DarkSider News for August - Part 2!

Welcome to the latest DarkSider News!

Snuggle up under the covers. Time to read another August edition of the DarkSider News... 

NEW MEMBERS 

H.C. Brown

It's a welcome back to DarkSider, H.C. Brown! 

H.C. Brown is a multi-published, bestselling, award-winning author of Romance.

In 2017, she was delighted to be named Luminosity Publishing’s Bestselling Author of 2016.
In 2016, she was delighted to be named Luminosity Publishing’s Bestselling Author of 2015.
In 2015, she was delighted to be named Luminosity Publishing’s Bestselling Author of 2014.
In 2015, Highlander in the Mist was placed 3rd in Historical and Rock ‘n’ Leatherwas placed 3rd in the Easychair Bookshop Competition.
In 2015, Highlander in The Mist was nominated in The Romance Reviews 2015 Readers’ Awards.
In 2011, she was delighted to receive nominations in three categories in the 2011 CAPA Awards: Favorite Author, Best Romance, and Best Science Fiction Romance.
She was nominated for Best Historical in the 2013, Goodreads Book of Year Awards.

H.C has traveled the world and lived in small country towns and big cities, she uses her wealth of memories to create memorable stories about strong alpha male heroes and girl next door heroines..

Elizabeth M Darcy

Elizabeth M Darcy- Romance One Word At A Time

Born in London, England and now living in Australia, Elizabeth spent twenty years in a small rural town before moving to the coast. She enjoys the thrill of writing romance and creates stories that will remain with the reader long after the final page.

RWA (Australia) Mentor

RWA Critique Program

Awards:

2007- RWA - CLAYTON'S BEST KISS

2011- CAPA - NOMINATION FAVORITE AUTHOR

2011- CAPA- NOMINATION BEST SCIENCE FICTION

2013- GOODREADS NOMINATION BEST HISTORICAL BOOK OF YEAR

D.K. Hood
I've always had a wicked sense of humor, and was the kid who told the ghost stories around the campfire. I am lucky to have family all over the world and have spent many wonderful vacations in places from Paris France to Montana USA and Australia. I use the wonderful memories from these visits to enhance my stories.

My interest in the development of forensic science to solve crime goes back many years. I enjoy writing crime, mystery and thrillers. With many stories, waiting for me to write I'll look forward to sharing many spine tingling stories with you.

D.K. Hood is an active member of International Thriller Writers.

NEW RELEASES

The Four Horseman series by LJ Swallow is now in box set for Books 1-3.

What's worse than being pursued by the Four Horsemen? Discovering you're the Fifth.

Dive into this urban fantasy series from USA Today bestselling author LJ Swallow. Prepare to follow the lives of Vee and the Four Horsemen through addictive books filled with action, supernatural suspense and magic. Discover why readers have fallen in love with the books--and the Horsemen! 

Available from: Amazon US | Amazon Aus | 

PRE-ORDERS

Non spec-fic titles

The Crying Season by D.K. Hood is Book 4 in Detectives Kane and Alton series and is expected for release by Bookouture on 18th October.

The light fades as she runs for her life, the forest now becoming quieter around her. The only noise she hears is the sound of footsteps following her... 

It’s hiking season in Black Rock Falls and the small town in Montana is flooded with visitors. But when a hiker finds a human skull on a deserted trail in the woods that surround the town, Detective Jenna Alton is called in to investigate. 

With no missing persons reported, Jenna has no leads. Then her team makes a shocking discovery – the body of another hiker, a young man, tied to a tree and riddled with bullets. Could the two murders be linked? 

As more bodies are found, Jenna and her deputy David Kane know that they must venture deep into the forest to find and face the killer. But nothing can prepare them for what awaits them there… 

Pre-order links are available on D.K.'s website.

COVER REVEAL

The covers of first two books in the new series, Team 52,  by Anna Hackett has been revealed.

Book 1 is Mission: Her Protection and due for release 14th August.

Mission: Rescue scientists and retrieve artifact from Arctic research base in Canada

Hero: Team 52 leader, Commander Lachlan Hunter

Heroine: Arctic research base leader, Dr. Rowan Schafer

Artifact: Classified

Book 2 is Mission: Her Rescue and due for release 9th October.

Mission: Classified

Hero: Classified (psst, he’s from Team 52!)

