Monica Is Reading: March 2014

Monday, March 31, 2014

Cowboy Heat Anthology

Rocky Mountain Heat (Six Pack Ranch) by Vivian Arend

Black Dagger Brotherhood On Sale!

In anticipation of Tuesday's release of The King the first 7 books are on sale for only $1.99 each! If you haven't enjoyed this wonderful series now is a seriously good time to go buy them as they are usually around the $7 mark. You can click here to get book 1 and I have listed the books in order below.

Happy Reading!

Monica

Wicked Nights (Angels of the Dark #1) by Gena Showalter

The Elemental Detective (A Riga Hayworth Paranormal Mystery Book 5) by Kirsten Weiss

Darkness Bound Cover Reveal!

DARKNESS BOUND

Night Prowler, #5

Publication Date: June 24, 2014

Publisher: Montlake Romance

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Available Formats: Paperback/e-book/CD/Audible.com

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Tough, smart, and seriously ambitious, reporter Jacqueline “Jack” Dolan despises the secretive clan of shape-shifters known as the Ikati—and has become determined to destroy them. After she writes an editorial arguing for their extermination and turns public opinion against them, the Ikati vow to fight back. They plot to send one of their own to seduce the reporter, then blackmail her into writing a retraction.

Women practically fall at the feet of hulking, handsome Hawk Luna, and Hawk relishes the idea of conquering and destroying the fiery redhead who’s caused so much trouble for his kind. The last thing he expects is to develop real feelings for her, but their liaison awakens a hunger in him that he cannot deny. He kidnaps Jack and brings her to his Amazon jungle colony, but the two lovers are soon embroiled in deadly colony politics and threatened by a looming global species war.

As the danger around them grows closer, Jack and Hawk’s forbidden passion may build a bridge between two ancient enemies—or cost them both their lives.

About the Author:

J.T. Geissinger’s debut novel, Shadow’s Edge, was published in 2012 and was a #1 Amazon US and UK bestseller in fantasy romance and romance series. She has been nominated for the prestigious RITA® award from the Romance Writers of America for best paranormal romance for her second book in the Night Prowler series, Edge of Oblivion.

A life-long lover of reading and a self-professed “book addict,” she didn’t realize her dream of writing a novel until a milestone birthday forced her to take stock of her goals in life. Always believing the right time to commit to putting pen to paper would magically announce itself, it took waking up one cold January morning with a shiny new zero as the second number in her age to kick start her determination.

Starting on that very day, she wrote what would become Shadow’s Edge in a little over four months and submitted it to several literary agents. Nothing happened. Thinking that was the end of that but by no means willing to give up on her dreams of being published, she began work on a second manuscript.

Then, during a trip to Italy in honor of their 10th wedding anniversary and the honeymoon she and her husband never took, she received an email that would change her life. It was from an agent, Marlene Stringer of Stringer Literary, and it contained the three words every aspiring author longs to hear: “I loved it.”

Marlene sold the manuscript to Montlake Romance who published it six months later. Hitting the #1 Amazon bestseller lists within weeks of publication, Shadow’s Edge was book one of the Night Prowler novels. Book two, Edge of Oblivion, was published in October 2012 and will be followed by Rapture’s Edge in June 2013, and Edge of Darkness in fall 2013. There are six books total planned for the series.

Connect with J.T.:

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Sought by Evangeline Anderson (Brides of he Kindred 3) Review

Hunted (Brides of the Kindred 2) by Evangeline Anderson Review

Excerpts from the King by J.R. Ward

Woo freakin' hoo! Ward posted these excerpts on her Facebook Page over the last few days. It's like counting down to Christmas!

Excerpts:

Seventeenth Century, Old Country...

“Long live the King.”

At the sound of the deep, grave voice, Wrath, son of Wrath, had an instinct to look around for his father . . . a spark of hope that the death had not occurred and the great ruler was as yet still with them.

But of course, his beloved sire remained gone unto the Fade.

How long would this sad searching last? he wondered. It was such

useless folly, especially as the sacred vestments of the vampire King were upon himself, the bejeweled sashes and silken coat and ceremonial daggers adorning his own body. His mind cared naught for such proof of his recent coronation, however . . . or mayhap it was his heart that remained unswayed by all that now defined him.

Dearest Virgin Scribe, without his father, he was so alone, even as

he was surrounded by people who served him.

“My lord?”

Composing his visage, he turned around. Standing in the doorway

of the royal receiving chambers, his closest adviser was like a column of smoke, long and thin, draped in dark robes.

“My honor to greet you,” the male murmured, bending low. “Are

you ready to receive the female?”

No. “Indeed.”

“Shall we initiate the procession.”

“Yes...”

-The King, pg. 1

"Godd***, female, don't look at me like that," Trez groaned.
"Like what?"
He seemed to roll his hips, and when he mumbled something she also couldn't catch, she breathed deep- and dearest Virgin Scribe, the scent that poured out of him was nothing short of ambrosia in the nose.
"Selena, you gotta go, girl. Please..."
-The King, pg. 124-125

"Whate'er did you speak?" Xcor asked roughly.
As Layla repeated what she had uttered, her scent was infused with the sharp spice of fear: "You may have me."
-The King, pg. 376

"Well, I'm just heading upstairs. To go to bed. To have a shower, and go to bed." As Layla stared taking off her parka, her smile was about as genuine as Courtney Stodden's. "I'll see you at... well, later. I'll see you later. Bye. Bye for now!"

