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Angel Bait NOVELLA Featured Today

Angel Bait
Book 1 of the Angel Assassins Series

Tricia Skinner

Genre: Urban Fantasy Romance

Publisher: Crimson Romance

F+W Media

Date of Publication: February 18, 2013

ISBN 10: 1-4405-6515-5

ISBN 13: 978-1-4405-6515-1

eISBN 10: 1-4405-6516-3

eISBN 13: 978-1-4405-6516-8

Number of pages: 204

Word Count: 65,000

Amazon iBooks

Book Description:

Saved by the angel sent to kill them, four half-angel boys are trained and employed as Heaven’s assassins. Jarrid and his nephilim brothers are raised as members of The Eternal Order, and must enforce Heaven’s laws by hunting down those who defy the Directorate.

His only shot at freedom is Ascension, but his employers won’t permit the ancient ritual. Then Jarrid learns a Renegade angel is in Detroit. Such a high-level takedown is the answer to his prayers—all the leverage he needs to Ascend.

For freedom, Jarrid is willing to do anything to lure his elusive enemy out of hiding.

Even use an innocent woman as bait.

News reporter Ionie Gifford has no clue an angel outlaw wants her dead. She agrees to help Jarrid, the enigmatic nephilim with penetrating silver eyes and a worship-worthy body, but only because he accepts her terms. He’s her all-access pass into the city’s supernatural underworld where she hopes to locate her mother’s killer.

Blindsided by Ionie’s beauty and tenacity, Jarrid soon finds the eternity-old glacier around his heart thawing. With duty and desire at war within him, he’s forced to make a choice—either save Ionie from the trap he snared and stay chained to Heaven, or allow her to become collateral damage.

About the Author:

After spending several years as a newspaper reporter and corporate communications director, Tricia Skinner cast off traditional journalism for the freedom of novel writing. ANGEL BAIT is her urban fantasy romance debut. Her reading tastes are all over the place, but she’s mainly drawn to fantasy (and its subgenres), paranormal, sci-fi, and history.

In those rare moments when she’s not writing, Tricia is a newbie “green” practitioner, a fitness procrastinator, and a technology geek. She is a mother and a wife. Her family includes two Great Danes.

Tricia stays active in various writing communities. She is represented by Laurie McLean of the Larsen Pomada Literary Agency.

She welcomes correspondence from readers. Visit her online at www.TriciaSkinner.com.

Website: http://www.TriciaSkinner.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AuthorTriciaSkinner

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/triciaskinner

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/author/triciaskinner

Twitter: @AuthorTrish

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/kaziwren/

By vdanann|2019-03-25T18:04:45-05:00April 16th, 2013|urban fantasy|0 Comments

Resurrecting Harry FEATURE & GIVEAWAY

Resurrecting Harry Constance Phillips

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Publisher: Crescent Moon Press

ISBN: 978-1-939173-13-3

Number of pages: 270

Word Count: 91,000

Cover Artist: Lilliana Sanchez

Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/2fWMcc8h368

Book Description:

Can the greatest escape artist ever known break the grim reaper’s chains to save the only woman he’s ever loved?

In order to save Bess from self-destruction, Harry Houdini puts his afterlife on the line by entering a wager with purgatory’s keeper. He gives Harry a younger face and body, and a new name: Erich Welch.

Bess clings to his promise to deliver a coded message from beyond the grave, determined to provide the bridge for him to cross, even if that means befriending her husband’s sworn enemy.

Erich needs to help Bess over her loss and put her on the road to healing, but will any good come from resurrecting Harry?

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GIVEAWAY Tour wide giveaway $50 Amazon gift card.

About the Author:

Constance Phillips lives in Ohio with her husband, two ready-to-leave-the-nest children, and four canine kids. Her perfect fantasy vacation would involve hunting Dracula across Europe with her daughter, who also digs that kind of stuff. When she’s not writing about fairies, shifters, vamps, and guardian angels, she’s working side-by-side with her husband in their hardwood flooring business.

Constance is actively involved in her local Romance Writers of America chapter (MVRWA) and the Southeast Michigan chapter of the United States Pony Club. When not writing or enjoying the outdoors, she loves reality television or can be found at a Rick Springfield concert (just look for the pink Converse high tops).

