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Interview & Giveaway with Kathleen Gallagher

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Hi Kathleen, Welcome Back to Books-n-Kisses. Last time you were here I let you take over the blog and talk about your book Echoes at Dawn’s play list. Shall we talk some more about you?

Kathleen: Hi Kelly, It’s great to be here. Thank you for inviting me back to Books-n-Kisses. I had an amazing time on my last visit. I’m happy to have the opportunity to chat a little more.

Q1) Tell us a little about yourself

Kathleen: Well, let’s see… I’m a woman who has many roles, as so many of us have today. First, I’m a wife, mother and grandmother of three boys. I’m also a registered nurse, who works in an emergency room. The rest of the time, I write romance and women’s fiction. We have two furry friends, a lovable dog Chaz and a feisty cat, named Cairo. They give us unconditional love, especially when we offer them extra treats.

Q2) Describe Echoes at Dawn in 140 characters or less.

Kathleen: Echoes at Dawn is my debut novel released by Decadent Publishing.
It is a story about a man and a woman who find each other in the midst of change and struggle to free themselves from their tumultuous pasts.


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


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


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


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

Q3) How did you come up with the idea for this story?


Kathleen: Old black and white photos have always fascinated me. One day while rummaging through the basement, I came across a family portrait from the early 1900’s. I’m not sure what the occasion was, but the relatives gathered together adorned in their fancy outfits. The expressions on their faces lacked enthusiasm and were absent of smiles. The little girls in the front row even looked somber. No matter how I tried, I could not get the people in the snapshot out of my mind. Eventually, I found a vintage frame for it and displayed it in my house.


As time went on, I began to wonder more about the lives of the people in the picture. Were the little girls anxious to return home to play with their dolls? On the other hand, were they tired from doing their chores? Could they be anticipating a party afterwards? Were the husbands and wives arguing, or exchanging fond embraces earlier in the day? After staring at the girls wearing party dresses with high top shoes, my imagination took over. They became sisters with a special bond. Do sisters have a connection unlike other siblings? What would happen if one of them left this world early? I began to piece together what turned out to be the premise for my paranormal romance, Echoes at Dawn.

Q4) What did you find most challenging about writing this story?

Kathleen: I found the character of Nat Griffin quite a challenge. He’s a complex guy who has a rough exterior, yet a tender heart. To create a balance between the two was not easy. His strong independent nature did not want to follow the path I created for him. You’ll simply have to read Echoes at Dawn to find out more.

Q5) Have you always wanted to be an author?

Kathleen: Actually, I wanted to be an actress when I was younger. I would gather my group of girlfriends and arrange a show production in my back yard. When I got a little older, I turned to reading and wrote poetry and short stories. The dream of being on Broadway ended quickly, especially since I couldn’t sing. I suppose I’ve always been a writer at heart. I adore romance and all the challenges the characters face in an attempt to find love.

Q6) What do you do when you are not writing?

Kathleen: Besides spending time with my family, one of my favorite things to do is to relax on the beach with a good book. I could sit on the water’s edge with a romance novel for the entire day. Since I live in the state, I can visit the wonderful Jersey Shore often.

Q7) Favorite book and why?

Kathleen: My favorite book is The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. He captivated me with his beautiful tale of endless love. When I read the tender story of Noah and Ali, the passion of a love that lasted a lifetime touched me deeply and inspired me to attempt to do the same for my readers.

Q8) Favorite inspirational quote and why?

Kathleen: The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.
Helen Keller

This is a simple statement, yet powerful and true!

Q9) What is your current work in progress?

Kathleen: Thanks for asking that question, Kelly. I’m working on a contemporary romance entitled, A Single Word. It’s a story about an aspiring anchorwoman, Savannah Mason, and the challenges she encounters while faced with the disapproval of her career by her affluent family.


Savannah dreams of being a headliner on the evening news, but her estranged father Dr. Stuart Mason will not accept it. He had big plans for his only child to take over his medical practice one day.


The last thing Savannah wants is to meet a doctor; however, an opportunity to advance her career and interview the bestselling author Dr. Rob Sinclair takes her on a journey to places in her heart that have been closed for years.


Rob Sinclair may be a top cardiac surgeon, with a new book about to be released, but his doubts as a parent escalate after his wife abandons her family for a hippy musician she dated in high school.


