Friday, April 30, 2010

Celebrating Laura Tolomei's First Release With Whiskey Creek Press

Today we're celebrating Laura Tolomei's first release with Whiskey Creek Press, TASTING LEON'S MARK.

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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TASTING LEON'S MARK From Laura Tolomei and Whiskey Creek Press

The world is full of hunters and their prey. But some prey can become hunters themselves while others have hidden claws. Not always surrendering is one alternative for the weak. Surprisingly, such a choice can make life very interesting. It can create new connections or balance pre-existing ones.

So, will Sean accept anything for another taste of Leon?

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 new book, TASTING LEON'S MARK. Be sure to leave your email address so we can contact you if you are today's winner!

Logical Lust's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to welcome G.A. Hauser to the Island and to celebrate her newest release GOT MEN? Congrats to joder - you get a free download of the new book!

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Got Men Kicks Off Logical-Lust's New M/M Erotic Romance Line

Award-winning author G. A. Hauser spearheads Logical-Lust’s new M/M erotica and erotic romance line, with the release of GOT MEN? Today we welcome author GA Hauser and celebrate her new release!

“I was born in the shadow of the Manhattan skyline in the suburbs of New Jersey in the sleepy town of Fair Lawn. I graduated Fair Lawn High and went to college in Manhattan at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and graduated with honors with bachelor's degree at William Paterson College.After graduating with a degree in Fine Arts I gave up the idea of being a starving artist and headed for Seattle.For over a decade I lived in Rain City, and the last eight of those I wore a blue police uniform working for the Seattle Police Department as a patrol officer.I’ve been writing since 1990 but it wasn’t until I reached the wet British Isles that I published my first book, In The Shadow of Alexander. I lived in Hertfordshire, England for six years and from there I was able to travel and see the wonders of the world. I am back in the good ol’ USA once again and believe me, there’s no place like home.”

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GOT MEN?

New novel takes a look at a different reality.

Like it or not reality television shows have become a staple in modern culture. Our curiosity to be the ‘fly-on-the-wall’ and watch other people’s trials and tribulations is now a huge percentage of mainstream primetime viewing.

In the reality show Got Men? six young men are selected – they assume randomly – for their participation as housemates in an isolated location in Nevada. The purpose of their stay is never revealed to them.

This novel examines ratings versus human frailty and deeply personal lives. How much of our intimate secrets are we willing to reveal to the universe? These six outgoing, handsome men struggle to come to terms with in a society that still does not give them equal rights to marry, serve in the military, or allow them to live without fear of discrimination.

The set up for the big ‘reveal’ on Got Men? is more than just a simple decision. It’s about taking a risk.The producers of the show want the subjects to take that chance, because to them, ratings mean everything.

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WIN - Leave G. A. or Logical-Lust Publications a comment or question today and your name goes in the hat for a free download of GOT MEN? Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you are today's winner! Good Luck and have fun!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Marie Treanor's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to all who stopped by to celebrate the release of ROUGE WARRIORS with Marie Treanor and congrats to Tara W - you win a free download of CITY OF THE DAMNED! Thanks for leaving your email address - Marie will contact you soon with your prize!

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Celebrating Marie Treanor's New Ebook Collection Just Released By Changeling Press

Today we're celebrating the release of ROGUE WARRIORS, an new eBook collection in Marie Treanor's Tales of the Damned Series containing the stories REBEL, SOLDIER and QUEEN.

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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ROGUE WARRIORS, an eBook collection containing the stories REBEL, SOLDIER and QUEEN by Marie Treanor.

A new war rages on Earth, and growing numbers of Dome City humans blame their immortal allies, the mysterious Dragul.

Jake Lindow is a rebel with a cause -- leading the band of outlaws who harry the Ministry in pursuit of peace, freedom and the end of Dragul domination. Kidnapping the beautiful Dragul, Crina, is part of Jake's plan; falling in love with her isn't.

