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April 13, 2016
Aw - Spring
I've waited all winter for spring to arrive but I forgot that April showers create puddles and mud.
As soon as the sun came out and melted the snow I dug out my sandals, put them on and left the house. Twenty feet into my journey I turned back with wet shoes and muddy toes.
The critters aren't having trouble with the rain because there's a lot of twitterpattng going on out there. The birds are singing and flying back and forth with twigs and pieces of string for their nests. The sweet little squirrel is being chased up and down my pecan tree by several eager males.
And, I'm stuck in the house with slowly drying muddy shoes and cold feet. So, maybe this is a good time to just announce the news and wait for the sun to warm things up.
The News:
STONE (A Time to Love series ) is on Kindle Unlimited now. Its the first in a new series. If you read it let me know what you think. You know I love hearing from you.
I'm busy writing The Doms of Club Mystique 7, "Her Viking Dom: Thor's Story." Hopefully, I'll be done with it and have it sent to Siren by the middle of May. Then, they'll decide if or when they're going to publish it.
Then, I go back to Ronin's Bondmate in the Zarronian Warrior series. And, CALDER, in A Time to Love series.
That should keep me busy through Spring and into Summer. Although you never can tell who or what will pop into my imagination when I'm in my garden with my hands in the dirt (not mud).
I hope you're having a great end to winter and beginning of spring.
Happy reading!
As soon as the sun came out and melted the snow I dug out my sandals, put them on and left the house. Twenty feet into my journey I turned back with wet shoes and muddy toes.
The critters aren't having trouble with the rain because there's a lot of twitterpattng going on out there. The birds are singing and flying back and forth with twigs and pieces of string for their nests. The sweet little squirrel is being chased up and down my pecan tree by several eager males.
And, I'm stuck in the house with slowly drying muddy shoes and cold feet. So, maybe this is a good time to just announce the news and wait for the sun to warm things up.
The News:
STONE (A Time to Love series ) is on Kindle Unlimited now. Its the first in a new series. If you read it let me know what you think. You know I love hearing from you.
I'm busy writing The Doms of Club Mystique 7, "Her Viking Dom: Thor's Story." Hopefully, I'll be done with it and have it sent to Siren by the middle of May. Then, they'll decide if or when they're going to publish it.
Then, I go back to Ronin's Bondmate in the Zarronian Warrior series. And, CALDER, in A Time to Love series.
That should keep me busy through Spring and into Summer. Although you never can tell who or what will pop into my imagination when I'm in my garden with my hands in the dirt (not mud).
I hope you're having a great end to winter and beginning of spring.
Happy reading!
March 5, 2016
STONE - A Time to Love
Spring is a time of change so I decided to start a new series. STONE (A Time to Love Book 1) is a time travel sci-fi romance. It goes on Amazon pre-order beginning Sunday, March 6, 2016 at a discounted price of $1.99. (Psst...don't tell anyone but the price will increase to $2.99 on the release date of March 31. 2016). There are several books out with the title (STONE) so be sure to look for the one with my name on it. :-)
Here's the blurb:
In 2230 Earth was invaded by an alien species. After years of war, the men are gone and the women are left to fight for the survival of the human race. When one of the aliens’ time travel devices is discovered a task force is formed to bring some of Earth’s most elite soldiers into the future.
Lieutenant Sunny Blake is ordered to travel back to 2125 and retrieve Lieutenant Jefferson W. Stone. Sunny can lead a squad of fighters and keep them alive, but she’s never had to deal with a man like Stone. A man whose reputation on and off the battlefield has proceeded him into the twenty-third century.
Stone has two interests. High-risk missions and lust-filled nights of pleasure with the many ladies who pursue him. Finding himself thrust into the future, where the women know how to fight but don’t know what to do with a lusty man, is the last place he’d ever want to be.
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I finished STONE's book so now I'm back on the Zarronian Bondmate series working on Ronin's book. Then, I'll be working on the second book in the new series.
What else is going on? Well, the weather is heating up and its almost time to plant a garden. This year I'm so busy I've decided to only plant tomatoes and maybe a few green beans. Two crops that are easy to harvest and will give me a reason to go outside while the sun is shining. Other than that I plan to get in a lot of writing with a little fishing and some swimming as soon as the water warms up.
