Thursday, November 14, 2013

Cover Reveal: Entangled Select Titles


Call of the Siren 
Demons of Infernum #4
 March 25th 2014 by Entangled Select
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When darkness threatens...only love will bring them light.

The half-siren half-demon bounty hunter Dagan Meyers swore he'd never settle down. His older brothers might’ve adjusted well to family life but tying himself to one woman is so not Dagan’s bag. Until he meets the gorgeous angel Lina, his brother Ronin’s long-lost adopted sister, and he can’t think of being with anybody but her. Too bad Ronin’s well aware of Dagan’s party-boy lifestyle and won’t let him anywhere near his angelic baby sister.

Lina is still getting over the abandonment issues that began when she was orphaned as a child and has devoted her life to taking down evil Otherworlders. The last thing she wants is to develop feelings for man she knows will eventually leave her, too. But as the battle against a growing darkness continues—a powerful fae who’s harnessed untold power—Dagan and Lina find that love may be their greatest weapon against the very thing that threatens to destroy them all.

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Rosalie Lario is the award-winning, paranormal romance author of the Demons of Infernum and the Fallen Warriors series. Rosalie double majored in Anthropology and Classics as an undergraduate student, and briefly considered becoming an archaeologist before realizing they don't actually live the life of Indiana Jones. So what was a classical geek armed with a lot of useless knowledge to do? Become a lawyer, of course!

After attending law school in Florida, she practiced real estate law for several years before finally admitting to herself that negotiating contracts wasn't nearly as fun as dreaming up stories. She never imagined all the mythology she'd learned throughout her undergraduate education might actually come in handy, but it makes perfect fodder for the paranormal romance stories she now dreams up.

When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children in their home state of Florida.

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Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
Speak of the Devil #3
March 25th, 2014 by Entangled Select
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Not Even Death Keeps a Good Demoness Down

There’s never an end to the crazy when you’re demon spawn. Not that Faith Bettincourt’s complaining. She’s been patching things up with her angelic on-again off-again boyfriend, Matt, and her best-friend-turned-sister-in-law is soon giving birth to the Anti-Christ Part Deux. Oh, and Faith is saving kids from Death in her pediatric unit one soul at a time. Life is good.

Until Faith accidentally runs over the Angel of Death and is forced to take his place. Now she’s taking lives instead of saving them. Which is kind of a problem when you’re a nurse. As if that weren’t bad enough, she is suddenly thrust into the worst scenario of them all--Matt’s ex Brenda is back, and she’s brought the Apocalypse with her.

Faith’s not about to give up the world...or her man. But when the chips are down, what’s a demoness supposed to do? Besides take matters into her own hands, of course.
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Patricia Eimer is a small-town girl who was blessed with a large tree in the backyard made for reading in on summer days. Mixed with too much imagination, it made her a bratty child but fated her to become a storyteller. She currently lives in Pittsburgh with her two wonderful kids and a husband that learned the gourmet art of frozen pizzas to give her more time to write. When she’s not writing she can be found fencing and arguing about with her dogs about who’s in charge.


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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Cover Reveal: Mended by Kim Karr

Mended
Connections #3
June 3rd 2014 by NAL
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MUSIC HAS THE POWER TO HEAL ALL…BUT NOT ALL BROKEN HEARTS CAN BE MENDED.

Always in control, Xander Wilde considered life on the road to be a perfect fit for him. But when disaster strikes on the Wilde Ones’ latest tour, fate intervenes…and a newly single Ivy Taylor, the only girl he has ever loved, steps back into his life.

After moving past her painful breakup with Xander years ago, Ivy was poised to become the next big name in pop music…when suddenly she withdrew from the limelight—the same day she announced her engagement to her controlling agent, Damon Wolf.

Xander knows he should keep his distance. But once they’re on the road, he can’t resist pursuing her for a second chance. Yet a jealous Damon can’t let her go—and he’s keeping dangerous secrets that could destroy them all.

When the three of them come together, everything falls apart. But if Xander and Ivy can hold tight to the bond that connects them, they just might have a chance at reclaiming the powerful love they thought they had lost forever...

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I live in Florida with my husband and four kids. I've always had a love for reading books and writing. Being an English major in college, I wanted to teach at the college level but that was not to be. I went on to receive an MBA and became a project manager until quitting to raise my family. I currently work part-time with my husband and full-time embracing one of my biggest passions—writing.

