Celebrating Erin Nicholas' New Samhain Release - JUST RIGHT

Today, we are celebrating the release of Erin Nicholas' new contemporary romantic comedy JUST RIGHT!

Erin has been reading romance since her mom first let her into her book cupboard when Erin was about fourteen. LaVyrle Spencer, Julie Garwood, Debbie Macomber... they took Erin's 'happily ever after' ideas from animated princesses to real people in the real world.

She's been writing romance almost as long. Many a family car trip was spent with her head bent over a spiral notebook in the back seat. She'll confess that her very first attempts at fiction were fantasy and paranormals, influenced by her father's love of the Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, and the original Alice in Wonderland. If Harry Potter had been around, Erin's sure he would have been on the bedtime story shelf as well.

But it wasn't long until Erin started writing about true love and that's where she's been ever since.

She's so thrilled to be able to share these stories with you and hopes that they make you smile, sigh, maybe even choke up a little. Most of all, She hopes that they help you believe in magical things like first kisses, the spark of passion, and the power of true love.

Erin loves to hear from readers! Please write her at Erin@ErinNicholas.com


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JUST RIGHT by Erin Nicholas

To save one good man, she'll have to let her inner bad girl out to play...

ER nurse Jessica Bradford is a good girl. Okay, a reformed bad girl, but she's done her late father proud. Now she's one step away from landing Dr. Perfect, aka handsome, sexy, heroic Ben Torres - the hot fudge and cherry on top of her hard work scooping out a respectable life.

Ben learned the art of sacrifice from his missionary parents, but when a drunk driver he saved kills three people, he quits. To be precise, the fist he plants in the man's face gets him suspended. And the first dish he wants on his newly empty plate is Jessica - preferably naked.

Jessica can't believe the Ben she's found drowning his sorrows in a bar is her knight in shining scrubs. And he won't be pried loose until she bets 48 hours of her time in a game of pool. She loses. And the next morning she stands to lose much more.

The Chief of Staff's recommendation for the promotion she's been after rides on her ability to keep Ben out of trouble until things blow over.

Except "trouble" is all Ben wants. And despite herself, Jessica finds that she's more than willing to go down with him...

Warning: Erin Nicholas' new book contains hot love in a store dressing room and in the front seat of a car - at the expense of a very nice strawberry patch, unfortunately - oh, and hooker boots. Can't forget the hooker boots.

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Shirley Tallman's Cyber Launch Party Winners

Thanks to all who stopped by to celebrate Shirley's very special day and the release of her new book SCANDAL ON RINCON HILL!

Congrats to denise, Virginia C and sherry!! You win your choice from her first three book in the Sarah Woolson Mystery series!!! Thanks for leaving your email address - we'll contact you for your mailing address and your book choice!

And don't forget, you still have time to enter for her KINDLE giveaway - details on www.ShirleyTallman.com !

Celebrating A New Release In Shirley Tallman's Sarah Woolson Mystery Series

Today we're celebrating the long-awaited release of SCANDAL ON RINCON HILL - Book four in Shirley Tallman's Sarah Woolson Mystery Series.

Even as a small child, Shirley Tallman, dreamed of being a writer. Now, this multi published, award-winning author dreams of having more time to write!

Shirley, who has ten contemporary romances published under the pseudonym Erin Ross and several television and movie scripts sold and in production with her screenwriting partner Nancy Hersage, is currently hard at work on her new historical mystery series for St. Martin's Press.

The Sarah Woolson Mysteries, which started with MURDER ON NOB HILL, have all the charm of a nineteenth-century Legally Blonde and have earned Shirley a good deal of acclaim. The second book in the series, THE RUSSIAN HILL MURDERS, sold out its first hardcover printing in just seven weeks and the third book, THE CLIFF HOUSE STRANGLER, was chosen as a July 2007 selection by The Mystery Guild Book Club. The fourth book SCANDAL ON RINCON HILL hits the bookshelves today!

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SCANDAL ON RINCON HILL - Book four in Shirley Tallman's Sarah Woolson Mysteries

A body is found just blocks from attorney Sarah Woolson's peaceful Rincon Hill home. Sarah is soon on the case, but 19th-century San Francisco is rapidly thrown into a state of panic as a gruesome crime spree begins to take hold of the city. Engaged in a life or death struggle to find the murderer, Sarah becomes embroiled in the erotic escapades of the town's infamous high-end brothels, a proper Anglican church, Darwin's shocking theory of evolution, and a vicious killer who will stop at nothing to achieve a scandalous objective.

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WIN - Leave Shirley a question or comment today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for your choice from the first three books in her Sarah Woolson Mysteries! Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you win - Good Luck and Have Fun!

There are two days left to enter for the KINDLE she has up for grabs over on her website - http://www.shirleytallman.com/!!!

Lori Foster's Cyber Launch Party Winner

What a great party! Thanks to all who stopped by to visit with Lori and celebrate her new release TEMPTED with her and thanks to Lori for being such a great guest!

Congrats to MonCherie - you win the Lori Foster Goodie Pack and thanks for leaving your email address, we'll contact you right away for your mailing address.

Celebrating The Reissued Release Of Three Lori Foster Classics In One Paperback

Today we're celebrating the mass market release of TEMPTED, three steamy classics from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster now available in one mass market paperback.

Lori Foster first published with Harlequin in January 1996. Her second book launched Temptation Blaze and her 25th book launched Temptation Heat. Since those early days, Lori has routinely had 6 to 10 releases a year. She's a Waldenbooks, USA Today, Publisher's Weekly and New York Times bestselling author with over 50 titles published through a variety of houses, including Berkley/Jove, Kensington, St. Martins, Harlequin and Silhouette.

