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BARGAINS

Eden Summer's latest novel, Blind Attraction is on sale right now!

He can seduce with a single glance.
Peering down at a sea of fans, rock star, Mitchell Davies can’t deny the innocent beauty of a woman in the front row. He’ll stop at nothing to get to know her. When a public altercation leaves her weak and defenseless, he takes the opportunity to be her savior.
She’s been sheltered from the world.
Alana Shelton wants to spread her wings and experience life away from her restrictive upbringing. But she isn’t prepared for a gorgeous stranger to sweep her off her feet while at her most vulnerable.
Attraction will bring them together, but their pasts will try to tear them apart.
He wants to teach her how to trust, but she’ll show him how to love. In a glamorous world of rock-and-roll, only time will tell if they’re up for the challenge.

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BOOK COVERS & RELEASE DATES

Bloodlust Denied by Christina Phillips hit shelves on June 8th, 2013 from Ellora's Cave.

Tired of the thin-blooded aristocrats in 1815 London, Alexius yearns for better sport. He is drawn to a dark-haired seductress who shows no fear and refuses to obey his commands. Entranced by such novelty, he denies his bloodlust and decides to keep her to warm his bed.

 Immortal vampire hunter Morana has never mistaken her prey before, but the dark stranger mesmerizes her, enticing her to forget everything but the dangerous pleasure she finds in his arms.

Neither one can deny the pull of the other, but there is something beyond the lust—a recognition neither can put a name to. The past and present collide and unless they discover the truth behind the lies, Death will triumph once more.

Inside Scoop: Silk makes much softer shackles than iron, but is just as binding as our lovers engage in light BDSM sport with spanking and mild submission in this risqué Regency story.

Believe, an inspirational romance, co-written by Kylie Sheaffe and Mel Teshco, is due out October 2013 (no exact date) with Soul Mate Publishing.

This is the cover for Maggie Mundy's Blood Scent, coming out with Rogue Phoenix Press 10th July as an eBook and 9th August as a print book.

Trent Feldor is a Seeker vampire who protects human females from Rogue vampires who would take them as mates. Kellie is a reporter who wants to make the front page of the Adelaide newspaper by finding the Parklands Killer. Instead she stumbles straight into a vampire fight and she is the trophy being fought for. Kellie has never let anyone into her life since her mother's death, and isn't going to let the mysterious Trent get under her skin. As for Trent, he may have found the one woman he could love but he will have to stop Rogue vampires who want to kidnap her, and vampire hunters who want to kill him. 

REVIEWS

Christina Phillips received a B- review for Betrayed from The Book Pushers.

“…the story really focuses on the romance between Tacitus and Nimue which was erotically charged and sweet at the same time.  The period setting was also well researched and vivid. But overall, I loved the rich mythology and paranormal elements and along with the heartfelt romance with lovers who are torn and divided about their loyalties but succumb to a true love. This is a fun book that has the enemies turn to lovers trope and was an enjoyable installment in Christina Phillips paranormal historical series.”

Full review here.



Christina also received a 4 star review for Bloodlust Denied from Vampire Romance Books.

"I was very happy when I read the blurb, as I am a fan of paranormal, erotica, and I love a good regency romance.  Phillips gave me all three, so how could I not be absolutely thrilled!"

Full review here.








Allegiance Sworn by Kylie Griffin received a 5 Star rating & Reviewer Top Pick from Night Owl Reviews.

"Although this is the first book of this series that I have read I was instantly hooked. The characters were all so likable and I loved the chemistry between the main characters which changed and grew through the book."

Keri Arthur's Darkness Unmasked was reviewed by All Things Urban Fantasy.

"Keri Arthur’s DARKNESS UNMASKED, the fifth book in the Dark Angels series, is a well written, thrilling urban fantasy, likely to be enjoyed most by readers already familiar with the series. A little confusing to those just jumping in, it was still a fun read, with sleuthing, sexy moments and lots of spiders!"

Full review here.

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A swag of good news this week, folks!!!

