Book Blitz: In the Shadow by Kristal McKerrington

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In the Shadow

Kristal McKerrington

Jasmine got obsessed with a wrestler and now the wrestlers obsessed with her. Steamy nights, kisses and rules being broken at every turn. She turned his whole world upside down and now he’s doing it to hers. In this free fall, can they survive each others love? Will she take him from the wrestling mistresses arms?

About the Author:

Kristal McKerrington is from Glasgow Scotland. She has been a professionally published author since 2010. She is represented by Barone Literary Agency. She has worked with Bishop-Lyons Entertainment. She has appeared on TMZ as a guest a few times.

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April 12, 2013April 11, 2013

Dead Silence Blog Tour Review & Giveaway

I’m so excited for Books-n-Kisses to be a part of this fabulous blog tour for the wonderful Kimberly Derting. Thank you so much Candace at CBB Productions for hosting this great tour. The Body Finder series is a great YA series filled with mystery, suspense and a dash of romance. If you haven’t read this series, I suggest that you try the first book, The Body Finder, but don’t blame me if you leave all the lights on. 🙂

Author Bio:

Kimberly Derting is the author of the BODY FINDER series (HarperCollins) and THE PLEDGE trilogy (Simon & Schuster). She lives in the Seattle area, with her husband and three children, who often find the outrageous things they say either in the pages of her books or posted on Twitter or Facebook for the entire world to see.

You can visit her website at www.kimberlyderting.com.

Jennifer’s Review of Dead Silence

SERIES #: Body Finder #4

CHARACTERS: Violet Ambrose

AUTHOR: Kimberly Derting

PUBLICATION DATE: 04/16/13

ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS: Violet thought she’d made peace with her unique ability to sense the echoes of the dead and the imprints that cling to their killers…that is, until she acquired an imprint of her own. Now she’s more determined than ever to lead a normal life. However, the people who run the special investigative team Violet works for have no intention of letting her go.

When someone close to her becomes a suspect in a horrific murder, Violet finds herself pulled into a hunt for a vicious madman with an army of devoted followers–and quickly discovers that protecting those closest to her is far more difficult than protecting herself.

REVIEW PROVIDED BY: Jennifer NUMBER OF STARS: Four Stars

REVIEW: Kimberly Derting has written a pulse-pounding story full of suspense with Dead Silence and the stakes are much higher for Violet and her special investigative team. In this installment, Violet is dealing with the recent events that have left her with an imprint of her own. I just want to say that Violet has come so far in her journey from the first novel in the series and finally seems to be coming to terms with her unusual gift. She seems stronger, more grown-up and I was impressed by how well she was handling everything in her life. She is still in limbo in regards to her feelings toward Rafe while having a romantic relationship with her longtime boyfriend, Jay. All this changes when she accidentally finds the bodies of a family and is thrown into a murder investigation where someone she knows becomes the prime suspect.

I really enjoyed this story and I liked how Violet was able to understand more about her gift by finding journals that belonged to her grandmother, who also had Violet’s ability. It helped to provide some answers that she had always wondered about, yet provided more questions as to what her future holds with her fellow team members of the special investigative unit. I was also impressed by her boyfriend, Jay, because all through this series, he has been a great guy that has stood beside her and would do anything to protect her. He doesn’t particularly care for Rafe and knows that Rafe has feelings for Violet but is able to put those emotions aside because they ultimately have to work together. I felt sorry for Rafe throughout this book because of his unrequited romantic feelings toward Violet but I was also glad to see there could possibly be a new love entering his life soon.

The killer in this book was absolutely creepy and I had a hard time with some of the scenes just because of the gore content. Makes you want to double check your locks and get home before it gets dark after reading this.

Kimberly Derting is such a talented writer and I have enjoyed every one of her books in the Body Finder series. I have loved Violet’s transition from being just this young girl with a bizarre talent to a young woman who now wants to help people with her “gift.” I’m hoping that there will be more books in this series because Kimberly has done a wonderful job creating these characters and I can’t wait to see what is next for Violet and her friends.

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April 12, 2013April 11, 2013

Cover Reveal of Werewolves be Damned by Stacey Kennedy

WEREWOLVES BE DAMNED

A Magic & Mayhem Novel

Stacey Kennedy

Publisher: Entangled Publishing

Release date: April 15, 2013

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About the Author:

Stacey Kennedy is an urban fantasy lover at heart, but she also enjoys losing herself in dark and sensual worlds. She lives in southwestern Ontario with her husband, who gave her a happily-ever-after. Together, they have two small children who can always make her smile, and who will never be allowed to read Mommy’s books. If she’s not plugging away at a new story, you’ll find her camping, curling up with the latest flick, or obsessing over

Sons of Anarchy and Game of Thrones

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April 12, 2013March 31, 2013

Spotlight Feature of Hidden Gates by DT Dyllin

HIDDEN GATES

Book one of the P.J. Stone Gates Trilogy

D.T. Dyllin

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

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

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

Author Bio:

Cynical-Optimist. Chocolate-holic. Sarcasm Addict. Paranormal Believer. Self-Imposed Insomniac. Sci-Fi Geek. Animal Lover. Writer…are just a few words to describe D.T. Dyllin. She was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and now lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and two very spoiled GSDs.

