Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Gloves Off by L.P. Dover


Title: The Gloves Off Series
Author: L.P. Dover
Genre: Adult, Contemporary Sports Romance

A Fighter's Desire is an introductory prequel novella to the Gloves Off series. If you love sexy, MMA fighters you don't want to miss out on the hardcore, tap out action with my twins, Ryley and Camden. They're ready to get down and dirty on the mat.** The conclusion to their stories will be coming soon in their full length novels.

Two is always better than one.

What would you do if you were given the chance to spend the night with not one, but two fighters? Would you do it? Could you open yourself up to the pleasures they offered and do exactly what they said in order to pass on to the next round?
It was common knowledge that Ryley and Camden Jameson, well-known MMA fighters and identical twins, were just as aggressive and passionate in the bed as they were in the ring. The only problem was that if you didn’t pass their test on the first night, then you didn’t proceed to the next round. They loved a good fight, and that's what they got when they met Ashleigh Warren.

Ashleigh knew what was going to happen when the twins approached her with a proposition, and needless to say, she knew exactly how to handle them … or so she thought. The rules had changed, and in order to get them both she had to first spend one night with each and last until they were done with her. It was a proposition she couldn’t refuse, but she knew it wouldn’t be easy to win. However, it was one that she was going to enjoy.
Second installment - prequel novella to the Gloves Off series. This story follows several of my fighters but focuses on one, Tyler Rushing, who not only fights in the ring, but fights against his desire for the one girl he can't have. Check out the conclusion to his story in Tyler's Undoing.

When you’re told to stay away from someone or something it only drives the urge to go after it more. In this case, that was exactly what happened. For years, Gabriella Reynolds—younger sister of MMA’s Heavyweight Champion, Matt Reynolds—was warned by him to stay away from his fighter friends; she deserved better and they would only break her heart.

Did she listen? Yes, for a while, but temptation can only consume you so much until you fall into its trap. There’s a certain fighter she’s interested in, and it just so happens that he’s her brother’s best friend, the only one that is completely off limits to her. However, she’s not the only one fighting temptation. Tyler Rushing can’t deny his attraction to her, but he’s afraid she’ll want more and he can’t give that to her. When he finds out that’s not the case … everything changes.

Secrets can be dangerous, but they can also be thrilling and intense. Gabriella and Tyler have no choice but to keep their time together a secret … and it’s a secret that’ll stay with them forever.



She was what he wanted … but she was also his undoing.

Through mutual understanding, Tyler’s secret affair with Gabriella Reynolds has come to an end. It was a decision that not only saved their friendship, but it was one that would change Tyler Rushing’s life forever.

For the past couple of years, Tyler was known as being one of the UFC’s most memorable and sexy heavyweight fighters. Now he has the chance to win the title and claim the fame he so deserves. Having all the women he wanted was the highlight of his days; at least until Kacey Andrews walked through the door of his gym. He couldn’t keep his eyes off of her; there was an innocence about her that sparked his interest and he wasn’t going to give up until he had her. Little did he know that Kacey Andrews wasn’t a stranger … she was part of his world; he just didn’t know it. It was a secret she’d worked hard to keep hidden.

Kacey spent years trying to get away from the fighting world, away from the man who was hated among the MMA elite … her brother, Kyle Andrews. Unfortunately, she was brought back into it when Tyler’s relentless battle for her heart won her over, drawing her in. The only problem is that secrets never stay buried forever. In the end, Tyler will have a decision to make, and it’s one that could possibly destroy his and Kacey’s life … forever.
UFC Middleweight fighter, Ryley Jameson, swore it would never happen again. He was done with his ex, and over the pain she’d inflicted when she left him. At least, that’s what he tells people. Maybe if he says it enough, he’ll begin to believe it himself.

Regretting her decision to let Ryley go, Ashleigh Warren comes back into town and confronts him. Holding only one secret back, she puts the rest on the line and asks for a second chance. Too bad he’s not going to let her off easy.

Camden Jameson loves his twin brother, but his jealousy runs deep. They may be identical in looks, but that’s where the similarities end. When Ashleigh comes back into Ryley’s life, Camden has the perfect opportunity for revenge. Two birds, one stone. A journey to the Dark Side affects them all, but only one will truly get their revenge. Only one will come out on top.
She hates him, yet she can’t get him out of her mind.

Female Bantamweight fighter, Gabriella Reynolds, has a bad habit of falling for forbidden fighters. Enter Paxton Emerson. He’s tall, tattooed, and the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Everyone wants a piece of him, and he only has eyes for her. Through no choice of her own, she’s fallen in his debt and he’s now demanding payment. Too bad it doesn’t involve currency. Gabby’s decision to fulfill her promise to him ultimately brings out her true feelings, but also spurs the unwanted attention of another.