I wear a lot of hats! Writer, book-lover, wife, soccer-mom, taxi driver, and the all around go-to person of the family. However, I always find time to read. One of my favorite family outings use to be taking my kids to the bookstore or the library. Today, my oldest child is in college and my twins are juniors so they no longer go with me on these outings. And although I don't need to go to the actual store anymore because I have the greatest device ever invented—a Kindle, I still do. There's nothing like a paperback. So now my four year old and I make dates out of going to the bookstore--it's time I love and cherish.

I like to believe in soulmates, kindred spirits, true friends, and Happily-Ever-Afters. I love to drink champagne, listen to music, and hopes to always stay young at heart.
 
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Review: Hell Bent by Devon Monk

Hell Bent
Author: Devon Monk
Release Date: November 5, 2013
Publisher: Roc
Broken Magic Book #1
ISBN:  0451417925
ISBN13: 9780451417923
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Review Copy Source: Publisher

Instead of the deadly force it once was, magic is now a useless novelty. But not for Shame Flynn and Terric Conley, “breakers” who have the gift for reverting magic back to its full-throttle power. In the magic-dense city of Portland, Oregon, keeping a low profile means keeping their gifts quiet. After three years of dealing with disgruntled magic users, Shame and Terric have had enough of politics, petty magic, and, frankly, each other. It’s time to call it quits.

When the government discovers the breakers’ secret—and its potential as a weapon—Shame and Terric suddenly become wanted men, the only ones who can stop the deadly gift from landing in the wrong hands. If only a pair of those wrong hands didn’t belong to a drop-dead-gorgeous assassin Shame is falling for as if it were the end of the world. And if he gets too close to her, it very well could be...

I have seen mention that you don't have to read the Allie Beckstrom novels to jump into the Broken Magic Series but I have to tell you that you will most likely be seriously lost. Without the background on the characters, their relationships, the reason for the broken magic I don't see how you could possibly enjoy all that the Broken Magic Series has to offer. Don't let that stop you from reading HELL BENT, just read the Allie Beckstrom Series first. You wont be disappointing.

Alright, I admit it, Shame can be pretty depressing at times but he has a way of getting under your skin and you can't help but root for him even when he is being a brooding jerk. He is having a really hard time controlling his death magic and fears he is going to hurt someone he loved. He also refuses to let Terric (his soul complement) help him. You know their struggles by reading the Allie Beckstrom Series but it is even worse as HELL BENT starts. I enjoyed watching their progress with each other and the way they band together to get through their current situation. I really loved jumping back into the Allie Beckstrom universe and catching up with all the characters.

The first book in the Broken Magic Series lived up to its predecessor. I believe I read that the series will only be two books long but if the second book is as good as HELL BENT I will be happy. On another note, I think Shame deserves a 'happily ever after' type of ending and he definitely doesn't get it in HELL BENT so I hope STONE COLD goes better for him.

I gave it 4/5 stars

* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Guest Blog & Giveaway: Untethered by Katie Hayoz

UFI welcomes Katie Hayoz Author of Untethered. Thanks for Joining us!!

Paranormal Pop Quiz: Katie Hayoz, author of Untethered
 
I devour paranormal novels. Ghosts, vampires, werewolves, angels, witches, astral projection. The whole bit. But while I can list out plotlines from various paranormal novels, I realized I don’t really know all that much about these paranormal phenomena. So I scoured the internet and waded through Wikepedia and local library sites to learn a bit. What about you? What do you know about the paranormal? Take the pop quiz and see if your answers line up.

1. Persecution and trials of these supposed beings started in Switzerland in the early 15th century before spreading to most of Europe: 

a. Werewolves
b. Vampires
c. Sorcerers 

2. If you want to cast a love spell or create a love potion, what would you use? 

a. Eye of newt
b. Basil
c. Onion 

3. Elizabeth Bathory, a Hungarian noble from the 1500’s is known as “The Blood Countess” because: 

a. She led a bloody war against a neighboring country.
b. She had a penchant for raw meat.
c. She killed young girls and bathed in their blood to look young. 

