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Entangled New Releases

28 Monday Apr 2014

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Ally Broadfield, Angel Assassins series, Angel Kin, Call of the Siren, Demons of Infernum series, It's In His Kiss series, Just a Kiss, Lisa Kessler, Night Child, Paula Altenburg, Rosalie Lario, The Demon Lord, The Night series, Tricia Skinner

First thing this morning we’re going to take a look at the new releases from Entangled’s Brazen and Edge lines. I’ve read a couple of these and came away very happy. Check ’em out and see what interesting things you can find!

If you like your heroes hot, the sex hotter, and a swoon-worthy romance to swoop in and save your happily ever after, Brazen has the story for you. Sinfully sexy soldiers. Alpha cops who demand control. Sweet guys with a naughty side in the bedroom. At Brazen, they’ve got the hero destined to melt your… heart. Visit the Entangled website, the Brazen Blog, follow them on Twitter, Like their Facebook page, and follow them on Pinterest.

Introducing Brazen’s April 28th releases:
She’s a challenge he can’t resist. Find out more!     Special $0.99 Introductory Price!   Giveaway      He’s always wanted her. Now’s his chance to claim what’s his.Find out more!  Only 99 cents!   Giveaway

Plus don’t miss the re-issue of Playing Doctor by Jan Meredith! It released it on the retired Flaunt imprint back in 2013, but now it has a new cover and has joined the Brazen family.

One night with a sexy stranger is just what the doctor ordered…

Find out more!
Only 99 cents!

