Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Book Tour Stop/Giveaway: Daring Destiny

Daring Destiny
Kaylene Winter
(Charming Irish, #2)
Publication date: January 13th 2025
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Daring Destiny is a sweltering saga of billionaire intrigue, opposites-attract, slow-burn, friends-to-lovers with an unexpected life-changing twist.

Before I founded my AI tech company, I spent my high school years silently pining over Astrid Gustafsson, the unattainable ice-blonde beauty. Fast forward a decade and I’m shocked when she asks to collaborate on a secret project. The opportunity is too enticing to pass up.

Our newfound friendship quickly ignites into a wildfire of desire, and my passion for Astrid intensifies, leaving me eager to risk everything for our future. The challenge is, relentless demands of my high-stakes empire threaten to smother the flames of our burgeoning romance.

When fate dramatically intervenes, will a life-changing twist dare us to embrace our destiny?

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Sneak Peek Excerpt


“So…” she says quietly. “Can we talk?”

“Yeah.” I brace myself for what’s coming next.

The end. This is probably the last time I’ll ever see Astrid. My heart is breaking into a million pieces and I’m not sure how to stop her from…

Without thinking, I reach out and take her hand, comforted by how natural it feels. She doesn’t pull away, just flicks her eyes up to me and blinks rapidly. As if she’s trying to stop from crying. My heart thunders in my chest. She moves in closer.

Thu-thump.

Suddenly, her lips are on mine.

In the beginning, it’s a soft kiss. Tentative, as if she’s testing the waters. Then, it quickly deepens and I find myself pulling her flush against my chest. Instinctively, my arms wrap around her as I lose myself in the moment. She tastes like peaches and heaven.

When our lips finally part, our foreheads remain pressed together as we try to catch our breath.

“I didn’t mean to…” She clutches at my waist.

“Neither did I,” I mutter, though it’s a lie. If I could kiss Astrid forever, I would.

I planned to.

We stand there for a moment, holding each other. Neither of us willing to let go. The air between us is charged. Electric.

She gazes up at me, her eyes soft but guarded. “Thank you.”

“For what?” I’m genuinely confused.

“For being here tonight. I truly didn’t think you’d come” She takes in a huge breath and lets it out, like she’s nervous.

Considering the situation, I’m unsure how to respond. “Why wouldn’t I be here? It was important to you. To us.”

She smiles wistfully and tilts her head. “Brennan.”

“I… Uh…” I don’t know how to respond.

Astrid shoots me a look as if to say, shut the fuck up.

So, I don’t bother finishing the sentence. It’s pointless to bullshit her. I’m not capable of giving her what she needs and we both know it.

I’m utter crap at relationships. I don’t know how to nurture them. Prioritize them. Communicate properly. I never have. Probably never will.

Astrid should have been different. She’s everything I ever dreamed about. My ultimate fantasy. And I had her. Until I fucked up.

Ruined us.

Astrid sucks in a breath. “So…turns out I’m pregnant.”

Wait, what?

Reality crashes down, unforgiving. Like a hundred million buckets of ice water.

If I can’t manage a romantic relationship with someone as perfect as Astrid…

How in the fuck can I be a good father?

Reality crashes down, unforgiving. Like a hundred million buckets of ice water.

If I can’t manage a romantic relationship with someone as perfect as Astrid…

How in the fuck can I be a good father?

 


Author Bio:

When she was only 15, Kaylene Winter wrote her first rocker romance novel starring a fictionalized version of herself, her friends and their gorgeous rocker boyfriends. After living her own rockstar life as a band manager, music promoter and mover and shaker in Seattle during the early 1990’s, Kaylene became a digital media legal strategist helping bring movies, television and music online. Throughout her busy career, Kaylene lost herself in romance novels across all genres inspiring her to realize her life-long dream to be a published author. She lives in Seattle with her amazing husband and dog. She loves to travel, throw lavish dinner parties and support charitable causes supporting arts and animals.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Tour Stop/Giveaway: Sanctuary

 


Check out the next tour stop for Ginny Fite's Sanctuary today and make sure to enter the tour wide giveaway as you could win from Ginny Fite will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour, and a $25 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn host. You can find all the tour stops HERE and this tour is sponsored by Goddess Fish Promotions.


