MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU ALL! 

'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."

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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!

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THROWBACK THURSDAY--FURY UNLEASHED

The idea for this book came from a line in a Five Finger Death Punch Song--"Wrong Side of Heaven." The line goes: I'm on the wrong side of heaven but the righteous side of hell. I immediately had the image of a fallen angel and Maccus Fury came to life.

I can't tell you how much I love him and the other members of the Forgotten Brotherhood. It was a labor or blood, sweat, and many tears writing these books.

And the covers for this series are SPECTACULAR!

Fury Unleashed

Forgotten Brotherhood, Book 1

 

Maccus Fury, a fallen angel, is trying hard to keep his sanity. Seems being an assassin might be catching up with him. Now, Heaven, or Hell, has sent a beautiful assassin to kill him. Lovely. She’s pretending to seduce him, and he’s okay with that. She’s smart and snarky—but she has no idea what she’s walked into. And he’s more than peeved that they only sent one person. They’re going to need an army if they want him dead.

Morrigan Quill is one of Hell’s bounty hunters. She sold her soul to keep her sister safe, and now she’s working off her contract by catching bad guys and dragging them back to hell. When Lucifer makes her a new offer––that’s definitely too good to be true—she can’t say no. All she has to do is kill a powerful and crazy-hot fallen angel, who will totally kick her ass in battle.

Good thing he won’t see what’s coming next.

 

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084M1NQ88

Entangled Publishing: https://entangledpublishing.com/books/fury-unleashed

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fury-unleashed-n-j-walters/1136398720

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/fury-unleashed-1

iBooks: https://books.apple.com/us/book/fury-unleashed/id1498471438

Tuesday Teaser--Taming the White Wolf

 

Here's a teaser from my latest release--TAMING THE WHITE WOLF.

TEASER:

Stuffing her phone in her bag, she stepped off the sidewalk. A horn blared. Tires squealed. A heavy hand landed on her shoulder and yanked her back. The deli bag slipped from her hand and dropped to the ground. Off balance, she would’ve ended up on her ass except she rammed into someone.

What the hell! Heart pounding, mouth dry, she trembled.

“Watch where you’re walking, lady,” the driver yelled, speeding away. Stunned, all she could do was blink. It had happened so fast.

“You okay?” The voice was impossibly deep and vibrated in the very marrow of her bones.

Tilting her head back, she stared up and up. Holy cow, he was one of the biggest men she’d ever seen, and every inch of it was prime. The black T-shirt he wore stretched across an acre of shoulders and clung to rock-hard abs. At a loss for words, she catalogued his features. He wasn’t handsome. That was far too tame a word. Primal sprang to mind. His face was all hard, sharp angles, his jaw stubborn. She curled her hands into fists to keep from reaching up to touch him to make sure he was real and not some figment of her overactive imagination.

Maybe I’m dead and this is heaven?

If you want to read more, you can find Taming the White Wolf here:

 

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7NTXG92/

Entangled Publishing: https://entangledpublishing.com/books/taming-the-white-wolf

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/taming-the-white-wolf-n-j-walters/1143634327

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/taming-the-white-wolf

iBooks: https://books.apple.com/us/book/taming-the-white-wolf/id6450183902

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. 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

HAPPY SAMHAIN and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

WISHING YOU ALL A SAFE AND SPOOKTACULAR DAY!

HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN--LONE WOLF LEGACY

 HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN--LONE WOLF LEGACY

There's only one book out in the Lone Wolf Legacy series right now, but watch for the final two in the trilogy in 2024!

Who are the lone wolves?

 

Since the rise of the werewolf, there has always existed a single lone wolf—with pure white, gray, or black fur and eyes that match—who answers to no alpha, belongs to no pack. Merciless and deadly, he wanders the world, both judge and executioner of rogue wolves who senselessly kill, endangering all their kind.

 

When one dies, another takes its place, awakening to his purpose the first time he shifts to his wolf form. Known by the sign of the lone wolf—a sickle over the heart—the short-handled, circular blade remains as a tattoo on the man and as a mark on the wolf. A lethal combination of intelligence, brutal strength, and keen instinct, he walks a lonely path, shunned by pack, always alone.

 

For the first time, there are three in the world—white, gray, and black—who all bear the mark on their chests. No one knows why, least of all them…

 

 

Taming the White Wolf

Lone Wolf Legacy, Book 1

 

The lone wolf answers to no alpha or pack. From his first transformation, he knows his destiny: to be both judge and executioner for rogue werewolves. Welcome to the spellbinding first book in New York Times bestselling author N.J. Walters intense new werewolf series.

