Interview & Tour Wide Giveaway with Renea Mason

Books-n-Kisses is pleased to welcome first time guest Renea Mason to the blog today. Renea, can you please share with us a little about yourself

I’m a business professional by day, smut writer by night. All-time mom and wife.

Have you always wanted to be an author?

No. I only found my love of writing in the past year and a half.

Can you share with us your typical writing day. Is there anything you have to have while writing?

Eight to nine hours in the office, dinner with the family, time with the kids, 9 PM start writing. I really don’t anything but silence and my computer.

Most challenging or rewarding part of writing?

The most challenging part of writing is finding time to do it. The most rewarding is hearing from readers.

Can you please tell us about your latest book?

My latest book is called Symphony of Light and Winter. It’s the story of a Symphony fundraiser how overcame a tragic past only to have it come back to bit her, literally. But it’s not a vampire novel.

Fundraiser Linden Hill has a knack for reading people. She always knows which conversations will put a prospect at ease, which drink will loosen a patron’s lips—or his wallet, and how cleavage will make a donor sweeten the deal. She’s even foreseen her dateless weekends four hundred and sixty-four times in a row.

But ten years after watching life drain from her former mentor’s and first love’s eyes, her skills for divining the predictable are lost. When Cyril returns, he’s still gorgeous, but this time he’s beyond human, far less dead, and pissed. His lack of memory drives him to desperate acts, and his turbulent re-acquaintance with Linden pulls her into his war with a creature hell-bent on his destruction. His group of six supernatural men share a tantalizing secret, but despite the hunger, it’s love that leads her to sacrifice everything to save him…

How did you come with the idea for this story?

It came to me. I kept daydreaming about certain scene and eventually I put them all together.

Can you share with us your current work in progress?

I have several things. The first is a short story that is set for release by Etopia Press in November called the Impostor’s Kiss. It’s a story about a supernatural man who is taught a lesson in love from an unlikely source. They other project is Between the Waters – Symphony of Light book Two.

Who are some of your favorite authors?

Jeanine Frost, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Karen Marie Moning, Kerrelyn Sparks, Larissa Ione, Lara Adrian. J.R. Ward

Do you feel that any of your favorite authors have inspired your writing style?

Absolutely.

Open your book to a random page and tell us what’s happening.

My hero is begging my heroine to forgive him.

What is in your To Read Pile that you are dying to start or upcoming release you can’t wait for?

Everything. I’m so tight for time. I really miss having the time to read.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

Just thank you for being a most gracious host.

*****

SYMPHONY OF LIGHT & WINTER

Symphony of Light, Book 1

Publisher: Etopia Press

Publication Date: June 21^st, 2013

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One woman. Seven men. All bound by one man’s undying devotion.

Excerpt

My amusement was interrupted by the absolute last thing I needed. Cyril. As if being in a room with a bunch of men who wanted me but didn’t know why and hated me for it wasn’t bad enough. In his black custom suit, he radiated power. He pulled at his cuff links as he stopped to survey the room.

Instead of trying to make my escape, I seized an opportunity to antagonize him. I was really starting to enjoy tormenting him.

“Good morning, Grim, it is nice of you to join us.”

“Grim. Ha! She called him Grim.” Rhys clapped his hands as he laughed.

Cyril didn’t acknowledge me or Rhys’s comment. He stood there for a very long time and looked around the room at each man. Nobody met his gaze but me. Cyril’s fists clenched at his side, jaw tight, and face furious.

“I warned all of you,” he addressed the room. He didn’t growl but rather wrapped his words with a subtle menace.

“Leave them alone. You know this is entirely your fault. If you would just think things through, you’d stop fucking everything up. I do have to say, of all your fuckups, this one is certainly the most impressive and entertaining from my perspective.” I winked at Overton, who managed to glare at me even with his head practically bowed. Why were they so fucking subservient to him?

The next thing I knew, I was yanked from my seat and hoisted onto the counter. Cyril grabbed my ass and pulled me to the edge, forced my legs open, and stepped between them. He wrapped his arms around me and placed his head against mine. It wasn’t his voice I heard but rather his mind. It felt like when I talked to myself but somehow I knew it was him. Strange, he had tone and inflection while communicating.

“You need to stop showing off in front of my men. Yes, I fucked up, but do you really want them to give in to their urges? Do you think you can fend them off? I could toss you to them and see how far you get. Is that what you want? Maybe I should let them have their way with you and pull up a chair to watch. I want you to think about something before you start to defy me. I’m the only one who can keep you safe. So it’s best you stop being a smart-ass for five seconds and listen to me. I’m going to do something that will piss you off. I’m warning you now it’s for your own good. You need to go along with it, no matter how angry you are at me. Don’t fight me. I’ll try to fix this but until then, I need to take a few precautions.”

I wasn’t sure how to respond. If I thought something, could he hear me? Was this two-way communication? I tried to push him away.

He tightened his grip and his voice was in my head again.

“Stop it! Let me remind you that I have a special connection with these men. Not only can I read their thoughts but I can’t block them. I don’t have to try to receive them. I know exactly what each person in this room, besides you of course, is thinking right now.”

So that’s what Overton meant when he said Cyril had ways of finding out.

“The thoughts that assaulted me when I entered this room would make a porn star blush; every one of their little fantasies featured you.”

I giggled.

The voice growled. “Don’t laugh. I won’t pretend I’m not jealous and angry. I am. But if you knew the things they were thinking you’d better understand why I need to do what I’m about to do. Do you see Dominic over there? Let’s just say his tastes run a little dark. Ever spend considerable time naked with your hands bound behind your back and a ball gag in your mouth? He’s picturing you that way, this very instant.”

I stiffened. That didn’t at all appeal to me.

“Thor seems to think that you’d enjoy all of us taking you at the same time.”

And he seemed so quiet and sweet.

“Sinclair wants to shove his cock down your throat until you choke, all the while telling you how it’s your entire fault. Rhys is thinking of how you would look sprawled out on the hood of his new sports car, and Overton…”

“NO!” I yelled.

It seemed like a violation of privacy with Overton. Unlike the others, I considered him a friend. I respected him too much.

“See, like it or not, I’m going to tell you what he’s thinking since it pisses me off the most. He thinks I’m going to fuck you right here on this counter, to lay my claim. Once he gets past the fantasies of watching me fuck you, which he finds exceptionally arousing…”

There was a momentary pause to the voice and when he started again, he was angry.

“He then knocks on your bedroom door after you run crying from the room. You invite him in and he holds you in his arms while you cry about how I violated and humiliated you. He wants to comfort you. He wants to be your savior. He wants to save you from me. But he knows he can’t.”