Sorin, a powerful Dragul mind-specialist, is called in to investigate a violent prisoner of war whose abused mind needs all his skill to heal. For Sergeant Tanya Blake, attracted to Sorin's gorgeous, leather-clad body yet repelled by the power of his mind as it invades hers, is in the grip of desires that hover between sex and murder.

As world leaders gather for a peace conference, Gina, sex-starved daughter of the Dragul king, has more personal goals -- a night of forbidden sensual pleasures before her political marriage to Sylvus, leader of the western Dragul. However, when Gina picks up not one sexy human lover but two, she risks security, peace and ultimately her own heart.

By the time the conference ends, Gina and her friends, the Dome and the world have changed forever.

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WIN - Leave Marie a question or comment today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for a free download of her eBook collection CITY OF THE DAMNED. Be sure to leave your email address so we can contact you if you are today's winner!

Lizzie T Leaf's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to all who stopped by to celebrate Lizzie T Leaf's new release BUTTERFLY KISSES with her yesterday!

And congrats to Giada M - you win Lizzie's fun RT prize package! Thanks for leaving your email address, Lizzie will contact you when she returns from RT.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Celebrating A New Cougar Club Release For Lizzie T. Leaf

Today we're celebrating the release of BUTTERFLY KISSES by Lizzie T. Leaf, the second book by Lizzie in the multi-author "Cougar Club" series she created for Aspen Mountain Press.

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.

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 at Facebook.

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BUTTERFLY KISSES - A New Cougar Club Release From Lizzie T. Leaf and Aspen Mountain Press

Tony Roberts is a Wyoming cowboy who's also the head of a successful New York law firm. And he has a secret: he's had a crush on his favorite artist for years. When he finally meets Susan, his fantasy becomes reality. Problem is, she's also the mother of one of his employees Scott Clarke - who's also a good friend.

Susan Mayrah Clarke's life has been fine without a man, so she's unprepared for the sudden attraction to Tony when her son brings him home for Thanksgiving. Why did Scott have to bring home a cowboy that makes her wish she were twenty years younger? Unsure of what to do, Susan turns to the ladies of the Cougar Club group for advice.

Susan and Tony can't resist the physical force that brings them together. Will the difference in their ages ruin their chance at love?

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WIN - Leave Lizzie a comment or question today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for a Lizzie T. Leaf RT promo pack that includes the goodies she's handing out at RT this week and a special surprise she brings home from her trip to RT. Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you are today's winner!

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Lorelei James' Cyber Launch Party Winners

Thanks to everyone who stopped by yesterday to celebrate the print release of WILD WEST BOYS with Lorelei James!

And congrats to Jean P and Annalisa! Jean P wins a free download of MISTRESS CHRISTMAS and Annalisa wins a free download of MISS FIRECRACKER! Enjoy and thanks for hanging out with us!

Friday, April 23, 2010

Celebrating Lorelei James' New Print Release

Today we're celebrating the print release of two Lorelei James' Wild West Boys stories.

When I'm not squirreled away behind my laptop writing fun, sexy, contemporary erotic romances set in the modern day Wild West, I can be found reading everything under the sun, practicing yoga until I’m a pretzel, shootin' my .22, watching the Professional Bull Riders tour on Versus, and running a kid's taxi service, all in the guise of avoiding housework and rustlin' up vittles.

Why do I have a particular fondness for all things western? Well, I'm a fourth generation South Dakotan, living in the Black Hills, which is chock-full of interesting characters, including cowboys, Indians, ranchers, and bikers. The geographical diversity of the surrounding area showcases mountains, plains, and badlands. Living in and writing about rural settings gives me a unique perspective, especially since I'm not writing historical westerns. Through my fictional world, I can show the ideals and the cowboy way of life are still very much alive.

I also write a dark, gritty mystery series under the name Lori Armstrong and my novel Snow Blind just won the 2009 Shamus Award from the Private Eye Writers of America for Best Paperback Original! Check it out at http://www.loriarmstrong.com/

Visit Lorelie James Website for her complete list of books


Ridin' West for the holidays in this paperback collection of two funny and sexy holiday tales from Lorelei James.


