Cover Reveal - Embracing the Flames by Candace Knoebel

Today I am thrilled to host the exclusive cover reveal of Embracing the Flames (Born in Flames Trilogy #2) by the sweet Candace Knoebel!  I think it's pretty nice and I love it ;)  

Love is Lethal Cover Reveal + Giveaway

They Love me enough to give me Life. 

Imagination is key in any romance. Most romantics will agree that the right gesture, as simple as can be, is enough to win them over. In this collection, I share the poems written by me for but a few of the many that have touched me in this way. I am alive in their imaginations and in their hearts, and that is more life than I could ever ask for. 

AUTHOR BIO:
David Chios was born into a little girl’s dreams when she was 10 years old—being about the same age as she. Through the years, he resided in the girl’s mind as only a dream. It wasn’t until the birth of the novel Creatura that David set foot in the real world to tell Isis’s and his story. Today, David resides within the reveries of many, working diligently to take over their hearts.

Occasionally, David still drops in to visit Nely Cab in her dreams.

Learn More About  Creatura by Nely Cab:

Website | Blog | Facebook |Twitter | Goodreads

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Vampires For Valentines Giveaway Hop (INT) 2013

Welcome to the VAMPIRES FOR VALENTINES Giveaway Hop!

The Vampires for Valentine's Giveaway Hop is run by paranormal romance authors Felicity Heaton, Caris Roane and H. D. Thomson! This hop celebrates the fanged heroes and heroines, the alluring creatures of the night, yes, those vampires we all love so much. All of the giveaways in this hop have a vampire theme to them, so we are truly celebrating vampires for Valentine’s Day!

Vampires For Valentines Giveaway Hop runs from 12:01am February 12th through to 11:59pm February 18th 2012.





My giveaway is winner’s choice. One person will receive his/her choice of books I listed below.

• There will be ONE winner. 
• The winner gets to choose ONE book from the list below.
• You must follow the blog via GFC
• Comment with your favorite quote from a vampire (also share the book's or movie's title) along with your GFC name and e-mail address and which book would you pick!
• The Giveaway is open internationally as long as The Book Depository ships to your country!

Here's what you can choose from...

Yes, I went there... All has Paul on the cover.
But who cares(besides me)? These are awesome books!!
NOTE: Twice Tempted will be a pre-oder, since it comes out March 24.

The winner will be chosen via random.org and notified via email. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.

*UPDATE: The Winner is Zojja. Congrats!*

Good luck and thanks for stopping by my blog!

VISIT THE OTHER BLOGS IN THE HOP

Comic Review - Devil May Cry: The Vergil Chronicles Part One

Titan Comics has announced not so long ago the launch of the DmC: Devil May Cry: The Vergil Chronicles comic, based on the game series. Vergil fans, like myself easily could have felt they were dreaming when the comic news hit the wire. Especially those, who had the chance to play the new DMC before and liked it.

Cover by Jean Bastide

Written by Izu
Art by Patrick Pion, Robin Recht
Colored by Digikore Studios

Length: 27 Pages

Digital Release Date: 01/23/2013

This tie-in comic to the all-new game universe, takes place before DmC Devil May Cry and reveals the unmissable backstory of Dante's twin brother Vergil and the mysterious Kat!

Read my guest review at DMG|SPIKE. Also, be sure to follow them, since I'm gonna be a returning guest there ;)  

Author spotlight: Diane Thorne

Hi everyone!

Diane is here with us today and she’ll be telling all of you about her books and her favorite characters. ;)

Diane is an erotic romance author living in Indiana. She writes in a variety of genres such as Contemporary, Menage a Trois, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and Paranormal Erotic Romance. As a lifetime lover of the paranormal, sci-fi, and fantasy, her mind constantly wanders into other worlds full of dark and mysterious creatures. Vampires, werewolves, demons, and other supernatural creatures are her friends. A few bite, others tempt, and some are hot as hell. Reader beware: She is not responsible for any titillation, increased temperatures, hormonal stirrings, or unusual bite marks. Besides writing, Diane enjoys sunny days, strong coffee, traveling, shopping with her daughter, laughter, and red wine. She dislikes taxes, slow drivers, cold weather, and cranky people.

Favorite Characters

When I'm writing, I'm in another world. I'm looking through the eyes of my characters and imagining what they would do and say. Sometimes, I lose myself in a character. It doesn't seem possible, but trust me, it happens.

Jay in my Sexy & Damned series is one of my characters I adore. The wannabe rock star is very passionate. He knows what he wants, which is my protagonist. He'll do anything and everything to have her. I love his drive, his desire. No matter how many times my protagonist tries to deny him, he returns. Go Jay!