Rage’s fixation on his newest obsession reaches dangerous levels. Unfortunately, Paxton Emerson has become a roadblock to his end goal and needs to be removed from the equation—by any means necessary.

Gabby will do anything to save Pax, but what happens when she’s the one who needs saving?




For so long, UFC Middleweight fighter, Camden Jameson lived in his twin brother’s shadow, competing to be the best. When he lost his way, he turned to the Dark Side and did some unforgiveable things. After his betrayal, he tried to earn his redemption, but it wasn’t enough. Now his whole world has fallen apart and he’s on the run from those who want him dead. But he’s not alone.

Undercover agent, Brooklyn Avery, has been assigned to Camden’s case, to watch and protect him. For months, she’s been in the shadows, keeping her distance. All of that changes when the mission takes a dangerous turn and she needs to get closer to protect him. Their love is forbidden, but once they see past each other’s scars, they realize they have what it takes to heal the other. Unfortunately, Camden still has a price to pay for his sins.

Lives will be lost, some will be damaged, and a dark, hidden secret will be revealed. In the end, Camden finally learns what it means to put everything on the line for love, even if it costs him.
 
 

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, L.P. Dover, is a southern belle residing in North Carolina along with her husband and two beautiful girls. Before she even began her literary journey she worked in Periodontics enjoying the wonderment of dental surgeries.

Not only does she love to write, but she loves to play tennis, go on mountain hikes, white water rafting, and you can't forget the passion for singing. Her two number one fans expect a concert each and every night before bedtime and those songs usually consist of Christmas carols.

Aside from being a wife and mother, L.P. Dover has written over fifteen novels including her Forever Fae series, the Second Chances series, the Gloves Off series, and her standalone novel, Love, Lies, and Deception. Her favorite genre to read is romantic suspense and she also loves writing it. However, if she had to choose a setting to live in it would have to be with her faeries in the Land of the Fae.

L.P. Dover is represented by Marisa Corvisiero of Corvisiero Literary Agency.


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Monday, March 23, 2015

Forbidden Faith by T.J. West







FORBIDDEN FAITH by TJ West

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They fell in love and it was perfect, until it wasn't.
 A pay off, a lie. Two lives torn apart, gone their separate ways.
 Is it possible to rekindle when you are Forbidden Faith?
What can I do to take this Arizona sky
and replace it with the color of your eyes.
Life has not been the same since
you walked inside my flame,
staring inside my soul.
I am forbidden to ever get near you
But am dying to be near you
The ink travels on my sleeve
Forbidden Faith is now inside of me.
The piercings leave holes in my skin
but what you leave is bigger from within.

How can this be for real when nothing in front of me
has ever ripped me to shreds.
I never want to look back but never want to move ahead.
I am forbidden to ever get near you.
But am dying to be near you
The ink travels on my sleeve
Forbidden Faith is now inside of me.
What makes me will break me
What you give me will heal me
Show me how to get out of this concrete
By lifting me above this heavy street, soaring
through the Arizona sky.
I am forbidden to ever get near you
But am dying to be near you
The ink travels on my sleeve
Forbidden Faith is now inside of me
I wish I had never met you
cause’ everything has changed
my path is now unpredictable since you walked inside my flame!
Forbidden to ever get near you
Dying to be near you
Your ink travels on my sleeve
Faith is now inside of me. I am Forbidden.





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Absolutely a 5☆ read... Will definitely be waiting for the next book from TJ West.
Faith is not a typical, spolied, only child in a family with more money than they know what yo do with.
Lucas "Lucky" Jones is anything but your average string strumming, tattoo wearing, poor boy.
And when they meet its beyond anything either of them could have imagined. Until fate steps in and deals a horrible blow. Will Faiths father be the death of their relationship? 5 long years...... how long can a heart be tarnished, dead and broken before its unmendable?





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The Girl of Tokens & Tears by Susan Ward

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Chrissie Parker is not an ordinary college freshman. Her father, Jack, is a beloved music icon from the sixties. She was raised in a sheltered world of privilege. Then a whirl-wind spring romance with British superstar Alan Manzone rockets her into a tabloid media frenzy. Some loves prove impossible to leave behind, even at UC Berkeley, though Chrissie is determined to live a normal life as a college girl.
Just when things start getting on track for Chrissie, Alan storms back into her world, desperate to reclaim the love of the girl he should have never have let go of and cannot forget. Chrissie must also contend with Neil Stanton, a guy from her hometown who she never wanted to see again, working as a campus janitor, and as irritating and unavoidable as ever. Chrissie fast learns what it means to be a girl of tokens and tears: the clandestine girlfriend of a famous man, and the loved friend of a guy who is perfect for her, but unable to claim her heart. As Chrissie fights to build her own future, she is caught between the love of a friend and the love of her life.
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That Time With Sugar.... with $50 Giftcard

