Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Storybook Adventures...
I'm almost finished reading my 125th book for this year. I've enjoyed all the adventures I've taken through books in 2012. I can't wait to see what amazing things 2013 has in store for me via books and reality!!
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
The Art of Cover Art
Working with an artist for your book cover – it’s a big deal! From my own experience, a book’s cover is a buy or not-buy scenario. Book covers can attract buyers or give off a duck and run vibe. The book cover is the first thing a reader sees and the saying "Don't judge a book by it's cover" is NOT true when you only have seconds to get a readers attention.
The main thing that writers should understand is that the artist’s job is to get someone interested in the book so they pick it up to read the blurb to learn more about the book. The cover has to be simple so it can convey its “read me” message with just a glance. That means maybe a character or two can be there with the proper color, lighting, and font to set the mood for the book.
A book is like a movie; it can have a cast of thousands; it can span centuries. The book cover is like one frame of that movie. It is just a tiny part, a brief flicker. It can’t tell the whole story of the book.
That seems obvious, yet too often writers want all the story elements in the book on the cover, and it quickly becomes all jumbled. And nothing causes readers to pass on a book instead of picking it up more than a confusing cover that can’t be understood with a glance. The cover can hint at what’s in the book; it can’t tell the viewer what the character is going to do for the first 100 pages. I know that sounds simple. But sadly writers often miss this obvious thing (and part of my job is to try to educate them about this — often I don’t do this as well as I should).
When an art director, publisher, or writer approaches the artist about doing a cover, it’s generally best to have a scene in mind. Don’t say, “Well, you’re the artist. Read my book and just do your thing.” Unfortunately artists are on tight deadlines and don’t have time to read an entire book. It’s best to have an idea of what sort of mood you need to establish, what the main “scenery” of the story might be, and what your character looks like. So you might tell your artist, “The main character needs to look like he lives in the European Middle Ages, he should be wearing rusty armor, and his hair is long and stringy. He’s tired and sitting down looking depressed. And maybe there’s a dragon flying off in the distance.” That would give your artist something to go on and from there they'lll ask questions to learn what he needs to know to get started on the first draft you'll be presented with. Also be sure you tell the artist how old the character is, ethnic type, hair color and length, and any other key details. Your artist is not going to be happy if she spent hours on a sketch of a blond Nordic warrior only to discover your hero is from Morocco with short black hair and an eye patch. The sooner your artist can zero in on things, the happier she’ll be and the more quickly you’ll have your cover.
Sometimes writers have a “picture” of who the character is in their mind. If you’ve been writing and picturing a well-know actor as playing the part (in your mind’s eye), tell your artist that it would be nice if the character looked a little like that person. Because more often than not your artist is working with images that are offered on stock sites the character that you envisioned to look like Matt Damon will end up looking like the cute guy that works in the car rental place. Trust your artist to choose a model to fit your story as best as they can get it without having a custom photo shoot done. Remember that when the artist creates their version of the picture, it isn’t going to jive perfectly with how you’ve pictured it in your mind. But unless it really goes against the storyline, try not to dictate unnecessary changes. If you don’t write in the book that the guy’s eyes are blue, don’t be upset if they’re green. Or if he has more or fewer muscles than in your mind. Or his armor is bluish steel instead of silver. Or the distant dragon has horns when you didn’t picture it that way. If it doesn’t make a difference, then go with the flow and everyone will be a lot happier in the end.
In the digital age it’s possible to change all sorts of things: Colors, layout, you name it. But that doesn’t mean changing things will always be for the better. Remember that your artist has given a lot of thought to the layout before you even see the first draft. She’s working to make the picture the best she can and also working to make it show off her best skills and minimize the things she’s not so good at creating.
That means don’t ask for changes unless you’re really sure they might improve things. Sometimes client’s make great suggestions for changes, so if you feel strongly, speak up. But also be prepared to listen to your artist if he says, “I don’t think that would work, because…” You’re paying her big bucks to do the work; you need to do your best to let her do her best. Just as (hopefully) you don’t tell your dentist how best to pull a tooth or fix a cavity, you also need to stand back and let your artist do her thing in the most efficient way she knows how. She’s spent a lot of years honing her skills; let her give you her best.