In my Playful Demons series, my favorite characters are Anthony and Dominick. They are two very naughty demons. I can't explain it, but looking through their eyes is so much fun. Both just want to play and fuck women. They're kinky, lustful, vulgar, and determined to fuck. Anything is possible with them. After all, they're demons with hot sex on their brain every minute of the day. Oh, the fun I have when I'm in their shoes. LOL.

My Sisters of Lonewood series is a contemporary one and calmer compared to the other series I've written. Sisters of Lonewood is about seven sisters and each one of them finding love or realizing who the love of their life is. I started with a general description of each sister. I get to really know my character when I sit down to write her story. Some of the women are sweet. Others are more kinky and playful. Although they are blood related, they each have a unique personality and love interest. I've enjoyed stepping in the shoes of each one (all 7 stories are set for publication in the next few months). If I had to select a favorite of the seven, I'd probably select Alison and Lisa's stories. Okay, Heather's too.

Destined for Love is a stand alone ménage I wrote a year ago. I saw a Verizon commercial a few years back with a genie and thought it would be a good idea to write a story with a genie. Well, as time passed, I thought about it more and wanted to make my genie story unique. So, I wrote the story with two hot genies. A woman is down on her luck and she happens to finds a bottle that looks a bit like a beer bottle but with strange marks. You can somewhat figure out the rest, but my story is not a typical genie story. Oh no!

In every story I write, a small piece of me is in each character. This helps me connect with my characters. For example, I'm not a stripper but I am a survivor like my Sexy & Damned stripper, Celee. She is a fighter to the end and she has a good heart. Even thought she's damned, she's trying to make amends and save her soul. She's one of my favorite characters too.

If you want a kick ass type of character, check out Sexy & Damned series. If you want some naughty and fun demons in a fun and playful Hell, check out Playful Demons series. If you want a sweet ménage, go for Destined for Love. And if you want a variety, then look at the Sisters of Lonewood series.

What's next? Well, you'll have to wait and see. But trust me, I'm always looking to write something different. I'm working on a two projects now that are just that. Variety is good, right?

Where to find Diane:
Her Website
Twitter
Facebook
Goodreads

Where to find her books:

Three wishes. Two men. One woman and a very happy ending.

Valerie is a confident, independent, and cheerful woman with a boyfriend, a great job, and a cozy home. In one day, her life falls into the dumpster. To unwind, she takes a stroll on the beach. She locates a strange looking bottle and removes the cork. When two gorgeous men appear, she thinks she’s died and gone to Heaven.

Cursed to a bottle, Mark and James roam the earth until someone in desperate need of their help releases them. The handsome duo offer Valerie three wishes, but warn her they come with great responsibility. While she ponders over her choices the two hot genies show her love and passion beyond her wildest dreams. She falls in love with them. But do they share the same feelings for her?

Confused, in love, and still needing to put her life back on track, Valerie must decide how to use her remaining wish after she mistakenly uses two. Should she spend the last wish to help herself, or free her two insatiable lovers?

Jennifer is in love with her handsome and charming boyfriend, Brian. Months of kissing and exploring each other’s bodies have left her starving for deeper satisfaction. Yet Brian denies her. Jennifer vents her frustration to her best friend, Sally, and jokingly says she’d sell her soul for one night of passion with Brian. When he shows up later and fulfills her every desire, Jennifer believes their relationship is moving forward.

Life is spectacular, until the next time they consummate their love. Jennifer notices a few differences from their first wild encounter, and when she questions Brian, he denies having sex with her before.

Jennifer turns to Sally for answers, and they soon discover Jennifer unknowingly made a bargain with a demon. Brian loves her. Sally wants to help her. Can love and friendship save her from an eternity in Hell?

[Menage and More: Erotic Paranormal Ménage a Trois Romance, M/F/M, voyeurism, spanking, HFN]

Heather is attracted to her two coworkers, Chris and Nick. Their toned bodies, charm, and flirtations deepen her desire for them. Overwhelmed with lust, she jokingly states she’d sell her soul to be with them. When they ask her out on a date, she wonders if they have more than a friendly interest in her.

Anthony and Dominick are two sex-hungry demons who enjoy bringing innocents to Hell. They particularly love to collect and play with women. They respond to Heather's call, and disguised as her two coworkers, they fulfill her wildest fantasies.

Chris and Nick admit they want to explore a relationship with her. Heather considers it until they deny having sex with her the night before. Anthony and Dom show up later and reveal the truth. In a strange turn of events, she will have to decide if she wants an eternity filled with playful sex in Hell, or a chance with two men who care for her.

