These lists seem to be popular right now so I wanted to do a list of my top four favorite books of all time. (In no particular order since I'd be hard pressed to rank them.) I'm also not listing all of the books in the series even though a couple of these are the first novels in fantastic fantasy series.
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Sneak Peek Sunday: BATTLE CRY excerpt #Giveaway
I promised myself I'd overcome my perfectionist complex and share more sneak peeks of my work with readers. The following is an excerpt from the first chapter of Battle Cry...to be released in Fall 2014. The manuscript is currently with my editors and I'm shooting for a November release date.
This excerpt isn't fully polished so please don't hold any errors against me.
If you go to the end, you'll find info on my current paperback Giveaway through Goodreads.
This excerpt isn't fully polished so please don't hold any errors against me.
If you go to the end, you'll find info on my current paperback Giveaway through Goodreads.
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Reclaiming time from social media by Christy Effinger #romance @WildRosePress #Giveaway
As I sit here trying to compose a wise and eloquent post for my gracious blog host, the iPhone at my elbow lights up with a notification from Twitter. I resist the urge to pick up my phone and read the tweet. This is not easy for me. I have become, in the last ten months, one of those people: a compulsive phone-checker.
It is a habit I am trying to break.
My addiction began in October 2013, with a publication offer from The Wild Rose
Press for my novel Say Nothing of What You See. My publisher told me to establish an online presence. As in, I needed to sign up for social media accounts and be, you know, social. (Never mind that there is plenty of anti-social behavior on social media; that is beside the point.)
I eagerly joined Twitter and Tumblr. I reluctantly joined Goodreads. I grudgingly joined Facebook. My distaste for Stalkerbook Facebook has everything to do with its creepiness as a company, and nothing to do with my author page having four likes, three of which came from my grandmother’s friends.
A few days ago I added Google+ and Pinterest to my list of promotional platforms, because why not? As the old saying goes, “You can sleep when you’re dead.”
But the dirt nap has begun to sound appealing. I assume they don’t bury you with your phone, the way ancient Egyptians buried their dead with tools and treasure for the afterlife.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Labor Day Weekend Sale...THE MATING GAME is 99 cents
THE MATING GAME IS 99 cents through the Labor Day weekend -- that's 83% off the usual retail price
Two males…two friends…a competition
for the right to claim The Heart of the Iron Stone Pack.
An alpha female at her core, Theresa
Sanchez struggles to protect her young daughter, but rivalries and politics create
volatility in the pack. As Theresa comes into heat, lust and need rule her
body. Her pack demands only the most virile male have her. How can she choose
only one mate when her body craves two—the virile beta and the man she loves?
Zachary Hunter will do anything to
take Theresa as his mate, even if it means killing his best friend. However,
Robert Blane is just as determined to ascend to Alpha. Both their beasts howl
to mark her flesh, but only one can survive to claim her.
But with enemies circling, they must
fight…for the pack, for Theresa, and for a future together.
Warning: Book contains wolf
shifters, pack politics, gritty fight scenes, offbeat humor, and sizzling
sexual adventures between a ménage of partners.
Available at:
A CAT'S TALE is 99 cents through 9/3 as part of a Kindle Countdown Deal...
Enslaved feline shifter, Josephine Young, has learned the hard way not to believe in anything or anyone—not men, not love, and certainly not the blood-sucking mistress who tossed her into the cage with the hungry beast she’d betrayed. But Josephine does what she must to survive, including tempting the dominant werewolf to give her more than promises.
Imprisoned for their blood, Jared and Josephine fight for survival and discover a passion that neither can walk away from. Can these two predators survive long enough to prove that cats and dogs can be more than enemies?
This book contains adult situations and explicit adult language.
Something horrible is happening in the CRIMSON FOREST...by Christine Hines
“Something horrible is happening in the Crimson Forest. I
need you to promise me you’ll stay away from it.”
Eighteen-year-old Angelina Adams had every intention of
taking that advice. She had no desire to disappear into the trees as so many
hunters had done. But when her mother is brutally murdered in their home, and
the attacker comes for her, she has no choice but the flee into the blood-red
woodland that claimed her father’s life years before.
There she meets Nicolai, a handsome, mysterious stranger who
vows to protect her fromt eh dark forces bent on destroying her life. But can
he be trusted? Is he who he says he is, or will he simply take what he wants
fro, her and move on?
