May 6, 2014

Spotlight & Review: How To Rope A Real Man: Catcher Creek #3 by Melissa Cutler

How To Rope A Real Man: Catcher Creek #3 by Melissa Cutler
Publication Date: May 6, 2014
Reading In Pajamas/ Dawn & Cori
Rated: 4.5 Stars

Against all odds, the Sorentino sisters saved their family’s rundown New Mexico ranch, but the youngest has a dream that just may ruin their hard-earned peace–unless a certain sexy cowboy lawyer changes her mind. . .

Jenna Sorentino is as independent as they come. Despite her wild past, she’s grown up enough to keep quiet about the identity of her baby’s daddy, go to night college–and hide her plan to escape tiny Catcher Creek. She’s also stopped dreaming of happily ever after–except in the case of gorgeous, rugged, Santa Fe native Matt Roenick. Too bad the oil rights attorney acts like he barely knows she’s alive. . .

Matt knows only too well that Jenna’s alive–in fact, she’s driving him crazy with desire. But Matt’s got his reasons for resisting her. And when her son’s father shows up, those reasons multiply. Trouble is, Jenna’s secrets are more complicated than he imagined, and forgetting her isn’t as easy as he’d hoped. Matt knows life can be messy as hell. For Jenna, maybe it’s time he got dirty. . .

Perfection! How to Rope A Real Man had everything I look for in a great story! I loved the interactions between the characters and the story was well written and flowed easily. There was danger, suspense, emotion and sizzling romance.

Jenna has her life all mapped out and the plan is to finish her degree in a few weeks and skip town. She is convinced this is the only way to protect her son. The town she lives in is so narrow minded and Jenna figures its only a matter of time before the small town knows her secret. And then she meets Matt. Matt is everything she would want in a man, if she wanted a man. Matt doesn’t get involved with single moms. He has had his heart broken too many times. When this has not worked out in the past, he not only loses the relationship, he loses the family too. Matt wants nothing more than to be a dad. Matt and Jenna’s seem to connect on every other level. Jenna knows one night with Matt would blow her mind and Matt knows one night with Jenna would never be enough. When they do come together they nearly burn up the sheets as their passion explodes. Jenna and Matt both fall hard for each other quick. Jenna still has to get out of town, and when her son’s father comes back into town, she might have to leave sooner than she thought. Jenna’s priority is protecting her son, and she will stop at nothing to keep him safe. Jenna and Matt love each other, but can they live without each other and is love enough?

I recommend this book and the series for romance lovers. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone, but I recommend reading them all. Melissa Cutler is an author to watch!

*Review copy provided by the NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Kindle $4.61 http://georiot.co/GEI | Amazon Paperback $5.06 http://georiot.co/2IDb | B&N (Paperback $6.99/ Nook $5.49) http://bit.ly/1g0FZPM | Kobo $4.99 http://bit.ly/1lOD9mc

✿The Catcher Creek Cowboys Series by Melissa Cutler✿
✦Book 1: The Trouble with Cowboys ➢ http://amzn.to/1ffbG6Kt
✦Book 2: Cowboy Justice ➢ http://amzn.to/15XIcMd
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✦Book 3: How to Rope a Real Man ➢ http://georiot.co/GEI

Join Melissa Cutler – Author for two hours of fun, giveaways, and a Q&A on Wednesday, May 7th from 7-9pm EST (that’s 4-6 on the west coast) in celebration of her Catcher Creek cowboy series and the release of HOW TO ROPE A REAL MAN.

MELISSA CUTLER’S GIVEAWAY:
“REAL MAN in the Wild” Selfie Contest
May 6 – May 20, 2014
Link to Giveaway Information: http://bit.ly/StnvSW

In celebration of the May 6th release of HOW TO ROPE A REAL MAN, Melissa’s having a contest!
***How to Enter***
Get out there and find HOW TO ROPE A REAL MAN in your local bookstore (Barnes & Noble, WalMart, Books-A-Million, and more) or online from an e-retailer such as Amazon.

Take a picture of yourself holding the book or holding your e-reader/smartphone with the front cover displayed. Email the photo to melissa@melissacutler.net

BONUS ENTRY: If, along with your book selfie, you email Melissa a photo of you with your favorite REAL MAN in your life and a brief description of why he’s a great man, you’ll receive an extra entry into the Grand Prize $100 gift card drawing.
DAILY WINNERS: Daily until May 20th, one entry photo will be featured on Melissa’s Facebook page and that entrant will receive a $5 Starbucks gift card.
GRAND PRIZE: On May 20th, a grand prize of $100 Spafinder.com gift card will be awarded to one lucky entrant. Spafinder gift cards are good at over 20,000 spas and wellness centers worldwide. Daily winners are still eligible for the grand prize, too.

WHERE TO SEND YOUR ENTRY: You must send your selfie to melissa@melissacutler.net to be entered into the giveaway. Use “Real Man Selfie Contest” as the subject. Don’t post your selfies directly to Facebook or Twitter because those won’t count as entries. In your email, include: 1) your name, 2) which store/e-retailer you found the book in, and 3) if you’d like to subscribe to Melissa’s newsletter. Don’t forget to include your ‘real man’ BONUS ENTRY photo.

FAQs
No Purchase Necessary: Melissa would love for you to purchase a copy of HOW TO ROPE A REAL MAN (which only runs appx. $4.99/$6.99), but to enter the REAL MAN IN THE WILD Selfie Contest, you can take your selfie with a copy of HOW TO ROPE at a bookstore right there in the aisle or download a FREE sample at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, or Melissa’s website. One entry per reader.

International Entries Welcome, but the contest is void where prohibited. International winners in countries that are ineligible for Starbucks or Spafinder e-gift cards will be awarded an alternative prize of an equivalent monetary value.

This entry was posted by Melissa Cutler on May 5, 2014 at 9:36 am, and is filed under Blog.

