From
Kennedy:
Happy
Holidays! I wanted to offer something special to those who have read MY
SOUL TO KEEP. A full deleted chapter from the book. More
Rhys + Kai!
If
you haven't read the book, I have something for you, too. The first three
chapters of the book absolutely FREE right HERE! Hopefully you'll
love what you read.
And
for everyone and anyone, scroll all the way down for a rafflecopter giveaway
featuring:
It seems the things worth keeping
are often the hardest to hold...
I had two things in life that mattered. My mother and my music. Mama was taken from me too soon, and now music is all I have left. It’s the thing that’s pushed me right out of backwoods Georgia into Los Angeles, where the line between fantasy and reality shimmers and blurs. I’m finally making my way, making my mark. I can’t afford to fall for one of music's brightest stars. Not now. Music is all I have left, and I’m holding on tight with both hands. I won’t let go, not even for Rhyson Gray. RHYSON I had one thing in my life that mattered – music. The only constant, it’s taken me to heights most people only dream about; a gift dropped in my lap at birth. I thought it was enough. I thought it was everything until I met Kai. Now she’s all I think about, like a song I can't get out of my head. If I have to chase her, if I have to give up everything - I will. And once she's mine, I won't let go. 
About
Kennedy Ryan
I
just can't write about myself in third person for one more bio! I'm a wife, a
mom, a writer, an advocate for families living with autism. That's me in a
nutshell. Crack the nut, and you'll find a Southern girl gone Southern
California who loves pizza and Diet Coke, and wishes she got to watch a lot
more television. You can usually catch me up too late, on social media too
much, or FINALLY putting a dent in my ever-growing To Be Read list!
Let's
Connect!
Posted 12/16/15 6:00 AM PST
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Wednesday, December 16, 2015
A Holiday Special & Giveaway! My Soul to Keep by Kennedy Ryan
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Release Day Blitz! Montana Hearts: Sweet Talkin' Cowboy by Darlene Panzera
MONTANA HEARTS:
SWEET TALKIN’ COWBOY
By Darlene
Panzera
Avon Books, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Fiction; Western Romance
December 15, 2015
E-book ISBN: 9780062394705; $.99
About the Book
Darlene Panzera continues her heartwarming
Western series with a roughed-up cowboy, the feisty girl next door, and the
deal that brings them together
If it wasn't for an injury to his leg, Luke
Collins would be riding rodeo broncos all day, every day. Until he heals, he's
determined to help his family's guest ranch bring in money any way he can.
But when a cranky neighbor gets in the way of his goal, Luke turns to the
only person he knows can help: the gorgeous, rodeo-barrel-racing spitfire
next door.
It's no secret: Sammy Jo's father is a pain
in the neck. But if anyone can persuade him, it's her. So when Luke asks for
help, Sammy Jo is more than willing to make a deal with the handsome cowboy.
The cost? He's gotta get back up on that horse—with Sammy Jo's help, of course.
As teamwork reveals a deeper connection,
Luke finds himself falling for the beautiful girl next door. But to win her
heart? He'll just have to do whatever it takes.
Buy SWEET TALKIN’
COWBOY by Darlene Panzera
About the Author
DARLENE PANZERA writes sweet, fun-loving
romance and is a member of the Romance Writers of America’s Greater Seattle
chapter. Her career launched when her novella “The Bet” was picked by Avon
Books and New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber to be published
within Debbie’s own novel, Family Affair. Darlene says, “I love writing
stories that help inspire people to laugh, value relationships, and pursue
their dreams.”
Born and raised in New Jersey, Darlene is
now a resident of the Pacific Northwest, where she lives with her husband and
three children. When not writing she enjoys spending time with her family and
her two horses, and loves camping, hiking, photography, and lazy days at the
lake.
Connect with Darlene
Panzera
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Sunday, December 13, 2015
Diane Alberts Special Feature & Giveaway!
Whether you like your romances professional, paranormal, or panty-melting we’ve got a Diane Alberts book that’s just right for you. Take the following quiz to find out which one you should read first!
