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Book Description:
Surviving these trials is not easy, especially for Amelia, who is being stalked
by shadowy beings only she can see. They're searching for people they can
physically touch, because only those they can touch can see them. Amelia soon
learns why she is being stalked when she accidentally harms her best friend
with fire during the third trial. Fire is a witch's signature. The shadows are
after witches.
Now Amelia must decide what to do: should she continue on her path to
profession knowing there is no redemption, or should she give up on her dream
and turn away from Cathedral Reims in order to stop the shadows who plan
to destroy everything she loves?
Author Bio:
Amber Skye Forbes is a dancing writer who prefers pointe shoes over street
shoes, leotards over skirts, and ballet buns over other hairstyles. She loves
striped tights and bows and will edit your face with a Sharpie if she
doesn't like your attitude. She lives in Augusta,
Georgia where
she writes dark fiction that will one day put her in a psychiatric
ward...again. But she doesn't care because her cat is a super hero who will
break her out.
Cambria Hebert is the author of the young adult
paranormal Heven and Hell series, the
new adult Death Escorts series, and
the new adult Take it Off series. She
loves a caramel latte, hates math and is afraid of chickens (yes, chickens).
She went to college for a bachelor’s degree, couldn’t pick a major, and ended
up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always
have good hair. She currently lives in North Carolina with her husband and
children (both human and furry) where she is plotting her next book. You can
find out more about Cambria and her work by visiting http://www.cambriahebert.com
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Gail McHugh- 1-Ebook of Collide / 1-Ebook of Pulse
K.A. Tucker - 1 Ebook Copy of One Tiny Lie
Gina Maxwell -1 Ecopy Seducing Cinderella
Nikki Sex - $10.00 Amazon Gift card
Joanne Brothwell - 3 - Ebook copies of Stealing Breath
3 - Ebook copies Silencing Breath
Angela Orowski-Pert -PRIZE: 2 sets of 3 ebooks currently published in the Forged series Origins &Forged by Legacy: Beginnings
I've always been a lover of writing, but mostly dabbled in creating poetry while raising my three beautiful children. I am grateful that my husband of fifteen years has supported me--albeit sometimes kicking and screaming--as I pursue this "hobby" of mine. Without his help, writing would be an impossible endeavor.
In July of 2012, I felt an urgent tug of my pen, and I began writing one of my first novels, Collide. Although I thought it might never see the light of day, it gave me the courage to plunge headfirst onto a path I had never considered before.
Collide:
A missed first encounter… Colliding with a second chance… On the heels of graduating college and trying to cope with her mother’s death, Emily Cooper moves to New York City for a fresh start. While harboring secrets of his own, Dillon Parker takes care of Emily through her grief. Knowing he can’t live without her by his side, he’s sweet, thoughtful, and everything Emily has ever wanted in a man. Until she meets Gavin Blake—a rich and notorious playboy who is dangerously sexy and charming as hell. Emily tries to deny the instant connection she feels, but Mr. Tall, Dark, and Handsome is not inclined to let go so easily. Recovering from his own painful past, Gavin will stop at nothing to win Emily over. This unexpected encounter compels Emily to question her decisions, forcing her to make a choice that will destroy friendships, shatter hearts, and forever change her life.
Pulse:
How do you keep existing when your heart is so splintered, so completely torn to shreds, your pulse is fading? You’re…broken. How do you move forward when every breath is nothing more than a constant ache? Living becomes an insidious reminder that you threw away the single largest part of yourself. Your…soul. No amount of distraction can pull you from the torture of losing your…life. Now that Emily Cooper has walked away from her first love, she finds herself running toward her only love. Unraveling fast, but clinging to hope, Emily risks all she has left on the man that has consumed her every thought and dream since the day they met. Will Gavin take her back? And if so, will their reunion be a collision of two hearts destined to complete one another and rekindle a love that knew no boundaries? Or will scars from their past rip open, tearing slowly at what each of them was meant to be? Can fate, the ultimate game changer, mend the shattered road it laid out from the start? Only time will tell… Tick-Tock…
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K.A. Tucker
1 Ebook Copy of Ten Tiny Breaths or One Tiny Lie
In this follow-up novel to the top-selling Ten Tiny Breaths, Livie Cleary faces a new set of challenges as she navigates freshman year at Princeton, wild parties, and the gorgeous rowing team captain who is everything she doesn’t want in a guy, or so she thinks…
“Make me proud.” These were the last words Livie’s father ever spoke to her. In the seven years since her parents’ tragic death, Livie has done her best to keep this promise through her every choice, word, and action, while looking after her sister with strength and maturity. But with college right around the corner, unexpected challenges will test her resilience—and her heart.
Livie walks into Princeton with a solid plan, and she’s dead set on delivering on it: Rock her classes, set herself up for medical school, and meet a good, respectable guy to marry someday. What isn’t part of her plan are Jell-O shots; a lovable, party animal roommate she can’t say “no” to; and Ashton, the arrogant—and extremely attractive—captain of the men’s rowing team who makes Livie’s usually non-existent temper flare. Worse, he’s best friends and roommates with Connor, who fits Livie’s criteria perfectly. So why does she keep thinking about Ashton?
As Livie finds herself facing mediocre grades, career aspirations she no longer thinks she can handle, and feelings for Ashton that she shouldn’t have, she’s forced to let go of her last promise to her father and, with it, the only identity that she knows.
Mixed martial arts fighter Reid Andrews's chance to reclaim his title as light heavyweight champ is shattered when he's injured only months before the rematch. To make sure he's healed in time, his trainer sends him to recuperate under a professional's care--Reid's best friend's little sister, all grown up.
