Monday, September 12, 2011

GUEST AUTHOR GRACEN MILLER

 Today I'm so excited to have my friend Gracen Miller as a special guest. She has a new release with Decadent Publishing entitled, Pandora's Box. I love this story and I'm sure you will too!

Don't forget to read all the way to the end.  GIVEAWAYS!!

1. One random commenter will win an ebook copy of the sizzling hot 1NS book Fairy Cassanova.
2. One random commenter will win a pdf copy of the paramormal romance Elfin Blood.

You have until Friday Sept. 16. Winner will be announced on Sept. 17.

 Now, I'll  introduce you to Gracen and let her tell you about her amazing story.







By: Gracen Miller


Where does the road to Hell begin?

Madison Wescott’s life has been a wasteland of trauma and abuse. Her first steps on the road to Hell were taken when her husband kissed her goodbye before heading to work and then disappeared. When unusual problems arise with her five year old son, Amos, a darker road to hell is paved…

With good intentions?

Looking back, maybe falling in love with the wrong man was her first step on the road to Hell? He’d been her knight, coming to her rescue when she needed saving the most. She’d loved him and worshipped him, placing him on a pedestal above everyone. Maybe his intentions hadn’t been so good…

Or demonic design?

Before she could accept or deny her destiny, sinister forces were already designing her future. A fate calculated by those she should’ve been able to trust…

In a small, sleepy Alabama town the battle for mankind's liberty has begun...

What would you do if your son went homicidal overnight and you learn a demon has designs on your future? It wouldn’t help that your expertise isn’t in supernatural warfare or that you don’t even believe in God for that matter?

Madison Wescott from my newly released e-book, Pandora’s Box, is stunned and skeptical to learn demons have targeted her and her son. Growing up a Baptist preacher’s daughter, she knows all the ins and outs of Biblical scripture, she just stopped believing it all, discounted them as fairytales to keep people scared into righteousness. With a huge supernatural problem affecting her five year old son, she has to rethink her beliefs. With the aid of Nix Birmingham and his family, what she discovers is worse than her nightmares and any horror movie ever made.

She knows the road to Hell won’t be easy and she won’t go down without a fight. And if she has to embrace her destiny to save those she loves, that’s a sacrifice she’s willing to make.

Pandora’s Box…once you open it, there’s no going back.







Pandora’s Box Blurb:

Where does the road to Hell begin?

What happens when your son turns homicidal overnight and your husband disappears on his way to work? Do you cower in fear or fight for your life? Madison Wescott fights against the odds. Distrustful of a God she doesn't believe in, she finds herself face-to-face with a world she didn't know existed and discovers her own soul is darkened with demonic connections.

With good intentions? Or by demonic design?

Phoenix Birmingham bursts into Madison’s life in a whirlwind of sarcasm and sexual appeal. A hero for the masses—and for her jaded heart—but few will ever know the sacrifices he has made or the sacrifices to come. Discovering her entire life has been influenced by multifaceted paranormal beings, Madison is determined to defeat the apocalyptic blueprint fate has decreed, but only one man dares to challenge the supernatural forces manipulating them. Even with Phoenix's aid, can destiny be denied? Or will demonic design prevail while they pay the crucial price with their souls?

In a small, sleepy Alabama town the battle for mankind's liberty has begun...


Pandora’s Box Excerpt:

“May I?” He held up the medical supplies.

She nodded and watched as he doused gauze with antiseptic. “Dr. Nix at your service,” he said with a grin, two adorable dimples charming her where words failed.

Madison rolled her eyes, and tipped her head to the side to give him better access. He brushed her hair off her neck, back behind her shoulder. Such a simple gesture, yet it felt terribly personal. The air grew thick and sticky with her awareness of him. She shifted in her seat and crossed her legs.

