E.G. Manetti's Blog, page 38
December 5, 2016
Nail-biting Time
Today, the manuscript for Fortuna: The Apprentice, Volume 4 went to Razor Sharp editing for final development edits. It's always an intense moment. I'm thrilled I have the story completed. I'm terrified that editor will come back with so much red that I'll need to start over. It happens.
So, I'll be biting my nails for the next two weeks, waiting for the edit. I want Razor Sharp to be ruthless - it will make for a better book. I want Razor Sharp to love it because, well, I do. Hence, the nail biting.
In the meantime, a not-yet-editor-approved excerpt to celebrate the milestone.
*Chapter 1 begins the day after Transgressions: The Apprentice, Volume 3 ends*
Leaning back in the scarlet leather desk chair, Lucius gazes out at the capital of the Third System. Crevasse City straddles the origin of the Great Crevasse, the largest Vistrite mine in the Twelve Systems. Once the foundation of Fourth Warrior’s kingdom, they form the center of Lucius’ modern empire. It has only been a sevenday since Sebastian Mehta was banished from the Cartel, taking his ill-temper and ceaseless intrigues with him. Lucius can look forward to attending the Bright Star Summit without needing to worry that in his absence, Sebastian will create new problems.
At the sound of eighth bell chimes, the scarlet door recesses and Lilian steps lightly into the chamber, the lithe grace of her slender form highlighted by the stark black suit of a Blooded Dagger apprentice. Pulled tightly to her head and constrained in a warrior’s queue, Lilian’s dark red hair appears nearly as black as the suit. The severe hairstyle reveals her fine bone structure, creamy complexion, and most importantly to Lucius, gray eyes unclouded by weariness or anxiety.
Their late night passion has not left her weary. If anything, she appears better for it. The evidence of Lilian’s remarkable resiliency is pleasing, but Lucius does not trust it. Lilian endured terrible abuse at the hands of Sebastian Mehta and his protégé Martin. For all her apparent wellbeing, Lucius remains concerned that the violent assaults of the past two-years have pushed her to the verge of collapse. If she were another, Lucius would give her several sevendays respite to fully recover. It will not serve. The terms of trial by ordeal forbid it and her involvement in both Bright Star and Mercium make such measures impractical. As it is, all Lucius fully intends to keep her assignment load in check through the Bright Star Summit on Fortuna nearly two months hence. The stellar voyage and the summit will allow Lucius to provide her with increased respite without it becoming visible. For the moment, all he can do is watch her and continue with commerce as usual.
“What have you for me?” Lucius smiles the routine command as Lilian comes to attention on the far side of his expansive ebony desk.
“The most recent Bright Star financials,” Lilian replies, pulling forth her slate. With a quick glance at her notes, Lilian launches into her prepared status recitation. There is nothing new in the routine report, but that is not the purpose. It is an exercise in commerce discipline. It also offers Lucius the opportunity to relax and enjoy the sight of Lilian’s long legs, revealed by the skirt hemmed four inches above her knee as he requires.
“Well done,” Lucius acknowledges as Lilian completes her recitation. “You need not attend me this midday.”
“Yes, milord.” Lilian’s dutiful response holds a flattering hint of regret.
Lucius regrets it as well. As much as he enjoys bending Lilian over his desk, he has a much less pleasant task this midday. Normally, a public caning would not be worth his time. In this instance, he has no choice. “I will be absent from the Cartel.”
At his words, Lilian’s face closes into shuttered, stoic lines. The slender fingers flutter along the scarlet conservator seal. Demon shit! Lilian is well aware of what takes Lucius from the Cartel this day. The reminder can be naught but distressing for her.
Pushing back his chair, Lucius beckons his apprentice. “Come here.”
Obediently, Lilian rounds the desk and steps between his spread thighs. Setting his hands on her waist, Lucius can feel her tension. Watching her face for the least sign of emotion, Lucius rubs his thumbs lightly – and he hopes reassuringly – across her taut midriff. “He cannot hurt you again. After this day, Martin Argon will be banished from the Third System.”
