Showing posts with label Entertaining. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Entertaining. Show all posts
Thursday, 3 November 2016
Desperately Seeking Sixty-Nine by JD Frettier - Audio Release Tour with Giveaway
Wednesday, 2 November 2016
Sunday, 23 October 2016
Wednesday, 19 October 2016
Masters of Time by Alesha Escobar - 19/10/16
Masters of Time:
A Science Fiction and Fantasy Time Travel Anthology
A clone who usurps his own destiny--and with it, the power of Time. A time travel romance that would defy death, and an alluring agent from the future hunting her prey...
Imaginative and heart-pounding stories are woven into the fabric of this time travel short story collection. From adventure to loss, hope and sacrifice, each tale touches upon the precious value given to Time, and what we'd do with it, if we were its masters.
The Masters of Time sci-fi/fantasy time travel anthology is presented to you by USA Today bestselling author Samantha LaFantasie, Amazon bestselling authors Alesha Escobar and Devorah Fox, Hugo Award nominee Timothy C. Ward, B.R.A.G Medallion honoree H.M. Jones, and author Alice Marks.
Magic Unveiled:
An Anthology
Either the wondrous or the perilous awaits us when we play a hand at magic.
A hard boiled detective chases the supernatural, unveiling a frightening world right alongside modern man's. A mother, able to grant wishes, shows us we must be careful what we wish for. An African Orisha might just pass you in downtown Los Angeles, eager to siphon some of your energy so that he will not fade out of existence.
From heart wrenching, ghostly goodbyes to relatives, to discovering sparks of otherworldly magic permeating contemporary society, these nine tales of magical realism and paranormal fantasy come together to form this enchanting and gripping anthology.
Magic Unveiled is presented to you by USA Today bestselling author Samantha LaFantasie, Seattle Times and Amazon bestselling author Raven Oak, Amazon bestselling authors Alesha Escobar and Devorah Fox, NIEA Finalist H.M. Jones, Alice Marks, Jayme Beddingfield, Ronovan Hester, and Keith Goodno.
Who am I? I'm a lover of good stories, of biting sarcasm and chocolate. I write fantasy and science fiction, with a dash of romance and humor mixed in.
I'm the author of the Gray Tower Trilogy: The Tower's Alchemist, Dark Rift, and Circadian Circle, as well as the short story Logan 6 in the "Masters of Time" anthology.
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Monday, 29 August 2016
Midnight Angel - The council trailer
Midnight Angel has been out for just over two months now and I thought it was about time I shared my new council trailer with you.
There are a few places it can be found. Firstly you can find it on my Author's website.
It is also on Youtube.
https://youtu.be/bQrsyAGSOwU
https://youtu.be/bQrsyAGSOwU
I hope you like it and it gives you a little more of an insite into Midnight Angel. Book one of the council series.
Here is an excerpt from the book.
The park was empty at this time of night. All the children had gone home hours ago. The nights were getting colder and the evening air bit through my clothes, making me shiver. A light dew clung to my hair and skin as the darkness closed in around me, shrouding me from the main road.
After a long day at work, I made my way along the manmade path. It was a good shortcut taking fifteen minutes off my journey. I would soon be home, safe and warm.
What to have for dinner? Hmm. Pizza! Yeah, I’ll dial a pizza. Treat myself. Why not?
Happy with my decision, I carried on my way.
Pulling my jacket collar up around my neck, I tried to beat the cold and the shiver running up my spine.
A sharp pain shot through my head, stunning me, and suddenly I was flying across the path. My forehead hit the ground with an audible thump. Another powerful flash of pain. Black blotches blurred my vision as I tried to focus on my surroundings.
I attempted to get up but something struck my back, flattening me to the ground. The wind rushed from my lungs. I couldn’t move! A heavy weight sat on my back, holding me down. I struggled to draw enough air into my lungs. Something sharp penetrated my back, then my arms and the top of my leg. It was pure agony!
What’s happening? Have I been stabbed?
Tucking my flailing hands under my body, I attempted to get up, a silent scream trapped inside me, but the weight held me in place.
Snaking my body, I wriggled across the compact soil of the path, attempting to pull myself forward. It was no use. I couldn’t even get to my hands and knees.
My clothes were ripped from my back as the onslaught continued.
The pain slowly dulled, even though I was still at the mercy of my attacker. My heart pounded with fear as this predator snatched at my body. I was shaken violently from side to side. My gut told me my attacker was male. He was dominant, strong, and overpowering.
Oh God, this can’t be happening. No, please. I don’t want to die!
Glancing around frantically for a weapon, I realized I still had my keys in my hand. Without thinking, I slashed them behind my back with as much force as I could. They bit into something soft. Warm fluid flowed over me.
I had hurt him and possibly made him angrier. This unseen person was going to do the unthinkable. He was going to violate me, rob me of my life, or both. I desperately needed to get away from this monster. But how? I couldn’t fight back. Damn it, I couldn’t even move.
Nausea washed over me as my body weakened, my life draining away. A dark mist clouded my mind, consuming me, consuming my thoughts. I was going to die here in a lonely, dark park in the middle of London. I would never see my family and friends again.
