICK HERE for the full SUMMER HEAT box-set details.
Where to Buy:
Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Crimson Romance
Amazon.uk | Amazon Canada |Amazon UK | Amazon Germany
August 12, 2014
Cover Reveal & $25 GC Giveaway: A Shadow’s Embrace by Cara Carnes
Send to KindleToday I’m excited to share this beautiful new cover from my friend Cara Carnes. Cara’s so excited shes celebrating with a $25 gift card give-away, so be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post and use the rafflecopter to enter!
A Shadow’s Embrace
Available February 2015 from Fated Desires Publishing
On the run from evil, her only hope is the Shadows.
Devyn James escaped hell once. Kidnapped from foster care at seven and raised in a psychic genetics testing facility, she survived by hiding her ability. A rare technopath, she eventually broke out of the facility with the help of the Shadow Elites—General Conver’s super soldiers, who rebelled and now fought to protect psychically enhanced humans. Determined to help the cause, she formed Indigo Order—a foundation focused on providing food, shelter, medicine, training and support for the displaced lower level psychics, especially the children tossed to the streets by Conver years ago.
For the past few months Devyn, or Indy as she’s known on the street, has covertly passed intel to the SEO. Even though the street doesn’t trust the Shadows, she does. They rescued her once and she knows they’re the only ones who will be able to save her from Conver and figure out what she uncovered.
Dagan is determined to save the female being chased by Conver and his squadron. He soon discovers her identity and vows he’ll do anything to keep her protected—even if it’s from herself. But the sultry female proves to be a handful when her team is in the crosshairs. When one of them is captured, he must prove she can trust him and all he offers, even though he may not believe someone as good as her should be with a Shadow.
Together they discover everything is possible when you trust A Shadow’s Embrace.
For more information, check out Cara’s Website or join the Fated Desires Book Club on Facebook!
August 10, 2014
Summer Heat 10 Book Box Set $0.99
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Summer Heat – Available for a limited time!
10 Sizzling Romances for under a dollar!
Do you like it hot? Crimson Romance just released a new 10-book box set of their steamiest titles for only $0.99. You heard right! These aren’t short stories or novellas but ten full-length romances all in one big bundle for less than a dollar. This bundle includes my INFAMOUS. Bought separately, you would pay over $40 for these same books. This collection will be available for a limited time , so don’t miss out!
On an even tighter budget? Kindle Unlimited subscribers can borrow all the individual titles FREE as part of their subscription. Just click the Free on Kindle Unlimited links under each title below to download.
Blurb:
When the summer sun beats down on the beach, Crimson Romance turns up the sizzle between the pages. From hot bikers to powerful venture capitalists and those oh-so-sexy military men in—and out—of uniform, these ten books put the spotlight on the heroes who make us melt.
Where to Buy:
Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Crimson Romance
Kobo | ARe | ITunes
Amazon.uk | Amazon Canada |Amazon UK | Amazon Germany
Amazon France | Amazon Japan | Amazon Spain | Amazon Italy
Summer Heat includes all 10 of the following titles:
The Wicked Bad by Karyn Gerrard
Is Veronica a good girl who longs to rub against…The Wicked Bad?
Infamous
by Irene Preston
Hollywood’s favorite wild child moves to the ‘burbs in this heart-warming romance that reviewers call fun, flirty, and 10 kinds of hot. Read the full first chapter.
Prelude to a Seduction
by Lotchie Burton
Can an unexpected romance develop between an over-confident, on-the-prowl playboy and his unsuspecting and uncompromising prey?
Inventing Sin
by Alicia Thorne
Dumped by her ho-hum boyfriend, English professor Gabriella Kurtz invents the perfect imaginary man to replace him . . . and gets the surprise of her lifetime when a real flesh-and-blood hero takes advantage of her little white lie.
His Fantasy Maid
by Susan Blexrud
Dr. Amy Maitland is a first year resident physician, but she leads a double life…as a fantasy maid.
Island Pursuits by Heather Rodney-Diaz
Adrian and Cory begin a sizzling affair in their island paradisebut what they both discover about the past threatens to destroy any chance of a happily ever after.
Dangerous Love
by
Lilou DuPont
In Prague, Laura explores her sexuality by embarking on an erotic love affair that challenges her deeply held beliefs.
