tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65609483100846223232024-03-19T01:48:23.236-07:00Decadent DivasAll things naughty and decadent by Jennifer Kacey and tons of her dirty friends!Jennifer Kaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998255404206333718noreply@blogger.comBlogger1112125truetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560948310084622323.post-295273033966741372021-05-20T20:00:00.003-07:002021-05-20T20:00:00.197-07:00Delve into Space<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If you love sexy
space mercenaries, you’ll love the Marks family.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
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Rory<o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Marks
Mercenaries, Book 1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Betrayed and sold into slavery after her father's death, </span>Rory<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Banks finds herself dancing on the Exos, a deep-space pleasure ship. So when a stranger breaks open her cage and offers her a way out, she grabs it and runs.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Kal Marks and his brothers are space mercenaries and traders who have spent the past ten years searching for their younger sister. Their hunt has led them to the Exos and to Rory, who they hope will have information. But Kal never counted on wanting Rory or on the sexual tension and scorching heat that blazes between them. This mission just got a lot more complicated.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">TEASER:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Aurora Banks had
seen just about everything in her twenty-two years of living, and most of it
wasn’t pretty. But this was the last thing she’d expected to happen when she
was shoved into the dancing cage a few hours ago.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The man standing
before her with his hand out was tall and broad and downright intimidating. His
eyes were a piercing green, and his silky black hair fell around his shoulders.
A thick scar ran from just below his eye by his nose all the way out to his
ear.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If she were
totally honest, he was handsome in a rough-looking way. Not that it mattered.
He was a way out of this nightmare. Rory only hoped she wasn’t jumping from one
bad situation to an even worse one.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Trusting her
instincts, she reached out and took his hand. It was warm and strong as it
closed around hers and pulled her to the edge of the cage. He lifted her down
from her gilded prison, wrapped one strong arm around her, and hustled her
toward the wide red door that blocked their path to freedom.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">“The guards.” She
had to yell to be heard above the din of the yelling and fighting. They called
themselves bouncers, but they were here to do more than keep the peace. Their
main job was to make sure they didn’t lose any of the merchandise or the money.
And all the women on board were considered prime merchandise.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">“You let me worry
about them.” Her liberator reached inside his shirt and drew out a
compact-sized blaster.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Something crashed
behind her, and she automatically began to look toward it. He caught her chin
and turned her face away. “Look forward, not back.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">That was good
advice. She ignored the noise and the fighting and hurried to keep up.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">N.J. Walters is a New
York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has always been a voracious reader,
and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves,
dragons, assassins, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors
with smoldering good looks—all vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but
someone’s got to live it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Visit me at:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>N.J.Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18099894498766052188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560948310084622323.post-18371046166098025002021-04-20T20:00:00.001-07:002021-04-20T20:00:00.203-07:00New Release--Zaxe's Rule<p> <span style="font-size: large;">If you’ve read the
Marks Mercenaries series, you might remember that Vaden el Gravaso, the hero
from Salvaging Abby is from Gravas, a highly secretive world with advanced
technology and a kickass military. Oh, and their assassins are the best in the
known universe. Zaxe might not be from Gravas, but he’s on a mission for their
king.</span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdEiofu7dz6s4hPwG9ajWKSkIDgK6bHEBg6os1paBoecVh8nRghn977cPddb19T-bdmo9GGsV76jvXAS_LmKe_W8V5aS0RdU6ZgwO1EbuGLGAnrTPIelXFzpQjjRJvc5uPdotGq9CEC7s/s750/Zaxe%2527s+Rule+500+X+750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdEiofu7dz6s4hPwG9ajWKSkIDgK6bHEBg6os1paBoecVh8nRghn977cPddb19T-bdmo9GGsV76jvXAS_LmKe_W8V5aS0RdU6ZgwO1EbuGLGAnrTPIelXFzpQjjRJvc5uPdotGq9CEC7s/s320/Zaxe%2527s+Rule+500+X+750.jpg" /></a></div><br />Zaxe’s Rule </span><div><span style="font-size: large;">Assassins of Gravas, Book 4</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">
<br />A professional assassin, Zaxe’s job is to kill his target—Helldrick—and get out. This final mission will repay his debt to the king of Gravas and allow him to finally claim his freedom. The job should be simple, but then he crosses paths with Jamaeh Jerman, the daughter of his target.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Being a mixed-race bastard, Jamaeh’s life has never been easy, but she’s carved out a living as a trader. Her entire life, she’s protected her brother. Now he’s missing and Helldrick is to blame. Her goal is to find her brother and bring him home.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">She and Zaxe join forces, each with their own agenda. Danger and secrets from the past threaten to come between them, while their sizzling attraction further complicates the situation. Will mistrust drive them apart or will love save them both?
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TEASER: </span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"> Her vantage point gave her the perfect view. The area was small and comfortable, but the stranger dominated it simply by his presence.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">His hood was down, displaying a thick crop of black silky hair. Even though it was cut short, there was still a hint of a wave in it. His sunshades were tucked into the neck of his shirt, allowing her to get her first good look at every inch of his face. And what a face it was. Strong was the word that came to mind. His chin was square, cheekbones heavy slashes, forehead high and wide. It gave him an almost austere appearance, as though life had honed him to a very sharp edge.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Sitting cross-legged on one of the oversize pillows the locals used as seats, he appeared quite at home. The pottery teacup looked tiny and fragile in his big hand. Though at rest, he reminded her of a wild cat, every muscle coiled and ready to spring at any given moment.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">He wasn’t handsome, in the traditional sense, but he was compelling. Wild and strong and dangerous.
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Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091B73YQN/</span><div><span style="font-size: large;">Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1076683</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/zaxe-s-rule</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/zaxes-rule-n-j-walters/1139128903</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Evernight Publishing: https://www.evernightpublishing.com/zaxes-rule-by-n-j-walters/</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0E84u5ujxqKek1T7T5AiGrWVqJzM9n1UT2M-RoqBNMQNTThWp1GYcI-PdOB7TeyEe2PIs3mbBOAEJzfO9qn4Tw7-1wYTtnVtEpPojHPXHuG1-7MZVFNgpTPKqHNCF_T9KsDyyrGGxqKY/s1300/Zaxe%25E2%2580%2599s+Rule-evernightbanner-series.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="1300" height="122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0E84u5ujxqKek1T7T5AiGrWVqJzM9n1UT2M-RoqBNMQNTThWp1GYcI-PdOB7TeyEe2PIs3mbBOAEJzfO9qn4Tw7-1wYTtnVtEpPojHPXHuG1-7MZVFNgpTPKqHNCF_T9KsDyyrGGxqKY/w400-h122/Zaxe%25E2%2580%2599s+Rule-evernightbanner-series.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Series Links: </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FGBVMC2</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/48806
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N.J. Walters is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has always been a voracious reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves, dragons, assassins, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors with smoldering good looks—all vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but someone’s got to live it.</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Visit me at: </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Website: http://www.njwalters.com </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Blog: http://www.njwalters.blogspot.com </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Newsletter Sign Up: http://eepurl.com/gdblg5 </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/N.J.WaltersAuthor </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Twitter: https://twitter.com/njwaltersauthor </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/NJWalters </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/author/njwalters </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/n-j-walters
</span></div>N.J.Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18099894498766052188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560948310084622323.post-77504302321263321532021-03-20T20:00:00.001-07:002021-03-20T20:00:05.363-07:00Welcome to Spring!<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">According
to the calendar it’s officially spring. That’s something to celebrate, even if
it still looks like winter in my part of the world. But the signs of spring are
there.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">The
days are getting longer. After the short days and long dark nights of winter,
having the sun shine longer each day makes me feel better and gives me a boost
of energy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmBqWC-pj0aSLXt451Ll5R21chelHsHfL7R9n0SpKslvlenSUIV9iMi0Cu93Bnj8Pth6xrRbN0LQ5pa634bhbnMEm5stwSbDyJ6LgzxTQIRJ9PJaIMaQ0_lLVJ2J5qWD2_ydTDoyO-jvw/s371/Tulips+in+snow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmBqWC-pj0aSLXt451Ll5R21chelHsHfL7R9n0SpKslvlenSUIV9iMi0Cu93Bnj8Pth6xrRbN0LQ5pa634bhbnMEm5stwSbDyJ6LgzxTQIRJ9PJaIMaQ0_lLVJ2J5qWD2_ydTDoyO-jvw/s320/Tulips+in+snow.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">The
snow is melting. If we get another storm—and we often do in April and even
May—the snow won’t be around that long. The flowers are hiding under the ground,
just waiting for enough warmth and sunshine to burst into bloom.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">I’m
counting down the days until I can put away the scarf, gloves, headband, winter
boots, and heavy coat and don a fleece and a pair of sneakers when I head
outside. For me, the first real sign of spring is when I can wear my sneakers. It’s
the little things…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">And
if you’re still stuck inside on those cold days, I hope you snuggle up and watch
a movie, binge on Netflix (or another streaming service), or read a book. There’s
so much to choose from. There’s something to be said for enjoying a cozy,
chilly spring evening.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBLbofgbyGcGiLlep3P9mE1IEp2VS8YOthaSdgvoE-1sPZeTNylf-FotlL7TM-0RBgHGRy6zX5zg9xnj7tpTyLYNy3zrIg2tx8gSr93l6jBVOsF2Fvm9ri3v_genyvwKd0svI_HnfI1PQ/s800/Flynn%25E2%2580%2599s+Assassin-3D-series_FB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="330" data-original-width="800" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBLbofgbyGcGiLlep3P9mE1IEp2VS8YOthaSdgvoE-1sPZeTNylf-FotlL7TM-0RBgHGRy6zX5zg9xnj7tpTyLYNy3zrIg2tx8gSr93l6jBVOsF2Fvm9ri3v_genyvwKd0svI_HnfI1PQ/w400-h165/Flynn%25E2%2580%2599s+Assassin-3D-series_FB.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If you’ve read the
Marks Mercenaries series, you might remember that Vaden el Gravaso, the hero
from Salvaging Abby is from Gravas, a highly secretive world with advanced
technology and a kickass military. Oh, and their assassins are the best in the
known universe. They’re also all male. This time it’s impossible for a
Gravasian assassin to infiltrate and rescue Ivar, a prince of Gravas. When a
man can’t do the job, they send a woman who can.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Sometimes the best
man for the job is a woman. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbceoxghOUUU8tVZQuJsGexu7TC-KSckuPKJO2FAZ4BfIlxC14E6nbvN6lE7n1lewV8uiJUA2ybgWJuwMVApC80W34uaEYSavOUIFO7yVIwsWs5xiUPrMux7W3Rq0w3pK_YQFs4IjOi6E/s300/ivarsescape_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbceoxghOUUU8tVZQuJsGexu7TC-KSckuPKJO2FAZ4BfIlxC14E6nbvN6lE7n1lewV8uiJUA2ybgWJuwMVApC80W34uaEYSavOUIFO7yVIwsWs5xiUPrMux7W3Rq0w3pK_YQFs4IjOi6E/s0/ivarsescape_large.jpg" /></a></div><br />Ivar’s Escape<o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Assassins of
Gravas, Book 2<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Ivar el Gravaso—a
prince of Gravas—wakes in a prison cell with no idea how he got there or even who
he is. If his captor can’t get answers from Ivar, his days are numbered. When a
strange woman sneaks into the prison and promises to get him out, he’s
suspicious. Is this nothing more than another trick by his captor or is she
truly there to help?<br />
<br />
Delphi is an assassin sent by the Gravasian government to infiltrate the space
pirate stronghold of Tortuga in search of the missing prince. She finds a
prisoner who is well-spoken, knowledgeable, and ready to fight, even though he
has no idea who he is. He might be her target. It’s difficult to tell due to
his ragged appearance. But no way can she leave him behind, no matter who he
is.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">TEASER:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">One shot was all
they’d have. If she failed, she’d have to leave Ivar to save herself.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">And that she