I hope you have great plans for the spring.
Happy reading.
Mardi
Here's the blurb:
In 2230 Earth was invaded by an alien species. After years of war, the men are gone and the women are left to fight for the survival of the human race. When one of the aliens’ time travel devices is discovered a task force is formed to bring some of Earth’s most elite soldiers into the future.
Lieutenant Sunny Blake is ordered to travel back to 2125 and retrieve Lieutenant Jefferson W. Stone. Sunny can lead a squad of fighters and keep them alive, but she’s never had to deal with a man like Stone. A man whose reputation on and off the battlefield has proceeded him into the twenty-third century.
Stone has two interests. High-risk missions and lust-filled nights of pleasure with the many ladies who pursue him. Finding himself thrust into the future, where the women know how to fight but don’t know what to do with a lusty man, is the last place he’d ever want to be.
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I finished STONE's book so now I'm back on the Zarronian Bondmate series working on Ronin's book. Then, I'll be working on the second book in the new series.
What else is going on? Well, the weather is heating up and its almost time to plant a garden. This year I'm so busy I've decided to only plant tomatoes and maybe a few green beans. Two crops that are easy to harvest and will give me a reason to go outside while the sun is shining. Other than that I plan to get in a lot of writing with a little fishing and some swimming as soon as the water warms up.
I hope you have great plans for the spring.
Happy reading.
Mardi
February 9, 2016
When you think about love do you think about chocolate?
Love is in the air and I swear it smells like chocolate.
All of the radio stations are playing love songs and the florists in town are stocking up on red roses. And, the chocolate! Oh, my! I can't walk downtown without our local coffee and chocolate shop tempting me to step inside and lose myself in the blissfulness of their yummy aisles.
Love can happen anytime, anywhere, but this is the time of year when everyone gets (here's one of my favorite words) twitterpated. You know that feeling you get when you're completely enamored with someone or that exciting feeling when you think about that certain someone? That's being twitterpated! Ah, love! What would we do without it?
So, I'm going to give in, go downtown, buy some roses and chocolate, then listen to love songs and write a romance. But, not alone.
I hope you have some great plans for Valentine's Day with those you love.
Happy reading.
Mardi
All of the radio stations are playing love songs and the florists in town are stocking up on red roses. And, the chocolate! Oh, my! I can't walk downtown without our local coffee and chocolate shop tempting me to step inside and lose myself in the blissfulness of their yummy aisles.
Love can happen anytime, anywhere, but this is the time of year when everyone gets (here's one of my favorite words) twitterpated. You know that feeling you get when you're completely enamored with someone or that exciting feeling when you think about that certain someone? That's being twitterpated! Ah, love! What would we do without it?
So, I'm going to give in, go downtown, buy some roses and chocolate, then listen to love songs and write a romance. But, not alone.
I hope you have some great plans for Valentine's Day with those you love.
Happy reading.
Mardi
November 8, 2015
Soren's Bondmate - Available NOW
Finally! Soren's Bondmate is available on Amazon - now. Here's the blurb:
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Soren Valanson's mating fever has reached its limits and his death is eminent. As a Zarronian warrior he's determined to die in battle. He searches the Universe for a war and finds one on the planet of Krystali.
Skye is a Krystali enchantress. She can conjure the most deadly substance in the Universe but she can't use it to defend herself. For that she needs a worthy mate.
What are the odds that two people with the same problem will meet on a small frozen planet in the middle of nowhere?
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I hope everyone got through Halloween with lots of goodies. I know I'm looking forward to the holidays although I can already feel the waist band of my britches getting a little tighter. lol
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I've been busy plotting the next book in the Zarronian Warrior series along with a lot of catch up tasks at home. I finally got my garage cleaned and I'm busy putting my garden to sleep for the winter. Lots of leaves to rake and pecans to pick up and put in the freezer (for holiday baking).
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I hope you're all doing well. Stay safe and happy reading.
Mardi
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Soren Valanson's mating fever has reached its limits and his death is eminent. As a Zarronian warrior he's determined to die in battle. He searches the Universe for a war and finds one on the planet of Krystali.
Skye is a Krystali enchantress. She can conjure the most deadly substance in the Universe but she can't use it to defend herself. For that she needs a worthy mate.
What are the odds that two people with the same problem will meet on a small frozen planet in the middle of nowhere?
