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Weekend Book Club--The Traitor by Abigail Owen

 I'd read Abigail Owen's Inferno Rising series, but hadn't realized her Fire's Edge series was connected. Needless to say, I devoured all the books, including the newly released one--The Traitor.

The author has created a fantastical, vibrant, and original world in this series and filled it with characters you'll fall in love with. I laughed out loud, and I cried like a baby while reading this book.

It's got it all--characters you'll love, action and adventure, plenty of heat, and a love story that will leave you sighing.

If you love paranormal romance, especially dragons, this book is for you. If you haven't already read the Fire's Edge series, what are you waiting for?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0994C3FBH/

Movie Monday--Free Guy

 

 This is such a fun movie. I highly recommend it!

Writer Wednesday--J Thompson's Dark Possession

 Welcome to Writer Wednesday. Today's featured author is J. Thompson!

Dark Possession

(Dark Desires Book 3)

 

For over 200 years, Sebastian has served his kind as the best tracker ever bred for the Enforcers. Until the night of his Taking ceremony. With his bonded, his mate, stolen from him, Sebastian drowns himself in sorrow and blocks everything from his mind but the need to hunt—desperate heart be damned.

 

Aria was lost. Stolen from her love, tortured beyond reason, she felt the clutches of darkness suffocating her. And on the brink of that darkness was the sharp, painful edge of need for something she no longer had. She knows she needs to escape, to fight, but will it all be too little too late?

 

Can Sebastian find the drive to win back his fated? Can Aria use the last of her strength to break free?

 

Their desire to be together again should be enough, but the demons that haunt them threaten to tear them both apart for good.

 

https://books2read.com/u/bpaKll/

 

Follow J Thompson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JThompsonSoulMateNovels

 

And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennthomo/

Tuesday Teaser--Mark of the Bear

MARK OF THE BEAR

Hades' Carnival, book 2 Kellsie Morris knows her career as a Hollywood scream queen won’t last forever. Luckily, she’s just landed a big role in a movie about an immortal, shape-shifting warrior trapped in a carnival run by the Devil’s minions. When the carousel bear on set shifts into a flesh and bone bear of a man, Kellsie starts to question reality. When Marko is released from the curse that has kept him trapped in his animal form and lays eyes on Kellsie, he knows with every fiber of his being that his purpose is now to protect her no matter what. But there’s no predicting the Devil’s next move in this game. Hades is determined to get his revenge on the escaped warrior, and going after Marko’s mate is seems like the perfect plan. TEASER: Strong hands rested on her shoulders and she jerked away, heart pounding heavily in her chest. Where was she and who the hell was this? She blinked hard but couldn’t see much beyond a large male shape. A quick inventory of her body assured her she wasn’t hurt and she was fully clothed, which was a very good sign. “Who the hell are you?” Maybe it wasn’t smart to antagonize this unknown man, but Kellsie didn’t care. She needed to find out what was going on. Her last memory was of riding the carousel, of it going way too fast. Spinning. Spinning. Spinning. She swallowed hard. It was making her sick simply thinking about it. “I’m Marko.” His voice was little more than a dark rumble that sent a shiver racing down her spine. And it wasn’t due to fear. Now that was totally stupid. How could she physically react to a man she didn’t know and couldn’t even see. “That doesn’t tell me much.” He shifted slightly and she scooted away, her back coming to rest against a cool surface. She put out her hand and touched it. Hard with sharp edges. Now that the shock of waking was wearing off, she was noticing other things as well. The ground was hard beneath her butt. The air was cool and fresh. As if on cue, an owl hooted. She was in a damn cave in the woods. “How did I get here? And where is here?” Damn it, she needed answers and she needed them now. “Don’t be afraid.” Again his sorcerer’s voice wrapped around her. She wanted to crawl closer to the source, which was a totally stupid idea given the situation, so she went on the offensive. “Is this someone’s idea of a joke? Did the crew put you up to this?” Had they slipped something into her food or drink to make her pass out? If they thought to frighten her with this little prank they were sorely mistaken. All those years of working gruesome movie sets had made her immune. Heck, if that hadn’t done the trick, then living in L.A. all these years certainly would have. She knew how to defend herself if it came to that. Not that she thought it would. After all, she was supposed to star in the lead role of this movie. They needed her hale and hearty.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TS79RK/

Entangled Publishing: https://entangledpublishing.com/mark-of-the-bear.html

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mark-of-the-bear-nj-walters/1113969073

iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/mark-of-the-bear/id1257671303

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/mark-of-the-bear-1

Movie Monday--Disney's Jungle Cruise

 

 This movie was so much fun. Think The Mummy meets Indiana Jones. The chemistry between Dwyane Johnson and Emily Blunt sparkles on the screen. It's a fun summer movie the entire family can enjoy.

