Tuesday, January 30, 2018

BLOG TOUR & AUTHOR INTERVIEW with S.D. Grimm for "Amber Eyes"

About the Book


Amber Eyes
(Children of the Blood Moon, #2)

Destiny can be cruel!

Darkness retreated from the light of the scarlet moon, but has since grown even stronger. The Mistress of Shadows has found a new pawn—one that may be the key to unlocking the door to her underground prison. Now evil threatens to escape its shackles and destroy the land.

In the aftermath of loss and betrayal, Jayden’s fight with the enemy still isn’t over. But while she isn’t sure she can stop the Mistress alone, leaving her friends might be the only way to keep them from being consumed by the darkness.

With lives hanging in the balance—and no time for error—can Jayden make the right choice?




~AUTHOR INTERVIEW with S.D. Grimm~

1) What gave you the inspiration for the storyline?

Younger me always wrote stories with animals as the main characters. And about four days into reading Eye of the World by Robert Jordan, I decided I wanted to write fantasy with people as the main characters. And this story was born.  

2) Are there any hidden themes in the book that you hope readers will discover?

Yes. Love always protects, always hopes, always trusts, and always perseveres. And, the theme that is in all of my books: Help your friends face their darkness and shine.

3) Are any of the characters based on real people you know?

Yes. Jayden is loosely based on my sister. J I don’t think she knows this…

4) Who has influenced you most as a writer?

It changes for different seasons in my writing life so far. In the beginning it was reading the works of Brian Jacques and Robert Jordan. Now it’s a lot of writer friends who teach me things and encourage me.

5) If you could have any three literary characters over to your place for game night, who would you invite, what would you play, what would you serve, and why?

Ooo! Nice question. Okay, I would love to play D&D with Newt Scamander, Dustfinger, and Spider-Man. And I would serve tacos because everyone loves tacos.

6) Do you feel that you can ever have too many books?

Yes and no. No because books! Yes because I know I can’t read all of them and I want to. *clutches beautiful books close and cries, wishing I could have more time with all of them*

About the Author


S.D. Grimm’s first love in writing is young adult fantasy and science fiction. She is represented by Julie Gwinn of the Seymour Agency and author of SCARLET MOON. She currently has four books under contract, including the remainder of her YA fantasy series Children of the Blood Moon. When she’s not writing or editing, Sarah enjoys reading (of course!), practicing kickboxing and Brazilian jiu jitsu, training dogs, and binge-watching shows with great characters. Her office is anywhere she can curl up with her laptop and at least one large-sized dog. You can learn more about her upcoming novels at www.sdgrimm.com.



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COVER REVEAL for "TERRA (Elements, #2)" by Tracy Korn

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Today I am helping
reveal the brand-new cover for
Tracy Korn's
YA Sci-Fi/Action Adventure story:
TERRA!
(Elements, #2)

The cover was designed by JKorn Photographics
Are you ready to see this amazing cover? 
Check it out below!

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Be the first to find out what happened to two of the missing crew 
in the caves and tunnels underneath the ocean floor 
in this exciting second book of the series! 


Under Pressure, Under Fire... Some Will Rise, and Some Will Fall.



Getting out of Gaia Sur was almost as hard as getting in, but there's no going back now. Jazwyn Ripley and her friends have no choice but to venture into the caves and tunnels underneath the ocean floor as the messages they've been receiving get stronger. Tensions rise and loyalties are tested when another of their crew is captured, and one critical choice means following unlikely allies down a path most would never dare--across the seven biomes of "The Rush"--which, if they survive, will either lead to freedom or imprison them forever.

The release date is March 6, 2018!
You can learn more and pre-order
Check out some of the author's social media accounts:
Author Website: www.tracykorn.com
Series Website: www.theelementsseries.com
Twitter: @tracybonics
Instagram: @tracy_korn
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RELEASE BLITZ for "Hostage (Criminals & Captives, #2)" by Annika Martin & Skye Warren

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Hostage
(Criminals & Captives, #2)
by Skye Warren & Annika Martin
Publication Date: January 30th, 2018
Genre: Romantic Suspense

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I never knew when he’d come to me. Only that he would.