SANCTURY

AUTHOR: Ginny Fite

GENRE:  dystopian speculative fiction


Sometimes losing your children is the only way to save them. The year is 2039. Chased by government goons determined to quarantine her and a virus that might kill her at any time, Jean Bennett races a thousand miles to Canada to get her five children to safety. On a journey unlike any they’ve ever taken, Jean learns who she is and what she must do to save her children.

Buy links:

Amazon: https://a.co/d/gdjKhEr

Sunbury Press: https://www.sunburypress.com/collections/all-books/products/sanctuary?variant=42817556217949

Excerpt One:

 

THE infection hit with such ferocity and speed that all public trans¬port had shut down by the end of my husband’s meeting in DC, sixty-five miles from home. No car, no commuter train, no way out.

 

In the five hours since he’d arrived in the city that morning, police had blockaded roads and barred highway entrances. Airlines delayed flights and then canceled them. Residents, under threat of arrest, huddled in their homes, and universities restricted students to dorms. Government officials shuttered public buildings, closing, and locking the gates.

 

Television news showed black-helmeted National Guardsmen herd¬ing panicked tourists back toward their hotels as they stampeded down unfamiliar streets. Coast Guard cutters patrolled the Potomac River; helicopters buzzed overhead. From Capitol Hill to the Ellipse, red lights on Constitution Avenue blinked on and off. Front pages of the morning newspaper skittered across empty streets.

 

I waited for Ted to call.


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AUTHOR Bio and Links: 

Ginny Fite is an award-winning journalist and author of nine traditionally published novels, three collections of poetry, a collection of short stories, and a book of humorous essays on aging. A graduate of Rutgers University and Johns Hopkins University, her 40-year career in communications included posts in newspapers, government, higher education, and a robotics R&D company. Pushcart Prize nominated, shortlisted for the 2019 SFWP prize, a finalist for the 2020 Bakwin Prize, winner of the FAPA gold medal in fiction for the collaborative novel Thoughts & Prayers, her stories have appeared in The Delmarva Review, Women Arts Quarterly Journal, Heartwood Literary Magazine, Coffin Bell, and the Anthology of Appalachian Writers. Writing about ordinary people who grapple with extraordinary circumstances, her novels span the genres of mystery, thriller, adventure, speculative, and women’s fiction. Learn more at GinnyFite.com.

 

Published novels:

Sanctuary

Leave Everything You Know Behind

The Physics of Things

Possession

Blue Girl on a Night Dream Sea

No End of Bad

Lying, Cheating and Occasionally Murder

No Good Deed Left Undone

Cromwell’s Folly

Thoughts & Prayers (co-author)

 

Author Website: https://ginnyfite.com

Social Media Handles:

Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/GinnyFite

Twitter: http://www.twittere.com/unwrinkledbrain

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ginnyfiteauthor

Threads: http://www.threads.com/ginnyfite

 


Tour Stop/Giveaway: The Angel Scroll

 


Discover the book The Angel Scroll by Penelope Holt today. Make sure to check out all the other tour stops HERE and enter the tour wide giveaway in the posts for a chance to win a $25 Amazon/BN.com gift card from the author. The tour is sponsored by Goddess Fish Promotions.

Talking with Penelope Holt

Can you describe your dream home?

We built it in the Outer Banks of North Carolina as a vacation and rental home. It was six bedrooms on a beach with a third-floor great room overlooking spectacular sunsets on the Pamlico Sound and a spit across the island to the Atlantic Ocean. Hurricanes, COVID lockdowns, constant upkeep, and rental headaches led us to sell it to make life simpler. I don’t miss the headaches but I do miss that dream house.

If we were to come to your house for a meal, what would you give us to eat?

