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February Author News Edition

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Trish McCallan! Trish McCallan was born in Eugene, Oregon, and grew up in Washington State, where she began crafting stories at an early age. Her first books were illustrated in crayon, bound with red yarn, and sold for a nickel at her lemonade stand. Trish grew up to earn a bachelor's degree in English literature with a concentration in creative writing from Western Washington University, taking jobs as a bookkeeper and human-resource specialist before finally quitting her day job to write full time. FORGED IN FIRE came about after a marathon reading session, and a bottle of Nyquil that sparked a vivid dream. She lives today in eastern Washington. An avid animal lover, she currently shares her home with three golden retrievers, a black lab mix and a cat.
http://www.trishmccallan.com/



FEBRUARY AUTHOR NEWS

Rebecca Zanetti
MERCURY STRIKING has released to wonderful reviews! Thanks so much! A sexy post-apocalyptic romance seemed a bit farfetched, and I'm glad readers are enjoying delving into Mercury's wild world as much as I enjoyed writing it!

"If you love post apocalyptic romance with extreme emotions and profound connections you'll absolutely love this amazing story. I am so hooked." --- Sizzling Pages Romance Reviews

If you're anywhere near the Daytona, Florida area on Saturday, February 6th, come by the Hilton Daytona Beach Ocean Walk resort for a big public book signing from 5:30-7:30. I'll be there signing books and meeting fans. Other than that, have a very happy Valentine's Day this month!

http://www.rebeccazanetti.com


Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Big News! I'm excited to announce the title and release date of my new Chicago Stars book, FIRST STAR I SEE TONIGHT, available Aug. 23, 2016! He's a former Chicago Stars quarterback, and she's trying to make a success of her very own detective agency. Her first job? Follow him. Let's just say it's not going well. To prepare for the August release of FIRST STAR I SEE TONIGHT, let's read (or re-read) the Chicago Stars Series together. February is starting with IT HAD TO BE YOU. What if a woman who knows nothing about sports inherits a professional football team? A knockout who's taking over and a sexist jock taskmaster with a one-track mind, this is the book that began it all. Visit my Facebook page for the discussion.

I have a couple of appearances coming up: the Romantic Times Book Lovers Convention in Las Vegas this April and the Romance Writers of America Annual Conference in San Diego this July. The RWA "Readers for Life" Literacy Signing is a great way to meet your favorite romance authors (including moi). Hope to see you there.

Looking for more SEP fun, check out my Newsletter, www.SusanEPhillips.com, Facebook, Twitter and SEP Sweepstakes!

http://www.susanephillips.com


Linda Lael Miller
ONCE A RANCHER
MIRA Books
April 2016

With Linda Lael Miller's new Carsons of Mustang Creek series set to debut with April's ONCE A RANCHER, the #1 New York Times bestselling author has posted a nice, meaty excerpt on her website. Friends, you're going to love Slater Carson, a documentary filmmaker and cowboy, true hero material. When he meets fiery Grace Emery, he's dazzled by the hot new redhead in town, who's managing the Bliss River Resort & Spa. He can't help but feel for her rebellious stepson, Ryder, who's living with Grace. A former cop, Grace was once married to the likes of Slater, so she's determined not to be swayed by his confidence, wealth and disarming smile. But there's only so much cowboy a woman can resist. Heartwarming moments promised, sexy encounters guaranteed. This is classic Linda Lael Miller. Pre-order your copy today!

Meanwhile, on February 15, you'll find LINDA LAEL MILLER BRIDES OF BLISS COUNTY SERIES BOOKS 1-3 on sale in a nifty, digital boxed set, which includes THE MARRIAGE PACT, THE MARRIAGE CHARM and THE MARRIAGE SEASON.

http://www.lindalaelmiller.com


Elizabeth Lowell
A former soldier turned rancher and a beautiful designer race to stop a vicious killer in Elizabeth Lowell's PERFECT TOUCH -- available for the first time in paperback.

Jay Vermilion has to settle a vicious battle with his former stepmother over some of his late father's paintings and Sara Medina is the art dealer he needs to help him. But this job isn't as easy, or as safe, as it appears. Get PERFECT TOUCH from Amazon, B&N, Kobo, or iBooks.

And stay tuned for a few Elizabeth Lowell classics -- coming soon in eBook. Sign up for Elizabeth's mailing list or join her on Facebook to be the first to know!

http://www.elizabethlowell.com


Jayne Ann Krentz
Amanda Quick returns in April with a chilling tale of obsession, madness and passion. Calista Langley, a London matchmaker, has been receiving ominous gifts: a black mirror, a funeral wreath, a ring set with a black stone. Each gift is engraved with her initials. Each is appropriate only for funerals. It is clear she has acquired a stalker -- one who has already committed murder. Desperate to find the killer before she becomes his next target, she turns to a reclusive crime novelist, Trent Hastings, for help. Pre-order 'TIL DEATH DO US PART by Amanda Quick from Amazon, B&N, Kobo, and iBooks.

http://www.jayneannkrentz.com


Sabrina Jeffries
On March 22, readers will finally have the opportunity to revel in Edwin Barlow's story when Sabrina Jeffries's New York Times bestselling Sinful Suitors series continues with book 2---THE STUDY OF SEDUCTION. Life gets busy, so pre-order THE STUDY OF SEDUCTION from a favorite book retailer today. The fabulous Regency romance novel will be ready for download, shipment or pick-up on the Tuesday, March 22 release date.

Two Reader Events and Chances to Meet Sabrina Jeffries!

Sabrina and other popular authors will be living it up in Las Vegas, NV, April 12-17, at the RT Convention. This reader extravaganza has something for everyone including the annual giant book fair. Click here to register and find out more.

Sabrina and more than two dozen historical romance authors will attend The Historical Romance Retreat September 22-25 at the Historical Davenport Hotel in Spokane, WA. This new event will be like the Comic-Con of Historical Romance in a divine setting. Register early to make sure you get a spot!