I’d never even kissed a boy the night I met Stone. The night I saw him kill. The night he spared my life. That was only the beginning.

He turns up in my car again and again, dangerous and full of raw power. “Drive,” he tells me, and I have no choice. He’s a criminal with burning green eyes, invading my life and my dreams.

The police say he’s dangerously obsessed with me, but I’m the one who can’t stop thinking about him. Maybe it’s wrong to let him touch me. Maybe it’s wrong to touch him back. Maybe these twisted dates need to stop. Except he feels like the only real thing in my world of designer labels and mansions.

So I drive us under threat, until it’s hard to remember I don’t want to be there.

Until it’s too late to turn back.

HOSTAGE is a dangerous standalone romance by New York Times bestselling authors Skye Warren and Annika Martin. It’s set in the same world as PRISONER, but can read separately!

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Meet the Authors:

Skye Warren:
Skye Warren is the New York Times bestselling author of dangerous romance such as the Endgame trilogy. Her books have been featured in Jezebel, Buzzfeed, USA Today Happily Ever After, Glamour, and Elle Magazine. She makes her home in Texas with her loving family, sweet dogs, and evil cat.

Annika Martin:
Annika Martin loves fun, dirty stories, hot heroes, and wild, dramatic everything. She enjoys hanging out in Minneapolis coffee shops with her writer husband, and also likes birdwatching at her bird feeder alongside her two stunningly photogenic cats, especially when she should be writing. She’s heavy into running, music, saving the planet, taking long baths, and consuming chocolate suckers. She’s worked a surprisingly large number of waitressing jobs, and has also worked in a plastics factory and the advertising trenches; her garden is total bee-friendly madness and her most unfavorite word is nosh or possibly fob. A NYT bestselling author, she has also written as RITA award-winning author Carolyn Crane.
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Sunday, January 28, 2018

BOOK BLITZ for "January in Atlantis (Poseidon's Warriors)" by Alyssa Day

January in Atlantis 
by Alyssa Day
Publication date: January 16th, 2018
Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance
When Poseidon’s elite warriors gear up to train a new generation of fighters, they have no idea that Atlantean Queen Riley has secretly taken on a new role: Matchmaker. By the end of the year, she plans to find soul mates for all twelve of Atlantis’s fiercest warriors... 
...whether they like it or not. 
Twelve all-new adventures in the hotly anticipated world of Poseidon’s Warriors, coming once a month from New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Day. These books are sexy, romantic, and wickedly addictive — welcome to 2018! And welcome to:
A Year in Atlantis!




Author Bio:
Alyssa Day is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than forty novels filled with kissing, laughter, mystery and magic. Alyssa’s paranormal series include the Poseidon’s Warriors and Cardinal Witches paranormal romances and the Tiger’s Eye Mysteries paranormal mysteries. Her many awards include Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA award for outstanding romance fiction, and the RT Reviewer’s Choice Award for Best Paranormal Romance novel of 2012. Her books have been translated into a zillion languages, but she’s still holding out for Klingon. 
You can hang out with her on Facebook and Twitter where she talks about her rescue dogs and her future pug ranch, and her blog, where she talks openly about her struggles with depression and hosts Mental Health Check In Fridays (www.alyssaday.com/blog). 
She currently lives somewhere near an ocean with her Navy Guy husband, two kids, and any number of rescue dogs. 
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Saturday, January 27, 2018

BOOK BLITZ for "Don’t Rush Me" by Jackie May

Don’t Rush Me 
by Jackie May
Publication date: January 25th, 2018
Genres: Adult, Urban Fantasy
Most humans have no idea that a dark and deadly underworld, filled with magic and monsters, exists. They wander through life blissfully ignorant of the supernatural world around them. Nora Jacobs is different. Nora knows exactly what kinds of hellish creatures haunt the streets of Detroit. 
Thanks to a unique set of psychic abilities, Nora has managed to steer clear of the underworld most of her life. But all that changes the night the most powerful vampire in the city discovers her gifts and decides to use her as a tool to find one of his missing clan members. 
As if that’s not bad enough, Nora believes she’s cursed. All her life, people, especially men, have been drawn to her — some to the point of obsession and violence. 
Underworlders, it seems, are not immune to this curse, and now she’s caught the attention of some of the most dangerous monsters in the city. 
Neck deep in an investigation only she can solve, Nora quickly makes as many new allies as she does enemies. Her biggest problem is staying alive long enough to decide which is which. 
**This series is a slow burn reverse harem.

