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BOOK BLITZ: Heedless by Shannon McKenna #GIVEAWAY

Heedless
Shannon McKenna
(The Hellbound Brotherhood #4)
Publication date: December 11th 2020
Genres: Adult, Romance, Thriller

Whatever it takes to protect her…

Security expert Nate Murphy came to Shaw’s Crossing to kick ass and help the Trask brothers fight off their enemies. He didn’t expect to get knocked off his feet by the elusive, gorgeous Elisa, a mysterious woman who works for one of his friends. Elisa’s holding something back…something big. Nate’s an ex-soldier and ex-bouncer whose specialty is breaking heads…but the fear in Elisa’s eyes makes him want to crush whoever put it there. If only she would tell him the truth…

Secrets and lies…

Elisa Rinaldi is hiding from a killer. The small mountain town of Shaw’s Crossing had seemed like a good idea at the time, but getting attached to the people there was not, particularly the hard-eyed, hard-bodied Nate Murphy. When dangerous trouble engulfs her new friends, suddenly the press is everywhere. If she shows up on TV or online, she’s dead.

She has to leave Shaw’s Crossing—after a parting gift to herself. One unforgettable night with Nate, and she’ll do the right thing…even if it breaks her. The passion between them leaves Nate gasping for breath. Then Elisa vanishes. Nate can’t rest until he finds her. He means to solve her problem once and for all…by any means necessary.

Elisa will risk everything to get her life back and be with the man she loves. But now her mortal enemy is playing a game of cat and mouse…

And the stakes are both their lives…

Find out why New York Times bestseller Maya Banks hails McKenna’s books as “A non-stop thrill ride…”

Author’s Note: Heedless, Book Four of The Hellbound Brotherhood, is part of a connected series, but with its own couple and its own HEA.

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EXCERPT:

Elisa swallowed hard…and shook her head.

No. She would not put Nate in Gil’s sights just for sex.

“Tell me who it is.” Nate’s low voice was caressing. “I’ll fuck him up for you.”

Elisa laughed. “Aw. That’s sweet. Is that your idea of seduction?”

His breath caressed her ear as he leaned closer. “No,” he murmured. “That’s just my idea of common, baseline courtesy. Believe me—when I start seducing you, you won’t need to ask me if it’s happening or not.”

The air hummed with tension. She looked up at him, searching for the right words to put him off, push him away. She didn’t have the words. Or want to say them.

She felt the warmth of his hand against her neck. Stroking her hair, fingers sliding through it. Cradling her head. She was pinned between those two opposing forces. The hunger in his eyes, and the huge, cold fear holding her back.

She drifted closer, not opposing his gentle pull…and their lips met.

Emotion jolted through her like lightning. His lips were warm, moving gently over hers. Seeking, asking for entrance, then as she opened to him, slowly daring more. The flick of his questioning tongue got bolder, entering her mouth, probing delicately, like he was inviting her to come out into the light. Drawing part of her soul right out of her body. It rushed out to meet him like a fountain of color, out of control. The seductive invitation of his kiss blossomed into a hot carnal promise.

Yes. Now.

Author Bio:

Shannon McKenna is the NYT bestselling author of more than seventeen action packed, turbocharged romantic thrillers, among which are the stories of the wildly popular McCloud series and her scorching new series, The Obsidian Files—rip-roaring romantic suspense with a sci-fi twist. She loves tough and heroic alpha males, heroines with the brains and guts to match them, villains who challenge them to their utmost, adventure, scorching sensuality, and most of all, the redemptive power of true love.

Since she was small, she has loved abandoning herself to the magic of a good book, and her fond childhood fantasy was that writing would be just like that, but with the added benefit of being able to take credit for the story at the end. Alas, the alchemy of writing turned out to be messier than she’d ever dreamed. But what the hell, she loves it anyway, and hopes that readers enjoy the results of her alchemical experiments.

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WANTEDAn artist seeking redemption.A wanderer needing permanence.And the crazy that'll make or break them.
written by R.E. Hargravenarrated in duet by Tor Thom and Charley OngelListening length: 4 hours 47 minutesListen to a sample HERE
[image error]
Cover design by JC Clarke
Blurb:

Hyde Johnson is an erotic audiobook performer. A "read by" byline is too plain, and "narrated by" still doesn’t capture what he does. His livelihood is his passion. Performance art, the air he breathes. Which translates to a recluse who is a hot mess.
He’s not eating right, he’s drinking more, and his family’s meddling is making it harder to stay on task.
Being designated the guardian of her young niece Tina is the last thing Gypsy Hartford expected.
But when the State of South Carolina unceremoniously puts Tina in her care, Gypsy accepts it’s time to grow up and stop floating from town to town. Where does she start when she has no degree, no real friends, and no family besides Tina?
A want ad could be the answer to both their conundrums. Or it might open a whole new can of worms. Especially when you throw in a crazed author with an unhealthy obsession for her narrator.
Wanted:Someone to run errands, cook, and handle minor cleaning. Must be quiet and self-starting as I work nights and sleep during the day. Compensation negotiable, including transportation and board. Discretion a must. Only serious inquiries please.
What Reviewers Are Saying:
"R.E. Hargrave is a fantastic writer and this book is no exception."
"The characters are well developed and compliment, not only each other but the story nicely."
"Gypsy is well developed and strong female without being a curse word laden witch. Can you say refreshing?"
"This was a steamy, quirky, fun story line that I found entertaining and the narrators Tor Thom and Charley Ongel brought Hyde and Gypsy to life for me with their duet narration. The ease of the narration made it an enjoyable listen as this team blend so well together."
"Tor Thom and Charley Ongel perform this gem in duet narration. This team is one of my favorites, and they bring these characters to life. Each character has been given a voice, each scene perfectly executed and passion is off the charts. Grab this one and give your ears something to enjoy!"
Excerpt:

It took Hyde about an hour to do his basic admin before he pulled up the chapters they’d recorded last night to work on. After running them through his own edits, so that they were to his exacting satisfaction, he uploaded the files to the system then composed a quick update to Sami on what was included, how he and Kendall were working as a team, and what his current expectations for the project were. There were still some menial tasks he wanted to get checked off his list before he went and did a workout, but he needed a break first. He used the bathroom then went down to the kitchen for a coffee refill.

