Jennifer Linforth's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone for celebrating with Jennifer, I know she really appreciated all the support!

The winner of an autographed copy of MADRIGAL is GLENNA - please email AuthorIsland at yahoo.com with your mailing address so Jennifer can get your prize to you.



ABENDLIED - Book two in Jennifer Linforth's Madrigal Series about The Phantom of the Opera.

Desiring normalcy is difficult enough with a price on his head, but when Erik is falsely accused of killing Philippe de Chagny, brother of his nemesis Raoul, he is launched toward madness.

Anna is an unlikely companion, sharing Erik's heart and the bounty on his head. As the manhunt heats, Erik's mysterious relationship with Philippe spurs the campaign against them and exposes her darkest secret: defending her honor ended in murder.

Plagued by his past as The Phantom of the Opera, Erik's memories enslave his heart to Raoul's wife Christine, whose shocking confession brings a ruthless bounty hunter into the fray and blackmail to the Chagny bloodline. Blackmail from a hunter who cares little about the Phantom or Philippe and everything about the one he has lusted for: Anna.

With the past weeping like an open wound, can love endure or will it take the memories of one unlikely man to heal them all?

Memories of Philippe Georges Marie, Comte de Chagny...

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Celebrating the Release of Jennifer Linforth's ABENDLIED

Today we are celebrating the release of ABENDLIED, the second book in Jennifer Linforth's Madrigals Series that expand's Leroux's beloved story of The Phantom of the Opera.


If one is going to query a publisher, Jennifer Linforth suggests not doing so in pink ink. Her first, written when she was twelve, was nothing if not colorful. She is a member of the Historical Novel Society and the Romance Writers of America in addition to being a writing mentor. Writing historical fiction and historical romance with unusual themes and locations, such as autism and the social mores of the mentally ill in the 19th century, she has a passion for Austrian culture and is often found searching for stories in long forgotten histories.

It was her love of research and classic literature that brought her to expanding Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera.

Writing from a tiny loft office, Jennifer admits to being country mouse with city mouse tastes and is constantly fighting to keep the little critters in line. She can't pronounce pistachio, hates lollipops with gooey centers, and dearly loves to laugh. If asked for her motto in life, she points to the following poem upon her office wall:

Come to the edge. We might fall. Come to the edge. It's too high! COME TO THE EDGE! And they came, and he pushed, and they flew. ~ Christopher Logue Croyez.

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ABENDLIED - Book two in Jennifer Linforth's Madrigal Series about The Phantom of the Opera.

Desiring normalcy is difficult enough with a price on his head, but when Erik is falsely accused of killing Philippe de Chagny, brother of his nemesis Raoul, he is launched toward madness.

Anna is an unlikely companion, sharing Erik's heart and the bounty on his head. As the manhunt heats, Erik's mysterious relationship with Philippe spurs the campaign against them and exposes her darkest secret: defending her honor ended in murder.

Plagued by his past as The Phantom of the Opera, Erik's memories enslave his heart to Raoul's wife Christine, whose shocking confession brings a ruthless bounty hunter into the fray and blackmail to the Chagny bloodline. Blackmail from a hunter who cares little about the Phantom or Philippe and everything about the one he has lusted for: Anna.

With the past weeping like an open wound, can love endure or will it take the memories of one unlikely man to heal them all?

Memories of Philippe Georges Marie, Comte de Chagny...

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READ THE EXCERPT FROM BOOK ONE - MADRIGAL





WIN - Join the party and leave a question or comment for Jennifer today over here on our Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat to win an autographed copy of her first book in the series MADRIGAL! Good luck and have fun! The winner will be announced right here, tomorrow - so be sure to check back!

Lizzie T Leaf's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate with Lizzie!The winner of their choice of download from Lizzie's Dead series is Mitzi H! Thanks for leaving your email address, Lizzie will contact you to get you your prize.


DEAD DONE RIGHT includes two of Lizzie T. Leaf's trademark 'humor with heat' stories about the problems modern day women have when they discover they are now vampires.

WAKING UP DEAD - From Haute Couture and Manolo Blaniks to stripping for a paycheck. Waking Up Dead sure puts a crimp in a girl's lifestyle and puts her in the mood for blood.

DEAD FAINT - Billie Joyce thought waking up as a vampire was bad, but fainting at the sight of her new main food source could make life difficult. Plus, she has to contend with Daniel, a bossy older than dirt vampire, who is getting on her nerves. Why does he keep muttering "I'm no Henry Higgins"?


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Celebrating the Release of DEAD DONE RIGHT by Lizzie T Leaf

Today we're celebrating the print release of DEAD DONE RIGHT 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.

