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Exigency (Protectors of the Elemental Magic Book 2)

Author: Marnie CateTitle:  ExigencySeries: The Protectors of the Elemental Magic SeriesGenre: Young Adult Fantasy/Romance
Synopsis
There is a world around us that most people don't take the time to see. 

Mara Stone's world was shaken, but she is a fighter. Facing new adversaries, Mara is learning what it truly means to protect the magic. As she starts to rebuild her life, the web of her family's secrets continues to unravel. Mara is forced to face her fear of losing everything she holds dear. 

She said that you would be a challenge to my children. I thought I had made the right choice when I selected Eliza. If only Mae had not interfered. But, enough of those sad thoughts, I think the two of you will be perfect replacements. 

When Mara and Cole find themselves in the cold world of Snowstrum, they will have to choose either to be true to their promise to protect the magic, or to follow their desires. Magic may not be enough to free them from the icy fortress they are trapped in. 

The second book in the Protectors of the Elemental Magic series, Exigency is a compelling, magical young adult fantasy tale.
Excerpt
As I continued walking, the air died down but I quickly found myself encompassed by a dense fog. My hair was no longer blinding me but I could barely see my hand in front of me. A soft voice in me told me to just to keep walking and I listened until I stepped into cold water."Damn it," I cried out. Not sure where I was I stopped and called, "Air, please blow away this fog and let me see where I am." Sitting down, I waited while the moist vapor drifted away showing me that I was on the rocky shore of Sparrow Lake. Sitting down, I wrapped my arms around my legs and gently began to rock myself. How did I get so far from home? I felt as if I was losing a connection with reality. I kept telling myself that if I just listened to my heart everything would be as planned. As I questioned my recent behavior and my faith that the Goddess would guide me, I heard a crackling sound behind me. Turning to the direction of the noise, I saw a shadow quickly dart through the tree line. Calling out, I said, "Stop! Who are you? Why are you following me?”No response came from the forest. Standing to face the unknown, the cold breeze off the lake picked up and covered my arms with goosebumps. Rubbing my arms frantically to warm up, I called out again."Whoever is out there, show yourself," I said."With all the magic you hold, you could easily climb up the mountain and give them what they deserve," said the bewitching voice of a woman. "You could start a little fire. One little ball of your magic could ignite the forest surrounding them. It would grow and grow until it would burn the mansion down. Or you could call a great wind and bring everything and everyone inside down into a crumbling ruin."With more anger, the voice said, "And there is always my favorite. You can call the rain and demand it to pour down. Calling more and more of your magic until you finally send everything off the mountain. Mudslides happen all the time." "Or if you wanted to be lazy, you can just ask the ground to shake and shake and shake until you have created dust out of them all."
The voice taunted, "Wouldn't it be so easy? Don't you think they deserve to be punished for what they did…?”
Amazon Book link:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BVSJU5K
Marnie Cate Biography
Marnie Cate was born and raised in Montana before adventuring to the warmer states of Arizona and California. Her love of Dame Judi Dench and dreams of caticorns and rainbows inspired her to chase her dreams. One great sentence came to mind and the world of elemental magic and the humans they lived amongst filled her mind. With her first book Remember: Protectors of the Elemental Magic, the story has just begun.


Links:Marnie Cate’s website: marniecate.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarnieCateTwitter: twitter.com/Marnie_Cate Pinterest: pinterest.com/marniecateGoodreads: goodreads.com/Marnie_Cate Amazon page: amazon.com/dp/B01BVSJU5K/

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Author Interview: L.E. Fitzpatrick