wouldn’t do.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Not only because
she’d given her word—to the Gravasian king, her sister’s husband, and to Ivar
himself. No, she couldn’t have Ivar’s death on her conscience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">He’d shown such
composure under extreme pressure. He had no idea who he was, yet the core of
the man shone through. Honor wasn’t just a word to him. He’d been concerned
with her safety.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">She’d held his
hand.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Curling her
fingers inward, she cursed the phantom heat from his touch. Straightening her
palm, she rubbed it against her pants.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Get your head in the game and do this.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">LINKS:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MDXY2PP/">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MDXY2PP/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Smashwords: <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1052405">https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1052405</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Kobo: <a href="https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/ivar-s-escape">https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/ivar-s-escape</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">B&N: <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ivars-escape-n-j-walters/1138137767">https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ivars-escape-n-j-walters/1138137767</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="color: #1c1e21; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Evernight Publishing: <a href="https://www.evernightpublishing.com/ivars-escape-by-n-j-walters/">https://www.evernightpublishing.com/ivars-escape-by-n-j-walters/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">N.J. Walters is a New
York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has always been a voracious
reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves,
dragons, assassins, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors
with smoldering good looks—all vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but
someone’s got to live it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>N.J.Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18099894498766052188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560948310084622323.post-87549763056569831492021-02-20T20:00:00.001-08:002021-02-20T20:00:05.888-08:00KYLER'S JUSTICE is here!<p><span style="font-size: large;"> If you’ve read the
Marks Mercenaries series, you might remember that the hero from Salvaging Abby
is from Gravas, a highly secretive world with advanced technology and a kickass
military. Oh, and their assassins are the best in the known universe.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc06hYx80qql2ggOh-GR6x-jU9sme9gxLyWacL5jvrKYFtdEP8LdDLsNERCm2XuGwYOshiICZn5O-XpGJDBvCrIcvS396Z5QwdVnYrVybtKb4Qau8Z1r61VXkIdDCoH3drIbnAlBIq6So/s800/Flynn%25E2%2580%2599s+Assassin-3D-series_FB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="330" data-original-width="800" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc06hYx80qql2ggOh-GR6x-jU9sme9gxLyWacL5jvrKYFtdEP8LdDLsNERCm2XuGwYOshiICZn5O-XpGJDBvCrIcvS396Z5QwdVnYrVybtKb4Qau8Z1r61VXkIdDCoH3drIbnAlBIq6So/w400-h165/Flynn%25E2%2580%2599s+Assassin-3D-series_FB.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span>Gravasian assassins
are ghosts, whispers on the wind, and feared by all. Kyler el Darkos is even
deadlier, more dangerous. He’s no ordinary assassin. He’s the king’s blade, answering
only to the king of Gravas, his loyalty absolute. Few know of his existence. He
lives and works alone. Gravasian justice is swift and brutal. His job is to see
it carried out.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg435jF1tFvef1YuItM4AYQLzAFIWnVVH_EULsGPgg418ylEYGQMv1QzeCX_fZsYwuthE9YJxWv_MNUBa9RiX3ZDSo1R1t3JnuxmnR_h6FBTs83PakY4zzrvfp22MpnR7LWEj4G_VXYZ38/s850/ivars+escape-3D-large-series.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg435jF1tFvef1YuItM4AYQLzAFIWnVVH_EULsGPgg418ylEYGQMv1QzeCX_fZsYwuthE9YJxWv_MNUBa9RiX3ZDSo1R1t3JnuxmnR_h6FBTs83PakY4zzrvfp22MpnR7LWEj4G_VXYZ38/s320/ivars+escape-3D-large-series.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="color: #1c1e21;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFPsFNpekPAc6qovbwbtGF_HsvEHUSIP4vjz1TWgUVC8uOBYSNg5EI1O2dtY4AAv2gi0902NP1N7Qbmg0lE6aygP4u2UR_AY0lwdjajz7hBD7DcH9onikpB68IWxLtxtYxaDHnp0qU85A/s750/Kyler%2527s+Justice+500+X+750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFPsFNpekPAc6qovbwbtGF_HsvEHUSIP4vjz1TWgUVC8uOBYSNg5EI1O2dtY4AAv2gi0902NP1N7Qbmg0lE6aygP4u2UR_AY0lwdjajz7hBD7DcH9onikpB68IWxLtxtYxaDHnp0qU85A/s320/Kyler%2527s+Justice+500+X+750.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Kyler’s Justice, Assassins of Gravas, book 3 </span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #1c1e21;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk63928326"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Kyler el Darkos is an elite Gravasian assassin who answers only to the
king of Gravas. His mission: Find Balthazar and eliminate him and any of his
associates for their part in abducting the king’s son and trying to market
stolen Gravasian weapons. His search has brought him to the planet of Mortis
and Hell’s Gate, a bar owned by Balthazar’s father. The last thing he expects
is to fall for Etta Mortis—his target’s sister—a woman who tempts him to risk
his honor for a chance at love.<o:p></o:p></span></span></a></p>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63928326;"></span>
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">TEASER:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">“Kyler. My name is
Kyler el Darkos.” He never told anyone his birth name. It was information that
could be used against him. But he needed to hear her say it. He was a ghost,
sliding through the various worlds he visited, unseen and unacknowledged,
living in the darkness alone. Only she could make him real, more than a shadowy
killer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">“Kyler el Darkos.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Everything inside
him stilled before roaring to life. The world snapped into focus, no longer
shadows and gray, but light and filled with color. It was as though he’d spent
his entire life searching for this particular moment.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk63930331"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63930331;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Want to read more? You can find KYLER’S JUSTICE here:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63930331;"><a name="_Hlk63839269"><span lang="EN-US">Amazon: </span></a><a name="_Hlk63840710"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63839269;"></span></a></span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WC4C3TY/"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63930331;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63840710;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63839269;"><span lang="EN-US">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WC4C3TY/</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63930331;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63840710;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63839269;"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63840710;"></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63930331;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63839269;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
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<a name="_Hlk63928364"></a></span></span></span><a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1068531"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63930331;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63839269;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63928364;"><span lang="EN-US">https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1068531</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63930331;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63839269;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63928364;"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63928364;"></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63930331;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk63839269;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
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York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has always been a voracious
reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves,
dragons, assassins, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors
with smoldering good looks—all vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but
someone’s got to live it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">N.J. Walters is a
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has always been a voracious
reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves,
dragons, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors with smoldering
good looks—all vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but someone’s got to
live it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-size: large;">BookBub: </span><span style="color: #0033cc;"><a href="https://www.bookbub.com/authors/n-j-walters" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0033cc;"><span style="font-size: large;">https://www.bookbub.com/authors/n</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">-j-walters</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>N.J.Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18099894498766052188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560948310084622323.post-90477404772885435392021-01-20T20:00:00.001-08:002021-01-20T20:00:02.070-08:00BJORN CURSED--TEASER<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Who
are the Forgotten Brotherhood? They’re a group of paranormal assassins, <span lang="EN-US">the misfits that other paranormal creatures
fear. They aren’t the monsters lurking under the bed. They’re the ones that
kill them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">They live by a
strict code: Kill only those that truly deserve it and let their gods sort them
out. Kill them before they kill you. Never, ever betray a fellow assassin.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeoBXj06XdOj3XYg2rJ4ZLGzPkjFwWY7tklsKxm00aWIzyKqeA4A-Omz96SXe1FffK5Ol4JbI_dBg2SyYyi8CqdN94HROIGKlnSj06hXSV9wP6a9giLlksffTWTI0yDXn2kGiq0Zw8iMw/s750/Bjorn+Cursed+500+X+750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeoBXj06XdOj3XYg2rJ4ZLGzPkjFwWY7tklsKxm00aWIzyKqeA4A-Omz96SXe1FffK5Ol4JbI_dBg2SyYyi8CqdN94HROIGKlnSj06hXSV9wP6a9giLlksffTWTI0yDXn2kGiq0Zw8iMw/s320/Bjorn+Cursed+500+X+750.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">BJORN CURSED<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Forgotten
Brotherhood, Book 4<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Lucifer
is up to his old tricks, causing problems for the Forgotten Brotherhood. This
time, he’s had a woman removed from the Norse afterlife and placed her right in
the path of Bjorn Knutson. After the slaughter of his wife and family centuries
ago, tortured and broken, Bjorn was cursed as the first Norse werewolf. Now
he’s been tasked by Odin himself with killing the woman who escaped. Failure is
not an option.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Before
he can track her, he stumbles across a woman being accosted by three men in the
middle of the night. Even though she’s human, he intervenes and is shocked to
recognize the face of the one woman he could never kill — his wife Anja.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">She’s
also the one he’s hunting…and if he doesn’t kill her then both their lives are
at stake.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">TEASER:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk57912678"><span style="font-size: large;">Anja grew even paler, her skin almost translucent. “I
have done nothing, but the gods will destroy me. Freya will believe I betrayed
her.”<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk57912678;"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk57912678;"><span style="font-size: large;">“I won’t let that happen.” He
knelt before her and took her hands in his.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk57912678;"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk57912678;"><span style="font-size: large;">“You cannot stop them. Your
heart is brave, your sword arm strong, but you are still only a man, Bjorn
Knutson.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk57912678;"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk57912678;"><span style="font-size: large;">He shook his head. “I have not
been a man for more than fourteen hundred years. Do you not wonder why I did
not find you?”<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk57912678;"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk57912678;"><span style="font-size: large;">She nodded. “Many times. When
I wasn’t cursing you, I prayed you were in Valhalla or that you had been
reincarnated to serve the gods. I feared you had forgotten me.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk57912678;"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk57912678;"><span style="font-size: large;">“Never!” It was time to tell
his wife the truth. “I am much more than a man. I am a member of the Forgotten
Brotherhood.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has always been a voracious
reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves,
dragons, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors with smoldering
good looks—all vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but someone’s got to
live it.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Visit me at:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Website: <a href="http://www.njwalters.com/">http://www.njwalters.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Blog:
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Ash<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Forgotten
Brotherhood, Book 3<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">No
one is more surprised than Asher, one of the oldest vampires on Earth, that
he's attracted to vamp hunter Jo Radcliffe. She's smart, a talented slayer, and
she's gorgeous. Something about her pulls at him, like no one ever has before.