Kendall was in the living room, her attention buried in her phone while some morning talk show blared from the ignored television. He shook his head at her entitlement, and kept going.

Part of him still wished Sami had chosen the sample he’d sent of him and Gypsy, but the logical part knew they were too volatile for that. They could barely make it through a few hours without it turning sour or becoming awkward in some way by the end, which wouldn’t be good for a business project. No, it was better that he do this with Kendall.

Or a long-distance associate, the way I usually fucking do it, he thought with a grimace, and then found himself once again longing for the peaceful solitude the old schoolhouse had once provided. He had no idea how his home had become Grand Central Station this summer.

Back in the studio, a barrage of recent memories, all including a certain smiling raven-haired beauty, hit him, reminding him it hadn’t been all bad. Driving, chasing each other with the hose while washing the car, kitchen mishaps, boiled peanuts, pizza, and movies…

The ding from an email alert made him sigh as he released the indulgent thoughts to fade away. Seeing that it was from Sami surprised him. Given how quiet she’d been of late, he’d thought it would take a day or two for her to respond. At the very least, more than the ten minutes it had been since he’d sent the chapters. She couldn’t have logged in and listened to them this quick. Not sure what to expect, he opened the message:

Hyde! It’s perfect. I love the two of you together. Can’t wait for more.

Xoxo, Sami

Short, sweet, and oddly enthusiastic. He didn’t get time to analyze her words much longer because his computer began dinging and chirping with alerts from the various platforms he had open—Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and more.

“What the..?” Hyde clicked on the first couple, and then a few more. “Has she lost her goddamned fucking mind?”

She’d just social media blasted the world that her “lusty linguist lad” had manned up, at last, and made an honest woman out of her. And her profile picture, which he’d never seen her change, now displayed a generic “out of office until further notice” graphic. What the fuck did that even mean?

A shiver went up his spine as he looked around his office and thanked the powers that be that he lived in seclusion. Seemed Ms. Jackson was leading the crazy revolution these days, and he didn’t want her anywhere near him.

Audio available at Amazon, Audible, & iTunes

eBook available at most retailers

Get the audio HERE

and/or grab your ecopy or paperback of 

WANTED HERE

✯✯✯✯✯GIVEAWAY✯✯✯✯✯I've got a signed copy of Wanted plus matching swag and some holiday goodies up for grabs. The book is signed not only by me, but also Tor Thom and Charley Ongel, the narrators!WAYS TO ENTER:➙Follow me on Amazon and add Wanted to your Wishlist (https://amzn.to/39YMUi8)
➙Leave a review for Wanted (Goodreads, BookBub, a blog, Amazon, etc... each posted review equals one entry).
➙Visit me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/REHargrave), Twitter (https://twitter.com/REHargrave), and/or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/authorrehargrave/) and share any of the #Wanted posts to your own social media (please comment SHARED on any posts you do forward on).
➙Complete THIS FORM to turn in your entries by December 31, 2020: https://bit.ly/WANTEDgiveaway*Winner will be chosen and notified first week of January 2021. No social media platforms are responsible, only me, for delivery of prize. My apologies, but due to high shipping prices and restrictions this is a US only giveaway. If you are outside of the US and are interested in listening to the audio book, shoot me an email at rehargrave@gmail.com and I can probably hook you up with a UK audio code. Thank you for entering, and good luck!

 

WANTEDAn artist seeking redemption.A wanderer needing permanence.And the crazy that'll make or break them.
written by R.E. Hargravenarrated in duet by Tor Thom and Charley OngelListening length: 4 hours 47 minutesListen to a sample HERE
[image error]
Cover design by JC Clarke
Blurb:

Hyde Johnson is an erotic audiobook performer. A "read by" byline is too plain, and "narrated by" still doesn’t capture what he does. His livelihood is his passion. Performance art, the air he breathes. Which translates to a recluse who is a hot mess.
He’s not eating right, he’s drinking more, and his family’s meddling is making it harder to stay on task.
Being designated the guardian of her young niece Tina is the last thing Gypsy Hartford expected.
But when the State of South Carolina unceremoniously puts Tina in her care, Gypsy accepts it’s time to grow up and stop floating from town to town. Where does she start when she has no degree, no real friends, and no family besides Tina?
A want ad could be the answer to both their conundrums. Or it might open a whole new can of worms. Especially when you throw in a crazed author with an unhealthy obsession for her narrator.
Wanted:Someone to run errands, cook, and handle minor cleaning. Must be quiet and self-starting as I work nights and sleep during the day. Compensation negotiable, including transportation and board. Discretion a must. Only serious inquiries please.
What Reviewers Are Saying:
"R.E. Hargrave is a fantastic writer and this book is no exception."
"The characters are well developed and compliment, not only each other but the story nicely."
"Gypsy is well developed and strong female without being a curse word laden witch. Can you say refreshing?"
"This was a steamy, quirky, fun story line that I found entertaining and the narrators Tor Thom and Charley Ongel brought Hyde and Gypsy to life for me with their duet narration. The ease of the narration made it an enjoyable listen as this team blend so well together."
"Tor Thom and Charley Ongel perform this gem in duet narration. This team is one of my favorites, and they bring these characters to life. Each character has been given a voice, each scene perfectly executed and passion is off the charts. Grab this one and give your ears something to enjoy!"
Excerpt:

It took Hyde about an hour to do his basic admin before he pulled up the chapters they’d recorded last night to work on. After running them through his own edits, so that they were to his exacting satisfaction, he uploaded the files to the system then composed a quick update to Sami on what was included, how he and Kendall were working as a team, and what his current expectations for the project were. There were still some menial tasks he wanted to get checked off his list before he went and did a workout, but he needed a break first. He used the bathroom then went down to the kitchen for a coffee refill.