Heroine: Classified (psst, she’s an archeologist)

Artifact: Classified

Non spec-fic titles

Destination Romance is and anthology, which will feature Carolyn Wren. It is expected to be released by Serenity Press in October.

'I want to see something of the world.'

Ten travellers with escape on the mind get an unexpected bonus when they stop by J'Adore Travel Boutique in Heart Springs. One by one, travel agent Maggie Redmont books them into the trip of a lifetime … and they have no idea their journey will lead to Destination Romance.

A London pub brings the past to the present. A cruise cures a fear of water. And a 'Golden Oldies Coach Tour' gets one couple out of the rut in more ways than one. Travel the highway of love with ten Australian authors, who deliver heart-warming stories of fresh starts and second chances, of healing and connecting, of temptation and desire.

From country New South Wales to the high seas, from London to the Greek Isles, Provence, Paris, Thailand, New Zealand and more, there's a romantic destination for everyone, proving that love is all around us. And, that reaching a destination is only the beginning.




Passion in Flames by Carolyn Wren is book 2 of the Love Under Fire series. It is expected to be released by Serenity Press soon.

Simon Winters has a reputation for undertaking adrenalin-filled assignments. But even thrill-seekers need some down time. After an arduous desert mission, he asks for a more enjoyable assignment. Preferably involving a beautiful woman and a fast car.

Dr Elizabeth Barrett's life was peaceful and methodical until someone tried to burn down her research laboratory with her inside. Now she has to contend with a handsome, flirtatious agent living in her home, who has an annoying habit of putting her in more perilous situations than he keeps her out of.

The danger escalates as a straightforward mission turns deadly. Someone wants Beth and her research dead.

Will the charismatic agent and his sexy scientist escape with their hearts, and their lives, intact?




Glittering Obsession by Carolyn Wren is Book 3 of the Love Under Fire series. It is expected to be released by Serenity Press in September.

Bryce Black can invent, build, or hack anything. Preferring to leave the danger to his fellow operatives at the agency, Bryce is happiest designing gadgets, and pursuing his hobby of creating replica diamonds. He accepts an assignment protecting a fortune of real gems on a blockbuster TV show, and finds himself unexpectedly falling for the lead actress.

Katrina Abbott is determined to walk away from her acting career. The loss of privacy and invasion of her personal life have become overwhelming. Bryce has her contemplating a new life, far from the glaring spotlight. But first she needs to film the finale of her wildly popular series.

One obsessed fan does not want the show to end, and has a decidedly different view of what Katrina’s future should be.

NOMINATIONS

Keri Arthur and Lana Pecherczyk have both been nominated for Romance Writers of Australia's Lynne Wilding Meritorious Service Award. It's the award given to outstanding achievement by the volunteers of RWA. Thanks for your service, you wonderful volunteers you.

EARLY 2018 RELEASES

Catching up on the releases missed 
(as pages on website are being updated)

Lonely Hearts by Lilliana Rose is Book 4 in The Clockwork Mysteries series. It was released by Infinity Dreaming on 20th January.

Vickie is kept busy with her private eye business. Her success depends on solving personal mysteries and helping clients, but she has too many cases and is overloaded. Her work is consuming her day and night, and she pushes her husband George away, putting her passion for her work ahead of her relationship.

George gives her an ultimatum.

The tension with George, the stress of attempting to solve a case, might prove to be too much for Vickie.

Vickie loves her work, and when helping people, she finds it becomes hard to say no.

Can she balance both in her life? 

Available from: Amazon US | Amazon Aus | B&N | iBooks | 

Dragon Dare by Lilliana Rose was released by Evernight Publishing on 19th March.

Argo Master, a dragon shifter, has vowed to live a bachelor lifestyle—until he meets Mia Green, a coffee shop owner who is strong and sassy. She's a woman who matches his dragon strength, and dares him like no other woman has before. Will he give up his unattached lifestyle for her?

Mia has been running her coffee shop, Café 21, for two weeks and is weighed down with stress and responsibility. When Argo comes in for a coffee at closing, his mysterious approach hooks her in. Will she still be attracted to him once she learns he's a dragon shifter?

Can they each give up control in their lives and change their expectations in order to find lasting love?