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

Check out Lizzie's website, Join her newsletter and in addition to the newsletter, share in the fun events that take place there from time to time. Become Lizzie's friend at My Space and follow her Blog and over at Facebook.


DEAD DONE RIGHT includes two of Lizzie T. Leaf's trademark 'humor with heat' stories about the problems modern day women have when they discover they are now vampires.

WAKING UP DEAD - From Haute Couture and Manolo Blaniks to stripping for a paycheck. Waking Up Dead sure puts a crimp in a girl's lifestyle and puts her in the mood for blood.

DEAD FAINT - Billie Joyce thought waking up as a vampire was bad, but fainting at the sight of her new main food source could make life difficult. Plus, she has to contend with Daniel, a bossy older than dirt vampire, who is getting on her nerves. Why does he keep muttering "I'm no Henry Higgins"?


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WIN - Join the party and leave a question or comment for Lizzie today over here on our Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat to win a free download of your choice from Lizzie's Dead Series! Good luck and have fun! The winners will be announced right here, tomorrow - so be sure to check back!

Rosemary Laurey's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone for stopping by to celebrate with Rosemary yesterday!

The winner of the Turkish Delight is Booklover1335 - please email AuthorIsland at yahoo.com with your mailing address so Rosemary can get you out your yummy prize!



For Special Investigations Agency Operatives Destiny Tremayne, Jenna MacDonald and Nur Aydan, Christmas isn’t all about celebrating.

Nur Aydan, a moroii—a living vampire—accepts a commission in the UK, investigating investment of terrorist funds. The supposedly routine job has Nur involved in a local protest over rights-of-way, rescuing demonstrators from attackers, using her moroii abilities to thwart terrorists…

And falling in love.

Publisher’s Note: Novella originally appeared in the Ellora’s Cave anthology Winter Warriors.

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Celebrating the Release of TURKISH DELIGHT by Rosemary Laurey

USA Today best-selling Author, Rosemary Laurey is an expatriate Brit, retired special ed teacher and grandmother, who now lives in Ohio and has a wonderful time writing stories of vampires and shapeshifting pumas.

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For Special Investigations Agency Operatives Destiny Tremayne, Jenna MacDonald and Nur Aydan, Christmas isn’t all about celebrating.

Nur Aydan, a moroii—a living vampire—accepts a commission in the UK, investigating investment of terrorist funds. The supposedly routine job has Nur involved in a local protest over rights-of-way, rescuing demonstrators from attackers, using her moroii abilities to thwart terrorists…

And falling in love.

Publisher’s Note: Novella originally appeared in the Ellora’s Cave anthology Winter Warriors.

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WIN - Join the party and leave a question or comment for Rosemary today over here on our Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat to win a box of (what else?) Turkish Delight! Good luck and have fun! The winners will be announced right here, tomorrow - so be sure to check back!

Marie Treanor's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate with Marie - she has a lot to celebrate!!!

The winner of a free download from Marie is Karin! Karin, please contact me at AuthorIsland at yahoo.com with your email address so Marie can get your prize to you.

Love them furries? Well, today we are celebrating two new shifter releases for Marie Treanor, her holiday short - CRY FOR THE MOON and the third book in her Wolf Hunt Series, GALACTIC WOLF.

And while we're at it, let's celebrate her Fantastic New Contract! Marie is thrilled to announce a three book deal with giant American publisher NAL! Blood on Silk, the first of a steamy new vampire trilogy, will be published in September 2010!

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, they live these days in a picturesque village by the sea where, instead of working for my living, she's lucky enough to be able to enjoy myself 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 and culture - with, of course, large helpings of fun and imagination!

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CRY FOR THE MOON

A lonely woman spends Christmas by herself in the country cottage she once shared with her beloved husband, a soldier who disappeared without trace two years ago. She has finally accepted that he's dead and is even contemplating suicide.

On Christmas Eve, a knock on the door heralds the arrival of a homeless man in ragged clothes who bears a staggering resemblance to her husband. However, he doesn't know who he is, or what has led him to the cottage. Recklessly, she lets him stay the night, but begins to suspect she may have made a terrible mistake when, in the midst of unexpected passion, a wolf flees howling from her bed.

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GALACTIC WOLF

As the Earth wolves are freed and the truth revealed, the Gardenians panic and bring forward their invasion. They send a fleet of star ships, led by the troublesome young Senator Cereza.

Cereza, mindful of her career as well as her duty, takes her responsibilities seriously. But she lets herself be distracted for long enough to capture the mysterious space pirate Captain who's been terrorizing Gardenians on the frontier for months.

