BOOK SPOTLIGHT ON "DON'T BITE THE BRIDESMAID" (GIVEAWAY)

"Alice Shepard needs one thing: a date for her sister's wedding. And not just any date. A hunk who will make her fiancé rue the day he left her for her best friend. Her drop-dead gorgeous neighbor fits the bill—even if he is a bit quirky and never comes out during the day—and Alice has downed just enough appletinis to ask him. But she makes it quite clear that there will be no funny business.

Spending a week on a cruise ship full of humans while sleeping close to his sexy next-door neighbor sounds like a helluva bad idea to vampire Noah Thorpe. But his friends need time to get him out of a shotgun wedding—a vampire bonding that will tie his fate to a female vampire he's never met. And Alice's offer comes at just the right time.

What could possibly go wrong?"

        “That sounded like it hurt,” he said, kneeling in front of her and taking her foot into his hand.

        “It’s fine. I’m just a klutz.” Her toe throbbed slightly, calling her a liar with every beat of her pulse.

        He grinned at her red toe. “You didn't seem like a klutz on the volleyball court today. I think you were trying to hide your blush. No doubt, terribly perverse thoughts about me were flying through your head.”

        She gaped at him.

        “Your toe is fine,” he announced, but he didn't release her foot. He looked up and met her eyes, and the intensity of his gaze swept over her. Desire hit her like a bag of bricks, a swift blow that robbed her of her breath and made her whole body ache.

        “I was thinking no such things,” she said, wishing her breathlessness didn't give her away.

        “Liar.”

        “We aren't right for each other. And what happened last night isn't happening again.” It wasn't. It couldn't. There was no way she’d be able to stop things again like she did the night before. Not if he kept looking at her like that. And he was a vampire, just like Olivia. And she’d run off after swearing to love her brother forever. What would stop Noah from doing the same? Vampires weren't normal people. She had to remember that.

        “You’re right. We aren't right for each other.”

        Anger flashed through her, fanning her desire in a most annoying way. The greatest defense is a good offense. “We’re not. In fact, I can’t think of anyone less suitable for me.”

        “Oh?” He quirked an eyebrow at her and she ignored it. How could he look so scrumptious and be so annoying at the same time?

        “No. Besides, I’m not looking to be tied down.”

        A feral grin blossomed on his face. “Don’t worry, Miss Shepard, if I tied you down I’d be sure to untie you in the morning.

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CPA-turned-romance-author Tiffany Allee used to battle spreadsheets in Corporate America, and now concentrates on her characters’ battles to find love. Raised in small-town Colorado, Tiffany currently lives in Phoenix, AZ, by way of Chicago and Denver. She is happily married to a secret romantic who tolerates her crazy mutterings.

She writes about ass-kicking heroines and the strong heroes who love them. Her work includes the suspense-driven From the Files of the Otherworlder Enforcement Agency series which revolves around a group of paranormal cops solving crimes and finding love, and Don’t Bite the Bridesmaid, a lighthearted paranormal romance (Entangled Publishing).

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT ON HEX AND THE SINGLE WITCH

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WEREWOLVES BE DAMNED (GIVEAWAY)

Werewolves Be Damned

Magic and Mayhem, Book One

Stacey Kennedy

Genre: Urban Fantasy Romance

Publisher: Entangled Publishing

Date of Publication: April 15, 2013

Pages: 267

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"Nexi Jones - part witch, part guardian, and wannabe kick-ass warrior - can't throw a punch or conjure the simplest magic. But that doesn't stop her from hunting the werewolves who slaughtered her human family. She'll have her revenge, but only if Kyden, the elite guardian, would get the hell out of her way.

Kyden can't decide if Nexi wants to get herself killed or if she just has no clue what she's doing. But her father made it clear: keep Nexi safe…or else. Of course, the more Nexi runs toward revenge, the more she needs Kyden's aid, and as she grows into her power and confidence, so does his desire to protect her. The only problem? She'd rather he dropped dead.