Angelina soon realizes that nothing is as it seems in the
Crimson Forest, a place where creatures known only to humans through myth and
legend fight for love and survival. It’s a world where fairy tales, thrive,
nightmares become reality, and some secrets are better left undiscovered.
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Bio:
Christine
Gabriel, a diehard Buckeye
fan, grew up in the small farming community of Monroeville, Ohio where she spent much of her time
writing imaginative stories. She has spent the last ten years managing a
financial institution in Norwalk, Ohio in which she’s learned that compassion and love are
her greatest gifts to give to others.
She
has a small tribe of children who have become her biggest fans and most honest
critics. She’s an avid animal lover and has been known to bring home a stray to
cuddle with her while she writes. She’s also deathly afraid of earthworms and
will cross the street in order to avoid one on the sidewalk. She loves vanilla
coffee and can’t begin her morning without it, even knowing that doing so has
consequential effects that could potentially cause a Zombie Apocalypse.
Christine’s
most important view is that her readers are able to escape out of their
realities and enjoy a little piece of her imagination. She holds each one of
her readers close to her heart and loves them as if they were one her dearest
friends. She currently resides in Norwalk, Ohio where she’s working on
Crimson Moon, Book Two of The Crimson Chronicles series.
Christine Gabriel Social Media:
Blog: www.christinegabriel.net
Facebook Author: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorChristineGabriel
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/christinegabrie
Truly UNFORGETTABLE by Lacey Wolfe #Romance #Giveaway
Genre: Contemporary
Can an older man be everything Krista’s been looking for?
Krista Michaels’ dating life has been non-existent since her divorce a year before. When her best friend steps in and declares it’s time for a night out at the newest May/December hang-out, The Gentleman’s Club, Krista enters a whole new world and lays eyes on a man who leaves her speechless.
Neil Clark likes younger women and having a good time. Krista catches his attention right away, From their first conversation, he can tell she isn’t a woman to simply play with. One problem: Krista isn’t interested, or so she says. But Neil isn’t about to let her slip away.
Krista’s heart and mind battle it out as Neil does his best to win her over. But they have one huge difference in what they want out of life, and Krista isn’t willing to give up her values, not for a man, not for money, not for love...
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~Excerpt~
Summer Book Event: Forbidden Blood and Descent into Darkness #Romance #Giveaway
Genre: Paranormal
Forbidden Blood
Next in line to lead the vampire species, Princess Naya Kensington has always abided by her royal responsibilities. At the urging of her best friend, Naya breaks the rules and crosses the line when she goes to a human nightclub. Following a chance encounter, Naya alters her life with a singular act forged from lust and blood.
Vaughn Llewelyn has secrets and obligations of his own, but he ignores them when he spots Naya across the nightclub. He wants her in a way he’s never felt before, and although he can’t possibly have more than one night with Naya, he knows no one else will do.
One night of forbidden love creates a bond that will forever change both of their lives…as well as their worlds.
~Excerpt~
As Naya moved closer, she found a small opening near the corner of the bar. When she reached the counter, it was obvious as to why the space had been empty. Next to her sat a disheveled man perched on a stool. He stank of alcohol and smelled like he was about a week overdue for a shower. He ogled her, making her uncomfortable, but people were swarming the bar around her, so she was unable to put the space she wanted between herself and the dirty drunk.
However, she was sick of people forcing her to do things she didn’t want to do, whether it was consciously or subconsciously on their part. She was going to get a drink, head to the floor, and dance until she started to have fun, even if it killed her. She would not let anyone ruin her plans.
“Hey, baby,” he said as he scooted closer, looking her up and down and almost falling over in the process. Apparently, his intoxicated state wasn’t going to stop him because he next slurred, “You’re hot,” as he swayed into her personal bubble.
She’d had to hold her breath when he spoke since his teeth hadn’t met a toothbrush in some time.
Naya faced forward and ignored him, hoping he would get the hint. While situations like this didn’t happen often, she had learned that silence was sometimes the best policy.
He leaned in closer. “I said, hey, baby.”
This time, she gave him a stern look. “Sir, I am not your baby.” She turned away, praying the straightforward approach would work.