Will Savannah be able to offer her heart, as she battles the recurrent nightmare of a life changing decision she made in college? How does a man who has always placed his work above his personal life, learn to love again, and will he ever be able to trust a woman?

Q10) Anything else you would like to share with us?


Kathleen: Echoes at Dawn was released as an e-book in March 2011 and the paperback copy of Echoes at Dawn was released on August 28. It has been so exciting and I look forward to hearing what people think of my story. It is available HERE

I enjoy making new friends.
Blog: http://kathleensplacetoreflect.blogspot.com/?zx=254bc48f9a5c4876
Website: http://kathleenanngallagher.net/Home.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000735541011
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/Kathleenwrites

Kelly: Kathleen, Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to sit down with me and share your story. I look forward to reading more of your books in the future.

Your welcome and it’s always a pleasure to visit Books-n-Kisses.

Giveaway Time
Kathleen has been very generous and is offering one follower a paper copy of her new book Echoes at Dawn

if you would like to enter please leave a comment of question for Kathleen
PLEASE leave your EMAIL address 

Extra Points: 
+1 Share this giveaway on Facebook or Twitter
+1 Like Kathleen’s FB page


Giveaway ends Sept 26th
Winner announced Sept 28th
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AUTUMN HARVEST: FALL BETWEEN THE PAGES BLOG HOP TOUR (Sept 19-26)

Fall… My love hate relationship with fall…


Fall means the end of Summer which to me is the end of boating season

and camping

while the end of summer makes me sad Fall brings

FOOTBALL

the change of the leaves

taking that road untraveled


getting a good book and a hot cup of joe 

and enjoying the crisp cool weather. 
Giveaway time
Got some fun stuff to giveaway. 

Cari Quinn has offered one winner any two of her e-book. If you don’t know Cari, she is fun, witty and very sweet.  To check out Cari swing by her website HERE

The Super Sweet Larissa Ione has offered up a Swag package to one lucky person (photo is not a  guarantee of what will be be in swag pack)


and I have a set of signed Laurie London Sweetblood books


To Enter: 
Please leave me a comment.. 
Tell me what you love or hate about fall. 
Please leave email address 
Be a follower of my blog. 

Extra point if you share this giveaway on Facebook, Twitter or your own blog, but please leave link. 

Want more chances to win?  
Check out the other 53 blog hosting contests 
HERE

Giveaway will end on Sept 26th
Winner will be announced on Sept 28th
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"Awaken Your Inner Witch Costume Contest" Hosted by Regan Hastings

Halloween is right around the corner – and what a fun way to live out our fantasies for a night! To help you celebrate, Regan is holding the “Awaken Your Inner Witch Costume Contest” for the Best and Most Pathetic Halloween Costumes. Email your picture with “Best Costume” or “Pathetic Costume” in the subject line to guesswho(at)reganhastings(dot)com  before September 30. The picture must be of you, but it can be of you at any age.

On September 30, Regan will post the pictures in two separate albums at www.facebook.com/reganhastings for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to tell your friends to come click like! The winner in each category will receive a copy of VISIONS OF MAGIC, Book 1 of The Awakening, and delicious brownies from Fat Witch Bakery in New York.

(The contest is open to international fans, who, if they win, will receive a $25 e gift card to Amazon.com in place of the other prizes.)

The witches are Awakening…
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What to read an excerpt of Visions of Skyfire? Click HERE  
Order links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Visions-Skyfire-Awakening-Regan-Hastings/dp/0451234979/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315431407&sr=8-1
Amazon Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Visions-Skyfire-Awakening-Novel-ebook/dp/B005636ZKA/ref=kinw_dp_ke?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2
BN: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/visions-of-skyfire-regan-hastings/1101573714?ean=9780451234971
BN Nook: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Visions-of-Skyfire/Regan-Hastings/e/9781101544877

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Keri Ford Guest Blog & Giveaway

