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April 25, 2016
The R&R Trilogy: A Vampire Romance by, Michael W. Holman
The R&R Trilogy: A Vampire Romance by, Michael W. Holman
Resolve & Retribution: Book One of the R&R Trilogy
Michael W. Holman presents "Resolve and Retribution", a critically acclaimed paranormal romance with enough bite to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
By day, Ben Hammonds leads a routine life: Oregon state agency office job, distance running, and avoiding traffic when it's possible. But once the sun sets, his life isn't so ordinary. He's in a relationship with a vampire who hasn't drawn breath since she was a young noblewoman in Birmingham, England, during the seventeenth century. Although Tabitha loves him, there's a secret she can't bring herself to divulge from that era. As Ben learns the hard way, there are rules for humans and vampires alike. He must decide how far he'll go to protect loved ones when an ancient undead adversary of Tabitha's intensifies an already bloody vampire power struggle.
And he must do it within his own hometown.
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5 Star Paranormal Romance! "This is a GREAT book! The story is involving, sexy, and exciting from beginning to end. A story of true love spanning the life of an ordinary man in the soggy Pacific Northwest who is thrust into the extraordinary secret world of vampires."
Returns & Reunions: Book Two of the R&R Trilogy
Tabitha, Ben's vampire girlfriend, has at last asked one question that can forever align their destinies: does she have his free will consent to turn him from a human into one of her kind? Before he can answer, a traitor they have both made the mistake of forgetting about wreaks havoc.
Any long-term romantic dreams the couple may have made get obliterated as they and their allies-introduced in Resolve And Retribution-desperately attempt to thwart an embittered enemy of Tabitha who wants a far less mortal-friendly Council of Thirteen chartered. It was such a predatory council Lilith had intended to start, which was her motive for annihilating the original one Tabitha and her mother had served. But nefarious as the ancient Roman vampire had been, there were boundaries even she didn't cross.
To Ben's alarm, her protégé, the same traitor whom Tabitha had once believed to be her friend, is delighted to trample over and past those boundaries without a second thought. Once again, Ben must act decisively to protect family and friends alike. In this sequel novel Returns and Reunions, Ben, Tabitha, and remnant allies holding fast to their principles regarding peaceful human-vampire coexistence face an adversary as dangerous as she is unpredictable.
And when the inevitable confrontation ignites, more than one final goodbye will have to be said.
Hi, I'm Michael W. Holman.
Here's part of what BlueInk Review had to say about my first book: "Resolve And Retribution is an original genre novel sure to delight resolute vampire aficionados. The satisfying ending leaves readers hoping for more." If you would like to read their whole review, I invite you to visit www.blueinkreview.com when the opportunity presents itself.
I don't have a background in the construction industry, but I'll use an analogy as if I did. The foundation for my first novel was actually poured in the late 90's when a pen-pal I had in Birmingham England sent me a number of documents that contained interesting facts about the city's history, in addition to travel-related informative brochures. I regret to say my pen-pal and I lost contact with each other long ago. However, the material she mailed me remains in my possession to this day.
As I said, the documents Jane sent were the foundation, but the building didn't actually get started until 2009, when I watched a DVD in my collection and a supporting character asked the lead one if he'd "ever written that book". When the sad reply was negative, a spark ignited inside. I distinctly recall thinking aloud, "That will not happen to me."
I began to ask myself what if. What if I wrote a story of vampires but their origins were unlike what I've read and enjoyed? What if it the male lead character I created was just another human guy with bills to pay and a job to do, and his romantic interest stopped aging when she was a young noblewoman during England's Civil War? And what if, despite all the supernatural powers of the undead she possessed, it was that ordinary man's free will which would decide her fate in a vampire civil war?
So, there's the background of how "Resolve And Retribution" went from a concept to a novel that was first published in September of 2013.
