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December 3, 2017
A Month of Giveaways! Plus a Contest!
I love the run-up to the holidays! Everyone’s so busy! For the first time ever, I have all my gifts purchased in advance. I have a few left to make (I dabble in jewelry!), but that’s part of the fun, too—trying to figure out what will please the women and girls in this family. But then I wondered what I might do for my online friends and readers! Here’s what I came up with! (Lots of exclamation marks here, I know, but I’m excited!!!!)
Anyway, here’s the deal. Throughout the month on the Delilah’s Collections website, I and some of the wonderful authors who’ve appeared in my collections will be giving away our stories! My suggestion, if you’re interested in collecting them, is to subscribe to the Collections blog. Look for the sign-up in the right column. It says “Subscribe To Blog Via Email”—easy-peasy, right? That way you won’t miss a single offering. And beware! These free stories will only be available for a short time, so jump on them!
So, here’ the first…
All you have to do is click on the cover above, and you’ll head to
where you can download your copy.
Don’t know what a Skjaldmaer is? It’s a Shieldmaiden!
This story first appeared in the Conquests anthology, which features 13 stories by some very talented authors. The entire collection is just $.99! So, if you’re in the mood to meet a slew of sexy, very alpha Viking warriors, check it out: Conquests!
And let me know in the comments below whether you’re subscribing to the Collections blog and intend to follow the authors as we provide you samples of our story-telling abilities! One lucky commenter will receive her choice of one of my recent releases!
December 1, 2017
GIVEAWAY–by Rhonda Lee Carver
The hat. The gun. And the will to protect.
Showing up to investigate a double homicide, Sheriff Phoenix Cade almost comes out of his boots when he sees the blonde–the only witness to the crime–covered in blood. He’d danced with her a few nights before and had every intention of getting her number until she threw up all over his shoes. Hell, his shoes would wash…
Ria Portman has spent the better part of six years convincing her family and friends that she could take care of herself. The accident took her sight, but it didn’t take her independence. There were a lot of things she’d learned over the years, especially regarding men. They said they could handle her disability, but truth was, they lied. When her assistant and client are murdered in her studio she will have to rely on one man—the one man who makes her want to trust again.
Phoenix is over his ex, but since he caught her cheating he’s compared relationships to playing with fire. It’s only a matter of time before a man gets burnt. Yet, Ria is different. She’s beautiful, smart, challenging, and doesn’t need him…even when she does. He should keep his head on straight because the killers want her dead and it’s his job to keep her safe. However, he’s realizing, a man in love becomes a giant. He’ll protect Ria with a force unlike any that has ever been seen before.
~~~**~~~GIVEAWAY~~~**~~~
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November 29, 2017
NaNo Month
NaNo stands for National Novel Writing Month, if you didn’t know that already.
I’ve tried NaNo for several years, every November 1st I start with good intentions and by mid-November realize I’m failing and stop trying. Well, this November was different.
The reason it was different is because, I have my two publishers willing to take on my doing two different series. One series is 4 books about 4 brothers, and the other is a 5 books about 4 brothers and 1 sister.
Knowing this, I had to jump on the production bandwagon because I only had 1 book done in each series. So I decided this NaNo would be different. The week before NaNo I sat down and went over and planned out the book the only thing I didn’t do was an outline (that was a mistake).
But even without the outline, I managed to write 50,266 words by November 27. It was a challenge at times, but I gave myself permission to just write the story. Let the characters tell it the way they wanted and it can be fixed later.
I wouldn’t want to do this every month because I’ll admit by November 25 I was already exhausted and not sure I could write anymore. It did give me some clarity into my writing process.
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and because I won’t blog again until next month have a wonderful Christmas.
November 28, 2017
Authors4Veterans Giveaway!
After delivering our gift bags to Fisher House, it’s time to give you readers the chance to win one of these amazing bags. We have four insanely awesome bags to give away and the best news is they’ll be mailed out before Christmas, so enter for the chance for yourself or the reader on your shopping list.
Here’s what you could win:
3 Runner Up Reader Bags $160/ea Value:
Thirty-One Thermal Tote, 8-10 signed books, audio book, socks, handmade card pack, assorted extras, and more awesome author swag!
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Grand Prize $250+ Value:
A4V monogramed Thirty-One Weekender Bag, 10 signed books, 1 audio book, fuzzy socks, post-it pack, nail kit, handmade card set, handmade bookmark, filled toiletry bag, candle, and lots of author swag!
What do you need to do to enter? Click on the Rafflecopter below and enter as many times as you’d like.
Giveaway ends at 12:00 a.m. December 11, 2017.
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November 25, 2017
Donna Michaels: Grinch Reaper is almost here
I’m getting excited! In a little over two weeks, I’ll be able to share my Sleeper SEAL with the world! If you like some action, humor, and heat with your holiday cheer, then I hope you pre-order your copy of Grinch Reaper today! 
