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Fans of Facebook – Mari Carr

Mark your calendars for January 3! To celebrate the release of my new book, January Girl, Wilder Irish, book 1, I’m got a SUPER fun Facebook hop planned with some AMAZING authors, prizes and excerpts. Prizes include a $100 gift card to Amazon, Wild Irish swag bags and digital downloads of ebooks from the participating authors.

The hop begins on January 3 right HERE!

Authors include:

Bianca D’arc

Samantha Chase

Zoe York

Desiree Holt

Amy Goodwin Gregory

Heather Hiestand

Skye Jordan

Allison Bell

Sierra Cartwright

Lex Couper

Cathryn Fox

Amanda McIntyre

Rhian Cahill

Carly Phillips

Erin Nicholas

Melanie Shawn

Lissa Matthews

Elle Boon

Cari Quinn

And be sure to check out January Girl!

Preorder now

Amazon: http://amzn.to/2fgRlKp

Kobo: http://bit.ly/2f2e205

Nook: http://bit.ly/2dXiah2

iBooks: http://apple.co/2fgOqSf

Happy New Year

It’s very hard for me to believe we’re already at the end of 2016.  It seems like January was yesterday, well almost.

I’ve had a pretty busy year with writing, conferences and family.  And next year is already shaping up to be very busy, with writing and family.

The two great nephews (10 and 6) are both playing basketball and the 10 year old is also going to play football.  I try to get to as many games as I can to support them.  So its going to be a challenge.

Writing wise, I have lots of ideas and books I want to write.  Plus I’m waiting on a couple of publishers to get back to me on books I’ve submitted.  The waiting is agony at times, because I hate waiting.  But it’s a part of the business.

Thank you for reading the blog and following us authors who try hard to get books out to our readers.

Have a Happy New Year and don’t party too hard.

 

That Awkward Moment by Paty Jager

I don’t know how many of  you feel like this week between Christmas and New Years is awkward. Any hands raised? Any heads nodding? It always feels awkward to me. You want to keep celebrating Christmas but the stores put everything related to Christmas that they’ve had up since before Halloween on sale. You want to capitalize on the sales. But do you really want to store the stuff until the following year?

And what about the Christmas tree? Leave it up? Take it down? If you’re having a New Year’s Eve party do you want it up to add a festive touch or take it down and have more room for guests?

Some people take their vacation this week. Some businesses shut down for the week. No one really knows what to do with those seven days between Christmas and New Years.

Why have I been contemplating this awkward week? It’s because in my latest contemporary western novella I’m writing, I find I’ve been writing awkward moments between the hero and heroine. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m writing a novella and I’m unsure of how fast to take their relationship, ( want to have a steamy love scene so it reflects my other books of this genre) but I have limited word count, and in the story, time, to get them from not knowing one another to in bed together and realizing they are the perfect match.

I’m hoping her backstory helps to show her reluctance to jump into the relationship, and as he discovers her backstory makes him hesitant to move to fast. But chemistry is chemistry and their bodies overrule their heads .

New Cowboy for your Kindle & Mega iPad Giveaway!

Good after Christmas morning, or Boxing Day, or Monday, everyone! It’s Donna Michaels, and if you received a new Kindle for the holidays–or happen to have a hungry one–I’d love to tell you about my new Harland County cowboy release, HER TROUBLED COWBOY!

This is Keiffer’s story, the last Wyne brother from my crossover Citizen Soldier series. It was a special ‘write’, because it deals with a tough subject–veteran suicide–that  touched my husband’s unit. Twice. I’ve been leading up to this book, trying to find it in me to get it on paper and do the subject justice without having the story become too heavy, and I’m happy with the outcome. HER TROUBLED COWBOY is definitely full of all the heat, humor, and heartwarming scenes readers expect in my Harland County novels. So, don’t think this is a dark book, because it isn’t. Keiffer’s story needed to be told, but in the right way, and according to some of the wonderful comments, emails, and reviews so far, I believe I hit on that.