Throwback Thursday--Archangel's Legion by Nalini Singh

 ARCHANGEL'S LEGION is a part of Nalini Singh's Guild Hunters series. I absolutely love this series. It was what got me hooked on this author's books.

The relationships are what drives this series. It's action packed, intense, sexy, original, and you never know what twist it's going to take next. I eagerly anticipate the next book--ARCHANGEL'S LIGHT.

Angels are falling from the sky in New York, struck down by a vicious, unknown force.

Vampires are dying impossibly of disease.

Guild hunter Elena Deveraux and the Archangel Raphael must discover the source of the wave of death before it engulfs their city and their people, leaving New York a ruin and Raphael's Tower under siege by enemy archangels.

Yet even as they fight desperately to save the city, an even darker force is stirring, its chill eyes trained on New York...and on Raphael. Rivers of crimson and nightmares given flesh, the world will never again be the same...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B7NPRJS/

Movie Monday--Snake Eyes

 

I know nothing about the GI Joe franchise, but I really enjoyed this movie. Unexpected at times. Great depth. Henry Golding and Andrew Koji are fantastic.

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Meet the hero from BURNING ASH over at the ROMANCE LIVES FOREVER BLOG.

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BURNING ASH IS ON SALE!

 As part of the ENTANGLED PUBLISHING 10th year anniversary, they're having a sale! I'm thrilled that BURNING ASH is a part of it.

If you haven't already read the book, now is the time.

Burning Ash

Forgotten Brotherhood, Book 3

 

No one is more surprised than Asher, one of the oldest vampires on Earth, that he’s attracted to vamp hunter Jo Radcliffe. She’s smart, a talented slayer, and she’s gorgeous. Something about her pulls at him, like no one ever has before. For a man whose name strikes fear in everyone—this is something new and intriguing. And quite possibly deadly, if she discovers his secret.

Jo has two things in common with the handsome Asher—they are both slayers and someone is messing with them in a very-much-trying-to-kill-them way. She’s not so happy about joining forces with a dude she doesn’t know. But he’s sexy as hell and really good at his job as one of the Forgotten Brotherhood, whose business it is to execute misbehaving paranormals.

She knows she’s bait in a larger plot to harm Asher and the Brotherhood. And there is nothing he won't do, no line he won’t cross, to keep her safe—which may be the weakness that destroys them both.

 

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FGV7C9Q/

Entangled Publishing: https://entangledpublishing.com/burning-ash.html

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/burning-ash-n-j-walters/1137455950

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/burning-ash

iBooks: https://books.apple.com/us/book/burning-ash/id1527096039

Check out all the books on sale here: https://bit.ly/3ApItaX

(*Sale is for a limited time. Always check retailers list price before you click as some countries may not have the sale price.*)

Happy 4th of July!

WISHING ALL MY AMERICAN FRIENDS A HAPPY 4th OF JULY. HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS, GREAT FOOD, AND FUN!

Happy Canada Day!

To all my Canadian friends out there, I hope you have a wonderful day with friends and family, lots of fun, plenty of great food!

Author Interview

I was recently interviewed by NFReads. Be sure to check out my author interview. I'm talking about creativity, the writing process, and more!

https://www.nfreads.com/interview-with-author-n-j-walters/

Summer Fun over at the Sweet 'n Sexy Divas Blog

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Writer Wednesday on a Monday

 I usually do Writer Wednesday on...well...Wednesday.

But my friend Jenn Thompson has a new book releasing today.

Releasing June 21st--Witch Out of Luck

Witch Out of Luck

Book 3 in the Kracken’s Hole Series

Magic and Mayhem Universe

 

A part of the magic and mayhem universe Isabeau Dragonsong Moonchild craved adventure.

 

It was her job for the Ambustio Coven, and burying herself in it helped her to forget the loneliness that plagued her.

 

Even Bas, her smart-mouthed familiar, couldn't fill the void that was slowly eating her up.

 

Until Kracken's Hole.

 

Isabeau never counted on being sent there, and had no idea she'd find the only thing she had always longed for…family.

 

When a new threat comes knocking at Kracken's Hole, Isabeau needs to save her newfound life, or risk going down in a blaze of glitter and cursing.

 

https://magicandmayhemuniverse.com/j-thompson/

 

 

Be sure to check out her Dark Desire Series, too.

J Thompson

 

Bringing you the Dark Desire Series by J Thompson. Paranormal romance with bite. Meet the Enforcers, Succubi warriors prepared to sacrifice it all...are you? 

 

Dark Confusion-https://books2read.com/u/bPxVDl

Dark Need -https://books2read.com/u/38Q2O6

Dark Possession-https://books2read.com/u/3n7rqx

Happy Summer Solstice!

Welcome to Summer! Today is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year.

I hope it's sunny wherever you are and that you have a wonderful day and a spectacular summer!

