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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

EVER WANT TO GO TO IRELAND AND FALL IN LOVE? WELL CHECK OUT RENEE VINCENT'S SEXY NEW ROMANCE "THE FALL OF RAIN"

THE REVOLVING BOOK TUESDAY EDITION IS BY RENEE VINCENT!

TITLE: The Fall of Rain (Book 3 of the Emerald Isle Trilogy)
GENRE: Contemporary Romance
PUBLISHER: Turquoise Morning Press http://bit.ly/xl1dgO
WHERE THE BOOK CAN BE PURCHASED:
 
eBOOK FORMATS:
Kindle http://amzn.to/y33BKC
Nook http://bit.ly/xnBctR
Turquoise Morning Press http://bit.ly/xl1dgO
KOBO http://bit.ly/Aqjprl
All Romance eBooks (ARe) http://bit.ly/il179N
Smashwords http://bit.ly/Aiyy9z
Sony Reader Store http://bit.ly/z9voZu
 
PRINT FORMATS:
Amazon http://amzn.to/y1ZH2F
B&N http://bit.ly/xCiTT4
Turquoise Morning Press http://bit.ly/vnvABQ
 
RELEASE DATE: CURRENT


SYNOPSIS:
Leif Dæganssen, an archeologist from Norway, is determined to trace back his Scandinavian roots as far as the Dark Ages and find proof of their existence on the Emerald Isle. After several years of living off the west coast of Ireland, he finally uncovers an ancient artifact—an intricately decorated chest with pagan carvings—buried beneath the very porch of his coastal cottage. Knowing it only confirms the presence of a glorified Norse-influenced settlement on Inis Mór, he’s determined to establish a link between himself and those who once inhabited the rugged isle.

For as long as she can remember, Lorraine O’Connor has had dreams of a Norse warrior kissing her. And even though she’s never fully understood the reason for her vivid subconscious imagination, she welcomes the meaningless and wanton pleasure of being in a Viking’s protective embrace—until the day she meets that brazen Northman on an impulsive vacation trip to Ireland.
Though blindsided by the relevance of her dreams and the strange familiarity of the man within them, Lorraine can’t help but feel a deep-seated intimacy toward Leif. And the more she gets to know him, the more she’s convinced they’ve shared a life together in a time long forgotten.
Are the clues to their ancestral past hidden within the contents of the chest or buried deep within their hearts?

REVIEWS:
"I didn't believe it was possible to take Daegan and Mara's incredible love story to another level, but I am extremely pleased to be wrong. The new paths with Leif and Lorraine and the journey back to some very memorable moments with Daegan and Mara are expertly crafted into one extraordinary story. The contemporary version of their fated and reincarnated love reads like new, but with a familiar comfort. All my senses were engaged upon reading this dramatic conclusion to the Emerald Isle Trilogy. The author is phenomenal in bringing to life the sights, sounds, and emotions through well researched descriptions and dialogue. Every word seemed to have a purpose in helping create a beautiful and poetic ending to an unforgettable trilogy. If you've never heard of the name Renee Vincent then you're missing out on quality reading that's worth every second of your undivided attention. It's an escapists dream and I will most certainly be back for more."

~ 5 Stars TOP PICK ~ Night Owl Reviews ~
"If I was told I only had one word to describe The Fall of Rain (the entire Emerald Island Trilogy, for that matter), it would have to be "FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC!" This story deserves so much more than just a 5 star rating, in my opinion. Renee Vincent weaves a tale of everlasting love that transcends the boundaries of time, adding just the right twists and turns to keep you guessing. The Fall of Rain is the perfect ending, wrapping the entire trilogy up into one perfect package. I'm honestly sad that it's over. I'm eagerly awaiting to see what literary gem Vincent has in store for us next.

5 Stars ~ Coffee Beans & Love Scenes  http://bit.ly/zDsWRY
"I know for myself I enjoyed the first two books very much. So much so, that I was excited for the third book to come out. Little did I know what book three really had in store for me. OMG doesn’t even cover it. This is my absolute most favorite book of this series. Where the first two take place deep in the past, book three finds us in the present time. How does that work, you may be asking . . . well, I would have never thought it possible until I read it for myself. Taking present time activities and adding in flashbacks from centuries past, this book offers the reader everything; drama, romance, comedy and even mystery. People and things aren’t always what they seem. In fact, you may walk away from this book never looking at that moment of déjà vu the same again. Maybe, just maybe when something feels right . . .we should remember, just who are we to question it? If you enjoy historical romances and love a story with men you would love to sink your teeth into, this is your series to get lost in. Not an ounce of disappointment to found in the pages of these books."

