New Year’s Giveaway: Day 8, Addison Fox
>Addison Fox is … you guessed it … another Twitter buddy. We have never met in person, but I have enjoyed her camaraderie on-line.
When I saw WARRIOR ASCENDED in the bookstore and popped the book open to somewhere about the first third and started reading (my typical habit with an author new to me), I was immediately taken my the cadence of her voice. Then I read the jacket copy and I was hooked. Then I found out that WARRIOR AVENGED is the first of her series and I had to buy it…because I never read out of order.
Needless to say, I’m a fan. After today, I hope you’ll be a fan, too, because Addison has generously donated 4 — yes FOUR — copies of her books to give away. 2 copies of WARRIOR ASCENDED & 2 copies of WARRIOR AVENGED.
Up For Win Today:
2 copies of Warrior Avengened
2 copies of Warrior Ascended
To enter:
Follow me on Twitter: @joanswan & send me a tweet with #newyear in the message. (Tweet Here)
Book Summary:
Warrior Avenged
Book 2: The Sons of the Zodiac
For ages, the goddess Nemesis has sought divine vengeance against mortal man, as she awaits her chance for retaliation against Mount Olympus. Now, after making a deal with a dark wizard, she has reinvented herself as a female spy with her own sinister agenda…
Immortal warrior Kane Montague is as lethal as a Scorpion – like the one that marks his powerful form. As an assassin for MI-6, he was an ace gun-for-hire until someone very close burned him. Now on the outs with his former colleagues, Kane knows all too well who’s to blame: a sexy secret agent named Ilsa.
When their paths cross again, the passion between Kane and Ilsa is irresistible…and possibly lethal. But they soon realize that Ilsa is simply a pawn in a conspiracy aimed at the heart of the Zodiac Warriors. Can Kane trust her? Or is Ilsa the only one who can save him, body and soul?
Warrior Ascended: Book 1: The Sons of the Zodiac
Millennia ago, the Goddess of Justice created a race of fierce Warriors, each imbued with a special power of the Zodiac, charged with protecting humanity from the darkest of evils.
Charming, proud, and impulsive, Leo Warrior Brody Talbot is fighting what may be his final battle. Enyo, the Goddess of War, plans to fulfill an ancient prophecy to destroy humanity by harnessing the dark power of the Summoning Stones of Egypt—and there’s only one person who knows enough about the stones to help Brody diminish their strength.
Since her father’s murder, museum curator Ava Harrison has continued his research of Egypt’s ancient treasures. She’s just landed the exhibit of a century, displaying the Summoning Stones at New York’s Natural History Museum. Used to working alone, Ava is suspicious of the arrogant archeologist who’s been brought in to ensure the stones safekeeping–but his presence ignites an unexpected blaze of attraction.
Never in all his centuries has Brody met a woman who enthralls him like Ava. But, bound to protect her, he struggles to deny his passion as they are drawn into a dark and dangerous final reckoning between good and evil.
Upcoming Releases:
- 2011, Warrior Betrayed – Book 3 in the Sons of the Zodiac series
- 2011, The Bachelor Game – Book 1 of the Alaskan Nights Trilogy
“I’m really excited to be writing the dark, sexy paranormals and fun, hot contemporaries. There will be another Zodiac book in 2012 along with another Alaska title as well (all titles are still TBD).”
~Addison Fox
Works In Progress:
2012, Book 4 in the Sons of the Zodiac series, Title TBD
2012, Book 2 of the Alaskan Nights Trilogy, Title TBD
Contact Info:
Website
Twitter
Blog
Email
Tomorrow, Larissa Ione, New York Times Bestseller of paranormal romance!
>New Year’s Giveaway: Day 8, Addison Fox
>Addison Fox is … you guessed it … another Twitter buddy. We have never met in person, but I have enjoyed her camaraderie on-line.
When I saw WARRIOR ASCENDED in the bookstore and popped the book open to somewhere about the first third and started reading (my typical habit with an author new to me), I was immediately taken my the cadence of her voice. Then I read the jacket copy and I was hooked. Then I found out that WARRIOR AVENGED is the first of her series and I had to buy it…because I never read out of order.