Blog: http://www.constancephillips.com

Twitter: http://www.twiter.com/CPhillips

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ConstancePhillipsRomanceAuthor

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6470282.Constance_Phillips

By vdanann|2019-03-25T18:04:45-05:00April 15th, 2013|paranormal romance|12 Comments

Tristan's Lyceum Wolves FEATURE & GIVEAWAY

Very pleased to present the latest release from my friend and colleague, Kym Grosso. This is the third book in the Immortals of New Orleans series and the one I’ve been pushing her for. I argued with her about cover choice, but have to admit – when seeing the final copy – I was wrong. The cover is perfect. – Victoria

TRISTAN’S LYCEUM WOLVES

IMMORTALS OF NEW ORLEANS BOOK 3

Kym Grosso

An erotic paranormal romance…

Charismatic and powerful Lyceum Wolves’ Alpha, Tristan Livingston, is out for revenge after a devastating attack on his pack. Not only did he survive a building collapse, he orchestrated the rebuild of his chic, state-of-the-art nightclub within a week. Determined to mete out justice, he rescues a beautiful witness who may be the key to helping him find the perpetrators.

Dr. Kalli Williams, dedicated veterinarian, is hiding a secret that endangers not only her own life but the lives of wolves across the country. After being tortured by a savage vampire, she’s reluctantly agrees to help the sexy Alpha in his quest to identify suspects; ones who’d kill her on the spot if they knew she existed. As Kalli places herself in the hands of the dominant wolf, she soon finds she wants nothing more than to submit.

Tristan, committed to ruling his pack as a lone wolf, is inexplicably drawn to the mysterious and enticing woman, who seems more than human, but not quite supernatural. As he discovers her secret, he teaches her the meaning of trust, helping her learn how to be true to her nature. After living a lifetime alone, will he succumb to the visceral need to claim her, acknowledging the soul binding connection between an Alpha and his mate? And will he prevail against the menacing enemy who threatens to destroy Lyceum Wolves?

Giveaway at each stop is winner’s choice of ebooks for any of the three books In the Immortals of New Orleans series (Tristan’s Lyceum Wolves, Luca’s Magic Embrace, Kade’s Dark Embrace)

About the Author: Kym Grosso is the author of the erotic paranormal romance series, The Immortals of New Orleans. Both of her novels, Kade’s Dark Embrace (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 1) and Luca’s Magic Embrace (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 2), are currently available via Amazon, digitally and in print. Tristan’s Lyceum Wolves is scheduled for release on April 1, 2013.

In addition to romance, Kym has written and published several articles about autism, and is passionate about autism advocacy. She writes autism articles on PsychologyToday.com and AutismInRealLife.com. She also is a contributing essay author in the new book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Raising Kids on the Spectrum.

Kym lives with her husband, two children, dog, cat and guinea pig. Her hobbies include autism advocacy, reading, tennis, zumba, traveling and spending time with her husband and children. New Orleans, with its rich culture, history and unique cuisine, is one of her favorite places to visit. Also, she loves traveling just about anywhere that has a beach or snow covered mountains. On any given night, Kym can be found reading her Kindle, which is filled with hundreds of romances.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KymGrossoBooks

Twitter: @KymGrosso

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5785692.Kym_Grosso

My Autism Website: http://www.AutismInRealLife.com

By vdanann|2019-03-25T18:04:45-05:00April 10th, 2013|adult paranormal, paranormal romance series|9 Comments

Hidden Gates FEATURE & GIVEAWAY

Hidden Gates (P.J. Stone Gates Trilogy)

by D.T. Dyllin

New Adult Paranormal Romance

Publisher: Dragonfairy Press

Heat Level: Sensual

Length: 270 pages

Buy Links

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Gates-P-J-Stone-Trilogy/dp/0985023058/

ARe: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-hiddengates-1048629-234.html

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hidden-gates-d-t-dyllin/1112239044

Kobo: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Hidden-Gates/book-fA4GK-H11U2N5THEp9md6A/page1.html

GIVEAWAY Prize is 7 print copies of “Hidden Gates” (1 each to 7 winners). Due to nature of prize, contest is open to US residents only. Ends Apr 15. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter.

Blurb For P.J. Stone, being a “Seer” who has never seen anything is less than fun. And P.J. isn’t known for her patience.

To make matters worse, she must choose a suitable mate to continue the Seer bloodline. Duty always comes before her heart…at least that’s what her parents taught her. When she finds herself wanting someone who is considered off-limits, P.J. is forced to question everything she believes.

