Mandy M. Roth's Blog, page 17
December 20, 2022
Paranormal Women’s Fiction
As a woman over the age of 40, I can tell you with all certainty that the older I get, the less ducks I have to give. This is true for a lot of middle-aged women.
Here are just some of the reasons why that might be:
The baby ducks are all grown and have flown away: For women with children who have left home, the experience of an "empty nest" can be emotionally challenging. It can be difficult to adjust to a new phase of life and find a sense of purpose and fulfillment when the role of parenting is no longer as central.The queen duck isn't as young as she used to be: Ageism, or discrimination based on age, is a common issue that many people, including women over 40, may face. This can take the form of discrimination in the workplace or in other areas of life. "Being invisible" would tie to this. In marketing, women over 40 are often overlooked despite the majority of them being the decision-makers in their households.Duck this mate for life BS: Getting a divorce can be ducking horrible or ducking great (depending on your view). It can be particularly difficult for women who may have been out of the workforce for an extended period and may need to re-enter the job market or who may be facing financial challenges as a result of the divorce. Not to mention, getting back into the dating scene can seem daunting and often overwhelming. Hotter than ducking hell in here: Menopause (you know, hot flashes, brain fog, suddenly noticing your significant other can make soup sound crunchy).Ducking 9-5: Women over 40 may be balancing demanding careers with caring for children and/or aging parents. Finding a healthy work-life balance can be challenging (read that as ducking impossible).How am I going to ducking pay for this?: Women over 40 may be facing financial challenges, such as paying for their children's education or saving for retirement.Who the duck am I?: As women over 40 reach a new stage in life, they may find themselves questioning their personal identity and purpose.I can duck if I want to: Society (okay, some random stranger on the internet) up and decides women over 40 can't wear their hair a certain way or dress in clothes they like. That women over 40 should dress their age. Yeah, duck off, dude! We're going to wear what we want, and if we want a side part, we'll rock that shit! Ducks of a feather, don't always flock together: For various reasons, not everyone has a built-in support system of ride-or-die bitches willing to cut a person for you.Listen, I get it, not everyone's situation is the ducking the same. But I think we can agree, middle age isn't for the weak. Now, let's go ahead and discuss Paranormal Women's Fiction and how it blends all the crap middle-aged women are going through with the supernatural. Think about it. A witch having a hot flash? What could possibly happen? Inheriting a home from a deceased relative only to find out it's haunted by the very same relative. Jumping back into the dating scene only to find out you're on a date with a werewolf. These themes and more can be found in the amazing world of PWF. If you're still not sure what goes into making the perfect Paranormal Women's Fiction book, I've got you covered.
The recipe for a brewing up the perfect Paranormal Women's Fiction novel: Heroine 40 or over. Issues in her life that are age appropriate. An example of this could be she's newly divorced or maybe is an empty nester. The list of things middle age women go through it long, so it could be just about anything. She has a core group of strong supporting friends who are women. Paranormal elements. These can be light or they can be heavy. A mystery never hurt, but isn't necessary. That goes for romance as well.