“Yes milord,” Lilian agrees, her spine relaxing slightly. “I will be glad when it is done, and he is gone.”
“I as well,” Lucius admits. Martin’s Cartel caning and banishment were but the start of his penalties for his assault on Lilian. Under the governing protocols, an assault on Lucius’ conservator is treated as assault on Lucius. The civil authorities have extracted additional fines on Lucius behalf and sentenced Martin to a public caning. Lucius does not ask again if Lilian wishes to witness the event, aware of her profound aversion to corporal punishment due to Gariten’s abuse of her mother. She witnessed Martin’s Cartel caning because it could not be avoided. Simply knowing about today’s execution may well be causing the return of evil memories.
When Lilian entered the Cartel, Sebastian Mehta was monsignor of Grey Spear Cartouche and a Cartel governor. For over a decade Sebastian had thwarted Lucius’ ambitions and attempted to undermine his authority. One of Sebastian’s cruelest intrigues saw Lilian viciously scourged. Within a season, it was followed by Martin’s assault in the Archives. As it is, Lilian is safe, and Martin is to be caned for his crimes. Sebastian has been swept from the Cartel as ‘disordered in his wits,’ a victory Lucius achieved with significant aid from his rapidly paling apprentice. “Will it be well with you this day?”
“Yes milord,” Lilian insists tightly. “I beg milord’s pardon. I did not mean to …”
With a helpless gesture, Lilian trails off, unable to find words for the emotions she is repressing.
Knowing there is naught else he can say to relieve Lilian’s distress, Lucius settles for pulling her into his lap for a prolonged kiss.
So, I'll be biting my nails for the next two weeks, waiting for the edit. I want Razor Sharp to be ruthless - it will make for a better book. I want Razor Sharp to love it because, well, I do. Hence, the nail biting.
In the meantime, a not-yet-editor-approved excerpt to celebrate the milestone.
*Chapter 1 begins the day after Transgressions: The Apprentice, Volume 3 ends*
Leaning back in the scarlet leather desk chair, Lucius gazes out at the capital of the Third System. Crevasse City straddles the origin of the Great Crevasse, the largest Vistrite mine in the Twelve Systems. Once the foundation of Fourth Warrior’s kingdom, they form the center of Lucius’ modern empire. It has only been a sevenday since Sebastian Mehta was banished from the Cartel, taking his ill-temper and ceaseless intrigues with him. Lucius can look forward to attending the Bright Star Summit without needing to worry that in his absence, Sebastian will create new problems.
At the sound of eighth bell chimes, the scarlet door recesses and Lilian steps lightly into the chamber, the lithe grace of her slender form highlighted by the stark black suit of a Blooded Dagger apprentice. Pulled tightly to her head and constrained in a warrior’s queue, Lilian’s dark red hair appears nearly as black as the suit. The severe hairstyle reveals her fine bone structure, creamy complexion, and most importantly to Lucius, gray eyes unclouded by weariness or anxiety.
Their late night passion has not left her weary. If anything, she appears better for it. The evidence of Lilian’s remarkable resiliency is pleasing, but Lucius does not trust it. Lilian endured terrible abuse at the hands of Sebastian Mehta and his protégé Martin. For all her apparent wellbeing, Lucius remains concerned that the violent assaults of the past two-years have pushed her to the verge of collapse. If she were another, Lucius would give her several sevendays respite to fully recover. It will not serve. The terms of trial by ordeal forbid it and her involvement in both Bright Star and Mercium make such measures impractical. As it is, all Lucius fully intends to keep her assignment load in check through the Bright Star Summit on Fortuna nearly two months hence. The stellar voyage and the summit will allow Lucius to provide her with increased respite without it becoming visible. For the moment, all he can do is watch her and continue with commerce as usual.
“What have you for me?” Lucius smiles the routine command as Lilian comes to attention on the far side of his expansive ebony desk.