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I hope everyone got through Halloween with lots of goodies. I know I'm looking forward to the holidays although I can already feel the waist band of my britches getting a little tighter. lol
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I've been busy plotting the next book in the Zarronian Warrior series along with a lot of catch up tasks at home. I finally got my garage cleaned and I'm busy putting my garden to sleep for the winter. Lots of leaves to rake and pecans to pick up and put in the freezer (for holiday baking).
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I hope you're all doing well. Stay safe and happy reading.
Mardi
October 6, 2015
Soren's Bondmate -APB (All Points Bulletin)
The leaves are falling and the air has finally cooled off and I thought by now I'd be writing Ronin's book. But, no, here I am putting the finishing touches on Soren and Skye's story. It was supposed to be out in August, then it got moved back to September and now I'm aiming for late October 2015.
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My grandmother always said don't count your eggs before they're hatched. I should have remembered those wise old words but life with a capital L caught up to me and took me away from my desk for several months. I think that's called my just desserts.
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I'm so sorry to disappoint my readers. Believe me when I say I appreciate my good fortune to have so many people who love my books and look forward to reading them.
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Once again I'm so sorry and I hope you all fall in love with Soren when you read his story. I know I have.
Happy reading,
Mardi
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My grandmother always said don't count your eggs before they're hatched. I should have remembered those wise old words but life with a capital L caught up to me and took me away from my desk for several months. I think that's called my just desserts.
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I'm so sorry to disappoint my readers. Believe me when I say I appreciate my good fortune to have so many people who love my books and look forward to reading them.
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Once again I'm so sorry and I hope you all fall in love with Soren when you read his story. I know I have.
Happy reading,
Mardi
June 27, 2015
THORN'S BONDMATE (Zarronian Warriors 2)
THORN'S BONDMATE will be available on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Amazon.
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Reporter Daria Zane stumbles across a situation that could get her killed while investigating a story about hundreds of missing women. Pursued by the men and the aliens who've been abducting the women and releasing a new drug, ZL3, onto the streets of Earth there's only one place she can hide—Zarronia. If she can make it to Ambassador Eirikson she just might have a chance to survive.
Thorn Valanson has spent several months on Earth handling warrior business for his father. He's also managed to avoid the free-spirited Earth females as bonding with one of them is the last thing on his mind. In fact, his personal history has given him a distrust of females and a hatred of spies, especially female spies. When he captures Daria on his starship he knows there's only one reason she's there—to spy on his people and discover their most closely guarded secrets.
Daria can't risk her life by telling Thorn the truth as she can't be sure he's not part of the corruption. Thorn knows she's lying and that raises his suspicions. What happens when a warrior with a mating fever meets a female he lusts after but can't trust? It's a long journey to Zarronia.
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To celebrate the release of the second book in the series I've put the first book, VALAN'S BONDMATE, on Kindle Unlimited.
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Happy reading.
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Reporter Daria Zane stumbles across a situation that could get her killed while investigating a story about hundreds of missing women. Pursued by the men and the aliens who've been abducting the women and releasing a new drug, ZL3, onto the streets of Earth there's only one place she can hide—Zarronia. If she can make it to Ambassador Eirikson she just might have a chance to survive.
Thorn Valanson has spent several months on Earth handling warrior business for his father. He's also managed to avoid the free-spirited Earth females as bonding with one of them is the last thing on his mind. In fact, his personal history has given him a distrust of females and a hatred of spies, especially female spies. When he captures Daria on his starship he knows there's only one reason she's there—to spy on his people and discover their most closely guarded secrets.
Daria can't risk her life by telling Thorn the truth as she can't be sure he's not part of the corruption. Thorn knows she's lying and that raises his suspicions. What happens when a warrior with a mating fever meets a female he lusts after but can't trust? It's a long journey to Zarronia.
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To celebrate the release of the second book in the series I've put the first book, VALAN'S BONDMATE, on Kindle Unlimited.
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Happy reading.
May 12, 2015
OUT NOW Valan's Bondmate
My new sci-fi romance came out today on Amazon! I'm really excited to see what everyone things as this is the first in a new series I'm writing. Here's a little something about it:
Valan Eirikson's death is imminent unless he finds a compatible female to cool the mating fever that plagues the Zarronian warriors and is burning out of control in his body.