Melissa Cutler knows she has the best job in the world, dividing her time between her dual passions for writing sexy small town contemporary romances, western romances, and edge-of-your-seat romantic suspense for a variety of publishers, including Harlequin, Kensington Books, Penguin, and Macmillan. She was struck at an early age by an unrelenting travel bug and is probably planning her next vacation as you read this. When she’s not globetrotting, she’s enjoying Southern California’s flip-flop wearing weather and wrangling two rambunctious kids.

Find out more about Melissa and her books at http://www.melissacutler.net or write to her at melissa@melissacutler.net . You can also find Melissa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/MelissaCutlerBooks) and Twitter (@m_cutler)

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May 6, 2014

Review: Hell for Leather: Black Knights Inc. by Julie Ann Walker

Hell for Leather: Black Knights Inc. by Julie Ann Walker
Publication Date: May 6, 2014
Reviewed By: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 5 Stars

Bad-boy bikers by day & special ops team by night-these New York Times bestselling Black Knights keep you on the edge of your seat!

Only a crisis could persuade Delilah Fairchild to abandon her beloved biker bar, let alone ask Black Knights Inc. operator Bryan “Mac” McMillan for help. But her uncle has vanished into thin air, and sexy, surly Mac has the connections to help her find him. What the big, blue-eyed Texan has against her is a mystery… but when the bullets start to fly, Mac becomes her only hope of survival, and her only chance of finding her uncle alive.

Mac knows a thing or two about beautiful women- mainly that they can’t be trusted. Throw in a ticking clock, a deadly homegrown terrorist, and some missing nuclear weapons, and a man just might find himself on the wrong end of the gun. But facing down danger with Delilah is one passion-filled thrill ride…

Another great Black Knights Inc. novel. Through the series, Mac and Delilah have struggled with a long standing attraction and I loved how it finally exploded. This book is a fast paced and action filled thriller full of our favorite characters and their fun banter. The story flowed seamlessly and there was no way I could put it down. The romance was hot and sexy with enough tension to add another dimension to the danger surrounding them. I loved it and the only down side is I have to wait for the next installment.

*Review copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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✦#7 FULL THROTTLE (December 2014)

A little about Julie…
Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Julie grew up in a house full of women – she has three older sisters. As you can imagine, there was no lack of drama… or romance. Her mother enrolled her in a book club as soon as she began to read and it was the small spark that ignited her voracious appetite for the written word. Because of Julie’s early immersion in literature, she found writing came quite naturally. In high school, she won multiple writing contests and was the proud senior editor of The Tiger’s Tale – her school newspaper. During her college years, however, she longed for a challenge. “Reading and writing felt like second nature to me, so I looked for something to stretch my intellectual capabilities,” she recalls. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree, Julie began teaching advanced high school mathematics. “I loved working with the students and facing the challenges of the classroom, but I longed for the occasional snow day when I could race to the local book store, buy two or three new novels, and curl up in front of the fire to read for an entire day.” It wasn’t until a fortuitous move to Chicago that Julie once more returned to her first passion. “Thankfully, my husband – my own personal hero – encouraged my decision to write full time.” Now Julie lives on beautiful Lake Shore Drive with a view that sometimes competes with her deadlines. When she’s not writing, she enjoys camping, hiking, cycling, cooking, travel, and…reading, of course!

Website: http://julieannwalker.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Julie-Ann-Walker/194323410621588
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/JAWalkerAuthor
Books: http://julieannwalker.com/home/books/

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May 5, 2014

Spotlight, Review & Giveaway: Mercy by HelenKay Dimon

Mercy by HelenKay Dimon
Publication Date: May 6, 2014
Reviewed By: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4.5 Stars

After she infiltrated his business and betrayed his trust, a disavowed CIA agent must seek sanctuary in the bedroom of a man who will either help her, kill her, or bring her to her knees…

Becca Ford is on her own. Eight months after she headed up a sting operation to take down millionaire club owner Jarrett Holt, the other agents in her special ops team have been eliminated under odd circumstances, and she needs a place to hide.

Jarrett is a man who prefers darkness to light. He deals in the only truly valuable currency—information—and his supper club caters to an exclusive clientele. It was an uncharacteristic moment of weakness when he let a woman into his life. But it’s not luck that the criminal charges disappeared . . . as did the evidence.

When Becca returns to the club seeking his help, Jarrett doesn’t want to hear her story. But he does want her body, and demands that she give it to him. He’ll keep her safe—for now—but it’ll be in his bed and on his terms, until he says they’re done.

Mercy is an action packed roller coaster ride of passion and intrigue. I loved it! I’m putting HelenKay Dimon on my must read list. She created an erotic story that was not only filled with hot scorching love scenes, but also included an exciting plot that keeps the reader guessing until the end. The characters have amazing chemistry together, but have to work through their trust issues and forgiveness. I highly recommend this book for readers looking for a combination of erotica and suspense. I’ll be checking out her previously published books and looking forward to the next release.

*Review copy provided by Berkley/NAL in exchange for an honest review.

Kindle $7.99 http://georiot.co/3ILb | Amazon Paperback $11.18 http://georiot.co/3Hm9 | B&N (Paperback $10.98/ Nook $9.99) http://bit.ly/Ri9M07 | Kobo $9.99 http://bit.ly/1nW5Jo3

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HelenKay Dimon is a former divorce attorney turned full-time romance author. Odd transition, right? She has sold over thirty novels, novellas and shorts to numerous publishers, including Kensington, Harlequin and Penguin Berkley, Samhain and Carina Press. Her nationally bestselling and award-winning books have been showcased in numerous venues and her books have twice been named “Red-Hot Reads” and excerpted in Cosmopolitan magazine. But the best part of the job is never having to wear pantyhose.

Website: http://www.helenkaydimon.com
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May 5, 2014

Cover Reveal & Giveaway: Very Wicked Beginnings by Ilsa Madden-Mills

Because Ilsa Madden-Mills fell in love with her beautifully flawed characters in Very Wicked Things, she penned Very Wicked Beginnings as a prequel novella to the book, featuring the story of football star Cuba Hudson and ballerina Dovey Beckham.

Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, all May proceeds from the sale of the novella will be donated to The Keith Milano Memorial Fund which benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). www.afsp.org

Title: Very Wicked Beginnings

Series: Briarcrest Academy -#1.5, a prequel novella to Very Wicked Things

Release: Both books will release on May 13^th!