White wolf Devlin Moore has spent nearly the last century following his destiny: hunting rogue werewolves. His fate is to be the only one of his kind—hardened, feared, and brutally ruthless. Only now, Devlin’s not alone. There are two others. And if that wasn’t unsettling enough, Devlin is drawn to New York City for what appears to be a human…

As far as Devlin can tell, vibrant artist Zoe Galvani is no threat. But there’s something about her— from her unusual eyes that look similar to the same shocking hue as his own, to his growing need to mark her as his that suggests magical forces may be at play.

Now there’s no escaping each other, or the attraction that grows stronger by the second. But no one, especially a human woman, should have this effect on a lone wolf. And just when he’s sure that having her could be his undoing…the truth steps out of the shadows.

 

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7NTXG92/

Entangled Publishing: https://entangledpublishing.com/books/taming-the-white-wolf

Publishing Anniversary--19 Years!

Nineteen years ago, my first book was published by Ellora's Cave. Since then, I’ve had 119 books published with a variety of publishers—Ellora’s Cave, Samhain Publishing, Carina Press, Beyond the Page Publishing, The Naughty Literati, Entangled Publishing, Evernight Publishing, and a variety of indie anthologies.

 

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

What a strange and wonderful ride it’s been since that fateful day back in 2004. None of it would have been possible without the amazing publishers and editors I’ve had the privilege to work with. I’ve learned so much and continue to grow and learn with each book I write.

 

 

A heartfelt thanks to everyone who has every purchased and read one of my books. Because of you, it’s been possible for me to make a living as a writer. It’s been a gift to me. It’s impossible for you to know how much it’s meant and continues to mean to me.

 

 

Thank you to my fellow writers for your support, kindness, and encouragement and for helping me spread the word about my books. (I suck at promo, so I really appreciate it.)

 

  

This is not an easy profession. There have been countless ups and downs over the almost two decades—triumphs and tragedies, frustration and satisfaction, laughter and tears. There have been days I’ve almost thrown in the towel and given up, but at the end of the day, I love writing too much, even when I’m struggling to find the words.

 

 

Thank you for 19 amazing years. I look forward to many more.

HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN--FORGOTTEN BROTHERHOOD

 HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN--FORGOTTEN BROTHERHOOD

Who are the Forgotten Brotherhood? They’re a group of paranormal assassins, the misfits that other paranormal creatures fear. They aren’t the monsters lurking under the bed. They’re the ones that kill them.

 

They live by a strict code: Kill only those that truly deserve it and let their gods sort them out. Kill them before they kill you. Never, ever betray a fellow assassin.

FURY UNLEASHED

ARCTIC BITE

BURNING ASH

BJORN CURSED

ANCIENT DESIRE

HUNTER AVENGED

 

Series: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086BT7QJL/

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HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN--SALVATION PACK: THE NEXT GENERATION

 HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN--SALVATION PACK: THE NEXT GENERATION

I couldn't let go of the Salvation Pack, so I wrote about their children--the next generation.

SALVATION PACK: THE NEXT GENERATION:

Wolf in the Woods

Wolf in Pursuit

Wolf Claims his Pack

Wolf Meets his Fate

Wolf in the Night

 

Salvation Pack: The Next Generation series:

 

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09K6WJZRW/

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/53010

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HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN--BLOOD OF THE DRAKON

 HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN--BLOOD OF THE DRAKON

What is a drakon?

 

Well about 4000 years ago, dragons came to our world and mated with human woman. When their sons were born, their sires abandoned them, returning to their own world. Feared and shunned, they have existed among us all this time.

 

They have the cunning, strength, preternatural abilities, and instincts of their dragon sires, along with the intellect and emotions of their human mothers. A deadly combination. And unlike their sires, their base form is that of a human, allowing them to inhabit either human or dragon form indefinitely.

 

Few know of their existence, but a secret group of men and women are working to capture and cage them. For drakons have not only amassed fortunes, but their blood can offer healing and immortality to humans who drink it.

 

They mostly live lonely, solitary lives. But every now and then a drakon crosses paths with a very special woman, one who might change his lonely life forever.

 

SERIES: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Drakon-7-Book/dp/B07R2FL7J4/

HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN--SPELLS, SECRETS & SEDUCTIONS

 

A Touch of Magick

Spells, Secrets & Seductions, Book 1

 

There’s nothing practical about this magick

 

Rhiannon Sparks isn’t a very good witch, so when she slips up during a spell and calls for true love instead of a lover, she doesn’t think anything will come of it. But it seems that love has arrived along with Rhiannon’s newly unleashed powers, and she’ll have to learn to handle both or risk losing it all.

 

Deputy Ryland Stone is a realist. He believes only in what he can see and touch. But when he gets his hands on Rhiannon, sparks fly—literally. He can’t explain the instant connection they have, but Rhiannon’s explanation challenges everything he knows to be true.