As if navigating her love life isn’t complicated enough, P.J. finally receives a vision—of a threat to her world that only she can perceive. But no one will believe a fledgling Seer’s warnings. With nowhere else to turn, she may decide to trust a stranger with her life, her world, and maybe even her heart.

Excerpt

“He was nice and all, like I said, but there didn’t really seem to be a spark with him, you know?” I raised my gaze to meet my mom’s, silently pleading that she would let the issue drop. But of course, I should have known better.

“Oh, is that all? You said he didn’t even kiss you yet. How can you know?”

“Because I don’t want to kiss him, that’s why. I also don’t need to kiss Jenna to know that there’s no spark between us. Should I just go around kissing everyone I see to find out who I have a spark with? Hell, why not go a step farther, why not—”

She scrunched her face up at me. “There’s no need to be crass, missy. I just think you should try kissing him before you dismiss him so easily.”

“I don’t want to,” I said.

“You’re going,” my mom said back, motherly determination etched into her face.

I narrowed my eyes at her. “No, I’m not. And you know you can’t make me.”

About the Author

D.T. Dyllin was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Black & Gold for life, baby!) And now she lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and two very spoiled GSDs.

Connect with D.T. Dyllin

Website: http://dtdyllin.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/D-T-Dyllin/258426047570107

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DTDyllin

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5763250.D_T_Dyllin

Link to Schedule: http://www.cblspromotions.com/2013/04/blogbarrage-hidden-gates-pj-stone-gates.html

By vdanann|2019-03-25T18:04:45-05:00April 9th, 2013|adult paranormal|3 Comments

24 Bones FEATURE & GIVEAWAY

24 Bones
Michael F. Stewart

Genre: Urban Fantasy, Supernatural Thriller

Publisher: Non Sequitur Press

ASIN: B00BGCQGNG

Number of pages: 305

Word Count: 85,000

Cover Artist: Martin Stiff of Amazing15

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GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment for a chance to win one of two e-copies to be given away here.

Book Description:

Every five hundred years the phoenix dies.

Samiya, born-into-shadow, is soon to battle her born-into-light brother. Abandoned by their parents, neither wishes to play the preordained role of beast and hero. When their loved ones are taken hostage, they are forced to follow the path laid out in myth, culminating in a battle first fought six thousand years ago in ancient Cairo. A mythic clash where one defeats the other and both become gods.

To break free from their fates, Samiya and her brother must unravel a mystery twisted by cults, greed, and magic. But myth is a powerful force and failure to live up to it may not only destroy their lives but the lives of the ones they love most.

When the phoenix dies, the only certainty is flames.

“Terrific! A successful blend of genres, complex and fascinating characters, and loads of suspense make 24 Bones a must-read.” Nate Kenyon, bestselling author of The Reach, Prime, Bloodstone, and The Bone Factory.

“’24 Bones’ is a winning debut. It’s well-written and well-plotted, studded with drama, action, history and mythology. There’s even a little romance. The conclusion is thrilling with the final outcome of the battle between good and evil held over until the very end…leaving you guessing until that very last page.” SF Crowsnest.

About the Author:

After crewing ships in the Antarctic and the Baltic Sea and some fun in venture capital, Michael anchored himself (happily) to a marriage and a boatload of kids. Now he injects his adventurous spirit into his writing with brief respites for research into the jungles of Sumatra and Guatemala, the ruins of Egypt and Tik’al, paddling the Zambezi and diving whatever cave or ocean reef will have him. He is a member of the International Thriller Writers and SF Canada, and the author of the Assured Destruction series, 24 Bones, The Sand Dragon, Hurakan, Ruination and several award winning graphic novels for young adults.

www.michaelfstewart.com

https://twitter.com/MichaelFstewart

http://www.facebook.com/mikefstewart

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2969126.Michael_F_Stewart

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6567858-24-bones

By vdanann|2019-03-25T18:04:45-05:00April 4th, 2013|urban fantasy|9 Comments

Violet Dawn FEATURE & GIVEAWAY

Violet Dawn

Violet Night Book Two

Lynn Rush

Release Date April 1, 2013

Crescent Moon Press

About the book:

In the darkest place, the Light shines brightest.

Emma’s love saved Jake from life as a vampire. But their happily ever after is threatened by a savage Vamp seeking retribution for destroying the Avenos Trinity of Evil.

A mysterious stranger enters the mix, coinciding with the first Vamp attack in months. Emma’s new friendship, and the suspicion and deceit surrounding it, further drives a wedge between her and Jake.

