GUEST APPEARANCE & GIVEAWAY WITH LAURA KAYE

I'm excited to have the fabulous Laura Kaye here today to tell you about her new release, Just Gotta Say!

Don't forget to read all the way to the bottom. Laura has a contest on her blog tour. She's giving away a copy of JUST GOTTA SAY!

Just Gotta Say is Laura Kaye’s debut erotic romance, and it releases TODAY!!!


It’s a friends-to-lovers story and a contemporary ménage a quatres – yep, that means foursome! *winks* Here’s the blurb:

Callie Davis stumbles upon two of her three male roommates in a surprising, molten-hot midnight tryst and discovers a side of herself she never knew existed. Desire to play with them grips her, and she can’t stop fantasizing about having multiple men, particularly her three long-time best friends.


Callie is thrilled when a guys’ night out gives her the perfect opportunity to recreate her fantasy, with the help of a threesome porn video and a bag of sex toys. That is, until Lucas, Jack and Noah return early and catch her in the act. More than anything, the guys want to make her fantasy come true. But Callie has a secret, and she can’t help wondering if being with all three men will risk the future she’s always wanted with one of them.


As three strong sets of hands caress and undress her, Callie surrenders to desire, because sometimes you just gotta say...yes.

EXCLUSIVE Just Gotta Say Excerpt ~ Lucas’s Point of View:

Warning: Excerpt includes explicit language and insane sexual tension!

At twenty-seven, Lucas had been to war. Lost close friends. Witnessed unimaginable suffering and selfless heroism. But somehow, as Callie pressed her softness against him and explored his mouth, his whole life boiled down to this moment. The past three years, his whole goddamned future. They met right here.

Lucas hummed as he gave in to passion. He embraced her, crushed her against him. He would never get enough of her feminine curves. As their tongues twisted and tangled, he devoured her sweet taste. Christ, he couldn’t get close enough, deep enough. He gripped her harder, lifted her off her feet. The moan she let loose was the most satisfied sound he’d ever heard, and pleasing her became his total mission in life—like it wasn’t already. She stroked his hair, knowing how comforting he found that sensation, and his heart expanded and warmed at the thought she wanted to please him, too.

Lucas’s mind screamed caution. This was the woman he adored, one of his best friends in the world. How many years had he ached for her? Yet, he’d held back, not wanting to saddle her with his anger, the night terrors, and headaches that lingered from the injury that had left him partially deaf. She was young—six years younger than him—and just starting out in the world.

She didn’t need his drama.

She sucked his tongue into her heat, dragging a low groan from him. God, he wanted this chance, this memory. As he dove back into the kiss, he gave himself temporary permission to get the fuck out of his head for just one night. To just feel. As soon as he did, his dick immediately hardened against her stomach.

Callie unleashed an excited keening into Lucas’s mouth, and his eyes flew open. Jack pressed his body against her back.

Lucas actually growled. Mine, damn it! Callie broke free but stroked his hair, massaged his neck.

Jack’s husky voice came from behind her. “Why don’t we take this upstairs? To your room, Luke.”

Lucas interpreted the suggestion as a peace offering. And in less than a dozen words, Jack had just orchestrated what Lucas had been too damn scared to try to make happen—Callie in his bed.

Lucas cut his gaze from Jack’s chill-the-fuck-out expression to Callie. She smiled. He looked back to Jack and gave a small nod that said, yeah, okay, chilling out over here, and then voiced, “Yeah.”

JUST GOTTA SAY BOOK TRAILER

Just Gotta Say’s First Reviews:

4 STARS! Just Gotta Say is a fast paced and very sexy story. Once I started reading, I couldn’t stop. Laura Kaye injects enough to humor to make us laugh while still heating up the pages quickly and eloquently. I felt like I was in Callie’s place at times as she struggles with her fantasies….I would recommend picking up Just Gotta Say if you love a sizzling hot story about finding yourself and where you belong. You won’t be disappointed with Just Gotta Say if you like a little romance and a lot of erotic moments with some great characters. ~Sizzling Hot Book Reviews

