This month, being October, let’s get into the spirit of the season with a little paranormal and shifter reading! So, right now, all my books on Amazon are on sale!
You read that correctly.
For Gambler’s Folly books, you pay only $0.99 each, including OLD FLAME my latest release.
They say not to judge a book by its cover, but I need you to do just that. If you liked the cover of my book, Old Flame (Gambler’s Folly Book 4), please vote for it for the Cover of the Month contest on AllAuthor.com!
I’m getting closer to clinch the “Cover of the Month” contest on AllAuthor! I need your support.
Please take a short moment to vote for my book cover.
Yes, it’s that time of year. The Summer/Winter Sale over at Smashwords! Hundreds of authors have books on sale over there right now and through the end of July.
And before you ask, YES! All of my books are included in the sale at half price! That includes Old Flame!
So whether you’re a fan of shifter romance in Gambler’s Folly, or paranormal abilities in Esperance, you’re in luck! They’re all on sale!
So go check out the sale. Take a peek at my series books or look at Master of the Fleet from my alter ego.
I know, some people are very superstitious about today. But for our daughter, it has always been a great day. Anyone else have the same experience?
And it’s Father’s Day weekend as well! Wishing all of you guys out there a wonderful celebration.
As you know, Old Flame is now out there in the world. So far, all the comments I’ve heard have been positive, which is exciting. The down side is that I’m not seeing a lot in the way of sales yet.
This series–Gambler’s Folly— is a cross-genre paranormal/fantasy romance in a unique universe. The whole concept revolves around a vacation destination world and the capital city, Speranza. In book 1, we meet the owner of a high end, luxurious hotel casino chain–the Stella d’Oro– where high stake games of various sorts are played.
Remember, on Gambler’s Folly, every love story is a gamble, and Fate always plays the final hand.
What would you gamble for love?
The tone is sensual, and high heat in this paranormal romance series. Most couples are mature, featuring soulmates, fated mates, and a bit of off-world politics. There is strong emotional and physical chemistry between the couples, resulting in a forever bond.
In Old Flame, we have bear shifters. It is a friends-to-lovers story, with a bit of second chance in the mix. Our heroine is a widow going off for a month long vacation to our favorite world. After a surprise reunion with an old college friend–who is also traveling to Gambler’s Folly– sparks begin to become embers as they travel to their destination.
If your a fan of The Psy-Changeling Series, by Nalini Singh, Immortals After Dark, by Kresley Cole, or Dark Protectors, by Rebecca Zanetti, check out Gambler’s Folly and Old Flame!
And when you finish the story, please leave a review for me!
Yes, Old F.lame will be sent into the world on June 1, only three days to go before release day, on Monday!
Billionaire male protagonist, energy healer and widow female protagonist, bear shifters, second chance romance, fantasy world, and soulmates. And all the cast and crew from the other books will pop in from time to time.
The ebook will be available June 1, but you can preorder now at a discount price! Between now and through June 1, Old Flame, and all the other books in the Gambler’s Folly series, are on sale for only $0.99 each!
On June 2, all books go back to regular price, so go on over now for the discount!
This will be Book 4 from my Gambler’s Folly and will features bear shifters this time. It’s a fantasy romance, and a bit of a second chance/mature couple story.
They met when they were in university and, while they were good friends, had never actually dated. Since graduation, they haven’t even spoken. He’s in California, she’s in Appalachia. Now, thirty years later, she’s a widow and visiting her daughter in California. For her birthday, her kids bought her a round trip vacation package to Gambler’s Folly.
During her overnight stay at a hotel, before taking the flight to Houston for the shuttle, they meet again when he intervenes in an altercation in which she is involved. They discover they’re both scheduled to be on the shuttle to Gambler’s Folly, which alleviates part of stress over the trip.
But there is a surprise waiting for them when they arrive. Mother Nature has decided to intervene and bring them a little romance.
As in Old Flame, the next book in the Gambler’s Folly series.
She’s a widow, not looking for romance, and on vacation to visit her daughter and grandkids for her birthday. As a surprise, her son and daughter bought her a round trip vacation package to Gambler’s Folly. She has no idea what she’s going to do for a month on a foreign world, especially by herself, but can’t turn down the gift.
He’s a billionaire with no attachments and tired of gold diggers who are only interested in his money. He’s heading to Gambler’s Folly for business. He gave up the idea of romance years ago and isn’t looking for a relationship.
Thirty years ago, the two of them were friends at university and haven’t seen each other since graduating. Until the meet at the hotel where they are both staying before meeting the shuttle. They’d never dated at university, but something has changed during those intervening years.
And neither knew the other was a shifter.
With any luck at all, Old Flame will be out this summer. I’m nearly finished with the final edits. Cover is mostly finished. Blurbs are, well, not ready yet. I keep putting them off.
If you haven’t read the rest of the series, go on over to Amazon, Smashwords, or just about any retailer and catch up! Whether you love leopards or wolves, you’ll find something that suites your fancy.
It’s that time of year, with the temperatures around here soaring up into the high 90’s. But that’s all right! It means I have an excuse to stay inside and read.
Or write.
But if you’re looking for a different sort of heat, check out Too Many Talents. Things between the First Lord and Lady heat up as she gains control over her Talents. Not like there was no passion before, mind. And with all that Talent between them, stimulating each other psychically, let’s just say things heat up. In a good way.