To complicate things, Emma is bitten by a Vamp with abilities no one has ever seen before, and that bite has left its mark.

A mark that might tear Jake and Emma apart forever…

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Rafflecopter Giveaway (Kindle is the prize) Giveaway ends at Midnight (EST) April 23rd, 2013.

Book trailer: http://youtu.be/MZE8Yyv2ZGM

Goodreads link: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17160459-violet-dawn

Website link: http://www.lynnrush.com Website is called Catch the Rush®

About the Author: Driven to write, Lynn Rush often sees her characters by closing her eyes watching their story unfold in her mind. Lynn Rush is a pen name that is a combination of two sources – Lynn, the first name of her mother-in-law, who passed away and Rush – since the author is a former inline speed skater and mountain biker. All of Rush’s books are dedicated to Lynn, her namesake, and a portion of the proceeds benefits cancer research and awareness.

Connect with Lynn online

Catch the Rush™: www.LynnRush.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LynnRushWrites

Twitter: www.twitter.com/LynnRush

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/lynnrushwrites/

Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/f55fL

By vdanann|2019-03-25T18:04:45-05:00April 2nd, 2013|paranormal romance|2 Comments

Book 3 Immortals of New Orleans Releases TODAY

GET IT HERE… AMAZON

By vdanann|2019-03-25T18:04:45-05:00April 1st, 2013|adult paranormal, paranormal romance series, shifter, WE SUPPORT INDIE AUTHORS!|0 Comments

Breaking the Nexus NOVELLA feature & giveaway

Breaking the Nexus
Book 1 of the Mythrian Realm series

Lindsay Avalon

Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance

Publisher: Blue Phoenix Publishing

ISBN: 978-0615753140

ASIN: B00AMPXDLQ

Number of pages: 200 print pages

Word Count: 42,000

Cover Artist: Miranda Stork (front cover)

Amazon US Amazon UK

Book Description:

Throughout history, myths and legends of extraordinary creatures have been told and retold. Fantastic tales of demons and banshees, gryphons and dragons, and of course, magic. Stories that every child grows to learn are nothing more than fantasy…or are they?

Beyond the world you see lies a hidden realm, the Mythrian Realm, inhabited by all of the creatures you’ve been told are mere fiction. Only one thing lies between humans and the truth: the Nexus. A magical barrier erected millennia ago to separate the two realms, it has stood the test of time. Until now.

For Mythrian Sha Phoenix, magic is nothing new. But when she stumbles upon a portal on the verge of collapse, her fate will forever change. Pulled through the portal into the Human Realm, she lands in the middle of Detective Connor Flynn’s brutal murder scene. Soon it is obvious someone is using blood magic to try to bring down the Nexus. Together, Connor and Sha must work to unravel the secrets before the barrier falls and the realms collide.

The Nexus is breaking and all hell is about to unleash…literally.

TOUR WIDE GIVEAWAY

About the Author:

I am a wife, a programmer, and now an author. I have an adorable mini Schnauzer and more books than I have room for. I love reading romance because no matter what may be happening in my life, I can always count on my books to end happily ever after. The day I met my husband was the day I truly began believing in happily ever after. After hearing me complain a few too many times that I had “nothing” to read despite the hundreds of paperbacks scattered around the house, my husband began suggesting I write my own stories. When I finally took his advice I discovered that although I enjoy my day job as a software engineer, my true calling is to be an author.

My sister drilled into me an appreciation for fantasy and mythology, something I try to bring to my books. My debut novel, Breaking the Nexus started as a book written for NaNoWriMo and has grown to so much more. It was the conduit that introduced me to a fantastic group of independent authors who have changed my life in unimaginable ways.

When I’m not writing, I’ve found a passion for blogging and interviewing fellow authors. I also love reading (of course!), baking, crochet, sewing sock monkeys, playing video games, and all sorts of random crafts. I have an incurable love of rubber duckies and stuffed animals, and I believe nobody should have to grow up if they don’t want.

Website: http://www.lindsayavalon.com

Blog: http://lindsayavalon.blogspot.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/LindsayAvalon

Facebook: http://facebook.com/author.lindsay.avalon

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6568822.Lindsay_Avalon

By vdanann|2019-03-25T18:04:45-05:00March 28th, 2013|Uncategorized|0 Comments

My Familiar Stranger nominated for Readers Choice 2013.