Why? Why? I want to live. Help me, please help me, someone!
As if this monster had heard my silent plea, the shaking suddenly stopped. The weight lifted slightly and I could breathe. Relief washed over me.
Had the attack finished? Did he think I was dead?
I lay still, faking death, struggling not to take deep, gulping breaths. I fought the panic pumping through my body.
I became aware of a stroking sensation on my back, a light caress. Small strokes, followed by a sound I could not identify. The strokes became harder and the noise louder. A wet, squelching sound.
What is that?
My head spun with confusion and panic as I strained to locate my attacker. I saw a movement from the corner of my eye. I turned but couldn’t focus. It was too dark and I was in shock.
Warm liquid ran down my back, arms, and legs. Blood. My blood, but there was no pain, still no pain.
In a moment of clarity, I knew I had to move. To get away before my attacker struck again.
After a long day at work, I made my way along the manmade path. It was a good shortcut taking fifteen minutes off my journey. I would soon be home, safe and warm.
What to have for dinner? Hmm. Pizza! Yeah, I’ll dial a pizza. Treat myself. Why not?
Happy with my decision, I carried on my way.
Pulling my jacket collar up around my neck, I tried to beat the cold and the shiver running up my spine.
A sharp pain shot through my head, stunning me, and suddenly I was flying across the path. My forehead hit the ground with an audible thump. Another powerful flash of pain. Black blotches blurred my vision as I tried to focus on my surroundings.
I attempted to get up but something struck my back, flattening me to the ground. The wind rushed from my lungs. I couldn’t move! A heavy weight sat on my back, holding me down. I struggled to draw enough air into my lungs. Something sharp penetrated my back, then my arms and the top of my leg. It was pure agony!
What’s happening? Have I been stabbed?
Tucking my flailing hands under my body, I attempted to get up, a silent scream trapped inside me, but the weight held me in place.
Snaking my body, I wriggled across the compact soil of the path, attempting to pull myself forward. It was no use. I couldn’t even get to my hands and knees.
My clothes were ripped from my back as the onslaught continued.
The pain slowly dulled, even though I was still at the mercy of my attacker. My heart pounded with fear as this predator snatched at my body. I was shaken violently from side to side. My gut told me my attacker was male. He was dominant, strong, and overpowering.
Oh God, this can’t be happening. No, please. I don’t want to die!
Glancing around frantically for a weapon, I realized I still had my keys in my hand. Without thinking, I slashed them behind my back with as much force as I could. They bit into something soft. Warm fluid flowed over me.
I had hurt him and possibly made him angrier. This unseen person was going to do the unthinkable. He was going to violate me, rob me of my life, or both. I desperately needed to get away from this monster. But how? I couldn’t fight back. Damn it, I couldn’t even move.
Nausea washed over me as my body weakened, my life draining away. A dark mist clouded my mind, consuming me, consuming my thoughts. I was going to die here in a lonely, dark park in the middle of London. I would never see my family and friends again.
Why? Why? I want to live. Help me, please help me, someone!
As if this monster had heard my silent plea, the shaking suddenly stopped. The weight lifted slightly and I could breathe. Relief washed over me.
Had the attack finished? Did he think I was dead?
I lay still, faking death, struggling not to take deep, gulping breaths. I fought the panic pumping through my body.
I became aware of a stroking sensation on my back, a light caress. Small strokes, followed by a sound I could not identify. The strokes became harder and the noise louder. A wet, squelching sound.
What is that?
My head spun with confusion and panic as I strained to locate my attacker. I saw a movement from the corner of my eye. I turned but couldn’t focus. It was too dark and I was in shock.
Warm liquid ran down my back, arms, and legs. Blood. My blood, but there was no pain, still no pain.
In a moment of clarity, I knew I had to move. To get away before my attacker struck again.
Back of the book blurb
After almost losing her life in a vicious, bloody attack. Kat Shaw, a thirty-something, divorcee, discovers that there are such things as monsters. And the predator who attacked her is not human. She starts to develop unusual skills which have murderous consequences. And is an unwilling witness to multiple, brutal murders, seen through the eyes a killer. Thrown into a battle of Good vs. Evil, she falls in love with two men who are not what they seem. While her attacker stalks her and continues to murder the innocent. She has to find the inner strength to take on and fight the demons from hell. To protect her family and friends while also trying to save her own life.
After almost losing her life in a vicious, bloody attack. Kat Shaw, a thirty-something, divorcee, discovers that there are such things as monsters. And the predator who attacked her is not human. She starts to develop unusual skills which have murderous consequences. And is an unwilling witness to multiple, brutal murders, seen through the eyes a killer. Thrown into a battle of Good vs. Evil, she falls in love with two men who are not what they seem. While her attacker stalks her and continues to murder the innocent. She has to find the inner strength to take on and fight the demons from hell. To protect her family and friends while also trying to save her own life.
