Monday, July 22, 2013
Nely Cab's Blog: Creatura Cover Reveal and ARC Giveaway
Nely Cab's Blog: Creatura Cover Reveal and ARC Giveaway: I'm am SO very excited to be sharing this beautiful cover from the very talented Claudia McKinney of Phatpuppy Art and the very ski...
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Author Aneesa Price
Supernatural Seduction (Book 2 of the Coffin Girls Series)
Coming in August 2013 - Book links to follow (once published)
This is an adult paranormal romance and contains scenes of explicit sex, violence and strong language.
Sophie is an empath and vampire with the power to feel and influence others’ emotions. With the establishment of the Coffin Girls as witch-vampires that kick ass and warriors for the Goddess, the effects of her empath abilities threaten to harm her. Sylvain, the mischievous and seductive fae prince and Coffin Girls ally, offers her the assistance of the fae to hone her powers. Sophie is drawn to Sylvain, which unnerves her as her hope for love has only ever led to devastation. The two of them must face the demons of their past, unknown enemies and new evil to find true happiness at last.
"Once again Aneesa Price succeeds in transporting us to this magical world full of romance, action, & excitement! I am a true Aneesa Price addict...constantly needing more, more, more!" ~ Jeni’s Bookshelf & Reviews
Coffin Girls, Elegantly Undead
Book 1 of the Coffin Girls Series
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Blurb
A sexy, female vampire with secrets. A sinfully-handsome witch prince on a mission. A formidable Vampire Council with something to hide.
A vampire descendent from the original Coffin Girls, Anais runs a successful event and wedding planning business from her majestic New Orleans plantation house. To the Vampire Council, she is seen as an exemplary hostess and household head of a misfit bunch of vampires.
When Yves, her maker and head of the Vampire Council requests her assistance in hosting the mysterious, yet dashing Prince of Witches, Conall, she has no option but to accept. But Anais is the keeper of secrets; secrets that can kill. Protective of her family’s undiscovered uniqueness, Anais is guarded, yet intrigued by the enigmatic witch prince.
Conall and Anais are drawn together when confronted with fatal encounters and an unimaginable destiny… if she’s willing to accept it and fight.
A vampire descendent from the original Coffin Girls, Anais runs a successful event and wedding planning business from her majestic New Orleans plantation house. To the Vampire Council, she is seen as an exemplary hostess and household head of a misfit bunch of vampires.
When Yves, her maker and head of the Vampire Council requests her assistance in hosting the mysterious, yet dashing Prince of Witches, Conall, she has no option but to accept. But Anais is the keeper of secrets; secrets that can kill. Protective of her family’s undiscovered uniqueness, Anais is guarded, yet intrigued by the enigmatic witch prince.
Conall and Anais are drawn together when confronted with fatal encounters and an unimaginable destiny… if she’s willing to accept it and fight.
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Author Biography
Aneesa Price writes romance and lives it with her university sweetheart and husband. After having surmounted the challenges of being in a bi-racial marriage in the newly democratic South Africa, she now attributes her marital bliss to purposefully added spice and passionately resolved differences. After living in a variety of cities in South Africa, as an expat, she’s ready to explore the world with her husband and two daughters.
Aneesa completed her internship in counseling psychology and went on to work first as a therapist and then in Corporate Finance in on projects and in organizational change. This diversity in experience, coupled with her understanding of the human psyche, is translated into her writing through the creation of believable, flawed characters with the innate ability to overcome adversity.
She writes to give her readers the gift of experiencing the new and fascinating, something she strives for herself when she explores new places, reads, cooks with her kids or goes picking for antiques with her husband.
She welcomes new connections so feel free to 'friend' her on facebook or follow her on twitter.
She welcomes new connections so feel free to 'friend' her on facebook or follow her on twitter.
Connect with Aneesa:
Connect with Aneesa Price:
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Aneesa-Price/e/B008NA62CO
Facebook Fan Club: https://m.facebook.com/groups/390755617667441
Facebook Author and Reviewer Page: https://www.facebook.com/AneesaPriceSugarandSpice
Twitter: www.twitter.com/aneesaprice
Blog: www.sugaryspicyreads.com
Something Extra:
Rhonda Plumhoff, the cookbook author of Literary Chocolate, A Second Helping, created these two recipes for Aneesa Price’s characters, Caroline (from Finding Promise) and Miss Suzette (from Coffin Girls):
Chocolate Mocha Crème Brulee
Caroline had led the life of a high society daughter and wife, one that was filled with soul-destroying emotional abuse. Upon the death of her husband, she finds that she is financially incapable of supporting herself and flees New York without a plan or destination in mind. Her travels lead her to Promise, a small town on the New England coast.
