Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Desiree Holt's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate Desiree Holt's two new shifter releases with her over this busy holiday season. And congrats to Marybelle - your name was drawn as our winner! Desiree will be contacting you soon for your shipping information.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Celebrating Two New Shifter Stories From Desiree Holt

Today we're celebrating the release of LUST BY MOONLIGHT and MATED, two new shifter stories from award-winning and bestselling author Desiree Holt.

Desiree has lived a life of excitement that brings the color to her writing. She was a summer fishing guide, a summer field hand where she was one of only three women working, a member of a beginning ski team that skied in competition (and no, no broken bones!). She spent several years in the music business representing every kind of artist from country singer to heavy metal rock bands. For several years she also ran her own public relations agency handling any client that interested her.

She is twice a finalist for an EPIC E-Book Award, a nominee for a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award, winner of the first 5 Heart Sweetheart of the Year Award at The Romance Studio, and is published by four different houses. Romance Junkies said of her work: "Desiree Holt is the most amazing erotica author of our time and each story is more fulfilling then the last."


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LUST BY MOONLIGHT - Book Two in Desiree Holt's Night Seeker Series


As a shifter Mark Guitron is uniquely equipped to search for the devil beast, El Chupacabra, and stop the horrible killings. Hunting one night by moonlight he spots another wolf whose aura tells him she is also a shifter. When he is visited by an erotic vision of her in human form he knows he must find her and make her his own.


Chloe Hansen is searching for her friend who she's convinced is a victim of the devil beast. When she meets Mark she feels a primal tug that tells her they are meant to be together. As they join forces in the hunt, they soon learn that sex between them feeds a need, rather than slaking it. The multiple orgasms barely satisfy their lust for each other, and as they draw closer to their prey they mate in the fiercest coupling yet.


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MATED - Book Five in Desiree Holt's The Sentinel Series

Cale Martin knew at once Linnea Porter was his mate, but could he convince her in the midst of turmoil?

When The Sentinels agreed to look into the disappearance of Linnea Porter's sister, Cale Martin was tagged as the lead. He didn't know what he expected the first night he showed up at Linnea's, but a surge of lust wasn't on his list. Nor did he expect his inner wolf to reach out to her.

For Linnea, fascinated by shapeshifters, Cale called to something primitive inside her. As they focused on finding her sister, the bond between them continued to grow. Was it possible that this shifter and this human were meant to be...mated?

Reader Advisory: This book is best read in sequence as part of a series, although it can be read as a standalone title.



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Robin Leigh Miller's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to all who stopped by to celebrate the release of TEMPEST'S GIFT with Robin and congrats to Debby!!! Your name was drawn as our winner - thanks for leaving your email address, Robin will be contacting you soon with your prize!

Monday, December 27, 2010

Celebrating A New Release In Robin Leigh Miller's Elemental Challenges Series

Today we are celebrating Robin Leigh Miller's new release TEMPEST'S GIFT, the third book in her Elemental Challenges Series.

Robin resides in central Pennsylvania with her husband, three children, German Shepard Tae' and mutt hound Bailey. She now lives a quiet, subdued life in comparison to her younger years of dirt track racing in stock cars. An adrenaline junky, these days she enjoys putting her characters through their paces.

Action, adventure and a touch of paranormal can be found in her books. "Enter a world where anything can happen...and usually does" is her motto and reflects her writing style. Sometime the mundane can become insane. Take a walk on the wild side and join her heroins as they muttle through the twists and turns life throws at them. And of course, there's always the hunky guy to catch them when they fall.

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TEMPEST'S GIFT - Book three in The Elemental Challenges Series by Robin Leigh Miller.

Christmas should have been an easy, relaxing holiday for Brian Burk. A time to spend with good friends and put his plan to seduce the hot tempered, sexy Tempest Proctor into action.

Sometimes Mother Nature pokes a sharp stick into plans and deflates them. Brian has had his hands full trying to keep roads clear and repair damaged buildings due to the strange weather pattern that settled itself over the county. Strong winds have been wreaking havoc, and Brian suspects Tempest Proctor knows something about it.

Being the guardian of the winds, she should be able to rescue the town. Except he finds her standing in the middle of a dark road with no coat and half frozen muttering to the blustering skies. Brian plops her into his truck and hauls her sexy ass to his home wanting answers and she isn't going anywhere until he gets what he wants.

Tempest Proctor lost control of her element. Her beloved winds won't respond and they're throwing the mother of all temper tantrums. On top of that strange things are happening to her. Steamy, erotic dreams plague her every night. That alone wouldn't really bother her, but the dreams feature the one and only Brian Burk. The one man she’s ever held any interest in. Add to that the painful tearing sensation inside her body from her elements power, and she can't think straight.

