Throwback Thursday...Book Edition (Seduction by Amanda Quick)

SEDUCTION by Amanda Quick is one of the first books I read by this author. It took me a while to discover she wrote under other names--Jayne Ann Krentz, Jayne Castle, Stephanie James, Jayne Bentley, and Amanda Glass. I started searching for her books and discovered the world of series romances. Until then, I'd mostly read regular fiction and historical novels. Once I fell in love with romance novels there was no turning back. I've read thousands of books and now I write them.

So thank you Jayne Ann Krentz!

I love historical romance and Amanda Quick (and any other book this author writes) are automatic buys for me.

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Townsfolk called him devil. For dark and enigmatic Julian, Earl of Ravenwood, was a man with a legendary temper and a first wife whose mysterious death would not be forgotten. Some said the beautiful Lady Ravenwood had drowned herself in the black, murky waters of Ravenwood Pond. Others whispered of foul play and the devil’s wrath.

Now country-bred Sophy Dorring is about to become Ravenwood’s new bride. Drawn to his masculine strength and the glitter of desire that burned in his emerald eyes, the tawny-haired lass had her own reasons for agreeing to a marriage of convenience. One was vengeance, and in its pursuit she would entangle Julian in a blackmail plot, a duel at dawn, and a dangerous masquerade. The other reason was dearer to her heart, but just as wild a quest: Sophy Dorring intended to teach the devil to love again.

Something HAPPY for Monday.

I know some of my friends don't like Monday, so here is a little something to cheer you all up. Check out Pharrell Williams - Happy (Official Music Video). I dare you to not start dancing. :)

Throwback Thursday...Book Edition (Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard)

Throwback Thursday...book edition. I have this one on my keeper shelf. Still a favorite!

Wordless Wednesday

Wolf in her Bed is finally here!

WOLF IN HER BED is now available from Samhain Publishing! This is the second book in the Salvation Pack series.

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Is he Prince Charming or the Big Bad Wolf?

Anny Conrad is a single thirty-year-old librarian—a cliché complete with two cats. Dragged out to a local bar, she’s rethinking her life plan over a few drinks when a man walks up and asks her to dance. And what a man. Tall, rugged and more than a little untamed. Before she knows it, she’s in his arms and throwing caution to the wind.

With a pack war in full, deadly swing, the last thing Armand LaForge needs right now is a woman in his life, much less a human. But one thing is certain, he’s met his mate, the one woman in the world for him.

The kindest thing to do is give her all the hot sex she wants and then leave her alone. But when the morning comes, fate isn’t done screwing with them. Anny is confronted with the fact that the myths in her library books are real…and now she’s one of them.

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

Check out my Interview at Kat's Blog

I'm over at  KAT HOLMES' BLOG today as part of her Summer Bash. I'm talking about writing and life and the writing life. *g* Stop by and check it out.

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Pride of the Lion is now in PRINT!

PRIDE OF THE LION, book 3 of the Hades' Carnival series is now available in PRINT!

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Once upon a time, a writer woke up in the middle of her own book…

Hades’ Carnival, Book 3


Araminta Davidson has arrived. After giving up her librarian job to be a full-time writer, all those lonely nights alone with her cat and her keyboard have paid off. She’s been invited to participate in one of the biggest reader appreciation weekends—as a professional author.


She can’t imagine her life getting any more exciting than that…until she accidentally releases a sexy, shapeshifting, immortal warrior from a five-thousand-year-old curse.


 Finally free of his carousel prison, lion shifter Leander is determined not to let Hades lure him to the dark side in a quest for world domination. Nor will he give the delectable Araminta up to the clutches of the dark one. If they can survive twenty-four hours—and somehow resist losing themselves completely in the sexual haze threatening to swallow them up—the curse will be permanently broken.


But the clock is ticking, the heat is rising…and only the ultimate sacrifice will save them both.

Warning: This book contains one shy writer who’s learning how to cut loose, and a warrior who’s been cut loose and he’s ready to roar. Stir in enough hot sex to make Hell itself seem like the Arctic, and you have a recipe for one wild ride.

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July/August Newsletter now Available!

The July/August issue of Awakening Desires—the Newsletter of Romance Author N.J. Walters—is now available.