Lia ad-San's sire agreed to trade her to a Wrothian warrior she despises. Before she can escape she's abducted by a fierce warrior. Unaware that her sire caused the deaths of the Zarronian females, including Valan's mother and twin sister, she reveals her identity and demands to be freed
Enraged to be bonded to the daughter of his most hated enemy, Valan treats Lia as a prisoner rather than a beloved bondmate. When his warriors learn her identity they demand she be punished for her sire's war crimes. Valan realizes too late that he's endangered his mate's life. The fever they share will keep them together but only love can make them want each other.
Amazon US http://amzn.to/1cMPkQl
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I'm having a busy spring go far with so much writing and many family gatherings, and of course the drive-in movie is open and I can almost smell the chlorine at the city pool as they begin filling it for the summer. It's going to be a good one. Happy reading.
Valan Eirikson's death is imminent unless he finds a compatible female to cool the mating fever that plagues the Zarronian warriors and is burning out of control in his body.
Lia ad-San's sire agreed to trade her to a Wrothian warrior she despises. Before she can escape she's abducted by a fierce warrior. Unaware that her sire caused the deaths of the Zarronian females, including Valan's mother and twin sister, she reveals her identity and demands to be freed
Enraged to be bonded to the daughter of his most hated enemy, Valan treats Lia as a prisoner rather than a beloved bondmate. When his warriors learn her identity they demand she be punished for her sire's war crimes. Valan realizes too late that he's endangered his mate's life. The fever they share will keep them together but only love can make them want each other.
Amazon US http://amzn.to/1cMPkQl
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I'm having a busy spring go far with so much writing and many family gatherings, and of course the drive-in movie is open and I can almost smell the chlorine at the city pool as they begin filling it for the summer. It's going to be a good one. Happy reading.
May 7, 2015
The Ramsey Doms and More
The final book for the five Ramsey brothers came out today 05/07/15 - THE RAMSEY DOMS. But, don't worry they will still make appearances in upcoming books, starting with Thor Larkin's book this summer (hopefully).
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In the meantime, I have a steamy sci-fi romance, VALAN'S BONDMATE (Zarronian Warriors 1) coming out on May 14, 2015 at Amazon, etc. Here's the blurb - see what you think:
Valan Eirikson's death is imminent unless he finds a compatible female to cool the mating fever that plagues the Zarronian warriors and is burning out of control in his body.
Lia ad-San's sire agreed to trade her to a Wrothian warrior she despises. Before she can escape she's abducted by a Zarronian warrior. Unaware that her sire caused the deaths of the Zarronian females, including Valan's mother and twin sister, she reveals her identity and demands to be freed
Enraged to be bonded to the daughter of his most hated enemy, Valan treats Lia as a prisoner rather than a beloved bondmate. When his warriors learn her identity they demand she be punished for her sire's war crimes. Valan realizes too late that he's endangered his mate's life. The fever they share will keep them together but only love can make them want each other.
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Other than writing it's gardening season and my roses are so beautiful this year. I finally found a ceramic school near me and I'm making teapot and cup sets to give away to friends. Also, the local drive-in has opened so I'm looking forward to loading the car with a bag of homemade cheese popcorn and a pitcher of sweet tea. Maybe a little candy too. There are some good ones coming out and I can hardly wait.
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Hope you're having a great spring and looking forward to a fun summer.
Happy reading,
Mardi
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In the meantime, I have a steamy sci-fi romance, VALAN'S BONDMATE (Zarronian Warriors 1) coming out on May 14, 2015 at Amazon, etc. Here's the blurb - see what you think:
Valan Eirikson's death is imminent unless he finds a compatible female to cool the mating fever that plagues the Zarronian warriors and is burning out of control in his body.
Lia ad-San's sire agreed to trade her to a Wrothian warrior she despises. Before she can escape she's abducted by a Zarronian warrior. Unaware that her sire caused the deaths of the Zarronian females, including Valan's mother and twin sister, she reveals her identity and demands to be freed
Enraged to be bonded to the daughter of his most hated enemy, Valan treats Lia as a prisoner rather than a beloved bondmate. When his warriors learn her identity they demand she be punished for her sire's war crimes. Valan realizes too late that he's endangered his mate's life. The fever they share will keep them together but only love can make them want each other.
