Open Thread for Authors (Author Promo) for July 2016
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Welcome to the Promotional Thread for Authors. What’s this you say? I read quite a few blogs outside the romance blogosphere and many of the big ones have a daily open thread where the commenters drive the bus.
The rules for Author Promo Night Open Thread are as follows:
The book has to be released in that month (i.e., anything released during the last week of February would be a March release)
You can post for yourself or you can have a friend post for you if the idea of posting about your book paralyzes you .
No self published authors unless you write romance. No, I am not a POD hater, I am just thinking about the manageability of the thread.
Think about the readership. I.e., does your non fiction book about psoriasis really fit?
This one is more of a guideline than a rule, but be smart about your comment because if it is just a link to your website and the title of your book, I doubt you are going to get any interest.
DA reserves the right to delete the post if it promotes objectionable content (i.e., no daddy/daughter incest recommends are going to be allowed. Sorry.)
That’s it. Post away.
Hi – Thanks for the opportunity, as always. I’m so excited because my new series – For Your Love – launches this week with the first title, Under Your Skin. This is my first series that will be offered in digital and mass market print. Under Your Skin releases on Tuesday, June 28.
Here’s the blurb:
Blood Is Thicker Than Ink. . .
Norah O’Malley has been alone for a long time. It’s been ten years since her father and four brothers shipped her off to be raised by her aunt. Seven months since she’s seen the guy who got her pregnant–who still doesn’t know. And it’s two weeks since she came home to Chicago and discovered none of her family wants to talk–or listen.
She never expected to walk into a tattoo shop seven months pregnant and get her socks knocked off by instant attraction. She can’t even see her socks. But Kai Ellis is big and gruff and sexy as hell, and if he has a past, well, so does she. Even more, Kai knows how to listen so that Norah feels just a little less alone . . .
All the chemistry in the world can’t help Norah make her decisions. And no sizzle of desire will make Kai believe in happy endings. But a little time with someone who understands might just change everything . . .
And the buy links:
Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/Under-Your-Skin-Love-Novel/dp/1420139495/ref=tmm_mmp_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1453867008&sr=8-3
B&N – http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/under-your-skin-shannyn-schroeder/1122748694?ean=9781420139495
BAM – http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Under-Your-Skin/Shannyn-Schroeder/9781420139495?id=6538672818426
iBooks – https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/under-your-skin/id1052616823?mt=11
Kobo – https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/under-your-skin-4
I have a long contemporary romance releasing in July.
One and Done is releasing July 18th.
One And Done
He wants one night. I want forever.
Hit it and quit it—that’s Smoke Sheridan’s relationship philosophy. The tall, dark, and dangerous club owner never spends more than one night with any woman. He seduces the broken-hearted, leaving them with smiles on their faces and a sexual confidence other men can’t resist.
I need his services.
My boyfriend of four years dumped me because I’m a lousy lay. Smoke can help me win him back, teach me how to make my man writhe in ecstasy. I’ll show him such bliss, he’ll bellow my name in the dark of the night, want me with an all-consuming desire.
This sounds like a great plan. Except I see the loneliness in Smoke’s eyes, feel the wistfulness in his touch, experience the wanting in his embrace. The player isn’t as shallow as he appears.
And I’ve never been good at letting go.
One And Done contains inappropriate humor, very bad pickup lines, a BBW heroine who doesn’t know what she’s doing and a player who thinks he does.
This is a standalone story.
Pre-order Links:
On Amazon US:
https://www.amazon.com/One-Done-Cynthia-Sax-ebook/dp/B01FOVMF70
On Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Done-Cynthia-Sax-ebook/dp/B01FOVMF70
On ARe:
https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-oneanddone-2040641-340.html
On Barnes & Noble:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/one-and-done-cynthia-sax/1123809444
On Kobo:
https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/one-and-done-1
Since you reviewed MURDER ON THE LAST FRONTIER, and there is a budding romance arc in the series, I figure I can “open thread” the second book BORROWING DEATH that hits the shelves Tuesday, June 28 :) Thanks so much!!!
