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Otherworldly Romance Reads FB Group

Join me and three of my author buddies in a new Facebook group devoted to Science Fiction Romance, Urban Fantasy Romance, and Paranormal Romance.

To make sure all tastes get a fair share of discussion, Magic Mondays will have threads dedicated to Paranormal Romance, Fantastic Fridays will highlight Urban Fantasy, and yours truly will host the SFR (Science Fiction Romance) Sundays.




Open to readers and writers, this is a restricted promotion group. In other words, there will be specific threads opened for promos, but wanton self-promo will be deleted. Repeat offenders may be subject to hexing, werewolf attack, fireburst, and expulsion from the group.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Other...

InD'tale Awards Serengeti Valor 5-Stars

Check it out, the March InD’tale says, 5-Stars for Serengeti Valor! For some of the very best in science fiction action and romance, Serengeti Valor and the apprentice series stand undefeated!

~Read the entire review~
http://magazine.indtale.com/magazine/...





Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078KTXD1M
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/sere...
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/sere...
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Indie Spotlight on Romance: Military Heros

*reposted from Some Like Hot group's Indie Spotlight*

SEALS, Rangers, and now Delta Force ... the most alpha of alpha males and they are committed to saving their women.

Susan Stoker's SEAL of Protection Series has made the NY Times best seller lists. Her latest series, Delta Force Heroes, continues the theme with a new set of characters. For some strange reason, the covers don't feature men in uniform, but don't let that stop you from checking out these fun reads.

The first in the Delta Force Heroes, Rescuing Rayne features a free-spirited and witty heroine, a secretive military operative, suspense, steam and the requisite happy ending.

As a flight attendant, Rayne Jackson is used to cancellations, but she never dreamed her latest would lead to a whirlwind tour of London with a handsome stranger…or a life-altering night in his bed. One evening is all the enigmatic man can give her, and Rayne greedily takes it, despite suspecting it will never be enough.

Heading home after another extreme mission, Keane "Ghost" Bryson hadn't planned to seduce someone during his layover, but Rayne is too sweet to resist. Being a Delta Force member means lying to protect his identity, which is unfortunate, considering Rayne seems made for Ghost, right down to the tattoo on her back. For the first time in his life, regret fills him as he slips away the following morning.

Both are shocked when, months later, they meet again—under the worst possible circumstances. Seems fate has given them a second chance…if they can survive the terrorist situation they're in. If Rayne can forgive Ghost his lies. And if Ghost can trust Rayne to be strong enough to endure the secrets and uncertainty that come with loving a Delta Force soldier.

freebie links
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99c Sale - Bright Star: Where duty and passion collide

Life within the Serengeti Cartel is perilous, riddled with malice and intrigue that can threaten the mightiest of warriors. For Lilian – brilliant, despised and one misstep away from execution for her father’s crimes – all that stands between her and destruction is the powerful warrior Lucius Mercio. In return for his protection, Lilian became Lucius' apprentice, yielding control of her body, will, and intellect.

Volume, 1: The Cartel: The Apprentice, Volume 1 is perma free

Bright Star: The Apprentice, Volume 2 is 99c until Monday 2/26.

The Cartel Freebie Links

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Bright Star 99c links
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Indie Spotlight on Romance: Dragon Shifters

*reposted from Some Like Hot group's Indie Spotlight*

What is it about dragons? Once villains known for threatening fair maidens, they became heroes in Anne McCaffery's Dragon Riders of Pern along with their sexy dragonriders. What's even more entrancing than a sexy dragonrider and his dragon? A hunky hero who can turn into a dragon.

S.E. Smith Dragon Lords of Valdier series meets that requirement with some fun twists. In the author's words, scorching hot and sexy stories set in science fiction and paranormal worlds. The stories are unapologetic happily-ever-afters. They are also full of alpha heroes, heroines with a brain, action, adventure, and humor.






I discovered the Dragon Lords through Ms. Smith's contribution to Embrace the Romance: Pets in Space 2 where it is a standout offering in the anthology. Not only is the world building fanciful, and sexy bits sizzling -- Pearl's Dragon: Dragon Lords of Valdier Book 10 features a heroine over 60 -- and a grandmother. It is wonderfully refreshing to read a believable and hot romance between people over 40. It is fabulous in over-60. It is a tribute to Ms. Smith's imagination and skills that it all works so well.

Asim Kemark has lived a long, lonely life. It is his pledge to his former king and to Mandra Reykill that keeps him, his dragon, and his symbiot from going mad. He has given up on finding his true mate and devotes himself to caring for the wide assortment of creatures on Mandra and Ariel's mountain retreat. The last thing he expects to happen when he visits the palace is to lose control of his dragon and his symbiot after they sense their true mate. Before he knows it, he has kidnapped her!

Pearl St. Claire is enjoying a new adventure - learning to live on an alien planet. As a mature woman in her sixties, she thought she had experienced just about everything life could throw at her - only to discover she hasn't really experienced anything yet! She is both amused and exasperated when one of the dragon-shifting aliens kidnaps her, believing she is his true mate.

