Saturday, December 24, 2022

'Twas the Night Before Christmas...

Happy December 24th!

A Visit from St. Nicholas
by Clement Clarke Moore (1822)

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;


The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter's nap,

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.


The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer,


With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;

"Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On Cupid! On, Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!"

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my hand, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.

His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath;
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself;
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night."

Friday, December 23, 2022

YEAR IN REVIEW

 


It's been another amazing year. Thank you to my readers for all your love and support!


I had 5 new ebooks in 2022 and 15 audiobooks released. 

(Quinn's Quest is releasing on December 27th.)



Looking forward to 2023!

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

HAPPY SOLSTICE

Today is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. From here on, the days get longer. Take some time today to stop and simply be. There is so much rushing around during the holiday season that we sometimes don't stop and breathe.




Happy Solstice! Blessed Yule! Welcome Winter!

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

WOLF IN HIS HEART IN AUDIOBOOK

 


NOW IN #AUDIOBOOK WOLF IN HIS HEART

Tantor Media: https://tantor.com/wolf-in-his-heart-nj-walters.html

Audible: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP3L681R/

Narrated by Arleen Seberg

#audiobook #paranormalromance #Werewolf #Audible

Monday, December 19, 2022

TEASER--HUNTER AVENGED

 HUNTER AVENGED coming JANUARY 16, 2023

A Viking and an angel, not exactly a match made in Heaven.

TEASER:

His jaw and cheekbones were chiseled, his forehead high. The short cut of his hair added to the austerity of his features. There was no gentleness to be found. The leather coat he wore added to the rough image, made him seem even more imposing. A chill raced down her spine. This man would be a relentless opponent. He also wasn’t human, but she couldn’t tell what he was.



Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMYKZQ2T/

Entangled

Publishing: https://entangledpublishing.com/books/hunter-avenged

B&N:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hunter-avenged-n-j-walters/1142718008

Kobo:

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/hunter-avenged-2

iBooks:

https://books.apple.com/us/book/hunter-avenged/id6444414711

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

COVER REVEAL--HUNTER AVENGED

 HUNTER AVENGED, the next book in the Forgotten Brotherhood series, is coming January 16th!


I LOVE this cover!



Hunter Avenged

Forgotten Brotherhood Book 6

 

It’s taken Viking hunter Sven Knutson six frustrating months to find her. To track down the angel responsible for compromising the Forgotten Brotherhood and waking the drakon. She may be clever. Resourceful. But no one ever gets away from Sven. Ever.

 

All Rivka longed for as an angel was a chance to serve on Earth and help humans. Instead, it all went impossibly, horribly wrong, and she still doesn’t understand how or even why. All she knows is that she’s on the run—not only from Heaven’s dangerous elite guard, but from the Brotherhood, who want answers.

 

She might just have to trust the immortal Viking whose icy blue eyes make her feel almost wickedly human. Because someone wants Rivka dead and the Brotherhood eliminated. Someone powerful enough to take on the most dangerous assassins who have ever lived. Someone who could unleash the fury of both Heaven and Hell…and Rivka is the key.

 

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMYKZQ2T/

Entangled Publishing: https://entangledpublishing.com/books/hunter-avenged

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hunter-avenged-n-j-walters/1142718008

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/hunter-avenged-2

iBooks: https://books.apple.com/us/book/hunter-avenged/id6444414711

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/N_J_Walters_Hunter_Avenged?id=zPqcEAAAQBAJ


Thursday, November 24, 2022

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY


 HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY  to all my American friends who are celebrating today. There is so much to be thankful for.

Friday, November 11, 2022

Lest We Forget...



In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

~John McCrae


Thank you to all who have served. 

Saturday, November 05, 2022

Guy Fawkes Night

Today is Guy Fawkes Night, aka bonfire night. 

If you're having a bonfire, please be safe. It's a strange holiday. It goes back to November 5, 1605 when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested while placing explosives beneath the House of Lords in London. It had all kinds of political and religious implications at the time. 

I remember it as the night of the community bonfire when I was a kid.

Remember, remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder, treason
Should ever be forgot...

Monday, October 31, 2022

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!


HAPPY SAMHAIN and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!





WISHING YOU ALL A SAFE AND SPOOKTACULAR DAY!



Halloween Countdown Day 31--WOLF IN THE NIGHT


Happy Halloween!

It's been a month of werewolves, vampires, shapeshifters, and more. I hope you've enjoyed the countdown as much as I have.

Have a safe and fun holiday. 


This is the final book in the Salvation Pack: The Next Generation Series.