Lori believes it's important to back to the community as much as possible, and for that reason she ran special contests in conjunction with a publisher, facilitating many first sales for new authors. She routinely organizes events among authors and readers to gather donations for various organizations.

Along with her good friend, Dianne Castell, Lori hosts a very special annual "Reader & Author" event in West Chester Ohio. Proceeds from the event go to benefit worthy causes, including the Hamilton County YWCA Battered Women's Shelter, the Animal Adoption Foundation, and The Conductive Learning Center for children with spina bifida and cerebral palsy. CLICK HERE for details on this year's Reader & Author Get Together!

Click here for Lori Foster's Complete Booklist

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TEMPTED, three steamy classics from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster now available in one mass market paperback.

Little Miss Innocent? For Dr. Daniel Sawyers, sex therapist Lace McGee is a puzzle. While she keeps putting inappropriate ideas into his sister's head, Lace is even better at putting naughty thoughts into Daniel's head. But just how down 'n dirty is Lace really?

Annie, Get Your Guy No one likes being treated like a kid sister -especially by someone as sexy as Guy Donovan. So when Annie Sawyers sets out to seduce Guy once and for all, she tracks down every book about sex she can find. One of them has to work, right?

Messing Around with Max Maddie Montgomery needs a couple of notches on her bedpost - fast. Rumor has it that Max Sawyers is just the man to show her the goods...and then some. Now, if she can just get past his dog!

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WIN - Stop by and celebrate Lori's special day with her by leaving a comment or question at her Cyber Launch Party today and your name goes in the hat for a fun Lori Foster prize pack complete with autographed book from her backlist, a t-shirt and other author goodies! Leave your email address so we can contact you if you're our winner!

D. L. Jackson's Cyber Launch Party Winner

A huge thank you to all who welcomed D.L. Jackson to the Island yesterday and celebrated her March release with her!

Congrats to Beth - you win a free download of her new book LAST FLIGHT OF THE ARK - hope you enjoy and thanks for leaving your email address!

Celebrating D. L. Jackson's New Erotic Sci Fi Adventure

Today we're celebrating D.L. Jackson's new erotic sci fi release, LAST FLIGHT OF THE ARK. This is D. L.'s second published novel and a fantastic mix of science fiction, erotica and paranormal genres.


D.L. Jackson is a lover and writer of urban fantasy, science fiction and futuristic romance and erotica. As an Army Veteran and practitioner of mixed martial arts, many elements from these areas will often find their way into her stories. She’s a fan of crazy plot twists and surrealistic worlds. When not writing, she can be found blogging and chatting with like-minded writers and readers on her blog, Take it to the Stars.

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Evolution never happened so fast.

Twelve hours outside of Terra II, Colonel Kaleb Titan, a molecular geneticist and commander of the Ark, faces a life or death choice that could change the fate of mankind.

The Genesis I, aka the Ark, travels with a hold full of wildlife and three crew members. When a wolf bite and genetically-altering gamma radiation transform Kaleb, he notices his senses have been heightened, his libido has gone haywire and he can't keep his hands off his crew. Worse yet, they don't seem inclined to stop him.

When their sister ship, the Genesis II arrives early, Kaleb's problems compound. As soon as the command crew of the Genesis II boards, one whiff tells Kaleb they're not from Earth or who they appear to be.

When he discovers that they've kept the Genesis II's crew of over two thousand alive, he begins to believe their reasons may be far more ominous than anyone could have imagined. However, he also discovers what's holding them back. The hijackers seem to be allergic to canines.

Now they're forced to employ biological warfare against their own, but will it be enough to save humanity?

History is about to repeat and only one species will survive in this erotic sci fi adventure from D. L. Jackson.

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WIN - Leave D. L. a comment or question today here at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for a free download of her new book! Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you are today's winner. Good luck!

Madeleine Oh's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by celebrate Madeleine's new releases with her and congrats to SiNn - you win the Madeleine Oh goodie pack - thanks for leaving your email address, we'll be contacting you for your mailing address.

Celebrating Two Erotic Releases From Madeleine Oh

Today we're celebrating the release of a new erotic tale of domination and submission from Madeleine Oh and the ebook release of a story by Madeleine, once only available in a print anthology.

DIVERTISSEMENT by Madeleine Oh.

John Kent wants Ellen, not just as an incredible submissive lover, but as his wife.

To do that, he has to convince fiercely independent Ellen Forsythe that giving up her single state will be more than worth the sacrifice. Not an easy job. But John isn't a man to waver or give up when he has a goal in sight - and Ellen is firmly in his sights.

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON WITH MAC by Madeleine Oh

Single white submissive ISO intelligent, inventive and creative Dominant. Perfection not necessary but common sense, wit and sense of humor are. I'm 27, employed and looking for someone to fulfill my fantasies of velvet manacles and silk scarves.

Ginny Wallace places a personal ad, hoping to find the dominant of her dreams. Who she finds is Mac Brodie - a man who will take her beyond her wildest imaginings to complete sexual fulfillment and love.

Publisher's Note: This story by Madeleine Oh was previously released in the Single White Submissive anthology.

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WIN - Leave Madeleine a question or comment today here at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for a Madeleine Oh goodie package. Please remember to leave your email address so we can contact you if you're today's winner!

Rebecca Royce's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate Rebecca Royce's first print release and happy dance with her!

Congrats to Andrea I - you win a free download of her new novella BEHIND THE SCENES and don't forget there's still a few more days to enter for the $100 Amazon Cash she has up for grabs - see the contest page at www.AuthorIsland.com for all the details!