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"Sugar, Jules and I had run for our lives. Only our shadows had followed us. And no matter how hard we tried, we couldn't outpace them."
All-around bad boy, and twenty-five-year-old heir to the Jameson fortune, Tommy Jameson, knows three things: - His family is disappointed in him. - Overcoming his addictions won't necessarily crush his vices. - He is wildly in love with Sugar Scarborough, a girl who is dealing with her own addictions and an insatiable need to please. Danger sends Tommy, Sugar and their friend, Julian Fitzpatrick, a heavily medicated, socially dysfunctional genius, fleeing from Green Willow Recovery Center. Now, together, they will face the outside world and uncover a horrifying mystery while being forced to confront their inner demons
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Sunday, March 22, 2015

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Title: Free to Trust (Free Series Novel)
Author: C.W. Nightly
Release Date: May 1, 2015
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Some pain is felt on the surface others are felt on the soul. Kate knows the sting of deception all too well. Though she bears no physical scars-her ability to trust has been shattered. When her work has her spending time with New York's most notorious bachelor she finds herself fighting her attraction- that is until he stops fighting fair. But Cole's high flying lifestyle has made him some powerful enemies. Enemies that want to extract revenge on the irreverent playboy where it hurts the most. Will Kate find the pleasure that eluded her until now only to have it ripped away? Or will she face her past and allow herself the chance to be Free To Trust?
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9805824Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Canada I still call Montreal home. Surrounded by my husband, five children and my Siamese cat. I love reading, the smell of spring rain and walking in the first snowfalls of December when the snow is crunchy, especially at night.
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Ragnarok Chronicles by Nicki J. Markus

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Title: The Ragnarok Chronicles
Author: Nicki J. Markus
Length (print): 678
Genre: Fantasy Adventure/Mythology/Romance
Suitable: 16 years and above

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For Ragnarok will be completed….
Nothing marks Cassandra out—except her visions. She’s only ever seen small, insignificant things. That is until the strange frost arrives.
With her normal life turned upside down, Cassandra is plunged into an extraordinary and terrifying world of Norse gods and rampaging giants, ancient feuds and broken prophecies.
A handsome stranger offers aid. But can Cassandra really trust him? More importantly, can she trust her own judgment when his slightest touch sets her heart and her body aflame?

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First Experiences of Self-Publishing
Nicki J Markus
2015 marks a new stage in my life as a writer. Previously my work was published by others, but now I am branching out into the world of self-publishing for the first time with my new novel The Ragnarök Chronicles. My decision to self-published this work was twofold: 1) my story did not fit easily into the categories and word count requirements for most publishers; and 2) this book is my baby and means more to me than anything I’ve written previously, so I was keen on the idea of retaining complete creative control.
I was familiar with the process of self-publishing before I started, but new to formatting, cover design etc. I decided to attempt much of the production myself and this certainly required me to submit to a steep learning curve. I’d only made one-page documents in InDesign in the past, and now I was attempting a 678 page book. And then there was the cover design. I had a strong idea of how I wanted it to look, but it took several hours of fiddling with my Photoshop, using what little knowledge of the software I possessed, to produce the end result.
For a while all seemed to be going well. Then I hit the EPUB formatting. At first, all was fine, but suddenly my file was losing text and not letting me put it back in, and after several teary and stressful hours, I admitted defeat and sent the PDF to a professional to complete the conversion.
For me the moral of the story is: know your limits. I wanted to complete all the work myself, not least for the sense of pride at the end, but I also wanted to produce a book that was of professional quality for readers. So when it came to it, I bowed to my limited skill set and sought help, and that would be my advice to anyone else looking to self-publish. Be realistic and keep in mind what it is you want to achieve.
The journey from the first seed of the idea to the publication of The Ragnarök Chronicles lasted around eight months and involved a lot of work, a great deal of stress, and even a few tears. But it has all been worth it to get my story out there and share it with readers. I hope everyone will find it an enjoyable tale and find as much pleasure reading it as I experienced writing the characters and seeing it all come together.
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Surtr gripped the arms of his throne, clenching and unclenching his muscles as he stared at Loki’s fast-retreating back. And retreating was certainly the word for it. Although the godling would doubtless try to convince himself otherwise, his nephew had not come out the victor on this occasion. Surtr imagined he was expecting to be attacked even now, and it could not be denied Surtr was eager to set his men on the little upstart. All he had to do was give the word and it would be over. There was no way the ragr could survive if forced to battle the entire court, regardless of the power Surtr had sensed flowing in the half-breed’s veins.
In the end it was the power that stayed Surtr’s hand. That kind of worship for the Æsir did not exist anymore—of that he was certain—so what was its source? From whence had the influx of magic originated? Loki was clearly up to something and Surtr did not like not knowing what was going on. They may have fought on the same side once, but Surtr had never trusted his friend’s sly son and he was not about to start doing so now. He doubted not but that Loki felt the same way about him. For that he could admire his nephew: the boy was not a complete fool. He would find out what mischief the godling was planning. Once he knew the extent of the ragr’s machinations he could decide on the best way of dealing with him. With the rest of the Æsir long gone, their bones littering Vígríðr, Surtr ruled supreme and had no further need of the pretender. Perhaps it was time Loki, Son of Laufey joined his chosen family in the dust.
Surtr waited until his attendants had closed the door behind his visitor; then he called over his head guard. “I want him followed. But subtly. Take the horse so you can move between the realms. Make no show of your presence, but go wherever he goes. I want to know everything he is doing, everyone to whom he speaks. Understand? The son of Fárbauti is not to lift a finger without my knowing about it.”
“My Lord, I am yours to command.” The guard gave a low bow, and then sped through the chamber and out into the courtyard beyond.

