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Hey y'all! It's been a while but a lot is going on. I have joined with a group of amazing authors and we are publishing an anthology together called Stranded with a Billionaire. I will dish more on it soon but be on the look out for an interview with all six of us!

Nikki Prince's Swagger now in paperback!

Nine years, two lives, one love. We all have dreams. Mine were filled with college and the boy I loved, Cruz Montoya. But all that went up with smoke when he got sent to Juvenile Hall, my sister killed herself, and Dad up and left. My mother, and I use that terminology loosely, became a monster transferring her pains and disappointment. I became trapped. Honorably discharged, I’m back in Arlington Heights, the small town that only remembers the black sheep persona of my youth. I could list a dozen reasons for my return, but the only one that matters is Roxanne Waters. I should probably leave her be. I’m not much of a catch with PTSD and the childhood memories rattling around in my brain. Yet, I can’t walk away. There’s a darkness that surrounds the death of her sister, a secret that’s slowly killing her. I’m going to find out everything. This is the moment of truth to see if we can make it or if I’m nine years too late.

You can purchase it on Amazon in paperback for $8.87 or Kindle for $0.99
You can find it at http://www.amazon.com/dp/1495298345/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_nK34sb0DG4WQXA35

Looking for a new read?

Author Cheyenne McCray has just released a new book in her Riding Tall Series! If the cover and blurb are anything to go by it's going to be amazing!

Much like Cinderella, Hollie Simmons was waiting for her Prince Charming but wondering if her life was meant to be anything but a fairy tale. A kindergarten teacher, Hollie was raised to be a lady by her southern mother who passed away when Hollie was young. After a speedy remarriage by her father and more losses than she can count, Hollie is left alone in the world with only three cold, abusive stepbrothers who, along with their lowlife friend Freddy, are constantly into trouble of the worst kind and with Hollie as an easy mark.
When John McBride, a police lieutenant, saves Hollie from a nasty fall, she thinks perhaps her prince has finally come in the guise of a man she’s always wanted to get to know but was too shy.
John has seen too many cop marriages fail. He’s married to his job and doesn’t have room or the desire to be tied down. Until Hollie. As a cop he's learned to trust his gut instinct. Perhaps he should have trusted it when told him to approach her long ago. Is he ready for the forever he sees in her eyes?
When Hollie is framed for a murder she did not commit and the key to proving her innocence seems impossible to find, will John be able to locate the shady character who committed the crime before Hollie is put behind bars? Is their love strong enough to withstand such a hardship to find their happy ending?


You can buy it for $3.99 on Amazon and you can reach it here: http://www.amazon.com/Held-Riding-Tall-Cheyenne-McCray-ebook/dp/B00HY5KFN6/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1390503806&sr=1-1&keywords=cheyenne+mccray+held+by+you


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Spotlighting A New book! It sounds Amazing!

JEWEL OF THE EAST (The Devil DeVere #5)  Victoria Vane

Having once lived his life only for larks, laughter, and ladies of easy virtue, Captain Simon Singleton has returned from the war with the colonies a shambles of a man. Now free from six years of captivity, he's still fettered by irrational fears that confine him to a life of seclusion.    Once the crowning jewel of the most lavish brothel in London, the exotic Salime finds her reputation and livelihood destroyed by a bitter rival. With a closely guarded secret stripped away, Salime fears no man will ever desire her again. Seeking aid from one who once saved her life, Salime accepts a proposition to repay her debt by becoming a companion to his war-scarred friend.   Circumstance brings these two damaged souls together; but fate ignites a love story worthy of the Arabian Nights.

