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Blog postTop 10 Moments of 2016
Let’s face it. 2016 has been a hard year and many of us are ready to start 2017. But before we jump into January, I wanted to take a quick minute to celebrate some of the high moments I’ve experienced. It feels like a good omen before a brand new year, and I hope it will get you thinking about the joys YOU experienced this year too. Without further ado, here’s my list of 2016 top moments! 1) Signing a new literary agent! I got an amazing agen -
Blog postWriting about Dragons and dreaming of castles in France
I’m writing this post for Creativindie’s writing contest for a free writing retreat
Goal: To go to Saint-Sylvestre-sur-Lot, France from October 25th to November 23rd
Reason: I’m in the midst of writing three back to back dragon shifter romances that take place in England, Russia and America and I’m dying to explore the creative backgrounds that a beautiful and inspiring setting like a castle in France could give me. -
Blog postHello Readers!! I'm delighted to have author Noah Chinn on my blog today talking about writing mystery novels. He's also got a new release out!
The Living Past: Writing Mysteries in the '80sBeing an editor means the time you spend as a writer tends to suffer, but it's all the sweeter when you finally have a new release out. In my case, it's the second James & Lettice Cote mystery, The Plutus Paradox.Set in Vancouver in 1985, it revolves around the sudden kidnapping of L -
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Blog postI had the pleasure of reading Sophie H. Morgan's book Ashes and just had to share my thoughts!! For all you paranormal romance and fantasy romance fans, definitely check this book out!!
Book Description:
Secrets can burn.
The Divided Kingdom, Book 1
Reared from birth to rule the Phoenix territory, Ana fled her future and her past when her parents were murdered. Now she secretly leads a rebellion to stop the human ruler, Edward, from experimenting on supernatu -
Blog postI'm happy to be sharing Jenna Jaxon's cover reveal for her latest book Time Enough To Love!!
TIME ENOUGH TO LOVEBlurb for Time Enough to Love
When Lady Alyse de Courcy is betrothed to Sir Geoffrey Longford, she has no choice but to make the best of a bad bargain. The hulking knight is far from her ideal man, and although he does possess some wit and charm, he is no match for the sinfully sensual man she secretly admires, Thomas, Earl of Braeton, her betrothed’s best friend. Fr -
Blog postHi Readers!!
I'm happy to be participating in a holiday blog hop with several other fabulous authors! Be sure to check the details of this post for yesterdays' link and tomorrow's link and be sure to enter the giveaway below! Here's what prizes we're offering!
Grand Prizes
1 Kindle Fire 7"1 $50 Amazon Gift Card5 $5 Amazon Gift CardMy Prize1 Signed copy of Wicked Designs the first book in my steamy historical romance series The League of Rogues!
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Blog postMy friend Gina Danna has just released a new book!!
If you love steamy gladiator romances, this is a must have!
Blurb:
Rome 108 A.D., under the Emperor Trajan, is the center of the civilized world. It is a time of sophistication and decadence, a brutal world to their conquered. Marcus, a Roman citizen sentenced to die as a gladiator, accused by his wife and brother for a crime he did not commit. Yet death eludes him and he rises to become champion of the sands. Th -
Blog postHi
Guys!!
I'm happy to be doing another audiobook review this week and a contest! Keep reading for details.
Last week's winner is Pompie1999. Please email me at ldsmith1818@gmail.com to collect you prize of an audiobook from me.
Now last week I had fun talking about Laura Kaye's book Hearts in Darkness.
Today I'm talking about Bella Andre's Love Me.
Narrated by Eva Kaminsky.
What's it about?
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Blog postHey Guys!!
I'm starting a new trend this week. It's called Lauren Listens. Here I'm going to be talking about my thoughts on a current audiobook I've been listening to this week. I'll be hosting little contests hopefully on each post so check the bottom to find out how to enter this week's CONTEST!
A lot of you guys are curious as to what I read and what I recommend, and since I send most of my days during the week driving, audiobooks are the way I'm getting my reading -
Blog postHi guys!
I'm so excited to be sharing with you info on Ashley York's newest release! check it out!
BLURB: A medieval soldier returns home to find his lover died in childbirth just as his own mother had. Believing he is cursed, Peter of Normandy turns from love. When he must give escort to an Irish princess more noble than many knights, he struggles with his decision to live a solitary life. Can he take the chance that his love won't be a death sente -
Blog postToday I'm here with Susana Ellis to celebrate her new release and a giveaway! Check out the details below!
Beaux, Ballrooms, and Battles:A Celebration of Waterloo
June 18, 1815 was the day Napoleon Bonaparte's Grande Armée was definitively routed by the ragtag band of soldiers from the Duke of Wellington's Allied Army in a little Belgian town called Waterloo. The cost in men's lives was high—22,000 dead or wounded for the Allied Army and 24,000 for the French. But the war wit -
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Blog postI thought it might be fun before I let you know about my latest release, to talk a bit about me! *waves
Many of you lovely readers already know me as an author/lawyer. But I want to share some fun facts about me today. Stuff you might not know. *wink.So here it goes. A list of funny and/or interesting facts about me!
1) I wish I was fluent in Russian. It's one of those languages I really would love to learn. I'm working on it in my spare time, and am having fun.2) I coll -
Blog postHi Guys!
I'm so excited to be sharing my friend and fellow author Jodi Linton's new release on my blog today! if you loved Sookie Stackhouse (think True Blood), then you might like Jodi's Deputy Laney Briggs series. I love Laney, the main character. She's a kickbutt heroine solving crimes and the chemistry between her and Gunner, the on again off- again "ex' is super hot and blows up the pages of the series.
