Friday, February 27, 2015

NEW RELEASE and SALE: INSANITY by Xavier Neal

Hi everyone! Today I have Xavier Neal on my blog with her latest release, Insanity, #3 in the Havoc series! 
⋰⋱★⋰ THE EPIC FINALE IS HERE⋰⋱★⋰⋱

Will this Marine be able to survive his biggest challenge yet or be left to suffer pure insanity? 


Here's what Insanity is about: 

When Clint "Grim" Walker left for elite training, he never expected the opportunity that was waiting. Suddenly the only thing he's ever wanted for his career collides with the only woman he's ever loved. Will Clint be able to survive his biggest challenge yet, or be left to suffer pure insanity?

* WARNING: Contains strong language & sexual situations. *

 *** Only .99 cents! ***


Haven't had the chance to start the journey with this Marine yet? For a LIMITED TIME ONLY you can buy the complete box set of ALL THREE BOOKS for only $1.99!




Here's a little taste of Insanity:





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Deaf 




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About the Author

Xavier Neal lives in Texas where she spends her time getting lost in writing, reading, or fandoms she recently discovered. (At the top of that list are "Supernatural" and the BBC's "Sherlock"). Whether she is enjoying books or movies, she continues finding inspiration at every turn to bring more exciting stories to life.

Saturday, February 21, 2015

GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY and BLOG TOUR for the Blood and Honor series!

Hi everyone! In preparation for the upcoming release of Reckoning, the fifth book in the Blood and Honor series, I'm doing a mega blog tour! And as part of the tour, I'm giving away a $25 Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift card -- winner's choice! 


I recently did an interview with P.T. Macias, owner of Lions Book Promotions, as part of the blog tour. Here it is, including a sneak peek at Reckoning, which I plan to release in the May/June time frame.  

So, can you tell us what makes Dana Delamar tick?  What got you started on the path to becoming an author?

I’ve wanted to be a writer from a very young age. In my teens, I was constantly writing romances for my sisters and my friends. They were all about the rock stars we adored. I spent hours and hours dreaming up stories!

What are you currently working on?  Would you care to share a snippet?

I’m currently working on Reckoning, the fifth book in the Blood and Honor Mafia romance series. It’s about a hit man who falls in love with the anti-Mafia judge presiding over his boss’s trial. Here’s a brief taste: 

Ruggero grabbed hold of Loredana’s arms. “Is that how you see me? As a man? Or do you see me as a Mafioso?” He pulled her close, his eyes flicking back and forth across her face, before dipping down to stare at her lips.

Both of them were breathing hard. She placed her hands on his chest, his muscles twitching beneath her hands. Her heart was pounding, her stomach flipping. “I see you as a man,” she said, the words just barely above a whisper. 

Before she could second-guess herself, she leaned in and pressed her lips to his. For just an instant, he kissed her back, then his hands clamped down on her biceps, and he broke the contact. “What the fuck are you doing?”

“I don’t know.”

Those wolf’s eyes drilled into hers. “You’d better know, Loredana. I’m not a man you can play with.”

Do you include some of your own personal experiences in your books or do you prefer to use your imagination?

It’s a mix of both. I frequently write about places I’ve been, occasionally about things that have happened to me. But since I’m not in the Mob, a lot of it is drawn one-hundred percent from my imagination!

What genre do you typically write in and why did you choose this over others?  

My first book was a hot contemporary romance (still unpublished). I switched to romantic suspense while I was playing the “what if” game trying to brainstorm my next book. I asked myself, “What if my hero isn’t such a good guy?” And that’s how the Blood and Honor series was born. 

I also really enjoy erotic romance and hot contemporary romance, so I think my next series may be in one of those genres. And I’m not ruling out paranormal either--I just need the right idea!

Do you have a specific process or a ritual you go through when sitting down to write?

Not really, though I have found that I write more easily if I’m doing it longhand in a notebook. I also like to have a cup of tea or chai with me. 