Yuri doesn't even know his own name when he first meets her, but from the beginning, she confuses his instinctive mission to eliminate Gardenians. Taking her hostage to ensure the safety of his crew is necessary. Educating her in what he's learned of Earth's situation seems sensible. Seducing her isn't part of his plan, not when his wolf is liable to tear her apart. But their lust is powerful and has consequences that go far beyond their own emotions. The fate of two peoples is balanced in their hands.

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Celebrating Two New Shifter Stories From Marie Treanor

Love them furries? Well, today we are celebrating two new shifter releases for Marie Treanor, her holiday short - CRY FOR THE MOON and the third book in her Wolf Hunt Series, GALACTIC WOLF.

And while we're at it, let's celebrate her Fantastic New Contract! Marie is thrilled to announce a three book deal with giant American publisher NAL! Blood on Silk, the first of a steamy new vampire trilogy, will be published in September 2010!

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, they live these days in a picturesque village by the sea where, instead of working for my living, she's lucky enough to be able to enjoy myself 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 and culture - with, of course, large helpings of fun and imagination!

Visit Marie's Website

CRY FOR THE MOON

A lonely woman spends Christmas by herself in the country cottage she once shared with her beloved husband, a soldier who disappeared without trace two years ago. She has finally accepted that he's dead and is even contemplating suicide.

On Christmas Eve, a knock on the door heralds the arrival of a homeless man in ragged clothes who bears a staggering resemblance to her husband. However, he doesn't know who he is, or what has led him to the cottage. Recklessly, she lets him stay the night, but begins to suspect she may have made a terrible mistake when, in the midst of unexpected passion, a wolf flees howling from her bed.

BUY THE BOOK *** READ THE EXCERPT

GALACTIC WOLF

As the Earth wolves are freed and the truth revealed, the Gardenians panic and bring forward their invasion. They send a fleet of star ships, led by the troublesome young Senator Cereza.

Cereza, mindful of her career as well as her duty, takes her responsibilities seriously. But she lets herself be distracted for long enough to capture the mysterious space pirate Captain who's been terrorizing Gardenians on the frontier for months.

Yuri doesn't even know his own name when he first meets her, but from the beginning, she confuses his instinctive mission to eliminate Gardenians. Taking her hostage to ensure the safety of his crew is necessary. Educating her in what he's learned of Earth's situation seems sensible. Seducing her isn't part of his plan, not when his wolf is liable to tear her apart. But their lust is powerful and has consequences that go far beyond their own emotions. The fate of two peoples is balanced in their hands.

BUY THE BOOK *** READ THE EXCERPT

WIN - Join the party and leave a question or comment for Marie today over here on our Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat to win a free download of your choice from either any of Marie's Wolf Hunt Series or her Holiday Howlz release! Good luck and have fun! The winners will be announced right here, tomorrow - so be sure to check back!

Kerri Nelson's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate with Kerri yesterday! The winner of a Kerri Nelson ebook is Estella!

Congrats - Kerri will contact you!

Today we're celebrating two new "Christmas Around The World" stories from Kerri Nelson and Whispers Publishing - EVE OF THE DRAGON and THE MYSTICAL KILT!

Kerri Nelson has always been passionate about reading books but when she wrote her first poem in the second grade, she discovered her love of writing. At the age of sixteen, she became a columnist for her local newspaper as the high school correspondent for the weekly "Panther Tales" column. She won the Outstanding Young Journalist of the Year Award for her efforts.

After an education and career in the legal field, Kerri began to pen romantic suspense novels with a legal or law enforcement theme. She currently lives in the sunny south with her romance inspiring husband and her adorable children. When she's not reading or writing, you'll find her baking homemade goodies for her family. Kerri is an active member of Romance Writers of America, Southern Magic Romance Writers, Hearts Through History Romance Writers, Celtic Hearts Romance Writers, and Futuristic Fantasy & Paranormal Romance Writers.

Kerri is one of the proud authors to make it to the Final Five of Dorchester Publishing's America's Next Best Celler Contest that has been ongoing via Text Novel.com since June of 2009 and the winner of the Manic Reader and NAL/Signet Reader's Choice Award for her book SOUL SEARCHER released in the fall of 2009 from Whispers Publishing.

Kerri's Website *** Kerri's Blog

EVE OF THE DRAGON

When college student Chloe Griffith elects to spend her Christmas break backpacking through the Fuji mountains of Japan, she has no clue that she's about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

During Chloe's first day of hiking near the village of Ginowan, she watches as a fierce Asian warrior slays a dragon to save his village. Fascinated by the extreme turn of events, she stays in the village to learn more about this dark, sexy warrior.

She soon learns that the village is caught in a time warp and that the warrior is doomed to repeat the same battle every single night.

Chloe must find a way to help the village and save her lover. Will the magic of Christmas be enough to break this ancient curse?