Jodi's new release is Pretty Shameless, the t -
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Blog postHi Guys!
Can you believe it, another new release!! Please check it out! I'm one of 7 authors in this mixture of sensual novellas. The ebook is ONLY 99 CENTS! And for you print book lovers you can get your own beautiful copy of this collection! It's stunning!
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Cheryl Bolen and USA Today Bestselling Author Bronwen Evans are joined by Barbara Monajem, Collette Cameron, Wendy Vella, Heather Boyd, and -
Blog postHey Readers!
Been a while since I posted, I know. I was deep in my little writing cave for the last six months writing books 2 and 3 of my new Surrender Series. I'm happy to be blogging to day to share the cover and the blurb for the 1st book in the series The Gilded Cuff. Feast your eyes on this eye-catching cover!!
What is this book about? Well it's a contemporary setting on Long Island's gold coast. Think modern day Great Gatsby, but with a group of heroe -
Blog postHi Guys!
Today's a super fun day. I'm spotlighting my friend Collette Cameron and her newest release a sexy fun Scottish set Regency romance called Triumph and Treasure! She's giving away one digital copy of The Earl's Enticement (a fantastic book!) so be sure to LEAVE YOUR EMAIL in the comment section!
Check out this fun cover!!
Triumph and Treasure Book One in the Highlander Heather Romancing a Scot Series
A disillusioned Scottish gentlewoman. Angelina El -
Blog postGreat & Unfortunate Desiresby Gina Danna
Blurb:Victorian England c. 1870
Operating as a British spy, Tristan St.James, the new Marquis of Wrenworth, barely escapes Afghanistan with his life in the spring of 1869. He plans to seek vengeance against the traitor who exposed him and for the agent he’s forced to kill. Returning to England, as a lord, he must marry. Haunted by guilt from the horrors of war, he avoids love at all costs, but finds himself drawn to the only woman who is -
Blog postHis Wicked Seductionby Lauren SmithSeries: The League of Rogues, #2Genre: Historical RomancePublisher: Samhain PublishingCover Designer: Kim KillionRelease Date: November 11, 2014
Horatia Sheridan has been hopelessly in love with Lucien, her brother’s best friend, ever since he rescued her from the broken remains of her parents’ wrecked carriage. His reputation as London’s most notorious rakehell doesn't frighten her, for under his veneer of cool authority she has glimpsed a man -
Blog postTempest In Disguiseby Riley BancroftSeries: Darkest Faerie Tale, #1Genre: Dark Erotic Urban Fantasy RomanceCover Designer: Fiona JaydeRelease Date: November 6, 2014
Come join Riley and her guests on November 13th for a Facebook Party to celebrate the release of Tempest In Disguise!
Born the only hybrid between two warring factions, Mya's life is all smoke and mirrors. For twenty four years her true identity has been kept a secret inside the virtuous Seelie Court of the anci -
Blog postTempest In Disguiseby Riley BancroftSeries: Darkest Faerie Tale, #1Genre: Dark Erotic Urban Fantasy RomanceCover Designer: Fiona JaydeRelease Date: November 6, 2014
Synopsis:Born the only hybrid between two warring factions, Mya's life is all smoke and mirrors. For twenty four years her true identity has been kept a secret inside the virtuous Seelie Court of the ancient Fae. But that time has come to an end. In one sudden blow, her perception of reality is irrevocably altered and he -
Blog postI'm super excited to be a part of Rhenna Morgan's cover reveal for her debut book Unexpected Eden!! I've read this book and it's fantastic! So here's the cover! Check it out!
Unexpected Eden
The Eden Series # 1
By: Rhenna Morgan
Releasing December 29th, 2014
Lyrical Press
Blurb
Most people believe Eden no longer exists. Lexi Merrill’s about to learn they’re wrong. A hard-working bartender with a self-suffic -
Blog postHi Guys!
Fantastic news!! The day is finally here. The first book in my modern gothic/paranormal romance series Dark Seductions is officially out! I'm sharing details about it and participating in a character blog hop as well so you'll get to meet Bastian, the Earl of Weymouth our mouthwatering hero from the book!
Here's the scoop:
The Shadows of Stormclyffe Hall
To defeat a dark evil, they must face his family’s past…
Bastian -
Blog postMy friend and fellow author Christi Caldwell just had a brand new Regency romance released today!
And I've got the scoop on the story!
What's it all about?
“Always a Rogue, Forever Her Love”
Miss Juliet Marshville is spitting mad. With one guardian missing, and the other singularly uninterested in her fate, she is at the mercy of her wastrel brother who loses her beloved childhood home to a man known as Sin. Determined to reclaim control of Roseclif -
Blog postComing July 27, 2014: TEMPTED BY HIS TOUCH
A boxed set of ten scorching hot historical romances featuring dukes, rogues, and alpha heroes and the women who can’t resist them. Fall in love with tales of intrigue, suspense, wit, and passion.
For a limited time (July 27-Sept. 21), you can purchase TEMPTED BY HIS TOUCH for just 99 CENTS. That’s a savings of almost $35! That’s at least a week’s worth of coffee! Or a really nice bottle of wine!
We’re so excited to reveal the cover of -
Blog postHi Readers!
We have a real treat today! I'm blasting on League of Rogues today about erotic historical romance writer Jess Michael's brand new release called A Matter of Sin!
Here's the scoop:
The Ladies Book of Pleasures, Book 1
The widowed Lady Isabel Avenbury has one remaining younger sister to shepherd into an advantageous marriage, and then she will be free. Free to take a lover to fill her lonely nights—the only option left for a woman on the delicate
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