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April 25, 2013
Napping and Recovering
I had eye surgery on Tuesday to hopefully fix the corneal erosions in my left eye. They laser off some layers of the cornea where the problem is and it takes 5-7 days to heal. That means I've had no books, no computer, no television for several days now! Mostly I've been napping. Hopefully, I'll be back to normal soon...or as normal as I get. *g*
(Gotta love being able to schedule blogs in advance. As I write this, I haven't had my surgery yet. By the time it posts on Friday I'll be recovering.)
April 24, 2013
New Cover--STRANDS OF LOVE
Check out the amazing new cover for STRANDS OF LOVE, available from Ellora's Cave on May 10th!
BLURB:
Seventh in the Tapestries series.
Samantha Calloway is desperately working to keep her farm from financial ruin. It’s the only thing she has left from her deceased family and she’s determined to make it a success at any cost.
Darian and Jace Hunter live in a world where women are in short supply and brothers must share in a committed ménage. The magic tapestry has always brought a potential tapestry bride to Javara, but this time it transports the two brothers to a strange land.
When Samantha finds two strangers on her farm, she doesn’t buy their stories of magic tapestries and other worlds. When she suddenly finds herself in Javara, she doesn’t know what to believe. But she does know she has to make a choice—remain true to her family’s legacy, or abandon it all for a chance at love.
A Romantica® time travel erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave
BLURB:
Seventh in the Tapestries series.
Samantha Calloway is desperately working to keep her farm from financial ruin. It’s the only thing she has left from her deceased family and she’s determined to make it a success at any cost.
Darian and Jace Hunter live in a world where women are in short supply and brothers must share in a committed ménage. The magic tapestry has always brought a potential tapestry bride to Javara, but this time it transports the two brothers to a strange land.
When Samantha finds two strangers on her farm, she doesn’t buy their stories of magic tapestries and other worlds. When she suddenly finds herself in Javara, she doesn’t know what to believe. But she does know she has to make a choice—remain true to her family’s legacy, or abandon it all for a chance at love.
A Romantica® time travel erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave
April 23, 2013
April 22, 2013
Tuesday Teaser: Lucian's Delight
The Tuesday Teaser this week comes from LUCIAN'S DELIGHT, the second book in the Dalakis Passion vampire series.
TEASER:
Strong arms wrapped around her as he pulled her tighter into his embrace. Heat radiated from his massive body and she snuggled close to him, needing his warmth and comfort. He said nothing, but his chest rumbled as he made low comforting sounds.
Safe.
He made her feel safe in a world gone mad. She owed him her life. She had called and he had come. Time had no meaning as she poured out her tears. When she was finally spent, she sniffed and scrubbed her hands over her face before finally raising it to look at her savior.
The moon came from behind the clouds, illuminating his face. Long black hair fell over his shoulders in a silky curtain, framing a face that was harsh, yet beautiful in its own way. His cheekbones were chiseled, his forehead high, and his lips thin. But it was his eyes that captured her. A brilliant emerald green, they were hard and cold as he looked out over the night, but the moment he sensed her gaze on him, they changed. Heat radiated from their depths as he raised his fingers to her face and carefully brushed away the remains of her tears.
Something about this man called to her on a very deep physical and emotional level. Delight knew that she was still shaken after her ordeal and that the last thing she should want was a man’s hands on her body. But her body wasn’t listening to her. It was totally illogical, but this stranger made her feel protected, cherished, and wanted.
TEASER:
Strong arms wrapped around her as he pulled her tighter into his embrace. Heat radiated from his massive body and she snuggled close to him, needing his warmth and comfort. He said nothing, but his chest rumbled as he made low comforting sounds.
Safe.
He made her feel safe in a world gone mad. She owed him her life. She had called and he had come. Time had no meaning as she poured out her tears. When she was finally spent, she sniffed and scrubbed her hands over her face before finally raising it to look at her savior.