It was re-branded and re-released by a different publisher, The Book Nymph PR (Kenya and her staff are consummate pros, so I definitely made the right call for my second try) in early February 2016. Readers who own the first editions released by Xlibris will notice right away both "Resolve and Retribution: Book 1 of the R&R Trilogy" and "Returns and Reunions: Book 2 of the R&R Trilogy" have covers that are drastically different. The imagery is truly powerful. I should also mention while both stories have plots which remain the same, they are now 6,000 and 8,000 words longer, respectively.
Will others concur with internationally best-selling author K.N. Lee and additional Amazon customers who enjoyed my first two books enough to give them the coveted 5-star rating? I hope so, but I have no control over that, so I'll simply focus upon getting "Response and Reward: Book 3 of the R&R Trilogy" written. I'm at 52,225 words right now. My goal is to finish by May 22, 2016. I'm my father's Best Man for his wedding that day.
All the best to you and yours.
Connect with Michael FacebookTwitterWebsite
Resolve & Retribution: Book One of the R&R Trilogy
Michael W. Holman presents "Resolve and Retribution", a critically acclaimed paranormal romance with enough bite to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
By day, Ben Hammonds leads a routine life: Oregon state agency office job, distance running, and avoiding traffic when it's possible. But once the sun sets, his life isn't so ordinary. He's in a relationship with a vampire who hasn't drawn breath since she was a young noblewoman in Birmingham, England, during the seventeenth century. Although Tabitha loves him, there's a secret she can't bring herself to divulge from that era. As Ben learns the hard way, there are rules for humans and vampires alike. He must decide how far he'll go to protect loved ones when an ancient undead adversary of Tabitha's intensifies an already bloody vampire power struggle.
And he must do it within his own hometown.
NOW FREE!5 Star Paranormal Romance! "This is a GREAT book! The story is involving, sexy, and exciting from beginning to end. A story of true love spanning the life of an ordinary man in the soggy Pacific Northwest who is thrust into the extraordinary secret world of vampires."
Returns & Reunions: Book Two of the R&R Trilogy
Tabitha, Ben's vampire girlfriend, has at last asked one question that can forever align their destinies: does she have his free will consent to turn him from a human into one of her kind? Before he can answer, a traitor they have both made the mistake of forgetting about wreaks havoc.
Any long-term romantic dreams the couple may have made get obliterated as they and their allies-introduced in Resolve And Retribution-desperately attempt to thwart an embittered enemy of Tabitha who wants a far less mortal-friendly Council of Thirteen chartered. It was such a predatory council Lilith had intended to start, which was her motive for annihilating the original one Tabitha and her mother had served. But nefarious as the ancient Roman vampire had been, there were boundaries even she didn't cross.
To Ben's alarm, her protégé, the same traitor whom Tabitha had once believed to be her friend, is delighted to trample over and past those boundaries without a second thought. Once again, Ben must act decisively to protect family and friends alike. In this sequel novel Returns and Reunions, Ben, Tabitha, and remnant allies holding fast to their principles regarding peaceful human-vampire coexistence face an adversary as dangerous as she is unpredictable.
And when the inevitable confrontation ignites, more than one final goodbye will have to be said.
Hi, I'm Michael W. Holman.Here's part of what BlueInk Review had to say about my first book: "Resolve And Retribution is an original genre novel sure to delight resolute vampire aficionados. The satisfying ending leaves readers hoping for more." If you would like to read their whole review, I invite you to visit www.blueinkreview.com when the opportunity presents itself.
I don't have a background in the construction industry, but I'll use an analogy as if I did. The foundation for my first novel was actually poured in the late 90's when a pen-pal I had in Birmingham England sent me a number of documents that contained interesting facts about the city's history, in addition to travel-related informative brochures. I regret to say my pen-pal and I lost contact with each other long ago. However, the material she mailed me remains in my possession to this day.
As I said, the documents Jane sent were the foundation, but the building didn't actually get started until 2009, when I watched a DVD in my collection and a supporting character asked the lead one if he'd "ever written that book". When the sad reply was negative, a spark ignited inside. I distinctly recall thinking aloud, "That will not happen to me."