Beef bourguignon that includes shallots, carrots, mushrooms, and cooked in red wine, served with mashed potatoes and burgundy wine. Key lime pie for dessert or fruit pie with vanilla ice cream with a nice cheese plate and fruit.

Tell us about the absolute BEST fan letter you have received.

A former film producer who said she loved my book so much that she wanted to share it with her network to see if there was interest in adapting the novel for film because the world needs another great spiritual novel that’s also a rollicking good story.

Say your publisher has offered to fly you anywhere in the world to research an upcoming book, where would you most likely want to go?

I would love to spend a few months in the Greek Islands and Capri, one of the five small islands that make up the Gulf of Naples, off Italy. I love books that have a rich historical setting, ancient culture, stunning landscape, distinctive culture, and intriguing local lore that establishes a great vibe, and sets up fascinating subplots.

Who designed the book cover for the book you are touring?

I recommended the cover’s sacred geometry image, which represents the flower of life. The publisher’s designer then worked to set in an exquisite shade of blue, drenched in shafts of brilliant light, with a font that invokes angels and ancient text.


THE ANGEL SCROLL

AUTHOR: Penelope Holt

GENRE:  Spiritual Romance, Mystery/Thriller

Available at Amazon 

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ONE ANCIENT PROPHECY, TWO HEARTBROKEN LOVERS, AND A WORLDWIDE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR THREE MIRACULOUS PAINTINGS.

 

After her husband’s death, New York artist Claire Lucas has baffling dreams and waking visions as she channels an enigmatic and healing painting of a holy man in India at the deathbed of a young woman. When widowed antiquarian Richard Markson announces that Claire’s canvas is one-third of three paintings prophesied by the Angel Scroll, a recently discovered Dead Sea parchment, she is pulled into an international scavenger hunt to find the stolen scroll and the paintings it predicts.

 

As she pursues the paintings with Richard across historic and holy sites in America, Israel, and Europe, Claire encounters a series of remarkable teachers. A Buddhist, a Benedictine monk, and a professor of early goddess worship all provide rich explanations for the artist’s compelling and perplexing psychic experiences — until she assembles the incredible triptych and deciphers its inspirational message for the modern world.

Excerpt One:

 

In Benares, India, the sweltering night dragged on. Moonlight slid through the bedroom window and bathed the young, Christlike figure who sat cross-legged on the floor. Only a loincloth covered his slender hips, and his long, coarse hair was coiled in a topknot on his crown. He’d been watching the young woman on the low bed for hours. She was feverish, her breathing shallow, as she squinted at him now through half- closed lids. Her husband held her hand and shot the young man a pleading look. “Please let her live. I’m a rich man. I can pay you. I can help the poor of Benares, the poor of India.”

 

“To thwart death is not to conquer it,” the young master said, and the husband buried his head in the bed’s embroidered cover. In a single, fluid movement, the holy man rose and stroked his host’s bent head, His long, graceful fingers raking the dark hair, slick with perfumed oil, revealing a channel of pale, moist scalp.

 

Beyond the bedroom, in the narrow hallway, the master found his three companions propped against a wall and dozing. He tapped the closest with a calloused foot, and one by one the sleeping men awoke. “Is she well now?” the tall one asked, stretching.

 

“She will be dead come dawn,” his master whispered, as the four men stepped into the dusty and deserted Indian night.

 

The phone rang. Claire woke up and realized her face was wet. She’d been crying again. She eyed the clock—9 a.m. She cleared her throat, picked up the phone, and tried to sound awake. “Hello?”

 

“You still sleeping?” Claire held the phone away from her ear to stop Deirdre Vetch’s whine from piercing her brain. “You’re coming to the gallery to talk about the painting, right? We must talk.” Deirdre’s verbal pummeling began. 


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AUTHOR Bio and Links: 

Penelope Holt was born and educated in England and now lives in New York. She is a novelist, playwright, business writer, and marketing executive, whose work has been performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, York Arts Center, and New York’s American Folk Theater. In addition to writing fiction,  The Angel Scroll, and The Apple, based on the controversial Herman Rosenblat Holocaust romance, Holt is a prolific writer, editor, and co-author of non-fiction, including Business Intelligence at Work A Personal Operating System for Career Success, Singing God’s Work, the story of the Harlem Gospel Choir, and many other works. She is married with two children.