Oh, good! You're still here! Means you do ducking care about PWF. Here are some fantastic paranormal women's fiction recommendations. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "mandmroth-20";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual";amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart";amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon";amzn_assoc_region = "US";amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links";amzn_assoc_asins = "B084VT7TNW";amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit";amzn_assoc_linkid = "7e939c8f2de218731ffc4f12f98429c5";amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "mandmroth-20";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual";amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart";amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon";amzn_assoc_region = "US";amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links";amzn_assoc_asins = "B084VTC2P3";amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit";amzn_assoc_linkid = "b2aea29e71b991a69d1d3cb95db360be";amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "mandmroth-20";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual";amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart";amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon";amzn_assoc_region = "US";amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links";amzn_assoc_asins = "B084VT2NYC";amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit";amzn_assoc_linkid = "567342b0d58a72f9ca16760d6d411de8";amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "mandmroth-20";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual";amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart";amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon";amzn_assoc_region = "US";amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links";amzn_assoc_asins = "B084S7J33W";amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit";amzn_assoc_linkid = "a83b74b36b2cb7eaf511021f895921a5";amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "mandmroth-20";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual";amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart";amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon";amzn_assoc_region = "US";amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links";amzn_assoc_asins = "B084WPKQ3P";amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit";amzn_assoc_linkid = "1e35be8ee01d088410bb548c28e999a7";amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "mandmroth-20";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual";amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart";amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon";amzn_assoc_region = "US";amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links";amzn_assoc_asins = "B084VTWN5V";amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit";amzn_assoc_linkid = "dd1b3e3306450544ec4875a5cf27f824";amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "mandmroth-20";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual";amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart";amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon";amzn_assoc_region = "US";amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links";amzn_assoc_asins = "B08MZQFJ8C";amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit";amzn_assoc_linkid = "be1aefbca3a40637c3c5f52ce76ebf5b";amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "mandmroth-20";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual";amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart";amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon";amzn_assoc_region = "US";amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links";amzn_assoc_asins = "B084VTPRJV";amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit";amzn_assoc_linkid = "c82625a34dd7f292b1f60cff724f8b6b";amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "mandmroth-20";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual";amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart";amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon";amzn_assoc_region = "US";amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links";amzn_assoc_asins = "B091J7HSH4";amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit";amzn_assoc_linkid = "b48fb4d05d76e9f43daf9b63b655de4f";amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "mandmroth-20";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual";amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart";amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon";amzn_assoc_region = "US";amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links";amzn_assoc_asins = "B08KHW9S2Y";amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit";amzn_assoc_linkid = "d11ea31cbd8530320ca7dbcd79d97ff4";amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "mandmroth-20";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual";amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart";amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon";amzn_assoc_region = "US";amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links";amzn_assoc_asins = "B084VJ87FN";amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit";amzn_assoc_linkid = "bd0cc129e7ddbf2f10b0c6828415123b";amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "mandmroth-20";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual";amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart";amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon";amzn_assoc_region = "US";amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links";amzn_assoc_asins = "B084VV61YB";amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit";amzn_assoc_linkid = "600145a76d84fadaa70032efbfce25c2";amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "mandmroth-20";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual";amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart";amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon";amzn_assoc_region = "US";amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links";amzn_assoc_asins = "B084VTN541";amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit";amzn_assoc_linkid = "1f881c89359d2c76b6f71b215632e17b";amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "mandmroth-20";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual";amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart";amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon";amzn_assoc_region = "US";amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links";amzn_assoc_asins = "B084VJS9Q6";amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit";amzn_assoc_linkid = "8cbae617c0a216b4a9051184b5a8d4e8";
December 19, 2022
A Fangtastic Holiday Read
Winter SolsticeDruid Series, #3
Powerful, immortal, magikal and cursed to the shadows of the night. Gordon O’Caha, a seven-hundred-year-old druid sorcerer, fell in battle centuries ago. When he recovered, he found he wasn’t as he’d once been, purely magik. He was much, much more. Now, he shares his body with darkness—a demon gifted to him by the blood drinkers he’d been attacked by. His family and clan haven’t turned their back on him. It’s Gordon who has shut himself away from them. This hardened man does what he has to in order to survive—he drinks blood, feeds his sexual lust and exists. Nothing more. That is, until a sassy slip of a woman careens into him on the street, spilling her hot coco all over his groin. It’s literally hotter than he can handle. The minx isn’t what she appears to be and when her secrets are revealed, so is a dangerous plot.
Chelsy Riley is doing her best to get by. Her grandmother’s passing left her without family and with a tiny used bookstore to run. She thinks it’s as hectic as it can get. When she slams into a sexy, gruff man who seems oddly out of time and place, she learns what secrets her past holds and that her future is full of endless possibilities. That is, only if she doesn’t become a sacrifice for dark mages.
December 16, 2022
Discover the Magic of PWF
Why Paranormal Women's Fiction is the Perfect Escape from RealityParanormal Women's Fiction (PWF) is a genre, geared at women 40 and over, that offers readers a unique blend of relatable themes and fantastical elements. It allows middle aged women a chance to connect with characters who are going through similar experiences. Whether it's dealing with empty nests, divorce, later in life babies, marriages that have lost their sizzle and spark, navigating the challenges of being a widow, or dealing with the ups and downs of menopause, these books tackle relatable issues.