I began to ask myself what if. What if I wrote a story of vampires but their origins were unlike what I've read and enjoyed? What if it the male lead character I created was just another human guy with bills to pay and a job to do, and his romantic interest stopped aging when she was a young noblewoman during England's Civil War? And what if, despite all the supernatural powers of the undead she possessed, it was that ordinary man's free will which would decide her fate in a vampire civil war?
So, there's the background of how "Resolve And Retribution" went from a concept to a novel that was first published in September of 2013.
It was re-branded and re-released by a different publisher, The Book Nymph PR (Kenya and her staff are consummate pros, so I definitely made the right call for my second try) in early February 2016. Readers who own the first editions released by Xlibris will notice right away both "Resolve and Retribution: Book 1 of the R&R Trilogy" and "Returns and Reunions: Book 2 of the R&R Trilogy" have covers that are drastically different. The imagery is truly powerful. I should also mention while both stories have plots which remain the same, they are now 6,000 and 8,000 words longer, respectively.
Will others concur with internationally best-selling author K.N. Lee and additional Amazon customers who enjoyed my first two books enough to give them the coveted 5-star rating? I hope so, but I have no control over that, so I'll simply focus upon getting "Response and Reward: Book 3 of the R&R Trilogy" written. I'm at 52,225 words right now. My goal is to finish by May 22, 2016. I'm my father's Best Man for his wedding that day.
All the best to you and yours.
Connect with Michael FacebookTwitterWebsite
Rhodi's Light (The Rhodi Saga #1) by Megan Linski
Rhodi's Light (The Rhodi Saga #1)by Megan LinskiRelease Date: September 4th 2016Gryfyn PublishingSummary:
Flight. Hyperspeed. Clairvoyance. These are some of the powers gifted to the Rhodi, an ancient sect of assassins who defend Crescentia, a dystopian world with a dying hope. Dyliana Fairsson is one of them. After losing her parents to a suspicious accident, she and her twin brother, Devin, join the Rhodi to avoid starvation. Under the direction of her master, Dylan struggles to learn the strength of her magic …as well as hide the growing scars on her wrists. Can Dylan become the warrior, the hero, she’s destined to be? Or is she fated to fall from the light into the darkness?
Rhodi's Rising (The Rhodi Saga #2)by Megan LinskiRelease Date: September 4th 2016Gryfyn Publishing
Summary:
After being forced into hiding, Dylan and Devin have grown restless. Once again alone, the twins search desperately for their masters, Talidin and Tavana…only to discover they’ve gone missing.Seeking help from a pair of mysterious spies, Dylan and Devin piece together the events that led to the disappearance of their fellow Rhodi. Eventually, the trail goes cold, marked with hints of torture and destruction. As their enemies close in for the kill, Dylan discovers that some things are impossible for a Rhodi…but not for a tigress.
Rhodi's Lullaby (The Rhodi Saga #3)by Megan LinskiRelease Date: September 4th 2016Gryfyn Publishing
Summary:
The Rhodi are losing the war.The world has been devastated by the tyranny of the Red Huntress. To save Crescentia, Dylan and Devin attempt to decipher the mystery of the ancient letter their ancestors left behind, the only hope of salvation for their kind. Dylan continues to fight foes both on the battlefield and within her own mind, all while wrestling with the confused feelings she has for Enfys, the alluring spy who has become devoted to her cause. Cities burn, governments fall, and lives are lost throughout Dylan’s desperate fight. In the epic conclusion to the Rhodi Saga, one warrior will stand in the way of corruption, to take place before her destiny…or her death.