Visit SabrinaJeffries.com and sign up to receive her newsletter for the latest news. Connect with the author on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Goodreads.

http://www.sabrinajeffries.com


Christina Dodd
You picked the cover for the next full-length Virtue Falls thriller, BECAUSE I'M WATCHING!

Veteran Jacob Denisov lives alone in his small, darkened home, sleepless, starving, blaming himself for the horrors of the past and waiting for the moment when he gathers enough courage to kill himself. When neighbor Madeline Hewitson drives her car through the front wall of his house, she breaks his house---and Jacob's life---wide open. She isn't called "Mad Maddie" for nothing. The survivor of a college dorm massacre, a woman accused of her lover's murder, she is haunted by ghosts and tormented by a killer only she can see. Dealing with construction and forced to view the world outside his home, Jacob watches Maddie, recognizes a kindred spirit and wonders---is this truly madness, or has someone caught her in a twisted labyrinth of revenge and compassion, guilt and redemption, murder and madness?

Can't wait for Christina Dodd's next Virtue Falls novel?

--Read the exciting BECAUSE I'M WATCHING excerpt!
--Put it on your "To-Read" list on Goodreads!
--Pre-order now in hardcover from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Katy Books, IndieBound, Books-A-Million! All eBooks will list their links soon!  

http://www.christinadodd.com


Robyn Carr
If you want to meet Robyn Carr during her 10-state tour to promote her April 5 novel, WHAT WE FIND, make sure you're on her reader list. The #1 New York Times bestselling novelist's February 9 newsletter will include an early shout to all her readers with the tour schedule. We can tell you this right now---Robyn will sign her exciting novel set in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Connecticut, New Jersey, Nevada, Florida, Tennessee, Colorado, Arizona, Illinois, Washington and California. Sign up for her reader list on her website, where you'll find an excerpt of WHAT WE FIND.

Pre-order your copy of WHAT WE FIND today!

Meanwhile, if you missed HIDDEN SUMMIT, the 17th book in Robyn's popular Virgin River series, you're in luck! The reissue of this 2012 novel will be published on February 23.

http://www.robyncarr.com


Catherine Anderson
My latest release, NEW LEAF, hit the New York Times Bestseller List at #3 and is still there! It's also #2 with Publishers Weekly! I'm dizzy with delight, and I want to thank every one of you who bought the book, left great reviews, and made this possible.

I am back from a month-long New Zealand trip to visit family, and already hard at work on the third book in the Mystic Creek series. It's titled MULBERRY MOON.

The Valentine's Day issue of my newsletter goes out soon, packed with stories, anecdotes from readers, recipes, household hints, etc. This month Jill Gregory makes a feature appearance as our Guest Author, and shares information about both herself and her latest release. To subscribe, send an e-mail to me at [email protected], with "newsletter request" in the subject line.

Happy Valentine's Day!

http://www.catherineanderson.com


Laura Benedict
Happy February! I love this month that's all about the heart, don't you? There's Valentine's Day, plus it's officially American Heart Month too, so you'll have two reasons to wear red this month. National Wear Red for Women Day is on February 5th. Me, I'm all about the indoors this month, doing lots of reading and writing. I'm about to turn in THE ABANDONED HEART: A Bliss House Novel (coincidence!) to my editor, and I can't wait for you to read this third installment in the Bliss House series. It will tell you, finally, all about why Bliss House is so haunted.

If you're already subscribed to my newsletter, you know there's a little treat for you online: a podcast of me reading THE ERSTWHILE GROOM, a story that was published in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine a while back. It's a free download, or you can listen online. And speaking of audio, be sure to pop by my website and sign up for my February contest: a $10 Bath and Body Works giftcard, and two terrific thrillers on audio from Catherine Coulter and J.T.Ellison.

Happy Hearts Month!

http://www.laurabenedict.com


Kylie Brant
Kylie Brant's newest release, WHAT THE DEAD KNOW, is available now. Sheriff Keira Saxon and Agent Finn Carstens team up to track down the deadly killer who is using the Michigan forest to hunt his victims. As Finn and Keira draw closer to unmasking the madman, they don't realize until too late that they're his next targets.

http://www.kyliebrant.com


Allison Brennan
COMPULSION in out now in paperback wherever books are sold! Cold-case investigative reporter Maxine Revere is convinced that a serial killer on trial for five murders is also responsible for the disappearance of an elderly couple ... but she can't convince the district attorney or the police to reopen the case. The more Max learns, the greater danger she is in, because the only way she is right is if the killer had a partner -- a partner the police won't even acknowledge exists. Read COMPULSION now because the next Max Revere mystery, POISONOUS, is on-sale April 12th! You can enter to win one of 20 galleys at Goodreads, or pre-order a signed, personalized copy through the Poisoned Pen.

http://www.allisonbrennan.com


Cathryn Cade
Baby, it's cold outside...at least in Canada and the Northern USA. Come with Cathryn Cade to lovely, tropical Hawaii. The goddess Pele sleeps under her volcano, but she has commissioned one local family as much more than just gorgeous natives. Given powers by the goddess herself, they're the guardians of their Big Island...true Hawaiian Heroes. And this month you can enter to WIN Hawaiian Heroes Book 1, WALKING IN FIRE!

Born to defend his people, he will sacrifice everything...for her.

Nawea Bay, a remote Hawaiian paradise, is just the haven Melia Carson needs to escape the chill of heartache. Instead, she finds herself swept up in a tropical heat wave, fueled by her unexpected attraction to a handsome native she meets on a snorkel tour.

He's big, powerful, hot enough to melt her defenses--and he's not all he seems. How else could he survive an injury that should have killed him... and why does she dream of him garbed in ancient native dress and wreathed in flames?'