When Brian finds her standing in the middle of the storm and takes her to his home, her strange life spirals out of control. Her element has decided she and Brian shall come together. Tempest on the other hand isn't going to be forced into a relationship. Encasing them in a virtual snow globe and refusing to allow them to leave until they bond, Tempest is forced to face her feelings for Brian and her fear of passing along her gift. She soon discovers some gifts are meant to be shared and the sharing turns out to be the best part.

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Sandy Sullivan's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate the release of LOVE ME ONCE, LOVE ME TWICE with Sandy and congrats to Marie Beau, Sandy pulled your name as our winner!!! Please email authorisland at yahoo dot com with your mailing address so Sandy can get you out your prize!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Desiree Holt's Cyber Launch Party Winners

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate CHRISTMAS GOES CAMO with Desiree and Allie yesterday and super thanks to Desiree for offering up three downloads for our THREE WINNERS!! Congrats to Valerie in Germany, flchen1 and booklover0226! Your names were pulled as our winners - thanks for hanging out at the Island with us!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Celebrating A Hot New Magical Christmas Release From Total-e-Bound

Today we're celebrating the release of CHRISTMAS GOES CAMO, a magical and sexy Christmas anthology featuring stories from Desiree Holt, Allie Standifer and Brenna Zinn.

Desiree Holt has lived a life of excitement that brings the color to her writing. She was a summer fishing guide, a summer field hand where she was one of only three women working, a member of a beginning ski team that skied in competition (and no, no broken bones!). She spent several years in the music business representing every kind of artist from country singer to heavy metal rock bands. For several years she also ran her own public relations agency handling any client that interested her.

She is twice a finalist for an EPIC E-Book Award, a nominee for a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award, winner of the first 5 Heart Sweetheart of the Year Award at The Romance Studio, and is published by four different houses. Romance Junkies said of her work: "Desiree Holt is the most amazing erotica author of our time and each story is more fulfilling then the last."


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CHRISTMAS GOES CAMO - A Magical Christmas Anthology


'Melting the Ice' by Desiree holt

When an elf and an alpha male collide at the frozen South Pole, will the heat they generate melt the ice?


Sonia Snowflake, one of Santa's elves and warriors, hates her new assignment - go to the South Pole with a team of three and scout a location for a new toy factory. It's bad enough that it's one week before Christmas, but they also have to dodge an angry Cupid who wants to downgrade Christmas, and three alpha military males who are also there on a mission.


Sonia's grumbling lasts only until the very alpha Jaguar Martin is literally blown into her tent. The explosive chemistry between the two is so intense they can't keep their hands off each other. Their situation is complicated even more by the drug, Thermavan, that Jaguar and his team are testing. Created to maintain body temperature at a steady 98.7, it has a side effect of maintaining constant sexual arousal.


How will this effect their respective missions, and what happens when the interlude comes to an end?

Other stories include 'Trapped by Ice' by Allie Standifer and 'Tempered by Ice' by Brenna Zinn.


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Lizzie T Leaf's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate Lizzie T Leaf's release of MAKING CHRISTMAS with her yesterday!! And congrats to Virginia your name was drawn as our winner! We'll be contacting you soon for your mailing information.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Celebrating Lizzie T. Leaf's New Christmas Romance

Today we're celebrating the release of a new Historical Christmas Romance by Lizzie T. Leaf, MAKING CHRISTMAS.

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.

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MAKING CHRISTMAS by Lizzie T Leaf

When a Civil War doctor keeps the secret of a woman he puts them both at risk in this holiday romance.

Wounded in a skirmish, Callie Marsh's disguise as a Confederate soldier is discovered by the doctor who treats her. Working with him in the hospital she learns no matter what color uniform a soldier wears, they all miss family during the holidays. And that an enemy doctor can be the man of her dreams.

Dr. Tom Kent knows the safest place for the woman is working by his side. Their constant interaction has him wanting more than is smart considering their division of philosophy. His determination to keep her safe is hindered by Major Henry Ash's decision the young prisoner would make an excellent aide could put her in danger of discovery.

Will Callie be able to set aside her dislike of Yankees to make Christmas for the enemy and especially for the man she's come to love?

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Pauline Baird Jones' Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate the release of TANGLED IN TIME with Pauline! And congrats to Linda Henderson!!! You win a $15 Amazon Gift Card from Pauline!!! Be looking for an email from her in the next few days!