CONTESTS

Kylie Griffin's Vengeance Born is a best cover finalist in the Cover Cafe’s 2012 Alternate Reality category. Every year Cover Cafe picks the best romance covers and run a contest where readers can vote for their favourite cover in a number of categories. Voting has now started - click here to vote. 

Bec McMaster's Kiss of Steel made the Honorable Mentions List for the Cover Cafe's 2012 Alternate Reality section.

RT Magazine Best Book Cover of the Month for April 2013 was Allegiance Sworn by Kylie Griffin! Check out the link here. 











And continuing the RT Magazine Best Book Cover of the Month theme - Bec McMaster's Heart of Iron is short-listed for May 2013. You can vote here.

DARK SIDE TRIVIA - Gene Mollica is the artist who created the covers for Bec and Kylie's books!

BOOK COVERS & RELEASE DATES

Eden Summers received her new cover for Blind Attraction. It's out May 28th.

He can seduce with a single glance.
Peering down at a sea of fans, rock star, Mitchell Davies can’t deny the innocent beauty of a woman in the front row. He’ll stop at nothing to get to know her. When a public altercation leaves her weak and defenseless, he takes the opportunity to be her savior.
She’s been sheltered from the world.
Alana Shelton wants to spread her wings and experience life away from her restrictive upbringing. But she isn’t prepared for a gorgeous stranger to sweep her off her feet while at her most vulnerable.
Attraction will bring them together, but their pasts will try to tear them apart.
He wants to teach her how to trust, but she’ll show him how to love. In a glamorous world of rock-and-roll, only time will tell if they’re up for the challenge.


Lunar Exposure by Shona Husk is out on May 10th from Ellora's Cave.

Bounty hunter Callen wants to capture Noga—a terrorist—both for the money and for revenge. But catching a criminal on the sensual resort of Decadent Moon without giving in to all the destination’s sexual pleasures is harder than it seems.
Haliday is the darling of the media, a socialite known as much for her casual relationships as she is for her charitable donations. No one knows she hunts down criminals.
Lust and ambition clash, and Callen and Haliday will have to find a way to work together, despite the distraction of their passionate bond. To succeed they must trust each other, something neither Callen nor Haliday is willing to do.


Christina Phillips has a release date for her dark Regency romance, Bloodlust Denied - 7th June from Ellora's Cave.

Tired of the thin-blooded aristocrats in 1815 London, Alexius yearns for better sport. He is drawn to a dark-haired seductress who shows no fear and refuses to obey his commands. Entranced by such novelty, he denies his bloodlust and decides to keep her to warm his bed.
 Immortal vampire hunter Morana has never mistaken her prey before, but the dark stranger mesmerizes her, enticing her to forget everything but the dangerous pleasure she finds in his arms.
Neither one can deny the pull of the other, but there is something beyond the lust—a recognition neither can put a name to. The past and present collide and unless they discover the truth behind the lies, Death will triumph once more.
Inside Scoop: Silk makes much softer shackles than iron, but is just as binding as our lovers engage in light BDSM sport with spanking and mild submission in this risqué Regency story.
A Romantica® paranormal erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave
Link to book trailer.


Heart of Iron from Bec McMaster releases this week (May 7th) from Sourcebooks. This is the second in her London Steampunk series.

In Victorian London, if you’re not a blue blood of the Echelon then you’re nothing at all. The Great Houses rule the city with an iron fist, imposing their strict ‘blood taxes’ on the nation, and the Queen is merely a puppet on a string…
Lena Todd makes the perfect spy. Nobody suspects the flirtatious debutante could be a sympathizer for the humanist movement haunting London’s vicious blue blood elite. Not even the ruthless Will Carver, the one man she can’t twist around her little finger, and the one man whose kiss she can’t forget…
Stricken with the loupe and considered little more than a slave-without-a-collar to the blue bloods, Will wants nothing to do with the Echelon or the dangerous beauty who drives him to the very edge of control. But when he finds a coded letter on Lena—a code that matches one he saw on a fire-bombing suspect—he realizes she’s in trouble. To protect her, he must seduce the truth from her.
With the humanists looking to start a war with the Echelon, Lena and Will must race against time—and an automaton army—to stop the humanist plot before it’s too late. But as they fight to save a city on the brink of revolution, the greatest danger might just be to their hearts…


Momentum has released Dark Child: Episode 4, Adina West's fourth of five episodes in the Dark Child digital serialised novel. It was released 1 May.