For a man, whose name strikes fear in everyone––this is something new and
intriguing. And quite possibly deadly, if she discovers his secret.<br />
<br />
Jo has two things in common with the handsome Asher––they are both slayers and
someone is messing with them in a very-much-trying-to-kill-them way. She's not
so happy about joining forces with a dude she doesn't know. But he's sexy as
hell and really good at his job as one of the Forgotten Brotherhood, whose
business it is to execute misbehaving paranormals.<br />
<br />
She knows she's bait in a larger plot to harm Asher and the Brotherhood. And
there is nothing he won't do, no line he won't cross, to keep her safe––which
may be the weakness that destroys them both.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">TEASER:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“Vampire,”
the melodic voice carried easily through the building. The hood of a long leather
duster was shoved back to reveal a tall stunning woman with a deadly crossbow
held easily in her hands.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Asher’s
heart skipped a beat. Blood pounded through his veins, hot and thick. Confident
and deadly was always a huge turn-on. This woman was both those things and
more.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Amazon:
<span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FGV7C9Q/">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FGV7C9Q/</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Entangled:
<span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://entangledpublishing.com/burning-ash.html">https://entangledpublishing.com/burning-ash.html</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">B&N:
<span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/burning-ash-n-j-walters/1137455950">https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/burning-ash-n-j-walters/1137455950</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Kobo:
<span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/burning-ash">https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/burning-ash</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">iBooks:
<span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/burning-ash/id1527096039">https://books.apple.com/us/book/burning-ash/id1527096039</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk58257732"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Watch for Bjorn Cursed, Forgotten Brotherhood book 4 on January 18, 2021!<o:p></o:p></span></span></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">N.J. Walters is a
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has always been a voracious
reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves,
dragons, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors with smoldering
good looks—all vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but someone’s got to
live it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Visit me at:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Website: <span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><a href="http://www.njwalters.com/">http://www.njwalters.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<a href="http://www.njwalters.blogspot.com/">http://www.njwalters.blogspot.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-size: large;">Amazon: <span style="color: #0033cc;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/author/njwalters"><span style="color: #0033cc;">http://www.amazon.com/author/njwalters</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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I hope you had a lovely November. The December holidays are upon us, and I'm busy prepping <a href="https://celiabreslin.com/works/cupid-dating-agency-series/">A Demon's Embrace</a>, my second Cupid Dating Agency book for release! My hero, Stryker, owns a year-round holiday store, and he loves Christmas so thought I better launch his story around the time of his favorite holiday, LOL.</p>
Now, let's get this holiday party started with songs and sugar! I shared these last year, but in case you missed them, here they are again: Cookies and musical holiday cheer...
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<b><font style="color:#0080ff;" size="+1">Celia's Holiday Spritz Cookies</b></font>
<a href="https://celiabreslin.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/spritz-cookies-tiny.jpg"><img class="paddedimage" align="right" src="https://celiabreslin.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/spritz-cookies-tiny.jpg" width=“248” height=“248” style="padding:10px;" alt=“our holiday spritz cookies“ border="0"></a>
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Cookies are one of my favorite, sweet indulgences for the holidays. My family makes spritz cookies every December. Delicious! Here’s my mother’s recipe (that I love to post every year around this time). Requires cookie press.
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3/4 cup regular sugar (some recipes call for “powdered”, but mom swears by regular!)<br>
1 cup margarine, or butter, or shortening (mom uses shortening; I use butter. Both are delish.)<br>
1 tsp. vanilla<br>
1 egg<br>
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour<br>
1/2 tsp. baking powder<br>
1/4 tsp. salt<br>
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1. Preheat oven to 350 F.<br>
2. In a bowl, mix together margarine (or butter or shortening), sugar, vanilla, egg until fairly fluffy.<br>
3. Stir in flour, salt, baking powder.<br>
4. Optional: separate dough into bowls, add food dye of your choosing (see photo).<br>
5. Fill cookie press; press dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.<br>
6. Bake for 12 - 15 minutes.<br>
7. Remove from sheet and cool on cookie rack.<br>
8. Eat. All. The. Cookies!
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<b><font style="color:#0080ff;" size="+1">Celia’s Holiday Playlist</b></font>
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Music is a big part of our holiday celebrations. Here’s one of our playlists for the December holidays. Happy listening!
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“Another Christmas Song,” Stephen Colbert<br>
“Not Tonight Santa,” Girls Aloud<br>
“Frosty the Snowman,” Cocteau Twins <br>
“Christmas Time Is Here Again,” Ringo Starr<br>
“Sleigh Ride,” The Ronettes<br>
“The Lonely Jew On Christmas,” Kyle Broflofski with Special Celebrity <br>Guest
“Santa’s Beard,” They Might Be Giants<br>
“Winter Wonderland,” Cocteau Twins<br>
“Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” Darlene Love<br>
“Thanks for Christmas,” XTC<br>
“December Will Be Magic Again,” Kate Bush<br>
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Have a great December, Dear Readers, and I'll see you back here on December 30th with more info on A Demon's Embrace!. <br /><br />
<font style="color:#D4AC0D;">xo,<br />
Celia</font>
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Celia Breslinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692362403002184902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560948310084622323.post-68907933258193464932020-11-20T20:00:00.001-08:002020-11-20T20:00:00.511-08:00New Release<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Here's an excerpt
from my latest release IVAR’S ESCAPE, book 2 of the Assassins of Gravas series. Hope you enjoy it!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If you’ve read the
Marks Mercenaries series, you might remember that Vaden el Gravaso, the hero
from Salvaging Abby is from Gravas, a highly secretive world with advanced
technology and a kickass military. Oh, and their assassins are the best in the
known universe. They’re also all male. This time it’s impossible for a
Gravasian assassin to infiltrate and rescue Ivar, a prince of Gravas. When a
man can’t do the job, they send a woman who can.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Sometimes the best
man for the job is a woman. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHYUS69VR0jC86CbF5246oRhH_iioft6u8ML2T00oucb4POut8TwSQ4TP4G4erYv2n4Tcc15vVkK6jE8oig0_r3qspukb2dc5r7MUjqFYAbfEMQM58n51xfl_qBPd-Wt7-xlIcSCg2NEk/s750/Ivar%2527s+Escape+500+X+750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHYUS69VR0jC86CbF5246oRhH_iioft6u8ML2T00oucb4POut8TwSQ4TP4G4erYv2n4Tcc15vVkK6jE8oig0_r3qspukb2dc5r7MUjqFYAbfEMQM58n51xfl_qBPd-Wt7-xlIcSCg2NEk/s320/Ivar%2527s+Escape+500+X+750.jpg" /></a></div><br />Ivar’s Escape<o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Assassins of
Gravas, Book 2<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Ivar el Gravaso—a
prince of Gravas—wakes in a prison cell with no idea how he got there or even who
he is. If his captor can’t get answers from Ivar, his days are numbered. When a
strange woman sneaks into the prison and promises to get him out, he’s
suspicious. Is this nothing more than another trick by his captor or is she
truly there to help?<br />
<br />
Delphi is an assassin sent by the Gravasian government to infiltrate the space
pirate stronghold of Tortuga in search of the missing prince. She finds a
prisoner who is well-spoken, knowledgeable, and ready to fight, even though he
has no idea who he is. He might be her target. It’s difficult to tell due to
his ragged appearance. But no way can she leave him behind, no matter who he
is.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">TEASER:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The man wasn’t
moving.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Delphi glanced at
the door at the far end of the corridor. It was solid wood. She should be safe
enough. Taking a risk, she eased a candle stub and matches from her pants
pocket. Primitive but effective.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">She struck the
match and touched the flame to the wick.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">He exploded from
the pallet and lunged. She scrambled away, her back hitting the cell door
behind her. Shit, he was fast. If it hadn’t been for her training, he’d have
his hands around her neck right now.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Miraculously, the
light hadn’t gone out. The candle was on its side. The large male grabbed it
and pulled it inside, giving her a good look at him.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">His hair was long
and dark and matted. An unkempt beard covered the lower half of his face. His
clothes were in tatters, his feet bare. His eyes were golden brown, like a
coywolf she’d seen a picture of once, and just as feral. A barely healed scar
ran down the left side of his face, starting at his temple and disappearing
into his beard.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">She held up her
hands to show him she was unarmed. “I’m not here to hurt you.” It was only dumb
luck that she hadn’t rattled the steel doors when she’d hit them and possibly
woken the guard. He’d been drinking, but it might not be enough for him to pass
out.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Still in a crouch,
the prisoner studied her. He’d see the image she wanted to project—a teenage
boy with a pockmarked face. Disguises were part of an assassin’s bag of tricks,
and this was her specialty.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">“What’s your
name?” Given his appearance, it was hard to tell if it was her target. He’d lost
weight and was totally disheveled and dirty. It was doubtful his own mother
would recognize him in a fully lit room, let alone by dim candlelight.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">He swallowed
heavily, his throat rippling. His fingers tightened around the stub of candle.
He opened his mouth, closed it, and tried again. “I don’t know.” His breath hit
the flame directly, blowing it out and plunging them into darkness.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MDXY2PP/">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MDXY2PP/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Smashwords: <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1052405">https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1052405</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Kobo: <a href="https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/ivar-s-escape">https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/ivar-s-escape</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Evernight Publishing: <a href="https://www.evernightpublishing.com/ivars-escape-by-n-j-walters/">https://www.evernightpublishing.com/ivars-escape-by-n-j-walters/</a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdj80q5SkvqrCBJ_zFZWwnXW55n9yQjs-L-IIiLy917j-QyNu1C8UaOgjpgY5bUrVaG_D2ZvbGE-DOVx1DwxwZLJbphvr3qsmMvWtirC8jX15WQtmT5k6HUMko2RW9m0smU2see2BLsxw/s850/ivars+escape-3D-large-series.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="850" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdj80q5SkvqrCBJ_zFZWwnXW55n9yQjs-L-IIiLy917j-QyNu1C8UaOgjpgY5bUrVaG_D2ZvbGE-DOVx1DwxwZLJbphvr3qsmMvWtirC8jX15WQtmT5k6HUMko2RW9m0smU2see2BLsxw/w400-h306/ivars+escape-3D-large-series.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p><br /></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">N.J. Walters is a
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has always been a voracious
reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves,
dragons, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors with smoldering
good looks—all vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but someone’s got to
live it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Visit me at:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Website: <span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><a href="http://www.njwalters.com/">http://www.njwalters.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-no-proof: yes;">Blog:
<a href="http://www.njwalters.blogspot.com/">http://www.njwalters.blogspot.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Sign Up: </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/gdblg5">http://eepurl.com/gdblg5</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Amazon: <span style="color: #0033cc;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/author/njwalters"><span style="color: #0033cc;">http://www.amazon.com/author/njwalters</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>N.J.Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18099894498766052188noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560948310084622323.post-72631988222802160642020-10-20T20:00:00.002-07:002020-10-20T20:00:05.423-07:00Halloween is Almost Here!<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> It’s
only a little over a week until Halloween. On
Halloween night, I like to light the candle in the pumpkin, turn off the
lights, and put on my favorite Halloween movies.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">There
are tons of great ones out there to choose from, but here are 5 of my
favorites:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpJ8j2nuQFDagyRDI5Pmz3_sVe7Ycp425lURZOHYDseqwjaMw7YcOgHVJQTj-R4-70z1LFIhaJp6iN9lAHW8qunNCyTyEx5jeo5pqUWizB3jHBKV6ijCstlihQr4Wi9qkc2dLxAjeXTcU/s212/The+Crow.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="212" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpJ8j2nuQFDagyRDI5Pmz3_sVe7Ycp425lURZOHYDseqwjaMw7YcOgHVJQTj-R4-70z1LFIhaJp6iN9lAHW8qunNCyTyEx5jeo5pqUWizB3jHBKV6ijCstlihQr4Wi9qkc2dLxAjeXTcU/s0/The+Crow.jpeg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />1.