Excerpt:

“Stay out of this, Gorgeous,” Henry snaps suddenly. Parker helps him sit up and Terrance growls again, but it’s not quite as menacing as before. He must be calming down a little.
“Nora is my responsibility. I’ll take her to my own healer—” Henry’s cut off by another vicious snarl, and I’m scooped up into Terrance’s arms so fast I lose my breath. “Yeah…” Gorgeous says to Henry. “Doesn’t look to me like that’s happening.” If his smugness wasn’t directed at Henry, I might find his arrogance annoying. Instead, the guy is my hero. “She’s still mine. I’ve claimed her for a mate.” Gorgeous chews on this new bit of information. He holds up the blood-soaked stake to examine it in the light and then points the tip at Henry. “Seems to me she’s not too interested in becoming your mate.” “Not at all,” I clarify cheerfully. “He’s holding me against my will.” Henry glares at me, then scowls so hard at Gorgeous his eyes start to turn red again. Whether he doesn’t like what Gorgeous said or he simply doesn’t like the man himself, I can’t tell. But it’s clear Mr. Gorgeous loves to irk Henry.
“She’s human,” Henry says indignantly. “Claiming her is my right. I don’t care if she triggered Terrance’s protective instincts. He can’t just take what is mine.”
“Well, I’m sure as hell not going to argue with him while he’s in that state, so why don’t we all head down to the Agency, get the pretty human all healed up, and sort this mess out with the director?”
“What agency?” I ask. “Director of what? Who are you? And… is your name seriously Gorgeous?” Gorgeous grins at me like I’ve just made his entire day. “Can you think of a more appropriate name?” I snort again and then wince. The guy needs to stop making me laugh. “Conceited much?” “And proud of it.” He pulls a leather ID wallet from his pocket and tosses it to me. I’m still cradled like a baby in Terrance’s arms, but I manage to catch the ID. “Nick Gorgeous, at your service. I work for the Federal Underworld Agency. The F U Agency for short.” I roll my eyes at his stupid acronym—though it’s admittedly more entertaining than S.H.I.E.L.D.—and focus on the more important fact. This guy’s a cop. An underworld cop. Like an FBI agent or something. I didn’t even know that existed.
And, I’ll be damned, his name really is Nick Gorgeous.



Author Bio:
Jackie May is a pseudonym for a husband and wife writing team. Josh and Kelly live in Phoenix, Arizona with their four children and their cat, Mr. Darcy. Jackie May is their only daughter. (And she keeps asking for her cut of the profits since we’re using her name.) 


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Friday, January 26, 2018

BLOG TOUR & AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Tate James & C.M. Stunich for "Elements of Mischief (Hijinks Harem, #1)"

Elements of Mischief 
(Hijinks Harem, #1)
by Tate James & C.M. Stunich 
Publication date: October 4th, 2017
Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance
Four hunky, supernatural plumbers.

One reluctant, slightly drunk human.

A match made in heaven… or in the bathroom, rather. 
My name is Arizona Smoke, and I’m the proud owner of a house haunted by my dead Gram, best friend to a cocktail dress loving werewolf, and apparent soul mate to four plumbers who also happen to be elemental dragons. Besides rippling pectorals, tattoos, and… uh, nice, long pipes, the guys also have control of the elements. 
Supernatural law (whoever heard of such a thing anyway?) dictates that since I stumbled upon the guys in their alternate forms, I have to marry them. All four of them. Oh, and apparently one lousy (okay, awesome) night of sex means that I’m an elemental, too — and no amount of magical penicillin can cure this disease. 
All I wanted was hot running water and toilets that flushed, but now I’m dealing with monsters lurking in the sewers, supernatural politics, and four penniless (but totally hot) plumbers living in my crumbling old Victorian. 
I’m Ari Smoke, wine aficionado, ex-barista, and a girl who is completely out of her element.