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Other than writing it's gardening season and my roses are so beautiful this year. I finally found a ceramic school near me and I'm making teapot and cup sets to give away to friends. Also, the local drive-in has opened so I'm looking forward to loading the car with a bag of homemade cheese popcorn and a pitcher of sweet tea. Maybe a little candy too. There are some good ones coming out and I can hardly wait.
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Hope you're having a great spring and looking forward to a fun summer.
Happy reading,
Mardi
March 23, 2015
Nate's Naughty Nymph on Amazon now!
NATE'S NAUGHTY NYMPH is on Amazon now. Its been a long time coming just like Spring!
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Another Doms of Club Mystique book, THE RAMSEY DOMS, will be out in May or June 2015. It's a wrap-up book for the Ramsey brothers and their ladies, and of course it tells you a little more about Thor Larkin and Marisol Rios. Thor's story is up next. I'll keep you posted on that.
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In mid-May 2015 I'm venturing out into the stars with a new steamy sci-fi series. First up is VALAN'S BONDMATE (Zarronian Warriors 1). It will be available on Amazon. You can get more information about it and my other books here or on my facebook page MardiMaxwellRomance or my website www.MardiMaxwell.com
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I actually saw the sun today for the first time in almost a week so of course I have Spring fever and can't wait to get my hands dirty in the garden. I hope you have some great plans for Spring. In the meantime, happy reading.
Mardi
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Another Doms of Club Mystique book, THE RAMSEY DOMS, will be out in May or June 2015. It's a wrap-up book for the Ramsey brothers and their ladies, and of course it tells you a little more about Thor Larkin and Marisol Rios. Thor's story is up next. I'll keep you posted on that.
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In mid-May 2015 I'm venturing out into the stars with a new steamy sci-fi series. First up is VALAN'S BONDMATE (Zarronian Warriors 1). It will be available on Amazon. You can get more information about it and my other books here or on my facebook page MardiMaxwellRomance or my website www.MardiMaxwell.com
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I actually saw the sun today for the first time in almost a week so of course I have Spring fever and can't wait to get my hands dirty in the garden. I hope you have some great plans for Spring. In the meantime, happy reading.
Mardi
February 13, 2015
The End of Winter Wishful Thinking
The temperature actually got up to 73 degrees the other day! Then it dropped to around 10 degrees two days later killing all hope for an early Spring. But, we're in a drought so even snow would be welcome at this time. I'm a glass half-full type of gal so I've been cheering myself up with reasons why I'm glad it's still winter.
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First, I don't have time to garden right now as woohoo, NATE'S NAUGHTY NYMPH the 5th book in The Doms of Club Mystique series is on pre-order at www.Bookstrand.com/nates-naughty-nymph It will be released on Feb. 24, 2015.
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Second, I'm busy working on the first three books in a new steamy, sci fi series, ZARRONIAN WARRIORS. The first book, VALAN'S BONDMATE, will be released in March 2015 on great places like Amazon.
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Third, I'm busy working on book two and three in the Zarronian Warriors series. THORN'S BONDMATE scheduled for release in April 2015 and SOREN'S BONDMATE in May 2015.
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Are you seeing a pattern here? I may not have time for Spring gardening. Sure hope those perennials I planted last year survived the winter. In the meantime, don't miss NATE'S NAUGHTY NYMPH...you won't believe who's back! Happy reading.
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First, I don't have time to garden right now as woohoo, NATE'S NAUGHTY NYMPH the 5th book in The Doms of Club Mystique series is on pre-order at www.Bookstrand.com/nates-naughty-nymph It will be released on Feb. 24, 2015.
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Second, I'm busy working on the first three books in a new steamy, sci fi series, ZARRONIAN WARRIORS. The first book, VALAN'S BONDMATE, will be released in March 2015 on great places like Amazon.
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Third, I'm busy working on book two and three in the Zarronian Warriors series. THORN'S BONDMATE scheduled for release in April 2015 and SOREN'S BONDMATE in May 2015.
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Are you seeing a pattern here? I may not have time for Spring gardening. Sure hope those perennials I planted last year survived the winter. In the meantime, don't miss NATE'S NAUGHTY NYMPH...you won't believe who's back! Happy reading.