Needless to say, I’m a fan. After today, I hope you’ll be a fan, too, because Addison has generously donated 4 — yes FOUR — copies of her books to give away. 2 copies of WARRIOR ASCENDED & 2 copies of WARRIOR AVENGED.
Up For Win Today:
2 copies of Warrior Avengened
2 copies of Warrior Ascended
To enter:
Follow me on Twitter: @joanswan & send me a tweet with #newyear in the message. (Tweet Here)
Book Summary:
Warrior Avenged
Book 2: The Sons of the Zodiac
For ages, the goddess Nemesis has sought divine vengeance against mortal man, as she awaits her chance for retaliation against Mount Olympus. Now, after making a deal with a dark wizard, she has reinvented herself as a female spy with her own sinister agenda…
Immortal warrior Kane Montague is as lethal as a Scorpion – like the one that marks his powerful form. As an assassin for MI-6, he was an ace gun-for-hire until someone very close burned him. Now on the outs with his former colleagues, Kane knows all too well who’s to blame: a sexy secret agent named Ilsa.
When their paths cross again, the passion between Kane and Ilsa is irresistible…and possibly lethal. But they soon realize that Ilsa is simply a pawn in a conspiracy aimed at the heart of the Zodiac Warriors. Can Kane trust her? Or is Ilsa the only one who can save him, body and soul?
Warrior Ascended: Book 1: The Sons of the Zodiac
Millennia ago, the Goddess of Justice created a race of fierce Warriors, each imbued with a special power of the Zodiac, charged with protecting humanity from the darkest of evils.
Charming, proud, and impulsive, Leo Warrior Brody Talbot is fighting what may be his final battle. Enyo, the Goddess of War, plans to fulfill an ancient prophecy to destroy humanity by harnessing the dark power of the Summoning Stones of Egypt—and there’s only one person who knows enough about the stones to help Brody diminish their strength.
Since her father’s murder, museum curator Ava Harrison has continued his research of Egypt’s ancient treasures. She’s just landed the exhibit of a century, displaying the Summoning Stones at New York’s Natural History Museum. Used to working alone, Ava is suspicious of the arrogant archeologist who’s been brought in to ensure the stones safekeeping–but his presence ignites an unexpected blaze of attraction.
Never in all his centuries has Brody met a woman who enthralls him like Ava. But, bound to protect her, he struggles to deny his passion as they are drawn into a dark and dangerous final reckoning between good and evil.
Upcoming Releases:
- 2011, Warrior Betrayed – Book 3 in the Sons of the Zodiac series
- 2011, The Bachelor Game – Book 1 of the Alaskan Nights Trilogy
“I’m really excited to be writing the dark, sexy paranormals and fun, hot contemporaries. There will be another Zodiac book in 2012 along with another Alaska title as well (all titles are still TBD).”
~Addison Fox
Works In Progress:
2012, Book 4 in the Sons of the Zodiac series, Title TBD
2012, Book 2 of the Alaskan Nights Trilogy, Title TBD
Contact Info:
Website
Twitter
Blog
Email
Tomorrow, Larissa Ione, New York Times Bestseller of paranormal romance!
New Year’s Giveaway: Day 7, Cynthia Eden
>I discovered Cynthia Eden and her fantastic novels of both romantic suspense and paranormal romance through my uber critique partner, Elisabeth Naughton. I chatted with Cynthia via Twitter before I met her for the first time at RWA Nationals in Orlando.
Somehow, I wasn’t quite prepared for the cutest little thing on the planet with a big, perfect smile, lilting southern accent and quick, edgy wit. Add to that her thoughtfulness, her generosity and her talent and it could drive a not-so-sane author to plot crazy twists in their next thriller — like their villain taking a hit out on a little southern beauty. (*snort* The romantic suspense author in Cynthia would so understand this. *evil grin*)
Cynthia is fabulous – in every way – and I’m blessed to have her in my writing life.
Up For Win Today: DEADLY HEAT, the second book in Cynthia’s Deadly romantic suspense series. This book releases February 2011.
To enter:
Follow me on Twitter: @joanswan & send me a tweet with #newyear in the message. (Tweet Here)
Book Summary:
Six months after her lover died in an arsonist’s blaze, firefighter Lora Spade calls in the FBI’s elite Serial Services Division to track the elusive killer. When Special Agent Kenton Lake is lured into a violent inferno, Lora pulls him to safety and is stunned – not by the fire, but by her own searing attraction to Kent. For the first time in months, she longs for something other than vengeance.