You can get your copy
US link: https://goo.gl/3Lk91d
UK link: https://goo.gl/e7L7DV
You can also find me:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/traceya_wood
Wordpress: http://traceyawoodblog.wordpress.com
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/tracey_a_wood
Wednesday, 10 August 2016
Time and Forever by Susan B James
Time and Forever by Susan B. JamesMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Time and Forever is based in L.A in the United States and London in the United Kingdom.
If you believe in love at first sight and missed opportunities, this is certainly the book for you. If you have lost the love of your life and wished that you could change things, again this is the book for you.
Ms. James relays the late sixties in all of its glory. The story is based in the year 1969, and the author describes the fashion, music, and atmosphere of the era, brilliantly. This is a heart-warming romance story of two women, Sherry and Lorena who relive their past by visiting The Castle, a Virtual Reality tour.
This page turner is nostalgic and entertaining. Time travel at its best.
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Wednesday, 22 June 2016
Midnight Angel release - meet the author
You've probably all seen the posts, tweets, and blogs about my debut novel, Midnight Angel. They have been going on for months now. Well, finally it's here!
I have been writing this book since 2010 and since then it has changed, considerably. Oh, the overall plot is the same. But if you have never written a book, you wouldn't believe the amount of time and effort it has taken, to get it to this point. I hope you enjoy this first installment of the Council series.
boys lives at home due to being disabled, the other has flown the coup. She has three cats that are her babies, and she talks to them all of the time. Funny thing is they don’t answer back.
She loves snowboarding, skiing, jumping out of airplanes and bungee jumping. Well, that is when other people are doing them. She prefers to have her nose in a book or writing one. She also loves to people watch which her husband is always telling her to stop doing. She has a job that she enjoys and works full time. Although if she won the lottery, that might change! She has also got a very good imagination.
In 2014, she decided to take the bull by the horns and send her manuscript to Soul Mate Publishing. She feels so privileged to have her book published, as this is the first one that she has written. It has made her dream of being a published author a reality. Life really is too short to wait; you’ve got to go for it. She is still working full time and is also working on another book in her limited spare time. Her favorite saying is ‘Everything happens for a reason’ which she also believes is true.
Her books are fast paced and centered on a female lead who finds an inner strength after being thrown into situations that are beyond her control.
After almost losing her life in a vicious, bloody attack.Kat Shaw, a thirty-something, divorcee, discovers that there are such things as monsters. And the predator who attacked her is not human. She starts to develop unusual skills which have murderous consequences. And is an unwilling witness to multiple, brutal murders, seen through the eyes a killer. Thrown into a battle of Good vs. Evil, she falls in love with two men who are not what they seem. While her attacker stalks her and continues to murder the innocent. She has to find the inner strength to take on and fight the demons from hell. To protect her family and friends while also trying to save her own life.
To purchase your copy, click on the below link.
Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Angel-Council-Book-1-ebook/d
Check out the video of Midnight Angel. It will give you a quick glance at what to expect.
You can find me at thebelow places :
Website: http://traceywood.wix.com/tracey-a-wood
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TraceyAWood.Author
Twitter: https://twitter.com/traceya_wood
Google +: https://plus. google.com/+TraceyAWoodAuthor
Blog: http://tracey-a-wood.blogspot.com
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/tracey_a_wood
I have been writing this book since 2010 and since then it has changed, considerably. Oh, the overall plot is the same. But if you have never written a book, you wouldn't believe the amount of time and effort it has taken, to get it to this point. I hope you enjoy this first installment of the Council series.
Bio:
Tracey A Wood lives in Staffordshire, in the United Kingdom. She has been married for over thirty years and has two children. One of her She loves snowboarding, skiing, jumping out of airplanes and bungee jumping. Well, that is when other people are doing them. She prefers to have her nose in a book or writing one. She also loves to people watch which her husband is always telling her to stop doing. She has a job that she enjoys and works full time. Although if she won the lottery, that might change! She has also got a very good imagination.
In 2014, she decided to take the bull by the horns and send her manuscript to Soul Mate Publishing. She feels so privileged to have her book published, as this is the first one that she has written. It has made her dream of being a published author a reality. Life really is too short to wait; you’ve got to go for it. She is still working full time and is also working on another book in her limited spare time. Her favorite saying is ‘Everything happens for a reason’ which she also believes is true.
Her books are fast paced and centered on a female lead who finds an inner strength after being thrown into situations that are beyond her control.
After almost losing her life in a vicious, bloody attack.
To purchase your copy, click on the below link.
Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Angel-Council-Book-1-ebook/d
Check out the video of Midnight Angel. It will give you a quick glance at what to expect.
You can find me at the
Website: http://traceywood.wix.com/tracey-a-wood
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TraceyAWood.Author
Twitter: https://twitter.com/traceya_wood
Google +: https://plus. google.com/+TraceyAWoodAuthor
Blog: http://tracey-a-wood.blogspot.com
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/tracey_a_wood
Friday, 1 January 2016
Review of Eighth grave after dark by Darynda Jones
Eighth Grave After Dark by Darynda JonesMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love the Charley Davidson series. I don’t want to give away any spoilers, so I won’t be talking plot. I have read all of the books in the series.