Available from: Amazon US | Amazon Aus | iBooks | Evernight Publishing |

 

Sceptic by Lilliana Rose was released by Infinity Dreaming on 25th April.

The Darkness calls to Dazz. Is it too late for her to fight back and choose life?

Dazz has given up on life. On her family. Her sister. Her only friend. On herself. She wants out. Instead of wanting to finish her last year of high school she takes her own life. That’s when something extraordinary happens.

Dazz has a fascination with the Victorian Era and especially insane asylums. She finds herself pushed back in time to 1880 and trapped inside one—Z Ward, Parkside, in Adelaide Australia to be precise—and she’s a ghost.

Dazz is not alone. Bertie, a young man, a few years older than her, who’s usually strapped to the bed to stop him from hurting himself, is also there. She tries hard to resist a connection forming between them, but Bertie has a knack of helping her like no one else can.

Filled with regret, can Dazz fight for the life she so despised and uncover a way back home?

Available from: Amazon US | Amazon Aus | 

Non spec-fic titles

Bring Me Flowers by D.K. Hood is Book 2 in Detectives Kane and Alton series and was released by Bookouture on 26th February.

She didn’t know he was watching. Until it was too late.

She’d walked this path hundreds of times before, she knew every twist and turn. But today was different. She didn’t know someone was waiting for her, hidden away from view. She didn’t know this was the last time she’d walk this path.

Hidden deep in the forest, schoolgirl Felicity Parker is found carefully laid out on a rock with nothing but a freshly picked bunch of flowers next to her lifeless form. Detective Jenna Alton is called in to investigate the gruesome discovery.

With the body found just off a popular hiking route, Jenna believes the killer is a visitor to the town… until a second local girl is discovered.

Within days, Kate Bright, a school friend of Felicity’s, is found brutally murdered at the local swimming pool and once again, the killer has displayed his victim in a terrifying manner and left flowers at the scene.

The town is gripped with fear and Jenna and her deputy, David Kane, now know that the killer is living among them, and that he’s picking off school girls one by one. But they don’t know who is next on the list.

As the trail goes cold, Kane and Alton are forced to sit and wait for the killer to make his next move. But now he has a new victim in his sights, and he’s looking much closer to home …

Buy links are available on D.K.'s website.

Follow Me Home by D.K. Hood is Book 3 in Detectives Kane and Alton series and was released by Bookouture on 7th June.

‘Don’t you agree Detective? That some people deserve to die? I’ve killed the first. I’ve killed the second. Now will you catch the others, or do I have to kill them too?’ 

The body of Amos Price lies in a pool of blood on the polished floor of an otherwise empty house. With no signs of a break in, and no clues left at the scene, Detective Jenna Alton is at a loss.

But as the team begins to unpick the life of the reclusive victim, they discover a disturbing link between Amos and the disappearance of several young girls in the county going back years.

Days later, another brutally murdered body is found, in a remote motel on the outskirts of town. Ely Dorsey was killed in a frenzied attack and Jenna fears not only that the murders are connected to the missing girls, but that the killer hasn’t finished yet.

As Jenna tries to work out who will be next, the killer suddenly starts sending her deputy, David Kane, messages. Is she being taunted? Or does the murderer want to be caught? And will Jenna discover who’s behind these killings before more people die?

Buy links are available on D.K.'s website.

Angel in the Baking by Carolyn Wren is novelette released by Serenity Publishing on 1st January. It first appeared in the anthology, Bouquet of Love. 

Angel in the Baking is a light hearted, fun filled story about opposite attraction, and shared passion.

When Angelo Hart decides to spread the news of his new bakery to the occupants of Eagle Points bustling, trendy café strip, he didn’t intend the result to be so physical. After crashing into Mr Tall, Dark and Obscenely Handsome, smearing him with lashings of squashed cupcake, Angelo flees the scene of the crime and hides in his pop-up shop. His victim seeks him out, and instead of threatening legal action, Kyle offers Angelo a job.

Kyle Waters’ chance to debut his designs in a fashion parade at Serendipity Bridal Boutique have been thwarted by a catering disaster, so when the universe throws a cute as a button red headed baker into his path, Kyle seizes the moment and hires him on the spot.

In the midst of fashion chaos, with missing models, clothing catastrophes and angel wings, can a flamboyant, flirtatious, wannabe designer and a shy, self-conscious baker find romance within the eclectic walls of Serendipity?