The perfect date night wouldn’t be complete without:
Your usual bookmark is:
If you were going out on a girl’s night your ideal outfit would have:
When it comes to book boyfriends give you:
Some of your favorite authors are:
 If you picked mostly A‘s you got Indulgence Diane Alberts. You're elegant, polished, and you can probably handle any situation with poise. You like your heroes suited, powerful, and with an edge to them. Seeing the heroine swept off her feet into a world of luxury has you ready to trade places with her. We think you'll love BEAUTY AND THE BOSS.
If you picked mostly B‘s you got Otherworld Diane Alberts. You're adventurous, witty, and you aren't afraid of a good challenge. You like your heroes growly, brooding, and Alpha with a capital 'A'. Diving into the world of the paranormal is your ultimate escape. We think you'll love DIVINELY RUINED.
Rebecca’s life sucked before she became an angel. Crappy apartment, awful jobs, abusive boyfriends–it was no wonder she jumped at the chance to escape it all and become a real live angel. The problem is Rebecca’s not very angelic, and she’ll have to do more to earn her wings than end her love affair with the word f–er, frick. Especially when she’s assigned to save single father Tony Weis, whose less-than-pure thoughts wreak hell on a telepathic angel’s nerves. It’s all Rebecca can do to keep her hands off him…but when she loses her memory injuring herself to save Tony’s daughter, now it’s Tony’s turn to be her angel and care for her. But will Tony’s devotion tempt her from her angelic path, even if it means being human again? 
If you picked mostly C‘s you got Brazen Diane Alberts. You might be the girl-next-door but there's more to you than meets the eye. You like your heroes ready and willing to please any time, any place. Slipping between the pages of a good read is almost as good as slipping between the sheets for you. We think you'll love SAY YOU'RE MINE.
Navy SEAL Steven Thomas has only ever been able to count on three things: waking up in the morning, going to sleep sometime during the night, and Lauren Brixton. She’s been his best friend since grade school, and what they have is the only relationship he’s managed not to ruin. Lauren’s watched Steven flit from one-night stand to one-night stand, seemingly not interested in something more. So when the long-ignored attraction between the two of them blows up in their faces, she does the only thing she can—she pretends she doesn’t want him. But all’s fair in love and war, and Steven’s not about to lose the only person in his life who matters…
Find your copy of SAY YOU'RE MINE
About Diane Alberts: 
Diane has always been a dreamer with a vivid imagination, but it wasn’t until 2011 that she put her pen where her brain was, and became a published author. Since receiving her first contract offer, she has yet to stop writing. Though she lives in the mountains, she really wishes she was surrounded by a hot, sunny beach with crystal clear water. She lives in Northeast Pennsylvania with her four kids, a husband, a schnauzer mutt, and four cats. Her goal is to write so many fantastic stories that even a non-romance reader will know her name.
Connect with Diane Alberts
We're giving away an etsy giftcard so you can treat yourself to something as unique as you are no matter your taste!
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Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Release Week Blast: Atrophy by Jess Anastasi
  Twelve years on the prison planet Erebus makes a man long for death. The worst part for Tannin Everette is that he was framed for murder. He's innocent. When the ship Imojenna lands for emergency repairs, Tannin risks everything to escape...only to find himself face to face with the captain's undeniably gorgeous sister.
Zahli Sherron isn't planning on turning Tannin in. In fact, she actually believes him. Sure, he's sexy as every kind of sin, but he's no criminal—so she hides him. But no one escapes from Erebus and lives to tell about it. With every day that passes, Zahli further risks the lives of the entire crew...even as she falls in love with a man she can never have for herself.
Purchase your copy of ATROPHY
Atrophy Excerpt
When the knife and her hands were spotless, she slipped the blade in a sheath on her belt, took a deep breath, then stepped around the body and walked out of the room. Tannin paused to shake his head before following after her.
Out in the corridor, she waited for him while he swung the door closed. He used the same program that unlocked the doors to totally screw the security protocol, so that if someone tried to get in, it should delay them for a decent amount of time.
“You’re an inmate.” The words somehow manage to hold equal amounts of surprise and suspicion.
He nodded. “Twelve years now.”
“How did you get into this building?” They started making their way back along the corridor, and he tried not to take it personally that she kept an obvious few feet between them.
When they reached the outer door, he held up his commpad to get them through.
