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October 22, 2018
Warlocks MacGregor: Kisses and Curses – Just Released! (w/EXCERPT!)
“Michelle M. Pillow is an incredible talent! No matter the genre she writes, I’m captivated, enthralled and totally in love. She is not to be missed!” – Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author
Exclusive ExcerptOutside Wichita, Kansas
“Corinna Dewitt,” the highway patrol officer recited, reading Cora’s license.
She automatically glanced at his name tag. Lewellen looked like every trooper she ever remembered being pulled over by—buzz-cut brown hair, an ordinary face she didn’t want to look at directly, and an air of authority when he spoke. He looked at the license and then back at her, lifting it as if to compare her to the photo.
“Blonde was a phase. I went back to my natural color.” Cora needlessly pulled a strand of her dark brown hair forward as evidence. “I should probably have that photo retaken, but it says brown on the—” She started to point at the license when his words cut her off.
“Do you know how fast you were going?” questioned Lewellen.
Cora wondered why he went through the ruse of asking. They both knew she had been speeding. Her hands shook violently, and the nerves bundled in her stomach were almost unbearable. Everything she wanted to say was right there on the edge of her brain, but she couldn’t get the words out. She did her best attempt at a smile and said, “Faster than I should have been?”
“Ninety-three,” he said, answering his own question. Cora wanted to debate his number. Her speedometer had said ninety-one. “Speed limit here is seventy-five.” Though polite, he didn’t return the smile. She wasn’t surprised. She had never been able to sweet talk her way out of a ticket. And if she merely got off with a citation for speeding, she’d consider herself lucky.
Or not.
“Yes, sir, I’m sorry, sir.” She stared at the wheel, gripping it nervously.
“Where are you headed?”
“I’m not exactly sure.” It wasn’t a lie. She had no clue what awaited her at the end of this trip.
“Wait here.” He walked off with her license.
Cora took a deep breath to steady her nerves. Cars whizzed by, momentarily blurring her view of the grassy field lined by trees. Some people thought Kansas to be flat and boring, but she believed it had an understated beauty. The tall grasses undulated in the breeze, rippling across fields. They were hypnotic—rolling forward in a predictable pattern beneath bright blue skies dotted with clouds.
If she went to prison, would she be able to see the clouds from her cell? She couldn’t remember from the movies she had seen. Cora wasn’t tough, not like prison people. Women like her always became someone else’s bitch.
Lewellen appeared by her window to hand back her license and a paper ticket. “Slow it down.”
“Yes, sir, thank you—”
A loud thud cut through her words.
Cora’s eyes rounded, and she looked at the trooper in a panic.
He stiffened. “What was that?”
“I can explain.”
Another thud came from the trunk, and then another.
No. No, she couldn’t explain this. In no reality could she make this situation look good.
“Do you have someone in the trunk?” Lewellen reached for his waist and stepped back as he rested his hand on the butt of his sidearm. “Get out of the car, ma’am.”
Cora pressed her lips tightly together and gave him a helpless look. She didn’t want to. Her hands worked nervously against the wheel. The thuds came faster.
“Out of the car, ma’am,” he stated louder, pulling her door handle. “Move slow. Keep your hands where I can see them.”
Cora did as he ordered. She kept her hands lifted by her shoulders and backed up.
The thumping became louder, the hard kicks so forceful they sounded like they would dent the metal of her trunk lid. The trooper reached inside her door, not taking his eyes off her as he pulled the lever to pop the trunk.
One last kick sent the lid flying up with a hard bang. Cora gave a small jump.
“Put your hands on the hood. Don’t move,” the trooper ordered.
Cora obeyed. Her stomach tightened in knots. There was no talking her way out of this. She made the worst criminal.
A car zoomed past. The passenger stared at her, craning his neck to watch her humiliation.
The officer went around to the trunk, his hand resting on his gun. Cora gave him no reason to draw the weapon. Dread and relief mixed inside her. For better or for worse, this nightmare was almost over.
A touch of alarm hit Lewellen’s features when he looked inside. “Oh my god.” His breathing noticeably increased. “It’s going to be okay. You’re safe now. I got you.” He looked at Cora and shouted, “Don’t you dare move—”
A bright light shone on Lewellen’s face, cutting his words short.
The trooper blinked several times before dropping his hand from where it rested on his gun. He nodded at Cora. “Everything seems to be in order, ma’am.” He went to her open door and picked up the paper ticket. “I’m going to let you off with a warning this time. Drive safe now.”
He turned to leave, striding away.
Cora stumbled along the side of the car after him in disbelief. Her voice soft, she whispered, “Where are you going? Don’t go! Arrest me. Take me in.” Even though she tried to cry out, it was like an invisible hand gripped her throat and kept her from screaming. She stopped near the opened trunk.
She took several deep breaths, not looking inside.
A small hand reached up, the short, childish fingers curling over the metal edge of the lid only to pull it down. It slammed shut. Cora jumped at the hard noise. Lewellen did not turn around. She was compelled to get back in the car to keep driving.
“Please, help me,” Cora croaked, the words painful. “I’ve been kidnapped.”
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October 19, 2018
New from Gena Showalter: Shadow and Ice (Gods of War)
Check it out! New from Gena Showalter!
Shadow and Ice
(Gods of War)
And, extra awesome (for me at least) check out my quote on the back cover:
“A new and stunningly brilliant sexy paranormal romance series by the talented Gena Showalter. I couldn’t put it down!” – Michelle M. Pillow
October 13, 2018
New Preorder: Frost (Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides)
As promised, Frost (Ice’s brother) is coming in November! Isn’t he pretty?
Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides: Frost
All he wanted was a little adventure and maybe to find a wife on Earth. What he got was a hell of a lot more than this alpha alien bargained for.
NYT Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow, is back with a brand new sci fi alien romance adventure.
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Alpha male alien Edur (aka Frost Chaos) will do anything to escape his ice tundra of a home planet. He’ll even convince his brothers to jump onboard a bride procurement spaceship bound for Earth… which to be honest he should have vetted a little better.
Galaxy Brides promises a land of untold beauties just waiting for strong alien men to come and abduct them away.
Galaxy Brides promises a lot of things they can’t deliver.
Galaxy Brides should maybe not be in business.
Journalist Meg Taylor had no problem leaving her big city life behind to come home to care for her sick father, but she does miss the excitement of chasing a story. When rumors of a blue hockey player surface in her small town, she can’t resist. But following Frost home will give her more story than she bargained for–dangerous mercenaries, spaceships, intrigue, and a sexy blue-skinned alien looking for more than a one night stand.
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October 9, 2018
New Warlocks MacGregor! Kisses and Curses
“Michelle M. Pillow is an incredible talent! No matter the genre she writes, I’m captivated, enthralled and totally in love. She is not to be missed!” – Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author
Scottish Warlock Euann MacGregor may be the tech savvy one in his family, but when it comes to love, savvy doesn’t enter into the equation. So when he crosses paths, in the most unusual way, with a woman who holds an essential piece to a puzzle that has haunted the MacGregor family for decades, he’s torn between wanting answers and wanting her. Forces beyond his control have brought them together, but those same dangers might also be what tears them apart forever.
Warning: Contains yummy, hot, mischievous MacGregors who are almost certainly up to no good on their quest to find true love. And Uncle Raibeart.
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“Michelle M. Pillow weaves a story so engrossing that I lose track of time while reading and think about the characters long after I’m done. Each time I open one of her books I know I’m going to be taken on an unbelievably awesome journey and have a satisfying HEA.” – Mandy M. Roth, New York Times bestselling author
October 7, 2018
Love Potions – 99 CENTS SALE!
Who doesn’t love a sale?
If you haven’t tried Warlocks MacGregor: Love Potions now is the time!
ONLY 99 CENTS for a limited time!
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May 10, 2018
Coming May 15!
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September 24, 2017
Just Released: Headstrong Prince
In some ways it feels like this book has been a long time coming. I’ve been planning it for years, ever since Determined Prince (the first in this series) released. This is the last planned book in the Captured by a Dragon-Shifter series, so if you haven’t checked it out, you can now buy all books in this six book series.
(Yeah, I know, I know, never say “never”. I did that on the Lords of the Abyss series and readers’ begging scored them another three books, lol)
But, don’t worry. The fun doesn’t stop there. Captured by a Dragon-Shifter series is just one series in the extensive Quirlixen Universe.
Happy Reading!
Michelle M. Pillow
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“Full of laughs…Touching love stories, interesting characters with loyalty and honor, and a wonderful world created with the imagination of the author.”
Cheri, GoodReads
Prince Ivar is a cat-shifting prince from another planet, honor bound to help his people find mates. And he’s determined to make this quest to Earth a success. When he crosses paths with the independent human woman, Beth Watson, he finds his world spinning on its axis. There is an undeniable attraction between them, but is pure chemistry enough to overcome intergalactic odds?
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September 22, 2017
New Michelle Pillow Memes
Let me know what you think!
I’ve had requests for memes and such for awhile now. Um, the last one I did was like 3 years ago according to my files, lol, so be on the look out for brand new ones. We grabbed your favorite quotes from Goodreads and Reader Emails!
Have a favorite Michelle book quote you want to see made into a meme? Let us know!
I’ll try to remember to keep a folder updated on the FB author page. You’re welcome to use them.
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“Fleeting Pleasures were better than no pleasure at all.” WELCOME TO QURILIXEN
Science Fiction Romance
http://qurilixen.com/
by NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author Michelle M. Pillow, Author
The Qurilixen Universe is an extensive collection of science fiction and futuristic romance novels by award-winning author, Michelle M. Pillow. It all started nearly 15 years ago with the original Dragon Lords series, and has since grown into the massive collection you see before you.
Check out each series within this bestselling world. (Note: Each book in each series is a stand alone story.)
☆.•*´¨`*•.Series include.•*´¨`*•.☆
☆ Dragon Lords series
☆ Lords of the Var series
☆ Space Lords series
☆ Captured by a Dragon-Shifter series
☆ Galaxy Brides series
☆ Dynasty Lords series
☆ Galaxy Mates series (new expanded editions coming soon!!)
☆ MORE COMING SOON!!
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September 15, 2017
Which is your favorite new Divinity Warriors cover?
I am excited to share with you all Divinity Warriors’ new look! If you haven’t given this series a try, now is the perfect time to check out these alternate reality romances.
Divinity Warriors – Welcome to the world of alpha warriors and the women they try to tame. Hear that laughter? Yeah, that’s the women. Aren’t those big tough alphas just adorable when they try to be all in charge like that?
Divinity Healers – Like doctors? That air of authority? Have a thing for lab coats and self-driving cars? Or maybe you’re just a germ-a-phobe? This series installment is for you.
I’m curious to know which one is your favorite new cover?
Series: Divinity Warriors
Lilith Enraptured
Fighting Lady Jayne
Keeping Paige
Taking KarreSeries: Divinity Healers
Ariella’s Keeper
Seducing Cecilia
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