About the AuthorMegan Linski is the owner of Gryfyn Publishing and has had a passion for writing ever since she completed her first (short) novel at the age of 6. Her specializations are romance, fantasy, and contemporary fiction for people aged 14-24. When not writing she enjoys ice skating, horse riding, theatre, archery, fishing, and being outdoors. She is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention, and is an active fighter against common variable immune deficiency disorder. She lives in Michigan.Author Links:
April 24, 2016
***NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!*** SOUL DISCOVERY by, Sami-Jo Cairns
***NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!***
SOUL DISCOVERY
by, Sami-Jo Cairns
Sophie Saterlee has made it her mission to get her life together. Leaving behind an abusive relationship, she's bartending her way through a psychology degree. Ultimate goal? A new, stronger sense of identity.
When a terrifying recurring nightmare begins to poison Sophie’s waking hours and threaten all her progress, once again she’s close to losing everything.
An invitation to a tea leaf reading party sounds like exactly the kind of distraction Sophie needs. But an innocent girls' night out turns into a journey through a complex and treacherous world of magic.
To survive it, Sophie must forge uncomfortable alliances with arrogant Donovan and mysterious Caine. One of them is tied to her past, and the other fills her present. Both men might hold the key to her uncertain future.
There's more going on in her little corner of the world than Sophie realizes, and the truth will change everything. [image error] [image error]
SOUL DISCOVERY
by, Sami-Jo Cairns
Sophie Saterlee has made it her mission to get her life together. Leaving behind an abusive relationship, she's bartending her way through a psychology degree. Ultimate goal? A new, stronger sense of identity.
When a terrifying recurring nightmare begins to poison Sophie’s waking hours and threaten all her progress, once again she’s close to losing everything.
An invitation to a tea leaf reading party sounds like exactly the kind of distraction Sophie needs. But an innocent girls' night out turns into a journey through a complex and treacherous world of magic.
To survive it, Sophie must forge uncomfortable alliances with arrogant Donovan and mysterious Caine. One of them is tied to her past, and the other fills her present. Both men might hold the key to her uncertain future.
There's more going on in her little corner of the world than Sophie realizes, and the truth will change everything. [image error] [image error]
April 21, 2016
Magick After Midnight: A Paranormal Romance Novella Collection Featuring Silenced by K.N. Lee
Magick After Midnight: A Paranormal Romance Novella Collection
Featuring
Silenced by K.N. Lee
With witches of high rank by her side, and the love of a vampire seeking his freedom, can Willa destroy the king that kidnapped her 100 years ago?Silence kept her alive.
Magic will set her free.
Willa Avery created the serum that changed the world as humans, witches, and vampires knew it. Sun Serum 99, the cure for a vampire’s death by sunlight. Many tried to create it, but it took the magic and science of a Grand Elite Caster to perfect it. Despite the fame and recognition that came with this discovery, the fact remains: Willa was forced by the vampire king of the West to create the one thing she could have used to kill him.
After hiding from the king and his spies for years, she's tired of living in the shadows. She vows to end his reign of terror and return to the man she was stolen from a century ago.
With her two best friends—witches of high rank by her side, and the love of a vampire seeking his freedom, can Willa destroy the king that ruined her life?
Escape into 20 bewitching novellas from your favorite USA Today and International Bestselling Paranormal authors. From witches to shifters, to fae and vampires, this scintillating set will have you reading well into the witching hour.
This collection also comes with an opportunity to receive 20 MORE full-length novels by the same authors for FREE. That’s 40 spectacular stories all for the price of a cup of witch’s brew!
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April 20, 2016
Magick After Midnight: A Paranormal Romance Novella Collection Featuring Feral by Laxmi Hariharan
Magick After Midnight: A Paranormal Romance Novella Collection
Featuring
Feral by Laxmi Hariharan
He was her destination. She just didn't know it.When Maya leaves Luke to go in search of her real family, nothing prepares her for the secrets she uncovers about herself.
Escape into 20 bewitching novellas from your favorite USA Today and International Bestselling Paranormal authors. From witches to shifters, to fae and vampires, this scintillating set will have you reading well into the witching hour.