Where do you find your inspiration for your plots?  Do you have any tricks of the trade you would care to share?  

For the Blood and Honor books, I try to put myself in my characters’ shoes. What moves would I make if I were a Mafia don? How would I feel if I found out that the man I loved was a criminal--and he’d been hiding it from me? 

I also do a ton of research, reading about what real-life Mafiosos have done. I’ve picked up little tidbits here and there that have morphed into whole plots. Occasionally, things I’ve dreamed up that I thought were perhaps far-fetched (such as the Mob taking over banks) have turned out to be true. Sometimes I think I missed my calling! ;)

What is the oddest place/situation where an idea for a book/plot has come to you?

I get tons of ideas in the shower or while driving. I actually bought this notepad (Aqua Notes – you can get it on Amazon) so that I could make notes in the shower. It’s been worth every penny!

What makes a book stand out and perk your interest?

The premise. I love books with seemingly impossible conflicts to resolve. 

We all have our favorite authors.  Can you share some of yours and tell us why you like them? 

J.R. Ward, Darynda Jones, Larissa Ione, Pamela Clare, Kristine Cayne (my awesome critique partner!). They all write books with bad-ass heroes, fast-moving plots, and sexual chemistry that’s off the charts! 

We all have a pet peeve, care to share yours?

Mine is books with a great premise but that haven’t been edited. I can deal with some typos, but when words are constantly misused and sentences are so garbled that I have to read them again and again to try to make sense of them, it just becomes work to read. I hate slogging through a book. I want to get lost in the story. If I’m hitting errors in every sentence or every paragraph, I never forget that I’m reading. It bums me out!

When you’re not writing, what are the things you enjoy doing to relax?

Reading, reading, reading! And watching great TV. There are so many awesome shows on these days. One of my all-time faves is “Supernatural.” I’m a total Dean girl!

Malavita (Blood and Honor, Prequel) by Dana Delamar


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Revenge (Blood and Honor, #1) by Dana Delamar




Retribution (Blood and Honor, #2) by Dana Delamar





Redemption (Blood and Honor, #3) by Dana Delamar



GIVEAWAY TIME!

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COVER REVEAL: AGONIZE by Xavier Neal

Hi everyone! Today I have Xavier Neal on my blog with the HOT cover for her upcoming release, Agonize, a Senses series novel! 



Cover credits: 
Photo: 6:12 Photography by Eric McKinney
Model: Jared McPherson

Here's what Agonize is about: 


Tony Reed has always felt second best. To his family. To his best friend. To every girl he's dated. But when Lex "Lix" Jones, an indie rock star, convinces him to let go of his inhibitions and have a little fun, Tony quickly has a critical decision to make. Are they meant to live in a world of passion together or should he be left alone to agonize?


*RELEASE DATE: March 3rd*


* WARNING: Contains strong language & sexual situations. *


Can't get enough Xavier Neal? 

Havoc Series:

Insanity - Coming Soon


Senses Series:


Deaf 




Callous

Agonize - coming soon!


Never Say Neverland Series:




About the Author

Xavier Neal lives in Texas where she spends her time getting lost in writing, reading, or fandoms she recently discovered. (At the top of that list are "Supernatural" and the BBC's "Sherlock"). Whether she is enjoying books or movies, she continues finding inspiration at every turn to bring more exciting stories to life.

Thursday, February 19, 2015

FREE 2/19-2/20 & GIVEAWAY: WHO TO READ AFTER FIFTY SHADES OF GREY by Summer Daniels

I was recently asked to be part of an awesome project that Summer Daniels was putting together. It answers the question: “I enjoyed Fifty Shades of Grey, but WHO should I read NEXT?” Even better, it's absolutely FREE February 19th-20th. AND it includes a special giveaway! Get your copy now!

WHO TO READ AFTER FIFTY SHADES OF GREY by Summer Daniels 







“I enjoyed Fifty Shades of Grey, but WHO should I read NEXT?”