Celebrating Rebecca Royce's First Print Release

Today we've got something very special to celebrate - Rebecca Royce's first print release!!!

Eirelander Publishing surprised Rebecca with an email telling her that not only was her new contemporary novella BEHIND THE SCENES releasing this week, but that her urban fantasy, LOVE BEYOND TIME just went into print and we're all thrilled for her!

As a teenager, Rebecca Royce would hide in her room to read her favorite romance novels when she was supposed to be doing her homework. She hopes, these days, that her parents think it was well worth it.

Rebecca is the mother of three adorable boys and is fortunate to be married to her best friend. They live in northern New Jersey and try not to freeze too badly during the winter months.

She's in love with science fiction, fantasy, and the pararnormal and tries to use all of these elements in her writing. She's been told she's a little bloodthirsty so she hopes that when you read her work you'll enjoy the action packed ride that always ends in romance. Rebecca loves to write series because she loves to see characters develop over time and it always makes her happy to see her favorite characters make guest appearances in other books.

In Rebecca Royce's world anything is possible, anything can happen, and you should suspect that it will.

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Love Beyond Time
The Outsiders: Book 1 by Rebecca Royce

The fight for mankind's existence begins with...two halves of a perfect whole.

Born one half of a perfect pair, Kal has spent his life believing his other half is gone. But when fate thrusts Isabelle into his arms, he will have no choice but to become the man he was destined to be. That is, if he can battle his own demons first.

Not willing to accept her heritage as an Outsider, Isabelle tries to hide from the truth. But when Kal's life is on the line, she will have to step forward and embrace her powers or watch everything she has come to love disappear.

As the two realize that more than their love hangs in the balance, the fight for mankind's existence begins.

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WIN - Rebecca is giving away a $100 Amazon Gift Card to celebrate the print release of LOVE BEYOND TIME! To get your name in the hat for the $100 gift card, head over to Rebecca Royce's Website to find out the titles to her available books and then read the excerpt for LOVE BEYOND TIME, the first book in her OUTSIDERS SERIES, and tell me who you think killed Outsider Isabelle's parents. Email your answers to AuthorIsland at yahoo.com and please put Rebecca Royce in the subject line. A winner will be drawn on March 31st - Good luck!

Leave Rebecca Royce a question or comment today here at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for a free download of her new novella BEHIND THE SCENES. Leave your email address so we can contact you if you're today's winner!

Lizzie T Leaf's Cyber Launch Party Winners

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate with Lizzie about her new print release DOGSPELL!

Congrats to Marybelle and Leni - you two will receive a fun prize pack from Lizzie - thanks for leaving your email addresses, she'll be contacting you for your mailing info soon.

Celebrating the Print Release of DOGSPELL by Lizzie T Leaf

Today we're celebrating the print release of DOGSPELL by Lizzie T. Leaf.

Lizzie is known for her 'humor with heat'. She has numerous e-books in varying lengths and her print book, Struck by Lightning, won the 2007 Beacon award for Erotic Romance and tied for Best First Novel, in addition to being a finalist in Author Island's Reader's Choice Award and Colorado Romance Writer's Award of Excellence. Her Novella, Dead Faint was a 2008 Nominee for Best Vampire at Love Romances Cafe.

Since discovering the fun of writing paranormal, she plays with creating vampires, faeries and other immortals. Currently she is working on a full length paranormal novel set in Scotland that brings in Celtic folklore and a couple of 'godly' realms. Mix them together and there will be laughs for sure and an agent has requested a look at this one.

In addition, she created a hot new series for Aspen Mountain Press that centers around older women/younger men. BARELY LEGAL, the first book in the "Cougar Club" series released January 2009. This is a series is also be open for other authors to contribute to.

Her latest book DOGSPELL, with Red Rose Publishing is sure to bring a smile to your read. A hero who goes to the dogs, a tender-hearted vet, trouble making witchy twin sisters and a cat with attitude gives the reader a lot to smile about.

When not chained to the computer keyboard, Lizzie enjoys time with her family, reading other authors and traveling with her husband.

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Lizzie T. Leaf's magical romantic comedy is now available in print!

When a magical spell by his twin sisters goes wrong, Rand McAlister's life goes to the dogs. As a black scottie, he is taken home to live with the vet, Amanda, whose car hit him during his pursuit of a cat. In Amanda, he discovers the woman of his dreams. But to pursue her he has to get back to his sisters and make them reverse the spell.

Amanda Livingston wishes she could find a man as understanding as the little black dog who listens to her so attentively. Instead, the men who have passed through her life were jerks and maybe she's better off with her dog.

Is there a way to reverse the spell, or is Rand destined to spend his life in the dog house in this magical romantic comedy from Lizzie T Leaf?

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WIN - Leave Lizzie a question or comment today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for one of two fun prize packs from Lizzie! Be sure to leave your email address, so we can contact you if you're one of today's two winners!

J. K. Maze's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to all of you who stopped by yesterday to welcome J K Maze to the Island and to celebrate her release FRAMED IN FEAR!

Congrats to Estella - you win a copy of her first book MURDER BY MISTAKE - thanks for leaving your email address, we'll be sending you your free ebook shortly!

Celebrating J.K. Maze's New Romantic Suspense

Today we are celebrating the release of FRAMED IN FEAR, a thrilling romantic suspense from J.K. Maze and Red Rose Publishing.

Meet J.K. Maze -

I've always been involved in the arts, music, writing and painting, beginning with studying voice at Northwestern University. I interrupted this endeavor for a family, but finally finished my degree at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Minnesota. The emphasis, this time, was in subjects related to writing.