I felt the moment he left my head, because a sudden wave of dizziness came over me.

With no more words, he tilted his head and placed his lips against mine. I fought the rigidity that tried to seize my body. I knew it was best to give in. I wouldn’t fight him, but I knew every time he got close, I ran the risk of losing myself. I was still way too angry to just give up.

His lips danced with mine as he nestled himself between my open thighs.

Was Overton right? How far would he take it? If it did go too far, would I be able to stop him? He was such a fucking weakness for me I honestly didn’t think I would.

He was gentle and softly stroked my back as his tongue made love to my mouth. With one hand he cupped my ass and pulled me flush against him, and with the other he reached up, cupped my breast, and squeezed hard. His kiss grew frantic and I became caught up in the sensation, forgot where I was, and that I had an audience. He pushed me hard against his erection as he rubbed himself rhythmically against my core. “You are mine. You belong to me. Now say it! Let them all know who you belong to.”

Was he kidding? I hesitated.

He ran his fangs up the side of my neck in warning. He whispered in my ear, “Say it. You need to say it. Let them hear it come from your lips.” His hand drifted from my breast to the hem of my nightgown and pulled up one side so it rested in the crease where my leg met my hip.

Somehow the part of me that knew he was right surfaced, and the stubborn part of me took a momentary vacation. If I was his, they wouldn’t dare defy him. It would keep me safe.

His fingers toyed with the edge of my panties before tugging the fabric to the side to allow him to stroke my moist skin. He positioned himself at the juncture between my legs, allowing my naked flesh to gather friction from his cloth-covered cock.

“Yes, Cyril, I’m yours.”

With that, he struck. His fangs pierced my neck. The second of pain from his bite passed and the pleasure grew, igniting my veins with liquid desire. One arm tightened around me, pulling me harder against his cock. The other held my head while he sucked harder. Each pull he took was linked to the sensitive place between my legs. He ground his hips into mine and I moaned. The first wave of climax hit, tensing muscles and pushing my breath out in a rush. This was new. He could do this just by biting me?

I shook in his arms as he drank. Tremor after tremor seized me as he took his fill. I was so caught up in the sensation I only vaguely noticed the moans and growls that escaped from behind his teeth. With one final pull, and a thrust of his hips, he finished with a crushing embrace as he removed his teeth from my neck.

“Mine!” he roared. He enveloped me in his arms and held me close. He dipped his head to lick closed the small punctures on my throat.

I threw my head back. My breathing slowed as the cloud that had invaded my head receded.

Son of a bitch! I just came in front of everyone while sitting on the kitchen counter!

I was afraid to open my eyes but when I did, he stared back.

He nuzzled my cheek. “I’m sorry. I only want to protect you. If you’re mine, no one will dare touch you. I needed to lay my claim but I didn’t want to take anything you hadn’t already offered. Since you’ve replenished me before I thought this might be more acceptable.”

I was angrier with myself than him.

He caressed my arms and back. When I mustered enough courage to look around, we were the only
people in the kitchen, with the exception of Overton, who stood in the doorway holding the keys to my car.

Cyril softly lifted my chin so that my eyes would meet his. “Again, I’m sorry. I know I end up saying that far too often. But I need you to know, hearing those words from your lips…ah, hell. I can’t even explain it. Perhaps someday, you’ll utter them in truth.”

He placed his forehead against mine, took a deep breath. “Fuck. Maybe Overton is right. Maybe someone should save you from me.”

A little about Renea Mason

Renea Mason writes steamy romances to help even out the estrogen to testosterone imbalance caused by living in a house full of men.

When she isn’t putting pen to paper crafting sensual stories filled with supernatural lovers, she spends time with her beyond-supportive husband, two wonderful sons and three loving but needy cats.

She is also a founding member of the http://coffeetalkwriters.com/

Email at: S.ReneaMason@gmail.com

TOUR GIVEAWAY:

A signed paperback book from Ranae’s backlist, along with an assortment of swag (button, key chain, postcards, etc) OPEN INTERNATIONALLY

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SYMPHONY OF LIGHT & WINTER Blog Tour – 10/08 – 11/09

10/8 Two Sassy chicks (Spotlight)

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10/9 Books And Their Seven Deadly Sins (Spotlight)

http://booksandtheirsevendeadlysins.blogspot.co.uk/

10/11 Literal Hotties Naughty Book Reviews (Guest Post)

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10/12 Snarky Mom Reads… (Spotlight)

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10/14 Kristina’s Books & More (Interview)

http://kristinasbooksandmore.blogspot.com/

10/17 – Book Monster Reviews (Guest Post)

http://www.bookmonsterreviews.com/

10/19 Darker Passions (Spotlight/Review)

https://darkerpassions.net

10/20 Mythical Books (Spotlight)

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10/22 Larissa and Friends’ Bookish Life (Guest Post)

http://www.larissaslife.com

10/23 Sun Mountain Reviews (Spotlight/Review)

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10/24 Sassy Book Lovers (Spotlight)

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10/26 VW&FOhMy! (Guest Post)

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10/27 Rumpled Sheets Blog (Spotlight)

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10/28 11/1 Eclipse Reviews (Spotlight)

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10/29 Curse of the Bibliophile (Spotlight)

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10/30 Inner Goddess (Spotlight/Review)

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10/30 Just Paranormal Romance (Spotlight)

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11/1 Books-n-Kisses (Interview)

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11/2 Mad Hatter Reads (Guest Post)

http://madhatterreads.com

11/3 Crazy Four Books (Spotlight/Review)

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11/3 Offbeat Vagabond (Spotlight)

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11/4 Books Books and More Books ( Spotlight)

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11/4 Book Lovin’ Mamas (Guest Post/Review)

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11/4 Romance Junkies (Interview)

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11/5 Wicked Readings by Tawania (Spotlight/Review)

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11/6 My Secret Romance Book Reviews (Spotlight/Review)

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11/7 Tome Tender (Spotlight/Review)

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11/8 Nicky Peacock Author (spotlight)

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11/8 Salacious Reads (Spotlight/Review)

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11/8 Taking It One Book at a Time (Spotlight/Review)

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11/9 Book bliss (Interview/Review)

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11/9 Book Pages and Dripping Ink (Spotlight)

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11/9 Dalene’s Book Reviews (spotlight)

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11/9 Over the Edge Reviews (Interview)

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11/9 Where the Night Kind Roam (Spotlight)

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November 1, 2013October 7, 2013

Spotlight Feature of Dakota Madison’s Fire on Ice series

FIRE ON ICE

Series: Fire on Ice, #1

Publisher: Short on Time Books

Publication Date July 16, 2013

Genre: New Adult

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He’s Fire on Ice and she’s afraid to get burned again…

“You always think a guy is going to be different until he’s not.”