 

Entangled Publishing: https://entangledpublishing.com/books/a-touch-of-magick

A Touch of Magick https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TS7KW7/

 

Dreams of Seduction

Spells, Secrets & Seductions, Book 2

 

She doesn’t believe in magic or love, until she finds both.

 

Maggie O’Neill doesn’t believe in magick, but she goes along with her friend’s spell calling for a lover because it seems like harmless fun. She’s left feeling strangely hot and bothered after, and then the dreams start…

 

Deputy Jed Bearson is a spiritwalker. He has a rule about never invading anyone’s privacy or dreams, but something pulls him to Maggie’s bedside, where he’s shocked to hear her crying out his name in pleasure. He’s stayed away from her for months, but no more…

 

Their connection is deep and hot, but Maggie’s reaction to Jed’s secret brings up a wall between them, and Jed wonders what she’s afraid of—magick or following her heart?

 

Entangled Publishing: https://entangledpublishing.com/books/dreams-of-seduction

 Dreams of Seduction https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TSC3NN/

 If you like a big of magick in your life...

Love in Flames

Spells, Secrets & Seductions, Book 3

 

A spell ignites a fire nothing can extinguish.

 

Esther goes along with her friend’s candle-magic spell calling for a lover because a one-night stand just might help take her mind off Ryan Jameson. Her father died in the line of duty, and she has no plans to lose her heart to a firefighter who faces danger on a daily basis, no matter how hot he is. But it seems futile to resist when the spell starts to work its magick.

 

For as long as Ryan can remember, he’s had dreams of a woman with pale blue eyes, and when finds her in Burnt Cove, the connection between them is instantaneous. But the woman of his dreams seems bound and determined to keep him at arm’s length.

When a spell goes awry and gives them one night together, it’s all the opportunity he needs to convince her they’re meant to be.

 

Entangled Publishing: https://entangledpublishing.com/books/love-in-flames

Love in Flames https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TSH9BT/

HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN--LEGACY SERIES

 

Love comes howling when you least expect it.

Werewolves and vampires...the LEGACY series has it all!

Alexandra’s Legacy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TSVJ61/

Isaiah’s Haven https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TSPBMR/

Legacy Found https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TSK9TS/

Quinn’s Quest https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TS8DH7/

Finding Chrissten https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TS326W/

Damek’s Redemption https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TS6BZS/

Craig’s Heart https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TSYG41/

SERIES: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075V11M7Q/

HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN--HADES' CARNIVAL

 HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN--HADES' CARNIVAL

Lions and tigers and bears...oh my.

Welcome to Hades’ Carnival, where a group of immortal shapeshifting warriors are imprisoned in their animal forms on a carousel.

 

Cursed by the very goddess they served—The Lady of the Beasts—in order to keep them out of Hell, now the warriors are being offered a chance at freedom and redemption. And it will take a very special woman to free each warrior.

 

Once free, they must stay alive for 24 hours if they want to save themselves from Hades once and for all.

 

Night of the Tiger https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TSB6Z8

Mark of the Bear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TS79RK/

Pride of the Lion https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TSMST9/

Howl of the Wolf https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TSQ84M/

Heart of the Serpent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TST8PT/

Flame of the Phoenix https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TSF7KT/

Lure of the Jaguar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TS717B/

SERIES: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0742KNX25

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY!

I just want to wish all my Canadian friends a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend. I hope you're all enjoying yourselves with great food, family and friends.

HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN--SALVATION PACK

 HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN--SALVATION PACK

This pack might be small, but they'll do whatever it takes to protect themselves...and the women they come to love.

Wolf at the Door https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TSP1GV/

Wolf in her Bed https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TRZKBX/

Wolf on the Run https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TSPH4T/

Wolf from the Past https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TT1PNK/

Wolf on the Hunt https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TSXM3K/

Wolf on a Mission https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TS9ZYV/

Wolf in his Heart https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TT4NQ1/

Wolf in her Soul https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075DFB2QN/

Wolf of her Own https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWQ4PK1/

HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN--DALAKIS PASSION

HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN--DALAKIS PASSION

Dalakis Passion
N.J. Walters

The Dalakis brothers are unlike most men. They are vampires. Each one has searched through the long years for that one woman who can complete him. As the centuries pass, hope dwindles but doesn’t die. Finally the time comes for each brother to claim his woman. But danger is everywhere and there are enemies who wish to destroy them. Protecting a modern woman isn’t easy, but there is nothing these brothers won’t do to keep their chosen one safe.
Dalakis men love forever—deep, dark and eternal. The search for love is their curse, but it is also their salvation.



Series links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076H9RHR5/
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/28181
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/dalakis+passion

Happy Fall Equinox

Happy Fall Equinox!

Welcome to Autumn! I love this time of year--the crisp air, the colorful leaves, apples, Thanksgiving, Halloween and so much more. Hope you enjoy the fall!

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