Disorganized and bookish Lucie Miller needs some professional help of her own. She'd do anything to catch the eye of a doctor she's crushed on for years, so when Reid offers seduction lessons in exchange for 24/7 conditioning for the biggest fight of his career, Lucie jumps at the chance.
Soon Reid finds himself in the fight of his life...winning Lucie's heart before she gives it to someone else.
Author Bio:
Gina is a shameless romance addict with no intentions of ever kicking the habit.
Growing up she dreamed of helping people escape reality with her acting abilities...until college when she realized she had none to speak of. Another ten years passed before she discovered a different means to accomplishing the same dream: writing stories of love and passion for addicts just like her.
Her debut novel, Seducing Cinderella, landed on the USA Today and NY Times Bestseller lists in less than a month. Now she splits her time between writing more books and acting as Boss of the world's first organized romance mafia, the Maxwell Mob.
Thanks to the support she receives from her amazing family, Gina is finally able to live her dream of bringing a little romantic fantasy to the world, one steamy novel at a time.
Submissive Kelly Flynn has a huge crush on John Taylor, and is restrained by troubling ties of her own. She is suffering from the "Fatal Female Flaw" when ordinarily sensible women fall madly in love with an unattainable man who can't, or won't love them back. There's no possible way Kelly can ever break through John's defenses to the tortured soul beneath... or can she?
FREED
With a deep phobia of small spaces, the last place Kelly Flynn wants to be is trapped in a dark elevator... especially with John Taylor, the handsome Dom she has a huge crush on. As her fear threatens to overwhelm her, it becomes clear John will have to do something drastic to save her.
Luckily, John is just the man to solve the problem. An experienced Dom, he knows everything about a woman's body, including how to bring it to soaring heights of pleasure.
Both Kelly and John are caged by far more than just walls. Each has their own issues that bind them. Can they free each other?
STRIPPED
After escaping the elevator, Kelly Flynn goes home with John Taylor, the Dom she has a crush on. Why? Because she has fallen completely, madly in love with the man. And what woman in her right mind wouldn’t fall in love with him?
To Kelly’s mind, John is perfect. Or is he?
PUNISHED
Kelly Flynn is on an emotional roller coaster ride from hell.
Saturday night she had hit a freakish all time low when she had been caught in a broken elevator. With a phobia of being trapped in small, dark places Kelly had totally flipped out when the lights went out and the elevator screeched and jerked to a halt.
Luckily the Dom she had been crushing on all month, John Taylor, was there to save her. One thing led to another and Kelly ended up spending the night with John and having the BEST SEX of her entire life. Not to mention falling head over heels in love with the guy.
Who unfortunately it turned out, was a complete nut job wacko bastard.
Or was he?
John Taylor is in fact, the ultimate Dom. He knows just how to deal with a disrespectful sub. What will John do? Because it is pretty clear by now, that Kelly won’t get away with her behavior toward him. There is no question about it.
Kelly will need to be punished.
CONNECTED
Submissive Kelly Flynn's life is falling apart.
John Taylor, her Dom boyfriend is wanted by the police for the brutal murder of his psychologist, a woman who was helping him deal with his childhood.
Kelly is John's alibi, but the police don’t believe her. Her parents don't believe her either, but she knows John.
Madly in love with John Taylor, Kelly just doesn't know anything about his past.
What is it that made him the way he is?
Meanwhile, with John's solid alibi, the real killer is looking for another victim.
Does the murder have Kelly's name on the top of his "To-do" list?
Between her parents, John's past, the police, and the killer, Kelly's perfect love story is seriously feeling the strain.
Amazon Author Bio:
Hey there, I'm Nikki Sex!
Yes, you are of course correct, that isn't my real name. I've been forced to use a different name because I'm a complete coward where my mother is concerned. The "OMG what would Mom think?" is still sitting right there in the back of my mind like another conscience (only an extremely prudish one!) Luckily my mother is in denial. She still thinks I was a virgin when I got married.
I like to write sexy adult stories, often involving bondage and domination. I LOVE BDSM, and all my sex stories are definitely XXX rated. I think erotic stories are best when they are graphic and explicit, as well as being hot and sexy! I am also a sucker for romance and Happy Ever After, so no matter how dark my stories get, fear not. It always all works out.
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Abigail & Missy
1-Autographed copy of Branded and 1- Ebook copy!!!!
The Hole is ruled by a sick twisted legal system and commander that thrives on torturing people until their only hope for peace is death itself. Unforeseen events take the main characters on the ride of their life they couldn't ever have expected. Can strength and weakness co exist in a guard of the Hole. Cole finds himself torn. Is there such thing as hope or light at the center of Hell in The Hole? This book is nothing short of greatness.
Abi Ketner Is a registered nurse with a passion for novels, the beaches of St. John, and her Philadelphia Phillies. A talented singer, Abi loves to go running and spend lots of time with her family. She currently resides in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with her husband, triplet daughters and two very spoiled dogs.
Abi and Missy met in the summer of 1999 at college orientation and have been best friends ever since. After college, they added jobs, husbands and kids to their lives, but they still found time for their friendship. Instead of hanging out on weekends, they went to dinner once a month and reviewed books. What started out as an enjoyable hobby has now become an incredible adventure.
Melissa Kalicicki received her bachelor's degree from Millersville University in 2003. She married, had two boys and currently lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Aside from reading and writing, her interests include running and mixed martial arts. She also remains an avid Cleveland sports fan.
Abi and Missy met in the summer of 1999 at college orientation and have been best friends ever since. After college, they added jobs, husbands and kids to their lives, but they still found time for their friendship. Instead of hanging out on weekends, they went to dinner once a month and reviewed books. What started out as an enjoyable hobby has now become an incredible adventure.