The basics are that Charley Davidson is a very special person, who acts as a portal for the dead to pass through. She is deeply in love with Reyes Farrow who is the son of Lucifer.
This and the other books are fast paced, and never dull. Charley has a smart mouth, and is extremely funny. She is quick witted, and always in the thick of it. Trouble should be her middle name.
This, like all of the other books in the series, are highly entertaining, and leaves you wanting more. It is an excellent book which brings a tear to your eye one minute, and the next, has you laughing out loud. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
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Wednesday, 23 December 2015
Review of How to Marry Your Wife by Stella Marie Alden
How To Marry Your Wife by Stella Marie AldenMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Highly entertaining – The author captures the era and you really feel like you are there in medieval times. I read the first book by this author. How to Train your Knight, and I really enjoyed it. The main characters Marcus and Ann do make an appearance in How to Marry your Wife and it is nice to see how they have moved on with their lives. I didn’t think that this book would be able to match the first but I was pleasantly surprised as it exceeded my expectations. You can read either book as a stand-alone novel, and there are no cliff hangers. How to Marry your Wife is funny, heart-breaking at times and depicts the era very well! You are taken on a journey through time which the author captures in vivid detail. It centres around a Templar Knight, Thomas and Merry the maiden he falls in love with, prior to leaving to go on assignment for the King. Six years later he returns to find that thing are not how he left them. I must say that this is an excellent read even if you don’t normally follow this genre.
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Friday, 11 December 2015
Review of Born of Defiance by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Born of Defiance by Sherrilyn KenyonMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
The League series is addictive, and this book is no different.
It focuses around Talyn and Feliciea, and is true love at its finest.
Talyn is lonely but certainly not helpless. He has to fight for everything he has and wants. He constantly suffers by the hand of the Andarian Royals.
With the love of a strong willed, caring women Talyn battles to overcome the brutality of his life.
For those who have read other league stories. Nykrian’s story links in with this one. The storyline is heart breaking and really does get your emotions going. Swapping from teary eyed to angry, Ms Kenyon successfully keeps you enthralled throughout. Another outstanding example of her work.
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Monday, 7 December 2015
Review of Lions Share by Rachel Vincent
Lion's Share by Rachel VincentMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Firstly I loved the Shifter books. They are an outstanding series around, a were-panther pride, and the lead female Faythe Sanders.
Faythe is the only female enforcer and a real tough cookie. Her adventures stole our hearts as she battled with the antiquated beliefs of the male run society.
The lions share is the first book in the Wildcats series and takes us back to those familiar characters we know and love. Ms Vincent didn’t disappoint with this action packed novel. It is highly entertaining and I didn’t want to put it down. The Jace and Abby characters have grown and moved on with their lives. I don’t want to spoil it for you so I won’t elaborate but one thing I will say is that you can read this book, without reading the previous series. Although it is a shame if you miss out on the excellent shifter series.
I cannot wait for the next book in the series. I fell for Jace all over again in this series.
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Tuesday, 3 November 2015
Review of Hunt by Rachel Vincent
Hunt by Rachel VincentMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love the Shifter series which is based around Faythe Sanders, who is a female werecat that becomes the first, female, pride enforcer.
Hunt is a short story that follows on from the six and final book in the werecat series, Alpha.
It is based around a young female werecat, Abby Wade. Abby makes her first appearance in Stray and it good to revisit the character to see her grown up, and over coming her fears, and doubts around her abilities to protect herself, and her friend. It is a bonus that the sexy werecat, now Alpha, Jace has a cameo in this story. He was one of my favorite characters in the original series. This is a highly entertaining story from Ms Vincent and if you enjoyed the Shifter series you will certainly enjoy this.
I am looking forward to reading the Lion’s share, which is a Wildcats novel. The first book in the spin off series. Thank you so much Ms Vincent.
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Wednesday, 23 September 2015
I would like to introduce the lovely, L D Rose Author of Release the Demons
Welcome L.D. Rose to my blog, The Authors Blog!
Thanks so much for having me, Tracey!
L.D. Rose is a neurotic physician by day, crazed writer by night, and all around wannabe superhero. She writes paranormal romance and urban fantasy, but she’s been known to delve into horror, sci-fi, and medical suspense on occasion. L.D. Rose is a member of the RWA, FF&P, NEC-RWA and CoLoNY. She currently lives in Rhode Island with her studly hubby, her hyperactive boxer, and her two devious cats.
L D, what is the inspiration behind your book?
This entire series has been in my head for a very long time! I used to participate in roleplaying games in high school and college (yep, total geekery) and I created character profiles all the time. My six boys for the Order of the Senary popped up in a slightly different manner then, but the overall gist was the same—six genetically engineered half-vampire mercenaries created by the U.S. military to take out vampires in a pseudo-post apocalyptic NYC. Each of these fellas has their own superpower(s) due the dramatic side effects of species hybridization with both physical and mental manifestations. I love stories with some element of romance in them so I had to hook each of these boys up with a special lady, and my muse pretty much took off with the idea and ran with it.
