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Carlyle Labuschagne - Dead of Night Release

Title: Dead of NightAuthor: Carlyle LabuschagneGenre: Young Adult Dystopian RomancePublisher: Hallowed Ink Press


Blurb: 
In a dark and desolated After Earth, love still does exist, but the cost of bearing such a flaw is death.

World War III has left Earth in utter turmoil. People’s beliefs are said to be the cause of the worldwide destruction. After The Clearing new laws are set about - to show certitude in anything besides the law is weak and chargeable as mutiny. To be illogical and have faith in religion is illegal, to be limitless is dangerous. And Illness is seen as a defect – all flaws that are inexcusable.

But to love is the greatest betrayal of all mankind. It is a fault the world has long forgotten and punishable by death, a fatal risk Aecker and Opel are fully prepared to take - because in love there is freedom. But how far can they push back before it claims their lives and of those they care about?

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Carlyle Labuschagne is a South African award winning author working her way into the hearts of international readers with her first two books in the Broken Trilogy. Her first young adult dystopian novel "The Broken Destiny" reached top 3 in its YA debut Category. The Sequel Evanescent won YATR literary award for best Sci-Fi book 2013.  Her become a published author prgramme for students launched Feb 2014. 

She is not only an author, but works as a marketing manager by day. She holds a diploma in creative writing through the writing school at College SA. 

Carlyle loves to swim, fights for the trees, and is a food lover who is driven by her passion for life. Carlyle also writes for IU e-magazine India, an inspirational non-profit magazine that aims at inspiring the world through words. The drive behind her author career is healing through words. Carlyle is also the founder of the first annual book drive – Help Build A Library in Africa Project. And hopes to launch her very own Indie book festival in Johannesburg March 2015.

“My goal as an author is to touch people’s lives, and help others love their differences and one another.”Author Links:Goodreads * Amazon * Twitter * Web * Blog
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Turn To Me - Harley Easton

                                                  
Chrissy Lorcan has lived with werewolves her entire life. Landen Sutherlund has only recently discovered their existence. Will a weekend at the lake be enough for her to teach him how to deal with the wolf inside or will secrets and sexual tension break them?


Harley Easton is a Renaissance woman dabbling in everything life offers.  She's worked at a major theme park, found expert witnesses for legal cases, and been a guest lecturer at a well known national museum.  Putting experience and insanity to good use, she's become an author specializing in erotic fiction.


Linkswebsite: www.harleyeastonerotica.com  

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The Nysein: Salvation - Beth Mikell

Title : The Nysein: Salvation Author : Beth Mikell Genre : Paranormal Romance - Vampires Publication Date : April 4, 2014 Tour Host : Dreams Come True Promotions

The Nysein: A few centuries ago, control became an issue abounding in a war like no other. The vampires and necromancers reigned sovereign in the shadows of eerie night. They prophesied a new era…a new breed of enhanced vampire no one on earth had ever see…

A wasting disease marks the Nysein race after King Darién seeks vengeance upon his mother’s murderers. Every day he chokes on loneliness and past mistakes as another innocent victim dies without hope. His only salvation lies in a whispered curse, immersed in an ancient mating ritual. An idea so repulsive, he can’t imagine ever fulfilling…mating for life with a woman he’s never met, half human, half vampire. With one look upon the half-breed’s face, his rationality plummets.

For scholarly beauty Jenera Cole, life moves in slow motion, another strike against her…another disappointment. She is unaware of her immortal destiny until fate traps her inside an otherworldly hell, however, a stranger appears within her supernatural prison…a man with seductive eyes and an incredible power. Destiny isn’t only a word, it is the source of the Nysein magic, and Jenera must accept her fate. She must lay claim to the lost King as secrets bury them, lies unite them, and a prophecy comes true…

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Sign up for the 1st Blog Tour

You're invited to be first!  Tears of Crimson publishing, and Michelle Hughes would like to invite you to the 1st Book Blog Tour.  ARC's will be available to bloggers for reviews, and a great giveaway will accompany the November 6, 2014 debut.  This book is a new adult, contemporary romance with a lot of heat, so definitely not something for young adult readers. If you like your passion the way we do:  Hot, sexy, and maybe even a little raunchy you're the exact blogger we're looking for.  So let us tell you a little more about 1st!