Life is no longer boring or lonely as Asim courts the enchanting and spirited, human woman, but he isn't the only one who has noticed Pearl or the unusual animals under his care. When poachers attack, determined to steal the exotic creatures under his protection - including Pearl and a new clutch of alien eggs from Earth - he will do everything he can to protect them.

Pearl's Dragon is available for Pre-Order as a stand alone:
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Abducting Abby freebie links
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Profiled in February InD'tale!

This is awesome. Be warned, there may be spoilers.

The February issue of InD’tale has a fabulous feature article on my writing and the Twelve Systems. InD’tale says:

Science fiction is a genre known for its technical and often intricate world building, its epic battles and futuristic technologies. Romance, however, is rarely a required aspect. . . until now. E.G. Manetti is the newest name and the hottest rising star for the very fact that she so beautifully weaves those two elements together. With characters that jump of the page, love that is forbidden yet unstoppable mixed with top-notch worlds and technology, sci-fi has never looked so good or become so addictive.

Read the entire article: http://magazine.indtale.com/magazine/...

And check out the full issue for other great features and reviews of romance is all genres.

Indie Spotlight on Romance: Contemporary/Rom-Com

* Reposted from Some Like it Hot group's Indie Spotlight

Accountants can be sexy. As a premise it gave me pause -- in execution it was fast, fun, and steamy as proven in Outside the Lines: First Person Narration

Fellow SLIH group member Kris Kennedy is known for her historical romance and less well known for recent forays into contemporary romance/romantic comedy as Bella Love .



Occasionally laugh-out-loud funny, the plots weave in mystery and suspense while Ms. Love delivers a desirable alpha-hero with a military background.

Working Hard....And Working Late....Has Never Been So Sexy

WORKING HARD...
Juliette Jauntie knows how to keep things under control: crushing deadlines, insane workload, a secret reckless side. Nothing gets her riled up anymore. Nothing but her biggest competition, the high-powered, predatory and oh-so-handsome Johnny Danger.

WORKING LATE...
Former Ranger, Johnny is ruthlessly devoted to Danger Enterprises, the company he built from the ground up. So when Juliette blows into his world, Johnny knows he needs to stay focused. Ignore her amped-up energy and red-painted toenails. Ignore the way his body hums every time she's near.

...HAS NEVER BEEN SO SEXY
But when Juliette's small time report causes big time problems for one of Johnny's clients, he has to hunt her down at a remote ski resort to demand answers. Juliette has no intention of being intimidated, nor of backing down. And she has absolutely no intention of falling victim to Johnny’s seductive charms.

Two out of three’s not bad.

Their sexy showdown blows the lid off a shocking crime and uncovers a scorching passion that leaves them both reeling, and as the stakes mount and trouble skyrockets, Johnny knows he's in real trouble now. Because with Juliette in the mix, he's got more than his business is at stake: he might just lose his heart.

3.99 purchase link.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

One of my favorite passages from Serengeti Valor

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Limbs pleasantly languid in the aftermath of passion, Lilian savors the view of milord’s long legs, well-muscled buttocks, lean waist, strong back, and broad shoulders. She knows not the source of milord’s odd humor, but until milord withdraws his license, she will indulge her desire. Lured by the enticing expanse of olive skin, she trails her fingers along one hard thigh to buttock, where she lingers to explore. Fascinated by the shape and texture, she sets lips and tongue to the exploration. The muscle tautens and shifts under her lips. Easing to her side, she meets milord’s heavy-lidded regard.

Read the rest on my wordpress blog: https://egmanetti.com/2018/01/23/valo...

Indie Spotlight on Romance: Urban Fantasy

* Reposted from Some Like it Hot group's Indie Spotlight

Once upon a time, in an alternate reality, magic is real, witches and warlocks protect the humans, demons are dangerous, and the fae are unpredictable. In other words, the basic setup for Urban Fantasy. Add in sizzling attraction between the MCs and some hot smexy times and you have Veronica Del Rosa's Enforcers and Coterie series.



The first in the series can be a little heavy on the world-building and information dumps, but it is more than redeemed by the fast-paced action, plot twists, and explosive chemistry between the MCs.

Her existence is illegal.

Julia Hill joined the Mage Enforcers to save her own life. But if her colleagues find out she’s magic resistant, they’ll execute her without hesitation. It hasn’t been a major problem—it’s not like she’s going to spill her secret—until she meets Jackson. Or, more accurately, until he kidnaps her.

A demon summoning ends in murder.

Jackson Thorne is on the run, framed for summoning and losing control of a demon. His clues are sparse and allies are hard to find. Can he trust the woman he accidentally abducted or will she turn on him the moment she has the chance?

99c purchase links.
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7 Days until Serengeti Valor Release!

Squee. I'm so excited.

Until then, my wordpress blog has a sneak peek.

https://egmanetti.com/2018/01/09/sere...