Blurb:
Suffragette and journalist Charlotte Brody is bracing herself for her first winter in the frontier town of Cordova in the Alaska Territory. But the chilling murder of a local store owner is what really makes her blood run cold. . .
After three months in Cordova, Charlotte is getting accustomed to frontier life. She is filing articles for the local paper–including a provocative editorial against Prohibition–and enjoying a reunion with her brother Michael, the town doctor and coroner. Michael’s services are soon called upon when a fire claims the life of hardware store owner Lyle Fiske. A frontier firebug is suspected of arson, but when Michael determines Fiske was stabbed before his store was set ablaze, the town of Cordova has another murder to solve.
Her journalist’s curiosity whetted, Charlotte begins to sort through the smoldering ruins of Lyle Fiske’s life, only to discover any number of people who might have wanted him dead. As the days grow shorter, Charlotte’s investigation turns increasingly complex. She may be distant from the trappings of civilization, but untangling the motives for murder will require plumbing the very depths of Charlotte’s investigative acumen. . .
Advanced Reviews:
“These new mysteries are a great mixture of history, mystery and a little bit of romance.The characters and setting are well-written and readers will be waiting impatiently for the nextinstallment to come out.” ~Mary Lignor, Professional Librarian and Co-Owner of The Write Companion for Suspense Magazine
An “entertaining follow-up…the reporter’s penchant for encouraging the aspirations of a local girl, hanging out with the town madam, snooping in neighbors’ houses, and employing hairpins as lock picks will satisfy.” ~Publishers Weekly
Buy links:
Kensington Books http://tinyurl.com/BDKens
Amazon USA http://tinyurl.com/BDusAmazon
BN http://tinyurl.com/BDbnusa
Amazon UK http://tinyurl.com/BDAmazonuk
Amazon Aus http://tinyurl.com/BDAmazonaus
Kobo http://tinyurl.com/BDKobo
Thank you for setting up this thread. :-) My ebook, FULL HEAT, is scheduled to be released July 19.
Forget shining armor. Motorcycle shop owner Mary Jane Parker could use a knight in black leather right about now. A local gang has been extorting her for protection money, and standing her ground would be a lot easier with the Brothers of Mayhem at her back. She just needs to convince the club’s new president to take the job. The powerful, brooding biker claims he’s not interested—but if his version of tough love is supposed to be punishment, Mary Jane would gladly misbehave for the rest of her life.
Storm Ryder has no interest in rescuing anyone but himself. He spent three agonizing years in prison, and there’s no way in hell he’s going back, not over a spoiled rich girl who’s flirting with trouble. So why does he find himself craving Mary Jane’s lips—and holding her close when he should be pushing her away? Deep down in his tortured soul, Storm knows she’ll be there for him. And when Mary Jane needs him most, he’ll find the courage to give her everything he’s got.
#Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Full-Heat-Brothers-Mayhem-Novel-ebook/dp/B016GRP8WK
#B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/full-heat-carla-swafford/1122783698
#Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/full-heat
#iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/full-heat/id1082259335
Random House Publishing Group, July 2016Imprint:
Loveswept
ISBN:9781101886113
My first contemporary romance with Totally Bound releases July 19. Set in Hollywood – Reunited lovers / ugly duckling hero.
Finish What You Started by Kathryn Lively – Out July 19
Pre order Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Finish-What-Started-ExStream-Love-ebook/dp/B01GRWHKLG
Pre order TB – https://www.totallybound.com/book/finish-what-you-started
Pre order BN – http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/finish-what-you-started-kathryn-lively/1123895167?ean=9781786510501
Pre order Kobo – https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/finish-what-you-started-5
Pre order iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/finish-what-you-started/id1123167983?mt=11
It gets hot under the spotlight…
Once a teen idol, Gabby Randall now spends her time behind the cameras. With her show Danse Macabre scripted and greenlighted for a popular streaming site, she has everything she wants…except her star. Deadlines are looming and she’s desperate to cast the role of a modern-day, motorcycle-riding Grim Reaper. She never thought she’d end up hiring her former co-star, TV’s most beloved geek…and her ex-husband.