“The most recent Bright Star financials,” Lilian replies, pulling forth her slate. With a quick glance at her notes, Lilian launches into her prepared status recitation. There is nothing new in the routine report, but that is not the purpose. It is an exercise in commerce discipline. It also offers Lucius the opportunity to relax and enjoy the sight of Lilian’s long legs, revealed by the skirt hemmed four inches above her knee as he requires.
“Well done,” Lucius acknowledges as Lilian completes her recitation. “You need not attend me this midday.”
“Yes, milord.” Lilian’s dutiful response holds a flattering hint of regret.
Lucius regrets it as well. As much as he enjoys bending Lilian over his desk, he has a much less pleasant task this midday. Normally, a public caning would not be worth his time. In this instance, he has no choice. “I will be absent from the Cartel.”
At his words, Lilian’s face closes into shuttered, stoic lines. The slender fingers flutter along the scarlet conservator seal. Demon shit! Lilian is well aware of what takes Lucius from the Cartel this day. The reminder can be naught but distressing for her.
Pushing back his chair, Lucius beckons his apprentice. “Come here.”
Obediently, Lilian rounds the desk and steps between his spread thighs. Setting his hands on her waist, Lucius can feel her tension. Watching her face for the least sign of emotion, Lucius rubs his thumbs lightly – and he hopes reassuringly – across her taut midriff. “He cannot hurt you again. After this day, Martin Argon will be banished from the Third System.”
“Yes milord,” Lilian agrees, her spine relaxing slightly. “I will be glad when it is done, and he is gone.”
“I as well,” Lucius admits. Martin’s Cartel caning and banishment were but the start of his penalties for his assault on Lilian. Under the governing protocols, an assault on Lucius’ conservator is treated as assault on Lucius. The civil authorities have extracted additional fines on Lucius behalf and sentenced Martin to a public caning. Lucius does not ask again if Lilian wishes to witness the event, aware of her profound aversion to corporal punishment due to Gariten’s abuse of her mother. She witnessed Martin’s Cartel caning because it could not be avoided. Simply knowing about today’s execution may well be causing the return of evil memories.
When Lilian entered the Cartel, Sebastian Mehta was monsignor of Grey Spear Cartouche and a Cartel governor. For over a decade Sebastian had thwarted Lucius’ ambitions and attempted to undermine his authority. One of Sebastian’s cruelest intrigues saw Lilian viciously scourged. Within a season, it was followed by Martin’s assault in the Archives. As it is, Lilian is safe, and Martin is to be caned for his crimes. Sebastian has been swept from the Cartel as ‘disordered in his wits,’ a victory Lucius achieved with significant aid from his rapidly paling apprentice. “Will it be well with you this day?”
“Yes milord,” Lilian insists tightly. “I beg milord’s pardon. I did not mean to …”
With a helpless gesture, Lilian trails off, unable to find words for the emotions she is repressing.
Knowing there is naught else he can say to relieve Lilian’s distress, Lucius settles for pulling her into his lap for a prolonged kiss.
December 1, 2016
Indie Spotlight: PNR Romance
* Reposted from Some Like it Hot Group Indie Spotlight thread
PNR or paranormal novels feature main characters with special powers. Paranormal romance commonly spins the ability to do magic into the ability to have a extraordinary metaphysical and physical connect when in love.
Indie Author Hazel Hunter's Warlock Protector series follows this convention with compelling characters and passionate couples in her 'Warlock Protector' series.
Meet the warlocks of the Magus Corps, sworn to protect Wiccans at all costs. As they find and track fledgling witches, the ancient forces of good and evil vie for control. Steamy romance meets paranormal suspense when passion takes its magical course.
Each of the novels in this series is a stand alone romance with a different couple.
This book is a freebie!
Links
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UUQ718I/...
Nook:http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/domin...
Apple:https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/domi...
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/domi...
PNR or paranormal novels feature main characters with special powers. Paranormal romance commonly spins the ability to do magic into the ability to have a extraordinary metaphysical and physical connect when in love.