What will readers love most about your characters?
Blaze is a dark, tortured hero who’s still recovering from a horrific past incident. Although he puts on a hard exterior and gives off a “bad boy” vibe, he’s truly a good man and will do whatever it takes to protect those he cares for. Valerie is a tough chick who takes no shit, but she too is vulnerable and tries to hide behind her sarcasm and wit. Trying to get these two past each other’s walls was the best part about writing them.
Do you have a favourite moment or scene from your book, that you would like to
share with us?
Just for context’s sake, the hero sees in infrared and can’t feel his hands from nerve damage due to repetitive burn injuries. All in all, this makes shaving difficult.
“How long have you been clean?”
“Two years.” He finally scraped up enough courage to look at her. She’d scooted closer, her eyes piercing his soul and leaving a mark. “I’m still trying to put myself back together and it’s been harder lately.” He swallowed hard, feeling extraordinarily vulnerable. “But you’ve made it easier.”
Valerie smiled, one of those gorgeous, heart-stopping smiles that had lured him in the first place.
Shaving cream dripped onto Blaze’s forearm and he lifted a hand to his face, trying to catch it. “I’m making a mess.”
“Come here.” She pulled him toward her and picked up the razor he’d dropped in the sink. He settled between her legs as she reapplied the shaving cream, smoothing a hand over his skin. He sighed as he closed his eyes, reveling in the sensation as her warmth filled his heart to the brim. She carefully finished what he’d started, and it was in that moment when he realized he was madly in love with her.
“No one’s ever done this for me before,” Blaze said a bit hoarsely, covering her knees with his hands.
“I used to do it for my dad when he couldn’t anymore.” Valerie leaned over and rinsed the razor before setting it down. “But he had a lot more hair than you,” she added with a chuckle, handing him a towel.
He wiped his face and murmured, “Thank you.”
She trailed a finger along the line of his jaw. “You’re welcome.”
Blaze dropped the towel before he framed her face in his hands and kissed her deeply, pouring all of his emotion into it. She returned it with the same fervor as she wrapped herself around him.
Even after everything he’d told her.
After everything he’d done.
I love this segment (the entire scene really) because my hero, Blaze, finally shows my heroine, Valerie, that he’s vulnerable and human and not some enraged monster hell-bent on revenge (of course, he’s that too). What makes it special is that he finally realizes how much he loves her and how much she means to him, although he doesn’t tell her quite yet. ;)
What words best describe your book?
Dark, superhero, and vampire. ;)
Do you have any upcoming events that you would like to share with readers?
I’m constantly guest blogging on various sites and I’ll be at a Virtual Fantasy Con on Facebook in November (specifically Nov 2nd, link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1042477232432225/.
I also have a review tour with Reading Addictions (https://sites.google.com/a/myaddictionisreading.com/fall-2015-tours/l-d-rose) and I’ll be running giveaways then.
Hell-bent on revenge, Blaze is out to set the world on fire, and Valerie is the only one who can tame him. Will she pull him back from the brink or fall headlong into his dark past?
Here is a bit about the book to wet your appetite.
Blaze Knight has been through hell and back, but the nightmares aren't over yet.
Five years after Blaze was maimed by Cyrus Chimola, a powerful vampire with a penchant for torture, he’s still trying to pick up the pieces of his shattered life. As a genetically engineered mercenary with the ability to bend fire to his will and to see in infrared, Blaze’s mission is to protect what’s left of humanity. When Chimola and his crew return to the Bronx gunning for Blaze’s blood, Blaze is forced to face the demons of his past. Hell-bent on revenge, he seeks the help of Valerie Medeiros, an NYPD detective who manages to steal his heart and save his life in more ways than one.
Motivated by her sister’s gruesome death, Valerie has made it her life’s goal to bury every vampire in the ground where they belong. When she brings in Blaze Knight for suspected murder, she discovers he’s not only innocent, he isn't a man at all—he's a half-vampire hybrid working with a band of brothers for the U.S. military. Valerie has a hard time trusting anything with fangs, yet she quickly falls headlong into Blaze’s life, a life full of darkness and horror she can’t even begin to fathom. The bodies are stacking up, but Valerie can’t seem to let go of this hybrid, a beautiful monster filled with pain, rage, and passion unlike anything she's ever known.
In a world where the line between good and evil is blurred, Blaze and Valerie will find danger at every turn, risking everything they’ve come to know and love, including one another.
For those of you that would like to read a little more. Here is a taster of what to expect.
Valerie kept her eyes locked on the glass windows covered with cigarette prices and beer ads, watching Tattoos pay up at the cash register. Once she reached the side of the building, she pressed her back against the warm brick wall. Sweat trickled down her spine and she wiped her clammy hands on her jeans before she drew her Beretta. She listened for the bell hanging above the store entrance, and when it jingled, she peered past the corner of the building.
There he is.
Holding a pack of Marlboros, he slipped it into his back pocket along with a silver money clip. He walked back toward the Chevelle, scanning the area one more time as he stepped off the concrete elevation.
