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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Book Review: Forbidden Blood (Book 1) by R. L. Kenderson + giveaway

Forbidden Blood (Book 1) 
Forbidden Series Novel 
By: R.L. Kenderson 
Paranormal Romance 
Next in line to lead the vampire species, Princess Naya Kensington has always abided by her royal responsibilities. At the urging of her best friend, Naya breaks the rules and crosses the line when she goes to a human nightclub. Following a chance encounter, Naya alters her life with a singular act forged from lust and blood. 

Vaughn Llewelyn has secrets and obligations of his own, but he ignores them when he spots Naya across the nightclub. He wants her in a way he’s never felt before, and although he can’t possibly have more than one night with Naya, he knows no one else will do. 

One night of forbidden love creates a bond that will forever change both of their lives…as well as their worlds.

For those that like the lighter softness of PNR, you will certainly enjoy this tale. It's a fun and fast read with emphasis on drama and dialog. For me, I like the action packed in-your-face kinds of sagas. So this was a little slower paced. 


Forbidden Blood is a pretty stationary story, staying close to the town our characters live in. This book revolves around the lives of each character, their family, friends, and the impact of being in a unacceptable relationship. 


It's a bit predictable and though there are hints of things to come, nothing all that exciting happens in this edition. You do get tastes of side characters and their spinoff spotlight stories in the works. I would have liked princess Anya with more backbone, she's very unsure and overly dependent on everything little thing Vaughn says and does. While all he ever seems to want to do is get down and dirty. 

Overall the book is enjoyable to read on a lazy sunday, it's sweet and lighthearted. 

Getting 3 Sheep 








KD 



EXCERPT 
As Naya moved closer, she found a small opening near the corner of the bar. When she reached the counter, it was obvious as to why the space had been empty. Next to her sat a disheveled man perched on a stool. He stank of alcohol and smelled like he was about a week overdue for a shower. He ogled her, making her uncomfortable, but people were swarming the bar around her, so she was unable to put the space she wanted between herself and the dirty drunk.

However, she was sick of people forcing her to do things she didn’t want to do, whether it was consciously or subconsciously on their part. She was going to get a drink, head to the floor, and dance until she started to have fun, even if it killed her. She would not let anyone ruin her plans.

“Hey, baby,” he said as he scooted closer, looking her up and down and almost falling over in the process. Apparently, his intoxicated state wasn’t going to stop him because he next slurred, “You’re hot,” as he swayed into her personal bubble.

She’d had to hold her breath when he spoke since his teeth hadn’t met a toothbrush in some time.

Naya faced forward and ignored him, hoping he would get the hint. While situations like this didn’t happen often, she had learned that silence was sometimes the best policy.

He leaned in closer. “I said, hey, baby.”

This time, she gave him a stern look. “Sir, I am not your baby.” She turned away, praying the straightforward approach would work.

“Wanna come home with me tonight? We can grab a six-pack of beer and screw.”

She gasped. “No!” Gross.

“What? You don’t like beer?” He laughed at his joke and extended his hand to touch her.

She jerked her arm away and lifted her chin with confidence. “I’m here with someone.”

If only it were true.

He called her bluff. “I don’t see anyone with you. Why are you playing hard to get, dollface?”

She groaned. Why won’t he go away?

She took a small step back, irritated that she had to be the one to leave, when she sensed a presence behind her. Even though she couldn’t see the person, she knew immediately that he was big, male, and powerful. But she wasn’t afraid. In fact, a calm sense of relief came over her, and she instinctively recognized he was the one who had been watching her. The deep feelings he’d first stirred in her now flared to life. Anticipation, excitement, arousal, and exhilaration fused into one. Her head was spinning as her nostrils flared, and the lonely place between her legs blazed to life.

From the mirror behind the bar, she caught a glimpse of a virile male before he slipped his arm around her waist and pulled her flush against him, engulfing her body with his own. He kissed her neck and lingered there as if he had the right.

She tilted her head and let him. 


About the Author:
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R.L. Kenderson is two best friends writing under one name. Renae wrote her first poem in third grade and learned she might have a knack for this writing thing, while Lara remembers sneaking her grandmother’s Harlequin novels when she was probably too young to be reading them and always knew she wanted to write her own.

When they met in college, they bonded over their love of reading and the TV show Charmed. What really spiced up their friendship was when Lara introduced Renae to romance novels, and when they discovered their first vampire romance they knew there would always be a special place in their hearts for paranormal romance. After being unable to find certains storylines and characteristics they wanted to read about in the hundreds of books they consumed, they decided to write their own.

They both live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area where they’re a sonographer/stay-at-home mom and pharmacist by day and sexy author by night.

You can email them at rlkenderson@zoho.com.



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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Alpha Male Diner: Guest cook Christina Phillips + giveaway

It is another sinfully delicious day at the Diner. Erotic fantasy author Christina Phillips is serving a mounted Roman Warrior...  get your mind out of the gutter, he rides a horse! Grab a napkin and get ready to feast...