But when a vampire paints a bull's-eye on Nexi's back, she's hard-pressed to deny Kyden and the help he's offering. Even if it means getting her revenge will be a little bit harder. At least it will still be as sweet."

        I’ve found you, fur ball.

        Nexi peered from behind the large oak tree and spotted the small log cabin nestled in the thick forest. The porch light cast a warm glow into the night. Fog settled over the lush grass, and the night was dark, eerie.

        Stepping away from her hiding place behind the tree, she strode forward and gripped the dagger tightly in her hand. Keeping the silver blade pointed outward, she climbed the cabin’s porch steps, taking each one slowly to avoid detection.

        Once she arrived at the front door, she wrapped her hand around the door handle. Rich hunger for revenge burned in her veins and made her intent on one thing: to slaughter the werewolf who escaped the night of her parents’ murder. Not caring what awaited her, she stormed inside, dagger pointed, ready to kill.

        The simple cabin had two large brown couches near a wood-burning stove, a kitchenette behind the living room, and a quilt-covered bed resting in the back. And that was it; there were no other rooms to investigate. No secret hiding places she could see.

        No damned werewolf.

        She cursed, shut the front door behind her, then trotted down the steps to return to her hiding spot. On her way across the yard, she glanced at the space to the right of the tree, which looked much like a heat wave, indicating that the portal to the Otherworld remained.

        In some places around the world—or the Earthworld, as supernaturals had called it—there were permanent portals to the supernatural realm. This portal had only appeared because Nexi had travelled to this cabin from the Otherworld. Once she passed through the portal again, the gateway would vanish.

        Magic had its perks. Quick travel was one of them.

        Nexi shook her head at how normal all this magical stuff seemed now. Just over a month ago she’d never believed in anything that went bump in the night. Now she knew all those things existed, and in fact, she was one of them.

        To her horror, she had learned that her birth mother, Tillie, had been murdered by a power-hungry vampire, Lazarus.  All those years ago, her birth father, Drake, had protectively decided to block Nexi’s supernatural abilities. He had planned for her to live and die as a mortal. Now with her return to the Otherworld and the removal of the block on her true identity, there was no going back.

        She was no longer plain, human, Nexi Jones.

        She was Nexi Jones, part guardian, part witch.

        Looking away from the portal and to her hiding spot until the werewolf returned, she hurried her steps. She wasn’t ready to return to the Otherworld yet. Not until she had the werewolf’s head as her wall ornament would she dare go home.

        Just as she neared the tree, a woodsy scent that had nothing to do with the forest mixed with the citrusy aroma of aftershave. A blink of an eye later, the dagger she held was now at her throat, a hard body closed in on her back.

        “You smelled lovely when you arrived.” The low voice by her ear held a faint English accent. “But I never imagined you’d be so pretty.”

        The blade pressed into her skin, not drawing blood, but implying that if the werewolf chose, she’d be destined for the grave. “I’m…”

        “Going to explain yourself.” He lowered the dagger, took hold of her arm, and jerked her forward.

        In a few short strides, the werewolf tossed her through the threshold of the cabin, and slammed the door behind them. He sauntered to the couch, sat down, and regarded her. “Now then, darlin’.” His olive skin was stunningly flawless, and his chocolate-colored hair was spiked tall. “Why would a pretty lass like yourself plan to attack me?”

        “Don’t move.” That charm wouldn’t fool her. “Stay right where you are.”

        “My mouth is the only thing moving.” His slanted amber eyes raked over her. “Would you like me to stop talking?”

        “No.” She hesitated then added, “Only your mouth can move. Nothing else. Tell me what you know.”
He gave her a long look. “I’d be glad to tell you anything you’d like, love.”

        His kind face and soft voice wouldn’t trick her. He was a werewolf. She was certain, which was another oddity.

        After the block on her supernatural abilities had been lifted, she could identify a supernatural creature as if knowing the difference between a brunette and a redhead. “Tell me why you killed my family.”