“Lordy, I love these men. Poor Kieffer suffered for so long. Like most men, he took the long way around to getting help. Thank God for family, friends, and a great woman who just wouldn’t give up on him.” ~V.A. Dold

“Another fantastic book from Harland County by Donna Michaels. This entire series is one of the greatest series I have read. I am very sure I will read this book many times. Keiffer is so real that you can feel his pain and feel his love for Caitlin. If you have visited Harland County before, you will no doubt be reading this story. If not, you can start here and then read each book that you can. A wonderful read!!!!!” ~Linda C

“Donna Michaels did Kieffer’s character justice. I’m a veteran’s wife myself and have been exposed to both active duty and veterans through my husband’s association with The American Legion. Donna treats the men in her books with dignity and respect. Looking forward to the next installment.” ~Rose M

Cover photo by Cover Me Photography with Jose Ruiz

Amazon | iTunes | B & N | Kobo

Some incidents from the past are not easily forgotten…

For over a year, former National Guardsman Keiffer Wyne left his past in Pennsylvania to start a new life, drifting from ranch to ranch across the southwest. Unrestricted, nomadic, unaccountable—he embraces the new lifestyle, until he’s called upon to watch over his sister Brandy during her husband’s absence. The problem? She’ll be there. The one woman capable of breaking through his barriers and making him feel.

Caitlin Ryan can’t believe who blew into Harland County looking dangerous, hotter, sexier than the time they shared an unforgettable weekend together. She knows he’s still dealing with the death of his buddy and his mind isn’t in a good place, but neither of them are strong enough to fight their undeniable attraction. Keiffer’s troubled and all wrong for her, counting down the days until he leaves. Too bad she never learned to shy away from trouble…

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Before I go I want to tell you about this amazing giveaway I’m involved in with some wonderful authors: MEGA iPAD MINI GIVEAWAY!!

Enter HERE
December 26th thru December 31st!

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Thanks for reading,

~Donna

http://www.DonnaMichaelsAuthor.com

Merry Christmas…and for 99 cents!

Merry Christmas to everyone.

 

I have two great Christmas reads and they are just 99 cents.

There is HE CAME UPOPN A MIDNIGHT CLEAR, where the hero is based on a real life cowboy I met. Then TOUCH OF MAGIC, about what can happen on a ranch if you just believe ..especially with a little elven magic to help. So take your pick.

 

HE CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR

Libby Morris just needs, for once in her life, to feel desired. Sensual. Appealing. Especially after an intense reshaping at a high-end spa. When Madame Eve of 1Night Stand invites them to Christmas Week at the Castillo Lodge in Alaska, Cody and Libby are not given the names of the partners chosen for them. As they wait to learn the identities of their one-night stands, they discover an incredible spark of chemistry and a connection stronger than either has experienced before. Will spending a very erotic night together ruin their arrangements or offer another option?

AMAZON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And then how about A TOUCH OF MAGIC

Maddie Woodward is in a pickle. The last person she expects to see when she returns to the family ranch for one last Christmas is her former lover, Zach Brennan. He’s hotter as he ever was, all male and determined to get her naked. She’s just as determined to show him she’s over him—until she ends up in his bed, enjoying the wildest sex of her life. A night of uncontrolled, erotic sex shows her that Zach is far from out of her life. Now if she can just get him to help her convince her sisters not to sell the ranch—or sell it to the two of them.

AMAZON

 

Hope you enjoy these Christmas reads. See you in 2017.

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS by Cynthia D’Alba

MERRY CHRISTMAS from all us here at Wild and Wicked Cowboys! 

Thank you for coming by every day and chatting. Without you, this blog wouldn’t exist!

No advertising today.

No book links. No book covers.

Just my sincere thank you for always being there for me, especially in this past year.

Love you all!

Cyndi

Maggie Carpenter and the Wild West Cowboys

Hello Fellow Cowboy Lovers:

Thrilled to be back on this super sexy blog with the second book in my new Wild West Cowboy series, RHETT ’ S REVENGE. The first, TUCKER ’ S JUSTICE, was a best-seller, and Rhett is already galloping up to join him. This book is a blast, and though he ’ s not mentioned in the blurb or excerpt, Rhett has a four-legged sidekick; an enormous mutt called Bruiser.