Keri has taken over the blog and we are talking about kissing… Great topic. Please make Keri feel welcome. 
Take it away Keri…. 
Kissing. And Smooching.
Thanks Kelly for having me out today! I can’t wait to talk to your readers about something most all romance readers love.
Since this is Books-N-Kisses what better topic is there than the act of smooching? Frenching. Locking lips. Tonsil Hockey. Dancing tongues…okay, I’ll stop. In my latest release, Satisfying Her Tastes Rebecca Gabel is after one kiss.
To start with. But to get more, she knows she needs to get that one first kiss. She creates a plan that doesn’t really work out, BUT with some courage to take action, she does get that kiss. That quick moment becomes everything she’d hoped it would be and surprisingly, a little bit more.
Writing Rebecca’s nerves and anxiousness to feel wrapped up in Grant’s arms took me back a little. Back to a kiss I’ll never forget. It was a fall night. Warm perhaps. Maybe cool. I couldn’t say because he was there. Eight inches taller than me. Chest broad. Strong shoulders. Much like Rebecca, I knew what I wanted. I was 17 and had no idea how to get it.
Let’s be honest here. Good little southern girls don’t go around asking boys for kisses on their first date. J I may wear those devil horns on twitter, but I was a good girl in high school.
While Rebecca is rumored to be that bad girl, images are not always as they appear. Rebecca may come across as confident and flirty, but inside, she’s insecure and is trying to navigate what she wants with how to get it. She’s no teenager either, but she’s had some complications in her life that’s left her struggling with taking action. You’ll have to read the book to see how this first kiss works out for her.
Lucky for me, I didn’t have to take much action to get my first kiss. The guy was 18. And well, you know how 18 year old boys are. He was so shy, but not much comes between a teenage boy getting his hands on girl when opportunity is there. J
 
Giveaway Time
 
Tell me about a kiss. Doesn’t have to be your first, but one with someone you’ll never forget. Or for reasons, a kiss you’ll never forget. That boy I kissed when I was 17? I married him. For the last 11years I’ve been kissing that same boy. I’m anxious to do it again.
 
Leave me a comment & email address and you’ll be entered for a chance to win an electronic copy of Satisfying Her Tastes! 
 
We will leave giveaway open until Sept 17th 
Winner will be announced on Sept 19th. 
 

Thanks for having me today!

I’ll check back in through the day for comments—if you have any questions about the series, ask away!
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For more, check out Keri’s website http://keriford.com
Excerpt and Video reading http://keriford.com/2011/08/28/satisfying-her-tastes-now-available/
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To Celebrate Teresa D’Amario’s newest release Blood Moon Betrayed. I have let Teresa take over the blog…

Hi Kelly! It’s wonderful to be back at your blog! I noticed you’ve redesigned, and it looks great!! Thanks so much for being the host of my release party for Blood Moon Betrayed! Hip hip hooray! I thought I’d never get this book finished. It had enough twists and turns to keep me on my toes. My editor was afraid to send it back to me for fear I’d keep adding more. But Sean and Caden just didn’t want this book to end! And when it did, well, let’s say some things are better read than shared. So for today’s party I invited Sean for an interview. I was going to ask Caden to interview him for us, but that girl can’t keep a secret, and if she gives you all the juicy parts, then nobody’s gonna want to read the book!

So I stepped up to the plate to interview Sean Hunt myself. When I entered the room, Sean was already seated, one ankle cocked over the other knee in a casual, relaxed pose. He was tall, and where Kieran was wide, he was slim and well muscled. He gave a curt nod and I sat down.

TD: So Sean, What did you think of a book being written about you?

SH: *looks uncomfortable, and glances toward the door then back at me* I’m not so much into the idea myself. Caden might like it, but not me. I like my personal space.

TD: I can understand that. Having your entire life out in the open must be difficult. But you have to admit, things get pretty exciting in that wolven world of yours. So tell me, Why did Laura, your last wife,leave you?

SH: None of your damned business. *Fist on his thigh tightens*

TD: Uhm, okay. Don’t worry, I’m not trying to be rude or anything. I just wanted our readers to understand where you are in this book when it starts. You had a pretty tough time earlier and stepped down as the Alpha of your pack. Isn’t that unusual?

SH: It is.

Those piercing green eyes hold mine for long seconds. At last I’m able to look away.

TD: Right. Uhm. Maybe I should have had Caden do this after all.

SH: *shifts in his seat, dropping his foot to the floor and facing me straight on.* Look, Caden told me to cooperate with you so I will.

TD: Or she’ll do what?

SH: *A small grin curves on those luscious lips*. More of what she’ll do after I answer your questions.

TD: Ahhh. I get it. I can’t help the smile creeping across my face. Ok, so let’s try this again, shall we? Why did Laura leave you?

SH: Laura was a pure bitch. When she realized she couldn’t control the pack through me, after I stepped down, she left.