        “That’s an interesting accusation.” He cocked his head, studying her with a frown. “But I think the more important question is who are you?”

        She lifted her chin. “The lass who’s going to cut off your furry wolf balls.”

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Stacey Kennedy is an urban fantasy lover at heart, but she also enjoys losing herself in dark and sensual worlds. She lives in southwestern Ontario with her husband, who gave her a happily-ever-after. Together, they have two small children who can always make her smile, and who will never be allowed to read Mommy’s books. If she’s not plugging away at a new story, you’ll find her camping, curling up with the latest flick, or obsessing over Sons of Anarchy and Game of Thrones.

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INTERVIEW & REVIEW - MR. BUFF (+18 ONLY)

Niina : Welcome to For The Love of Reading, Ms. Angel , I’m glad you could make it!

April Angel : Thank you for having me at such a fun blog. I love your set-up.

Niina : Thanks! Let’s get started! Can you tell my readers here 4 fun unknown facts about you, so we can break the ice?

April : I call my son pukibear. My best friend lives in England. I love oldies ( Minnie Riperton, Patti Labelle, etc ) and I sing in the shower.

Niina : Now tell us little about Mr. Buff, what’s it about? Other than a very well built man. ;)

April : Mr. Buff is the story of Andrew and Alexandra. She’s a woman that’s normally sure of herself but with her last break-up ended up low on self-esteem. Andrew knows what he wants. For a while he’s wanted Alex, but she was taken. When they find each other in a club and he realizes she’s single, all bets are off.

Niina : What’s the best part about being an erotic romance writer?

April : Being free to write any scene as I please. I think certain genres can make an author have to really draw lines and tip toe around how to word love/sex scenes and that’s just way too aggravating for me. I like to write it as I visualize it.

Niina : What does it take to write a really hot love scene?

April : Silence LOL. Yes, I need absolute silence when I write. Most of the time I wear ear plugs at home. I go into deep visualization and need to be focused into what I am trying to say/describe. Noise takes me out of the zone.

Niina : How do you write, chapter here and there or follow from beginning to an end?

April : Usually I write from beginning to end. There are times I will take down notes on how I want something to flow or end, but for the most part I follow a mental script.

Niina : What chapter did you most enjoyed writing and why?

April : For Mr. Buff I loved writing the club scene. I enjoyed the naughtiness of knowing there were people right across the glass but they were so involved in what they were doing that nobody knew.

Niina : How did you find your cover and if you didn't take part in the search, what is your opinion of it?

April : The cover was created by the art department at Etopia Press. I love it. I think it depicts Mr. Buff perfectly and gives a glimpse of the sexy Alex at the same time.

Niina : Now to more personal questions! What’s the sexiest article of clothing on a guy?

April : Boxers. I think seeing a good-looking man in just a pair of boxers is so sexy. Think back Mark Wahlberg and the Calvin Klein ads. LOL.

Niina : Well indeed! ;) Sexiest movie star crush?

April : Vin Diesel. Everyone will tell you he’s my biggest movie star crush. That voice gets to me every time.

Niina : Oh I used to be a big fan too, yeah it’s the voice. ;) What’s the naughtiest book you've read this year?

April : LOL! Oh this is good. I read a lot of E-Rom. So quite a few. But if I had to choose, I’d say it is Cynthia Sax’s Ménage Lost: 5 ( Operation Erotic ).  She’s a great friend and she based her heroine on me, so I ended up in my own super hot ménage.

Niina : LOL! Well that’s just cool!  What’s the biggest turn on in a guy, fictional or real life?

April : A great smile. I tell you, a nice smile can totally make me warm up to a guy in no time.

Niina : Which Disney Prince would you pick if you had to choose?

April : The Beast from Beauty and The Beast. He was misunderstood and he learned a lesson about judging others, but more than that, despite how he looked, he was a loveable character.

Niina : What is your favorite guilty pleasure?

