The book that ate my brain…and my new me Hi. I’m Shiloh Walker. I’m also J.C. Daniels. And I have a new book to tell you about…it’s a book that ate my brain. Literally. Well, not literally…then it would be a zombie book, not a smart-ass warrior woman book. But it felt like it consumed my brain. For the past few years, I’d been wanting to expand on the world I briefly introduced with A Stroke of Dumb Luck. (click the link…when you’re done reading my post… the short story is Continue Reading
Review: Secret of the Wolf by Cynthia Garner
Secret of the Wolf by Cynthia Garner (Warriors of the Rift #2) Paranormal Romance June 26, 2012 Forever Reviewed by Helyce Tori Joseph was separated from her family when she was sent through the rift over 100 years ago. Now, she is the werewolf liaison to the Council of Preternaturals. She’s called in to respond to any altercations where a werewolf from her district is involved. She gathers the facts and then reports to her superiors. When a string of brutal murders in another Continue Reading
Molly Harper Giveaway!
I adore Molly Harper’s ‘Nice Girl’ series and was excited to find out she is doing a spin-off series set in the same world. The Half Moon Hollow series starts with The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires, out next week. Blurb: Iris Scanlon, Half-Moon Hollow’s only daytime vampire concierge, knows more about the undead than she’d like. Running all their daylight errands—from letting in the plumber to picking up some chilled O neg—gives her a look at the not-so-glamorous side of vampire life. Continue Reading
AAD Spotlight: Rosalie Lario
We continue our Authors After Dark Spotlights with Rosalie Lario. After practicing law for five years, she realized writing paranormal romance books was much more fun. Highlights include: Blood of the Demon Keegan lives to exact revenge on the evil demon who sired and abused him. When his father devises a plan to bring upon the apocalypse, he and his three half-brothers, inter-dimensional bounty-hunters for the Elden Council, are charged with capturing and delivering their father for Continue Reading
Sherryl Woods Giveaway!
Today I have three books from Sherryl Woods’ most recent trilogy to give away, including: Midnight Promises When Elliott Cruz first courted struggling single mom Karen Ames, it it was a romance worthy of any Sweet Magnolia fantasy. The sexy personal trainer made it his mission to restore Karen's strength--physical and emotional--and to charm her children.Now, a few years into the marriage, colliding dreams threaten to tear a few years into the marriage, colliding dreams threaten to tear them Continue Reading
Review: Deep Autumn Heat by Elisabeth Barrett
Deep Autumn Heat by Elisabeth Barrett (Star Harbor #1) Contemporary Romance July 9, 2012 Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi For the most part, I’ve had good luck with Loveswept releases. First, they have been at a great price point, $2.99 and I’ve enjoyed Jessica Scott’s Because of You and both of Ruthie Knox’s books. I believe Elisabeth Barrett is a debut author, and I’m always on the lookout for a good contemporary. This one has a good set-up for the series as a whole, but I Continue Reading
AAD Spotlight: Lissa Matthews
Our Authors After Dark spotlight continues with Lissa Matthews. Lissa loves coffee. No, really, really loves coffee (a girl after my own heart). She started writing romance in 2007 and hasn’t looked back. Highlights of her work include: Simple Need Vinter is not your typical businessman. Tattoos, piercings and not a suit and tie in sight. One-third owner of a bar and a tattoo parlor along with being a bassist in a band, Vinter comes and goes as he pleases. He likes his beer cold, Continue Reading
Review: August Ice by Dev Bentham
August Ice by Dev Bentham M/M contemporary Romance July 17, 2012 LooseID Reviewed by Mandi Max is an ex-Navy SEAL (man, I love those ex-seals) who now spends his time at McMurdo station in Antarctica as a diver. His job is to prepare the stations for the main season when the scientists come down to research the climate and other scientific things. He lives for diving and for the cold, cold land. He likes to keep to himself, which is something hard to do when on assignment down there. Continue Reading
Being a More Responsible Blogger
Because this is an important topic and it affects many, Sophia and I decided to blog together today and post this on both of our blogs in hopes of reaching out to as many of our fellow bloggers as possible. What Happened Author Roni Loren was sued because of a photo she posted on her blog. (It happened to be one of those ‘mancandy/hot man’ photos that are popular on romance sites.) She recently bloggedaboutherexperience and educated many bloggers on what copyright and fair use is and how it Continue Reading
AAD Spotlight: Samantha Sommersby
We continue our Author’s After Dark series spotlight with Samantha Somersby. Now a full-time writer, she credits her background in the psychiatric field to bring a unique perspective to her characters and stories. A few highlights of her backlist: Shelter from the Storm In any other circumstance, Jennifer Jones's first meeting with Maclain Moore would have been called serendipity, a happy coincidence. She's looking for a new roommate; he's looking for a place to live. It doesn't hurt that Continue Reading