Do you have a favorite character you’ve created?I really love Roxy. He’s one of the supporting character of THE RUNNING GAME, totally self-absorbed, everything is an innuendo, and he’s absolutely amoral. It’s very liberating writing him, especially as a lot of the other characters are dark and tormented. He comes into each scene, flirts with everyone, manipulates them, and never takes any responsibility. But he’s also got a heart and his own moral code. Plus writing arguments between him and my other character John Smith is the perfect way to pass any evening.
Everyone likes to compare. What book, TV show, or movie would you say has the most similarity to your books?I’ve been asked this question over the years and I think I’ve finally worked it out. THE RUNNING GAME is a like if Guy Richie did Blade Runner. It has a lot of imagery from Blade Runner, but it’s very British, it’s action packed, and dialogue driven like a Richie film. It has lots of character stories and threads which all come together at the end of the story, kind of like Rocknrolla.
What made you decide to publish your first book?I’ve written all my life but there was a point when I’d finished my book DARK WATERS, that I just said to myself it’s time. I self-published it and it’s still a piece I’m massively proud of.
Your favorite book and why? (Not written by you)Black Angel by John Connolly. It’s set in the middle of his series but it was the first time I read a book and thought screw genre this guy has angels and private detectives fighting in a bone church and it’s freaking awesome. John Connolly is the greatest thriller author to date. I can’t read his books before bed without getting nightmares… but I read them anyway.
Best writing advice for newbie authors?Keep your expectations low and your ambitions high.
Do you have children? I’m sure you have an abundance of embarrassing moments if you do. Shout out the most embarrassing one you’re willing to share.I have a seven year old son who’s going on 70. He’s not so much embarrassing as a heck of a lot smarter than me. Sometimes I feel like I’m living in his sitcom. I regularly post things that he has said to me, both privately and publically on my FB page. Here’s just one of the posts:
Son pulls out a plastic bag from his school trousers.
Me: "Why do you have a plastic bag in your pocket?"
Son: "I don't... It's two bags..." And off he goes.
Best mode of transportation: Unicorn or Dragon?
Dragon – fire, wings, and the insurance on them is cheaper.
Favorite movie of all time?
Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man’s Chest.
Favorite song or artist/band?
Flogging Molly’s FLOAT
Night or Day?
Night
Gremlins or Goonies:
This is a hard one. I think I’m gonna have to say Goonies, because they never say die.
Superman or Batman:
This is less hard. Batman. Always Batman.
Silence while writing or music blasting:
Music – normally 6 Music.
Coffee or Tea:
Coffee if you’re making.
Stephen King or Dean Koontz:Mr King, even if you don’t like his work he’s a huge supporter of writers and you can learn a lot from him.
I know this is going to be hard…. share only three sentences from any of your books.These are all from THE RUNNING GAME:
The prison was countrywide because she was a prisoner on the run and that would never change.
“Sometimes I think you’re not happy on a job unless someone ends up dead!”
Sure, he could shoot a man through the head with his eyes closed, but he had a sense of humour--what else really mattered?
Share the opening line from up to three of your books.“Five past Eleven.” THE RUNNING GAME“The world was white.” SAFE HAVEN“Awaltz erupted in the rapids.” DARK WATERS
 What are you currently working on?

Currently I’m working on Book 3 in the Reacher Series. Book 2 is due to go for editing next month and will hopefully be out sometime this year.


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The New Finding Me Cover by Dawn Brazil

I'm so excited to present the new cover for my YA Urban Fantasy, Finding Me. It is set to re-release on March 3rd.

Here, my lovelies, is the new cover, designed by Yosbe Designs.






And here is the blurb: 

Sixteen-year-old Chloe Carmichael’s perfect world is in chaos.
It’s not because she has a vision of her boyfriend murdered and then he’s found dead exactly as foreseen. It’s not because she suddenly has the ability to move objects when she’s upset. It’s kinda cool to close a door without touching it. And it’s most definitely not her overbearing mother who only cares about appearances. Chloe has already grown quite accustomed to her family’s distance.So what has Chloe cringing in fear?
It’s having to become another person for a new group of people. She knows she’s not perfect, but apparently she was in another life. In that other life, she was known as Amanda. Amanda was perfect. Chloe, not so much. Her new friends won’t allow her to forget.
Chloe struggles with a love that exposes the soul. It’s a love that defies reason. It’s a love that speaks to her heart and demands attention.

It’s the stench of impending death that hovers over her every move.
It’s that final threat as she tries to acclimate to a life of super human proportions.
It’s the enemy she can’t see and doesn’t remember.
And most importantly, it’s never discovering who she really is that truly frightens her.