Lucius Marius Tacitus (Roman Warrior-human) 
Recipe by Christina Phillips 
Betrayed (Forbidden Book #3)



 For a yummy nibble of a tough Roman warrior combine the following ingredients in a cauldron, and prepare to be served, seduced and sensually satisfied. 
*One bronzed, hard warrior body
*Add a pair of mesmerizing violet eyes 
*Stir in a smoky, sexy accent 
*Season with a conflicted past and unwanted enslavement 
*Turn up the heat with a heroine who receives mystical messages from her Moon Goddess 
*Sprinkle with suspicion of Druidic magic 
*Blend with a hint of betrayal and denial 

Allow to simmer with sinful secrets and immortal imperatives. 


Taste Test


The first meeting between Tacitus and his heroine, Nimue. 

An eerie chill trickled along her spine, causing the hair to rise on the back of her neck and arms. Without thinking she leaped to her feet, dagger once again in her hand. But it wasn't a lone legionary who had caught her so unawares. It was a mounted Roman officer, in a flowing scarlet cloak, with his shield in one hand and sword in the other.

For a moment, all she could feel was the erratic thud of her heart in her ears, the uneven gasp of her breath in her throat. The sun dazzled her, glinting off the polished metal of his armor as he stared down at her, and obscurely, she noted his impressive biceps, his muscles flexing as he urged his horse forward.

Flee. The command whispered in her mind, faint and insubstantial. The treacherous rocks on her right, the fast flowing stream at her back and the steep bank on the far side did not offer her a speedy escape. But somehow, she had to lead him farther away from the queen and princess. Except he had effectively trapped her by the edge of the stream.

Yet even as the weight of her responsibility tormented her conscience, she couldn't drag her fascinated gaze from the Roman. His face was hard, autocratic, unsmiling. The face of countless Romans, and yet like none she had ever seen before. His eyes were narrowed, his strong jaw shadowed. And the tip of his sword was a mere arm’s length from her face.

“Surrender to the might of the Eagle,” he said in the ancient Celtic language of her people. His voice was deep, sensuous, and dark embers stirred between her thighs, heat licking into her sensitive channel. Shocked, she clenched the muscles of her wet cleft, forcing the sensations aside, but still they persisted. Still they penetrated. As if she faced a brave warrior of Cymru instead of a cowardly barbarian of Rome. “And you shall remain unharmed.”

Her palm was sweaty around her dagger and she tightened her grip before it slipped from her grasp. She might not have a chance against this Roman but she would never surrender to him. And she would never willingly give up her weapons, either.

“I would sooner die fighting you,” she said in Latin, just to show him she was no ignorant native of a fractured land. Her mother had taught her the language well. “Than surrender my freedom to your filthy Emperor.”

She had no freedom under Rome. As soon as they discovered she was a Druid, her life would be forfeit. Crucifixion was terrifying enough, but it was the torture she would doubtless endure beforehand that shriveled her soul.

His black stallion whickered, pawed the ground, but the Roman did not break eye contact nor did his sword waver.

“Brave words, little Celt.” Still he spoke in her language, and disbelief unfurled through her breast at the tone of his voice. Did he find her challenge amusing? “But I don’t fight women.”

She ignored the threat of his sword and stepped forward, her dagger on clear display. He had no right to enter her land and then mock her prowess as a warrior. Just because she did not possess the brute strength of a full-grown male didn’t mean she lacked dexterity or speed. She glared up at him, wishing, obscurely, she could see the color of his eyes.

“Why? Are you afraid I may unman you?” Why was she trying to raise his ire? Wouldn’t it make more sense to beg for freedom? Pretend to be a mere peasant, caught up in this revolt? Perhaps, then, he would allow her to escape without persecution?

Even as the thought teased her mind, she knew the silver bracelets on her wrists, the torque at her throat and jewels in her ears plainly branded her as anything but a peasant.

For one brief moment the corner of his lips quirked, as if he found her not only amusing, but highly entertaining.

“I believe,” his voice was a seductive caress along the naked flesh of her arms, the exposed swell of her breasts. “I am more than man enough for you, Celt.” 




Betrayed 
Christina Phillips 
Released: March 20, 2013

Ellora’s Cave 
In 51 A.D., Druid priestess Nimue is injured and enslaved by the hated Roman Legions. Even though she is drawn to her captor, she’s determined to escape and complete her mission for the Briton king and her duty to Arianrhod, the goddess she is bound to.

The tough Roman warrior who captures her is far from the brutal barbarian she expects. His touch inflames her desires and passion burns between them. Though Nimue does not accept her enslavement, her heart surrenders to her enemy. When Arianrhod appears to her in the form of an owl, Nimue knows the union is blessed.