Author: Ilsa Madden-Mills

Cover: Photography by Toski Covey

Graphics: Sommer Stein at Perfect Pear Creative Covers

Model: Tanner Belcher

Book Description for prequel Very Wicked Beginnings:

Girls say I’m a walking, talking sex god. Guys call me Hollywood because my life is golden. It’s not. But, ESPN did rank me as a four star recruit, calling me one of the best defensive players since Briarcrest Academy opened its esteemed doors. So yeah, with football and a stellar GPA, my future seemed good. Then Dovey Beckham shows up in her short skirts and ballet shoes. Driving me insane. Making me want to beg for her attention. But that wouldn’t happen, because Cuba Hudson didn’t beg for anything. She walked around BA like she owned the place, and most days she looked right through me…the one girl I couldn’t have. So, of course, I made it my mission to claim her, to put her notch on my bedpost.mBecause no girl can resist the Heartbreaker of BA. But I never planned on destroying her. I never planned on wrecking the one thing that could save me. Welcome to Briarcrest Academy, where wicked love begins…and ends.

Very Wicked Beginnings

Excerpt from Chapter
One

“Two things about me: I play football—and girls.” –Cuba Hudson
I wanted the gorgeous girl in the window.
More specifically, I wanted the dark-haired girl dancing inside the Symthe Arts Building as I stood outside on the twenty yard line at football practice, fixated on her when I should have been focused on the line of scrimmage. I adjusted my helmet and squinted through the afternoon Dallas sun.
Did I know her?
Movement from other players on the field pulled me back. Good thing. As defensive end, it was my job to put the screws to or sack the quarterback as soon as the ball snapped. But I was off today. Probably because I knew I had a shit ton of homework waiting for me at home. With my dream of being a doctor and getting into a good school, being on top of my game in class was important as well. Briarcrest Academy was one of the top-rated private schools in the country, making expectations here high.
Just like every eighteen-year-old kid out there, I had stresses.
But I did have more than the average. I had a sick mom.
But those thoughts faded when I looked back at the window and watched the girl run and then leap in the air, her body doing some kind of crazy in-the-air-leg-split-thing. Damn. She’d gotten at least four feet off the ground.
Then, after landing on her feet light as a feather, she danced away from my view. I waited for her to come back, wanting to check out her toned muscles again, especially her tight ass. And then I randomly wondered if her tits were small. Weren’t all dancers? Yeah. But still, she looked—
“Pay attention, Hudson!” Coach Howe yelled at me.
Fuck. Caught.
I automatically stiffened and tightened my defensive stance, running my eyes across the offensive line, waiting for the play. But the quarterback was pussy-footing around still undecided if they were gonna run or pass. Whatever. Matt the Quarterback was a complete jack ass. I ate guys like him for lunch which wasn’t hard when you’re tall and fast like me.
I got bored.
Out of my peripheral vision, I caught a flash of pink dashing past the window.
She was back.
And like I was addicted to her, my eyes drifted to the building again, one part baffled by the fascination, the other part wanting to get another glimpse of her long legs. As I watched, she adjusted her ponytail as she laughed up at her ballet partner—who was a dude. Crazzzy. Yeah, you’d think he’d be all feminine and shit, but he wasn’t. Nope. Dude looked buff, like he could bench press a school bus.
Something about the girl called to me. Yeah, it was probably that short skirt she wore. I pictured slipping my hand underneath it to her panties. Her core would be hot, on fire for me, of course, and I’d ease my finger inside her wet—
Bam! I took a hard hit from Tank Carson, an All District offensive guard I routinely ran circles around in practice. He might be big, but I was quick and smart and had more moves than a freaking octopus. So the chance to plant my distracted ass on the turf was an early Christmas present for him. That’s what I get for letting some piece of ass get in my game, even if it was practice.
And so. My unprepared body flew through the air with 290 pounds of Tank on top of it. My head followed my body and hit the turf, the contact reverberating inside my helmet and then everything went black…

Charity Information:

The Keith Milano Memorial Fund was established to help raise awareness about the devastating and deadly disease that is mental illness. Keith’s spirit and laughter is kept alive through our efforts to increase awareness about mental illness and to raise money for education and imperative research. Keith often struggled with society’s perception of mental illness. Our hope is that by having the strength to say that Keith was “Bipolar” we can strip away the stigma and help others to be more open about their disease.www.keithmilano.org

The Keith Milano Memorial Fund benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). www.afsp.org

AFSP is the only national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide.

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✿AUTHOR BIO:

Ilsa Madden-Mills writes about strong heroines and sexy alpha males that sometimes you just want to slap. She spends her days with two small kids, a neurotic cat, and her Viking husband. She collects magnets and rarely cooks except to bake her own pretzels. When she’s not typing away at a story, you can find her drinking too much Diet Coke, jamming out to Pink, or checking on her carefully maintained chocolate stash. She
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May 4, 2014

WEEKLY ROMANCE RELEASE LIST 5/4-5/10

✦Romance✦Paranormal Romance✦Erotica✦Romantic Suspense✦New Adult✦

*This list will be pinned to the top of our FB page and updates will be made throughout the week. Buy links for Amazon Global, B&N, Kobo, and Paperbacks. Genre codes included with titles. Key to codes listed at the bottom of the list.