Read the book RT called 'a scorcher that will make readers long for a hero like Malu!' And if you end up longing for a Hawaiian Hero of your own, there are three more.

Find Cathryn Cade at CathrynCade.com, on Goodreads, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. And sign up for her Newsletter for a chance to win goodies!

http://www.cathryncade.com


Stella Cameron
Brighten up your winter. LOVE IS WHERE YOU FIND IT by Stella Cameron is on sale for the entire month of February. Only $1.99 for two Cameron classics in one volume. Friends will take you on a journey with three childhood friends who find love at different times in their lives. The Message follows a bike messenger who makes a delivery that will change her life forever. Get these classic stories from the following retailers: Amazon, B&N, iBooks, Kobo.

And be sure to sign up for Stella's email list to stay up to date on her brand new mystery series featuring amateur sleuth Alex Duggins.

http://www.stellacameron.com


Sarah Castille
THE SINNER'S TRIBE MOTORCYCLE CLUB SERIES now available in audio and Book 4, CHAOS BOUND, now available for Pre-Order. From the back cover: After enduring months of torture at the hands of the Black Jacks MC, and betrayed by his own club, Holt "T-Rex" Savage, a junior member of the Sinner's Tribe Motorcycle Club, will stop at nothing to get revenge. But falling for a beautiful woman with dangerous ties to his sworn enemy was never part of the plan...

Raised by the Black Jacks, Naiya Kelly grew up fast, furiously, and with little to lose. But now that she's put her MC days behind her, she is free to do what she wants---until she meets a man who imprisons her, body and soul. She swore she'd never give her heart to a biker, but Holt is the most passionate, protective man she's ever known. But will Holt be forced to betray his one true love to exact his revenge?

http://www.sarahcastille.com


Toni McGee Causey
Next month, on March 8, readers will finally have the opportunity to discover for themselves why everyone is talking about T.M. Causey's debut Southern Gothic suspense novel, THE SAINTS OF THE LOST AND FOUND. In addition to a 4.5-star book review from RT Book Reviews, the book also has a 5-star average rating on Goodreads.

Here's what others are saying about this 2016 breakout book:

"One of the best books I've read in months." 4.5 Stars---RT Book Reviews

"Heart-wrenching, compelling . . . Causey is the new queen of Southern Gothic suspense."---CJ Lyons, New York Times bestselling author

"I loved SAINTS! A dark, twisty suspense full of tension, secrets, and compelling characters. You will not be able to put this book down."---Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author

"The writing is dark chocolate laced with voluptuous poison. The tale is heartbreaking and soul-soaring. This is Toni McGee Causey as you've never read her, and it's brilliant."---Patricia Burroughs, Goodreads review

To make sure you don't miss anything from this exciting author, sign up to receive her newsletter and connect with her at www.ToniMcGeeCausey.com, and on Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, and Pinterest.

http://www.tonimcgeecausey.com


Gail Chianese
I hope your 2016 is off to a great start! It's been quiet and cold for me, but that's all about to change. On Saturday, February 13 I'll be joining fellow authors Regina Kyle, Sugar Jamison/Jamie Pope, Jamie K.Schmidt and Sparrow Beckett at the Blackstone Library in Branford CT from 2:00-3:30 to talk about the Anatomy of a Romance. If you're in the area stop in and say hi. Things are bound to get a little heated up with this group.

If you haven't had a chance to read BOYFRIEND FOR HIRE now's a great time as book three in the West Side series, FIANCE FOR KEEPS releases in April. Don't forget to pop over to the contest page or my website, www.gailchianese.com and enter my contest where I'm giving away a print copy of BACHELORETTE FOR SALE, plus a copy of my pal, Sadie Hartwell's YARNED AND DANGEROUS (nominated for RT's Reviewer's Choice Award).

http://www.gailchianese.com


Ann Christopher
Dear Readers, If you've been thinking about trying one of my contemporary romances but aren't sure which one, I've got just the boxed set for you! SWEET LOVE, which is now available, includes the expanded Author's Cut version of TROUBLE, one of my earlier stand-alone books, and A JOURNEY'S END, the novella that kicks off my small-town Journey's End series. SWEET LOVE gives you a nice sample of what I write, so I hope you'll pick it up.

Speaking of Journey's End, the series continues with Book 3, ON FIRE (Ethan & Sofia), which is now available! Here's a blurb: When low-key landscaper Ethan Harper falls for high-maintenance diva Sofia Abbat, their unlikely romance and explosive chemistry will set the pages...ON FIRE. Also, the Author's Cut version of RISK, one of my earlier contemporary romances, is still available in e-book. It's the tale of a seductive player who battles the no-nonsense woman he desires for custody of their orphaned niece. When it comes to love, how much are Justus and Angela willing to...RISK? I hope you'll pick up a copy!

Please stay tuned to AnnChristopher.com and Facebook.com/AnnChristopherAuthor for all the news about my latest projects (including boxed sets and new books) and when they'll be available. Happy Reading!

http://www.annchristopher.com


Debra Clopton
Award-winning author Debra Clopton is excited about what 2016 holds! She's writing up a storm with lots of new books coming including a new series. Stay tuned for info on that. She starts 2016 off with TWO releases: DALTON, Book 5 in her popular New Horizon Ranch/Mule Hollow series will be released on February 8. Dalton has watched his partners on the ranch find love but his past makes him believe he doesn't deserve to find that same kind of love. When he rescues Rae Anne and her young son during a flash flood and very nearly delivers her baby in the process, he can't seem to let them go after the storm. Rae Anne's got her own past holding her back and falling in love is a luxury she just won't allow herself. Available at Amazon, iBooks, B&N, Kobo and Google Play.

On February 9, KISSED BY A COWBOY, the final book in her trilogy, Cowboys of Four of Hearts Ranch, hits shelves everywhere. How can Jarrod show Cassidy that a cowboy's kiss lasts forever? Available at Amazon, Kobo and B&N.