Kenton’s interest in Lora should be purely professional. But one fleeting kiss and he can’t get her out of his mind. Her combination of strength and vulnerability makes him want to protect her, and that means solving this case – and fast. For even the passion igniting between them can’t hide a terrifying truth: Lora is the next target in a murderer’s sadistic, fiery game.
Upcoming Releases:
- DEADLY HEAT, second book in Deadly romantic suspense series, February 2011
- DEADLY LIES, third book in Deadly romantic suspense series, March 2011
More killers, more danger, more sexy SSD agents. - NEVER CRY WOLF, a werewolf tale with Kensington Brava.
Works In Progress:
Cynthia is currently completing a four-book Fallen Angel series for Kensington Brava.
The first book is tentatively scheduled for release in December, 2011.
“The books are dark and sexy, and I sure hope readers enjoy my take on my Fallen Angels.”
~Cynthia Eden
Contact Info:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Blog
Email
Tomorrow, Addison Fox, paranormal author with 4 books to give away!
>New Year’s Giveaway: Day 7, Cynthia Eden
>I discovered Cynthia Eden and her fantastic novels of both romantic suspense and paranormal romance through my uber critique partner, Elisabeth Naughton. I chatted with Cynthia via Twitter before I met her for the first time at RWA Nationals in Orlando.
Somehow, I wasn’t quite prepared for the cutest little thing on the planet with a big, perfect smile, lilting southern accent and quick, edgy wit. Add to that her thoughtfulness, her generosity and her talent and it could drive a not-so-sane author to plot crazy twists in their next thriller — like their villain taking a hit out on a little southern beauty. (*snort* The romantic suspense author in Cynthia would so understand this. *evil grin*)
Cynthia is fabulous – in every way – and I’m blessed to have her in my writing life.
Up For Win Today: DEADLY HEAT, the second book in Cynthia’s Deadly romantic suspense series. This book releases February 2011.
To enter:
Follow me on Twitter: @joanswan & send me a tweet with #newyear in the message. (Tweet Here)
Book Summary:
Six months after her lover died in an arsonist’s blaze, firefighter Lora Spade calls in the FBI’s elite Serial Services Division to track the elusive killer. When Special Agent Kenton Lake is lured into a violent inferno, Lora pulls him to safety and is stunned – not by the fire, but by her own searing attraction to Kent. For the first time in months, she longs for something other than vengeance.
Kenton’s interest in Lora should be purely professional. But one fleeting kiss and he can’t get her out of his mind. Her combination of strength and vulnerability makes him want to protect her, and that means solving this case – and fast. For even the passion igniting between them can’t hide a terrifying truth: Lora is the next target in a murderer’s sadistic, fiery game.
Upcoming Releases:
- DEADLY HEAT, second book in Deadly romantic suspense series, February 2011
- DEADLY LIES, third book in Deadly romantic suspense series, March 2011
More killers, more danger, more sexy SSD agents. - NEVER CRY WOLF, a werewolf tale with Kensington Brava.
Works In Progress:
Cynthia is currently completing a four-book Fallen Angel series for Kensington Brava.
The first book is tentatively scheduled for release in December, 2011.
“The books are dark and sexy, and I sure hope readers enjoy my take on my Fallen Angels.”
~Cynthia Eden
Contact Info:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Blog
Email
Tomorrow, Addison Fox, paranormal author with 4 books to give away!
New Year’s Giveaway: Day 6, Lauren Dane
>I first learned of Lauren Dane through my critique partner, Elisabeth Naughton. I have followed and chatted with Lauren on Twitter and will participate on a workshop panel with Lauren and several other authors at the RWA Conference in New York 2011 (if RWA approves the proposal, that is).
Lauren is one of the most prolific authors I’ve ever met. Her work is quality entertainment. Her covers frame-worthy! So don’t miss your chance to miss this one!
Up For Win Today:
Lauren’s most recent release, INSIDE OUT, book three in the Brown Siblings erotic romance series.