✿MONDAY, MAY 5, 2014
✦King’s Throne by Bianca D’Arc #PNR ➢ Kindle $4.99 http://georiot.co/39eX | Amazon Paperback $10.79 http://georiot.co/1fka | B&N $4.99 http://bit.ly/1g0EhxM

✿TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014
✦Blind Faith by Rebecca Zanetti #PNR #RS (Cori 4.5 Stars) ➢ Kindle $2.99 http://georiot.co/w7l | B&N $2.99 http://bit.ly/1iRU8yp | Kobo $2.99 http://bit.ly/1fHUkps
✦How To Rope A Real Man: Catcher Creek #3 by Melissa Cutler #CR (Dawn 4.5 Stars) ➢ Kindle $4.61 http://georiot.co/GEI | Amazon Paperback $5.06 http://georiot.co/2IDb | B&N (Paperback $6.99/ Nook $5.49) http://bit.ly/1g0FZPM | Kobo $4.99 http://bit.ly/1lOD9mc
✦Hell for Leather: Black Knights Inc. by Julie Ann Walker #CR (Donna 5 Stars) ➢ Kindle $6.15 http://georiot.co/NH0 | Amazon Paperback http://georiot.co/1oOp | B&N (Paperback $7.99/ Nook $6.15) http://bit.ly/1rSbrF3 | Kobo $6.59 http://bit.ly/1iNqQHd
✦Giving In (The Surrender Trilogy, #2) by Maya Banks #ER #CR (Cori 4 Stars) ➢ Kindle $7.99 http://georiot.co/E9Y | Amazon Paperback $9.41 http://georiot.co/2fww | B&N (Paperback $9.41/ Nook $7.99) http://bit.ly/17veVqv | Kobo $9.99 http://bit.ly/1nbHqT2
✦A Beautiful Distraction: A Hard Feelings Novel by Kelsie Leverich #CR (Dawn 4.5 Stars) ➢ Kindle $5.12 http://georiot.co/hU7 | Amazon Paperback $10.50 http://georiot.co/2Uny | B&N (Paperback $10.43/ Nook $5.99) http://bit.ly/1koSvJU | Kobo $5.99 http://bit.ly/1n3rfXM | iTunes $5.99 http://bit.ly/1iEJTDm
✦Pure Heat (Firehawks) by by M. L. Buchman (Donna 4 Stars) ➢ Kindle $6.15 http://georiot.co/15g8 | Amazon Paperback $5.05 http://georiot.co/2OMO | B&N (Paperback $7.99/ Nook $7.49) http://bit.ly/RelUj8 | Kobo $6.59 http://bit.ly/RhRagC
✦Misunderstandings by Tiffany King #NA #CR ➢ Kindle $5.12 http://georiot.co/420 | Amazon Paperback $10.52 http://georiot.co/2o3S | B&N (Paperback $10.50/ Nook $5.99) http://bit.ly/1umAWCz | Kobo $5.99 http://bit.ly/1ngpOTE
✦It Happened One Wedding by Julie James #CR (Dawn 4.5 Stars) ➢ Kindle http://georiot.co/2G3t | Amazon Paperback $7.19 http://georiot.co/2BIg | B&N (Paperback $7.99/ Nook $5.99) http://bit.ly/1umBSH2 | Kobo $7.99 http://bit.ly/1iS2syg
✦Since I Saw You: A Because You Are Mine Novel by Beth Kery #CR ➢ Kindle $9.99 http://georiot.co/47EE | Amazon Paperback $9.41 http://georiot.co/3uQE | B&N (Paperback $9.41/ Nook $9.99) http://bit.ly/1ieMYo0 | Kobo $9.99 http://bit.ly/1ogBYvy
✦Mercy by HelenKay Dimon #CR #ER (Cori 4.5 Stars) ➢ Kindle $7.99 http://georiot.co/3ILb | Amazon Paperback $11.18 http://georiot.co/3Hm9 | B&N (Paperback $10.98/ Nook $9.99) http://bit.ly/Ri9M07 | Kobo $9.99 http://bit.ly/1nW5Jo3
✦Her Only Desire by Delilah Devlin #ER #CR ➢ Kindle $5.99 http://georiot.co/41qb | Amazon Paperback $15.30 http://georiot.co/3A4V | B&N (Paperback $14.99/ Nook $5.99) http://bit.ly/1rSua3d | Kobo $5.99 http://bit.ly/1hpP05b
✦The Professional by Kresley Cole PAPERBACK RELEASE #ER #CR (Cori 5 Stars) ➢ Kindle $3.99 http://georiot.co/7xb | Amazon Paperback $10.59 http://georiot.co/AOW | B&N (Paperback $10.66/ Nook $3.99) http://bit.ly/PPiIsG | Kobo $3.99 http://bit.ly/1fvaLFh | iTunes $3.99 http://bit.ly/1kdIdMD
✦Slightly Spellbound (A Southern Witch Novel, #4) by Kimberly Frost #PNR ➢ Kindle $5.99 http://georiot.co/3qCq | Amazon Paperback $7.19 http://georiot.co/2mMQ | B&N $7.99 http://bit.ly/1kzm8Z3 | Kobo $7.99 http://bit.ly/1lOZVKA
✦Risky Game (An Out of Bounds Novel) by Tracy Solheim #CR ➢ Kindle $7.99 http://georiot.co/2AXO | Amazon Paperback $7.19 http://georiot.co/1JfC | B&N $7.99 http://bit.ly/1fI7OBi | Kobo $7.99 http://bit.ly/1nc1owU
✦SECRET Revealed: A SECRET Novel by L. Marie Adeline #CR ➢ Kindle $9.99 http://georiot.co/niF | Amazon Paperback $10.90 http://georiot.co/27gR | B&N (Paperback $10.90/ Nook $9.99) http://bit.ly/1rSxhbz | Kobo $9.99 http://bit.ly/1nW9Dxl
✦Breakable (Contours of the Heart) by Tammara Webber #NA #CR ➢ Kindle $5.12 http://georiot.co/1emB | Amazon Paperback $8.23 http://georiot.co/1jst | B&N (Paperback $8.23/ Nook $5.12) http://bit.ly/1iZ0Tn8 | Kobo $5.99 http://bit.ly/SpozHv
✦The Guild (Guardians of Destiny, Book 3) by Jean Johnson #PNR ➢ Kindle $7.99 http://georiot.co/1RTC | Amazon Paperback $11.79 http://georiot.co/S6V | B&N (Paperback $11.79/ Nook $9.99) http://bit.ly/1kCvQva | Kobo http://bit.ly/1s7rNvA
✦Her Perfect Mate (X-Ops) by Paige Tyler #PNR ➢ Kindle $5.79 http://georiot.co/HG2 | Amazon Paperback $6.29 http://georiot.co/2Vbg | B&N (Paperback $6.99/ Nook $6.49) http://bit.ly/1ngFypx | Kobo $5.79 http://bit.ly/SpraBn
✦Ruin Me by Jamie Brenner ➢ Kindle $3.79 http://georiot.co/2Osy | B&N $3.99 http://bit.ly/Q3OG4P | Kobo $3.99 http://bit.ly/1jsVkgg
✦Rush Too Far: A Rosemary Beach Novel by Abbi Glines ➢ Kindle $7.59 http://georiot.co/ocX | Amazon Paperback $10.57 http://georiot.co/34Cv | B&N (Paperback $10.78/ Nook $7.59) http://bit.ly/1iSnfBG | Kobo $7.99 http://bit.ly/1mslyU0
✦Vampire’s Thirst (The Awakening Series) by Cynthia Garner #PNR #ER ➢ Kindle $3.99 http://georiot.co/1pcq | Amazon Paperback $17 http://georiot.co/2aui | B&N (Paperback $11.68/ Nook $3.99) http://bit.ly/1nc851Y | Kobo $3.99 http://bit.ly/1fIbinp