Having four hot husbands is nice… but the death threats, not so much.

~AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Tate James & C.M. Stunich~

1)    What gave you the inspiration for the storyline?  

This is one of those stories we never get tired of telling! LOL. “Elements of Mischief” was born from a joke actually! We were talking about reverse harem—because basically it’s the greatest genre in the entire universe—when plumbers were brought up. Like, wouldn’t that be hilarious if there was a reverse harem romance about a team of plumbers? Wine was involved, several emails back and forth, and then … a beautiful book was born! We even made a faux cover with a toilet on it and teased our author friends and readers with it. 😉

2)    Are there any hidden themes in the book that you hope readers will discover?

Definitely! Even when our books are supernatural or comedic in theme, there is ALWAYS the hope that women will take strength from our female characters. We enjoy spicing up our stories with quips and jokes about the patriarchy, about sexism, feminism, slut-shaming, etc. but even though they’re presented in a humorous manner, we want all women to know that they’re strong, capable, and so worth it.

3)    Are any of the characters based on real people you know?

Oh my God, yes! Not only did we steal peoples’ actual names—Britt, Arizona, Smoke, etc.—but we based a lot of their personalities on them, too. For example, you can clearly see the real life Lucy Smoke (hey Lucy!) in Arizona’s gregarious BFF, Britt. As far as who the guys are based on? Come on, they’re totally perfect and amazing … therefore, definitely made up. LOL. Kidding, kidding—there might just be some influence there, too. 😉

4) Who has influenced you most as a writer?

Sylvia Day. She just has a certain way with words that really speaks to us both, and has inspired some of our favorite scenes!

5) If you could have any three literary characters over to your place for game night, who would you invite, what would you play, what would you serve, and why? 

Jericho Barrons from Darkfever, Arsen from "Five Fathers" and Kriminal LaCoste from "Voodoo Knights". We would play… hmm probably Strip twister (it’s totally a game) and I would serve them whiskey. They all seem like whiskey drinking kind of men. Why? Heh heh… 😉

6) Do you feel that you can ever have too many books?

This is a trick question right? HAHAHA no… no one can ever have too many books. 

Author Bios:
Tate James was born and raised in the Land of the Long White Cloud (New Zealand) but now lives in Australia with her husband, baby and furbaby.

She is a lover of books, red wine, cats and coffee and is not a morning person. She is a bit too sarcastic and swears too much for polite society and definitely tells too many dirty jokes. 
Author links:
Website / Facebook / Instagram 
C.M. Stunich is a self-admitted bibliophile with a love for exotic teas and a whole host of characters who live full time inside the strange, swirling vortex of her thoughts. Some folks might call this crazy, but Caitlin Morgan doesn’t mind – especially considering she has to write biographies in the third person. Oh, and half the host of characters in her head are searing hot bad boys with dirty mouths and skillful hands (among other things). If being crazy means hanging out with them everyday, C.M. has decided to have herself committed. 
She hates tapioca pudding, loves to binge on cheesy horror movies, and is a slave to many cats. When she’s not vacuuming fur off of her couch, C.M. can be found with her nose buried in a book or her eyes glued to a computer screen. She’s the author of over thirty novels – romance, new adult, fantasy, and young adult included. Please, come and join her inside her crazy. There’s a heck of a lot to do there. 
Oh, and Caitlin loves to chat (incessantly), so feel free to e-mail her, send her a Facebook message, or put up smoke signals. She’s already looking forward to it. 
Author links:
Website / Goodreads / Facebook / Twitter
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Thursday, January 25, 2018

BLOG TOUR & BOOK REVIEW for "Rise (Spelldrift: Coven of Fire, #1)" by Sierra Cross

Rise 
(Spelldrift: Coven of Fire, #1)
by Sierra Cross
Publication date: June 15th, 2017
Genres: New Adult, Urban Fantasy
I closed the door on magic long ago... the day it made me an orphan. 
Ten years ago, the Coven of Fire sacrificed their lives — my mother among them — to hold off an overwhelming demonic force. Now it’s back. 
As a poorly-paid bartender, how can any of this be my problem? But Callie, another orphan of that battle, swears I’m the key to reviving the coven. And there’s an incredibly sexy guardian stranded on my couch who’s promising to help me stop the demons and keep the veil between the realms standing. 
One problem: I’ve never been able to use magic. Our local bad boy warlock assures me I have the talent, but even if I did, we don’t have enough witches to complete a coven. The only way to survive is to pull together this pack of magicborn misfits, who have more secrets than spells, into a makeshift coven. 
Can we — three untrained witches, a sarcastic warlock, and an overly intense guardian — take back the city... before the demongate falls and the forces that killed my mother destroy us too?