PWF books also offer a sense of escapism and adventure. With their paranormal twists and fast-paced plots, these books provide the perfect escape from the stresses of everyday life. From vampires and werewolves to witches and magical creatures, PWF offers a wide range of supernatural elements that add an extra layer of excitement to the stories.
One of the things that sets PWF apart from other genres is its focus on strong female friendships. These books often feature female friendships that are supportive, empowering, and enduring, providing a sense of solidarity and support that is so important for women of all ages. Whether it's a group of witches working together to defeat an evil threat or a group of friends supporting each other through life's ups and downs, these friendships offer readers a sense of hope and inspiration.
Some PWF books even offer romance from closed door steamy times all the way to shocking your socks off. Some focus on paranormal mysteries or murder plots. And others take an entirely different approach.
PWF is a genre that offers something for everyone. With its relatable themes and exciting supernatural elements, it's the perfect choice for readers looking for a little bit of escapism and a lot of heart. So if you're a fan of paranormal fiction and strong female friendships, give PWF a try – you won't be disappointed!
Mandy M. Roth
K.F. Breene
Robyn Peterman
Deanna Chase
Michelle M. Pillow
Elizabeth Hunter
Darynda Jones
Shannon Mayer
Kristen Painter
Christine Gael
Jana DeLeon
Denise Grover Swank
Eve Langlais
There has never been a better time to start the Grimm Cove Series
Looking for paranormal romance novels that speak to your life experiences and sense of humor as a woman 40 or over? Mandy M. Roth's Grimm Cove series is the perfect fit. This USAT bestselling series from one of the OG FAB13 is packed with steamy romance and hilarious moments that will have you laughing and swooning. Wolf-shifters, cat-shifters, deer-shifters, vampires, witches, Fae, monsters, a mischievous squirrel, and more...this series has something for everyone!
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There has never been a better time to start the Grimm Cove Series
Cloudy with a Chance of Witchcraft
Hexing with a Chance of Tornadoes
Spellcasting with a Chance of Spirits
December 14, 2022
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December 13, 2022
5 Reasons Why The Grimm Cove Series is A Must-Read
The Grimm Cove series is by NY Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Mandy M. Roth. This paranormal women's fiction series blends beloved favorite characters from myths, legends, and gothic literature with fast-paced action, witty banter, strong female friendships, fated mates, and alpha males.
Paranormal women's fiction at its finest.In this series of stand-alone full-length novels: 1. Cloudy with a Chance of Witchcraft
A woman inherits a house in Grimm Cove, SC—along with the ghost of her grandparents. She gets a second chance at a first love who just so happens to wolf out every full moon and has her besties by her side when she stands against evil.
BUY LINKS“Seriously awesome start to a series!”
2. Hexing with a Chance of Tornadoes A former NYC assistant district attorney finds herself uprooting and starting over again in the seemingly quiet South Carolina town of Grimm Cove, but finds she has ties to the town and the evil that has descended upon it. Not to mention she can't stop eye-ducking the head of the local wolf-shifter pack.
BUY LINKS“It's action packed, funny, sexy as hell and so much more!!!!”
3. Spellcasting with a Chance of Spirits A whimsical, carefree woman who can see ghosts, talk to animals, and see the best in just about everyone, finds herself the center of attention from the local master vampire, who just so happens to head the Van Helsing Slayers.
BUY LINKS“Wow, just wow. I think this one was the best one of this series. I was totally cracking up the whole time I was reading.”
4. Starry with a Chance of Nightshade
A woman who has spent a lifetime on the run from monsters her father created lands in Grimm Cove only to realize she'll never be able to outrun her past. Then again, with the help of the sexy local detective, who just so happens to be Fae, she might not have to.
BUY LINKS“It's funny, twisted, scary and hot as hell!”
5. Thunder with a Chance of Lovestruck
When your surname is Frankenstein, there are bound to be some monsters in your closet. And sometimes, it takes Fate a few tries before it gets it right, but when it does, it's beautiful.
BUY LINKS“Storytelling at its emotional compelling best.”