Following instinct, she settles in Promise and begins to explore her new found independence and the pleasurable side of love with ruggedly handsome local, Luke Edwards.
Her financially privileged upbringing had provided her with the opportunities to travel and with her love for cooking; she shares culinary delights from all over the world with the willing residents of promise. But her new-found contentment is shattered as past resurrects itself and she needs to find the courage to face it before she can truly re-build her life.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup prepared espresso (strong black coffee)
- 8 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for topping
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325° degrees. Place 8, (6 ounce) ramekins on a baking sheet.
In a heavy sauce pan over medium heat, add cream, sugar, vanilla and espresso. Stir to dissolve the sugar, and heat until cream begins to simmer. Remove from heat. Place egg yolks in a large bowl, and slowly whisk in the hot cream mixture, about 2 tablespoons at a time, until you have added approximately half the cream mixture to the yolks. At this point, pour in the remaining cream mixture and whisk smooth. Stir in chocolate chips, and let rest for 5 minutes. Stir the mixture until chocolate is smooth and creamy. Pour evenly into ramekins, cook for 30 minutes in preheated oven. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 45 minutes at room temperature. Refrigerate for 6 hours. Before serving; move the oven rack to the top position in the oven, preheat oven to broil. Sprinkle the tops of each Crème Brulee with granulated sugar, evenly coating. Place ramekin on baking sheet, and place under the broiler until sugar bubbles and turns a light caramel brown. Keep an eye on sugar it bubbles fast and you do not want it to burn. Serve immediately.
Yields 8 servings
Voodoo Chocolate Beignets
This endearing Voodoo, Cajun mama is a favorite character of many who read Coffin Girls. She rules the kitchen of Papillion Plantation, the majestic mansion of the witch-vampire sisters, with a wooden spoon and gruff affection. What’s more, she’s the human that grounds the powerful Coffin Girls and who encourages them to overcome the risky challenges that they face, including those that touch their magical hearts.
Miss Suzette is known for her Voodoo, or ‘kitchen magic’ but she is also a whizz with culinary creations believing that food replenishes the soul and nourishes the heart.
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
Directions
Before you begin to deep fry beignets, fill pan with oil until 3 inches deep, heat vegetable oil to 350° degrees in a deep heavy pot, over medium-high heat (or deep fryer).
Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a small bowl, stirring to dissolve. Let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, heavy cream, hot water, egg, shortening, and salt; stir in yeast mixture. Mix dough just until combined and smooth. Let dough rest in bowl, covered with a clean kitchen towel, 30 minutes. Transfer dough to a well-floured surface. Roll dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 2-inch squares. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let dough rise in a warm, draft-free area, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Fry beignets until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes, turning as soon as they brown on one side. Remove with tongs or a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain. While still warm, give beignets a generous dusting of confectioners’ sugar.
Yields 20 beignets
More by Aneesa Price:
Home for Love (An Adult Contemporary Romance)
Seven years ago sexy Bree fled Devil's Peak, Alaska, disillusioned with her high school romance and with a baby in her belly. Now, she's back and seeing devilishly handsome Todd again challenges her carefully constructed plans for amicable co-parenting.
Todd's delight at Bree's return swiftly turns to disgust when he discovers her secret and he vows to keep her at arm's length. Upon discovering the context behind her secreting their child, he decides to give their daughter the love and stable family home he never knew. Despite her attraction to Todd, Bree has no interest in rekindling their relationship and is focused on settling into the town.
But the town and its match-making busy-bodies are not willing to allow the lovers to remain apart and test their resolve in a series of planned misadventures.
Bree is home for good but will she be home for love?
Todd's delight at Bree's return swiftly turns to disgust when he discovers her secret and he vows to keep her at arm's length. Upon discovering the context behind her secreting their child, he decides to give their daughter the love and stable family home he never knew. Despite her attraction to Todd, Bree has no interest in rekindling their relationship and is focused on settling into the town.
But the town and its match-making busy-bodies are not willing to allow the lovers to remain apart and test their resolve in a series of planned misadventures.