About ME
Dawn wants to live in a world fully inhabited by fictional characters. She thinks fictional characters are cooler than real people; except herself, of course. But since the world is not comprised of dreamy book boyfriends, she creates them for everyone to fawn over. Her debut novel, Finding Me, book 1 in the Finding Me Trilogy, is set to release on March 3, 2016.
When she is not writing, she can be found with her nose in a book—swooning over another book boyfriend, drying up tears from a recent heartbreak, or shouldering a wound she received in battle. She also loves to create magic in the kitchen, with an array of inspiring dishes she pulls from Pinterest. Dawn lives in South Texas with her sports-obsessed husband, three technology-infatuated teenagers, and her great big colossal imagination.

She is currently editing the final book in the Finding Me series, Becoming Me. The book is set to release the summer of 2016. She is a master juggler and is working on two other young adult standalone novels: a high-fantasy tearjerker and a science fiction story with a romance that will make your heart ache.

Finding Me Publishing/Marketing Contact
Lauren Jones
Book Marketing Manager
Booktrope Publishing
lauren.jones@booktrope.com



About Booktrope
Booktrope is a new type of publishing company, founded in 2011 in Seattle, WA. Committed to the creation of quality books and to our unique marketing methods, we’re pioneering a book development process called team publishing. Learn more at www.booktrope.com.


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TOBEY FINE (SACKED & TACKLED, BOOK 1) BY PALESSA

Now that Super bowl 50 is over, curl up with the players of the Steinger Football League. Meet Tobey Fine: 

Here's the blurb:The Blasian Sensation meets his reckoning and she's a game changer...

Tobey Fine, the ‘Blasian Sensation’ is at the top of his game as the face of the Miami Medusas, a Steinger Football League team. When he's introduced to his teammate's best friend, Tobey comes face-to-face with his reckoning. 
Niveah Wallace is the founder of Carmicon Technologies, a software development company contracted to do a pilot game app featuring the Miami Medusas and team rivals, the Atlanta Mercury. If this project goes well, it will put CarmTech on the map. 
Still smarting from Tobey’s rejection years ago, Niveah is presented with her chance to get back at him—but forgets that revenge can be a double-edged sword.

Despite their initial fallout, Tobey and Niveah grow close in a way neither expected. But inside the SFL there’s trouble brewing as a piece of Tobey’s past threatens to upend his present and jeopardize his future. He'll do whatever it takes to keep his love no matter who he has to fight to do it. 
**CONTENT WARNING: Contains adult language, m/m, and other sexual situations intended for adult audiences only. 18+ Only** Excerpt:One of the dishes slipped from Niveah and Tobey swiftly caught it.“ Great reflexes. I’m going to have to add you to my Fantasy lineup.” Tobey stopped short. “Add me?” He turned to her, his hands dripping. Niveah stifled a smile as she remembered how sensitive he was about the subject. She backed up slowly, and he followed. “Um, well, look at the time.” She looked at her wrist and realized she didn’t wear a watch. “I think I had better be going.” Just as she turned and was about to bolt, she felt wet hands grab her shirt and pull her back. “Tobey Fine, you’re getting me all wet.” Tobey groaned, his breath warm against her ear. “God, I hope so.” He kissed the sensual line of her neck as she felt him fist her shirt. Niveah rubbed her hand over his forearm, giving him more access to her neck. Her nipples puckered against the inside of her bra. “Niveah,” his voice was low and gruff, “I can’t fight this anymore.” He kissed her slowly as his hands moved across her abdomen, pressing her back closer to him. “If you want me to stop, tell me.” She turned in his arms and hooked her arms around his neck. His brown eyes sparkled as they pleaded with her to tell him what he wanted to hear. She could feel his hands urgently caressing her back. “Don’t stop,” she moaned…
Tobey Fine is free Feb. 9-11 here: Download now☛ http://amzn.to/1naewVr

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Remember: Protectors of the Elemental Magic

In anticipation of the release of the Exigency, the second book in the Protectors of the Elemental Magic Series, Marnie Cate's beloved first novel, Remember: Protectors of the Elemental Magic,will be available on Kindle for $0.99 / £0.99 February 5th – 11th 2016