April : Chocolate. Any and all forms. Must be either milk or white (dark gives me migraines)

Niina : Before we finish, here are some Quick Fire Questions:

The moon or the sun?  Moon
Formula 1 or Nascar? Nascar
Hockey or Football? Football
Boots or Flip Flops?  Flip Flops
Shots or Wine? Lol Shots
Fair: Popcorn or Cotton candy? Popcorn
Date: Going bowling or Going to dinner? Bowling
Scarier: Ghosts or Demons?  Ghosts
Men: Alpha-male or Sexy Millionaire? Alpha-male all the way baby!
Men: Bad boys or Good guys? Bad boys
Men: Muscled or Slim? Muscled
Knights or Kings? Knights
Romance: Fallen Angels or Sexy Demons?  Sexy Demons *sigh*
Romance: Firemen or Cowboys? Firemen
Romance: Historical or Paranormal? Paranormal
Sexier: Kisses or Licks? Oh god lord! Bites! lol

Niina : You’re deviating from the questions Ms. Angel… I but I like that, bites it is. :D

Sexier : A guy holding your hand or touching your hair? hair touching…so sexy
Sexier : Eyes or Lips? Mmm eyes.
Romance or Erotic Romance? LOL Erotic Romance
Erotica or Erotic Romance? Erotic Romance
Male POV or Female POV (Point Of View)? Male POV

Niina : Thanks for visiting the For The Love of Reading, April! Any news would you like to share with your readers, or websites they can check out?

April : Thank you again for having me over. I have a new book coming soon ( January 4th ) called Stranded Temptation. I also write as Milly Taiden ( Paranormal Erotic Romance ) And I can be found at:

http://millytaiden.com 

Facebook: 

http://www.facebook.com/millytaidenauthor 

Twitter: @millytaiden

Niina : Oh Milly Taiden, I remember you. ;) Thanks for coming by!

"Alexandra never misses the opportunity to see him return, sweaty and pumped, to his office suite to shower. Turns out Andrew enjoys the view just as much as she does and can't take his eyes off the woman who makes his blood roar."

Author: April Angel
Pages: 97 pages
Publisher: Etopia Press Publishing on Oct. 2012
Form: E-book / Paperback (from tour for an honest review)
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance (+18 Only)
Series: War of Gods #1
Amazon: Buy / $6.89 (Kindle) ( EU price, click to see yours )
Barnes & Noble: Buy / $3.99 (Nook)
All Romance E-books: Buy / $3.99 (E-book)
Excerpt: Sample of Chapter 1

"Every morning, Alexandra drinks in the sexy vision of Mr. Buff through his office window across the street. He takes his workouts seriously, and Alexandra never misses the opportunity to see him return, sweaty and pumped, to his office suite to shower. Turns out Andrew enjoys the view just as much as she does and can't take his eyes off the woman who makes his blood roar.

But when Alexandra bumps into Mr. Buff at a club, things go from visual to physical. And much to her delight, she learns that Mr. Buff is really Mr. Dominant. She loves spending time with him and getting to know him the way nature intended, but she's looking for more than a fling. How's she supposed to make Mr. Buff realize he's Mr. Right?"  ~ From Goodreads

These days I tend to stay away from bdsm books, but I thought to give Mr. Buff a chance. Even though with a strong romantic element and plot Mr. Buff read almost like erotica, there is tons of sex, and I mean a lot and it's hot ( if you like a bit domination in your reading ). The bdsm element didn't go over board with me, I hate it when guys come off over the top in regular life. Basically I like to read when a man is firm in the bedroom, but not outside it. That's my turf. ;) Mr. Buff though had a right amount of firm behind closed doors, but as the book also had no sex scenes we were good.

I liked Alexandra she was funny, intelligent and I loved her recently crushed ego which made her little hesitant with Andrew, instead of being too brash or annoyingly self confident with a hot guy. She gave the story dimension.

Okay so Andrew, how can you not love him! I did, except in few parts where it felt like he was just saying what all women wanna hear but at the first date - that would have been creepy in real life. Wanting to adopt and looking for the right thing and talking of the two of them as 'we'. Too much too soon.