✿THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014
✦Just You: New Adult Romance Novella by Jane Lark #NA #CR ➢ Kindle $2.99 http://georiot.co/1eoY | B&N $2.99 http://bit.ly/1jsWSHo | Kobo $2.99 http://bit.ly/1i9V4T8

✦GENRE ABBREVIATIONS✦
#CS – Contemporary Romance
#PNR – Paranormal Romance
#RS – Romantic Suspense
#NA – New Adult Romance
#ER – Erotica Romance
#YA – Young Adult Romance
#UF – Urban Fantasy Romance
#FR – Fantasy Romance
#HR – Historical Romance
#SFR – Science Fiction Romance

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May 2, 2014

Cover Reveal: HARD TO COME BY by Laura Kaye

We are extremely excited to bring you the cover reveal for Laura Kaye’s HARD TO COME BY! Published by Avon Impulse, an imprint of HarperCollins, HARD TO COME BY is a thrilling Romantic Suspense novel in Laura’s Hard Ink Series. It is the third full-length novel in the series and is due to be released on November 25th!!

ABOUT HARD TO COME BY:

Caught between desire and loyalty…

Derek DiMarzio would do anything for the members of his disgraced Special Forces team—sacrifice his body, help a former teammate with a covert operation to restore their honor, and even go behind enemy lines. He just never expected to want the beautiful woman he found there.

When a sexy stranger asks questions about her brother, Emilie Garza is torn between loyalty to the brother she once idolized and fear of the war-changed man he’s become. Derek’s easy smile and quiet strength tempt Emilie to open up, igniting the desire between them and leading Derek to crave a woman he shouldn’t trust.

As the team’s investigation reveals how powerful their enemies are, Derek and Emilie must prove where their loyalties lie before hearts are broken and lives are lost. Because love is too hard to come by to let slip away…

Pre-Order: Kindle $4.99 http://georiot.co/2Xga | Amazon Paperback $5.38 http://georiot.co/3rHG | B&N (Paperback $5.99/ Nook $4.99) http://bit.ly/SfqFcW

Hard to Come By on Goodreads

And don’t miss the other Hard Ink books, now available:

✿The Hard Ink Series by Laura Kaye✿
✦Book 1: Hard As It Gets ➢ Kindle http://amzn.to/13UC9GX | Amazon Paperback http://amzn.to/1eebKEO | B&N http://bit.ly/1epPOY9 | Kobo http://bit.ly/17Ftsjz | iTunes http://goo.gl/ND4kSg
Review Rated 4 Stars: http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-QY
✦Book 2: Hard As You Can ➢ Kindle $4.74 http://georiot.co/2eeV | Amazon Paperback $5.17 http://georiot.co/43ks | B&N (Paperback $5.99/ Kindle $4.74) http://bit.ly/1jqTrzw | Kobo $4.99 http://bit.ly/1pdXJ0S
Review Rated 4.5 Stars: http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-138
✦Novella: Hard To Hold On To (August 19, 2014) ➢ $1.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/12MC | B&N http://bit.ly/P621cf | iTunes http://bit.ly/1tbBqLg
Cover Reveal: http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-1b1
✦Book 3: Hard To Come By (November 25, 2014) ➢ Kindle $4.99 http://georiot.co/2Xga | Amazon Paperback $5.38 http://georiot.co/3rHG | B&N (Paperback $5.99/ Nook $4.99) http://bit.ly/SfqFcW

Praise for the Hard Ink Series:

For Hard As You Can:

“TOP PICK! There is a sinister and desperate edge to this tale that will keep readers glued to their seats. Kaye has dark romantic suspense nailed!” ~ RT Book Reviews Magazine

“Hard As You Can is another five star read. The characters Ms. Kaye has created are wonderfully broken and the drama is gritty, but the burgeoning romance and the tight-knitted relationship of the team leaves you with a sense of redemption. A must read series!” ~San Francisco Book Review

For Hard As It Gets:

“Edgy, sexy and full of suspense! A great read from a great new author!” ~ #1 NYT Bestselling Author J.R. Ward

“Sizzling romance… The intriguing tattoo parlor and military background will appeal to fans of Suzanne Brockmann and Lindsay McKenna.” ~Publishers Weekly Review

“Kaye’s depiction of sexual tension and her sex scenes are masterful and this will appeal to fans of Maya Banks’ KGI and Julia Ann Walker’s Black Knight’s series.” ~Booklist

ABOUT LAURA KAYE:

Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over a dozen books in contemporary and paranormal romance. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

Links:

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May 2, 2014

BLOG TOUR, Review & Giveaway: A Beautiful Distraction: A Hard Feelings Novel by Kelsie Leverich

A Beautiful Distraction: A Hard Feelings Novel by Kelsie Leverich
Series: A Hard Feelings Novel (Book 3)
Release date: May 6, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 4.5 Stars

From a New York Times bestselling author, a brand new sexy contemporary romance featuring military bad boys: A BEAUTIFUL DISTRACTION by Kelsie Leverich.