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THE MYSTICAL KILT

What happens when a twenty first century shop girl is transported to the sixteenth century Highlands on Christmas Eve? Will her holiday season be ruined? Or will this be the Christmas blessing that she's been dreaming of?

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WIN - Join the party and leave a question or comment for Kerri today over here on our Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat to win a free download of your choice from Kerri's Backlist! Good luck and have fun! The winners will be announced right here, tomorrow - so be sure to check back!

Celebrating Two New Releases From Kerri Nelson

Today we're celebrating two new "Christmas Around The World" stories from Kerri Nelson and Whispers Publishing - EVE OF THE DRAGON and THE MYSTICAL KILT!

Kerri Nelson has always been passionate about reading books but when she wrote her first poem in the second grade, she discovered her love of writing. At the age of sixteen, she became a columnist for her local newspaper as the high school correspondent for the weekly "Panther Tales" column. She won the Outstanding Young Journalist of the Year Award for her efforts.

After an education and career in the legal field, Kerri began to pen romantic suspense novels with a legal or law enforcement theme. She currently lives in the sunny south with her romance inspiring husband and her adorable children. When she's not reading or writing, you'll find her baking homemade goodies for her family. Kerri is an active member of Romance Writers of America, Southern Magic Romance Writers, Hearts Through History Romance Writers, Celtic Hearts Romance Writers, and Futuristic Fantasy & Paranormal Romance Writers.

Kerri is one of the proud authors to make it to the Final Five of Dorchester Publishing's America's Next Best Celler Contest that has been ongoing via Text Novel.com since June of 2009 and the winner of the Manic Reader and NAL/Signet Reader's Choice Award for her book SOUL SEARCHER released in the fall of 2009 from Whispers Publishing.

Kerri's Website *** Kerri's Blog

EVE OF THE DRAGON

When college student Chloe Griffith elects to spend her Christmas break backpacking through the Fuji mountains of Japan, she has no clue that she's about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

During Chloe's first day of hiking near the village of Ginowan, she watches as a fierce Asian warrior slays a dragon to save his village. Fascinated by the extreme turn of events, she stays in the village to learn more about this dark, sexy warrior.

She soon learns that the village is caught in a time warp and that the warrior is doomed to repeat the same battle every single night.

Chloe must find a way to help the village and save her lover. Will the magic of Christmas be enough to break this ancient curse?

BUY THE BOOK *** READ THE EXCERPT

THE MYSTICAL KILT

What happens when a twenty first century shop girl is transported to the sixteenth century Highlands on Christmas Eve? Will her holiday season be ruined? Or will this be the Christmas blessing that she's been dreaming of?

BUY THE BOOK *** READ THE EXCERPT


WIN - Join the party and leave a question or comment for Kerri today over here on our Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat to win a free download of your choice from Kerri's Backlist! Good luck and have fun! The winners will be announced right here, tomorrow - so be sure to check back!

Laura Tolomei's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone for celebrating Laura's new release with her - she had a fantastic time! The name of the poster drawn today to win a free download of Laura's new book TO SEDUCE A SOULMATE was Yolanda!! Congrats and please email me at AuthorIsland at yahoo.com with your email address so Laura can get you your ebook!

TO SEDUCE A SOULMATE by Laura Tolomei

Finding a soul mate was the easy part. To seduce him proved Martin’s hardest challenge for nothing in Pirate Drake’s black intriguing eyes seemed to recognize the one person destiny had selected for him. But can the month between Thanksgiving and Christmas be enough to convince him of the contrary in spite of his dilemmas about gender, feelings, connections and sex or can Pirate Drake find a way around the burning desire, the erotic heat, the uncontrollable passion wrecking his senses at Martin’s mere sight?

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Celebrating the Release of Laura Tolomei's TO SEDUCE A SOULMATE

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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TO SEDUCE A SOULMATE by Laura Tolomei


Finding a soul mate was the easy part. To seduce him proved Martin’s hardest challenge for nothing in Pirate Drake’s black intriguing eyes seemed to recognize the one person destiny had selected for him. But can the month between Thanksgiving and Christmas be enough to convince him of the contrary in spite of his dilemmas about gender, feelings, connections and sex or can Pirate Drake find a way around the burning desire, the erotic heat, the uncontrollable passion wrecking his senses at Martin’s mere sight?


BUY THE BOOK *** READ THE EXCERPT




WIN - Join the party and leave a question or comment for Laura today over here on our Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat to win a free download of Laura's new release TO SEDUCE A SOULMATE! Good luck and have fun! The winners will be announced right here, tomorrow - so be sure to check back!

Black Velvet Seductions Cyber Launch Party Winners

Thanks to everyone who stopped by for our BVS cyber launch party!!!