I’m glad you asked.

Come learn about some of your favorite New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling authors, including: H.M. Ward, Sandi Lynn, Jennifer Probst, Rachel Van Dyken, Gina Maxwell, J.C. Reed, Annabel Joseph, Lauren Hawkeye, Eden Bradley, Kelly Elliott … and 40+ more!

Are you ready for Fifty After Fifty?

Welcome to the first volume of WHO To Read After Fifty Shades of Grey. Exclusive interviews, author biographies and no-holds-barred excerpts hot enough to melt your Kindle!

As a reader and as an author, I found the interview answers fascinating. Find out what some of these authors think of Fifty Shades, who influenced or mentored them, who they enjoy reading themselves, and what advice they would pass along to aspiring authors - plus some very personal inside information.

Connect with them via social media to learn more about what they are working on and upcoming release dates.

NOTE: There is a giveaway embedded within this ebook! Scrambled words have been inserted into each author interview. Readers must unscramble the words and assemble them into the exact wording of a paragraph from one of our author excerpts. All correct answers each month will be entered into a random drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card. See the introduction inside for more details!

Thanks for reading and we hope you enjoy learning more about this stunning collection of authors!



Thursday, February 12, 2015

GIANT GIVEAWAY: Valentine's Day Kindle Fire, Ebook, and Gift Card Giveaway!



Hi everybody! I'm part of an AWESOME Valentine's Day giveaway happening from 2/13-2/19! There are over 40 amazing prizes, including a Kindle Fire, ebooks, audio books, paperbacks, and gift cards! 

A number of authors have come together this Valentine's Day to create an amazing giveaway opportunity for you! There are many great prizes, including a Kindle Fire donated by Marissa Dobson. The prizes are listed below. Want to enter for your chance to win? Click the Rafflecopter link below! 
  1. Kindle Fire from Marissa Dobson
  2. Ebook Over the Ivy Wall by Rosa Sophia
  3. Ebook Meet Me in the Garden by Rosa Sophia
  4. Ebook When It's Least Expected by Heather Van Fleet
  5. 2 Ebooks of A Valentine's Surprise by Melanie James
  6. 2 audio books of A Valentine's Surprise by Melanie James
  7. Ebook Hers to Bear by Tamara Hoffa
  8. Ebook Crazy In Love by Casey Bond
  9. Ebook of Sin, The Complete Collection by Casey Bond
  10. Ebook winners choice from Beverly Ovalle
  11. Ebook Blocked by Jennifer Lane
  12. A signed rack card and winner's choice of any of my ebooks by E.L.R. Jones
  13. Ebook A Mother's Burden by Ellie Keys
  14. Ebook Redefining Me by Ellie Keys
  15. Ebook copy of Revenge by Dana Delamar
  16. $14 Amazon giftcard from Donna Michaels
  17. Ebook Prince of Punk Rock by Jenna Galicki
  18. 3 Ebook copies of Bloodlust by Nicole Zoltack
  19. Ebook of Revival by M.K. Gilher
  20. Paperback of CryWolf by Karen Fuller
  21. Paperback of Cover to Cover by Alexandrea Weis
  22. Paperback of Dylan by Kathi S Barton
  23. Paperback copy of To Save a Mate by Krystal Shannon
  24. Lakeshore Evil Series Set by KC Harper
  25. 2 Ebook copies of It's love by KC Harper
  26. 2 Ebook copies of Sweet something by KC Harper
  27. Ebook Wesson Rebels Book set by Shyla Colt
  28. Signed swag from Chloe Barlow
  29. Ebook Corrupted by Alicia Taylor and Natalie Townsend
  30. Ebook Warped by Alicia Taylor and Natalie Townsend
  31. Ebook Avowed by Alicia Taylor and Natalie Townsend
  32. $25 Amazon or American Express GC from K.E. Saxon
  33. Ebook A Stranger's Kiss by K.E. Saxon
  34. Ebook Highland Vengeance by K.E Saxon
  35. $5 Amazon gift card from Louisa Bacio
  36. Ebook winners choice from Nicole Garcia
  37. 3 Ebooks from Lacey Wolfe
  38. 2 ebook copies of Deadly Obsession by Kristine Cayne
  39. $5 Amazon gift card from Cynthia St. Aubin
  40. Backlist ebook from Lucy Felthouse
  41. Love is Never Past Tense Trilogy by Janna Yeshanova

