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Guest blog & giveaway with Lila DiPasqua

Should you read A MIDNIGHT DANCE?  By Lila DiPasqua
A MIDNIGHT DANCE (Berkley Sensation) is the third installment in the Fiery Tales series (steamy, yet romantic, retellings of classic fairy tales!)  And it’s my version of Cinderella.  There’s a strong, smart destitute beauty.  A sinfully handsome, carnally-gifted “Prince Charming”.  Oh, and plenty of scandalous behavior. *smiles*
Believe me, I know there have been many retellings of Cinderella, but there has NEVER been a retelling like quite like A MIDNIGHT DANCE.
But you shouldn’t read it.  🙂  
Well, as least you shouldn’t read it if:
  1. You have an aversion to tall, dark, gorgeous heroes who have an edge of danger edge to them.  Jules de Moutier is drop dead sexy.  And he’s out for revenge, to find out who framed his father as a traitor to the Crown, and to restore his family’s good name.  Having been stripped of his nobility, tossed out of the King’s Navy and disgraced before his peers, Jules is finally in a position to walk away from privateering. It’s taken him years, but he’s intent on using his newly captured silver treasure to help him reclaim his former life and clear his family’s name.  All is going according to plan, until he crosses paths with a certain blond and beautiful desperate thief.
  1. You shouldn’t read A MIDNIGHT DANCE if you want to read about a damsel in distress who’s waiting around to be rescued.  Our heroine Sabine Laurent, daughter of the late playwright, Paul Laurent, may be in dire straits, but she’s not waiting for anyone to rescue her.  Like any practical woman, she’s taking matters into her own hands.  She’s going to steal the silver treasure.  Getting her hands on that kind of wealth will save her family—or what’s left of the eccentric lot. Namely, the balance of her late father’s acting troupe, his long-time mistress and her two spoiled daughters. Too bad she didn’t realize that the wealth she’d be stealing belongs to none other than Jules de Moutier, the object of her girlhood infatuation. She’s convinced she can seduce the rake and make off with a fortune.
  1. You shouldn’t read A MIDNIGHT DANCE if you dislike scorching hot love scenes.  Sabine may blame her family’s downfall on Jules and his family, but his potent appeal is difficult to ignore and even more difficult to resist.  With devilishly seductive Jules, it’s not going to be easy for Sabine to snatch the silver.  The chemistry between them is white-hot. 
  1. You shouldn’t read A MIDNIGHT DANCE if you dislike the classic beloved fairy tale of Cinderella.  A MIDNIGHT DANCE has a ball, a glass slipper, a fairy godmother in the form of a loveable yet highly opinionated apothecary, a determined impoverished beauty and a man who proves to be the Prince Charming every woman longs for.
  1. You shouldn’t read A MIDNIGHT DANCE if you don’t like an exciting read with intrigue and twists.  With a surprising villain that will shock you.  An ending that will make you sigh . . . and gasp in surprise.
EXCERPT: A MIDNIGHT DANCE:
Once upon a time there was a woman whose life was in cinders. Her story has been retold many ways, many times, throughout the realm. Throughout time. Her family’s wealth was gone, as were their elegant home, and their prestigious theater.  They were as lost to her as her girlhood dream of marrying a man she’d loved from afar. A man who was well beyond her reach.
A man she’d dubbed her Dark Prince, for he was tall, dark, and oh so handsome. But her opinion of him had soured. No longer did she believe in a happily ever after.
Yet one night, at the stroke of midnight, the stars aligned.
Destiny stepped in.
And she came face-to-face with her Dark Prince.
But she didn’t arrive before him as she’d dreamed all those years ago. She was not in a golden-colored gown, but in humble attire, not in a gilded carriage, but in a rickety cart, as worthless as a pumpkin, driven by two men, as meek as mice . . . carrying wine mixed with a special potion . . .
What’s in the wine, you ask?  Knowing she must come up with the funds to pay the Crown taxes, Sabine plans on drugging Jules and stealing a fortune in silver.  It’s a desperate plan.  But, then, desperate people must resort to desperate measures.  She’s not above using her acting skills, posing as a common harlot named Elise to try to seduce him, and enlisting her eclectic—and rather eccentric blended family/friends—to help her in this mad scheme.  The only appeal about this crazy plan—she’ll be stealing from Jules de Moutier—whom she blames for her dire predicament in the first place.  Let the seduction begin!
In all seriousness, if you’re looking for something fresh and different, if you love fairy tales, historical romance, a hot hero, a clever heroine, sizzling sexual tension, love scenes that will leave you breathless and delightful secondary characters—if you want a fast-paced read with unexpected twists—I hope you’ll check out A MIDNIGHT DANCE.  🙂
BOOK TRAILER FOR A MIDNIGHT DANCE



A MIDNIGHT DANCE
A Fiery Tale
Lila DiPasqua
Berkley Sensation
HISTORICAL ROMANCE
August 2011
ISBN: 978-0425241981
Born into wealth, Sabine Laurent and her twin sister lived a life of luxury, their father’s prestigious theater frequented by royalty and aristocracy alike. And Sabine dreamed of her own prince charming—the devastatingly handsome Jules de Moutier.
That was before the loss of her sister and her family’s fall from grace—a disaster Sabine blames on the Moutier family. Now, with her father’s death, she’s inherited his sizable debt and the responsibility of caring for his spoiled long-time mistress and her two wastrel daughters. But with the help of Sabine’s eccentric friends—the balance of her father’s acting troupe—she plans to get very close to her old infatuation, seduce the rake—and make away with a fortune.
Resisting Jules’s skillful mouth and tantalizing touch is not as easy as Sabine supposed. And soon she must decide whether her desire for vengeance is greater than her desire for her one and only prince…
Praise for A MIDNIGHT DANCE

[A] fantastic heroine… [A] fantastic hero!” — Night Owl Reviews—REVIEWER’S TOP PICK!