Firestorm Center Kian Kavanagh dominates the ice like a rock star dominates the stage. He’s the hottest new player to be recruited for the Firestorm, a newly established professional hockey team in Northern Arizona.

After Taylor Thompson’s heart was completely shattered by her high school’s most popular jock, she vowed never to date another athlete. And she keeps that promise through her first three years of college by putting up impenetrable walls to protect her from heartbreak.

But after a chance meeting with the charming and irresistible Kian Kavanagh, Taylor’s carefully constructed walls are in serious danger of being burned down by Mr. Fire on Ice.

*****

THE PLAYMAKER

Series: Fire on Ice, #2

Publisher: Short on Time Books

Publication Date: October 4, 2013

Genre: New Adult

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Kian Kavanagh, Mr. Fire on Ice, has just been called up to play hockey for the NHL’s new expansion team in Seattle. Finally playing in the NHL is a dream come true…except for one thing. Kian has to leave Northern Arizona and the love of his life, Taylor Thompson, to pursue his dream.

Taylor Thompson thinks she’s got life figured out. She’ll finish her final semester of college then move to Seattle to attend graduate school and be with her man. Until one fateful night when Taylor’s world is complete shattered and everything she’s ever wanted—everything she’s ever hoped for—is called into question.

Will Kian’s love be enough to help put Taylor’s shattered world back together again or will tragedy tear them apart?

This NEW ADULT ROMANCE contains MATURE LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE and CONTENT indented for ADULT READERS (18+).

EXCERPT:

I shook my head and glanced around the club. Runt was right about one thing: the kids who frequented this place were loaded. Most of them were wearing top notch designer clothes and sporting hundred dollar haircuts. I grew up dirt poor, lucky to have second hand clothes from the donation bin and the occasional coupon-day haircut at Super Cuts. Even now, I didn’t like to waste money even though I was earning good coin. I knew there was a big chance my hockey career could be cut short, so I saved as much as I could for my future, which I hoped would someday be a sports bar, if I saved enough and was smart with investing.

As I glanced around the bar at the sea of perfect young faces, I spotted a girl sitting by herself at a small table in the corner. She was looking in my direction but when our eyes met, she quickly looked down and started reading a book.

What the hell?

Who reads a book in a bar, I wondered. I was intrigued.

The first thing I noticed about her was her beautiful wavy brown hair. The long waves were tucked behind her ears, which were decorated with a single pink pearl in each center. She was wearing a flowered blouse tied over a black tank top and a long black skirt. It was such an odd outfit to be wearing at a bar. She looked like she was ready for a stroll through a museum or art gallery. Most girls at bars tried to show as much skin and body parts as humanly possible. They left little to the imagination. But this girl had her arms and legs completely covered.

I could tell she was different and I wanted to know why.

I tipped back the rest of my beer, put the empty glass on the bar and made my way over to the girl. I just couldn’t get over the fact she was reading a book in a bar. It was such a strange sight. As I got closer, I noticed the book was a lot thicker than I initially thought. A textbook? Who studies at a bar?

She didn’t even have a drink in front of her. She was just intent on reading her book.

I stood next to her table and cleared my throat to get her attention. When she glanced up at me, her expression was neutral.

“Hey,” I said and gave her a quick smile.

She just stared at me. I have to admit, it kind of freaked me out. I was used to girls doing most of the work. Usually all I had to do was decide if I wanted to take them home or not.

Her hazel brown eyes were completely captivating. I felt like I was swimming in the deep end of two delicious pools. I gulped and suddenly couldn’t think of anything to say. The girl made me nervous and I never got nervous. All I could do was stare into her beautiful brown eyes.

“What do you want?” she said finally. The question wasn’t mean; it was like she was really curious why I was standing there.

“I was just wondering what you were reading.” As soon as the words came out of my mouth, I knew I sounded like a complete asshole.

And why was I second guessing myself? That was not like me at all. From the time I was fourteen, and started to really show off on the ice, girls dropped their panties for me with little more than a wink and a winning smile on my part.

But this girl was different. When she looked at me, it was like she was looking right through me, like she could see into every part of my mind and soul. And that scared the hell out of me because there was a lot going on in there that I never wanted anyone to see.

About the Author

Dakota Madison has been writing since she learned to read and fell in love with books. When she’s not at her computer creating spicy new romances, Dakota is traveling to exotic locales or spending time with her husband and their bloodhounds.

Find out more about Dakota Madison here : Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads

TOUR GIVEAWAY :
5 winners will receive an eBook of book 1, FIRE ON ICE at the end of the tour.

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Dakota Madison’s FIRE ON ICE Book Blast 10/09 – 11/10

10/9 You Gotta Read Reviews

10/10 Snarky Mom Reads…

10/13 Kristina’s Books

10/16 Literal Hotties Naughty Book Reviews

10/19 The Snarkology

10/21 Book Monster Reviews

10/23 Christine’s Blog

10/26 Diane’s Book Blog

10/29 Rockin the Muses

11/1 Books Books and More Books

11/1 Books-n-Kisses

11/2 Inner Goddess

11/4 Coffee Talk

11/5 For the Love of Bookends

11/7 My Secret Romance Book Reviews

11/8 Babbling about Books and More

11/8 Wicked readings by Tawania

11/9 deal sharing aunt

11/9 Reading Between the Wines

11/9 Rumpled Sheets Blog

11/10 Dalene’s Book Reviews

11/10 Fandom Fanatic

October 31, 2013October 31, 2013

Trick or Treat Halloween Hop with Gena Showalter

Books-n-Kisses is pleased to be a part of Gena Showalter’s BLACK AND BLUE Trick or Treat Halloween Hop! There are a few rules we need to go over first:

1) Every day there will be 3 – 6 participating blogs (list of stops are at the bottom of the post). In order to enter the giveaway you must “Trick or Treat” at the participating blogs, see which candy the blog has posted and then enter the name of that candy into the Rafflecopter widget.

2) There is ONE MANDATORY blog PER DAY. In order to enter the giveaway, you must visit the mandatory blog of the day. You will receive 10 points for each mandatory blog entry.