Available from: Serenity Publishing (print) | Amazon US | Amazon Aus | iBooks | Kobo | 

Notes of Desire by Carolyn Wren is Book 1 of the Love Under Fire series. It was released by Serenity Press April.

Jared Knight works for international governments together with a select group of colleagues, tracking down the worst criminals humanity has to offer. His highly secretive and dangerous profession leaves no time or freedom for relationships, especially not with the gently raised daughter of a prominent diplomat who catches his eye in the glittering ballrooms of Monaco.

Despite his attraction, he vows to keep Cecilia Benedict in his past, until an unknown stalker threatens her future.

Cecilia has been receiving letters from an admirer, one who knows far too much about her. Her father seeks help in dealing with the growing menace and Jared steps out of the shadows to become her protector. Cecilia finds herself intensely intrigued by this quiet man with deep grey eyes, and when they are emotionally thrown together, he becomes so much more than just her bodyguard.

But someone is biding his time in the shadows, threatening to destroy their relationship before it can even begin.

Available from: Serenity Press (print) | Amazon US | Amazon Aus | iBooks | Kobo |

AROUND THE WEB

Excerpts

Christina Phillips has the first chapter of Once Upon A Player featured over on her website.

Blog posts

D.D. Line has a lovely poem on her blog written for her daughter who has turned 18.

Christina Phillips visited Forget The HouseWork I'm Reading blog with her release, Once Upon A Player.

Juanita Kees has author Lee Christine visit her blog talking about a book Juanita has read.

Events

We have so many names attending upcoming events, that an addendum to this post will be posted a little later today. 

ON THE WEBSITE

Pages that have been created or updated: Kelly Ethan, H.C. Brown, Elizabeth M. Darcy, D.K. Hood, Louise Cusack, Carolyn Wren, and Lilliana Rose.

Congratulations to all our DarkSiders!

Thanks for reading our news. We'll see you next time...

Good News Day

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coming to you this week by Eleni Konstantine

NEW RELEASES

H.C Brown has paranormal story out now!  Coming Out With Pride, is #5 in the Pride Brother's Series and is from Luminosity Publishing UK.

Prince Jannus of Knight Watch turns his back on tradition and seeks a male for his mate. His preference is for a human to submit to him in and out of the dungeon.

Once a year at Samhain, he opens the gate to his world and sends his faithful Elf to collect suitable men for him and the other Doms seeking delicious subs for mutual pleasure.

Brad Archer’s desire to come out and find a strong handsome Dom has become an obsession. Heading to Stonehenge to join a festival, he meets a stranger who lures him to another dimension crammed with Doms more than happy to take him for a walk on the wild side.

Purchase at: Luminosity Publishing | Amazon | 

RELEASE NEWS 

Get Freaked Out!

Maree Anderson has some wonderful news. Freaks Under Fire, the third book in the Freaks YA series, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, iBooks Store, Kobo, Barnes & Noble and Google Play at the discounted price of US$2.99 (release date 31 March 2015)!!

For pre-order links, please visit Maree's website.

For a cyborg like Jay, life was never going to be simple!

Jay’s still reeling from an encounter with a rogue cyborg when she learns she has a twin—a severely damaged Beta unit. Jay’s determined to find the Beta. Now she all she needs to do convince Tyler to stay behind. But Jay’s not the only one searching for her twin. With enemies who’ll stop at nothing, and Tyler caught in the crossfire, Jay’s life just got a whole lot more complicated.

OTHER NEWS

This coming weekend is the ARRC - the Australian Romance Readers Convention - in Canberra. While it is too late to register for the event, you can still get tickets for the book signing. 

Many DarkSiders will be in attendance including Keri Arthur, Dani Kristoff, Erica Hayes,  Eden Summers, Kylie Scott, Khloe Wren, Lilliana Rose, Shona Husk, Maggie Mundy, Nicole Murphy, Tracey O'Hara, S.E. Gilchrist, Viveka Portman, M.J. Scott, Colleen Simpson and Rhyll Biest....

and of course many more other authors. It really is an exciting experience to see all these wonderful authors in one room. 

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Reviews

H.C. Brown
Hawke's Purr-fect Mate received a 4 tea cup review from Wendy at Happily Ever After Reviews.

