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Welcome to August
Posted in Fantasy romance, Paranormal romance, tagged Alternate Time-line, fantasy, Gambler's Folly, magic, Mainstream sensual, mellie miller, paranormal, romance, Shifter on August 8, 2018| Leave a Comment »
I know, I know.
It has been a while.
But I have been writing. Honest!
How about an excerpt from Master of the Fleet? And maybe a snippet from a WIP?
Anne-Marie was tired from the trip, but where was she to sleep? They’d brought Richard to the first
room they could reach when he’d collapsed. This was a single room, with one small bed
and a sofa.
Richard was stretched out on his back taking up the whole bed. There wouldn’t have been room
for her, anyway, in such a tiny bed. His feet were sticking out the end and his right arm was on the
verge of falling off the bed. Everything from his elbow down hung out in mid-air.
Rummaging in the wardrobe, she found a blanket she could use. Maybe she could get another
one from the desk. Carefully closing the door, she went to ask the clerk for more blankets,
which he generously provided her.
“I am sorry about the room, Madame. We had a different one reserved for you on the second
floor. The men who carried your husband from the coach didn’t know who he was, so we put
him in there. I’d no idea he’d still be sleeping. Is there anything else I can get you?”
Back in the room, she made up the sofa, changed into a nightgown, and went back to sit
with Richard. His arm over the edge of the bed couldn’t be comfortable. As she tucked it
back up under the covers, she remarked on how heavy an arm is when it’s totally limp.
She knew he’d have been more comfortable if he’d had time to change out of his travel clothes,
but doubted she could undress him. Instead, she unbuttoned the first few buttons on his shirt,
loosened his belt and trousers, and tucked the covers around him again.
Why was she so concerned? She wasn’t in love with the man. True, he had been
very kind to her, both before their marriage and since. Maybe she simply needed him
to get back home. Once there, they would have to sort out a lot of things,
but they had to get there first.
It couldn’t be love. That door had been closed for ages. She had given up all hope for love
a long time ago. When she fell asleep and nearly toppled off the chair, she crawled under
the blankets on the sofa. Richard still lay as one dead. What would he be like
when he finally woke up?
THE RUSSIAN–Book 3 from Gambler’s Folly
If it hadn’t been for her scent, he would have been fine. Lilacs with honeyed-
vanilla and white musk had wrapped around him softly. Hazel eyes under blonde curls had
drawn him in. He’d thought, after all this time, he had control over his urges.
What had possessed him to kiss her?
Her mouth now, there was a treat. Fresh raspberries and sweet white wine still teased
his palette. Between her scent and her taste,he was one messed up wolf. He wanted
to run through the forest, roll in the leaves, and howl to his pack mates
about this delicious female he’d met.
No, he wouldn’t see her again. He didn’t need a relationship.
Life around him was too uncertain.
Besides, he’d had a mate long ago and, when she’d died, she’d taken his heart to her grave.
Mellie Miller Online
Posted in Fantasy romance, Paranormal romance, tagged Esperance, fantasy, Gambler's Folly, Jareth, magic, Master of the Fleet, mellie miller, paranormal, Psychic Abilities, romance, shape shifters, Sultonna Nadine on July 6, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Summer is a great time for reading. Looking for something new to you? How about something from Esperance or Gambler’s Folly?
OK, you’ve heard about the sale going on over at Smashwords. Right? Where all my books are 50% off through July 31?
But maybe you don’t shop at Smashwords. Where else can you find my books?
Amazon
Books-a-Million
Barnes and Noble
And don’t forget to search for Sultonna Nadine, my pen name for stand-alones.
So wherever you shop, you can find the books in my series.
Have a great summer and a great weekend!
Sale!
Posted in Fantasy romance, Paranormal romance, tagged Esperance, Fantasy romance, HEA, Jareth, magic, Mainstream sensual, mellie miller, paranormal romance, romance, Sultonna Nadine on June 28, 2018| Leave a Comment »
And who doesn’t love a sale?