Just as Sarah is learning everything she can about her new abilities as an Indigo Child and settling into a normal life with her beloved Evan, her entire world shatters when Evan disappears without a trace. Desperate to find him, Sarah's attempts to uncover clues to his whereabouts end up leading her to a sadistic serial killer who confirms her worst fears are true, Evan has been kidnapped, and he is once again in the clutches of his brutal, abusive family of necromancers. Sarah's search leads her not only to the evil people of Evan's past he tried so desperately to protect her from, but also to The Key of Solomon, an ancient text for summoning the dead.
Deep in the backwoods of North Dakota, twenty-one year old Sarah Ross is searching for a missing child when she is attacked by a glowing-eyed, transparent... creature. Sarah survives, destroying the monster by using mysterious abilities she didn't even know she had. Bloody and bruised, Sarah flees the scene and runs directly into Evan Valente, a handsome, charismatic stranger who helps her back to safety. But what is Evan doing out in the forest at five in the morning? Turning to a healer, Sarah is shocked to learn her eyes bear the mark of the Indigo Child-an evolved human with the ability to feel the emotions of others. But her indigo aura also makes her an easy target for those who wish to consume her powerful essence. Soon, Sarah is falling deeply in love with Evan and wants nothing more than to follow her heart and trust that he is the man he says he is. But she can't ignore the lingering feeling that Evan is hiding a terrible secret. The deeper she digs, the more danger she faces, leading her on a course that will force her to face the darkest, innermost parts of her soul.
In this eerie adaptation of Hansel and Gretel, the fairy tale ending may be far from happy.
Following her mother’s death to cancer, Meg’s world crashes in around her. Her father re-marries within weeks of their loss, her witch step-mother is cold and rejecting, and her new step-brother, Joey, has some rather unusual sexual preferences. Meg’s only hope is to move away and leave her father and the tainted memories behind.
When her father forces her to attend his honeymoon with this new and unwanted blended family, Meg finds herself in the remote wilderness of the Rocky Mountains, miles from civilization. Meg begins to see things in the forbidding forest—strange, unexplainable things she believes are the result of compounding stress. But when her father and step-mother disappear, leaving Meg and Joey to fend for themselves, lost and without supplies, she realizes her paranormal visions are not merely her imagination after all.
Meg’s knows of the dangerous and tortured demons of Joey’s past but her heart can’t resist him. Bound together in desperation and fear, their romance blooms bright and all-consuming despite the evil magic of the formidable forest.
Will Meg and Joey find their way back to civilization? Or will their love wither in submission to the shadows within the Forest of the Forsaken?
Author Bio:
Joanne Brothwell lives in the country on the Canadian prairie where her stories are inspired by the dead things that appear at her doorstep on a daily basis. Of course, her two pets, a retired police dog with titanium fangs and a feral barn cat missing two toes, make the safety of surrounding wildlife, at best, uncertain.
Joanne is known to daydream, and ever since grade school has been accused of having a poor attention span. The truth is, Joanne has an alternate reality inside her head, where characters speak to her, sometimes so loudly (and incessantly) she just can't hear anything else! You can rest assured you'll see much more of Joanne's writing in the future, as those characters in her head, having tasted the sweet freedom of release, simply refuse to be silenced!
Lily had a crush on her brother's best friend, Derek for years -
which led to their steamy night ten months ago in her bedroom. Now, Lily is
going off to college and she and Derek are still going strong. However, when
school starts, she realizes it's hard to maintain a relationship while also
trying to live her own life. She and Derek find themselves falling apart and
Lily has no idea where to turn.
Enter Jack. Everything about him is wrong for Lily and she knows it, but she
can't stop herself from being attracted to him. When things implode with Derek,
it's Jack who is there to pick up the pieces - and show Lily an entirely new
set of experiences she didn't know she was missing.
Of course, Jack has his own problems and once Lily gets to know him better, she
starts to wonder if she can handle all of Jack. When Derek reappears on the
scene, Lily is forced to decide between two guys and herself. Can she find
herself without losing the people who matter in the process?
See where it began in the short story, "Her Brother's Best Friend."
Excerpt:
He moves closer and already my body is
responding. He smells like cigarettes and leather, two smells I never thought
were sexy until now. I want to fall into his body, to be wrapped in his arms,
and I fight it. It’s wrong and it makes no sense. I have everything I could
ever want. Jack is just a distraction.
“I’m not that kind of girl,” I tell him.
He steps closer still and kisses my neck.
His lips are soft, which is unexpected, and it sends a shiver through me. Jack
brings me in to his chest. I can feel his heart beating; it’s quickening and it
matches mine. I feel his tongue sliding down along my collarbone. There is
nothing like this, but I need him to stop. And yet, I never want him to stop.
“I’d love to know exactly what kind of girl you are.”
Almost as if they are not my own, my hands
slip between his jacket and his shirt. The heat of his skin burns me even
through the fabric of his clothes. His lips continue to travel downward, but as
they reach the curve of my breasts, something in me wakes up. I tear myself
away from him and back up a few inches.
“I have a boyfriend,” I repeat. “I can’t do
this.”
“Where is he?” Jack asks. His eyes are
burning.
“What?”
“Where is your boyfriend? You’ve mentioned
him before, but you run into me a lot for someone who’s so in love.”
About the Author:
Sarah Daltry writes erotica and romance that ranges from
sweet to steamy. She moves around a lot and has trouble committing to
things. Forget Me Not is her second full length novel,
although she also has several story collections and two novellas available. Her
other novel, Bitter Fruits, was available shortly, but is now in
the contract phase with a major publisher. When Sarah isn’t writing, she
tends to waste a lot of time checking Facebook for pictures of cats, shooting
virtual zombies, and simply staring out the window.