Author: Marnie CateTitle: Remember: Protectors of the Elemental MagicGenre: Young Adult Fantasy
Synopsis Hiding the truth from you is no longer protecting you. Sit and I will tell you what you need to know.
With those words, the secrets of my great grandmother, Genevieve Silver, were unburied and my role as a protector of the elemental magic was revealed.
My name is Marina Addisyn Stone but Mara is what my friends and family call me.  I had always felt that there was something missing and that nothing was permanent. Why would I feel that way?  I was being raised with my little sister by my grandmother that loved and doted on me. Then, there was Cole Sands. Who could forget the blue-eyed boy that had stolen my heart? What more could a girl need?  I always thought I was just being dramatic and that bad things do happen to people but that is part of life.  People die.  People go away. Little did I know that with one secret, my life would change forever and my new world would be surrounded by the world of elemental magic?-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Excerpt As I felt my determination build, the mirror in front of me began to change and the reflection filled with rippling water. The image made me think of the choppy water of Sparrow Lake. At first, the small waves were calm but the speed and intensity of each movement of the water grew. I found myself being splashed as the waves grew harder and began to slap against the mirror. Standing up, I moved away just in time to watch the mirror before me shatter and the violent water burst out towards me. The room began to fill with rushing water. Feeling around the room, I searched for an exit. Behind the shattered mirror, I only found solid rock. Looking to the ceiling, I could see the same hard stone. Feeling the emotions build inside me, I began search the floor and walls around me for any exit. "Damn! Damn! Damn it!" I cried. The water did not slow. Instead it continued to fill the room as I frantically searched for my escape. The water soon reached my knees and, what seemed like seconds later, I was wading through waist high water. As the water continued to rise, I was soon struggling to keep my head above water. It was not enough that the water was filling the room so rapidly but soon the water felt alive. The cold waves kept tossing me back and forth as the water rose and I began to feel like I was in a game of Ping-Pong where I was the ball. Soon, I found myself pulled under the icy water and surrounded by thousands of bubbles. Frantically kicking my feet to keep my head above water, I broke the surface. Remembering the swimming lessons my grandfather insisted on, I thought about the times I spent with my grandfather learning to swim. I began to feel less scared as I recalled his calm voice and gentle words telling me that I would be safe. As I floated in the rising water, it seemed to respond to my emotions. The thrashing became calmer as I focused on my grandfather’s words. My brief moment of peace did not last. Before I knew it, I had almost reached the ceiling that had no exit and I began to panic. At this rate, I would be trapped and drowned in minutes. As if it was feeding off my fear, the water began to toss me around again. As the water began to rise up my neck and almost over the top of my head, I tried to calm myself. You are the granddaughter of Mae Veracor and the great granddaughter of Genevieve Silver. You are the descendent of strong women. You have nothing to fear. With these words, the water once again calmed and I was able to tilt my head back above the water. How am I going to get out of this?

Remember: Protectors of the Elemental Magic is on sale $0.99 / £0.99 Kindle from February 5th – 11th 2016

Amazon Book link: Remember
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END YOUR BOOK SERIES LIKE A BOSS

I’ve finally read the last book in the Divergent series, Allegiant. What forced my stubborn hand and made me take the plunge, you ask? The final movies is set to release soon and I couldn't possibly see the movie without having read the book first. The movie always manages to leave out the juicy bits I love most.


So, what did I think of this final book in the series? As an author, I loved the final book. As a reader, I wanted to find Veronica Roth’s address, stake out her house, and when I saw her, I wanted to force her to change the ending in a new book with a twist. Like, tada! I fooled you all didn’t I? Yeah, I really wanted that.
Why the dual reaction?
As a reader, you grow to care about certain aspects of the story (characters, setting…) and when the author changes something drastically, you either hate or love it. If you’ve read the final book, you know what I mean. If you haven’t read the final book, shame on you. It is beautifully written and left me smiling and near tears for days (okay, weeks, okay, I’m still near tears). When an author makes HUGE changes, the reader is forced to make a decision – should I go find her and cut her, or should I just roll with it and endure the pain. Me. I’m enduring the pain. Thanks a lot, Veronica!
As an author, I admire the heck out of Veronica Roth’s guts. She is a true Dauntless! She gave the middle finger to everyone and did what she thought was best. And it worked. Yes, I know what I said above but that was as a reader. Now, I’m an author. And as an author, I want readers to feel. I want them to be pissed with me for doing what I wanted to do to the characters I created and they love. I want them to want to stalk me because those emotions will have readers clamoring for my next book. It's like a high for people who really like to read. When a story is so good... so wrought with tension and drama that you just can’t stop thinking about it for days (okay, weeks…). I want that. Every writer wants that.