Monday, December 20, 2010

Celebrating A New Steam Punk Romance From Pauline Baird Jones

Today we celebrate the digital and print release of Pauline Baird Jones' romantic steam punk sci fi action adventure, TANGLED IN TIME.

Pauline is the award-winning author of eight novels of action-adventure, suspense, romantic suspense and comedy-mystery. She's also written two non-fiction books, ADAPTING YOUR NOVEL FOR FILM and MADE-UP MAYHEM which released August 2008. Her seventh novel, OUT OF TIME, an action-adventure romance set in World War II, is a 2007 EPPIE winner in the single title/mainstream category. Her eighth novel, THE KEY, released from LL Dreamspell, is the Dream Realm Awards winner in its category and won a bronze medal in the Independent Publisher awards.

Originally from Wyoming , Pauline and her family moved from New Orleans to Texas before Katrina.

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TANGLED IN TIME by Pauline Baird Jones

Colonel Carey (from The Key and Girl Gone Nova) takes a test "flight" through the Garradian time-space portal, but an unexpected impact lands him somewhere and some when. As he attempts to get to Area 51, he crosses paths with Miss Olivia Carstairs, who could be Mary Poppins' twin sister. Or maybe her cousin. Olivia's got a transmogrification machine powered by steam and a mouth he'd like to kiss like it was his job. Can he convince her to join forces before she shoots him with her derringer?

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Red Rose Publishing's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate the new releases at Red Rose Publishing this month and congrats to JoAnna! You win a free download of Angela Kay Austin's MY SON!!! Be looking for it soon!

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Charisma Knight's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate the release of ALONE with Charisma! And congrats to robynl - your name was drawn as our winner! We'll be contacting you for your mailing info, so thanks for leaving your email address, and keep an eye open for our email!

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Celebrating Charisma Knight's New Christmas Romance

Today we're celebrating the release of ALONE, a new 25 Days of Christmas fantasy romance from Silver Publishing and Charisma Knight!

Charisma lives in the Maryland area with her darling daughters and her overactive imagination. Her love for vampires prompted her to pursue writing in March 2009.Vampires are her first love. Werewolves, ghosts, and dragons follow close behind. She writes of old or "cursed" souls who are reincarnated over the sands of time. Quite often these souls must atone for past sins they care not to remember before fulfilling their destinies.Her stories contain an erotic wild edge with a little fantasy sprinkled within. On occasion, one will discover some stories deal with real life situations. There are certain trials and tribulations everyone faces while walking down that cobblestone road called life. Charisma enjoys writing about how her characters triumph over the hurdles in their existence.

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ALONE - A 25 Days Of Christmas Story from Charisma Knight

After experiencing a traumatic childhood, Darcelle Campbell carries scars that never healed into her adult life. Her guardian angel is placed on earth to prevent her from suffering a tragic event on Christmas Eve.

However, Jack can only do so much. It is Darcelle who must change for the better to ensure the dark event never occurs. In addition to this, she must open her heart to Harley, or lose everything.

Will she tear down the walls she's worked so hard to construct over the years, and allow herself to experience love from a man who strives to stay by her side no matter what, or will she forfeit it all, and succumb to the tragic event foretold by Jack?

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Michelle Levigne's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate the release of HAVE YOURSELF A FAERIE LITTLE CHRISTMAS with Michelle! And congrats to Jane, your name was drawn as our winner and we'll be contacting you shortly for your information, so keep an eye open for our email!

Friday, December 17, 2010

Celebrating A Fantasy Christmas Release For Michelle L. Levigne

Today we're celebrating the release of HAVE YOURSELF A FAERIE LITTLE CHRISTMAS, the second book in Michelle Levigne's new Neighborlee, Ohio Series.

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 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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HAVE YOURSELF A FAERIE LITTLE CHRISTMAS by Michelle L Levigne

Maurice- the exiled, shrunken Fae with wings even Tinkerbell would scorn--has one wish: to be real for Holly, the librarian. In her dreams, they are in love, but she doesn't remember or see or hear him when she's awake. He is only allowed is one day, four times a year, to be full-sized, able to talk with her and try to win her heart. Christmas is coming, and his next day as an ordinary man. As he waits impatiently for his rendezvous with Holly, life goes on in Neighborlee, Ohio. Albeit, life in Neighborlee isn't what most people would call normal. Especially when three couples come to town with various magical dilemmas to resolve.

Bethany is a local girl who became a Hollywood starlet. All she wants is an ordinary Christmas, sans paparazzi. With the help of Harry and his malfunctioning invisibility spell, she just might get it. And a lot more.