Addictive Reads Valentine's Day Blog Hop and GIVEAWAY!



Welcome to the Addictive Reads Valentine's Day Giveaway Event! 

From February 12-15, 2015, the authors at Addictive Reads are hosting a giveaway where you have the chance to win the following prizes: 
  • The Grand Prize is a $50 gift card to winner’s choice of restaurant (Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Applebee’s–US Residents); PayPal Cash prize for non-US winners.
  • Two lucky readers will win a $25 gift card for ebook store (Amazon, iTunes, Nook, or Google Play — winner’s choice).
  • One lucky reader will win the Addictive Reads Event Digital Book Giveaway Package, 10 romance ebooks worth $35!
  • And that's not all! Many of the writers involved in this event are also hosting their own giveaways (I'm giving away a $5 gift card--see below) too! 
So be sure to visit not only the Addictive Reads Valentine's Day Giveaway Event page, but also visit each of the participating authors! (You can find links to visit all the authors on the Event page.) 

Valentine's Day is kind of a funny holiday. There can be so much tension around it, even for folks who are happily involved in a relationship. That's why when you get a great Valentine's Day gift, it can make the day extra special. Here are my top five favorite Valentine's Day gifts: 
  • Poems written by my sweetheart of a husband. He wrote me a poem on our second date about my dream of being a writer, not about how lovely I was, and that made it even more special, because it showed that he'd really listened to me on our first date! He continues to write them for me on special occasions. And every time they make me melt. 
  • Roses. Who doesn't love them? Two dozen pink roses are another of my husband's favorite ways to show how much he cares. 
  • Dinner at a restaurant with a view. There are so many beautiful restaurants in the Seattle area, and having an extravagant "date night" out is a great way to highlight how we feel about each other.  
  • Something you'd never buy yourself. For my husband, I try to get him something he'd never spring for, but that I know he'd love, like an expensive football jersey or jacket from his favorite team (the Seahawks). 
  • A romantic getaway. One of our favorite getaway spots is the San Juan Islands. They're about three hours (and a ferry ride) away from home, and a place where you can really feel like you're out of your ordinary life. The ocean breeze, the cry of birds, the tang of salt in the air--there's just something wonderful about being surrounded by nature. 
I'd love to hear about your favorite Valentine's Day gifts! Let me know in the comments below. 

MY VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT TO YOU

If you love romantic suspense, be sure to pick up the FREE prequel to my Blood and Honor Mafia romance series! 





GIVEAWAY TIME!!!

To enter my giveaway for a $5 Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift card (winner's choice), follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter below. 


To enter the giveaway for the other prizes, be sure to visit the Addictive Reads Valentine's Day Giveaway page. 


Want more chances to win? Visit the next Addictive Reads blog! 

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

COVER REVEAL: INSANITY by Xavier Neal

Hi everyone! Today I have Xavier Neal on my blog with the cover for her upcoming release, Insanity, #3 in the Havoc series! 


Here's what Insanity is about: 

When Clint "Grim" Walker left for elite training, he never expected the opportunity that was waiting. Suddenly the only thing he's ever wanted for his career collides with the only woman he's ever loved. Will Clint be able to survive his biggest challenge yet, or be left to suffer pure insanity?

*RELEASE DATE: February 27th*


* WARNING: Contains strong language & sexual situations. *


Can't get enough Xavier Neal? 