I suppose the worst problems I’ve had (and also some of the best, so it’s not an “always the case thing”), have been with writers who are also artists. They tend to have a vision of what they want, and often can almost do the work themselves but either don’t quite have the skills or lack the time. But the results can be somewhat like what would happen if I started telling them what to change in their book to make it better — pretty soon toes are being stepped on and it gets a tad tense rather than being the fun it normally is. So if you hire someone to do the work, there’s a point where you need to delegate the work and then let your artist do it with as little intervention as possible. I know that’s easier said than done, and you do need to give some direction and be sure the picture is turning out the way you want. But try not to micromanage. Sometimes near the end of a project there will be choices to make: Is this typeface or that lettering better? Would the picture be better if it was flipped horizontally? Should the character be a little closer or a little more distant?
When you get to this point — there’s really no bad answer. That is, you’ve refined so much along the way that often you reach a point where all the possibilities are going to work. You can’t make a wrong choice. So my advice at this point is just to go with what looks best or let your artist decide. Just don’t get caught in that endless loop of infinite adjustments and changes that do little to improve things but can waste a lot of time all the way around.
I’ve probably made this process of creating a cover sound a lot harder than it is or maybe even terrifying. Fortunately most artist have had lots of experience in these things and will be happy to answer your questions and shepherd you through the process. And once you get started, you’ll find it’s a whole lot of fun seeing your cover come alive, and later a real joy to see the book sitting there on a bookshelf or in a catalog. That’s when it all seems more than worth the little trouble you went through in getting it just the way it needed to be to help sell your book.
The main thing that writers should understand is that the artist’s job is to get someone interested in the book so they pick it up to read the blurb to learn more about the book. The cover has to be simple so it can convey its “read me” message with just a glance. That means maybe a character or two can be there with the proper color, lighting, and font to set the mood for the book.
A book is like a movie; it can have a cast of thousands; it can span centuries. The book cover is like one frame of that movie. It is just a tiny part, a brief flicker. It can’t tell the whole story of the book.
That seems obvious, yet too often writers want all the story elements in the book on the cover, and it quickly becomes all jumbled. And nothing causes readers to pass on a book instead of picking it up more than a confusing cover that can’t be understood with a glance. The cover can hint at what’s in the book; it can’t tell the viewer what the character is going to do for the first 100 pages. I know that sounds simple. But sadly writers often miss this obvious thing (and part of my job is to try to educate them about this — often I don’t do this as well as I should).
When an art director, publisher, or writer approaches the artist about doing a cover, it’s generally best to have a scene in mind. Don’t say, “Well, you’re the artist. Read my book and just do your thing.” Unfortunately artists are on tight deadlines and don’t have time to read an entire book. It’s best to have an idea of what sort of mood you need to establish, what the main “scenery” of the story might be, and what your character looks like. So you might tell your artist, “The main character needs to look like he lives in the European Middle Ages, he should be wearing rusty armor, and his hair is long and stringy. He’s tired and sitting down looking depressed. And maybe there’s a dragon flying off in the distance.” That would give your artist something to go on and from there they'lll ask questions to learn what he needs to know to get started on the first draft you'll be presented with. Also be sure you tell the artist how old the character is, ethnic type, hair color and length, and any other key details. Your artist is not going to be happy if she spent hours on a sketch of a blond Nordic warrior only to discover your hero is from Morocco with short black hair and an eye patch. The sooner your artist can zero in on things, the happier she’ll be and the more quickly you’ll have your cover.
Sometimes writers have a “picture” of who the character is in their mind. If you’ve been writing and picturing a well-know actor as playing the part (in your mind’s eye), tell your artist that it would be nice if the character looked a little like that person. Because more often than not your artist is working with images that are offered on stock sites the character that you envisioned to look like Matt Damon will end up looking like the cute guy that works in the car rental place. Trust your artist to choose a model to fit your story as best as they can get it without having a custom photo shoot done. Remember that when the artist creates their version of the picture, it isn’t going to jive perfectly with how you’ve pictured it in your mind. But unless it really goes against the storyline, try not to dictate unnecessary changes. If you don’t write in the book that the guy’s eyes are blue, don’t be upset if they’re green. Or if he has more or fewer muscles than in your mind. Or his armor is bluish steel instead of silver. Or the distant dragon has horns when you didn’t picture it that way. If it doesn’t make a difference, then go with the flow and everyone will be a lot happier in the end.