Wilfred and Philomena are best buddies, and their Fae relatives want them separated so each one can find their true love. But what happens when your true love is under your nose, and you can't convince him -- or her -- of that important little fact?

Lori is allergic to mistletoe, and on the run from her aristocratic relatives who want to pair her with an "appropriate" Fae man. She hides out in Neighborlee and meets Brick, who has some romantic interference problems of his own. He believes in magic -- but can he believe in Fae or think she's insane when she tells him the truth?

Christmas is the most magical time of the year -- especially for Fae in search of love in Neighborlee, Ohio.

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Thursday, December 16, 2010

Sam Cheever's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate Sam's new EC release BITS 'N' BYTES with her and thanks to Sam for being such a great guest and answering all of our questions!

Congrats to Jolene Allcock - your name was drawn as our winner and Sam will be contacting you soon to get you a copy of her new book - you'll love it, I'm sure!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Celebrating A Hot New Cougar Romance From Sam Cheever

Today we're celebrating the release of a new cougar romance from Sam Cheever and Ellora's Cave Sophisticate line.

Sam writes fast paced fantasy and romantic fiction with feisty characters who deal with life's little challenges in unique and often hilarious ways. As a reader Sam is very impatient. She quickly loses interest if a story doesn't have a good pace and snappy dialogue. Sam's inability to focus in a backwash of human angst and subtleties works out well for her readers, since she writes the way she likes to read.

In her real life, Sam lives on a hobby farm in Indiana with 10 dogs, 4 horses, 2 barn cats, 2 daughters, and one husband. Not necessarily in that order.

Find out how you can get free goodies and many even your name in one of her books by joining her Fan Club!

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BITS 'N BYTES - an Ellora's Cave's Sophisticate release by Sam Cheever

Self proclaimed cougar, Bliss Drake has blue screened. Suffering from a broken heart and a dead computer, she finds herself standing in the middle of an electronics store nursing sweaty palms and lusty thoughts.

Tall, dark, and sexy, Brad Hoffman is a self-proclaimed nerd. When the beautiful black woman with a serious fear of computers starts talking about flinging herself into a display case at his favorite electronics store, he's happy to offer his...erm...services.

Can a computer phobic beauty and a sexy nerd ever sync up? Only if they can cobble together the right bits 'n bytes!

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Monday, December 13, 2010

Cheryl Dragon's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate the release of FLY BOYS with Cheryl! And congrats to Estella!!! Your name was drawn as our winner and I'll be contacting you for your address so we can get you out your prize - congrats!

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Celebrating Cheryl Dragon's Sexy New Menage FLY BOYS

Today we're celebrating the release of FLY BOYS, Cheryl Dragon's sexy contemporary menage with Resplendence Publishing.

A lover of unusual things, Cheryl Dragon enjoys writing unique stories with sinfully hot erotic romance or suspenseful mainstream paranormals. Never at a loss for ideas, there are plenty of stories in her brain waiting to be written. Her two favorites book settings are Las Vegas and New Orleans...where anything can happen!

Cheryl lives in the Chicagoland area with her deaf albino cat. By day she crunches & analyzes numbers as an Assistant Controller for a division of a large international conglomerate which leaves the creative juices free for her erotic romance and paranormal suspense novels.

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FLY BOYS by Cheryl Dragon

For Laura, dating Craig, an air force pilot, has been nothing but great. Bonding with Craig's three housemates who served with him has been an experience in military closeness and deep admiration for men in uniform. The news that they've shared everything, including women, is arousing and a bit of a challenge. And Laura wants to take it on.

The guys ease her into action, and soon, she can't imagine life any other way....even if one of the guys is a bit reserved with her. But Laura's biggest adjustment will be to their weird work schedule. Three months on duty and three months on her!

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Missy Martine's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone for stopping by to celebrate the print release of DENYING HIS WOLFEN HERITAGE with Missy and congrats to Beth! Your name was drawn as her winner and Missy will contact you to find out which of her books you'd like.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Celebrating The Print Release Of Missy Martine's DENYING HIS WOLFEN HERITAGE

Today we're celebrating the print release of DENYING HIS WOLFEN HERITAGE, Book Three in Missy Martine's A Wolfen Heritage Trilogy.

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, paranormal erotic romance and is the author of the Wolfen Heritage books, a trilogy of wolf shapeshifter romantic thrillers.

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DENYING HIS WOLFEN HERITAGE - Book 2 in Missy Martine's A Wolfen Heritage Trilogy

Michael spent his adulthood taking care of his baby sister, pretty much putting his own desires on hold. Then Maddie fell in love and married, freeing Michael to have a life of his own.