Jane Stiles is successful in business but bored with her socially mundane existence. One night at a party, she meets an intense and compelling stranger named Luke. This fateful encounter prompts her predictable life path to veer into uncharted territory, sweeping her along on a frightening erotic journey into the world of bondage, domination and submission.
Jane had never experienced genuine desire, and now passion consumes her life, robbing her of free will. Her new lifestyle creates an emotional chasm between her and her old friends. Will they understand why she has abandoned her high ideals and long-term plans for a traditional wedding?
What society considers right or wrong no longer matters. Prepared to surrender everything to Luke, she wonders if her everything will be enough. She now needs his discipline as much as she craves his love and approval. How far down this dark path is she willing to go?
Jane's pilgrimage into domination and discipline has created a war between her mind and her body, and her body is claiming victory.
Blakely Bennett grew up in Southeast Florida and has been residing in the great Northwest for over eight years. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a degree in psychology, which accounts for her particular interest in crafting the personalities, struggles, and motivations of her characters. She is an avid reader of many genres of fiction, but especially erotica and romance. Writing has always been her bliss. She is attracted to stories of self-struggle and ultimate recovery.
Blakely is married to a wonderful, loving and supportive husband, also a writer, who helps to keep her grounded. She is a mother, a communitarian, a lover of music (always on while she is writing--thank you, Pandora), and a good friend. An advocate of love and female empowerment, she is a facilitator for a women's group. She loves to walk and hike for exercise and finds that, since moving to Seattle, WA, she is now one of those "crazy" people who walk in the rain.
"Charity Moon is an amazingly adorable book about the depths of true love." -5 star rating from a reviewer
Charity Bell is eighteen, beautiful, and has an unyielding chip on her shoulder. The loss of her father and betrayal of her stepfather have left her angry and confident that no man will ever win her trust, or possess her heart. She wears that declaration proudly--on her countenance, as well as her sharp tongue.
That's all tested when the enchanting Levi Drake transfers from her rival school across town. In a town divided by intense rivalry this should mean trouble, and yet the school is quickly won over by his alluring charm. When a strange encounter with the mysterious young man leaves Charity bewildered, she's convinced he's hiding something and sets out on a dangerous plot to discover his secret. What she uncovers, however, will leave her both grasping for reality and hanging onto the tattered shreds of what's left of her declaration. As she faces the demons of her past, and present, she must decide if she can live, or die, with his.
DeAnna Kinney is a wife of nineteen years and the mother of three amazing kids. She considers herself as fun-loving and a bit peculiar. Besides writing, she loves reading, the color purple, Star Wars, decorating on a budget, and dancing while she cooks(she can see her kids rolling their eyes as we speak). She believes whole-heartedly that chocolates and a good book go hand in hand. And, having experienced it herself, believes utterly in the power of true love.
She is very hands-on with her fans and thrives on their interaction.
Her upcoming works include:
A Deeper Shade of Lavender (Lavender Series Book 2)
Box of Gaza
And maybe something about Zombies, Bullying, Vampires, Sea Cows, and perhaps the end of the world, although not necessarily in that order.
Her best friend, and room mate, Aubrey. Life is suppose to be about a few good parties, fun with friends, and working hard in school. The last thing Cassie wants is to fall in love, at least right off, but in the first few weeks everything changes.
Cassie finds a perfect romance with Carson Woods, a fraternity brother who treats her with the way she always dreamed of. Although everything is perfect between the two, Cassie can't control the love she has for Avery Manning, her childhood crush, who after six years kept his promise of coming back to be with her.
While sorting through the mess of Carson and Avery, Cassie uses Pierce Danielson, Avery's sexy rival in the underground fights, to be her escape from reality. The worse party of using him, is accidently having feelings for him.
With the help of Aubrey, Cassie has to make a tough decision on who and what she wants, without loosing any of the men who have consumed her heart. Burning Attraction is a story of love, lust, and loss.
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance
This title is recommended for mature readers, 18+ years in age, due to intense sexual situations and language.
Author Bio:
Ashley Beale is a new found independent author and self publisher from Maine. Burning Attraction is her first attempt in publishing a novel, with plans of more being released via e-books in the near future. During the day, Ashley is busy entertaining her two young children. Together they spend time with family and friends, going on adventures, shopping, or just having fun. At night, Ashley enjoys a movie or addictive TV series, writing, and of course, obsessing over yet another book boyfriend. To find out more about Ashley, or her plans for upcoming book releases, please visit her official Facebook fan page, at http://www.facebook.com/ashleybealeauthor.
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Angela Orowski-Pert
PRIZE: two sets of three ebooks currently published in the Forged series: Forged by Greed (full size novel) , and two short companion books to the series: Forged by Magic: Origins AND Forged by Legacy: Beginnings. mobi, ePub, and PDF.
Sequills/companion books to the series. It is a collection of short stories, each told from a different character’s point-of-view.
These stories explain some of the behind-the-scenes facts from The Forged series. Do you want to know how the protagonists, Jatred and Jasmira fell in love? And what really happened during the deadly plane crash? How about the reason behind Savannah and Logan’s breakup? Or how do the teens shape shift for the first time?
Forged by Legacy: Beginnings answers all these questions—and more.
This is a VERY SHORT book - it is perfect for a pleasurable "lunch read". Enjoy and please leave a review on Amazon and Goodreads. Thank you!
Book Two in the series, Forged by Coalescence, will be published in late September 2013. Book Three (still untitled) is scheduled for release in 2014.