MISTRESS CHRISTMAS

When accountant Holly North is guilted into filling in at a Christmas-themed strip club, she fears she'll be recognized - or worse, exposed as a fraud. Instead she's shocked at how deliciously wicked it feels to don a velvet mask and the Mrs.-Claus-as-dominatrix outfit.

Detective Nick West is determined to find out who robbed his friend after a lap dance. Visions of revenge vanish faster than a flying sleigh when he encounters Mistress Christmas, a leggy brunette with a lush mouth made for mistletoe - and a holiday wish: for a secret Santa to sweep her away for a night of anonymous sexual pleasure.

MISS FIRECRACKER

One year ago carpenter Willow Gregory accidentally won the Miss Firecracker crown. Now she's ready to cut loose, but celebrating didn't include waking up in a sexy stranger's bed. Nor agreeing to work off the damage she caused to his friend's bar - or go to jail.

Normally, bartender Blake West could ignore a drunken, horny, naked beauty queen. But there's something about Willow that makes him want to blow his Mr. Nice Guy persona all to hell. It was supposed to be a no-heartstrings-attached affair, but every grinding kiss, every stolen touch leads to another...

Warning: These stories contains naughty holiday innuendo, love scenes hot as spiced cider, sweet and feisty heroines, and smokin' heroes with big...bottle rockets and candy canes.

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WIN - Leave Lorelei a comment or question today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for one of TWO prizes - one reader will win a free download of MISTRESS CHRISTMAS and one reader will win a free download of MISS FIRECRACKER! Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you're one of today's winners.

Missy Martine's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate TABLE FOR THREE, Missy Martine's first print release, with her!!

Congrats goes out to Mindy - you win a free download of Missy's other book DISCOVERING HER WOLVEN HERITAGE! Thanks for leaving your email address, Missy will be sending the book to you soon!

And there's still a few days left to enter the FANTASTIC contest Missy has going on over on the AuthorIsland.com Contest page - she's offering up a beautiful Pearl necklace and earring set - be sure to check it out!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Celebrating Missy Martine's First Print Release

Today we're celebrating Missy Martine's very first print release TABLE FOR THREE!


Missy Martine is an erotic novelist who began her new career late in life, after she had retired from nursing. She’s written contemporary ménage and paranormal erotic romance. Her other available novel, “Discovering Her Wolfen Heritage” is a wolf shapeshifter romantic thriller.

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A Scorching Hot Siren Romance from Missy Martine.


Cass Abernathy is forty-three and she's getting a second chance at life, and maybe even love. She's finally divorced, after years of abuse, when she learns an unknown uncle in Oregon has left her his estate, and more importantly, his house. Filled with hope for her future and excited to have a place of her own, Cass heads west not knowing what she'll find.

What she finds are hot and sexy twin brothers intent on making her a part of their lives. It's too bad they're so much younger because they bring out feelings she's never had before.


Meanwhile, there's someone else interested in Cass' inheritance, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to make sure he wins.Will Cass overcome her fears and open her heart to the two men who love her, and will she discover the truth about her inheritance before it's too late?


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WIN - Leave Missy a question or comment today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for a free download of her erotic paranormal romance DISCOVERING HER WOLVEN HERITAGE. Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you're today's winner!

Black Velvet Seductions Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate Susan Gabriel's new release ONLY THE LONEY with her yesterday!

Congrats to Armenia - you're name was drawn to win a free download of Susan's new book - thanks for leaving your email address, the publisher should be sending you out the book soon!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Celebrating A New Black Velvet Seduction Release For Susan Gabriel

Today we're celebrating the release of ONLY THE LONELY by Susan Gabriel, a erotic paranormal suspense from Black Velvet Seductions.


Susan Gabriel lives where the sun is always shining, her glass is never empty, and the balmy nights on her tropical isle swoon with romance. When she isn’t writing, you can find her strolling the shoreline with her beloved dogs, searching for treasures that wash up on the sand.