My first attempt at fiction was at the age of eight when my mother taught me how to use her turn-of-the-century typewriter. It was so heavy I couldn't lift it, but that didn't stop me from spending hours learning to type and, supposedly, write. As far as the story is concerned, it contained every mistake known to the publishing world, but it sparked my interest, which grew from that point on.

After spending years learning the craft of writing and producing stories, I joined Romance Writers of America, then KOD, the mystery and suspense group, and subsequently others. While I've received help from a local non-RWA writers' group, I credit RWA for bringing my writing to the point where it was considered publishable. Red Rose Publishing is a great organization to work with, and I'm delighted and honored to be one of their authors.

My first published novel, MURDER BY MISTAKE, is a cozy and the first in the Mollie Fenwick Mystery Series, it was followed by FRAMED IN FEAR, a single title romantic suspense. The second Mollie Fenwick mystery is almost ready to present to Red Rose Publishing, and is entitled MURDER FOR KICKS.


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A thrilling new romantic suspense from J.K. Maze.

Andi Holton came to Colorado to find a new life, but instead must run from a killer and find her missing girlfriend at the same time. After seeing her friend's location in a vision, Andi is struck and left for dead in her friend's burning house. Unfortunately, she can't act on the vision because there's a dead body on the premises and the police want to talk to her.

Detective W.D. "MAC" McAndrews questions Andi, and acting on a tip, they head to a mountain casino town, looking for a killer, and Andi's friend. Several attempts are made on Andi's life and Mac's been burned before, but he's drawn to her and intends to keep her safe. Working together, using Andi's psychic and artistic talents, they find two killers. Andi not only gets a job, but finds new life through danger and betrayal – a new love and a fresh start in Colorado's mountains.

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WIN - Leave J.K. a comment or question today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for a free download of her first book - MURDER BY MISTAKE. Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you are our winner! Have fun and good luck!

Desiree Holt's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to all of you who took the time to leave Desiree a comment - you really helped make her day very special!

Congrats to Audra - you win Desiree's fun prize package! Thanks for leaving your info, she'll be getting out your prize very soon!

Celebrating A New Erotic Contemporary Release For Desiree Holt

Today we're celebrating the release of THE BARGAIN, a steamy new erotic contemporary romance from award- winning author Desiree Holt.

All her life, Desiree dreamed of faraway places and unbelievably sexy men. From baseball players to rock musicians to television personalities she met them all and each one enriched her life. Now tucked away in the Texas Hill Country, she shares her fantasies with her readers. In her satin robe, with her scented candle burning and a chilled glass of wine at hand, she lets her mind run wild — and hopes you’ll take the journey with her. When she’s not writing, she reads and indulges in her other passion — watching football.

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THE BARGAIN, a steamy new erotic contemporary romance from award-winning author Desiree Holt.

Lara McKee's life came to a crashing halt the night her husband was killed in a carjacking and she lost their unborn child. Now she channels all her energy into her job as assistant to Cole Cassidy, sexy CEO of Alamo Construction. Cole's own life is a mess. A shotgun marriage based on a lie and the fiery death of his wife on the highway have left him with a child to raise that's a constant reminder of his first wife's lies and deceit. Both of them have written marriage out of their future.

But Cole desperately needs someone to mother the child and take charge of his personal life. When he proposes a marriage of convenience to Lara, who still yearns for motherhood, she shocks herself by accepting. And so these two people, carrying a van load of emotional baggage, begin to build a life together under almost impossible circumstances. Conflict builds over the child, whom Lara falls in love with at once and Cole ignores.

Beneath the daily conflict, love unexpectedly begins to grow. But at the moment they dare to explore their feelings, anger over the child erupts and the night turns into a disaster that nearly destroys the marriage. Slowly, bit by bit, they begin to re build their relationship, carefully nurturing these new feelings. But it takes another near-tragedy before they can finally get past the hurdles to complete happiness and truly become a family.

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WIN - Leave Desiree a comment or question today and your name goes in the hat for a fun prize package - The Bargain mug, cap, journal and some hot girl kleenex! Be sure to leave your email address, so we can contact you if you're today's winner!

Laura Tolomei's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to all who stopped by to celebrate with Laura Tolomei! And congrats goes out to Patsy - you win a free download of her new book VIRTUS SAGA: THE SEX - I know you'll love it and be on the look out for the next books out in her new series!

Celebrating The Release of Book One In Laura Tolomei's New Virtus Saga

Today we're celebrating the release of THE SEX, the first book in Laura Tolomei's new erotic fantasy adventure series, The Virtus Saga.

Meet Laura Tolomei.

If you really want to know, I was born in 1965 in Rome, Italy, but soon started my travelling career. At the age of five, my parents took me to Lagos, Nigeria, where I grew up free and hot like I've never been since. I loved it there and still think of it with nostalgia. Anyway, it was also where I learned English.

After my African experience, I was ready to tackle the US. I lived in Atlanta, GA, five teen-age years, attending the Crestwood High School, where I started my writing career by publishing a short story Nostalgia on the Crestwood Journal. Very thrilled about discovering my new talent, I went ahead during college, writing for the Emory University journal The Phoenix. Three articles mark my first-and last-steps in journalism, "The peace Corps", "WAMM, Women Against Military Madness," and "Lesbism".

After my American experience, I moved back to Rome, but still kept living from time to time abroad, spending several months in Mumbay India, a country I always felt very close to me in more ways than one.

Today, I write both in Italian and English, mostly fiction of various genres, from fantasy erotica, to mysteries up to plain ordinary life stories.For those of you who read Italian, you can simply visit the Italian sections of my website, but if you feel particularly lazy, here's a short summary:

I have a short story on line Incontro Metropolitano (Meeting at the Subway) and two books:
Piccolo Crocevia a Cinque (Little Five Points, for those who know Atlanta it's a spot near Emory University), printed by Editing Edizioni, to be released December 2008.
L'Investigatto (loosely translated The Cat Detective), publisher Ennepil Libri, 2009.

