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 I hope you'll have a brighter, happier day.

Inspiration: Music

Hi All!


I hope you are having a lovely weekend. Since things have finally begun to settle down, I can get back to writing. With that being said, I'd like to share a song that has helped me with developing a very special character, Gabriel Erhard from the Rulers of Darkness series. Seven Chakras by CES Cru is Gabriel...and a little bit of Gannon, who is Gabriel's 2nd in command. The words may grant you a better understanding of Gabriel, the once blood slave - now vampire king.

Gabriel's book, Caressed by the Edge of Darkness (Rulers of Darkness #5), is still in the works. However, I plan on doing the cover reveal in May. 

Thanks for stopping by!

http://youtu.be/0vgBqe0WDDo

Twitter Thursday

~ She was…more than beautiful. ~

Coming Soon

Surrender to the Chase

(Under Realm Assassins #2)

A year after the tragic death of his close friend and fellow assassin, Ethan Halstead is ready to take up his sniper rifle once more. But his first assignment is nothing he ever expected. Ethan must hunt and retrieve a beautiful, spirited, alluring werewolf.

Knowing no other way to escape an arranged marriage, Fraya flees from her pack. As she contemplates slipping across the border and heading to South America, she is captured by a dangerously seductive vampire who plans on escorting her back to her family. Even as Fraya vows to make Ethan’s mission as difficult as possible, she can’t resist the riotous desire he sparks within her.

But Ethan isn’t the only predator that peruses Fraya. A powerful rival pack’s alpha wants to make her his mate. Will Ethan be able to keep Fraya safe and return her to her pack? Or will he surrender to temptation and claim Fraya as his own?

~ Novella ~




Review of Shades of Gray

Shades of Gray (Vampire Trilogy #1)

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by Amanda Ashley
3 of 5 Stars


Description:
Bound by chains, the vampire had slept for 100 years, locked in pain and hunger, until the scent of one woman's blood recalled him to life. Lost in darkness, Grigori finds new sustenance in the light of Marisa's love, and new purpose in his life. Only he can protect her from the evil that stalks the night. Grigori vows to show Marisa that not all the undead are monsters, and that somewhere between the black and white of damnation and desire lay infinite shades of gray.
(Goodreads)

Review:

Marissa decides to go to a carnival being held in her hometown of Los Angeles. She is intrigues by an exhibit, “Count Alexi Kristov, Oldest Vampire in Existence.” I’d been intrigued by a title like that. She goes into the tent and while she is there she manages to cut her finger and also bumps into a mysterious, handsome man named Grigori.

Surrender to Chase Sneak Peek

Hi Everyone! 

I know, it has been a wait. Life has been insane! First, the holidays took a lot of energy. Then, my husband was reassigned to a base hours away. I've had to search for a new place and relocate alone, since he is currently deployed. And to top it off, I had school finals and my husband's car to deal with (He was in an accident the week before he deployed and his car was four hours away. He is fine since he is/drives a tank - 1985 Buick Regal a.k.a the pimp mobile).

Finally, I'm back! Writing and outlining my upcoming books. I've got a lot planned :) Let's hope things will settled down and I can get working. 

Here is a sneak peek at Surrender the Chase (Under Realm Assassins #2). Enjoy the first two chapters. 

Chapter One

Lightning splintered the sky. Thunder shook the earth beneath his feet. Damp heat thickened the air. Any moment the winds would kick up and the red hued clouds would release a torrent of rain. 

Ethan loved summer storms and treasured Arizona for its monsoon season. It was only during the madness of the storm that he found peace. In those rare, precious moments, the world reflected the chaos that roiled inside him and he felt…as if he belonged.

Closing his eyes, he took in a deep breath and savored the soothing scent of the dessert. To his disappointment, he would not be able to appreciate the beauty of nature’s fury. Clearing his mind, Ethan unleashed his senses. His mark was close. He could feel her. Crossing the street, he headed for the quaint coffee shop he frequently sped past. She was here, which meant he could call an end to this pointless job.

Ethan was an assassin, not a damn babysitter. He was an expert tracker and sniper, yet the Syndicate had him chasing after a spoiled little she-wolf. He had been tasked with fetching the runaway and returning her to her pack – a complete waste of his time and talents. He couldn’t believe he had let Cole talk him into this. The fact was, this case should’ve never made the list. Why the Syndicate decided to get involved was beyond his understanding. This wasn’t a kidnapping or a hostage situation. The female wasn’t a criminal. She wasn’t a threat to the human or Under Realm society.

His annoyed growled blended with the booming thunder. Cole had insisted Ethan accept this assignment, “You should be grateful the Syndicate is willing to give you a second chance. You’ve been out of practice.”

Who could argue with that logic? Ethan had been off the map for a year. Most within the Syndicate believed he had been killed on his last mission.

I should have been. Shaking his head, he dispelled the thought. He needed to focus on his task.

Review of Mine to Take

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Mine to Take (Matrix of Destiny #3)
by Dara Joy
4 of 5 Stars

Description:
In a galaxy far, far away, beautiful Jenise will do anything to escape marriage to her late stepfather's evil brother, Karpon. When she discovers that Karpon has captured a powerful shapechanger, Gian Ren, she decides to make him an offer he can't refuse. Gian Ren has been drugged, stripped, and chained to a wall. Despite his circumstances, Jenise is wary, for even chained the shapechanger is formidable. Surprisingly, he accepts her unusual request that he deflower her in exchange for her aid in escaping. Gian passionately accomplishes his part of the bargain and within moments, the two set off on a perilous journey, fleeing from Karpon and his soldiers. 

