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New Release – Gemini Rising

It’s here! The Light and the Flame is now available! This is Book 2 in the Gemini Rising series by the awesome Louann Carroll.

Be sure to check out the launch party on Facebook on January 5th at 2 PM Pacific time. There will be games and prizes at the End of the World Release Party. 

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Ripped from her deathbed, Noah transports Kate to the Olam Yetzirah, the dimension where universes form. They seek the advice of the archangel, Michael, in how best to get back to Earth and their children. Kate’s son and their newborn daughter, Lucia, the one spoken of in the prophecy Gemini Rising, await their return.

Trouble arises and concern ripples through the Olam. Kate is unable to make the transition from human to bond mate and her dreams of returning to Earth with Noah are crushed. Uriel will become Kate’s mentor while Noah is dispatched to Naresh, his home planet and to his people to whom the Light no longer speaks.

Will Kate become the bond mate she is meant to be? Will Noah find welcome with his people or will they despise him for taking the Light from their souls. Most important of all, will the prophecy of Lucia be fulfilled, or will Belial, demon of Hades, murder her in a fit of jealous rage.

 

You can buy The Light and the Flame on Amazon.

 

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Louann Carroll is a Native Californian living in the Sierra Nevada foothills with her husband, Dennis.

Mother to three children, she is an avid rock, fossil, and gem hunter who enjoys sharing her finds with family and friends. She is a student of alternative religion, archaeology, anthropology, and paleontology.

After leaving her position as C.E.O. in the Bay Area, she has pursued her writing career with much success. Winner of the 2010 Crescent Moon Press award for best novel, she has added numerous titles to her resume. She is the author of the Gemini series, A Shadow of Time, a paranormal romance, Journeys, The Adventure of Leaf, and other children’s stories.

You can reach Louann at these links:

Twitter @LouannCarroll
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorLouannCarroll
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1426100.Louann_Carroll 
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Louann-Carroll/e/B001K838AK/ref=ntt_dp_epwb

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Holiday Playlist – Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

I separated out the last two days, mainly for today’s song, this  Christmas Eve, 2014.

My mother was an incredible singer. She was offered lucrative performing contracts as young as 16 and 17 which her over-protective mother would not let her accept. So sadly, her singing career never happened.

My mom’s favorite Christmas carol was “O, Holy Night.” When I was a child I found a recording she did of this song when she was only 14. I loved that record, not just because it was my mom, but because her voice was incredible. As I grew older, I loved Christmas because she would sing a lot more than usual. Her high notes could still give you chills.

As some of you know, I find Kiri Te Kanawa’s voice very similar to my mother’s. So this Christmas Eve, my playlist includes my own fave (and Mom’s) carol, I was able to find a clip of Dame Kiri singing this song. It takes me back.

So this one is for all of our lost (but never forgotten) loved ones. Merry Christmas Eve, everyone! (Even if you don’t celebrate.)

 

12/24/14 – Dame Kiri Te Kanawa – “O Holy Night” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkcBy-fNXUY

12/25/14 – Mormon Tabernacle Choir – “Joy to the World” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLT9dSt8cwg

 

 

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Book Blast – The Warrior’s Bride

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Freya, the village governor’s daughter, spends her days peacefully in the woods of pagan Britannia, while in the southwestern regions a war of succession is about to break. The king needs new fighters for his army and her beloved ones are soon taken away from her. Her life changes dramatically when a rich woman from one of the counties at war, following orders from her master, pays visit. The warrior prince, her master’s son, is looking for a wife of noble descent, in order to secure an alliance between the two countries, and guarantee peace.

Freya soon finds herself in a new enviromnent, far away from home, with an unknown husband, whose only concern seems to be fighting. While England’s history is writing in the background, a woman is writing her own one, facing her fearful destiny with the only help of her craftiness and strength.

The original name of the book is “La Sposa del Guerriero” , and it was first written in Italian.

The Warrior’s Bride is a 79 page historical romance novella, available for your Kindle at these links:

AMAZON US     |     AMAZON UK

 

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Jessica Ravera

 

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Jessica Ravera was born in Italy. She graduated in Germanic Philology and currently works as teacher. She enjoys writing tales and romances set in the Early Medieval Period. She has also written several fairy tales and gothic stories for children. In her little free time, she relaxes by walking her dog, reading old books and dreaming about storms.

You can find Jessica at these links:

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In the Spotlight – Steven Ramirez

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How often can you buy a full-length recently released novel for less than 10 cents? I think it’s been decades since I did that. But right now you can pre-order and buy not one, but ten complete novels for only $0.99! Steven Ramirez is part of The Shadow Box, an incredible collection of dark novels. He’s stopped by today to tell us about his own intriguing entry in this set. Let’s find out more.