 


Monday, January 20, 2025

Book Tour Stop/Giveaway: Line of Sight

 


Take a look at the new book by Paul G. Wright, Line of Sight, today and make sure to enter the tour wide giveaway below as you could win from the author a $15 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner.  The tour is sponsored by Goddess Fish Promotions and you can find all the tour stops HERE


Talking with Paul G. Wright about Line of Sight

 

Tell us about your latest book, who are the main character’s and what can we expect when we pick it up?

My latest book, Line of Sight, is an action-packed spy thriller set in 1995. Fans of the genre won’t be disappointed—it’s a fast-paced story full of intrigue, danger, and unexpected twists.

The main character, intelligence operative Lora Chandler—known in the field as Agent Vogel—is tasked with a mission that could change the course of global power. Lora is sharp, resourceful, and unrelenting, but her work comes at a cost. Often blurring the lines between personal and professional life.

The story features a vibrant cast of characters who challenge Vogel in various ways: journalist Richard Davis, an on-again, off-again love interest whose history with Vogel adds tension to the mission; Shade, a mysterious foreign agent whose loyalties may not be what they seem; Mason, a roguish wildcard with unclear motives; and the enigmatic master criminal Malachai, who is always several steps ahead of the game.

Sent to investigate a claim that Professor Simon Blackmarr has cracked the invisibility problem, Vogel finds herself back in Richard’s hometown, Lancaster, Florida. A place full of memories and unresolved feelings. Things quickly escalate when Blackmarr’s breakthrough turns out to be the real thing. A scientific discovery that, in the wrong hands, could destabilize the balance of global power.

When the professor is abducted, Vogel is thrust into the shadowy, high-stakes world of espionage. She must navigate shifting alliances, dangerous enemies, and her own emotions to stop a threat with devastating consequences.

Readers can expect a thrilling blend of action, espionage, and emotional depth. At its core, Line of Sight is not just about the mission, it’s about trust, betrayal, and how far someone is willing to go to protect the people and things they care about.

 

Do you come up with the hook first, or do you create characters first and then dig through until you find a hook?

It works both ways, but most often, the characters appear first, and I work to uncover their story. What are they trying to do or achieve? What drives them, and what’s standing in their way?

In the case of Line of Sight, I knew I wanted to write a spy story with a female lead, and I had a clear vision of who Agent Vogel would be. She’s essentially Lauren Bacall as a spy. Smart, capable, attractive, and someone you do not want to cross. The next step was developing a worthy challenge for her. Something so daunting that we begin to worry she might not be able to pull it off.

This approach isn’t unique to Line of Sight. My previous book, A College Story, came together in much the same way. The characters and the world were more or less formed in my head—it was just a matter of sitting down and asking: “What journey is the protagonist on? What is their arc?”

One of my teachers once phrased it perfectly: “Why is today one of the most important days in the character’s life?” It’s such a simple question, but as every author knows, it’s the one every story is built upon. Everything comes down to that question. And if I can answer it, I know I’ve found the heart of the story.

Which of your own characters would you like to have lunch with?

That’s a tricky question! As the author, I know I’m supposed to say Agent Vogel. I love her, of course, and she’ll probably give me a hard time about this in the next book, but truthfully, I’d like to have lunch with Shade.

Every author has one character they can’t account for. One who seems to come out of nowhere, fully formed, as though they just walked in off the street. In Line of Sight, that character is Shade. I can look at my cast list and tell you exactly where the inspiration lies for each one, except for her. She’s a mystery to me, even as the writer.

If I had the opportunity, I’d love to spend a few hours with her at a good restaurant, just listening as she answered the simple question: “Tell me about yourself.” I can only imagine what she’d say, and I know it would be fascinating.

Tell us about what you are reading at the moment or anticipate reading in the future? Any favorite authors you enjoy reading in your spare time?

