Michelle Howard's Blog, page 4
May 26, 2023
New book coming soon
So, in addition to the French and Italian translations for Secret Fire coming, I’m also working on a new release in English. Since its a holiday weekend for the US, I’ve decided on a treat for my readers 
Cover reveal and blurb will be in the next newsletter. Sign up now.
Small unedited peek here:
Decker dipped his head and tried to shake off the spell he’d fallen under the moment his eyes met those of Magera Zhang, also known as Maggie “The Furious” on the track circuit. Strands of dark hair fell about her face in windswept disarray, the rest in matted clumps on her head from the helmet she held casually tucked in the crook of her elbow.
Unlike some women, she didn’t seem the least bothered by her unkempt state.
“I’m not at liberty to share details until I have your ND on record,” he said in answer to her question.
The left eyebrow, bearing a small silver hoop, shot up and the leg she’d propped on the bench seat to the right of him tensed. “It’s serious enough to warrant non-disclosure classification?”
He held his silence. Truthfully, he’d had to argue heavily with his superior to gain approval to even speak with Magera directly. Her close relationship with the suspect made her a prime candidate to be an accomplice.
Except, he’d studied as much information available on short notice about the hover bike champion and his gut said there was no way she was a party to Vosnic’s alleged crimes. Still, there was always a chance he was wrong, rarely, but a chance so the compromise was the ND. If Zhang violated it, she’d be held liable for any damages as a result of her actions, be stripped of her eligibility to race and faced with imprisonment.
“Wow,” she muttered under breath, shifting her gaze from his face to the now empty track. She cleared her throat. “So, if I agree to the ND, you’ll what, tell me what’s going on?”
Pushing up away from the barrier where he’d been leaning, he sat back in his seat. She hadn’t turned to face him when she asked the question, leaving him to speak to her profile. A beautiful profile, full of sharp but attractive angles. Roy was right. His reaction to the woman was totally unlike him.
“If you agree to the confidentiality clause, I can ask you questions. I can’t, however, share specific details of the case.” He paused. She had a brilliant career, was on a trajectory to break records, and helping him had the potential to change all of that. Doing something completely against his nature, he added, “Be certain before you accept, Magera.”
Finally, she turned to him and he was blown away by the stunning glint in her hazel eyes, more brown than green. The holo images didn’t do her justice.
“You’ve intrigued me. And it’s Maggie. No one calls me Magera.”
She said the last with an upward tick of her lips, drawing his gaze to the bow shape. Being attracted to a potential informant in a major case could only lead to trouble, yet he couldn’t shut down the physical reaction he was having to her. Which probably explained why he asked, “Not even lovers?”
May 16, 2023
Site Changes
Pardon the dust if you notice it. I am in the middle of having some changes and update done to the site. I can’t wait to share. Hopefully, it won’t be too much of an issue. Oooh, and you might notice that the newsletter sign up sign is now a pop up.
fuoco segreto
Fuoco segreto, il racconto di Konlan, sarà l’ultimo dei Dracol, e non vedo l’ora di scriverlo.
May 12, 2023
La Flamme Secret
La Flamme Secrète portera sur Kon et sera le dernier roman de l’univers dracol. J’appréhende un peu d’écrire son histoire, surtout parce que nous n’avons pas entendu parler des Violets depuis longtemps.
April 20, 2023
What’s going on with me?
If you follow my newsletter you already have an idea that I’m working hard on several projects. I just got a rough draft for the cover of my current project. In fact, I have several covers. LOLOL. They’re all for books I have on my to do list
In addition to my new stuff, I also got confirmation that the 4th book Secret Fire will be available in French at the end of this summer. La Flamme Secret. The Italian version should be available in the fall. Fuoco Segreto. I’m really excited to finally have these coming out soon. The covers for those are done and ready. As it gets closer. I’ll share them on my site and newsletters.
Depending on how far I am in this current book, I may share snippets again on Fridays.
March 26, 2023
Print and Google Play link
Dangerous Love is in print and is on google play. I will say when I checked the print copies the price on amazon looked really high. If possible I’m recommending BN which has the print listed at $18.99, far more reasonable.
March 10, 2023
Release day!
Happy Friday and it’s a release day for me. Dangerous Love is out in the wild and available for your reading pleasure. Print will be available in two weeks and I’m super excited to see what it looks like. This cover def makes top ten faves of mine
amazon BN apple books kobo google play (coming soon)
Zanica would do anything to escape her sadistic leader. Even if it meant fleeing the only home she knew and mating with a total stranger. The problem? Fate dropped her into the path of one of the most ruthless males in the land with a reputation as dark and deadly as his eyes.
Pazir Catharte hadn’t planned on mating when he left that morning for the final hunt of the season. Stumbling upon a beautiful female at the edge of his territory changed everything.
He was the new leader of an unruly lot and problems had plagued him from the start. Then the female leaped into his arms and bit him. What else was he supposed to do?
February 17, 2023
Sneak Peek #2 Dangerous Love
Here’s another look at Zanica and Pazir in Dangerous love. Coming soon. I can not stress enough, how much I love this book. I’m beyond eager for readers to get it in their hands and fall in love with the hero like I did.
amazon BN kobo apple books google play(coming at release)
Sex he knew. Sex he was familiar with. It was the other ways she made him feel he didn’t understand. He held his position under her intense scrutiny. He’d been confronted by stronger opponents than this female with her soft blue eyes, full lips and long legs.
“You have a reputation,” she continued. Her gaze locked on his then narrowed. “Pazir Catharte, the newest princep of the merciless death volt in the west.
“Brutal, ruthless, and conniving are just a few words used to describe you. Unlike many females, you can do whatever you want. So, I ask again, why did you accept?”
He admired her ability to call him cruel to his face. Not many would. Dropping his arms, he straightened and strode toward her. To her credit, she didn’t bolt.
He teased a finger over the curve of a sharp cheek, down to the plump mouth that begged to be kissed. “I don’t know why.”
February 16, 2023
Libraries
Are you a part of a library? You can get my books from digital libraries and still enjoy staying up to date with my new releases.
Here are several libraries where you can check or request to borrow an ebook version of any of my books. And for anyone concerned, yes, authors do get paid from libraries
(libby and overdrive are now merged)
hoopla
overdrive
February 2, 2023
Dangerous Love-sneak peek
excerpt:
Chest to chest, he gazed down at her fluttering lashes. “Zanica?”
“Nica. Call me Nica,” she whispered.
Leaning in close, he murmured, “Tell me who taught you such good wing control. Nica.”
A slight whimper escaped her parted lips. He nipped the bottom one then licked over the damp flesh before easing back. She couldn’t hide the effect he had on her. Her pupils were wide and her nostrils flared as she took in his scent.
Wanting to keep her off balance, he slid one leg between hers and pressed up. She jolted, her hands coming up to grab his shoulders to retain her footing. He cupped her hip with one hand and nuzzled the swirl of hair at her temple then breathed out, “Don’t you want to tell me, Nica?”