Rose That Rules All - MAGNIFICENT! ~ Romancing The Book http://bit.ly/rxnb1z
"If you fell in love with Dægan in the book Ræliksen then you wont be disappointed when you read The Fall of Rain. You will fall in love with Leif too. I was crying happy tears when I finished reading this book. Author Renee Vincent made this Dægan Lover very happy. I'm very happy how she ended this wonderful trilogy."
5 Stars ~ Viking Princess http://bit.ly/cIMrkJ

READ AN EXCERPT: http://bit.ly/s1Gh0A

AUTHOR BIO:
Award winning author of The Emerald Isle Trilogy, Renee Vincent, has had a lifelong fascination with the legends and lore of ancient Ireland, and the powerful, compelling Scandinavian explorers and conquerors known as the Vikings. Her books have earned numerous accolades, including "Best Historical Romance" and "Best Cover" by LR Cafe, 5 Star TOP PICKS by Night Owl Reviews, a 5 HEART Sweetheart Award by The Romance Studio, and a "Best Book of the Year 2011" nomination from Long And Short Reviews.
“If you've never heard of the name Renee Vincent then you're missing out on quality reading that's worth every second of your undivided attention. It's an escapists dream and I will most certainly be back for more.”
~ 5 Stars TOP PICK ~ Night Owl Reviews
“This is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical romance and I cannot wait to read the final book of the trilogy as this story has stayed with me days after I read the last word.”
~ 5 Hearts! The Romance Studio
“If I was told I only had one word to describe The Fall of Rain (the entire Emerald Island Trilogy, for that matter), it would have to be "FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC!" This story deserves so much more than just a 5 star rating, in my opinion.”
~ 5 Stars! Coffee Beans and Love Scenes

CONNECT WITH RENEE ONLINE:
Website: http://www.reneevincent.com/
Blog: http://www.pasttheprint.blogspot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reneevincentauthor
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/ReneeVincent
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3005290.Renee_Vincent

UPCOMING BLOG TOUR DATES OR BOOK SIGNINGS:
Lori Foster's 8th Annual Reader & Author Get Together 2012
Thursday, May 31 - Sunday, June 3, 2012

SNEAK PEEK:
“Will you be washing your hands of me now?”
His head fell and his shoulders dropped. How did he get so wrapped up in this woman, that any little thing she said sent his mind whirling and threw his self-control into a tizzy? He slowly turned around, forcing his line of sight to remain above her shoulders.
“I don’t think I could ever wash my hands of you, Rain.” He recalled the amazing day they had together, the conversation at the fort, the kiss at sunset, and the intimate shower they shared. “Not anymore.”
“Then why are you leaving?”
Leif crossed his arms, trying to remain poised. “Because I should. I came too close to having my way with you in the shower had it not been for the timely blast of cold water in the pipes.”
Lorraine melted him with her innocence. “You wanted to have your way with me in the shower?”
Leif couldn’t help but laugh. “Was it not obvious to you, then?” He glanced down at his tented towel “Or even now? Hell, if it were up to me at this very moment, I’d have already sprawled you out on the bed behind you.”
Warmth infused her cheeks and her eyes darkened. She chewed on her lip, pondering the scenario. The seconds lugged by, her reply hanging in the balance.
“Okay, that just came out.” He rubbed his hands down his face. “Obviously, that’s my libido talking and—”
“So, what’s stopping you, Leif?” Her hand came up to her chest and she untucked the towel at her breasts, letting it fall to the floor.
His mouth dropped open and his heartbeat kicked up a notch. Heat and blood and all things hormonal coursed through his veins. He couldn’t hold back even if his blasted conscience slipped in a last minute ethical reason for thinking twice. Her naked body, pleasantly dainty with soft curves in all the right places, spurred the animal inside him. She had given him permission to take her as he wanted, and that was all he needed to slam the door shut on morals and decency

Friday, March 16, 2012

Get your heart's desire and check out Adriana Ryan's new romance "Her Heart's Desire"