Wolf in the Night

Salvation Pack: The Next Generation, Book 5

 

Driving home from a trip, Emma Matheson is run off the road in an abduction attempt. Seems the alpha of her father’s former pack never forgave his defection. To settle the old score, he plans to force her to mate with a male of his choosing—his son, Dmitri.

Dmitri Gribkov wants no part of his father’s revenge. A loner by choice, nothing has prepared him for sexy, stubborn Emma. He’ll do whatever it takes to protect her—even if it means losing her.

Determined to control her destiny, she does her best to escape, even as the attraction between her and Dmitri sizzles. Doesn’t take long for her to realize this huge, sexy wolf is a protector at heart.

Tracking and killing are what he does best. Before this is over, he’ll have blood on his hands, but winning her love will be the hardest battle.

 


Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2JHXWMG/

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1149225

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wolf-in-the-night-n-j-walters/1141575164

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/wolf-in-the-night

iBooks: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6442893846

Evernight Publishing: https://www.evernightpublishing.com/wolf-in-the-night-by-n-j-walters/


Sunday, October 30, 2022

Halloween Countdown Day 30--WOLF MEETS HIS FATE


Wolf Meets His Fate

Salvation Pack: The Next Generation, Book 4

 

Orphaned at birth, Jesse is raised in the Louisiana swamp by powerful witch Lottie Broussard. Hated by her father and shunned by the pack that should be hers, she is forced to run for her life after Lottie’s death.

Searching for his life’s purpose, Aaron LaForge has left his pack and is living on a farm in West Virginia.

When their paths cross in a local bar, he sees it as fate. At first, he only wants to help but quickly realizes she’s his mate. Jesse isn’t ready or willing to trust anyone—let alone a male wolf. But Aaron is as stubborn as he is convincing. As their relationship heats up, the dangers around them mount. Can their love survive their fight to stay alive?

 

 

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Y88YHNF/

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1143126

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wolf-meets-his-fate-n-j-walters/1141379428

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/wolf-meets-his-fate

iBooks: https://books.apple.com/us/book/wolf-meets-his-fate/id1620590154

Evernight Publishing: https://www.evernightpublishing.com/wolf-meets-his-fate-by-n-j-walters/

Saturday, October 29, 2022

Halloween Countdown Day 29--WOLF CLAIMS HIS PACK

 

Wolf Claims His Pack

Salvation Pack: The Next Generation, Book 3

 

Half-breed wolf and blacksmith, Bailey Smith’s life is complicated. She’s alpha of a small pack consisting of her teenage brother and three other kids. Her grandfather—a pure-blood wolf—wants her and her brother dead. And now a confrontation with two human males has brought Child Protective Services to her door. If that wasn’t enough, she’s caught the attention of an unknown, sexy-as-hell, male wolf.

Nicholas LaForge has found his mate and purpose. Being a full-blooded wolf is a strike against him, but she marries him to protect her kids. He’ll use whatever sneaky methods necessary—including sex—to convince her they belong together. First, he has to deal with the threats to his new pack. That’s the easy part. Winning her love and trust might be impossible.

  


Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SNZ6PNQ/

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1133168

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wolf-claims-his-pack-n-j-walters/1141017634

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/wolf-claims-his-pack

Evernight Publishing: https://www.evernightpublishing.com/wolf-claims-his-pack-by-n-j-walters/

Friday, October 28, 2022

I'm over at Delilah Devlin's Blog




There's  magick in the air over at Delilah Devlin's Blog. Be sure to stop by.



Halloween Countdown Day 28--WOLF IN PURSUIT

 

Wolf in Pursuit

Salvation Pack: The Next Generation, Book 2

 

Etienne Rollins is in hot pursuit of Amy Blanchard, the female he wants to mate. Her sheltered upbringing has left her questioning her future and place in the pack. The sizzling attraction between them, the change in their relationship from friend to romantic interest, confused her even more, so she fled. He’s tracked her to a bar in Tennessee and not a moment too soon, as she’s caught the attention of two unattached, unknown male wolves—the Landry brothers.

Amy uses Etienne’s unexpected arrival to explore the sensual heat pulsing between them. Not easy to do while handling the Landry brothers, a violent confrontation with some humans, a kidnapping, and fleeing a crazed wolf who wants to use her to get back at the Landrys. If she survives, she’ll need to confront her feelings for Etienne once and for all.

