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Friday, January 31, 2014

Feature Friday: Guest Post from Laurie Olerich Introduces Us to the Characters of Call The Lightning



This week's Feature Friday is a bit different than usual and very exciting! Laurie Olerich is here to introduce us to the characters of her novel Call The Lightning. And to giveaway some awesome prizes too!


Call the Lightning
Primani
Book Two
Laurie Olerich 
Genre: Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy 
Publisher: Laurie Olerich  
Cover Artist: Angela Bauer
Amazon Kindle      Amazon Print

Book Description:
Bound by blood and flame... 

Mica Thomas is not having a good year. First, her Primani Sean vanishes without a trace. Second, a sadistic demon wants to use her as leverage. Third, her totally unwanted powers are making her nuts.  And then there’s Killian...his eyes hold secrets that confuse her and his every touch sends her blood racing out of control.   

Killian has secrets--a lot of them. With Sean MIA, it’s up to him to keep Mica safe while her powers evolve. His protection takes a dangerous turn when she becomes a pawn in the game. Desperate to keep her alive, he drags her into his private world of ancient power and bloody altars with devastating consequences. 

With their minds and bodies connected, is there room for Sean?  

About the Author:


Laurie Olerich is the author of the new Primani series. Part urban fantasy, part romance, part paranormal...Three things she can’t live without! Laurie spent most of her life in the Northeastern United States and in Western Europe. She now lives in San Antonio, Texas, with her son and Dalmatian duo, Domino and Rambo. 

Desperate to escape the heat, she lives vicariously through Mica and her Primani by setting their adventures in the mountain coolness of New England and the rainy days of London. Before throwing caution to the wind and diving into a writing career, Laurie dedicated 20 years to her country by serving in the United States Air Force. Much of her time was spent around men with guns and cool toys...this explains her obsession with both. 



Meet the characters from Call the Lightning!


Name: Mica Thomas
Job: Human, Ops Specialist, Empath
Maker: Biologically, her human parents, but her
powers  come from Sean and Killian
Key Skills: Observation, Marksmanship, Krav Maga
Psychic Powers: Remote Viewing, Telekinesis,
Mindreading, Healing, Precognition, Clairvoyance
Weapons: Sig Sauer P229, Bowie Knife, Silver Primani Blade 
Weaknesses: Primani with attitude
Background: Irish/German
Favorite Accessory: Heart-Shaped Locket



Name: Sean O’Cahan
Job: Primani, Tactical Expert
Maker: Raphael
Key Skills: Hand-to-Hand Combat, Explosives, Martial Arts
Primani Powers: Controlling Behavior, Adjusting memories,
Teleporting, Ghosting, Mindreading, Telekinesis
Weapons: Silver Primani Blade, 10-inch Military Knife,
Sig  Sauer P250, H&K 417 Rifle
Weaknesses: Pride, Camaros, Mica
Background: Irish Druid/German Celt
Favorite Accessory: Combat Boots



Name: Killian Leahy
Job: Primani, New England Special Ops Div Commander
Maker: Raphael
Key Skills: Interrogation, Mission Planning
Primani Powers: Teleporting, Ghosting, Mindreading, Adjusting Memories, Telekinesis
Bloodline Powers: Controls Natural Elements, Bends Astral Planes, Communicates with Ancient Gods, Master of Sgaine Dutre and Sgaine Eiron
Weapons: Sgaine Dutre and Sgaine Eiron, Sig Sauer P250 .40 Caliber, Silver Primani Blade
Weaknesses: What the hell is a ‘weakness?’
Background: Irish (Bronze Age)
Favorite Accessory: Faded Concert T-Shirts


Name: Declan Manning
Job: Primani, Demolitions Expert
Maker: Raphael
Key Skills: Explosives, Marksmanship
Primani Powers: Altering Moods, Healing, Influencing Behavior, Ghosting, Teleporting
Weapons: Silver Primani Blade, 8-inch Military Knife, H&K 417 Rifle, Glock 37
Weaknesses: Surfable Waves, Crying Women, Chili
Background:  Irish Celt
Favorite Accessory: Black Oakleys



Name: Dani Taylor
Job: Human
Maker: Sara Taylor and an unknown hot guy from the 70s
Key Skills: Getting What She Wants
Weapons: Killer Dimples
Weaknesses:  Being Mica’s Best Friend
Background: Danish/Irish
Favorite Accessory: Aric




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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Thursday Takeover: Marisa Cleveland


It's Takeover Thursday! Today author Marisa Cleveland is stopping by to talk about the year of the novella and give away some prizes! She's also got a great list of novellas for you to check out. Be sure to read Pushed first, which just came out January 20th.