THE REVOLVING BOOK FRIDAY EDITION IS "HER HEART'S DESIRE" by ADRIANA RYAN
POSTED FRIDAY MARCH 16TH, 2012
AUTHOR: Adriana Ryan
TITLE: Her Heart's Desire
GENRE: Supernatural romance, novella
PUBLISHER:  MUSE IT PUBLISHING, http://tinyurl.com/8aav2vm
WHERE YOU CAN BUY THE BOOK ONLINE:
MUSE IT PUBLISHING $3.50 (ALL FORMATS AVAILABLE) http://tinyurl.com/8aav2vm
PLEASE NOTE: HER HEART'S DESIRE WILL BE UP ON AMAZON AND OTHER E-BOOK SITES NEXT WEEK.
REVIEWS:
 "... a Cinderella story for adults." - Reinvented Reader Book Blog
SYNOPSIS:
Millie Fields’s life could be a Greek tragedy. As if frizzy hair and a dead-end job weren’t enough, the heartthrob of her dreams, Graham Lance, doesn’t even know she exists. The only man in her life these days is her best friend Braedon Hill, who seems to have an endless supply of tissues for her equally endless tears. Ironically, Millie is so blinded by her yearning for Graham that she can’t see Braedon’s heart yearns just as keenly for her.
Things become unbearable for Millie when a cruel twist of fate lands her – literally – at Graham’s feet. Utterly humiliated, she flees outside into the pouring rain, the sound of her co-workers’s contemptuous laughter echoing in her ears. As she sits sobbing on a bench, a stranger appears bearing a gift that will transform Millie’s life: A mysterious necklace that will metamorphose her into a ravishing beauty at dusk. Her newfound identity helps Millie finally land the delicious Graham Lance. But as she gets closer to Graham, her relationship with Braedon starts to disintegrate. Will Millie realize all that Braedon has to offer? Or will she choose to live her dream with Graham?
READ AN EXCERPT: http://tinyurl.com/8aav2vm
AUTHOR BIO: Adriana Ryan writes spunky, supernatural women's fiction in beautiful Charleston, SC. She is currently at work on an urban fantasy series. A huge fan of spooky stuff and shoes, she enjoys alternately hitting up the outlet malls and historic graveyards.
CONNECT WITH ADRIANA ONLINE:
 
WEB SITE: http://www.adrianaryan.com
TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/#!/adrianaryansc
FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAdrianaRyan

Thursday, March 15, 2012

FREE Irish Kiss for you! #ebook is #FREE in most ebook stores.

By JoAnne Kenrick



Sweet Irish Kiss is apart of Decadent Publishing's 1 Night Stand multi-author series.


The series is based around Madame Evangeline's match-making skills. A woman to be reckoned with, and owner of a highly successful matchmaking service; put the right two people together for just one night and anything is possible. Especially when the dates take place at the fabulous Castillo Hotels and Resorts in some of the most exotic places in the world. For more on Madame Evangeline.

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Rachel Taylor has issues. Her father broke her mother's heart with his cheating and Rachel swore never to let that happen to her, but one ruined relationship after another and she's realized she's got to get over being closed off to men. Perhaps a one-night stand is just the baby step she needs to begin to build trust again.
Shaun Bell, a divorced workaholic, spends all his time tending bar in his Irish Pub. He's ready to love again, but the women who visit his bar are only after his infamous Irish cocktails. At the advice of his darts team, over a tanker or two of Beamish, he applies to 1Night Stand to get back into the swing of things and enjoy the company of a woman specially selected for him by Madame Evangeline.
A match seemingly made in heaven...until morning rolls around and Shaun can't bring himself to say good-bye. Can he win her over with his secret weapon, a Sweet Irish Kiss, or is Rachel still too scared to love?
Chick lit & Multicultural BESTSELLERChick lit, Multicultural, Mainstream BESTSELLER"
Your Panties will be bunching and you will be sitting on the edge of your chair to wait and see what goodies Shaun has packed in his overnight bag ** grins **"-- Kat, Pageflipperz

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"Ms. Kenrick's writing style flows nicely throughout the story. Her attention stays more on the characters rather than the setting which is fitting for the genre of the novella. I like her ability to dig deep within the characters feelings allowing them to step up and tell their story. It is as if the author really took the back seat on this one. Very well written indeed! JoAnne Kenrick knows how to write unique, if not quirky, characters that stay with me long after I've finished reading their stories." -- Talina, Night Owl Reviews


EXCERPT:
This Sweet Irish Kiss excerpt has been edited to make it a PG-13. Please keep in mind that