Forged by Magic: Origins is a collection of FIVE short stories, featuring the characters from the Forged series. This is the first of two prequels to the series. Each story is told from a different character’s point-of-view. Find out how the Amulet and Dasht-e Kavir have been created, and how the powers of the Universe opened the gates to other dimensions, inadvertently releasing unworldly supernatural creatures into the Human World. This is a VERY SHORT book - it is perfect for a pleasurable "lunch read". Enjoy and please leave a review on Amazon and Goodreads. Thank you! Prequel 2 will be published in July 2013. Book Two in the series, Forged by Coalescence, will be published in late September 2013.
Young Adult paranormal romance/urban fantasy novel.
Two Seattle 16-year-olds, Jatred and Jasmira, are not your typical star-crossed lovers. They are not even your typical Shape Shifters. Sure, they try to live an ordinary life. At least, as ordinary as the Prince and the Princess of the rivaling ancient Races--the Winter wolves and the Summer leopards--can live. But eventually they learn that not much about their existence can be normal. Especially when the Races' two commanding Goddesses are involved.
One of the Goddesses is on a quest to tilt the scale of power to her side. The other will never let it happen, even if it means kicking Jatred and Jasmira's love to the curb. Nothing is off limits, including removing Jatred's memories of Jasmira.
To complicate things even more, there are the Universe's powers to consider. They are trapped in an ancient Amulet in order to protect the stability of the world. But the Universe has a mind of its own, and when the powers are unleashed, the forces of nature are disturbed; earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions shake the Earth. All Shifters of both Races are summoned by their respective Goddesses to fight in the name of, or against, the normalcy of the world.
Author Bio:
Angela Orlowski-Peart is the author of the Young Adult and New Adult fiction novels, including YA paranormal/urban fantasy romantic thriller series, Forged. Angela writes in multiple YA and NA genres, including paranormal, fantasy, urban fantasy, contemporary, sci-fi, and short stories.
She was born and raised in Poland. She now lives in the Seattle area with her family and a chronically curious cat.
Angela describes herself as European born, American by choice.
"We're just trying to figure out this life, how to get from one day to the the next. And though we tried, we've lost it all somehow, but our love won't be tragic. Just remember...I'm with You."
Bella Rose and Cutter Dawson are two lost souls trying to find their place in this world. They have known loss. But with pain comes beauty. When they find each other in the midst of their darkest hours, will the beauty they see in each other be enough to save them?
Author Glenna Maynard
The Author Bio is below. I will add my thought on Glenna. I love her books! Not your typical love story and I love that about her writing its edgy and visits some areas that aren't all about the prince charming and happily ever after. Developed characters you are able to relate to, raw touching on real topics.
Her work is fabulous and she is so down to earth and friendly. Love her positive attitude!!! Did I mention I LOVE HER BOOKS!!! ( giggles)
Author Bio
A mother by day and writer by night. When Glenna isn't writing or spending time with family you can usually find her curled up reading a great book. She has a passion for romance and paranormal reads.
Glenna was born and raised in the beautiful hills of Eastern Ky where she still resides today. Her hobbies include reading, writing, scrap-booking, and cooking.
L.P. Dover lives in the beautiful state of North Carolina with her husband and two wonderful daughters. She’s an avid reader that loves her collection of books. Writing has always been her passion and she’s delighted to share it with the world. L.P. Dover spent several years in college starting out with a major in Psychology and then switching to dental. She worked in the dental field for eight years and then decided to stay home with her two beautiful girls.
Her works consist of the Forever Fae series, and the Second Chances series as well as the standalone Love, Lies, and Deception. She’s really excited to be able to experience writing in the different genres. Her reading used to consist of nothing but suspense thrillers, but now she can't get away from the paranormal/fantasy books. Now that she has started on her passion and began writing, you will not see her go anywhere without a notebook, pen, and her secret energy builder … chocolate.
With nothing but shattered dreams and a busted heart to fuel the way, Angela Fletcher drove out of Arkansas and never looked back.
Six years later, the new and improved version of the girl she used to be steered clear of romance, love and late night promises. The only pillow talk Angela engaged in these days, was making sure the person on the other pillow knew to lose her number as soon as he left the bed. She only had room for one love in her life and that was Bare Assets, the gentleman's club she poured her heart and soul into.
Dean Murray was the devil in disguise and had left behind enough broken hearted women to populate a small country. Angela would know. She was an expert markswoman who was skillfully self-trained at shooting down the good, the bad and the ugly of all masculine targets. After all, as the owner of the most successful strip club in Dallas, Texas, it was her business to know men.
Just as she begins to fall for Dean's silky words and passionate ways, her past and present unexpectedly collide and a meticulously planned future turns into unpredictable chaos. Is the smooth talking, denim wearing devil responsible for the chaos? Or have the secrets she left buried in Arkansas, coming back to haunt her?
Author Bio:
I'm always clicking away at the keyboard, but when I'm not, my family, two dogs, and a very peculiar cat keep me on my toes! There's never a boring moment at my desk!
Besides my obvious love for coffee and all things caffeinated, I love to travel. The occasional tourist stop is fun, but I'm a back road kind of gal. Take me off the beaten path. I want to meet the ordinary people behind the culture.
My crazy family includes a husband, four kids, two grandbabies, two dogs and a cat. That's right. Life is totally insane, and so I write.
Speaking of writing, I've been spinning stories around the campfire since I can remember. Poetry was second nature and as a teen and young adult, short stories were constantly being penned. I'm an avid reader who loves almost all genres. Let's face it! A good read is a good read, regardless of whether it takes place in the future, the present, the past or with ghosts.
Excerpt:
Changing the subject before it became too serious, Angie opened the bedroom door and glanced over her shoulder. "I don't know about you, but I haven't had a single thing to eat all day. If I don't get something soon, I'm going to eat the wood off this door."