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April 11, 2013April 9, 2013

Interview & tour wide giveaway with `Caridad Pinerio

Books-n-Kisses is pleased to welcome Caridad Pinerio back to the blog today. We are excited to share and talk about her two upcoming releases.

Caridad, can you please share with us a little about yourself: I am a mom, wife and writer and I also still have my full time job. I started writing in the fifth grade when my English teacher assigned a project – to write a book for a class lending library. I currently write paranormal romance and romantic suspense, but will also be going back to writing some contemporary romances shortly.

Have you always wanted to be an author? I have wanted to be an author since the fifth grade when I wrote my first book for that class project. I knew then that I wanted to write more books and get them published.

Can you share with us your typical writing day. Is there anything you have to have while writing? I still work so I usually write on the train on the way in and out of New York City. On weekends I do most of my writing since I will be spend anywhere from four to six hours writing. When I write on the weekends, I will either watch a television show or movie that matches my mood or I will write out on my balcony when the weather is nicer.

Most challenging or rewarding part of writing? The most challenging part is dealing with revisions since sometimes your vision differs from that of the editor. The most rewarding part is meeting readers and talking to them about what they like in their stories.

Can you please tell us about your latest book? I have two new releases! THE SHIFTER’S KISS is erotic paranormal romance about a shark shifting goddess who is the last of her kind. Nali, the heroine, cannot resist the scarred firefighter who saves her life and challenges her to leave the sea for his love. GHOST OF A CHANCE is a paranormal romance mystery set on the Jersey Shore. It’s about a group of people who are joined together to try and solve an eighty-year old mystery and discover a ghostly presence that may provide them the clues they need.

How did you come with the idea for this story? Both were inspired by my time by the shore. I live right near the Shark River where rum runners used to bring in alcohol during Prohibition and this inspired GHOST OF A CHANCE. There are also sharks in the Shark River and I thought it would be interesting to have scenes that were done under the sea.

Can you share with us your current work in progress? I just finished the sequel to THE PRINCE’S GAMBLE (tentative title TO CATCH A PRINCESS) and it was a lot of fun. It’s a romantic suspense set in Monaco where a jewel thief is trying steal some very rare and priceless jewels. Right now I’m finishing the third book in the relaunched THE CALLING/REBORN vampire novel series. This book will give readers another view into Diana and Ryder’s life (they’ve had some massive changes!) and also the story of Michaela, a dhampir vampire Slayer, and FBI Assistant Director in Charge Jesus Hernandez. This story is sexy, exciting and action-packed!

Who are some of your favorite authors? J.D. Robb, Larissa Ione, Jeaniene Frost, and so many others. I love to read!

Do you feel that any of your favorite authors have inspired your writing style? I don’t think so. I’ve tried to create my own style and voice, but I do read other writers to see how the execute their story arcs, etc.

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

On this page, Victor has just realized that Nali is trapped by some spear fisherman because of his actions and he’s deciding what to do in order to help her. He realizes he as only one choice: Put himself in the line of fire so she can escape.

What is in your To Read Pile that you are dying to start or upcoming release you can’t wait for? I can’t wait to read the latest IN DEATH release. I had gotten all caught up, but now I’ve fallen behind again.

Is there anything else you would like to add? I love to hear from readers and spend time with them, so please take the time to visit with me online or at signings and conferences.

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April 10, 2013April 9, 2013

Kelly’s review of Bound by Elisabeth Naughton (a tour wide giveaway)

SERIES: Eternal Guardians #6

CHARACTERS: Titus & Natasa

AUTHOR: Elisabeth Naughton

PUBLICATION DATE: March 28, 2013

ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:

TITUS—To most his gift seems like a blessing, but for him it’s a curse the other Eternal Guardians—those who protect the mortal realm from threats of the Underworld—seek to exploit. One he would gladly trade for the chance to be free…

Obsessed. Her touch is like a drug. From the moment he met her, Titus knew she was different. Even dangerous. Yet though his guardian brethren are convinced Natasa is working for Hades, Titus can’t stop thinking about her. Can’t stop fantasizing about her. Can’t stop craving the one thing he knows could lead to the downfall of his world.