"Even though I usually don't read this type of book I found that H.C. Brown takes you into another realm of life. The imagination that he uses in writing this book kept me on the edge of my seat.

I liked how he wrote the story around one man and brought him together with his mate and the man who could bring him fulfillment.

Lydia wanted Hawke but was too afraid to show her true self but when she was with him she couldn't understand the lust she had for Nox. Nox accepted that he loved Hawke but knew that to have him he had to accept Lydia. 

Bringing in adventure, lust and animal instincts has you wanting more.

If you enjoy animal magnetism and adventure then this book is a good read."

Jess Anastasi
Sanctuary was given a 5 lip review by Two Lips Reviews. Here is a snippet of the review.

"I'm not a big fan of Angel stories, but the Sci-Fi aspect of Sanctuary attracted my interest and then the unique new slant Jess Anastasi has given to both the End Time scenario and the fight between Angels and Demons kept me turning pages as fast as I could read them. This short novella has just about everything you want in a book: a fast-paced plot with crisp writing, a few unexpected surprises, and interesting characters whose angst quickly invests the reader in their plight. And Ms. Anastasi makes it all work in a minimum number of words!"

Releases

Nicole Murphy
Rogue Gadda is out now!

Release dates

Shona Husk
Dark Vow (a Western style romantic fantasy) will be out on the 14th November by Carina Press.

Mel Teshco
Galactic Burn has a 15th July release date. It will be released by Ellora's Cave, Aeon line.

Congratulations!! 

Roll on the good news.

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Reviews

H.C. Brown
Cyborg Doms: Fane, received 5 hearts from The Romance Sudio.

"Fane Jacobs is a cyborg -- part man, part machine. Along with his friend Jace, Fane is enslaved by a psychopath named Gryd. Forced to entertain Gryd's guests with his sexual skills, he longs for freedom. After Jace is attacked by a group of male guests, Fane and Jace steal a starship and escape back in time. They arrive on Earth in the year 2040. Soon afterward, Fane saves a woman from an attack. Dr. Tamara Bright was grateful for Fane's assistance and disturbingly attracted to handsome man but what will she do when she discovers the truth about him?

I really enjoyed this story. Science Fiction is my first literary love. Few authors are able to successfully combine good scifi with erotic romance. H. C. Brown does so beautifully with Fane. Time travel, high tech gadgets and spaceships combine with BDSM, hot sex, romance and evil villains to produce a exciting, steamy read. Fane and Tamara dodge bad guys, from both the present and future, while they struggle with their feelings for each other. Neither can fight the overwhelming attraction. Sexual variety abounds in this story: m/m action, bondage, flogging, tender loving. The author manages to deliver a satisfying ending yet leaves readers wanting more. I'm eagerly awaiting Jace's story."

Flash Fiction

Eleni Konstantine

Dragon's Quest is on the Antipodean SF site, this month.  

Competitions

Bec Skrabl
Bec's entry won the paranormal section of the Sheila AND she has a full request from judge, Leah Hultenschmidt from Sourcebooks. Double congrats, Bec.

Editor's Choice

Dy Loveday

Our newest member, Dy, has been chosen as Editor's Choice on the Science Fiction & Fantasy Online Writers Workshop. The first three chapters of her dark urban fantasy will be reviewed in the July newsletter.

 

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Doesn't everyone just love good news. Congratulations.

Darklight On...H.C. Brown: Q&A

Today's Darklight On... is with H.C. Brown. Welcome, H.C!

How did you come to write speculative fiction? What attracted you to the genre, as well as to YA?

 
To be honest it found me. I have spectacular dreams and a vivid imagination, the stories need to be told and that's what I do. 

I do write contemporary and Historical stories as well. With historical I immerse myself in the subject and find I begin to use unusual language in common speech.


Tell us about your road to publication. 
I won third place in a competition. This gave me the confidence to submit a manuscript. I had that story, Murder by Design published in Australia in 2008. 

I wrote a historical next Betrothed To the Enemy and pitched it to Noble Romance Publishing. Jill Noble took me under her wing and 17 books later.... 

The same happened with Ellora's Cave. 

This week I took the next step and pitched to an agent, I had a reply in two hours for the full manuscript. 