Grinning from ear to ear, he had to say it, "I have something to appease your appetite, but I'm afraid the door doesn't play into my lust filled scenario."
Laughing, she tightened the rope on her robe and wittily responded, "I would love to take part in your version of a meal, but I'm afraid I need to rely on the basic food groups for now."
"And why is that?" he asked, joining her at the door.
"Something tells me that once I truly get a taste of you, I may never want to leave this room again.
“The Long Road Home” Is a story about family, first love,
betrayal & secrets. What if someone took away everything that you ever
cared about? What if one by one you were stripped of everything you have ever
known until there was nothing left? What if you didn't even realize what was
happening to you, because it was by the hands of one man, that was driven by
obsession to possess you, to own you. Christina never believed in love at first
sight, until she met Michael. In the span of one summer, Christina finds her
soulmate only to have him suddenly torn from her life. Her father is set up for
a crime he didn’t commit, and her best friend Lani is swept up into a fairy
tale of her own. Christina suddenly finds herself alone and vulnerable, with
only one person left to turn to, Logan. Little by little she begins to fall
under his spell. Logan will stop at nothing to get what he wants, and what he
has wanted all along is Christina. He has managed to worm his way into her
life, separate her from everyone she cares about, and steal the life she was
meant to have with someone else. In a series of shocking events, the truth
starts to unravel, and the true Logan Harrington is discovered for who he
really is. Christina's friends fight for her to uncover the truth, and free
herself from his web of deception. Will she piece the truth together, or will
she succumb to his delusional lies?
Born
and raised in Massachusetts, Jenna settled into America's hometown where she
proudly calls home with her family. She is an avid book reader and collector
with an entire room dedicated to her passion. At the age of twelve years old
Jenna began writing, determined to be just like Stephen King or Dean Koontz.
For her it all starts with the flick of an image. From there a story is born.
Being an eternal romantic, Jenna is a true believer in happy endings. It's the
rest of the story that anything is possible. Writing is her passion. It is
something that helps her unwind at the end of the day. She likes to tell
stories that will pull at your heartstrings, or simply whisk you away even for
just a little while. So grab your favorite blanket, and a hot cup of coffee and
settle in for the ride.
I am a stay at home mom for three kids. They keep the days pretty busy, but at night or when they are at school I can be found sitting at my computer typing away or sitting somewhere curled up reading a book.
I have always wanted to be a writer, but it was put on the back burner for a long while there. Now that my kids are in school and there is a little 'free' time, I put my writing back in the oven and have been cooking since.
Have a great day everyone!
I look forward to hearing from all of you! :)
Protective Love Everyone has secrets. How far would you go to keep them hidden? What would it take for you to rid yourself of the secret…. to move past it all? Kayla Williams was stuck in a reoccurring nightmare. The problem was Kayla wasn’t dreaming. This really was her life for the past sixteen years. No matter what, she knew she had to keep this secret, from everyone she knew and loved especially her ten brothers and sisters. It was a secret that would break the family apart. Kayla is the middle child of a large family. Kayla found it all too easy to blend into the background. When her twin sisters have a graduation party, Kayla decides to stop by only to tell them congratulations. She had tried to stay away from her family and her family home as much as she could. Kayla loved her family, but it was hard to face them, knowing the awful secret she was hiding. What Kayla didn’t know was that going to this party would cause the first domino to fall and trigger the next. Jason Gold, a dutiful son, was a loner all his life. To Jason, honesty and trust were only a figment of people’s imagination but something he believed in. Jason, a police detective is married to the job. When Jason’s sick mother asks him to attend a party on behalf of her, he meets the one girl that he could not ignore or forget. Secrets are dangerous…. they can cause bonds to break and hearts to shatter…. Will Kayla survive her hidden secret or will it claim her forever? Will Jason come clean on his secrets or let them tear away the only woman he has cared enough about to pursue?
Felicia Tatum was born and raised in Tennessee. She always loved reading, and at the age of twelve began writing. Her passion for creating stories grew and in May 2012, she finally wrote her first novel, The White Aura.
She still lives in Tennessee with her daughter and her kitty. She loves cooking and books. Animals are some of her best friends. She watches a lot of Disney channel and often dreams up new book ideas. She's currently working on various projects.
The Vessel:
Scott and Olivia survived the dreaded dance, only to be faced with the aftermath of their meeting. Now, they are on the hunt for the descendant of Devlin Hart, the sorcerer who originally cast the curse on the Tabors family, while making the best of every moment they have together. With everything that's happening, will their love be able to make it? Olivia’s happiness with Scott is cut short. When unexpected events thrust her in an interesting situation, she must make the best of what she has, while trying to save herself. She loves Scott, but can’t shake the uneasiness of what’s happening. When her parents are taken, her brother comes back to town, and mysterious men start following her, Olivia must reach deep inside to find her true self. Scott is on the mission to break the curse on his beloved family, but will he also have to fight for Olivia's heart? When an interesting situation is thrown into their relationship, he must fight his jealousy and continue to woo the woman he loves. With the stress of the descendant and The Crimson Calamitous, will Scott be able to show Olivia just how much he cares for her before he loses her forever?
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Janice Baker is the author of Promises, Promises. Her novels involve steamy romance, amusing characters and happy endings. Writing books has become a passion in her life and something she plans to continue for a very long time. When she is not writing, you can find her spending time with her family down at the beach and thinking up more drama for her books.
Book Synopsis:
Isabella “Izzy” McKenna just came out of a two year, well, she couldn’t really call it a relationship. It was more like two years of being dominated and controlled by him, a handsome and powerful man. When she finally decides to leave him, after he finally pushes her too far, she revives her friendship with her best friend from college.