~BOOK REVIEW for Rise (Spelldrift: Coven of Fire, #1)~

****(4) out of 5 stars!

Funny story: I somehow accidently signed up for this reviews-only blog tour with Xpresso Book Tours.  I was quite confused when I received my review copy, but decided to go ahead with a read and review.  And I’m glad that I did, because this is SUCH a good book! 

Alix has been dealt a series of low blows by life in general and some unknown enemies in particular.  Yet she’s still a virtuous person and a kick-butt defender of what she believes is good.  Luckily, she discovers a few close friends, both old and new, who are willing to help her try to set things right.  Their biggest challenge appears to be thwarting the plans of a power-hungry bad guy bent on taking over the world.  Although nothing much seems to go their way from start to finish, and they end up having to employ means very untraditional.  Part of this stems from Alix having been declared magically deficient as a young girl, despite everyone around her seeming to think that she is quite powerful.  Nothing is really as it seems though, with danger and unknown enemies lurking around seemingly every corner.  Alix and her friends will have to employ some very unconventional methods to try to achieve their goals. 

Much is revealed in this book, about Alix, her friends and family, her past and future, as well as those closest to her.  But there is obviously still so much more to learn about everyone and everything.  I can’t wait to read further books in the series, and hope we are able to learn so much more about many of the things only hinted at or simply left unexplained.  

I received a free eBook copy of this title from Xpresso Book Tours 
and have willingly provided an honest review.


Author Bio:
Spells and skyscrapers. Warriors and warlocks. Coven secrets and forbidden romances. Sierra Cross lives for urban fantasy, for modern magic and the bold supernatural beings who stalk our contemporary world. Her Spelldrift universe stars kickass witches and their heroic guardians, as well as vampires, shifters, mages, Fidei, and the dark demonic forces that threaten them all. 

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

BLOG TOUR & AUTHOR INTERVIEW with B. Truly for "Temptation Trials Part II"

Temptation Trials Part II 
(Temptation Trials, #2)
by B. Truly
Publication date: September 26th, 2017
Genres: Adult, Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic, Romance
The Bachelorettes Meet The Devil’s Advocate 
Lust, one of the seven deadly sins, is sweeping the nation into its seductive web. In this dystopian society, Cali and Stefani have to comply by the Regime’s strict rule of arranged marriage. But Eminence, the world dictator, doesn’t play fair.

Against all odds, they both decide to put their relationships through the ultimate test on The Temptation Trials — a reality TV show where every temptation of the flesh is set before them.

As participants on the show, they soon learn that losing may cost them more than the men they love. Cali’s torn, unsure of what her future holds with Cade. Stefani worries whether her relationship with Tobias can be salvaged.

Love can be blind. The betrayal they face from the Trials burden them. Will love be their redemption, or will it destroy them?

A million questions torment their minds.

Can you love two people at once? If a person is chosen for you, can those feelings be real?

Cali and Stefani must overcome heartbreak and pull together with their loved ones before it’s too late. The abominable truth is unveiled, which sends them on a journey that will jeopardize their lives.

The will of the weak is his for the taking. Can love save their souls? 
(Adult, Dystopian, Romance and Urban Fantasy with sexual content. This riveting conclusion is not a stand-alone. Temptation Trials Part I must be read first. Rated Mature 18 +.)

~AUTHOR INTERVIEW with B. Truly~

1) What gave you the inspiration for the storyline?
     A while back, I saw a picture on line of one of the very few reality TV shows that I’ve watched, Temptation Island. That made me think about the show and why would people tempt their relationship. If you put yourself in that situation, then you’re asking for trouble.
     I thought that it would have to be a direr situation for me to put my relationship to the ultimate test. That’s when I started brainstorming and came up with a corrupt government being involved. The story line grew from there.