Lucky you may say...but I work very hard at improving every story I write...very hard. I am super critical with my work. I want my readers to live the story and remember the characters long after they finish the last page.

You are quite prolific in your writing. Do you find the schedule gruelling? 

I go at my own pace. I can't sit and type all day like most writers, I have a headset and tell my stories to my laptop. I usually manage about 2000 words a day. 

Funny things happen using voice recognition. My particular program tends to put the names of American Presidents in when it doesn't understand a word...... so if you find George Bush in one of my novels you'll know why LOL.



Your latest release is Hawke’s Purr-fect Mate. Can you tell us about the book, and the Pride Brothers series? 

The Pride Brothers Series and the Vane series are about shifters. The Knight Watch princes are black leopards, they are similar to medieval knights, they live in a castle and their job is to protect the Prides from evil. 

The Vane are princes, they also live in a castle but they are 3000 years in the future, they have magical powers, jumping (instantaneous movement from one place to another), invisibility and dream walking.

Hawke's Purr-fect Mate is #4 in the Pride Brothers Series.

Blurb:
Deliciously handsome, insatiable alpha male, Hawke of Knight Watch, has a reputation, for a voracious and varied sex life. However, his ability to attract streams of men and women to his bed comes into question when he meets the mysterious, Ice Princess, Lydia.

Lydia born of both Fae and Pride has a secret. Unable to chance the man of her dreams discovering the truth about her, she publicly refuses the handsome Prince Hawke.

Disillusioned and heart sore, Hawke must join Nox King of the Faerie, to fight the battle of his life against the dogs invading his realm, and for the love of his true mate.




You also write YA as Pia Moonglow. Is it hard to keep the two genres separate?
Oh yeah...writing YA is a whole different bag of tricks.

Don't Press Enter is a paranormal romance. Writing this happened to be the most fun I've had in years....I found myself saying things like ...Puh-leeze and whatever a lot during the writing of this book, LOL.

Are you a plotter? Pantser? Or somewhere in-between?
I'm a pantser...if I'm following a plot I get bored, the best stories for me arrive the few seconds before they hit the page.


Do have a favourite of your characters?
Hawke in Hawke's Purr-fect Mate...I cried writing that book I am so attached to him....and Dallin in Shifters and Demons, he is so cute.

Nox the King of the Fae is a special man....then who wouldn't love a seven foot tall badass faerie. I had to laugh when Jimmy Thomas decided to use the book cover for his avatar. He loved the wings and to me Jimmy on the cover is how I see Nox.

What are you currently working on?
Lots of things. I've just submitted another YA and a historical romance. I am writing Nox's story in the Pride Brothers Series, Faeries and Fangs book 2 of the Vane, a sequel to Flogger's Holiday Sale called 'Hurt Me Good". Also a novella for the next blog tour anthology called 'Torn.'



What is your favourite part of the process of writing?
Living in the world with my characters for that short precious time....I love writing.This is living the dream for me and knowing people actually read my stories and like them....well that's fantastic.


What can we expect from H.C. Brown in the future? 
All of the stories mentioned above and a series of fantasy YA stories.....novel length are a WIP.



Who are your favourite authors? 
Diana Gabaldon
Nora Roberts
L A Weatherly

What are you currently reading? 
Angel Burn by L A Weatherly.
This is a YA and it's fantastic....I can't put it down.

Do you have a favourite spec fiction movie or tv series?
I love Supernatural, Moonlight, Vampire Diaries and Avatar is my world....that's where I live most of the time :-)



Do you have advice for emerging writers?

• Never give up. 
• Join RWA 
• Don't be hurt by rejection. We all have to live with that... but remember what some publishers/ agents pass on others will love. 
• This is so true I pitched a novel to one person who said was awful. The next person sent me a contract and the book has had two Top Pick Reviews and is in the Best Sellers list......so you can't please all of the people all of the time. 
• Please listen to people trying to give you sound advice. Learn how to show and not tell. If you can get a critique partner who has been published all the better.
• Don't fall for self- publishing scams. If a publisher/agent wants money from you--walk away.

Thank you for having me today :-)

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You can visit H.C at her blog.

H.C's latest releases are Hawke's Purr-fect Mate - Noble Romance

and Don't Press Enter (as Pia Moonglow) - Noble Young Adult

You can purchase them by following the links above.