Note: This book contains dubious consent.

Celee Spence is a stripper trying to survive in a world full of supernatural creatures. She also works for a demon whom she sold her soul to and got a raw deal. Her life is full of sex and violence with no end in sight. Then, a hot vampire finds her and presents a deal. In exchange for help in locating a young woman mingling in Celee’s industry, he offers the powerful elixir she needs to stay alive. Although Celee lacks understanding the vampire's motivation for wanting to save the girl, she accepts his proposal.

Sexy, armed, and dangerous, Celee places her life in jeopardy to save the human. What she discovers in the end not only shocks her, it gives her a new job to add to her resume.

The Deadly Stripper is the first book in the Sexy & Damned Series

Months of preparation for Nikki's wedding have fallen down the toilet in a matter of days. One accident after another pops up and she must scramble to make amends. Her six sisters come to her aid, but when the priest scheduled to preside at the ceremony suddenly becomes sick she wonders if it's a sign telling her to cancel the wedding.

In less than two days, she must decide what her heart and soul desire.

Sisters of Lonewood #1

Kate longs to meet Mr. Right, but doubts she ever will. Because she hasn't been on a date in years, she believes men are not interested in a geek like her. Then Dylan Wallace moves to Lonewood to take a job at the school where she teaches. In little time, she discovers love. When unforeseen circumstances threaten to separate her from the one man who completes her, she must take action to ensure Mr. Right doesn't slip from her grasp.

Find her books at 
Amazon | All Romance Ebooks | Barnes & Noble | Bookstrand | Kobo | Evernight Publishing | Total E-Bound

Review - Angel's Flight by Nalini Singh

Title: Angel's Flight
Author: Nalini Singh
Series: Guild Hunter 0.5, 1.5, 4.5, 4.75
Publisher: Berkley Sensation

Original Publication Date: February 28th 2012

In Angel’s Wolf a vampire becomes fascinated with the seductive angel who rules Louisiana. But all is not what it appears to be in her court.

In Angels’ Judgment a hunter must track one of her own gone bad, while surviving the deadly tests placed in her way by the archangels themselves. Unexpected backup comes from a stranger who might just be the most lethal threat of all...

In Angels' Pawn a vampire hunter faces off against two rival factions and the angel manipulating them both, and a vampire whose help is not entirely selfless...

In Angels’ Dance an angel trapped in the mountain stronghold of the Refuge finds herself under siege by a warrior angel from a martial court.

Angel’s Flight was a positive experience for me on several points. First, it is a collection of short stories, so I got more for my money; even if the facts weren’t really important, they were interesting. Second, I absolutely loved three out of the four novellas. They brought characters for whom I didn’t care much before closer to my heart. Congratulations Nalini!

 

Read my full guest review at Exina Art 

Cover Characteristic – Angel Wings

Hosted By Sugar & Snark

The goal of this meme is to post your favorite 5 book covers with the week's characteristic. Which is why I will love to participate in this. I'm a cover whore! If I could I would buy all the books with awesome covers, even if I actually hate the book... Good thing (or bad luck) I don't have the money for that... ;)

Today’s cover characteristic:

Angel Wings!

If you'd like to participate in this meme, go HERE!

Review ~ Bewitch by Felicity Heaton

Title: Bewitch
Author: Felicity Heaton
Series: Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance #5
Length: 64000 words / novel
Released:  January 18th 2013

A vampire with a past stained with blood and a soul tainted with darkness, he is perfect in his self-control, never surrendering to his darkest desires. Now a beautiful witch in the shadowy fae underworld threatens to reawaken long denied hungers and tempts him with carnal pleasure.

Payne despises the incubus side of his mixed genes and refuses to give it free rein, but when the wickedly sexy Elissa offers him a possible way to help a friend, he finds it difficult to resist paying the price, even if it will be his undoing—one night of passion at her command.

Elissa is a witch down on her luck until Payne comes crashing into her life. The dangerously handsome male is the key to fulfilling a promise she made, but he is also forbidden, and surrendering to the wildfire passion he stirs within her means risking ruin and death.

When one incredible night of fulfilling their deepest fantasies leads to more than just a pathway to keeping a promise and saving a friend, will they be able to overcome the barriers that stand between them and forever?

 Adults only--highly erotic vampire romance book

Books in the Vampire Erotic Theatre romance series
Covet
Crave
Seduce
Enslave
Bewitch
Unleash - Coming Soon!

My Thoughts:

ARC review!

A sexy, possessive, dark vampire is always a good sign when it comes to erotic romance books. A hot, possesive and mysterious incubus is even better. But imagine what you get when you mix the two!