Have a fabulous Christmas, and if you want something hot to spice up your cold winter nights I think you ’ ll find this hunky cowboy and his canine cohort will fit the bill.

BLURB

Deputy Sheriff Rhett Cooper is heartbroken when Katherine Foster, the young lady he has been courting, falls prey to the scheming of a rich, dapper con man. Though he takes the impetuous girl over his knee and spanks her bare bottom soundly, his strict chastisement and stern warnings do not dissuade her, and she runs off to San Francisco in the scoundrel’s company.

When Katherine finally returns home six months later, arriving in town in a fancy carriage with the arrogant, smooth-talking rogue at her side, it quickly becomes apparent that she is quite ill. Rhett soon learns foul play was involved, and he sets out to rescue the woman he loves and bring to justice the man who hurt her.

In spite of Rhett’s demand that she leave the matter to him, as soon she regains her health Katherine puts herself in jeopardy yet again by attempting her own revenge. Determined to rein her in, Rhett punishes Katherine thoroughly and then claims her properly, and soon their passion for one another is burning hotter than ever before. But even if he manages to keep his woman under control, can a small-town lawman win a battle of wits with a clever, ruthless criminal?

EXCERPT

Though she was horrified by the confrontation, Nate’s words and the promise of such an amazing holiday were again filling Katherine’s head. How could she turn down such an opportunity? It wouldn’t be forever, it would just be a couple of weeks at most. Nate was a gentleman, and he was such a lonely, sad man, and on top of all that he thought she was special. He’d said so. She loved being special, especially to someone so worldly and accomplished.

“Well, Katherine, answer the man,” Rhett said sternly. “Is it up to you, and you alone? You don’t care what I think? What your father thinks?”

Her heart was pounding so hard she thought it was going to jump right out of her chest and land on the table. She felt trapped, and try as she might, she found herself unable to come up with anything to say.

“I told you not to speak to her that way,” Nate barked. “You’re upsetting her.”

“Katherine, dang it, girl, think for a minute,” Rhett said, lowering his head to speak to her softly and ignoring Nate. “Use your head! This man is a complete stranger. You’ll be alone with him in a big city with no friends to look out for you.”

“He’s a lovely man,” she retorted, amazed that her voice was suddenly working. “He’s a businessman, and he cares about me. I would have such a grand time, and it wouldn’t be for long. Just a short visit.”

“But you don’t know that, Kate. You can’t go!”

“I do know,” she spat, “and I want to go, so I’m going!”

“This has gone too far, and I’m sorry, young lady but you’re comin’ with me,” Rhett abruptly exclaimed, and grabbing her wrist, he pulled her to her feet. “This snake-oil salesman has your head all turned around, and I won’t let you do somethin’ so foolhardy.”

“Let me go,” she shouted, jerking her hand from his grip. “Nate’s right. I’m of age and I can do what I want, and what I want is to go to the city with him!”

“You heard the lady,” Nate said, stepping between them. “You’d best leave before I call the sheriff.”

“I am the sheriff,” Rhett said gruffly, “at least, I’m the deputy sheriff.”

“Is that right? And what are you going to do? Arrest me for enjoying this young lady’s company? For treating her to dinners and describing a world she has every right to experience if she chooses?”

“Dinners?” Rhett repeated, his voice a low growl as he turned his head and stared at her. “Katherine? Dinners?”

“Have you got a problem with that?” Nate sneered. “She didn’t, she had no problem at all. Ask her. She’ll tell what a fine time we’ve had together. Very fine indeed.”

As if propelled by a life of its own, Rhett’s fist suddenly blazed through the air, landing in the man’s gut and sending him toppling to the floor.

“Rhett! What have you done?” Katherine gasped. “Why did you do that?”