Blurb:   "1st is a new adult contemporary romance that contains strong sexual content and graphic language."

Billionaire playboy Seth Rubin always got what he wanted.  It was usually handed to him on a silver platter.  What he wasn't expecting was an innocent, wrapped up in a pretty bow and put right at his feet for his pleasure.  He liked his women experienced and willing to fall in line with whatever sexual perversion he could dream up.  Caitlin was a challenge.

She might be a virgin, but Caitlin Smith was no pushover.  Brought up in foster care, she'd learned how to protect herself and knew exactly what she wanted in life.  That is until Seth walked in and
screwed up her entire plan.  With a body built for sin, and more charm than should be legal for one
man to have, he would challenge everything she considered to be normal.

Seth and Caitlin were as different as two people could be but they both wanted the same thing, control.  Who would be willing to give up what mattered most or could two headstrong people even compromise to find an even playing field where they both won in the end.

1st in the first in a three part series that explores bondage, discipline, and a world of sensual delights.

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October Reader Appreciation Give Away!

The October Reader Appreciation Give Away, has begun!  Every month I hold a $20 Amazon gift card giveaway for loyal readers, so please take advantage of this opportunity by entering through Rafflecopter.  This is my way of saying thank you and I wish I could offer it to every reader!  Since I can't, I allow Rafflecopter to choose a random reader.

There are several ways of entering.  You can like my facebook page, subscribe to my mailing list, leave a comment on any blog post at Tears, or visit my Amazon author page.  That's all there is to it. I usually end the contest on the 30th of the month, but since I'll be in New Orleans this year, the contest will be ending on the 29th.  I like giving away Amazon gift cards because I believe that gives entrants the opportunity to purchase something other than books if they choose.  I mean let's face it, no one can read every hour (although I hope you do).

I'll be at the Bad Things Ball in New Orleans for Halloween Celebrations, so if you're coming into New Orleans, I hope to see you there.  I'm not sure how many tickets are left for the event, but you can check those stats at http://badthingsnation.com/about/the-bad-things-ball  this will be my first year at the ball and you know I'll be posting lots of pictures when I return!

Whatever your plans are for Halloween this year, I hope you share some pics so I can return that love by sharing with my readers. It's really my favorite time of the years, because when else can you go incognito and be whoever you choose?  My baby girls turn 18 October 30th, so this is an exciting year watching my little angels become adults!  What better way to spend a birthday than in the French Quarter?  We're all really excited about the trip.

Thanks again for making 2014 the best year ever as far as book sales.  Fantasy's Bar & Grill has remained in the top 100 Anthologies since January, and I know that's because of incredible people like you!  Don't forget to enter the contest, and as always, I LOVE hearing from  you.

With Love,
Michelle


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Let's Talk Loot!

Who says being a grownup has to be serious?  Okay yes, I admit I got this for the kids, but it really is fun watching them open the crate every month.  I won't talk about them arguing over who gets what! So just what is LootCrate?  Every month they come up with a different theme of goodies and pack them all in a mini treasure chest box.  You never know what you're getting, but that's half the fun. The picture above was from August's theme and my youngest still wears the wings that got added to his Reebok's.  You can choose different methods ie, go by one month, three month, or six months, all those options are found here:  http://mbsy.co/lootcrate/10164205 
Another cool feature, is the Mega Crate that one lucky wins by random drawing every month.  It's valued at over $750, so there's always a chance you get this huge bonus! There's a different theme for each crate, and October's is Fight your Fear.  So yeah, we're pretty hooked on the Loot.  Follow the link above to find out more or watch the video below to see what other people are saying!  You can thank me later.