In English, I write erotica in various genres, mostly fantasy, sci-fi and paranormal, sometimes trespassing into contemporary. Feel free to look over my current and future projects by clicking here.

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Book one in Laura Tolomei's new erotic fantasy series, Virtus Saga.

Unknown to most, powerful forces dominate Sendar's feudal-like society, the ability to wield destructive energy so strong in some people, it's threatening to devastate their world. But to reach a new balance you have to learn, grow, blend with the world from wich you come, then go beyone it before the world collapses into chaos. And that's what Duncan, Chris and Ylianor must learn to do if sex, power,magic passion and jealousy won't stand in their way.

If Sendar stood a chance perhaps it would be thanks to the arbitrary twists and turns of a blind destiny. Or maybe someone would discover the truth about the ancient ways and compromise our peaceful existence forever. Either way, people needed a hero to shed new light on the age-old mysteries. And he was just about to answer their prayers.

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WIN - Leave Laura a question or comment today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for a free download of her brand new release! Please leave your email address so we can contact your if you're today's winner! Good luck!

Caitlyn Willows' Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone for stopping by and celebrating Caitlyn's release day with her! Congrats goes out to Mindy!!! You win a free download of Caitlyn's PLAYTIME! Thanks for leaving your email address - Caitlyn will contact you soon with your prize.

Celebrating A New Amber Heat Release For Caitlyn Willows

Today, we're celebrating the release of DEAN'S LIST from erotic romance author Caitlyn Willows.

Caitlyn weaves deep emotions and sizzling sensuality into her action-filled stories. Believing life is to be lived and felt, not merely watched, Willows delivers real-to-life characters in unforgettable tales of love, adventure, and always steamy passion. Love and adventure, earthbound and in the stars, naughty and nice, you'll find it all in these steamy tales of erotic romance from the pen of Caitlyn Willows.

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DEAN'S LIST by Caitlyn Willows
Erotica - Short Contemporary

Leigh Dean knows what she wants in a man. The list of requirements she keeps in her bedside table is very specific. Unfortunately, she wasn't specific enough. She never dreamed age would be a factor, never dreamed her unusual requirements would be met. But then Dan Jefferson walks into her English Composition class. Eight years younger, the former kid and now to-die-for NCIS special agent, used to do yardwork all those years ago. This Dan's sexy as sin and definitely off-limits, but oh-so tempting.

All Dan Jefferson was looking for was a chance to brush up on his fiction writing skills. He never expected that the woman of his dreams would be his teacher. This is chance to tell her how much their friendship meant to him all those years ago, a chance to tell her too that sometime over those years he realized he didn't just want a woman like her, he wanted her. A chance to show her that he's the man who can give her everything she's always wanted...everything.

Now that Fate seems to have reunited them on an equal playing field, Dan's not about to let this opportunity pass.

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WIN - Leave a comment or question today for Caitlyn at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for a free download of Caitlyn's PLAYTIME! Please be sure to leave your email address so we can contact you if you are our winner. Good luck!

Kay Stockham's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to all for stopping by to party with Kay Stockham yesterday!

Congrats goes out to Lauri Jo, you won an autographed copy from Kay's backlist! You must email AuthorIsland at yahoo.com with your mailing address and which book from Kay's backlist you want so we can get you out your prize.

Celebrating the Release of Kay Stockham's SHE'S THE ONE

Today we're celebrating the release of SHE'S THE ONE, a new release in Kay Stockham's award-winning Tulanes of Tennessee Series.

Kay Stockham sold her seventh completed manuscript to Harlequin Superromance on February 11, 2005, and eight months later hit the Waldenbooks Series Bestseller List with her debut. In the time since she's contracted an additional nine stories to Superromance, as well as a novella featured in THE POWER OF LOVE with Berkley Publishing.

A HOLT Medallion, Book Buyers Best and RITA finalist, Kay is a happily married wife of eighteen years and mother of two who now makes her home in southern Ohio. For more information on her books, fabulous contests, excerpts and book trailers, surf to her website or friend her over at myspace and facebook.

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SHE'S THE ONE, a new release in Kay Stockham's award-winning Tulanes of Tennessee Series, hits the shelves today!

Undercover travel writer Alexandra Tulane wonders if maybe she's in way over her head. A men's hunting and fishing retreat in the wiilds of Alaska? Not exactly her sylish scene. Fortunately, there's plenty of breathtaking scenery...including good-looking bush pilot Dylan Bower.

Despite the magnetic attraction between them, however, Alexandra is everything Dylan is not--she's a rover, always looking for the next adventure. For Dylan, the scars of the past run deep. He's hidden himself and his silent son in an isolated haven for their protection. Yet Alexandra engages both of them and soon they're under her spell. This--she--feels so good Dylan doesn't want it to end. So how can he convince her to stay?

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Jules Bennett's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate with Jules yesterday! And congrats to Karen in TN - you win an autographed copy of SEDUCING THE ENEMY'S DAUGHTER by Jules Bennett! Thanks for leaving your contact email, we'll email you for your mailing address today.

Celebrating A New Silhouette Desire Release For Jules Bennett

Today we're celebrating the release of SEDUCING THE ENEMY'S DAUGHTER, a new Silhouette Desire from Jules Bennett!

At the age of twenty-three, Jules opened her own beauty salon, married her high school sweetheart and had a wonderful family, but still felt like there was something else she should be doing.