He doesn't think things can get any better. He's a single, successful architect with his own firm, living and playing in downtown Houston. What more could he want out of life?

Just when he believes everything is perfect, Maddie shatters his illusions by revealing their family's furry secret. Now his sister is growling and running around on four legs while trying to convince him he has an inner wolf of his own. And if that's not bad enough, he's falling in love with a woman who occasionally has more hair on her legs than he does.

So, what's Michael's response to all the changes in his life? He denies everything!

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Carolina Valdez' Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate the release of WHITE SHADOWS IN DARKNESS with Carolina! And congrats to Brandi, your name was drawn as our winner and Carolina will be sending you out a free download of TIE 'EM UP, HOLD 'EM DOWN.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Celebrating A Single-Author Paperback Anthology For Carolina Valdez

Today we're celebrating the paperback release of a collection of Gay Erotic Paranormal Romance from bestselling author Carolina Valdez.

Carolina warns not to be fooled by the photo. "Even if you walk most of the race, you want to be sure to break into a run for the camera." Although most of her running days have morphed into walking days, she's completed over a hundred distance races - six of them marathons. Her short story about a murder on the streets she's actually competed on, in the Los Angeles Marathon, appears in a Sisters in Crime/Los Angeles anthology.

After a varied career as a registered nurse while winning awards and making sales writing freelance, she decided to retire to finish her first novel. Now she writes about searing passions and the sweetly explosive ecstasies of love.

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WHITE SHADOWS IN DARKNESS - An two story anthology from Carolina Valdez

When twilight deepens into nightfall, white shadows appear in the darkness - shadows created by strong men on whom nature has played a cruel trick. Each man reaches for acceptance and love despite the secret of the physical change he must endure when the moon is full and the world is dark.

Previously available only in electronic format, these best-selling novellas of Gay Erotic Romance have now been combined for a paperback edition! Included are the tales...

TWILIGHT

Life is perfect for Cade "Lakota" Montana. Barely into his twenties, he escaped the poverty, illness and drunkenness prevalent on the Montana reservation where he was raised when he agreed to manage an uncle's small spread in Wyoming. His relationship with Dr. Lee Donaldson, his lover, and the ranch's new veterinarian, is secure, and now Cade's proven even wild horses can be broken without pain to carry saddle and rider. A recognized horse whisperer, he's excited about his plans to teach his methods to others.

Into this good life, an inherited quirk in his Lakota Native DNA brings an inescapable horror that forever changes who and what he is. The penalty for revealing the secret of this new shift in his nature to anyone, even to Lee, is death, so Cade ends their affair with sudden, permanent abruptness.

Lee, confused and stunned by Cade's unexplained rejection and refusal to talk to or see him after the split, comes to terms with the end of their relationship by planning to sell his practice and move away.

If there is a solution for staying together, will either man be able to find it?

INHABITING THE NIGHT

LAPD Detective Trent Edwards rents a house in a mountain community near the only reported sighting of his brother, who's disappeared without a trace. Martin Longhouse, who owns the local fitness center, takes Trent under his wing and introduces him to townspeople who might have seen his missing sibling. Soon, the lust that flares between the two men settles into something deeper.

But Trent doesn't know Martin has a secret, nor does he know exactly who lives in Little Grizzly Lake. Or who, and what, inhabits the woods at night.

When the secrets unravel, Trent discovers his rational cop's mind has a choice - let go of his love for Martin, or open himself up to other realities, other possibilities for his life...

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WIN - Leave a question for Carolina Valdez today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in tha hat for ebook of TIE 'EM UP, HOLD 'EM DOWN! Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you are today's winner - Good Luck!

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Sandra K. Marshall's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by yesterday to celebrate the release of THE DECEIVED with Sandra yesterday and thanks to Sandra for being such a great guest!

Congrats to Susan - your name was drawn as our winner and we'll be contacting you today for your mailing address.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Celebrating Sandra K. Marshall's Romantic Suspense Release

Today we're celebrating Sandra K. Marshall's recent romantic suspense THE DECEIVED.

Sandra worked 36 years in the aviation field before retiring to full-fill her dream of writing and being in print. She loves writing mystery romances, and she loves to travel, and she hopes to combine both with her real-life hero.

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THE DECEIVED - a romantic suspense from Sandra K. Marshall

The games they play can lead them to love or ruin.