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Edge, a digital-first single-title romance line from Entangled Publishing, takes its lead from their popular Select imprint but gives its novels an edge in the marketplace by bringing great stories to readers at reasonable prices in a quick-and-easy way. Whether sexy or sweet, traditional romance or love and lust with a women’s fiction bent, at the center of every Edge book is heart. From Urban Fantasy to Contemporary Romance to Science Fiction Romance, Edge has a book for all romance readers—and right at their fingertips! As they say, all’s fair in love and war. To find out more about their titles, chat with authors, participate in special events, and to find out what books are coming next, visit the Entangled website, follow them on Twitter, and like their Facebook page. Today I’m happy to be featuring Edge’s April 28th releases!! NightChild-500pxNight Child By Lisa Kessler Release Date: 4/28 Genre: Paranormal Romance Website: http://Lisa-Kessler.com Blog: http://www.authorlisakessler.com/category/blog/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/LdyDisney Author Facebook: http://facebook.com/LisaKesslerWriter Series Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoonSeriesLisaKessler Goodreads: http://goodreads.com/LisaKessler Newsletter: http://lisa-kessler.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=021315e00577de12b41994e33&id=d2d2bcb9d2 Author Bio: Lisa Kessler is an award winning author of dark paranormal fiction. Her debut novel, Night Walker, won a San Diego Book Award for Best Published Fantasy-Sci-fi-Horror as well as the Romance Through the Ages Award for Best Paranormal and Best First Book. Her short stories have been published in print anthologies and magazines, and her vampire story, Immortal Beloved, was a finalist for a Bram Stoker award. When she’s not writing, Lisa is a professional vocalist, performing with the San Diego Opera as well as other musical theater companies in San Diego. You can learn more at http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Synopsis: A psychic gift… Muriah La Deaux’s latest job requires her to locate an ancient codex detailing a prophecy of an immortal birth. But before she can deliver it, her client is brutally murdered. Now a man with chaos in his eyes wants the codex she’s hiding. An immortal child… Issa is one of the original Night Walkers, a proud protector of the mortal world. Now, when the survival of his entire race rests on protecting an unborn child, Issa is the only immortal strong enough to protect Muriah on a risky mission—locate the lost scrolls that will trap their foe—but his tenuous grasp on his sanity is slipping. The ultimate sacrifice… Muriah’s headstrong spirit awakens feelings in Issa that are best left buried. But as the battle between love and chaos ensues, sacrifices must be made. Tagline: Love is the ultimate sacrifice… Goodreads Book Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17801005-night-child Amazon Buy Link: http://amzn.to/RtXouM Barnes & Noble Buy Link: http://bit.ly/1miRp5S Entangled Page:http://bit.ly/1jPuw9h Giveaway: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/1cb554341/ ~ CotS_300pxCall of the Siren by: Rosalie Lario Release Date: 4/21/14 Genre: Paranormal Romance Website: http://rosalielario.com/ Blog: http://rosalielario.com/blog/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/RosalieLario Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RosalieLario Goodreads:h ttp://www.goodreads.com/rosalie_lario Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hBmWM Author Bio: Award-winning author, Rosalie Lario, double majored in Anthropology and Classics at Florida State University. She briefly considered becoming an archaeologist before realizing that: (a) they do not actually live the life of Indiana Jones, and (b) she hates getting her hands dirty. She never imagined all the mythology she learned might someday come in handy, but it makes perfect fodder for the stories she now dreams up. Best of all, no dirt involved! When not writing, you can find her on a boat somewhere along South Florida’s waterways, chasing down a rainbow or pretending to be a pirate. You can learn more about Rosalie Lario at her website, http://www.rosalielario.com. Sign up for her Newsletter and connect with her on Twitter or Facebook. Synopsis: The half-siren half-demon bounty hunter Dagan Meyers swore he’d never settle down. His older brothers might’ve adjusted well to family life but tying himself to one woman is so not Dagan’s bag. Until he meets the gorgeous angel Lina, his brother Ronin’s long-lost adopted sister, and he can’t think of being with anybody but her. Too bad Ronin’s well aware of Dagan’s party-boy lifestyle and won’t let him anywhere near his angelic baby sister. Lina is still getting over the abandonment issues that began when she was orphaned as a child and has devoted her life to taking down evil Otherworlders. The last thing she wants is to develop feelings for man she knows will eventually leave her, too. But as the battle against a growing darkness continues—a powerful fae who’s harnessed untold power—Dagan and Lina find that love may be their greatest weapon against the very thing that threatens to destroy them all. Tagline: When darkness threatens…only love will bring them light Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13399311-call-of-the-siren Amazon Buy Link:http://amzn.to/1hZ8rTC Barnes & Noble Buy Link:http://bit.ly/1kOvCBG Entangled Book Link:http://bit.ly/1g19W52 Giveaway: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/1cb554334/ ~ AngelKin-300Angel Kin By Tricia Skinner Release Date: 4/28/2014 Genre: Paranormal Romance Author Website: http://www.triciaskinner.com/ Author Blog: http://www.triciaskinner.com/blog/ Author Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorTrish Author Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorTriciaSkinner Author Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/triciaskinner Newsletter: http://www.triciaskinner.com/newsletter/ Author Bio: I’m Tri­cia Skin­ner and I write Paranormal Romance and Urban Fan­tasy. I’m a for­mer jour­nal­ist who dis­cov­ered my inspi­ra­tion to write fic­tion as an escape from “real life.” My read­ing tastes are all over the place, but I’m mainly drawn to fan­tasy (and its sub­gen­res), para­nor­mal, sci-fi, and history. When I’m not writ­ing, I’m a new­bie “green” prac­ti­tioner, fit­ness pro­cras­ti­na­tor, and a tech­nol­ogy