So hate her all you want. Or love her freaking guts like I do. But come on people, give her props for being the ultimate Dauntless Boss. 
Have you read any good books lately? Share the info in the comments. 



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New Release: Falling Deep Into You by Terra Kelly

Falling Deep Into Youby Terra KellyRelease day: November 16th
Buy links:*****
Add to your Goodreads TBR:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26050403-falling-deep-into-you
Synopsis:Miles Callahan is lead singer of the band Torn Pieces. He followed in his father's and grandfather’s footsteps, and is a lead cop on the Emergency Task Force in Toronto, Canada. When a drug bust goes wrong and he loses his best friend, life will change. Two weeks later he realizes his marriage is in jeopardy. Miles will start to think about his life, and how he ended up at this point.
Preslie Summers is an ICU nurse at the main hospital in Toronto. Six months ago she broke it off with her boyfriend. She thought he took the break well, but she was very wrong. When Preslie starts to fear for her life, who will help her heal?
Miles and Preslie have experienced the unthinkable. Now, they'll try to heal together, because two hearts are better than one.





Excerpt:She sat on the edge of the couch for a few more moments, just taking in the surroundings.  There was an acoustic guitar resting against the front window, in the living room.  She knew only the basics of guitars, but had always wanted to learn how to play.  Looking down, she let out a soft laugh.  She still couldn’t believe she was wearing her most risqué nightgown.  All that she had underneath was little bikini panties.  She shook her head and stood up.  She quietly walked to the bathroom.  When she walked back into the living room, she checked to see if Miles was still sleeping.  Then as she walked towards the guitar, she enjoyed the feel of the soft carpet between her toes.  This house was inviting.  What did he say, he was renting it?  It would be a keeper in her book.  As she sat down on the floor, she pulled the nightgown up around her.  She rested her body against the window sill, and lifted the guitar onto her lap.  Her knees were together and sitting to the side in front of her.  She slowly started to play a few chords.Miles had a tough time falling asleep on the couch, but when he did, he was out.  Preslie never moved the whole night, so he sleep perfectly.  In the past, Angie was known to toss and turn, and keep him up all night.  Also, he was a light sleeper, which went with the type of job he had.  You always felt on, and ready to jump into action at any moment.  He never felt Preslie get up, but as he opened his eyes, he noticed she was gone.  He started to come out of the sleeping fog, and realized he heard a guitar.  He looked around, but didn’t see Preslie.  Then he looked behind him, and there she was.  It was like an angel sitting by the window.  There was soft lighting shining a beautiful beam around her gorgeous body.  She was holding one of his guitars, and sitting there pretending to play.  He had to smile.  This was just too beautiful.  The guitar she was holding was one of his prized possessions.  It had been signed by Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin.  He had signed it personally.  God he could watch her like this all day.  He looked down and laughed to himself.  Hopefully his other body parts would cooperate soon, and just relax.  He couldn’t stand up, when everything else was standing up, too.  Shaking his head, he rubbed his eyes, and thought about cold water.He stood and walked towards her, “Good morning, Princess.”She smiled as she looked up at him, “Sorry if I woke you.  I couldn’t resist strumming a few chords.  I really have no idea how to play, but have always wanted to learn.”Miles loved her honesty, “Well, just so happens I know this guy who plays the guitar.”Laughing, “You do, huh?”  She rested her hands on the guitar, “Was it okay that I grabbed this one?”He sat down on the floor beside her, “Of course.  Do you like Led Zeppelin?”She looked shocked, “Who doesn’t?  They’re the best.  Why?”He pointed down below her fingers, “Jimmy Page signed this for me.  He has played on a guitar like this.”She squeaked, “Oh my God.” Then she handed the guitar to him carefully, “I’m so sorry.”He let out a laugh, “Why?  You didn’t do anything wrong.  If you were banging it around, that may be an issue.” He handed the guitar back to her, and moved her hair away from her face.  He leaned in, with his head next to hers, he showed her a few notes.She slowly moved her hands up to his, feeling each movement.  She rested her head against his, and sighed.Quietly he asked, “Should we have breakfast?  Maybe wear clothes like normal people?” He continued to strum the chords, but moved his body closer to hers.She nuzzled into the crease of his neck, and rested her head on his shoulder.  She lightly laughed, “Do normal people really wear clothes?  In the house I mean?”He could feel her smile on his neck, and had to smile too.  “Hmmm…Maybe not.” He stopped playing and moved the guitar away.  He pulled her onto his lap, “Would you like to spend the day with me today?” He looked up into her eyes, “Or do you have some reality TV show to watch?”She playfully punched him, “No.” With an innocent face, “I don’t watch reality TV.” You could see she wanted to laugh, but she was holding back.He looked at her, and started laughing, “You’re so lying.” He shook his head, “Breakfast, then what?”Smiling, she looked down, “Well, can we swing by my place and grab some nightgowns, or maybe clothes?” She leaned up and kissed him on his lips.  Then she quickly stood up, and reached for his hand.He was a bit surprised when she leaned in to kiss him.  As much as they talked in the past weeks, and especially last night.  He had to get used to physical contact with another woman.  After 10 years with one woman, your mind can struggle with change.  Of course, Angie was making it easy to move on.  He still couldn’t believe he found Julian with her last night.  The guys were going to freak.  He looked up and grabbed her hand, and pulled himself up.  He swatted her behind and walked to the kitchen.
About Terra:Terra loves walking her dog, snuggling with her two cats, and relaxing with her amazing hubby.  A steamy romance book is never far from her grasp, and 2:00 a.m. seems to be the sweet spot to finally put a book down and sleep.  She laughs loudly, smiles often, is a bit of a klutz, and tries to always find the positive in everything.
Writing was not on the list of must-do’s for her career, but she always had stories swirling around her mind.  Now, today she couldn't imagine her life without writing.  She enjoys writing when the mood strikes, and will stay up late to get all her thoughts out.
When she's not writing, she’s creating recipes and learning all about bourbon and wine.  Terra has had a food blog for over five years, at www.cafeterrablog.com.  That’s why you will find recipes made by the characters in each of her books.  Each recipe has been tested and devoured!  She considers herself a bourbon and wine lover.  Each book will express her love for both types of alcohol, along with beer thrown in the mix.  
She loves hearing from her readers, please stop by one of her social sites and say hello!
Facebook- www.facebook.com/TerraKellyAuthor.comTwitter- www.twitter.com/TerraKellyAuthrInstagram- www.instagram.com/terrakellyauthorPinterest- www.pinterest.com/TerraKelly14Terra Kelly website- www.terrakelly.comFor more recipes from Terra- www.cafeterrablog.com