So she did it. One night she sat down and started working on a summary of the story in her head. Her husband found her notes and asked what it was. She told him, "I'm going to write a book" then held her breath, waiting for him to laugh. Instead he looked at her, smiled, and said, "This is good. When can I read more?" Ahhh, her first fan.

Jules lives in Ohio where she runs a beauty salon by day and writes passionate, memorable romances . She says her home is usually in a state of chaos because she'd much rather create a new story than run the sweeper. Luckily her husband, daughters and beagle don't seem to mind that she's not domestic...that is until she forgets to feed them.

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SEDUCING THE ENEMY'S DAUGHTER by Jules Bennett

Brady Stone had just learned the new manager of the property he wanted was a woman...and quite desirable. Charming Samantha Donovan into giving away corporate secrets would be even sweeter considering she was the enemy's daughter.The business magnate had been planning his revenge for years. Now the only thing standing between Brady and victory was a beautiful, innocent pawn. His head told him to forget about any possible future with Samantha. But his heart knew that in destroying the Donovan empire he would be ruining his last chance at happiness.

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Nadia Aidan's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate with Nadia!! And congrats to flchen1!! You win your choice from Nadia's backlist. Thanks for leaving your email, we'll contact you with your prize!

Celebrating Two New Releases For Nadia Aidan

It's been a busy week for Nadia Aidan....today we're celebrating her two new releases that hit the cyber shelves this week! A REBOUND AFFAIR published by Total-e-Bound and QUEEN'S SURRENDER, an Ellora's Cave Quickie.

Nadia lives, works and writes on the West Coast in the United States. In addition to writing erotic romances, Nadia enjoys reading other authors, playing flag football, studying muay thai, working out, listening to music, scuba diving, and target shooting.

Nadia loves watching, reading about, and writing about strong, assertive heroines which is why she is an enduring fan of Fight Girls, Xena, Buffy, and La Femme Nikita!

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Book two in Nadia Aidan's Downing Brothers Series

Jackson Downing is back and he has quite a woman to deal with in ranch owner BJ Parker, but lucky for him, his brothers are there to lend a helping hand in taming the headstrong lady.


Forced to sell her family ranch to the Downing brothers, tomboyish, rough around the edges BJ Parker is less than thrilled when pretty boy, city slicker Jackson Downing shows up and begins to take charge. Used to running things on her terms, and doing things her way, BJ wants Jackson Downing gone as soon as he sets foot on her land.


Nursing a broken heart, the last thing Jackson wants to deal with is a woman, let alone a difficult one, but that's exactly what he gets in BJ. Despite what BJ thinks he's not there to become the boss, he only wants to set up drilling operations and use the time to heal his wounded heart.


From the moment they meet, sparks fly. But what begins as mutual animosity quickly develops into something more. If BJ and Jackson can put aside their distrust and dislike for each other long enough to explore the passion burning between them, they may discover a love they never expected to find.

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QUEEN'S SURRENDER

A new Ellora's Cave Quickie from Nadia Aidan.

Queen Sumatra is used to bending men to her will. Her harem is overflowing, but she has grown bored and restless with them. She desires a challenge, a man she cannot so easily command, and she finds one in Adaire.

Ten years her junior, Adaire may be in the queen's employ, but he cannot be manipulated by her. He is not her servant and certainly not one of her whores. Adaire is adamant that in their bedchamber Sumatra will not be the one giving orders, for behind closed doors she will not be his queen, but his woman. And Adaire will accept nothing less than her complete surrender.

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WIN - Leave Nadia a comment or a question today at her first Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for a free download of your choice from her back list - listed here on her Books Page. Please let us know which book you'd like as your prize, just in case you win and leave your email address so we can contact you with your prize! Good luck and have fun!

Pauline Baird Jones' Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by yesterday to celebrate the release of THE MYSTERY OF THE GREEN MIST with Pauline.

Congrats to Virginia, your name was drawn as our winner! Pauline will be contacting you for your mailing address.

Celebrating A New Mystery Anthology From L&L Dreamspell

Today, we're celebrating the release of a new mystery anthology from L&L Dreamspell which features a story by Pauline Baird Jones.


Pauline was born and raised in Wyoming, and then lived in New Orleans with her husband and children for 18 years before moving to Houston TX in 2003. For four years, she wrote a humor column for her Wyoming hometown paper, The Lovell Chronicle, about adjusting to life in New Orleans (which is the polar opposite of Wyoming!).

She's always loved reading and writing, but prefers to give arithmetic a pass. Her blend of suspense and humor is, she believes, a natural outcome of growing up in a large family. "Lots of love and laughter," she says, "but you're never quite sure you'll survive your siblings' idea of what's fun."

She published her first novel in 1998 and is amazed to be releasing her ninth novel, Girl Gone Nova, in 2010, with a steampunk novella, Tangled in Time, to follow later in the year. She's also had stories in six anthologies and has three non-fiction handbooks for writers.

She explains the shift into writing science fiction romance, for her last two novels, at first made her panic. Then she remembered that her high school science was, according to her teachers, fictional then, too. Her contemporary readers might be puzzled by this change in direction, but Pauline points out that the new books have her signature suspense, action and humor. Only the setting has changed.

"I've always followed my Muse where it takes me, even if I need to don mental speed jeans (g-suit) for the ride. And my books have always had a strong action/adventure bent, all the way back to The Spy Who Kissed Me."

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The Mystery of the Green Mist includes a delightful assortment of stories, from cozy to creepy, by ten talented authors, including the shorty story DELETING DENNIS by Pauline Baird Jones .
Capri Hinkenlooper thought her name - and Monday mornings - were the worst things in her life, but then her fellow editor and all around slimy guy gets deleted with her letter opener. On the upside, the two homicide detectives investigating the murder are seriously cute...