She loves many things, but nothing captivates her more than the turn of a good phrase. From the moment she uttered her first syllable, Susan embarked on a life-long love affair with words; they are the music of the mind. Just like notes on the scale, no two words resonate with the same tone. It is Susan’s fondest wish that her dear readers not only encounter letters on a page, but through her writing they hear the symphony that is life and love.


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Destiny is on the line for Summer Solstice, the sultry and acerbic hostess of the popular late night talk-radio show Only the Lonely when a call comes through from a centuries-old vampire with a dark and tragic past.


Before the night is over, Summer will be drawn into the secretive world of the vampire who has the face of an angel, the needs of a man, and a thirst for human blood.


Forbidden desire turns to love, but love turns to suspicion when Summer's fans begin to turn up floating in the murky waters of the Mississippi. Will these two beings from different worlds be each other's salvation or their undoing?


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


Saturday, April 17, 2010

Bonnie Rose Leigh's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to all who stopped by to celebrate the release of RYAN'S HOPE with Bonnie Rose Leigh!! I know she really appreciated the support!

Congrats to Lisa F. - you win a free download of her new book!

Friday, April 16, 2010

Celebrating A New Erotic Sci Fi Shapeshifter Romance From Bonnie Rose Leigh

Today we're celebrating the release of RYAN'S HOPE by Bonnie Rose Leigh. RYAN'S HOPE is the fourth book in her erotic sci-fi shapeshifter series, World's Apart.

Bonnie has been in thrall with the written word from a very young age. When she ran out of things to read, she created her own stories. Now, she is a multi-published author and lives in a small town in Upstate, New York. She spends most of her time on the computer either writing or visiting with friends. When not busy on the computer, her free time is consumed with reading. It doesn't matter what genre the book is either, though she is partial to romance novels. Her favorite after-hours hobby is sprawling in a chair with a book clutched in her hands and a cup of cocoa sitting nearby.

She can now be found on MySpace at: www.myspace.com/bonnieroseleigh. Bonnie would love to hear from each and every one of you. Make sure you subscribe to her blog as it will be updated regularly with release dates, excerpts and online appearances.

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An Empathic scientist… A rebel hero… Together they’ll face down the Chantrean’s most evil enemy, the notorious Black Rose.

RYAN'S HOPE By Bonnie Rose Leigh

Liana Peterson led an ordinary life back on Earth, if you considered being an Empathic Omega with too many brains and no friends ordinary. When Taliff Shi’Lan offered her a new life on Chantrea, her ancestor’s homeworld, she thought it would be her chance to have a life of her own, a new start where she wouldn’t be abused on a daily basis. It didn’t take long for Liana to learn that whether on Earth or Chantrea, being the Omega left her with few options. She turns to what she knows best, her love of science as she attempts to solve the Chantreans’ fertility problems.

Ryan Morgan has spent the last five years since his escape from the Black Rose searching the known galaxies for the treacherous woman who had stolen him from Earth to use in her breeding program. Now free, he’s dedicated his life to finding and releasing the other victims of her villainy, male and female. But when his actions lead him to being captured by the Black Rose again, this time along with the head scientist for the Chantreans working on curing their fertility problems, Ryan is determined to destroy the Black Rose once and for all, because no one would hurt Liana and live.

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WIN - Leave Bonnie a question or comment today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat to win a free download of her brand new book! Please leave your email address, so we can contact you if you are today's winner!

Michelle Levigne's Cyber Launch Party Winners

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate the release of LADY WARHAWK with Michelle. She had something different readers had to do to enter her contest and got two entries - Jeanne S and Sherry S - and she figured, what the hey, they BOTH win a T-shirt. So congrats to both of you for entering and winning!

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Celebrating The Release of Book Four In Michelle Levigne's Zygradon Chronicles

Today we're celebrating the release of LADY WARHAWK - Book Four In Michelle Levigne's Zygradon Chronicles.

A story addict since an early exposure to Dr. Seuss, award-winning author of over 30 novels and novellas, Michelle Levigne has been creating her own stories, heroes and adventures since junior high. She ventures into many sub-genres of science fiction, paranormal, romance and fantasy, including Greek mythology, Narnia spin-offs and her futuristic universe, the Commonwealth.