4. Who is considered the Angel of Death? 

a. Rapheal
b. Samael
c. Gabriel 

5. What could you use to rid a home of a pesky ghost? 

a. Sage
b. Sand
c. Sugar 

6. What is astral projection? 

a. The study of stars and their influence on the future.
b. The separation of one’s consciousness or spirit from one’s physical body.
c. The plan to move civilization to other planets.

Ready to find out how you did? 

Answers:
1. A- Werewolves. It wasn’t only witches. Suspected werewolves went on trial as well. Geesh, guess that might be why waxing came about…

2. B- Basil Yep. There’s a reason Italians are supposed to be good lovers. 

3. C- She bathed in their blood. This woman was sick and twisted. She apparently had at least 650 victims. 

4. B- Samael. This is also the name of a Swiss heavy metal band. Who knew? 

5. A- Sage. Burn sage or sprinkle salt to try to cleanse your house of unwelcome spirits. Or get a medium there who can send them off to the Light. 

6. B- The separation of spirit from body. Astral projection is a voluntary out-of-body experience. It is what Sylvie, the main character in Untethered, thinks will change her life.


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Katie Hayoz was born in Racine, WI, the youngest of six kids. Originally, she wanted to become pope (for the awesome hat and fancy robes), but quickly realized reading was her true religion. Writing was always a hobby, but she decided to go at it seriously when she ended up in Geneva, Switzerland. Now she's constantly at her laptop in the small apartment she shares with her husband, two daughters, and two fuzzy cats. She devours YA novels like she does popcorn and black licorice: quickly and in large quantities.

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Untethered
Amazon  Paperback on Amazon  Amazon.uk

 Sylvie isn’t comfortable in her own skin. In fact, there are times she can’t even manage to stay inside it. But if there is one thing she’s sure of, it’s her love for Kevin Phillips. She’s willing to stake everything on it –her family, her friends, and possibly her soul.
Sixteen-year-old Sylvie has been best friends with Cassie forever. But everything is turned around when the boy Sylvie’s loved since fifth grade falls for Cassie. Devastated, Sylvie intends to get Kevin by any means possible, even if it involves treachery, deceit, and the dark side of astral projection. She is positive her plans will give her what she wants, but she doesn’t count on it all spiraling out of control.
Untethered explores the intoxicating and dangerous world of jealousy and obsession when coupled with paranormal ability. Finalist in Mslexia novel competition.
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Monday, November 11, 2013

Promo & Giveaway: Bittersweet Magic by Nina Croft

Edge, a digital-first single-title romance line from Entangled Publishing, takes its lead from our popular Select imprint but gives its novels an edge in the marketplace by bringing great stories to readers at reasonable prices in a quick-and-easy way. Whether sexy or sweet, traditional romance or love and lust with a women’s fiction bent, at the center of every Edge book is heart. From Urban Fantasy to Contemporary Romance to Science Fiction Romance, Edge has a book for all romance readers—and right at their fingertips! As they say, all’s fair in love and war. To find out more about our titles, chat with authors, participate in special events, and to find out what books are coming next, visit the Entangled website, follow us on Twitter, and like our Facebook page.

Today I'm happy to be featuring Bittersweet Magic by Nina Croft! This followup to Bittersweet Blood is sure to please, but don't worry, it can easily be read as stand alone. Nina Croft's stories are Out of This World, so you won't want to miss this one!

Roz has been indebted to the demon Asmodai for five hundred years, and her freedom is just around the corner. All she has to do is complete one last task for him—obtain a key that had been hidden in a church centuries ago.
Piers, the Head of the Order and an ancient vampire, is intrigued by the woman who comes to him for help. She’s beautiful and seemingly kind, but she’s hiding something. And he’ll find out who she is and what she really wants once he uses his power to get inside her head. But Piers has no idea that Roz is immune to his mind-control...or that he is simply a pawn in her dangerous mission for freedom.

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Nina Croft grew up in the north of England. After training as an accountant, she spent four years working as a volunteer in Zambia, which left her with a love of the sun and a dislike of nine-to-five work. She then spent a number of years mixing travel (whenever possible) with work (whenever necessary) but has now settled down to a life of writing and picking almonds on a remote farm in the mountains of southern Spain.

Nina's writing mixes romance with elements of paranormal and science fiction.

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