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This week's thread is a paranormal romance by Larynn Ford, Dreams Do Come True Book 2 in the Dream Trilogy Blurb: The vicious slaughter of cattle brings Lynzi Lancaster and her fiancé Layne Brady, a Fae raised in the human world, to the aid of his human parents. A neighbor with a grudge has returned to the area to settle a score. Lynzi is only mildly shocked to find the tall tales her granddaddy told so many years ago about black panthers roaming the woods near their home were not only true but also had a twist, those panthers were two natured . . . werepanthers The renegade panther believes Lynzi is a witch and threatens her life when Fae magic is performed near by. Now, it’s up to Lynzi and Layne to bring down the big cats and keep her alive. Excerpt: I drew the truck door as close to me as I could get it and waited for the perfect moment. I shoved it open with all the force I had to meet my attacker head on. With a loud thud, she bounced back, and fell hard on her rump. Thinking that reality check would take some of the fight out of her, I stepped from behind the door. It was only hopeful thinking though since she scrambled to her feet and came at me a second time. She made contact this time by clinching both hands around my neck all the while chanting some strange words. Gasping for air, I grabbed hold of her wrists and broke the hold as I spotted Boone tearing out the back door toward us. She swung a fist, and I reached up with my forearm to block the blow. A familiar hand latched onto my waist and tugged me out of the reach of the crazed woman. The loud smack I heard but did not see delivered caused her to fly backward and land on her backside again. I straightened myself, my hands clinched into tight fists. She had to believe I had delivered the blow. Layne’s identity could never be discovered. Boone took his protective stance in front of me. “Mena, what are you doing here? Ms. Lynzi didn’t kill Del. He was executed by panther law for everything he did to me and Jesse and Mama.” The crazy witch resembled a human crab scooting backward on her hands and feet, trying to stand, and regain her senses. I could almost see the steam coming from her ears she was so mad. “You didn’t lift a finger to help poor Del and now you’ve thrown in with this witch. You will pay for what you did, Boone Weaver.” She raised her hand and started to speak in riddles again as if to cast another spell of some sort on Boone. I moved around Boone with my shadow still covering my back. “This is your only warning, Mena. Leave this place and leave us in peace. Keep messing with me and my family and I will come after you.” I raised my arm with my fist still clinched to emphasize my point. Layne accentuated my declaration with a gust of wind powerful enough to knock her on her butt, yet again. “I’ll get you. I don’t know what kind of witch you are but I’ll get you. And Boone, you only tasted the beginning. You’ll wish you were dead before I’m done with you. Careful what you dream, it might come true.” She scrambled to her feet and ran around the corner of the house and to the car she had left parked out on the side of the road. “Lynzi. Are you hurt?” Layne was hovering again. “Ms. Lynzi, did she hurt you?” Boone, too. I blew out a breath. “Whew. You both worry too much. I’m fine. Not a hair out of place.” I shook my ponytail. “Which is more than I can say for Mena.” A confident grin spread across my face as I raised my left fist and revealed my prize. Several dozen strands of frizzy, bleached blond hair had been captured in my scuffle with the witch. “Ooo, she’s in bad need of a touch up, too. Gray roots.” I made a face as I examined my reward and wondered if we now had everything we needed to do the job of eliminating Mena from our lives. Layne’s hands clasped onto my waist, he lifted, and spun me around in mid air. After my feet were back on the ground, I propped my hands on my hips. “Layne Brady, what if someone saw that? People don’t just fly around their backyards on their own. At least not here.” “Hey, you already got the reputation as a scary ol’ witch, so why not?” He chuckled as he took my hand and led me into the house. “Sounds reasonable to me,” Boone chimed in. “You two best be careful with those smart mouths. I’ll take my broomstick to the both of you.” Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Come-True-Larynn-Ford-ebook/dp/B00NULPUHO Twitter: @LarynnFord Website: www.larynnford.com