-The King 387

Trez stepped in tight, meeting the huge male grille-to-grille. "The rules are this- you do not hurt them. Rough sex is okay if it's consensual, but no permanent scars or marks. And you may not eat them. Those are my only two constraints, and they are not negotiable."

With Shadows, you always had to set limits. especially a Shadow like this one.

"Wait, are they yours?" the male asked.

"Yeah."

"Oh, sh**, why didn't you just say." s'Ex put out his palm. "My vow. Nothing permanent and no lunch."

-The King, pg. 439

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Pyte/Sentinel Series by R.L. Mathewson

Sinful Seconds Anthology

White Collar Cowboy by Parker Kincade

Storm Bound (Grim #2) by Dani Harper

Amazon

This will not be released until May 5th-Cinco de Mayo! But you can pre-order now for only 99 cents and then have it appear on your Kindle later-Ole!

**Limited Edition, Limited Time 99 cents SALE from NYT & USA Today Bestselling authors!**

Get this set now before it's gone! Retail for this collection is over $25.00!

THE BILLIONAIRE'S OBSESSION ~ SIMON by J. S. Scott

Reclusive billionaire Simon Hudson would rather be behind a computer creating computer games ...until he meets Kara Foster. But when she ends up in a situation that could very well be her destruction, Simon steps up to help her, not realizing that in saving Kara, he might very well be salvaging his own soul.

ONE MORE DAY by M. Malone

When Ridley Wells finds herself on the wrong side of a mafia don, she runs to the only person she trusts. But her twin sister is out of town and she has no where to go. So when resident bad boy Jackson Alexander mistakes her for her sister, she does something she knows she shouldn't. She lies.

FOR YOU by Mimi Strong

Aubrey's fled her shabby past for a reason, and won't let anyone close enough to discover her secrets. Sawyer talks his way into one date, and then another. Aubrey finds herself smiling, and falling in love.

But when the truth comes out about Aubrey's past, will Sawyer stand by her side?

ONE SWEET SUMMER by Cali MacKay

Riley never got over her first love, Thorsen, so when he shows up at the quirky inn she manages 12 years later, she falls for him all over again. She soon finds out the inn is being sold to Holt Enterprises, who'll strip it of everything that makes it unique. When faced with the real reason Thorsen's returned and his unbearable betrayal, will she be able to save the inn and her chance at true love?

DEFINING DESTINY by Deanna Chase

Singer-songwriter Lucy Moore has already met her soul mate. But when he betrays her she returns home with some decisions to make. Can she stay away from the one person who she's destined to be with or will Seth, the tortured artist claim her heart?

After a horrific accident, Seth Keenan's own destiny is shattered. Now he's abandoned his career in favor of his tattoo gun and has vowed to never to get close to anyone again...until he meets Lucy. In a world where everyone has one true soul mate, can these two find love in the arms of each other?

A MOMENT by Marie Hall

Lili would much rather be doing homework on Valentine's then hanging out in a Burlesque bar, until she meets the brooding Ryan. What she doesn't know is that Ryan has decided tonight he'll end it all, but fate has other plans for him. Lili is determined to save not only his body, but his soul too.

IN KELLY'S CORNER by Roxie Rivera

Former Marine Kelly Connolly will do anything to keep Bee Langston safe, but winning the underground cage fighting tournament to save his family's legacy comes at a high price--one that might just cost his sweet Bee her life.

REUNITED IN LOVE by Nadia Lee

Intent on destroying the people who ruined his family, self-made billionaire Alex Damon targets their daughter. Natalie Hall is stunned at the personal interest from her CEO. She wants to avoid any involvement, but she can't deny the desire he arouses in her. What should've been a simple eye-for-an-eye unravels as Alex begins to fall for Natalie. Can their love survive ugly family scandals?

THE TEMPORARY PROMISE by Bonnie Dee

Struggling actress Tara has grown used to the idea that her career might not progress beyond an occasional commercial--until her best friend's brother, Luis encourages her to make a big move. Soon Tara is taking more than career risks as she plunges headlong into a steamy relationship with the guy she crushed on as a teenager.

ESCAPE IN YOU by Rachel Schurig

Jet Taylor is the quintessential bad boy. The type of guy most girls do their best to avoid. But Zoe Janes is no saint herself and the more time they spend together, the harder it is for Zoe to stick to her "fun only" mantra. Jet is getting under her skin, making her believe things could actually be different, that freedom might be possible. And that makes him the most dangerous boy of all.

Darkfever (Fever #1) by Karen Marie Moning Review

Frenched by Melanie Harlow

Wolf's Strength (Caedmon Wolves Book 5) by Ambrielle Kirk

Giving In Sneak Peek by Maya Banks!

Banks has posted an excerpt from Giving In, book 2 in the Surrender Trilogy on her site! You can click here to get a peek! It's due to be released May 6th.

Description:

Kylie sees the way Jensen looks at her. The dark promise in his eyes. That rough edge of dominance she knows he possesses. But dominance is the one thing that frightens her above all else. She and her brother barely survived a childhood steeped in violence and abuse. She could never give up total control and submit to a man. Especially a man like Jensen. Could she? Jensen sees the shadows in Kylie’s eyes. Knows he has to tread very carefully or risk losing any chance he has with her. All he wants is the opportunity to show her that dominance doesn’t equal pain, bondage or discipline. That emotional surrender is the most powerful of all, and that to submit—fully to him—will fulfill the aching void in her heart in a way nothing else ever will.