Right now, I’m juggling three books that I’m really enjoying. The first is The Station by Saul Herzog. Lance Spector is a fascinating character, and I love Herzog’s ability to combine high-stakes tension with a strong sense of style. It’s a gripping read for anyone who loves thrillers with complex characters.

I’m also reading Here It Ends by Dan Lawton and following the story of Randolph and Sheila. Lawton does an excellent job building suspense and creating characters you can’t help but root for.

On a completely different note, I’ve been diving into The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth. Her writing style is wonderful. It’s like enjoying a well-prepared meal at a friend’s house. A genuine pleasure to read.

Lastly, I’ve been revisiting a classic: A River Runs Through It and Other Stories by Norman Maclean. It’s the inspiration for the movie directed by Robert Redford, starring Brad Pitt, but the book itself is a masterpiece. Maclean’s prose is reflective, and deeply human. I was lucky enough to find it in print and couldn’t resist picking it up. If you’ve never read it, I can’t recommend it enough.

Which of your own books would you like to live in?

This is a fun but tricky question. I think we would all like to step into the world of Line of Sight for a moment and have a go at living the life of a spy. Dodging danger, unraveling secrets, and jetting around the globe. It would definitely be exciting, but I’d probably be exhausted after a day.

On the other hand, I can easily picture myself walking onto the campus of Brookewood College, from A College Story. There’s something immediately relaxing at the thought of quietly strolling its tree-lined paths and historic buildings. I don’t think I would want to relive my student days, but I could imagine myself as a literature professor on staff. Discussing great novels, hosting lively debates, and passing on the art of storytelling.

The wonderful thing about writing is that it allows me to visit these worlds in my imagination. At the same time, if I had to choose one to live in, it would be the world of A College Story. That small, out-of-the-way school, with a colorful cast of characters most of us have been to in our minds.


What do you do when you have free time?

My wife and I are beach bums. We love spending time on the Florida Gulf Coast. There’s just something special about the white sands, and the sound of the waves. We like to hit the souvenir shops and can’t resist a great seafood spot to wrap up the day. Exploring a new beach is one of our favorite ways to unwind and recharge.

I also have a passion for photography. I love trying my hand at it, especially when we’re traveling. I’m drawn to landscapes and candid shots that capture the small, fleeting moments that tell their own story. Whether it’s a sunset over the Gulf or a quiet street corner, photography helps me slow down and appreciate the world around me.

Another guilty pleasure I have is movies. My father is a big James Bond fan and watching Sean Connery in the role when I was young clearly left its mark. My film collection includes genres, from thrillers to dramas to comedies, but what always catches my attention is a great story. One that stays with you long after the credits roll.

How do you approach character development in your stories? Do you have any specific techniques or methods that you find particularly effective?

I once heard Neil Gaiman talk about creating characters, and something he said has stayed with me. He explained that the most important question to ask is, “What does your character need? Not what do they want, but what do they need?” He went on to say that if the author is truly listening and paying attention, the character will reveal that true need. And this where the heart of the story lies.

I’ve found this to be true in my own writing. There have been times when I’ve tried to force a character in a particular direction because I wanted the narrative to go that way. Inevitably, the story lost steam. Only when I paused and asked, “Why is this not working?”—or in effect, asked my character, “What is wrong? What do you need?”—did the story find its way again.

There’s a popular conception that writing is a solo art. One in which the author, seized by inspiration, churns out pages in a creative frenzy. Those moments, when they happen, are exhilarating, but they’re rare. And they’re not entirely solo moments. Real writing is a relationship with the characters the author brings to life. Like any relationship, it involves a constant give and take, a dialogue where listening is just as important as creating.

Personally, I’ve never cared for the term ‘character development.’ It sounds too clinical. Like a science project. Instead, I think of writing as akin to Michelangelo carving a statue. He claimed that the figure was already within the marble, and he simply needed to chip away the unnecessary pieces. In my experience, the characters are already there, waiting to be written about. My job is to listen and let them tell me who they are.