In the digital age it’s possible to change all sorts of things: Colors, layout, you name it. But that doesn’t mean changing things will always be for the better. Remember that your artist has given a lot of thought to the layout before you even see the first draft. She’s working to make the picture the best she can and also working to make it show off her best skills and minimize the things she’s not so good at creating.
That means don’t ask for changes unless you’re really sure they might improve things. Sometimes client’s make great suggestions for changes, so if you feel strongly, speak up. But also be prepared to listen to your artist if he says, “I don’t think that would work, because…” You’re paying her big bucks to do the work; you need to do your best to let her do her best. Just as (hopefully) you don’t tell your dentist how best to pull a tooth or fix a cavity, you also need to stand back and let your artist do her thing in the most efficient way she knows how. She’s spent a lot of years honing her skills; let her give you her best.
I suppose the worst problems I’ve had (and also some of the best, so it’s not an “always the case thing”), have been with writers who are also artists. They tend to have a vision of what they want, and often can almost do the work themselves but either don’t quite have the skills or lack the time. But the results can be somewhat like what would happen if I started telling them what to change in their book to make it better — pretty soon toes are being stepped on and it gets a tad tense rather than being the fun it normally is. So if you hire someone to do the work, there’s a point where you need to delegate the work and then let your artist do it with as little intervention as possible. I know that’s easier said than done, and you do need to give some direction and be sure the picture is turning out the way you want. But try not to micromanage. Sometimes near the end of a project there will be choices to make: Is this typeface or that lettering better? Would the picture be better if it was flipped horizontally? Should the character be a little closer or a little more distant?
When you get to this point — there’s really no bad answer. That is, you’ve refined so much along the way that often you reach a point where all the possibilities are going to work. You can’t make a wrong choice. So my advice at this point is just to go with what looks best or let your artist decide. Just don’t get caught in that endless loop of infinite adjustments and changes that do little to improve things but can waste a lot of time all the way around.
I’ve probably made this process of creating a cover sound a lot harder than it is or maybe even terrifying. Fortunately most artist have had lots of experience in these things and will be happy to answer your questions and shepherd you through the process. And once you get started, you’ll find it’s a whole lot of fun seeing your cover come alive, and later a real joy to see the book sitting there on a bookshelf or in a catalog. That’s when it all seems more than worth the little trouble you went through in getting it just the way it needed to be to help sell your book.
Hope
I've had such a heavy heart since the horrible tragic events that took the lives of 27 innocent souls. I struggled with putting my oldest son on the bus to school. I've struggled with trying to understand why a person would take it upon themselves to take a person's life. Children are so innocent and so precious. I still tear up whenever I think of how scared those babies were, and what their families are now dealing with.
It would be easy to live in fear and shelter my children from the world, but I've never done anything the easy way...lol. I have to push on and have faith and hope that the good people in this world far outnumber the evil ones. I have hope that my kids won't live in a world where killing innocence is the norm and acceptable.
I have the hope that things will get better and my children will be safe and happy.
Success Is A Journey by H.S. Reed Jr.
My husband's follow up book to Find A Way To Make A Way. Definitely worth the time to read if you need some encouragement to follow your dreams or change parts of your life.
Soul Awakened by Jean Murray
LOVE FOR BLOOD OR HONOR
Kendra, an Egyptologist and demi-god in waiting, is the key to unlocking Bakari, the Egyptian God of Death, from his cursed slumber. Desperate to free him, she inadvertently binds herself to the god with a spell that only death will undo. To save Bakari from himself, she may have to sacrifice her innocence, and possibly her soul, before he becomes his family's worst enemy.
HAUNTED BY SINS OF THE PAST
Bakari awakens to a world at war and a beautiful woman who has tethered his soul to hers. In the wake of his self-destruction Kendra is his only hope of salvation, but another has vowed to keep Bakari from the one thing he craves most-- his Parvana. His butterfly.
Mind: The Beginning by Jenn Nixon
After Dina Ranger loses telepathic contact with her
brother, she breaks into his apartment and stumbles onto a special government
unit responsible for monitoring the psychic population. She's offered a job
where she can use her psionic gifts to help people.