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Help me welcome Dawn Ireland to Thursday's Threads today with her historical romance, The Perfect Duke. Title: The Perfect Duke Genre: Historical Romance (Late Georgian Era) Heat Level: Three out of Five Back Cover Blurb: Known as The Marble Duke amongst the Ton, Garret Weston, the Duke of Kendal sets himself apart from his peers. Nothing will hinder his guilt-driven attempt to become a perfect duke. Nothing that is, save the alluring and imaginative betrothed he’d thought dead. His intended believes-of all things-that she is a Vicar’s daughter. The “perfect” duke needs a “perfect” duchess, but how was he to discern her suitability? Employing her as a governess to his niece seemed like an ideal solution. But whose “suitability” is being tested? His betrothed refuses to see he is beyond redemption. And most grievous of all, she stirs his blood, making him forget what’s important. Cara believes fairy tales really can come true, until she meets the unrelenting and arrogant Duke of Kendal. He looks like a Prince, but acts like a Beast. Why must he challenge her at every turn? Her greatest peril is her attraction to the vulnerable, seductive man behind the title. A match between them would be impossible. But can she show him, without losing her heart that “perfect” is in the eye of the beholder? Excerpt “The horse seems to know you.” “He should. There was a time when I practically lived in the stable. Storm was my favorite.” “What happened?” “I became a duke.” “Oh.” He straightened and forced his features into a mask of indifference. “So, Rachel loves horses.” He turned to face Cara. “I can appreciate my niece’s fondness, but I can not allow her to frequent the stable.” “Why not?” “It is not proper for young ladies of her station.” “Garret, she’s a child.” It was the first time she’d used his name, and somehow, Rachel visiting the horses didn’t seem like such a large request. “I will only allow it if she uses the passageway. At least I can keep the knowledge of her visits to a minimum. If you come with her, you will need to use the tunnel as well.” “I can’t.” “Why not?” She blushed and turned away. “I’m afraid.” She said it so quietly, he wasn’t sure he heard her. “Afraid? Of what?” “Dark, enclosed places. Even as a child, I fell asleep with a candle burning.” She faced him and gave a small smile. “Perhaps I’m afraid that a beast will gobble me up in the dark.” “There are no beasts at Belcraven, Miss McClure. I would not allow anyone to hurt you.” “Anyone?” “Never.” He started toward her and stopped. Damn, it would be better if he didn’t get close to her. As he left the stable, her whisper followed him. “Not even you?” * * * Links: www.dawn-ireland.com www.authordawnIreland.wordpress.com www.smpauthors.wordpress.com Twitter.com/AuthorDIreland Facebook.com/DawnIrelandAuthor The Perfect Duke ASIN: B00BT0NGOC http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BT0NGOC 2/26/2015 0 Comments Thursday's Threads with CT Green Title: The S.E.R.A. Files Volume 3 Sizzling paranormal romances. This is a selection of stories written especially as 'lunch time reads' or just to snatch some 'me' time. Each story is a standalone with a happily every after. Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/S-E-R-Files-3-ebook/dp/B00QUOH7Z6/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1418293416&sr=1-1&keywords=The+S.E.R.A.+Files+volume+3 Website: http://www.ctgreen-author.com HIDING SILVER Sometimes, being a vampire sucks. Silver Illyés is determined not to fall into the same love-‘til-death trap that almost killed his brother. But he’s finding his Fairy Godmother partner irresistible…even if she keeps her Great Aunt’s coffin in her living room. Alice Gale is not going to let her feelings for her new partner stop her from doing her job. With him on the Goblin King’s most wanted list — it’s time for Alice to prove this is a love Silver shouldn’t hide from. Oh, and she’s tired of explaining about the coffin. RESISTING REIGN Angels are simply irresistible. Fairy Godmothers are simply unstoppable. When Reign meets Adele Kent while hanging naked from a pair of handcuffs in a hag’s den (don’t ask), he discovers he’s not so sure about working alone anymore. Adele is finding her new angel partner is quite a handful, literally. The guy can never keep his clothes on. But when they team up to find out what the hags want with angel blood, they’re an irresistibly unstoppable force. STEALING ASH Will this stray wolf finally find a home that always has a spare pair of pants? Lucy Sinclair has the big, bad wolf in her bed. Mainly because she’s stolen him. And S.E.R.A. wants him back. With a matchmaking Grandmother and a beautiful woman determined to keep Ash in her power, Lucy’s got her work cut out in keeping her man. Ash is committed to finding out what’s been happening to the men who visit ‘Circe’ the new club in town. Now, he must put the girl he’s falling in love with into the line of fire if he’s going to solve this case. THAWING FROST Can a scorching new love warm up this Ice Prince’s heart? Frost, of the Ice People, was in love with Silver Illyés until the vampire found his mate. What can a prince do, but hide his broken heart and step gracefully aside? Then he meets another vampire, who heats him up in an inferno of desire. The only problem is, he’s Silver’s brother. Adorján Illyés believed he’d never find love again. But is being a substitute for his brother enough? With the Unseelie Court’s Dark Fae on the hunt for someone, he’s going to need all his wits if he’s to regain his S.E.R.A. badge and rediscover his heart. SEEING DESTINY A determined Fairy. A suspicious Phantom. And a Dark Fae. This could be