This is it. Do it. Now!
With her gun pointed at the ground in a two-handed grip, Valerie pushed off the wall and turned the corner, staring at his back. Her voice was loud and clear as she called, “Blaze.”
He stopped and pivoted around. A fleeting expression of confusion filled his face, but it quickly turned into shock as she lifted her gun and shouted, “Freeze, NYPD!”
Gasps and shouts resounded as everyone turned their attention on her. Some people ducked while others gawked, and she wished they would just climb into their cars and get the hell out of here. She did her best to ignore them, keeping her focus solely on the man before her as she carefully approached him. He didn’t make any sudden movements, his brow furrowing as a muscle in his jaw ticked.
Valerie flashed her badge to prove she wasn’t bullshitting. “Get your hands in the air where I can see them.”
He slowly lifted his arms and spread his hands out wide. Then spoke with a voice like black gravel, matching his appearance all too well. “What’s going on here?”
She closed in on him, his presence becoming more and more overwhelming. Sirens resonated in the distance, sending a trickle of relief through her. He didn’t appear armed but that didn’t mean jack.
“Turn around and get down on the ground. Now!”
Anger consumed the confusion on his face but he surprisingly complied, giving her his back again before dropping to his knees with his hands above his head.
She kept her gun aimed and her mind submerged in the well of her calm. She couldn’t remember the last time she’d arrested someone; she usually shot to kill. “Cross your ankles,” she ordered, and he did so, crossing his booted ankles as if he’d done this before.
Valerie placed her foot in the space between his legs, so if he attempted to stand he would end up flat on his face. People finally backed away as she removed her tungsten carbide handcuffs from her utility belt, gripping the Beretta with knuckles white as chalk. Tungsten carbide was the only metal strong enough to hold a vampire, but she used it on everyone, regardless of species. Two New Rochelle cruisers whipped into the gas station, blocking off both exits before four officers leapt out of their respective vehicles. Valerie put the gun up and cuffed Blaze’s dominant hand, swinging his right arm around before latching onto the left.
He didn’t put up a fight. He didn’t even flinch. But he balled his big hands into fists at his back. She read him his Miranda rights as she cinched the cuffs around both of his thick wrists.
“You have the right to remain silent—”
“I have the right to know what’s going on,” he growled, showing her his savage profile.
“Anything you do or say can be used against you in a court of law.”
“What are you arresting me for?”
“You have the right to an attorney.”
“Fuck the attorney—”
She yanked the chain of his cuffs, bringing his solid body against her as the faint scent of cologne tickled her nose. She leaned into his ear, anger flashing through her as she thought of bloody grass and charred flesh.
“You’re under arrest for the murder of Elena Delgado. Now get the fuck up and move.”
For those of you who would like to read more of, Release the Demons it is on sale now on the below links.
Amazon US: http://amzn.com/B013GVCC7I
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B013GVCC7I
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26063603-releasing-the-demons
You can find out more about L D Rose on the following links:
Website: writerldrose.com
Facebook: facebook.com/writerldrose
Author page: facebook.com/ldroseauthorpage
Twitter: twitter.com/ld_rose
Goodreads: goodreads.com/ldrose
Pinterest: pinterest.com/writerldrose
Tumblr: writerdoc.tumblr.com
Thank you L.D. Rose for joining me today!
Pleasure to be here and hope I was at least somewhat entertaining. ;)
Oh you were and I can't wait to read your book.
Thanks so much for having me, Tracey!
L.D. Rose is a neurotic physician by day, crazed writer by night, and all around wannabe superhero. She writes paranormal romance and urban fantasy, but she’s been known to delve into horror, sci-fi, and medical suspense on occasion. L.D. Rose is a member of the RWA, FF&P, NEC-RWA and CoLoNY. She currently lives in Rhode Island with her studly hubby, her hyperactive boxer, and her two devious cats.
L D, what is the inspiration behind your book?
This entire series has been in my head for a very long time! I used to participate in roleplaying games in high school and college (yep, total geekery) and I created character profiles all the time. My six boys for the Order of the Senary popped up in a slightly different manner then, but the overall gist was the same—six genetically engineered half-vampire mercenaries created by the U.S. military to take out vampires in a pseudo-post apocalyptic NYC. Each of these fellas has their own superpower(s) due the dramatic side effects of species hybridization with both physical and mental manifestations. I love stories with some element of romance in them so I had to hook each of these boys up with a special lady, and my muse pretty much took off with the idea and ran with it.
What will readers love most about your characters?
Blaze is a dark, tortured hero who’s still recovering from a horrific past incident. Although he puts on a hard exterior and gives off a “bad boy” vibe, he’s truly a good man and will do whatever it takes to protect those he cares for. Valerie is a tough chick who takes no shit, but she too is vulnerable and tries to hide behind her sarcasm and wit. Trying to get these two past each other’s walls was the best part about writing them.
Do you have a favourite moment or scene from your book, that you would like to
share with us?
Just for context’s sake, the hero sees in infrared and can’t feel his hands from nerve damage due to repetitive burn injuries. All in all, this makes shaving difficult.