Kendall was in the living room, her attention buried in her phone while some morning talk show blared from the ignored television. He shook his head at her entitlement, and kept going.

Part of him still wished Sami had chosen the sample he’d sent of him and Gypsy, but the logical part knew they were too volatile for that. They could barely make it through a few hours without it turning sour or becoming awkward in some way by the end, which wouldn’t be good for a business project. No, it was better that he do this with Kendall.

Or a long-distance associate, the way I usually fucking do it, he thought with a grimace, and then found himself once again longing for the peaceful solitude the old schoolhouse had once provided. He had no idea how his home had become Grand Central Station this summer.

Back in the studio, a barrage of recent memories, all including a certain smiling raven-haired beauty, hit him, reminding him it hadn’t been all bad. Driving, chasing each other with the hose while washing the car, kitchen mishaps, boiled peanuts, pizza, and movies…

The ding from an email alert made him sigh as he released the indulgent thoughts to fade away. Seeing that it was from Sami surprised him. Given how quiet she’d been of late, he’d thought it would take a day or two for her to respond. At the very least, more than the ten minutes it had been since he’d sent the chapters. She couldn’t have logged in and listened to them this quick. Not sure what to expect, he opened the message:

Hyde! It’s perfect. I love the two of you together. Can’t wait for more.

Xoxo, Sami

Short, sweet, and oddly enthusiastic. He didn’t get time to analyze her words much longer because his computer began dinging and chirping with alerts from the various platforms he had open—Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and more.

“What the..?” Hyde clicked on the first couple, and then a few more. “Has she lost her goddamned fucking mind?”

She’d just social media blasted the world that her “lusty linguist lad” had manned up, at last, and made an honest woman out of her. And her profile picture, which he’d never seen her change, now displayed a generic “out of office until further notice” graphic. What the fuck did that even mean?

A shiver went up his spine as he looked around his office and thanked the powers that be that he lived in seclusion. Seemed Ms. Jackson was leading the crazy revolution these days, and he didn’t want her anywhere near him.

Audio available at Amazon, Audible, & iTunes

eBook available at most retailers

Get the audio HERE

and/or grab your ecopy or paperback of 

WANTED HERE

✯✯✯✯✯GIVEAWAY✯✯✯✯✯I've got a signed copy of Wanted plus matching swag and some holiday goodies up for grabs. The book is signed not only by me, but also Tor Thom and Charley Ongel, the narrators!WAYS TO ENTER:➙Follow me on Amazon and add Wanted to your Wishlist (https://amzn.to/39YMUi8)
➙Leave a review for Wanted (Goodreads, BookBub, a blog, Amazon, etc... each posted review equals one entry).
➙Visit me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/REHargrave), Twitter (https://twitter.com/REHargrave), and/or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/authorrehargrave/) and share any of the #Wanted posts to your own social media (please comment SHARED on any posts you do forward on).
➙Complete THIS FORM to turn in your entries by December 31, 2020: https://bit.ly/WANTEDgiveaway*Winner will be chosen and notified first week of January 2021. No social media platforms are responsible, only me, for delivery of prize. My apologies, but due to high shipping prices and restrictions this is a US only giveaway. If you are outside of the US and are interested in listening to the audio book, shoot me an email at rehargrave@gmail.com and I can probably hook you up with a UK audio code. Thank you for entering, and good luck!

 

WANTEDAn artist seeking redemption.A wanderer needing permanence.And the crazy that'll make or break them.
written by R.E. Hargravenarrated in duet by Tor Thom and Charley OngelListening length: 4 hours 47 minutesListen to a sample HERE
[image error]
Cover design by JC Clarke
Blurb:

Hyde Johnson is an erotic audiobook performer. A "read by" byline is too plain, and "narrated by" still doesn’t capture what he does. His livelihood is his passion. Performance art, the air he breathes. Which translates to a recluse who is a hot mess.
He’s not eating right, he’s drinking more, and his family’s meddling is making it harder to stay on task.
Being designated the guardian of her young niece Tina is the last thing Gypsy Hartford expected.
But when the State of South Carolina unceremoniously puts Tina in her care, Gypsy accepts it’s time to grow up and stop floating from town to town. Where does she start when she has no degree, no real friends, and no family besides Tina?
A want ad could be the answer to both their conundrums. Or it might open a whole new can of worms. Especially when you throw in a crazed author with an unhealthy obsession for her narrator.
Wanted:Someone to run errands, cook, and handle minor cleaning. Must be quiet and self-starting as I work nights and sleep during the day. Compensation negotiable, including transportation and board. Discretion a must. Only serious inquiries please.
What Reviewers Are Saying:
"R.E. Hargrave is a fantastic writer and this book is no exception."
"The characters are well developed and compliment, not only each other but the story nicely."
"Gypsy is well developed and strong female without being a curse word laden witch. Can you say refreshing?"
"This was a steamy, quirky, fun story line that I found entertaining and the narrators Tor Thom and Charley Ongel brought Hyde and Gypsy to life for me with their duet narration. The ease of the narration made it an enjoyable listen as this team blend so well together."
"Tor Thom and Charley Ongel perform this gem in duet narration. This team is one of my favorites, and they bring these characters to life. Each character has been given a voice, each scene perfectly executed and passion is off the charts. Grab this one and give your ears something to enjoy!"
Excerpt:

It took Hyde about an hour to do his basic admin before he pulled up the chapters they’d recorded last night to work on. After running them through his own edits, so that they were to his exacting satisfaction, he uploaded the files to the system then composed a quick update to Sami on what was included, how he and Kendall were working as a team, and what his current expectations for the project were. There were still some menial tasks he wanted to get checked off his list before he went and did a workout, but he needed a break first. He used the bathroom then went down to the kitchen for a coffee refill.