The Crow (1994)—One of my favorite movies of all time and probably the one I’ve
watched the most. It’s so dark, yet so hopeful. Brandon Lee’s performance is
incredible. Great cast and story, plenty of action, and one fantastic
soundtrack.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">2.
Underworld (2003)—Vampires and lycans are at war. <span lang="EN-US">Selene, a vampire warrior, makes the mistake of
falling in love with Michael, a human who is sought by werewolves for unknown
reasons.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">3.
Dracula Untold (2014)—A fresh look at the traditional Dracula story. I love
this movie. I mean, what’s not to love about Luke Evans as<span lang="EN-US"> Vlad Tepes, the prince who must become a
monster feared by his own people in order to obtain the power needed to protect
them.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9NqqKrwqPUs-R4woPOzZHkLT16Cy2lYozUk7zOgT9UJ1gW7TWyj3HnTYdD2JonMvqj1SfKO5ZcMtSXfWHop_T4WCUqAAVXp3CEIBljg4kf7Mye1usRqCaPy1RRi2rEIl1Kr08xnXIWM/s237/Dracula+Untold.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="237" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9NqqKrwqPUs-R4woPOzZHkLT16Cy2lYozUk7zOgT9UJ1gW7TWyj3HnTYdD2JonMvqj1SfKO5ZcMtSXfWHop_T4WCUqAAVXp3CEIBljg4kf7Mye1usRqCaPy1RRi2rEIl1Kr08xnXIWM/s0/Dracula+Untold.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">4.
Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)—As promised, this movie closely follows Stoker’s
version of Dracula. Great film. Gary Oldman plays a scary and seductive
Dracula.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqieHd4_fusnCfFQO7JlziZHpDvUrRO8mQTRePxjmwqbkGtbcigQ_-WC4HTq_Bz-v2kmH8yJcB5-DPVqTBT2npmMCfpZjVbWx7uVAH2z81GqeNAsHCoboNCrmJWa6eLMKCeIRRDDu-ZE/s285/Lost+Boys.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqieHd4_fusnCfFQO7JlziZHpDvUrRO8mQTRePxjmwqbkGtbcigQ_-WC4HTq_Bz-v2kmH8yJcB5-DPVqTBT2npmMCfpZjVbWx7uVAH2z81GqeNAsHCoboNCrmJWa6eLMKCeIRRDDu-ZE/s0/Lost+Boys.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />5.
Lost Boys (1987)—It’s hard to believe this movie is 30 years old, but it holds
up. It’s one of my favorite vampire movies of all time. And the soundtrack is
amazing.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">I
know this is a top 5 list, but I have to mention Sleepy Hollow with Johnny Depp
(1999) and the Disney animated version (1949). I love them both. The animated
story is beautifully crafted. And while the Depp version of the story goes off
the rails near the end, I still enjoy it. And, of course, “It’s the Great
Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” is a show I have to watch every year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">However
you chose to celebrate, I hope you have a Spooktacular holiday! And if you’re
looking for a sexy vampire book to read, you might want to check out Burning
Ash, the latest release in my Forgotten Brotherhood series. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Happy
Halloween!</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMccXh8ZaZANsJMXacuXmWhiBWQoIepjihSfYQb7eYfhL0axc9cxA_uLT8LB_OTWs_fsLsuKw1gZfbpUb4bvuV41R3EDzIKy38p8nGhJFugN9N-Ej8Z8WIn7bu5_34vIq9Xg1U4vP2yBE/s750/Burning+Ash-500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMccXh8ZaZANsJMXacuXmWhiBWQoIepjihSfYQb7eYfhL0axc9cxA_uLT8LB_OTWs_fsLsuKw1gZfbpUb4bvuV41R3EDzIKy38p8nGhJFugN9N-Ej8Z8WIn7bu5_34vIq9Xg1U4vP2yBE/s320/Burning+Ash-500.jpg" /></a></div><br />Burning
Ash<o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Forgotten
Brotherhood, Book 3<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">No
one is more surprised than Asher, one of the oldest vampires on Earth, that
he's attracted to vamp hunter Jo Radcliffe. She's smart, a talented slayer, and
she's gorgeous. Something about her pulls at him, like no one ever has before.
For a man, whose name strikes fear in everyone––this is something new and
intriguing. And quite possibly deadly, if she discovers his secret.<br />
<br />
Jo has two things in common with the handsome Asher––they are both slayers and
someone is messing with them in a very-much-trying-to-kill-them way. She's not
so happy about joining forces with a dude she doesn't know. But he's sexy as
hell and really good at his job as one of the Forgotten Brotherhood, whose
business it is to execute misbehaving paranormals.<br />
<br />
She knows she's bait in a larger plot to harm Asher and the Brotherhood. And
there is nothing he won't do, no line he won't cross, to keep her safe––which
may be the weakness that destroys them both.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">TEASER:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">He
sauntered out of the dark and fully into the candlelight. The flames flickered
over his face, exposing a strong jaw, straight nose, and high forehead. His blond
hair was pulled back in a short tail at his nape. His skin was olive-toned or
tanned, hard to say. Piercing brown eyes stared at her.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Good
looking was much to tame. Handsome didn’t fit either. There was something
dangerous and predatory lurking beneath the surface. Primal. Compelling. Yeah,
that was it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">It
was time for her to leave.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">If
you want to read more of Asher and Jo’s story, you can find it here:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Entangled:
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="https://entangledpublishing.com/burning-ash.html">https://entangledpublishing.com/burning-ash.html</a></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Amazon:
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FGV7C9Q/">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FGV7C9Q/</a></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">B&N:
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/burning-ash-n-j-walters/1137455950">https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/burning-ash-n-j-walters/1137455950</a></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Kobo:
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/burning-ash">https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/burning-ash</a></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">iBooks:
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/burning-ash/id1527096039">https://books.apple.com/us/book/burning-ash/id1527096039</a></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">N.J. Walters is a
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has always been a voracious
reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves,
dragons, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors with smoldering
good looks—all vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but someone’s got to
live it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Visit me at:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Website: <a href="http://www.njwalters.com/">http://www.njwalters.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-no-proof: yes;">Blog:
<a href="http://www.njwalters.blogspot.com/">http://www.njwalters.blogspot.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-no-proof: yes;">Newsletter
Sign Up: </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/gdblg5">http://eepurl.com/gdblg5</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Facebook Author
Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/N.J.WaltersAuthor">https://www.facebook.com/N.J.WaltersAuthor</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/njwaltersauthor">https://twitter.com/njwaltersauthor</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Goodreads: </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/NJWalters">http://www.goodreads.com/NJWalters</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Amazon: <span style="color: #0033cc;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/author/njwalters"><span style="color: #0033cc;">http://www.amazon.com/author/njwalters</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">BookBub: <span style="color: #0033cc;"><a href="https://www.bookbub.com/authors/n-j-walters" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0033cc;">https://www.bookbub.com/authors/n-j-walters</span></a></span></span>N.J.Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18099894498766052188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560948310084622323.post-53126964617915939542020-10-06T16:40:00.001-07:002020-10-06T16:40:01.306-07:002020 Halloween Spooktacular Tours, Giveaways, & #99cents Book Sales!Hello Decadent Readers!
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I missed my usual posting day of the 30th so am saying hello today, instead. :-). It's tour month for my <a target="_blank" href="https://celiabreslin.com/works/cupid-dating-agency-series/">Cupid Dating Agency angels</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://celiabreslin.com/works/tranquilli-bloodline-series/">Tranquilli Bloodline vampires</a> as part of the 2020 Bewitching Book Tours Halloween Spooktacular! Visit any of my tour stops this month to enjoy some Halloween-themed posts, and be sure to enter my giveaway for a chance at a $20 Amazon US e-gift card!
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And mark your calendars for the live, multi-author <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/771213250304247" rel="noopener noreferrer">Haunted Halloween Spooktacular Facebook Party</a>, sponsored by Bewitching Book Tours, on October 21st, for chitchat and chances at still more giveaways! I'll be there 10 - 11 AM Pacific / 1 - 2 PM Eastern.
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Halloween Book Sales!
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<li> A WARRIOR'S KISS is on sale for the special, new release price of 99 cents through Halloween at <a target="_blank" href="https://celiabreslin.com/works/cupid-dating-agency-series/">all the usual outlets</a>.
<li> <a target="_blank" href="https://celiabreslin.com/works/tranquilli-bloodline-series/">HAVEN, #1 in the vampire trilogy</a> is on sale for 99 cents on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Haven-Chosen-destiny-Tranquilli-Bloodline-ebook/dp/B07XTDGHRZ/" target="_blank">Amazon</a>!
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<h2>A WARRIOR'S KISS</h2>
Visit <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bewitchingbooktours.biz/2020/10/now-on-tour-warriors-kiss-by-celia.html">Bewitching Book Tours A Warrior's Kiss page</a> for a complete list of tour stops.
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<h2>ORIGINS</h2>
Visit <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bewitchingbooktours.biz/2020/10/now-on-tour-origins-by-celia-breslin.html">Bewitching Book Tours ORIGINS page</a> for a complete list of tour stops.
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<h2>Spooktacular Giveaway</h2>
Multi-author prize pack, including a $20 USD AmazonUS e-gift card from me. :-)
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Enter the <a class="rcptr" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/ba112ffc1993/" rel="nofollow" id="rcwidget_5vpohh4y">2020 Bewitching Spooktacular Rafflecopter giveaway</a>.
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Celia Breslinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692362403002184902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560948310084622323.post-81706695601329923712020-09-21T00:30:00.000-07:002020-09-21T00:30:02.723-07:00BURNING ASH is available today!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Asher
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hooked on reality television. He’s irreverent at times and likes to tease, but that
hides a lot of pain. He’s more special than Jo Radcliffe, vampire hunter,
realizes. Deadly games have consequences, and someone is playing games with them
both. They must work together to hunt down who is behind it all. The more time
they spend together, the closer they become. Jo gets pulled deeper and deeper
into Asher’s world, but will their relationship survive when Jo discovers the
truth?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">No
one is more surprised than Asher, one of the oldest vampires on Earth, that
he's attracted to vamp hunter Jo Radcliffe. She's smart, a talented slayer, and
she's gorgeous. Something about her pulls at him, like no one ever has before.