This collection also comes with an opportunity to receive 20 MORE full-length novels by the same authors for FREE. That’s 40 spectacular stories all for the price of a cup of witch’s brew!
Grab it right now from Amazon! http://amzn.com/B01CV92PCI
April 19, 2016
Magick After Midnight: A Paranormal Romance Novella Collection Featuring Hers to Protect by Amy Lee Burgess
Magick After Midnight: A Paranormal Romance Novella Collection
Featuring
Hers to Protect by Amy Lee Burgess
No second chances for Ryan until he can accept both Hailey the woman and Hailey the wolf.College best friends Ryan and Hailey were all set to take an intoxicating right turn into romance until Hailey told Ryan she was a wolf shifter. That confession destroyed their friendship and drove them apart.
Five years later when fate throws them together again, Ryan is determined to show Hailey he's changed, and her wolf doesn't frighten him anymore. Hailey is equally determined to teach Ryan a lesson he won't soon forget about accepting people for what they are. Especially if they are wolf shifters.
Escape into 20 bewitching novellas from your favorite USA Today and International Bestselling Paranormal authors. From witches to shifters, to fae and vampires, this scintillating set will have you reading well into the witching hour.
This collection also comes with an opportunity to receive 20 MORE full-length novels by the same authors for FREE. That’s 40 spectacular stories all for the price of a cup of witch’s brew!
Grab it right now from Amazon! http://amzn.com/B01CV92PCI
April 18, 2016
Magick After Midnight: A Paranormal Romance Novella Collection Featuring Fear of Flying by K. DE Long
Magick After Midnight: A Paranormal Romance Novella Collection
Featuring
Fear of Flying by K. DE Long
When Tamiel accidentally gets a succubus marked as a traitor, he'll have to overcome his own past to keep her safe.
When Tamiel acts to prevent what he thinks is a brutal assault, the last thing he expects is for the victim to tear him a new one. But Kiri had matters in hand, and was working a job...until he killed her mark. Now, her own people will come after her, unless Tamiel offers her sanctuary. Succubi shelter in others' hearts, and to offer her space in his, Tamiel will have to work through his own secrets.
Fear of Flying is a 20,000 word novella containing mature language and content
Escape into 20 bewitching novellas from your favorite USA Today and International Bestselling Paranormal authors. From witches to shifters, to fae and vampires, this scintillating set will have you reading well into the witching hour.
This collection also comes with an opportunity to receive 20 MORE full-length novels by the same authors for FREE. That’s 40 spectacular stories all for the price of a cup of witch’s brew!
Grab it right now from Amazon! http://amzn.com/B01CV92PCI
April 17, 2016
Magick After Midnight: A Paranormal Romance Novella Collection Featuring Magick by J.E. Taylor
Magick After Midnight: A Paranormal Romance Novella Collection
Featuring Magick by J.E. Taylor
Paige Turner must contain an angry ghost before he unleashes the full force of his fury.All the stars in Paige Turner's life align when Hunter Garrett proposes under a full moon in a graveyard garden on Halloween night. However, the moment they step inside the fraternity for the annual Halloween bash, their entire future unravels in a swell of drugs and deceit.
Paige wakes in a sanitarium with no recollection of anything beyond a few raunchy sex acts, and the news she is presented with squeezes her heart to the breaking point. Hunter died of an overdose and everyone thinks she is responsible.
With all the evidence pointing in Paige’s direction, proving her innocence may be an impossible feat, but that is the least of her worries now that she has unleashed an angry ghost.
Escape into 20 bewitching novellas from your favorite USA Today and International Bestselling Paranormal authors. From witches to shifters, to fae and vampires, this scintillating set will have you reading well into the witching hour.
This collection also comes with an opportunity to receive 20 MORE full-length novels by the same authors for FREE. That’s 40 spectacular stories all for the price of a cup of witch’s brew!
Grab it right now from Amazon! http://amzn.com/B01CV92PCI