3) Once you visit the mandatory blog of the day, you then have the choice of gaining extra points by visiting the “Optional” blogs for that day. You will get an extra 5 points for each optional blog you visit. Once you visit each blog, write down the candy you found at each blog and be sure to enter it Rafflecopter widget to get your points.

Pretty easy right???

What are you Trick or Treating for??

TOUR GIVEAWAY PRIZES:

At the end of the tour Gena will pick THREE (3) winners to receive:

GRAND PRIZE: $100.00 gift card to Amazon

RUNNERS-UP: TWO (2) winners will each get an autographed copy of BLACK AND BLUE and some SWAG from Gena.

So now to the candy of the day….

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*****

Black and Blue

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SERIES #: Otherworld Assassin #2

CHARACTERS: Corbin Blue & Evangaline Black

AUTHOR: Gena Showalter

PUBLICATION DATE: Oct 22, 2013

The sizzling second book in New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter’s Otherworld Assassin paranormal romance series.

He is every woman’s fantasy…

Corbin Blue is a man of many talents. One of the most powerful otherworlders ever born, he is wealthy, a professional football star, and a legend in the bedroom. But only a select few know he is also a black ops agent…and there is no better killer. When he and his crew are attacked and separated, he’s forced to turn to his boss’s daughter for help—a woman with even more secrets than Blue.

She becomes his only obsession…

Evangaline Black has always been wary, guarded. No man has ever breeched her walls. Until Blue. He has never been denied something he wants, and now, he’s decided he wants her. As he sweeps her into his double life of seduction, intrigue, and danger, he helps her see beyond the darkness of her own past. But as an enemy closes in, Blue will have to let Evie go to keep her safe—even though he’d rather die than live without her.

Check out Kelly’s review of Black & Blue HERE

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Gena Showalter is the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of the White Rabbit Chronicles, Otherworld Assassins, Angels of the Dark, Lords of the Underworld, and several of other series. She has written over thirty novels and novellas. Her books have appeared in Cosmopolitan and Seventeen magazine, and have been translated in multiple languages.

Connect with Gena:

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HALLOWEEN HOP

OCTOBER 18

Books and Their Seven Deadly Sins (mandatory contest entry)

Curse of the Bibliophile (extra point entry)

Nette’s Bookshelf Reviews (extra point entry)

OCTOBER 19

Window Seat on A Rainy Day (mandatory contest entry)

Manga Maniac Café (extra point entry)

Paranormal Book Club (extra point entry)

OCTOBER 20

Eclipse Reviews (mandatory contest entry)

My Book Addiction (extra point entry)

Book Nerd (extra point entry)

OCTOBER 21

Booked & Loaded (mandatory contest entry)

Toot’s Book Reviews (extra point entry)

Darkest Addictions Reviews (extra point entry)

OCTOBER 22

Book Monster Reviews (mandatory contest entry)

Victoria’s Gossip (extra point entry)

Who’s Reviews (extra point entry)

Taking It One Book at a Time (extra point entry)

OCTOBER 23

Vampires, Werewolves, & Fairies, Oh My (mandatory contest entry)

The Reading Café (extra point entry)

Darker Passions (extra point entry)

Romancing Rakes For The Love of Romance

Paranormal Romance Fans for Life (extra point entry)

OCTOBER 24

Mad Hatter Reads (mandatory contest entry)

Fundinmental (extra point entry)

Urban Girl Reader – Halloween Hop (extra point entry)

Little Read Riding Hood (extra point entry)

OCTOBER 25

A_TiffyFit’s Reading Corner (mandatory contest entry)

Tome Tender (extra point entry)

Queen of All She Reads (extra point entry)

OCTOBER 26

Reading Between the Wines (mandatory contest entry)

Mythical Books (extra points entry)

Coffee Talk Writers (extra points entry)

Rumpled Sheets Blog (extra points entry)

OCTOBER 27

Books, Books and More Books (mandatory contest entry)

Close Encounters with the Night Kind (extra point entry)

Diane’s Book Blog (extra point entry)

Crazy Four Books (extra point entry)

OCTOBER 28

KT Book Reviews (mandatory contest entry)

New Adult Addiction (extra point entry)

LilyElement (extra point entry)

Coffee and Characters (extra point entry)

OCTOBER 29

Romance with Flavor (mandatory contest entry)

FUONLYKNEW (extra point entry)

Miscellaneous Thoughts of a Bookaholic (extra point entry)

Same Book, Different Review (extra point entry)

OCTOBER 30

Literal Addiction – (mandatory contest entry)

I Smell Sheep (extra point entry)

Romance Junkies (extra point entry)

Wicked Readings by Tawania (extra point entry)

Where the Night Kind Roam (extra point entry)

OCTOBER 31

Books-n-Kisses (mandatory contest entry)

Babbling about Books and More (extra point entry)

Inner goddess (extra point entry)

Snarky Mom Reads… (extra point entry)

Book Bliss (extra point entry)

SPOTLIGHT/REVIEWS ONLY

10/20 Underworld Love Addiction (Spotlight / Review)

10/22 Book Lovin’ Mamas (Spotlight/Review)

10/23 Night Owl Reviews (Spotlight)

10/24 Sun Mountain Reviews (Spotlight/Review)

10/25 Eclectic Passions (Spotlight/Review)

10/25 Musings From an Addicted Reader (Spotlight/Review)

10/25 Sassy Book Lovers (Spotlight)

10/27 In Shadows (Spotlight)

10/29 Paranormal Haven (Spotlight/Review)

10/30 Ramblings From This Chick (Spotlight/Review)

10/31 Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reads (Spotlight)

October 30, 2013September 30, 2013

Spotlight feature of Logan’s Acadian Wolves by Kym Grosso

Logan’s Acadian Wolves

(Immortals of New Orleans, Book 4)

Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance

Publisher: Independent

Date of Publication: September 15, 2013

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Deep in the heart of New Orleans, Acadian Wolves’ Alpha, Logan Reynaud, rescues a beautiful woman in the dead of night. Intrigued by the mysterious human, the commanding Alpha is determined to elicit all of her secrets, including her deepest fantasies. After tragedy strikes, Logan discovers dangerous adversaries are planning an attack in his city. Driven by responsibility and honor, Logan must protect both his pack and the woman who’s captivated his attention.

Dr. Wynter Ryan, a leading virologist, is fascinated with her charismatic protector. As the chemistry ignites between her and the dominant Alpha, she relinquishes her ties to the past, embracing ecstasy and submission within his arms and intrepidly acquiescing to her own adventurous instincts. Succumbing to desire, she learns to trust her Alpha, discovering what it means to be wolf.