And special thanks to Black Velvet Seductions for offering up FIVE winners for the party!!!
Karen in TN, Mitzi H, S7anna, Armenia and Leni you all win your choice of ebook from the BVS booklist and you get a free entry into their big Pick Your Prize contest!!!

You all need to email me at AuthorIsland at yahoo.com with which ebook you'd like to have to claim your prize. Congrats and good luck in the big Pick Your Prize drawing!

Black Velvet Seductions is celebrating three new Erotic Relationship Stories by three different authors, Starla Kaye, Cara Bristol and Richard Savage.


Black Velvet Seductions offers a wide range of romance in their different lines - Forbidden Experiences, Sensuous Journeys, Tender Destinations, Amorous Adventures and Short Story Collections. There are always giveaways and contests going on over on their website and their blog, like this one - Win A Kindle, Sony Reader, Ipod Touch, Or $260 In Barnes & Noble Or Amazon Gift Cards. Click Here For Details


TRUSTING HER -- By Starla Kaye

Rancher Sam Caldwell was in a funk. He'd been growling at his ranch hands, his friends, and even his wife Katie.

When Katie got in a funk Sam spanked her, so when his bad mood stretched on with no end in sight he decided to ask Katie to spank him, hoping it would correct his foul mood.

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INTIMATE SUBMISSION -- By Cara Bristol

Reese wanted Jamie's submission.

Jamie was convinced she needed to hold something back, just for herself but holding back is escalating the tension in her marriage.

Finally Reese issues the ultimate ultimatum. Will Jamie surrender the final piece of herself to Reese's mastery or will she rebel against the unfairness of the ultimatum?

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IN THE DRIVING SEAT -- By Richard Savage

Barbra would never have believed that buying a pair of shoes while her husband was away at sea would land her in so much trouble.

Alan could not believe that their relationship was so close to disaster, yet he knew that desperate times called for desperate measures.

Could a spanking really save their crumbling marriage?

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Celebrating Three New Releases From Black Velvet Seductions

Black Velvet Seductions is celebrating three new Erotic Relationship Stories by three different authors, Starla Kaye, Cara Bristol and Richard Savage.


Black Velvet Seductions offers a wide range of romance in their different lines - Forbidden Experiences, Sensuous Journeys, Tender Destinations, Amorous Adventures and Short Story Collections. There are always giveaways and contests going on over on their website and their blog, like this one - Win A Kindle, Sony Reader, Ipod Touch, Or $260 In Barnes & Noble Or Amazon Gift Cards. Click Here For Details


TRUSTING HER -- By Starla Kaye

Rancher Sam Caldwell was in a funk. He'd been growling at his ranch hands, his friends, and even his wife Katie.

When Katie got in a funk Sam spanked her, so when his bad mood stretched on with no end in sight he decided to ask Katie to spank him, hoping it would correct his foul mood.

BUY THE BOOK *** READ THE EXCERPT


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INTIMATE SUBMISSION -- By Cara Bristol

Reese wanted Jamie's submission.

Jamie was convinced she needed to hold something back, just for herself but holding back is escalating the tension in her marriage.

Finally Reese issues the ultimate ultimatum. Will Jamie surrender the final piece of herself to Reese's mastery or will she rebel against the unfairness of the ultimatum?

BUY THE BOOK *** READ THE EXCERPT

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IN THE DRIVING SEAT -- By Richard Savage

Barbra would never have believed that buying a pair of shoes while her husband was away at sea would land her in so much trouble.

Alan could not believe that their relationship was so close to disaster, yet he knew that desperate times called for desperate measures.

Could a spanking really save their crumbling marriage?

BUY THE BOOK *** READ THE EXCERPT


WIN - Join the party and leave a question or comment today over here on our Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat to win! BVS is giving away several free ebooks and FIVE entries into their big Kindle giveaway!!! Good luck and have fun! The winners will be announced right here, tomorrow - so be sure to check back!

Rebecca Royce's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone for celebrating Rebecca's special day with her! The name drawn from yesterday's posters is Misty!!! Congrats, you win a free download of Rebecca's new book LOVE BEYOND TIME and a HER WOLF t-shirt! Email AuthorIsland at yahoo.com with your email and mailing address so we can get you out your prizes.

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.

Genre - Fantasy Romance / Length - Novel / Heat Level - Sweet/Sensuous

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Celebrating the Release of Rebecca Royce's LOVE BEYOND TIME

Today we're celebrating Rebecca Royce's new paranormal romance LOVE BEYOND TIME that kicks off her new Outsiders Series.

As a teenager, Rebecca 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.

Visit Rebecca's Website *** Visit Rebecca's Blog *** Visit Rebecca's Facebook

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.