Indie Author Hazel Hunter's Warlock Protector series follows this convention with compelling characters and passionate couples in her 'Warlock Protector' series.
Meet the warlocks of the Magus Corps, sworn to protect Wiccans at all costs. As they find and track fledgling witches, the ancient forces of good and evil vie for control. Steamy romance meets paranormal suspense when passion takes its magical course.
Each of the novels in this series is a stand alone romance with a different couple.
His mission is to find her. Her talent is to stay hidden. Hide and seek has never felt so good.
Timid but tough Sophia Chambers has finally found the perfect job for her strange ability. As a private detective’s assistant, she trails and photographs people with ease, because she can make herself unseen. But when she stumbles into the arms of Dominic Berrett, she finds she no longer wants to hide.
Though Dominic’s stunning looks could easily make him a model, he’s the farthest thing from it. As a warlock and captain in the Magus Corps, he’s been deployed to bring Sophia into a witchcraft fold that she doesn’t even know exists. Despite his five-hundred years as an immortal, he discovers something unexpectedly captivating in the beautiful but shy young woman.
But when her deadly past catches up to her and an ancient enemy of witchcraft emerges, their newfound passion strains to the breaking point. Though Dominic would do anything to keep her safe, he can’t protect someone he can’t see. Little does he know that her disappearance isn’t her own doing.
This book is a freebie!
Links
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UUQ718I/...
Nook:http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/domin...
Apple:https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/domi...
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/domi...
November 28, 2016
ARe Cyber Monday!
November 28th Only!
ARe is offering 50% rebate on selected titles for cyber Monday including mine. You can find them in the OmniLit section.
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ARe is offering 50% rebate on selected titles for cyber Monday including mine. You can find them in the OmniLit section.
https://www.omnilit.com/product-theca...
https://www.omnilit.com/product-brigh...
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November 17, 2016
Indie Spotlight: Fantasy Romance
*Reposted from Some Like it Hot Group
Indie Author Tara Quan has an addiction for crafting tales with a pinch of spice and a smidgen of kink. Inspired by her travels, The kick-ass heroines and alpha males into exotic contemporary locales, paranormal worlds, and post-apocalyptic futures. Her stories combine romance, suspense, and a fair amount of steam, ultimately ending in an HEA.
The paranormal world of Warlock's Pawn draws on images from ancient mythology and the Arabian Knights.
Purchase Links
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Warlocks-Pawn-...
Nook:http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/warlo...
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/warl...
Kobo:https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/warl...
Links to ARe and Smashwords can be found at the author's site: http://www.taraquan.com/, along with an offer for a short freebie.
Indie Author Tara Quan has an addiction for crafting tales with a pinch of spice and a smidgen of kink. Inspired by her travels, The kick-ass heroines and alpha males into exotic contemporary locales, paranormal worlds, and post-apocalyptic futures. Her stories combine romance, suspense, and a fair amount of steam, ultimately ending in an HEA.
The paranormal world of Warlock's Pawn draws on images from ancient mythology and the Arabian Knights.
Determined to reclaim her kingdom, Anora parlays her body to remain at Duncan’s side. From within the Helicon court she spins her web, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Alia is all that stands between her and the throne. Her sister must cease to breathe before the warlock’s affection wanes.
A master tactician, Duncan has no qualms about making Anora his courtesan and Alia his queen. But it is Alia’s eyes that haunt his dreams, and she soon becomes his only weakness. With the perils that haunt the Helicon court, caring for the fey is absolute folly. A warlock’s love is a fatal curse, and Alia’s death will be his undoing.
Purchase Links
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Warlocks-Pawn-...
Nook:http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/warlo...
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/warl...
Kobo:https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/warl...
Links to ARe and Smashwords can be found at the author's site: http://www.taraquan.com/, along with an offer for a short freebie.
November 10, 2016
Indie Spotlight: MC Romance
*Reposted from Some Like it Hot Group
Indie Author Jayne Blue has published a dozen steamy romances featuring MC Bikers, MMA Fighters, Billionaires, and Alpha Males. How does she do it? Jayne is really two sisters, writing together.