Bree is home for good but will she be home for love?
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Finding Promise (A Small Town Contemporary Romance)
A woman striving for independence.
A man with a charmed upbringing.
A small town filled with welcoming and quirky characters.
Caroline had led the life of a high society daughter and wife, one that was filled with soul-destroying emotional abuse. When her husband unexpectedly dies, she finds herself broke and flees New York without a plan or destination in mind. Her travels lead her to Promise, a small town on the New England coast.
Following instinct, she settles in Promise and begins to explore her new found independence and the pleasurable side of love with ruggedly handsome local, Luke Edwards. Her contentment is shattered as past resurrects itself and she needs to find the courage to face it before she can truly re-build her life
A man with a charmed upbringing.
A small town filled with welcoming and quirky characters.
Caroline had led the life of a high society daughter and wife, one that was filled with soul-destroying emotional abuse. When her husband unexpectedly dies, she finds herself broke and flees New York without a plan or destination in mind. Her travels lead her to Promise, a small town on the New England coast.
Following instinct, she settles in Promise and begins to explore her new found independence and the pleasurable side of love with ruggedly handsome local, Luke Edwards. Her contentment is shattered as past resurrects itself and she needs to find the courage to face it before she can truly re-build her life
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https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/206666
Ghosts & Lovers: First Confession (An Erotic Novella)
“I am female, I am a slut, and most days, I think I'm a loon too, but those are my secrets to keep except from you. … I ask you to play the role of a priest – nonjudgmental, understanding, and to atone me for my sins…” ~ Simone
Simone, the quintessential desperate housewife, is primarily absorbed on settling her family into their new home in the vibrant, metropolitan city of Johannesburg, South Africa. Unbeknownst to her, the greatest threat lurked not outside of the eight-foot walls and electric fencing but within the walls she seeks sanctuary. But the threat comes disguised as tantalizing pleasures of the most carnal nature that challenges her views of love, marriage and sex. Can Simone resist and rescue her family from the evil she’s let into their lives?
This is her first confession.
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/292287
The Romance Collection: Christmas 2012 3 in 1 Romance Bundle
"I can't wait to read more by this author." (Tattle Tale)
This is a special romance collection that includes sizzling tales that have each received excellent reviews. Catering for the lover of adult romance, it includes a paranormal tale of love and deception, a sweet contemporary romance about a woman who needs to find her independence and a scorching paranormal erotic novella.
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/332653
Friday, July 19, 2013
An Untimely Romance Blog Tour
Title: An
Untimely Romance
Author: J
& L Wells
Genre: New
Adult, Time Travel Romance
Tour Host: Lady
Amber's Tours
Synopsis:
Heather Richardson is a seventeen-year-old British girl whose life quickly becomes an emotional roller coaster when she meets Ruben Brown, a controlling twenty-four-year-old man who works for her father at Freesdon Manor. As much as Heather wants to love Ruben, the cracks in their relationship begin to show as her eighteenth birthday draws nigh.
Heather Richardson is a seventeen-year-old British girl whose life quickly becomes an emotional roller coaster when she meets Ruben Brown, a controlling twenty-four-year-old man who works for her father at Freesdon Manor. As much as Heather wants to love Ruben, the cracks in their relationship begin to show as her eighteenth birthday draws nigh.
In a surprising turn of
events Heather is confronted by Frank, an intriguing man from a past that dates
back to the nineteenth century. His untimely presence changes everything.
When she’s thrown back in time
by an unrelenting force, Heather realizes that her life is not what it appears
to be. Her future has already been written, and it seems she cannot escape her
fate, a fate determined by a love lost long ago. In her struggle to find
herself, Heather must chose her destiny amidst a dangerous love triangle,
vengeful lovers, and passions controlled by the hands of time.
Author Bio:
About J & L Wells: J & L Wells is a UK based mother daughter team, consisting of Laura and her mother Judith. Together, they write compelling fiction and are currently working on book 2 of the Untimely Romance series.
About J & L Wells: J & L Wells is a UK based mother daughter team, consisting of Laura and her mother Judith. Together, they write compelling fiction and are currently working on book 2 of the Untimely Romance series.
