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March 1, 2013
March Newsletter is Now Available
The March 2013 issue of Awakening Desires—the Newsletter of Romance Author N.J. Walters—is now available.
Be sure to check out all the latest news, contests, my husband’s popular column—Confessions of a Romance Author’s Husband—an excerpt, and this month’s interview with the wonderful Nicole Austin.
As always, some lucky newsletter subscriber wins a prize. All you have to do to be eligible to win is go to Awakening Desires Newsletter and join. While you’re there, you can check out back issues of the newsletter.
Be sure to check out all the latest news, contests, my husband’s popular column—Confessions of a Romance Author’s Husband—an excerpt, and this month’s interview with the wonderful Nicole Austin.
As always, some lucky newsletter subscriber wins a prize. All you have to do to be eligible to win is go to Awakening Desires Newsletter and join. While you’re there, you can check out back issues of the newsletter. 
February 27, 2013
Finding Chrissten in PRINT
FINDING CHRISSTEN is available for pre-order in PRINT from Amazon, but look what I got in the mail today! Doesn't it look pretty?
The book will be available for purchase on April 2nd. I was so surprised to get this today.
The book will be available for purchase on April 2nd. I was so surprised to get this today.
February 26, 2013
Tuesday Teaser: Eternal Brothers
The Tuesday Teaser this week comes from ETERNAL BROTHERS, which is part of the Dalakis Passion vampire series.
TEASER:
Zane saw the man in question slinking out the side entrance of the garden, searching the darkness. So Cassidy sensed that someone was out here. It wouldn’t do to underestimate this man. He was a good cop. Or at least he had been. Now Zane was no longer sure. Turning, he walked swiftly down the street, careful to keep to the shadows. He wouldn’t learn much else tonight and wanted to return to his home to think.
He’d tried to resist the temptation of returning to New Orleans, but it was no use. He had to know the truth, not only for his own sake, but also for the protection of the people of this city.
And if the Dalakis brothers turned out to be what he feared they might be, then he’d be left with no choice.
He’d have to kill them.
TEASER:
Zane saw the man in question slinking out the side entrance of the garden, searching the darkness. So Cassidy sensed that someone was out here. It wouldn’t do to underestimate this man. He was a good cop. Or at least he had been. Now Zane was no longer sure. Turning, he walked swiftly down the street, careful to keep to the shadows. He wouldn’t learn much else tonight and wanted to return to his home to think.
He’d tried to resist the temptation of returning to New Orleans, but it was no use. He had to know the truth, not only for his own sake, but also for the protection of the people of this city.
And if the Dalakis brothers turned out to be what he feared they might be, then he’d be left with no choice.
He’d have to kill them.
February 24, 2013
Fresh Fiction loves Mark of the Bear
Mark of the Bear has received a wonderful review from Fresh Fiction!
"I loved MARK OF THE BEAR. It is a fantastic continuation of Hade's Carnival series by author N.J. Walters. With its fast action and interesting dialogue readers will be glued to the pages. Kellsie and Marko both work to accept the truth about their future, at first fighting the attraction then fighting together to survive. I liked that Kellsie is feisty and Marko solid and really intelligent about the modern world and of course the intimate scenes between the two are burning hot." ~Annetta Sweetko
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"I loved MARK OF THE BEAR. It is a fantastic continuation of Hade's Carnival series by author N.J. Walters. With its fast action and interesting dialogue readers will be glued to the pages. Kellsie and Marko both work to accept the truth about their future, at first fighting the attraction then fighting together to survive. I liked that Kellsie is feisty and Marko solid and really intelligent about the modern world and of course the intimate scenes between the two are burning hot." ~Annetta Sweetko
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Oscar Night
Tonight is the biggest party in the movie business--The Oscars. I've been lucky enough to see a few of the nominated movies, not all, but enough to make the show interesting.
The quality of movies nominated this year is, in my humble opinion, the best crop in a few years. Zero Dark Thirty and Argo were inspired by true events in recent history, while Lincoln went back in time, but was no less riveting.
Daniel Day-Lewis's performance as Lincoln will probably win him another well deserved Oscar, but I'd love to see Hugh Jackman win for his roll in Les Miserables.
I have to say I wasn't keen on seeing Silver Linings Playbook, but hubby wanted to go so we did. It was fantastic! Jennifer Lawerence's performance was steller and Bradley Cooper really pushed himself in this role and did an incredible job. I think it will be a toss up between Jennifer Lawrence and Jessica Chastain in the best actress category.
I didn't see Amour, Argo, Beasts of the Southern Wild or Life of Pi, but have heard only good things about them. I'll probably see them all eventually on DVR. The movie that people either loved or hated was Django Unchained, which is not really surprising considering the director. I'll be disappointed if Christoph Waltz doesn't win for best supporting actor. Even though I thought Tommy Lee Jones was riveting in Lincoln, Christoph Waltz was nothing short of brilliant.