Possessed. Faced with stopping Natasa or joining in her quest, Titus falls to temptation and is thrust into a world of lust, deception, and deadly treachery designed by the gods. Her touch—only hers—frees him from his bonds, but desire may just condemn him. Because before the end he’ll have to decide which is more important: duty and honor to those he took an oath to defend, or a woman who could very well be the biggest curse to them all

REVIEW PROVIDED BY: Kelly

REVIEW:

Another really good book from Elisabeth. There is so much tension going on in the book. Not only with Titus and Natasa, but between Demetrius, Isadora and Nick. I had to keep turning the page to find out what was going to happen and each page made my anxiety go higher and higher. So thank you Elis for give me a very nice anxiety attack 🙂

Titus is such a solitary guy it was so good to see him finally connect with another person. Although I really wish that the heroine would have stopped with all the secrets and just share. But I guess that would not be as much fun or give me anxiety.

And the set up for Nick’s book…. oh my……. It will leave you wondering how Elis is going to save him.

If you love the Eternal Guardian series you will really enjoys Titus’ book. If you have not started the series I would recommend starting with book one. While you could read each book alone you will get so much more by reading in order.

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 aboutElisabeth:

I was never one of those people who knew they wanted to be an author at the age of six. I didn’t have imaginary friends. I didn’t write stories in my journal or entertain my relatives by firelight after Thanksgiving dinner. For the most part, I was just a normal, everyday kid. I liked to read, but I wasn’t exceptional at it. And when my teachers complimented me on my writing abilities, I brushed them off. I did, however, always have a penchant for the unique and absurd. And as my mother told me all throughout my childhood, I should have been an actress—I was a drama queen before my time.

Years ago, my husband bought me Scarlett: The Sequel to Gone With The Wind. If you ever saw the book, you know it’s a long one. I sat and read that thing from cover to cover, and dreamed of one day being a writer. But I didn’t actually try my hand at writing until years later when I quit my teaching job to stay home with my kids. And my husband? After that week of reading where I neglected him and everything else until I finished Scarlett, he vowed never to buy me another book again. Little did he know I’d one day end up sitting at a keyboard all day drafting my own stories.

My writing journey has not been easy. I didn’t just sit down one day, decide I was going to write a book and voila! sell my very first attempt. As most authors will probably agree, the path to publication is filled with hours of work, pulling all-nighters I thought I’d given up in college, sacrifices, rejections, but a love I discovered along the way I just can’t live without. Instead of a big, thick book to read by lamplight (I do read much smaller ones when I get the chance), I’ve traded in my reading obsession for a laptop. And I’ve never been happier.

I’m one of the lucky ones. I have a wonderful family and fabulous husband who put up with my writing—and obsessive personality—even when life is chaotic. More than once my kids have been late to swimming or baseball because I needed just five more minutes to finish a scene. Their support and encouragement mean the world to me. I also have amazing friends and a support network I couldn’t survive without. So to all of you out there who have encouraged me along the way, sent me emails and fan letters, phone calls and congratulations, I just want to say, thank you. You make this whole writing gig that much more enjoyable. I truly wouldn’t be here without you.

Author Links: Website/Blog | Twitter | FB Author Page | Eternal Guardians FB Page | Goodreads

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PRIZE THAT THE AUTHOR WILL BE GIVING AWAY:

• 1 ebook copy of “Bound”
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• 1 Eternal Guardian Bookmarker
• 1 Eternal Guardians Drink Coaster
• 1 Eternal Guardian logo Temporary tattoo
• 1 Bound Car Charm
• 1 Bound Keychain

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April 10, 2013April 9, 2013

Interview with Candace Havens

Welcome to Books-n-Kisses Candace. Can you please share with us a little about yourself? Thanks for letting me hang out. I’m an author, TV and film critic. The mom of two mostly grown boys, and the wife of an understanding husband.

Have you always wanted to be an author? It was something more that happened to me. I don’t know that I knew I could dream such a thing. I was a journalist for many years and I sort of fell into writing fiction.

Can you share with us your typical writing day. Is there anything you have to have while writing? This made me laugh. I don’t have a typical day. Every day is different, which is why I like it. For my day job I have interview a lot of celebs, producers and writers, and I travel a great deal. Some days I may write between 12 a.m. and 4 a.m. and get up at 7 a.m. to do some more. It just depends on what’s going on and where I am. (Smile)

Most challenging or rewarding part of writing? I like it when I finish that first draft. But my favorite part is when someone says, “Oh, my, Gawd, I love your book. That hero… or heroine…” There’s just no better part of this than someone being entertained by what you write. I love it!

Can you please tell us about your latest book? My story, Demon Express, in the anthology A Riveting Affair, is kind of a female Sherlock Holmes meets the Wild Wild West. She’s a professor, a kick-butt chick and she solves cases involving the paranormal. It’s steampunk, but a little different in that it’s set in the South.

How did you come with the idea for this story? I was asked by Fen Con (which is my local science fiction con) to write a short story for their program. There theme was Southern Steampunk, and that’s how Maisy and Demon Express were born.