Perfect for fans of The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare, this intriguing urban fantasy follows the story of Kat Chanter, who discovers that the world she knows is controlled by ancient creatures who feed on blood. And she might just be one of them...

Despite all the people surrounding them she still couldn’t help feeling Alek was . . . dangerous. There was so much pent-up savagery in him. She let out a shaky breath as his dark blue eyes caught hers and held.
Then his hands slid around her wrists, alive with energy, and she forgot to be afraid. It wasn’t just a touch, but a caress that left melting warmth in its wake.
She’d heard the words before, but not spoken like this. His voice was liquid honey, lingering where others like Miklós had hurried, and imbuing each word with textured layers of additional meaning, as what had been stock phrases took on erotic promise.
“Whatever you desire, you need only ask,” he added softly at the end, as he lifted her wrist and brushed it with his lips. When her breath caught, he gave a slow smile, displaying sharp white teeth.
Kat's unalil protectors are on high alert in their mountain stronghold. The remote location has delayed the Directorate finding Kat, but now an attack seems imminent.
Kat's finding her 24/7 guard frustrating, especially since Alek, most predatory of the unalil, seems determined to take his role as protector to the next level . . .

REVIEWS

Christina Phillips received a 5 star review from Areadersreviewblog for her Roman/Druid romance, Betrayed.

"Tacitus is a wonderful hero, masterful and passionate...The erotic scenes are beautifully executed and you could really sense the growing connection between the lovers, who, despite being sworn enemies were a perfect foil for each other. I feared that I, along with my Kindle, would spontaneously combust whilst reading it!
I recommend this novel to all lovers of erotic romance, especially those who like a historical theme and a strong heroine and a leading man who is the embodiment of male sexuality and virtue. I am looking forward to the next book in the series, Tainted."

The full review can be read here.

Bec McMaster's Heart of Iron received a "wickedly sexy & intense" review from Fresh Fiction.

"HEART OF IRON by Bec McMaster is a fantastic addition to the London Steampunk Series. If you're a little hesitant to jump into the fantasy of steampunk, don't be. It's an amazingly rich genre and Bec McMaster delivers not only an amazing world but amazing characters with depth, passion, and loads of sex appeal."

Full review here.

Christina Ashcroft received a 4 Ribbon Rating for Archangel of Mercy from Romance Junkies.

"A steamy paranormal romance, Archangel of Mercy is sure to be a hit! With two compelling characters from two different worlds, it was interesting to see how they interpreted one another's actions and thoughts.  If you enjoy sizzling hot love scenes mixed with paranormal aspects, you won't want to miss this one!"

Click here for the full review.

Flesh by Kylie Scott has received a 4 star review from Book Chick City.

Flesh is a really great start to a new series. I love how the author combines erotic romance and zombie killing action. It makes for a very exciting read full of tension. If you enjoy erotic romance but are put off by the fact it’s set in a zombie-apocalyptic world, don’t be. Flesh is a really fun read, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.

Full review here.

OTHER

Bec McMaster began her Heart of Iron blog tour last week.

2nd May - "How to Create the Perfect Hero" at Fresh Fiction.
3rd May - "Interesting historical facts for research for London steampunk" at Delighted Reader.

This week:
7th May - Romancing the Darkside
8th May - Launch party at Casabanca Authors
10th May - Interview at Book Lovin' Mamas
10th May - Spring Carnival with Paranormal Haven

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We've had a great collection of cover art over the last few posts - our authors have some awesome cover artists working on their book covers, don't they? This week is no exception.