Stranded on earth over a hundred years ago, Liam of Shria
is searching for a metal needed to repair his ship when he finds Dina, a
telepathic investigator, and narrowly saves her from an exploding alien pod.
Together, they uncover a plot to rebuild an ancient weapon and discover the
truth behind Dina's abilities while unlocking dangerous secrets about the alien
presence on earth.
Can they stop a powerful weapon meant to enslave the
human race? Can their relationship survive the secrets of the past or will it
tear them apart?
Friday, October 26, 2012
Destiny's Present by Patricia C. Lee
The sorceress Narena has done many things for Leisos –
advised the king, helped heal a young girl and sent a prince forward in time to
save his life. Now, to protect her people, she may have to sacrifice herself,
her lover, her child. Maybe even all three.
She hunts for the one who threatens the royal family and the
throne of Leisos. And also seeks the daughter taken from her at birth. There’s
only one problem. They might be one and the same. What she finds on her quest
is love and hate, loyalty and betrayal, and a revelation that will change her
life forever.
Ardis is a warrior and former captain of the king’s army.
His allegiance to the throne lives in his blood – as does the secret he
carries. He will protect both at all costs. Even if it means killing Narena or
someone she loves.
Taker of Life by F. L. Bicknell
To save her village from the Masters who will annihilate them, Zi is ordered to give herself to the Taker of Life. Once she reaches the sacrificial rock, she’s attacked, but a stranger saves her. The newcomer is not only beautiful but also deadly—and he takes what he needs most. Can Zi refuse him and still save her people?
Paranormal/Fantasy erotic romance
Paranormal/Fantasy erotic romance
Devil's Kiss
I was in a vampire state of mind when I went on vacation to New Orleans. Man I love that city. Here was my fairwell piece along with a before and after. Lots of work go into my covers and art pieces, but I love every second of the process!!
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Asbury Park Zombie Walk 2012
I had a great time on Saturday at the zombie walk in Asbury Park, NJ. Every year I hear about it and I want to go but I never get a chance to do it. This year my friend reminded me about it in time for me to go. I didn't know what to expect, but I loved it. I'm so excited for next years walk!! Here are a few pics from my night with the living dead...lol.
for more pics go to my facebook gallery - http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4158245027650.275851.1029727765&type=1&l=94820d8639
for more pics go to my facebook gallery - http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4158245027650.275851.1029727765&type=1&l=94820d8639
Sunday, September 23, 2012
The Man He'll Never Be by Cora Blu
Coming this October - http://corablu.com/blog/
I love doing custom photo shoots to give the author exactly what they want.
This came out just as she imagined.
This came out just as she imagined.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Moon Dust by Joseph J. Christiano
When luxury starliner Sovereign of the Stars makes an unscheduled landing at Armstrong Base, mankind's first permanent facility on the moon, Colonel Michael Hansen boards the vessel and finds the mummified remains of the passengers and crew. A team arrives from Earth to begin an investigation.
But things begin to go wrong soon after their arrival. Several of Armstrong Base's personnel and members of the investigative team are found dead, their corpses mummified. Hansen orders an evacuation of the facility only to discover the base has been locked down from Earth.
Facing a terror of unknown origin and a mutinous executive officer, Hansen must find a way to keep his people alive long enough for them to discover how to defeat their enemy...
An enemy that reduces its victims to moon dust.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Night Quiet by Nina Jade Singer
It
all starts with a dream.
Rachel
Masters is alerted of her grandmother’s death by a ghostly vision in the middle
of the night. She travels to a quaint New England town to pay her last
respects.
There
Rachel is thrust into a frightening, mystical world and meets Cobra. As alluring
as he is mysterious, Rachel has no doubt that Cobra is dangerous. And when her
fears collide with a strong attraction for him, she longs to trust him. There’s
only one problem—he’s a powerful vampire.
Rachel
soon finds that she needs Cobra’s help to uncover the truth behind her
grandmother’s death. But when all is
revealed, will she become the killer’s next victim or does she possess powers
of her very own?
Deep
in the quiet night, secrets will shatter the silence.