Little did Izzy know that rekindling her friendship would also throw her into an amazing loving relationship with a gorgeous fun, but at times jealous, bar owner named Z.
Will Izzy’s horrible childhood and past controlling relationship keep her from finally finding the love that she’s always searched for? Or will he ruin the love that is finally just in her grasp?
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Tonya Callihan
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Blurb Attorney, Fallon Markwell, isn’t easily intimidated. Working her career she has learned to go toe-to-toe with the worst of them. Going undercover is something she is used to doing. Posing as Fallon Kelly should be easy, but she is learning it is becoming more and more difficult as she develops feelings for the one man she can’t have. She is using Sergeant Major Luke Roberts to solve her case. Once he learns about her lies he will never speak to her again. In fact, if she isn’t careful he could cost her her career.
Sergeant Major Luke Roberts isn’t afraid to go after what he wants. And he wants Fallon Kelly, he has his own agenda. She’s a beautiful woman who could provide some nice arm candy to a few events he must attend and rock his world in the bedroom.
He offers Fallon a proposition she can’t refuse, although the deal breaker could be the non-kissing rule he implements in their arrangement.
After a P.I. Fallon has worked with for years is murdered and people close to her are in harm’s way Fallon must reevaluate what’s
important. Can she trust Luke to help her if he knows the truth? Can she trust him with her heart as well?
Dianne Rinella
About the Author : Enjoying San Francisco as a backdrop, the ghosts in Diane’s 150-year old Victorian home augment the chorus in her head. With insomnia as their catalyst, these voices have become multifarious characters that haunt her well into the sun’s crowning hours, refusing to let go until they have manipulated her into succumbing to their whims. Her experiences as an actress, business owner, artisan cake designer, software project manager, Internet radio disc jockey, vintage rock n’ roll journalist/fan girl, and lover of dark and quirky personalities influence her idiosyncratic writing.
What people are saying about the Forbidden Flower series. From Autumn at Martini Times Romance who awarded the series the Golden Olive. (This is a step above 5 stars and means it is worth its weight in gold.) On Love’s Forbidden Flower Have you ever read a book that changed the way you thought about the world? Love’s Forbidden Flower is one of those books for me. I found myself weeping tears of both pain and triumph all because Diane Rinella’s prose painted a brilliantly tortured landscape that had me questioning what I once saw only as black and white. This book deserves so many more brave readers. The subject matter may not be for everyone, but if you have an open mind and open your heart, this book will destroy you – beautifully. On Time’s Forbidden Flower Diane is still one of the best when it comes to writing soul-deep longing and desire and Time’s Forbidden Flower overflows with it. The ending was quite surprising to me and I have to admit that I did shed a few tears after I turned the last page. The whole series is an absolute must read for NA fans that hunger for something a little different and maybe just a little darker. If Diane Rinella writes it, I am so going to read it - even if it's just her laundry list! Lori Zalewski, reviewer for Lusty Penguin and BTSeMag Love’s Forbidden
Flower 5 star review Rinella’s beautiful prose, memorable characters, plot twists, and happy-for-now ending make Love’s Forbidden Flower an emotionally gripping, page-turning romance that leaves you wanting to revisit these characters again and again. Time’s Forbidden Flower 5 star review Diane Rinella fans will be completely captivated by Time's Forbidden Flower, the final addition to the Forbidden Flower series. Rinella's narrative is an emotional tale with absorbing characters who have an intriguing story to tell… Rinella ties up this original story line, managing to blend the happy with the sad (keep tissues handy) to create a thoroughly satisfying conclusion. Time's Forbidden Flower is a well- executed, dramatic ending to the Forbidden Flower series. Bookworm Brandee Love’s Forbidden Flower 5 star review Love's Forbidden Flower is not an easy read. It deals with a taboo subject and definitely would not be everyone's cup of tea. But I have to tell y'all, I was riveted from the first sentence… the writing is so eloquent and lyrical, it made reading about Lily and Donovan easier. The love, anger, confusion is all rendered so poetically I tended to forget that I wasn't reading the average love story.
Time’s Forbidden Flower 5 star review I adore Ms. Rinella's voice. Her writing is fluid and lyrical. And she constructed such a riveting story. Lily and Donovan's is a passionate, poignant and powerful tale of eternal love. Author, JA Huss at New Adult Addiction Love’s Forbidden Flower 5 star review This is a book worth reading if only for the love story. It’s heart-wrenching and I couldn’t imagine going through this experience because it rips their lives apart. Time’s Forbidden Flower 4 1/2 star review The second book is just as touching. For such a taboo subject, it is handled with class.
The heart cares not what society forbids. Lily nurtures a secret love for a flawless man—the one who is her soul mate. Donovan is gorgeous, charismatic, and delights in all of Lily’s talents and quirks. Their innate knowledge of each other is almost telepathic. Together they interlock like fine threads creating luxurious silk. But society dictates this picture-perfect adoration is the ghastliest of all possibilities. As Lily embarks on a quest for the romance the heavens intended, her suitor turns reluctant. Desperate to uncover why Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hiding decayed from a tender-hearted gentleman into a ferociously self- serving, cocky bastard, Lily is prepared for battle when it comes to the salvation of her soul mate. However, Donovan traps Lily in a mental game of chess, leaving her to question his sanity. When Lily’s revelations about Donovan’s destructive alter ego lead to an inconceivable truth, can she help Donovan survive fate’s cruel joke? Impassioned, witty, and deeply moving, Love’s Forbidden Flower is filled with stunning controversies that will forever haunt your heart.