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After Reenie bumps into her friend’s very sexy, very naked brother, she decides to keep her distance, but he shows up at her door the next morning asking she doesn’t let first impressions ruin what could be a whole lot of fun.
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When a cowboy stops to help Amy change a flat, she’s convinced her run of luck isn’t going to change any time soon. Buck is far too confident and cocky for her. Buck made his mark on the rodeo circuit, but the lifestyle left its on marks on him. He knows he should tell Amy about his past before she hears it elsewhere, but every time he opens his mouth, all he can do is kiss her…
Stripped Naked
Jinx thought moving from New York to Rowan Country would mean an end to reporting on murders and dealing with grumpy police who see her as a nuisance. After only a few weeks on the job, someone finds a dead body in a ditch, and Sheriff Dillon Cross is butting heads with the sexy local reporter. They get on like two angry hornets trapped in an upturned glass, but soon it’s more than heated barbs they’re exchanging.
Bare Naked
Georgie invests everything she owns in a dilapidated B&B in Saddle Wells, Texas, so when a rough-around-the-edges cowboy offers his handyman services, she accepts his help in exchange for room and board.
Cade’s a down-on-his-luck cowboy with a reputation so bad no one will hire him. Luckily for Cade, newcomer Georgie doesn’t know anything about the man he used to be. But not everyone is ready to give Cade a second chance, and their newfound happiness could disappear like smoke.
Naked Desire
All Cynthia has left after her divorce is her grandfather’s secret barbecue-spice-rub recipe. She’s determined to start over in Saddle Wells, but she’s totally unprepared for her reaction to the carpenter her new friends recommend.
Jesse is more than happy to renovate Cyn’s storefront, but what he’d really love to do is tackle that self-doubt he sees lurking in her eyes, but first he has to convince her to give them a chance despite their age difference.
Naked Flame
On a night out, former cop Charity notices the brooding bar owner needs help, so she steps in and ends up right in his arms.
After two tours in Afghanistan, Liam now runs his dad’s bar. Having Charity around is a distraction, but he can’t seem to deny whatever there is between them.
When a criminal comes looking for revenge, Charity knows it will be better for everyone if she leaves town, but leaving Liam is more difficult than she thought.
Naked Heat
Andrew “Mac” McDaniel is on a mission to find the drunk driver who killed his twin sister, and his latest lead has brought him to Saddle Wells. When realtor Nida hands over the keys, something sparks between them. But even as undeniable interest turns to hot nights together, Nida is not sure she can stand by and watch him destroy himself when his investigation sends him on a path toward a potentially disastrous act of revenge.
Naked Hunger
Raising livestock in Saddle Wells isn’t as exciting as the pro circuit for local rancher Ryan, but the sweet new vet in town certainly livens things up. Sable claims she has no time for a relationship, so Ryan suggests they have some friends-with-benefits fun while he convinces her she doesn’t have to choose between career and love. But when a costly mistake puts her career in jeopardy, Sable could lose everything.
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November 20, 2017
Tickets Going Fast! Wild Deadwood Reads Book Signing and Legendary Events
Looking for Legendary Events? We’ve got them at Wild Deadwood Reads 2018!
You are officially invited and welcomed to attend Wild Deadwood Reads Book Signing and Legendary Events in Deadwood, South Dakota. You’ll find so many things to do, including fun and adventurous outings planned just for us that weekend, Register right away so you won’t miss out on any of the excitement! Everything starts Thursday evening, June 7, with a Meet-and-Greet Cocktail Hour on the patio overlooking Deadwood. Check out the view!
View of Deadwood from the Deadwood Mountain Grand.
Wild Deadwood Reads has grown since year one. In June, we had just under 50 authors, and since we’ve already registered more than 75 authors for 2018, we’re projecting we’ll double our author roster to around 100 for next June! To accommodate this bigger and more Legendary event, we’re taking over the entire, amenity-packed Deadwood Mountain Grand Hotel, and we’ve negotiated a fabulous rate for guest rooms for you from Wednesday through Sunday night, so you can come in early, stay an extra day, or do both!
Our Hotel – the new and upscale Deadwood Mountain Grand
Get ready to jump onto a luxury motorcoach with 54 of your new friends-to-be on Friday morning for an all-inclusive sightseeing tour including three amazing destinations around the Black Hills.
Big Thunder Gold Mine
Crazy Horse Monument
Prairie Berry Winery
Saturday morning you’ll enjoy a hot, delicious Breakfast With the Authors right in our hotel, in the Deadwood Mountain Grand’s Event Center on the second floor above the Non-Smoking casino. At one end of the Event Center we’ll relax over a scrumptious hot buffet breakfast, and at the other end are the ready-to-rock tables for the Author Book Signing!