Genre - Fantasy Romance / Length - Novel / Heat Level - Sweet/Sensuous

BUY THE BOOK *** READ THE EXCERPT *** WATCH THE TRAILER *** READ REVIEW

WIN - Join the party and leave Rebecca a question or comment today over here on our Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat to win a free download of the her new book LOVE BEYOND TIME and a cool T-shirt with the cover of her werewolf story HER WOLF! Good luck! The winner will be announced right here, tomorrow - so be sure to check back!

Samantha Sommersby's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to all who celebrated with Samantha on her big day! The winner of a copy of Under Fire is Bookaroo!

Please send your email address to samamtha.sommersby@cox.net and she'll send you a copy of the eBook.




It’s 1917 and Lieutenant Jackson Crawford is in Arabia on an important mission. A seasoned soldier sent to ensure a victory that will secure British interests in the Suez Canal, Crawford was prepared for resistance from the prince; he was prepared for the crude weapons, the hellish sun, and the never-ending sand. What he wasn’t prepared for was Harvard bred archeologist turned spy Lillian Barton Drake.

Weeks after Lilly’s arrival in the desert she found herself in the center of a bloody massacre. Rescued by the prince she travels as part of his entourage, doing her utmost to gain his trust while avoiding becoming a part of his harem. Then into the camp rides an exhausted Jackson.

In a twist of fate Jack fights for Lilly’s honor risking life and limb to claim her as his own. Casting aside common sense the couple begin a passionate affair that sets the desert on fire and is guaranteed to melt your heart. Will their love be strong enough to survive the ravages of war, the duty they’ve sworn to their country, and the secrets of Jackson’s past?


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Celebrating the Release of Samantha Sommersby's UNDER FIRE

Today we're celebrating Samantha Sommersby's new release UNDER FIRE which is available in ebook from Red Rose Publishing!

Samantha lives in San Diego with her husband and fifteen year old son. She is the author of ten novels and novellas including her critically acclaimed Forbidden 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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It’s 1917 and Lieutenant Jackson Crawford is in Arabia on an important mission. A seasoned soldier sent to ensure a victory that will secure British interests in the Suez Canal, Crawford was prepared for resistance from the prince; he was prepared for the crude weapons, the hellish sun, and the never-ending sand. What he wasn’t prepared for was Harvard bred archeologist turned spy Lillian Barton Drake.

Weeks after Lilly’s arrival in the desert she found herself in the center of a bloody massacre. Rescued by the prince she travels as part of his entourage, doing her utmost to gain his trust while avoiding becoming a part of his harem. Then into the camp rides an exhausted Jackson.

In a twist of fate Jack fights for Lilly’s honor risking life and limb to claim her as his own. Casting aside common sense the couple begin a passionate affair that sets the desert on fire and is guaranteed to melt your heart. Will their love be strong enough to survive the ravages of war, the duty they’ve sworn to their country, and the secrets of Jackson’s past?

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WIN - Join the party and leave Samantha a question or comment today over here on our Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat to win a free download of the her new book UNDER FIRE! Good luck! The winner will be announced right here, tomorrow - so be sure to check back!

Karen Kelley's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone for sharing Karen Kelley's special day with her! All your names were put into the hat and Karen pulled out JODER - Congrats!!! You win an autographed copy of Karen's EARTH GUYS ARE EASY! Contact Karen with your mailing address, so she can get your prize right out to you!

Set Phasers To Sizzle...in this sexy new sci fi romance from Karen Kelley.

Special agent Roan Hendrix is a straight shooter with weapons and women, so he doesn't appreciate it when his boss throws him a curve. But what a curve. A half-human, half-Nerakian who needs a one-on-one crash course in how best to channel her powers. And while Roan's usually a master at separating business from pleasure, one glance into Lyraka's green eyes is enough to spark scorching fantasies of seriously close encounters with the tall, tanned temptress...

Lyraka's trying not to mind the way Mister Macho Special Agent keeps barking orders, but it's impossible to ignore Roan's rough-and-ready appeal. The sensitive ponytail guys Lyraka grew up with didn't have a clue how to handle her outsized sex drive, but Roan looks like he'd be up to the task in every way. Better still, he never got the memo that Lyraka's human side makes her - ahem - "special talents" even greater than the average Nerakian's...

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Celebrating the Release of Karen Kelley's DATING OUTSIDE YOUR DNA

Karen Kelley became very adept at how things worked in the publishing world. You write a book, you mail it off, you get rejected, you write another book. She did this for six years until one day she talked her husband into mailing her manuscript for her. She couldn't take one more look of pity from the postal workers. Being the loving husband that he is, he mailed Bachelor Party to Hilary Sares at Kensington to be considered for the Precious Gem line on a Tuesday. On Friday of that same week, Hilary called to offer a contract.