Smashword’s July Summer/Winter Sale begins July 1 and continues all month. And all my books are enrolled in the event.
So if you’re missing a book in one of my series, or want to try something new, now’s your chance.
All my books, under both Mellie Miller and Sultonna Nadine, will be 50% off during the month of July!
https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/meleigh53
Esperance Series:
Jareth, First Lord
Viviane, First Lady
Morgan–The Pixie and the Green Man
Speranza Series:
Gambler’s Folly
Dante’s Angel
Sultonna Nadine
Master of the Fleet
Next From Speranza!
Posted in Fantasy romance, Paranormal romance, tagged Gambler's Folly, mellie miller, paranormal, paranormal romance, romantic fantasy, shape shifters, Speranza Series, The Russian on June 15, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Dmitri Ivanovich Volkov.
He is known as The Russian.
He is a werewolf.
During his lifetime of over 500 years, he has served in the military of many countries, and worked as a mercenary. He currently works for Interpol’s special division, alongside Damiano, Dante, and the rest of the gang.
But after losing his soul-mate two hundred years ago, he has avoided any serious relationships. Until now.
How could this tiny blond with hazel eyes turn his world upside down?
Watch for The Russian, coming soon from Speranza and Gambler’s Folly!
The next morning he met Dam, Marco, Paulo, and several of the others at the Interpol offices.
Damiano had been “picked up for questioning” earlier in the morning, to keep his cover intact.
As they waited in the break room for the chief to call them back, Dmitri told the others about
meeting his mystery woman the night before.
“I swear to you, I can’t get her scent out of my mind,” he stated as the others laughed in
amusement.
“I had to send my clothes to the cleaners last night.”
“Ah, well,” Marco said. “At least it will be a trip to remember.”
“Definitely,” Dmitri agreed. Sniffing the air, his eyes narrowed as he caught an all too familiar
scent.
“Lilacs and vanilla. She is here. My Danni is here.”
Spinning around, he charged out of the break room toward the accounting department.
Coming through the door, with an armload of files, was Danielle Peters, one of their accountants.
“Danni!” they all heard.
With a quick snap, her head turned toward the crazy Russian, and file folders cascaded to the
floor as she rushed to meet him.
“Dmitri! Why are you here?” she asked, with her arms tightly around him.
“Why are you here? I work for the agency.”
“So do I–in accounts.”
The next thing he knew, he was drawn into a kiss more passionate than the one the night before.
“Dima,” he heard. Intoxicated by the scent and taste of this sweet little female, he turned to stare
into Damiano’s eyes. “I see you’ve met our Danni.”
With a growl, Dmitri answered, “She is not your Danni. She is mine.”
“I am not a threat, my friend. I’m already mated. What I mean is, she is the Danni who works here
in the office with us.”
“I had no idea,” Dmitri answered.
Danni clung to him as if her life depended on it. Looking down into hazel-green eyes, he once again traced her face with his finger before his thumb
caressed her bottom lip. Once more, he leaned down to kiss those pouting lips
and taste the sweetness that was Danni.
“Dmitri Ivanovich! Leave the staff alone and get your shaggy wolf ass in here!”
The chief was irritated.
The growl caught everyone by surprise and shocked the entire office into silence. It was the
sound of an irritated dire-wolf.
“I have arrangements to make. I’ll be there when I’ve finished.”
“Dima! What the hell has gotten into you?” the chief asked.
The growl was louder this time and more menacing. Turning back toward Danni, Dmitri said,
“We need to talk later. But right now, I have an old bear to deal with. I’ll come for you after work.”
Holding her closely, he kissed her again, reveling in the passion she returned. Retreating gently,
he looked into her haunted eyes.
“Mishka,” she said, about a second before she fainted.
What’s Coming Up From Gambler’s Folly?
Posted in Fantasy romance, Fiction books, Paranormal romance, tagged Fantasy romance, futuristic, Gambler's Folly, Mainstream sensual, mellie miller, novels, romantic fantasy, shape shifters, wolf-shifters on June 2, 2018| Leave a Comment »
THE RUSSIAN!