Pushed
A Bloodlines Novella
Marisa Cleveland
Genre: Paranormal
Publisher: Simeris Alliance
Date of Publication: January 20, 2014
Amazon  


Book Description: 

Time is not on everyone’s side… 

Mortal mess-up Lucy Markson makes one tiny miscalculation and her soul ends up belonging to an evil demon. Forced to serve the newly fallen angels recruited by her master, she must take one of the fallen through the seven deadly sins. 

Fallen angel Sawyer Succendo didn’t jump from heaven. He was pushed. And now he’s lost everything, including his halo – which contains his earthbound soul.    

In a race with an evil demon to claim his lost halo, Sawyer must trust a woman designed for sin – literally. Learning the true power of free will, Sawyer just might save them both, if he can keep his mind on the plan and his hands to himself.  

But if he can’t find his halo and save the girl, then he’ll be grounded forever.


About the Author:  

Marisa Cleveland loves to laugh, hates to cry, and does both often. As a writer, she writes. Every day. If she couldn’t express herself through writing, music, and dance, she would die. She believes romance novels are the perfect “how to” books, because no matter the obstacles, the characters keep working toward their happily ever after. She loves to connect with writers and readers through social media.

THE YEAR OF THE NOVELLA by Marisa Cleveland


"It's better to have less than organize more." 

For 2014, I'm focusing on downsizing. Actually, I've been downsizing for many years. 

It all started in 1999 in Fairfax, Virginia, when my hubby and I thought we needed to fit in. We bought big... and we've been downsizing ever since. 

From 3,800 square feet to 2,881 square feet, I've lost a lot of "stuff" over the years. But I don't miss any of it, and after browsing the Naples Charity Register, I'm more than excited to champion charities close to my heart. 

So... In honor of downsizing, I'm giving away novellas, the downsized version of the novel. 

Everyone who comments on this blog will have the chance to win, and it's an exclusive giveaway happening on this blog today only! 

Steps to enter:

1. Comment on this blog - any kind of comment - what you love about the blog, what you love to read, what you're reading now, what you plan to do this weekend, anything... just a comment.

2. Check back throughout the day to see who the winners are.

If you win an ebook, you will be asked to email marisa@marisacleveland.com with the email where you'd like the book gifted. All ebooks will be gifted from Amazon. 

Here is an incomplete list of the enovellas I"ve read and loved and want to share with you!!!

A CURSED MOON: A WEIRD GIRLS NOVELLA by Cecy Robson

A LITTLE BIT CUPID by Jennifer Shirk

CAN'T LET GO by Jessica Lemmon

IF YOU DARE by Jessica Lemmon

IN THE SERVICE OF THE KING by Laura Kaye

ON HIS LIST by Wendy Sparrow

PLAINLY MURDER by Isabella Alan

PUSHED by Marisa Cleveland

SECRET SANTA BABY by Robin Covington

SUCCUBUS LOST by Tiffany Allee

THE VALENTINE CHALLENGE by Marisa Cleveland

THE WEIRD GIRLS: A NOVELLA by Cecy Robson

TURN TO DARKNESS by Jaime Rush

WILD HEARTS by Tina Wainscott



Thanks so much for stopping by! I love to connect with people on social media, so I hope you'll find me and say hi!


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Friday, January 24, 2014

Cover Reveal: Hushed by Britni Hill

Today is the cover reveal for Britni Hill's new novel, Hushed, due out in March. And you guys...this cover? Wow! Seriously. Stay tuned, because there will be more on this novel soon!