Review:
Again, I must confess I started this series with the third book. I really don't know what is with me. I seem to always pick up the third book first.  I also must add that this was one of the very first romance novels I ever read, which is why I decided to reread the series.
Gian Ren is H-O-T! Yup, that pretty much sums him up. He is a king amongst the familiars, beings that can take the form of a cat and who are extremely sensual. He has been captured, drugged, and is hanging by chains in a nasty dungeon. 

Manday Hotties

It is Monday, ladies. Ready for the Hotties?! 

 I hope you'll have a brighter, happier day. 

Kick Back Saturday

Hi everyone!
 

Welcome to Kick Back Saturday! In my opinion, one of the best ways to spend a Saturday is to curl up with a book, a delicious cup of coffee or cocktail, and hang out with my writing partner, my sweet pup, Kelly!

Join me every Saturday for a book blurb and a new, tasty drink recipe - coffee or cocktail...?

Take up a book, mix a drink, and kick back.  

The Book

Seduce (Vampire Erotic Theater #3)
by Felicity Heaton

Bloodlust runs in his veins, a dark master waiting for the day it will reign over him. Now a woman with a pure soul and wicked intentions has him in her sights and is determined to crack the ice around his heart, and she might save or damn him.
Antoine stands apart from the world around him, a dangerous and broken soul who must maintain rigid control at all times or risk his dark addiction finally seizing hold of him. The shadows of his past haunt him and he sees his bleak future each night when his brother wakes screaming, his blood addiction turning him savage. He cannot allow himself to feel, but when Sera walks into Vampirerotique, the erotic theatre he runs with three other vampires, to audition, she awakens dangerous desires in him—hungers that could spell the end of both of them.

Twitter Thursday

~ “It can bring indescribable pain.” He nipped at her again, more aggressively. “Or devastating pleasure.”~

Coming Soon

Surrender to the Chase

A year after the tragic death of his close friend and fellow assassin, Ethan Halstead is ready to take up his sniper rifle once more. But his first assignment is nothing he ever expected. Ethan must hunt and retrieve a beautiful, spirited, alluring werewolf.

Knowing no other way to escape an arranged marriage, Fraya flees from her pack. As she contemplates slipping across the border and heading to South America, she is captured by a dangerously seductive vampire who plans on escorting her back to her family. Even as Fraya vows to make Ethan’s mission as difficult as possible, she can’t resist the riotous desire he sparks within her.

But Ethan isn’t the only predator that peruses Fraya. A powerful rival pack’s alpha wants to make her his mate. Will Ethan be able to keep Fraya safe and return her to her pack? Or will he surrender to temptation and claim Fraya as his own?

Review of The Darkest Whisper

The Darkest Whisper (Lords of the Underworld #4)
by Gena Showalter

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3.5 of 5 Stars

Description:
He is the keeper of Doubt and his entire world’s about to be rocked.

Bound by the demon of Doubt, Sabin unintentionally destroys even the most confident of lovers. So the immortal warrior spends his time on the battlefield instead of the bedroom, victory his only concern…until he meets Gwendolyn the Timid. One taste of the beautiful redhead, and he craves more.

Gwen, an immortal herself, always thought she’d fall for a kind human who wouldn’t rouse her darker side. But when Sabin frees her from prison, battling their enemies for the claim to Pandora’s box turns out to be nothing compared to the battle Sabin and Gwen will wage against love…

Review:

This is the fourth book within the Lords of the Underworld series. The Darkest Whisper focuses on Sabin, the keeper of Doubt. For the past couple hundred years, he has been leading a separate group of the lords of the Underworld and he will do anything to save his brothers from the human hunters that want to destroy the lords. He was the typical alpha male, but he had his sensitive moments and I really liked his characters.

Sexy Snippets

Tuesdays just got sexier.

Sexy Snippets is a weekly feature hosted by Reading Between the Wines,

for the 18+ crowd. 
This Tuesday's snippet is from my upcoming release, Surrender to the Chase (Under Realm Assassins #2)

~“Do you want me to bite you?”

His husky whisper made her tremble. Fraya swallowed hard and tried to speak, but desire had stolen her voice. She hissed in ecstasy as he drew the sharp points of his fangs down the column of her throat. He followed the path with his tongue, soothing the deliciously painful sting he had created with his teeth. His hands gripped her hips, pulling her hard against him. A moan escaped her lips as she rocked her core against his erection.

“Ask me.” His breath caressed her neck, sending another wave of heat through her.~

Surrender to the Chase (Under Realm Assassins #2)
Description:
A year after the tragic death of his close friend and fellow assassin, Ethan Halstead is ready to take up his sniper rifle once more. But his first assignment is nothing he ever expected. Ethan must hunt and retrieve a beautiful, spirited, alluring werewolf.

Knowing no other way to escape an arranged marriage, Fraya flees from her pack. As she contemplates slipping across the border and heading to South America, she is captured by a dangerously seductive vampire who plans on escorting her back to her family. Even as Fraya vows to make Ethan’s mission as difficult as possible, she can’t resist the riotous desire he sparks within her.

But Ethan isn’t the only predator that peruses Fraya. A powerful rival pack’s alpha wants to make her his mate. Will Ethan be able to keep Fraya safe and return her to her pack? Or will he surrender to temptation and claim Fraya as his own?
~ Novella ~