The book signing begins Saturday morning at 10:00 am in the Event Center which is accessible by escalator, elevator, and stairs, and there’s lots of room for us at this lovely venue! We’ll even have vendor tables where local small businesses will tempt you with everything from hair pretties to chocolate!
Aaron Bunce and his #1 Helper
During the Book Signing, you’ll have the chance to win something fabulous at the Basket Raffle, which will support a local non-profit organization. Authors, cover models, sponsors, and vendors are all very busy dreaming up the perfect goodies to place into a basket to catch your attention! Check out the basket examples on our website!
Saturday afternoon, we have The Rodeo! Right in town, it’s a gasp-provoking Professional Bull Riders Rodeo with the rankest bulls in the territory. We’re lucky to have an exclusive VIP Package, Behind the Chutes, where we’ll watch PBR Bullriders and stock contractors show us how they load the bulls into the chutes, and how the cowboys get themselves onto the bulls – for at least 8 seconds! We’ll enjoy VIP reserved seating for the rodeo, bus transportation both to and from the rodeo grounds, a special dinner after the rodeo at the No. 10 Saloon’s upstairs restaurant (in close walking distance of our hotel) featuring an entertaining show created just for us by our Rodeo hosts! Afterward, head downstairs for a live band at the official after-hours hangout for the Bullriders and all the rodeo staff. Get your cameras ready – they love to show off their belt buckles!
2017 PBR Deadwood Rodeo
If you’re not in a Rodeo mood, we have the perfect event for you! Hosted at a downtown hot spot, Wild Bill Bar, in walking distance from our hotel, join authors and readers for Wild Book Readings at Wild Bill Bar – with DESSERT! This sweet event takes us on a trip back in time as we head to their private, upstairs room which has been lovingly refurbished to look like a Victorian theater with bistro seating. A cash bar, an author-sponsored dessert bar of delicacies, and authors reading you their favorite scenes from their own books. Mix, mingle, and indulge! This event will be Legendary.
There’s so much to do and see in Deadwood and all around the area, you’ll have a must-see list that’ll keep you busy all weekend. And we give you plenty of time to explore on your own! Walking the streets of historic downtown Deadwood, you can easily imagine Wild Bill Hickok tipping his hat as he passes you on the sidewalk. Or Calamity Jane causing a ruckus at a noisy saloon. Or Seth Bullock facing down a gunslinger and sending him on his way to Mount Moriah Cemetery, just up the hill from town. And, well, you don’t have to imagine any of this. Deadwood stages free shootouts right on Main Street!
Wild Deadwood Reads Reader Registration is only $10 which includes a handy neck wallet and two more wonderful gifts which are listed on the website. Besides being the perfect spot for your phone and other essentials, the neck wallet holds your name tag which allows you to sign up for all the great weekend events listed above, some of which are FREE! Check out our website http://wilddeadwoodreads.com/ and our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/wilddeadwoodreads/ to see everything that you can experience! I am thrilled to be going to Deadwood next June, and I want to make sure you don’t let this awesome opportunity slip your mind or slide off your calendar. Register today and you’ll be all set to have one of the best, Wildest, and most Legendary times you’ll ever experience!
November 19, 2017
Delilah Devlin: Montana Bounty Hunters — Reaper
Can you tell I’m jumping up and down? My baby is out in the world, and I can’t wait until you read it! And bounty hunters are almost like cowboys, right? 
November 17, 2017
COMING SOON! Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt!
Hello my darling!
Don’t miss the fun!
I’m one of the sponsors of the Night Owl Reviews Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt.
During this event I’m going to help you find some great new books.
Make sure to check my featured title out along the way.
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Event Dates: Nov 20 – Dec 13
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November 13, 2017
Holiday Giveaway
Okay, drum roll. It’s the holidays and time for fun.
I’m giving away hot chocolate, hot calendars, hot music,
and hot books.
“I’m cold. I’m going to find something hot to warm me up.”
“Use me,” Luke said before his brain got control of his mouth. © 2016 Taboo Frequency
Buy Now or enter the contest below for a chance to win this title and more.
It was hot in the kitchen and I’d emptied my glass too soon. When I carried the new snack out to the skimpy food table, I decided to get Church to make me another Moscow Mule. Instead of retreating to the kitchen, after I’d sipped the drink and watched the dancers, I lost all inhibitions, kicked off my ugly boots, and decided to dance. © 2015 Cowboy Burn
Buy the Print Edition Now or enter the contest below for a chance to win this title and more.
Eight fantastic holiday stories. This anthology includes the digital edition of Cowboy Burn.
Don’t miss this deal while it’s still 99¢
I faced him, dancing backward, guarding my flank, and resisting the urge to sprint toward the nearest exit.
At the same time, I couldn’t stop giggling as Martydemonstrated his alpha qualities, not following, so much as giving chasing.
©Rhythm 2017 For release information, follow Gem @ Amazon
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