Kendall was in the living room, her attention buried in her phone while some morning talk show blared from the ignored television. He shook his head at her entitlement, and kept going.

Part of him still wished Sami had chosen the sample he’d sent of him and Gypsy, but the logical part knew they were too volatile for that. They could barely make it through a few hours without it turning sour or becoming awkward in some way by the end, which wouldn’t be good for a business project. No, it was better that he do this with Kendall.

Or a long-distance associate, the way I usually fucking do it, he thought with a grimace, and then found himself once again longing for the peaceful solitude the old schoolhouse had once provided. He had no idea how his home had become Grand Central Station this summer.

Back in the studio, a barrage of recent memories, all including a certain smiling raven-haired beauty, hit him, reminding him it hadn’t been all bad. Driving, chasing each other with the hose while washing the car, kitchen mishaps, boiled peanuts, pizza, and movies…

The ding from an email alert made him sigh as he released the indulgent thoughts to fade away. Seeing that it was from Sami surprised him. Given how quiet she’d been of late, he’d thought it would take a day or two for her to respond. At the very least, more than the ten minutes it had been since he’d sent the chapters. She couldn’t have logged in and listened to them this quick. Not sure what to expect, he opened the message:

Hyde! It’s perfect. I love the two of you together. Can’t wait for more.

Xoxo, Sami

Short, sweet, and oddly enthusiastic. He didn’t get time to analyze her words much longer because his computer began dinging and chirping with alerts from the various platforms he had open—Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and more.

“What the..?” Hyde clicked on the first couple, and then a few more. “Has she lost her goddamned fucking mind?”

She’d just social media blasted the world that her “lusty linguist lad” had manned up, at last, and made an honest woman out of her. And her profile picture, which he’d never seen her change, now displayed a generic “out of office until further notice” graphic. What the fuck did that even mean?

A shiver went up his spine as he looked around his office and thanked the powers that be that he lived in seclusion. Seemed Ms. Jackson was leading the crazy revolution these days, and he didn’t want her anywhere near him.

Audio available at Amazon, Audible, & iTunes

eBook available at most retailers

Get the audio HERE

and/or grab your ecopy or paperback of 

WANTED HERE

✯✯✯✯✯GIVEAWAY✯✯✯✯✯I've got a signed copy of Wanted plus matching swag and some holiday goodies up for grabs. The book is signed not only by me, but also Tor Thom and Charley Ongel, the narrators!WAYS TO ENTER:➙Follow me on Amazon and add Wanted to your Wishlist (https://amzn.to/39YMUi8)
➙Leave a review for Wanted (Goodreads, BookBub, a blog, Amazon, etc... each posted review equals one entry).
➙Visit me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/REHargrave), Twitter (https://twitter.com/REHargrave), and/or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/authorrehargrave/) and share any of the #Wanted posts to your own social media (please comment SHARED on any posts you do forward on).
➙Complete THIS FORM to turn in your entries by December 31, 2020: https://bit.ly/WANTEDgiveaway*Winner will be chosen and notified first week of January 2021. No social media platforms are responsible, only me, for delivery of prize. My apologies, but due to high shipping prices and restrictions this is a US only giveaway. If you are outside of the US and are interested in listening to the audio book, shoot me an email at rehargrave@gmail.com and I can probably hook you up with a UK audio code. Thank you for entering, and good luck!

 

WANTEDAn artist seeking redemption.A wanderer needing permanence.And the crazy that'll make or break them.
written by R.E. Hargravenarrated in duet by Tor Thom and Charley OngelListening length: 4 hours 47 minutesListen to a sample HERE
[image error]
Cover design by JC Clarke
Blurb:

Hyde Johnson is an erotic audiobook performer. A "read by" byline is too plain, and "narrated by" still doesn’t capture what he does. His livelihood is his passion. Performance art, the air he breathes. Which translates to a recluse who is a hot mess.
He’s not eating right, he’s drinking more, and his family’s meddling is making it harder to stay on task.
Being designated the guardian of her young niece Tina is the last thing Gypsy Hartford expected.
But when the State of South Carolina unceremoniously puts Tina in her care, Gypsy accepts it’s time to grow up and stop floating from town to town. Where does she start when she has no degree, no real friends, and no family besides Tina?
A want ad could be the answer to both their conundrums. Or it might open a whole new can of worms. Especially when you throw in a crazed author with an unhealthy obsession for her narrator.
Wanted:Someone to run errands, cook, and handle minor cleaning. Must be quiet and self-starting as I work nights and sleep during the day. Compensation negotiable, including transportation and board. Discretion a must. Only serious inquiries please.
What Reviewers Are Saying:
"R.E. Hargrave is a fantastic writer and this book is no exception."
"The characters are well developed and compliment, not only each other but the story nicely."
"Gypsy is well developed and strong female without being a curse word laden witch. Can you say refreshing?"
"This was a steamy, quirky, fun story line that I found entertaining and the narrators Tor Thom and Charley Ongel brought Hyde and Gypsy to life for me with their duet narration. The ease of the narration made it an enjoyable listen as this team blend so well together."
"Tor Thom and Charley Ongel perform this gem in duet narration. This team is one of my favorites, and they bring these characters to life. Each character has been given a voice, each scene perfectly executed and passion is off the charts. Grab this one and give your ears something to enjoy!"
Excerpt:

It took Hyde about an hour to do his basic admin before he pulled up the chapters they’d recorded last night to work on. After running them through his own edits, so that they were to his exacting satisfaction, he uploaded the files to the system then composed a quick update to Sami on what was included, how he and Kendall were working as a team, and what his current expectations for the project were. There were still some menial tasks he wanted to get checked off his list before he went and did a workout, but he needed a break first. He used the bathroom then went down to the kitchen for a coffee refill.