2) Are there any hidden themes in the book that you hope readers will discover? There are a few that come to mind.
     - Don’t put your relationship in situations where it’s set-up to fail.
     - Always hear a person out before you judge them. There are always two sides to a story.
     - You can’t do something the wrong way even if it’s for the right reasons and expect a good outcome.
         
3) Are any of the characters based on real people you know?
     No. All of my characters are fictional. But there are some that I described to look like celebrities that I like. For example: Vin Diesel and Jessica Alba.

4) Who has influenced you most as a writer?
    
Steven King and V.C. Andrews

5) If you could have any three literary characters over to your place for game night, who would you invite, what would you play, what would you serve, and why?  
     Edward Cullen, Travis Maddox, and Daemon Black. We would play stripe poker for obvious reasons. And I would serve hot wings, nachos, and margaritas. Those are just three of my book boyfriends. I think those are great party foods to serve and margarita is my favorite alcoholic beverage.

6) Do you feel that you can ever have too many books?
     
Absolutely not. Lol.

Author Bio:
B Truly has wanted to be an author since she was fifteen years old and is grateful to have accomplished this dream. She has very vivid dreams and a wild imagination. She likes to read, watch tons of TV shows, and movies. She’s addicted to romance and gets a thrill out of action and suspense. She writes New Adult and Adult Romance, Fantasy, Sci-fi, and Paranormal.

B Truly has three wonderful children and a husband who defines the person she is today. She works full-time as an Ultrasound technologist in Sugarland, Texas. 
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Tuesday, January 23, 2018

BOOK BLITZ for "Fury Frayed (Of Fates and Furies, #1)" by Melissa Haag

Fury Frayed 
(Of Fates and Furies, #1)
by Melissa Haag
Publication date: January 23rd, 2018
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
Megan’s temper lands her in Girderon Academy, an exclusive school founded in a town of misfit supernatural creatures. It’s the one place she should be able to fit in, but she can’t. Instead, she itches to punch the smug sheriff in his face, pull the hair from a pack of territorial blondes, and kiss the smile off the shy boy’s face. 
Unfortunately, she can’t do any of that, either, because humans are dying and all clues point to her. 
With Megan’s temper flaring, time to find the real killer and clear her name is running out. As much as she wants to return to her own life, she needs to embrace who and what she is. It’s the only way to find and punish the creature responsible.

Excerpt:

“WHAT WAS THAT FOR?” HE ASKED. ANGER HAD WIPED OUT ANY HINT OF MOCKING CURIOSITY FROM HIS TONE.
I COULD ALSO FEEL THE THROB IN MY FIST. HE HAD A HARD NOSE.
“TO SEE IF YOU WERE REAL.”
“MOST PEOPLE PINCH.” HE SOUNDED A BIT MORE NASALLY THAN HE HAD BEFORE.
MY IMAGINATION WAS SURE GOOD AT ADDING THE LITTLE DETAILS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS ALL FEEL REAL. I DIDN’T LET IT DISTRACT ME FROM THE MOMENT, THOUGH.
“MOST PEOPLE DON’T WALK AROUND IN SOMEONE ELSE’S BACKYARD WHILE BUTT NAKED.” NOT THAT I ACTUALLY MINDED THAT PART. HIS BICEPS WERE CLEARLY DEFINED, AND HIS THIGHS WERE THICKER THAN MY HEAD. REALIZING WHERE MY GAZE HAD WANDERED, I QUICKLY LOOKED UP AGAIN.
HE SHOOK HIS HEAD AND RELEASED MY WRIST.
“WHERE WERE YOU GOING?” HE ASKED.
“TO TOWN. DO YOU OWN PANTS?”
“IT WOULD BE BETTER IF YOU STAYED HERE.”
“FOR WHO?”
“YOU.”
“STAY IN A HOUSE WHERE A GUY SHOWS UP NAKED IN THE BACKYARD? YEAH, THAT’S NOT SOUNDING LIKE A GOOD OPTION.”
“IT’S THE SAFEST ONE.”
“OF COURSE, YOU WOULD THINK THAT. BUT SINCE THIS IS MY DREAM, I’M GOING TO SEE HOW MANY MORE NAKED MEN ARE FROLICKING AROUND THIS PLACE.”
HE STAYED QUIET FOR A MOMENT, STUDYING ME. I WAS JUST ABOUT TO TURN AND WALK TO THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE WHEN HE SPOKE AGAIN.
“THE PEOPLE IN THIS TOWN ARE GOING TO EAT YOU UP AND SPIT YOU OUT.”
WITHOUT WARNING, HE SCOOPED ME UP AND WALKED INTO THE HOUSE WITH ME. IN THE LIGHT OF THE KITCHEN, I STUDIED HIS FACE. HE LOOKED MAD, HIS JAW HARD AND A FROWN TUGGING HIS LIPS. VERY NICE LIPS. HIGH CHEEKBONES AND A STRONG NOSE. HIS GAZE FLICKED DOWN TO ME JUST BEFORE HE STARTED UP THE STAIRS. DEEP BLUE EYES. I HAD AMAZING TASTE IN DREAM MEN.
WHEN HE TURNED TO MY ROOM, MY HEART SKIPPED A BEAT. WAS I REALLY GOING TO DREAM THIS? A NAKED MAN CARRYING ME TO BED? I KNEW WHERE THIS WAS HEADED.