My Familiar Stranger nominated in two categories:

Best Indie Paranormal Romance

Best Indie Fantasy & Futuristic Romance

If you helped nominate my book, THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

Annnnnnnd, as perhaps the BEST surprise – my name appears in the category of “Best Friend to Readers”. I’m not exactly sure what it means. I’ll take it, but don’t call me in the middle of the night to bail you out of jail and I don’t help with moves. Anymore.

VOTING BEGINS APRIL 1ST.

LINK WILL BE POSTED.

Laurie Garrison from BITTEN BY PARANORMAL ROMANCE wrote this on Facebook in reply to my question about what it means to be “Best Friend to Readers”.

Laurie Garrison Best Friend to Readers means what it says, you’re the reader’s best friend. Also meaning you’re open, honest and helpful with question and you chat with your readers. Some authors don’t get this because they don’t even offer a contact on their site (grumbling to self. LOL)

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By vdanann|2019-03-25T18:04:45-05:00March 25th, 2013|My Familiar Stranger: the vampire hunters|2 Comments

Sentinels of New Orleans FEATURE Books 1 & 2

Royal Street

Sentinels of New Orleans Book One

Suzanne Johnson

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Publisher: Tor Books

ISBN: 978-0765327796

ASIN: B006OM459U

Number of pages: 337

Word Count: approx. 94,000

Cover Artist: Cliff Nielsen

Amazon Barnes and Noble

Book Depository

Book Description:

As the junior wizard sentinel for New Orleans, Drusilla Jaco’s job involves a lot more potion-mixing and pixie-retrieval than sniffing out supernatural bad guys like rogue vampires and lethal were-creatures. DJ’s boss and mentor, Gerald St. Simon, is the wizard tasked with protecting the city from anyone or anything that might slip over from the preternatural beyond.

Then Hurricane Katrina hammers New Orleans’ fragile levees, unleashing more than just dangerous flood waters. While winds howled and Lake Pontchartrain surged, the borders between the modern city and the Otherworld crumbled. Now the undead and the restless are roaming the Big Easy, and a serial killer with ties to voodoo is murdering soldiers sent to help the city recover.

To make it worse, Gerald St. Simon has gone missing, the wizards’ Elders have assigned a grenade-toting assassin as DJ’s new partner, and undead pirate Jean Lafitte wants to make her walk his plank. The search for Gerry and the killer turns personal when DJ learns the hard way that loyalty requires sacrifice, allies come from the unlikeliest places, and duty mixed with love creates one bitter roux.

River Road

Sentinels of New Orleans, Book 2
Suzanne Johnson

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Publisher: Tor Books

ISBN: 978-0765327802

ASIN: B00842H5VI

Number of pages: 336

Word Count: approx. 92,000

Cover Artist: Cliff Nielsen

Amazon Barnes & Noble Book Depository Indiebound

Book Description:

Hurricane Katrina is long gone, but the preternatural storm rages on in New Orleans. New species from the Beyond moved into Louisiana after the hurricane destroyed the borders between worlds, and it falls to wizard sentinel Drusilla Jaco and her partner, Alex Warin, to keep the preternaturals peaceful and the humans unaware. But a war is brewing between two clans of Cajun merpeople in Plaquemines Parish, and down in the swamp, DJ learns, there’s more stirring than angry mermen and the threat of a were-gator.

Wizards are dying, and something—or someone—from the Beyond is poisoning the waters of the mighty Mississippi, threatening the humans who live and work along the river. DJ and Alex must figure out what unearthly source is contaminating the water and who—or what—is killing the wizards. Is it a malcontented merman, the naughty nymph, or some other critter altogether? After all, DJ’s undead suitor, the pirate Jean Lafitte, knows his way around a body or two.

It’s anything but smooth sailing on the bayou as the Sentinels of New Orleans series continues.

About the Author:

Suzanne Johnson writes urban fantasy and paranormal romance from Auburn, Alabama, after a career in educational publishing that has spanned five states and six universities. She grew up halfway between the Bear Bryant Museum and Elvis’ birthplace and lived in New Orleans for fifteen years, so she has a highly refined sense of the absurd and an ingrained love of SEC football and fried gator on a stick.

Website: www.suzanne-johnson.com

Blog: http://suzanne-johnson.blogspot.com

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Suzanne_Johnson

FB: http://www.facebook.com/Suzanne.Johnson.author

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5046525.Suzanne_Johnson

Publisher Page: http://us.macmillan.com/author/suzannejohnson

By vdanann|2019-03-25T18:04:45-05:00March 25th, 2013|urban fantasy|0 Comments