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How it all began: Mother of Gods

Even Gods can make mistakes...

Beira, the Mother of Gods and Queen of Winter, has grown tired and lonely. After millennia of living on her own, she decides it's time to create the perfect lover. But while Colan might look like the man of her dreams, he's not falling in love with her as she'd planned. Can she change his mind or has it all been for nothing?

This tragic prequel to the bestselling Daughter of Winter series tells the story of Wyn's parents. It's a stand-alone novella that can be enjoyed without having read the other books in the series.

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New release: The Mars Diaries

This series is a sci-fi reverse harem based on the Six Swans fairy tale - one of my favourite stories as a child. Except that my own version of it is set on Mars. And nobody turns into a swan (sorry, shifter fans!). Instead, there's a lonely, rather crazy woman who's alone on Mars after a virus has killed everyone else. Six new arrivals are her only hope for survival, but there's a problem: they're asleep...

The first two books are out already and the third, Found, will be published in mid-May!
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It all started with a headache.
Next came the cramps.
Then, the pain. Cries and wails filled the station.
The bloody cough killed most of them. The others succumbed to the fever.
And then, silence.
I’m the only one left.
My name is Louise and I’m the last human on Mars.

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Last month, they arrived.
Six men, the new generation of settlers.
I watched them,
I cared for them,
I fell in love with them.
Now it’s the moment of truth.
My dreams and their reality clash.
Six men, one woman, one planet to survive on.
My name is Louise and I am no longer the last human on Mars.

Read Hidden

Announcement: Royal and Reckless

Which royal will rule your heart?

Power, money, and fame aren’t the only noble pursuits. Enter the world of the Royal and Reckless, where the blue bloods run red hot, and scorching secrets lie just beneath the polished surface.

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Kim Carmichael
Jen Katemi
Skye MacKinnon
Carmen Falcone
K.C. Finn
Arizona Tape
Maggie Carpenter
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Summer Cooper
Mia Kayla
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A Prince, the Titanic and Direwolves

Last weekend, I was at my very first book signing! Because it was also my first time in Belfast, I added a few days so I could take a look around Northern Ireland. My co-author and very good friend Laura Greenwood was there with me, and we had a fantastic time!

Rather than write a lot, I uploaded some pictures and a video :)

My next signing will be on the 26th May 2018 in my home town of Edinburgh:
http://www.edinburghauthorsigningevents.co.uk/

New audio book: Winter Princess

Great news, my second audio book​ just went live!

Winter Princess is a bestselling paranormal reverse harem featuring a demigoddess and her four sexy Guardians. There's a lot of Scottish mythology in there, as well as an assortment of gods, demons and evil people.

The audio book is narrated by the amazing Laurel Schroeder - it's been great working with her, check out all her other narrated books (by some of my favourite authors like Jane Washington and Laura Thalassa)!

Here's the full blurb:

One sassy demi-goddess. Four hot Guardians. And a few evil people.

As a demi-goddess, Wyn has always stood out from the human crowd. And now, on her 22nd birthday, her magic finally surfaces with a bang. A big bang. She'll need the help of not one, but four (sexy) Guardians to control her destructive powers. If only they weren't so distracting....

Her mother, the Winter Queen, waits for Wyn in the Realms of Gods, but there are enemies who will try and prevent her from ever reaching the Realms, even if that means going to war.

Will Wyn be able to survive the journey? And if she does, can she resist falling for her Guardians?

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Cover reveal: Realms & Rebels

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  Dragons. Shifters. Vampires. Fae. These kickass heroines come in all shapes and sizes…and so do the men at their sides. Dive into this decadent collection of paranormal and fantasy romances-reverse harem style. Yep, that's right. Our heroines are headstrong and rebellious, and they don't take no for an answer. Unlike most romances, they get to keep ALL the guys they want. 

And so do you. 

For a limited time, pre-order this epic reverse harem collection, and get 22 novellas for the price of one. Pre-ordering now ensures you'll save 80% off the full price, so don't wait! Click the button and snag your copy today.
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Featuring titles from...
JASMINE WALT, NYT Bestselling author of the Dragon's Gift Trilogy 
ELIZABETH BRIGGS, NYT Bestselling Author of Hollywood Roommates 
MARGO BOND COLLINS, NYT Bestselling author of the Gladiators Trilogy 
LAURA GREENWOOD, USA Today Bestselling author of Fated Seasons 
LENA MAE HILL, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Winslow Witch Chronicles 
N.M. HOWELL (NICOLE MARIE) USA Today Bestselling Author of the Darkness Bites series 
CHLOE ADLER, Author of Tales from the Edge Series 
AJ ANDERS, Author of the Suoja Guild Series 
ANGELIQUE ARMAE, National Bestselling Author of the Pandora's Harem Series 
JOELY SUE BURKHART, Author of Their Vampire Queen Series 
EVA CHASE, Author of the Dragon Shifter's Mates Series 
JULIA CLARKE, Co-author of The Stardust Series 
CAIA DANIELS, Authors of Legacy of the Phoenix Series 
MAY DAWSON, Author of the Wild Angels Series 
LYN FORESTER, Author of the Poisoned Houses Series 
L.C. HIBBETT, Author of Beauty's Beasts
A and E KIRK, Authors of the Divinicus Nex Series 
LA KIRK Author of The Secret Life of Cassie Martin
SKYE MACKINNON, Author of the Daughter of Winter Series 
JACKIE MAY, Author of Don't Rush Me 
JB MILLER Author of the Dia McLearey series 
BEA PAIGE, Author of the Sisters of Hex Series 
AMANDA PERRY, Author of Hidden Embers
CECILIA RANDELL, Author of The Adventures of Blue Faust Series 
DREA SHANE Author of The Moon Goddess Series 
AMY SUMIDA, Internationally Acclaimed Author of the Godhunter Series 
ARIZONA TAPE, Author of Triple Threat 