Michelle's science fiction collection, THE MERUK EPISODES I-V just won the 2010 EPPIE for best Anthology.

Michelle writes something for everyone! After all, since she likes to read all over the board, why not WRITE all over the board?

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LADY WARHAWK - Book Four In Michelle Levigne's Zygradon Chronicles

Athrar Warhawk fulfills his destiny as the prophecy of the Three Drops of Blood plays out in war and tragedy - and new prophecy gives hope.

Raised in hiding, Athrar Warhawk emerges to claim his place and destiny as Warhawk's Heir. Guided by Mrillis and Meghianna, supported by his foster-brother, Lycen, Meghianna's adopted son, he tries to hold the alliance together as rebels and traitors fight for dominance. Young love turns to betrayal and loss, made worse by the political games of court and a growing schism between Noveni and Rey'kil.

When Athrar finds his soul-mate, traitors and politics try to tear them apart, and magic tries to force her to betray him with Lycen. A new prophecy emerges, speaking of the Lady Warhawk, promising sorrow and hope for the future - even as the Nameless One emerges from hiding and begins his final campaign of destruction. Mrillis and Meghianna risk all to protect the defenseless thousands who have fled to Moerta, and in so doing lock the defenders in with their enemy, for all time. Only the Lady Warhawk will hold the key to the future, and to freedom.

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WIN - Leave Michelle a comment or question today at her Cyber Launch Party and then email her at MLevigne@aol.com with the title of your favorite Arthurian BOOK or MOVIE. Be sure to include your postal address. NO address means NO entry.

If Michelle owns the book, or has seen the movie, your name will go into the drawing for a free T-shirt with the cover artwork on it - the winner will have their choice of color and size! The winner will be posted tomorrow - so be sure to check back and good luck!

Vicki Hopkins' Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to all of you who stopped by to celebrate the release of Vicki Hopkins' debut novel, THE PRICE OF INNOCENCE - what wonderful support to show a new author!

Congrats to Carol L! You win!! Vicki will be contacting you at the email address you provided for your mailing information.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Celebrating Vicki Hopkins' Debut Novel THE PRICE OF INNOCENCE

Today we're celebrating the release of Vicki Hopkins debut novel THE PRICE OF INNOCENCE, a historical fiction with romantic elements.

Vicki is a paralegal by day and author/blogger by evening and weekends. She possesses an insatiable desire to write and holds a fierce determination to succeed as a self-published author.

She made her writing debut on the Internet through the medium of blogging in January of 2008, after taking an interest in The Phantom of the Opera. Her blog entitled LESSONS FROM THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA examined the characters, emotions, symbolism, and events in the story.

Since her first post in January of 2008, her blog has received over 50,000 hits from 106 countries worldwide. It's become a favorite in the Phantom community. At the request of many of her readers, she published her blog into book form in May of 2009. It has received acclaim from fans, journalists, and university professors for taking a unique approach to studying the timeless story.


After years of wanting to try her hand at fiction writing, Vicki released her debut historical novel, THE PRICE OF INNOCENCE through Xlibris Corporation in November 2009. Determined to make a statement that self-published authors can produce quality work, she is thrilled over the positive professional reviews and reader comments. Vicki is excited to begin her second novel in a series of three THE PRICE OF DECEPTION which continues the story to a more fulfilling conclusion. She is also working on her own Phantom of the Opera novel, which she hopes to release in the Fall of 2010.

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THE PRICE OF INNOCENCE by Vicki Hopkins is a historical fiction novel, containing romantic elements, set in 1878 Paris, France. It weaves the tale of a young woman who, through cruel circumstances, suddenly finds herself struggling to survive in a city that despises its poor.

Her struggles take her on a journey through the shelters of charity to finding her first job as a laundress. The only reprieve from the vain existence of her life arrives each day when she delivers laundry to the most opulent brothel in all of Paris. Behind the doors of the Chabanais, a world of beauty, comfort, and shelter calls to her but for a price - her innocence.