Passion and mystery on the bayou stirs Logan’s wolf, demanding he claim his mate. Yet Wynter’s a distraction he can’t afford when his priority is to lead his new pack. Will Logan surrender to the uncontrollable need to claim Wynter as his mate? And will he be able to keep her alive, finding the killer who threatens the Acadian Wolves?

Warning: This book contains several erotic love scenes, including m/f/m menage, and is intended for adult readers only.

Excerpt:

Wynter barely saw him coming. Logan leapt across the room, and as his body touched hers, she gasped. His hands pressed hard against the glass on either side of her head. The masculine scent of him wafted into her nose and she fought the instinct to rub her face against his chest. Oh God, what had she done? How could she be so stupid as to challenge an Alpha? She really must be sick. Unable to speak, she held still. Initially charged with fear, she realized very quickly that he wasn’t hurting her. The tension between them escalated with every minute of silence that passed. And then she felt him, his nose grazing along the side of her neck. A small moan escaped her lips.

At the challenge, Logan strode across the room, pinning her against the wall. He had to smell her, taste her. Why would she deny her wolf? Why play games? Logan didn’t want to hurt her. Oh no. If anything, he’d like to give her pleasure like she’d never known. But she kept insisting she was human. If she wanted to play, play he would. She was wolf, and he’d prove it to her. But as her sweet scent engulfed his senses, he began to lose control. His wolf clawed at his psyche, begging to take the woman. Like freshly cut roses, the heavenly aroma was familiar yet altogether unique and desirable, although her wolf lingered on the edge; she was there, he could scent her.

In an effort to prevent himself from ravishing her right there in his office, Logan plastered his hands so hard against the window, he thought it’d crack. At the sound of her moan, he darted his tongue out against her silky skin. He had to taste her. Just once. Ah fuck, no; his wolf wanted more. Eyes feral, he locked them with hers, taking her arm. He placed a small kiss to her palm before dragging his tongue along her wrist all the way to the crook of her elbow, releasing a growl of satisfaction.

Wynter’s heart pounded as he gently took her arm into his hands. She shivered as he pushed up her sleeve and brought her delicate wrist to his lips. Wet with arousal, she couldn’t break their connection as she stared deep into his mesmerizing eyes. Oh my God. Wolf. Human. I’ll be whatever you want me to be…just please, just take me. Wynter thought her knees would give out, except he had her pressed up against the window. Lost in his spell, she responded by nudging her own hips against his hard arousal as he tasted her skin.

Logan groaned as the territorial need to take her consumed him. He needed to get things under control. Jax. Fucking, goddamned Jax. His name alone should have killed his raging hard on, but it wasn’t helping one damn bit. No, he needed to separate himself from her before he tore her clothes off. He closed his eyes and blew out a breath, but didn’t release her.

“Wolf,” he breathed into her hair.

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Kade’s Dark Embrace (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 1)

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Luca’s Magic Embrace (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 2)

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Tristan’s Lyceum Wolves (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 3)

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Author Bio:

Kym Grosso is the author of the erotic paranormal romance series, The Immortals of New Orleans. The series currently includes Kade’ s Dark Embrace (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 1), Luca’ s Magic Embrace (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 2), Tristan’s Lyceum Wolves (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 3) and Logan’s Acadian Wolves (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 4).

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

Kym lives with her husband, two children, dog and cat. Her hobbies include autism advocacy, reading, tennis, zumba, traveling and spending time with her husband and children. New Orleans, with its rich culture, history and unique cuisine, is one of her favorite places to visit. Also, she loves traveling just about anywhere that has a beach or snow-covered mountains. On any given night, when not writing her own books, Kym can be found reading her Kindle, which is filled with hundreds of romances.

Connect with Kym:

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Email: Kym.Grosso@AutismInRealLife.com

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October 30, 2013October 28, 2013

Spotlight feature of Cassie Scot Paranormal Detective by Christine Amsden

CASSIE SCOT PARANORMAL DETECTIVE

Series: Cassie Scot, #1

Publisher: Twilight Times Books

Publication Date: May 15, 2013

Genre: Paranormal Romance/Mystery

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Cassie Scot is the ungifted daughter of powerful sorcerers, born between worlds but belonging to neither. At 21, all she wants is to find a place for herself, but earning a living as a private investigator in the shadow of her family’s reputation isn’t easy. When she is pulled into a paranormal investigation, and tempted by a powerful and handsome sorcerer, she will have to decide where she truly belongs.

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SECRETS AND LIES

Series: Cassie Scot, #2

Publisher: Twilight Times Books

Expected Publication Date: November 15th 2013

Genre: Paranormal Romance/Mystery

Cassie Scot, still stinging from her parents’ betrayal, wants out of the magical world. But it isn’t letting her go. Her family is falling apart and despite everything, it looks like she may be the only one who can save them.

To complicate matters, Cassie owes Evan her life, making it difficult for her to deny him anything he really wants. And he wants her. Sparks fly when they team up to find two girls missing from summer camp, but long-buried secrets may ruin their hopes for happiness. Book 2 in the Cassie Scot Mystery series.

About the Author

Christine Amsden has been writing science fiction and fantasy for as long as she can remember. She loves to write and it is her dream that others will be inspired by this love and by her stories. Speculative fiction is fun, magical, and imaginative but great speculative fiction is about real people defining themselves through extraordinary situations. Christine writes primarily about people and it is in this way that she strives to make science fiction and fantasy meaningful for everyone.

At the age of 16, Christine was diagnosed with Stargardt’s Disease, a condition that effects the retina and causes a loss of central vision. She is now legally blind, but has not let this slow her down or get in the way of her dreams. (You can learn more here.)

In addition to writing, Christine teaches workshops on writing at Savvy Authors. She also does some freelance editing work.

Christine currently lives in the Kansas City area with her husband, Austin, who has been her biggest fan and the key to her success. They have two beautiful children, Drake and Celeste.

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October 29, 2013October 21, 2013

Interview & Tour Wide Giveaway with Lisa Kessler

Hi Lisa!!! Welcome back to Books-n-Kisses.

Lisa, can you please share with us a little about yourself

I write dark paranormal romance and I love Disney, especially the Evil Queen from Snow White! I’m a mom of two grown kids, and I also sing professionally.

Have you always wanted to be an author?

I always enjoyed writing, but it never occurred to me to try and get published until I had a palm reading in New Orleans. At the end of the reading she asked me if I was a writer. I told her I wrote but just for fun and she smiled and told me I was going to be a famous writer someday! *boggle* I haven’t achieved famous yet, but after I got home I published several short stories and six months later I had the first draft of Night Walker done. I’m SUPER grateful to her for giving me a nudge! J

What is your most interesting writing quirk?