Kendall was in the living room, her attention buried in her phone while some morning talk show blared from the ignored television. He shook his head at her entitlement, and kept going.

Part of him still wished Sami had chosen the sample he’d sent of him and Gypsy, but the logical part knew they were too volatile for that. They could barely make it through a few hours without it turning sour or becoming awkward in some way by the end, which wouldn’t be good for a business project. No, it was better that he do this with Kendall.

Or a long-distance associate, the way I usually fucking do it, he thought with a grimace, and then found himself once again longing for the peaceful solitude the old schoolhouse had once provided. He had no idea how his home had become Grand Central Station this summer.

Back in the studio, a barrage of recent memories, all including a certain smiling raven-haired beauty, hit him, reminding him it hadn’t been all bad. Driving, chasing each other with the hose while washing the car, kitchen mishaps, boiled peanuts, pizza, and movies…

The ding from an email alert made him sigh as he released the indulgent thoughts to fade away. Seeing that it was from Sami surprised him. Given how quiet she’d been of late, he’d thought it would take a day or two for her to respond. At the very least, more than the ten minutes it had been since he’d sent the chapters. She couldn’t have logged in and listened to them this quick. Not sure what to expect, he opened the message:

Hyde! It’s perfect. I love the two of you together. Can’t wait for more.

Xoxo, Sami

Short, sweet, and oddly enthusiastic. He didn’t get time to analyze her words much longer because his computer began dinging and chirping with alerts from the various platforms he had open—Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and more.

“What the..?” Hyde clicked on the first couple, and then a few more. “Has she lost her goddamned fucking mind?”

She’d just social media blasted the world that her “lusty linguist lad” had manned up, at last, and made an honest woman out of her. And her profile picture, which he’d never seen her change, now displayed a generic “out of office until further notice” graphic. What the fuck did that even mean?

A shiver went up his spine as he looked around his office and thanked the powers that be that he lived in seclusion. Seemed Ms. Jackson was leading the crazy revolution these days, and he didn’t want her anywhere near him.

Audio available at Amazon, Audible, & iTunes

eBook available at most retailers

Get the audio HERE

and/or grab your ecopy or paperback of 

WANTED HERE

✯✯✯✯✯GIVEAWAY✯✯✯✯✯I've got a signed copy of Wanted plus matching swag and some holiday goodies up for grabs. The book is signed not only by me, but also Tor Thom and Charley Ongel, the narrators!WAYS TO ENTER:➙Follow me on Amazon and add Wanted to your Wishlist (https://amzn.to/39YMUi8)
➙Leave a review for Wanted (Goodreads, BookBub, a blog, Amazon, etc... each posted review equals one entry).
➙Visit me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/REHargrave), Twitter (https://twitter.com/REHargrave), and/or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/authorrehargrave/) and share any of the #Wanted posts to your own social media (please comment SHARED on any posts you do forward on).
➙Complete THIS FORM to turn in your entries by December 31, 2020: https://bit.ly/WANTEDgiveaway*Winner will be chosen and notified first week of January 2021. No social media platforms are responsible, only me, for delivery of prize. My apologies, but due to high shipping prices and restrictions this is a US only giveaway. If you are outside of the US and are interested in listening to the audio book, shoot me an email at rehargrave@gmail.com and I can probably hook you up with a UK audio code. Thank you for entering, and good luck!

 

WANTEDAn artist seeking redemption.A wanderer needing permanence.And the crazy that'll make or break them.
written by R.E. Hargravenarrated in duet by Tor Thom and Charley OngelListening length: 4 hours 47 minutesListen to a sample HERE
[image error]
Cover design by JC Clarke
Blurb:

Hyde Johnson is an erotic audiobook performer. A "read by" byline is too plain, and "narrated by" still doesn’t capture what he does. His livelihood is his passion. Performance art, the air he breathes. Which translates to a recluse who is a hot mess.
He’s not eating right, he’s drinking more, and his family’s meddling is making it harder to stay on task.
Being designated the guardian of her young niece Tina is the last thing Gypsy Hartford expected.
But when the State of South Carolina unceremoniously puts Tina in her care, Gypsy accepts it’s time to grow up and stop floating from town to town. Where does she start when she has no degree, no real friends, and no family besides Tina?
A want ad could be the answer to both their conundrums. Or it might open a whole new can of worms. Especially when you throw in a crazed author with an unhealthy obsession for her narrator.
Wanted:Someone to run errands, cook, and handle minor cleaning. Must be quiet and self-starting as I work nights and sleep during the day. Compensation negotiable, including transportation and board. Discretion a must. Only serious inquiries please.
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"R.E. Hargrave is a fantastic writer and this book is no exception."
"The characters are well developed and compliment, not only each other but the story nicely."
"Gypsy is well developed and strong female without being a curse word laden witch. Can you say refreshing?"
"This was a steamy, quirky, fun story line that I found entertaining and the narrators Tor Thom and Charley Ongel brought Hyde and Gypsy to life for me with their duet narration. The ease of the narration made it an enjoyable listen as this team blend so well together."
"Tor Thom and Charley Ongel perform this gem in duet narration. This team is one of my favorites, and they bring these characters to life. Each character has been given a voice, each scene perfectly executed and passion is off the charts. Grab this one and give your ears something to enjoy!"
Excerpt:

It took Hyde about an hour to do his basic admin before he pulled up the chapters they’d recorded last night to work on. After running them through his own edits, so that they were to his exacting satisfaction, he uploaded the files to the system then composed a quick update to Sami on what was included, how he and Kendall were working as a team, and what his current expectations for the project were. There were still some menial tasks he wanted to get checked off his list before he went and did a workout, but he needed a break first. He used the bathroom then went down to the kitchen for a coffee refill.