Can you share with us your current work in progress? I have several in the works right now. But I can’t talk about any of them. I do have another anthology that just came out called Date By Mistake with my friends Rosemary Clement Moore, Jill Monroe and Gwen Hayes. It’s about blind dates, and it’s really fun. I have another book Seducing the Ice Princess, which hopefully will be out in July. It’s for the Brazen line at Entangled. 🙂 I also have some young adult books in the works. It’s a busy year.

Who are some of your favorite authors? Every time I answer this question I leave someone out. LOL. So I’m just going to say I was inspired by Nora Roberts, Jodi Thomas, Janet Evanovich and Laurell K. Hamilton to write the way that I do. 🙂

Is there anything else you would like to add? I just want to say thanks! If you haven’t tried steampunk, my story is a bit of a teasers into a new series I’m doing. I hope you’ll check it out. 🙂

Date by Mistake

by Candace Havens with Shannon Leigh, Gwen Hayes, Jill Monroe and Rosemary Clement-Moore

Entangled Publishing – March 2013

Author: Candace Havens, Shannon Leigh, Gwen Hayes, Rosemary Clement-Moore, Jill Monroe

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Length: 277 pages

Release Date: March 2013

Purchase from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Date-by-Mistake-ebook/dp/B00BQMKD62/

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You never know what you’ll get when …

Mr. Virile and the Girl Next Door by Gwen Hayes

Seduction is the name of the game when two rival dating advice darlings agree to be romantically linked to boost publicity. But all bets are off when they take the battle of the sexes from the web to the bed!

Tycoon Reunion by Candace Havens and Shannon Leigh

Sparks fly when a project brings a heartbreaker back to town and into the path of the woman he left behind. He’s determined to win her over in the boardroom … and the bedroom!

Passionate Persuasion by Rosemary Clement-Moore

A hot playboy who has left a string of hearts in his wake can’t forget the cellist who haunted his fantasies. Now it is his turn to usehis power of persuasion to prove he’s the only man to keep her satisfied.

Date on the Run by Jill Monroe

When a reporter mistakes a hard-bodied military man for a crime source, she soon finds it’s just as much fun undressing her new bodyguard as it is uncovering her latest case…

Four stories, four dates. How can these dates by mistake turn into love ever after?

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Find out more about the author here:

Candace Havens

Author Website: http://www.candacehavens.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CandaceHavens

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/116617.Candace_Havens

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/candace.havens.7

Shannon Leigh

Author Website: http://shannonleigh.org/

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1291230.Shannon_Leigh

Gwen Hayes

Author Website: http://www.gwenhayes.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gwenhayes

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2812835.Gwen_Hayes

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gwen-Hayes/120746291319933

Jill Monroe

Author Website: http://www.jillmonroe.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JillMonroe

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/513829.Jill_Monroe

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/jillmonroe

Rosemary Clement-Moore

Website: http://readrosemary.wordpress.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rclementmoore

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/224004.Rosemary_Clement_Moore

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/rosemaryclementmoore

April 9, 2013April 8, 2013

Guest Blogger: M. Leighton

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY:

My favorite scenes

The leading question here was what scene was easiest for me to write and what scene was hardest. Believe it or not, that’s actually a difficult question for me to answer. I don’t find any “scene” difficult. What I find most challenging are what I call “transitional scenes.” You know, those times in between “big scenes.” I have to think long and hard about those because, most often, I have little idea of where the story is going. Being a “pantser” (as my kind of author is affectionately termed in the Indie world) makes it impossible to look very far ahead, which, in turn, makes it challenging to write scenes that take the story from one big event to the next. For me, the story is developing as I go, so I do lots of mulling during these periods. I can get lost in them for hours sometimes, wondering what might come next.

Now if you’d asked what my FAVORITE scene to write was, I’d have to say the love scenes. *grins* I’m a true romantic and, for me, the culmination of all the tension and unspoken emotion is like fireworks—in my head, in my heart and, hopefully, on the page. In fact, I love writing these scenes so much that I have to rein it in a bit to make sure I don’t get carried away. That’s how much I love them. Truthfully, though, I love to write any highly emotional scene, be it about love and victory or heartbreak and death. I know that sounds terrible, but in tragedy, the emotions are so gut-wrenching, they make the happy ending that much more satisfying. And that makes all the angst and agony worthwhile, doesn’t it?

I guess in a nutshell, I’d have to say the easiest scenes for me to write are the good, the bad and the ugly. It’s the calm spaces in between that throw me for a loop. I suppose that’s a good thing, though, because isn’t it the highs that we live for? Isn’t it the lows that we can’t wait to read beyond, to see if there’s triumph to be had? I like to think so. And as a writer, I’m the same way. I wait with bated breath for the next wonderful thing or the next tragedy, all because I know that, in the end, there’s happiness. And THAT is what I live for.

Berkley Books acquires bestselling sensation M. Leighton’s two self-published series: The Bad Boys and The Wild Ones.

DOWN TO YOU has sold more than 200,000 copies since it released on September 22^nd, and has spent four weeks on the New York Times and USA Todaybestseller lists.

