#FreebieFriday – A Series of My Heart

The Calling is Reborn Vampire novels is a series of my heart. Part paranormal part suspense, it was so much fun to meet the characters, discover their stories, and share them with you! Today I’m offering up free downloads of DARKNESS CALLS, the first book in the series. DARKNESS CALLS was an RT Top Pick and also a finalist for Best Paranormal by Affaire de Coeur magazine. Diana and Ryder are two of my all time fav characters and I hope you’ll love them also! You can download the free e-book at http://bit.ly/DarknessCalls. Also, please leave a review if you can. Reviews really help authors and we really appreciate them. Have a great weekend!

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#TeaserTuesday – DEATH CALLS from The Calling is Reborn Vampire Novel Series

I am so excited to be sharing my re-release of DEATH CALLS with you today. This is #4 in The Calling is Reborn Vampire Novel series, but each book in the series stands alone. DEATH CALLS is one of my favs since it’s about sexy Southern vampire Ryder Latimer and FBI Agent Diana Reyes. After some time together, the darkness of Ryder’s vampire world is pulling them apart, especially when Diana is reunited with her former lover and wonders how it would be to have a normal human life.

This story received critical acclaim and was chosen as a Top Fantasy book by Catalina Magazine and Best Silhouette Nocture by the Cataromance website. Here’s a blurb and teaser for you!

 

Blurb

Darkness Calls to humans as well as vampires. . .

When FBI Agent Diana Reyes fell in love with Ryder Latimer, she knew that her life would never be the same. But her vampire lover brings passion into her life and Diana thought that and his love would be enough. Now she has her doubts if she can stay in his world. His darkness connects with something deep inside her, something that scares as much as it restores her life. But at times, she finds herself wishing for a “normal” life.

Ryder understands that his lover has fears about returning to the darkness that had once claimed her life.  He has fears of his own, namely losing her after a lifetime of being alone.  He doesn’t know what he would do without Diana in his life. When an FBI investigation pulls Diana into a dangerous and dark mission, Ryder is forced to make a choice: Can he let his lover go or will he bring her into his world forever, even if she will hate him for eternity?

Teaser

Warning this teaser is for MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY!

“I don’t regret. . .us,” she whispered. Funny, but it was the truth despite her doubts. He was her damnation and her salvation.

“Let’s not talk about this now. The night is short and. . .I don’t want to spend it. . .”

Burying her head against his chest, she wrapped her arms around him. Her embrace shook loose something inside of him.

He needed to make it impossible for her to deny that this was real, no matter how many doubts both of them now seemed to be having.

It was sweet torture, the feel of her breasts skimming his chest. Her warmth slowly worked its way into the cold of his body. The heat of her passion drove the chill from his skin.

She tugged him toward her bed. “This is what you want, isn’t it?”

She wore her false bravado face. Funny how he could recognize it so easily. Funny how he wanted to drive the fear from her until she truly welcomed him into her bed. Invited him into her heart.

“Can you deny it’s what you want, as well?” he said.

She couldn’t lie to herself. She needed more of him. She always needed more even if she refused to give a name to that desire. Even as she wondered if it was a result of some vampire head game, much as Foley had suggested.

Ask me to touch you, he said.

Why?

His demanding reply came swiftly. Because I need you to want me as much as I want you.

“Dios, Ryder. I need you.”

Slowly, way too slowly, he lowered his hand until it rested on top of the nest of curls between her legs. She pressed her hips up, urging him on. He breached the edge of her panties and unerringly found her center.

Beneath his fingers, Ryder experienced the pull of her. The scent of her arousal perfumed the air, so strong that the vampire within begged for a taste. He had lost the battle last time. He wouldn’t allow it to happen tonight. If the animal came. . .she might hate him—or herself—for surrendering to the demon.

He dropped a trail of kisses along her body. She opened her legs, knowing his intent and welcoming it. He slipped between her legs, brought his mouth to her sensitive nub.

Her hips arched in acceptance.

Her wetness—slick against him—and the smell of her. . .the heat. . .He groaned and she held his head to her.

He lost the battle.

The change surged over him. It was almost too much. The smell of their sexual musk. Her racing pulse reverberating in his ears. Her nether lips, wet and flush with blood. The demon imagined feeding there, at her most private of places.

He gasped at the roiling passion making his loins ache and looked up at her with his vampire face. Fangs exposed. Eyes glowing. Skin flushed and warm.

Order

You can order DEATH CALLS at the following retailers and don’t forget that I have special 99 cent pricing on the first books in the series!