The story is a picturesque glimpse into 19th century Paris life and an emotional journey of one woman driven by survival, rescued out of admiration, and redeemed out of love. It moves its readers to joy and tears, leaving a hunger for the second novel in the series of three.

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WIN - Leave Vicki a comment or question today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for an autographed copy of Vicki's THE PRICE OF INNOCENCE! Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you're today's winner!

Marie Treanor's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to all of you who stopped by to celebrate Marie Treanor's new release DEMON LOVER with her yesterday! You guys really made her day!

Congrats to lindseye - you win! Thanks for leaving your email address so Marie can get you out your free download!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Celebrating Marie Treanor's New Samhain Release DEMON LOVER

Today we're celebrating the new Samhain Publishing release of DEMOND LOVER, the second book in Marie Treanor's Fairytale Fantasies series.

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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Rumplestiltskin is not his name and this hunk’s no gnarled old goblin.

DEMON LOVER - Book Two in Marie Treanor's Fairytale Fantasies

In his quest to land her a rich husband, Gwyneth’s father has gone one step too far and bragged to the king’s steward. Now she faces an impossible task: spin a room full of straw into gold by morning, or their lives are forfeit. She despairs, until a black-garbed figure offers to solve her problem for a price. One kiss.

He returns the second night, and the third. With each sensual encounter, the stakes escalate along with her attraction to her mysterious visitor. Then he claims the ultimate price—her child—and she realizes too late she’s made a deal with the king of the Underworld.

From the moment he kisses her, Ragnorak knows Gwyneth’s child will be a worthy heir for his kingdom. But with each touch, he wants more. He wants her to be queen of his strangely beautiful world—and for her to want to stay. But that will mean giving her the ultimate weapon—the power of his name.

Gwyneth has only three chances to drive her demon lover over the edge of bliss. But when the stakes suddenly shift, it’s Ragnorak who stands to lose everything…

Warning: This book by Marie Treanor turns a well-known fairytale upside down, and involves hot sex with a villainous demon—or is he…?

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WIN - Leave Marie a comment or message today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for a free download of one of her books! Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you are today's winner.

Jules Bennett's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to all who stopped by to celebrate with Jules yesterday!

And congrats to Debi!! You Win! Thanks for leaving your email address, Jules will contact you soon to get your email address.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Celebrating Jules Bennett's New Silhouette Desire Release

Today we're celebrating the release of FOR BUSINESS...OR MARRIAGE?, 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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FOR BUSINESS...OR MARRIAGE? A new Silhouette Desire from Jules Bennett

She'd always been in love with her boss. Secretly. And it had almost killed Abby Morrison each time magnificent multimillionaire Cade Stone began dating another woman. And now…he wanted her to plan his wedding!

Abby knew Cade was making a mistake—marrying for business reasons a woman equally uninterested in love. For too long she'd been the mousy little secretary. But now she refused to keep quiet. So she had one month to plan Cade's wedding? That gave her one month to change his mind.

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WIN - Leave Jules a comment or question today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for an autographed copy of her March Silhouette Desire release SEDUCING THE ENEMY'S DAUGHTER. Be sure to leave your email address so we can contact you if you're our winner!

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Adelle Laudan's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate Adelle's IRONHORSE RIDER Series!

And Congrats to Linda Henderson - you win! Thanks for leaving your email address, Adelle will contact you soon for your mailing address.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Celebrating the Release of Adelle Laudan's Ironhorse Rider Series

Today we're celebrating the re-release of all three books in Adelle Laudan's IronHorse Rider Series.

Adelle Laudan lives in Southern Ontario with two of her four children still under wing. Life as a single mom of two teenage daughters is 'interesting', to say the least, but a life she wouldn't trade for all the money in the world. When most little girls dreamed of being a princess in a castle, waiting for their Prince Charming, Adelle dreamed of riding off into the sunset with a leather clad hero on a vintage motorcycle.

There are three things in life Adelle is most passionate about; family, writing, and motorcycles. Come ride the many twists and turns her stories will take you. Be sure to fasten your seatbelt, it's going to be the ride you'll not soon forget.