With a such a wide range of subgenres, there is a little something for everyone. Although, I don't usually enjoy Motorcycle Club based romances, I was taken with Dex and Ava in the first of seven stand alone romances in the Great Wolves Motorcycle Club series.
I’m a selfish man and it’s time for me to take back what’s mine
This first book is FREE.
Purchase/Freebie Links
Amazon: https:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W...
Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dex-j...
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/dex
Apple:https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/dex/...
Indie Author Jayne Blue has published a dozen steamy romances featuring MC Bikers, MMA Fighters, Billionaires, and Alpha Males. How does she do it? Jayne is really two sisters, writing together.
With a such a wide range of subgenres, there is a little something for everyone. Although, I don't usually enjoy Motorcycle Club based romances, I was taken with Dex and Ava in the first of seven stand alone romances in the Great Wolves Motorcycle Club series.
I’m a selfish man and it’s time for me to take back what’s mine
Now I’m back. Only two things have kept me sane all these years. I want to hurt the man responsible for sending me to prison and end his hold over the Great Wolves M.C. forever. And I want the feel of Ava’s body beneath mine again. I need to watch the way she surrenders only to me and makes me whole. It’s selfish of me to think Ava would wait for me.
This first book is FREE.
Purchase/Freebie Links
Amazon: https:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W...
Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dex-j...
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/dex
Apple:https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/dex/...
November 3, 2016
Indie Spotlight: Urban Fantasy Romance
*Reposted from Some Like it Hot Group
What is the difference between Urban Fantasy and Paranormal? Mostly - the setting. Urban settings and cities in a modern context but with paranormal elements. For this week's spotlight, the city is Rome, vampires are the villains, and immortals with origin stories in the ancient world are the heroes.
Monica La Porta's Immortals series begins with The Lost Centurion, the first of nine stand alone romances that feature heroic alpha males and determined, courageous heroines. There is a lot of suspense and adventure mixed in the romance and steam.
This first book is FREE.
Purchase/Freebie Links
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Centurion...
Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-l...
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
What is the difference between Urban Fantasy and Paranormal? Mostly - the setting. Urban settings and cities in a modern context but with paranormal elements. For this week's spotlight, the city is Rome, vampires are the villains, and immortals with origin stories in the ancient world are the heroes.
Monica La Porta's Immortals series begins with The Lost Centurion, the first of nine stand alone romances that feature heroic alpha males and determined, courageous heroines. There is a lot of suspense and adventure mixed in the romance and steam.
Diana knew nothing of the paranormal world until her transformation into a vampling, a newborn vampire entirely reliant for survival upon the distant and seemingly emotionless Centurion, who found her in the throes of changing. Her protector turned her without her consent, but at his untimely death, she becomes the distant and cold immortal’s responsibility.
The entire vampire community is determined to kill Marcus as he protects one of their own. While Marcus and Diana travel the Italian countryside, being chased by their enemies, Marcus must choose between avenging his dead wife or saving Diana from the same vampire who ruined his life.
This first book is FREE.
Purchase/Freebie Links
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Centurion...
Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-l...
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
October 27, 2016
Indie Spotlight: Horror Romance
*Reposted from Some Like it Hot Group
The post before Halloween cries out for a scary story. But - horror and romance don't normally mix. Joleene Naylor managed with her Amaranthine series. Katalina is a human who runs afoul of vampires and is rescued by vampire hottie, Jorick. There is nothing sparkly about these vampires - they are flat out scary - and the heat between Katalina and Jorick rocks hellfire.
This is definitely a series that needs to be read from the beginning starting with Shades of Gray. (The title isn't a copycat, it was published a full year before FSoG.)
No cliffy, but it is an addictive series. And, this first book is FREE.
Purchase/Freebie Links
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shade...
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/shad...
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
Checkout the author's website for special offers and freebie shorts: http://www.joleenenaylor.com/books/bo...