If you missed her Christmas release of TY, Book 4 of the New Horizon Ranch/Mule Hollow series you can get that at Amazon,Kobo, iBooks, and B&N. Book 1, HER MULE HOLLOW COWBOY, is still FREE at Amazon, Kobo, iBooks, B&N, and Google Play.

http://www.debraclopton.com


Dani Collins
Baby Swap Book Two is in the wild! THE CONSEQUENCE HE MUST CLAIM, the second book in Dani Collins' powerful duet, The Wrong Heirs, is on shelves now!

Sorcha finally gave in to her irresistible boss the night she resigned, but a car crash stole Cesar's memory of their passionate encounter. She plans to raise their baby alone, but a mix up at the hospital has them calling him for a paternity test. Cesar waited years to make love to his PA. He couldn't have forgotten something as momentous as conceiving a child with her, could he?

Can't find it in stores? Order THE CONSEQUENCE HE MUST CLAIM in ebook or print from Amazon, Nook, Kobo, iBooks, and GooglePlay.

Need a hot date for Valentine's Day? Allow yourself to be TAKEN BY THE RAIDER February 11th.

In this exciting new bad boy short story by Dani Collins, Griffen Woodlock, corporate raider, "acquires" Aubrey Hargrave in a hostile takeover. He quickly seizes her best assets, but she learned from the best. Will she turn the tables and force him to exercise other options?

TAKEN BY THE RAIDER will be available on all platforms February 11th. Pre-order now at Amazon, Amazon UK and iBooks.

http://www.danicollins.com


Margaret Daley
Billionaire Harold Hopewell traveled the world, encountering people and letting their stories touch him. In death, he is giving back, leaving an unusual will filled with life-altering bequests to the people he met along the way. Read the Inheritance Series, and let their stories touch you.

Each book in the Inheritance Series is a part of a personal series by the author, as well as being linked to the rest of the Inheritance books by Harold Hopewell's will. The Inheritance Series will start in March with Kathryn Shay's A Burning Passion. The following books and authors are: Judith Arnold's Take the Long Way Home, Day Leclaire's The Sinful Seduction, Patricia McLinn's Where Love Lives, Lisa Mondello's The Wedding Dress, Jean Brashear's Texas Sweet, Margaret Daley's Deadly Legacy, Kathy Carmichael's Abby's Cowboy, Julia Kent's Shopping for an Heir, Trish McCallan's Bound by Betrayal, Teresa Hill's Entrusted to the SEAL and Amy Gamet's Sheltered by the SEAL. They books are up for pre-order now. Check out the group's Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/theinheritancecollection

http://www.margaretdaley.com


Sylvia Day
Sylvia Day, the #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today & #1 international bestselling author, will release the final chapter in the global blockbuster Crossfire quintet, ONE WITH YOU, on April 5th, 2016. The first chapter has slowly been revealed on her website. ONE WITH YOU is currently available for pre-order at www.sylviaday.com/books/one-with-you/#order. Sylvia will also be a part of Princess Cruise Line's Kindle Love Stories on February 8th for a 7-night Caribbean cruise which will include book signings, Q&As, interviews, and more. You can find more information here.

http://www.sylviaday.com


Laura Drewry
Dear Readers - HOW FOREVER FEELS, is available at all e-book retailers and rounds out my Friends First series with Maya's story. Maya has been in the background of all the books up to this point: in PLAIN JAYNE, she was reeling from her husband's betrayal, in PRIMA DONNA, her divorce from Will was finalized, and in ACCIDENTALLY IN LOVE, she was finally ready to start moving on with her life, but she's still having trouble trusting her own judgement.

It's been two years since she's seen her friend Jack, but from the second he walks back into her life, Maya falls hard and fast. Problem is, Jack's isn't just her friend, he's also Will's best friend, and the loyalty Jack feels for Will and his family has always trumped everything else.

Should Maya listen to her head, ignore her feelings for Jack, and move on with someone else? Or should she listen to her heart and fight for him in the hopes she might finally discover how forever feels?

http://www.lauradrewry.com


J. T. Ellison
Hi, chickens! Hope you're keeping warm. I'm hunkered down writing, finishing a draft of Nick Drummond #4, which releases September 13. Stay tuned for a cover really soon! Meanwhile, my standalone novel NO ONE KNOWS comes out in March. Take a look at what all the nice people are saying about it here and if it sounds like something that's up your alley, make sure you pre-order!

Don't forget to stop by the website; I'm giving away a Southwest Festival of Books notepad, a 2016 purse sized calendar and a paperback anthology, BASED ON: Words, Notes and Art from Nashville this month, so come and put your name in to win. And if you need some wine to get you through the cold winter nights, check out The Wine Vixen, with suggestions that fit any budget. That's all from me, lovelies. See you soon!

http://www.jtellison.com


Katy Evans
LEGEND by author Kay Evans releases February 9 -- Can love really conquer all? Book Six in Katy Evans's breakout New York Times bestselling series that began with REAL. Maverick "The Avenger" Cage wants to rise to the top and become a legend in the ring. Though he keeps his identity well guarded, he's known on the fighting circuit as the new kid with a chip on his shoulder and a tattoo on his back that marks him as trouble. He's got a personal score to settle with the Underground's one and only Remington "Riptide" Tate. As Mav trains, he meets a young girl---the only other new person in the town---and sparks fly. When things get heated between them, he finds out she's none other than Reese Dumas, the cousin of Remington Tate's wife. A girl who's supposed to root against him and a girl he's supposed to stay away from. But Mav fights for the woman in his heart and the monsters in his blood. The world's eyes are on them, and the victor will go down in history as the ultimate fighting champion---the ultimate LEGEND.

http://www.katyevans.net


Bronwen Evans
February, the month of love... Isn't every month the month for love? This month I'm busy finishing the final chapter in my six book Regency suspense Disgraced Lords series, A NIGHT OF FOREVER. This is Arend's story, my dark, tortured, French born hero who feels like he doesn't belong in England (the place where he grew up after the revolution), but who is also no longer enamored with the country of his birth, France.