4 STARS! Great chemistry between all the characters. Kaye made sure the characters were well developed even though it’s an erotic novella. Each of them had a distinct personality. I was able to see and get to know them as individuals which in turn made the schmexiness that much more sizzling. Callie’s an immensely likeable person....Trust and sex were two very powerful elements of the plot. Put together…hmmmmm, what a turn on! ~Book That Thing

About Laura:

A multi-published author of paranormal, contemporary and erotic romance, Laura Kaye’s hot, heartfelt stories are all about the universal desire for a place to belong. Laura is the author of the bestselling contemporary romance HEARTS IN DARKNESS and the bestselling and award-nominated paranormal romance FOREVER FREED. JUST GOTTA SAY is Laura’s third published book and debut erotic romance. Her fourth book, contemporary fantasy romance NORTH OF NEED, is the first in a 4-book series and releases November 1. Laura lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

Thanks to Kathleen for hosting me and thanks to all for reading!

Laura Kaye

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AUTHOR LIZ CROWE GUEST POST & GIVEAWAY

TODAY I'M HAPPY TO HAVE THE WONDERFUL LIZ CROWE AS MY SPECIAL GUEST. SHE HAS BEEN VERY BUSY WITH WRITING AND PROMOTING.  I'LL LET LIZ TELL YOU MORE ABOUT IT.  SHE ALSO AGREED TO LET US IN ON HER UPCOMING RELEASES.

WELCOME LIZ!

DON'T FORGET TO READ TO THE END. LIZ HAS A GIVEAWAY! DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS. CONTEST RUNS UNTIL OCT. 6. 

Rookie One Day, Pro the Next

Liz Crowe

In the fast-paced world of e publishing, you don’t have much grace period to make the learning curve.  You write, self-edit, CP, Beta, revise, and sub out pretty quickly.  All the new publishers out there are truly clamoring for more stuff to edit and sell so MOST of them respond fairly quickly. 

Wham. Bam. Thank You M’am. Here’s your ARC (huh? Checks “jargon dictionary”), no go forth and PROMOTE.

Um, okay.

Luckily for me I sell for a living so got the hang of the whole “join groups, make yourself known on blogs as a consistent reader/commenter, then post and expect same” round robin.  But I can tell you, when the releases are stacked up like planes at O’Hare it can take on a life of its own.  One that quickly spirals out of your control. 

I feel like I’m becoming one of those annoying promoters: “Hey!  Hey!  Over here! Yeah!  Me! Me! It’s all about Me!”  But oh well.  It’s a crowded market out here kids.  Do what you must to be heard above the fray.

I’ve built my blog (http://www.brewingpassion.com/) up slowly and get a fairly healthy number of eyes on it now (70-150 page views per day). Consistent posting is key, as I’m sure you all know by now.  Make up some sh*t and say it.  OR find another author willing to say it for you (Tips hat to Kathleen!). Just don’t ignore or it’ll dry up like a room full of peri-menepausal ladies. (chill kids.  I’m one of ‘em.)

I tweet, I re-tweet, I blog tour, I facebook and shamelessly promote there (getting myself kicked OUT of a couple of groups who claim to be “pure readers only” – whatever), and I find folks willing to guest post for me….and on it goes.

I’m in a pretty unique position right now with 3 publishers, and holding breath/crossing fingers over a submission to a Bigger One that’s seemingly making its way up the ladder.  I’m a bit all over the place with my book topics, consistent only in that I DON’T write paranormal (I know I know jump on the bandwagon…no thanks—I’m too gobsmacked by JR Ward right now).  But here ‘tis in order of release:

The Tap Room, A Choose Your Romance Novel from Breathless Press September 30 (or more realistically Oct. 3 or 4, don’t ask):

PRE ORDER IT HERE!

BLURB

Erin Brady is having a seriously interesting year…

After finding out her alpha banker husband, Bradley, has been cheating on her with his bubble-headed PR girl, she puts all her passion and energy into making her microbrewery a success. Until one business partner, Trent, attempts to rekindle an old flame, and her other partner admits his true feelings for her—what is a woman supposed to do?

Throw the hot new brewer, Jeff, in the mix, and it's a formula for disaster.