In the end, writing isn’t about forcing a story—it’s about listening, discovering, and letting the characters lead the way.

What do you believe sets your writing apart from others in your genre, and why should readers choose to read your books?

What I feel sets my writing apart in the spy thriller genre is the focus on character-driven storytelling. In Line of Sight, the action is intense and cinematic. Complete with daring escapes, double agents, and shadowy global conspiracies. But it’s the humanity of the characters that grounds the story and gives it emotional weight.

Agent Lora Chandler, or Vogel, isn’t your typical flawless spy. She’s sharp, resourceful, and unrelenting in her duty, but she’s also grappling with personal struggles: a complicated relationship with journalist Richard Davis, the toll her job takes on her mental health, and the isolation of constantly living in a world of secrets. These complexities make her relatable and give readers someone to root for beyond her skills in the field.

Another aspect I think readers will enjoy is the balance of tension and humor in the story. Whether it’s the witty banter between Vogel and Mason, the international criminal she loves to hate, or her awkward yet heartfelt dynamic with Richard, the dialogue brings a touch of levity to the action. I want readers to feel like they’re not just following an explosive plot but also getting to know these characters on a deeper level.

Finally, I feel Line of Sight features fresh twists on classic spy tropes. From the invisibility formula at the heart of the story to the morally gray foreign agent Shade, the narrative plays with genre conventions in unexpected ways. Readers can expect a story that keeps them guessing while also offering moments of reflection about loyalty, trust, and the cost of living a double life.

Can you discuss any upcoming projects or books that you're currently working on? What can readers expect from your future works?

I have several projects in the works right now. Primarily, I’m focused on the sequel to Line of Sight. This new adventure reunites readers with several of the characters they’ve come to know and takes them deeper into their lives as they face a new threat. Fans can expect the same blend of action, intrigue, and character-driven storytelling, with a few surprises along the way.

On a completely different note, I’m also working on a story that’s been on my mind for years. It’s inspired by the experiences my close friend and I had as longhaired, teenage heavy metal fans. This project explores first loves, the intense passion for music you have at that age, and the struggle to figure out who you are and where you’re going. With so much material to draw from, the challenge has been to narrow it down. To find the storyline and the moments that matter most.

What I can promise my readers is more stories about unique, layered characters who have something to say. Whether it’s an action-packed thriller or a nostalgic coming-of-age tale, you can count on stories that will entertain, surprise, and stay with you. There’s more to come!


LINE OF SIGHT

Author: Paul G. Wright

GENRE:  Mystery

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 It is 1995, and intelligence operative Lora Chandler, a.k.a. Agent Vogel, is tasked with investigating the claim that Professor Simon Blackmarr has cracked the invisibility problem. A mission that leads her back to the half-forgotten beach town of Lancaster, Florida. Home to estranged love interest, and newspaper reporter Richard Davis. Her feelings for him have never really died, and matters become even more complicated when Vogel learns that Blackmarr's breakthrough is legitimate. A scientific discovery that —in the wrong hands — could alter the balance of global power. The stakes become even higher when the professor is abducted from the university, forcing Vogel back into the shadowy realm of espionage to find out who and why. It will take all the skill and cunning Lora Chandler possesses to stop a threat that could have devastating consequences for her personal life — and the world at large.

Excerpt One: 

The file lay in easy reach, on the conference table. The letters LMAR printed across the front. In another moment she would have it. She reached out. 

“I think not.” 

Mason. He was like a cat, with more lives. 

“You think wrong,” said Vogel. 

Mason’s hand slammed down on the folder, inches from hers. Their eyes met—his with that same arrogant smirk she’d seen a hundred times before, his dark hair perfectly in place. As always, he was impeccably dressed, his wine-red tie in a flawless knot. Vogel couldn’t deny it—under different circumstances, she might . . . But no, he was an international criminal and a murderer. And he kissed like a college freshman. The lines were drawn. 

Mason looked at her through steely eyes. “Vogel,” he said coolly, “why do we always seem to have this same discussion?” 