With books that range from suspenseful thrillers to sensual romance to emotional journeys of self-discovery, this series will keep you turning pages well into the night.
Best Paranormal Women’s Fiction Books
One of the most popular genres to read right now is Paranormal Women's Fiction (PWF). It's geared toward women 35 and up, features strong female characters with a paranormal twist, and centers on issues relevant to the age bracket. PWF books are known for their interesting plots, unique twists, and emphasis on female friendships.
The recipe for a brewing up the perfect PWF novel: Heroine 35 or over. Issues in her life that are age appropriate. An example of this could she's newly divorced or maybe is an empty nester. The list of things middle age women go through it long, so it could be just about anything. She has a core group of strong supporting friends who are women. Paranormal elements. These can be light or they can be heavy. A mystery never hurt, but isn't necessary. That goes for romance as well. Here are 8 PWF series every woman 35 and over should have in her library:The Grimm Cove series by Mandy M. RothGlimmer Lake by Elizabeth HunterGood To The Last Death by Robyn PetermanLeveling Up by K.F. BreeneForty Proof by Shannon MayerSecond Chance Magic by Michelle M. PillowFirst Fangs Club by Kristen PainterPremonition Pointe by Deanna Chase
Whether you're looking for witches, vampires, demons, slayers, shifters, or magic, these books have it all. The Grimm Cove series blends elements of urban fantasy, paranormal romance, gothic literature, and contemporary romance to give readers an experience they’re not likely to forget. Each book follows a new couple within the series world, has a happy ending, is spicy, and without cliffhangers. The series is aimed at women 35 and over who are all out of ducks to give and want to see books that reflect what they’re going through in life.
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December 12, 2022
Have a Happily Everlasting Holiday
Once Hunted, Twice ShyHappily Everlasting Series, #1
Wolf shifter Hugh Lupine simply wants to make it through the month and win the bet he has with his best friend. He’s not looking to date anyone, or to solve a murder, but when a breath taking beauty runs him over (literally) he’s left no choice but to take notice of the quirky, sassy newcomer. She’d be perfect if it wasn’t for the fact she’s the granddaughter of the local supernatural hunter. Even if he can set aside his feelings about her family, Penelope is his complete opposite in all ways.
Penelope Messing wanted to get away from the harsh reminder that her boyfriend of two years dumped her. Several pints of ice cream and one plane ticket to Maine later, she’s ready to forget her troubles. At least for a bit. When she arrives in the sleepy little fishing town of Everlasting, for a surprise visit with her grandfather, she soon learns that outrunning one problem can lead to a whole mess of others. She finds herself the prime suspect in a double homicide. She doesn’t even kill spiders, let alone people, but local law enforcement has their eyes on her.
The secrets of Everlasting come to light and Penelope has to not only accept that things that go bump in the night are real, but apparently, she’s destined for a man who sprouts fur and has a bizarre obsession with fish sticks. Can they clear Penelope’s name and set aside their differences to find true love?
Total Eclipse of The HuntHappily Everlasting Series, #2
As a centaur, Deputy Jake Majoy (Deputy March) is immortal, and has seen and done a lot in his five hundred years. Enough to know that Everlasting feels like home. It’s been perfect for him to fade away and blend in; you see, the town is anything but normal—and the locals protect their own. So when a newcomer ends up in their midst, at the same time things go missing around town, it’s his duty to step in to restore law and order. But the pull he feels to the woman is anything but part of the job.
Kelsey Gibbons has (literally) followed all the signs leading to Everlasting, Maine. There is a great power at work, drawing her to the tiny seaside town. She’s hoping Everlasting will be a safe place to ride out the storm engulfing her personal life while she works to unravel the mystery of who sent her a mysterious pendant and a bus ticket. When her arrival coincides with an uptick of crime, it becomes very clear that the chaos has only just begun. And when a hunky man in uniform shows up on the scene, it’s all she can do to focus on finding answers.
When the truth about Everlasting is revealed, Kelsey learns she’s not so alone in the world and she’s braver than she thought—not to mention, she’s destined for a hot dude who can shift into a horse.
Can she and Jake beat the clock…and the evil that has come back to town?