Havoc Series:

Insanity - Coming Soon


Senses Series:



Deaf 





Never Say Neverland Series:




About the Author

Xavier Neal lives in Texas where she spends her time getting lost in writing, reading, or fandoms she recently discovered. (At the top of that list are "Supernatural" and the BBC's "Sherlock"). Whether she is enjoying books or movies, she continues finding inspiration at every turn to bring more exciting stories to life.

Monday, February 9, 2015

GIVEAWAY & NEW RELEASE: ELITE METAL Boxed Set, Military/Biker Romance!

Hi everyone! Today I've got Sabrina York on my blog with her latest release: ELITE METAL! Sabrina also has a special giveaway for us--details below! 

COMING FEBRUARY 10th: Elite Metal is coming out in February—a novel approach to collections, where all the stories intertwine! Our heroes are ex-military secretive operatives, who all belong to a kickass motorcycle club. Sound yummy? I know! 
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Elite Metal – Book One in the Elite Warriors Series

For decades the US Marines funded a top-secret unit known as Elite Recon. A deadly group of men and women sent to infiltrate dozens of countries completely undetected. Mission objectives so extreme casualties were not only probable, but expected.

The current batch of operatives had returned from hundreds of assignments unscathed…until one mission went horribly wrong. Several men lost their lives and the group disbanded. The remaining leathernecks were scattered in the wind with new identities. They were told to blend in. Be normal. Or face being forever silenced just like their fallen brothers.

Now, two years later, each living member of the group is kidnapped and given a chance to make things right. But this time they’re no longer under the thumb of Uncle Sam. A mysterious private backer who knows about their past has brought them back together. No longer are they forced to turn a blind eye to the lost and forsaken.

A new life. A new future…Elite Metal.

Scorching romance from Anna Alexander and Jennifer Kacey, Heather Long, Sabrina York, Rebecca Royce, Saranna DeWylde, and Roxie Rivera


Sterling’s Seduction
By Sabrina York

When Sterling spots a reporter masquerading as a waitress in a dingy bar in Deep Ellum, he suspects she’s investigating the team. And that’s something he just cannot allow to happen. Too many lives are at stake. He will do everything in his power to learn the truth—even seduce her. And to stop her story from coming out? He might even tie her to the bed.

Nothing is off the table when it comes to keeping his brothers safe. Nothing. It’s a damn shame she’s everything he’s ever wanted. It’s a damn shame her touch warms his cold, dead heart.