For a man, whose name strikes fear in everyone––this is something new and
intriguing. And quite possibly deadly, if she discovers his secret.<br />
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Jo has two things in common with the handsome Asher––they are both slayers and
someone is messing with them in a very-much-trying-to-kill-them way. She's not
so happy about joining forces with a dude she doesn't know. But he's sexy as
hell and really good at his job as one of the Forgotten Brotherhood, whose
business it is to execute misbehaving paranormals.<br />
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She knows she's bait in a larger plot to harm Asher and the Brotherhood. And
there is nothing he won't do, no line he won't cross, to keep her safe––which
may be the weakness that destroys them both.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">“Someone
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dragons, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors with smoldering
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<br />N.J.Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18099894498766052188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560948310084622323.post-6917457684842762322020-08-31T15:33:00.000-07:002020-08-31T15:33:07.515-07:00#NewRelease in #ParanormalRomance & #Giveaway: A Warrior's Kiss by @CeliaBreslinGreetings my dear Decadent Diva Readers,
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Summer break is over and (online) school is back in session. I released my latest new story in August, at a special release price of only 99 cents. Snag your copy now! :-) To celebrate my book baby, I have a Summer Sunset Contest & Giveaway running over at Fresh Fiction.
<a target="_blank" href="https://gleam.io/wNTn1/celia-breslin-summer-sunset">Visit the contest page</a> to enter the giveaway for a chance at a $15 Amazon(dot)com US e-gift card!
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<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Title:</b></font> A Warrior's Kiss<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Author:</b></font> Celia Breslin<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Genre:</b></font> Paranormal Romance<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Release Price:</b></font> 99 cents<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Date of Publication:</b></font> August 2020<br></p>
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French teacher turned entrepreneur, Nicolette Durand has one goal in mind when she leaves the big city for a quaint town in the California wine country, and it has nothing to do with men. Nicky doesn’t care how many dating edicts the cupids send her, she’s simply too busy. Then a hunk of surly angel crashes into her life.
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Ezekiel is less than delighted when the Almighty assigns him to Earth to help the cupids. Now Heaven’s top soldiers are running a gastropub where speed dating events are a part of their mission. But Zeke may have to rethink his surly position on this earthbound gig after he meets the kind and curvy biz owner next door.
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Nicky is sure she has no time for a relationship, not even with the gorgeous hunk of heaven, but Zeke is determined to convince her otherwise. Too bad a supernatural disaster and thousands of Hell’s minions intent on destruction and mayhem might stand in their way...
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“Think he’s dead?” [...]
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Nice voice. Soft and smooth, like velvet. Feminine. Clearly, he wasn’t alone.
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“He sure looks dead.” A second woman replied, louder and with a chuckle.
He suppressed a scowl and kept his eyes closed. She thinks this is funny?
Bodies shifted behind whatever his head had cracked into, edging closer to either side of him.
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“There’s no blood, though,” she of the velvet voice murmured. “Shouldn’t there be blood? [...]”
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She came to a halt near his head, her body heat and peaches-and-honey scent saturating his senses. He should open his peepers and say something, see if the female looked as good as she sounded and smelled.
Shit. Where had that reaction come from? He had no room in his life for a woman, especially not a mortal woman.
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“Maybe we should check for a pulse,” [...]
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“I’m not touching his body.”
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Fast reply [...]. Jesus, did he look so horrible? And double Jesus, why did her opinion matter? He must have hit his head harder than he imagined.
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“C’mon, girlfriend. It’s a big, beautiful body. How can you not want to get your hands on it?”
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Listen to your girlfriend, Peaches.
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Have a great September, Dear Readers, and I'll see you back here on September 30th with more book fun. :-)<br /><br />
<font style="color:#D4AC0D;">xo,<br />
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<br />Celia Breslinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692362403002184902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560948310084622323.post-14942627718050064042020-08-21T00:30:00.000-07:002020-08-21T00:30:00.725-07:00The Next Forgotten Brotherhood Book!<span style="font-size: large;">Who are the Forgotten Brotherhood? They’re a group of paranormal assassins, the misfits that other paranormal creatures fear. They aren’t the monsters lurking under the bed. They’re the ones that kill them.
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<span style="font-size: large;">BURNING ASH, book three of the series, is up for pre-order now!
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Forgotten Brotherhood, Book 3
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<span style="font-size: large;">No one is more surprised than Asher, one of the oldest vampires on Earth, that he's attracted to vamp hunter Jo Radcliffe. She's smart, a talented slayer, and she's gorgeous. Something about her pulls at him, like no one ever has before. For a man, whose name strikes fear in everyone––this is something new and intriguing. And quite possibly deadly, if she discovers his secret.
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jo has two things in common with the handsome Asher––they are both slayers and someone is messing with them in a very-much-trying-to-kill-them way. She's not so happy about joining forces with a dude she doesn't know. But he's sexy as hell and really good at his job as one of the Forgotten Brotherhood, whose business it is to execute misbehaving paranormals.
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<span style="font-size: large;">She knows she's bait in a larger plot to harm Asher and the Brotherhood. And there is nothing he won't do, no line he won't cross, to keep her safe––which may be the weakness that destroys them both.
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Who the hell are you?” she demanded of the tall, lean man who was still mostly in the shadows. Whoever he was, he was dangerous, maybe even more so than the creature she’d just beheaded. He’d come out of nowhere and snatched the crossbow bolt out of the air like it hadn’t even been moving.
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<span style="font-size: large;">A shiver raced down her spine.
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dressed all in black, he blended with the dark. She hadn’t known he was there until he’d deliberately come forward. And she always had total situational awareness. It was a matter of survival.
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<span style="font-size: large;">Her profession had a very high mortality rate.
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<span style="font-size: large;">A nudge of his foot sent the vampire’s head rolling back toward the body. The undead would need to be burned if he didn’t start disintegrating soon, but she was keeping her distance from the man in black.
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Asher.” He gave her a half bow. “And you are?”
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<span style="font-size: large;">A quick shake of her head. “You don’t need to know.”
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<span style="font-size: large;">“That hardly seems fair considering I saved your life.”
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<span style="font-size: large;">“It didn’t need saving,” she asserted. “I’d already moved.”
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<span style="font-size: large;">“True,” Asher conceded. “You’re fast, but I didn’t know that. I should get points for the attempt.” He sauntered out of the dark and fully into the candlelight. The flames flickered over his face, exposing a strong jaw, straight nose, and high forehead. His blond hair was pulled back in a short tail at his nape. His skin was olive-toned or tanned, hard to say. Piercing brown eyes stared at her.
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<span style="font-size: large;">Good looking was much to tame. Handsome didn’t fit either. There was something dangerous and predatory lurking beneath the surface. Primal. Compelling. Yeah, that was it.
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was time for her to leave.
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<span style="font-size: large;">“While I appreciate the assist, I’ve got this.” She jerked her head toward the door, hoping he’d take the hint.
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<span style="font-size: large;">A ghost of a smile flickered on his full lips before it disappeared. “I’ve got nowhere I need to be.”
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Great,” she muttered.
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<span style="font-size: large;">His laugh slid down her spine, a whisper of heat. Her nipples puckered and rubbed against her bra. Uh. No. The last thing she needed was some kind of fatal attraction. Because he was one of two things—a fellow hunter or another vampire. Neither of which were good for her.
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Come now, I’ll help you clean up this mess. Then we can get a cup of coffee somewhere, maybe talk.”
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<span style="font-size: large;">“It’s almost one in the morning. Nothing around here is open.” God, she was tired. She just wanted to fry this vampire and leave. Usually they disintegrated fairly quickly. This one was taking his sweet time. He either wasn’t truly dead yet or he was very young. The older they were, the quicker they turned to ash.
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Your name is Asher?”
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As Shelter-In-Place continues in San Francisco, I dream of faraway vacations and continue to work on my new series. I'm currently editing the second book in my little story quartet for the multi-author Cupid Dating Agency series, and outlining the third... Proofreading the galley for the first book, A Warrior's Kiss, is complete, and it will be released into the world soon! While you wait, here's a little excerpt to enjoy.
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<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Title:</b></font> A Warrior's Kiss<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Author:</b></font> Celia Breslin<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Genre:</b></font> Paranormal Romance<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Publisher:</b></font> Celia Breslin Books <br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Date of Publication:</b></font> Summer 2020!<br></p>
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Intent on converting the antique store she inherited from her aunt into a booming new business with her bestie, Nicky doesn’t care how many dating edicts the cupids send her, she’s simply too busy. Then a hunk of surly angel crashes into her life.
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Zeke is less than delighted when the Almighty assigns him and his elite team of warriors to Earth with instructions to help the cupids. But he may have to rethink his surly position on this earthbound gig after he meets Nicky.
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Nicky is sure she has no time for a relationship, not even with the gorgeous hunk of heaven who rocks her world, but Zeke is determined to convince her otherwise…
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“Think he’s dead?” [...]
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Nice voice. Soft and smooth, like velvet. Feminine. Clearly, he wasn’t alone.
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“He sure looks dead.” A second woman replied, louder and with a chuckle.
He suppressed a scowl and kept his eyes closed. She thinks this is funny?
Bodies shifted behind whatever his head had cracked into, edging closer to either side of him.
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“There’s no blood, though,” she of the velvet voice murmured. “Shouldn’t there be blood? [...]”
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She came to a halt near his head, her body heat and peaches-and-honey scent saturating his senses. He should open his peepers and say something, see if the female looked as good as she sounded and smelled.
Shit. Where had that reaction come from? He had no room in his life for a woman, especially not a mortal woman.
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“Maybe we should check for a pulse,” [...]
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“I’m not touching his body.”
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Fast reply [...]. Jesus, did he look so horrible? And double Jesus, why did her opinion matter? He must have hit his head harder than he imagined.
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“C’mon, girlfriend. It’s a big, beautiful body. How can you not want to get your hands on it?”
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Listen to your girlfriend, Peaches.
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A Warrior's Kiss Book Cover by writer and artist extraordinarie, <a href="http://brantwijn.com">Brantwijn Serrah</a>
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Have a great July, Dear Readers, and I'll see you back here on August 30th with more book fun. :-)<br /><br />
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Marks Mercenaries series, you might remember that Vaden el Gravaso—the hero
from Salvaging Abby—is from Gravas, a highly secretive world with advanced
technology and a kickass military. Oh, and their assassins are the best in the
known universe. Spear el Gravaso is Vaden’s older brother. This prince of
Gravas is also one of their elite assassins. But he might have just met his
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Gravaso—prince of Gravas and assassin—is on a mission to find his brother. His
hunt had led him to an auction of Gravasian weapons that can only belong to the
missing man. He needs to secure the items, get any information he can, and kill
all those involved. Nothing and no one will stop him.<br />
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Sass was taken from a harsh life on the streets as a child and trained to be an
assassin by the powerful Artemis. The lives of those she loves is on the line
if she fails her mission—to win the auction of Gravasian tech. Only one
problem—Spear is in her way.<br />
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Their battle escalates, as does the explosive heat between them. When it comes
down to it, they can fight each other and one of them will die or they can join
forces. But can they trust each other?</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves,
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<br />N.J.Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18099894498766052188noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560948310084622323.post-17354934567558578472020-06-30T16:16:00.002-07:002020-07-29T17:32:45.573-07:00Spotlight on #UrbanFantasy: A Queen's Pride by N. D. Jones<i>Hello My Dear Decadent Divas Readers,<br>
As Shelter-In-Place continues here in San Francisco, I continue to dream about beach and mountain vacations while keeping busy writing my new series, editing, and reading. Reading is a safe and healthy escape from the pandemic, so for your summer reading pleasure (and mine!), here's a look at an urban fantasy series by author N. D. Jones. Read an excerpt and be sure to enter the author's fab giveaway. Happy Reading!<br>
xoxo, Celia</i>
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<b><font style="color:#ff6633;">Title:</font></b> A Queen’s Pride<br>
<b><font style="color:#ff6633;">Series:</font></b> Feline Nation <br>
<b><font style="color:#ff6633;">Number:</font></b> Book One<br>
<b><font style="color:#ff6633;">Author:</font></b> N. D. Jones<br>
<b><font style="color:#ff6633;">Genre:</font></b> Urban Fantasy<br>
<b><font style="color:#ff6633;">Publisher:</font></b> Kuumba Publishing<br>
<b><font style="color:#ff6633;">Release date:</font></b> June 26, 2020<br>
<b><font style="color:#ff6633;">ASIN:</font></b> B07Y7N8VDH<br>
<b><font style="color:#ff6633;"># or Pages:</font></b> 200<br>
<b><font style="color:#ff6633;">Word count:</font></b> 71K<br>
<b><font style="color:#ff6633;">Cover Artist:</font></b> Ravenborn Covers
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Lies. Murder. Vengeance.