“A deliciously dark hero and a heroine who’s more than a match for him! Sure to delight!” — Jennifer Ashley, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author

“Wickedly passionate . . . a sensual treat.”— Sylvia Day, national bestselling author

“Lila DiPasqua’s ‘Fiery Tale’ version of Cinderella sets the classic story ablaze!” — Anna Campbell, award-winning author.
“A Midnight Dance … [a] romance that touches the heart.  I can ensure that this is a dance you’ll never forget.” — Top Pick! – The Season Blog!
“Ms. DiPasqua’s take on Cinderella is a gorgeous sizzling tale! I finished and wanted to start it over immediately.” — JOYFULLY REVIEWED raves!

Order at:
Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Dance-Lila-DiPasqua/dp/042524198X/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b
B&N: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/A-Midnight-Dance/Lila-DiPasqua/e/9780425241981/?itm=5&USRI=lila+dipasqua
Book Depository: http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Midnight-Dance-Lila-Dipasqua/9780425241981
BIO:
Lila DiPasqua writes wicked & witty historical romance for Penguin/Berkley. She lives with her real-life hero husband and three children and is a firm believer in the happily-ever-after. To learn more about Lila and her books, visit www.LilaDiPasqua.com



GIVEAWAY TIME: 

QUESTION:  If you were in a movie, playing the part of Cinderella, who would you choose to play your perfect Prince Charming?  (NOTE: If my hubby is not available, I’m choosing Bradley Cooper).  Two random commenters will win a book from my Fiery Tales series. READERS’ CHOICE. Giveaway open WORLDWIDE.


To Enter: 
(MUST) Answer Lila’s question above
(MUST) Leave email 
Be a follower of my blog is always good too.

Giveaway ends Sept 9th
Winner announced Sept 12th 


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My Journey to Bob’s Beach Books for a Book Signing

Elisabeth Naughton, Me, Kristina McMorris & Tawna Fenske
The Books I got from Elisabeth
Book I got from Kristina
Book I got from Tawna
Me & Adrian Phoenix
My books from Adrian

Me & Colleen Houck (YA Author of Tiger Curse & Tiger Quest)
My daughter’s hall and she got them all signed too..
Well I had to pusher to get them signed.
Kid-o’s 1st book signing.
She drove 4 hours total this day was a little to much for her.
She crashed as soon as we got home.

Notice she feel asleep with a book?  hehehe

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Review of Hot Vampire Kiss by Lisa Renee Jones

This is the first book in a hot, erotic vampire series.

Explicit — hot!
In blood they will find destiny and the eternal bond of passion…
The Wardens series begins with a trilogy of three brothers—Evan, Aiden and Taylor Brooks are brothers (in order by human age: 34, 32, 28), who were early settlers of the town of New Braunfels, Texas, in the 1500s. When the town was haunted by a series of brutal animal attacks that left a half-dozen townsmen murdered, the Brooks brothers took things into their own hands. Armed and ready for action, they set out into the wilderness, determined to find this animal and kill it. What they found was a female vampire who decided the brothers were scrumptious morsels, worth keeping around for a lifetime. She attacked the brothers and turned them to vampires.
No sooner did she turn them, though, than another vampire appeared and killed her. This vampire declared himself a “Warden” of the Vampire Council. Wardens uphold the rules of the Vampire race, and report to the Council. Killing humans is punishable by death, and their ‘Maker’ had broken that rule. The brothers were then taken to the Council, where they were taught how to survive without killing, how to mingle with humans as if one of them, when to move on from a location so that they would not be suspected as vampires, and most importantly, who their enemies were and how to defeat them.
In the end the brothers were granted a financial dowry that had belonged to their Maker and given the choice of freedom, under Council rule, or an alternative—to become Wardens.
Now, the brothers travel together as Wardens, tracking outlaw vampires, killing them, and protecting innocent humans. It is their eternal duty.
HOT VAMPIRE KISS
Book one, Evan’s story
The werewolf population is entrenched in a century long civil war, and now they are plagued by a virus that is turning wolves into killers. The Evans brothers pursue one such rogue werewolf to Temple, Texas. It is in Temple that Evan encounters a beautiful nurse named Marissa who instantly melts the hundred years of ice running through his veins. When she is brutally attacked by the wolf, he breaks the rules of the Vampire Council and uses his blood to save her. Now, if he doesn’t kill the wolf by the next full moon, Marissa will become a killer wolf, and he will be sentenced to death.
Book 2, Aiden’s story — Hot Vampire Seduction — Late 2011
Book 3, Troy’s story — Hot Vampire Touch — Late 2011




My Thoughts:

Okay Yum, who doesn’t love brothers. Hot brother… Hot Vampire Brothers!!! YUM!!!  Did I say YUM yet?  YYYYUUUUUMMMMMMMMMM!!

Lisa does a great job of creating a new vampire world.  A world where Vampires are kept in check or they are put to death.  The world of the Vampire Wardens. But those in charge may not always be trust worthy. The Brooks brothers will learn that the hard way.

I really enjoyed this 1st installment of Lisa’s Vampire Warden Series. Evan & Marissa are great together. They learn very quickly to trust one another and learn that sometime you can’t fight chemistry or fate.  No matter how many walls you build up, there is going to be one person that can break through them.

Over all I really, really enjoyed this short story.  My only problem was that I think that Marissa adjusted way too quickly to the changes that fell upon her. But maybe it was the alcohol or her over whelming urge to be with Evan.  But either way I loved Evan and Marissa together. I hope that we get to see them some in the next two books. I am looking forward to Aiden (Hot Vampire Seduction) & Troy’s (Hot Vampire Touch) books.

If you are looking for a really good, fast, hot short read. I would encourage you to go grab a copy of Hot Vampire Kiss by Lisa Renee Jones. 