DOWN TO YOU hit a high of #8 on the New York Times E-book bestseller list, #12 on the combined E-book and print list, and #17 on the USA Today list.

UP TO ME sold more than 50,000 copies in its first week on sale and hit #12 on the USA Today bestseller list.

M. LEIGTON

The Bad Boys & The Wild Ones

Berkley Books has acquired two more exciting self-published series that have been garnering great buzz in the romance community. Berkley is now the publisher of M. Leighton’s two bestselling series, The Bad Boys and The Wild Ones. On February [TBD], Berkley took over the e-book publication of the first two novels in M. Leighton’s Bad Boys series, DOWN TO YOU and UP TO ME. The books will be available in trade paperback format on July 2 and August 6, respectively. The much anticipated third installment, EVERYTHING FOR US, will be released for the first time ever, simultaneously in print and e-book formats on September 3^rd.

In DOWN TO YOU (Berkley e-book; [TBD]; $4.99), Olivia Townsend is just a girl working her way through college so she can return home to help her father run his business. To Olivia, it’s clear what she must do. But clear becomes complicated when she meets twin brothers Cash and Nash Davenport. Cash is everything she’s always wanted in a guy. He’s a dangerous, sexy bad boy who wants her in his bed at any cost. Nash is everything she’s ever needed in a guy. He’s successful, responsible and intensely passionate. But he’s taken by none other than Marissa, Liv’s rich and beautiful cousin. Clarity turns to obscurity when Olivia discovers the boys are hiding something, something that should make her run as far and as fast as she can. But it’s too late to run. Olivia’s already involved and in love with both of them. Both brothers make her heart tremble. Both brothers set her body on fire. She wants them both. And they want her. How will she ever choose between them?

In UP TO ME (Berkley e-book; [TBD]; $4.99), Olivia’s trust is shaken when a new threat arises. She realizes that the danger she is facing is not limited to her heart… it has become a danger to her life as well. InEVERYTHING FOR US (Berkley Trade Paperback; September 3, 2013; $14.00), Marissa Townsend has everything a girl could ask for—a great job, a privileged life, and all the friends money can buy. But one case of mistaken identity turns her world upside down. Not only does this abduction gone wrong throw her for a loop, it lands her right in the lap of the sexiest, most dangerous man she’s ever met.

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M. Leighton’s Wild Ones series has enjoyed incredible self-published success. And now, Berkley Books releases the revised first installment, THE WILD ONES (Berkley Trade Paperback; March 5, 2013; $14.00), featuring brand new, sexy content from this talented new author on the romance scene. Berkley Books will release the second and third books in the series simultaneously in print and eBook formats as well.

In THE WILD ONES, the passion’s as hot as midnight in the South and the love’s as wild as the horses they tame.

About the author:

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author M. Leighton is a native of Ohio. She relocated to the warmer climates of the South, where she lets her mind wander to romantic settings with sexy Southern guys, much like the one she married, and the ones you’ll find in her latest books. For more about M. Leighton, visit her website at www.MLeightonBooks.blogspot.com or follow her on Twitter @ mleightonbooks.

April 9, 2013March 31, 2013

Tonya Cannariato’s BLOOD TO FIRE Book Blast Tour

Dust to Blood (Red Slaves, #1)

Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Diesel, Kobo, Sony. Createspace.

**It’s a simple formula: Magical power equals political power…**

Sparks are flying between researcher Anne Crosby and no less than nine men–but it’s not what you think. Whenever these nine amnesiacs touch anyone, electrical mayhem results. More surprising: all of them have dust instead of blood in their veins, even though they’re quite alive. It’s Anne’s job to track down who and what these men are, even though she takes a dim view of the supernatural. Her research takes Anne to Russia and the discovery of the devastating magical source behind the former Soviet Union’s power–a source the resurrected KGB wants back. Anne must stop them, and they’ll do anything to stop her.

*****

Blood to Fire (Red Slaves #2)

Amazon

**It’s a simple trade: Magical power for your humanity…**

Researcher Anne Crosby came to Russia to solve the mystery of amnesiac Ivan Krempenski. Instead, she became part of the mystery. Never a believer in the paranormal, Anne discovers Ivan’s true dragon form–and her own.

The old Soviet Union once held Russian dragons captive, siphoning off their magic to cement their power. The resurgent KGB believes enslaving them again will return the Communists to their former might.

New mates Anne and Ivan must learn to control their bewildering new abilities, stay one step ahead of the KGB, and restore their kind before dragons slip into myth…or slavery.

A little about Tonya:A voracious reader since she was a toddler, and an ordained spiritualist, Tonya Cannariato has now presided over the marriage of her love of reading and her love of writing. She’s lived a nomadic life, following first her parents in their Foreign Service career through Africa, Europe, and Asia, and then her own nose criss-crossing America as she’s gotten old enough to make those choices for herself. She’s currently based in Milwaukee with her three loves: her husband and two Siberian Huskies. She suspects her Huskies of mystical alchemy with their joyous liberation of her muse and other magical beings for her inspiration. She loves to sleep, to watch her interesting dreams, some of which are now finding new life in written form.