If you haven’t read Viviane, First Lady, you should check it out as well. As Viviane begins to discover her Talents, the First Lord uses his to enhance their sex life, making her glad she accepted his proposal.
Looking for a sweeter romance with a bit of spice?Morgan–The Pixie and the Green Man. She’s had enough of men and their problems. He’s afraid to get close to anyone due to an unfortunate accident involving his abilities. Can the two of them let go of their fears and find love?
You can find all these magical people and their friends on the wonderful world of Esperance!
Prefer shifters to paranormal abilities?
Damiano and Karianna are a lively couple in Gambler’s Folly.
And don’t forget Dante and Angela in Dante’s Angel. Soulmate challenges are so passionate…
There’s always The Russian. After two hundred years of hunting alone, Mother Nature surprises him with a second soulmate. And it all happens on Gambler’s Folly!
What better way to beat the summer heat than sitting back with a book and sipping something cold and delicious?
I’ve been getting the next book from Gambler’s Folly edited–hopefully for the last time–so I thought I should give you a few snippets. I also have a book coming later this year from Esperance!
So who wants an excerpt?
OLD FLAME
Gambler’s Folly Book 4
They hadn’t spoken or met since their university days 30 years ago, but here they were on their way to Houston to board the shuttle for Gambler’s Folly. What mischief does Mother Nature have up her sleeve this time?
The landing went well, but he noticed her fingers clutching at the armrest of her seat.
“All right?” he asked.
“Landing always makes me nervous. It’s too close to crashing.”
“Any landing you walk away from is a good one,” Kort said, quoting the old saying. “Let’s go eat some lunch. We can’t check in for another two hours.”
Lunch was good. Another thing he’d always liked about Liz was that she wasn’t afraid to eat. She’d managed to stay at a good weight even after all these years. She had a little extra padding, but he didn’t like stick figure women anyway. With his size, they always seemed so fragile. Liz, on the other hand, might be a lot of fun.
What was he thinking? Get your mind out of the gutter, Kort told himself. Why would she be interested in him? This was Liz, who might be intimidated by his social position, but would never let it dazzle her.
“Kort? Where have you gone?” Liz asked.
“Somewhere a long way away,” he admitted. “How is your lunch?”
“Fantastic! I’d forgotten how much I love Thai food. Thank you, Kort.”
“Well, I couldn’t let you starve, could I?” he teased.
“Are you saying I need to watch my weight?”
“Not at all. I like a woman I can get hold of and wrestle to the ground.”
Where in hell had that come from? Wrestle to the ground? Good lord, what must she think?
Liz doubled over in laughter, partially easing his embarrassment. Apparently she wasn’t offended.
Ben of Blackstone’s Forge
Esperance Book 5
Everyone had assumed that Ben and Deborah would marry once they were old enough. But when Ben went away to finish his apprenticeship, someting happened and nobody knew what. Suddenly Deborah was distant, cold, and at times, downright hostile. As the oldest daughter, tradition said her sisters couldn’t marry before she did and she wasn’t ready. Ben’s father was urging Ben to find a wife, but he couldn’t think of anyone but the Deborah he knew before his apprenticeship journey. What does the future hold for them?
“Thanks, Mr. Blackstone,” she said. “And see if you can teach Ben some manners.”
With a sway in her hips that heated Ben more than the forge, she turned and disappeared down the walk toward the town square.
“Why don’t the two of you get together?” Seth asked his son. “She’s good-looking, from a good family, and can cook with the best of them.”
“Yes, and her tongue is sharper than a carbon steel blade,” Ben added.
“All she needs is a firm hand and a good seeing to,” the elder Blackstone said with a laugh.
“It would take a brave man to bed Deborah Wills,” Ben said, picking up a pair of tongs. “A man could wake up and find himself neutered.”
“Now, Ben, she’s not as bad as all that.”
“No? I think she hates all things male,” Ben said. “She rides a mare, her dog is a bitch, and the cat has been cautioned to have only female kits in her litters.”
His father’s hearty laugh filled the forge, finally bringing a smile to Ben’s face.
“I thought you two were an item there for a while,” Seth said.
“Yeah, I thought so, too. I don’t know what happened after I left to work with Bellamy Forge. We were good when I left, but when I came back she wouldn’t give me the time of day.”
“I haven’t seen her with anyone else,” Seth answered. “Why don’t you ask her out for the Gather dance?”
“She won’t come. I’ve asked her out to the last three dances and she’s refused. I’ve asked her out to dinner and been turned down. Same with coffee and sandwiches. She’s not interested.”
“Are you asking anyone to the dance? A man your age should be thinking about a wife.”
“I was going to ask Moire. She will at least speak to me.”
Watch for these two books later this year. I’ll keep you posted on progress and release dates.
Good afternoon and happy Friday to everyone out there today! I missed last week due to surgery, but seem to be recovering well enough, even if I am about to go crazy with sitting around.
I had hoped to do some editing while I recovered, but sitting up at the desk wasn’t working well, and neither was the lap top.
But I’m about to begin again on Old Flame. I figure if I can make it through a chapter a day it shouldn’t take long. Of course what it shouldn’t and what it will may be different. You know how that goes, I’m sure.
So if this isn’t too long, or I miss another week, don’t despair. I’ll be back when I’m fully functional again. In the meantime, catch up on the Gambler’s Folly series while you wait for Old Flame. This time we have bear shifters!