To enter:
Follow me on Twitter: @joanswan & send me a tweet with #newyear in the message. (Tweet Here)
Book Summary:
Ella Tipton is a survivor. In the wake of an attack that left her nearly dead, she’s spent each day putting her life back together. Once vibrant and outgoing, she’s needed to reclaim the best parts of who she was while retaining the hard won lessons. There hasn’t been room for any romantic entanglements, even if she were ready. Still, it didn’t mean she had to stop sneaking looks at Mister Tall, Dark and Tattooed himself.
Security professional Andrew Copeland isn’t quite sure when his jones for the lovely and decidedly skittish Ella developed. He’s known her for years, has watched her triumph over the pain she’d been dealt. Cope is no stranger to women, but he knows the nervous flush he gets every time he talks to her is different than any attraction he’s had in the past. Determined to get Ella to let him in, Andy does the one thing he can think of to get close: he offers her hands-on training in self-defense.
While Ella’s sure he’s just being nice, the prospect of being able to touch him and gain the tools to push away the last vestiges of her fear is more than she can resist. Soon enough, Cope shows Ella his feelings are far more than friendly and re-ignites something deep inside her. Before long desire and love turn them both inside out.
Works In Progress:
This woman makes me dizzy!!!
- MESMERIZED, Berkley Heat, Phantom Corps #2/Federation Chronicles #4, April 2011
This is a futuristic and the next in the Phantom Corps series and features Andrei Solace and his childhood love/sweetheart Piper who also happens to be a badass mercenary. - Dirty/Bad/Wrong in the THREE TO TANGO Anthology, Berkley Heat, May 2011
This is a small town, menage romance, set in Petal (those fans of the Chase books will recognize one of the hero’s family business as the Honey Bear, the cafe in town and Polly Chase even makes a brief appearance) - GODDESS WITH A BLADE, Carina Press, June 2011
Lauren’s first urban fantasy - ONCE AND AGAIN, Samhain Publishing, August 2011
Lauren’s return to Petal with Nathan Murphy’s book – a second chance at love/reunited lovers story - NEVER ENOUGH (Book 4 in the Brown Siblings series), Berkley Heat, September, 2011
The last in Lauren’s Brown Siblings books and Adrian Brown’s story - HEART OF DARKNESS: BOUND BY MAGIC Series, Berkley Sensation, November 2011
This is the first in a brand new paranormal romance series. It’s set in the same world I wrote my novella Sensual Magic in and features Meriel Owen, a witch and Dominic Bright, an outclan bad boy who is also a witch in a very dark world where witches run themselves like corporations.
Contact Info:
Website
Twitter
Blog
Email
Tomorrow, Cynthia Eden, Paranormal and Romantic Suspense Author.
>New Year’s Giveaway: Day 6, Lauren Dane
>I first learned of Lauren Dane through my critique partner, Elisabeth Naughton. I have followed and chatted with Lauren on Twitter and will participate on a workshop panel with Lauren and several other authors at the RWA Conference in New York 2011 (if RWA approves the proposal, that is).
Lauren is one of the most prolific authors I’ve ever met. Her work is quality entertainment. Her covers frame-worthy! So don’t miss your chance to miss this one!
Up For Win Today:
Lauren’s most recent release, INSIDE OUT, book three in the Brown Siblings erotic romance series.
To enter:
Follow me on Twitter: @joanswan & send me a tweet with #newyear in the message. (Tweet Here)
Book Summary:
Ella Tipton is a survivor. In the wake of an attack that left her nearly dead, she’s spent each day putting her life back together. Once vibrant and outgoing, she’s needed to reclaim the best parts of who she was while retaining the hard won lessons. There hasn’t been room for any romantic entanglements, even if she were ready. Still, it didn’t mean she had to stop sneaking looks at Mister Tall, Dark and Tattooed himself.
Security professional Andrew Copeland isn’t quite sure when his jones for the lovely and decidedly skittish Ella developed. He’s known her for years, has watched her triumph over the pain she’d been dealt. Cope is no stranger to women, but he knows the nervous flush he gets every time he talks to her is different than any attraction he’s had in the past. Determined to get Ella to let him in, Andy does the one thing he can think of to get close: he offers her hands-on training in self-defense.