Be sure to check out all the latest news, contests and an excerpt.

As always, some lucky newsletter subscriber wins a prize. All you have to do to be eligible to win is go to Awakening Desires Newsletter and join. While you’re there, you can check out back issues of the newsletter.

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.

Enjoy!

Great review for Wolf in her Bed!

Fresh Fiction loves WOLF IN HER BED! Be sure to check out the next book in the Salvation Pack series when it releases on July 8th.

"WOLF IN HER BED will have readers holding their breath in anticipation as author N.J. Walters takes us back into her Salvation Pack world. This second book is as fascinating as the first one and I can't wait for the next one." ~Annetta Sweetko, Fresh Fiction

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Laurie Roma's June Symposium: The Space Between

This month Laurie asked her friends and fellow authors to tell everyone a little about their favorite scenes to write. Are they the action packed scenes, or the hot and steamy ones? Read on to find out what I and other authors had to say!

LAURIE ROMA'S JUNE SYMPOSIUM: THE SPACE BETWEEN!

Interview at Kate Hill's Blog

I'm over at KATE HILL'S BLOG today talking about writing and WILD LOVING, the second book in the Hatter's Club series. Stop by and check it out!

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Great new review for Wolf at the Door

WOLF AT THE DOOR, the first book in my new Salvation Pack series, has received a fantastic review from Coffee Time Romance & More.

"I was not surprised that I loved this book. N.J. Walters consistently writes some of the most terrific paranormal romances. This is one of her best. The plot is full of drama and action. The characters are well developed and colorful. I want to read all of their stories."
~Maura, Coffee Time Romance & More

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Welcome to Summer!

Welcome to Summer! Today is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. It's raining here today, hopefully not a sign of things to come.


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

4 Stars for Wild Loving

Megan at The Jeep Diva says that Wild Loving is "...character driven story that focuses on the relationships of the people with a healthy amount of page time devoted to steamy sex scenes." (4 Stars)



Be sure to check out WILD LOVING, the second book in the Hatter's Club series, now available today from Ellora's Cave Publishing! If you enjoyed Nevar Hatter's story, then you'll want to check out Rabb Hatter's book.

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Shining a New Light on Life

We all do it. We buy something for the house because we need it not always because we actually like it. I had bedside lamps like that. I bought them 15 years ago because we needed lamps and they were cheap. (They were short and stubby and blue.) I figured they'd do until I found something I liked. Then I could never justify spending money on new lamps because the old ones worked fine. lol

Today I bought a new lamp for my bedside table and I love it. The old ones are in a box for the family yard sale we're having in a few weeks. Hopefully, someone will get some use out of the old ones.

 Love my new lamp!

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful dads out there! I hope you have the most awesome day.

Pride of the Lion in PRINT on July 1st

Look what came in the mail!!!!!

PRIDE OF THE LION will be available in PRINT on JULY 1st today from Samhain Publishing. This is the third book in the Hades' Carnival paranormal/shapeshifter series.

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Once upon a time, a writer woke up in the middle of her own book…

Hades’ Carnival, Book 3

Araminta Davenport has arrived. After giving up her librarian job to be a full-time writer, all those lonely nights alone with her cat and her keyboard have paid off. She’s been invited to participate in one of the biggest reader appreciation weekends—as a professional author.

She can’t imagine her life getting any more exciting than that…until she accidentally releases a sexy, shapeshifting, immortal warrior from a five-thousand-year-old curse.

Finally free of his carousel prison, lion shifter Leander is determined not to let Hades lure him to the dark side in a quest for world domination. Nor will he give the delectable Araminta up to the clutches of the dark one. If they can survive twenty-four hours—and somehow resist losing themselves completely in the sexual haze threatening to swallow them up—the curse will be permanently broken.

But the clock is ticking, the heat is rising…and only the ultimate sacrifice will save them both.

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4 Stars for Debt of Honor

DEBT OF HONOR, my Ellora's Cave western Quickie, has received 4 stars from Long and Short Reviews.

"...if sexy cowboys, raunchy bedroom/shower scenes and happy ever afters are your thing, then you will likely thoroughly enjoy yourself in the pages of this book." ~Clover, LASR

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