Roman warrior Tacitus is enchanted by the fiery beauty who shows no fear and challenges him at every turn. Though enslaving her goes against his heart, he’s determined to make her his. No woman has ever heated his blood as she does. But when he discovers her true nature as one who actually communes with the gods, his loyalties are torn between his heritage and a woman who could destroy everything he’s ever believed in. 
A Romantica® fantasy erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave 


About the Author:
Christina Phillips has always loved writing, and while her efforts in eighth grade usually involved space ships, time travel and unfortunate endings, as soon as she discovered romance novels a whole new world opened up. She now writes fantasy historical romance about strong heroines and gorgeous warrior heroes who, no matter how torturous the journey, are guaranteed their happily-ever-after. Christina was born in the United Kingdom, but now lives in sunny Western Australia with her real-life hero, their three children and three regal cats. 

GIVEAWAY
I have an e-copy of BETRAYED to giveaway to one lucky commenter. Just leave a comment or let me know – heroes in skirts, sexy or not? <G>

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Sunday, August 5, 2012

Zoe Winters and Kimberly Kinrade Sizzling Give Away

Today we hand the blog over to Zoe Winters and Kimberly Kinrade. Show them a warm Flock welcome!


Summer is heating up, and we're making it even hotter with asizzling summer promotion you won't want to miss.

Win a Kindle Fire and six signed paperback books fromauthors Zoe Winters and Kimberly Kinrade, and get ready to enjoy some sexy hotreads while having fun in the sun.

From August 5-18th, Winters and Kinrade aregiving away two sets of each of their paranormal romance series (all signed) totwo lucky winners. The Grand Prize winner will also receive a Gift Certificatefor Amazon.com to cover the cost of a Kindle Fire (but we won't tell if youjust want to buy $200 worth of books instead!)

Join us in celebrating the launch of the newest in ZoeWinters's Preternatural Series, LifeCycle (how much do we love love love Tamara and Cain?So freaking much!) which now includes one novella compilation and three novels.If hot & steamy paranormal romance is your thing, then you'll fall in lovewith all the hunks in this series, whether they be demons, vampires, werewolvesor mages… they're all so deliciously bad they're good!

Life Cycle is book 4 in the Preternaturals series. However,new readers can read this installment first with no problems. Most of the bookswork as stand alones, and each book focuses on a different couple. The maintheme of the Preternaturals is: “Everybody is the hero of their own story.”Some characters start out villains and become heroes. Some are heroes and turninto villains. Some are heroes to some characters and villains to others.

The series world has multiple dimensions, heaven, hell(which is earth), demon dimensions, and others. Magic, reincarnation, witches,vampires, demons, werecreatures of all sorts (called therians), gods, andangels all play an important role in the Pretverse.

It’s a world where blood is magic, authority is questioned,and soul mates always find each other, no matter how many incarnations ittakes.

The Preternaturals contains a blend of snarky humor andangst that fans of the series have come to expect and enjoy.

As an extra bonus for this exciting launch, get signedcopies of Kimberly Kinrade's award winning Forbidden Series—a YA paranormalromance/thriller.

"...athrilling, dark and deeply romantic read that had me sitting on the edge of myseat and eagerly awaiting the next installment." - Refracted Light YoungAdult Book Reviews

While light onsex (it is Young Adult after all)it's packed full of romance and a fast-paced thrilling adventure. Think X-Menmeets Dollhouse if Professor X has been an evil human trafficking geneticist.

Paranormal teens with unimaginablepowers. An evil organization with deep secrets. When Sam, a girl who readsminds, meets a boy who controls minds, she discovers her future isn’t what shethought.
Together theymust escape and free the others… or risk losing everything–and everyone–theylove.

Learn more aboutZoe Winters's Preternatural Series here:
Book 1: Blood Lust

Book 2: Save My Soul

Book 3: The Catalyst

Book 4: Life Cycle

And more about Kimberly Kinrade's ForbiddenSeries here:

Book 1: Forbidden Mind
Book 2: Forbidden Fire
Book 3: Forbidden Life (coming 10/2/12)


About Zoe Winters

Zoe Winters writes quirky and sometimesdark paranormal romance. Her favorite colors are rainbow and clear.
To receive updates on new releases fromthe author, send an email to: zoewintersbooks AT gmail DOT com with"Subscribe" in the subject line. Newsletters go out only when thereis an actual new release or a big contest. Your inbox will not be cluttered,newsletters won't go out more frequently than once a month, and you mayunsubscribe at any time.
You can visit the author at:http://www.zoewintersbooks.com
Be sure also tovisit http://www.theriantype.com for some fun supplemental material.


About Kimberly Kinrade

Kimberly Kinradewas born with ink in her veins and magic in her heart. She writes all thingsparanormal and fantasy, including award-winning young adult and children'sbooks.

Also visit http://IPIAcademy.com to participate in a fun fan-based site with swag and info on allthings paranormal. You even get to be a secret agent!



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