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For centuries, humans descended on shifters' lands, killing and claiming. They devoured all in their path--gold, God, and glory their battle cries. From the flames of destruction on the Zafeo continent, two nations emerged--the human territory of Vumaris and the feline nation of Shona.
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No more wars.
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No more bloodshed.
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Eight decades of peace.
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For eighteen-year-old Asha, traveling to Vumaris with her parents, lion alphas of the Kingdom of Shona, should've been a simple matter. Recommitting to an eighty-year-old peace treaty between their countries should've been easier still. Yet, greed and corruption know no boundaries of time and place. So when a group of mercenaries converges on Sanctum Hotel, hellbent on kidnapping Asha and assassinating her parents, her family trip turns into the bloodiest night of her life.
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Will Asha lose those closest to her heart--her parents and Ekon, a young bodyguard she loves. If so, will she forgive her enemies or seek divine retribution?
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Only time will tell, and it's running out for Princess Asha of the Kingdom of Shona.
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Asha flipped from one television station to the next, her mind more on the way Ekon had made her body feel than on finding a show for them to watch before Mafdet took over the post and sent Ekon to his suite. While Zarina had raised Asha to speak her mind, she had also taught her to do so with forethought and care. Zarina may have a tendency to shock people, but it wasn’t because she hadn’t calculated the impact of her words before uttering them. But her mother had yet to teach her how to curb her thoughts when her body wanted to do the talking for her.
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Foregoing the television, she clicked it off and dropped the remote control onto the couch cushion beside her. She ached in places she wanted Ekon to touch. If she were alone in the suite and in her bed, she’d close her eyes, slip her hand inside her panties and—<p>
Knock. Knock. Knock. <p>
Opening eyes that had closed of their own volition and dropping the hem of her dress she hadn’t consciously lifted, Asha sat up—embarrassed and breathless. <p>
The knock came again. <p>
Asha stood. Waited. A Shieldmane would announce himself, even Mafdet who had a key to the suite. Her parents would call, if they required something of her, expecting Asha to come to them, not the other way around. <p>
By the time the third round of knocking sounded, Asha had moved closer to the door, scenting more than the human on the other side. <p>
“Miss. Miss. Are you inside? We have an emergency. We need to evacuate this floor.”
The man knocked again--hard and urgent. <p>
Peering through the peephole, she saw a tall man dressed in the same uniform she’d seen the front desk workers wear. He appeared both anxious and impatient. If there was a fire or gas leak, the man’s emotions were justified. Asha and Ekon needed to get out of there. <p>
She unlocked and opened the door. Mistake. Asha stepped backward, and the human stepped forward, shutting the door behind him. <p>
A gun she hadn’t seen through the peephole pointed at her. <p>
“Don’t scream. Don’t fight. If you follow my directions, you won’t get hurt.” <p>
If he didn’t have a gun leveled at her stomach, Asha could’ve misinterpreted his smile as a sign of kindness. <p>
“You’re making a mistake.” <p>
“No, I’m making the world better for humans.” Gun hand steady, the man who clearly wasn’t a hotel employee, scanned the outer room of the suite. “Is someone in here with you? A guard?” Green eyes tracked up and down her body. “Yeah, as pretty as you are, there has to be a guard nearby. Where? Bedroom? Bathroom?” <p>
Asha wouldn’t tell a lie, only to be caught in one, but she also wouldn’t reward the human’s threat of violence with the truth. <p>
“Fine. I’ll take your silence as a yes.” He drew closer, blond hair pulled back in a shoulder-length ponytail Asha would rip from his scalp if given an opportunity to strike. “We’ll just wait right here for whoever is in that other room to come out.” <p>
They waited. It didn’t take long since Ekon had already been in the ensuite for five minutes. Asha knew why he’d made a quick escape. She hadn’t been toying with him when she’d asked to see him naked. She’d very much wanted to feast upon his body … and with more than her eyes. <p>
The door to the ensuite creaked open. <p>
The human shoved the barrel of the gun against her ribs, his breath smelling of cigarettes when he whispered in her ear. “I knew someone was in here with you. You’re too important to be left alone. But didn’t your parents ever warn you about opening doors to strangers?” His other hand found one of Asha’s curls and twisted it around his finger. “I told them I could get you to open the door for me. It was the uniform, wasn’t it? No need to answer, little girl. Now, let’s see who came to play.” <p>
Ekon appeared in the living room, having reached them on soundless feet. If not for the creaking door, the human would’ve never known he approached. As it was, though, it was Ekon who was taken by surprise. <p>
Asha saw the moment her gentle boyfriend morphed into her deadly Shieldmane. His eyes darkened, eye teeth lengthened, sharpened, and his fingernails transformed into long, curved claws. <p>
Ekon stalked toward Asha, his focus on the gunman. <p>
In a swift upward movement, the human pointed his handgun at Asha’s head. “Calm down, kitty, or I’ll splatter her brains all over this white carpet.” <p>
Ekon halted. <p>
“That’s good. Real good. Put those fangs and claws away, friend.” <p>
“I’m not your friend. If you want to make it out of this room alive, you need to get that gun away from her and leave.” <p>
“Yeah, no, that’s not going to happen. She’s why we’re here. Where we go, she goes. You’re the one I don’t need.” <p>
A lion roared, and Asha had never heard a more beautiful sound. <p>
“That would be my father.” <p>
The roar was followed by gunfire, then what sounded like all-out war in the hall. <p>
“Fuck! Fuck! What in the hell are those guys doing?” <p>
“They’re fighting my parents, which means they’re dying. If you give Ekon your gun, you won’t have to die with them.”
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<b><font style="color:#ff6633;" size="+1">About N. D. Jones</font></b><p><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-
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N. D. Jones, Ed.D. is a USA Today bestselling author who lives in Maryland with her husband and two children. In her desire to see more novels with positive, sexy, and three-dimensional African American characters as soul mates, friends, and lovers, she took on that challenge herself. Along with the fantasy romance series Forever Yours, and a contemporary romance trilogy, The Styles of Love, she has authored three paranormal romance series: Winged Warriors, Death and Destiny, and Dragon Shifter Romance.
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<br />Celia Breslinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692362403002184902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560948310084622323.post-8799984265685741032020-06-21T00:30:00.000-07:002020-06-21T00:30:00.666-07:00June Update<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">This has been a
strange year so far. The entire world is in upheaval. Like all of you, I’ve
been adjusting to the new reality. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Many people have
used the time spent self-isolating at home to get into shape, learn a new
language, take up a hobby. If you can manage to do that, my hat goes off to
you. It’s impressive.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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have worked through the pandemic, which adds stress to their home and personal
lives. They put their lives on the line so we can be safe and have the supplies
we need to survive. Your courage and bravery are deeply appreciated.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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so I’ve been trying to work. Not always easy. Some writers have lost themselves
in their stories and are producing at a fast rate. It’s been the opposite for
me. I’ve pushed to write anything. The events of the outside world are pushing down
hard. I’m hopeful the longer days of summer and warmer weather will help.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">I talk to family
daily, which has helped keep me sane. And I’ve recently spent time with them in
person (while taking precautions) for the first time in months. I’m healthy,
but all my family falls into high-risk categories, so we’ve been being super careful.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">I’ve watched
movies and television, mostly in the evenings, but my go-to is always reading.
I’ve been re-reading a lot lately. I call them comfort reads, or comfort books.
I know the story, so I know what I’m getting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">I have read plenty
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<span style="font-size: large;">Arctic Bite</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Forgotten Brotherhood, Book Two </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Being immortal doesn’t mean you can’t die. It just means you’re damn hard to kill. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When Alexei Medvedev joined the Forgotten Brotherhood—paranormals hired to assassinate other paranormals—he knew it wouldn’t be a cake walk. But his next target is one of Death’s own Reapers gone rogue. For the first time since he started this gig, “damn hard to kill” feels more like “damn near impossible.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tracking Cassie Dobbs brings him to a remote bar in small-town Alaska, where this hot-as-hell Reaper is casually serving drinks, as if she doesn’t have a bounty on her head from Death himself. Alexei is dangerously intrigued. Everyone in the Brotherhood knows the first rule: don’t fall for your target.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But Alexei soon has bigger problems to face than an unexpected attraction. They only send assassins after those who deserve to die…or so he’s been made to believe. Now that he’s met Cassie, though, he’s not so sure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What if everything he’s been told is a lie, and the person he’s been sent to kill is the only one who knows the truth?</span><br />
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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has always been a voracious
reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves,
dragons, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors with
smoldering good looks—all vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but someone’s
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N.J.Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18099894498766052188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560948310084622323.post-15437553554828334912020-05-30T00:00:00.000-07:002020-05-30T00:00:07.036-07:00#ParanormalRomance Cover Reveal: A Warrior's Kiss by @CeliaBreslinHello Decadent Diva Readers,
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Shelter-In-Place continues in San Francisco, and summer is upon us. Feels strange to have no travel plans. My family and I usually start the summer with a trip to visit relatives in Oregon, but not this year, alas. Instead, I'll be home and "travelling" via reading and writing. Fortunately, there are abundant worlds to explore in my imagination, including this new world of The Cupid Dating Agency. I'm writing a few stories for this multi-author series, and the first one - <i>A Warrior's Kiss</i>, starring human biz owner Nicky and angel warrior-restaurateur Zeke - will see the light of day over the summer. Here's a sneak peek at the cover, created by writer and artist extraordinarie, <a href="http://brantwijn.com">Brantwijn Serrah</a>.
