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C.L. Riley

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C.L. Riley makes her home in rainy Oregon with several furry friends. She is a vivacious reader whose love for reading became a passion for writing.

She enjoys reading almost anything but has a major soft spot for broken, bad boy, alpha males, and has found a new love for MC (biker) romances. You will find her reading and writing dark romance, WhyChoose romance, dark fantasy, paranormal romance, and erotic suspense. Though you can expect a wide range of future projects as she ventures into other genres.

Taking time for her readers is always a priority and she will do her very best to respond to your queries. She hopes you will visit her online.

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C.L. Riley I can't seem to "see" these questions. I apologize for this VERY late answer. At the moment, I am not, but it is on the table. I had to complete Rowdy…moreI can't seem to "see" these questions. I apologize for this VERY late answer. At the moment, I am not, but it is on the table. I had to complete Rowdy first. I was ill for a couple of years, right after Bad Beats, in fact. I got way way way behind. With that said. It is on my radar. Also, the band is mentioned in my new book, Rowdy. I am reaching across universes. My female lead loves Shag and the band and refers to them several times. Who would you want to see get a book first? I was leaning toward Slyder.(less)
C.L. Riley Karen, I just saw your question. I'm not sure how I miss these. I'm so sorry. A lot of readers have asked that very same question. There is a good cha…moreKaren, I just saw your question. I'm not sure how I miss these. I'm so sorry. A lot of readers have asked that very same question. There is a good chance that will happen. There will be a bonus chapter about Rowdy in the future box-set, containing the entire Scorched Souls series, but if people keep asking, he just might have to have his own story. I love Rowdy. At one point, I almost put him with Olympia, but chickened out. Have you read Fireworks yet? There is a big, big SPOILER that involves Rowdy. (less)
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The book cover for Rowdy is here! What do you think? I love it. Thank you to Mayhem Cover Creations for your fantastic design work.







I am so excited to share this story with you. In the meantime, check out an excerpt on my FB page:

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Jx PinkLady Reviews ♡ Hi, C.L. Thanks for the invite, I was going to send you a pm about your question, but I don't think I can PM authors on Gr's anymore? ;)


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C.L. Riley Just purchased the book Genie, by Kitty French. Sounds really intriguing and different from what I typically read. That's a good thing! Initially, I was, of course, drawn by the title, thinking it was a genie book like mine. After checking it out, I realized how off I was. I'm glad to have found what looks to be a very good read.

Genie by Kitty French


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C.L. Riley Getting caught up on some long overdue reviews.


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C.L. Riley Okay, I gave in and replaced my broken Kindle. Can't wait to have one again. Though I've been getting a lot more writing done without it. Go figure!


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C.L. Riley So excited to be linking to more Goodreads friends. Thank you for joining me on this reading writing journey!


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C.L. Riley Did I mention my Kindle broke and my warranty ran out? Ahhhh. Many reading "projects" now on hold.


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C.L. Riley I'm thrilled to announce the pre-order price for Bottle Banished: Dreaming of Genie is .99 until release day on Kindle, making this the perfect time to check out my work!


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C.L. Riley Even though the official holiday season has ended, I'm enjoying the short stories in a paranormal anthology: Kiss of Christmas Magic. At .99 cents it's a great deal for 20 stories. And perfect for those quick stop and wait times. Pop open the Kindle and read. Tada! Magic!

Kiss of Christmas Magic 20 Paranormal Holiday Tales of Werewolves, Shifters, Vampires, Elves, Witches, Dragons, Fey, Ghosts, and More by Eve Langlais


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C.L. Riley I'm not cool enough for the biker book group. They won't let me in...I'm going to beg if I have to.


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C.L. Riley How do you make your blog updates update on Goodreads at the same time? Take a peek at my character cameo:

http://clriley.blogspot.com/2015/01/b...


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C.L. Riley Hazel G. (I ♥ Mancandy) *Craves the Angst Reviews* wrote: "Hi C.L.! Thanks for the friendvite. Can't wait to check out your work. Hope to chat books with you soon. Happy Reading/Writing :D"

Hi right back at you, Hazel. Yes, we will definitely talk books. And...if you'd like to read Bottle Banished, and review, private message me and will talk more. I'm glad we're connected!


Hazel *Craves the Angst Reviews* Hi C.L.! Thanks for the friendvite. Can't wait to check out your work. Hope to chat books with you soon. Happy Reading/Writing :D


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C.L. Riley You can now read the first three chapters of Bottle Banished right here on goodreads!


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C.L. Riley You can preorder Bottle Banished: Dreaming of Genie now for Kindle! $1.99 Introductory price!

http://www.amazon.com/Bottle-Banished... Bottle Banished Dreaming of Genie by C.L. Riley


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C.L. Riley So excited to start my Goodreads author account and share my upcoming book, Bottle Banished: Dreaming of Genie, with you! I grew up loving I Dream of Genie. I loved her bottle as well! Forget the Barbie Dream House, I wanted my own genie bottle to lounge in. But not only do I like genies, I am an avid reader of dark fantasy, paranormal romance, and even darker romances, making my path to writing Bottle Banished inevitable. Hope you join me on this exciting journey and spread the word.


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