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Lila DiPasqua Fiery Tale Series

Awakened by a Kiss
Three classic fairytales—“Sleeping Beauty,” “Puss in Boots,” and “Little Red Riding Hood”—cleverly retold with enough sensual twists to prove wickedly ever after does exist…
Sleeping Beau: Five years ago, the notorious rake, Adrien d’Aspe, Marquis de Beaulain, was awakened by a sensuous kiss—and experienced a night of raw ecstasy that was branded into his memory. Years later, he spots his mysterious seductress—and this time, he has no intention of letting her go…
Little Red Writing: Nicolas de Savignac, Comte de Lambelle, has been assigned by the King to uncover the secret identity of the author writing scandalous stories about powerful courtiers. He never expected his investigation would lead to his grandmother’s house, or to a ravishing woman who would stir his deepest hunger…
Bewitching in Boots: Elisabeth de Roussel, daughter of the King, is accustomed to getting what she wants—and she wants Tristan de Tiersonnier, Comte de Saint-Marcel, an ex-commander of the King’s private Guard. A recent injury has forced Tristan to leave his distinguished position, but Elisabeth is determined to make him see he’s every bit the man he once was—and more than man enough for her..
Except: http://www.liladipasqua.com/awakenExcerpt.htm
The Princess in His Bed
Inspired by “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” “The Ugly Duckling, and “The Princess and the Pea,” Lila DiPasqua spins three sexy tales that give new meaning to the term bedtime story…
The Marquis’ New Clothes: To save her cousin, Aimee de Miran must retrieve a jeweled ring from the most sinfully seductive man at court, the Marquis de Nattes. But to search his considerable wardrobe she’ll have to get very close to the notorious rake…and soon she finds herself very close to him indeed, with his clothes—and hers—utterly forgotten…
The Lovely Duckling: Reputed for his carnal skills, Joseph d’Alumbert prefers amorous encounters without emotional entanglement—until a quick-witted lady stirs tender feelings and hot desire. Emilie de Sarron suffered burns to her body as an infant, and keeps her scars—and her heart—well hidden. But Joseph is determined to peel away her inhibitions, one slow steamy kiss at a time, to reveal the beautiful swan inside…
The Princess and the Diamonds: Princess Gabrielle can’t sleep at night. There is something hard in her bed. No, not just the stolen diamonds tucked under her mattress, but the handsome Marquis on it….whose carnal talents she can’t resist. But he threatens her secret mission, and worse, she stands to lose far more than the diamonds—her heart is at stake….
Excerpt: http://www.liladipasqua.com/princessExcerpt.htm
A Midnight Dance
Inspired by the tale of Cinderella, Lila DiPasqua weaves a steamy historical romance that offers a glass slipper, a dangerous deception, and an impoverished beauty determined to find her handsome prince…and make him pay.
Born into wealth, Sabine Laurent and her twin sister lived a life of luxury, their father’s prestigious theater frequented by royalty and aristocracy alike. And Sabine dreamed of her own prince charming—the devastatingly handsome Jules de Moutier.
That was before the loss of her sister and her family’s fall from grace—a disaster Sabine blames on the Moutier family. Now, with her father’s death, she’s inherited his sizable debt and the responsibility of caring for his spoiled long-time mistress and her two wastrel daughters. But with the help of Sabine’s eccentric friends—the balance of her father’s acting troupe—she plans to get very close to her old infatuation, seduce the rake—and make away with a fortune.
Resisting Jules’s skillful mouth and tantalizing touch is not as easy as Sabine supposed. And soon she must decide whether her desire for vengeance is greater than her desire for her one and only prince…
Excerpt: http://www.liladipasqua.com/amidnightdanceExcerpt.htm
Want to learn more about Lila or her books? 
Check her out here: http://www.liladipasqua.com/index.htm
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Guest Blog & Giveaway with Kathleen Gallagher

Books-n-Kisses is pleased to welcome Kathleen Gallagher to the blog today.  She is talking Play list for her newest book Echoes at Dawn.  Don’t forget to read all the way to the end Kathleen is giving away a copy of her book.

PLAYLIST FOR ECHOES AT DAWN :  BY KATHLEEN ANN GALLAGHER

Today, I thought I would share some of the songs from my playlist for my debut novel Echoes at Dawn, released by Decadent Publishing. The print version is finally here, and I’m so excited. It’s wonderful to be here to celebrate with you.

 Echoes at Dawn is a story inspired by an old black and white photo from the 1920’a. It takes place in today’s world, but the past is an important part of the characters future.   

The songs I’ve chosen all have a special meaning. One of them plays a significant role in the story itself. However, I won’t give it away. You’ll have to read Echoes at Dawn to find out which one it is.

Love theme from Titanic, My Heart Will Go On    Celine Dion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saalGKY7ifU

This song was released the year I started dating my husband.  

 (You Want To) Make a Memory by Bon Jovi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWuZMBtrc1E&feature=fvwrel

I love this haunting melody, and of course the singer.

Suddenly   Billy Ocean
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HCIJfA5UXY

Suddenly is my hero’s song to his lady.

The Power of Love   Celine Dion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5BkHaoR5uo

This song is my heroine’s song to her love.

The Music of Goodbye from Out of Africa  Al Jarreau and Melissa Manchester
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vrc80VGXmY

This song is so beautiful, and it ties in with the characters conflict.

Dream On  Aerosmith
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6Qd9VR1gD8

Dream On, sums it all up with an amazing performance by Steven Tyler.

BLURB
The strangely intertwined lives of a widowed woman, and a charismatic bachelor come together in order to show that in life, there are no coincidences…only destiny.


Waterfront restaurant chef Madeline Young adores her job. If only her love and family’s lives were as successful as her career. With a teenage son, who spends time in the emergency room for alcohol poisoning and a dementia-plagued mother, Madeline doesn’t know how much more she could handle. Then her mother enlists the help of her deceased twin sister, Mary, to guide Madeline to find happiness. An early dawn visit from the spirit directs Madeline to volunteer at the local hospitals center for addiction recovery, where she comes alive for the first time in many years under the attention of Nat Griffin.