Author Links
Buy Links (If Available)
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D0WZ57S
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00D0WZ57S
Excerpt:
Chapter One Ye Olde
England
“Oh, Mr Boswel,” Anna sighed awkwardly,
biting her bottom lip as he gazed seductively into her eyes. She placed her
small-gloved hand into his and he smiled, but no words passed between them. The
heady concerto played by the musicians faded into insignificance, the guests and
all their formalities forgotten in the moment. He led her into an open hallway
towards the larger of two grand staircases. She could hardly breathe. His
dark-brown eyes were hypnotic and with every gaze they burned into hers. His jet-black
hair fell in soft waves around his shoulders, while small curls drifted onto
his forehead, which he had a habit of flicking back to reveal his face. And oh,
what a face, with his chiselled jawline, high cheekbones and overly full lips,
perfect traits complemented by a rich olive skin tone and pretty, near perfect
complexion.
Anna had waited so long for this
moment. She felt her legs trembling beneath her, hoping upon hope that they wouldn’t
give way. Upon reaching the first floor, guilt descended upon her. She knew
what she was about to embark on was wrong and that she’d be judged, but on
second glance down the stairs, across the hall and through the arched doorway,
she saw that those in attendance at the masquerade ball danced on and drank
merrily, oblivious to their departure.
She wasn’t allowed to linger for long,
as Mr Boswel’s firm grip pulled her slightly off balance and she stumbled wearily.
Aware that the hour was late, her gaze wandered briefly before coming to rest
on the ornate grandfather clock in its regal attire, situated equidistantly
between the two staircases, both hands sitting comfortably on the number one.
Mr Boswel’s eyes held a warm
reassurance as he led her across the landing towards a large oak door. “After
you, madam,” he gestured, opening the door.
“Thank y’ sir,” she uttered nervously.
Why
me? Anna thought to herself as her conscience juggled
with reality, still questioning why he had given her the time of day. With his
good looks and his status, he really could have anybody he desired. On close
inspection, Anna knew she was anything but beautiful; even as a child, her mother
referred to her as plain. It wasn’t that she had a bad face, just not an overly
pretty one; her eyes perhaps too small, their colour quite insignificant – somewhere
between light blue and grey – and strawberry-blonde hair scraped back rather
severely in a bun. There wasn’t anything dynamic about her features either;
even her nose had a slight tilt to the left – a flaw nobody else would have
picked up on.
Then the door closed behind them and
they were alone at last, away from unwanted roving eyes. It was a moment she’d longed
for, for what seemed like an eternity.
She found herself in a large
bedchamber, a four-poster bed made from a deep rich wood taking centre stage,
its precise carvings inlaid with gold leaf in large spirals. Warm red silk
drapes, not quite scarlet, perhaps a shade or two deeper complemented the bed.
The room exuded wealth, with its deep-mahogany furnishings, high walls and
numerous gilt edged portraits.
Anna felt lost in her new
surroundings.
“Well, Anna…”
She jumped, and her eyes were drawn
once again towards the handsome Mr Boswel, who had already removed his shoes and
was now reclined on the bed, propped up by two thick cotton bolsters. His long
taupe waistcoat was draped untidily over a padded-back chair, and she watched
tentatively as he started unbuttoning his linen shirt to reveal a toned
physique.
“Join me,” he murmured, his voice soft
and inviting.
Her heart was beating so heavily in her
chest as she made her way over to the bed that she was sure he’d be able to
hear. She was even tempted to hold her breath. He leaned his body forward
towards hers as she sat nervously on the edge of the bed. She knew he was going
to take her, and although she felt way out of her depth, she wanted him so very
badly. He smelt so fine, his broad chest brushing against her arm; she could feel
the soft hairs between his nipples, and then their hardness.
She was burning inside as he ran his
fingers longingly over her body. She felt his breath, then his lips, tenderly
at first as they began caressing the nape of her neck, and then with an urgency,
a hunger, the tenderness turned to lust. Their lips met for the first time and
he pulled her body roughly onto his, quickly loosening the bodice of her gown
and starting to untie the lacings of her corset…
~•••~
“Anna,” he whispered, a husky lilt to
his voice.
“Mr Boswel…” were the only words to
leave her lips as they lay lost in the moment, wrapped in each other’s arms.
“Stay here with me tonight.”
“Sir, I’ll be tellin’ y’, I’m
betrothed to another,” Anna replied, shedding tears of guilt while darting
around the room, recovering her garments.