Madison stared into his eyes. Green, she thought, his eyes were green, gorgeous and intense, with ridiculously long eyelashes women would fantasize about. If they didn’t, they should. A flicker of compassion, concern, and something else she couldn’t identify flashed in his eyes.

“Ready?” he asked.

The husky tenor of his voice forced her gaze to shift to his mouth. Nice, sexy lips, designed for kissing. She gave a mental shake but couldn’t resist wondering how his mouth would feel on hers.

“Madison?” Humor deepened his voice, a touch of a smile tilted the edges of the lips she’d been fantasizing about, and she realized she still stared at them. “You ready?” he asked again, and her eyes widened in embarrassment over her foolish stupor.

She swallowed hard. “Yeah.” She whispered past the lump in her throat and forced her vision to lock on the wall over his shoulder. Good God, what was wrong with her? Her pulse throbbed like crazy, and she felt woozy. Loss of blood! Must be why she reacted that way. No other explanation made sense.

Even though the antiseptic stung like hell, the gentle touch coming from such a gruff man surprised her. “It’s not bad,” he said, dabbing the blood away. “Just a nick.”

Well, she could nix the blood loss theory. Exhaustion and stress were the only other excuses she could come up with. “I’ve suffered worse.” Her voice sounded off, kind of hoarse. She tried to clear her throat delicately, but he must have noticed her unease, because his perceptive eyes met hers. Again, she thought she caught the edge of concern reflected in their green depths.

“This isn’t the first time he’s attacked you?”

“No. It’s the first time he’s tried to seriously kill me, though.” She sighed as she closed her eyes, ready to give up fighting, the sudden tears threatening to fall. Okay, woozy and acting strange because of strain…not because of him. Seriously, as far as first impressions went, she wasn’t impressed.




To read the first 3 chapters of my newest release Pandora’s Box, Book One in the Road to Hell series, go to my blog at http://madisonroadtohell.blogspot.com/p/pandoras-box-coming-8-19-2011.html.  If you’re still interested, pick up a copy of Pandora’s Box, available at the following retailers listed below.

Thanks for having me with you today, Kathleen!

Huggles,
Gracen

Where you can stalk me—not really!—but I would love to meet and interact with you:


Pandora’s Box Buy Links:





Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/82329




Thank you for visiting today, Gracen!  Congrats on the release of Pandora's Box!




34 comments:

Gracen Miller said...

Thanks for having me with you today, Kathleen!! You're a fantastic friend and I'd love to help you promote whenever you want!!

Huggles,
Gracen

Kathleen said...

Your welcome, Gracen! It's always a pleasure and lots of fun to have you as my guest:)

Thanks so much!

Jessica E. Subject said...

Madison sounds like such a strong woman. I'm definitely intrigued by this book. Thanks for sharing!

Liz said...

sounds amazing (speaking as a Baptist preacher's daughter my own self).
I'll be sure and read this one!
Liz

Katie Harper said...

I am so looking forward to reading Pandora's Box!!

Gracen Miller said...

Thanks Jessica and Liz! I like to think Madison is strong and she kicks a little ass on occasion too...and like Liz, Madison and I are all daughters of a Baptist preacher.

Huggles,
Gracen

Maureen said...

This development of character/authors being daughters of a preaching man... I sense a series in the making...

Christina Irelan said...

Gracen Miller totally rocks! I loved Pandora's Box and would love to read the rest of her work!

Loves All Things Books said...

I'm in love with Pandora's Box! I hope it goes to print so I can display it on my shelf. When I can...everything PB on Gracen Miller's website will sit proudly on my shelf!

kathleen said...

Glad to read all of your wonderful comments! Thanks for stopping by today. Tell your friends, Gracen's post runs until Friday.

Gracen Miller said...

Howdy, Katie! I totally missed your response yesterday. You had to of responded as I was posting. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maureen, preacher's kids are special! lol In the Life Lessons (the prequel to Pandora's Box) on my blog, Madison shows her rebellious nature.