While Ella’s sure he’s just being nice, the prospect of being able to touch him and gain the tools to push away the last vestiges of her fear is more than she can resist. Soon enough, Cope shows Ella his feelings are far more than friendly and re-ignites something deep inside her. Before long desire and love turn them both inside out.
Works In Progress:
This woman makes me dizzy!!!
- MESMERIZED, Berkley Heat, Phantom Corps #2/Federation Chronicles #4, April 2011
This is a futuristic and the next in the Phantom Corps series and features Andrei Solace and his childhood love/sweetheart Piper who also happens to be a badass mercenary. - Dirty/Bad/Wrong in the THREE TO TANGO Anthology, Berkley Heat, May 2011
This is a small town, menage romance, set in Petal (those fans of the Chase books will recognize one of the hero’s family business as the Honey Bear, the cafe in town and Polly Chase even makes a brief appearance) - GODDESS WITH A BLADE, Carina Press, June 2011
Lauren’s first urban fantasy - ONCE AND AGAIN, Samhain Publishing, August 2011
Lauren’s return to Petal with Nathan Murphy’s book – a second chance at love/reunited lovers story - NEVER ENOUGH (Book 4 in the Brown Siblings series), Berkley Heat, September, 2011
The last in Lauren’s Brown Siblings books and Adrian Brown’s story - HEART OF DARKNESS: BOUND BY MAGIC Series, Berkley Sensation, November 2011
This is the first in a brand new paranormal romance series. It’s set in the same world I wrote my novella Sensual Magic in and features Meriel Owen, a witch and Dominic Bright, an outclan bad boy who is also a witch in a very dark world where witches run themselves like corporations.
Contact Info:
Website
Twitter
Blog
Email
Tomorrow, Cynthia Eden, Paranormal and Romantic Suspense Author.
New Years Giveaway: Day 4, Monica Burns
>Monica Burns and I are Twitter buddies. By now, that’s probably become familiar news to you all. I have met quite a few of my author-friends on Twitter.
As an author living in a small community without in-person access to an RWA chapter or other romance writers within about 150 miles, I thank God for social media.
Monica is an award winning erotic and historical romance author. She is a 2005 RWA Golden Heart Finalist as well as a 2009 Eppie winner!
She is also running a promotional blog from January 17th through March 1st starring more than 35 bestselling historical romance authors, including Sabrina Jeffries, Madeline Hunter, Lorraine Heath, Sarah MacLean, Julianne MacLean, Lucy Monroe and many more!
Up For Win Today:
Monica’s most recent release, PLEASURE ME. Talk about a scorching cover…this one burns right through the screen! Gorgeous!!!
(Note: This book is not available until March 2011)
To Enter:
Follow me on Twitter: @joanswan & send me a tweet with #newyear in the message. (Tweet Here)
Book Summary:
Youth and beauty are a courtesan’s greatest assets. At forty-one, Lady Ruth Attwood appears to have lost both, as her latest lover just abandoned her for a younger mistress. Struggling with the knowledge that she’s no longer considered desirable, she’s uncertain whether to be offended or flattered when a younger man makes her an unusual offer. In need of funds, she agrees. But then she does the unthinkable. She falls in love.
Despite his reputation as a man’s man, Baron Garrick Stratfield has never been with a woman. His physical impairment is such that he knows not even a whore will touch him, and he needs a mistress who’s willing to be kept without sharing his bed. But passion is just a delicious kiss away because his new mistress is wreaking havoc with his senses. Worse yet, someone is not only out to ruin his reputation, but frame him for murder.
Read First Three Chapters: HERE
Works In Progress:
INFERNO’S KISS, the third book in the Sicari series.
Contact Info:
Website
Blog
Promotional Blog: Begins Jan 17th and runs through March 1. Daily giveaways & grand prize
Tomorrow: Elizabeth Craig, writing as Riley Adams, mystery writer and blogger extraordinaire!
>New Years Giveaway: Day 4, Monica Burns
>Monica Burns and I are Twitter buddies. By now, that’s probably become familiar news to you all. I have met quite a few of my author-friends on Twitter.
As an author living in a small community without in-person access to an RWA chapter or other romance writers within about 150 miles, I thank God for social media.