SALES 

Kylie Scott has sold a sci-fi erotic romance novella to Ellora's Cave, tentatively titled Colonist's Wife. No set release date yet.

BOOK LAUNCH

Erica Hayes kick starts her book lunch this week for her Berkley Sensation debut, Revelation (The Seven Signs Bk#1). The dark apocalyptic/urban fantasy romance will be available in print and as an e-book.

A fallen angel with a mission and a medical examiner who's lost her faith are fighting for their souls in a glittering, near-future Manhattan...
Blind faith is for fools. That's what Dr. Morgan Sterling believes. And she's going to prove it by curing the zombie plague ravaging her city's slums. She's certain it's not a sign of the End of Days, but a nasty disease—until an angel appears in her morgue in a flash of glory.
Luniel is not just a fallen angel. He's a powerful warrior sworn to fight evil in hopes of a chance at redemption. He's after the demon princes who are stealing the seven vials of holy wrath which, when perverted, will unleash eternal hell on earth. To stop the plague, Luniel needs Morgan's help, and her faith. But Morgan believes science is their salvation. If the zombie plague is a demonic curse—and if Luniel is true—he’ll have to prove it. Even if he loses his heart to true love or his soul to Hell...

Check out the information on her blog for her blog tour or to find out more about the series at Erica's website.

BOOK COVERS & RELEASE DATES

Winter Fusion is Anna Hackett's novella in the anthology, A Galactic Holiday. The book will be out December 4th with Carina Press!

Winter Fusion (from A Galactic Holiday)
Ex-space marine Savan Bardan survived the Galactic Wars to become the most ruthless trade negotiator in the galaxy. His planet needs energy to survive, and he’ll do anything to close the deal for the Perman fusion crystals that can provide it—even if it means seducing his beautiful, infuriating opponent, a rival icier than her planet.
Perma’s top negotiator, Brinn Fjord, lost her father when Savan delayed her planet’s Trade Guild membership years ago. She hates the handsome Rendarian and the planet he represents. She’s determined to finish the deal and get rid of him as quickly as possible, so she can celebrate the holidays.
But soon the rival negotiators are in a fight for their lives. Besieged by mysterious accidents and unforgiving weather, Brinn and Savan have no one to depend on but each other. As they put the past aside, they uncover a desire hot enough to melt ice, and Brinn discovers a secret that may keep them apart.

A Galactic Holiday Anthology
Do androids dream of electric sugar plums?
A detective who refuses to modify her body teams up with her cyborg rival to track down a burglar who is putting toys into homes. A solitary ice miner finds love and friendship while stranded on the surface of Galileo. And two hardheaded negotiators put their differences aside to evade an assassin and save their planets. Enjoy these visions of Christmases yet to come with three science-fiction novellas from Carina Press.

Edited by Angela James, this anthology includes:
How the Glitch Saved Christmas, by Stacy Gail
Galileo’s Holiday, by Sasha Summers
Winter Fusion, by Anna Hackett


Rowena Corey Daniells has had a busy couple of months celebrating two book releases. The first, Price of Fame released in August with Clandestine Press and this month, Sanctuary (Outcast Chronicles Bk#3) came out with Solaris.

Where will Antonia’s search for truth lead and who will suffer?
When film and TV graduate, Antonia Carlyle sets out to make a documentary about eighties band, ‘The Tough Romantics’, she uncovers new facts surrounding the death of singer song-writer, Genevieve. This leads her to suspect that the man arrested for her murder was not the killer.
One of the three surviving band members believes it is time to settle old ghosts but the other two have gone on to forge solo careers and don’t want Antonia to rake up the past. One of them knows who the killer is, the other needs to hide their guilt.
A growing psychic link with the dead girl and the conviction that justice must be done, drives Antonia to face her own demons, uncover the past and confront the present.