To help celebrate nearing the end of my Disgraced Lords series, I'm giving away a $10 Gift Card from Amazon.com and a eBook copy of any published eBook in the Disgraced Lords series. Simply visit the Disgraced Lords Facebook page post and tell me why you love the series or why you'd like to read it.

http://www.bronwenevans.com


Shoshanna (Evers) Gabriel
Shoshanna (Evers) Gabriel was interviewed by Rachel Kramer Bussel for Broadly, in an article entitled " What Happens When a BDSM Author Converts to Christianity" which includes the quote "I literally had an erotic story published that had no consummating sex scene. By accident." Crazy read!

February Contest: Shoshanna (Evers) Gabriel is giving away an autographed paperback edition of A Season to Love by Nicole Deese -- a clean inspirational romance from Waterfall Press!Enter at ShoshannaGabriel/contests .

Wait a minute, you say... Why did Shoshanna Evers change her name to Shoshanna Gabriel, and why isn't she giving away one of her own romance novels? You can read all an in-depth explanation in the blog post "Saying Goodbye to Erotic Romance"! Until Shoshanna has some new books of her own written as Shoshanna Gabriel, monthly prizes will include other bestselling authors' inspirational books, both fiction and non-fiction! It's going to be really different, but also really great. We're excited! Happy reading!

http://www.shoshannagabriel.com


Amelia Grey
Coming March 1, 2016 -- WEDDING NIGHT WITH THE EARL by Amelia Grey -- A stubborn nobleman and a willful young woman are at the heart of bestselling author Amelia Grey's newest love story. Adam Greyhawke is through with marriage. After losing his wife at a young age, he's more interested in carousing and gambling at the Heirs' Club than taking another trip to the altar. When his obligations as the Earl of Greyhawke thrust him into the heart of Society, he dreads the boredom that only a ballroom can inspire in a roguish scoundrel. That is, until he meets a bewitching young woman who captures his curiosity - and reminds him just how delicious desire can be. Miss Katherine Wright is accustomed to men interested only in her generous dowry. Adam's attraction is far more powerful -- he tests her wits and her courage at every turn, until she finds herself longing to fulfill an everlasting passion she never imagined was possible. But the breathtakingly handsome nobleman is as stubborn as he is scandalous, and Katherine must be the one to convince him that real love is worth any risk.

http://www.ameliagrey.com


Cyn Hadyn
It Pays to Listen! I accepted a dare to write a novella and got more than I bargained for. First of all, I write novels because it takes me longer than most to make my point! Just kidding. I haven't been able to get anywhere near an end with only 25,000 words, so I thought writing a novella would be a good disciplinary act. And it might have been, except for the fact that it had to be a work of Erotic fiction. Yep, totally missed that qualifier when I opened my mouth and inserted a foot to say, "Sure, I'll do it." I now have proof that I can limit myself to 25,000 words, but I really, really, pardon the pun, SUCK at Erotica. I am too much of a romance writer to be that graphic or that casual about sex. The only way I come anywhere close to completing my assignment was through humor. The work is scheduled for inclusion in an anthology of Florida writers, and if you should chance to read BASKET CASE, I hope it makes you laugh.

http://www.cynsonline.com


Carolyn Haines
From bestselling author Carolyn Haines, a new, creepy short story.

Based on a true story of a painter and the sailor doll that was created to be his companion, ROBERT THE DOLL is a short story. I love creepy tales--not gory, just creepy--and I had a great time writing this short story. A doll in a sailor suit...a girl with a bad attitude...

When Mario takes a Key West vacation with his alcoholic parents, he finds himself alone and unsupervised on the paradise island with a dark history. A chance visit to a local museum introduces him to five high school girls who catch his interest, but it is Ashley who challenges him with a dare to visit the museum's creepy and famous resident, Robert the Doll.

Wearing his little sailor suit, Robert sits on a chair in the second floor of the museum---until he moves on his own, sometimes staring out the museum window. Robert has powers. Bad things happen when Robert decides to play. And Robert wants to play with Mario and Ashley.

The two teens learn the hard way that mocking Robert is a bad idea. A very bad idea. Only .99 cents at Amazon.

http://www.carolynhaines.com


Sharon Hamilton
Announcing the first-ever Author/Reader book signing in beautiful Wine Country, Sonoma County, California.

Hosted by NYT Bestselling Author Sharon Hamilton, the event will feature bestselling authors Catherine Bybee, Marina Adair, Kate Douglas, Susan Stoker, and more to bring you the premiere book signing event of the year. Ask your significant other to bring you to Romancing The Vines, an exclusive signing with only 15 authors, at the world-famous Francis Ford Coppola Winery. We'll have exclusive wine pairings, 4 yummy desserts (3 out of 4 of them are chocolate!), and an afternoon of buying books, meeting authors you love and wandering around the winery.

The event will take place Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 12 to 5pm and is $10 per person. Purchase your reader tickets here.

You can watch as this new event takes shape on our brand new Facebook Page. Be sure to share it, like the page, and watch for comments from our participating authors. We'll have some pre-party events scheduled, so stay tuned!

http://www.authorsharonhamilton.com


Jennifer Hayward
Jennifer Hayward is excited to announce the first of her Kingdom & Crowns series for Harlequin Presents, CARRYING THE KING'S PRIDE, coming February 23rd. CARRYING THE KING'S PRIDE is a Romantic Times Magazine Top Pick for March.

"A compelling storyline with skillful characterization makes for a great read." -- RT Magazine

Here's a taste:

Young royals in reckless pursuit of passion

When a centuries-old battle between the kingdoms of Akathinia and Carnelia is reignited, the nation's young royals find themselves on the brink of war. But their kingdoms aren't the only thing at stake.