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Reviews

Mel Teshco
Moon Thrall received a 4 hoot good review from Nocturne Romance Reads.

"At the start of Moon Thrall, I didn’t like Elyse’s character. She was weak, and way too cautious, but after reading more, all that faded away. Anyone would have acted the way Elyse had if they had been trapped under Caleb Marsden, Elyse’s ex-fiancé, for the past five years.

Once Elyse changes into a werewolf for the first time, and meets Dane, there is no slowing this book down. I was amazed by Elyse’s transition, how she gave herself over to her animal instincts emotionally, physically, mentally, and sexually. Moon Thrall is a fun ride through the Australian Outback you will not soon forget."

H.C. Brown

Gabrielle over at The Romance Studio, gave Hawke's Purr-fect Seduction, 5 lovehearts.

"Hawke is a prince of the Knight Watch who finds his mate at the latest Scenting but she is determined to refuse him. Lydia is part Fae and part Pride. She sees herself as deformed and no matter how much she craves to be with Hawke she will not disgrace him. When their land is attacked, Hawke must fight to protect their people but when he is captured Lydia must decide if she is willing to follow her head or her heart. Can Lydia save Hawke before it is too late or will she run and hide? I love the princes of the Knight Watch and Hawke is one of my favourites. I am so glad he found his mate and got his story told. Hawke is a great man who loves with all his heart. He cares for everyone and will do anything to protect them and when he finds Lydia he will stop at nothing to claim her. Lydia loves just as strongly and is a fierce woman that just needs a bit of faith and courage and Hawke is just the man to give it to her. The two make a beautiful couple. Add in Nox the king of the Fae and the couple becomes a ménage that is full of love and emotion that no one can tear apart. I really enjoyed seeing the relationship develop not only between Hawke and Lydia but also with Nox. Each character stands strong on their own but together they are a wonderful unit.

H. C. Brown pulls the reader into the wondrous world of the Prides and the Fae in this book. I was hooked right from the start of this story and kept turning the pages to see what would happen next. I cannot wait to see which of the princes will be next to find his mate."

Competitions

Bec Skrabl
Bec won the Winter Rose paranormal category. 

Naming series

Amanda Ashby
The mid-grade books will have the series name, Sophie's Mixed-Up Magic. It will begin with Wishful Thinking.

Releases

Nicole E. Sheridan
The latest Metior magazine (issue 3) is now out throughout Perth, with Nicola's column From Battle Axes to Bodice Rippers. 

Keri Arthur

Mercy Burns, book two of the Myth and Magic series, is out in Australia!

Jenny Schwartz

The third novella in the Out of the Bottle series, Three Wishes, was released on May 23rd.

New York Times

Keri Arthur

Mercy Burns hit the NYT extended list at 21 in it's first week out. Yep, that's just one off the main list. And was at 24 for a second week.

Covers

Nicole Murphy

Here's another lovely cover for Nicole's third book in The Dream of Asarlai series, Rogue Gadda

(Psst... Nicole will be here next week on Magic Thursday, with a copy to giveaway)

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Congratulations, everyone!

I love seeing the good news come in. See you next week with some more.

Good News Day!

Welcome to the DarkSider good news for this week...

Reviews

Amanda Ashby

Fairy Bad Day has had a great review from Publisher's Weekly.

"Sophomore Emma Jones has been training at Burtonwood Academy for years, expecting to follow in her late mother's footsteps and become a dragon slayer. Being made a fairy slayer is not in her plans--fairies are harmless and lame ("...the worst she'd ever seen them do was change the food labels at the supermarket"), nearly impossible to kill, and they love taunting her. Worse, she's forced to train with Curtis, the cute guy who took her dragon job. As Emma tries to change the principal's mind about her specialty, an extremely dangerous seven-foot-tall fairy that only she can see shows up. Now Emma needs to figure out where the creature came from, what it wants, how she's going to kill it, and most of all, how it knew her mother. In a fun mashup of the modern and the magical, Ashby (Zombie Queen of Newbury High) creates nicely developed characters and supports them with strong plotting and zippy writing. Laced with humor, danger, and romance, this book will have readers smiling all the way to the last page. Ages 12–up. (June)"

Mel Teshco
Carnal Moon, received a 4 tombstone review from Bitten by Books. Here's a snippet from it:

"Carnal Moon was an exceptional novella. With a lot of paranormal romance, it is not uncommon for me to figure out the path of the plot early and go with the flow until the end, and this book was really no different. I expected the outcome to some extent and was not surprised by the ending of the book. What made this novella different was the characters themselves as they, especially Holly, revealed their turmoil over what was happening in their lives and their inability to do anything about it.