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 Steven Ramirez

Steven Ramirez is the author of Books One and Two of The Dead Series, Tell Me When I’m Dead and Dead Is All You Get. He has also published a number of short stories, as well as a children’s book, and he wrote the screenplay for the horror-thriller film Killers. Steven lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughters.

You can find out more about Steven at these links:

Website     |     Twitter     |     Facebook

Goodreads     |     Amazon Author Page

Read on for more about Steven and his awesome book!

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Cover Reveal – Connor

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When Sophia Turner comes home for the summer, she has no idea her stalker is planning to kidnap her.  Fighting him off, she escapes with only the clothes on her back, searching for safety.

Connor Kendall wants a quiet summer running his bed and breakfast, but when a barefoot Sophia turns up with no bags, he takes her in despite concern she may have brought trouble with her.  He vows nothing will harm her, but the promise might be harder to keep than he’d ever imagined.

You can find Connor through Randi’s Amazon Author Page once it releases.

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Randi Everheart

Randi Everheart is an avid author of romance, due in no small part to being a diehard romantic.  After all, Randi once wrote a song for the object of a crush and penned a fifty page love letter for another! The same spirit now flows into these stories – hopefully to win your heart!

Randi has a Bachelors of Music in classical guitar but has always been more of a rocker, having released several albums under another name.  Tendonitis in both arms ended career plans in music, leading to a new career as a software developer. Today Randi co-owns a software consulting firm and lives in the Maryland suburbs north of D.C., is married, and loves spending time with son Ryan when not writing, playing guitar or golf.

You can find Randi at these links:

http://www.RandiEverheart.com
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http://facebook.com/RandiEverheart

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January Black / Touch of Frost Release Giveaway

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January Black

Sixteen-year-old genius Matty Ducayn is the son of The Hill’s commandant. As such, he’s expected to conform to a strict, unspoken code of conduct. Small acts of defiance over years—such as walking on the grass—have earned him a reputation for being unruly. When sarcastic test answers finally get Matty expelled from school, King Hadrian offers him a diploma if he can answer a deceptively simple question, and then dismisses the only answer.

To prove his worth to society, Matty wrestles with the king’s word games, the kingdom’s historical record, and laws that don’t make sense. He meets Iris Locke, a street smart gardener, along the way. After enchanting him at a glance, Iris helps his research, keeps him out of trouble, and finally breaks his heart.

Alone again, Matty finds himself on collision course with a deadly law, one he will have to break to answer the king’s question. Was Hadrian challenging him, or teaching him a lesson? Without Iris, it won’t matter, because Matty won’t stand down for anyone else.

January Black is the 2013 Readers’ Favorite Silver Medal winner for YA-Coming of Age.

Find January Black at these retailers:

Kindle USA     |     Amazon Print     |     Kindle UK     |     Kindle CA

Read on to find out more about, Wendy, Lynn, Touch of Frost and to enter the giveaway!

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Book Blast – Pre-order Tristan

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Five years ago, Tristan Kendall left home and the woman he loved to prove himself on the sport bike racing circuit.  With his career briefly on hold, he’s come to realize everything – and everyone – he ever wanted was right at home all along.  Now he’s determined to win back her heart no matter the cost.

But Victoria Lane’s been through more than Tristan knows since he broke her heart.  No longer the girl he once knew, she has a life to live, and a heart to give, but only to someone who’s planning to stick around.  And she’s sure that isn’t him.  Can he convince her that she’s the only victory lane he wants to put his crotch rocket into?

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Randi Everheart

Randi Everheart is an avid author of romance, due in part to being a diehard romantic.  After all, Randi once wrote a song for the object of a crush, and even penned a love letter longer than 50 pages! Sadly, neither was enough to win the heart in question, but now the same spirit flows out of a pen (well, a keyboard) and into these stories – hopefully to win your heart!

Randi has a Bachelors of Music in classical guitar, Magna cum Laude, but has always been more of a rocker, having released several albums under another name.  The original college major was composition, but it’s even harder to write that when you haven’t taken all the classes you need yet.  The switch in majors meant needing to pick up four years of classical guitar skill in the two remaining years of school.  Success in this led to a crippling case of tendonitis in both arms!

That pretty much killed music as a pursuit or a career – for a while.  In the meantime, Randi became a software developer and still ekes out a living that way, co-owning a software consulting firm.  Randi lives in the Maryland suburbs north of D.C., is married, and loves spending time with son Ryan when not writing, playing guitar or golf, or writing smut.

You can follow Randi at these links:

Website     |     Twitter     |     Facebook    |     Fireheart Books

 

 

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