Vogel smirked. “Because, Mason, you’re terrible at losing.” 

Mason nodded. “A character flaw, I’m afraid, that is permanent.” 

She snatched the file away as Mason lunged for her. Instinctively, her hand went for her gun, and she pointed the sleek black barrel directly at his head. He froze, a smile playing across his face. 

“Now let’s be practical,” Mason said. “There’s no way out.” 

“You always say that.” 

A door opened and men in dark fatigues entered, holding assault rifles. Mason’s henchmen. She should have known. They stood on either side of him, with their weapons trained on her like spiders. Vogel counted six in all. 

Mason eyed her. “Really, Vogel. I mean, what are your options? Why don’t you just hand that over and we can all sit down?” 

A bead of sweat ran down her back. Her shoes were tight, and she hadn’t showered since Wednesday. She felt gross. This was taking longer than expected. They were on the thirtieth floor, standing in front of a series of plate glass windows. Mason was right. There was no way out. 

It was then she heard the roar of the helicopter.

 


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AUTHOR Bio and Links: 

Paul G. Wright is a native of Atlanta, GA. He has worked as a newspaper journalist, freelance writer, and screenwriter. He studied acting at the Warehouse Actors Theater and earned his degree in filmmaking from Columbia College Hollywood, in Tarzana, CA. He currently resides in the Atlanta area with his wife and their cat Dusty. 

Website: https://www.paulgwright.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulwrightauthor/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Paul-G.-Wright/author/B08LYG7V88


Sunday, January 19, 2025

Discover Mychael Black's Fae-ry Tales Today and Giveaway

 

Title: Fae-ry Tales

Author: Mychael Black

Cover Art: Bryan Keller

Genres: Action Adventure, Box Sets, Dark Fantasy, New Releases, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense

Themes: Elves, Dragons & Magical Creatures, Gay, Magic, Sorcery, and Witchcraft, Werewolves & Wolf Shifters

Series: Fae-ry Tales (#5)

Book Length: Box Set

Page Count: 174

Description

Firewalk With Me (Fae-ry Tales 1)
Kyle Stafford had anything a young man could want, until a single lapse in judgment changed everything. When Roen stumbles -- quite literally -- into a human sleeping right at his realm’s front door, his duty requires him to take the young man prisoner -- back to House Vakeor.

Broken Spell (Fae-ry Tales 2)
Kirof, formerly of House Vakeor, has no idea why Wizard Micah Norwood was exiled, but it’s only a matter of time before the wizards or the Dark Fae find them. Desperately trying to keep one step ahead of their pursuers, Kirof finds himself caring far more for Micah than he should.

Glamour (Fae-ry Tales 3)
Prince Erilan always performs his duties with unflinching loyalty, but when he meets a Dark Fae scout, his sense of duty wars with his unholy desire for the enigmatic Fae. Lyren of House Kehru prefers covertly spying from the shadows to jumping into forays on the frontlines. What he doesn’t count on is the insanely gorgeous Light Fae who nearly takes his head off with a sword.

Dawning (Fae-ry Tales 4)
Arulas is a wolf shapeshifter who lives alone in a cabin deep in the woods. His life is perfect -- until he finds the half-dead Dark Fae in the middle of nowhere. He nurses Ren back to health, only to find himself square in the middle of a damn war.

Excerpt

Fae-ry Tales
Mychael Black
All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2025 Mychael Black
Excerpt from Firewalk With Me

Fuck.

Kyle Stafford huddled under the tattered awning of a decrepit old general store. Rain pounded the dirt, turning it into a lovely mass of mud. Kyle sighed. He couldn't stay here. He needed sleep -- desperately. The city shelters were too far away, and, honestly, he had no desire to go to any of them. The shelters were always overcrowded and stank of piss, body odor, and only God knew what else. No, he needed somewhere out here, a cave maybe.