Carnal Moon was sexy, appetizing and decadent — a quick read that will leave you with a feel-good vibe to get you through your day or take away the hum-drums of a bad afternoon. Take a chance and enjoy this brief but spicy read — it will only leave you wanting more."

Jess Anastasi
Severence was given a 3.5 star (out of 4) from Manic Readers.

"Nakita Branson is in a fix. Her intelligence gathering mission has just gone totally wrong— the rest of her team is dead and worst of all, the one person—demon—she never wanted to see again has just saved her life. Alastor, the jerk who abandoned her in her mission to find her friend, Tori. The thing is, he never intended to save her when she was in danger, he was drawn halfway across the universe to protect her. The agreement they made in their first journey together seems to be intact, and he is bound to protect her. And he can’t stand it. So he hauls her off in search of someone, anyone, who can help them break the agreement. But when the sparks begin to fly, unwontedly, between them, will they still have the desire to be parted?"

 Sanctuary was reviewed by Joyfully Reviewed. Here's a snippet from it:

"Although Sanctuary is a well mapped out story, the plot is filled with lots of surprises because the author is very good at not giving anything away.  The only info you’re given is what’s necessary in regards to the human, angel, and demon dynamic and the cause and effect.  It works as a major reason why Tori and A’albiel can’t stand one another and why they can’t (or shouldn’t) become a couple.  All of this makes for good angst as you get to know them better.  There’s enough action to keep the story flowing fast forward, and then unexpectedly, the romance blooms and explodes all over the place until your heart is filled with such warm fuzzy feelings you’ll feel as if you’re going to explode from the warmth flooding your heart by the end.  I didn’t explode, but the warm fuzzies didn’t leave either. The love scenes are sensual with a hint of spice.  I was moved by the sweet tenderness between Tori and A’albiel because the author brings to life here that sex between two people who love one another is an expression of love."

H.C. Brown
Floggers Holiday Sale received a 4.5 heart review from The Romance Studio.

"Floggers' Holiday Sale contains two great books. Two tough Doms find themselves falling for two wonderful subs. Each of the stories revolves around the BDSM club that the Doms belong to. Each man finds a sub he longs to be with and the adventure begins from there.

In the first story we meet Danny who has longed to be Rafe's sub for years now. He has trained and learned to be what Rafe needs. Hoping that when Rafe finally meets with him, the sparks will fly. I really enjoyed Rafe he is a great Dom and he may understand what a sub needs but it seems he needs help in finding just what he needs. After fearing the feelings he starts to have for Danny, Rafe brings another sub home and dismisses Danny's feelings, but when he finds himself on the verge of loosing him Rafe realizes his feelings and fights for them. Danny is a strong man and he is more than willing to give himself over to Rafe. Yet when he finds Rafe with another sub his heart can't take it. Watching the relationship build between the two was a great read.

In the second story we meet Nash and Paul. Nash is a rough Dom who likes things on the edge but Paul is a virgin to not only the scene but in the literal sense as well. Nash is a wonderful Dom always knowing just what his sub wants. The only thing in his way is his ex Damien. Paul may have caught Nash's eye but can he catch his heart as well? Paul is a strong man who loves with all his heart but he can't compete with Nash's past. He tries and gives his heart to Nash but is he enough to make Nash forget Damien? This was an intense read and the bond that forms between these two was really nice.

With wonderful characters and a great storyline this book takes the reader on an emotional roller coaster. I enjoyed the intensity of the relationships and will definitely be looking for more stories from both of these authors."

Covers

Shona Husk

Check out the scrumptious cover for The Goblin King.

Rowena Cory Daniells

The first two covers of The Outcast Chronicles, Besieged and Exile  have been released. Yes, there is a typo on the first one, but these are just too magnificent not to show them off. 

Other News

Nicola E. Sheridan

Nicola is writing a column for the Metior Magazine. The first issue is available online now. 

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