 


Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QLR7JLR/

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1127607

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wolf-in-pursuit-n-j-walters/1140901326

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/wolf-in-pursuit

Evernight Publishing: https://www.evernightpublishing.com/wolf-in-pursuit-by-n-j-walters/

Thursday, October 27, 2022

18th Publishing Anniversary!

 



18 years and 116 book releases ago, my first book was published by Ellora's Cave on October 27, 2004. What a strange and wonderful ride it's been.

Since then, I've had books published with Ellora’s Cave, Samhain Publishing, Carina Press, Beyond the Page Publishing, The Naughty Literati, Entangled Publishing, and Evernight Publishing, not to mention the indie anthologies I've been a part of.

Thank you to all the publishers, editors, fellow writers, and readers for making it possible for me to make my living as a writer. It's been a gift to me.

I'm hoping this continues for many years to come.

(Some original covers and some reprint covers. Not all books are currently available.)

Halloween Countdown Day 27--WOLF IN THE WOODS


I love the original Salvation Pack series so much. I thought I was done at 9 books, but I couldn't stop thinking about them and readers kept asking what happened to the children of the original pack. 


Thus, the SALVATION PACK: THE NEXT GENERATION series was born.


Wolf in the Woods

Salvation Pack: The Next Generation, Book 1

 

Not wanting to be forced to mate to an eligible male in her pack who won’t take no for an answer, Addie Fuller is on the run.

Billy Gallagher might be human, but he understands werewolf culture all too well after being raised in the Salvation Pack.

When their paths cross, he helps her, even knowing it will likely mean his death. He’s no match for a full-blooded male wolf. A short, brutal fight, leaves him near death and Addie fighting to save his life.

He recovers, but he’s not the same man he was. The one thing he does know for sure—he and Addie are meant to be together. All he has to do is convince her of that and deal with the threat looming over them.

 

 

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09K6TDQ3H/

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1111548

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wolf-in-the-woods-n-j-walters/1140407948

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/wolf-in-the-woods-2

Evernight Publishing: https://www.evernightpublishing.com/wolf-in-the-woods-by-n-j-walters/

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Halloween Countdown Day 26--WOLF OF HER OWN

 Here's the final book in the original Salvation Pack series.


Wolf of her Own

Salvation Pack, Book 9

 

Mikhail Matheson may be an outsider in Salvation, but he stays with the pack to be close to his sister. It has nothing to with the fact that Elise—the most fascinating woman he’s ever laid eyes on—is part of the pack. Mikhail has wanted Elise for years, but being with her could cost him his life. Soon he’ll have to decide if he’s going to leave the pack or risk it all to pursue a place at her side.

                                       

After escaping her abusive mate, Elise LaForge has made a home in Salvation with her sons. She never expected to have her emotions stirred up by the always serious and seriously handsome Mikhail. But can she finally put her past behind her and dare to move on?

                                             

When danger creeps into the pack, both she and Mikhail have to be willing to sacrifice everything to have a chance at love.

 

Buy Links:

 

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWQ4PK1/

Entangled Publishing: https://entangledpublishing.com/books/wolf-of-her-own

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wolf-of-her-own-n-j-walters/1128615958

iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/wolf-of-her-own/id1381437118

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/wolf-of-her-own

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

ISAIAH'S HAVEN IN AUDIOBOOK

 




NOW IN #AUDIOBOOK ISAIAH’S HAVEN


Tantor Media: https://tantor.com/isaiahs-haven-nj-walters.html

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BK58SBN6/


Narrated by Dani California



Halloween Countdown Day 25--WOLF IN HER SOUL

 

Wolf in her Soul      

Salvation Pack, Book 8

 

Detective Reece Gallagher has spent the last decade working as a cop in Chicago so he can search for her—the red-haired woman who haunts his dreams. He’s just about ready to give up and go home to Salvation, North Carolina, when he finally finds her. But she’s the assault victim on a case he’s working on, and there’s a full-blooded werewolf who wants her dead. He needs to keep her safe and convince her she’s his mate.

 

Hannah Burdette has a secret she’s never told anyone. But there is someone who knows who—or rather, what—she is. There’s a stalker after her who plans to rid the world of her “impure” blood. When the cop she meets turns out to be a werewolf and claims she doesn’t have to be alone anymore, she’s wary. But where better to hide from a bloodthirsty hunter than in the middle of North Carolina with the security of a pack surrounding her?

 

Buy Links:

 

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075DFB2QN/

Entangled Publishing: https://entangledpublishing.com/books/wolf-in-her-soul

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wolf-in-her-soul-nj-walters/1125587752

iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/wolf-in-her-soul/id1279288595

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/wolf-in-her-soul-1