Other stories in this anthology include Mystery of the Green Mist by Linda Houle; The House on Grays Prairie Road by Sally Love; The Clue in the Crumbling Cottage by Jo A. Hiestand; Trust No One by Morgan St. James; Between Friends by D. Nathan Hilliard; The Scent of Blood by Cherri Galbiati; Death Hereafter by Jacqueline Seewald; Reservoir of Death by Sylvia Nickels; The Mystery of Moonstone Manor by Randy Rohn.

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C. Fern Cook's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone for stopping by to party with Fern on her release day for WILD JUSTICE!! She wasn't able to stop by until later, so be sure to go back to that post to check for her answers to your questions and comments.

Congrats to Virginia C! You win a copy of her first book in the Wild Series - WILD EVOLUTION. Thanks for leaving an email address, I've just sent you an email to get your mailing address.

Celebrating the Release of Book Two In C. Fern Cook's Wild Series

Today we're celebrating the release of the second book in C. Fern Cook's Wild Series - WILD JUSTICE.

Cook’s diverse law enforcement experience gives her a unique prospective on law enforcement personalities. Her experience covering such jobs as detention officer, patrol officer, crime scene tech and plain clothes undercover officer has given her the real life experience to put together real characters that are three dimensional. These kind of real life experiences show up in all her stories.

Many of the places described in Wild Series are set in Grand County, Colorado, where Fern worked as a patrol deputy. Aside from being a patrol deputy, Fern also processed many crime scenes as a crime-scene tech.

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In book #1 of C. Fern Cook's Wild Series, WILD EVOLUTION, Colorado rancher Dan Tucker's life is turned upside-down.

After surviving a mutant canine attack, Dan discovers the animal he killed is not a wild dog, but a man. To protect himself even though it was a self-defense killing, he covers up the murder.

With his quiet life as bachelor rancher transformed into a constant battle of wits to keep his deep, dark secret safe, Dan finds himself at odds with everyone, including his girlfriend and his former best friend - and most of all, himself.

In book #2 of the Wild Series, WILD JUSTICE, we find Dan worrying about keeping his nocturnal life a secret as his wedding gets closer. He soon discovers that's the least of his worries...

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WIN - Leave Fern a comment or question today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for an autographed copy of the book one in her Wild Series - WILD EVOLUTION! Be sure to leave your email address so we can contact you if you're the winner - Good Luck!

Marie Treanor's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate the release of Marie Treanor's THE DRAGUL COLLECTION!

Congrats to sherry - you win a free download of the collection! Thanks for leaving your email address, Marie will contact you soon with your prize!

Celebrating the Release of Marie Treanor's DRAGUL RISING

Today we're celebrating the new Changeling Press release of DRAGUL RISING a collection of futuristic erotic fantasy by Marie Treanor.

Marie was born and bred in Scotland, but for some years moved around the UK working and studying. Now she's back home and happily married with three young children.
Having grown bored with city life, her family lives in a picturesque village by the sea where, instead of working for a living, Marie is lucky enough to be able to enjoy herself writing stories of romance and fantasy.

She draws the inspiration for her books mainly from the people around her and from Scotland's rich history.

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The Dragul are as old as the Earth. Once, they retreated before the ignorant onslaught of men. Now they're back.

As the world recovers from nuclear holocaust, two cities vie for the right to colonize the empty Highlands. Beth, a restless scientist from the City of the Damned, is sent to test the environment. When she encounters the living embodiment of her erotic dreams -- a golden winged man -- her whole life is thrown into confusion.

As the secret of the Dragul emerges, the half-human vampire Michael takes time out of his mission to their kingdom to rescue Danna, the beautiful shapeshifting Dragon Dancer. Attraction between them is so powerful that Danna begins to believe he is her One -- which would be an unthinkable tragedy when he is already bound to another woman.

Eve, beautiful, clever, visionary, leads a delegation from the human Dome City. She is used to succeeding, but she has never before encountered an opponent like the King of the Dragul. Dark, brooding and overwhelmingly powerful, King Vasil walks a lonely path, dedicated to serving and caring for his people. He is happy to battle Eve with wits, sex and ultimately love, for a prize that turns out to be larger than anyone had previously imagined.

Nothing will ever be the same.

This collection by Marie Treanor contains the previously released novellas Dragul Dawn, Dragul in Daylight, and Dragul in Darkness.

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WIN - Leave a question or comment for Marie today at her Cyber Launch Party and get your name in the hat for a free download of her Dragul Collection. Please be sure to leave your email address so we can contact you if you are today's winner! Good luck and have fun!

Samantha Sommersby's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone for celebrating the release of THE TEMPTATION with Samantha Sommersby yesterday. What a great way to spend a release day!

Congrats to annalisa - Samantha picked your name out of the hat and you win the $25 AMC gift certificate and a free download of Sam's new book THE TEMPTATION!!! Thanks for leaving your email address, Sam will be getting ahold of you soon!

Leni - you win, too, since I picked a winner not know Sam already did - sounds like me, aye? Anyway, I'll contact you and hook you up with a SUPER DUPER prize package from the AuthorIsland.com Prize Closet!

Celebrating Samantha Sommersby's FORBIDDEN: THE TEMPTATION

Today we're celebrating the revised and expanded release of Samantha Sommersby's FORBIDDEN: THE TEMPTATION, the fourth book in her very popular Forbidden Series.