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Tales of the Night Anthology

Title: Tales of the Night: A Collection of Short StoriesAuthor: Dawn Brazil, Sam Destiny, B.A. Dillon, Jessica Florence, Franny Marie, Terra Kelly, LadyJ, RJ Loom, Lisa Messier, Shelby Reeves, MA Scott, and Jamie Summer Release Date: October 17, 2015
A collection of steamy, scary and sweet stories that will have shivers run down your spine. Includes:  Shadows of Time by B.A. Dillon Hell House by Franny Marie Psychopath by Jamie Summer The Big Bad Wolf by Jessica Florence Beauty Beneath the Mask by Lady J The Darkest Brew by Lisa Messier A New Tradition by MA Scott Axle Falls by RJ Loom North Carolina Girl by Sam Destiny A Night to Remember by Shelby Reeves Thrice the Fun by Terra Kelly I Couldn’t Help but Notice Your Pain by Dawn Brazil
All Proceed Will Be Donated To: http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org

Meet Dawn Brazil: 
I read words. I write words. I love words. Words have so much power, I understood this at an early age so story-telling has always been a part of my life. After college, I tried my hand at a few different careers - paralegal, customer service, sales. Yeah, I shouldn't have. Now, I'm following my passion and doing what I love. I write Young Adult urban fantasy, science fiction, and romance novels. I live in Texas with my husband and three kids and my endless imagination.
 