So, I have the list of nominees printed off and hubby and I will make our picks of who we think will win. Tonight, we'll curl up on the sofa, have some snacks and watch all the fun. Gotta love the movies!
February 21, 2013
Best Book rating for Night of the Tiger!
Long and Short Reviews has given NIGHT OF THE TIGERa Best Book rating!
"Night of the Tiger is the first of NJ Walters’ limited series, Hades’ Carnival. This is a darker world than most that Ms. Walters has built. The characters are deeper, edgier and more conflicted than her usual folks, but they are as expertly crafted as any she has done." ~Foxglove
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"Night of the Tiger is the first of NJ Walters’ limited series, Hades’ Carnival. This is a darker world than most that Ms. Walters has built. The characters are deeper, edgier and more conflicted than her usual folks, but they are as expertly crafted as any she has done." ~Foxglove
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February 19, 2013
4 Stars for Stroke of Sapphire
Night Owl Reviews has given STROKE OF SAPPHIRE 4 Stars!
"The dark spooky edge that Jake possesses was a major turn on at times and I found him downright delicious. Add in his overwhelming libido and stamina and my eyebrows were in my hairline more than not... I went back and forth while reading this between sighs of envy and gasps of outrage. That means it was a good read, in case you’re wondering." ~Chris, Night Owl Reviews
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"The dark spooky edge that Jake possesses was a major turn on at times and I found him downright delicious. Add in his overwhelming libido and stamina and my eyebrows were in my hairline more than not... I went back and forth while reading this between sighs of envy and gasps of outrage. That means it was a good read, in case you’re wondering." ~Chris, Night Owl Reviews
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February 18, 2013
Tuesday Teaser: Sweet Charity
The Tuesday Teaser this week comes from SWEET CHARITY, the final book in the Project Alpha trilogy. The other two books in the series are Embracing Silence and Have Mercy. This futuristic/erotic trilogy was so much fun to write!
TEASER:
“I think I can handle it.” Adrian prowled toward her and she took a step back. He was too big, too male, too powerful. In short, he was a man just like her father and husband. She shivered and locked her knees to keep from taking another step away. She’d come this far. There was no backing down.
Charity heard Derrick leave and close the door behind her, but she couldn’t take her eyes off Adrian. He was a large, sleek predator and she was very afraid that she was his prey.
Adrian circled her once before stopping behind her. She could feel his presence, the heat emanating from his large body. But more than that, she could sense the sheer power of the man. He was smart. He was tough. He was dangerous. And he was focused entirely on her.
TEASER:
“I think I can handle it.” Adrian prowled toward her and she took a step back. He was too big, too male, too powerful. In short, he was a man just like her father and husband. She shivered and locked her knees to keep from taking another step away. She’d come this far. There was no backing down.
Charity heard Derrick leave and close the door behind her, but she couldn’t take her eyes off Adrian. He was a large, sleek predator and she was very afraid that she was his prey.
Adrian circled her once before stopping behind her. She could feel his presence, the heat emanating from his large body. But more than that, she could sense the sheer power of the man. He was smart. He was tough. He was dangerous. And he was focused entirely on her.
February 17, 2013
Mark of the Bear is Coming Soon
Look what's up on the Coming Soon Pages of Samhain Publishing!
MARK OF THE BEAR is coming on April 16th. Love this cover!
BLURB:
When the devil wants a deal, there’s no bowing out gracefully.
Hades’ Carnival, Book 2
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.
Product WarningsThis book contains a heroine who’s a screamer—in and out of bed—and a warrior who gives a whole new meaning to “method”. After reading, please use caution when standing up. Your knees may be weak.
MARK OF THE BEAR is coming on April 16th. Love this cover!
BLURB:
When the devil wants a deal, there’s no bowing out gracefully.
Hades’ Carnival, Book 2
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.
Product WarningsThis book contains a heroine who’s a screamer—in and out of bed—and a warrior who gives a whole new meaning to “method”. After reading, please use caution when standing up. Your knees may be weak.
Spring Cleaning Contest!
Spring is getting closer and that means Spring Cleaning! I was going through my bookshelves and found I had one PRINT copy of each of Katie's Art of Seduction, Erin's Fancy, Dalakis Embrace, Woven Dreams and Overtime, Under Him so I decided to have a contest!
Every Friday from March 1st to the 29th, I'll be drawing the name of one lucky reader and giving away one of these print books.
For details on how you can enter for a chance to win, just go to my WEBSITE and click on the "Contests" page.
Every Friday from March 1st to the 29th, I'll be drawing the name of one lucky reader and giving away one of these print books.
For details on how you can enter for a chance to win, just go to my WEBSITE and click on the "Contests" page.