Mr Boswel sighed. “An unfortunate
predicament in which you find yourself, my dear,” he said, lifting himself
slightly and leaning the weight of his body on his elbows, looking at her
earnestly while she dressed.
“Mr Boswel, yer reputation precedes
ye.”
“Perhaps, Anna, but they are just
empty conquests.”
“All but one, sir.” Anna paused,
awaiting his response, but the words she longed for were not forthcoming.
“This I cannot deny, but I would be
grateful if you were not to mention her name. She is now but a ghost from my past.”
“I must take yer leave, sir. I’ll be
missed.” Fear grew in her voice. “Mr Boswel, I ain’t gonna live a life with ye
as me guilty secret.”
“Well, Anna, that’s all I have
to offer you. At this present time you must be patient… I…”
Anna interrupted him before he could
continue. “Please, sir, I beg of ye, say no more. I think it best I bid ye
farewell.”
With that, she walked out of the room
and out of his life, sure that he was watching until she closed the door.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Kasadya hellbound Twisted Blog Tour
Book Info -
Title: Kasadya Hellhound Twisted
Genre:
Urban Fantasy
Audience: Young Adult 14 years and up
Formats: E-book
Publisher: Self Published
ISBN: 978-1301357192
Date Published: 15 February 2013
Blurb -
Kasadya: Hellhound Twisted (Book #2 of the
Kasadya Series)
She fought against all odds and became the
warrior she was meant to be … or so she thought. In a world where the rules
have changed, can she embrace her destiny and become the hellhound she was
meant to be?
Kasadya is back in Exsilium and finds her
world a little different. Her half-breed fallen friends join her, and they are
ordered to complete their apprentice training in order to obtain the right to
be guardians. She must learn that her own fate cannot be denied and that others
are set to follow. But most of all, she must learn that to trust is the
greatest battle of all.
The tables are turned and Kasadya is put to
the test. Will she be able to prevent her own death, or that of a friend? Or
will her actions call forth the destruction of Earth and Exsilium?
For a
Phoenix to rise, it must first die. —Chax De Luca
Book Links-
Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/286004
Excerpts -
“Do
you serve because you want to gain access to Heaven? Or do you serve because
you want to, because it is in your heart to?” I challenged them, and silence
greeted me. The few eyes that had
shown aggression now looked to the earth, shamed at the conclusion of my
challenge. They serve themselves, for their own cause. They are not here
because their hearts tell them that this is the right thing to do.
“These
humans are out there every day, fighting to eliminate the demons, and they do
this because they want to. They do this because it was their free willed choice
to do it. You speak about honour and love, yet all of you are only doing this
for yourselves!” I was pissed off, talk about hypocrites!
****
“Just breathe through it,”
Chax tried once more. But my breathing wasn’t slowing down and my normal vision
was almost non-existent. What a final moment. Here in the cold with my Custos,
no final glory, no grand exit, just us in a deserted place. Suddenly a pain
shot through my wing and I screamed in agony. Confused, I looked at the wing,
and then at Chax and froze. He just broke my wing, the pain rippling up to my
back and into my spine. Shocked and suddenly afraid I looked at him, “Now
breathe,” he instructed and I did.
I lay there, pinned beneath
him, and started to try and control my breathing. He was watching me intently,
his eyes boring into mine. “That’s it,” he said after a few minutes. “Take back
control, this is how you will fight it, this is how you will live longer.” I
felt heat on my left cheek and then felt it become ice cold, stopping just below
my jaw. The same was happening on my other cheek. Tears, I felt my tears. Angry that I would be so weak in front of
the one person I wanted to prove myself to, I pushed him off me and got up in
super speed. Walking away from him, I wiped the now frozen tears off my face.
***
“Oh wait, I didn’t tell you
about this part. So he was looking at the waterfall, then he stepped on to the
top and looked down to try and see me. The next thing he slipped and fell in,
and I do believe he was cursing in Russian.” I looked at Kali and we started
laughing all over again. But clearly Max didn’t approve.
“I did not slip, you shot me
with a light bomb and then I fell into the water,” he rectified the facts.
Nanini turned around on her
butt and looked at him. “Yeah, can you prove it, Godzilla?” she taunted him.
About the Author -
Bio -
Karen lives in a small town in the Northern
Cape Province, South Africa. She shares her live with her husband, two sons and
daughter. If she isn't reading she is writing.