geek. I’m a mother and a wife. My fam­ily includes two Great Danes. I’m also a gamer. I enjoy inter­act­ing with my fel­low geeks and help­ing other writ­ers, espe­cially through the Fan­tasy, Futur­is­tic & Para­nor­mal Chap­ter of Romance Writ­ers of Amer­ica where I’ve served as Newslet­ter Edi­tor. I’m rep­re­sented by Lau­rie McLean of Fore­word Lit­er­ary. Book Synopsis: While channeling Robin Hood’s “steal from the rich and give to the poor” attitude at a local politician’s house, ex-con Katie Logan witnesses a forced suicide. Dirty or not, supernatural or not, he didn’t deserve to die, especially not by his own hand. But with her record, stepping forward as a witness isn’t an option. On the run from the police and the murderer, she turns to The Bound Ones for help. When a beautiful woman comes to The Bound Ones, half-angel assassin Cain is immediately drawn to her. But when she fingers him as the killer, he can come to only one conclusion. The twin he thought was dead is very much alive…and trying to send him a message. Unfortunately, that message is: “You’re next.” It’s a race against time as Cain fights to save the woman he’s falling in love with before his brother Abel destroys them both. Tagline: The thief will steal his heart… Goodreads Book Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20764548-angel-kin Amazon Buy Link: http://amzn.to/1h8QvUk Barnes & Noble Buy Link: http://bit.ly/1miSbjo Entangled Page: http://bit.ly/1jb6qmf Giveaway Info: $25 Amazon  http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/1cb554317/ ~ Just-A-Kiss_500Just a Kiss By Ally Broadfield Release Date: 4/28/14 Genre: Historical Romance Author Website: http://allybroadfield.com/ Author Blog: http://embracingromance.com/ Author Twitter: http://twitter.com/abroadfield Author Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/allybroadfield Author Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13062507-ally-broadfield  Author Bio: Ally lives in Texas and is convinced her house is shrinking, possibly because she shares it with three kids, five dogs, a cat, a rabbit, and several reptiles. Oh, and her husband. She likes to curse in Russian and spends most of her time letting dogs in and out of the house and shuttling kids around. She writes historical romance set in Regency England and Imperial Russia. She loves to hear from readers and you can find her on her website, Facebook, and Twitter, though she makes no claims of using any of them properly. Book Synopsis: Charlotte Lightwood has one season to find a husband or she’ll be forced to marry her guardian’s loathsome cousin. With no title or dowry, she doesn’t have much hope of making a good match. Sebastian Wilkinson, the Earl of Marley, has been the most eligible bachelor on the marriage mart for more years than he cares to count and is very aware of his duty to marry a woman who will add to the wealth and stature of his title. Sebastian makes Charlotte an offer she can’t refuse: he will pretend to court her to help her attract more suitors in exchange for her advice about which ladies he should pursue. As they work together, their mutual attraction grows. When they realize they just might be perfect for one another, they must decide whether to bow to the dictates of society or follow their hearts. Tagline: His proposal could only lead to temptation… Goodreads Book Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21859205-just-a-kiss Amazon Buy Link: http://amzn.to/1qSk03Z Barnes & Noble Buy Link: http://bit.ly/RtZsCM Entangled Page: http://bit.ly/1jboU7w Giveaway: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/1cb554338/ ~ TheDemonLord_500_RGBThe Demon Lord By: Paula Altenburg Release Date: 4/28/14 Genre: Paranormal Romance Website: www.paulaaltenburg.com Blog: http://www.paulaaltenburg.com/blog/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/PaulaAltenburg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaulaAltenburgAuthor?ref=hl Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5809064.Paula_Altenburg Author Bio: I’d like to be able to say I always wanted to be a writer, but the truth is I thought it looked like a lot of hard work. Life, however, sometimes leads us down paths we never intended to take. From the very beginning, my parents encouraged my love of books. When a Grade One teacher suggested I wrote too many “thrillers,” my mother, an English teacher, said I could write – and read – whatever I wanted. My high school English teachers later backed her up on that. In university, I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Anthropology. At the time it was a whim, but it’s amazing how much that little piece of paper has benefited me over the years. Researching the history of civilizations has led to many intriguing worldbuilding possibilities. When my children were babies and money was tight, my mother, grandmother, and husband bought me an electric typewriter for my birthday because they knew I was bored and wanted me to be happy. My mother became my very first critique partner, willingly reading pages and pages of manuscripts no one should ever have to suffer through. She researched markets for me, and introduced me to a journalist friend, who in turn introduced me to the Writers Federation of Nova Scotia. My brother and my brother-in-law introduced me to Thieves’ World, David Eddings, and Piers Anthony. My sister gave me my first computer. My grandmothers believed if something’s too hard, you aren’t working hard enough. My brother and sisters have all successfully followed their dreams, and my husband and two sons offer me proof every day that hard work is something to be embraced, not avoided. With these people behind me, how could I possibly stray from a path on which life seems to have planted them as guardrails? Synopsis: The Demon Lord has conquered the mortal world and sampled its pleasures. Now all he needs is to conquer the goddess who is meant to complete him. She, however, has other plans. Allia is sent by her goddess sisters to win the heart of the Demon Lord and make him her slave. But Allia soon discovers that the Demon Lord’s heart is not easily given, and that in order to win it, she must sacrifice her own. Tagline: Never show fear to a demon Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21893695-the-demon-lord Amazon Buy Link: http://amzn.to/1qSkuHl Barnes & Noble Buy Link: http://bit.ly/Qj8EJA EP Link: http://bit.ly/1dMOt0T Giveaway:  http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/1cb554317/