“I’ve just saved your sorry butt,” he declared, then deftly lifting her off her feet, he threw her over his shoulder.

“Put me down! Put me down!” she howled as her legs kicked and her fists pounded his back. “How dare you?”

“You’re bein’ foolish, and you may not want me anymore, but you sure as heck aren’t gonna be takin’ off with some fancy man you don’t know.”

“I hate you, I hate you!” she screamed as he marched from the hotel and across the street to the sheriff’s office.

“Yep, I guess that’s true, but it ain’t gonna stop me spankin’ some sense into your butt.”

“How can you be so mean?”

“Stop your squirmin’ and squawkin’. It ain’t gonna help.”

She did stop, but only because she’d run out of breath. Her fury was boiling over. Rhett had ruined everything. He had no right to interfere. It was her life. If she wanted to go off on an adventure it was up to her, and as he opened the door and walked inside she hoped and prayed that Nate wouldn’t leave town. She wanted the holiday, she wanted to have a wonderful time in the city!

“Now then, young lady,” Rhett declared, kicking the door closed with his foot. “I’m gonna spank your sorry backside, then lock you in a cell while I go fetch your pa.”

“You’re a beast, and you’re mean, and I hate you!”

“Yep, I reckon you do,” he said solemnly as he effortlessly sat down, simultaneously shifting her body and laying it over his lap, “but I still care about you, and I’m still gonna do what’s right.”

“What’s right is letting me live my life as I see fit!” she shouted, trying in vain to wriggle out of his grasp.

“Not if it’s gonna see you in all kinds of trouble,” he replied, pushing her skirt and petticoats out of his way, “and I hope this’ll help you see sense.”

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BUY LINKS

Amazon: http://amzn.to/2hEjgn9

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1125363722?

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Maggie_Carpenter_Rhett_s_Revenge?id=c3_ADQAAQBAJ

All Romance Ebooks: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/storeSearch.html

iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/genre/books/id38?mt=11

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/rhett-s-revenge

 

SOCIAL MEDIA

WEBSITE: https://www.MaggieCarpenter.com

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MaggieCarpenterWriter

TWITTER:  @MagCarpenter2

YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34D1JhwfFecUe6-ebPbC-w

 

ABOUT ME

Male dominance/ female submission is my passion. My alpha males range from down-home spanking cowboys, to sword-wielding warriors, aliens with unique physical attributes any human male would envy, and of course, accomplished wealthy dominants (though they don’t need dollars to melt the hearts of their sweet subs).

Being an old-fashioned romantic with my own white knight fantasies, heart-felt sentiment is alive and well on the pages of all my novels.

Thanks for stopping by, and I’m always thrilled to hear from readers. Don’t hesitate to drop me a line at MagCarpenter@yahoo.com.

BEST OF 2015 ~SPANKING ROMANCE REVIEWS

WHEN A COWBOY LOVES A WOMAN (Contemporary Western)

THE WARRIOR AND THE MISCHIEVOUS WITCH (Paranormal)

HER DOCTOR IN CHARGE (BDSM Medical)

HIS WILLFUL BRIDE (Victorian)

Cowboys After Dark Series: Over 300, 5 star reviews/ratings on Amazon/Goodreads

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Clearance Prices on Gifts You Really Want! Randi Alexander Branded Items

I’m cleaning out my closets and getting ready to start a new year with a lot more room and a lot less inventory. All these lovely things deserve to be in the hands of someone who will appreciate them. That means, you get to snag your own holiday gift at a really great price!

Cuddle Up with Your Own Cowboys

This snugly pillow is handmade by my cousin. It’s a big 16″ x 16″ and has the same cowboy fabric on the back. Each one is unique, and very nice quality. I’m selling them at a discounted price plus flat-rate shipping.

$25 + shipping

Extra Soft Blanket for Reading Cowboy Romances on Chilly Nights

This super soft plush blanket is lovingly embroidered by my cousin. It’s a big 50″ x 60″ and comes with a nylon carrying strap. I’m selling them at a reduced rate plus flat-rate shipping.