Movie Monday--In The Heights

 

 Saw my first movie in the theatre in 15 months. It was so great to be back. 

LOVED the movie!

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I'm sharing some ideas for summer fun--along with a yummy drink recipe--over at Delilah Devlin's Blog today.

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Tuesday Teaser: FLYNN'S ASSASSIN

 

TEASER:

“I tried to kill you,” she all but shouted.

He couldn’t help himself; he grinned. Her lips thinned, and her entire body all but vibrated against him.

“You think that’s funny?” she demanded.

“Little bit.”

“You are out of your mind. You know that, don’t you?”

“You act like you’re the first woman who’s tried to kill me.” She felt so damn good against him. He liked arguing with her almost as much as he liked having sex. She was strong-willed and determined, wouldn’t be intimidated by him. That was sexy as hell.

“Why am I not surprised to hear that?”

Flynn’s Assassin

Marks Mercenaries, Book 5

 

When mercenary and space trader Flynn Marks is approached by a woman in a seedy bar, he assumes she’s not just looking for a good time. He’s made enemies over the course of his life. With his family finally safe and settled, he’ll handle this latest threat on his own.

Cerena Phelps has been tasked with killing a man if she ever wants to see her teenage son again. While she’s no stranger to fights—being a woman bouncer is a tough job—she’s never killed a man. Her plan? Lure Flynn away from the bar, seduce him, and kill him when his guard is down. Not a hardship given her unexpected and intense sexual attraction for her target. When her attempt on Flynn’s life fails, they must learn to trust each other if they both hope to survive and rescue her son.

 

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XCWZHQV/

Evernight Publishing: https://www.evernightpublishing.com/flynns-assassin-by-n-j-walters/

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/956440

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/flynns-assassin-n-j-walters/1133314466

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/flynn-s-assassin        

Marvel Studios’ Eternals | Official Teaser

 

This looks interesting.

The Biblioholic Reviews Bjorn Cursed

 

"This story was exactly what I needed. {...}  I love this team so much and I'm hoping that this isn't the last that I'll see of them." ~The Biblioholic

Read entire review: 

https://www.nbiblioholic.com/2021/05/bjorn-cursed-by-nj-walters.html

Did you Know?

 

Did you know I post a list of new romance books releasing each week on my Facebook Author Page? (It goes up on Tuesday.)

It's not complete, by any means, but it's what I can find, and it's a starting point. Be sure to check it out if you're looking for some great new reads

https://www.facebook.com/N.J.WaltersAuthor/posts/438780773858146

*I'm not responsible for book listings, titles, or links. Check before you click.*

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I'm sharing a teaser from RESCUING RORY, the first book in the Marks Mercenaries series over at the Decadent Divas blog today. 

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I'm kicking off summer over at Delilah Devlin's Blog today. Be sure to stop by.

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Happily Ever After Thoughts Blog

 

Sharing a teaser from my latest release ZAXE'S RULE over at the Happily Ever After Thoughts Blog. Be sure to stop by.

https://www.happilyeverafterthoughts.com/2021/05/new-release-zaxes-rule-by-nj-walters.html

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there! Be sure to do something nice for yourself today.

WEEKEND GIVEAWAY!

 ✦✦✦SPRING CLEANING GIVEAWAY✦✦✦

I’m cleaning out old promotional items--playing cards from Ellora's Cave, postcards and magnets from books with different covers or not available, stuff like that.

After a quick informal poll, I decided to offer up 3 PRIZE PACKS to give away to readers.

Stop by my Facebook Author Page and check out the post pinned a the top for details on how you can enter for a chance to win.

https://www.facebook.com/N.J.WaltersAuthor

*Winners will be announced Monday, May 10th. All terms and conditions listed apply*

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I'm sharing the joys of spring over at Delilah Devlin's Blog today. Be sure to stop by.

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I'm sharing a teaser from ZAXE'S RULE over at the SWEET 'N SEXY DIVAS BLOG. Be sure to stop by and check it out.

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I'm over at the Decadent Divas Blog

Spring is in the air over at the Decadent Divas blog today. I'm sharing a teaser from ZAXE'S RULE, book four of my Assassins of Gravas series.

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5 Stars for Bjorn Cursed

 

"N.J. Walter has created an amazing paranormal world with worlds, Gods and paranormals. It’s full of danger, mystery and includes an epic love story! I highly recommend this book and the series for paranormal romance lovers. Go grab a copy now!" ~Cori, Reading in Pajamas

Read entire review here: 

https://readinginpajamas.com/2021/01/27/review-bjorn-cursed-by-n-j-walters/

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Writer Wednesday--Rosanna Leo

My friend, Rosanna Leo, has a new book releasing on April 20th. Check it out! 

A RELUCTANT ATTRACTION

Handymen 3 by Rosanna Leo

He was looking for an escape. In her, he found his home.