Connect with Tonya:

Website / Facebook / Twitter / Goodreads

GIVEAWAY INFO:

Tonya is having a Tour Wide Giveaway is is offering up:

1 – $25.00 Gift Card

5 – autographed paperback sets of the RED SLAVE series (2 paperbacks per winner)

10 – eBook sets of the RED SLAVE series (2 ebooks per winner)

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BLOOD TO FIRE

Book Blast Tour

3/16 – Book Monster Reviews

3/17 – Jocelyn Dex Blog

3/19 – Beach Bum Reads

3/20 – Toot’s Book Reviews

3/21 – Over The Edge

3/24 – Mad Hatter Reads

3/25 – United by Books

3/30 – Alexx Mom Cat’s Gateway

4/01 – Riverina Romantics

4/02 – Page Flipperz

4/03 – Paranormal Book Club

4/04 – Close Encounters With The Night Kind

4/05 – Cocktails and Books

4/07 – The Reading Café (3:00pm post)

4/09 – Books-n-Kisses

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April 8, 2013March 30, 2013

Interview & giveaway with Lia Davis

Books-n-Kisses is pleased to welcome Lia Davis to the blog for the first time.

Lia, can you please share with us a little about yourself?

Hi! Thanks for having me over today. I’m Lia, paranormal author and loving it. I have a degree in business accounting and currently work in the finance/accounting department of a software company that uses the ‘other side’ of the brain. LOL. I’m a mother of four (two human, two kitties) and a wife to my soul mate and best friend.

Have you always wanted to be an author?

I think so and just didn’t realize it until late in life. I always loved creative writing and making up stories. And I’ve always been a romantic and lingered for the HEA.

What is your most interesting writing quirk?

Hmm…I can be a little random and a little ADD. Many times I write in layers, which I’m trying to change. By layers, I mean I’ll write the main plot point, then go back and add in additional, but related subplots during the revision stage.

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

I started a new series called Ashwood Falls. The prequel, Winter Eve released in December and Book 1, A Tiger’s Claim, released last week.

Ashwood Falls is a community made up of two Packs—wolves and leopards—that merged together after a rogue Pack attacked their dens, killing most of the members. The wolves and leopards set their differences aside to live together as one Pack to bring down the rogues.

How did you come with the idea for this story?

Like a lot of my story ideas, it just came to me. I wanted to write a shifter series. I’m a cat person, but I also love the wolves. So my muse is like, “So, um, what if leopards and wolves lived together?” LOL. The tension that could arrive from that thought was too tempting so I started plotting and found a whole new world.

Can you share with us your current work(s) in progress?

Sure! I just finished book 2 of Ashwood Falls, A Mating Dance. It’s Blaine and Cameron’s story and my first ménage. They will meet their third, Graham. He’s Nevan’s stepbrother.

Right now I’m writing The Dark Divine, book 3 in my Divinities series and plotting with my writing partner, Carrie Ann Ryan, on a four book angel series we are writing together.

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

There are too many. I’ve already meet so many wonderful authors via Facebook, and it would be great to meet them all in person.

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

Write, write, write! Don’t let anyone tell you can’t do And join a critique group. There are many of them online.

Can you share with us something off your bucket list.

I want to travel and live on a mountain! LOL. I’d love to travel Europe and Ireland, as well as the places I’ve haven’t been in the US. My dream house is a cabin in the mountains.

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

Lover at Last by JR Ward!! I think everyone is waiting on this one. LOL And the next Psy-Changeling book. Is it June yet?

Is there anything else you would like to add?

Thank you, again, for having me.

A Tiger’s Claim

Ashwood Falls, book 1

By Lia Davis
Publisher: Fated Desires Publishing

As the Alpha’s only daughter Shayna Andrews has always been treated like a rare gem, protected like royalty, and she’s suffocating. Her longing to be independent has driven her to sneak out one evening after dinner. After relishing in being able to run free without an escort, she finds herself face-to-face with the enemy, miles from home, and nearly loses her life until a lone wolf comes to her aid.
Travis Hunter’s main objective is to destroy the Onyx Pack—a group of drug using, murdering rogue shifters. His seek-and-destroy plans are put on hold when he rescues a female from a brutal attack. The beautifully exotic tiger shifter, Shayna, stirs a passion he thought died with his long-lost mate.
When Shay’s first heat cycle slams into her, Travis has no choice but to submit to her needs—and his own. But there is always a price to sleeping with the Pack princess. Not only will they have to face her Pack, Shay and Travis will have to deal with a mating that is beyond a single night and could have consequences more than either of them had thought. And when Travis finds out Shay wears the enemy’s brand, things will go from bad to worse.
Warning: One alpha female who doesn’t take no for an answer, a wolf with more on the line than just his heart, and a combustible attraction that’s sure to cause more than one sweaty night.