Until the day he dies, people will remember Dash Gregory as Freddie “Grody” Grodin, the token geek friend of the cool kids at Wondermancer High. After years of casting agents overlooking him for plum roles, Dash wants to show Hollywood he’s more than a one-note player. He’s ready to break the vicious typecasting cycle, and he’s set his sights on the lead role in a sexy new series too hot for network TV.
When the director yells “Cut!” the star wants to keep up the action behind the scenes. Are Dash and Gabby willing to make ratings history again?
Exstream Love, Book 1
Thanks!
Thanks for the opportunity! Curved Lines is a multi-author box set releasing on July 22. All of the stories feature tattooed heroes and curvy heroines.
Acquired Taste – Dee Carney
When celebrity chef August Jaeger mixes it up with a curvy food blogger, they both realize what they want isn’t on any menu.
Dirty Deeds – Allie Cooke
Four days, a million dollars, the performance of a lifetime…but what happens when they stop faking it? Dirty Deeds ain’t always dirt cheap.
Scorched Desire — Lexxie Couper
When a Harley-riding hunk literally sweeps her off her feet, Jilly Parker finds herself transported to a world of dragon shifters,
carnal lust, and fated love.
Pretty In Ink – Merryn Dexter
Sexy, sweet Aubrey Jensen is everything a semi-reformed bad boy could want – but sometimes getting what you want doesn’t give you what you need.
Hot Tamale – Tilly Greene
Derek Schrizer is a retired Marine looking to get a new tattoo, not reconnect with his first love, the curvy sexy Cat.
Waking Up – Kathryn Lively
A chance encounter forces a plus-sized woman with dormant dreams to wake up and find her own Happily Ever After.
Marked By Ice – Dawn Montgomery
His only job is to protect her at all costs, but who will protect the big bad wolf’s heart once he gets a taste of her sweet lips?
Like a Boss – Quinn
Proving she’s more than a smart mouth and sexy curves would be a hell of a lot easier if she wasn’t so distracted by her sexy new boss.
Kinky Curves – Jodi Redford
The queen of dirty talk. The king of grind. Love is about to get real filthy.
Another Man’s Treasure – Dee Tenorio
A widowed actor and single dad pulls out all the stops to show a single mom just how well a woman can be treasured.
Pre-order links:
Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Curved-Lines-Tattooed-Boys-Women-ebook/dp/B01H4F31YU
IBooks – https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1123204281
Barnes & Noble – http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/curved-lines-jodi-redford/1123909888
Google Books – https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Jodi_Redford_Curved_Lines?id=bdZTDAAAQBAJ
Kobo – https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/curved-lines
All Romance Ebooks – https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-curvedlines-2058811-166.html?referrer=535665e5c7838
Penny is happy, settled…and in a rut. A dominatrix in San Francisco for the last ten years, she has a great roommate, a fascinating job, a big comic book collection, and not too much else. But she’s happy enough, and change is so hard… Too bad that, whether she likes it or not, change is coming.
Her asexual best friend and landlord wants kids…with her, preferably. Her favorite client is getting married and moving on. She might go on a date for the first time in…well, a long time. And if that wasn’t enough, her boss has decided she’s management material.
Suddenly Penny needs to decide what she truly wants in her life. Kids? Romance outside of the workplace? A—heaven help her—management position?
It’s enough to make a girl want to flip a coin.
“Bad Penny” will be on Kindle Unlimited (Amazon only) for FREE until December – after which I’ll make it available on other retailers. Here is the buy link: https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Penny-Francisco-Nights-Book-ebook/dp/B01FGRG5LO?ie=UTF8&ref_=asap_bc
ENCHANTING THE KING, my fantasy romance/fairy tale romance releases July 24.
For a century, the nations of Jerdun and Lyond have been at each other’s throats. Princess Aliénor is a proud woman of Jerdun, and King Thomas of Lyond should have been her hated enemy. Yet from her first meeting with the foreign king, she cannot deny the tender connection between them. After a brutal ambush leaves them stranded in a strange land together, the two decide to face the many perils of the journey back home united. But as suspicious allies only—love is out of the question.