TD: And why did you step down?

SH: *frowning* Some things went down and my daughters were hurt. I didn’t protect them as I should.

TD: But weren’t you taken captive at that time too? How were you supposed to protect them?

SH: I just was. Can we drop it?

TD: Oh, all right. So tell me about Caden.

An odd look passes over Sean’s face. Almost peaceful. Not something I’d expect to see in a shifter. At least, not this shifter.

SH: She’s beautiful. She accepts me for what I am. And a fighter. Damn, that woman can fight when she has to.

TD: So she has to fight for you, does she?

SH: For that you’ll have to read the book. Wait, you wrote the book.

TD: Ha ha, very funny Sean. And how are your daughters? I know they have kept you very busy.

Sean bolted from his seat, and paced about the room.

SH: I promised Caden I’d answer your questions, but that’s too much. If you want those answers, read the book. I’m out of here.

The room reverberated with the violence of the door slammed behind him as Sean departed.

TD: Well folks, I guess to find the answer to that last question, you’ll have to read Blood Moon Betrayed, but it’s all there for you – bringing full circle back to the unanswered questions in SheWolf! And of course it’s not one of my books without a book trailer created by none other than myself:

Of Course I have to have party favors too! So one person will get a free e-copy of whichever of the three books they haven’t read: SheWolf, Dark Succession, or Blood Moon Betrayed – but only one, folks. No fair saying you haven’t read any of them and want all three. LOL It would be definitely flattering, but not quite fair.

To Enter Giveaway:
Please leave a comment
Please your email (no email, NO ENTRY)
Tell me which book you want to read.
Giveaway will be open until Sept 17th
Winner will be announced Sept 19th
Want to learn more about Teresa?
Find her here
Website: http://teresadamario.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Teresa-DAmario/56021380226?ref=sgm
& Twitter: @teresadamario
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Interview & Giveaway with Holden Granger

Hi Holden, Welcome back to Books-n-Kisses.  Thank you for doing a guest blog back in June.  Thank you for taking time to sit down and talk about your newest release Amateur Night.
Holden: Thanks, it really is a pleasure to be able to share my story with your readers.
Q1) Tell us about Amateur Night
Holden: I look at every erotic romance as the story of a seduction. The characters not only seduce each other, but also themselves by taking a chance that they may find something wonderful and exciting in the process. My heroine is a medical student who takes herself a little too seriously. She takes a cross-country road trip with the class party-boy that she secretly admires for his looks and his care-free style. When their car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, she has the opportunity to be someone else for a night and embrace a care-free style of her own. The adventure has risks, but also comes with the chance of a red-hot reward!
Q2) How did you come up with the idea for this story?
Holden: It was one of those rare inspirations that come almost fully-formed and put me into a fever-pitch of excitement to get it down on paper before it slips away!
Q3) Have you always wanted to be an author?
Holden: I started writing after I realized I was missing creative energy in my life. I’ve always enjoyed great writing, and I wanted to experience the process myself.
Q4) What is your most interesting writing quirk?
Holden: I can only write late at night. There’s something about the dark stillness of the night that brings out my inner storyteller.
Q5) Tell us 10 fun facts about yourself
Holden: I have traveled extensively in Europe and India, I am a certified SCUBA diver, I once worked as a private investigator, My favorite city is Miami (New Orleans a close second), I study the history of religions for fun, I had to sell my motorcycle because I drove it too fast, I am an ordained minister (bought online), My favorite writers include Patrick O’Brian and John Norwich, I’ve lived in seven states, and I am a man writing in a genre almost entirely written by women.
Q6) What is your favorite part of writing?
Holden: The best part of writing is finishing! When I write that last line it is like completing a marathon, I have to race to get it done while the inspiration is still with me.
Q7) Worst piece of advice you ever received about becoming an author?
Holden: Early on I was told to write for myself and it didn’t matter if anyone else ever read it. I want other people to read and be entertained by what I write, that’s my purpose.
Q8) If you had a super power what would it be and why?
Holden: As a writer, I would want the power to read minds. Understanding the motivations of people is what I find writing to really be about.
Q9) What is your current work in progress?
Holden: I have taken the plunge into the world of the paranormal. I felt the attraction of being able to create a world all my own.
Q10) Anything else you would like to add?

Holden: I really enjoy the feedback of my readers. I welcome comments at holdengranger@yahoo.com. Read Amateur Night and tell me how you like it!