The romance was very hot and heavy and fast - but that totally normal for a novella. I did like how Andrew was the surer half of the relationship - I always do enjoy the guy knowing what he wants and getting it, especially when the girl is hesitant.

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT - RUINED

"Jessa is one healing away from death. Under the thrall of her gift, the Court's Senior Healer risks giving her life in exchange for her patient's.

Vale is a rebel ruler. When his brother is killed, he's given the throne and the decree from the Court to produce an heir or lose his family's hold on the land--and his deceiving advisors aren't afraid to use murder as a weapon if their directive to stay away from the Senior Healer goes unheeded.

But Vale burns to possess Jessa. The heat between them leaves a wake of smoke, and even the powerful forces above want to bind them in a union that lasts forever. Vale taking another would be a betrayal neither could survive.

Their enemies fear a child born of such a powerful Healer and Warrior, but the true threat lies in the bond forged in shadows and fused in fire."

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"You." Fury burned hot under Jessa's skin as she glared at Vale. "Who do you think you are, demanding I come live in this castle? You can't just order your guards to enter a woman's home and pack up her things."

"Well, I did." Vale came around the desk and propped one hip against it, more of a threatening than casual movement.

"Someone tried to kill me. It makes sense that I have my Healer close by."

She released a pent-up breath. "Why couldn't you have explained that instead of mandating?" Silly. Her imagination had run away with her. The king needed his Healer. But the realization he didn't want her made her angrier.

"Because I didn't want to give you the option of saying no."

She most definitely would have said no.

"If you would have explained your reasoning, I would have complied. Your safety and health come first, even if I-"

"Even if you what?"

"Loathe you." She bunched her fingers into two fists, seriously tempted to hit him. For all the nonexistent pain it would inflict upon him.

"Do you?" His tone deadened with calm. "Because I can't stop thinking about you."

"That's normal." She brushed off the claim. "I saved your life."

He moved in a blur. A true Shadow Shifter. One second he stood near his desk, the next he had her in his arms, one locked around her waist and one hand tangled in her hair. Their lips almost brushed.

"I can't stop thinking about you." His murmur played down her spine, leaving a tingling trail. His scent invaded her. His voice embraced her like bare skin against satin sheets.

Her heart beat fast, her pulse jumped.

She disliked him, but didn't want him to let her go.

"Have you been thinking about me?" His soft tone feathered over her flesh.

"Only how much I dislike you." Lust pulsed in her belly.

He pulled her head back gently by her hair, so they looked straight into each other's eyes. Their bodies pressed tightly together. "Liar."

Kinley Baker is the author of the fantasy romance series, Shadowed Love. She read her first romance at the age of thirteen and immediately fell in love with the hero and the genre. 

She lives with her husband, Benjamin, and her dog, Joker, in the Pacific Northwest. Ruined, Denied, and Freed are all available now from Crescent Moon Press. 

Look for a new paranormal romance series in 2013. As a firm supporter of all supernatural lifestyles, she writes fantasy, paranormal, and futuristic romances. 

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REVIEW - HIDDEN SALEM

"Unfortunately for all of them, Makayla also stumbles upon a coven in the woods practicing a dark magic ritual. Now they are after her, threatening her life and the lives of those she has quickly come to care about. Immersed in things she never expected, like an old legend and necromancy due to residual hauntings, the race is on to stay safe from the coven and protect her heart from a certain sexy cop."

Author: Kiki Howell
Pages: 332 pages
Publisher: Mitchel Morris Publishing on Otc. 2012
Form: E-book (from tour for an honest review)
Genre: Paranormal Romantic Suspense
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Barnes & Noble: Buy / $5.29 (Nook)
All Romance E-books: Buy / $4.23 (E-book)

"Intuition alone brought Makayla to Salem, MA in search of a story, but her research has her confronting more than she bargained for. With her empathic gifts stronger in Witch City, she physcially suffers, landing her literally unconscious in the arms of both Noah Ayers, local cop and Dylan Baines, local history teacher. Yet, it is Lauri, a witch who owns a local shop, who teaches Makayla about who she is and what she can do.