Melanie Dubois detests her family's casino business. The way this addiction destroys people has her on a tear of magnificent proportions. Then again, this young lady has been put through a train wreck of her own design. She distrusts everybody except for the people who are determined to use Melanie as a poster-child for zealots.

Mike Mercer has spent nearly a year in a deep cover mission for the FBI. The one fly in the ointment of completing his objective to take down a group of dangerous anti-gambling zealots is a fiery-tempered, blonde-haired woman named Melanie DuBois. Worse than that, she's got a passion brewing just beneath the surface that's an even deadlier attraction.

Fighting for your life is never easy when the odds are stacked against you.

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WIN - Leave Sandra a question about her and/or her latest release today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for a copy of her book ADDICTION, in either print or ebook. Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you are today's winner - Good Luck!

Heidi Betts' Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stoppped by to party with Heidi yesterday and celebrate her new release INHERITING HIS SECRET CHRISTMAS BABY! And congrats to Cheralyn - your name was drawn as our winner and we'll be contacting you today for your mailing address!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Celebrating A Heartwarming New Christmas Romance From Heidi Betts

Today we're celebrating the release of INHERITING HIS SECRET CHRISTMAS BABY, a new Silhouette Desire from Heidi Betts just in time for your holiday reading!

Bestselling, award-winning author Heidi Betts began her love affair with the romance genre in junior high school, where she used to sneak romance novels into study hall when she should have been doing her homework. It didn't take long to decide she wanted to write a few romances of her own, so she set out to do just that.

Her first book was released by Dorchester Publishing in 2000, with five more to follow. From there, Heidi moved into the contemporary arena by writing numerous category titles for Silhouette Desire, and recently she signed with St. Martin's Press to begin writing funny, sexy single titles.

With each new book, Heidi asks herself how she can bring to life endearing heroes and heroines whom readers will believe are meant for each other. And with each new novel to hit the stands, readers and reviewers alike declare she knows how to create a story that sizzles, charms, and delights from the first page to the last. Her first title for Silhouette Desire landed at #1 on the Waldenbooks/Borders Series Romance Bestseller List, where her books have continued to make an appearance ever since.

Heidi loves to read, write, watch movies (and just a little too much television), and surround herself with furry, four-legged friends in her home in the beautiful hills of Central Pennsylvania.

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(Dynasties: The Jarrods - Book 6)
Holiday husband...and father?

This wasn't the type of Christmas present he'd been expecting. Trevor Jarrod - a daddy? Yet the enticing woman seated in his office claimed the Aspen businessman was the father of her baby nephew. Quick as he could say paternity test, Trevor discovered she was telling the truth. But just what did this revelation mean? The confirmed bachelor knew nothing about being a parent. And Haylie Smith wasn't about to hand off the precious infant to a complete stranger.
If Trevor really wanted to claim his unexpected heir, he had an important choice - head to court...or head to the altar!
WIN - Leave Heidi a question today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for an autographed copy of her CHRISTMAS IN HIS ROYAL BED and a lovely Christmas Ornament! Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you are today's winner!
Don't forget to check out the BLOODY GOOD HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY she has up for grabs over on her website!

Rebecca Royce's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate the release of LIGHT ME UP with Rebecca yesterday and congrats to nedma1 - your name was drawn as our winner - thanks for leaving your email address. Rebecca will contact you shortly with your prize!

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Celebrating Rebecca Royce's New Vampire Romance

Today we're celebrating the release of Rebecca Royce's LIGHT ME UP, part of Silver Publishing's 25 days of Christmas Series!

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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Ruth has been a vampire for sixty-five years after being assaulted by a vampire during World War II while her family hid from the Nazis. One night, she is drawn to a house where they are celebrating Hanukkah and the candles are burning in the window. There, she meets a man, Benjamin Fox, who is immune to her vampire charms. Ben is thirty-five years old and dying of a heart problem he's had since he was a child.

Together, they will form a friendship that could be so much more if either could allow it. But when Ben is about to succumb to his illness, Ruth must decide whether to give in to his wishes and make him a vampire too. She is, he's decided, his ultimate Hanukkah gift.

WIN - Leave Rebecca a question at her Cyber Launch Party today about her new book 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!

Monday, December 6, 2010

Michelle Levigne's Cyber Launch Party Winners

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate Michelle's release of LIAR, LIAR, HEARTS ON FIRE with her! And congrats to our THREE winners: Jessica, Sherry and Regina Ross!!

Congrats you guys and thanks for leaving your email addresses, Michelle will be contacting you for your mailing address.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

A New Romantic Comedy Suspense From Michelle Levigne and Amber Quill Press

Today we're celebrating the release of Michelle Levigne's new romantic comedy suspense with Amber Quill Press, LIAR, LIAR HEARTS ON FIRE.