The daily stresses of running a small business, plus the ongoing turmoil in her personal life has Erin escaping to California for an industry event, where she meets Landon, a brewery rock-star-turn-consultant, who has been watching her and her company for a while.

When a family trauma requires her presence in Michigan, Erin is faced with an ex-husband who wishes for a reunion. Caught in the middle of all these men, she's even more confused by what she truly wants or needs.

Then the ultimate decision forces her into action: Newly acclaimed as the owners of Winter Street Brewing, honored by Inc. Magazine as Top Entrepreneurs, Trent, Owen and Erin face a buyout offer from a much larger brewery. What will she choose? Who will she share it all with?

NOTE:  THIS SERIES ALREADY HAS 2 “MISSING CHAPTERS” PUBLISHED FROM BREATHLESS:

The Rookie (Meet Trent, the founder of Winter Street Brewing as he seduces his new girlfriend, Lisa on a sales ride along day)

XXXMas Ale (a bit of a holiday lark—fun in the brewery at a party!)

AND the final chapter—a bit more from Trent and Lisa will be released November 25: SPECIFIC  GRAVITY

PLAYER CONFERENCE, short story, part of the Claw Marks Anthology from Rebel Ink Press

Oct. 3

When widowed Jessica finally opens her eyes to the possibilities offered by her daughter’s soccer coach, will she find peace in his arms?

VEGAS MIRACLE, m/f/m novel from Rebel Ink Press

Oct. 17
Ryan and Grace Sullivan have all the outward indications of a happy life: money, success, an undeniable physical attraction that quickly evolved from whirlwind relationship to marriage. But lately, Ryan's become moody and distant. As their relationship starts to crumble, Ryan discovers something about himself he can't admit just as Grace realizes the young man she encounters at an invitation only party, Henri Christophe, a celebrity chef with the most successful restaurant in Las Vegas, is her husband's lover. But Henri holds a secret himself.  He wants to be more to both of them.

Trying to make their unconventional arrangement work, Ryan's deep-seated fear of relationship failure continues to thwart everyone's happiness. When he finally walks away instead of confronting the emotional connection the trio share, he returns to find their lives flipped inside out. A sought after hotel and resort consultant, Ryan has yet to meet a problem he couldn't solve. But when it comes to his own heart, Ryan may be too late.

TURKISH DELIGHTS (PART ONE) a 1NightStand from Decadent Publishing

Nov. 4

The fifteen year age difference  between Elle Kensington, ex-patriat American executive and Emre Demir, son of Istanbul's most successful businessmen, has not kept them from becoming fast friends as they tour Istanbul together.  But the time has come for him to return to the U.S. to finish his master's degree and she has just been named CEO of the pharmaceutical company that brought her to Turkey in the first place.  Elle adores her adopted country, and is alarmed to find herself falling in love with the young man who's been her impromptu guide for the last few months.  

But she knows they can never be.  She will return home to California within a month, leaving behind all she loves about the ancient city.  In a rare fit of spontaneity, Elle has contracted with Madame Eve's OneNightStand dating service to hopefully find a way to forget the dark, handsome young man who has captured her heart.  Little does she know what awaits her in the ancient recesses of the Ottoman palace turned luxury hotel under the hands of her one night stand masseur.

BLUE CRUISE (Turkish Delights Part 2)

Nov. 8

Caleb and Tarkan were an odd couple, men from two different cultures, so in love they were determined to overcome any obstacles.  But fate had different plans. Two years after tragedy strikes, Caleb is still a hollow shell of himself, alone and miserable.

Adem Broussard is happy enough, as owner and chef of his restaurant on the Turkish southern coast.  But a tall, American Adonis he saw once, years ago on a Turkish Blue Cruise haunts his most erotic dreams and he hopes contracting with Madame Eve's 1NightStand service for an unconventional date will help him forget.  

When Caleb caves in to his friend Elle's insistence that he return to Turkey and exorcise some of the demons that haunt him, he reluctantly climbs on board a private yacht for a special 1NightStand Blue Cruise.  There he comes face to face with the man who remembers him well, and wants to help him heal.

TULIP PRINCESS (Turkish Delights #3)

Nov. 18

Do true soul mates exist? Can two people from different cultures, different worlds but with needs only the other can meet find happiness?