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Covet December Releases

30 Monday Dec 2013

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Ashes, Beg Me To Slay, Lisa Kessler, Sarah Gilman

Covets have all the sexiness, emotion, and happily ever after that readers have come to expect and love from Entangled. They are firmly grounded in the contemporary world, but each novel brings in supernatural twists, breaking the contemporary and paranormal rules, alike. To find out more about their titles, chat with authors, participate in special events, and to find out what books you’ll be coveting next, visit the Entangled website, follow them on Twitter, LIKE their Facebook page, and join the Book Club.

Today I’m happy to be featuring Covet’s December releases.  And as a special bonus, Lisa Kessler is going to have a Facebook party today from 4 to 8 PM PST.  Check it out here –  https://www.facebook.com/events/655747377781974/.

Be sure to enter their great giveaways at the bottom of this post.

And one last thing, come back later this week because I’ll have a review of Ashes and lovers of paranormal romances will definitely find this one to be a treat.

Beg Me to Slay by Lisa Kessler

He’ll slay her demons, but it may cost her heart…

Four years ago Tegan Ashton was attacked. Determined never to be a victim again, she devotes her life to martial arts and self-defense. When her assailant returns to finish what he started, only one person can help her.

Gabe is a private investigator by day and demon slayer by night. After losing loved ones, he vows to defend people from a threat they don’t realize exists.

The relationship is supposed to be strictly business, but fighting demons together stirs up emotions they never expected. Turns out demon slaying is a breeze compared to facing their scarred pasts and even worse – hearts.

Amazon * Barnes & Noble * Goodreads

Ashes by Sarah Gilman

Journalist Ambrosia Pellerin accepts an assignment involving the legendary phoenix, expecting, if nothing else, a little entertainment. Instead, she winds up pregnant—by a surprisingly human-looking firebird, Reece Bennu.

As the Phoenix prince, Reece is next in line to the throne and expected to marry a purebred royal. A common human such as Ambrosia is not in the cards. He swears, though, he’ll never be an absentee father.

As Ambrosia’s due date grows closer, so do the soon-to-be parents. But will their tentative love survive the prejudice of Reece’s grandmother, who will stop at nothing to tear the two apart?

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Hunter’s Moon

23 Wednesday Oct 2013

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Hunter's Moon, Lisa Kessler

It is my great pleasure today to host author Lisa Kessler as she talks a little about romance and that all important first kiss.

Make sure you check out the below for info on her book and a great giveaway she’s got for readers, plus a list of the other stops on her blog tour.

Enjoy!

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Hello everyone –

I’m very excited to be on Romance Reads today!!!

What could be more romantic than that first kiss, right?  In my new release, Hunter’s Moon, my heroine had shot, tasered, and kidnapped the hero in the first book. The wolf inside of him recognized her as his mate the moment she head-butted him. Whoops! So you can probably guess their first kiss was not typical! 🙂

Needless to say, this enemies-to-lovers story is hot with passion and fueled with distrust. I thought I’d give you a sneak peek at the first kiss…

EXCERPT –

The wolf inside me growled, recognizing her as my mate and wanting more. Her lips were soft but not fragile. She was cautious but not resistant. Her body molded to mine. She returned my kiss, her lips parting, allowing me to taste her. I held her tighter, closer. God I couldn’t get close enough to this woman. Our tongues explored with an unspoken hunger, passion, need.

She spread her fingers wide against my chest, sliding her hand up until her fingertips brushed the skin along the base of my neck. Her touch sent lightning through my veins, my blood pumping until I was sure she could feel how much I wanted her.

And I didn’t care. She was my mate. Mine.

I claimed her lips over and over again, savoring the warmth of her mouth. She moaned into the kiss, and my gut tightened. I’d never wanted anyone like this before. Passion burned hot through my entire body as I crushed her against my chest, wishing we didn’t have clothes between us. My hand slid up her back, brushing over the bulge of her gun.

In an instant, reality slammed into me, and without any warning, Sasha broke the kiss and stepped back.

I raked my fingers through my hair, watching her, waiting. If she expected me to apologize she was going to be sorely disappointed.

I’d never be sorry for kissing her.

So what is your favorite moment of a paranormal romance? The first kiss, first eye contact, first reveal of their true identity, or?

Thanks for having me on the blog and I hope you all enjoy Hunter’s Moon!

