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Blood Bound: A Lowrance Vampires Novel by R.J. Blain Publication date: January 28th 2020 Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance After waking in a shallow grave and clawing her way to freedom, Penelope Francis hunts for the rogue who stole her life and transformed her into a vampire. Despite being corrupted into a feared preternatural, she clings to her humanity and refuses to prey on innocents, instead slaking her thirst on other miscreant vampires. In exchange for a chance at revenge, she joins forces with the charismatic master of the Lowrance brood, a choice that may spell the salvation—or destruction—of humanity as she knows it. Goodreads / Amazon / Barnes & Noble / iBooks / Kobo / Google Play EXCERPT: Another night, another vampire, another double-dead end. If I didn’t get lucky soon, I’d run out of miscreants to drain, stake, decapitate, and decorate with holy wafers. In reality, I only needed to stake the toothy bastards, but I figured if I was go

Finding Our Morning by Mickie B. Ashling Publication date: January 28th 2020 Genres: Adult, Historical, Mystery May 1977 Ginny Tate bides her time on the family stud farm in San Antonio, Texas, waiting to start veterinarian school in the fall. Bullied as an adolescent, she’s finally shed her old skin, but the emerging beauty still harbors insecurities and would rather hang out with horses than people. Sponsored by his uncle, the Shah of Iran, Dariush—David—Akbari, a twenty-five-year-old NYU grad with a degree in International Law, is also a skilled polo player. He joins the royal traveling team for a tournament in Plano, Texas. A decade in America has gradually altered David’s views on certain aspects of his culture. Torn between familial obligations and his adopted country, David resists the idea of returning to Iran so soon after graduation. At the traditional after-party, David strikes up a conversation with Ginny, who is refreshingly honest. He receives an

The Wolf of Ashford Manor by Toni Cox Genre: PNR/Paranormal Fantasy Romance Date of Publication: 7th January 2020 ASIN: B08297961X Number of pages: 199 Word Count: +/- 53,000 Cover Artist: Fire Quill Design The Werewolf within Patrick is never far from the surface, but with Angelica, it’s another beast he must tame. The animal within him was never far from the surface, but with her, the wolf was untamable. Patrick Blakesley, born to a bloodline of werewolves, falls in love with the mysteriously shy, yet ravishingly beautiful daughter of his new employer – the Lord of Ashford Manor. When the town of Ashford is besieged by a sudden spate of murders, suspicions fall on Patrick, for he has been discovered for the beast that he is. Although forced to go into hiding, it does not stop Patrick from pursuing his love for Angelica. Shacked up in an old boat shed, they discover pleasures such as only forbidden

Nightblood Academy by Allison West Publication date: January 27th 2020 Genres: Adult, Romance, Urban Fantasy I’m the missing girl who left school with a stranger, the story you’re warned about as a child. Was I kidnapped? Or did I go willingly? I didn’t listen. I never listen. And now, I’m stuck in another universe, protecting my best friend, worried about my sick sister back home, and forced to face the academy bully, who happens to be hot and single. He should be off-limits, but I can’t stop myself from falling for him, hard. Goodreads / Amazon Get it for only 99¢ for a limited time! EXCERPT: “I want your word that you won’t hurt her,” Bray said. “She’s under my protection.” Eilith glided closer, leaning in, smelling him as she exhaled a soft, putrid breath. Bray’s eyes slammed shut and his nostrils flared with a scrunched nose. This was going to be hell. Willow would owe him big time when they were done with whatever the hell this creatur

To Seduce a Fae by Mila Young (Winter’s Thorn #1) Publication date: January 28th 2020 Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance Luther is the most beautiful of my captors. Still I hate him more than the others. I hate him so much that the darkness inside me comes alive. When I started university and moved out of my foster parents’ home, I hoped everything would change. That the nightmares, the visions, the voices would stop, but they got worse. Then three of the most dangerously stunning fae crashed into my life. Intoxicating eyes. Devilish lips. Dangerous intentions. They insist I belong with them in the Wandering Realm. A place where love is lost, where war is brewing between two realms, and where the once powerful royals are being hunted down and slaughtered. I’m their savior they say, but there are no saviors amid monsters. These princes who are tasked to keep me safe are keeping secrets of their own. Secrets that will kill me. So, how am I

The Cat Who Ate His Tail by Jacqueline Simon Gunn Genre: Animal Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Psychological Fiction Date of Publication: November 15, 2019 ISBN: 978-1699608081  ASIN: B07ZY6VZNH  Number of pages: 324  Word Count: 76,059  Have you ever wondered what your pets are thinking?  Inspired by true events, this heartwarming story is told from the perspective of Sneakers, a curious cat with serious emotional baggage. Neglected and ultimately abandoned by his original owner, he compensates for the trauma by overeating and making droll observations about the crazy love life of his new owner… who also happens to be a psychologist. Through paying attention to her work, the loving home she provides and watching her own trials and tribulations, Sneakers learns so much more about life, love and the ways of the world. Both their lives take unexpected turns, both suffer for their own inability to see their inherent worth. But just maybe they can help each ot

Capital Thirst by R.W. Buxton  Paranormal Romance DC bustles, the light from the city fills the night. But in the dark alleys and backstreets, only slivers of light from a full moon dance. In such an alley, a shadowy figure is hunched over a body. She lifts her head to reveal soulless eyes and fangs dripping with blood as she licks her lips with exultation. Standing up, she wipes her chin, and tosses her long black hair, then saunters away. At FBI headquarters, Gerry examines the case files of 18 wealthy men, dead, with few clues, no DNA, and no leads... When predator and prey become one, no one is safe. Amazon       Barnes & Noble Guest Post Where Do Your Ideas Come From? by R.W. Buxton  The easy part of the question is the ideas for the books come from my characters. Once I have an idea for a character, I think about what he or she is like and then think about what they would do in different situations. I try them in a short story and if I lik