Currently Karen writes for the Brava Imprint with Kensington Publishing and has the fabulous Kate Duffy for an editor. Karen writes full-time, and collects junk which she fondly calls antiques. Her husband can still be talked into mailing her manuscripts and also helping with her publicity. She has two grown children, one son-in-law and three grandchildren and a very spoiled Pekinese. She loves sitting on the patio on a warm spring day and procrastinating about her approaching deadline(s).

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Set Phasers To Sizzle...in this sexy new sci fi romance from Karen Kelley.

Special agent Roan Hendrix is a straight shooter with weapons and women, so he doesn't appreciate it when his boss throws him a curve. But what a curve. A half-human, half-Nerakian who needs a one-on-one crash course in how best to channel her powers. And while Roan's usually a master at separating business from pleasure, one glance into Lyraka's green eyes is enough to spark scorching fantasies of seriously close encounters with the tall, tanned temptress...

Lyraka's trying not to mind the way Mister Macho Special Agent keeps barking orders, but it's impossible to ignore Roan's rough-and-ready appeal. The sensitive ponytail guys Lyraka grew up with didn't have a clue how to handle her outsized sex drive, but Roan looks like he'd be up to the task in every way. Better still, he never got the memo that Lyraka's human side makes her - ahem - "special talents" even greater than the average Nerakian's...

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WIN - Join the party and leave Karen a question or comment today over here on our Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat to win an autographed copy of Karen's EARTH GUYS ARE EASY! Good luck! The winner will be announced right here, tomorrow - so be sure to check back!

Desiree Holt's Cyber Launch Party Winners

Thanks to all of you for stopping by and celebrating with Desiree! Two winners were drawn from all the readers who posted questions and comments and our two winners are....
SciFi Lover - you win a free download of INTERMISSION and Zina Seawitch 6464 - you win a free download of HOT TO TROT.

SciFi Lover, please send your email address to AuthorIsland at yahoo.com so Desiree can get you out your prize - Zina Seawitch, thanks for including your email address we'll contact you soon with your free ebook.

Available today from Total-e-Bound Publishing's Wet Dreams and Fantasies Series...

INTERMISSION by Desiree Holt

Book two in the Wet Dreams and Fantasies Series

Lisa Graham's erotic memories of Interlude prompted her to visit Danny's Pub, its strange replacement, but five minutes into her first night there she got more than she bargained for.

Lisa Graham hugged to herself the memories of Interlude, the erotic pub that, it seemed, only appeared when it rained - and brought her unbelievable sex with the stranger, Mark. Scoping out Danny's Pub, the bar that occupies the space when there's no rain, she meets Jake, and falls into an erotic whirlpool that has a shocking surprise for her.

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes with multiple sex partners and public nudity.

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And available this Wednesday from Ellora's Cave's Courgar Challenge Series...

HOT TO TROT by Desiree Holt

Book 4 in the Cougar Challenge series.

Buying a ranch on eBay was the wildest thing Autumn Kelley had ever done. Past forty, she’d pretty much written excitement out of her life. But then she discovered the ranch came with a foreman who made every pulse in her body pound and who could give her an orgasm just by looking at her. As if that weren’t enough, he had a friend equally as mouth-watering, and the two of them took Autumn on an erotic trip that outdid any fantasy she could every have imagined. If sex with one hot boy toy was fantastic, then sex with two at the same time took her over the top. But what will she do when she comes down from the orgasmic high?

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WIN - Join the party and leave Judith a question or comment today over here on our Cyber Launch Party and since we're celebrating two new releases, you'll have two chances to win!! One lucky poster will win the ebook of INTERMISSION and one will win the ebook of HOT TO TROT! Good luck! The winner will be announced right here, tomorrow - so be sure to check back!

Celebrating Two New Releases By Desiree Holt

Author Desiree Holt has a busy week on her hands...two new releases from two different publishers. If there's better reason for a party, I can't think of what it is!

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.

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Available today from Total-e-Bound Publishing's Wet Dreams and Fantasies Series...

INTERMISSION by Desiree Holt

Book two in the Wet Dreams and Fantasies Series

Lisa Graham's erotic memories of Interlude prompted her to visit Danny's Pub, its strange replacement, but five minutes into her first night there she got more than she bargained for.

Lisa Graham hugged to herself the memories of Interlude, the erotic pub that, it seemed, only appeared when it rained - and brought her unbelievable sex with the stranger, Mark. Scoping out Danny's Pub, the bar that occupies the space when there's no rain, she meets Jake, and falls into an erotic whirlpool that has a shocking surprise for her.

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes with multiple sex partners and public nudity.