Nathaniel Griffin, a part-time counselor and contractor, fascinates his clients with his lectures. In keeping with his philosophy of professionalism, Nat prefers to keep his personal life private. When attraction tests his beliefs, Nat must confront his marred past. Is he willing to face his demons or take the easier path and remain isolated?


Can unworldly ghosts save this couple from their own self-destructive behavior? Will they be able to accept change and move forward, or allow secrets to stand in the way?

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One random commenter will receive a print copy of Echoes at Dawn.     
 Thanks for stopping by today.

To Enter: 
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leave your email (NO EMAIL, NO ENTRY)
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Giveaway ends Sept 7th
Winner announced Sept 9th


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Eve Silver’s The Otherkin Series & A Huge Giveaway

Sin’s Daugther
Prequel to the Otherkin Novels
Cursed with immortality, driven into a nomadic life on the fringes of society to escape those who hunt her, Amber Hale has learned the bitter lesson that she can never grow close to anyone. Never love.
Only once did she break her own rules. And her lover, Kai Warin, paid for her mistake with his life. For decades, she’s been numb with grief. Now, confronted by a soul reaper–an agent of one of the most powerful of the Underworld deities–with Kai’s face, she must acknowledge the likelihood that he betrayed her…to the Lord of Evil himself.
Forced into an uneasy alliance and plagued by the unwanted yearning between them, they must work together to elude the dark forces hunting them both…



SINS OF THE HEART
(Book 1 in the Otherkin series)

Half-human, half-god, Dagan Krayl is the Underworld’s most powerful soul reaper. When one of his brothers is murdered, Dagan must use every ounce of his power to hunt down those responsible for his brutal death.  But he must move swiftly—and carefully—if he’s to have any chance of resurrecting his brother.
Yet that resurrection could wreak havoc on the mortal world. As an Otherkin, Roxy Tam has sworn to protect the human race and it’s her mission to stop Dagan. But when she sees him face to face, she realizes that she has seen him once before—a meeting that changed her life forever.
Neither Dagan nor Roxy expect to join forces for the sake of mankind.  Or have their loyalties tested as they struggle against the potent desire that threatens to consume them both….
• Read an Excerpt
Sins of the Soul
(Book 2 in the Otherkin series)

Sworn to Duty. Bound by desire.
Alastor Krayl’s world shattered when he learned that his father was the Underworld god of chaos and evil. All that saved him from self-destruction were his newfound brothers and the bond they shared as soul reapers. So when one of his brothers is murdered, vengeance becomes Alastor’s obsession. And the enigmatic Naphré Kurata, a witness—or is she the killer?—has the answers he seeks.
A reluctant Underworld enforcer, Naphré trusts no one, especially not a seductive soul reaper who makes her burn with lust. Torn between duty and desire, she fights to keep her secrets safe from Alastor, even as she longs to surrender.
• Read an Excerpt

SINS OF THE FLESH
(Book 3 in the Otherkin series)

The blood of the Underworld lord of evil runs through soul reaper Malthus Krayl’s veins. Raised to fight for survival and to kill for victory, he can destroy anyone who poses a threat. As he searches for the one responsible for his brother’s murder, he refuses to succumb to any distraction…until his sworn enemy crosses his path and tempts him beyond all reason.
Calliope Kane, a Daughter of Aset, has a personal hatred for soul reapers. Their savage attack against her family still haunts her. But only Malthus can help her find the traitors of her kind, and only she can help him hunt the source of betrayal amongst the reapers. As they unite, the danger grows closer…and the passion between them ignites.
• Read an Excerpt

BODY OF SIN
(Book 4 in the Otherkin series)

Once the favorite son of the Lord of the Underworld, Lokan Krayl held enviable privileges and powers. Powers that led to a devastating betrayal—murder.
Resurrected by his immortal brothers, Lokan is still trapped in purgatory. He has no way to contact his family. He has no answers. In order to find the truth about his death and who killed him, he must escape his prison. And there’s only one way out: through the twelve gates of his eternal enemy, Osiris.
But Lokan has help. Bryn Carr, the woman who duped him once before, is his beautiful yet unwanted guide. She’s been sent by his brothers to aid him. She’s his last hope. Lokan must place his fate—and that of the mortal and immortal worlds—in the hands of the one woman he can never trust.
• Read an Excerpt

Except from Body of Sin (Lokan *Swoon*)

He kissed her, stilling her words. Her lips parted in surprise, and then he was the one surprised. It was as if he’d flicked her “on” switch. She didn’t just let him kiss her. She took over. Coming up on her toes, she molded her body to his and flicked her tongue over the seam of his lips. Then she pushed inside, her tongue darting to meet his before slipping away.
A taste. A tease.
He wanted more.
Lust kicked him with unexpected force. 
For a second, he forgot where they were. He just fisted his hand in her long, silky hair and pulled her head back, feasting on her. 
She rocked her hips into his. She snuggled her breasts against his chest. She slid her palms up his arms and along his shoulders, then tangled her fingers in his hair. She wasn’t subtle. Instead, she let her passion free in a wave that rolled over him and through him. The girl was definitely all-or-nothing.
As he slanted his mouth on hers and took the kiss deeper, harder, she made the most gorgeous sound, somewhere between a sigh and a moan.


Waiting ever so patiently for Book 5.  

Giveaway Time:
The Super Generous Eve Silver has offered to give one lucky follower a chance to win a set of signed books.   That’s right one person will get a chance to win ALL Four printed books (Sin of the Heart, Sin of the Soul, Sin of the Flesh & Body of Sin).
Along with a special letter from Lokan

To enter: 
Please answer this question: (Have to answer to be entered)
Have you read any of Eve’s books, are they in your pile to read, 
or is Eve a new author to you. 
Please leave your email (have to contact you)
Be a follower of my blog

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Giveaway ends Sept 5th. 
Winner announced Sept 7th
Want to learn more about Eve?  Check her out on her website.
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Winners x 6!!!!!