Her preferred genres are Paranormal and
Urban fantasy. Karen specializes in payroll and HRIS systems analysis and
development. At the age of 21 Karen's professional success reached it highest
platform, an outstanding achievement at such a young age.
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This cover is FANTASTIC! Created by the talented Amanda at Sarian Royal. "Stark Kissed" is book four in Lizzy Ford's quest to release six-to-eight books this summer. It will be available within two weeks.
When Mandy loses her job, she thinks she’s hit rock bottom – until her plane is swallowed by a strange storm that sends her and everyone else on board 10,000 years into the future. At first, she thinks the scary world is nothing more than a bad dream. The war-torn Earth is unrecognizable. Black fog blocks the sun, and the oceans are dry. Even worse: the planet is inhabited by half-human, half-alien creatures dying from a mysterious disease. Horrified at the thought of spending her life here, she clings to the knowledge that there’s one man who can open the star gate to send her home.
As the Naki prince who controls the star gate, Akkadi gets first choice of any human female that makes her way through the star gate. Only by breeding with purebred humans from the past can his race hope to remain immune to the disease and hopefully, develop an eventual cure. With shrinking resources and a raging battle for the human planet, dutiful, commanding Akkadi is less than thrilled at the idea of trying to figure out Mandy, a woman he views as wild with neither discipline nor respect for someone in his position.
He’s ready to write her off, when she offers him something too tempting to resist: her body for the chance to convince him by any means possible to send her home. Neither intends for the arrangement to be permanent or to fall for the other. Only when Mandy learns Akkadi’s secret and walks away does he realize he’ll do whatever it takes to keep her – even if it means losing his war.
Lizzy Ford is the author of over seventeen novels written for young adult and adult paranormal romance readers, to include the internationally bestselling “Rhyn Trilogy,” “Witchling Series” and the “War of Gods” series. Considered a freak of nature by her peers for the ability to write and release a commercial quality novel in under a month, Lizzy has focused on keeping her readers happy by producing brilliant, gritty romances that remind people why true love is a trial worth enduring.
Lizzy’s books can be found on every major ereader library, to include: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iBooks, Kobo, Sony and Smashwords. She lives in southern Arizona with her husband, three dogs and a cat.
Star Kissed
When Mandy loses her job, she thinks she’s hit rock bottom – until her plane is swallowed by a strange storm that sends her and everyone else on board 10,000 years into the future. At first, she thinks the scary world is nothing more than a bad dream. The war-torn Earth is unrecognizable. Black fog blocks the sun, and the oceans are dry. Even worse: the planet is inhabited by half-human, half-alien creatures dying from a mysterious disease. Horrified at the thought of spending her life here, she clings to the knowledge that there’s one man who can open the star gate to send her home.
As the Naki prince who controls the star gate, Akkadi gets first choice of any human female that makes her way through the star gate. Only by breeding with purebred humans from the past can his race hope to remain immune to the disease and hopefully, develop an eventual cure. With shrinking resources and a raging battle for the human planet, dutiful, commanding Akkadi is less than thrilled at the idea of trying to figure out Mandy, a woman he views as wild with neither discipline nor respect for someone in his position.
He’s ready to write her off, when she offers him something too tempting to resist: her body for the chance to convince him by any means possible to send her home. Neither intends for the arrangement to be permanent or to fall for the other. Only when Mandy learns Akkadi’s secret and walks away does he realize he’ll do whatever it takes to keep her – even if it means losing his war.
About Lizzy
Lizzy Ford is the author of over seventeen novels written for young adult and adult paranormal romance readers, to include the internationally bestselling “Rhyn Trilogy,” “Witchling Series” and the “War of Gods” series. Considered a freak of nature by her peers for the ability to write and release a commercial quality novel in under a month, Lizzy has focused on keeping her readers happy by producing brilliant, gritty romances that remind people why true love is a trial worth enduring.
Lizzy’s books can be found on every major ereader library, to include: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iBooks, Kobo, Sony and Smashwords. She lives in southern Arizona with her husband, three dogs and a cat.
Connect with Lizzy
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Interchangeable Release Day Blitz
Title: Interchangeable
Author: Kim Carmichael
Genre: Erotic, Ménage
Blitz Host: Lady
Amber's Tours
Book Description:
Five years ago Dahlia Adair left her business partners, the two men she loved. Unable to choose between them, she vanished with their venture capital and their hearts. Betrayed by the woman they both love, Todd Shelton and Cooper Montgomery dissolved their company and their friendship.