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<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Title:</b></font>A Warrior's Kiss<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Genre:</b></font> Paranormal Romance<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Publisher:</b></font> Breslin Books <br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Date of Publication:</b></font> Summer 2020!<br></p>
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Have a great June, Dear Readers, and I'll see you back here on June 30th with a book for your summer reading list from author N. D. Jones, as well as an excerpt from my novella, <i>A Warrior's Kiss</i>. :-)<br /><br />
<font style="color:#D4AC0D;">xo,<br />
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<br />Celia Breslinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692362403002184902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560948310084622323.post-38308077068634061492020-05-21T00:30:00.000-07:002020-07-07T05:15:48.570-07:00Where I Write<span style="font-size: large;">Authors are strange creatures. We all have our space where we’re most productive. It varies from author to author from an office, a coffeeshop, the living room sofa, in the car waiting for their kids at sports or school (prior to the isolation order and shutdown due to covid-19), or on the commute.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My space is a 3’ by 6’ corner of the living room. (I got out the measuring tape and took an accurate reading.) It’s big enough for a small 3’ shelf. In front of the shelf is my chair and desk. A screen sits in front of the desk. That’s it. I’ve written all but two of my books there. And I’ve written and published over 100 books. It’s tiny but it really works for me. I’m sure I’ll move someday. Wherever I go, I’ll create a new space and keep on writing more books.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My latest release, ARCTIC BITE, was written and edited at this small desk. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Arctic Bite</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Forgotten Brotherhood, Book Two </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Being immortal doesn’t mean you can’t die. It just means you’re damn hard to kill. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When Alexei Medvedev joined the Forgotten Brotherhood—paranormals hired to assassinate other paranormals—he knew it wouldn’t be a cake walk. But his next target is one of Death’s own Reapers gone rogue. For the first time since he started this gig, “damn hard to kill” feels more like “damn near impossible.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tracking Cassie Dobbs brings him to a remote bar in small-town Alaska, where this hot-as-hell Reaper is casually serving drinks, as if she doesn’t have a bounty on her head from Death himself. Alexei is dangerously intrigued. Everyone in the Brotherhood knows the first rule: don’t fall for your target.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But Alexei soon has bigger problems to face than an unexpected attraction. They only send assassins after those who deserve to die…or so he’s been made to believe. Now that he’s met Cassie, though, he’s not so sure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What if everything he’s been told is a lie, and the person he’s been sent to kill is the only one who knows the truth?</span><br />
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<br />N.J.Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18099894498766052188noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560948310084622323.post-77977737646421360092020-04-30T15:08:00.000-07:002020-04-30T15:08:11.594-07:00Spotlight on @LeaBronsen, Author of #Thriller #Romance #SuspenseHello Decadent Diva Readers,
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Greetings from Shelter-In-Place San Francisco! I hope you and your families are healthy and hanging in there during this global pandemic. My family has remained healthy so far, and we are all working from home and/or attending online school. I recently hosted an author on my personal blog and wanted to share her stories with you on this blog, too. So, here's a spotlight for you on Lea Bronsen, author of thrillers, romantic suspense, and dark erotic romance. </p>
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<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Title:</b></font> Shade Addiction<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Genre:</b></font> Dark Erotic Romance<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Publisher:</b></font> Writer's In Crime <br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Date of Publication:</b></font> 3/13/20 (2nd Edition)<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">ASIN:</b></font> B084KPTQT3<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Word Count:</b></font> 97 Pages<br>
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Ex-boxer Mike Logan struggles to put a brutal past behind and make ends meet as a bus driver. When a young runaway settles for an all-night ride, he seizes the chance to do a good deed—get her home safely. But first, they’ll drive around and talk.
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What he doesn’t anticipate is that this broken night angel is also a sexy little minx needing a lot more…and not just the gentle kind.
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**This is an expanded edition of the story previously featured in the anthology Passion, Pleasure, Pain in 2019**
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#Dark #Erotic #Romance
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<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Title:</b></font> Carnivora <br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;"># in Series:</b></font> Part 1 of 3<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Genre:</b></font> Dark Psychological Thriller<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Publisher:</b></font> Writer's In Crime <br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Date of Publication:</b></font> 9/19/19<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">ASIN:</b></font> B07Y53K3HM<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Word Count:</b></font> 144 Pages
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<i>Fight evil with evil.</i>
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TOMOR<br>
Crime lord Tomor is serving a life sentence behind bars. Without warning, he’s abducted by mysterious men. A sick manhunt is on, with people around him dying like flies. He will need all his street flair and gangster skills to prevent his loved ones from ending up on the death list.
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LUZ<br>
Luz grieves the loss of her lover while striving to take care of their baby. The last thing she needs is to fall for the new neighbor.
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A year after he betrayed his adoptive father and sent him to jail, David is slowly rebuilding his life. Then everything falls apart again: he learns that Tomor has escaped, and his police connections lead him to a child sex trafficking ring involving cold, powerful men.
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The cops are in over their heads with “Project Carnivora” … Perhaps the only one who can help bust the pedophile predators is an equally vicious devil: Tomor, the country’s most hunted criminal.
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“Time to change your bandage again,” the nurse mutters, voice cool, and pulls my orange-colored sleeve up to the elbow.<p>
She unrolls the long strip of bandage from my wrist and tugs at one corner of the gauze plastered on my wound. It sticks as if glued to the freshly grown skin, and instead of removing the gauze carefully, she tears if off hard, discharging pain through my arm, wrist-to-shoulder.
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I open my eyes and lift my head off the pillow. “What the fuck are ya doing, trying to reopen the wound or something?”<p>
“Like you care.” She stops pulling and glares, gauze between her fingers. “I can see who you are inside. You’re playing tough, aren’t you, bad guy? But you can’t fool me.”<p>
“Shut up.” I lay down again, huffing, and stare at the white ceiling above me with its rows of long neon lights.<p>
“You’re a good man.”<p>
I glance back. “I said, shut the fuck up.”<p>
Her eyes shine. She rips off the remaining gauze, ignoring my grunt of pain, and throws it in a bin. “Look.”<p>
No fuck.<p>
“Look at it,” she insists, voice low and demanding.<p>
No. I know what I’ve done, and I can imagine what it looks like. A six centimeter-long deep, reddish, scratched-up ridge along my artery. Layers of skin, fat, meat, and whatnot must be visible and sweating a pinkish liquid from the reborn pores. I don’t need to see it.<p>
I guess the girl wants me to be so horrified, I’ll never attempt suicide again. That’s right. She wants to shock me into acceptance. <p>
You gotta be fucking kidding me, little thing.<p>
She shakes her head. “I don’t understand why they gave you the life sentence.”<p>
“You mean they shoulda given me the chair?”<p>
Instead of responding to my sarcasm, she pivots to look up at the clock and widens her eyes as if realizing she forgot an appointment. Face tense, she returns to her work, applies some cool, gel-like liquid on the wound, and bandages it with quick routine moves.<p>
What’s up with her? In my three days in this woman’s company, I’ve noted the things that make her tick. Maybe she’s upset because I’m leaving the infirmary soon. Earlier, she said she didn’t know when I’d be ready to go back to my cell. She probably knows now, but doesn’t want to tell me.<p>
The door opens. She jumps. <p>
A uniformed guard pokes his head in, checks the small room, and exits.<p>
She seems frozen in place, features tense. Staring ahead and taking deep breaths as if trying to regain composure.<p>
I cock my head a little. “What’s going on? They gonna transfer me?”<p>
She visibly swallows and fixes her gaze on some point on the wall.<p>
I snicker. “Are you sad ‘cause I’m leaving?” <p>
Ha, I can be so ugly, when the girl clearly likes me.<p>
As she sits there avoiding me, I take the time to check out her tits, and drink in the amazing sight of their pressing against her green blouse with each breath. She doesn’t have a name tag. Come to think of it, none of the personnel do. Evidently, so the inmates can’t identify their ‘caretakers’, and should they by some miracle leave the premises, track them down.<p>
I nod to her blouse. “What’s your name?”<p>
She twists back to me, brows raised, before shaking her head. “I can’t tell you that.”<p>
“C’mon, I’ll never see you again.” I grin, then add with an ironic snicker, teasing her, “They’ll never let me slash my wrists, or hang myself.”<p>
She looks away and busies herself collecting the medical stuff, throwing a quick, almost invisible glance to the door. What the hell is making her so nervous?<p>
Coldness fills my chest. Something’s up. <p>
“Come on, Babe,” I coax with my most gentle, sensual voice, wanting to buy time. “Tell me your name.”<p>
“Why?” she whispers, fidgeting with the roll of bandage.<p>
“’Cause I want a name to your pretty face when I jack off in my cell.”
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<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Title:</b></font> A Thorned Rose in the Sand <br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Genre:</b></font> Interracial multiracial romance<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Publisher:</b></font> Evernight Publishing<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Date of Publication:</b></font> 5/5/18<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">ASIN:</b></font> B07CWGDZLY<br>
<b><font style="color:#53928D;">Word Count:</b></font> 77 Pages
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When life in a big U.S. city becomes too much, Stevie Jones decides to live her wildest dream – compete against the tough guys in a motorcycle rally across Morocco. But the real excitement is found away from the race track, in the shifting sands of the desert.
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After his studies in London, Ragab has returned to the nomadic lifestyle of his Bedouin family and the majestic silence of the Sahara. He dreams of the perfect wife, until a beautiful but feisty biker stuck in a sand dune turns his quiet world upside down.
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<h2>Excerpt: A Thorned Rose in the Sand</h2>
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The girl screamed behind him. “Eeeeee!”<p>
Too hard to resist. Until now, Ragab had had a difficult time respecting her privacy, but surely, a scream called for attention. What kind of a gentleman would he be if he didn’t check on a woman in distress? <p>
He spun and found her kneeling on her jacket, nude and wet, arms outstretched in shock. He bit down a laugh. Yes, the deep well water was cold, but one got used to it, and in the extreme heat of the desert, it was a blessing. <p>
She turned, caught him staring, and even though he couldn’t see anything inappropriate, she hurried to cover her breasts and pubic area. “Look away!” she shouted, voice panicky. <p>
The laugh bubbled inside him, but he obediently turned back to the motorcycle—then stood in such a way he could see her reflection in one of the side mirrors. <p>
Oh, it was like watching a porn scene. Her long, red curls hung wild over her back and round, white butt cheeks. Every time she moved, a portion of her breasts appeared in the space between her ribs and arms. Such perfect feminine curves, all over. Imagine if he saw the front…<p>
Blood rushed to his groin. Stiffening, bothered, he tore from the sight, walked over to the well, and leaned against its waist-high wall, hoping the hardness of the bricks and coolness from the water below would temper his arousal before it became a full-blown erection. <p>
So silent… <p>
He strained to hear. <p>
Splashes. Muffled squeals. More splashes. <p>
He turned slowly and stole a glance from the corner of his eye. <p>
She washed her panties and black top in the bucket and leaned forward to spread them in the sun. […] <p>
Ooh! <p>
Shocked to his core, he turned back and groaned low […]. <p>
He closed his eyes, drew long, slow breaths to calm the painful throbbing and counted minutes, trying to think of something else. <p>
His dromedary, for example. It would be cool to show her how to ride it. What if he rode another one, and they both galloped on the dunes together, she laughing, ecstatic… <p>
Then they’d roll in the sand, and he would tease her thighs apart and […]. Oh, yes. <p>
She called, “Ready?” <p>
He risked a glance in her direction. <p>
Wearing one of his sisters’ dresses and looking divine with her red curls floating behind her—and her face white and clean—she strolled to the motorcycle, carrying a bag and her clothes. She stuffed everything on top of the fuel tanks, got up, lifted the dress to her knees, and started the motor. <p>
Not once looking at him.