Winners!!!!! Please read what I need from you and email me the information at books.n.kisses (at)gmail(dot)com
Winner of Laura Kaye’s Just Gotta Say (ebook)is: 
Sherry (sstrode(at)scrtc(dot)com)-confirm email please

Winners from the Sultry Summer Nights Blog Hop are:
Hot Vampire Kiss by Lisa Renee Jones (ebook) is: 
Heather (hgamergirl(at)gmail(dot)com)–confirm email please

Masters At Arms by Kallypso Masters (ebook) is: 
Madsheepno1 (madsheepno1(at)yahoo(dot)co.uk)–confirm email please

Expectations & What Money Can’t Buy by Liz Borino (ebooks) is:
Nicole Sender (nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com)–confirm email please

Vicky Dreiling Winners:
Winner of How to Marry a Duke signed Audio book is:
Jeanne M (jeannemiro(at)yahoo(dot)com)–please send me your snail mail address

Winner of a signed How to Seduce a Scoundrel is 
Sheree (ironss(at)gmail(dot)com)–please send me your snail mail address.





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Interview & Giveaway with Donnelly Mackenzie

Books-n-Kisses is pleased to welcome Gayle Donnelly & Robyn Mackenzie to the blog today.

Gayle Donnelly and Robyn Mackenzie both hail from the Midwest.  Writing partners as well as friends (perhaps even sisters in another life), both are married and each has two wonderful children. The similarities don’t stop there. Both earned degrees in English education, both have a profound weakness for Starbucks coffee, and both are completely captivated by the ethereal beauty found in the Pacific Northwest. Their individual passions for writing and storytelling, led them to create Infinite Betrayal, the first book in their Infinity Series


Welcome ladies, I am so pleased to have you here today. I am very excited to talk about your new book Infinite Betrayal book 1 in your new Infinity Series
Gayle/Robyn: Thank you so much Kelly!  We’re so excited about having our story featured here!!
Kelly:  Can I get you ladies anything?  Coffee, Wine, Chocolate?
Gayle:   Sauza margarita on the rocks, no salt.  Wait, it’s after 12:00 right?
Robyn:  Wine works for me…Chardonnay please.
Kelly: Shall we get started?
Gayle/Robyn:   Sure Kelly!  Giddy up!
Q1) Can you each tell us a little something special about the other one?
Robyn: Probably one of the most special things about Gayle is she balances me and forces me out of my comfort zone when needed. She’s much more of an extrovert than I am and I’ve grown so much in that area because of her. She’s also the type of friend you can call at 2:00 in the morning and she’ll be at your house in 10 minutes, no questions asked.
Gayle:  There are several things I can think of but I think the most important is that she  – no matter what the situation – will always fill where I am lacking.  If I am depressed or stressed about something, she always ends up being my touchstone to bring me back to reality.  When I need something, she provides – no matter what.
Q2) What is it like co-writing a book together?
Gayle/Robyn: It has been such a fun and rewarding experience and it’s actually brought us even closer as friends. Our writing styles are very similar, which helps tremendously. We also do better when we get together to plot out the storyline and do character development. We seem to feed off each other’s creativity and imagination so the story quickly evolves. Most important, we take constructive feedback from each other extremely well because we have such a high level of trust in each other’s opinions.
Q3) Is Infinite Betrayal the first book you have co-written?
Gayle/Robyn:  Yes.  We were sitting out in my (Gayle’s) backyard by the pool watching the kids swim when Robyn looks over at me and says, “Ya know…we can do this…we can write a book.”  Of course, I looked at her like she was insane but the more we talked about it, the more we started believing we could write a story that readers would love.  Our process is ever-changing but we can adapt to each other with ease.  The key for us is that we don’t take offense to any constructive criticism that each other provides.  We accept each other’s opinion and actively listen to each other’s suggestions or critiques.   Our voice on paper is seamless and because of our personal relationship, we just work great together.
Let’s talk books:
Q4) Book one is Infinite Betrayal. Tell us a little about Mathias and Mina’s story
Gayle/Robyn:  Infinite Betrayal starts out with the death of Mina Roarke’s mother and the mystery surrounding the background of an absentee father.  She travels to Germany to try and get answers when she comes in contact with Mathias; who says he has been sent from this mysterious father of hers that she knows nothing about.  She soon finds out that her heritage is not what she ever thought it would be and is quickly thrust into a war between two species that have been in existence for thousands of years.  Mina becomes the target and well, you will have to read the story to get the rest!!
Q5) Tell us about Mathias & Mina…
Gayle/Robyn:
Mina is a complete smart ass but her best attribute is her loyalty to the people she loves.  She has major trust issues but once someone is in her fold, they stay there.  She has long, auburn hair, is about 5’6, lives outside of Seattle and works as an insurance adjuster.
Mathias is the youngest General of the Coteri.  His parents died when he was young so he was raised by Roderick, King of the Coteri Race.  He worked extremely hard to overcome the stigma of being raised by the king and proved to himself and everyone around him that he earned and deserved the rank of General of the German Coteri forces.
I do have an idea of how I saw Mathias but not Mina.  I really never tried to picture her as someone that already exists.  I can see her in my mind but there isn’t anyone out there that reminds me of her.
For me, Mathias is Taylor Kitsch:



Q6) Book two is Infinite Surrender.  This is your current work in progress.  Can you tell us a little more about it.
Gayle/Robyn: Infinite Surrender follows the story of Chloe and Talon, who are both introduced in Infinite Betrayal, and continues the storyline progression from the first book. It takes place in the Pacific Northwest but unfortunately, we can’t tell you too much about the story since we don’t want to give away too many secrets from the first book. We can tell you that Talon is all Alpha and he definitely meets his match in Chloe. Infinite Surrender is action-packed and introduces several new interesting secondary characters. And of course, the romance/heat level is hot, hot, hot! 
Q7) Book three is Infinite Desire.  What can you tell us about this book? 
Gayle/Robyn:  Infinite Desire takes place in New Orleans and centers around the General of the South; Devereux.  I don’t want to get too much into the story but I love the outline we have come up with.
Q8) Who came up with the idea for the Infinite series?
Gayle/Robyn:   Not to sound too Stephenie Meyer but, I (Gayle) had a dream about an older, extremely handsome man standing at the top of a royal blue staircase.  He was a powerful king over a non-human race and when he came to the bottom of the stairs, there were incredibly hot, warrior-type men surrounding him.  Now, either this was an incredibly M/M/M dream or I could take it and run.  I woke up, wrote everything I saw in my head down and then went back to bed.  Later the next day, I told Robyn about the dream and the world of the Coteri was born.
Q9) How many books do you foresee in the future for the Infinite Series?
Gayle/Robyn:  Right now, we have a trilogy planned.  If readers want more, hopefully we can continue the story.
Q10) Can you share with us a typical writing day when you are co-writing a book?
Gayle/Robyn:   Since we both have day-jobs, our writing consists of late night writing and weekend binges. Lots of phone calls and face to face meetings to make sure we’re on the same page with the storyline and character development.
Q11) Do you have any writing rituals. Things you have to have while writing?
Gayle:  I need my iPod in my ears.  Depending on what type of scene I am writing, I need background music.  That’s why when you listen to the playlists on our website, they fit the story in my mind perfectly.  Music is key for me when writing. 
Robyn: I actually do best when I close myself off from everyone and write in the peace and quiet of the night.  I usually get the family to bed and to sleep then get back up and get lost in my writing.
Q12) I have to say that I am in love with your slide show on the blog of your inspirations. I live close to Multnomah Falls and it is beautiful, the hot guys, and great landscapes but I have to say this picture is my favorite.  ————–>>> 
Do you have a favorite in your gallery?
Gayle:  Mine would be the shot of Robyn and me in front of the fountain at Pat O’Brien’s in New Orleans.  This was Robyn’s first trip to the Big Easy and I so loved introducing her to the culture there.  We had such a wonderful time and fully plan on attending Authors After Dark next year in NOLA.
Robyn: Mine is definitely the picture of Multnomah Falls. I lived in Washington State for several years and even though the Falls are in Oregon, it just perfectly depicts the ethereal beauty of that part of the country.

Q13) What is hardest part of co-writing a book?
Gayle/Robyn:  We work with one person as primary on a story…meaning they own the characters.  They have the best idea of what each character looks like, acts like, would say or do, etc.  The primary is also responsible for the base storyline.   The other is a support person…helping with plot, placement, wording, grammar, and how the story flows.   For both of us, the hardest part is trying to manage time.  We both have day jobs, we both have two kids, husbands, houses to keep, and sometimes it all just comes crashing down at around 2:30 am.
Q14) What do you say we do a little rapid fire questions for you two?
Gayle/Robyn:  Let’s do it!
Ready?
Set.
Go
Pepsi or Coke
Gayle:  Diet Pepsi
Robyn: Diet Pepsi
Pizza or Hamburger
Gayle: Hamburger
Robyn: Pizza
Vampires or Shifters
Gayle:  vampire
Robyn: shifters
Chocolate or Vanilla
Gayle:  chocolate
Robyn: chocolate
Coffee or Tea
Gayle:  coffee (or more specifically, Triple Grande, nonfat, no whip 3 pump Mocha from Starbucks)
Robyn: black coffee….Starbucks Pike Place roast
Morning or Night
Gayle:  night
Robyn: early morning right before the sun comes up
EBooks or Paperback
Gayle:  paperback
Robyn: paperback
Beach or Mountain
Gayle:  mountain
Robyn: mountain
Scottish Accent or Australia Accent
Gayle:  Scottish
Robyn: Scottish
Football or Baseball
Gayle:  Football
Robyn: Baseball
Q15) Is there anything else you like to add?
Gayle/Robyn: Thank you so much for your support of Infinite Betrayal, Kelly.  This has been a blast!
Kelly: Ladies thank you so very much for stopping by Books-n-Kisses. I look forward reading Infinite Surrender when it comes out in the fall.  What do you say we give away a copy of Infinite Betrayal?
Gayle/Robyn Absolutely!  We would love to hear from your followers if they have already read Infinite Betrayal or plan on reading it…. Comment away and we will pick a random post to win an E-copy
GIVEAWAY TIME: 
Gayle & Robyn are offering up an e-copy of book 1 Infinite Betrayal 

To enter:
Please answer Gayle/Robyn’s questions above
Please leave your email address (have to be able to contact you)
be a follower of my blog


Giveaway ends Sept 2nd
Winner announced Sept 5th

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Interview & Giveaway with Donna Grant

Books-n-Kisses is pleased to welcome 
the wonderful Donna Grant to the blog today.

Donna Grant has been praised for her “totally addictive” and “unique and sensual” stories.  She’s the author of more than twenty novels spanning multiple genres of romance—Scottish Medieval, dark fantasy, time travel, paranormal, and erotic.  Her latest acclaimed series, Dark Sword, features a thrilling combination of Druids, primeval gods, and immortal Highlanders who are dark, dangerous, and irresistible. She lives with her husband, two children, a dog, and three cats in Texas.  
To learn more about Donna and her books, please visit www.donnagrant.com.

Donna, Welcome to Books-n-Kisses.  I am so excited to have you here today.  Thank you for taking time out of your very busy schedule to sit down with me and talk about your books.
Donna: Thank you, Kelly!  It’s great to be here.

BK: First, I have to know how was your trip to Scotland? 