Find it on:

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | ARe | Kobo

Find it in Print (also includes the prequel, Winter Eve):

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Excerpt:
It took ten minutes too long to reach his small one-bedroom cabin. Once inside, he carried her straight to the bedroom, flung the comforter back, and laid the female on his bed. As soon as her leg touched the mattress, she groaned in pain. Frowning, he walked to his dresser, grabbed a pair of joggers, and put them on.
He went back to the bed and sat down next to her, jarring her hip. Another painful groan made him pause. He lifted her sweater to undo her jeans so he could look at the wound. When he touched the button, she flung opened her eyes, screamed, and swung her arms wildly.
Damn it.
He fought with her for a few seconds before he got hold of her arms and pinned them to the bed. “I’m not going to hurt you.”
Her eyes held a wild fear he hoped never to see in a female again. The claw marks etched into both her cheeks fueled his fury more. He breathed in then out slowly.
Calm down before you scare her more than she already is.
“My name is Travis Hunter. You’re safe.”
She blinked then looked around the room. “Where…am I?”
He growled low in his throat. The tremor in her voice cut through him. “My home.”
She tried to break from his hold, and he tightened his grip. “You’re safe. I killed the rogues.”
The woman stilled and searched his face, the wildness still heavy in her blue eyes. “You’re a wolf.”
He smiled and nodded. “And you’re a tiger.”
“A white tiger.”
To match her white-blond hair. “And a beautiful one.”

A little more about the Author:
Lia Davis is a mother to two young adults and two very special kitties, a wife to her soul mate, a paranormal romance author, graphic designer, and co-owner to Fated Desires Publishing, LLC. She and her family live in Northeast Florida battling hurricanes and very humid summers. But it’s her home and she loves it!
An accounting major, Lia has always been a dreamer with a very activity imagination. The wheels in her head never stop. She ventured into the world of writing and publishing in 2008 and loves it more than she imagined. Writing and designing are stress relievers that allow her to go off in her corner of the house and enter into another world that she created, leaving real life where it belongs.
Her favorite things are spending time with family, traveling, reading, writing, chocolate, coffee, nature and hanging out with her kitties.

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GIVEAWAY TIME!!!!!

Lia is giving away a $25 Amazon GC and a swag pack to one commenter during the tour.

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April 5, 2013April 3, 2013

Interview & giveaway with Beth Kerry

Books-n-Kisses is pleased to welcome Beth Kerry to the blog today. We are talking about her latest releases When I’m With You & Because You Are Mine.

Beth, can you please share with us a little about yourself?

I’m a long time city girl who loves art (which is why artists often show up in my books), travel, food and cooking, shoes and red wine, in no particular order. I love to observe people. My husband says I’m a paradox, because I seem so quiet and reserved and serious, but I’m really not at all, once you get to know me. I’m not rambunctious or anything, but I certainly have a silly streak. When something strikes me as funny, I will laugh until I cry.

Have you always wanted to be an author?

No. I had a completely different career previously, and a doctorate degree in an unrelated field. I was always an avid reader, but didn’t think about attempting a romance novel until I was in my 20’s. I’d read in all genres, but just thought I could write sexy romance, for some reason.

What is your most interesting writing quirk?

I don’t know if it’s interesting, but here goes: I live in the middle of the city but I’m strangely sensitive about outdoor noise. So I have the room set up where I write soundproofed with white noise. My sister jokingly calls it the ‘womb’ because it’s very relaxing and insulated in the midst of a bustling city.

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

Yes, When I’m With You, is a serialized erotic romance being released presently, every Tuesday for 8 weeks. So this is one hefty novel being released in 8 installments. It’s in the ‘world’ of Because You Are Mine, which also released initially in serial format. Ian and Francesca, the hero and heroine of Because You Are Mine, are important characters and their story is furthered. The main hero and heroine, however, are Lucien and Elise. This couple has known each other since childhood/early adulthood and both are trying to make meaningful lives for themselves outside of the gilded cage of privilege, greed and wealth. Lucien has a big secret about his motives for being inChicago, however, and it’s a mystery Elise might unknowingly divulge because of her history with him. This is a smoking hot, sexy romance, but there’s also an edge of suspense as Lucien’s, Elise’s and Ian’s story unfolds. Lucien and Elise are electric together. I think it’s one of the best sexual tension and erotic content I’ve written to date.

How did you come up with the idea for this story?

I was brainstorming with my editor at RWA last year about the story arc begun in Because You Are Mine. The seeds of the plot of When I’m With You, and the next book in the series, Because We Belong, were actually already in place in Because You Are Mine. Mostly, it was just a matter of bringing those seeds to fruition. I love the subtleties of the three books, and how characterization is so tightly woven to the action of the plot. I think it’ll be fun for readers to go back and re-read once all three books are out, and see how hints became fully fleshed out in later books.