$25 + shipping

A Box of Fun Swag

I have a lot of great swag, including items signed by me and other authors, and some even signed by cover models! You can get your goodie box at my cost plus flat-rate shipping.

$10 + shipping

Find these and other great gifts for yourself at my WEBSITE and treat yourself to something you’ll really love. You deserve to have a little something extra this year!

Happy Holidays! May your New Year bring love, happiness, and prosperity!

Randi

RandiAlexander.com

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Delilah Devlin: With His SEAL Team, Part 3 is here! (Contest)

So many of my readers wrote to tell me they loved my steplover short stories, featuring Sara and Hunter and their extended SEAL family that I’ve written installments! Check out the latest, Stepbrothers Stepping Out: With His SEAL Team, Part 3! Once again, it has everything they loved in the first two With His SEAL Team stories: a super-hot, dominant stepbrother, who just so happens to be a Navy SEAL, and a menage with his best buddies! They were worried about Harley, their injured friend. Well, now everyone gets to meet him!

With His Seal Team, Part 3 is just $0.99!

If you are a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, you can pick up a copy for free!

In fact, every story in this post could be yours for free with a Kindle Unlimited subscription! Think about that! In the meantime, don’t miss the CONTEST information below!

Stepbrothers Stepping Out: With His SEAL Team, Part 3

You’d think my life would be busy enough, living with and satisfying three Navy SEALs, but there’s room in my heart–and my bed–for one more. My steplover won’t mind a bit if I seduce one more of his best friends, not when it’s Harley…

Harley thinks he’s been left behind. That the wounds that shattered his body and ended his career will also end my attraction for him. I’m scared too that I can’t offer enough to lift him out of his darkness. However, I’m every bit as stubborn as these big studly men. Harley doesn’t stand a chance…

My already complicated life is about to get a whole lot hotter…

Purchase at Amazon!

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And if you missed the first two stories…

With His SEAL Team

An Amazon #1 bestselling short story!

When Sara’s stepbrother surprises her with an early return from a mission, he brings two of his Navy SEAL teammates along…

Purchase at Amazon!

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With His SEAL Team, Part 2

Sharing my life with three virile Navy SEALs would be exhausting for most girls. But I’m not most girls. They’re high-drive, high T guys, competitive as hell, and I’m the one who reaps the rewards when they’re ready to blow off a little steam. I’m Sara. I belong to Hunter. Our relationship is a little complicated…

Purchase at Amazon!

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Contest

For a chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card, answer me this…

What sort of adventure would you like Sara, Hunter, and the gang have next? Would you like to see them treat her to a night at a BDSM dungeon? Take her on sexy vacation? Would you like to see Hunter’s point of view? Have her meet the moms? You tell me!

A New Romance Sampler from Maddie James

Good morning! It’s Christmas weekend here — well, not literally Christmas, but my family and I are celebrating at my home — so my time is limited. But I wanted to share a new release with you and make the cowboy connection for you.

This Romance Sampler is a collection of firsts–three first in series complete novellas or novels, plus sample first chapters of some of my single title works. I’ve also provided a first “sneak peek” into an upcoming novel, yet to be released, and an erotic romance novella that you can find only in this collection (not yet released elsewhere!).

Inside this collection you will find the following “first in series” books:

Bed, Breakfast and You (contemporary/romantic comedy novella)

Entranced (time travel/suspense novel)

Double Trouble for the Wedding Planner (contemporary erotic romance/menage novella)

The first chapters of these romantic suspense novels:

Tempt Me

A Perfect Escape

The first chapter of my western romance novel,

COMING SOON!

Rawhide and Roses, and a sneak peek at the first chapter of this upcoming western romance novel, The Cowboy’s Secret Baby (the sequel to Rawhide and Roses)

And a Bonus!

Also included in the sampler is a full-length erotic romance novella, available ONLY in this sampler, The Spy Who Topped Me. And the best part? Right now it’s all only $0.99.

Currently available at AMAZON | KOBO | B&N and IBOOKS.