Donna: It was spectacular.  I’ve been wanting to go for as long as I can remember, and to finally see the place that holds such a special place in my heart was amazing.  Words cannot express the untamed beauty of the land.  I will be going back the first chance I get. J 

BK: Did you get some great inspiration for new books?

Donna: I did, actually.  How could I not driving amid the Highlands and visiting castles and lochs? lol

BK: Speaking of books tell us a little about your Dark Sword series:

{Bk1 Dangerous Highlander, Bk2 Forbidden Highlander, Bk3 Wicked Highlander, Bk4 Untamed Highlander, Bk5 Shadow Highlander & Bk6 Darkest Highlander}

Donna:  The Dark Sword series is a historical paranormal series set in Medieval Scotland.  I created my own mythology when I put together this series starting with one simple question: Why did Rome really leave Britain?


So, I took my own spin on things and used Druids.  Since no one really knows what the Druids were (evil or good or a mixture), I used them, both good and evil, to put the basis of my mythology.  IOW, I used the droughs, or evil Druids, who used their black magic to call up ancient gods long buried in Hell.

Those gods used the strongest man in each family as a host, and they won against the Romans.  But the gods wouldn’t leave the Warriors, so it took the droughs as well as the mies (good Druids) to bind the gods inside the men.

Yet the gods traveled through the bloodline through generations until a drough was able to unbind them, thereby giving us Warriors once more.

Some Warriors fought back against the villain, and together with other Druids fight to keep her from ruling the world.

BK:  I know the extremely talented Pickyme (aka Tricia Schmitt) did the cover art for Untamed Highlander, Shadow Highlander & Darkest Highlander, which I have to say that I love. How do you think they turned out?

Donna: I think they turned out brilliantly.  I’d been wanting the covers to show more paranormal, but my publisher was hesitant to do it.  I’m so pleased they went ahead and did it with these three books .
BK: Shadow Highlander release date is tomorrow (Aug 30th) and Darkest Highlander will be released January 2012.  Can you tell us what is next in the Dark Sword Series after Darkest Highlander? 

Donna:  The series will spin off.  I hate to call it that because it is the same characters and a continuing storyline, but something huge happens at the end of DARKEST HIGHLANDER that there’s a massive change.  So they opted to call it a spin off.  The new series will be called Dark Warriors, and the titles will be different, but I’ll have two sets of back to back releases.
MIDNIGHT’S MASTER – June 2012
MIDNIGHT’S LOVER – July 2012
MIDNIGHT’S SEDUTION – Nov 2012
MIDNIGHT’S WARRIOR – Dec 2012
BK: Do you know how many books you are going to have in the Dark Swords series or is it open-ended at this time?
Donna:  Ah, I know how many, but I can’t say right now.  It would ruin some things in the coming books.  I just turned in book 10, so there will be more after that. J


BK:  Can you share with us a little about the Dark Warrior Series coming in 2012. 
Donna:  Sure!  I don’t want to say too much because I don’t want any spoilers out there, but it’ll be a bit different.  I love where the books have taken me and where the characters are going, and I hope the readers do as well.

The stakes get raised with each book, and each Warrior has a lot more to lose – and gain.  Sometimes I even wonder how they’re going to get out of a situation. J
BK: Do you have any cover art for these books yet?  Is Pickyme (aka Tricia Schmitt) designing these for you?
Donna:  I’m supposed to see a cover soon, but unfortunately I have no idea if Tricia is doing the covers or not.
BK: Let’s learn a little more about your Donna.  Tell us 10 fun facts about yourself.
Donna: I love going to the movies. 
I get motion sickness.
I hate spiders.
I love a good glass of wine.
My favorite color is burgundy with black running a close second.
I wear a size 3 in kids shoes.
I used to work in accounting.
I have an extensive movie and TV series collection
I’m not a fan of cold weather.
I believe in ghosts.
BK: Who is your all-time favorite author and why?
Donna: Oh, I don’t think I can narrow it down to one.  So many authors have influenced me over the years.  One of my earlier favorites was Johanna Lindsey.  I devoured everything she wrote.

I loved Julie Garwood’s historicals.  Shana Abe has such a unique flow to her writing that just sucks me right into the pages.  I love how Lara Adrian develops her characters and her series.

And I could go on and on. J

BK: Have you ever thought about co-writing a book? If yes, with who and why?

Donna:  I don’t ever say never to anything, but this is one thing I’m not sure I would pursue.  For one, I’m a panster, meaning I have no idea where my story is going when I sit down each day to write.

And to co-write a book, both authors have to have the same idea for the story.  That’s not easy to achieve.
BK: Are you a plotter or panster?
Donna: lol.  Panster
BK: Do you ever get writers block? If yes, what do you do to move past it?
Donna: Not really.  Some days are harder to write than others and paying bills, going to the mail box, or even answering emails will give my mind the break it needs so that I can get back into the story.
BK: How has your family been supportive of your writing?
Donna:  Definitely!  My husband was the one to push me to try writing.  I wrote my first book while pregnant with my oldest, so both my kids have grown up with me at the keyboard. 
BK: Tell me about your Druids Glen Series?
Donna: My Druids Glen series was the first series published.  I love writing about Druids and Scotland, and I had such fun researching Druids.  The series centers around three sisters who hold magic to control elements.  It will take special Highlanders to hold their hearts and protect them as only a Highlander can.
BK: Do you foresee writing anymore books in this series?
Donna: No.  It was just supposed to be three books, but then I wrote Lugus’ story because he just wouldn’t leave me alone.  Then, I had so many requests for Frang to have his own story that I gave him one as well.

After that, I just couldn’t leave poor Aimery out there without his story.  J
BK: It looks like you are going to have a few re-releases coming up starting late summer.  Can you tell us a little about these books? Any one you are extremely excited to re-release?
Donna: I’ve been hesitant to re-release these older books.  For one, my writing has changed since they were first written.  I had intended to go back and revise them, but my schedule just wouldn’t permit it.