I chomp gum like a cow when I’m writing, especially when I’m stuck or searching for the right word. My poor hubby! We share an office and I can imagine the gum popping is annoying, but he’s super sweet and doesn’t complain…

Can you please tell us about your latest book(s)?

Hunter’s Moon is the second book in my Moon Series and it continues right where Moonlight left off. This time it’s Aren and Sasha’s story we’re following. Each member of the Pack is going to get a book, and we learn more about Nero with each installment. It’s been super fun to write!

How did you come with the idea for this story?

It all started with a short story called Moonlight. I had the honor of meeting Ray Bradbury a couple of times and I took up his challenge to write 52 new short stories in 52 weeks. It was an amazing journey and during that time I couldn’t stop thinking about Lana and Adam, so while I kept writing the short stories, I also wrote Moonlight and then Hunter’s Moon.
Lana came to me when I was thinking I wanted to write a short story about a shifter, but not a werewolf. Then I figured cats can see in the dark. What if she was a jaguar shifter and what if they shifted during the new moon instead of the full moon? The rest is all in the book! JCan you share with us your current work(s) in progress?

I’m finishing up Night Child the final book in my Night Series and I’ve also started writing Blood Moon, the third book in the Moon Series.

Who is the one author that you would love to meet someday and why?

Anne Rice. She inspired me to write and I really respect her. Way back in the day, I was involved in the Anne Rice newsgroups online (remember newsgroups? LOL) Anyway, we all met up in New Orleans and walked through the garden District just so we could look at her house! J I’m pretty sure I’d geek out completely if I ever got to meet her…

What is the best piece of advice you would give to someone that wants to get into writing?

Start writing short stories. You really get a chance to master the beginning-middle-end feel of a plot if you can start in shorter formats. Too often people jump into writing a novel and never finish. I compare it to running a marathon. You’d never just walk out and try to run 26 miles without running shorter distances first, right? Writing is the same way. Start short and master your craft, then tackle something longer…

Can you share with us something off your bucket list.

Greenland. I’ve wanted to go there ever since we pulled down the world map in elementary school and I saw that huge island. I remember asking my teacher who lives there and she told me very few people ever go there and my kid-brain though “I’m going to be one of those few…” And I still feel that way. I even follow Hotel Arctic on facebook! LOL

What is in your To Read Pile that you are dying to start or upcoming release you can’t wait for?

I just started Omens by Kelley Armstrong and I’m loving it!

Is there anything else you would like to add?

Thanks so much for having me on your blog and thanks to all the readers out there who have supported me and my books. You all make this journey worthwhile!
Here are all my social media links too! J

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

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

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

Author Bio:

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

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

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

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October 28, 2013October 28, 2013

Interview & Giveaway with Jill Shalvis

We’d like to give Jill Shalvis a warm welcome to Books-n-Kisses today! Jill is the bestselling author of over four dozen romance novels, including her upcoming sexy contemporary romance RUMOR HAS IT, book four in the Animal Magnetism series set in the small town of Sunshine, Idaho. Jill is known for stories that are sexy, fun and full of heart. The 4-time Rita nominee and 3-time National Readers Choice winner makes her home near Lake Tahoe. Visit her website at www.jillshalvis.com for a complete book list and daily blog.

Q: Can you tell our readers a little bit about the Animal Magnetism (Sunshine, Idaho) series, and where your inspiration came from?

A: I’ve always wanted to write a series where I could incorporate cute animals. Cute animals and sexy heroes together, who can resist that. So I came up with a series about a set of wildly alpha brothers running an animal center in Sunshine, Idaho at the base of the Bitteroot Mountains.

Q: What is your favorite thing about writing this series? The sexy men, the heroines, or the animals?

A: All of the above, but okay, let me admit the truth – the combination of hot guys and adorable animals is pretty much irresistible for me.

Q: What do you think makes romance readers and the romance community so strong?

A: I think what makes the romance community so strong is that romance readers are awesome. They’re loyal and dedicated and always so willing to help support our community by talking about the books and making it okay to read whatever you want, may that be straight contemporary, romantic suspense, erotica, whatever. I love that. As far as having a strong presence, that is an accidental cause of working alone most of the days out of the year. Reaching out to romance readers and writers via social media is just a really great way to not always be alone. J

Q: Are contemporaries your favorite genre to read as well as to write? If so, can you give our readers some of your favorite recommendations?

A: Yes, though I love to read everything, across all genres. Heck, I’m happy reading the back of a cereal box. But as for my recommendations in the contemporary genre, you can’t go wrong with Robyn Carr, Kristan Higgins, Carly Phillips, Susan Mallery, Lori Foster, Rachel Gibson…

Q: Do you think reading romance makes us expect more from our own romantic partners? What effect do you think romance has on those that read it?

A: We’re writing fiction. Not nonfiction. But made up stories, fantasies really. I’m not writing “How To Have A Hot Romance.” Or “How To Train Your Significant Other Into Being A Perfect Mate.” I’m writing a fictional tale. I think our readers are sharp, and are well aware and capable of knowing the difference between a pat Happily Ever After and real life. If I can provide someone with a fantasy, a little escape from her reality, then I am considering it a job well done.

Q: You write so many wonderful contemporaries, how do you keep each novel fresh and exciting?

A: Keeping it fresh is a constant battle, and I struggle with that daily. I just love writing, and this genre, and work hard to do the job so I can keep doing it and pleasing readers. Also, I find that stalking neighbors and friends, and being extremely nosy about their personal lives and conflicts is very helpful. J

Q: What’s your advice for a first-time pet owner?

1. Read up on your pet, on the specific breed.

2. Be patient.

3. Be patient.

4. Be patient. J

5. Oh, and if there’s training issues? Chances are it’s you, so revisit #1.

Q: The interactions shared between you and Alpha Man always entertain; what is a recent “He Said, She Said” between you and Alpha Man that we may not have heard yet?

Me:
What are you eating?

Him (mouth full):
Nothing

Me:
It smells like Oreos.

Him:
…

Me:
Are you … eating Oreos? I thought we were out of cookies!!

Him:
There’s only four left.

Me:
I need two.

Him:
I’ll give you one.

Me:
No! You can’t eat just one cookie!!! There’s a rule!!!

Him:
Show me the book where this rule lives.

Me:
I’LL WRITE YOU THE $%#!#$!@ book, give me a second cookie and no one gets hurt!