Her New Worst Enemy
by
Christy McKellen
Ellie’s no-strings weekend fling with her brother’s best friend should be the easiest thing in the world to walk away from, so why is she finding it so difficult?
Blitzkrieg Love
by
Livia Olteano
Ellie’s no-strings weekend fling with her brother’s best friend should be the easiest thing in the world to walk away from, so why is she finding it so difficult?
As If You Never Left Me
by
Katriena
Knights
Rey wants Joely back, But will his carefully laid plans disintegrate when she finds out what really brought him home to Colorado?
July 13, 2014
Modern Love – 10 Books for $0.99
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Crimson Romance’s second awesome book bundle releases today – BARGAIN!
Modern Love is a limited time 10 book bundle for the mega-low price of only $0.99.
Hello? Did I say LIMITED TIME? Make sure you don’t miss it!
Where to Buy:
Amazon | Barnes and Noble | AllRomance | Kobo | Crimson Romance
Amazon UK | Amazon Canada | And most online book e-tailers…
Blurb
When love calls, it’s rarely easy but always memorable, and definitely worth turning the pages. Recapture the thrill, the delicious anticipation of finding your happily ever after in these 10 unforgettable, hot stories by some of today’s brightest names:
Her Knight in Black Leather – J.M. Stewart
Destination Wedding – Robyn Neeley
Drawn to Jonah – Jennifer DeCuir
On the Fly – Katie Kenyhercz
Wildly – Debra Kayn
Falling for You – Heather Thurmeier
Beginning Again – Peggy Bird
Spiraling – Rachel Cross
Save My Soul – Elley Arden
Sweet Gone South – Alicia Hunter Pace
Click any of the links above to read the Amazon sample for that book – or I’ve got TWO excerpts below to whet your appetite.
Excerpt #1
Spiraling by Rachel Cross
“Am I being played here?” Shane asked.
“I’m not going to try to take naked photos, if that’s what you’re asking,” Amy said.
He ignored the dig. “Why did you agree to go out with me?”
“You’re hot,” she said, playing with a strand of hair, blinking up at him with her best princess smile.
“I think you’re here with me for the same reason I’m with you.”
“Attraction?”
“Publicity,” he said.
She stilled. “Is that why you asked me out?”
“My agent encouraged it. He’s in the throes of panic over my image,” he stated.
“He’s the one who set up the . . .” she glanced around furtively, “lessons.”
“I need the lessons, obviously, but he’s trying to kill two birds with one stone here.” Shane said.
So he was using her the same way she was using him. “Why me?”
“You have to ask? Amelia Astor, princess, New England blue-blood. You’re the ideal woman to rehab my image.”
It was the way he said it. As though he would never in a million years be seen with her otherwise.
“And here you are just in time to resuscitate my contract with Enchanted Ice.” Amy raised her glass. “Cheers,” she said, without the slightest bit of pique reflected in her tone.
Goaded, she stretched out a hand and laid it, palm down on his rock hard, jean clad thigh, one finger tracing a pattern on the soft cotton. She leaned in and whispered, “I’m not incorruptible.”
He tilted his head back, and she watched his throat work as he finished his drink in one swallow and scooted closer. “No?”
“It doesn’t have to be fiction, but I don’t do fidelity,” he said as his long fingers tucked a strand of her blonde hair behind her ear and he shot her a half-smile that sent a throb of excitement through her traitorous body.
About Rachel
Fueled by black jelly-beans and Pinot noir, Rachel Cross writes contemporary romance with brave heroines and sexy heroes. She lives in coastal California, with her surfer/pilot husband and two daughters. Her past includes stints as a firefighter, paramedic, clinical manager and Weekly World News tabloid model.
Save My Soul by Elley Arden
Jordon didn’t stop at the end of the cart. He came around and grabbed her by the hips. “We’re done with this conversation. I’m not going to let you push me away because of your misguided notions and over analysis.”
Her mouth opened at his absurd insults. Before she could say a word, his fingers rested on her chin and he closed her jaw.
“Maggie, transference is bull shit. Freud was a flake. You shrinks like to wield power over weak-minded patients. I’m not weak, and I’m not your patient.” He slid his thumb across her bottom lip. “I do…feel exactly the way I said I do, but I won’t say it again until I’m damn sure you’re going to say it back. Until then, keep your shrink wrap away from my head. There’s enough going on in there without you digging around.”