Meet Sam Destiny:Just a free-lance lover of the written word and fictional worlds... Everyone has that one perfect book boyfriend... I wanted my own, so... Here we are!I've been writing since I figured guys in real life don't do what I want them to do, and there is nothing better than to write the stuff you like... Until I realized that THOSE boys don't do what you want them to do, either... *sighs*
Meet BA Dillon:BA Dillon is a devoted wife and mother of two grown children, and a dedicated middle school teacher. Writing has always been an outlet for Dillon as she believes words are both powerful and magical. Tethered Through Time is Dillon’s debut novel. A Vision in Time followed in May 2015, and Shattered by Time is expected in 2016. It's About Time, a novella, will be released in early September. Dillon also writes a monthly column, “Turn the Page,” for the magazine 85 South, Out and About in the Atlanta area. As an avid, passionate reader Dillon gets deeply invested in books, especially if they are full of great dialogue between believable characters. She loves music, words, books, and martinis!   Meet Jessica Florence: What can I say. I love reading Total addiction.  I love all Romance Novels. I am a sucker for happy endings and Alpha boys I love books that make me happy and wanna laugh. Meet Terra Kelly:A romance nerd at heart, I tend to find inspiration in my dreams, or when walking my dog. My love for romance goes all the way back to when I was 15, and laying on my best friend’s bed reading romance books. It only took me 25 years to start putting all my stories on paper….well actually a computer. I was born and raised in Michigan, now live in the South in North Carolina. So my accent sounds like a Yankee with a slight Southern drawl. When I am not writing you will find me reading, or baking.My real life romance started when I was just 19. Now over 20 years later, my husband is not only my lover but my best friend. We only raise furry kids, we have one dog and two cats. Our animals are all rescues.I am a foodie, who loves creating recipes. Over four years ago I started a food blog at CafeTerraBlog. My love for food is why each of my books will always share new recipes made by the characters.I love connecting with my followers. You can find me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. I will keep you up to date on what I'm writing, book release dates, and so much more. Meet LadyJ:I grew up in Upstate NY, but my heart belongs in Arizona. If given the chance, I'd gladly trade in frost burn, for sun burn! I speak in movie quotes ALL the time. Seriously, it might be considered a sickness by now ;) I absolutely love the sound of others laughing. So I'll try to get you to do just that! I love coffee, peanut butter cups, and OF COURSE reading! I grew up causing all kinds of trouble with my twin sister/partner in crime.  My wild over-exaggerated story telling grew, along with my love for reading. With the support of my hubby and the encouragement of my womb mate, I put pen to paper, and let my imagination take over. I am an author currently working on the release of my debut novel. Forever Marked is a romantic suspense, and the first book in a series. I enjoy reading all genres. Paranormal, thriller, romantic suspense, dystopian.... You name it!  
Meet R.J. Loom:R.J. Loom was born and raised along the shores of Lake Erie in Ohio, where she still resides with her husband, two teenage children and two spoiled dogs. She loves books, music, travel and anyone with a great sense of humor. When she’s not writing, she can be found with her nose in a book, looking for more books to add to her “to-be-read” pile or spending time with her family.   Meet Franny Marie:I live in Modesto, California(Too much hot weather) with my parents and Twin brother with Cerebral Palsy. I also have 2 cockers, buddy who is 3 and Ladie who is 1, they are my life.  When I'm not writing books, I spend the majority of my time being a caregiver to my parents and Brother, I also squeeze in some time to play with my dogs and read. I love reading Romance, Mysteries and Thrillers. You can also find me, Listening to The Weeknd almost 24/7 his music inspires all of my stories, Just ask my chicken soup ladies ;) I'm currently working on Book 2 and 3 of the Initiation Trilogy which is a mystery thriller and suspense novella's also Still working on my very first Novel I started back in August 2013, Intensive it in its 5th rewrite, I hope to have that out to you all sometime in 2017. Lastly, I'm dyslexic, sometimes it shows up in my writing, but thank god for beta readers and editors.
Meet Lisa Messier:I'm a 30 year old SAHM to three girls and am married to the most amazing man. I grew up in a small farming community in northern Alberta before moving to the "big city" at 20. I write for the same reason I breathe, because it is necessary for my survival. I've been writing since childhood and actively keeping what I write since I was twelve. I love looking back and seeing who I was then reflected in the words I wrote. You can still see who I am now in the words I write today. Meet Shelby Reeves: Wife. Mother. Food Support Manager at Walmart. Obsessions: Alabama Football and Harry Potter. Loves to spend time with family and friends. Born a Yankee, raised in Sweet Home Alabama.   Meet: M.A. Scott Not necessarily a Christian writer, but a writer who is a Christian. Come dive into my world. Meet Jamie Summer: Welcome to my little author page. I'm an aspiring writer that just finished her first novel, a YA fantasy/paranormal book that's a first in a series!