Amazon: https://amzn.to/35jx651
Apple Books: https://apple.co/2LTEhcl
Barnes & Noble: bit.ly/BN_DeathCalls
Kobo: bit.ly/Kobo_Death_Calls
Scribd: bit.ly/Scribd_Death_Calls

#TravelTuesday – Photos from #RWA2019

I had a nice time at the conference thanks to all the amazing people I met! It was awesome to get to know them and spend time with them. As for the conference itself, I could have done without all the politics people seemed to think it was appropriate to inject into speeches, etc. RWA was my safe space to get away and learn about writing and the publishing business. It’s sad to say it’s not that for me anymore. In spite of that, I did have a lovely time with many of the people who attended and who were there as I was to discuss writing, publishing, and how to take our careers to the next level. Today I’m sharing photos of some of the sights and some of those wonderful people. To see the full photo please click on the thumbnail.

#WineWednesday – Plotting Our Next Adventure

My daughter and I have been busily plotting our next adventure and decided to splurge on a visit to the Rosé Mansion! So what is this you may wonder? Well, the Rosé Mansion website explains itself as:

    The world looks better through rosé-tinted glasses. Join us on an ethereal journey through Rosé Mansion this summer at our brand new mansion in Midtown Manhattan.

    Sip rosé wines from across the globe as you wander through 14 new rooms that celebrate your favorite summertime wine. During this interactive experience, you’ll discover a whole new side of rosé as you learn about the culture, history and science of this magical pink drink.

    Travel back in time to ancient Egypt, hang out in a vintage airline lounge, perform a 1960’s acid test, meander through a vineyard maze, dance in a dazzling disco ball pit, and more, before you end your adventure in RoséLand, the greatest wine-themed playground on the planet.

For us it’s about the mom-daughter experience and some hopefully Instagram-worthy pictures more than the wine, although the addition of the wine doesn’t hurt. Looking forward to it already! For more info, visit https://www.rosewinemansion.com/.

#MotivationMonday – The “I Can Do This Now” Excitement

It’s been nearly two months since I started my lifestyle change. Better eating. Continuing to challenge myself with my workouts. The end result is 15.8 pounds down, more energy, and the ability to do something like this past Friday’s outing: A climb to the top of the Vessel in Hudson Yards and a walk along the High Line. It came out to a total of 4.25 miles for those two adventures. So exciting on so many levels. Although my fear of heights kicked in the step training I’ve been doing kept me moving up and down the maze that is the Vessel without noticing a thing. Not out-of-breath for the wrong reasons. Maybe breathless because of the views and the height. A wonderful night with my best bud and I am so grateful for the positive changes happening with my body. Today I’m sharing some photos from that adventure.

#ManCandyMonday – Owen Pierce from ONE SUMMER NIGHT

It’s been a few weeks since I tempted you with some Man Candy, so today I’m sharing sexy Owen from ONE SUMMER NIGHT. I loved Owen’s loyalty to his brother as well as his long term love for Maggie, the heroine in the story. While Owen sometimes had a tough time with balancing his love for Maggie with his desire keep the feud between their families out of their relationship, he made the right decisions at the end so Maggie and he could have their happily-ever-after. So without further ado, here’s Owen!

As a side note, the ONE SUMMER NIGHT e-book is specially priced at 99 cents. That’s a great deal for a Publishers Weekly Top 10 romance! You can order this beach read just in time for early summer reading at the following retailers:

Amazon Kindle: http://amzn.to/2krMwfE
Amazon Paperback: http://amzn.to/2kYLWZV
B&N: http://bit.ly/2kNuo0p
GooglePlay: http://bit.ly/2ik8EfG
iBooks: http://apple.co/2qsqdwx
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2fuEphL
Audible: https://amzn.to/2l2D0S2
Radish: Read three chapters for free – http://bit.ly/2AERQFk

#ThrowbackThursday Goodbye Lord & Taylor

Since 1914, Lord & Taylor has had its flagship store on New York City’s Fifth Avenue. Sadly it was announced earlier this year that the current owner, Canadian company Hudson’s Bay Co., has sold the lovely landmark building to WeWork (other locations will remain open). For years the Lord & Taylor Christmas windows were the highlight of my family’s holiday outing to New York City. The demise of this location hits hard because of that and because it reminds me of another venerable retail institution which was shuttered and which was like part of my family – B. Altman’s. My dad worked at Altman’s for over twenty years and I worked there as well to pay for high school and college expenses. I actually based the store in ONE SUMMER NIGHT on Altman’s which is still so dear to my heart.

So today’s Throwback Thursday is an homage to the Lord & Taylor Christmas windows. Thank you for so many wonderful years and memories. You will be missed.

FYI – Hudson’s Bay also owns Saks Fifth Avenue. Wonder if that location will be the next with a “For Sale” sign?