THE THRILLING CONCLUSION OF THE OUTCAST CHRONICLES
For over three hundred years, the mystics lived alongside the true-men, until King Charald laid siege to the mystic’s island city and exiled them. Imoshen, most powerful of the female mystics, was elected to lead her people into exile. She faces threats from within, from male mystics who think they would make a better leader. And her people face threats from true-men, who have confiscated their ships. They must set sail by the first day of winter. Those who are left behind will be executed.
Once they set sail, they face winter storms, hostile harbours and sea-raiders who know their ships are laden with treasure. Imoshen relies on the sea captain, Ardonyx, for advice, and Sorne, the half-blood mystic, who has lived among the true-men kingdoms of the Secluded Sea. But Imoshen knows the mystics can’t run for ever. They need somewhere to call home. They need... Sanctuary.

Eden Summers has a cover for the anthology called Halloween Heat V. Her story within it is called Phantom Pleasure. Due for release on October 5th from Etopia Press.

Phantom Pleasure
Dress like an angel but prepare to act like a devil...
Emma’s husband has organized all their Halloween plans in secret – her costume, the party to attend, even the fantasy he wants to bring to life. But this is no trick and there is now more than one man willing and waiting to make this a night she will never forget.
When fantasy turns into reality, Emma might not be able to handle all the Halloween treats her husband plans to give.

CONTESTS

Raewyn Bright (aka Raewyn McGill) took out 1st place with her entry Wake Me Up Inside in the 2012 Tampa Area Romance Authors TARA contest (Paranromal section). She received a certificate and medallion to mark the achievement.

Congratulations, Raewyn!!!

Raewyn's TARA contest certificate

REVIEWS

Paranormal Romance has reviewed an early book/re-release of Keri Arthur's, Beneath a Rising Moon.

"There is plenty of intrigue, twists and turns and wolfy behaviors for any paranormal reader to enjoy and plenty of romance for the romance reader. This story is a bit on the darker, edgier spectrum and that works for me! I love a darker world as much as I love the lighter more humorous stories. The story engaged me from the beginning and kept me ensnared until the very end and had me looking up the 2nd book in the series immediately."

Full review here.


And the reviews keep coming for Kiss of Steel & Bec McMaster. This one is from Parajunkee's View.

"Bec McMaster delivers a fun, steampunk romp that had me shivering in fear at parts and cheering at others. Honoria Todd and Blade, the Master of the Rookeries are irresistible. If you are a fan of Steampunk, you want to read this one."

Full review here.

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SALES 

Eden Summers has just recently signed her third contract for a Halloween Anthology with Etopia Press. Go Eden!

SHORT STORIES

Maggie Mundy has a short story called Bumble Bee that will be online with Alfiedog.com on September 16th!

COVERS & RELEASE DATE

Nicole Hurley-Moore's new book, Until The Stars Burn Cold will be released on the 20th Sept. by Pink Petal Books. It's a paranormal/time travel novel.

Forbidden love...
Long ago in ancient Persia, there lived a pair of star crossed lovers. In a desperate bid, the lovers sought to flee the town of Adwan. But they were caught and torn apart.
For his insolence, Jinn is cursed into a ring. Ages pass and empires crumble... and Jinn is still forever bound in a circle of frozen silver. Bound, that is until present day antiques dealer, Mia Templeton accidentally releases him. There is more to Mia than just her beauty... somehow she seems familiar.
Is love eternal and evil everlasting? Can the power that destroyed Jinn's life in Adwan, reach through the centuries and threaten his future?


Mel Teshco has Beneath the Light of a Silver Moon coming out in November with Momentum's Hot Down Under line.

Kristen Treymore isn't living anymore – she's existing.
Trapped in marriage to Jack, an alcoholic who uses his fists to communicate, Kristen has given up her freedom in an attempt to protect his daughter.
When Conrad Doyle, childhood friend and the man whose heart she unwittingly broke, shows up on Kristen's doorstep and offers her a lifeline, she can't refuse.
What she never dreams possible is how much she still wants him—but is that enough to keep them together when terror still beats deep in her heart?