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Taking a Break and Working Like Crazy

Taking a Break
Sometimes we all need a little break so we can focus on our work.  That might sound a little strange, but promoting and hanging out on social media really can cut into time when you're writing a book, or in my case several of them.  I love talking to people, and getting distracted is so easy for me you wouldn't even believe it.  On that note, I've forced myself to only check my email and social media accounts once a week.  Believe me it's like taking drugs away from a crack addict, not that I would know personally, but I'm guessing LOL! 
While there are no sexy beach views from my house on top of the mountain in Alabama, there has been plenty to keep me busy.  Currently I have four open books that I'm working on, and other ideas that I'm forcing myself to put on the back burner until I've got these current projects complete.  My brain really doesn't enjoy being manipulated into only four story lines, but I told it I'm the boss! We'll see how that works out.
It definitely helps keep me on the right page when my cover model let's me know they are going into the studio this week to shoot her poses.  I've gotten several, and by that I mean hundreds, of emails about the second Jack book, and if you know me at all you know I hate disappointing.  The problem is Jack isn't really speaking to me at the moment, so I've been forced to push him into the background while the other stories are filling my brain.  I really want you guys to have the second book, and eventually it will happen, but unfortunately that just won't be as soon as I originally planned.  
I kicked off the first book of the Fantasy Isle series, and there will be others.  I said on it's debut that these would be read alone stories even though they fell under the umbrella of a series.  This was one of the reasons I made them stand alone, because I never know when my muse will decide to be a jerk and not give me the next one.  So ask me again who's in control and I'll tell you it's the muse.  What motivated me to write the next book after Fantasy's Bar & Grill was the huge reader response in sales. While I write to please my readers, it helps me gage what readers are buying when those sales numbers come in.  That's just business.  
 Revamping the Tears of Crimson book is the one literary project I'm doing simply because I want to, without outside influence.  Since Tears of Crimson is the name of my site, and has long been the background for my publishing company, to me it's imperative that it get a face list.  This will be a completely new book even to people that have read the first series.  As it stands now it will not be a series, instead one full length book to keep alive the dream that started my career in writing.  As I said earlier my cover model, Candace LeRae, will be in the studio this week shooting, so I'm really proud the cover stage is moving along quickly.  Working with the cover is actually easy, because Candace brings the charm to what Tears of Crimson stands for.  I'm really excited about seeing her brought to live as Cara again.

So that's where I'm at right now.  I hope to get things back on an even level soon, and join all my incredible friends back in the world of social media soon!  Don't forget you can always drop me a line at michelle@tearsofcrimson.com if you need to get in touch!Thanks for joining us at Tears of Crimson. Home to Bestselling Author Michelle Hughes,and all the Friends of Crimson!

Twisted Desire Cover Reveal

Twisted by Desire by Desiree A. Cox Series: Lust, Desire and Love Trilogy, Book 1Genre: Erotic RomanceCover Design: Book Cover by DesignRelease Date: Winter 2014





Nikki Carmichael is confused. Her head’s telling her one thing while her heart is sending another message.

She believed her first husband, Sky, was her Prince Charming.  They got married expecting to live their happily ever after, but the happiness dwindled right along with their checking account.  Their divorce legally ended the marriage, but not the love and uncontrollable desire between them.
Then she meets Jeff. He's hotter than an August day in Florida, and can offer her everything she’s always thought she wanted.

Jeff is committed to his life as a bachelor, but his high-powered nature has finally brought him to a crossroads. He's face-to-face with a quandary; his decisions will affect his professional and personal life forever.

Nikki’s tenacious efforts to live a dream life, while still keeping her heart shielded, are coupled with wrestling an ongoing dilemma – her heart still belongs to Sky.

But Nikki isn't the only one who’s twisted by desire.




Desiree was born and raised in Iowa – yep, corn country. She married her high school sweetheart and moved to the Philadelphia area after high school and has been happily married for over twenty-five years. She’s the mother of two sons and a daughter. She’s a Project Manager by day, Writer of Erotica by night.

Writing has always been a part of her life. It started as a way to cope with her childhood shyness allowing her to communicate without talking.

She’s been predisposed to erotica since she was twelve. She was obsessed with sneaking into her parents smut stash in their closet.

Over the past two plus years she’s been working to get her thoughts in print. She finally is writing what she wants to write.