When Todd and Cooper reunite, they can't move forward with their new business until they confront the woman who called them "interchangeable" before she disappeared.
Five years later, Dahlia wants to live without looking over her shoulder, Todd wants his love and his friend back, and Cooper wants answers. With the help of Madame Eve and 1Night Stand, they give Dahlia the chance to live free of repercussions for her crimes if she’ll agree to spend one night with them, vowing to make her aware of their differences, and offer her a life they're sure she can't refuse.
Author Bio:
Kim Carmichael began writing eight years ago when her love of happy endings inspired her to create her own.
Kim Carmichael began writing eight years ago when her love of happy endings inspired her to create her own.
A
Southern California native, Kim's contemporary romance combines Hollywood magic
with pop culture to create quirky characters set against some of most unique
and colorful settings in the world.
With
a weakness for designer purses, bad boys and techno geeks, Kim married her own
computer whiz after he proved he could keep her all her gadgets running and
finally admitted handbags were an investment.
Kim
is a member of the Romance Writers of America, as well as some small specialty
chapters. A multi-published author, Kim's books can be found on Amazon as
well as Barnes & Nobel. From alcohol to makeup to infrared cameras
and even scientific lasers studying the atmosphere, Kim has worked in some
aspect of sales and marketing for over twenty years.
When
not writing, she can usually be found slathered in sunscreen trolling Los
Angeles and helping top doctors build their practices.
Author links:
@kimcarmichael4
Excerpt:
“We want what you didn’t give us before.” Though he tried to
appear casual, relaxed, Cooper’s jaw twitched, betraying his tension.
The money. No doubt the money. She took hold of the edge of
the table, trying to stop her shaking. “What might that be?”
“The chance to know about the other.” He strummed his
fingers on his knee.
Todd put a hand on her shoulder. “The chance to show you the
difference.”
They didn’t mention anything about money. Her stomach
twisted at the way Cooper stared her down as if daring her to say no, and she
shifted her gaze to Todd.
His eyes remained clouded, half closed. The answer to her
question came in the form of heat igniting between her thighs. She shifted in
her seat. What were they offering, a challenge, a choice, or her ultimate
fantasy?
“What if I say no?”
Neither man answered.
One night with them. Her mind screeched to a halt. Instead
of her dream, she pictured tomorrow morning, getting back on a plane to South
America, returning to the small marketing consulting gigs that barely paid her
rent, and spending her nights waiting to be found out. She needed to locate her
spine and get what she truly needed out of the night. “One night and we
part?”
Todd moved in closer. “Isn’t this what you always
wanted?”
Yes, that was everything she wanted and planned for five
years ago. Of course, back then it wasn’t one night, it was forever.
Wait, she couldn’t want. Her wants didn’t count.
What she needed was to get up in the morning without a
bulls-eye on her back.
She licked her lips. “No repercussions or retaliation?” They
both knew her well and understood her question.
Silence. Even the waves seemed to stop.
At last, they both nodded.
She took a breath. When she walked away tomorrow, she’d make
sure she didn’t replace the bull’s-eye with a heart broken beyond repair, and
haunting memories.
Decision made, she pushed her chair back, and stood. “Did
you get a room?”
Rather than living her fantasy, she would give them theirs
and take nothing more from them. No enjoyment, no dreams, not one more
thing.
Maybe she’d walk away with something she hadn’t had in
years.
Peace.
Monday, July 1, 2013
Cover Reveal for Tripping Me Up!
Author: Amber Garza
Expected Release: August 2013
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary
Synopsis:
I may not have special powers, but sometimes I think I'm invisible. No one in my high school seems to notice me at all. When they finally do it's because the popular Tripp Bauer accidently smacks me in the face with a wad of paper. Talk about humiliating.
Only now he keeps talking to me.
At first it was to apologize, and I figured once I forgave him he'd go away. But he doesn't, and now my feelings for him are starting to grow. And that scares me. Guys like Tripp Bauer don't fall for girls like me. Or do they?
Only now he keeps talking to me.
At first it was to apologize, and I figured once I forgave him he'd go away. But he doesn't, and now my feelings for him are starting to grow. And that scares me. Guys like Tripp Bauer don't fall for girls like me. Or do they?
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