Momentum is the new digital-only imprint of Pan Macmillan Australia and they'll be releasing a series of 13 erotic short stories by new and established Australian romance writers, including some of our Dark Siders - Rhyll Biest, C.T. Green, S.E. Gilchrist, Shona Husk, Kylie Scott and Tracie Sommers (aka Tracey O'Hara).

Shona Husk has just received a cover for Saved by the Trickster, out later this year with Ellora’s Cave! It's an erotic fantasy romance with demi-gods, magic and a fallen Celestial Warrior addicted to ambrosia.

Saving Sara is Angela Castle's latest release from Whiskey Creek Press. It's the 5th book in the Warriors of Kelon series.

Sara, abducted from Earth by cruel aliens, is used as a torture slave and left to die.
Solron, a healer of Kelon, is annoyed at being ordered to go on a cleanup mission to check abandoned enemy war bases. When he and the crew discover a small human woman on the brink of death, Solron manages to save her. But the beautiful little human stirs more within him than his need to heal. Under Solron’s care, Sara falls deeply in love with the alien doctor and he claims her for himself. But when confronted by the Xerson who tortured her, Solron demands a fight with him.
Sara knows she has no choice but to let them fight, but will she now lose the man she loves to the curled Xerson, or will justice at last be served? 

REVIEWS

Bitten By Paranormal Romance have reviewed Annie Seaton's paranormal romance, Blind Lust.

A wager between the gods can change your life. Even if you are a witch…
When Venus has a wager with Cupid, that prudish librarian, Lizzy Sweet cannot be enticed to love, she neglects to tell her son that Lizzy is a three hundred year old witch.

The first man Lizzy sees after Cupid shoots his arrow is Josh Deegan, a famous country and western singer who has come to town to rediscover his muse, in an old farmhouse haunted by a culinary ghost.

Local warlock, Wesley Gordon, who has been hitting on Lizzy to no avail for over one hundred years, is not impressed.

The quirky old folk of Silver Valley watch fondly as the battle between love and lust plays out. Leaden and golden arrows zing around, spells are magicked, potions stirred, and ghosts hunted.

Who will fall in love and who will let the other go forever?

You can read the full review here! 

Kiss of Steel, Bec McMaster's debut steampunk romance is a Night Owl Reviews Top Pick!

"Unique, spellbinding, thrilling and complex are only a few words that can describe this fantastic book. This has to be a must read from paranormal fans and steampunk fans alike. Even historical fans may like it if they enjoy urban fantasy books. I wasn’t sure I would be able to like a book with so many various elements but they come together in such a way that you wonder why this isn’t done more often.
I have to highly recommend this book and wonder when the next in this new series will be out. I think I’ve found another auto buy author!"

Click here for the full review.

Under the Covers has also reviewed Kiss of Steel. A snippet:

"...Blade...has promptly been added to my list of book boyfriends, a very bad boy who has a soft spot for those he considers his family and of course the woman he loves and a tortured past, how was I supposed to resist that? But you can't swing a cat in the romance world and not hit a hero like that, but Blade had that extra something that had me panting, darkly sensual and struggling with inner demons but determined to do right by the people he protected I was doomed to love him."

You can read the full review here.

And Kiss of Steel has also been reviewed at The Romanceaholic:

"The gloriously dark world-building, the steampunk elements blended beautifully with the paranormal, the luscious romance and the incredible chemistry all added up to a must read for any fan of gothic romance with a steampunk twist."

Full review here.

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Debut author, Bec McMaster continues her Kiss of Steel blog tour. You can find out more about Blade, Honoria and the steampunk world they live in at these blogs - and there are giveaways up for grabs!

• USA Today Books (Happy Ever After) - talking about the appeal of bad boy heroes, Spike & Damon, & steampunk romance
• Urban Girl Reader - delving into the world of Kiss of Steel and finding out one of her fav.scenes
• Reading Between the Wines - revealing what drew her to steampunk romance
• Book Savy Babe - talking about the research behind Kiss of Steel
• The Qwillery - an interview covering her writing quirks, favourite authors and facts about the book
• That's What I'm Talking About - lots of snippets about Bec's book, her background and reading habits

Kylie Griffin visited The Book Connection in Dubbo (NSW) September 7th for a book-signing event. She met readers from the central west of NSW and was interviewed by PhotoNews, one of Dubbo's local newspapers. In all, a great day!

