ENCORE! By Jamie Salisbury

Title: Encore! 

Author: Jamie Salisbury

Series: A Tudor Saga (Book #1)

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Publisher: Self Published Release

Date: June 29 2014

Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print

Blurb/Synopsis:

Mary Stuart and Daniel Kennedy have not seen each other since attending a prestigious performing arts school.

Now a world renowned violinist, and married to his career, Daniel stumbles across Mary through her images at a London gallery. He is in need of a photographer with vision - she is a photographer in need of clients.

Mary has all but given up the stage - or has she? Her photographs pay the bills far more than her fancy musical education. But Mary has secrets. . .secrets she dare not share with even the roguish Mr. Kennedy.

A roving paparazzi lens changes all that for them. . .

Can Daniel forgive Mary for hiding her past - and her present? Will their relationship break like a violin string - or will their love endure the chaos?

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Since Jamie Salisbury began publishing her Romance stories, she has seen her books soar to #1 on Amazon. Her novella Tudor Rubato was a finalist in the 2012 RONE (Reward of Novel Excellence) award, and the cover won for Best Contemporary Cover. Now in 2014, her novel Life and Lies was been nominated for a RONE in the Erotica category. She has expanded her audience to include several now published by Secret Cravings Publishing.

Her previous career in public relations in and around the entertainment field has afforded her with a treasure trove of endless story ideas.

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So here I am - going over images from a photo shoot the day before when I hear the front door bell chime. Looking up I see the most perfect man, hell the most beautiful man I had laid eyes on in - oh hell I don't know - years perhaps. Oh h-e-l-l! It was him!

"Mary Stuart?" He asked as the door shut behind him. The sunlight caught his light brown hair as he stepped inside. His hair was long, though pulled up in some sort of knot in the back. The rest was pulled away from his face, showing off just how handsome he really was. He had the most expressive brown eyes I think I'd ever seen on a man, and that smile would melt your heart.

"That'd be me," I cockily replied. "Mary Stuart at your service. And you would be?"

"Daniel. Daniel Kennedy." His brown eyes bore through me, but somehow didn't make me uncomfortable. "Forgive me for staring, but you look familiar."

"I was just about to say the same thing. Why don't you tell me what I can do for you and perhaps it'll come to one of us." Yeah I could think of a few things I'd like to do with this man and none of it had to do with taking his picture either.

"I saw some of your work at a gallery and thought you do amazing work. I'm looking for someone to shoot new images for me, and I think you may be that person."

His voice was soft. The cadence in the manner in which he spoke entranced me. He had a hint of an underlying accent, which I'd always found sexy. His voice, his mannerisms...

"Could I get you something to drink, Daniel? A coffee or some tea? I even have water if you'd like. We can sit down and you can tell me exactly what you're looking for." I pointed to a small floral sofa and chair in a corner of the studio.

"Water would be fine."

"I'll be right back. Feel free to look around."

I turned and walked towards the back room where we kept the refrigerator. I opened the door and pulled out two waters and returned to the gallery. Suck it up! He has no idea it was you he's seen at the clubs. Just act as though you're both trying to figure out where you know each other from.

Daniel, mister tall, dark and definitely handsome, not to mention trouble, was standing in front of a grouping of photos I had taken of an elderly duchess on her eightieth birthday. Hearing my footsteps, he turned and proceeded towards the sofa.

I paused in front of him and handed him the bottle of cold water before proceeding to the sofa where I sat across from him. "Tell me something about yourself Daniel. What you do for a living, that sort of thing." I lied.

As I waited for his reply I couldn't help but make note of the heavy silver rings he wore. I instantly recognized one as a skull. He certainly didn't look the part of a Goth. He was dressed nicely enough in a pair of form fitting black jeans, some sort of graphic t-shirt underneath a dark grey pin stripe jacket. He popped the cap off the bottle and took a long swig before closing it again and setting the bottle on the floor.

"I am a violinist…" he began.