“I hacked my way through the security system.”
“And you can do that without setting off any kind of alarm?” she asked as the door clicked open.
“Most people couldn’t. I can.” He motioned for her to wait and ducked out to make sure the coast was clear. He stepped out and held the door for her.
“So you’re some kind of hacking genius. Is that how you ended up on Erebus?”
He shook his head, though it would have been easier to claim a more minor, less brutal crime. “No, I learned all of my hacking skills after I got here.” He pointed. “The marketplace is that way. You’ll find signs to guide you back to the docking bays from there.”
For a long moment she stared at him, something going on behind those dark blue eyes. But then she simply nodded and turned away, hurrying along the building before disappearing around the far corner.
Tannin shoved a hand through his hair, took a deep breath, then walked off in the opposite direction. As if he needed any more excitement before he set out on what probably amounted to a suicide mission. About the best thing he could do now was bunk down in his apartment for a few hours until the time came and hope no one found the body he’d just helped to hide.
 
About
the Author
Jess has been making up stories ever since she can remember. Though her messy handwriting made it hard for anyone else to read them, she wasn't deterred and now she gets to make up stories for a living. She loves loud music, a good book on a rainy day, and probably spends too much time watching too many TV shows. Jess lives in regional Victoria, Australia, with her very supportive husband, three daughters, one ball-obsessed border collie, and one cat who thinks he's one of the kids.
Connect with Jess Anastasi
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Thursday, December 3, 2015
Review: Cold Magic by Kate Elliott
Title: Cold MagicAuthor: Kate Elliott
Publisher/Publication Date: Orbit, September 2, 2010
Genre: Fantasy
Format/Source: Mass Market Paperback, Purchased
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Synopsis from Goodreads...
The Wild Hunt is stirring - and the dragons are finally waking from their long sleep...
Cat Barahal was the only survivor of the flood that took her parents. Raised by her extended family, she and her cousin, Bee, are unaware of the dangers that threaten them both. Though they are in beginning of the Industrial Age, magic - and the power of the Cold Mages - still hold sway.
Now, betrayed by her family and forced to marry a powerful Cold Mage, Cat will be drawn into a labyrinth of politics. There she will learn the full ruthlessness of the rule of the Cold Mages. What do the Cold Mages want from her? And who will help Cat in her struggle against them?
My Thoughts:
The first time I read Kate Elliott’s Cold Magic was years ago, and recently, I reread it just for fun since I had some time. Let me tell you, this book is two kinds of fantastic and everything I look for in a fantasy novel.
The story focuses on Cat (Catherine) Barahal after she is married to a cold mage. It took some time for the reasoning to come into full focus, but that slow buildup made the story interesting. When the reasons were finally revealed, well I liked it the first time I read the book and it was just as expertly placed as I remember it to be. Bee (Beatrice), Cat’s cousin, was present in the beginning but wasn’t as involved in the middle of the book. As I said, the story was mainly about Cat. But for the parts that she was present, well, they were fantastic. Bee is one of my favorite characters in Cold Magic, she remains interesting, and I loved the conversations that happened between the two—those parts were basically some of my favorites and one of the reasons why I picked this book up again.
The magic in Cold Magic fits seamlessly with the world, from the Cold Mages themselves to the abilities that Cat and Bee possessed, though vastly different from one another. The world itself was done well and served as a fitting backdrop for Cat’s story. I liked how all of the little details were handled and incorporated into the story—the development was clear from early on, and the information was spread out and placed in a way that avoided info dumps.
The characters Cat and Bee are still some of the best I’ve read about. So, I’m glad that I had the time to reread Cold Magic, and it remains one of my favorite fantasy novels.
Rating 5/5
About the Author...Kate Elliott has been writing stories since she was nine years old, which has led her to believe that writing, like breathing, keeps her alive. She is the author of over twenty science fiction and fantasy novels, including her YA debut Court of Fives, as well as Cold Magic, Spirit Gate, King’s Dragon, Jaran, and her short fiction collection, The Very Best of Kate Elliott. Her new epic fantasy, Black Wolves, is now available. She lives in Hawaii with her spouse, paddles with outrigger canoe club Ka Māmalahoe, and nurses along an aging schnauzer.
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