Nothing’s more dangerous than a bad boy with a broken heart…

First Sergeant Rafe Murano did everything to the extreme. He trained harder, he fought harder, and unfortunately, he loved harder. But he fell for the wrong woman and it nearly destroyed him.

Back home from a deployment, with no mission to consume him, Murano’s ravaged by memories of his past. So he drinks until he’s numb and drowns himself in meaningless one night stands. But they only take the edge off…

Until he meets Fallon.

Fallon Kelly learned the hard way not to take risks with her heart, But she sees something irresistible in the tatted-up bad boy one more punch away from a ride in the back of a squad car. She offers a distraction. And he quickly becomes an addiction. Little does she know, this bad boy could love so hard it could break her…

Captivating! Fallon built iron walls around her heart and learned to keep everyone at an arms length emotionally. She runs a burlesque club, and dances on the rare occasions she needs that rush and it gives her the escape she craves. When her eyes meet Rafe across the room, she can’t seem to look away. She is drawn to him like she has never been to anyone before. Rafe is blown away by Fallon. He’s mastered one night stands, but one look at Fallon and he fears one night will never be enough. As they both struggle with their emotional scars, they fall deeper. Would their scars be too much to handle or have they found the one person that just might be worth risking it all? A Beautiful Distraction is a beautiful and emotional romance that sizzles and I highly recommend it. This is the third book in The Hard Feelings Series and I recommend the entire series, but each book can be read as a standalone. I can’t wait for the next book!

*Review copy provided by Berkley/NAL in exchange for an honest review.

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✦Hard Feelings Series by Kelsie Leverich ~ Reading Order✦
✦#1: The Valentine’s Arrangement (Jan 31, 2013) ➢ Kindle $3.79 http://amzn.to/18iUdwM | Amazon Paperback $10.50 http://amzn.to/18xmhr0 | B&N (Paperback $10.50/ Nook $3.99) http://bit.ly/1bsOm6f
Review 4.5 Stars: http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-SN
✦#2: Feel the Rush (Aug 20, 2013) ➢ Kindle $3.79 http://amzn.to/IYFCLf | B&N (Paperback $10.50/ Nook $3.99) http://bit.ly/1f2qQh7 | Kobo $3.99 http://bit.ly/18PLbI8
✦Novella: Pretending She’s His (Nov 19, 2013) ➢ $1.99 Kindle http://amzn.to/1clppXX | Nook http://bit.ly/1f2qFT1 | Kobo http://bit.ly/J8jGxS
✦#3: A Beautiful Distraction (May 6, 2014) ➢ Kindle $5.12 http://georiot.co/hU7 | Amazon Paperback $10.50 http://georiot.co/2Uny | B&N (Paperback $10.43/ Nook $5.99) http://bit.ly/1koSvJU | Kobo $5.99 http://bit.ly/1n3rfXM | iTunes $5.99 http://bit.ly/1iEJTDm

Comment and enter on our Facebook Giveaway post this morning (5/2) to win a paperback copy of A Beautiful Distraction. Winner will be announced by 5PM Central on our Facebook page. Please check back at that time to see if you won. Facebook does not allow us to contact the winners directly.
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Kelsie Leverich grew up in the small town of St. Joseph Illinois before getting married and following her husband from one Army post to another. After eight years, they finally settled down in Avon, Indiana with two adorable knuckleheads that are better known as her kids. Kelsie’s life revolves around her family (to include two dogs and a cat) and most of the time, actually all of the time, it’s a crazy mess—but that’s the way she loves it! When Kelsie’s not writing, you can usually find her snuggling on the couch with her kids and a good book or out on the lake with family and friends. Kelsie is not a morning person, has a soft spot for animals, loves musicals, hates seafood, and thinks laundry is the source of all evil.

Kelsie is currently working on the third book in her military series with editor Danielle Perez with NAL/Penguin.

Website: http://www.kelsieleverich.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorkelsieleverich
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kelsielev

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May 1, 2014

RELEASE BLITZ: Conjuring Darkness by Melanie James

NEW RELEASE – Conjuring Darkness by Bestselling Author Melanie James

25 year old Lexi Salenko is an independent and focused young woman who has realized her dream of moving to the open country of Montana and starting up a quaint bookstore. Romance and adventure have always remained within the covers of her cherished novels until one day she receives a mysterious letter from her archaeologist sister. The letter was sent from Israel and was badly damaged, but Lexi understands enough of it that her sister may be in trouble.

Lexi follows the cryptic instructions sent to her and finds herself propelled on an odyssey across three continents with a very sexy former Navy SEAL turned mercenary and a mysterious ancient relic with ties to an ancient cult. She learns about a supernatural force that stretches from the ancient ruins at Gobekli Tepe Turkey through the death camps of the Holocaust and into her present life. Along the way she learns that sometimes you have to let yourself fall in love and believe in the power of hope.

BUY LINKS:
Amazon – http://amzn.to/1fT0b5X
Barnes & Noble – http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/conjuring-darkness-melanie-james/1119387984?ean=2940149205196
Smashwords – https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/433863

FACEBOOK PARTY
May 1st – 4th
10 AM – 10 PM CST
30 authors joining in the fun!
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April 30, 2014

Spotlight & Review: Darkest Flame (Dark Kings) by Donna Grant

Darkest Flame (Dark Kings) by Donna Grant
Publication Date: April 29, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4.5 Stars

In Darkest Flame by Donna Grant, the Dark Kings have fought for centuries to preserve their dragon magic. But one of the most powerful warriors of his kind will be put to the ultimate test. Is he strong enough to resist his greatest temptations? Or will he be forced to surrender—body and soul?

HER BEAUTY IS A WEAPON.