messy. Being with a Phantom means accepting a three-way relationship, but Destiny’s not a Fairy who’s happy about sharing. Until she meets a Dark Fae called Elair, and she realizes that two mates means double the love. Cam can’t deny the sparks between him and Elair. But how can he trust the Dark Fae, let alone allow the male into his heart and closer to Destiny? Elair loves Destiny and finds Cam irresistible, but in order to have them, he’s going to have convince the Phantom he’s trustworthy and that means reining in his considerable pride. With the Unseelie Court determined to drag him home, time is running out for Elair to find freedom and love. This week, SC Mitchell visits Thursday's Threads with his sci-fi romance, The Blarmling Dilemma. Heat Level: Sizzling Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Blarmling-Dilemma-Hearts-Orbit-Book-ebook/dp/B00QHND71S/ Blurb: “They’re not animals. They’re people!” Phoebe Callista’s pleas fall on deaf ears and she’s forced to rescue two helpless Blarmlings from certain death. Fleeing across a backwater sector of the galaxy, with Galactic Marshals in hot pursuit, Phoebe falls into the hands of a handsome but determined bounty hunter. Rigel Antares has captured wanted criminals throughout the galaxy rim, but he’s never come across anything like Phoebe Callista. The gorgeous blonde is playing the innocent, and something deep inside wants to believe her, but Rigel has problems of his own—a ship that’s falling apart and an unscrupulous Galactic Marshal looking for any excuse to send him back to the prison planets of the Theiler System. An intergalactic circus, vicious space pirates, and a planet full of backtechers cross their paths as two hearts go into orbit to save a pair of adorable Blarmlings. Hearts in Orbit - Volume 1: The Blarmling Dilemma is a science fiction romance set in the far-flung space traveling future, and sets a new course across the galaxy that leads to love and adventure. Available now at: http://www.amazon.com/Blarmling-Dilemma-Hearts-Orbit-Book-ebook/dp/B00QHND71S/ Excerpt: Rigel sighed. Without the full rap sheet, he didn’t even know exactly what she’d stolen. It could be anything from a subatomic particle to a Ramuligan Horned Calophant. He’d hoped she’d just hand him the merchandise. Maybe a bluff? “You know I’ll be searching your ship.” The woman nodded, but her eyes never left his. “You will find no stolen biological specimens on this ship.” Her gaze never wavered. The statement, and the honesty behind her words, floored him. Rigel wanted to believe her. Her sincerity and defeated attitude made him feel like a pirate. Deep in his soul, something knotted. Should I let her go? Realization of what he’d been tempted to do hit him like a gut-punch and new resolve flowed through him. Oh yes, this woman was dangerous. With just one look in those incredible emerald eyes, he’d almost melted. Phoebe Callista was possibly the most dangerous criminal he’d ever faced. *** Bio: Hidden strengths, adventurous hearts. S.C.Mitchell grew up an avid reader of comic books, science fiction and fantasy literature. He’s been writing stories for over thirty years. In 2010 he left his job as a computer desktop support specialist to pursue his passion for writing full time. He is a member of the Romance Writers of America as well as the Wisconsin chapter. As a writer of paranormal and sci-fi romance, fantasy, and science fiction, Steve crafts unique and wondrous worlds where his characters explore, romp, and fall in love. Whether traveling through dark, demon filled dimensions, the edge of wild space, or ancient mythological heavens, his heroes and heroines, guided by their adventurous hearts, discover hidden strengths on their pathway to enduring love. Links: Web Site: http://scmitchellauthor.com/ Blog: http://scmitchell.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSCMitchell Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorSMitchell Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B007D0Z1MW 1/28/2015 0 Comments Thursday Threads with R.B. AustinThursday Threads spotlights Fallen Redemption, a paranormal romance by R. B. Austin. Killing Fallen to save mankind is Cade’s redemption for murder and only one human—mouthwatering and absolutely forbidden—stands in his way. Cade committed himself to saving lives before he learned the full consequences of his life-altering decision. It wasn’t until he was tending his sick wife that he learned the enormity of what he’d done and he was unable to save her from the monster he had become. Consumed with guilt and praying for absolution, he threw himself into killing every Fallen he could find to save the humans he’d sworn to protect. But then Emma, deliciously mortal and completely forbidden, swept into his world, stirring an overpowering desire. Now he’s not only fighting soulless creatures, but also his inner cravings, trying to maintain his distance and continue on his path to forgiveness. He won’t lose control again and lose another love. * * * Buy link: http://www.amzn.com/B00E49OQ12 |
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