Kiri & Rae (two of the staff) from The Book Connection with Kylie

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SALES 

Eden Summers has just signed a second contract with Etopia Press for a contemporary erotic romance novelette titled - Sneaking a Peek.

Shona Husk has sold Saved by the Trickster to Ellora’s Cave. It’s an erotic fantasy with demi-gods, magic and a fallen celestial warrior addicted to ambrosia.

Some of our DarkSiders are involved in an exciting publishing deal: HOT DOWN UNDER - an anthology of 13 short erotic stories, releasing with similarly branded covers from November of this year with Momentum, the digital line for Pan Macmillan Australia.
The authors involved are (DarkSiders in colour) - Kylie Scott, Cath Evans, Tracey O'hara, Rhian Cahill,  Kaliana Cole, C.T.Green, Shona Husk,  Mary Dehaas, Beverley Eikli, Rhyll Vallis, Keziah Hill, S.E.Gilchrist and Mel Teshco.

COVERS & RELEASE DATE

Bec McMaster's debut book, Kiss of Steel, came out on Sept.1st! This is Book 1 in the London Steampunk series.

He craves her like no other…

Honoria Todd has no choice. Only in the dreaded Whitechapel district can she escape the long reach of the Duke of Vickers. But seeking refuge there will put her straight into the hands of Blade, legendary master of the rookeries. No one would dare cross him, but what price would he demand to keep her safe?
Ever since Vickers infected him with the craving, Blade has been quicker, stronger, almost immortal—and terrified of losing control of the monster within. Honoria could be his perfect revenge against the duke…or the salvation he never dared to dream of.

Erica Hayes has a new short story out as of August 28th, called Hunter's Blood (available on Amazon). It’s a hot and tasty vampire romance.

A powerful young vampire demon-huntress teams up with a legendary slayer to rid their city of soul-munching demons – but he's already broken her heart once. Will he betray her again in his burning quest for revenge?
Gina Santangelo is the toughest huntress in the Guild, unmatched with blade and vampire blood-magic as she keeps the city safe from soul-munching demons. Until she crosses swords with Luka Dragovic, a legendary slayer, the only man who can help her save the city from a fresh demon incursion. But he's also the man who broke her heart five years ago, when he defected to the enemy—and Gina vows that this demon-loving traitor will never best her, either in battle or in love.
Luka can't resist this fiery, defiant adversary—the very woman whose memory kept him alive through five years shackled in hell, tortured by a sadistic demon. Now Luka burns for revenge—but to kill this demon, he'll need Gina's rare brand of magic, which she's sworn never to share, least of all with the man she despises for a traitor. A power Luka can gain only by possessing her, body and blood…

Maree Anderson has a new cover for Freaks in the City—the sequel to Freaks of Greenfield High.
Release date is 31st August.

True love isn’t a cake-walk when your girlfriend’s a cyborg!
The timing couldn’t be worse for Jay to take her relationship with Tyler to the next level—especially when her idea of “the next level” proves to be vastly different to Tyler’s. Building a life together and adapting to each other’s quirks is challenging enough without the secrets they’re keeping blowing up in their faces. Their relationship is tearing Tyler’s family apart. Worse, the ex-girlfriend from hell shows up on their doorstep, destitute and desperate for a place to stay until she sorts out the latest hot mess she’s embroiled in.
Jay’s not exactly thrilled about Tyler’s ex turning up out of the blue, but it’s better to keep your enemies close, right? Sure enough, the ex has an agenda. But discovering who is manipulating her behind the scenes isn’t easy, even for a super-smart computer-savvy cyborg.
Then a vulnerable member of Tyler’s family is threatened, forcing Jay to confront a ghost from her past who’ll stop at nothing to destroy her. And this time, the weapon he’s chosen to take Jay out with really could be the death of her.