The post before Halloween cries out for a scary story. But - horror and romance don't normally mix. Joleene Naylor managed with her Amaranthine series. Katalina is a human who runs afoul of vampires and is rescued by vampire hottie, Jorick. There is nothing sparkly about these vampires - they are flat out scary - and the heat between Katalina and Jorick rocks hellfire.
This is definitely a series that needs to be read from the beginning starting with Shades of Gray. (The title isn't a copycat, it was published a full year before FSoG.)
Her heart pounded and a thought, unbidden, appeared in her mind: he was beautiful. His eyes were the color of dark wood, fringed in heavy lashes and framed by thick, dramatic eyebrows that arched ever so slightly. His lips were full and his skin was flawless and pale, like chiseled marble
When Patrick is murdered, Katelina is left with questions. Jorick, one of his so-called friends, has answers of the darkest kind: Patrick was involved with – and betrayed – a coven of vampires; vampires that may now be after Katelina.
The tale is fantastic, but the proof appears in a flash of fangs that Katelina and Jorick only just escape. Taken to a secret mansion, she discovers horror in its halls and learns the truth about her protector. Blood and destruction follow, and leave scars Katelina may never heal from.
The disturbing opener to the Amaranthine series pulls Katelina into darkness that tastes like fear and smells like blood, a world where night is eternal and vampires don’t sparkle.
No cliffy, but it is an addictive series. And, this first book is FREE.
Purchase/Freebie Links
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shade...
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/shad...
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
Checkout the author's website for special offers and freebie shorts: http://www.joleenenaylor.com/books/bo...
October 25, 2016
Halloween Flash Fiction
* written for Kiss & Tell Group's Halloween Bash
Prompt: A black-eyed demon saves you during your raid of those poisoned elixir traffickers
Dawn should keep the ghouls deep in their caves. I'd be happier with a flame thrower, but between the weight and the bulk it's not getting through the narrow opening. The stench is unbelievable. Part ghoul and part the poison they've been lacing into the rejuvenation elixir. Ever since it hit the market the little scumbags have been going hungry. They prey on the weak and the sick. Not much of that with the elixir going around.
One hand on my Ruger, the other holding the canister, I follow the stench. Just as I suspected, the still is at the back of the crypt. I pull the lid from the alcohol and start to splash it on the works.
Angels and Demons, pain rips through my butt where a ghoul has latched on. I swing around and smash it into a wall. It drops off, but it's one of many. Why are they out with the crypt so well lit? They should be cowering in a hole. Three more rush me and I drop them with the Ruger. Six more materialize and I've only got two more bullets.
They look odd. Eyes flashing colors. Moving faster than normal for their kind. Fuck me. They've been drinking elixir. I start to run. Pain sears my shoulders. I'm going to die.
Fire bursts around me, the gray light burning red. The little buggers scream and turn to charcoal.
Black eyes, a fanged mouth, horns, and cut body that makes me drool. Demon.
I grab the crimson the hand, "Took you long enough."
Cazix grins, "You owe me dinner and a blow job."
Prompt: A black-eyed demon saves you during your raid of those poisoned elixir traffickers
Dawn should keep the ghouls deep in their caves. I'd be happier with a flame thrower, but between the weight and the bulk it's not getting through the narrow opening. The stench is unbelievable. Part ghoul and part the poison they've been lacing into the rejuvenation elixir. Ever since it hit the market the little scumbags have been going hungry. They prey on the weak and the sick. Not much of that with the elixir going around.
One hand on my Ruger, the other holding the canister, I follow the stench. Just as I suspected, the still is at the back of the crypt. I pull the lid from the alcohol and start to splash it on the works.
Angels and Demons, pain rips through my butt where a ghoul has latched on. I swing around and smash it into a wall. It drops off, but it's one of many. Why are they out with the crypt so well lit? They should be cowering in a hole. Three more rush me and I drop them with the Ruger. Six more materialize and I've only got two more bullets.
They look odd. Eyes flashing colors. Moving faster than normal for their kind. Fuck me. They've been drinking elixir. I start to run. Pain sears my shoulders. I'm going to die.