Can you share with us your current work(s) in progress?

I just finished Because We Belong, which moves Ian and Francesca back onto center stage. I had a very satisfied, good feeling about how I left things with one of my favorite couples.

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

I’ve been fortunate enough to meet so many of my favorite romance authors at conferences. I’m a long time fan of Sandra Brown, however, and I’ve never been able to meet her. She writes sexual tension like no other. I enjoyed her older Loveswept, classic contemporary romances and I love her romantic suspense and suspense as well. I’m always looking to see if she’s at conferences I go to, but I’ve never had the opportunity arise to meet her thus far.

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

If you love it, don’t give up. This can be a really tough field, and rejection and criticism are inevitable. Build up a healthy armor against naysayers, learn from feedback, but don’t let it dampen your love of telling a story.

Can you share with us something off your bucket list?

Actually, I’m checking off something from my bucket list this year. I’m spending New Years in Londonwith my sisters and nieces—girls’ vacation in a beautiful condo right in the middle of things.Londonis one of my favorite cities, and I can’t wait to spend time there with some of my favorite people. J

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

Jaci Burton’s Thrown By a Curve. I’ve been so busy with a deadline, I haven’t had a chance to get to it yet, but can’t wait. Also, I’m looking forward to Julie James’ latest, Love Irresistibly.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

Just thank you to Books-n-Kisses for having me!

Beth Kery is the New York Times bestselling author of over thirty books and short stories, including Because You Are Mine and Wicked Burn. She lives in Chicago with her family. Visit her online at www.bethkery.com, www.facebook.com/beth.kery, and www.twitter.com/bethkery.

Join the #WhenImWithYou conversation on Twitter with @bethkery, @InterMixBooks and @BerkleyRomance.

Giveaway:

Beth is giving away a copy of either the complete version of Because You Are Mine (ebook or print) OR the first four parts of When I’m With You (ebook).

International entries are okay, but entrant’s country must be a registered country at Book Depository. For ebook, the vendor must have a ‘giftable’ option, like Barnes and Noble or Amazon.

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April 5, 2013March 30, 2013

Spotlight feature of Accidental Romance by Jessica E.Subject

Accidental Romance

Jessica E. Subject

At twenty-two, Leanne Declan has graduated from college and hopes to take over the family farm until a tragic accident changes her life forever. Unable to do the simplest everyday chores, she must depend on her family and friends as she learns to face life’s challenges. But when her fears threaten to destroy her future, can an unexpected love be strong enough to help her dreams come true?

Available from Decadent Publishing and other ebook retailers.

More information and Buy Links

Excerpt:

A million needles pierced her wrist. She had to get away from the fire. Leanne flicked open her eyes, screaming, longing for the agony to stop.

White walls surrounded her. Machines beeped. Taking in the new scenery, she closed her mouth, the pain forgotten. Bags filled with clear liquids as well as blood hung from a metal pole. She followed the tubes from the bags into her left hand. Was that where the burn came from? She glanced at the other arm, the end of which was wrapped in thick bandages. The image of spinning blades and her mangled flesh flashed before her eyes. She screamed again, tears falling down her cheeks. This can’t be happening.

Bodies rushed into the room, many in scrubs. With her vision blurred, she didn’t recognize anyone. All strangers. She was in the foreign place by herself. A nightmare. Has to be.

“Shh, calm down, sweetie. You’ll be okay.”

A familiar voice. She glanced to her other side to see her mom standing beside her, her eyes glassy. She held her hand, but Leanne couldn’t feel it, only the throbbing which had returned to her other one, the one that was…gone? She groaned, turning on her side, and pulled her knees up to her chest.

“Mom, is it really…?”

She brushed her fingers over her forehead. “Don’t worry about it right now. You need to rest.”

“It hurts so bad.”

“I know.” Her mother stroked her face again. “But the nurses will help it go away.”

“Leanne,” one of the nurses hovering around her said. “I want you to take deep breaths and count backward from ten.”

“Ten.” She sucked in air and cried out in agony.

Between clenched teeth, she continued. Anything to stop the pain. “Nine.”

Ice traveled through her veins. “Eight.”

The throbbing slowly ebbed away. Seven.

Darkness swept over her and pulled her down with it.

Bio:

Jessica Subject is the author of contemporary and science fiction romance, ranging from sweet to erotica. In her stories, you could meet clones, or a sexy alien or two. You may even be transported to another planet for a romantic rendezvous.

When Jessica isn’t reading, writing, or doing dreaded housework, she likes to get out and walk. Fast. But she just may slow down if there is a waterfall nearby.

Jessica lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and two energetic children. And she loves to hear from her readers. You can find her at jessicasubject.com and on twitter @jsubject.