Soon these young monarchs are facing an unexpected royal baby, a lost princess and an alliance with the enemy.

Can love conquer all?

Jennifer will be at the Niagara Falls Public Library on February 3 for the Love in the Afternoon author panel and at the Mimico Public Library on Feb 10 for it's Valentine's Day author panel, doing a reading and signing books at each appearance. Hope to see you there!

http://www.jenniferhaywardromance.com


Kristan Higgins
Kristan Higgins and her dog were dancing around the house when she got the news that ANYTHING FOR YOU was a New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller! A pint of Ben & Jerrys was purchased to celebrate.

In February, Kristan will be speaking at the Ferguson Library in Stamford, CT, along with fellow authors Eloisa James and Laura Moore. For more info, click here.

http://www.kristanhiggins.com


Madeline Hunter
The third book in my Wicked trilogy, THE WICKED DUKE, due out May 31, is available for pre-order at all vendors and stores. It is Lance's story, he being the current Duke of Aylesbury. It includes a marriage of convenience with a woman of little fortune, but the convenience is most unusual and tied to the mystery surrounding the death of the Lance's older brother. This is a duke rumored to be wicked in more than his sensual skills and tastes, although he does not disappoint the heroine on that count!

Not too late to register! I will attend a reader and author mixer in Charlotte, NC, February 5 and 6, where I will be a keynote speaker www.whentheheartdreams.com. I hope to see some of you there!

Are you going to the Romantic Times conference this upcoming April? Look for me there! I also will attend the Historical Romance Retreat for readers in September, a new con special to historical romance readers that promises to be wonderful fun. Check it out!

http://www.madelinehunter.com


Suzanne Johnson
What do you get when you mix one part voodoo, one part Native American mysticism, a sexy wildlife agent, and the ghost of his dead brother (or at least we think he's dead)? Susannah Sandlin's WILD MAN'S CURSE, book one in her new Wilds of the Bayou romantic suspense series, will be out in digital, print and audio on April 5. Pre-order now!

The series is about a team of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents (think sexy paramilitary-trained game wardens) and their lives and loves in the wilds of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. See you down da bayou where it's hot!

In the meantime, check out 2015 Holt Medallion winner and 2015 Booksellers Best Award winner LOVELY, DARK AND DEEP--where things get hot despite the cold of shipwreck diving in Nova Scotia.

http://www.suzannejohnsonauthor.com


Lisa Renee Jones
DEEP UNDER (Tall, Dark and DeadlyBook 4) is coming April 18, 2016! More WALKER BROTHERS and Kyle and Myla's story: Kyle, one of the alpha men of Walker Security, is hot, bothered, and intense, and when Myla lands in his line of fire, she'll soon learn her secrets, and her passion, belong to him, from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones.

Myla is beautiful, a dove with clipped wings, captive by the wolf, a vicious drug lord. One look into her eyes and Kyle could see the pain, the fear...the desperation. Or so it seems. He's been fooled before by a woman and it cost him everything and everyone he loved. He won't be fooled again.

The ebook will not be put up for pre-order until right before release so to get notified please TEXT LRJones to 313131. Pre-Order the paperback here.

http://www.lisareneejones.com


Nicole Jordan
THE ART OF TAMING A RAKE received a starred review from Publishers Weekly! A 1/26/16 release, Legendary Lovers Book 4 features Quinn Wilde, Earl of Traherne and has a sizzling Taming of the Shrew theme. Read Chapter 1 at Amazon or on Nicole's website Books Page. THE ART OF TAMING A RAKE is available for preorder now at great discount prices.

SECRETS OF SEDUCTION is on sale now! In Nicole Jordan's third captivating Legendary Lovers tale, charming Lady Skye Wilde teaches a reclusive, emotionally scarred nobleman to love again. This is also Hawk's story -- the long-awaited conclusion to Nicole's Paradise Series! RT Book Reviews gave SECRETS OF SEDUCTION a TopPick! and Hawk a K.I.S.S. award. Read Chapter One at nicolejordanauthor.com/books/secrets-of-seduction.

LOVER BE MINE is on sale now. Get the scoop at Nicole's website. Read an excerpt, and download a gorgeous bookmark. PRINCESS CHARMING is Legendary Lovers Book 1. Read an Excerpt. Check out Nicole's Hot News, and enter her monthly Contest to win fab prizes! And connect with Nicole on Facebook for a great time!

"A marvelous, well-written love by a gifted storyteller." --- RT Book Reviews on SECRETS OF SEDUCTION

http://www.nicolejordanauthor.com


Kat Martin
INTO THE FURY was just released! Am thrilled with what reviewers and readers have been saying!

"Hot guys and sexy women make this book almost too hot to handle." --Night Owl Reviews

"If you love a romantic suspense that burns up the pages in both action and sex, then INTO THE FURY is the book that you need to pick up---it's a must read for 2016. --Romance Reviews Today

"This is the first book I have read by her and wow I fell in love with the fast paced world she has built." -- Danielle, a Reader

"There is plenty of suspense and romance, which is one of my favorite combos. Plus the addition of likeable secondary characters to get us sucked in and ready for the next book. I am very ready for Dirk's story [Into the Whirlwind]." -- Keri, a Reader

Take death threats against ten of La Belle's most beautiful lingerie models as they travel the country on a widely publicized fashion show tour, mix with macho bodyguards, throw in murder, mayhem, copycat killers, and millions of dollars in diamonds, and you have INTO THE FURY, Kat Martin's newest Brodie novel.

Ethan Brodie goes head-to-head with Valentine Hart in this novel of intrigue, fast-paced action, and steamy romance.