Lisa

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LisaKessler_HuntersMoon_1600RGBHunter’s Moon

by Lisa Kessler

Sasha’s future was stolen from her the moment she was bitten. Now she’s on the run from the Nero Organization that transformed her from a human detective into a shape shifting jaguar assassin.

When a rogue bounty hunter threatens her younger sister, she’ll be forced to fight, and with nowhere else to turn, Sasha will need to trust the one man who has every reason to want her dead.

Aren is a werewolf with a secret. While protecting his twin brother and Alpha of the Pack, he found his one mate for life. Sadly she’s also the jaguar assassin who tried to kill them both. Now Aren is struggling between his animal nature to love and protect her, and his loyalty to the Pack.

Goodreads   Amazon Buy Link  Barnes & Noble Buy Link

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Giveaway:

A lucky winner could get a $25 Amazon Gift Card & Werewolf Earrings.  Be sure to enter here – http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/1cb554166/

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Lisa KesslerAuthor Bio:

Lisa Kessler is an award winning author of dark paranormal fiction. Her debut novel, Night Walker, won a San Diego Book Award for Best Published Fantasy-Sci-fi-Horror as well as the Romance Through the Ages Award for Best Paranormal and Best First Book.

Her short stories have been published in print anthologies and magazines, and her vampire story, Immortal Beloved, was a finalist for a Bram Stoker award.

When she’s not writing, Lisa is a professional vocalist, performing with the San Diego Opera as well as other musical theater companies in San Diego. You can learn more at http://Lisa-Kessler.com

Website  Blog  Twitter  Facebook  Series Facebook  Goodreads  Newsletter

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Tour Dates:

10/21:  Spotlight – Reading Reality

10/23:  Guest post – Romantic Reads and Such

10/24:  Guest blog/review – Literal Hotties Naughty Book Reviews

10/25: Guest post – Becky on Books

10/28:  Guest blog/Review – Simplistik

10/29: Interview – Books n Kisses

10/31:  Guest post – Ramblings From This Chick

11/1:  Spotlight – You Gotta Read Reviews

11/1: 2nd stop – Spotlight/Review – Naughty Little Kisses

11/2:  Spotlight – In Shadows

11/4:  Spotlight – Indie Authors Books and More

11/4: 2nd stop – Close Encounters with the Night Kind

11/5:  Guest blog/Review – Books to Get Lost In

11/6:  Interview – Romance with Flavor

11/7:  Review – Starry Night Book Reviews

11/8:  Interview – Book Bliss

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New Blog Tours starting this week

20 Sunday Oct 2013

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Black Widow Demon, Dark Angel, Far Too Tempting, Hunter's Moon, Jessica Lee, Lauren Blakely, Lisa Kessler, Malicious Mischief, Marianne Harden, Paula Altenburg, TJ Bennett, Undying Embrace

It’s going to be a very busy week with lots of tours starting …. take a look at the below and make sure you come back here on the highlighted days to see what treats I have for you.

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Meet Blade Book Blitz

9781622660445_FC (2)Synopsis

Passionate and headstrong, half-demon Raven is nearly executed on the orders of her fundamentalist stepfather. She escapes from the burning stake using the gifts of her otherworldly heritage and the help of a mortal stranger named Blade. Now she’s set on revenge, and only quiet, intense Blade stands in her way.

A retired assassin weary of the weight of his past, Blade has crossed the desert to seek out a new life. His journey is interrupted when his conscience demands he help Raven find an old friend who can help her. Saving her from her need for revenge and delivering her into the hands of loved ones means he’s one step closer to redemption.

But as Blade’s sense of duty becomes something more and threats, both mortal and immortal, stalk the woman he can’t abandon, he could very well fall back into the life he’s trying so hard to escape.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1622660455

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/black-widow-demon-paula-altenburg/1114591190?ean=9781622660452

The Book Depository: http://www.bookdepository.com/Black-Widow-Demon-Demon-Outlaws-Novel-Paula-Altenburg/9781622660452

Schedule

10/21/2013 I Smell Sheep

10/22/2013 Fade Into Fantasy

10/23/2013 Read-Love-Blog

10/24/2013 Blood,Sweat and Books

10/24/2013 Seeing Night Reviews

10/25/2013 Manga Maniac Cafe

10/25/2013 Romantic Reads and Such 

10/25/2013 Urban Fantasy Investigations

10/25/2013 Bookaroo-Ju

10/25/2013 The Smutty Kitty

10/25/2013 Sapphyria’s Book Reviews

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Hunter’s Moon

LisaKessler_HuntersMoon_1600RGBSynopsis

Sasha’s future was stolen from her the moment she was bitten. Now she’s on the run from the Nero Organization that transformed her from a human detective into a shape shifting jaguar assassin.