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Get four hunky bear shifters for only 99c

Polar Fates, The Drowning #2, will be released tomorrow!
If you haven't read the first book in The Drowning Series yet, I've put it on sale for a few days so you can get it now.
Here's what it's all about:

“I've got a polar bear in my bed. Didn't think I'd ever get to say that. A very warm, soft, cosy polar bear.”
About to be sold off to the highest bidder, Isla chooses instead to escape over the frozen sea to an unknown Scottish island. There, she finds herself surrounded by four mysterious men. They seem to care for her, but Isla soon discovers she's not as safe as she thought. The four strangers are bear shifters; very hot bear shifters with an aversion to wearing clothes. In the midst of winter, the bear within takes over, leaving Isla wondering if she is safe with them. Can she get her hormones under control and tame her four shifters? And is it possible to stay human when living with bears?
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Winter Princess is only 99c!

To celebrate the release of Winter Heiress, Daughter of Winter #2, I'm offering Winter Princess for only 99c for the next few days!

Here's what it's all about:

As a demi-goddess, Wyn has always stood out from the human crowd. And now, on her 22nd birthday, her magic finally surfaces with a bang. A Big bang. She’ll need the help of not one, but four (sexy) Guardians to control her destructive powers. If only they weren't so distracting...

Her mother, the Winter Queen, waits for Wyn in the Realms of Gods, but there are enemies who will try and prevent her from ever reaching the Realms, even if that means going to war.

Will Wyn be able to survive the journey? And if she does, can she resist falling for her Guardians?

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Top 5 Ways to Hunt Haggis

Tomorrow is Burn’s Night, the day when Scots go wild, toast the haggis and drink too much whisky. Robert Burns was not only a poet, but also a voracious haggis eater and well known for his creative haggis hunting techniques.

If you haven’t got your haggis ready yet, here are some of the best ways to hunt them – and a recipe for cooking them, once you’ve caught one. They’re notoriously hard to catch, but with my Top 5 Methods, you should have a fair chance.

First, a disclaimer: While it’s legal to hunt and kill most haggis species, I do not condone the slaughter of haggis. Also, running around the Highlands with bows and arrows comes with its own risks and I do not take responsibility for any injuries.
 
#1: The Virgin Method
You may have heard about unicorns having a particularly liking for maidens, but did you know the same is true for haggis? So, find yourself a virgin, position her in a quiet spot and lay in wait for a haggis to come and sniff at her ankles. Then be quick to throw a net over it (other weapons might hurt the virgin) and bag it swiftly.
#2: The Pepper and Whisky Method
According to some, haggis love pepper and cannot resist its smell. Add some (single malt) whisky and you will have the perfect haggis bait. Dig a hole, cover it with thin sticks smothered in pepper and whisky, then lay in wait for the haggis to approach and fall into your trap. You need to make sure that the sticks are brittle as most haggis don’t way more than a pound.
 
#3: The Thistle Method
It is well known that some species of haggis have evolved to have longer legs on one side, enabling them to run clockwise around mountains (there are rumours of another species running anti-clockwise). It’s easy to take advantage of that by hiding behind a large thistle or gorse bush. When a haggis approaches, jump out and surprise them. They’ll try and run away in the opposite direction, but will stumble and fall, making them easy pickings.
 
#4: The Slow Starvation Method
It may be a bit late to use this method, but I’m going to list it anyway. Haggis are notorious for hating snow, so in the winter, you’ll find them cuddled up in their burrows. Simply cover the entrance to their tunnel and wait for a few weeks until they’ve starved to death. They don’t dig burrows themselves and use abandoned rabbit warrens, so they won’t be able to escape as they lack the necessary digging skills. The disadvantage of this method is not only that it takes a long time, but also that the haggis will be severely reduced in size.
 
#5: The Bow & Arrow Method
I’d recommend this only to the seasoned haggis hunter as the risk of injury to your fellow hunters outweighs the chance of success. Dress in tartan (it’s believed that will soothe the haggis and make them sluggish), then take your bow (using unicorn hair for the string) and an ample supply of arrows. I have seen shopkeepers sell bows and arrows on the Isle of Skye for the annual haggis tourist season (true story!), so if you don’t have your own you can always get your supplies there. Dip the tips of the arrows in whisky and lay in wait, hoping that a haggis will smell the Scotch and approach. When it sees your bow, it will freeze in fear and you can simply pick it up.
 
Now that you have your haggis, you may like to know how to prepare it for Burn’s Night. Don’t despair, here’s my favourite recipe.Good luck with your hunt!
 
Do you have any other methods of hunting haggis? Let me know in the comments!

Listen Up: Mother of Gods

Mother of Gods is the prequel to my bestselling serial Winter Princess and it's going to be published in the Breaking the Myth anthology next week!

To celebrate the release, I'm recording the book as a podcast (yes, that's me reading it) - have a listen and tell me what you think...
Beira, the Mother of Gods and Queen of Winter, has grown tired and lonely. After millennia of living on her own, she decides it's time to create the perfect lover. But while Colan might look like the man of her dreams, he's not falling in love with her as she'd planned. Can she change his mind or has it all been for nothing?Pre-order the anthologybuy the paperback