The Village of God by Frederick E. Hosen
Protestant
and Catholic missionaries descend, simultaneously, on a remote Amazon rain
forest village where they compete to save souls.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Death and Snow White
Wouldn't it be great for someone to write a new twist on the snow white story? If you take this idea and run, make sure you put it on audio book for me...lol.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Covers draw in readers!!
This afternoon I got a note on my facebook page from one of my clients. She linked a review for her book "Stranded but not Alone " The title of the review says it all!!
The Cover is what drew me to the book!,
This review is from: Stranded but not Alone (Midnight Moanings Collection) (Kindle Edition)
Since I'm into IR romances, I gave this one a shot and I'm glad I did! Seth and Simone were great characters and the story line will hold your interest. Looking forward to reading more from Cora Blu, especially any IR stories!
http://www.amazon.com/review/RGKC7M9ZSAGW5/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B008NNSSBO&channel=detail-glance&nodeID=133140011&store=digital-text
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Full Circle by I. M. Cupnjava
In a war-torn world a group of vampires
struggle to reclaim their past glory. One of their own is missing. Weakened by solitude, the leader of the
vampires, Kendrick, must find Byron, his covenant mate, before the pain of
isolation kills them both. Locating Byron is the least of the vampires'
problems.
The chaos of the world's death rattle
breeds suffering, death and pestilence as well as a call for vengeance. The
opposing sides of good and evil never looked so similar. A war that began with
the dawn of time has enjoyed a respite. That respite is ending. Vampiric
history, human history and the lives of two lovers are about to come full
circle.
Lady Isabella
I've been super busy with book covers lately so I was surprised when I got the urge to create something for fun. Recently I listened to Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley. I really enjoyed the story as well as the others in the series. But as much as I loved Ian's story it was Mac's book that inspired me. "Mac" Mackenzie is an artist who's muse was his estranged wife, Isabella. The way Jennifer Ashley wrote the the details in the book, I could almost see the paintings Mac would do of his beloved wife. Now I don't daydream about naked women (not that there's anything wrong with that...lol) but I couldn't help but create how I felt Mac saw his Isabella.
Enjoy!!
Enjoy!!
Monday, August 20, 2012
Searching for Sarah by Nona Mae King
Sara has ached to
live in America. But being born of a single mother in London's working class,
she could only dream. Then Sara is invited by a prestigious family. Drawn to
the possibility of a new beginning, she steps forward into the unknown.
Sara's benefactor is widower Christopher Lake, a philanthropist helping the less fortunate redefine their future. Though devastated by the loss of his wife, he dedicates himself to her last request: To provide Sara the means for a brighter future.
But when a local paper weaves tales of a romantic entanglement, Sara is stricken by the stark reality of a growing devotion. Caught in the whirlwind of debuts and dinner parties, she has fallen for the one man she cannot have. Could a servant girl hope to bless such a noble man to happiness?
Sara's benefactor is widower Christopher Lake, a philanthropist helping the less fortunate redefine their future. Though devastated by the loss of his wife, he dedicates himself to her last request: To provide Sara the means for a brighter future.
But when a local paper weaves tales of a romantic entanglement, Sara is stricken by the stark reality of a growing devotion. Caught in the whirlwind of debuts and dinner parties, she has fallen for the one man she cannot have. Could a servant girl hope to bless such a noble man to happiness?
Coming December 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Caden's Fate by Kate McKeever
Fate Halligan is a Death Maiden, a woman who has spent her
life training to help souls journey from life to the next level of existence.
When her life is threatened, she must turn to a man she has been taught to view
with caution.
Caden Greene is a Soldier of Light, a man who will risk his
life and more to save dying souls from being stolen and used for evil by the
Obsidian Guard.
As a team, Caden and
Fate join forces and must make decisions about not only their lives, but the
future of the very world they have loyally served.
City of Thieves by Audrey Cuff
When Ashley Brown was
five years old, her parents left her in the care of her Grandma, though her
mother promised to return for her. At fourteen, Ashley is still living with her
grandmother in Highland, a city on the outskirts of Maryville, a place known as
the “ghetto.”
Ashley has shadowy
memories of her mother taking her to her favorite place, the library. Reading a
good book allows Ashley to escape her poverty and crime infested community.