Check out my website! Enter my contest to win a Kindle! Join my mailing list. Order INTO THE FURY, Pre-Order INTO THE WHIRLWIND, Connect with me on Facebook. Follow me on Twitter @katmartinauthor. Enter my Writerspace contest.

http://www.katmartin.com


Dale Mayer
Dale Mayer's new SEALs of Honor series will start with a bang with the release of the first three books back to back in the next couple of weeks. They are MASON, HAWK and DANE. SWEDE, book 4 will be released soon after. First up is MASON:

KILL OR BE KILLED

Part of an elite SEAL team, Mason takes on the dangerous jobs no one else wants to do -- or can do. When he's on a mission, he's focused and dedicated. When he's not, he plays as hard as he fights.

Until he meets a woman he can't have but can't forget. Software developer, Tesla lost her brother in combat and has no intention of getting close to someone else in the military. Determined to save other US soldiers from a similar fate, she's created a program that could save lives. But other countries know about the program, and they won't stop until they get it -- and get her. Time is running out... For her... For him... For them...

http://www.dalemayer.com


Cheyenne McCray
FREE for a limited time! ZACK: Armed and Dangerous Ever since bad boy Zack Hunter left her ten years ago, breaking her heart, Sky MacKenna hasn't been able to find a man who sets her on fire the way he did. Then he comes striding back into her life---bigger, badder, and sexier than before. Zack Hunter never thought his job as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent would lead him back to his small hometown, and he never thought he'd set eyes on Sky again. Leaving her behind had been the stupidest thing he'd ever done, but this time he isn't going to let her go. And as soon as Zack lays eyes on Sky, he makes it clear that he intends to make her his all over again. When Sky becomes entangled in the case he's investigating, Zack can't help but take the threat personally. As the danger mounts, their passion burns even hotter. FREE at all eBook stores!

http://www.cheyennemccray.com


L. G. O'Connor
Top 5 Things You Need to Know about L.G. O'Connor's Caught Up in RAINE

  1. What's it about? This unforgettable romance captures the struggle of a woman who must reconcile guilt from her past with the promise of a future as her life intersects with a much younger man who offers her a second chance to get "caught up" in love on her road to redemption.

  1. When/where can I get it? RAINE goes on sale April 18, but you can pre-order your copy now: Amazon | B&N | Apple |Website

  1. What are reviewers saying? HEA Romances with a Little Kick gave RAINE the highest rating for their site (5 Stilettos!) and said O'Connor should receive an award for her "phenomenal writing skills."

  1. Where can I get more Raine? The author writes a monthly blog (in Raine's voice) at USA Today's HEA blog. You can find the most recent guest post, including a free recipe, here. If that's not enough, you can pre-order the two digital novelettes that follow Caught Up in RAINE.

  1. About the Author. Sign up to receive her newsletter at lgoconnor.com and stay connected with this up-and-coming author on Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, Amazon and Google+.

http://www.lgoconnor.com


Carly Phillips
Did you know that DIRTY SEXY SAINT, the first book in my sizzling new series, with my BFF Erika Wilde, released last month? If you haven't read it yet, I promise it's one you don't want to miss! Order yours today and for more buy links, information on Carly's stories and her social media info, visit www.carlyphillips.com ... where there's always something more! Dare to Want More ... with NY Times Bestseller Carly Phillips!

http://www.carlyphillips.com


Caridad Pineiro
I'm happy to say that I've gotten the rights back to some of the newer stories in THE CALLING IS REBORN Vampire Novels. What does that mean for you? Look for added content in BORN TO LOVE and a bundle of the first three books into a specially priced box set for you. Plus, the books are now in print! Please look for these new editions at your online retailers and if you subscribe to Kindle Unlimited, you can read all the latest books in the series for free! Just follow this link.

http://www.caridad.com


Jennifer Probst
Jennifer Probst continues her Searching for...Series with a brand new book out February 9th! SEARCHING FOR MINE is a Searching for Novella and part of 1001 Dark Nights.

The Ultimate Anti-Hero Meets His Match...Connor Dunkle knows what he wants in a woman, and it's the three B's. Beauty. Body. Boobs. Other women need not apply. With his good looks and easygoing charm, he's used to getting what he wants---and who. Until he comes face to face with the one woman who's slowly making his life hell...and enjoying every moment...

Ella Blake is a single mom and a professor at the local Verily college who's climbed up the ranks the hard way. Her ten-year-old son is a constant challenge, and her students are driving her crazy---namely Connor Dunkle, who's failing her class and trying to charm his way into a better grade. Fuming at his chauvinistic tendencies, Ella teaches him the ultimate lesson by giving him a special project to help his grade. When sparks fly, neither of them are ready to face their true feelings, but will love teach them the ultimate lesson of all?

Now available for pre-order with a release date of February 9th.

http://www.jenniferprobst.com


Mary Jo Putney
Mary Jo Putney is one of a whole lot of easterners digging out from a WHOLE LOT OF SNOW, but she wants to invite you to join in a Valentine's contest called Affairs of the Heart that will run from February 8th until February 15th. The grand prize is a Kindle and copies of ebooks by a number of well known authors such as Lorraine Bartlett, Shirley Hailstock, and more. Mary Jo will give away a free ebook of STIRRING THE EMBERS, first in her Starting Over contemporary romance trilogy. Details will be posted on her Facebook page when the contest begins.

http://www.maryjoputney.com


Francis Ray
Happy Valentine's Day! Time to enjoy sweets from your sweetie, or spoil yourself. The novella CHOCOLATE KISSES written by Maryann Reid, Renee Luke and Francis Ray. A delicious treat to enjoy without the calories. THE GRAYSONS FRIENDS COLLECTION, Volume One (eBook) includes A SEDUCTIVE KISS, WITH JUST ONE KISS and A DANGEROUS KISS is still available.

http://www.francisray.com/


Joanne Rock
Joanne Rock is hosting a Goodreads Giveaway for 10 copies of her debut Harlequin Desire, HIS SECRETARY'S SURPRISE FIANCE that will go live Feb 10-20th. While you're there, click the "want to read" button if you want a reminder from Goodreads on that date so you can enter.