An Everlasting ChristmasHappily Everlasting Series, #3
Wil Messing may own a thriving antique shop in the tiny seaside town of Everlasting, Maine, but the man and the shop are far more than they appear to be. Born into a long line of supernatural hunters, this alpha male has had to make tough decisions all of his life. But the toughest one of all was walking away from the woman who stole his heart long ago. But he had no choice. It was for her own safety.
He wants more from her than mere friendship but knows he has no right to ask—not with their past. But when a secret admirer begins leaving Jolene gifts, it doesn’t take a great detective to tell Wil it’s now or never.
Jolene Bails may come off as a tough-as-nails, no-nonsense kind of woman, but underneath it all, she has a softer side. Now that she has a Secret Santa, who seems to know her well, she finds herself opening to the idea of wanting more from life. But first, she has to figure out who is leaving her mysterious gifts and why it is Wil, her old flame, is acting so strange.
December 7, 2022
Stuff Your Stocking with Sci-Fi Spicy Reads
A pinch of fantasy, a dash of paranormal and a lot of erotic romance.
NY Times & USA TODAY Bestselling Author Reagan HawkThe Beast Masters series (paranormal sci-fi super spicy Romances books MFM/ MMF)
Trading Teon
Securing Sara
Rescuring Reya
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Paranormal Shifter Military Special Ops Romance Books 1-4 in the Immortal Operatives Series!
★★★★★ 5 Stars–“Highly recommend if you want to get immersed in a world that will have you turning the pages from beginning to end.” –Elle Boon, Bookbub.com
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★★★★★ 5 Stars–“Heart pounding, hot, great storytelling”–Goodreads.com
Genetically altered, shape-shifting, alpha super-soldiers created by the government. When they mate, it's for life.
Amazon US Amazon UK Kobo Paranormal Shifter Military Special Ops Romance Books 1-4 in the Immortal Operatives Series!Contains:Immortal OpsCritical IntelligenceRadar DeceptionStrategic VulnerabilityImmortal OpsImmortal Ops Team Captain Lukian Vlakhusha is having issues with his newest target, Peren Matthews. His higher-ups want her eliminated. He simply wants her. The alpha side of him demands he claim her—that is, if she’ll have him. After all, he’s what she fears most—a wolf shifter. But there is more to Peren than even she’s aware of and the enemy is closer than anyone imagined.Critical IntelligenceRoi Majors, wolf-shifter and second in command of the I-Ops, is having a hard time believing that Intel can only get half the information needed to bring down an underground ring of vampires with big-spending backers who are hell-bent on creating a race of supernaturals with multiple strands of DNA in them. When he finds himself paired with the one woman in the world who seems immune to his self-proclaimed charms, he can’t wait to see her to safety and then bid her good riddance. He never counted on falling in love with her. And he sure in the hell never counted on her claiming to be an agent with a branch of the government no human should know about.Radar DeceptionDr. Thaddeus Green survived a werepanther attack long ago, leaving him immortal and a member of the I-Ops team. He’s dedicated his life to genetics and to serving his country. After his mutated DNA led to the death of his loved one, he vowed to never let anyone close to his heart again. Try as he might, Green is unable to stop the mystical pull to the tall, leggy blonde with a sharp tongue and an even worse bite. Thinking Melanie is suffering from mating withdrawal, Green is prepared to do what he must to assure her survival, even if it means claiming her for himself, regardless of his need to protect his heart. Little does Green know that fate has been preparing him for Melanie Daly all his unnaturally long life.Strategic VulnerabilityHeld prisoner in a remote testing facility in the middle of the Brazilian rain forest, subjected to torture and abuse, shape-shifter and alpha male Wilson Rousseau has long since given up hope of being rescued. Days blend together until he can’t help but long for death. Saved from his isolated hell by a female’s distress call, he feels an instant connection to her.Kimberly thought she was taking a trip to South America to study indigenous plant life. She had no idea she was playing into the hands of a madman whose goal is to create a genetically altered army of super-soldiers. When she finds herself locked in a cell with Wilson, a man who would give his life to save hers, there is an instant attraction. But the dark secrets surrounding their imprisonment may change their lives forever. Can they find a way to beat the odds and be together, or will the madman win?Google Play Apple Books Nook
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