One afternoon after
listening to the Mayor’s press conference, Ashley discovers that the Mayor is
taking away the community library. In spite of being put on punishment for a week
by her Grandma for defending herself from the school bullies, Ashley feels it
is worth the risk to sneak out of her apartment to mail a letter she has
written to the Mayor about keeping the library open.
Every day homeless
people approach her and beg for something to eat or for money. The most
frequent requests come from two disheveled individuals Ashley has nicknamed
“Orphan Annie” and the “business-man bum.” As if escaping the homeless people isn’t
enough, there are a bunch of bullies who harass Ashley. One day, the bullies
chase her into an alley. They force her to the ground and Ashley is afraid of
what could have happened next. This is one time Ashley wished she listen to her
Grandma.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Mother Nature’s Passion by F.L. Bicknell
An afternoon viewing an apartment becomes more than Simon expects. His landlady is a beautiful, mature woman whom he finds very attractive. When a summer storm sweeps through and clothes are discarded, can he resist temptation? Or will he give in to Mother Nature's Passion?
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Demons of the Sun by Cindi Madsen
Persephone didn't ask to be the guardian of Hades Dagger, an artifact Hades forged to turn demons into daywalkers and wants back. She didn't ask for the demon blood running through her veins that allows her to touch the thing, either. And she definitely didn't ask for Jax, a cocky Warrior, to barge into her life and proclaim himself her bodyguard. Suddenly, she has to deal with all three, along with an increase in demon attacks and the fact members of the Order of Zeus keep turning up dead.
When demons tell Persephone that she's one of them, she's appalled. And a little intoxicated by the power she feels when they call her their queen. Telling Jax about her demon side might turn him away from her forever, but something bad is brewing, and if Persephone doesn't figure out something, and soon, she'll be responsible for unleashing Hell on Earth.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Night Angel
What's playing on my ipod - Someone Like You by Adele
I'm not a religous woman, but I believe in spirituality. I believe in angels. Do they have wings and halos? Maybe. Maybe not. I do believe they are genuine people who just want to live good lives and help people however they can. I try to live my life in such a way to where I can help whomever I can and still have a good life for me and my family. Am I an angel? I try...
I'm not a religous woman, but I believe in spirituality. I believe in angels. Do they have wings and halos? Maybe. Maybe not. I do believe they are genuine people who just want to live good lives and help people however they can. I try to live my life in such a way to where I can help whomever I can and still have a good life for me and my family. Am I an angel? I try...
Friday, June 29, 2012
The Blue Hills
In Book #5 of The Bekka Chronicles, Bekka of Thorns awakens one morning to complete silence. She looks around and notices that the only magic item she possesses, The Carven Flute, is a dead wooden brown in color instead of its usual flush yellow pink. Alarmed, she hurries from her hut and heads for the nearby bramble bower hedge, home of her bendo dreen (bramble dwarf) younglinghood. Slipping inside, she heads down the tunnel toward the Assembly Bower and encounters a pair of bendo dreen frozen in place. Carefully passing them by, she peers into the Assembly Bower and sees the rest of the bendo dreen population, some sitting or caught in the act of sitting, some standing, some in mid-stride, some with mouths wide, some posed gesturing, but all motionless, all silent. Now fully stricken with fear, she flees the hedge to return to her hut. Her steps falter, and she slows to a standstill at what she sees. What does she see? A bird. A beeketbird. Above her hut, midair, wings spread wide, hanging motionless. Thus begins for Bekka a new quest, a new journey.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Demon Hunt by Christine Ashworth
Tribred Gregor Caine decided long ago
to deny his blood legacy. So he isn’t happy when paired with a full-blooded Fae
to hunt the demons threatening to overrun Los
Angeles
Warrior Fae Serra Willows crossed
into the Human Plane to help destroy the demons released from the Chaos Plane.
Finding and shutting down the portal between worlds is more challenging than
she expected...and Gregor and his world more seductive than she had ever
imagined.
As the killings escalate, Gregor and
Serra realize one of the most deadly demons from the Chaos Plane has marked
Serra as his own. To save her, Gregor has to face his greatest fear—losing his
humanity to the darkness in his blood. But in a race against time, that
darkness could become his greatest strength. And he will kill to claim Serra’s
love.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Denied by Kinley Baker
When invaders brutally massacred the women and children of the Varner, Caleb
witnessed loss and destruction on a scale few can comprehend. As the leader of
a race on the brink of extinction, his only hope for survival is gaining acceptance
into the Shadow Shifter Kingdom. Struggling with new customs, he
meets Tabitha, a woman who challenges his limits.