Kendall was in the living room, her attention buried in her phone while some morning talk show blared from the ignored television. He shook his head at her entitlement, and kept going.

Part of him still wished Sami had chosen the sample he’d sent of him and Gypsy, but the logical part knew they were too volatile for that. They could barely make it through a few hours without it turning sour or becoming awkward in some way by the end, which wouldn’t be good for a business project. No, it was better that he do this with Kendall.

Or a long-distance associate, the way I usually fucking do it, he thought with a grimace, and then found himself once again longing for the peaceful solitude the old schoolhouse had once provided. He had no idea how his home had become Grand Central Station this summer.

Back in the studio, a barrage of recent memories, all including a certain smiling raven-haired beauty, hit him, reminding him it hadn’t been all bad. Driving, chasing each other with the hose while washing the car, kitchen mishaps, boiled peanuts, pizza, and movies…

The ding from an email alert made him sigh as he released the indulgent thoughts to fade away. Seeing that it was from Sami surprised him. Given how quiet she’d been of late, he’d thought it would take a day or two for her to respond. At the very least, more than the ten minutes it had been since he’d sent the chapters. She couldn’t have logged in and listened to them this quick. Not sure what to expect, he opened the message:

Hyde! It’s perfect. I love the two of you together. Can’t wait for more.

Xoxo, Sami

Short, sweet, and oddly enthusiastic. He didn’t get time to analyze her words much longer because his computer began dinging and chirping with alerts from the various platforms he had open—Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and more.

“What the..?” Hyde clicked on the first couple, and then a few more. “Has she lost her goddamned fucking mind?”

She’d just social media blasted the world that her “lusty linguist lad” had manned up, at last, and made an honest woman out of her. And her profile picture, which he’d never seen her change, now displayed a generic “out of office until further notice” graphic. What the fuck did that even mean?

A shiver went up his spine as he looked around his office and thanked the powers that be that he lived in seclusion. Seemed Ms. Jackson was leading the crazy revolution these days, and he didn’t want her anywhere near him.

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BOOK BLITZ: Patriot by Harley Wylde #GIVEAWAY

Patriot
Harley Wylde
(Hades Abyss MC)
Published by: Changeling Press
Publication date: December 11th 2020
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance

MaryAnne — I was sixteen when I learned a hard lesson. No, it wasn’t a lesson. It was worse. Kidnapped, tortured, abused in the worst of ways… I’d thought my life was over. Until the day my knight in shining armor came to save me. Patriot. Despite how scary he looks, he has to be the kindest man I’ve ever met. He not only rescues damsels in distress, but animals too. Under that hard exterior is a heart of gold. It doesn’t matter that he’s older than me. The more I get to know him, the harder I start to fall. But why would a man like him ever want someone like me? I’m dirty. Damaged. Broken beyond repair. Or am I? After all, Christmas is a time for miracles.

Patriot — From the moment I saw her, she’s had me wrapped around her finger. I’ve done my best to chase the fear and shadows from her eyes, show her she’s safe. I’ve taken out nearly every man who ever hurt her, even if she doesn’t know it. And the two who are still standing won’t be for long. I want to see her smile. Make her laugh. What better time than Christmas to prove to her life is worth living? I’ll make it the best she’s ever had!

But there’s only one thing I want under the tree this year… MaryAnne. She deserves better. I’m no angel. I’ve killed. Lied. Stolen. And worse. I tell myself repeatedly to keep my distance… until I can’t. One taste and I know I’ll never walk away. MaryAnne is mine! And if she won’t listen to me, then maybe my whacky parrot can convince her. If there’s one thing the African Grey excels at, it’s talking when he shouldn’t.

WARNING: Patriot contains scenes of graphic violence and sexual content, bad language, and abuse. But it also has a happily-ever-after, a tiny feline terror, the most patient dog on the planet, and a bird who always has to have the last word.

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The little kitten pawed at my feet and ankles before bounding around Patriot and then running from the room. I heard a bark and knew another of his strays hadn’t liked being disturbed. For such a tough guy, he had a gentle touch when it came to injured animals. And people.

“I need a few days and I’ll find a place to stay.”

His eyes opened and he leaned in closer until his nose brushed against mine. My eyes nearly crossed, trying to hold his gaze. Before I knew what he was doing, his lips slammed against mine, his hand going to my hair. He grabbed a handful and held me still as he ravaged my mouth. I gripped the sides of his cut, holding on in case my legs gave out. It was my first real kiss, and it felt like I was floating, and burning at the same time.

He drew back, chest heaving, as he stared at me. My cheeks felt like they were on fire and my lips tingled. With anyone else, I’d have been terrified. But this was Patriot, the man who’d saved me, given me a place to live, taken care of me. And he’d kissed me.

“F**k,” he muttered again. “I shouldn’t have done that.”

He started to pull away, but I gripped him tighter and held on. My brain was foggy, and I wasn’t sure I could speak yet. But I knew I didn’t want him to go. I wasn’t upset he’d kissed me. It was wonderful. He was wonderful.

“MaryAnne, I’m sorry. After everything you’ve been through, you don’t need me taking advantage. Christ! I’m twelve years older than you.” He ran a hand down his face and shook his head.

“Patriot, I didn’t push you away, did I?”

“What are you saying, Little Bit?” he asked.

I felt my cheeks get warmer. “I liked it. I trust you, Patriot. There’s no one else I’d want to kiss me.”