Blitz Sale The Duel for Consuelo by Claudia H Long

Title: The Duel for Consuelo
Author: Claudia H Long
Series: Josefina's Sin, The Next Generation
Genre: Historical Fiction/Historical Romance
Publisher: Booktrope
Release Date: June 15 2014
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
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Travel back in time to 1711 in colonial Mexico, where the terrors of the Inquisition are slowly receding before the tide of the Enlightenment. Not receding fast enough, though, for Consuelo. She's caught between two men, two religions, and two ruthless inquisitors who are hanging on to their lasts shreds of power.
THE DUEL FOR CONSUELO brings us to 1711 in colonial Mexico. Consuelo, an accomplished herbalist and daughter of a mayor, is privy to the darkest family secret possible while the Inquisition still holds fast to its waning dominance. Her ailing mother is a practicing "Secret Jew", descendent of Conversos, or Jews who converted in Spain at the point of a sword. Her father is desperate to prevent the discovery of this secret as it will mean certain torture and possible death of his family.
Juan Carlos Castillo, the white-blond son of wealthy landowners, has a few secrets of his own. His love for Consuelo has moved into forbidden territory, and he watches as his friend and rival, Leandro Almidon of Spain, woos Consuelo with his sharp wit and promises of social and financial security.
The times are turbulent. The Enlightenment is slowly penetrating the darkness of Spain and its colony, and new thinkers are questioning everything, from religion to science, to the mingling of the castes and races. With new thinking secrets are bared and the Inquisition makes a final grasp at power.  Consuelo finds herself fighting for her mother's life, her own future, and her right to love.

Claudia H. Long grew up in Mexico City and moved to the United States when she was eleven. She wrote her senior thesis at Harvard University on the feminism of Sor Juana INS De La Cruz, and revived her passion for her when she wrote Josefina's Sin. She lives and practices law in Northern California with her husband. They have two grown children. She is currently at work on her next novel, set in eighteenth century Mexico.

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Mount Charleston Lodge

I have lived in Las Vegas for nearly 5 years now and have never taken the drive to the Mount Charleston Lodge located in Kyle Canyon's Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest. Only 35 minutes away it was nice to see that the desert could actually be green! With the beautiful scenery I was thrilled when we pulled into the parking lot of this beautiful lodge.

Now I have a place to escape to when the heat of summer hits since it stays 20 to 30 degrees cooler at the 7,700 feet elevation. Maybe I can go here and continue working on my next novel. Who knows, I could turn out to be the next Stephen King! And that's another topic all together.

Back to the lodge...the winding walkway leads through a small waterfall into a pond flowing under a small bridge which drops into another small waterfall and into the larger pond with a fountain in the middle spraying water into the air. To the left is a nice area to sit out and enjoy the nice beautiful weather and views. Once inside we walked around for a few minutes and wandered over to the bar area where we met the manager of the bar, Richard and Tamera the bartender.

Always carrying my camera, I walked over to the window and took a picture of the mountainside. I was blown away when I saw the photo today and had to create the video which is attached. You will see what I am talking about when you watch it. So Candy and I sit down and decide to have a drink, relax and just talk. Working as a psychic we don't get to do this very often because we start seeing things about people. I found this to be the case when talking with everyone. It was pretty cool, Candy was seeing orbs flying around and was feeling the vibes right along with me.

Customers came and went, however, Tim hung around for a while and went along when Candy pulled out the EMF reader and was testing the area around the bar and around them. We had a great time. 

Candy has been to the lodge with her family a lot and has gotten a little history on the place. Apparently a few people have committed suicide in the lodge as well as out in the mountains. We feel the energies from these individuals are hanging around. Staff members reported that things move unexpectedly, they see strange shadows, hear voices and no one is there and as we did, see orbs flying around.

Hours later when we decided it was time to head back down the mountain I decided to turn and take one last picture of the exterior of the building. Standing on the second level parking lot overlooking the front of the building I took a photo which showed up beautifully on the screen of my camera. When I put it on my computer and was able to see the photo on the monitor I was blown away by the orbs floating around above the lodge. I have uploaded a few of the photos into the video and this one is the last one on the page. Nothing has been altered in photoshop or any other editing program.

Do you believe orbs are spirits hanging around for one reason or another? If not, what do you think causes these orbs?

Steamy Fairy Tales - New Cover

Adults love fairy tales too!

A collection of three short stories with a fun and sexy twist.

COGS BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

The castle’s occupants were cursed. But what wasn’t told was at night when the beast sleeps, the household appliances get to play...

GOLDIE LOCKS AND THE THREE GIRLS

Searching for a place to sleep after breaking up with her boyfriend, Goldie finds herself in a home with three beautiful women instead of bears...what happens next will change her life forever...

HIS LITTLE MERMAID

The King of the sea deserves love too. When the Fates step in, King  Neptune must find true love or risk remaining in human form for life...