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About the author

Nicki J Markus was born in England in 1982, but now lives in Adelaide, South Australia with her husband. She has loved both reading and writing from a young age and is also a keen linguist.
Nicki launched her writing career in 2011. She published works through Wicked Nights Publishing and Silver Publishing before both companies closed their doors. She is now self-publishing some of her works.
Nicki also writes M/M fiction under the alternate pen name of Asta Idonea and has had several short stories published by Wayward Ink Publishing.
Nicki works as a freelance editor and proofreader and in her spare time enjoys: music, theatre, cinema, photography, sketching, history, folklore and mythology, pen-palling, and travel.
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Blog: http://www.nickijmarkus.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolamarkus
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Author Interview
1. What made you decide to write?
I loved books from a very young age. When we were children, my mother would ask me and my sister what we wanted to do with her for the afternoon. Invariably, my sister would want to play with dolls and I would ask to read a book. So, you can see books and reading have been a lifelong habit.
For many years I wanted to be a writer, but never did anything about it. It was only after my move to Australia that I decided enough was enough: if I wanted it, I should do it. My first publications were several short stories that were released through Wicked Nights Publishing. From there, I released two novellas with Silver Publishing in 2011 and 2012. However, when both those publishers closed their doors, I found myself back at square one.
I had done a lot of editing work in the M/M genre, and when Wayward Ink Publishing opened and I started to edit for them, I decided to try my hand at something new and submitted to one of their anthologies. That story, The Raider, was accepted and was published under my M/M alternate pen name, Asta Idonea. Since then I’ve had several more short stories accepted by them, and I just sent in a novella for their consideration, which I hope to hear back on later this month.
Meanwhile, I did not neglect my mainstream writing and commenced my first novel, The Ragnarök Chronicles, as well as deciding to re-edit/rework my two older novellas for self-publication. One of those, Time-Keepers, came out in January, and the other, Day-Walker, will release in May.
I have a wild imagination, full of characters and stories, and I wanted to be a writer so I could share them with others. Hopefully readers will come to love the characters as much as I do!

2. Do you read in your free time? If so what if your chosen Genre?
Absolutely! Reading is a favourite pastime of mine; I only wish I had more free time for it than I do at present. I read fairly widely across the categories; although, I do tend to steer clear of chick lit and true crime. However, my favourite genres are literary fiction and paranormal/fantasy.
3. Do you prefer quiet space to write or with sound in the background?
Although I normally love music, I prefer complete silence when I write, to the point where I prefer to work on my stories when I have the house to myself—even knowing my husband is wandering around in the other rooms can be a distraction. I type in the study on our desktop PC, but I always edit from a printed copy, sitting in the chair by the window in my library/music room.
4. Do you share your writings with friends and family? Or do you prefer them to NOT read your work?
I love to have friends and family read my work. Generally my husband is the only one who sees things pre-submission. He’s my sounding board when I finish a first draft. He’s not overly literary-minded and doesn’t ‘critique’ as such, but he does give me an initial reader’s opinion on whether the story and characters are coming across well or if there are any plot issues. Other family members and friends will usually buy my books once they come out, and I send regular email/social media updates to them when I have something new on the horizon.
That said, my new foray into the world of M/M has been interesting. My parents still buy the books to support me, but I believe only my father has read any so far... my mother’s a little more tentative about that genre! They are both currently reading The Ragnarök Chronicles though. My mother is halfway through Book Two, but my father is still lagging behind in Book One.
5. What things do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Oh, I have tons of hobbies and interests—too many, probably, since I struggle to find time for them all! I am a keen linguist (I have a PGDip in Translation) and love learning new languages; although, I get less time to practise them all now I live in Australia and can no longer nip to Paris or Prague for the weekend. I’m interested all forms of the arts, and I enjoy sketching, singing, piano, flute, theatre and cinema. I also write letters to my pen pals, do cross-stitch, and love to learn about folklore, myth and history....