When danger strikes at them on the road, Aliénor immediately regrets hiding her feelings. A sorceress with plans to make herself Queen of Lyond captures their group and lays a hideous curse on Thomas, damning the brave king to an eternal, bitter sleep. If the spell is not broken, if Thomas is not woken in time, the king will fall into madness. Frightened and alone, Aliénor must fight free from her wicked captor, for herself and her sleeping king. Only then does she have a chance of breaking the curse.
Yet even if she does save Thomas, how can love conquer the bitter feud between their nations? How can she betray her homeland, even to be with the man she loves?
ENCHANTING THE KING is a reimagining of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale with a few nods to the sleeping curse from Snow White as well. This book is part of THE BEAUTY’S BEAST FANTASY SERIES, a set of adventurous and romantic fairy tale retellings. All books in this series take place in the same world of true love and grand fantasy adventures. You can read them back to back, or as individual, stand-alone books.
Amazon Preorder:
https://www.amazon.com/Enchanting-King-Beautys-Beast-Fantasy-ebook/dp/B01GJ3L5F0
Tons of thanks for this opportunity! Catching Preeya, the 3rd stand-alone full-length romance in my debut series, Paradise South, releases July 8th and is up for pre-order now.
Fight…
Flight attendant Preeya Patel wears her mother’s wanderlust-genes like a catwalk model. After quitting med school, she flies fast-and-free through her twenties–a staunch middle finger to her Dr. Dad. She wants the life of her dreams–a wild ride with a savage partner in crime to go with it. But dreams don’t often match what fate delivers…
Flight…
Young widower, Dr. Ben Trainer, is flying to Mexico, joining yet another vaccine mission, alleviating his grief and guilt one needy soul at a time. And…risking his life might just set him free.
Or Fall…
When an in-flight emergency throws Ben and Preeya together to save a child, practicality and reverie collide. Both lost souls find something hot and deep and true–an unforeseen connection. But dreams morph, old nightmares haunt, secrets surface. In order to navigate their futures, they must face their pasts.
Hard.
Will Preeya recognize the man of her wildest dreams? Or will Ben fly from this second-chance love before she opens her eyes? A fight–or flight–to the finish…for love.
Amazon Preorder:
Amazon USA: RissaBrahm.com/PS3
Amazon UK: http://bit.ly/CPPS3UK
Amazon CA: http://bit.ly/PS3Canada
Amazon AU: http://bit.ly/PS3AU
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Thank you for allowing us to post our releases! This is awesome.
I’m launching The Story Series on July 1. It’s a five-novella serial. Each episode comes out every two weeks. The first, TELL ME A STORY, can be read as a stand-alone, as it has a HFN. It has 51 reviews on Amazon with a 4.8 rating. Basically, it’s a twist on the billionaire trope, through a literary erotica lens.
It’s FREE on Amazon for a limited time: http://amzn.to/1Zreoyh
A flirtatious reading of erotica blossoms into something deep and tender in the steamy Florida heat…
Emma, a free-spirited bookstore owner in Orlando, keeps her business afloat with innovative ideas. Her most popular evening event is Story Brothel, where customers can pay writers to read aloud to them in a story-time for two, complete with cocktails. Despite the name, the event is usually tame. But things take a steamy turn when a handsome, urbane businessman hires Emma for a session in a private cabana. Daringly, she shares with him a reading of her erotica. Soon both of them are feeling the effects … and Emma’s wondering what kind of lover is underneath his expensive suit.
Caleb may be a billionaire real estate mogul, but he’s never been captivated by a woman as he is by the lovely, quirky Emma. Her rockabilly vintage dresses make him long to strip them off and do very wicked things to her. And her refusal to share her personal life only makes him more curious.
Soon the couple are spending every available moment together. But Emma’s building is in danger of being razed out from under her bookstore … and worse, Caleb may be behind her problems. Can she trust him with her life as she does with her body? Or will the prickly walls built during her harsh past keep them apart?
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Reading order:
Tell Me a Story: Episode One
Tell Me a Desire: Episode Two (July 14)
Tell Me a Lie: Episode Three (Aug. 4)
Tell Me a Secret: Episode Four (Aug. 18)
Tell Me a Truth: Episode Five (Aug. 30)
Series page: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HOTR0HU
Thanks again for this opportunity to post!