the full story has a 4 flame rating and is therefore NOT suitable for minors.
I can’t believe I did that. What a great first impression. Not! And only I could top it off by going all defensive on his ass. Poor guy looks like a rabbit caught in the headlights. At least he was a gentleman about it, though. Had any of my exes seen me go down like a ton of bricks, all Nia Vilvados style, they’d have pissed themselves laughing and grabbed their cameras. I’m the character who gets caught up in headphone wire when she sees a hot guy in that movie...Fat Greek Wedding, Big Fat Greek...whatever. I know what I mean.
Rachel shuddered. She’d fallen flat on her face because the hunkiness of her one-night stand had taken her by surprise. She hadn’t expected it. Not in the least. Average, that’s what his profile had said. It’s why she picked him. She figured he wouldn’t be up himself. Most attractive men who know they’re hot behave like monkeys in heat because of it. She wanted a man who would be thanking his lucky stars to have her in his arms, and one who would be romantic and polite. And when he rushed to help her, he‘d surprised her again.
Drop dead gorgeous and caring? This could be dangerous.
“Ya feeling better now?” Thick Irish accent, smooth like Baileys, coated each word her one-night stand spoke.
“Uh-huh.” She glanced up at his welcoming expression and caught her stare in his. “So, you’re Irish?” You’re Irish?
He quirked his mouth into a grin as if she amused him. She reminded herself that she wanted this and backed up. She sat on the nearest thing to her, a dining chair from the breakfast for two set, and chewed at her freshly manicured nails. She couldn’t remember the last time she’d felt this nervous. Her stomach flip- flopped around the butterflies dancing in her gut.
“Ya, that a problem?” God I love his Irish brogue.
“Listen, Shaun, I’m sorry about the way I came down on you. I mean, not came down on you. Hell, I...I’m sorry for losing it.” He raised an eyebrow. “For biting your head off when you tried to help.”
“Hey, I get it. I’m not what ya expected.” Shaun, hands firmly rooted in his pockets, shrugged his shoulders. “Ya definitely not what I expected, either, but here we are. We can call it a day if you prefer or we can enjoy the rest of the evening. What do ya say? I can leave if ya like. The hotel room’s been paid for, so ya can spend the night and make the most of it. I’ll leave ya be, so I will. But I’d rather stay here...with ya.”
Her stare locked on Shaun, and she watched him grab his bag from the foot of the bed and stride toward the exit. His muscular frame, dark features, and great sense of style had her knees knocking together. She couldn’t remember the last time she actually wanted a man. But it wasn’t like she’d chase after him. The day she did that would be the day she forgave her daddy, or rolled over dead. The latter was more likely to happen first.


JoAnne Kenrick
JoAnne Kenrick, an ex-Ghost Tour Guide turned Romance Author, is a Welsh lass who has lived in various countries around the world. She now calls North Carolina her home, where she lives with her husband, two children and a lazy cat. When they aren't demanding her attention, she can most likely be found watching a vampire movie, reading or baking up a British favorite in her N.C. kitchen. That is, when she isn't writing or chatting up a storm on social networking sites.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

IF YOU'VE READ "THE HUNGER GAMES" THEN YOU SHOULD READ MORE BOOKS! SO HOW ABOUT A FREE BOOK THAT ALSO HAPPENS TO BE A GREAT READ?

THE REVOLVING BOOK TUESDAY EDITION IS FREE! :)

THE PIRATES OF SUFIRO by DAVID LEE SUMMERS

POSTED TUESDAY MARCH 13TH, 2012

GENRE: SCIENCE FICTION

FREE on Barnes and Noble Nook: http://tinyurl.com/7l68xpf

ONLY .99 CENTS at Amazon Kindle: http://tinyurl.com/6qtdxqe

PUBLISHER: LACHESIS PUBLISHING: http://tinyurl.com/8xvpnm5

READ AN EXCERPT: (scroll to the bottom) http://tinyurl.com/7l68xpf

SYNOPSIS:  The Pirates of Sufiro is a novel by David Lee Summers. It tells the story of the colonization of a planet by pirate captain, Ellison Firebrandt, his first lieutenant, Roberts, and Suki, his lover.  The planet soon becomes a refuge for people of all sorts, looking for a new life and a chance to start over.  Things go wonderfully, until Captain Jerome Ellis of the Mao Corporation discovers the rare mineral, Erdonium, on the planet.  Soon, the old settlers are battling the new entrepreneurs for control of the planet.  At the same time, the galaxy faces a new threat...a power that destroys space ships at will...an enigma called the Cluster.

An all new edition of The Pirates of Sufiro with a new cover and four interior illustrations by Laura Givens is now available!

"Not unlike his other works, David Lee Summers' novel, The Pirates of Sufiro offers extraordinary storytelling, diversity, and battles combined with fine writing, tight plots, and rich, memorable characters. This is definitely one author I'd read again and again." Nicole Givens Kurtz, author of Zephyr Unfolding <http://www.zephyrunfolding.com>

REVIEWS:

http://tinyurl.com/84k2pg7

http://tinyurl.com/7ff2nmu

AUTHOR BIO:

David Lee Summers is an author, editor and astronomer living somewhere between the western and final frontiers in Southern New Mexico.  He is the author of five novels: The Pirates of Sufiro, Children of the Old Stars, Heirs of the New Earth, Vampires of the Scarlet Order, and The Solar Sea.  David is also co-author, with Lee Clark Zumpe, of the book, Blood Sampler, from Sam's Dot Publishing.  His short fiction has appeared in such magazines as Realms of Fantasy, The Vampire's Crypt, Aoife's Kiss, The Fifth Di..., The Martian Wave, and Science Fiction Trails.  He edits the science fiction and fantasy magazine, Tales of the Talisman and serves as a consultant for El Paso Community College's literary magazine, Chrysalis.  In addition to his work in the written word, David has also worked at numerous observatories around the southwestern United States.  Currently he works for Kitt Peak National Observatory, outside of Tucson, Arizona.