Holden, again Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to sit down with me and share your story.  I look forward to reading more of your books in the future.

GIVEAWAY TIME:
Giving away an e-copy of Amateur Night

To Enter Please: 
Leave a comment or questions for Holden
Leave your email (no email, no entry)
be a follower of my blog is good. 

Giveaway will end on Sept 17th 
Winner announced on Sept 19th

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My Interview with Charley Davidson

*walks into the room and jumps finding Charley is already here and she doesn’t look happy*

Kelly: *waves* Oh, Hey Charley you are early.

Charley: Yeah, I had a little too much coffee this morning.

Kelly:  Thank you for stopping by to talk to me.

Charley: No problem. Got any coffee?

Kelly: So I bet you are wondering why you are here? 

Charley: Is it to try out your new coffeemaker?

Kelly: Well as you know Darynda was on my blog a few weeks back and we got to talking about you, your life story and of course Reyes.  So I figured I would give you equal air time. 

Charley: *cringe* Reyes is a little angry with me at the moment. I kind of bound his incorporeal self to his corporeal self, but I had a really good reason.

Kelly: Everyone wants to know more about Reyes, but I would like to know more about you.  What makes Charley tick?

Charley: Besides coffee? Well, I’m very fond of green chile stew, guacamole burgers, the son of Satan. Things like that. Oh, and solving murders. Few things are more satisfying.  

Kelly: Tell me how you feel about Darynda telling your stories?

Charley: First of all, she never tells the story quite right. I mean, I like coffee, but I don’t drink it 24/7. More like 22/7. And I do ponder things other than Reyes. Lots of things. Like yesterday I was pretending to dust the office, slaving over that duster thingy, wiping my brow every so often and sighing until Cookie, my best friend-slash-receptionist, took pity on me and finished the dusting herself. That kind of acting takes preparation. A concentrated effort. I only thought of Reyes three times throughout that whole ordeal.

Kelly: Is there things that you really wished she would leave out or add more of?  I heard something about a night with the chess club in high school.

Charley: Ah, yes, the night that will forever live in infamy. But you’re right. That kind of stuff really doesn’t need to be mentioned. Fortunately, there was this night with a fighter attack squadron from the Air Force base that did not make it into any of her books. Least not that I know of. I’ve only read the first one. Or, well, the first few chapters of the first one. And just for the record, I’m not THAT much of a smartass.

Kelly: If you were not the Grim Reaper (which I think is pretty kick ass) what would you do for a living?

Charley: I have a nice crack. I could’ve been a plumber. And I really like tattoos on men. I would love to have done something with tattoos. And men. Mostly men.

Kelly: What is the best part of your job as a Reaper?

Charley: Helping people cross. I get to see bits and pieces of their lives, who they loved, what their favorite color was. It’s a great honor.

Kelly:  Okay I have to ask Reyes… What is it about him that makes you go weak in the knees?

Charley: It’s one thing to see Reyes, to witness such utter perfection, but it’s another beast entirely to be touched by him, to hear his voice, smooth like fine whiskey and just as intoxicating. He is breathtaking, yes, but he is also the most powerful being I’ve ever met. To know this as he runs his fingertips over my skin is like being caught in a silken snare. On one hand, it’s intimidating. On another, I never want to leave it.

Kelly:  So I know some people have not had a chance to read your stories yet.  What would you tell them about you books to make them read them?  I mean besides heavy breathing on the phone and possible death threats?

Charley: I would just say that if they want to know more about me, about what I do as the grim reaper, there’s no better avenue. You could come to Albuquerque and follow me around, but that’s stalking and I’d probably have my Uncle Bob arrest you. No offense. Darynda does a pretty good job getting the facts down. She needs to brush up on grammar and such, but that should come with time. And she makes a mean mocha latte.

Kelly:  Charley, I have to say I was a little intimidated to have you here today. Being the Grim Reaper and all, but you are a wonderful girl.  And is it wrong of me to say that I was *pinches fingers together* kinda hoping Reyes would pop in.  Thank you for taking time away from your life for a few minutes to talk with me. 

Charley: You are very welcome. Thank you for having me. Sadly, if Reyes had popped in incorporeally, you wouldn’t have been able to see him, but you would have known it when he brushed across your skin. There are few things on earth that hot.