Lale Deniz, young, unhappy, drifting and prone to wildness that her Turkish family doesn't understand is seeking something, someone, to help her reestablish control over her life. Her beloved brother Tarkan has been killed in a terrorist attack. His twin, Emre lives far away in America with his growing family.  When Elle, Emre's American wife has a scary brush with death giving birth, Lale is dispatched to California to help with their five-year old daughter. But a recovering Elle has plans for Lale that involve a magical 1NightStand.

Andreas Michos, Greek former NFL defensive star, now athletic director at UNLV also floats through life, unhappy, unsuccessfully seeking happiness. His former wife and slave left him when he took away the limelight of football stardom.  He doubts his own abilities anymore and has given up finding an outlet for his natural Dom. 

Set against a backdrop of ancient cultural clashes and Mediterranean family dynamics, Lale and Andreas do meet in Las Vegas at the famous Castillos resort for a date. But it seems destined to fail. Unless they are both willing to relinquish control and discover what can be found inside the soul of another.

I’ve been asked to write a “prequel” to this entire series.  Working title is:

The Diplomat’s Daughter

CAUGHT OFFSIDE a standalone 1NightStand from Decadent Publishing

Ramon Castillo, world famous soccer player and international playboy has been brought low by a career-ending injury.  After the humiliation of a shattered leg at the World Cup final he has spent a year in surgeries and painful therapies, the last three months of which are at the Castillo resort in Las Vegas under the watchful eye of his cousins, Jackson and Gabriel.  They are both worried about his lack of interest in soccer, women, or in anything much else besides the black jack tables. 

Gillian Winter, catering and banquet manager for the MGM Grand Hotel is nurturing her own deep wounds.  Her beloved husband has died unexpectedly, leaving her with a young son whose one dream is to meet his hero:  Number 17 on the American National Soccer team, Ramon Castillo.  When a chance encounter in the lobby of the MGM reveals Ramon's presence in their midst, everyone's lives are changed forever.   Is real healing possible for Ramon and Gillian after just one night stand?

WOW! THANK YOU, LIZ! WE LOVED THE CHANCE TO GET A SNEAK PEEK AT YOUR UPCOMING RELEASES AND THE HOT COVERS, TOO!

GIVEAWAY :  ONE RANDOM COMMENTER WILL RECEIVE AN E-BOOK COPY OF THE ROOKIE, FROM BREATHLESS PRESS.

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The changing of the seasons is a magical time. Autumn is one of my favorite seasons. The temperature is warm enough to be outside and the days are still long.

 One of the most romantic things to do this time of year is to take a drive along a beautiful landscape to enjoy the foliage. If you have a long weekend, you can take a ride to explore nature and simple pleasures. You can find breathtaking scenery all along the New England States, especially in Autumn. If you are brave enough you can rent a lakeside cabin deep in the woods. The peaceful setting will allow you and your partner a chance to relax without the demands of everyday life. 

There is nothing like the scent of a blazing fire while you listen to the sounds of the forest. If you prefer not to stay in an isolated area, you can stay at a bed and breakfast.  However, I have to admit camping with your partner may be worth a try. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. If you have time to drive to Bar Harbor in Maine, you can enjoy a feast by the water.

Imagine a cozy fire with your partner cuddled up next to you.  A cinnamon spiced beverage, the soothing sound of a guitar solo in the background, along with the peaceful echoes of a brook. It doesn’t get more romantic then that girls! You may even convince him to give you a back rub.

After a glorious evening together, you may even convince your partner to browse through the antique shops and later stop at an orchard for a taste of a luscious pumpkin custard pie. If you have enough energy left over you can go for a hike along a mountain trail to enjoy a fantastic view.

I hope I’ve given you some ideas for a fun getaway. You may not want to come back to work on MondayJ

 Nat Griffin and Madeline Young from Echoes at Dawn met in the fall.

Echoes at Dawn was released by Decadent Publishing in paperback on August 28. It is also available as an e-book.

Echoes at Dawn, click here.   

 Blurb.

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

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

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

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

Here’s an excerpt.

He whispered to me softly.  “Let’s go to the second floor balcony.  I want you to see where I mediate.  I think you’ll love the view.”