RBTL Presents: Shades of Virtue

Title: Shades of Virtue
Author: Jack Whitsel
Series: Dragon Rising (Book 2)
Genre: Fantasy 
Publisher: Twilight Times Books
Release Date: Mar 2014 Digital/April 2014 Print Editions/Formats Will Be Available In: eBook & Print 

Blurb/Synopsis: 
The sequel to the award winning, Shadow of Kings continues with Shades of Virtue. 

Nearly two years have passed since the Harhn incursion. While the Hugue recovers from the devastation, the Order of the Secret Throne resumes their agenda. Lord Yannic and his armies march the breadth of the Vol Thaldane to rally the divided human fiefdoms into the new realm of Shyrlandia, while engaging the Braug tribes and Harhn Hordes still plaguing the region. And like so many wearing the heraldry of the Dragon, he must confront the Order’s agenda, and question the sacrifices to be made for the greater good.

In the Hugue, a jousting tournament is about to commence that will determine who wins Lady Basina’s hand in marriage. With the tournament Champion also foreseen to have an impact on Shyrlandia’s future, the Council of Whispers dispatch Lady Lucia and her two apprentices, Dragana and Tallya to oversee the event. But the Order is not the only party interested in the tournament. From her tower in Kethalon, Rizela, the Darkfey sorceress, conspires and schemes to manipulate the tournament for her own ends. Amidst the spectacle of pageantry and martial prowess, Lucia must uncover the dark powers wishing to thwart the Order’s agenda, while supervising her headstrong apprentices. There is more at stake than winning a lady’s hand, for whoever wins the tournament will set events in motion that will forever impact the future realm of Shyrlandia, the Vol Thaldane, and the Hugue.

MY REVIEW - 5 Stars
I love a tale with knights, jousting and evil dudes making a mess of things. Whitsel knows how to weave a tale that kept me wanting to read more. I am definitely going to have to back and read book one after this! The details of the story was amazing if not a bit on the rough side at times, but very realistic to the scenes taking place. A great fantasy with knights trying to win the hand of the Lady. And a world with magic, who could resist?


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jack Whitsel is an award winning author from Portland, Oregon. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree of
Finance from Portland State University, but studies medieval history in his spare time. His favorite genres are fantasy and historical fiction with a medieval emphasis. Shades of Virtue, (To be released in March 2014), is the second installment of the Dragon Rising series.

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RBTL Presents: Enoch The Traveler

Title: Tempestas Viator

Author: Lady Soliloque

Series: Enoch The Traveler

Genre: Science Fiction/Christian

Publisher: World Castle

Release Date: Jan 2014

Edition/Formats Available In: Audio/eBook/Print

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Tempestas Viator

“And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.” Genesis 5:29

Enoch, The great Enoch, born into a world as a stranger, taken out of time to the Caelestis Concilium where he learned all the secrets of creation: the parallel dimensions, parallel worlds, and multitude of universes which make up the multiverse along with all of the races and beings that exist within them. An immortal existence surrounded by the Angelus and a millennia of knowledge, all that ever was and all that ever could be, distanced him from the humanity he was born with and he traveled through creation without purpose or empathy. Ultimately, his loss of humanity and inability to empathize caused a disastrous string of events in various universes and forced the Angelus to put him on trial for his involvement and imprison him.

Tempestas Viator is the story of Enoch the Traveler, and of how he finds Violette, who changes the Caelestis Concilium’s ruling and leads him on a journey through the worlds and dimensions of the Multiverse to rediscover that which he has lost.

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Lady S is a genuine and bonifide Southern Lady. She is an author who also excels in video editing, audio production, public speaking, and hosting terrific themed convention dances. She adores guesting at and participating in SciFi conventions and she will be the first to tell you that above everything else she is a Geek and a Fan and all Geekie Fans need to have fun!

The international release of her new Science Fiction series, Enoch the Traveler, was celebrated in 3 countries with a live streamed international release party on January 11th and followed up with a smashingly successful Barnes & Noble’s signing event the following weekend. The audio dramatization of Tempestas Viator, the first book in the series, is set to premiere February 22nd and includes an international cast along with well-loved BBC Doctor Who/Torchwood actor Gareth David Lloyd as the narrator.

The excitement surrounding Lady Soliloque’s new series is palpable as it comes with a full line of exclusive costuming and merchandise from AbbyShot Clothiers, gadgets and reproductions from Warfire Forge, a full original composed score and theme, a licensed RPG to be released this summer, and a full promotional tour.