Bewitch is book five in the Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance Series, but it can be read as a stand alone - but really, you don't want to miss out the others, trust me!

Payne was my second favorite character in the series, because he was mysterious, dark, dangerous. Typical bad boy figure, but he's also loyal and cares about his friends. I loved him in Bewitch most of the time, but as we got to know him, he seemed a little more weaker character, than he was before. Of course he had a pretty rough past, but sometimes it felt like I'm reading about a twenty some years old boy instead of a hundreds of years old man and because of that, his character lost a litttle of the "magic" that bewitched me when we first met him in the series. Maybe it was too romantic for me, personally. I loved when he switched to the possessive incubi or vampire, though. I'm so jealous of Elissa! And I'm really interested in his real name.

Speaking of Elissa, she made quite an entrance. And I immediately liked her. She was sassy, kick-ass witch, and gave a really hard time to Payne and even had a good sense of humor. However, as the story went on, all these traits disappeard leaving an innocent, sweet, scared little girl behind. Why not mix the two? A kick-ass girl can be vulnerable too.

The plot including Payne's and Elissa's personal mission had some flaws too (like why the hell she didn't use her magic when she should and could have, or why was the big bad enemy that weak and where were his loyal minions when he needed them the most?), but the book's real essence was, however FLAWLESS. The relationship between Payne and Elissa was passionate and not just because the guy is a sex demon, but I could truly believe that they were meant for each other. The only thing that I will say about the erotic scenes is that they easily topped any others in this series.

One thing out of so many I love about Felicity's writing is that she has an incredible imagination when it comes to world building and she's never afraid to use it. Even when it's not the point, and we won't see that place again, she makes it unfogottable by describing it so beautifully and making that, too, interesting. And that says a lot since I truly hate the description parts in the books. I loved that we stepped out of the theatre setting into the fae world.

Overall: Not as good as the previous book, but still my second favorite so far. It's blazing hot, so be prepared when you step into the fae world, you're going to be bewitched and not only by a seductive and naughty vampire incubus. ;)

Read an excerpt from the book to give you a taste of Bewitch


Available in e-book from:
Amazon Kindle Stores:
US/International | UK | Germany | France | Canada

Apple iBookstores:
US | UK | Canada | Australia | New Zealand

Other Retailers:
Author’s website | Kobo Books | Smashwords | All Romance eBooks


Available in paperback from:
Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk


If you haven’t had a chance to read any of the books in the Vampire Erotic Theatre romance series yet, they’re all available at major ebook retailers and in paperback, and you can find the links and samples of the books here:

Covet (Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance Series #1)
Crave (Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance Series #2)
Seduce (Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance Series #3)
Enslave (Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance Series #4)
Bewitch (Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance Series #5)

Follow the author on: 

Her blog – http://www.indieparanormalromancebooks.com 

Twitter – http://twitter.com/felicityheaton 

Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/felicityheaton 

Goodreads – http://www.goodreads.com/felicityheaton

Review - Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster

Title: Kiss of Steel

Author: Bec McMaster
Series: London Steampunk #1
Length: 423 pages
Released: 4th 2012 by Sourcebooks Casablanca

When Nowhere Is Safe

Most people avoid the dreaded Whitechapel district. For Honoria Todd, it's the last safe haven. But at what price?

Blade is known as the master of the rookeries—no one dares cross him. It's been said he faced down the Echelon's army single-handedly, that ever since being infected by the blood-craving he's been quicker, stronger, and almost immortal.

When Honoria shows up at his door, his tenuous control comes close to snapping. She's so...innocent. He doesn't see her backbone of steel—or that she could be the very salvation he's been seeking.

Read my guest review at DMG|SPIKE. Also, be sure to follow them, since I'm gonna be a returning guest there ;)  

Top 5 Sundays #123 - Favorite Covers of Upcoming 2013 Books! {So Far}

Hey everyone!

It's the Top 5 Sunday on Monday...yes, I'm late.

Here is this really cool event, i'm following for a while now, called "Top 5 Sundays" hosted by "Welcome To Larissa's Bookish Life"

Rules:

1 - Write a post listing your TOP 5 choices within the theme I chose (or was chosen on a poll) for the week.

2 - Mention this Blog on the post and link back to it.

3 - Fell free to use the Feature's image (there is a smaller size version of it bellow)

4 - After you've finished your post, add you link (of the post, not your blog's main page) to the Mr.Linky at the end of that week's post.

The theme for today is:

 Favorite Covers of Upcoming 2013 Books!

*in NO particular order