Him:
Is it possible that you need something to go with that cookie?

Me:
Milk?

Him:
I was thinking Midol…

Q: Your friendship with Kristan Higgins and your friendly battle for “Man Wars” has become infamous. Why do you two connect so well?

A: I think our chemistry translates well because it’s genuine. You can’t fake a real friendship. We connect on lots of levels, such as competing for readers (kiddin!), and because we’re both raising aliens—er, teenagers.

Q: What’s next for Jill Shalvis?

A: If you read RUMOR HAS IT, you may notice a new vet is working at Belle Haven. Dr. Wyatt Stone. He and his two sisters, Darcy and Zoe, are each going to get their own story next year. J

Kelly’s review of Rumor Has It.

TITLE: Rumor Has It

SERIES #: Animal Magnetism #4

CHARACTERS: Griffin Reid & Kate Evans

AUTHOR: Jill Shalvis

PUBLICATION DATE: Nov 5, 2013

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He’ll help unleash the new woman in her…

Special Ops soldier Griffin Reid doesn’t exactly have happy memories of growing up in Sunshine, Idaho. He’s only come back to recover from a war injury, and while he refuses to admit he’s in a weakened state, he finds comfort in the last person he’d expect.

Kate Evans teaches fourth grade science in Sunshine, the place she’s always called home. Dreaming of graduate school and a happily-ever-after, she’s desperate to break out of the monotony of Sunshine. Luckily, a certain sexy man has just come back into her life.

To Griffin, Kate as always been his little sister’s friend, but now he’s finding her to be so much more. As both attempt to forge their paths, they must decide if their passionate connection can turn into something lasting

REVIEW:

Griffin Reid is home again. Not because he wants to be, but because he has no place else to go just yet. Plus his baby sister is getting married and you don’t get on Holly’s bad side. Griffin wants to make it through the wedding and get the heck out of dodge. But fate has other plans for him.

Kate Evans has always put everyone’s needs before her own needs. She takes care of her dad, her sister and little brother on a daily basis. Not to mention all the things she does for the town, her classroom and her friends. But when her childhood crush runs into her, Kate finally decides that there is something that she wants for herself.

Another awesome book by Jill. Seriously can this girl write a bad story?? I don’t think so and I have not found one yet. If you have not picked up any of Jill’s books never fear they all can pretty much be read as stand alones, but I would suggest reading them in order. Just so you get a better idea of who everyone is.

Disclaimer:

I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

A little more about Jill:

New York Times and USA Today bestseller Jill Shalvis is the award winning author of over four dozen romance novels, including her sexy contemporary and award winning Lucky Harbor series (FOREVER AND A DAY was one of Amazon’s Top Romances for 2012). She won a Rita for SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE and is a 3-time National Readers Choice winner as well. Make sure to click on the blog button above for her daily blog where she recounts her Misplaced City Girl adventure

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October 28, 2013October 28, 2013

Cover Reveal of Black Widow by Marlene Sanchez

BLACK WIDOW

by Marlene Sanchez

RELEASE DATE: APRIL 22, 2014

Cover Model: Coleen Breslin

Reyna Montoya, a.k.a. Black Widow, is a top assassin. She’s good at what she does and gets the job done with precision. However, the recurring nightmare of seeing her parents murdered when she was sixteen in Cuba is a constant reminder of her ultimate plan… to find the killer and avenge her parents.

Nicolas Vargas fled Cuba with her after the murder, vowing to take care of her and help keep her safe. He is a self-taught computer genius and chemist and her best friend. After more than fifteen years of working closely together, the unrequited sexual tension between them is getting harder and harder to ignore. Would it ruin their friendship or make their bond stronger? However, Reyna is torn. Viper, Black Widow’s handler, is hot as hell and the sparks between them could burn them both.

As Reyna gets closer to her parents’ killer the distraction of two men is dangerous, and the true identity of the murderer could destroy them all.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Marlene Sanchez was born in New York and raised in Miami. Her family and friends are an important part of her life, a constant inspiration, and keep her motivated to succeed in pursuing her dream. She has had a passion for writing since her ninth grade English teacher put it all into perspective for her. “Write how you speak and write what you know.” She credits her teacher every chance she gets for giving her a love of writing!

Marlene writes mystery/suspense with a sprinkle of romance. Her love of crime and legal dramas, and of course The Godfather, has opened her eyes to the wonderful world of mystery/suspense. The action and thrill is what keeps her fingers gliding across the keyboard, as her brain explodes with ideas about the next unfortunate victim.

She is a strong, independent woman because her Cuban mother raised her right. Her main characters embrace that same attitude; strong Cuban American women that take no “caca” from anyone.

Marlene has a couple of books under her belt, with several in the works to release in 2014. She hopes to someday be a household name, at least in her own home if nowhere else. She just wants her sons to be proud of her, that’s reward enough… Yeah right, she wants the fame and fortune too.

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October 28, 2013October 28, 2013

Cover Blast from Entangled

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Today I’m happy to be featuring Covet’s October releases!!

Bad Cop by Angela McCallister

Bad Mouth Sequel

A cop who tosses the rulebooks to get his way…Vampire Ian McCready doesn’t care for Alice Capshaw’s opinions about his version of justice. Her humanity makes her off-limits, but that does nothing to lessen his overwhelming desire for her. To Alice, Ian is just another bad cop as detestable as the one who destroyed her family. She’s attracted to him, yes, but he threatened his way into her agency’s murder case and has too many secrets.When a new case resurrects ghosts Ian believed long dead and buried, his law-bending ways might result in his execution. The second Alice becomes a target, his cold heart flares into blinding existence. But following the law for her sake may end with devastating results.

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Four Weddings and a Werewolf

Seattle Wolf Pack #2

To have and to howl…

Logan Black, former Marine and bodyguard for the Seattle Wolf Pack, hates weddings and has no plan to walk the path to matrimonial misery. But when he’s hired to protect a hot-to-trot wedding planner with a werewolf stalker, he’s forced to put his feelings aside. Not such an easy task when the damsel can turn him on with a single smoldering glance.

Wedding planner Veronica Vale knows werewolves exist, but hates them. One bit her sister, changing their lives forever. When a sexy Marine shows his gorgeous face at one of her wedding appointments, Veronica finds it hard to focus on the task at hand.

The chemistry drawing Logan and Veronica together seems fated, but with Logan’s playboy attitude, Veronica’s hatred for werewolves, and a stalker lurking in the shadows, these two need more than passion to keep them together.