He lives in Southern New Mexico with his wife Kumie and his daughters Myranda and Verity.

CONNECT WITH DAVID ONLINE:

WEB SITE: http://www.zianet.com/dsummers/index.html
BLOG: http://davidleesummers.wordpress.com/
FACEBOOK: http://tinyurl.com/7r48kqm AND http://tinyurl.com/7fjke34
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/#!/davidleesummers

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

IF YOU LOVE JAG AND NCIS THEN PICK UP A COPY OF "UNWRITTEN" by MONICA COLLIER

THE REVOLVING BOOK TUESDAY EDITION IS THE ROMANCE "UNWRITTEN" BY MONICA COLLIER
POSTED TUESDAY MARCH 6TH, 2012
TITLE: UNWRITTEN
GENRE: ROMANCE (military romance)
PUBLISHER: (independent) http://monicacollier.com/unwritten.html 

WHERE YOU CAN BUY THE BOOK:

SIGNED FIRST EDITION: http://monicacollier.com/bookstore.html
SECOND EDITION (CONTAINS ADDITIONAL (RESTORED) CONTENT AND FIRST CHAPTER FROM THE SEQUEL "UNBECOMING:
PRICED AT ONLY .99 CENTS at AMAZON KINDLE: http://tinyurl.com/73ye7w2
ALSO AT IBOOKS (APPLE ITUNES): http://tinyurl.com/4sd8l28
 
BARNES AND NOBLE NOOK: PRICE: $1.99 http://tinyurl.com/7w9s589
SMASHWORDS: PRICE: $1.99 http://tinyurl.com/6qfwxzy
FIRST EDITION (HARD COVER) AT AMAZON.COM (UNDER THE NAME M.C. HENSON) http://tinyurl.com/7683v65

SYNOPSIS:

If you enjoy the TV shows JAG or NCIS then you'll love UNWRITTEN.

Caroline Blaine is a woman of many talents, divided by an unrelenting career as an intelligence agent. Sent to investigate and recover stolen Navy property with a Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) Officer, the only man she can't allow herself to love, they must travel the globe on the hunt and stay alive.

Two Naval officers, each possessing their own set of strengths find they both have the same weakness- trust. Caroline Blaine, intelligence officer, and David Reese, JAG corps officer, have worked together to solve many high profile cases. Now paired again after two years apart, they find it necessary to ultimately give in to their worst fault, trusting someone completely and letting their guard down. Navy property has fallen into the wrong hands and it's up to them to diffuse the situation before it becomes an international incident. The novel begins and ends in Caroline's hometown in the mountains of North Carolina. In between, intrigue and stops in such places as Naples, Italy; Nice, France; Paris, France; and London, England; not to mention a hair-raising and nail biting assassination in Marina, Egypt. Adrenaline will keep you on the edge of your seat as you are launched off an aircraft carrier with the quarreling duo.

Upcoming release of the sequel is due late summer 2012. 

REVIEWS:
http://newsok.com/article/3282585

http://tinyurl.com/7opsjj8


READ AN EXCERPT:  First Five Chapters http://monicacollier.com/teaser.pdf

AUTHOR BIO:

Chapter One. I am born!
Oh wait, sorry. I was channeling Charles Dickens. I was southern born, southern bred, and when I die I’ll be southern dead. Just like in my novel, Unwritten, I am from a small town in western North Carolina- Franklin. It’s very close knit, warm, friendly, and picturesque. I left it for a short time for a foray of living in Paris and then in Atlanta. I missed my home, so I returned.

After being bitten by the creative bug at an early age due to injuries, I took pictures and wrote stories. I didn’t think anything would ever come of it. Little did I know, those passions would eventually pay the bills. Thanks be to GOD! I felt so creatively stifled behind a desk. I hated every single job I had. I recently retired from wedding photography after ten years. I work as a small business consultant.

CONNECT WITH MONICA ONLINE:
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/monica.collier
PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Unwritten-Book-Series/136631349700902
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/