When a rogue bounty hunter threatens her younger sister, she’ll be forced to fight, and with nowhere else to turn, Sasha will need to trust the one man who has every reason to want her dead.

Aren is a werewolf with a secret. While protecting his twin brother and Alpha of the Pack, he found his one mate for life. Sadly she’s also the jaguar assassin who tried to kill them both. Now Aren is struggling between his animal nature to love and protect her, and his loyalty to the Pack.

Goodreads   Amazon Buy Link  Barnes & Noble Buy Link

Schedule

10/21:  Spotlight – Reading Reality

10/23:  Guest post – Romantic Reads and Such

10/24:  Guest blog/review – Literal Hotties Naughty Book Reviews

10/25: Guest post – Becky on Books

10/28:  Guest blog/Review – Simplistik

10/29: Interview – Books n Kisses

10/31:  Guest post – Ramblings From This Chick

11/1:  Spotlight – You Gotta Read Reviews

11/1: 2nd stop – Spotlight/Review – Naughty Little Kisses

11/2:  Spotlight – In Shadows

11/4:  Spotlight – Indie Authors Books and More

11/4: 2nd stop – Close Encounters with the Night Kind

11/5:  Guest blog/Review – Books to Get Lost In

11/6:  Interview – Romance with Flavor

11/7:  Review – Starry Night Book Reviews

11/8:  Interview – Book Bliss

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Undying Embrace

JessicaLee_UndyingEmbrace_500RBGSynopsis

Arran MacLain is a vampire on a suicide mission, driven to kill his former partner who betrayed him and the Enclave they served. But two things stand in his way: Gabrielle, the human female who holds his heart, and the past that won’t let him go. If only death was enough to cleanse his soul.

Gabrielle Steven’s sister is missing. Her hunt for clues brings her face to face with the one vampire she can’t forget. Their missions combine and thrust them into the heart of evil. Will their passion be enough to overcome the pain from their past, or will their dark desires destroy them both?

Schedule

10/23:  Guest Blog – Kayla’s Place

10/24: Interview/Review – Book Cellar 

10/25: Interview or Tens List – Laurie’s Thoughts 

10/28:  Guest blog – Romantic Reads and Such

11/1: Guest post – Books to Get Lost In

11/2:  Spotlight – In Shadows 

11/2:  Spotlight – You Gotta Read Reviews

11/3:  Spotlight – Indie Authors Books and More

11/4:  Interview – Becky on Books 

11/5:  Guest Post/Spotlight – Lusty Penguin Reviews

11/5:  Spotlight – My Erotic Notions

11/6: Guest blog/ review – Literal Hotties Naughty Book Reviews

11/7:  Spotlight – Mary H. Collins – Author

11/7:  Spotlight – As the Page Turns

11/8:  Interview – Books n Kisses

11/8:  Interview – Romance with Flavor

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Dark Angel

DarkAngelCoverSynopsis

When young widow Catherine Briton is washed ashore, the sole survivor of a violent shipwreck, all she wants is to go home to London. But injured as she is, she can’t escape when a shadowy stranger rescues her and takes her to his castle—where she’s healed with suspicious, almost magical speed.

The more time Catherine spends in the castle, the more her curiosity rises where her fiercely handsome new “master,” Gerard, is concerned. As she begins to investigate, though, her discoveries only bring more questions. It seems Gerard isn’t the only one on the island keeping secrets…

The small town is full of strange mysteries and townspeople who know more than they should about her. And when a hulking beast that stalks the nearby hills and valleys catches up to her, Catherine must figure out what’s going on before it’s too late.