Samantha lives in San Diego with her husband and fifteen year old son. She is the author of ten novels and novellas including FORBIDDEN: THE TEMPTATION, her latest installment in the critically acclaimed Forbbiden series. In 2007, Samantha left what she used to call her "real life" day job as a pyschotherapist to pursue writing and working in the publishing industry full-time. She now happily spends her days immersed in the world of Forbidden, a world where vampires, werewolves, and demons are real, where magic is possible, and where love still conquers all.

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There's a fine line between man and beast...one only the heart can cross. Let Samantha Sommersby take you there...to the world of the Forbidden. (Book 4)

A year ago, Jacob Madison got more than he bargained for during a rock-climbing trip to Yosemite. A freak accident left him badly injured, at the mercy of the elements - and the wolves who rescued him. If it hadn't been for them, he'd be dead. He'd also still be human. Now he's back, hoping to find out who he is and what he's become. Instead, he finds smart, sexy Allison Connelly.

A forensic psychologist, Allison is newly divorced and proudly standing on her own two feet...until an unexpected storm shears off the snow bank she's standing on. She plunges down an icy ravine, thinking she's heading for oblivion. Then she lands in the arms of a tall, dark Texan. Jake.

Brought together by circumstance and bound by passion, secrets from their past threaten their future before it can begin. And somewhere in the mountains lurks a rogue Were turned serial killer. Whatever the danger Jake's inner beast poses to Allison, there's only one way to protect her - unleash it. Even if it costs him her love.

Warning: This book contains raging winter storms, truly inspiring sex, a kick-butt heroine, and one very hot, dirty-talking cowboy...who's sometimes furry.

This book has been previously published and has been revised and expanded from its original release.

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WIN - Leave a comment or question today for Samantha here at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for a SWEET prize package - be sure to leave your email address so we can contact you if you're today's winner!

Are you ready to spend the night (at the movies) with one Were, and then hours of enjoyment between the sheets (of Samantha Sommersby's latest release) with another?

To honor the release of Forbidden: The Temptation, Samantha is giving away a $25.00 AMC gift certificate so someone can go see The Wolfman AND a free copy of The Temptation (available in digital formats March 5th) featuring her personal furry hottie, Jake Madison.

For another chance to win - check out Samantha's March contest over on the AuthorIsland.com Contest page!

Desiree Holt's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate the release of GAME ON and SEDUCTIVE ILLUSION with Desiree and Allie yesterday!! What a fun party!

Congrats to katsrus - you win the fun prize package from Desiree, a tote bag, mug, journal and funny kleenex! Thanks for leaving your contact email address, Desiree will be contacting you for your mailing address.

Celebrating Two New Releases By Desiree Holt

Today we are celebrating two new releases for Desiree Holt! GAME ON, an erotic menage contemporary from Total-E-Bound, and SEDUCTIVE ILLUSION, an Ellora's Cave erotic contemporary she co-wrote with Allie Standifer.

All her life Desiree Holt dreamed of faraway places and unbelievably sexy men. From baseball players to rock musicians to television personalities she met them all and each one enriched her life. Now tucked away in the Texas Hill Country, she shares her fantasies with her readers. In her satin robe, with her scented candle burning and a chilled glass of wine at hand, she lets her mind run wild — and hopes you’ll take the journey with her. When she’s not writing, she reads and indulges in her other passion — watching football.

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Allie Standifer lived in various countries around the world. The gift of travel has enabled her to accurately describe the scent, feel of far-off places and feed her overactive imagination.
Her life has been one of constant adventure ever since. From growing up in Saudi Arabia where her brother tried to sell her to Bedouins (for what amounts to less than $1.50), it's been non stop. And she loves every minute of it.

Ideas, plots, characters and conversations keep her company from inside her head and fuel her need to write. And no, they don't tell her to start fires. =) Tired of everyday stories, Allie's tales have a decidedly paranormal twist to them. They're filled with past lives, chain e-mail sending oracles, mythical creatures, magic, sexy gods, and heroines who know exactly what they want and aren't afraid to get it.

Any free time is spent spoiling two nieces and two nephews, pumping them up on sugar, caffeine and buying very loud toys then sending them back to their parents. The perfect revenge for all the slights of being the youngest child.

When not writing or contributing to the delinquency of minors, Allie enjoys anything to do with the ocean, reading, trying to outsmart her psycho cat and spending time with her wonderful and supportive family.

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SEDUCTIVE ILLUSION by Desiree Holt and Allie Standifer.

For Sonia, winning the Valentine's Singles Cruise is an opportunity to escape her fantasies about Chase and find a real man to fulfill them. Evan brings her screaming orgasms, inventive sex and a new appreciation of every erotic zone in her body. After just two nights with him, there isn't a part of her he hasn't licked, penetrated or tormented to fulfillment.

As the relationship builds and the sex grows hotter, she finds herself pushing away memories of Chase. But on the third night of the cruise, the night of Valentine's Day, Evan has a major surprise for Sonia - and her life is about to turn upside down.

This Ellora's Cave Moderne release is co-written by Desiree Holt and Allie Standifer.

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GAME ON - Book three in Desiree Holt's Wet Dreams and Fantasies Series.

It was a picnic, but everyone was nude and Lisa Graham, was about to play the most erotic game of her life.

Brothers Mark and Jake had introduced Lisa Graham to more acts of eroticism than she'd ever fantasised about. Now they had invited her on a picnic, where everyone was nude, the main activity was a game of multiple partners, and she tumbled into new whirlpools of erotic sex. What would be next on the list?

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WIN - Leave a comment for Desiree or Allie today here at their Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for a great prize package that includes a Tote bag, a coffee mug, some hot girl kleenex and a journal to write down your own fantasies. Be sure to leave your email address so we can contact you if you are our winner!