As an author Lady Soliloque has years of published credentials including short stories and the popular original novels, The Oubliette 1 & 2 and Immortalis Venatio, but her fan base exploded when she wrote the four book Doctor Who novel set, Tempus Temporis. The Doctor Who novels were so successful that she turned them into an audio drama in the style of Big Finish, complete with a worldwide cast and full 3D sound effects. Two seasons, 13 episodes, behind the scenes tidbits, and over a million downloads later, Tempus Temporis was nominated and received several awards, most recently an honorable mention from the Geekie Awards.

In her spare time, Lady S creates and edits Fan Videos which she posts on her YouTube channel and shares with several fan pages and websites. Her award winning videos have also increased her fan base immensely, clocking over a million channel views.

Lady Soliloque is currently scheduling the Enoch promotional tour along with Gareth David Lloyd, who is co-guesting with her, and her amazing team of cast and crew.

My Review

5 Stars: 

I am probably one of the few who have never read or seen any of the episodes of Doctor Who and have never read any of Lady Soliloque's other books. I do have to say this story drew me in from the beginning and kept my attention. I can honestly say it has been a while since I have read any kind of Sci-Fi type books and out of those, this one tops my list. I will be reading more of this authors works. 

Enoch the Traveler is a true work of art. The author has a way with building the story line and keeping it going from one plot twist to another. I don't give spoilers, so I all I will say is that the young female character Violette is strong willed and headstrong. She is not afraid to meet challenges head on even though she is a small ballerina dancer. 

As an older than dirt time traveler, Enoch pulls Violette into his world of time traveling as he escapes the big bad aliens who are after him. She willing helps and goes along on this whirlwind of a ride, meeting new people, making friends and enemies along the way. 

I am ready for the next installment...Bring it on!  

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New Release: One Bite To Passion ***Adult Content***

Title: One Bite To Passion

Series: The Haven

Author: MaryLynn Bast

Genre: Paranormal Fantasy (Light Erotica)

**********Warning this book contains Adult Situations **********

Synopsis:

Paige never imagined accepting a job assignment in Japan would be a major turning point in her life. Even though she is married, her attraction to Casey ignites fires she’d thought long burned out. When her husband shows up, she is drawn into a war between two vampire covens. She must fight to save her life and that of the man she loves.

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MaryLynn Bast grew up in Texas. An avid reader, she enjoyed writing romantic short stories. After moving to Las Vegas in 2010 and starting a new chapter in her life, she followed her dream of publishing her first book, a paranormal romance, in 2012 and continues to write stories for the Heart of a Wolf Series. She is branching out and beginning the Panther Pride Saga. A few other stories are in the works as well.

MaryLynn is a full time author and a full time student working on her Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design. Working with several diferent companies who did government contracts for the US Military, MaryLynn was able to travel the world, meeting new and interesting people.

To further her knowledge into the paranormal world, MaryLynn joined a group in Vegas. In doing so, another passion was brought back to life. Her fascination with the spirit world inspired her to team up with a friend. Forming CAT Parapsychic, together and with other team members, they investigate all things paranormal.

MaryLynn has several blogs she keeps updated on a regular basis. Her book blog can be found at www.mlbast.com. Her Paranormal blog can be found at http://www.catparapsychic.com.

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Fated Mates & Love Charms Blitz

Title: Fated Mates

Authors: Adriana Hunter , Liliana Rhodes , Lynn Red , A.T. Mitchell , Michelle Fox , Skye Eagleday , Alexis Dare , Eve Langlais , Georgette St. Clair , A.E. Grace

Series/Stand Alones: The Alpha Shifters Box Set

Genre: Paranormal Romance/Shifters

Release Date: Mar 4 2014

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If you like your men dark, dangerous and alpha, this exclusive shifter romance boxed set is for you. Featuring hot stories from popular New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble bestselling authors, including Adriana Hunter, Liliana Rhodes, Lynn Red, A.T Mitchell and more, these steamy books and alpha shifters will be sure to whet your appetite and leave you howling for more.

12 scorching shifter romances for ONLY 99 cents! LIMITED TIME ONLY! (REGULAR PRICE: $9.99)

All American Wolf by Adriana Hunter: If Serena's not careful she may lose her heart to Brody Sullivan - the dangerously possessive stranger who is willing to break every one of her rules.