Schedule

10/22: Spotlight  – http://www.authormaryhcollins.com/blog.html

10/23:  Guest post – Bea’s Book Nook

10/24:  Guest Blog – Romantic Reads and Such

10/25: Spotlight/Review – Lusty Penguin Reviews

10/26:  Spotlight – Indie Authors Books & More

10/27:  Tens list or interview – Laurie’s Thoughts

10/28:  Guest post – Mark of the Stars

10/29:  Guest post – Books to Get Lost In

10/30:  Spotlight – Deal Sharing Aunt

11/1:  Spotlight – In Shadows

11/3:  Interview – Romance with Flavor

11/4:  Spotlight  – Must Read Faster

11/5:  Interview – Books n Kisses

11/6:  Interview – Becky on Books

11/6:  2nd stop – Spotlight  – http://www.myeroticnotions.blogspot.com

11/7:  Spotlight – Le Book  Squirrel

11/8:  Interview – You Gotta Read Reviews

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Far Too Tempting

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Jane Black has written the breakup album of the century, earning her a Grammy, a huge legion of new fans, and the pressure to repeat her success. Sure, the heartbreak from her husband’s unconventional abandonment might have been her inspiration, but it hasn’t done her any favors in the dating department. So when Matthew Harrigan, the toughest music journalist out there, asks for an interview, Jane agrees—as long as her personal life is completely off-limits.

British, gorgeous, and way too tempting, Matthew’s the first guy Jane’s been attracted to since her husband. As she spends more time with him and their relationship heats up, though, so does her writer’s block. How can the queen of the break up pen the perfect follow-up when she’s seriously in love?

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10/21:  Spotlight – You Gotta Read Reviews 

10/23:  Guest post – Ramblings from this chick

10/24:  Spotlight and Review – The Revolving Bookcase

10/25:  Spotlight  – Erzabet’s Enchantments

10/27:  Spotlight – Indie Authors Books and More

10/29:  Guest post – Romancing the Rakes

10/30: Guest post – The Book Queen’s Palace

10/31:  Spotlight – In Shadows

11/1:  Guest post – Literal Hotties Naughty Book Reviews

11/2:  Spotlight – As the Page Turns

11/4:  Spotlight – Becky on Books

11/4: 2nd stop – Spotlight – Books-n-Kisses

11/5:  Guest blog – Romantic Reads and Such

11/6: Interview & Review – Storm Goddess Book Reviews 

11/7:  Spotlight and Review – Lusty Penguin Reviews

11/8:  Spotlight – Melissa Kendall

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Malicious Mischief

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Is it strange to have the unemployment office on speed dial? Not for twenty-four-year-old college dropout Rylie Keyes. Her current job at a small retirement home is worlds more important than all her past gigs, though: if she loses this one, she won’t be able to stop the forced sale of her and her grandfather’s home, a house that has been in the family for ages. But keeping her job means figuring out the truth about a senior citizen who was found murdered while in her care. Explain that one, Miss Keyes.

The late Otto Weiner was thought to be a penniless Nazi concentration camp survivor with a silly grudge against Rylie. However, Otto was not a liked man by any means, and his enemies will stop at nothing to keep their part in his murder secret.

Forced to dust off the PI training she has to keep hidden from her ex-detective grandfather, Rylie must align with a circus-bike-wheeling Samoan while juggling the attention of two very hot cops who each get her all hot and bothered for very different reasons. And as she trudges through this new realm of perseverance, she has no idea that along the way she just might win, or lose, a little piece of her heart.

Schedule

10/22: Spotlight – Indie Authors Books and More

10/23:  Spotlight – Deal Sharing Aunt

10/24:  Spotlight – Theresa Stillwagon

10/25:  Spotlight – Daryl Devore

10/29:  Interview – Romance with Flavor

10/30: Guest Blog – Ramblings From This Chick

11/1:  Spotlight  – My Book Addiction and More

11/2:  Guest Blog – Becky on Books

11/4:  Spotlight – Literal Hotties Naughty Book Reviews

11/7:  Guest Blog – Read Love Blog

11/12:  Interview – A Passion for Romance

11/13:  Review – In Shadows

11/14:  Guest Blog – http://bookstogetlostin.blogspot.com

11/15:  Interview – You Gotta Read Reviews

11/18:  Interview & Review – Storm Goddess Book Reviews

11/19:  Guest Blog – Romantic Reads and Such

11/20:  Interview – Harlie’s Books

11/21: Spotlight – Rose & Beps Blog

11/22:  Review – Must Read Faster

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