“Wanna come home with me tonight? We can grab a six-pack of beer and fuck.”
She gasped. “No!” Gross.
“What? You don’t like beer?” He laughed at his joke and extended his hand to touch her.
She jerked her arm away and lifted her chin with confidence. “I’m here with someone.”
If only it were true.
He called her bluff. “I don’t see anyone with you. Why are you playing hard to get, dollface?”
She groaned. Why won’t he go away?
She took a small step back, irritated that she had to be the one to leave, when she sensed a presence behind her. Even though she couldn’t see the person, she knew immediately that he was big, male, and powerful. But she wasn’t afraid. In fact, a calm sense of relief came over her, and she instinctively recognized he was the one who had been watching her. The deep feelings he’d first stirred in her now flared to life. Anticipation, excitement, arousal, and exhilaration fused into one. Her head was spinning as her nostrils flared, and the lonely place between her legs blazed to life.
From the mirror behind the bar, she caught a glimpse of a virile male before he slipped his arm around her waist and pulled her flush against him, engulfing her body with his own. He kissed her neck and lingered there as if he had the right.
She tilted her head and let him.
~About the Author~
R.L. Kenderson is two best friends writing under one name. Renae wrote her first poem in third grade and learned she might have a knack for this writing thing, while Lara remembers sneaking her grandmother’s Harlequin novels when she was probably too young to be reading them and always knew she wanted to write her own.
When they met in college, they bonded over their love of reading and the TV show Charmed. What really spiced up their friendship was when Lara introduced Renae to romance novels, and when they discovered their first vampire romance they knew there would always be a special place in their hearts for paranormal romance. After being unable to find certain storylines and characteristics they wanted to read about in the hundreds of books they consumed, they decided to write their own.
They both live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area where they’re a sonographer/stay-at-home mom and pharmacist by day and sexy author by night.
Spanning almost two centuries Descent Into Darkness is the erotic love story of an ancient vampire and the mortal woman who is his obsession.
Alexander DeLenoir is an ancient creature of the night, born in a betrayal that has left him without conscience or morality. He’s witnessed history that is now myth. Throughout his long life, Alexander has seldom sought companionship, and never has he looked for love. He has kept two of his immortal children with him, through whatever means necessary, and is not intending to expand his family.
Arriving at a small Massachusetts town after killing the sailors on their ship, the vampire trio meets the mysterious and lonely wife of the innkeeper, and Alexander is entranced by her beauty and her indomitable spirit. In Amberlaine Calvert, he senses a nature as dark and depraved as his own seeking freedom. Despite the protests of his companions, Alexander takes her and in adoration of him finds an obsessive kind of happiness.
When the town slowly awakens to the evil among them, a bloody slaughter ensues, and Amberlaine is forced to see the madness that will define her life with Alexander. Yet, in spite of her fear, she is obsessively devoted to the powerful vampire, and the darker things she feels lurking within her are about to be unleashed by a hunger even greater than her passion—the thirst for revenge against those who dare to threaten their existence…
Thursday, August 28, 2014
#Kindle Countdown Deal...A Cat's Tale for 99 cents thru Sept. 3rd #romance #amreading
A CAT'S TALE is 99 cents through 9/3 as part of a Kindle Countdown Deal...
Enslaved feline shifter, Josephine Young, has learned the hard way not to believe in anything or anyone—not men, not love, and certainly not the blood-sucking mistress who tossed her into the cage with the hungry beast she’d betrayed. But Josephine does what she must to survive, including tempting the dominant werewolf to give her more than promises.
Imprisoned for their blood, Jared and Josephine fight for survival and discover a passion that neither can walk away from. Can these two predators survive long enough to prove that cats and dogs can be more than enemies?
This book contains adult situations and explicit adult language.
Meet Ryan Sharpe by Emily Wood || LET IT BURN
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Sometimes one person can make you question everything you thought you wanted.
Lydia James is a struggling scriptwriter with big dreams. She's determined to conquer the movie world, and equally determined to stay out of the limelight while she does it. So what happens when she meets Ryan Sharpe, a British actor and Hollywood's next big thing? He could hold the keys to her future, but with him, flying under the radar doesn't seem to be an option.