Monica is an award winning erotic and historical romance author. She is a 2005 RWA Golden Heart Finalist as well as a 2009 Eppie winner!
She is also running a promotional blog from January 17th through March 1st starring more than 35 bestselling historical romance authors, including Sabrina Jeffries, Madeline Hunter, Lorraine Heath, Sarah MacLean, Julianne MacLean, Lucy Monroe and many more!
Up For Win Today:
Monica’s most recent release, PLEASURE ME. Talk about a scorching cover…this one burns right through the screen! Gorgeous!!!
(Note: This book is not available until March 2011)
To Enter:
Follow me on Twitter: @joanswan & send me a tweet with #newyear in the message. (Tweet Here)
Book Summary:
Youth and beauty are a courtesan’s greatest assets. At forty-one, Lady Ruth Attwood appears to have lost both, as her latest lover just abandoned her for a younger mistress. Struggling with the knowledge that she’s no longer considered desirable, she’s uncertain whether to be offended or flattered when a younger man makes her an unusual offer. In need of funds, she agrees. But then she does the unthinkable. She falls in love.
Despite his reputation as a man’s man, Baron Garrick Stratfield has never been with a woman. His physical impairment is such that he knows not even a whore will touch him, and he needs a mistress who’s willing to be kept without sharing his bed. But passion is just a delicious kiss away because his new mistress is wreaking havoc with his senses. Worse yet, someone is not only out to ruin his reputation, but frame him for murder.
Read First Three Chapters: HERE
Works In Progress:
INFERNO’S KISS, the third book in the Sicari series.
Contact Info:
Website
Blog
Promotional Blog: Begins Jan 17th and runs through March 1. Daily giveaways & grand prize
Tomorrow: Elizabeth Craig, writing as Riley Adams, mystery writer and blogger extraordinaire!
New Year’s Giveaway: Day 3, Jules Bennett
>Jules Bennett is another Twitter buddy. We have never met in person, but I have enjoyed her camaraderie on-line.
Jules writes for Silhouette Desire, which will change to Harlequin Desire in 2011. 
Up for win today:
Jules latest release from Silhouette Desire, FROM BOARDROOM TO WEDDING BED?
To enter:
Follow me on Twitter: @joanswan & send me a tweet with #newyear in the message. (Tweet Here)
Book Summary:
He’d been faced with the toughest decision of his life—a future full of wealth and power, or the love of Tamera Stevens. And self-made billionaire Cole Marcum had never regretted his choice. Until now, when circumstances forced him to work as partners with the woman he’d left behind. The brilliant CEO was determined to keep their relationship strictly business. Even so, working so closely with the only woman he’d ever cherished had Cole rethinking his priorities. This time, was he prepared to choose love over money?
Jules Works In Progress:
HER INNOCENCE, HIS CONQUEST, will be out with Harlequin Desire, April, 2011.
She is also working on another series for Harlequin Desire, which has not been named yet.
Where you can find Jules:
Website
Blog
Email
Tomorrow: Monica Burns, award-winning erotic romance author.
>New Year’s Giveaway: Day 3, Jules Bennett
>Jules Bennett is another Twitter buddy. We have never met in person, but I have enjoyed her camaraderie on-line.
Jules writes for Silhouette Desire, which will change to Harlequin Desire in 2011.
Up for win today:
Jules latest release from Silhouette Desire, FROM BOARDROOM TO WEDDING BED?
To enter:
Follow me on Twitter: @joanswan & send me a tweet with #newyear in the message. (Tweet Here)
Book Summary:
He’d been faced with the toughest decision of his life—a future full of wealth and power, or the love of Tamera Stevens. And self-made billionaire Cole Marcum had never regretted his choice. Until now, when circumstances forced him to work as partners with the woman he’d left behind. The brilliant CEO was determined to keep their relationship strictly business. Even so, working so closely with the only woman he’d ever cherished had Cole rethinking his priorities. This time, was he prepared to choose love over money?
Jules Works In Progress:
HER INNOCENCE, HIS CONQUEST, will be out with Harlequin Desire, April, 2011.
She is also working on another series for Harlequin Desire, which has not been named yet.
Where you can find Jules:
Website
Blog
Email
Tomorrow: Monica Burns, award-winning erotic romance author.