EXCERPT (in which the stage is set)          Medford Abbey, Kent- 1785 A sharp rap soon sounded on the door. Ludovic, Viscount DeVere glanced up from his periodical to the entrance of a liveried footman. "A message for you, my lord."  The servant offered the wax-sealed missive on a silver salver. "It was delivered by a most…unusual…courier." The footman gave a sniff of disdain. "Indeed? What do you mean?" Ludovic asked in a bored drawl. "'Tis a behemoth blackamoor, my lord." "Mustafa?" Ludovic threw down his periodical and snatched up the missive. "What the devil?" "He awaits in the kitchen. Insufferable rude creature he be. Just stands all akimbo. Refuses to speak or to depart without an answer from your lordship." "The man cannot speak. He has no tongue. They took it when they castrated the poor devil." The footman's eyes bulged. He involuntarily crossed his legs. Ludovic broke the seal and scanned the contents with a deepening frown.  Most honored Efendi,
It is with the greatest humility that I appeal to he who once safeguarded my life. It is with exceeding distress that I must entreat you once more, being much in need of a friend and protector. 
Your most devoted and obedient servant, Salime Ludovic read the cryptic note once more. Salime in want of a protector? What a sticky situation that created. At first he wondered why she'd appealed to him, but then again, there were few people she trusted. Given their shared history, he would never deny her aid. Moreover, Salime had been instrumental in helping him to achieve his present state of connubial bliss. For that alone he owed her his undying gratitude. "Tell him I shall be in touch with his mistress shortly…and that she should notify me at once should her circumstances become any more…distressed." "Aye, my lord." The much-chagrinned footman departed. Ludovic glowered after the departing servant. Salime had never been in want since coming to London. He wondered what could be behind her request, but then abandoned both letter and the dilemma the moment another surprise came bursting into his library. "Ned?" Ludovic leaped up to greet his best friend. "What the devil has brought you all the way from Yorkshire to Kent?" "I have most portentous news, DeVere," Ned sputtered with excitement. "News I could hardly relay by messenger. So I came down myself." "What kind of news? Out with it, Chambers," Ludovic commanded. "Mayhap you should pour us a drink first." Ludovic lifted a sardonic brow. "A drink? Not so urgent after all?" "'Tis fortification you'll need for the shock you're about to receive." "Shock? Me? You know I am not easily shocked, Ned." Ludovic paused with his hand on the brandy decanter and a slight frown marring his face. "Come to think of it, I'm damned if I can recall a single occasion that has wrought from me such a profound reaction as shock." Ned flung himself into Ludovic's favorite chair. "There's a first for everything, DeVere. Now that drink?" Ludovic sloshed amber liquid into two glasses, handing one to the would-be herald, who downed it in one draught. Ludovic quirked a brow. "It was a devilish long ride," Ned explained. "All to deliver this shocking report of yours?" Ludovic perched a hip on the corner of his mahogany desk. "Yes! It's Lazarus all over again!" "Lazarus? Am I to surmise that someone has been miraculously raised from the dead?" "Actually, he might as well have been," Ned declared. "I can hardly countenance it after all this time." "You are trying my patience, Ned." "It's Simon. He's returned." "Good God!" The glass slipped from his hand to shatter at Ludovic's feet. "You can't mean Sin is alive after all this time? He was pronounced killed in action six years ago." "I mean exactly that!" Ned exclaimed. "He is indeed alive and may even be in London as we speak. I have the news straight from Baron Singleton. His ship was expected to arrive several days ago." "Why am I only hearing of this now? I see the bloody Singleton regularly at Parliament." "Probably because the good baron doesn't like you, DeVere. He believes you were an abominable influence on his son." "Then he would be right." Ludovic smirked and then stared at the shattered glass at his feet.  "Looking a bit white there, my friend. This is known as shock." "Admittedly, I am incredulous. How can this be? Where the devil has he been?" "Interned as a prisoner of war for the greater part of six years." "Six years? In all that time there were no exchanges?" "Very few. The colonials refused to give up ours when they claimed their men were only released on the point of starvation and death. I daresay 'tis no exaggeration. I've seen a number of reports on the deplorably inhumane conditions of our prison hulks. Indeed it's said that the colonial prisoners set fire to the Whitby, choosing to go down in flames, rather than die of starvation and disease." Ned shook his head. "What a hellish business war is." "But if Sin was a prisoner, he should have been released nigh on a year ago when the treaty was signed." "Apparently he was too ill to travel. Only made it as far as Bermuda before he was struck with the bloody flux or some such and required months of convalescence…poor sod." "We must go to him, Ned. At once." "He'll not be the same man," Ned voiced what they were both thinking. "No," Ludovic shook his head. "Likely never again."  ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Victoria Vane is an award-winning romance novelist and history junkie whose works range from wildly comedic romps to emotionally compelling and intensely erotic romance. Victoria also writes historical fiction as Emery Lee and is the founder of Goodreads Romantic Historical Fiction Lovers and the Romantic Historical Lovers book review blog. Look for Victoria's sexy new contemporary cowboy series coming in summer 2014.

Author Website: http://www.victoriavane.com

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THE DEVIL DEVERE SERIES AWARDS AND ACCOLADES

**Library Journal Best E-Book Romance 2012**

LR Café Best Series nominee 2012

A Wild Night's Bride (book#1)

Night Owl Reviews Top Pick

Ind'Tale Magazine Rone nominee

IRC Reader Choice Best Historical Nominee

The Virgin Huntress, (book#2)

Night Owl Reviews Top Pick

Ind'Tale Magazine Rone nominee

The Devil You Know (book#3)

The Romance reviews Best Erotic Historical Romance 2012 nominee

Night Owl Reviews Top Pick

The Romance Reviews Top Pick

LR Café Best Historical Romance nominee 2012

Two Lips Reviewer's Choice Winner 2013

Ind'Tale Magazine Rone nominee

The Devil's Match, (book#4) August 2012

Night Owl Reviews Top Pick

The Romance Reviews Top Pick

LASR Reviews Book of the Month December 2012

Swept Away by Romance Best Historical Romance of 2012

Two Lips Reviews Recommended Read

Ind'Tale Magazine Rone nominee

Author Giveaway!

Jennifer Lynn is giving away a set of her #GodofLove wine charms. Stop by her FB page and enter to win!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jennifer-Lynne-Romance-Author/297504180262670?sk=app_228910107186452


The wine charms are beautifully crafted with images of her books on each. Good luck everyone!

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New Year New Look

I have been working on my blog and I got to thinking that if I saw someone's blog post about a book I would love to see the cover and read the book blurb. So I'm adding cover pictures and blurbs with the books I've reviewed and I'm adding Author pictures as well.
I keep saying I'm going to start updating and post more often but I keep leaving for weeks on end. Well I'm going to try more often. As a goal not a resolution of the new year I'm going to make an extra effort to post on here. Be it just a comment on here or a book review. I'm going to start movie reviews since I saw some awesome movies lately.

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