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Available in Ebook & Print

After losing his wife in a terrible motorcycle accident,Shane flees from everything and everyone that reminds him of Kelly.He discovers solace in a summer Micmac camp, and with the aid of Chief Gray Owl and the beautiful Tia, Shane’s heart begins to heal. However, even paradise can turn chaotic. To save Tia from a man she fears, Shane is sent on a quest. Throughout his journey, he learns that sometimes friendship comes from the most unusual circumstances, that love never dies, and anything’s possible when you’re riding in the wind.

EXCERPT

IRONHORSE RIDER: BOOK TWO
Available in Ebook & Print


Bikers, gypsies, and natives… three very different cultures are brought together when Tia and Shane join a caravan of travelling Romani on their way back to the mountains. They are introduced to a world of fire breathers, belly dancers, and crystal balls. Not all of Tia’s Micmac family are happy about it, which puts her in grave danger. Will Shane come to the lovely Tia’s rescue? Can the ghosts of his past finally rest in peace so he can love again, or is he destined to a life alone riding in the wind?


News of Tia’s pregnancy gives Shane reason to celebrate. Unfortunately, not everyone is as happy about this turn of events. When a powerful evil presence descends upon the unsuspecting Micmac camp, Shane joins forces with the spirit world to confront this threat and defend all he has come to know and love.

Is Shane strong enough to face such a merciless entity, or will he lose his life protecting the people he loves, including that of Tia and his unborn child?

WIN - Leave Adelle a question or comment today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for an Adelle Laudan prize package. Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you are our winner! Have fun and good luck!

Karen Kelley's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate the release of Karen Kelley's THE JAGUAR PRINCE with us!

Congrats to Robynl - you win an autographed book from Karen Kelley's backlist! Thanks for leaving your email address, we'll be contacting you soon for your mailing address.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Celebrating The Release of Karen Kelley's THE JAGUAR PRINCE

Today we're celebrating the release of THE JAGUAR PRINCE by Karen Kelley!

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. 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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THE JAGUAR PRINCE by Karen Kelley

Zoo worker Callie Jordan knows something primal when she sees it: take, for instance, the naked man sitting at the foot of her bed. He's the same (naked) guy she saw after hours at the zoo. But now he's in her apartment, and just happens to have turned into a black-as-night jaguar. The average person would be in a blind panic; Callie certainly intends to be - once she finishes processing what this incredibly hot lunatic is telling her...

It seems Callie's visitor, the one who prefers skins to shirts, is Prince Rogar. From the planet of New Symtaria. Oh, and Callie is from the same place, has the same nifty shapeshifting powers, and is destined to be Rogar's lifemate! It figures the first hot guy ever to show a bit of interest turns out to be certifiable. Then again, Callie's seen Rogar's powers (plus some other choice things) firsthand - and testing her new roomie's powers of persuasion would be the ultimate walk on the wild side...

Order Now! - Kensington, B&N, Amazon, Borders, BAM, IndieBound.

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WIN - Leave Karen a question or comment today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for an autographed copy of a book from Karen's backlist and some author goodies. Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you're our winner - Good luck!


Sunday, April 4, 2010

Follow That Blog Winner!!

We reached 100 followers and I'm thrilled!!! And we pulled one name out of those 100 to win our fabulous prize package - one of our "FAMOUS" goodie boxes filled with super author promo including a t-shirt, a book bag signed by the authors I met at the Ellora's Cave Romanticon last fall, five...count them FIVE fabulous books - all autographed - from the AuthorIsland prize closet and so many bookmarks, coverflats, magnets, pens and other goodies it'll take you all day to go through it all!!!

DRUM ROLL Please....


Tara W - you win!!! But you have to contact me at AuthorIsland at yahoo.com by April 15th with your mailing address to claim your prize or a new winner will be drawn!

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Erin Nicholas' Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate with Erin yesterday!!! We had so much fun celebrating her new book JUST RIGHT!


Congrats to Anne - you win a copy of her new book! Thanks for leaving your email address, Erin will be contacting you with your prize soon!