Society’s torch only illuminates our path. Very disturbing or somewhat intriguing? That is the question Donovan asks himself over his soul mate’s latest idea for bedroom antics. Undecided, he enters into a bet. If Lily wins, Donovan will become a willing participant in an unsettling new adventure. If she loses… Well, does Donovan really want her to lose? Love’s Erotic Flower is an erotic, stand-alone, short story featuring the characters from the controversial New Adult Romance novel, Love’s Forbidden Flower. This piece is approximately 8000 words. Warning: This title contains graphic language and raunchy sexual situations. It is intended for those 18 years of age and older.
An eternity of passion cannot be quelled by society. Once upon a time Donovan assured Lily all of her dreams would come true. But how could he keep the promise of a fairy tale when her truest goals could not involve him, though her deepest desires did? Now, Lily has it all—love, passion, a family, and the career of her dreams—with Christopher. But something is lacking. She and Donovan have spent the last ten years living apart, and the soul mates are eager to reunite. Can Donovan keep his promise to give Lily all she desires, even with Christopher in the way? For Lily and Donovan, the past is a mirror to the future that cannot be shattered. Donovan is convinced Lily has been his love for all eternity. Determined to unravel the past, they embark on a journey to discover where it all began. For centuries Donovan has stolen Lily’s heart while forced to suffer for his love. How much can a soul endure before the breaking point is reached and a monster emerges? Can the demons of the past be combated to pave the way for happiness in the next life? Or has the abuse suffered in this life already turned Donovan hell bound? Time and again, one woman has destroyed their happiness. It’s time to silence her—once and for all. Ravishingly sinful, witty, and controversial, Time’s Forbidden Flower, the sequel to Love’s Forbidden Flower, is a barrier breaking love story of time unwound.
Time’s Forbidden Flower 5 star review Diane Rinella fans will be completely captivated by Time's Forbidden Flower, the final addition to the Forbidden Flower series. Rinella's narrative is an emotional tale with absorbing characters who have an intriguing story to tell… Rinella ties up this original story line, managing to blend the happy with the sad (keep tissues handy) to create a thoroughly satisfying conclusion. Time's Forbidden Flower is a well- executed, dramatic ending to the Forbidden Flower series.
Bookworm Brandee Love’s Forbidden Flower 5 star review Love's Forbidden Flower is not an easy read. It deals with a taboo subject and definitely would not be everyone's cup of tea. But I have to tell y'all, I was riveted from the first sentence… the writing is so eloquent and lyrical, it made reading about Lily and Donovan easier. The love, anger, confusion is all rendered so poetically I tended to forget that I wasn't reading the average love story.
Time’s Forbidden Flower 5 star review I adore Ms. Rinella's voice. He writing is fluid and lyrical. And she constructed such a riveting story. Lily and Donovan's is a passionate, poignant and powerful tale of eternal love.
Author, JA Huss at New Adult Addiction Love’s Forbidden Flower 5 star review This is a book worth reading if only for the love story. It’s heart-wrenching and I couldn’t imagine going through this experience because it rips their lives apart.
Time’s Forbidden Flower 4 1/2 star review The second book is just as touching. For such a taboo subject, it is handled with class.
The heart cares not what society forbids.
Lily nurtures a secret love for a flawless man—the one who is her soul mate. Donovan is gorgeous, charismatic, and delights in all of Lily’s talents and quirks. Their innate knowledge of each other is almost telepathic. Together they interlock like fine threads creating luxurious silk.
But society dictates this picture-perfect adoration is the ghastliest of all possibilities.
As Lily embarks on a quest for the romance the heavens intended, her suitor turns reluctant. Desperate to uncover why Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hiding decayed from a tender-hearted gentleman into a ferociously self- serving, cocky bastard, Lily is prepared for battle when it comes to the salvation of her soul mate. However, Donovan traps Lily in a mental game of chess, leaving her to question his sanity. When Lily’s revelations about Donovan’s destructive alter ego lead to an inconceivable truth, can she help Donovan survive fate’s cruel joke?
Impassioned, witty, and deeply moving, Love’s Forbidden Flower is filled with stunning controversies that will forever haunt your heart.
Society’s torch only illuminates our path.
Very disturbing or somewhat intriguing? That is the question Donovan asks himself over his soul mate’s latest idea for bedroom antics. Undecided, he enters into a bet. If Lily wins, Donovan will become a willing participant in an unsettling new adventure. If she loses… Well, does Donovan really want her to lose?
Love’s Erotic Flower is an erotic, stand-alone, short story featuring the characters from the controversial New Adult Romance novel, Love’s Forbidden Flower. This piece is approximately 8000 words.
Warning: This title contains graphic language and raunchy sexual situations. It is intended for those 18 years of age and older.
An eternity of passion cannot be quelled by society.
Once upon a time Donovan assured Lily all of her dreams would come true. But how could he keep the promise of a fairy tale when her truest goals could not involve him, though her deepest desires did?
Now, Lily has it all—love, passion, a family, and the career of her dreams—with Christopher. But something is lacking. She and Donovan have spent the last ten years living apart, and the soul mates are eager to reunite. Can Donovan keep his promise to give Lily all she desires, even with Christopher in the way?
For Lily and Donovan, the past is a mirror to the future that cannot be shattered.
Donovan is convinced Lily has been his love for all eternity. Determined to unravel the past, they embark on a journey to discover where it all began. For centuries Donovan has stolen Lily’s heart while forced to suffer for his love. How much can a soul endure before the breaking point is reached and a monster emerges? Can the demons of the past be combated to pave the way for happiness in the next life? Or has the abuse suffered in this life already turned Donovan hell bound?
Time and again, one woman has destroyed their happiness. It’s time to silence her—once and for all.
Ravishingly sinful, witty, and controversial, Time’s Forbidden Flower, the sequel to Love’s Forbidden Flower, is a barrier breaking love story of time unwound.