Nat took my hand, put out the candles, and slowly led me upstairs.  He told me to close my eyes and guided me outside.

“Okay, open your eyes now.”  He gently moved my shoulders and faced me in the right direction.

In front of me was picturesque scenery, with trees as far as the eye could see.  It was lovely and the stars sparkled in the sky.  “It’s amazing up here,” I said.

 Vintage lampposts in the corners gave an ambience of romance.  Trees with auburn tipped leaves mixed with tones of yellow and brown surrounded the area.  Tiny lights sparkled in between the winding trails.  The peaceful sound of a fountain trickled gracefully in the background.  It was a magical garden.

“I come up here to relax and just breathe,” he said.

“Oh Nat, this is amazing.”

He turned on the stereo upstairs.  Before I could realize it, we were slow dancing.  Nat gently placed his arms around me and held his cheek next to mine.  We danced under the stars, as our bodies connected on every beat.

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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:

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/gracen.miller

Road to Hell series FB Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Road-to-Hell-series/112564408814796?ref=ts

Website: www.gracenmiller.com

Blog: http://madisonroadtohell.blogspot.com/

Pandora’s Box Buy Links:

Decadent Publishing: http://www.decadentpublishing.com/product_info.php?products_id=326&osCsid=197c7ca45f989e3b22059c5b92c9475d

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HRSZRG/ref=s9_simh_gw_p351_d0_g351_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0V85TMYT088EG6C8W16V&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pandoras-box-gracen-miller/1105010763?ean=2940011467097&itm=3&usri=gracen%2bmiller

ARe:  http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-pandora039sbox-594252-140.html

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

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

Decadent Publishing Paranormal Blog Tour

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You won't want to miss Decadent Publishing's Paranormal Blog Tour. There will be giveaways, great books and talented authors. Mark it on your calendar. I hope to see you all there. Here's a list of the authors on the tour. Kathleen Ann Gallagher, Graylin Fox, Leanne Dyck, Ann Mayburn, PJ Schnyder, Deena Remiel, Gracen Miller, A Faris.


 

Books-n-Kisses: WInner

Books-n-Kisses: WInner: The winner of Kathleen Gallagher's Echoes at Dawn is Amanda W... please email me your snail mail address

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!

Decadent Publishing is actively seeking stories that fit our new Honor Guard line.

The Honor Guard line is composed of contemporary multi-national romance stories with a heat level of 3-5 and word count between 10k-30k.

Setting: US embassies around the world. The hero can be any alpha male having to do with embassy operations: Marines, MP, CIA, Homeland Security, NSA, etc.

The heroine can be an American or foreign national. Her age should be 25+ (can be Late Escape--romance between couples age 50+--as well). If your setting is in India, Australia, Norway or wherever, we need "local flavor". Tap your travel experiences!

If you write about the military, make sure it's accurate. Give us fun, adventure, romance, interesting settings, strong characters and hot lovin' combined with cultural insights. HEA is mandatory.

Decadent is also taking submissions in our popular 1Night Stand line and is open for general sunmissions in the following catagories. Please keep word count between 5-50k at this time.
See SUBMISSIONS page on the website for details. http://www.decadentpublishing.com/index.php?osCsid=084930d6cc456d4ae1915b6958c5a3e5&content=submissions

Historical paranormal romance
Late Escape romance (couples who are 50 years of age or older)
May-December romance
Comedy (romance or mainstream fiction)
Time travel (romance or mainstream fiction)
Erotic Romance
GLBT (especially F/F)
Non-Fiction (Biography, historical, memoirs, autobiography)

Daily Dose of Decadence: The Kraken Chronicles

Daily Dose of Decadence: The Kraken Chronicles: with Maureen O. Betita and Penelope Leon Hello! This is Penelope Leon, the editor of the Kraken’s Chronicles. The Chronicles is a ...

Books-n-Kisses: Guest Blog & Giveaway with Kathleen Gallagher

Books-n-Kisses: Guest Blog & Giveaway with Kathleen Gallagher: Books-n-Kisses is pleased to welcome Kathleen Gallagher to the blog today. She is talking Play list for her newest book Echoes at Dawn. Do...