Despite the hypnotic sensation of his thumb stroking her lip, she couldn’t keep quiet anymore. “I find you offensive.”
“No you don’t.”
Jordon leaned his face closer, and she swallowed. Her tongue reflexively brushed over her lip, tasting the tip of his thumb. He stepped into her, and she swallowed again, knowing his mouth would be covering hers in the middle of a busy supermarket. But the minute his arm wound around her waist, she didn’t care where they were. She wanted him to take what he wanted and leave her begging for more.
About Elley
Elley Arden is a proud Pennsylvania girl who drinks wine like it’s water (a slight exaggeration), prefers a night at the ballpark to a night on the town, and believes almond English toffee is the key to happiness.
Limited Time Bundle – Go Forth and Buy!
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July 11, 2014
Drive-Thru
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A completely unrelated picture
In line at the bank drive-up ATM today – because it will be faster.
Lady in front of me swipes card, punches numbers, inserts deposit. Waits. Punches numbers. Waits. Swipes Card. Punches numbers. Waits. Pokes at deposit hole with card. Swipes card.
Swipes card. Swipes card. Punches numbers. Waits. Punches numbers. Swipes Card. Deposit hole.
This continues.
Meanwhile, all three teller lines next to me have cleared out. At this point I’m *invested.*
More swiping and punching.
Really. I need to change lanes. Now there is someone else behind us.
Swiping. Punching.
How long will it last? I’m fascinated by the perseverance.
Finally she gets out of the car!?! Approaches me!!
“The ATM machine ate my paycheck. I have to go inside.”
She doesn’t move her car.
I finally change lanes.
Then I go to the grocery where there is a small boy with a toy gun and an attitude. This makes me inexplicably happy even though I’m not a fan of war toys and favor gun control.
I begin feel I should get out from behind my computer more.
July 6, 2014
Cover Reveal: Summer Heat 10-Book Bundle
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Summer Heat Bundle – Available August 2014
I’m so excited to be a part of this new bundle! SUMMER HEAT from Crimson Romance is a collection of 10 steamy, full-length romance novels (including INFAMOUS) for the incredibly low price of only 99 cents. This bundle will only be available for a limited time – so don’t miss it.
During August, I’ll be featuring excerpts from each book in the bundle. (You can always read the first chapter of Infamous here). For now, here’s the blurb:
When the summer sun beats down on the beach, Crimson Romance turns up the sizzle between the pages. From hot bikers to powerful venture capitalists and those oh-so-sexy military men in—and out—of uniform, these ten books put the spotlight on the heroes who make us melt.
This bundle contains some of my very favorite Crimson Romance titles:
The Wicked Bad–Karyn Gerrard
Infamous —Irene Preston
Prelude to a Seduction —Lotchie Burton
Inventing Sin —Alicia Thorne
His Fantasy Maid—Susan Blexrud
Island Pursuits—Heather Rodney-Diaz
Dangerous Love—Lilou DuPont
Her New Worst Enemy—Christy McKellen
Blitzkrieg Love— Livia Olteano
As If You Never Left Me—Katriena Knights
Excited? Add it to your GoodReads TBR !
June 19, 2014
Cover Reveal! Finding Lost by Deena Remiel
Send to KindleI’m thrilled to showcase a new cover from Deena Remiel today!
This sexy thang is Deena’s upcoming romantic suspense FINDING LOST releasing from FATED DESIRES in 2015. How will we stand the wait?
Here’s the Blurb!
How could anyone be miserable in paradise? Carrie Samuels could write a book about it. Far away from her family and friends, she’s fled to Isla Mujéres hoping to escape a relentless stalker who knew how to torment and leave no calling card. What started out as a short-term solution has turned into a long-term jail sentence on a tropical island.
Painfully handsome, with a killer smile and well-hewn body, Dillon McMahon left his past behind and plans to spend the rest of his life off the grid on Isla Mujéres, the perfect place to dig in. Living next door to a sexy, quirky, and mysterious woman makes it all the sweeter.
When Carrie and Dillon’s pasts collide with the present, it threatens their budding relationship and sends them into a maelstrom of danger, abduction, and attempted murder. Sometimes, no matter how far you run, you just can’t hide.
Make sure to visit Deena online at one of the following links to find out more!
DeenaRemiel.com
Fated Desires Publishing
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