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New Release Alert: Limitless by Danielle Lone

Book: Limitless: The Story of Knox and Emery JaneAuthor: Danielle IonePublisher:Booktrope PublishingDate Published:October 1st, 2015Genre:Contemporary Romantic Suspense
Knox appears to have the perfect life. He’s a photographer, living on the beach in sunny southern California, and a father of an intelligent little boy. Although, not everything is as it seems. Underneath it all, Knox lives a lonely life, filled with meaningless moments leading up to the 60 minutes he spends with his son every day. Until he met Emery Jane. Suddenly, the black and white world he lives in becomes brighter and the void of loneliness disappears. But, Knox holds a secret, one that could crush the promises of a future with the one woman he has grown to love, and the son he would do anything for.
Six years ago, Emery Jane ran. She ran from her past, from the people she loved, the secrets that were buried six feet under, and from her own living, breathing nightmare. Emery Jane longs for a life of normalcy and living in paradise seems like the perfect place to find it. She never expected to meet Knox, or his beautiful little boy, and she certainly didn't expect to love them so fiercely. As she embraces the unexpected she can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel, showing her that life doesn't always have to be so unnerving. But Emery Jane knows that with secrets come destruction, and that destruction is knocking on her door.
As their pasts collide, inviting havoc into their lives, their limits are tested as they try to survive. Will the evils that chase them win, bringing everything crashing down around them? Or, can they both fight through the darkness and live a life of happiness?
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About the Author:
I'm a mama of an amazing set of twins, and a wife to a pretty cool dude. I live off of coffee, books, and sarcasm. I mean, there's no other way to live, is there? I'm not a romantic person, not really anyway. So I always find it humorous that I only read and write romance, as if it were ingrained in me. My addiction to reading turned into a love for writing. And in all reality, writing is what keeps me sane. Any spare moment I have in my entirely too crazy life, I spend spilling the words from my head onto paper.

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Cover Reveal: D.M. Cain's The Phoenix

I love this idea from D. M. Cain - a cover reveal video. She's a genius. Right. And oh, her cover. Love it.So drum roll please...



The book will be available to buy soon from a wide range of digital and paperback distributors.
Author: D.M. CainTitle: The Phoenix ProjectGenre:Psychological thriller/Dark thriller/DystopianBook Content: Occasional adult language, graphic violence, and mild sexual content.Original Cover Design from the first edition:  ***** Insert OLD cover design here (can be small!) *****
Synopsis:
How can you fight to the death, when you’ve given up on life?
A thought provoking and compelling dystopian world that will change the way you view justice...
A man fights for life—and redemption—in D. M. Cain’s riveting re-released novel, The Phoenix Project.
Britain has descended into chaos as violence and terrorist attacks seethe across this once-peaceful country. Outraged by the steady stream of lawlessness, citizens demand a harsher penal system, and the Phoenix Project is born.
In prisons across the country, inmates fight to the death in a weekly bloodbath while the nation cheers them on.
Raven Kennedy, a prisoner who has never forgiven himself for his unspeakable crime, struggles against his own guilt and self-loathing. But even as the real war wages on within himself, Raven is forced to battle some of the prison’s most ruthless killing machines. Can he survive long enough to unravel the anger and regret that shackle him—and one day find the forgiveness he seeks?
‘The Phoenix Project by D.M. Cain is a superbly written debut, soaked in tension and intrigue,’ Jack Croxall, author of the ‘Tethers’ trilogy.

D.M. Cain Bio 

 D.M. Cain is a dystopian and fantasy author working for US publisher Booktrope. She has released two full length novels: The Phoenix Project - a psychological thriller set in a dystopian future, and A Chronicle of Chaos – the first in a dark fantasy series. She is currently working on the next novel in the series – 'The Shield of Soren' and a novella to accompany it.
D.M. Cain is also a member of the International Thriller Writers and is one of the creators and administrators of the online author group #Awethors.
Cain lives in Leicestershire, UK with her husband and young son, and spends her time reading, writing and reviewing books, playing RPGs and listening to symphonic metal. 
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