Fire bursts around me, the gray light burning red. The little buggers scream and turn to charcoal.
Black eyes, a fanged mouth, horns, and cut body that makes me drool. Demon.
I grab the crimson the hand, "Took you long enough."
Cazix grins, "You owe me dinner and a blow job."
October 20, 2016
Indie Spotlight: Dark Romance
*Reposted from Some Like it Hot Group
At the core of every romance novel is the quest for the HEA. In dark romances, not all heroines are sweet and plucky, and more than one alpha-male is more of an alpha-hole. A well-done dark romance reminds us that even less than perfect people are worthy of love and can find it.
A.J. Adams aka Storm Chase writes cartel and crime based dark romances that feature - in her words - twisted dark heroes and feminist arse kicking heroines.
Often violent, they are also witty, moving, and unapologetically steamy.
My personal favorite - so far.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Note to USA readers: 'Mob' appears to refer to the UK military and the not the mafia.
Purchase links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Helpless-AJ-Ad...
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/helpl...
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/help...
At the core of every romance novel is the quest for the HEA. In dark romances, not all heroines are sweet and plucky, and more than one alpha-male is more of an alpha-hole. A well-done dark romance reminds us that even less than perfect people are worthy of love and can find it.
A.J. Adams aka Storm Chase writes cartel and crime based dark romances that feature - in her words - twisted dark heroes and feminist arse kicking heroines.
Often violent, they are also witty, moving, and unapologetically steamy.
My personal favorite - so far.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I licked you; now you're mine.
Fracas Macintyre has been in and out of trouble all her life but this time it’s worse than ever. In debt to a loan shark, she’s caught up in a war between the Alistairs, nicknamed The Irish Mob, and Belial’s Disciples, England’s nastiest MC. Kidnapped and at the mercy of Caden Winslow, Fracas is convinced that life is going to get very nasty indeed.
Caden Winslow is an ex soldier used to taking care of business. When an Alistair henchman steals his beloved Busa, he simply takes one of theirs hostage and expects a simple trade will solve the problem. However, Caden is about to be pulled into a war.
Warning: This book is a dark romance. It contains explicit scenes of dubious consent, graphic violence and sex. It is for adults only.
Note to USA readers: 'Mob' appears to refer to the UK military and the not the mafia.
Purchase links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Helpless-AJ-Ad...
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/helpl...
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/help...
October 13, 2016
Indie Spotlight: Cowboy Romance
*Reposted from Some Like it Hot Group
There is something about a cowboy. Maybe it's the hat. Maybe it's the boots. In a good cowboy romance, it's the rugged self-sufficiency of the alpha male. At least that's the formula for Some Like it Hot Group member, Sarah Curtis's Freight Trained.
And then there's the steam. And a bit of danger and suspense.
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There is something about a cowboy. Maybe it's the hat. Maybe it's the boots. In a good cowboy romance, it's the rugged self-sufficiency of the alpha male. At least that's the formula for Some Like it Hot Group member, Sarah Curtis's Freight Trained.
And then there's the steam. And a bit of danger and suspense.
I don't deserver you, but damn if I'm not going to keep you anyway.
Tragedy had Coleman Garrison fleeing to the rodeo at the tender age of 17. Years of dedication and an I don't give a f*ck attitude turned him into a champion. Then tragedy changed the course of his life once more.
Buying a ranch on the outskirts of a small town, he planned to spend the rest of his days training horses, removed from society and the temptation of letting anyone close.
And then he saw her.
Tired of substitute teaching and unable to afford to move from her parents home, Abigail O'Neal jumped at the chance to start a new life away from the big city in the small town of Jasper Falls.
Shy and socially awkward, she wanted the chance to be a different version of herself. But breaking out of her shell turned out to be harder than she thought.
Until she met him.
Who knew Abby's resemblance to a dead woman would make her the target of someone's sinister deeds.
Can a hardened cowboy and a shy little mouse beat the odds, preventing tragedy from striking again?
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amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