Ryan has learned his lesson when it comes to women. In his experience, relationships mean heartache and pain. But when he meets Lydia, everything changes. She's a breath of fresh air, and everything he didn't even know he was looking for. There's just one problem—she doesn't want to be a part of his life. Will a weekend in Saint-Tropez give Ryan the opportunity he needs to win Lydia's heart, or will their desires turn to ashes?
Content Warning: explicit sex
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Meet Ryan Sharpe...
Height
– 6.2
Build
- Lean Muscled
Hair
Colour – Black
Eye
colour – Grey
Career
– Actor
Aim
in life –Security
Likes
– Contemporary art, designer furniture, Lydia James, champagne, living in
London, Lydia James, Sainte Maxime, short revealing lilac robes and tiny
bikinis, especially when worn by Lydia James.
Pet
peeves – People being taken advantage of.
Things
most likely to tick him off – A certain ex fiancé, and certain people sneaking
away in the small hours of the morning.
~Excerpt~
"So what is it about the party that you're so desperate to avoid, Lydia James?"
She sucked a breath in and blew it out slowly. She didn't miss Ryan's eyes flickering to her breasts as her chest heaved. They lingered there for a moment.
"Honestly, I'm totally out of my depth." She paused, wondering how much he would actually want to know and how much would just be a rant. She decided to go for it anyway. "I'm a writer. Or at least, I want to be. I have a story…a script. I also have an agent who brought me here to make connections. That's what he said anyway, but…he's been hinting that he expects to get something out of this, if you get what I mean."
"Ah."
"Yeah. Obviously, I would never do that. But how the hell do I get out of this? Do you have any idea how hard it is to get an agent?" She remembered who she was talking to. "Of course you do." And then she looked at him again—he probably had exclusive rights to Hollywood based on his jaw-dropping good looks. Even mere mortals like directors and producers bowed down to gods. "So my problem is how do I get out of this without him blackening my name forever?"
Ryan's face had been a picture of amusement since the moment he'd turned on the light. But suddenly something far more dangerous danced in his eyes, although he was obviously struggling to hide it. A thrill shocked her whole body before finally settling in her lower abdomen.
"The damage has been done," Ryan said. His voice was slow and tight. "You can kiss your agent goodbye. Not literally though. I'm afraid the industry is rife with people like that, and if he doesn't take you seriously now, then no offense, but no amount of sexual favors are going to change his mind."
The blush that had colored her cheeks earlier was nothing compared to the heat that filled them under Ryan's angry gaze. Her skin was suddenly so hot that it made her eyes water. She felt dirty and ashamed, and she hadn't even done anything. Jesus, she wouldn't have even dreamed of doing anything with that man out there.
"I already knew that," she snapped. "I came in here to get away. But how do I… Whatever I do now I'll offend him."
The anger in Ryan's face melted away enough for mischief to creep in. He stood up, walking over to her in a slow, deliberate way that had her heartbeat doing the exact opposite. She pressed her back against the door as he approached. He was even more captivating up close. A tiny corner of her consciousness worried about what he intended to do while the rest of her screamed approval at all of the naughty things racing through her mind.
But of course, she wasn't in a fairy tale, and heartbreakingly handsome actors didn't kiss lowly dreamers like herself. He stopped short, his perfectly sculpted lips moving to breathe in her ear rather than meet her own. Lydia let her eyes flicker closed, his intoxicating, spicy scent threatening to turn her into a puddle at his feet.
"If the only man who could make your career is about to drop you, then there's only really one thing to do."
"What's that?" Lydia managed to croak, painfully aware of how close she was to touching heaven.
"Make sure everybody else knows your name."
~Giveaway~
Emily is giving away a $10.00 Amazon gift card during her tour.
For a chance to win please fill out the rafflecopter below.
~About the Author~
I have always believed that the best stories are the ones that you can't put down, the ones that transport you to a different place and make you believe in the characters. This is exactly why I write… I have always loved the escapism that reading and writing provides, and there is nothing more exciting than imagining your own set of characters, and then letting them practically write the story for you. Writing has always been a dream of mine, and I'm lucky to have the kind of people around me that have always nurtured and encouraged my passion.
I live a cozy little life in Wales, and when I'm not writing I'm taking care of my young family, studying for a degree in Classical Studies, and training to become a nail technician. I love traveling to new places, meeting new people, and experiencing new things…it's all great inspiration for my books!
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