Jenny Schwartz has a new cover for Courting Trouble, the second in her newest Bustlepunk Chronical series (Wild West with an Aussie twist) from Carina Press, releasing October 1st, 2012. Cover is by Croco Designs.

All suffragette Esme Smith wants is respect. Her beau, American inventor Jed Reeve, may be more enlightened than most men, but lately his need to protect her is at odds with her need for independence. Esme begins to wonder if a modern woman can share her life with a man without losing some of herself.
With his courtship of Esme stalled, the last thing Jed needs is the pressure of saving the Prince of Wales. But when blueprints for a sonic destroyer fall into his hands, he uncovers an anarchist plot that could have deadly consequences.
While investigating the threats, Jed is determined to keep Esme out of harm’s way, despite her protests. But when the terrorists capture Jed and demand a priceless emerald in exchange for his life, it’s Esme who must draw on all her strength to save the day.

Peta Crake's debut novel, Harbinger, came out on 16th August with Destiny Romance (Penguin Australia's new digital imprint). International release is scheduled for October 2012.

As an Olympic messenger, suburban Aussie girl Ophelia Lind is used to being at the beck and call of the gods. But when gorgeous demigod Aden moves into her neighbourhood and starts taking advantage of her services, Ophelia believes life could not get any worse. She's about to be proven very wrong.
Ophelia tries to enjoy a normal, everyday life while running messages for the Greek gods – but without warning an odious creature - evil incarnate - begins to stalk her. As a messenger dealing with the all-powerful and sometimes frightening gods, Ophelia is accustomed to adventures and scrapes. But this is different. Even Aden, who is madly and deeply in love with Ophelia, finds it difficult to protect her. Suddenly Ophelia is in a battle for survival and begins to question everything – her upbringing, her identity, and her true feelings for the alluring and entirely frustrating Aden.

And two of our DarkSiders, Angela Castle and Mel Teshco, took out their respective sections (Best Speculative Fiction & Best Novella covers) in the RWA 2012 Cover contest at the conference this year! Congratulations, ladies!!!

CONTESTS

Congratulations to DarkSider, Maggie Munday. She recently received word that she placed 3rd in the Central Ohio Fiction Writers Ignite the Flame contest!!!

And more good news from our recent RWA Awards dinner this time - Helen Katsinis (aka Eleni Konstantine) won the Lynne Wilding Meritorious Service Award!

Also in the RWA Emerald Award (single title)DarkSiders, Michelle de Rooy placed 1st, and C.T.Green came 3rd!!! Woohoo!

L to R: Michelle de Rooy (1st), Chris Taylor (2nd), C.T.Green (3rd)

AND C.T.Green continues with good news on the contest circuit - she's also a  finalist in the Northwest Houston RWA 'Lone Star Contest'.

What a great few weeks of things a-happening. Don't forget to keep sending me your good news - big or small!!!

Go, Dark Siders!

Good News Day!

Welcome to this week's good news...

REVIEWS

Tracey O'Hara

Here is an actual quote from the August issue of the RT Magazine (because I didn't have it when I posted in previous Good News Day).

4.5 stars for Sin's Dark Caress.

"The threat of the Dark Brethren rising hovers over O'Hara's impressively compelling series with wonderfully chilling menace. This third installment explores witch clans and murder by deadly dark magic. None of O'Hara's protagonists are without flaws, but all have guts and determination in the face of dangerous odds. O'Hara is on a roll!" 

Kylie Griffin

Alliance Forged made the fantasy overview for July!

How cool is that!

Shona Husk

Enchanting Absinthe, book 4 in the Sex With Strings series, is out now from Ellora's Cave!

Nicole Murphy
The first sequel to the Dream of Asralai Trilogy, The Festival,  is out now on Smashwords.

Angela Castle
Sin's City (Moon Shadows series) is out now from Torrid Books. 

Happy releases!

GIVEAWAYS