Blurb:
When Tess meets step-brothers Blake and Jason, their differences and her past push her toward Jason even though she’s instantly drawn to Blake. Tess quickly learns people aren’t always who they seem to be when her relationship with Jason ends.  
A spring break trip pushes Blake and Tess together leaving them unable to deny the way they feel for each other.  While they fall for one another Tess’ history with Jason leads them to try to keep their growing relationship a secret from their friends.  Sneaking around and hiding behind doors adds a certain spark, but they both feel the countdown ticking, leaving them wondering when it will all come out and what will happen.  
An angry Jason spills a secret from his and Blake’s past that makes Tess question how real her relationship with Blake was.  Secrets can ruin everything.  
Can the truth bring them back together?
Add Hushed to your TBR list on Goodreads here!
  
About the Author:
Britni is the author of Tears in the Rubble and From the Rubble which were originally released by Rebel Ink Press in 2012.  They have recently been combined and re-released as a second edition.  
Britni is a licensed cosmetologist and an admitted book addict.  She's been writing and reading since she learned how.
She’s always had an active imagination and now she gets to put it to use by sharing the stories in her head with the world.  She is hard at work on her next release and counting down the days until she can share it with you.
Britni’s inspirations come from the lively and interesting world around her.  Friends and family add to the stories in her head constantly.  Her love of music, movies, art, and people watching spark her ideas and help give them shape. Britni's goal is to use real life to shape realistic, engaging characters and stories.
Visit Britni’s website, find her on facebook, or follow her on Twitter.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Teaser Tuesday: Borderlands Anthology Contest!


In October, I was lucky enough to interview with James Wymore and Aiden James, authors of The Actuator: Fractured Earth (which I also reviewed). Not long after that, James let me know about an anthology of short stories taking place in The Actuator universe that they were putting together, and the contest accompanying it. I am so excited to announce that the contest has ended and the entries are in and ready for your votes!
In August, 2013, author and acquisitions editor James Wymore and best-seller Aiden James released the first book in The Actuator Series, Fractured Earth. Our authors developed a world with endless possibilities, and we wanted to know where your mind would take it!
Don't worry--this isn't a shameless plug for votes. ;) I opted out of the contest and submitted for publication only. I'm happy to say I got in, and now I need your help to vote on the stories in the contest. So you get the ultimate teaser package today by checking out the eleven entries on the website AND you also get a chance to win a Google Chromecast and your very own copy of the Borderlands anthology or a Curiosity Quills title of your choice.

You can find the entries and voting on the Curiosity Quills website here. Don't forget to enter the Rafflecopter for your chance to win the Google Chromecast--you can enter every day! Voting ends February 7th, so don't miss your opportunity to read these amazing stories and get a preview of what is to come in the anthology. If you haven't already picked up The Actuator: Fractured Earth, you can still find it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo. Sound off in the comments and let me know which story was your favorite! I'm having a tough time deciding.

Monday, January 20, 2014

Release Day Blitz & Giveaway: Pushed by Marisa Cleveland



Pushed
A Bloodlines Novella
Marisa Cleveland
Genre: Paranormal
Publisher: Simeris Alliance
Date of Publication: January 20, 2014
Amazon  


Book Description: 

Time is not on everyone’s side… 

Mortal mess-up Lucy Markson makes one tiny miscalculation and her soul ends up belonging to an evil demon. Forced to serve the newly fallen angels recruited by her master, she must take one of the fallen through the seven deadly sins. 

Fallen angel Sawyer Succendo didn’t jump from heaven. He was pushed. And now he’s lost everything, including his halo – which contains his earthbound soul.    

In a race with an evil demon to claim his lost halo, Sawyer must trust a woman designed for sin – literally. Learning the true power of free will, Sawyer just might save them both, if he can keep his mind on the plan and his hands to himself.  

But if he can’t find his halo and save the girl, then he’ll be grounded forever.


About the Author:  

Marisa Cleveland loves to laugh, hates to cry, and does both often. As a writer, she writes. Every day. If she couldn’t express herself through writing, music, and dance, she would die. She believes romance novels are the perfect “how to” books, because no matter the obstacles, the characters keep working toward their happily ever after. She loves to connect with writers and readers through social media.
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