I was very excited about DRAGONFYRE, which was Aimery’s story.  I loved writing his book.  I’m also really excited to release the first contemporary paranormal I ever wrote – PRIMAL HEAT.  It’s a Halloween novella featuring werewolves.  It was fun to write, and has actually outsold many of my earlier books.

BK: Do you have a favorite character out of all your books?  Who & Why?

Donna:  Whatever character I happen to be writing at the time is my favorite.  I think because I’m so deep in their heads that they cannot help but become my favorite.

BK: Do you prefer writing series over stand-alone books. If yes, why?

Donna: I love writing series.  I love seeing characters from previous books and looking in on their lives once more.  Plus, as a reader, I get more invested in series than I do stand alone books.

BK: What is the best piece of advice you ever got about becoming an author that you would pass on to someone wanting to become an author?

Donna: Keep writing.  Stop revising and just finish the damned book.

It was invaluable advice.

Books-n-Kisses: Donna, Thank you so very much for taking the time to stop by my blog.  I have really enjoyed learning more about you and your books.

What do you say we do a giveaway to one of your fans?
Thanks so much for having me, Kelly.  Yes, I’d love to give away a signed copy of UNTAMED HIGHLANDER!

Giveaway Time: 
For a chance to win Untamed Highlander
Please tell me the one place you are dying to visit.
Please leave you email (I need away to contact you)
+1 Be a follower of my blog
+1 Follow Donna on FB
+1 share this on Facebook, Twitter or your own blog.  (Please leave me posting Link)
Giveaway will be open until September 2nd. 
Winner will be announced Septemeber 5th.
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Winners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8 in all!!!!

I have WINNERS
Winner of Darynda Jones Second Grave on the Left and a Stupid Shiny book thong is
Jary— Please email me your snail mail address
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Just Gotta Say by Laura Kaye Video Release…… & giveaway

I am pleased to present the debut of Laura Kaye’s video for her upcoming release 
Just Gotta Say (Release date Sept 30th)……. Enjoy




JUST GOTTA SAY By Laura Kaye                          BLURB:
Callie Davis stumbles upon two of her three male roommates in a surprising, molten-hot midnight tryst and discovers a side of herself she never knew existed. Desire to play with them grips her, and she can’t stop fantasizing about having multiple men, particularly her three long-time best friends.
Callie is thrilled when a guys’ night out gives her the perfect opportunity to recreate her fantasy, with the help of a threesome porn video and a bag of sex toys. That is, until Lucas, Jack and Noah return early and catch her in the act. More than anything, the guys want to make her fantasy come true. But Callie has a secret, and she can’t help wondering if being with all three men will risk the future she’s always wanted with one of them.
As three strong sets of hands caress and undress her, Callie surrenders to desire, because sometimes you just gotta say…yes.



EXCERPT:

Broad, muscular chests and hot, male flesh surrounded her. She swallowed as her gaze raked over each of the men. They were all hers for the taking. At least for tonight. And she was damn sure going to make the most of it.
Heaving a deep breath, she drew her stare from the men’s bodies and crossed her arms over her breasts. “Now,” she said. She winked at Lucas and nailed Jack with a stern gaze. “You said I could have whatever I wanted, right?”
He grinned and nodded.
She waggled her finger between Jack and Noah. “Then I expect to see you two enjoying one another, too.”
All three men went still.
She giggled at the flummoxed expression on Jack’s face. It was nearly impossible to embarrass him or catch him off guard. She grabbed Noah’s hand and pulled him closer.
“What do you think started all this anyway? I wasn’t so obsessed with this particular fantasy until I saw the two of you together last weekend.”
The boys traded glances, mouths gaping, eyes guarded.
“Next time, shut your door. Otherwise, I am so gonna watch that shit.”
At her words, Jack’s expression grew amused and his cheeks flushed.
Callie looked at Lucas. “Do you mind?”
He shook his head. “Whatever you want.” He met Jack’s gaze then Noah’s. “I don’t mind.”
She pecked Lucas’s cheek. She knew he’d be cool about them. “So, it’s settled.”
“Thank fuck,” Noah muttered. His curse surprised her almost as much as the desperation with which he clutched Jack and planted an aggressive kiss on his open mouth.
Holy mother of kissing men! Callie turned so she could see them better and leaned back against Lucas’s huge, hard chest. His warm fingers skimmed up her stomach and cupped her full breasts.
“Watching them turns you on?” he murmured against her ear.
The guys were so forceful with each other, and now that they didn’t have to hide themselves, their passion burst uncontrollably from them. Masculine hands tugged hair. Bare, muscled chests pressed and rubbed. Erections ground together through denim.
“Yeah,” she rasped.
“How about this?” Lucas asked and thrust himself against her bottom as his fingers plucked at her nipples.
She whimpered. “Yes.”
“What else?”
“I want to see them naked,” she whispered.
“Say it louder.”
Callie swallowed. God, his commanding tone was sexy as hell. “I want to see them naked.”


A multi-published author of paranormal, contemporary and erotic romance, Laura Kaye’s hot, heartfelt stories are all about the universal desire for a place to belong. Laura is the author of the bestselling contemporary romance Hearts in Darkness and the bestselling paranormal romance Forever Freed. Just Gotta Say is Laura’s third published book, and she has a fourth releasing in November 2011.  Laura lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

Find Laura on the interwebz:
Website | Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Newsletter SignUp

Giveaway:
One commenter will receive a digital copy of JUST GOTTA SAY when it releases on September 30! Be one of the first to get your hands on this hot, hot story! To enter, you must follow Laura on either twitter or facebook AND comment here, leaving your email address and twitter/facebook handle. Good luck! 

Giveaway will be open until August 29th. 
Winner announced August 31st


Ebooks giveaways are always open internationally (Remember you email)