Unfortunately for all of them, Makayla also stumbles upon a coven in the woods practicing a dark magic ritual. Now they are after her, threatening her life and the lives of those she has quickly come to care about. Immersed in things she never expected, like an old legend and necromancy due to residual hauntings, the race is on to stay safe from the coven and protect her heart from a certain sexy cop.

But, is Lauri correct in thinking Makayla might just have encountered the only real witch in Salem from 1692? And, do they share the same bloodline?"  ~ From Goodreads

Kind of a perfect fit for Halloween! I usually shy very far away from witch books because they sound so fake to a former eclectic wiccan, but there was something about the blurb of Hidden Salem that made me feel like this book was going to be different - not the flashy, easy witchiness, but the earthy style... with all the eeriness and scariness that go with suspense. And I was right! I love it when that happens! ;)

Makayla was absolutely great to read! As investigating story hunter she's got moxy and lots of courage but she definitely still has a soft underbelly and that makes her a great character. I loved how easy the connection were with Ma, Noah and Dylan, they got a great sensual connection too ( I usually don't shy away from saying if something needs more romance, but I think Hidden Salem had the perfect mix with the suspense, the Salem Witch hunt and little bit of romance to stir the chemistries ).

I love the cover, I love how well it presents the book and how it shows the eeriness of the novel.

You'll love this if you... like your witches evil and scary, history mixed with modern scares and a tough heroine!

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Researching Real Witches by Kiki Howell

BOOK SPOTLIGHT - ONLY IN HER DREAMS

"When Lucessa Sarcona awakes from a recurring dream, she has no idea her life is about to be turned upside down. A stranger, familiar to her dreams, shows up in the flesh, and Lucessa knows she’s either crazy or experiencing something not of this world.

A war ensues between three demigod brothers.  One, trained to rule Erebos, is violently replaced. One forced to return to his homeland and lead the dream-gods of the Oneiroi. And one is charged with the impossible task of protecting Lucessa. How is she linked to the Oneiroi? Why do two brothers seek to keep her hidden and protected? And how does another plan to use her against the two demigods who love her?

Will Lucessa’s dream man have the courage to claim her as his own or will he bow to the command of another, forsaking the one he loves?"

Only in Her Dreams is a modern spin on a Greek legend--the new direction of Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance, moving from angels, demons, vampires, and witches and toward the realm of demigods.

Chapter One

              Lucessa stared at her bed. It was time to sleep again, but it was getting harder to succumb to it. She started to think the day would never come when she could abandon herself to sleep without the feeling of being watched. He was always there--haunting her dreams. Her dreams hadn’t been her own in such a long time. 

              He was always there. Never talking but always watching. Intently. As if he knew her. Security, even in sleep, eluded her.

              She’d lost her father and her husband. Her mother was slipping away, battling a memory loss that was progressing daily. Her dreams were the only place she could remember a family, someone who cared. But he insisted on intruding. Every happy memory and every nightmare included his presence. Why did he always show up? How could she get rid of him?

              Lucessa tried for the millionth time to find a solution as she climbed under the covers. Who am I kidding? There was nothing she could do. He was a dream! A figment of her imagination. She sighed and resigned herself to another restless night.

              Lucessa was a child again. The cold, pine-scented wind tangled her hair as she descended the mountain path in front of her parents. Her family’s annual summer camping trip to Yosemite National Park was in its third day, and that meant they’d conquered Half Dome for the third year straight. Ever since her parents deemed her old and skilled enough for the challenge, they hiked it together.  As a family. 

              She looked back at her smiling parents as they held hands and strolled down the path after her. Her mother, Marie, looked casual in her jeans and the blue “Keep Lake Tahoe Blue” shirt that hugged her frame. Her father wore a San Francisco Giants baseball cap, a wisp of salt and pepper hair showing through. They looked like a couple out of the travel magazine that Lucessa had seen in her father’s study weeks ago. 