If you host a blog, Joanne invites you to join the release tour for HIS SECRETARY'S SURPRISE FIANCE. You'll get a quick, easy post to upload and share with readers.

Also, Joanne's holiday story, LAST CHANCE CHRISTMAS, is the winner of the 2015 Snow Globe Award! If you haven't read this one, download at your favorite vendor for just $2.99.

http://www.joannerock.com


Karen Rose
It's finally here! On February 2nd, Karen Rose will be releasing her seventeenth full-length novel - ALONE IN THE DARK! Be the first to experience the story of Marcus O'Bannion and Scarlett Bishop in this second book of The Cincinnati Series.

Homicide Detective Scarlett Bishop has seen enough bad guys slip through the cracks and innocent victims go unavenged to know that good doesn't always prevail. So far she's been able to lock away her rage and her vigilante fantasies. That lock is about to break.

Former Army Ranger Marcus O'Bannion is a fierce champion of victims' rights. His secret past gives him good reason. He believes he's seen the depths of human depravity, but then his investigation into the murder of a young girl who once asked for his help lures him and Scarlett down a dark, dark road---and straight into the crosshairs of a dangerous, powerful underground ring that deals in human trafficking. To stop them, Scarlett and Marcus have to be just as cunning and just as ruthless. But first they have to make it out alive.

http://karenrosebooks.com


Jessica Scott
BREAK MY FALL, the second book in my Falling series will be out on February 15th. I'm so excited to finally share Josh & Abby with you!

Here's the blurb for it:

Violence.
I'm addicted to it.
It's how I feel alive.
It's the only thing that's real any more.

And now I have to sit around and discuss it like it's physics or calculus. I can't do it. I can't pretend that it's some sterile academic topic.

Violence isn't sterile. It isn't calm. It's pulsing. It's alive.

It's my drug.

Until I met Abby, I never wanted anything beyond the next fight. Never considered that I might finally find a way back to the land of the living. Now? Now I find myself dreaming of a woman with golden eyes.

But I can never be with her. Because I am not whole. And I never will be again.

But I cannot stay away.

And loving her might finally be what breaks me.

Available at iBooks, Nook, Kobo, and Amazon.

http://www.jessicascott.net


Alexandra Sokoloff
HUNTRESS/FBI SERIES: HUNTRESS MOON has won a Voice Arts Award for Best Audio book Narration: Mystery & Thriller! The first three books in the Thriller Award - nominated series are available in audio, voiced by RC Bray, narrator of THE MARTIAN.

A haunted FBI agent. A ruthless killer. A deadly love. -- HUNTRESS MOON, BLOOD MOON and COLD MOON.

NANOWRIMO NOW WHAT? So you made it through Nano but have no idea how to pull those 50,000 words into a book? Join me on my blog for rewriting help. FOR WRITERS: The fully revised and expanded textbook of my Screenwriting Tricks for Authors workbook, STEALING HOLLYWOOD, is now out in print as well as e book. Order a Print copy. Order the ebook.

http://www.alexandrasokoloff.com


Roxanne St. Claire
The latest in the Barefoot Bay Undercover series, BAREFOOT WITH A BAD BOY, will be available in ebook and print on February 16th! The long-awaited love story featuring former spy and fan-favorite bad boy, Gabriel Rossi, is the final book in this "mini-series" that adds a sizzle of suspense and a dash of danger to Roxanne St. Claire's contemporary beach reads.

For years, former spy Gabriel Rossi has been secretly searching for CIA linguist Isadora Winter, a woman he loved and lost long ago. But recently, he learned of her untimely death in an accident...and death of her son named Gabe. But Gabe is stunned when a woman he's never met approaches him on the beach and claims to be Isadora. She doesn't look, act, or talk like his beloved Isa, but she knows things about their past that only a lover could know, and she assures him that his son is alive as well. As much as he wants to believe her and knows that in the spy world, anything is possible, doubts and distrust plague him. Still, he sees glimmers of the woman he once knew shine through and she begins to melt his hardened heart.

Even if they succeed in drawing out the killer who has Lila in his sights, a much more serious threat hovers over them...a treacherous, deadly truth that could not only destroy their love but end their lives as well.

Don't miss BAREFOOT WITH A BAD BOY and all of the romance and suspense set on the sun-drenched shores of Barefoot Bay!

http://www.roxannestclaire.com


Augustina Van Hoven
It's February and love is in the air. Cupid is filling his quiver with arrows and getting ready for the fourteenth. I'm looking forward to a delicious dinner and a bottle of bubbly with strawberries.

I'm working hard on THE THORN OF A ROSE so it will be ready for its release this spring. I will be attending the Romantic Times Book Convention in Las Vegas this year and will be at the book signing. If you are attending, make sure you stop by and say hello.

I hope your Valentine's Day is a romantic one.

http://www.augustinavanhoven.com


Writerspace Bestsellers

NEW YORK TIMES Mass Market Paperback Fiction 02/07
     #4 NEW LEAF by Catherine Anderson#
     #13 TRUST NO ONE by Jayne Ann Krentz*

NEW YORK TIMES eBook Fiction 02/07
     #9 IRISH THOROUGHBRED by Nora Roberts*

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Mass Market Paperback Fiction 01/25
     #2 NEW LEAF by Catherine Anderson#
     #11 TRUST NO ONE by Jayne Ann Krentz*
     #20 HARVEST MOON by Robyn Carr

USA TODAY Bestselling Books 01/24
     #71 NEW LEAF by Catherine Anderson#
     #75 IRISH THOROUGHBRED by Nora Roberts*
     #96 DIRTY SEXY SAINT by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde
     #103 THE FORGOTTEN ROOM by Karen White, Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig#

* Berkley Jove Authors

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