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And available this Wednesday from Ellora's Cave's Courgar Challenge Series...

HOT TO TROT by Desiree Holt

Book 4 in the Cougar Challenge series.

Buying a ranch on eBay was the wildest thing Autumn Kelley had ever done. Past forty, she’d pretty much written excitement out of her life. But then she discovered the ranch came with a foreman who made every pulse in her body pound and who could give her an orgasm just by looking at her. As if that weren’t enough, he had a friend equally as mouth-watering, and the two of them took Autumn on an erotic trip that outdid any fantasy she could every have imagined. If sex with one hot boy toy was fantastic, then sex with two at the same time took her over the top. But what will she do when she comes down from the orgasmic high?

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WIN - Join the party and leave Judith a question or comment today over here on our Cyber Launch Party and since we're celebrating two new releases, you'll have two chances to win!! One lucky poster will win the ebook of INTERMISSION and one will win the ebook of HOT TO TROT! Good luck! The winner will be announced right here, tomorrow - so be sure to check back!

Lexxie Couper's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to all who celebrated with Lexxie Couper on her very special day! The winner of the download of Lexxie's new release and a choice of any other Lexxie Couper ebook is Melanie. Melanie, please send your email address to AuthorIsland at yahoo.com so Lexxie can get you out your two free books!


She has the power to bring new life…or utterly destroy it.

Torin Kerridon, the last warrior from an ancient order, is drawn to an abandoned, dying Earth, where he finds a forgotten young woman. A woman forged by the Immortals to wield the ultimate weapon—the Sun Sword. A woman capable of commanding the power of the suns. A woman with no past and no memory, the body of an angel and the spirit of a demon. He will train her. Prepare her.

Hunted all her life, Kala Rei has endured more than one woman should. Sheer grit, and a dangerous skill with a lead pipe, are the key to her survival. But nothing threatens her sense of safety more than dominance-oozing Torin. He wants her, but not for what’s between her legs. For what he believes her to be—some ludicrous savior from some absurd prophecy. No matter…his offer to take her away from Earth is too good to refuse.

But when a savage desire begins to burn between them, both Torin and Kala are in danger—and so are the worlds of man.

Warning: This book contains an ancient prophecy that can’t be denied, a brooding hero tormented by desire, a stubborn woman who hungers for his touch, a villain so vile you’ll want to kill him yourself and sex so hot it’ll melt the suns of the known universes…and then some.


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Celebrating The Release of Lexxie Couper's THE SUN SWORD

Today we're celebrating Lexxie Couper's new romantic sci fi adventure, THE SUN SWORD!

Lexxie's not a deviant. She just has a deviant's imagination and a desire to entertain readers with her words. Add the two together and you get darkly erotic romances with a twist of horror, sci-fi and the paranormal.

When she's not submerged in the worlds she creates, Lexxie's life revolves around her family, a husband who thinks she's insane, a pony-sized mutt who thinks he's a lapdog, two yabbies hell-bent on destroying their tank and her daughters, who both utterly captured her heart and changed her life forever.

Contact Lexxie at http://us.mc536.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=lexxie@lexxiecouper.com, follow her on Twitter http://twitter.com/lexxie_couper or visit her at http://www.lexxiecouper.com/ where she occasionally makes a fool of herself on her blog.


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She has the power to bring new life…or utterly destroy it.

Torin Kerridon, the last warrior from an ancient order, is drawn to an abandoned, dying Earth, where he finds a forgotten young woman. A woman forged by the Immortals to wield the ultimate weapon—the Sun Sword. A woman capable of commanding the power of the suns. A woman with no past and no memory, the body of an angel and the spirit of a demon. He will train her. Prepare her.

Hunted all her life, Kala Rei has endured more than one woman should. Sheer grit, and a dangerous skill with a lead pipe, are the key to her survival. But nothing threatens her sense of safety more than dominance-oozing Torin. He wants her, but not for what’s between her legs. For what he believes her to be—some ludicrous savior from some absurd prophecy. No matter…his offer to take her away from Earth is too good to refuse.

But when a savage desire begins to burn between them, both Torin and Kala are in danger—and so are the worlds of man.

Warning: This book contains an ancient prophecy that can’t be denied, a brooding hero tormented by desire, a stubborn woman who hungers for his touch, a villain so vile you’ll want to kill him yourself and sex so hot it’ll melt the suns of the known universes…and then some.


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WIN - Join the party and leave Lexxie a question or comment today over here on our Cyber Launch Party and you'll get your name in the hat for a free ebook of Lexxie's new release THE SUN SWORD plus any other Lexxie Couper ebook of the winner's choice! The winner will be announced right here, tomorrow - so be sure to check back!