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Author Bio:

Harley Wylde is the International Bestselling Author of the Dixie Reapers MC, Devil's Boneyard MC, and Hades Abyss MC series.When Harley's writing, her motto is the hotter the better -- off the charts sex, commanding men, and the women who can't deny them. If you want men who talk dirty, are sexy as hell, and take what they want, then you've come to the right place. She doesn't shy away from the dangers and nastiness in the world, bringing those realities to the pages of her books, but always gives her characters a happily-ever-after and makes sure the bad guys get what they deserve.

The times Harley isn't writing, she's thinking up naughty things to do to her husband, drinking copious amounts of Starbucks, and reading. She loves to read and devours a book a day, sometimes more. She's also fond of TV shows and movies from the 1980's, as well as paranormal shows from the 1990's to today, even though she'd much rather be reading or writing.

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B@@K REVEAL: Amends (A Psychic Mystery Series) by Carissa Andrews #PreORDER

Amends: A Psychic Mystery Series
Carissa Andrews
(A Diana Hawthorne Supernatural Mystery, #2)
Publication date: February 26th 2021
Genres: Adult, Mystery, Urban Fantasy

For as psychic as she is, shit goes sideways far too often around Diana Hawthorne.

Diana now has everything she ever wanted–her memories, and the soul mate she didn’t realize she was missing. There’s just one problem… the old gods expect her to make amends for her absence. And her work starts now.

But time lost at the oracle isn’t the only thing she has to atone for. Her friend Demetri was stripped of his powers–and it was all her fault. If she could just set things right, she’d feel a whole lot better about moving forward. Unfortunately, Demetri wants nothing to do with her and knows exactly how to keep her out of his head.

To make matters worse, in the age of social media, Diana’s abilities have gone viral. People from all over the world are clambering to get on her books. One case, in particular, hits her radar and despite herself, she can’t shake it. A 14-year-old boy is wrapped up with a deadly governmental agency and he’s scared to death. And he should be–they want to weaponize his power.

Torn between what was and what is, Diana struggles to fully embrace who she’s becoming. Will she be able to help Demitri and make things right? Or will her new role mean leaving the past behind?

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“An author emerges from the depths of Minnesotan waters. Sci-fi/Fantasy is my pen of choice.”

Carissa Andrews is a Minnesota-based genre-bending author who writes a combination of science fiction, fantasy, and dystopia. When not writing her own books, she’s busy reading them.

Carissa’s internationally bestselling trilogy, The Pendomus Chronicles, is now in digital, print, and audiobook formats. She has hit the scene as an up and coming speculative fiction author who uses a mix of scifi and fantasy, twisted in modern mythology and alternative history. Check out The Final Five, Oracle, Awakening, and Love is a Merciless God!

Carissa has big plans for 2020. Check out her upcoming series, The Windhaven Witches.

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She lives in central Minnesota with her husband and brood of five kids. Not to mention, her insane husky puppies, Aztec and Pharaoh.

Carissa is also a freelance graphic designer, writer and content creator, social media manager, and marketing professional. She writes consistently on topics of science, technology, art, writing, photography, graphic design, health, self-improvement, and more. Her articles can be found published across the interwebs. Carissa is also a Top-Rated Freelancer on Upwork, and can be contacted for freelancing opportunities:

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BOOK BLITZ: The Pleasure House by Kitty Thomas #GIVEAWAY

The Pleasure House
Kitty Thomas
Publication date: December 2nd 2020
Genres: Adult, Dark Romance, Romance

The Pleasure House is Kitty Thomas’s COMPLETE 5 book pleasure house series. (A $25 value!), All five books from the pleasure house series are included: Guilty Pleasures, Broken Dolls, Surrender, Pretty Lies, and Twisted Fates.

“Kitty Thomas is a one-click author for me!” -Anna Zaires, NYT Bestselling author of Twist Me
Guilty Pleasures:
She was a bored housewife until she was taken and trained for the pleasure of the highest bidder.
Vivian Delaney leads a life of privilege, but behind closed doors she feels isolated and trapped in a gilded cage. Unable to achieve sexual pleasure with her husband, she finds herself in the capable hands of Anton, a massage therapist intent on awakening her to her full sexual potential. By any means necessary.

Broken Dolls:
Mina Calloway always finds herself in the hands of the wrong master: Gentle at first, then brutally sadistic and abusive. She no longer believes it’s possible to find a man who will be gentle with her. After seeing a kink-friendly therapist for months, the doctor makes her an illicit offer she isn’t yet smart enough to refuse: “Let me find you a good master.”

Brian Sloan is a borderline sociopath with a dark and brutal past. Only taking his sadistic urges out on the women at a submissive training house allows him to sleep through the night. When Brian sees Mina, she should be ripe for the picking, but her damage is too similar to his own. Can he fight past his demons to protect the one person he considers worth saving?

Surrender:
Julie wants Gabe Griffin like fish want water, but what she wants is sweet domestic bliss and a white picket fence. What Gabe wants is to put a collar around Julie’s throat and train her in the finer points of being his slave.

At first too innocent, then too broken, can Julie ever surrender to the man intent on claiming her?

Pretty Lies:
“She told pretty lies to the wrong man and now she must give herself to him to save her sister’s life”

As a phone sex operator, Annette Waincott knows how to tease to get what she wants. That is, until she teases the wrong man at a club, claiming kinky fantasies she doesn’t really have. It must have been too much vodka and his tantalizing Russian accent. Too bad he believes her.

When the Russian accidentally kidnaps her twin sister as part of an ill-fated sex game, things quickly get real. In a desperate bid to free her twin, Annette offers herself to him in trade. He both terrifies and excites her, but she knows she can never trust him. The things he wants will push her to her limits and beyond. And this time, she can’t tell pretty lies and run away.