Desiree also enjoys traveling and spending time at the beach.



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Escape to Desire on Fantasy Isle - Book Debut

Imagine an island of fantasies only for adults. A place where every desire you had was brought to life at the hands of people who knew exactly what fulfilled your needs.  Now stop imagining and step onto the private oasis of pleasure named Fantasy Isle.  What happened when Fantasy's Bar & Grill went native?  A stimulating world of desire was born and you're personally invited to wet your feet in the first full-length adventure that started it all.



What's your price?  


If someone offered you an opportunity to never worry about finances, and have everything in this life that had been denied before, would you still hold on to your morals and refuse?  I always thought I would.  But two million dollars is a hell of a big incentive!  I considered myself a strong, independent woman, until the recession slammed me down face first.  Had my situation been different I never would have considered taking his offer!
Cade Stellan.  Billionaire, and closet pervert.  He liked to watch.  And I'm not referring to sporting events!  He wanted a woman that he could control and unfortunately, I'd caught his attention.  I say unfortunately because as much as I wanted to deny him, the price he offered proved that I could be bought.  Why a man like him had to pay for anything would never make sense, nor would why he had chosen a person like me to fulfill those needs.  As much as I wanted to turn him down, and prove to myself that my standards were higher, I knew I wouldn't.
A world of passion awaits you on Fantasy Isle, the pleasure resort for adults.  The Fantasy Isle book series, offer readers a stand-alone novel for each fantasy revealed.  Playing off the Fantasy Bar & Grill Trilogy, Michelle Hughes welcomes you to a world of sensual temptations. Through His Eyes, is the debut book for Fantasy Isle and introduces readers into a voyeuristic mind set, with ménage undertones.  
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Michelle Hughes


Thanks so much for such an incredible year in the writing world.  Fantasy Isle is the continuation of the Fantasy's Bar & Grill Series, which was a huge success and something I was amazed that readers approved of.  I started this series three years ago, but was reluctant to put it out there for the public due to the menage story line.  These hot little fantasies were so much fun to write, but I worried it stepped over the lines in contemporary romance.  Thanks to wonderful readers like you, I know now that as long as the happily ever after ending is in play, I don't need to hold back!
For those of you that don't know me, I'm a Southern author from Alabama.  Married to the greatest fisherman on earth, who has a real job as well, I'm also the mom to five incredible children.  When I'm not writing, which is usually anytime that my kids are home, we enjoy hanging out on our mountain hideaway in Verbena, usually riding four wheelers, cooking out with family and friends, or fishing.  I'm pretty down to earth and enjoy talking with readers.  Social media is something that I use to make up for the isolation of living in a small town, so feel free to find me and start a conversation.
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The Spice of Life (or TSOL, to fans) follows Jake Fur...

The Spice of Life (or TSOL, to fans) follows Jake Furie Lapin, a 37-year-old sexaholic and loving Dom. As the first book in a three-part series, TSOL explores Jake’s transformation from a submissive, out-of-shape man, stuck in a sexless marriage, to a strong, successful, fit, loving Dom. This first book follows Jake as he describes his many sexual adventures, in great detail, to Kelli, his sex therapist. Kelli Lemberg is a successful sex therapist who has an office-based practice in Manhattan. Like Jake, Kelli finds herself trapped in a marriage that is lacking heat and passion. Through her sex therapy sessions with Jake, Kelli begins to undergo an amazing transformation of her own, as she uncovers and explores the depths of her own inner sexuality and sensual fire. 

   
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Jake Furie Lapin is a writer, entrepreneur, wine drinker and coffee addict based in New Jersey. Jake's writings aim to explore sexuality and sensuality, including the BDSM lifestyle, through the beauty of the written word. He is currently working on his first novel, The Spice of Life, which chronicles the many adventures of Jake Furie Lapin, a loving Dom, as well as Kelli Lemberg, his sex therapist. Jake encourages all of his readers and fans to explore this website and check out his blog @ www.tsolbook.com. Let him know your thoughts through your comments and feedback.  
   
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