The moon came from behind the clouds, illuminating his face. Long black hair fell over his shoulders in a silky curtain, framing a face that was harsh, yet beautiful in its own way. His cheekbones were chiseled, his forehead high, and his lips thin. But it was his eyes that captured her. A brilliant emerald green, they were hard and cold as he looked out over the night, but the moment he sensed her gaze on him, they changed. Heat radiated from their depths as he raised his fingers to her face and carefully brushed away the remains of her tears.
Something about this man called to her on a very deep physical and emotional level. Delight knew that she was still shaken after her ordeal and that the last thing she should want was a man’s hands on her body. But her body wasn’t listening to her. It was totally illogical, but this stranger made her feel protected, cherished, and wanted.
Happy Earth Day!
Today is Earth Day, a day to reflect on what we all can do to help save our planet. What many governments and corporations don't seem to understand is that you can't eat or breathe money. If we don't save the resources we depend on for our survival nothing else will matter.
There are many small things we can all do:
1. Don't drive when you can walk or bike.
2. Turn off the lights when you're not in a room.
3. Keep your showers short.
4. Don't run the water when you're brushing your teeth.
5. Only run full loads in the washing machine.
6. Buy goods with less packaging.
7. Make sure you dispose of toxic materials properly.
8. Don't litter.
These are just a few small things that can make a big difference. To find out more about Earth Day you can check out the EARTH DAY NETWORK.
April 20, 2013
Sizzling Hot Cover Contest
Stroke of Sapphire is up for cover of the month in the SIZZLING HOT BOOKS COVER CONTEST. If you like this cover, please stop by and vote.
April 17, 2013
LASR Interview
LONG AND SHORT REVIEWS has posted an in-depth interview about me and my writing. Be sure to stop by and check it out!
April 16, 2013
April 15, 2013
Mark of the Bear now Available!
MARK OF THE BEAR is available today from Samhain Publishing! This is the second book in the Hades' Carnival series. Hold on because the carnival ride just got crazier!
BLURB:
At twenty-nine, Hollywood scream queen Kellsie Morris is acutely aware the clock is ticking on her career. Luckily, the one big role she needs to pad her retirement fund has just come through—the story of an immortal, shape-shifting warrior trapped in a carnival run by the Devil’s minions.
When Kellsie arrives on set, she can’t resist climbing aboard an amazingly realistic carousel bear—and finds herself flung into a world where the horror is real. As real as the heat radiating off the half-naked hunk in her arms.
Marko has waited an eternity for the chance to free his goddess, the Lady of the Beasts, and his fellow warriors from an ancient curse. But once he lays eyes on Kellsie, he knows to the bottom of his soul that his purpose is to protect her life.
But in this hellish game, it’s the Devil’s move. And there’s no predicting when and where the final, brutal stroke will fall—and which lover will pay the ultimate price.
BUY FROM SAMHAIN PUBLISHING
BUY FROM AMAZON
BLURB:
At twenty-nine, Hollywood scream queen Kellsie Morris is acutely aware the clock is ticking on her career. Luckily, the one big role she needs to pad her retirement fund has just come through—the story of an immortal, shape-shifting warrior trapped in a carnival run by the Devil’s minions.
When Kellsie arrives on set, she can’t resist climbing aboard an amazingly realistic carousel bear—and finds herself flung into a world where the horror is real. As real as the heat radiating off the half-naked hunk in her arms.
Marko has waited an eternity for the chance to free his goddess, the Lady of the Beasts, and his fellow warriors from an ancient curse. But once he lays eyes on Kellsie, he knows to the bottom of his soul that his purpose is to protect her life.
But in this hellish game, it’s the Devil’s move. And there’s no predicting when and where the final, brutal stroke will fall—and which lover will pay the ultimate price.
BUY FROM SAMHAIN PUBLISHING
BUY FROM AMAZON
April 14, 2013
Talking Shapeshifters over at Coffee Thoughts
I'm talking about shapeshifters and why we love them over at the Coffee Time Romance Blog, COFFEE THOUGHTS. Stop by and check it out!