Kelly:  Charley, what do you say we giveaway and audio version of Second Grave on the Left to one lucky commenter?

Charley: I think that’s a great idea! I love the way Lorelei King narrates the audiobooks. She makes me sound good. Kinda sexy. Kinda schizophrenic. Or maybe that’s just me projecting.

Kelly:  Do you think we should ask them to answer a question as part of the rules? Got any suggestions?

Charley: I would love to ask your readers if they were surprised to learn that the grim reaper is a chick. I know I was.

Kelly:  Again thanks for stopping by Charley… Maybe next time I can get you, Reyes & Darynda to sit down and talk… *rubs hands together* that would be really fun.

Charley: That would be fantastic, but trying to wrangle Reyes in for any length of time can be tricky. We’ll need rope. And possibly a Taser.
Thank you again for having me! Darynda speaks very highly of you, Kelly Sue! 



Kelly:  Ahhhh Thanks Charley, I am very fond of Darynda too, & you!!! Oh and I can get a hold of a Taser and some very thick ropes!!!  

GIVEAWAY TIME!!!!
Macmillian Audio has giving me one audio book of Second Grave on the Left to giveaway.

What a sneak peak of the book? 
Click Here


If you would like to win this audio book please:
Answer Charley’s Questions: Were you surprised that the Grim Reaper was a girl?
Leave your email address (no email, no entry)
Be a follower of my blog. 

Giveaway will run until Sept 10th 
Winner announced Sept 12th






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Guest blog & giveaway with Lila DiPasqua

Should you read A MIDNIGHT DANCE?  By Lila DiPasqua
A MIDNIGHT DANCE (Berkley Sensation) is the third installment in the Fiery Tales series (steamy, yet romantic, retellings of classic fairy tales!)  And it’s my version of Cinderella.  There’s a strong, smart destitute beauty.  A sinfully handsome, carnally-gifted “Prince Charming”.  Oh, and plenty of scandalous behavior. *smiles*
Believe me, I know there have been many retellings of Cinderella, but there has NEVER been a retelling like quite like A MIDNIGHT DANCE.
But you shouldn’t read it.  🙂  
Well, as least you shouldn’t read it if:
  1. You have an aversion to tall, dark, gorgeous heroes who have an edge of danger edge to them.  Jules de Moutier is drop dead sexy.  And he’s out for revenge, to find out who framed his father as a traitor to the Crown, and to restore his family’s good name.  Having been stripped of his nobility, tossed out of the King’s Navy and disgraced before his peers, Jules is finally in a position to walk away from privateering. It’s taken him years, but he’s intent on using his newly captured silver treasure to help him reclaim his former life and clear his family’s name.  All is going according to plan, until he crosses paths with a certain blond and beautiful desperate thief.
  1. You shouldn’t read A MIDNIGHT DANCE if you want to read about a damsel in distress who’s waiting around to be rescued.  Our heroine Sabine Laurent, daughter of the late playwright, Paul Laurent, may be in dire straits, but she’s not waiting for anyone to rescue her.  Like any practical woman, she’s taking matters into her own hands.  She’s going to steal the silver treasure.  Getting her hands on that kind of wealth will save her family—or what’s left of the eccentric lot. Namely, the balance of her late father’s acting troupe, his long-time mistress and her two spoiled daughters. Too bad she didn’t realize that the wealth she’d be stealing belongs to none other than Jules de Moutier, the object of her girlhood infatuation. She’s convinced she can seduce the rake and make off with a fortune.
  1. You shouldn’t read A MIDNIGHT DANCE if you dislike scorching hot love scenes.  Sabine may blame her family’s downfall on Jules and his family, but his potent appeal is difficult to ignore and even more difficult to resist.  With devilishly seductive Jules, it’s not going to be easy for Sabine to snatch the silver.  The chemistry between them is white-hot. 
  1. You shouldn’t read A MIDNIGHT DANCE if you dislike the classic beloved fairy tale of Cinderella.  A MIDNIGHT DANCE has a ball, a glass slipper, a fairy godmother in the form of a loveable yet highly opinionated apothecary, a determined impoverished beauty and a man who proves to be the Prince Charming every woman longs for.
  1. You shouldn’t read A MIDNIGHT DANCE if you don’t like an exciting read with intrigue and twists.  With a surprising villain that will shock you.  An ending that will make you sigh . . . and gasp in surprise.
EXCERPT: A MIDNIGHT DANCE:
Once upon a time there was a woman whose life was in cinders. Her story has been retold many ways, many times, throughout the realm. Throughout time. Her family’s wealth was gone, as were their elegant home, and their prestigious theater.  They were as lost to her as her girlhood dream of marrying a man she’d loved from afar. A man who was well beyond her reach.
A man she’d dubbed her Dark Prince, for he was tall, dark, and oh so handsome. But her opinion of him had soured. No longer did she believe in a happily ever after.
Yet one night, at the stroke of midnight, the stars aligned.
Destiny stepped in.
And she came face-to-face with her Dark Prince.
But she didn’t arrive before him as she’d dreamed all those years ago. She was not in a golden-colored gown, but in humble attire, not in a gilded carriage, but in a rickety cart, as worthless as a pumpkin, driven by two men, as meek as mice . . . carrying wine mixed with a special potion . . .
What’s in the wine, you ask?  Knowing she must come up with the funds to pay the Crown taxes, Sabine plans on drugging Jules and stealing a fortune in silver.  It’s a desperate plan.  But, then, desperate people must resort to desperate measures.  She’s not above using her acting skills, posing as a common harlot named Elise to try to seduce him, and enlisting her eclectic—and rather eccentric blended family/friends—to help her in this mad scheme.  The only appeal about this crazy plan—she’ll be stealing from Jules de Moutier—whom she blames for her dire predicament in the first place.  Let the seduction begin!
In all seriousness, if you’re looking for something fresh and different, if you love fairy tales, historical romance, a hot hero, a clever heroine, sizzling sexual tension, love scenes that will leave you breathless and delightful secondary characters—if you want a fast-paced read with unexpected twists—I hope you’ll check out A MIDNIGHT DANCE.  🙂
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A MIDNIGHT DANCE
A Fiery Tale
Lila DiPasqua
Berkley Sensation
HISTORICAL ROMANCE
August 2011
ISBN: 978-0425241981
Born into wealth, Sabine Laurent and her twin sister lived a life of luxury, their father’s prestigious theater frequented by royalty and aristocracy alike. And Sabine dreamed of her own prince charming—the devastatingly handsome Jules de Moutier.
That was before the loss of her sister and her family’s fall from grace—a disaster Sabine blames on the Moutier family. Now, with her father’s death, she’s inherited his sizable debt and the responsibility of caring for his spoiled long-time mistress and her two wastrel daughters. But with the help of Sabine’s eccentric friends—the balance of her father’s acting troupe—she plans to get very close to her old infatuation, seduce the rake—and make away with a fortune.
Resisting Jules’s skillful mouth and tantalizing touch is not as easy as Sabine supposed. And soon she must decide whether her desire for vengeance is greater than her desire for her one and only prince…
Praise for A MIDNIGHT DANCE