Refused the right to join the king’s guard because of her gender, Tabitha must be stronger than the men to prove she deserves to be the first accepted female Warrior in the kingdom. She believes Caleb will help improve her abilities, until she learns her goals conflict with the foundation of his culture.
When the realm is attacked, Tabitha and Caleb must come together not only to fight, but to find the strength to win against an evil with the potential to destroy everything they revere most--including each other.
Refused the right to join the king’s guard because of her gender, Tabitha must be stronger than the men to prove she deserves to be the first accepted female Warrior in the kingdom. She believes Caleb will help improve her abilities, until she learns her goals conflict with the foundation of his culture.
When the realm is attacked, Tabitha and Caleb must come together not only to fight, but to find the strength to win against an evil with the potential to destroy everything they revere most--including each other.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Fairyproof by Constance Phillips
When
Monique finds out her brother, Kieran, is planning her future with the one
fairy she wants nothing to do with, she seeks refuge in the human world. Now
Kieran fears she will be the next victim in a string of murdered fairies and is
determined to bring her home.
A
year ago, Daniel's fiancée disappeared with the engagement ring, an Elliot
family heirloom. He's ready to move forward with his life, but his mother's
obsession with retrieving the ring makes that impossible. Then Monique walks
into his office to apply for a job.
Daniel
and Monique can't deny their attraction, but will the reason he's Fairyproof be too much to overcome? 
Goddess on the Run by Marne Ann Kirk
All Fomorian Hells are about to break loose on earth, making
human souls the daily special, if the Tuatha de Danaan can’t stop it.
Teagan, a Celtic demi-goddess hiding from her destiny in
small-town Colorado, wants nothing to do with her mother’s forgotten realm or
the drama of a battle of the gods. And Merric is forbidden fruit she’s too
smart to taste.
Merric, leader of the Tuatha de Danaan warriors, has other
plans. Teagan holds the key to salvation, for both him and their worlds,
whether she wants to or not. He’ll do whatever it takes to convince her of her
duty.
But can he find the key to her heart?
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Two Mr. Rights by Sandra Sookoo
If a girl can’t find one Mr. Right, is that because there are two?
Emily Anderson is ready for a change. Stuck with an unfulfilling job and a lousy love-life, she... can’t wait to do something daring for her birthday. When a friend sends her to an all-inclusive resort on the shores of Lake Michigan, Emily vows to have a little “me” time. She doesn’t count on spending erotic moments with two men she’s lusted after for years.
Jonathan Franklin has always carried a torch for Emily, but they’d only dated on and off. When the opportunity to introduce her into his ménage lifestyle arises, he doesn’t waste any time. Chemistry between them flares, and he’s thrilled that she accepts his friend Ben into their bed as well.
Ben Clarkson is Jon’s business partner and closer-than-a-brother best friend. He’s searching for the right woman for their ménage and wants to start a family. Having Emily in their midst heats his blood and brings the dreams closer to reality.
They’ll have to find common ground outside of the bedroom in order for Emily to find her two Mr. Rights.
Emily Anderson is ready for a change. Stuck with an unfulfilling job and a lousy love-life, she... can’t wait to do something daring for her birthday. When a friend sends her to an all-inclusive resort on the shores of Lake Michigan, Emily vows to have a little “me” time. She doesn’t count on spending erotic moments with two men she’s lusted after for years.
Jonathan Franklin has always carried a torch for Emily, but they’d only dated on and off. When the opportunity to introduce her into his ménage lifestyle arises, he doesn’t waste any time. Chemistry between them flares, and he’s thrilled that she accepts his friend Ben into their bed as well.
Ben Clarkson is Jon’s business partner and closer-than-a-brother best friend. He’s searching for the right woman for their ménage and wants to start a family. Having Emily in their midst heats his blood and brings the dreams closer to reality.
They’ll have to find common ground outside of the bedroom in order for Emily to find her two Mr. Rights.
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