“How long have you been clean?”
“Two years.” He finally scraped up enough courage to look at her. She’d scooted closer, her eyes piercing his soul and leaving a mark. “I’m still trying to put myself back together and it’s been harder lately.” He swallowed hard, feeling extraordinarily vulnerable. “But you’ve made it easier.”
Valerie smiled, one of those gorgeous, heart-stopping smiles that had lured him in the first place.
Shaving cream dripped onto Blaze’s forearm and he lifted a hand to his face, trying to catch it. “I’m making a mess.”
“Come here.” She pulled him toward her and picked up the razor he’d dropped in the sink. He settled between her legs as she reapplied the shaving cream, smoothing a hand over his skin. He sighed as he closed his eyes, reveling in the sensation as her warmth filled his heart to the brim. She carefully finished what he’d started, and it was in that moment when he realized he was madly in love with her.
“No one’s ever done this for me before,” Blaze said a bit hoarsely, covering her knees with his hands.
“I used to do it for my dad when he couldn’t anymore.” Valerie leaned over and rinsed the razor before setting it down. “But he had a lot more hair than you,” she added with a chuckle, handing him a towel.
He wiped his face and murmured, “Thank you.”
She trailed a finger along the line of his jaw. “You’re welcome.”
Blaze dropped the towel before he framed her face in his hands and kissed her deeply, pouring all of his emotion into it. She returned it with the same fervor as she wrapped herself around him.
Even after everything he’d told her.
After everything he’d done.
I love this segment (the entire scene really) because my hero, Blaze, finally shows my heroine, Valerie, that he’s vulnerable and human and not some enraged monster hell-bent on revenge (of course, he’s that too). What makes it special is that he finally realizes how much he loves her and how much she means to him, although he doesn’t tell her quite yet. ;)
What words best describe your book?
Dark, superhero, and vampire. ;)
Do you have any upcoming events that you would like to share with readers?
I’m constantly guest blogging on various sites and I’ll be at a Virtual Fantasy Con on Facebook in November (specifically Nov 2nd, link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1042477232432225/.
I also have a review tour with Reading Addictions (https://sites.google.com/a/myaddictionisreading.com/fall-2015-tours/l-d-rose) and I’ll be running giveaways then.
Hell-bent on revenge, Blaze is out to set the world on fire, and Valerie is the only one who can tame him. Will she pull him back from the brink or fall headlong into his dark past?
Here is a bit about the book to wet your appetite.
Blaze Knight has been through hell and back, but the nightmares aren't over yet.
Five years after Blaze was maimed by Cyrus Chimola, a powerful vampire with a penchant for torture, he’s still trying to pick up the pieces of his shattered life. As a genetically engineered mercenary with the ability to bend fire to his will and to see in infrared, Blaze’s mission is to protect what’s left of humanity. When Chimola and his crew return to the Bronx gunning for Blaze’s blood, Blaze is forced to face the demons of his past. Hell-bent on revenge, he seeks the help of Valerie Medeiros, an NYPD detective who manages to steal his heart and save his life in more ways than one.
Motivated by her sister’s gruesome death, Valerie has made it her life’s goal to bury every vampire in the ground where they belong. When she brings in Blaze Knight for suspected murder, she discovers he’s not only innocent, he isn't a man at all—he's a half-vampire hybrid working with a band of brothers for the U.S. military. Valerie has a hard time trusting anything with fangs, yet she quickly falls headlong into Blaze’s life, a life full of darkness and horror she can’t even begin to fathom. The bodies are stacking up, but Valerie can’t seem to let go of this hybrid, a beautiful monster filled with pain, rage, and passion unlike anything she's ever known.
In a world where the line between good and evil is blurred, Blaze and Valerie will find danger at every turn, risking everything they’ve come to know and love, including one another.
For those of you that would like to read a little more. Here is a taster of what to expect.
Valerie kept her eyes locked on the glass windows covered with cigarette prices and beer ads, watching Tattoos pay up at the cash register. Once she reached the side of the building, she pressed her back against the warm brick wall. Sweat trickled down her spine and she wiped her clammy hands on her jeans before she drew her Beretta. She listened for the bell hanging above the store entrance, and when it jingled, she peered past the corner of the building.
There he is.
Holding a pack of Marlboros, he slipped it into his back pocket along with a silver money clip. He walked back toward the Chevelle, scanning the area one more time as he stepped off the concrete elevation.
This is it. Do it. Now!
With her gun pointed at the ground in a two-handed grip, Valerie pushed off the wall and turned the corner, staring at his back. Her voice was loud and clear as she called, “Blaze.”
He stopped and pivoted around. A fleeting expression of confusion filled his face, but it quickly turned into shock as she lifted her gun and shouted, “Freeze, NYPD!”
Gasps and shouts resounded as everyone turned their attention on her. Some people ducked while others gawked, and she wished they would just climb into their cars and get the hell out of here. She did her best to ignore them, keeping her focus solely on the man before her as she carefully approached him. He didn’t make any sudden movements, his brow furrowing as a muscle in his jaw ticked.