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

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

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

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

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Book Depository: http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Midnight-Dance-Lila-Dipasqua/9780425241981
BIO:
Lila DiPasqua writes wicked & witty historical romance for Penguin/Berkley. She lives with her real-life hero husband and three children and is a firm believer in the happily-ever-after. To learn more about Lila and her books, visit www.LilaDiPasqua.com



GIVEAWAY TIME: 

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


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

Giveaway ends Sept 9th
Winner announced Sept 12th 


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Eve Silver’s The Otherkin Series & A Huge Giveaway

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



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

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

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

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

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

BODY OF SIN
(Book 4 in the Otherkin series)

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

Except from Body of Sin (Lokan *Swoon*)

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


Waiting ever so patiently for Book 5.  

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

To enter: 
Please answer this question: (Have to answer to be entered)
Have you read any of Eve’s books, are they in your pile to read, 
or is Eve a new author to you. 
Please leave your email (have to contact you)
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Giveaway ends Sept 5th. 
Winner announced Sept 7th
Want to learn more about Eve?  Check her out on her website.
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Interview & Giveaway with Donnelly Mackenzie

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

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


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



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

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

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


Giveaway ends Sept 2nd
Winner announced Sept 5th

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Interview & Giveaway with Donna Grant

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

And I could go on and on. J

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was invaluable advice.

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

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

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Giveaway will be open until September 2nd. 
Winner will be announced Septemeber 5th.
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Just Gotta Say by Laura Kaye Video Release…… & giveaway

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




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



EXCERPT:

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


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

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

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


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