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 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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LIAR, LIAR HEARTS ON FIRE by Michelle L. Levigne

While Ray's newfound cousins are busy falling in love, he maintains he'll never get caught in that "trap," unless he gets dropped on his head and develops amnesia. His cousins, who are tired of his interference and schemes, would gladly oblige. Especially Jen and Blade, who have been talked into taking on a job with Ray, resuming their old cover identities of Mark and Gloria Williams, despite Jen being seven months pregnant.

Newfound cousin Tiger Ramirez needs help providing a bodyguard for dim-witted Lori McTeague on a scavenger hunt. The winner gets a massive inheritance. Lori is up against her four mutant cousins, referred to as "the Deliverance Boys." She needs a lot of protecting since Pete, the oldest brother, is determined that she's going to be "his woman." So ex-Marine, professional bodyguard Lauren McTeague has taken her helpless, lookalike cousin's place on the treasure hunt.

Ray and Lauren are immediately drawn to each other, but their false identities stand in the way - until Ray actually gets dropped on his head down a flight of stairs while fighting off the Deliverance Boys. When he wakes with amnesia, he is caught in his false identity of Mark Williams. Everything inside him insists "Lori" is the woman for him, not pregnant, often-nauseous "Gloria."

Ray and Lauren unravel the many lies wrapped around their team, and build an alliance of minds and hearts as they work through the maze of Fredonia, Uncle Zeppo's remote mountain mansion. The old house is full of secret doors and staircases, with every clue in the scavenger hunt coming from a Marx Brothers movie. And someone, somewhere, is watching every move they make...

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WIN - Leave Michelle a question about her book today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for one of THREE super fun prize packages, complete with Groucho glasses, CD sampler, notepad and pen. Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you are today's winner - good luck!

Desiree Holt and Allie Standifer's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate Desiree Holt's latest releases in her and Allie Standifer's Turn Up The Heat Series!

Congrats to Virginia C - your name was drawn as our winner! Thanks for leaving your email address, we'll be contacting you for your mailing address.

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Celebrating Two Releases In Desiree Holt and Allie Standifer's Turn Up The Heat Series

Today we're celebrating the latest two releases in Desiree Holt and Allie Standifer's Turn Up The Heat Series of erotic contemporary romances.

SINGED - Book 3 in the Turn Up the Heat series by Desiree Holt and Allie Standifer

River Brody knows love exists, but every woman he dates seems to be lacking that special spark. Until he attends an engagement party for his brothers and sees the woman of his dreams.

Kendra Jacobs is coming out of a bad relationship. When she sees River, Kendra thinks he may just be the guy to try her new wiles on. As long as she leaves before he does.

After spending one memorable night together, River knows he's found the one person he's meant to spend the rest of his life with. However, convincing Kendra proves far from easy.

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STEAMED - Book 4 in the Turn Up the Heat series by Desiree Holt and Allie Standifer

Kira Jacobs is sick of always being the bridesmaid, never the bride. Sick of dating hot studs who have no more depth than the water in her sink. She's determined to find a lasting meaningful relationship with a mature, suit-wearing man. But her goofy, stay-at-home neighbor sends her all kinds of hot signals.

Grant Havers left the high finance rat race after having a heart attack at thirty-eight. He's done with living up to everyone’s expectations but his own. It's time to go after what he wants. What he wants most is sexy Kira. He's convinced her to try him out in bed, but she's determined to leave it at sex only.

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WIN - Leave Desiree or Allie a question today at their Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for a Desiree Holt Tote Bag! Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you are today's winner - Good Luck!

Evernight Publishing's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate with the authors of TWAS A DARK & DELICIOUS CHRISTMAS and congrats to Leni, your name was drawn as our winner! Thanks for leaving your email address, we'll be getting the free download of the story right off to you!

Friday, December 3, 2010

Celebrating A New Multi Author Christmas Anthology From Evernight Publishing

'Tis Christmas and everyone is stirring...in this 13 author anthology from Evernight Publishing.

From the keeper of Santa's naughty list, delightful little Elves eager to please, and the sensual love of a toy soldier - the holidays are filled with orgasmic cheer. Where wishes come true, Frosty is itching for a melt-down, fairies and angels are randy to grant your every wish, 'tis the season to be oh, so jolly-filled.

Unwrap your darkest desires...for this is Christmas and it will never be the same.