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Lea Bronsen likes her reads hot, fast, and edgy, and strives to give her own stories the same intensity. After venturing into dirty inner-city crime drama with her debut novel Wild Hearted, she divides her writing time between psychological thriller, romantic suspense, and dark erotic romance.
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<br />Celia Breslinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692362403002184902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560948310084622323.post-60747413222791377322020-04-21T00:30:00.000-07:002020-05-01T10:11:40.711-07:00Staying Safe<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you’re all staying as safe as you can. Except for my weekly trek to the grocery store, I've been staying at home. Work and life continue for me, as I’m lucky enough to work from home. As an introvert, I spent a lot of time at home before the pandemic, so it’s not as much as a disruption in my life as it is for many.
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<span style="font-size: large;">Like everyone, I miss being able to go out and do what I want, but this is a necessary step right now. I’ve been isolating at home and social distancing when I need to be out.
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<span style="font-size: large;">I admit, I’ve been delving a little too deeply into the sweets/chocolate. I love 95% dark Lindt chocolate. Yum. And I’ve binged on a couple of Netflix series.
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<span style="font-size: large;">But for me, it always comes back to reading. It’s what I do when the stress gets to be too much. I’ve reread old favorites and bought some new. A friend gave me a gift card for books. It’s like they know me.
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you’re like me and looking for a new book, you might consider checking out Fury Unleashed, the first book in my new paranormal series—Forgotten Brotherhood.
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<span style="font-size: large;">He was once again dressed all in black—jeans that clung to his thighs, a T-shirt so tight it might as well have been painted on, and the same leather jacket he’d worn last night. Sexy and dangerous were the best way to describe him.
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<span style="font-size: large;">She, on the other hand, was clean but grungy. She'd scrubbed the blood from her pants and jacket, but her top had been a write-off. She wore one of Maccus’s shirts, which swallowed her smaller frame and hung below her jacket.
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<span style="font-size: large;">Clothes were secondary to her. She never left home without her edged weapons and gun.
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<span style="font-size: large;">Forgotten Brotherhood, Book One</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maccus Fury, a fallen angel, is trying hard to keep his sanity. Seems being an assassin might be catching up with him. Now, Heaven, or Hell, has sent a beautiful assassin to kill him. Lovely. She’s pretending to seduce him, and he’s okay with that. She’s smart and snarky—but she has no idea what she’s walked into. And he’s more than peeved that they only sent one person. They’re going to need an army if they want him dead.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Morrigan Quill is one of Hell’s bounty hunters. She sold her soul to keep her sister safe, and now she’s working off her contract by catching bad guys and dragging them back to hell. When Lucifer makes her a new offer––that’s definitely too good to be true—she can’t say no. All she has to do is kill a powerful and crazy-hot fallen angel, who will totally kick her ass in battle.</span><br />
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<br />N.J.Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18099894498766052188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560948310084622323.post-23957527173762945322020-04-15T00:00:00.000-07:002020-04-15T00:00:12.063-07:00LIFE DURING QUARANTINE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many writers tend to be introverts by nature, so holing up inside for days isn't too much of a hardship for us. But for weeks on end? Even for me, it's a bit much. The few things I enjoy out in the "real world" like thrift store shopping and going out to eat with my fiancé have become no-gos and I'll admit I miss my old normal. What the new normal will be for all of us is anyone's guess, but here are a few positives for me that have come out of this crisis:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My teenage son, who was supposed to graduate from high school this June has been home for over a month now. I'm sad I won't get to see him accept his diploma in a cap and gown, but he's thrilled to never have to attend school again. Due to all his free time now, I've taught him to play Scrabble and turned him on to some great films he had never seen before, namely the original <i>Friday the 13th</i> (still a classic in my eyes) and <i>Silence of the Lambs</i>. We've also re-watched some favorites from his childhood like all the <i>Toy Story</i> and <i>Shrek</i> movies, which caused us to become all nostalgic and warm and fuzzy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even though I'm still going to work, when I come home I have more time to work on my witch potion bottles. One of my favorite thrift store finds are bottles, which I then bring home to decorate with paint, candle wax, insects, charms, beads--really anything that strikes my fancy. Even though I'm not working on my writing, I still feel like I'm creating <i>something</i>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I get to spend more time with my animals. We have 3 cats, a dog, and a bunny, and they LOVE us being home all the time. I think it's because they receive more treats, but I'd like to think it's because they crave our companionship and affection. That's what I keep telling myself anyway.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Working out</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Writing</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Learning a new hobby or skill</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, if any of those dumb posts on social media are shaming you into feeling like you should be more productive during this whole isolation, please know there are tons of folks like me who are simply taking it all day by day, hour by hour. We're no more productive now than we were before this whole pandemic happened, and a lot of us are experiencing anxiety over the future and just trying to keep it together. AND THAT'S OKAY.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be kind to yourself and others. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tiffany N. York believes no one should have to wipe with paper towels, everyone should limit their news intake right now, and the fact that there's less pollution, more sea turtles hatching, and pets being adopted is a beautiful thing. Visit her website (which hasn't been updated in a year, so now would be the perfect time to do that, but...meh) at <a href="http://tiffanynyorkauthor.com/">tiffanynyorkauthor.com</a> </span>Tiffany N. Yorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06708763332139753819noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560948310084622323.post-5015397227881800532020-03-30T15:35:00.000-07:002020-03-30T15:35:57.734-07:00#SciFi #Fantasy #Romance Reads For Your #ShelterInPlace TBRHello Dear Decadent Diva Readers,
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<li> <i>Young Adult Science Fiction</i>- Warcross Series by <a href="http://www.onetrueportal.com/marielu/">Marie Lu</a></li>
<li> <i>Young Adult Urban Fantasy</i>- The Arcana Chronicles series, by <a href="https://kresleycole.com/">Kresley Cole</a></li>
<li> <i>Adult Urban Fantasy</i>- Fever Series by <a href="https://karenmoning.com">Karen Marie Moning</a> (I am reading this one right now), Dreamcaster series by C. J. Burright, Tranquilli Bloodline series by <a href="https://celiabreslin.com">Celia Breslin</a>*</li>
<li> <i>Fantasy</i>- Dark Roads Saga series by <a href="https://www.brantwijn.com">Brantwijn Serrah</a> and Hobohemia Series by <a href="http://www.kmtolan.com">K. M. Tolan</a></li>
<li> <i>Science Fiction</i>- The Perfect Specimen by <a href="https://mlukemcdonell.wordpress.com">M. Luke McDonnell</a>, and Siren's Song by <a href="http://www.kmtolan.com">K. M. Tolan</a></li>
<li> <i>Paranormal Romance</i>- Black Dagger Brotherhood series by <a href="http://jrward.com">J. R. Ward</a>, Immortals After Dark series by <a href="https://kresleycole.com/">Kresley Cole</a>, <a href="http://decadentpublishing.com/black-hills-wolves/">Black Hills Wolves</a> multi-author series (including 3 by me: Diamond Moon, Under A Mating Moon, Jasmine Moon), Fallen Guardians series by <a href="http://georgialynhunter.com">Georgia Lyn Hunter</a>, Highlander Series by <a href="https://karenmoning.com">Karen Marie Moning</a></li>
<li> <i>Contemporary Romance</i>- Anything by <a href="https://laurenblakely.com">Lauren Blakely</a>, <a href="https://averyflynn.com">Avery Flynn</a>, and <a href="https://laurakayeauthor.com">Laura Kaye</a></li>
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My vampire series publisher, Champagne Books, is having a book sale right now on books in many genres. From my vampire series, HAVEN (#1) is on sale right for .99, and VAMPIRE CODE (short story in same series) is free.
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That's all for now, Dear Readers. Be safe, be well, and be happy. I'll be back on April 30th with more book-related fun. <br /><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fury Unleashed</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Forgotten Brotherhood, Book One</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maccus Fury, a fallen angel, is trying hard to keep his sanity. Seems being an assassin might be catching up with him. Now, Heaven, or Hell, has sent a beautiful assassin to kill him. Lovely. She’s pretending to seduce him, and he’s okay with that. She’s smart and snarky—but she has no idea what she’s walked into. And he’s more than peeved that they only sent one person. They’re going to need an army if they want him dead.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Morrigan Quill is one of Hell’s bounty hunters. She sold her soul to keep her sister safe, and now she’s working off her contract by catching bad guys and dragging them back to hell. When Lucifer makes her a new offer––that’s definitely too good to be true—she can’t say no. All she has to do is kill a powerful and crazy-hot fallen angel, who will totally kick her ass in battle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Well? Are we doing this?” This wasn’t about flowers and promises of forever. This was about two people having hot, sweaty, and, hopefully, satisfying sex. She shoved down the tiny part of her that yearned for the flowers and promises.
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Oh, we’re doing it.” There was a grim determination in the words and tone that raised her hackles.
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Don’t put yourself out.” Shut up, Morrigan. Great, now I’m arguing with myself. And losing. “No need to do me any favors?” Why was she arguing, when the goal was to get him naked?
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<span style="font-size: large;">He removed his jacket and hung it on a hook on the back of the bathroom door. Then he yanked the black tank top over his head and dropped it on the floor, exposing the huge expanse of his muscled chest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The man was built like a god—wide shoulders, a deep chest, and biceps like small mountains. But it was the tattoos that drew her. They were everywhere.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lethal throwing knives covered each side of his torso. He had a haladie, an ancient weapon with blades extending from both ends of a central handle inked on both arms. The details were incredible. It seemed that if she reached out, she could pluck them off his skin and use them to kill an enemy. Push daggers were etched into his palms. Like their name implied, they were small but deadly blades with a grip that allowed you to push them into your target.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A walking arsenal, all in dark ink.</span><br />
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been snowy and cold. There are huge snowbanks everywhere and you have to bundle
up from head to toe whenever you step outside the door.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">This is the time
of year I don’t venture out much beyond getting groceries or running errands,
maybe seeing the occasional movie. Where I don’t have a vehicle, getting around
in the snow and ice is challenging. On the plus side, it’s a great time of year
to curl up with a book, stream a movie or show on Netflix, and generally do
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: large;">It's also a great
time to launch a new book series. And that’s exactly what I’m doing next month.
Fury Unleashed, the first book in the Forgotten Brotherhood series, is now up
for pre-order on Amazon and other e-retailers.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Unleashed<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Forgotten
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maccus
Fury, a fallen angel, is trying hard to keep his sanity. Seems being an
assassin might be catching up with him. Now, Heaven, or Hell, has sent a
beautiful assassin to kill him. <i>Lovely</i>. She’s pretending to seduce
him, and he’s okay with that. She’s smart and snarky—but she has no idea what
she’s walked into. And he’s more than peeved that they only sent one person.
They’re going to need an army if they want him dead.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Morrigan
Quill is one of Hell’s bounty hunters. She sold her soul to keep her sister
safe, and now she’s working off her contract by catching bad guys and dragging
them back to hell. When Lucifer makes her a new offer––that’s definitely too
good to be true—she can’t say no. All she has to do is kill a powerful and
crazy-hot fallen angel, who will totally kick her ass in battle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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