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October 27, 2013October 26, 2013

Book Spotlight & Review: A Sleep So Dark by Inara Scott

I am so excited to bring A Sleep So Dark by Inara Scott to Books-n-Kisses today. Inara is a fabulous writer and one of my favorite and her new book is perfect for Halloween, dark, creepy and full of surprises. I hope that you check it out because I definitely had a hard time sleeping after reading it.

Haunted….

After watching her mother die in a car accident, sixteen year-old Tandy McIntyre is plagued by violent dreams. Terrified to sleep and losing her grip on reality, she agrees to attend an experimental group retreat with Dr. Robert Gillman, an expert in lucid dreaming.

Trapped….

In the bitter cold of a Colorado winter, Tandy follows Dr. Gillman and his enigmatic son Cade as they lead a group of troubled teens into the wilderness. There, Dr. Gillman claims he will teach them to control their unconscious minds and master their dreams. But when the dreaming and the waking collide, will Tandy ever be safe again?

Don’t Fall Asleep….

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About the Author:

I read my first romance when I was twelve, hiding in a storage closet among hat boxes and old shoes. When I was in high school, I wrote my first novel, a pirate romance called “A Wild and Stormy Passion.” (The heroine was the pirate, in case you’re wondering.) Since then, I’ve written young adult novels and romance in almost every category.

I am a dabbler and an emotional sponge. I can’t read scary books or anything with an unhappy ending. I reserve the right to love country music, puppies, true love, and happily ever after.

I review books I want to share the word about. Life’s too short to read something you don’t enjoy!

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My Review (4 Stars):

One of the things that I enjoyed about this book was its story about teenagers headed to an isolated retreat to help treat their sleep disorders. Each of them suffer from terrifying nightmares and Dr. Gillman believes that he can help them conquer their dreams with his new treatment program. Tandy McIntyre suffers from horrible nightmares after witnessing the death of her mother from a car crash. Each night, she replays this event over and over again to the point where she is avoiding sleep at all costs. When she meets Cade Gillman, she finds that his very presence calms her and she can finally sleep without being plagued by these awful dreams. Cade wants to get close to her but is afraid to because he has own secrets that he can’t afford to let the others know about. He can walk into the dreams of others and he has witnessed things that he can’t tell the others. This secret is now coming to life and is about to follow them into their waking hours.

A Sleep So Dark was a great mystery that was very creepy, edgy and full of surprises. It reminded me a lot of the old movie Dreamscape and I liked how Cade could walk into any dream that he wanted to and help control what he saw. I also liked Tandy and Cade together because when everything seemed to be falling apart around them, they always seemed to keep a clear head. My only complaint would be that the pacing of the book was a little slow in parts but I loved the story and will definitely have me paying more attention to my dreams from now on.

October 25, 2013October 23, 2013

Spotlight feature of Coreene Callahan’s Fury of Desire

FURY OF DESIRE

Dragonfury, #4

Release Date: October 15th, 2013

AMAZON

No warrior of the Nightfury pack is more complicated or damaged than Wick.

Scarred from a childhood of slavery and torture, Wick cannot bear the touch of another person. But all bets are off when he meets J.J. Solares. When she is unjustly imprisoned, Wick agrees to help rescue and keep her from harm. But Wick lives a life of self-imposed isolation and venturing into the world to seek justice for J.J. may be more than he can bear.

Brutalized by the harsh reality of prison, J.J thinks she is hallucinating when a majestic dark-haired god sweeps in to save her—and Wick is shaken to his core by the attraction he feels for J.J. But neither is out of harm’s way yet. When they find themselves at the center of a Dragonkind war, they are forced to make the ultimate choice—surrender to their fears or accept each other’s love.

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Coreene is giving away the following prizes at the end of her tour:

GRAND PRIZE: signed set of the Dragonfury series (4 trade size paperbacks), a Dragonfury travel mug and SWAG (US/CANADA ONLY – INTERNATIONAL WINNER WILL GET A $25 GIFT CARD INSTEAD)

2nd Place: $20.00 gift card to Amazon

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

As the only girl on all guys hockey teams from age six through her college years, Coreene Callahan knows a thing or two about tough guys and loves to write about them. Call it kismet. Call it payback after years of locker room talk and ice rink antics, but whatever you call it, the action better be heart stopping, the magic electric, and the story wicked, good fun.

After graduating with honors in psychology and working as an interior designer, she finally succumbed to her overactive imagination and returned to her first love: writing. And when she’s not writing, she’s dreaming of magical worlds full of dragon-shifters, elite assassins, and romance that’s too hot to handle. Callahan currently lives in Canada with her family and writing buddy, a fun-loving golden retriever.

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October 25, 2013October 15, 2013

Cover Reveal of Passionate Addiction by Eden Summers

Coming on November 15th, the second book in the Reckless Beat rock star series.

He’s been her ultimate untouchable desire.

Nothing says happy birthday like a rock god flying thousands of miles to surprise a woman he’s never met. But that’s exactly what happens to Gabi Smith when she gives her long distance best friend a flippant invitation to her laid back girl’s night out. She never expected to turn on the dance floor and find Blake Kennedy’s gaze holding her body captive.

She’s his everything and he’s never laid eyes on her.

Gabi means more to Blake than life itself. She’s his strength, his savior, and the only person who helped to vanquish his demons. No one means more to him than his angel. So when things between them start to sizzle, he’s ready to fight for the future he never thought he would deserve.

Skeletons from his past will threaten his only chance at love…

Blake has come a long way—with Gabi’s help—to leave the hell of his youth behind him, but sometimes memories don’t want to stay buried. Determined to stand on his own for once, Blake is willing to stretch the truth to keep his troubles from burdening the woman he adores.

Little white lies can create black holes in any relationship. Only time will tell if an Aussie with a heart of gold will forgive her bad-boy boyfriend or if the deceit will end his passionate addiction.

***Make sure you follow the Eden Summers Facebook page to participate in all the fun leading up to the release of Passionate Addiction. There will be giveaways, live chats, teaser quotes, and much more.***

A little about Eden:

Eden Summers is a true blue Aussie, living in regional New South Wales with her two energetic young boys and a quick witted husband.

In late 2010, Eden’s romance obsession could no longer be sated by reading alone, so she decided to give voice to the sexy men and sassy women in her mind.
Eden can’t resist alpha dominance, dark features and sarcasm in her fictional heroes and loves a strong heroine who knows when to bite her tongue but also serves retribution with a feminine smile on her face.

Find out more about Eden Summers here Passionate Addiction page on Goodreads | Eden Summers Website | Eden Summers Facebook Page | Twitter

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