Amanda J. Greene (Author)

Saturday, July 16, 2016

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

Sweet Ruin (Immortals After Dark #16)

by Kresley Cole

Description:
A foundling raised in a world of humans
Growing up, Josephine didn’t know who or what she was—just that she was an outcast with strange powers. Protecting her baby brother became her entire life. The day he was taken away began Jo’s transition from would-be superhero…to enchanting villain.
A lethally sensual enforcer on a mission
Archer Rune the Baneblood never fails to eliminate his target. In his sights: the oldest living Valkyrie. Yet before he strikes, a vampiric creature pierces him with aching pleasure, stealing his forbidden blood—and jeopardizing his brethren’s secrets.
A boundless passion that will lead to sweet ruin…
Could this exquisite female be a spy sent by the very Valkyrie he hunts? When Jo betrays the identity of the one man she will die to protect, she and Rune become locked in a treacherous battle of wills that pits ultimate loyalty against unbridled lust.

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The Drink

Black Roska - For Rune's black blood / dark purple eyes. This is Delicious!

The Black Roska is a fun variation of the classic Black Russian drink. A dark purple drink made from black vodka, Joseph Cartron creme de mure (blackberry liqueur), brown sugar, blackberries and lemon, and served over ice in a rocks glass.

Ingredients

2 oz Black Vodka
2/3 oz Blackberry Liqueur (Joseph Cartron Creme de Mure des Roncieres)
2/3 oz Brown Sugar
4 slices Lemon
2 Blackberry
1 slice Cucumber
Garnish: Blackberry, Cucumber
Glass: Rocks Glass

Directions

Muddle lemon slices and brown sugar in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
Add black vodka and blackberry liqueur, then shake vigorously.
Strain into a rocks glass full of ice and garnish with blackberries and a cucumber slice.

Recipe from Complete Cocktails

Friday, July 15, 2016

Review of Surrender to the Chase - Fanatical Paranormal Romance

4 of 5 Stars to Surrender to the Chase (Under Realm Assassins #2)

from Fanatical Paranormal Romance

Review:
Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad……Wolf??
Woohoo! What a wild ride! Author Amanda Greene has created a fantastic world in her Under Realm Assassin series. This enchanting novel is the second in the series, and I loved every second of it. The story introduces us to Ethan, a vampire assassin on a mission he doesn’t want. Brooding, dark, and deadly, Ethan is stuck in a situation he doesn’t need. We also meet Fraya, who is a beautiful werewolf princess on the run. But who is she running from, and why? Her run leads her right into Ethan’s arms. Both characters are beautiful and damaged, which I found enchanting. The story itself moves extremely fast; so fast that I was easily able to read it in one sitting! This book is one that has just enough sizzle, and not a little danger.

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?

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Read the first 3 chapters HERE!

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Announcement: Wicked Passions (Under Realm Assassins #3) Cover Reveal Party

Hi everyone!

As you know, I've been working hard on Caressed by the Edge of Darkness (Rulers of Darkness #5). I've also been doing a few side projects. One of which is Wicked Passion (Under Realm Assassins #3).

I'll be hosting a cover reveal party for Wicked Passion on August 8th. Can't wait to share it with you!

Under Realm Assassins Series

A Bewitching Christmas

It has been seven years since Analette Dyson stopped practicing magic and headed to New York, where she created a new life, complete with a fabulous job, an apartment in Central Park West, and a sexy werewolf fiancé. She never planned on returning to her small home town in Maine, but when she learns her grandmother is ill, she decides to pop over for a visit and what better time than Christmas? Excited for her fiancé to meet her family, they head up a day early.
Worst idea ever!
After doing some last minute Christmas shopping, Analette returns to their hotel to find her fiancé in bed with another woman. Cursing the universe for her never ending bad luck with men and dreading telling her family about her cheating fiancé, she heads to the bar to self medicate.
Not one to celebrate the holidays, vampire and assassin, Cole McRae, has followed a lead to a rustic town in witch territory. But after a few days of research and waiting for his target to show, he begins to suspect he has wasted his time. That is, until he meets a curvaceous blonde with bewitching green eyes at the local bar. One night with the enchanting Analette could make this useless trip well worth his time.Their passion is undeniable and unbeknownst to them, their fates are intertwined. Magic and romance will strike on Christmas, changing their lives forever.
~ A Holiday Novella, Erotic~

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?
~ Novella ~

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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Teaser Tuesday

Teaser Tuesday - Caressed by the Edge of Darkness (Rulers of Darkness #5)

~ Her touch had been innocent, but it ignited his lust and – Gabriel’s body rocked even now– Jordan had felt the electricity spark between them too. She’d wanted him and tried to disguise her reaction, but he’d caught the scent of her need. It took every ounce of self-control he had not push her against the wall and shameless claim her then and there.~

Description:

Release Date TBA

Hardened by centuries of torture, former blood slave, Gabriel Erhard, is driven by an insatiable need to destroy his enemies. Violence darkens his battered soul, leaving no place for mercy in his world. Gabriel’s only desire is vengeance—until he finds her.
Seized by vampires, bound as a slave, and placed on the auction block, Jordan Culver is instantly entranced by the dangerous male who claims her. Jordan’s new captor vows to set her free, but his haunted gaze burns with savage desire and his wicked kiss makes her crave his touch and...complete surrender.
While Gabriel battles his enemies, he will break every sacred law to achieve his ultimate goal—uniting the Outcast Society and creating a new vampire Clan. But the distracting human with mesmerizing violet eyes jeopardizes his plans. With every soft whisper she evokes his tormented memories, testing his sanity and challenging his every boundary. Can Jordan help him overcome the miseries of his past and find a future with her?