READ AN EXCERPT

As she rounded the corner, her steps stalled.
Because there he was, leaning against his bike. Waiting for her.
Well, she hoped he was waiting for her. When he saw her, he unfolded his long legs and stood.
“Did you change your mind?” she asked, trying for a flippant tone.
His beautiful eyebrow arched. “About what?”
“Taking me home?” Might as well be brash.
He gestured to his bike. “My alternator is shot. I’m waiting for a ride.”
“Ah.” Why disappointment flooded her was a mystery. Or not.
“Was there…an offer on the table?” His voice was a low melody that danced on the skeins of air. It was annoying. And not.
“Hey. I’m not the one who walked away.” She tried not to let her petulance show.
He stepped closer and searched her face. She let him. Not hiding at all. Or not hiding everything. She let her interest show.
“Let’s get one thing straight, Pigtails—”
“Pigtails?”
“Yeah. Pigtails.” He flicked her hair, reminding her how she’d pulled it up. She’d been going for backwoods innocent, but it might have backfired on her. With a harsh movement, she yanked out the rubber bands and her hair fell around her face. His lashes flickered. Something that looked like hunger washed over his features.
“What do you want to get straight?”
His jaw clenched. “I don’t like questions. Pure and simple. Understood?”
The way he said the word, with a thread of dominance in his tone, sent a shiver through her. She lowered her eyes and nodded. “Understood. So…do you? Want to come home with me? No questions asked?”
“Maybe.” He checked his watch. “Looks like my ride isn’t going to show, anyway.”
Hardly the flood of interest she would have preferred. Irritation rippled. “Or I can give you a lift home.” And when his cheek bunched, “Or call you a cab.”
“I’d rather go home with you.” He stepped closer, too close, and pulled her against him. His fingers were harsh on her flesh, his insistence alluring. Yes, this was what she wanted. Something rough. Something ruthless. Something demanding.
Hunger rose in her, swamping her desire to finish this story and get back home. Hell, she could probe him with questions later. After. This need was far more pressing.
When he lowered his head, she caught a whiff of his aftershave and her knees locked. He was tall, muscled and rough around the edges. Just the kind of guy she’d always craved.
His lips touched hers and she nearly collapsed. It was a wild rush, a tumult of sensation. For a starved woman, as she was, it was irresistible. She couldn’t help but kiss him back, a manic frenzy. Her passion seemed to spur his on, and he wrapped himself around her, tipped his head and deepened the kiss. His hands roved over her back, her hips, her ass. Nothing tentative. Nothing tender.
When he lifted his head, she was a bowl of Jell-O. Ready and willing.
“So do you want to?” Her voice caught on the invitation.
“Yeah.” He yanked her tighter and his cock gouged into her belly, hard and needy. “Yeah. I want to. Just no more questions.”
No more questions.
Right.


ELITE METAL

Bound By Steele
Anna Alexander and Jennifer Kacey
To save his Marine brothers and sister he must accept the past isn’t dead and buried.
Reuniting survivors means he is forced to first forgive…the enemy.

Chrome’s Salvation
Jennifer Kacey
A former leader of Elite Recon, reduced to nothing more than an apathetic existence.
Until his girl’s life hangs in the balance…now nothing will stand in the way of him coming back to life.

Adamantium’s Roar
Anna Alexander
Adamantium left Beth to what he thought was a better life, only to find she had been living in hell. Now he’ll do anything, break any vow, to claim her as his for all time.

Pure Copper
Heather Long
Copper will do whatever it takes to get the job done, even if it means seducing and betraying the one man who really sees her.

Sterling’s Seduction
Sabrina York
When a snoopy reporter threatens the Elite Metal, Sterling will do whatever it takes to kill her story about the team. Even if it means he has to tie her to his bed.

Platinum’s Choice
Rebecca Royce
Platinum left the life he had with Rose in New York to rejoin his team and silence the nightmares from Operation Phoenix.   But when Rose is forced to go on the run with Platinum’s hidden son, he will have no choice but to return to his old life and reclaim what he has ached for every day since. Red Wolf’s sniper wants to nudge Plat’s underbelly and they’re going to find out quickly how deadly he can be.

Mercury’s Poison
Saranna DeWylde
A scarred, mad genius more monster than man must protect the beauty he's become obsessed with from a beast more terrible than himself.

Forged in Silver
Roxie Rivera
Rebel. Nomad. Troublemaker. After surviving the double-cross during Operation Phoenix, Former Elite Recon Marine Silver embraces the underworld and builds a new life as one of the world's most renowned thieves. Jewels, paintings, corporate espionage--there's no job he won't take for the right price.


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About Sabrina York
Her Royal Hotness, Sabrina York, is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of hot, humorous stories for smart and sexy readers. Her titles range from sweet & sexy to scorching erotic romance.  Connect with her on twitter @sabrina_york, on Facebook or on Pintrest. Check out Sabrina’s books and read an excerpt on Amazon or wherever e-books are sold. Visit her webpage at www.sabrinayork.com to check out her books, excerpts and contests. Free Teaser Book: http://sabrinayork.com/home-2/sabrina-yorks-teaser-book/ And don’t forget to enter to win the royal tiara!

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Wired Series—Steamy Contemporary Romance 

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Noble Passions Series—Steamy Regency

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