Stories include:
A Christmas Curse – a seductive suspense by Ericka Scott

Paramedic Frank Moran drew the unlucky straw three times running to work on Christmas Eve. That’s when he stumbled upon an eerie coincidence -- a string of suicides all originating from the same sixth floor apartment.

A chance meeting with Amanda Spaulding, the first 'victim' of the curse, has Frank's heart beating a bit faster and his libido shifting into gear. As midnight creeps closer, he follows the clues back to the killer - one who's made a deal with the devil. To his horror, he finds that every life taken serves to give Amanda another year of life. Unfortunately, breaking the curse will shatter Frank's already broken heart, in which case, he isn't sure he wants to live...

A Christmas Wish for Laura – a romance you can sink your fangs into by Shannan Albright

One wish during a storm on Christmas Eve changes the life of a young widow living in the Alaskan wilderness. Laura Holt, a successful artist lives in self imposed isolation, but the erotic dreams of one man fill her with a need she cannot deny. Elven Lord, Elric Frosti takes refuge against the storm in an old renovated barn where he comes upon Laura. Passions ignite and with it a love that could last forever.

Carly's Delight – a sexy fantasy by Lauren Pilla

Carly, a sexy elf who makes sex toys for all the naughty humans, is working her way up the corporate ladder. Pleasure Tester is her goal. To test out the delicious toys before they are sent out to provide pleasure to the humans would be a dream come true. Unfortunately work has been a drag and the naughty are just not asking for toys. Hell bent on figuring out why, Carly decided a male elf is needed to help inspire sexual appetite amongst her colleagues. Alex, the new male, not only sparked an appetite but a whole sexual three-course meal in Carly. Will she be able to control her desire and figure out how to increase toy orders? Or will she sink her teeth into a dessert named Alex?

Hard for the Holiday - a hot Christmas fantasy by Skylar Sinclair

Jewell has always harbored a sexual Christmas fantasy and one Christmas Eve night she is awakened when she hears the bells that decorate the downstairs fireplace ring. The only problem those bells were not made to ring.

But, Jewell Dupree is no ordinary woman. She can see and speak to the dead. When Jewell goes to investigate, she never expects to find a sexier than hell man planted in the middle of her living room. He is her Christmas fantasy come to life. Now what will this hot hunk do to her?

Other Stories included are: Santa's Naughty List by Stacey Espino, My Boys by Amarinda Jones, The Little Red Ribbon by A.D. Blackburn, Once Upon a Christmas Spanking by Rachel Clark, Yes Alana, There Is a Santa Claus by Seleste deLaney, Kingdom of Sweets by Gigi Brevard, Holly's Clause by Kerri Nelson, The Christmas Fae by Emma Shortt, and Jack Frost by Misty Burke.

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Tim Smith's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to all of you who stopped by to celebrate Tim Smith's new romantic comedy MISTLETOE AND PALM TREES with him!

Congrats to april3025 - your name was drawn as our winner! Thanks for leaving your email address, Tim will get you your copy of his book ANYWHERE THE HEART GOES so keep your eyes open!

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Celebrating A Hot New Holiday Romance From Tim Smith

Today we are celebrating a hot holiday romance from author Tim Smith and eXtasy Books called MISTLETOE AND PALM TREES.

Tim is the author of five novels, including two contemporary romantic comedies with eXtasy Books. His first three adventure novels have won critical acclaim and several awards. He is also a freelance photographer and works in Dayton, Ohio as a case manager for adults with special needs. When he isn't devoting time to writing, you can find him in The Florida Keys, doing research in between parasailing and seeking out the perfect Pina Colada.

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MISTLETOE AND PALM TREES by Tim Smith

Christmas in Key Largo, Florida...palm trees, bright blue waters, tropical temperatures and two people feeling the sting of a bad break-up. When Tom McCoy fled there to forget his latest romantic debacle, the last person he expected to meet was beautiful Brooke Devlin, who is trying to heal from a mishap of her own. Their mutual attraction is strong, but is it real or just rebound? Will their holiday affair last beyond checkout time, or become the stuff Spring breaks are made of?

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WIN - Leave Tim a question about his new book today at his Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for a free download of his romantic comedy ANYWHERE THE HEART GOES. Please leave your email address, so we can contact you if you are today's winner - Good Luck!

And check out the contest he has going on to celebrate his new release over on the contest page of http://www.authorisland.com/ and get your name in the hat for some great Florida Themed prizes!

Patricia Perry's Cyber Launch Party Winner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate the release of OLD GOOSEBERRY'S DILEMMA with Pat yesterday and congrats to Anne - your name was drawn as our winner and congrats to Sherry, you won Pat's other contest!