The mountains loomed in front and behind him. Surely, he could find a small nook to take refuge in, at least until the rain stopped. He shivered and pulled his battered coat tighter around him. The poor thing was threadbare, but it still kept him reasonably warm. His stomach growled, and he glanced over his shoulder at the abandoned store. Nothing perishable, but maybe a can or two of something? He looked around, then picked up a broken piece of wood and finished busting an already half-broken window. Then he cautiously climbed in, wood still in hand. No telling what else decided to check out the place.

The inside seemed to have weathered time far better than the exterior. Most of the shelves, while empty, still stood in place. Judging by the various product signs hanging on the walls, the store wasn't quite as old as the outside appeared. Thankfully, no creatures -- animal or human -- jumped out at him. Kyle scanned the aisles, but the place had been picked bare. He exited the same way he entered and figured his best bet stood straight ahead.

By the time he slogged through the rain and muck, he swore even his bones were utterly drenched. He ignored the cold ache sweeping up from his waterlogged feet and made his way to what appeared to be a small cave opening. It wasn't big, but it was dry. Wood in hand, he explored it to the back, satisfied nothing else called it home. It wasn't warm by any means, and even starting a fire the primitive way would be futile with the rain soaking every bit of wood outside.

Kyle found a relatively smooth spot and lay down. Hunger gnawed at him, but he could deal with that later. Right now, he wanted nothing more than to sleep. On his side, pillowing his head on his arm, he closed his eyes, feeling safer than he had in a long time.

* * *

The ward protecting the portal hadn't been touched. Roen inspected every inch of the shimmering haze, but found nothing amiss. He lifted his left hand and focused on the ward. The barrier vanished, leaving only the bare rock wall.

Roen unfastened a small pouch on his belt and sprinkled a tiny bit of dust into his palm. Then he blew on it, toward the wall. The stone shuddered and slid open slowly. Most people called them portals, but they were more like gateways. Granted, only magick could open one and dismantle the ward.

Roen retied the pouch and stepped into the dark of the outer cave. He immediately stumbled over something large. Within seconds, he had an arrow nocked and ready to fire. Eyes narrowing, he prodded the lump with one boot. The shape grumbled, unintelligible but definitely not an animal. Human then?

"Get up," Roen ordered loud enough that his voice echoed in the small cave.

The man on the floor rolled and scooted backward until he hit the opposite wall. Alert but weary eyes stared at Roen from under a tangle of dark hair. Even in the darkness, the man's eyes seemed to shine, as if lit from within.

"Who are you?" Roen asked. "What are you doing here?"

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Mychael Black has been writing professionally since 2005. He writes gay romance and erotica, but also het romance as Carys Seraphine and queer fantasy as Katherine Cook. He's an avid PC gamer with a love for RPGs, a horror fanatic, and a fantasy nut. He also has a weakness for anything relating to skulls, dogs, and Spongebob Squarepants. Mychael lives on the Eastern Shore of the US with his family. He loves to hear from readers, be it via email or Facebook.

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Cover Reveal: The Stolen Bride by Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe

 



The Stolen Bride
Series: Kings of Fury Book 2
Paranormal/Fantasy Romance
Release date: March 2025

Clover Deering is living her best life. Kind of. Maybe. Okay, so, not at all. The owner of Fur-Ever Pet Spa is deeply in debt and battling a temper that scares even herself. Things go from bad to catastrophe when a terrifying man claiming to be a berserker king demands an impossible mission: force a rival royal to welcome evil into his heart. In exchange, he’ll gift her with a prize she cannot resist-meeting the twin she never knew existed. The problem? King Viktor Endris isn’t just scary, he’s downright feral.

When captured by Viktor, Clover enacts her own plan. Tame the unhinged warrior, turn him into an ally, and use him to rescue her sister. Not an easy task as Viktor is at war with ferocious turul-shifters, talks to an invisible friend and flips from controlled to chaos in an instant. As their undeniable connection deepens, she discovers a heartbreaking truth. Falling for her is Viktor’s only path to ruin. Yet without his downfall, her twin’s fate is sealed. The worst part? Clover just might be falling for him, too. But in the end, only one can survive. Her man, or her sister.


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