Twisted Fates:
When Lindsay Smith brought her to the house, it was to train and sell her. They both knew it. She’d agreed to this arrangement. She wanted to belong to someone. But Lindsay wanted her to be his.

Three days into her stay at the pleasure house, Shannon Foster’s life is forever destroyed by a sociopathic monster. Lindsay saved her life that day, but the scars bind her to the house without a future.

Now, eight years later, Lindsay saves her once again, only this time he’s playing for keeps.

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Brian had scarred her flesh. Lindsay could scar her soul. She couldn’t let him. She couldn’t let herself… want him. Not again. She’d had the stupidest crush on him when she’d first come to his office.

He backed her up against the leather table. Nowhere to run. Her heart pounded so hard in her chest she could hear it. She couldn’t think straight. She hated him. No… he was scaring her. No… God, why did he smell so fucking good? And the lack of a shirt… it was doing things to her.

He usually wore a suit. Business attire. Professional Shrink Wear. It covered up the physique he’d obviously worked hard for. She’d seen him in the gym on days off, or late in the evenings. Brian had the reputation for being the fitness buff, but Lindsay put in the time quietly without drawing much attention.

As recently as that morning, the doctor had just “been there”. Someone she despised, but otherwise nothing special. She hadn’t seen him this way since before the house. Shannon wanted to keep the more confusing hatred. This… yearning was more than she could stand.

“Why can’t you do this with me?” he asked with that professional practiced interest he was so skilled at.

“Because I fucking hate you.”

His hand moved to the back of her neck, threading through her hair, cradling her. He pulled her to him, his mouth covering hers in a kiss far more gentle than the danger in his eyes.

Against every normal instinct, she sighed and sort of… melted… against him. She missed this, so much. It had been so long since she’d been kissed like this—by anyone. It had been long before the house even. The last man who’d kissed her this way had been her last master. And he’d tossed her aside without a thought in the end.

You couldn’t trust a kiss like this. It was a lie to lower your defenses. A trap. It could never mean all the things it promised. But she wanted to believe it. She wanted to fall into it and pretend and believe just for a little while. Would that be so wrong?

Shannon pulled away from him, and then, as if to put extra punctuation on it, she put her hands on his chest and pushed him away. “This isn’t real. I don’t want your pity.”

He gripped her chin and forced her to look up at him. He was so tall. Had he always been this tall?

“Hear me. I want you. So get this pity nonsense out of your head. I want you. I’ve always wanted you. From the first moment you walked into my office. Now disrobe and get on the table like I told you to.”

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KITTY THOMAS writes dark stories that play with power and have unconventional HEAs. She began publishing in early 2010 with her bestselling COMFORT FOOD and is considered one of the original authors of the dark romance subgenre.

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BOOK BLITZ: The Collectors by Greg Jolley #GIVEAWAY

The Collectors
Greg Jolley
Publication date: December 15th 2020
Genres: Adult, Suspense, Thriller

Pierce Danser’s soon-to-be ex-wife, the glamorous actress Pauline Place, has disappeared. She’s been kidnapped by a very dangerous man, intent on adding her to his bizarre and twisted collection.

But Pierce is determined to find and rescue her, no matter the obstacles, even if it means the loss of his own life. The clock is ticking, his resources are slim, and he’s up against a sick man with a twisted, cruel vision.

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Chapter One

TIN CAN

“Welcome to the film set, Mr. Kiharazaka. Please mind your step, we’re having a problem with vermin.”

The tall, thin man, fresh from Kyoto, adjusted his stride, placing each step of his spacesuit boots gingerly.

“I’m Rolf. Can I call you Zaka?” the assistant director went on.

“Please, no,” Mr. Kiharazaka replied demurely.

“Got it.”

“Will we be going weightless? It was in the original scene.”

“We’re woking on that, yes.”

“Woking?”

“A joke. Sort of.”

A few yards away, green gaffing tape marked the edge of the darkened film set. Rolf spoke into her headset and the lights came up, revealing the interior of the spacecraft: the complex helm and seating for the crew. The second set—the crew table and galley kitchen—was half-lit in the distance.

Mr. Kiharazaka stared with unreserved delight. The crew had accurately replicated the 1990s television series Tin Can’s two most famous locations.

Members of the film crew were already on the set, at their places among the equipment; lights, extended boom mics, and various cameras, some dollied and some shoulder-held. Mr. Kiharazaka had to rotate stiffly in his spacesuit, turning his helmet, visor up, to watch the young, professional film crew. He nodded to some and spoke to none. For the most part, these serious professionals looked right through him, focused on their craft.

“Please step in, Zaka. We’d like you to feel comfortable in both locations.”

“Where is the cast? The Robbins family?”

“Soon enough. Please.” Rolf extended her hand and Zaka crossed the green tape and stepped into the helm, noting that the flooring was white painted plywood. With the flight helmet on, the voices about the set were muted. Zaka stared at the helm, admiring, but not touching, the multiple displays. He stood back of Captain Robbins’s helm chair, taking in all the exacting details of the complex spacecraft controls. Easing between the captain and copilot chair, he turned to Rolf with his white gloved hand out to the second chair and asked, “May I?”

Rolf gave him her buttery professional smile.

“Captain, permission to man the helm?” Zaka asked.

Rolf rolled her eyes, up into the complex scaffolding above. The client was already in role, using the famous and familiar dialogue from the Tin Can series. Since none of the cast was yet on set, Rolf answered for Matt Stuck, the sod of an actor who played Captain Robbins.

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Greg Jolley (also published under Gregory French) earned a master of art in writing from the University of San Francisco. He is the author of sixteen novels and one collection about the fictional, film industry-based Danser family. He currently lives in the Very Small town of Ormond Beach, Florida.

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