Denae Lacroix is a beautiful MI5 agent on a deadly mission. Sent to the Scottish Highlands to spy on the mysterious Dreagan Industries, she discovers too late that she’s been set up—as human bait. She is an irresistible lure for a man who has not seen or touched a woman for centuries. He is a man with a destiny—and a desire—that could destroy them both…

HIS PASSION IS A CURSE…

It’s been twelve hundred years since Kellan has walked among humans—and there’s no denying the erotically charged attraction he feels for Denae. But as a Dragon King, he is sworn to protect his secrets. Yet the closer he gets to this smart, ravishing woman, the more her life is in danger. All it takes is one reckless kiss to unleash a flood of desire, the fury of dragons…and the fiercest enemy of all.

Darkest Flame is the first book in Donna Grant’s new dragon paranormal romance series, Dark Kings. I devoured it! Donna Grant created a sexy and exciting world of dragons who protect humanity. It kept me on edge and flipping the pages from start to finish. I loved Kellan and Denae’s story! Denae is a strong female character who changes the way Kellan feels about humans. Their chemistry together was explosive! Their story was filled with action, suspense, emotion and sizzling romance. I highly recommend this new series and will be anxiously awaiting the next book. I think the Dark Kings Series will quickly become one of my favorite paranormal series.

*Review copy provided by St. Martin’s Paperbacks in exchange for an honest review.

Kindle $6.83 http://georiot.co/3A7E | Amazon Paperback $7.19 http://georiot.co/1XMp | B&N $7.99 http://bit.ly/1ruLuuW | Kobo $7.99 http://bit.ly/QRwFXW

✿DARK KINGS SERIES BY DONNA GRANT✿
✦#1: Darkest Flame (April 29, 2014) ➢ Kindle $6.83 http://georiot.co/3A7E | Amazon Paperback $7.19 http://georiot.co/1XMp | B&N $7.99 http://bit.ly/1ruLuuW | Kobo $7.99 http://bit.ly/QRwFXW
✦#2: Fire Rising (June 3, 2014) ➢ http://amzn.to/1nIv8Bn
✦#3: Burning Desire (September 30, 2014) ➢ http://amzn.to/1pP4poU
✦#4: Hot Blooded (December 30, 2014)
✦#5: Night’s Blaze (2015)

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant has been praised for her “totally addictive” and “unique and sensual” stories. She’s the author of more than twenty novels spanning multiple genres of romance. Her latest acclaimed series, Dark Warriors, features a thrilling combination of Druids, primeval gods, and immortal Highlanders who are dark, dangerous, and irresistible. She lives with her husband, two children, a dog, and three cats in Texas.

Visit Donna at http://www.DonnaGrant.com
Follow her on Twitter @donna_grant
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Website: http://www.donnagrant.com/
Printable Book List: http://www.donnagrant.com/category/books/?pgtype=printable

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April 30, 2014

Spotlight & Review: Hunt the Darkness (Guardians of Eternity) by Alexandra Ivy

Hunt the Darkness (Guardians of Eternity) by Alexandra Ivy
Publication Date: May 27, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 5 Stars

The vampire Roke is raw, sensual, always in control. Yet somehow he’s allowed the unthinkable to happen: a nymph-like witch named Sally has used her magic to trick Roke into mating with her. The pair will remain bound for eternity unless Sally breaks the spell. The trouble is, she has no idea how. . .

Mating with Roke was an accident;at least that’s what Sally keeps telling herself. She’s on the hunt for her demon father, whose identity holds the key to releasing the spell. The search won’t be easy with Roke shadowing Sally’s every move. As they mate with a ferocity that leaves them both aching for more, Sally isn’t sure if her world is more dangerous without Roke–or with him. . .

I can’t get enough of Alexandra Ivy’s Guardians of Eternity Series. It’s on my Top 10 List of favorite paranormal romances and the series never fails to entertain while also satisfying my need for hot alpha male heroes. Hunt the Darkness’s ultra sexy and possessive vampire is Roke. Roke is lead on an entertaining and dangerous chase by his mate, Sally who happens to be witch. This leads to conflict because vampire normally hate witches, but Roke can’t deny the mate bond with Sally and their chemistry is off the charts hot. I loved their story! Alexandra Ivy also included a lot of my favorite characters in this installment which included my favorite little gargoyle, Levet. If you’re a fan of the series then you’re a fan of Levet. He usually steals the scenes and keeps the reader laughing. This series is an exciting and sexy paranormal series filled with vampires, werewolves, imps, gargoyles, witches and more. I highly recommend the entire series, but each book can be read as a standalone. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!

*Review copy provided by Kensington in exchange for an honest review.

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✿Guardians of Eternity Series by Alexandra Ivy ~ Reading Order✿
Printable List of Books: http://www.alexandraivy.com/books.htm
Series Buy Links: Amazon http://amzn.to/1hViaZ9 | B&N http://bit.ly/1iHXKbc | Kobo http://bit.ly/1rF88Rr
✦When Darkness Comes – January 2007
✦Embrace the Darkness – November 2007
✦Darkness Everlasting – May 2008
✦Darkness Revealed – March 2009
✦Darkness Unleashed – November 2009
✦Beyond the Darkness – April 2010
✦Devoured by Darkness – November 2010
✦Yours for Eternity – September 2011
✦Supernatural – September 2011
✦The Real Werewives of Vampire County – November 2011
✦Bound by Darkness – December 2011
✦Fear the Darkness – September 2012
✦Darkness Avenged – June 2013
✦Levet – March 26, 2013
✦Hunt the Darkness – May 27, 2014

ARC GIVEAWAY WINNER: JenCW you are the winner! Please email me at readinginpajamas@yahoo.com with your mailing address and I will ship you the ARC paperback copy of Hunt the Darkness by Alexandra Ivy.