Charming the Alpha   by Liliana Rhodes: Hannah Crane's ordinary life changes after she meets Alpha wolf Caleb. As the center of a centuries old curse, is Hannah a wolf charmer or Caleb's fated mate?

Change For Me by Lynn Red: Motorcycle riding, tattooed bad boy alpha werewolf fights to save his mate from his terrifying rival. Steamy, seductive, sensual werewolf romance.

Bear King's Curves A BBW Werebear Shifter Romance by A.T. Mitchell: Curvy Lyla's bad attitude toward bears is about to change. Destiny blind Nick is the Alpha to do it, no matter how much passion, mystery, and danger it means...

The Alpha's Mate by Michelle Fox: Chloe Weiss has finally met the mate of her dreams, but jealousy in the pack and a murderer on the loose make for a dangerous 'happily ever after.'

Romancing the Wolf (BBW/Werewolf Romance) by Skye Eagleday: The romantic adventures of two curvy sisters and one hot pack: Can the werewolves survive Bree and her sassy sister?

Witchy Wolf by Alexis Dare: A brutal attack alters Chloe’s life. As her world crumbles, biker Gabe steps in to pick up the pieces. Can he save her from the danger lurking in the shadows?

Delicate Freakn' Flower by Eve Langlais: Can a pair of hunky shapeshifting jocks convince a not-so delicate freakn’ flower that they can handle her thorns—and her passion?

The Alpha Claims A Mate   by Georgette St. Clair: Curvy Ginger Colby accidentally insulted the Alpha of the local pack when she rejected him at the local honky tonk-and now he's seeking delicious, sexy revenge.

A Change To Bear (Last of the Shapeshifters) by A.E. Grace: Liam, shapeshifter, is on the run. Hunted by a man who will hurt anyone he cares for, it's why he can't fall in love. Until he meets a curvy Terry Spencer...

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Title: Love Charms

Authors:  Ava Catori , Selena Kitt , Cerys du Lys , Deanna Roy , Eve Langlais , Michelle McCleod , J.E. & M. Keep , Ty Nolan

 Series/Stand Alones: A Paranormal Romance Box Set

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Release Date: Mar 4 2014

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Escape into the world of paranormal romance, a magical journey featuring delicious demons, wanton witches, zealous zombies and more that promise you a hauntingly good time! Featuring spell-binding novels from popular New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble bestselling authors, including Ava Catori, Selena Kitt, Cerys du Lys, Deanna Roy and more, these enchanting books will be sure to charm, beguile and bewitch you!

 9 scorching shifter romances for ONLY 99 cents! LIMITED TIME ONLY! (REGULAR PRICE: $9.99)

Blinded by Magic A Witch Romance by Ava Catori: Raven's weakness is mortal men. She’s fallen hard for Derek. There’s just one problem, he doesn’t know she’s a witch. Can he accept her truth or will their relationship crumble? 

Blind Date by Selena Kitt: Selena Kitt’s Blind Date ventures into the strange and surreal realm of magical realism in a hot Valentine’s Day romance that takes on the classic Greek myth of Eros and Psyche.

Breathless by Cerys du Lys: Sadie and Evan live in different worlds. Brought together by fate, and held there by hope, can they bridge the gap dividing humanity, or will long held fears and prejudice force them apart forever?

The Passion Cure by Deanna Roy: Jet is a Nix, an outcast enchantress with zero power. To conjure a love spell to save her family, she seduces a handsome enchanter who is willing to break the rules, and possibly, her heart.

A Demon and His Witch by Eve Langlais: Remy’s seen a lot during his tenure in Lucifer’s guard, but nothing can prepare him for the witch with the acerbic tongue--and voluptuous figure. Can he convince her to love him and not kill him?

Psychic Appeal by Michelle McCleod: "Psychic Sofia Parker has fallen in love, a problem because her new relationship drives the lovesick ghost of her ex-boyfriend to come back from the dead...anyway he can.

The Warlord's Concubine by J.E. & M. Keep: As a servant to the princess for much of her life, Mirella sees the conquest of the land as an opportunity to elevate herself. Does she have what it takes to win the love of the brutal conqueror?"

Memoir of a Reluctant Shaman by Ty Nolan: When his love spell goes wrong, our hero is exiled to be fully initiated as a Shaman in this spicy tale of New Orleans Voodoo and Native American magic.

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