The wolf-shifter, Dmitri, hasn’t had a long-term relationship since he lost his soul mate, Ilyena, two hundred years ago. But the cute, petite blonde he’s met on Gambler’s Folly affects him more than anyone in a long time. Is he ready for a relationship?
How about an excerpt?
If it hadn’t been for her scent, he would have been fine. Lilacs with honeyed-vanilla and white musk had wrapped around him softly. Hazel eyes under blonde curls had drawn him in. He’d thought, after all this time, he had control over his urges. What had possessed him to kiss her?
Her mouth now, there was a treat. Fresh raspberries and sweet white wine still teased his palette. Between her scent and her taste, he was one messed up wolf. He wanted to run through the forest, roll in the leaves, and howl to his pack mates about this delicious female he’d met.
No, he wouldn’t see her again. He didn’t need a relationship. Life around him was too uncertain. Besides, he’d had a mate long ago and, when she’d died, she’d taken his heart to her grave.
He was here for a job. He had no time for females. Looking at the time, he picked up his pace. He didn’t want to keep Dam and Kari waiting.
Watch for The Russian later this year, here and on Facebook!
Rainy Days…
Posted in Fantasy romance, Paranormal romance, tagged alternate timeline, Fantasy romance, magic, Master of the Fleet, mellie miller, paranormal romance, Sultonna Nadine on May 28, 2018| Leave a Comment »
…are perfect for reading.
Have you read Master of the Fleet?
He’s a weather shaper, controlling the elements wind and water, to keep his ships safe out at sea.
She’s the lovely lady who has captured his heart. But she has a dark secret, which doesn’t come out until she is bound to him by a blood oath and marriage vows.
How about an excerpt?
One evening about halfway through that last week, Anne-Marie looked up into his eyes. He had been morose since dinner, contemplating the journey back to the Côte, and wondering how he was going to cope with the circumstances he now faced.
“Richard, I’m sorry,” she said. “If I could go back and relive the evening of the banquet, knowing what I do now… But I can’t.”
“What do you suggest we do?” he asked angrily. “I’m bound to a woman who will never enjoy being with me, never be excited by my touch or my kiss.”
“I can’t help it, Richard. Maybe, in time, I will enjoy being touched. I don’t know.”
Sighing, Richard shook his head as he twirled the wine in his goblet. “All I ever wanted was for my wife to be my closest companion. In my bed, I hoped to bring her pleasure and make her happy to be my lover. I have no interest in simply using you to relieve my urges.”
“I will try, Richard, but I can’t promise. I never wanted to marry. Not after seeing what the worst of the drunkards do to women. I’ve seen only the scum of the world, not the cream of the crop.”
“I appreciate how you’ve shown affection when we’re out. I know it’s an act, but I appreciate the effort.”
“I’ve always enjoyed being out with you, but I won’t be a possession or a servant. I want to be my own person, not a prized catch to show off.”
“Have I ever treated you that way?” he asked as his temper began to rise.
“No, but now we’re married. The pursued has become the captured, and that can make all the difference.”
That night, when they went up to their room, Anne-Marie went into the dressing room to change for bed. Richard took the spare comforter, a blanket, and a pillow, to make up a bed on the floor.
He finished undressing as she stared at him, with her lips parted and disbelief in her eyes. If he hadn’t known better, he might have thought she was disappointed.
“Richard, please,” she tried once more.
“Bonne-nuit, Anne-Marie. Sweet dreams.”
As he tried to get comfortable on his makeshift pallet, he heard his wife get into bed, pull up the blankets, and turn over. A few minutes later, he heard her crying, muffling the sound with the bed clothes. He waited for her to stop, but she continued to sob into her pillow.
“Anne-Marie,” he called softly. “Anne-Marie?”
“Go to sleep, Richard.”
“Why are you crying?”
“I’m fine. Go to sleep,” she answered between choked breaths.