BLURB: 

Contractor and Handymen host Nick Zorn needs a change. He’s been feeling listless, and when his ex-girlfriend embarrasses him in a viral post by sharing private details of their sex life, he’s downright ready to escape. When an opportunity to reinvent his career arises, Nick takes it, even though it might mean the end of Handymen. However, the team has one more project to tackle together first—a struggling cat sanctuary in dire need of renovation.

When Nick arrives at the shelter and meets its owner, a lovely widow named Claire, his life is once more thrown into disarray. Neither of them is looking for a relationship, but the attraction is fierce. As he helps Claire fix her workplace, he realizes he wants to help her in other ways too. Their flirtation sizzles, flaring into a friends-with-benefits arrangement.

But the more time they spend together, the more reluctant these ‘friends’ become to fight their deepening connection, even though they know their inevitable break will devastate them…

 

Excerpt:

 

Damn, he’d never been so at a loss for words around a woman.

She was just so lovely. No, not just lovely. She looked fucking hot, to be perfectly honest. She’d worn her hair down, and the chocolate waves danced around her shoulders. Her jeans were like a second skin, emphasizing every curve. She wasn’t wearing one of her usual slogan T-shirts. Instead, she’d put on a silky black blouse, one that hugged her breasts. Although she’d been wearing ballet slippers earlier, she’d slipped them off when everyone went home. She now went barefoot in the house, but her toenails were painted a vibrant pink.

They were the sexiest feet he’d ever seen. 

Claire didn’t wear a lot of jewelry, from what he’d seen so far, and tonight was no difference. Her only ornamentation was a silver bracelet that dangled around her slim wrist, and some sparkly earrings.

And her wedding rings, of course.

“I hope you enjoyed the party,” she said, her voice soft and sexy. He could just imagine what it would be like to have a voice like that whispering in his ear first thing in the morning, as they snuggled in bed.

Naked, of course.

Anytime he pictured himself snuggling with Claire, and he’d begun to imagine it a lot, they were always naked.

“I did, thanks.” His throat was parched, and no matter how often he cleared it, it didn’t help. “Do you mind if I get myself some water?”

“Here, let me.” She filled a glass.

As Claire turned to hand it to him, she must not have realized he had already stepped closer. Their arms connected at an odd angle and the water splashed out of the glass, all over the front of his shirt.

It clung to his gut, as if he was a contender in a wet T-shirt contest.

“Ohmigosh. I’m so sorry.”

Nick plucked at his shirt. “It’s okay, really. I was kind of hot anyway.”

Claire looked at the wet patch and let out a strange laugh.

She was totally checking him out.

Interesting.

Grateful for that ab routine his trainer had given him, Nick reached for a couple of paper towels and dried himself off as best as possible.

“I could get you another shirt, if you’re uncomfortable.”

“I’m fine, thanks. It’s just water. It’ll dry.”

“Of course. I’m sure you’d rather not dress up in my dead husband’s clothes.” She pulled a face. “I’m sorry. That was meant to be internal monologue. Ugh. I’m not very good at this.”

“Oh, yeah?” Nick chuckled. “What’s this, exactly?”

“You know.”

“I’m not sure I know. I might need you to spell it out.” He drew closer, so close her perfume teased him with its sweetness.

She swallowed. “Chatting up wet men.”

Another step closer. “I only see one man here.”

“You, then,” Claire said on a breath. “I’ve been trying to chat you up all night, and failing miserably.”

“Ah. I should probably let you know you haven’t been failing at all. You have all my attention.”

Her sparkly lips formed an ‘O,’ although no sound emerged.

“If all it took was a glass of water, Claire, I would have drenched myself some time ago.”

 

Preorder/Buy links:

Universal Link: https://books2read.com/u/4A79n0

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08X68F64D

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/a-reluctant-attraction-7

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-reluctant-attraction-rosanna-leo/1138904156

Apple: https://books.apple.com/ca/book/a-reluctant-attraction/id1555743042

Totally Bound Publishing: https://www.totallybound.com/book/a-reluctant-attraction

 

 

Author Bio:

 

Rosanna Leo writes contemporary and paranormal romance. She is the First Place Winner of the 2018 Northern Hearts Contest (Contemporary Romance) for A Good Man, Handymen 1.

From Toronto, Canada, Rosanna occupies a house in the suburbs with her husband and their two sons, and spends most of her time being tolerated by their cat Sweetie. When not writing, Rosanna works for her local library, where she is busy laying the groundwork to become a library ghost one day.

 

Social Media Links:

 

Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bT91GX

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/rosanna-leo

Reader Group (Rosanna Leo’s Pride): https://www.facebook.com/groups/RosannaLeosPride/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/rleoauthor1

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeoRosanna

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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5826852.Rosanna_Leo

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HAPPY EASTER!

Wishing all of you a very safe and Happy Easter.