Author Bio:
I love writing paranormal and fantasy romance stories. After finishing up the Judgement of the Six series, I thought I was ready to trade in my broody shifter males for something bit more mythological. Wouldn’t you know it… a few shifters snuck in! But, I managed a healthy selection of other creatures that made this series truly unique for me. 
Writing characters with realistic motivations in a fantasy world is always fun. Fury Frayed was no exception. I laughed so many times while writing the first draft and again during the editing process. I hope you enjoy reading it just as much as I enjoyed writing it! 
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BOOK BLITZ for "Derailed (A Circuit Fae Prequel Novella)" by Genevieve Iseult Eldredge

Derailed 
(A Circuit Fae Prequel Novella)
by Genevieve Iseult Eldredge
Published by: Monster House Books
Publication date: January 23rd, 2018
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Young Adult
Syl Skye. Rouen Rivoche. Star-crossed lovers who should be mortal enemies. This is the story of how they met. 
A nightly excursion to DC. A goth-rock show. One innocent train ride. That’s all it takes for high school sophomore Syl Skye’s perfectly normal world to come crashing down. 
Because unbeknownst to her, she’s a sleeper-princess of the fair Fae—a vessel of Fae power that has yet to Awaken—and there are dark Fae who want her dead, dead, dead. 
Rouen Rivoche is one of those dark Fae. Bound to the Agravaine the dark Fae Huntsman who is dedicated to wiping out all sleeper-princesses, Rouen has no choice but to hunt Syl down and spill her blood. 
But a chance meeting in a nightclub, a brush of their hands, a lingering look… Despite herself, Rouen is attracted to Syl. And when she lets Syl get away…that’s when their troubles really begin. 
After all, every couple has their issues, right? 
Find out how Syl and Rouen met in this new prequel novella to MORIBUND, Book 1 of the Circuit Fae… 
THE CIRCUIT FAE:
.5. Derailed (Moribund prequel novella) – January 23, 2018
1. Moribund – September 12, 2017
2. Ouroboros – March 27, 1018 
Perfect for readers of romance, urban fantasy, fairy stories and LGBT. 
“Moribund is a little bit Throne of Glass, a little bit Buffy, and a whole lot sexy.” – Skye Allen, author of The Songbird Thief

Excerpt:

In this scene, Syl and her squad are at a club where Euphoria’s playing. Syl’s never seen Euphoria, and she’s excited, but Fiann’s acting weird, treating Syl poorly and trying to bully her into double-dating the Dickinson twins, Brody and Bryce. Syl ducks into the bathroom to catch her breath.
* * * *
I take a deep breath and pat the nail where it rests secretly against my skin. Okay, Syl. It’s go-time. I shove the door open. Head held high, I step out into the flashing lights of the club, and bam! run right into someone.
“Steady on.” Strong hands keep me from falling on my butt, and during our awkward two-step, I catch a glimpse of raven-dark hair and sapphire-blue eyes ringed in gold. Her deep chuckle is like rolling thunder.
“I-I’m sorry.” I look up, brushing my red curls out of my face.
Whoa. My poor heart. She’s gorgeous. Her eyes are all intense and glowy as she searches my face. The ache in my chest gets worse—but also, somehow better.
What is happening? I reach out and touch her hand. Where I want to feel skin, I feel the leather of a glove.
Still, a jolt passes between us.
She lingers, her pretty face a bit dazed. She looks from our touching hands back up. “You…”
She feels it too. Whatever it is.
And dear heaven and all the angels, she’s… Wow. She’s something else. High cheekbones, full lips curved into a smile that’s part mischief, part mayhem. Her bronze skin holds an inner glow even in the dim light of the club, and those eyes… When she looks at me, the club, the flashing lights, all the people—everything falls away and there is only the two of us.
“Who are you?” she whispers, and I hear it because she’s leaned in close, so close I can feel her warm breath on my cheek.
“I…” Introduce yourself already! But I’m all tongue-tied, frozen like the world’s biggest dork. My fingers find the strip of skin between her glove and her sleeve. Ohhhh…so warm and silky, and… What the heck are you doing, Syl?
She chuckles again, more rumbly, rolling thunder. “Are you all right?”
Yes. No. Urgggg… I step back, my cheeks on fire. She smells like all the good things in autumn—crisp leaves and harvest moons and sultry bourbon vanilla. Whoa. I’m getting a little swoony. “I-I’m fine. Really. Are you?”
“Yes, but I’d like to…” She swallows hard, seeming almost shy beneath her super-cool exterior. She licks her bottom lip, and I nearly pass out right there. “Will you meet me after the show?”
Did mine ears deceive me? Girl works fast! Plus, I can tell she’s at least a year older than me. “I…” Say something, silly!
“I’m sorry.” She pulls her hand from mine and steps away.
The loss of her touch leaves me cold. Moments from losing her to the crowd, I pluck up my courage. “What’s your name?”
That smile curves her lips like a kept secret. “I’m Euphoria.”
Euphoria. Whaaaaaaaaatttt? Seriously, Syl, only you could carry on an entire freakin conversation with your goth idol and not even recognize her.
But no…there’s something else, some other reason I didn’t recognize her right off the bat. I just can’t put my finger on it. Plus, I’m still swoony.
“I have to go.” She leans in, whispers in my ear, “After?”
I feel like only my heart can answer that question, but before I can even blink, she’s gone. Like gone-gone. One moment she’s in front of me; the next she’s vanished. Poof!
Euphoria. And she wants to see me “after.”
Crazy. This is crazy.
I shade my eyes from the blue-and-red houselights and look to the stage. After about ten minutes, the house music fades away, and the stage goes dark.
A lone silhouette appears there, backlit. It’s her.
Heat races through my body, my hand tingling from her touch. My stomach does a lazy barrel-roll, and those butterflies everyone’s always told me about? Yeah, apparently mine are Olympic gymnasts, because my whole stomach feels like it’s going for the Gold.
Oooookay. Chill out. I touch the iron nail beneath my dress. Gotta thank Glamma for the lucky pendant.
I step out of the bathroom and beeline toward the stage. I feel feverish, mad as hatter and a March hare all rolled into one.
I only know this: I have to see her again.
I’ve always hated crowds, but without another thought, I push my way to the stage. Toward Euphoria, and toward the “after” that will bring me back to her.


Author Bio:
Raised by witches and dragons in the northern wilds, GIE writes angsty urban fantasy YA romance--where girls who are mortal enemies kick butt, take names, and fall in love against all odds. 
She enjoys long hikes in the woods (where better to find the fair folk?), believing in fairies (in fact, she's clapping right now), dancing with dark elves (always wear your best shoes), being a self-rescuing princess (hello, black belt!), and writing diverse books about teenage girls finding love, romance, and their own inner power. 
She might be planning high tea at the Fae Court now.
GIE is multi-published, and in her role as an editor has helped hundreds of authors make their dream of being published a reality. 
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