Thanks Intoxicated by Books and Tich! You both are awesome ladies and I appreciate your support!

Best of luck to everyone on winning my two books up for grabs!

Huggles,
Gracen

Jennifer S said...

Pandora's Box was an amazing book, I can't wait to get my hands on Gracen's other works of art!

Chrisbails said...

Have heard many great things about Gracen's book and would love to win and read any of them. I would love to read Pandora's Box. Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win.
christinebails@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

sounds like a great book, I can't wait to read it. Thank you for the opportunity to win this book.

red11panda11@aol.com

Anonymous said...

I'm just soo excited abt this book .. Cant wait to read it . Thank you for giving us the opportunity to win this book gracen :)

purple_sky said...

I just love the synopsis of this book .. wanna read it soo bad . Cant wait . Thanks Gracen for giving us an opportunity to win this book :)

Anonymous said...

Folks, please note that I am NOT giving a copy of Pandora's Box away. Two of my back titles is up for grabs, but the post specifically states at the beginning that Fairy Casanova and Elfin Blood are the books being given away. These are paranormal erotic romances and nothing similar to Pandora's Box, do please be aware of the differences!!!!!

Huggles,
Gracen

Candice Stauffer said...

Love, love, love Pandora's Box! It's a fantastic, keep you on the edge of your seat read. Can't wait for more! :)

SJ said...

This was awesome Gracen! And Pandora's Box sounds fabulous!

Great work & best wishes for your succes!

Love & hugs,
SammyJo

hotcha12 said...

HI KATHLEEN AND GRACEN! MAN WHAT DOES A GREEDY WENCH LIKE ME GOTTA TO DO TO WIN YOUR AWESOME BOOK? LOL I'M STILL TRYING AND I THINK IT'S DEMONIC DESIGNS!
linda_bas

Ella said...

Hi Mama Hellhound! I hope to read one of your books one day! Good job on the guestg post! (:

vampyreprincess109(at)gmail(dot)com

Deena said...

You had me at Fairy and from there, I was a goner... LOL Gracen, I love you girl and I'ma wantin' me some Elfin' Blood!!! ;)

Book Chatter Cath said...

Thanks for the great interview :)

I'd love to be entered in to win the giveaway please :)
cbcowley@gmail.com

hotcha12 said...

PUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUFECT! ENTER ME PLEASE!

Unknown said...

Pandora's Box sound so intriguing, can't wait to read it.

goaliemom00@cox.net

connie garcia said...

I got bookmarks from a swag if i win they will way cool together!!
vampgrl74@gmail

hotcha12 said...

I AM DYING TO READ ABOUT MADISON!!

Desirée Lee said...

Pandora's Box sounds fascinating. I think I'll be adding it to my TBR pile (which is massive already, but hey, I'll get to them eventually, right?)

Carpe Noctem,
Des

Author Desirée Lee
Putting the Romance back in Necromancy
http://www.desireelee.com

leisa said...

This sounds like an awesome read..I would love a chance to win..Thank you!!!!...lprater@modweldco.com

Unknown said...

LOVED Pandora's Box!!! Thanks for the chance to read some of your other work!!

Shelby

shel_b21@yahoo.com

hotcha12 said...

I WANT ELFIN BLOOD!!

linda_bas

Kathleen said...

Thanks to everyone for a fantastic response for the guest spot with Gracen Miller. It was so much fun! Good luck!

Gracen Miller said...

I wrote everyone's names on sheets of paper and drew two winners...one for each book.

The winner of Fairy Casanova is Chris Bails! Congrats Chris! You left your email address, so I'll contact you by email.

The winner of Elfin Blood is Tich! Congrats Tich! I'll contact you by email as well!

Thanks to ALL OF YOU for coming out and entering my contest.

Huggles,
Gracen

kathleen said...

Huge congrats to our winners! Hope to see you all at the Autumn Blog Hop Tour Sept 19-26.