              “Dear, watch where you’re going!”

              Lucessa turned back to the trail, nearly colliding with a man lounging against a tree just off the path. Dressed in a thigh-hugging pair of dark pants and a billowy tunic that had to be from at least a century ago, he pushed off the tree trunk and tipped his hat. His blue eyes sparkled with mischief in the evening twilight, letting off a faint glow. The man looked eerily recognizable.

              She looked back to reassure her mother that she was okay. Lucessa scanned the woods behind her. 

              But they were gone. Only the familiar stranger remained.

Christina McKnight is giving away an e-book copy of Only in Her Dreams to one lucky winner on this stop! To participate, comment with an answer to the question below and your e-mail.

"Who is your favorite Greek God or Goddess?"

Christina McKnight is a book lover turned writer. From a young age, her mother encouraged her to tell her own stories. She’s been writing ever since.  

In college, Christina took many courses to help develop and enhance her writing skills. She completed a seventy-page dissertation on the need for community policing in American society. Now, she focuses on Historical Romance, Urban Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance. Her debut Urban Fantasy novel, Only in Her Dreams, will be released on September 1, 2012. 

Christina lives in Northern California with her husband, daughter, two boxers, two cats, and a Beta fish named Marmaduke.  If she’s not behind a computer screen or book, she’s busy leading her daughter’s Girl Scout troop. She is very active in several writing groups and a local book group.

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT - HUNTING THE SIREN

Book Two in the Blood Currency Series

"A vampire queen grown powerful with age, Imogen has protected her band of nightriders through the centuries. When refugee vampires from earthquake-shattered Europe seek shelter and sustenance, she’s honor-bound to feed them, by any means necessary. When her lieutenants dump the vengeful human man Kasar at her feet, Imogen succumbs to his masculine vitality and her overwhelming hunger for his blood—and his body.

Kasar has survived the breaking of the world, only to discover the vampire queen has slaughtered his sister and her unborn child. With the last of his bloodline dead, only his desire for vengeance keeps Kasar alive. He imagines he can pretend to succumb to Imogen’s seduction—not that he has much of a choice, chained as he is to the foot of her bed—and bide his time until he has an opportunity to kill her. The passion he finds in her arms is unexpected, and impossible to resist. But this haven of desire and satiation could easily destroy them both."

Book One in the Blood Currency Series

"Through good luck and healthy cowardice, Misty has survived the earthquakes that have torn the world apart, but has no skills to speak of. Or so she thinks. She does have blood, and someone must feed the vampire who has offered his protection and strength in exchange for sustenance. 

Feeding Ivan is a priority, and Misty finally serves a purpose. But when she awakens tied to his bed, an unwilling gift to Ivan from the townspeople, she discovers he has hungers other than blood. 

Hungers he expects her to satisfy in the most carnal manner. Under his seductive persuasion Misty discovers she has the power to sustain Ivan in all ways, while experiencing unspeakable pleasure herself."

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Jeffe Kennedy took the crooked road to writing, stopping off at neurobiology, religious studies and environmental consulting before her creative writing began appearing in places like Redbook, Puerto del Sol, Wyoming Wildlife, Under the Sun and Aeon. An erotic novella, Petals and Thorns, came out under her pen name of Jennifer Paris in 2010, heralding yet another branch of her path, into erotica and romantic fantasy fiction. Since then, an erotic short, Feeding the Vampire, and another erotic novella, Sapphire, have hit the shelves.

Her contemporary fantasy novel, Rogue’s Pawn, book one in A Covenant of Thorns, will be published in July, 2012. Jeffe lives in Santa Fe, with two Maine coon cats, a border collie, plentiful free-range lizards and frequently serves as a guinea pig for an acupuncturist-in-training. Find her on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Author.Jeffe.Kennedy) and Twitter (@jeffekennedy) or visit her at her website http://jeffekennedy.com/.