Valerie flashed her badge to prove she wasn’t bullshitting. “Get your hands in the air where I can see them.”
He slowly lifted his arms and spread his hands out wide. Then spoke with a voice like black gravel, matching his appearance all too well. “What’s going on here?”
She closed in on him, his presence becoming more and more overwhelming. Sirens resonated in the distance, sending a trickle of relief through her. He didn’t appear armed but that didn’t mean jack.
“Turn around and get down on the ground. Now!”
Anger consumed the confusion on his face but he surprisingly complied, giving her his back again before dropping to his knees with his hands above his head.
She kept her gun aimed and her mind submerged in the well of her calm. She couldn’t remember the last time she’d arrested someone; she usually shot to kill. “Cross your ankles,” she ordered, and he did so, crossing his booted ankles as if he’d done this before.
Valerie placed her foot in the space between his legs, so if he attempted to stand he would end up flat on his face. People finally backed away as she removed her tungsten carbide handcuffs from her utility belt, gripping the Beretta with knuckles white as chalk. Tungsten carbide was the only metal strong enough to hold a vampire, but she used it on everyone, regardless of species. Two New Rochelle cruisers whipped into the gas station, blocking off both exits before four officers leapt out of their respective vehicles. Valerie put the gun up and cuffed Blaze’s dominant hand, swinging his right arm around before latching onto the left.
He didn’t put up a fight. He didn’t even flinch. But he balled his big hands into fists at his back. She read him his Miranda rights as she cinched the cuffs around both of his thick wrists.
“You have the right to remain silent—”
“I have the right to know what’s going on,” he growled, showing her his savage profile.
“Anything you do or say can be used against you in a court of law.”
“What are you arresting me for?”
“You have the right to an attorney.”
“Fuck the attorney—”
She yanked the chain of his cuffs, bringing his solid body against her as the faint scent of cologne tickled her nose. She leaned into his ear, anger flashing through her as she thought of bloody grass and charred flesh.
“You’re under arrest for the murder of Elena Delgado. Now get the fuck up and move.”
For those of you who would like to read more of, Release the Demons it is on sale now on the below links.
Amazon US: http://amzn.com/B013GVCC7I
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B013GVCC7I
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26063603-releasing-the-demons
You can find out more about L D Rose on the following links:
Website: writerldrose.com
Facebook: facebook.com/writerldrose
Author page: facebook.com/ldroseauthorpage
Twitter: twitter.com/ld_rose
Goodreads: goodreads.com/ldrose
Pinterest: pinterest.com/writerldrose
Tumblr: writerdoc.tumblr.com
Thank you L.D. Rose for joining me today!
Pleasure to be here and hope I was at least somewhat entertaining. ;)
Oh you were and I can't wait to read your book.
Sunday, 30 August 2015
Book cover reveal Midnight Angel
Check out the video of my book cover reveal for my new novel Midnight Angel coming later this year.
More about the book
Following a vicious and bloody attack by an unknown
predator. Kat Shaw is drawn into a life
and death situation, where the shadows hold the creatures of nightmares and she
views death through the eyes of a killer.
She gets caught up in a love triangle, but the men she falls
in love with are not from this world.
Sunday, 9 August 2015
Review of The Shadow Rises by K S Marsden
The Shadow Rises by K.S. MarsdenMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I downloaded this book as it was a free download. I didn’t really expect much but I was pleasantly surprised. Hunter or George Ashley is a seventh generation witch hunter who works for an organisation called the Malleus Maleficarum Council (MMC). Right from the start of the book I was hooked and it didn’t disappoint. I must say that I like James who is a first generation witch hunter who works with Hunter. He is a very entertaining Yorkshire lad. I don’t want to give the story away but it is well worth reading. Thank you Ms Marsden.
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Tuesday, 4 August 2015
Review of Devil May Cry by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Devil May Cry by Sherrilyn KenyonMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sherrilyn Kenyon take us on a fun filled adventure in Devil May Cry. The main characters are Sin a Sumarian fertility God, who had lost his godly powers and Kat a hand maiden of Artemis, or is she? There are a few new characters in this book and some cameos from Artemis, Acheron and Simi. There are also a few questions answered around Acheron and Artemis.
Kat and Sin battle to save humanity with life changing results. I must say that I love the new characters who work for Sin. They are very entertaining. Another excellent book in the series.
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Tuesday, 28 July 2015
Review of Gracie's Plan by Rose Lange
Gracie's Plan by Rose LangeMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Annabelle won’t move on from her abusive childhood and violent relationship. She is living in the past when Kade, her ex-husband returns to her life, with entertaining results. Ms Lange gifts us with this heated, sensual Romance novel. Showing us her perspective of that one true love.
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Friday, 26 June 2015
Prison – On the inside
When seeing this title, you may think that I spent time in prison. Well, yes I did!
I could tell you that I didn’t do anything, and I didn’t.
To read more, click on the link below:
http://wp.me/p6arP7-3i
Wednesday, 24 June 2015
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