Paperback Now Available!
Posted in Fantasy Fiction, Fantasy romance, Paranormal romance, tagged fantasy, HEA, magic, Master of the Fleet, romance, Sultonna Nadine on April 28, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Yes! The paperback for Master of the Fleet is now available from CreateSpace and Amazon! And the digital version is under review at Amazon and should be available in a couple days.
Published under my pen name, Sultonna Nadine, Master of the Fleet is a standalone book, set in an alternate timeline of the American Northwest.
Richard LeMarnier was one of the wealthiest men on the Cote and a powerful shaper of wind and water. He’d finally met the woman he wanted to make his wife, and while she hadn’t refused his proposal, she hadn’t accepted either. Their trip back to her home kingdom for the festival should have been the perfect time to repeat his proposal, but somehow it all went wrong.
Now he’s married to a woman who will never enjoy being his lover. Doubly bound by marriage vows and a blood oath, he doubts there will be a happily-ever-after.
Anne-Marie had never intended to marry. You set them up, took them for what they had, and left in a pool of tears, claiming a family tragedy. But then she met Richard and played the game a little too long. How could she escape this prison called marriage?
If you like magic, fantasy, and romance, go check out Master of the Fleet. Also available in e-book from Smashwords.
Happy weekend!
How About a Short Excerpt?
Posted in Fantasy romance, Mainstream sensual, paranormal fantasy romance, Paranormal romance, tagged Fantasy romance, magic, Master of the Fleet, paranormal, Sultonna Nadine on March 1, 2018| Leave a Comment »
From Master of the Fleet? Here’s a bit from the marriage ceremony.
Excerpt:
“Is there anything else I should know before we begin? If not, call your witnesses and we will conduct the ceremony.”
Richard had nothing else to say and apparently Anne-Marie didn’t either. Once the witnesses were present, the ceremony began. The group passed through the front gates into the courtyard, to stand in the presence of the heavens.
Those in the wedding party removed their shoes to stand on earth. With hands raised, eyes to the heavens, the priest began to intone the opening words of the marriage oath.
“In the presence of God, I call upon heaven and earth, water and fire, wind and spirit, to witness the union of Lord Sir Richard LeMarnier and Anne-Marie Desplaines…”
They made it through the ceremony without complications. He used the ring he’d bought for their betrothal for her wedding ring. She used his signet ring for his. These represented Earth. Candles lit during the ceremony represented fire, the couple was sprinkled with water, and the kiss represented an exchange of spirit. As the ceremony continued under the stars, the evening breeze swept around them, caressing them and adding its seal to the union. Arcane symbols bound their vows to each of the elements.
Bound by God and the six elements of creation, their human representatives bearing witness and completing the perfect ring of seven, the marriage was sealed by the priest, and recorded.
Available in e-format from Smashwords!
http://bit.ly/MasteroftheFleet_SW
Sorry… There’s Been a Delay
Posted in Fantasy Fiction, Fantasy romance, Paranormal romance, tagged alternate timeline, Elemental magic, Fantasy romance, mellie miller, paranormal romance, romance, Sultonna Nadine on December 21, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Yes, I had planned for Master of the Fleet to be out tomorrow, but due to difficulties, I’m having to delay it for a week, until December 29.
It’s still available for pre-order at Smashwords, so if you haven’t pre-ordered your copy yet, go on over!
Happy holidays to everyone, and happy reading!
Excerpt:
Richard was angrier than he had ever been. How had she used him for so long without him noticing the hints he should have seen? After a year of courting, he had asked her to marry him, but she’d begged for more time. He’d decided to ask her again, here at the festival. He was so certain of her acceptance, he had bought a ring for their betrothal.
She had never intended to marry him. She had simply used her charms to get what she wanted. When the source dried up, she would have left him for greener fields. Use him would she? He would show her what it was to be used, and he had half a lifetime to make his point. As soon as the priest got here, she would be bound to him, not only by her oath to him and the blood oath, but by her vow to heaven as well.
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