HUNT THE DARKNESS by Alexandra Ivy
Excerpt provided by Kensington

PROLOGUE

Styx’s lair
Chicago, IL

Styx was fairly certain that hell had frozen over.
Nothing else could explain the fact that in the past year he’d become the Anasso (King of all Vampires), moved from his dank caves into a behemoth of a mansion that contained acres of marble, crystal and gilt—gilt for christ’s sake—and mated with a pureblooded Were who also happened to be a vegetarian.
Then, as if fate hadn’t had enough laughs at his expense, he’d been in an epic battle against the Dark Lord which meant he’d been forced to make allies out of former enemies.
Including the King of Weres, Salvatore, who was currently drinking Styx’s finest brandy as he smoothed a hand down his impeccable Gucci suit.
Of course, if it wasn’t for the fact that their mates happened to be sisters, he would never have allowed the bastard over his doorstep, he pacified his battered pride. His own mate, Darcy, was very…insistent that she be allowed to spend time with Harley who was growing heavy with her first pregnancy.
Or was it litter?
Either way, Styx and Salvatore were forced to play nice.
Not an easy task for two uber-alphas who’d been opponents for centuries.
Settling his six foot plus frame in a chair that had a view of the moon-drenched gardens, Styx waited for his companion to finish his drink.
As always, Salvatore looked more like a sophisticated mob boss than the King of Weres. His dark hair was pulled to a tail at his nape and his elegant features cleanly shaved. Only the feral heat that glowed in the dark eyes revealed the truth of the beast that lived inside him.
Styx on the other hand, didn’t even try to appear civilized.
A six foot five Aztec warrior, he was wearing a pair of leather pants, heavy shit-kickers, and a white silk shirt that was stretched to the limit to cover his broad chest. His long black hair was braided to hang down to his waist and threaded with tiny turquois amulets. And to complete the image, he had a huge sword strapped to his back.
What was the point in being a badass if you couldn’t look like one?
Setting aside his empty glass, Salvatore flashed a dazzling white smile. A sure sign he was about to be annoying.
“Let me see if I have this right,” the wolf drawled.
Yep. Annoying.
Styx narrowed his dark eyes, his features that were too stark for true beauty tight with warning.
“Do you have to?”
“Oh, yes.” The smile widened. “You asked the clan chief of Nevada to babysit a witch you had locked in your dungeons?”
Styx silently swore to have a chat with his mate once their guests were gone.
He hadn’t intended Salvatore to know that one of his most powerful vampires had been magically forced into a mating.
Hell, he’d had a hard enough time divulging the info with Jagr, his most trusted Raven. It was only because he needed the vampire to do research that he’d revealed the secret.
A mating was the rarest, most sacred, most intimate connection a demon could experience.
To think for a second that it could be inflicted on a vampire against his will was nothing less than…rape.
You didn’t reveal that kind of weakness to your enemies. Even if you did have a peace treaty.
Darcy, however, was a genuine optimist who blithely assumed that Salvatore would never abuse privileged information.
Now Styx was stuck revealing the truth to the mangy mutt.
“Sally Grace was not only a powerful witch who was capable of black magic, but she worshipped the Dark Lord,” he grudgingly explained, not about to admit that it had been more habit than fear that had led him to lock the female in his dungeons. Sally Grace was barely over five foot and weighed less than a hundred pounds. She hadn’t looked like a threat. And she probably wouldn’t have been if she hadn’t been so scared. “Of course I wasn’t going to take any chances.”
“Why Roke?”
Styx shrugged. “I was busy trying to deal with the ancient spirit that was trying to turn vampires into crazed killers.”
Naturally Salvatore wasn’t satisfied.
“And?” he prodded.
“And the prophet had warned that Roke would be important to the future,” he muttered. He’d truly thought keeping Roke in his lair would protect him. Ah, the best laid plans of mice and vampires. “How the hell was I supposed to know Sally Grace was half-demon?”
Salvatore grimaced. “It must have been quite a shock to poor Roke to discover himself mated to a witch.”
Styx’s humorless laugh echoed through the library at the memory of Roke’s fury.
“Shock isn’t the word I’d used.”
“She’s lucky he didn’t kill her on the spot.”
Frustration simmered deep inside Styx. Roke might be an arrogant pain-in-the-ass, but he was a brother. And more importantly, he was a clan chief who had a duty to his people. They had to find a way to break the mating.
And how to make damned sure it never happened again.
“He might have killed her if the magic she used didn’t feel as real as any true mating.”
Salvatore’s amusement faded. “That bad?”
“Worse.” Styx surged to his feet. “Without her knowing who or what fathered her, the witch doesn’t even know how to reverse the damage.”
“You’re certain this isn’t some trick?”
“I’m not certain of anything beyond the need to find a way to break the bond.”
Salvatore poured another shot of brandy. “Do you have a plan?”
Plan? Styx grimaced. The closest they’d had to a plan the past year had been to charge from one disaster to another.
Why would this be any different?
“Sally left almost three weeks ago to search for any clues that would reveal who her father might be,” he said.
“And Roke?”
“He’s trying to catch her.”
Salvatore arched a brow. “You let him go alone?”
“Of course not.” A slow smile curved Styx’s lips. “I allowed Levet to go with him.”
Salvatore choked on his brandy at the mention of the tiny gargoyle who’d attached himself to both Darcy and Harley. Like a freaking barnacle that couldn’t be scrapped off.
A three foot pest with delicate fairy wings in shades of blue and crimson and gold, Levet could drive a sane man to gargoyle-cide in three seconds flat.
“You are a bad, bad vampire,” Salvatore murmured.
“I try.”

I’m not exactly sure when I fell in love with books. Probably on my mother’s knee listening to her read Dr. Seuss to me. I do remember that I was barely old enough to cross the street by myself when I discovered the delights of the local library.

Could anything be more wonderful than spending summer days surrounded by stacks of Nancy Drew mysteries? Over the years I fell in love with Victoria Holt, Jane Austen, Agatha Christie, and J.R.R. Tolkien just to name a few. I read poetry, essays, biographies, and plays. In fact, I read anything I could get my hands on.

Years later (no, I’m not admitting how many) I’m still an avid reader, and my tastes are still as varied as they were in my youth, which I suppose helps to explain why I enjoy writing regency historicals under the name of Deborah Raleigh, as well as my contemporary paranormals as Alexandra Ivy.
For now that is enough to keep me busy, but who knows what the future might hold!

I do have a few other loves in my life besides reading and writing, the most important being my unbelievably patient husband, David, and my two sons, Chance and Alexander. Without their constant support and belief in me, I never could have been able to follow my dreams. They are truly my heroes.

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