A Smoking Hot New Paranormal Romance From Karen Kelley

SMOKING HOT by Karen Kelley

"Kelley burns up the pages...this book is witty, sexy, and a lot of fun."—RT Book Reviews

Everything She Wants...

Working the night shift at the sheriff's office has given deputy Raine McCandless more than enough time to fantasize about the kind of man she'd like to take prisoner, so when she arrives home to find a sexy intruder waiting for her, she's pretty sure she must be dreaming.

...Can and Will Be Held Against Her

But Dillon Taylor, with his stunning blue eyes and killer tan, is 100% real, just not 100% human. Half-man, half-angel, he'd love to answer every naughty prayer Raine has ever had. But Raine is in serious danger. And Dillon can only fulfill her every fantasy if he can keep her alive.

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Karen Kelley became very adept at how things worked in the publishing world. You write a book, you mail it off, you get rejected, you write another book. She did this for six years until one day she talked her husband into mailing her manuscript for her. She couldn't take one more look of pity from the postal workers. Being the loving husband that he is, he mailed Bachelor Party to Hilary Sares at Kensington to be considered for the Precious Gem line on a Tuesday. On Friday of that same week, Hilary called to offer a contract.

Wow! Wouldn't it be great if everything in life was that easy? Publishing can be a rocky road with lots of highs and lows but, oh, what a fun trip! 

When Karen's not writing, she loves doing crafts, and she'll try just about anything. At present, she's scrapbooking and making necklaces. She's country all the way. She loves antiques, embroidered scarves, crocheted doilies and quilts.

Karen met the love of her life when they were kids, they married when they were still just kids even though everyone said it wouldn't last. That was almost 42 years ago and Karl is still her very best friend. They have two fabulous children who married fabulous people and gave them four wonderful grandchildren that they can spoil--then return to the peace and quiet of their home.

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Erin McCarthy's HOT FINISH Hits Shelves Today

Today we are celebrating the release of the third book in Erin McCarthy's ongoing Fast Track series - HOT FINISH!!

NYTimes bestselling author Erin McCarthy sold her first book to Kensington Brava through author Lori Foster's website contest in 2002, much to her continued amazement. Thirty-something books later, Erin is entertaining both Brava and Berkley readers with her sassy, sexy tales of contemporary and paranormal romance. Her Las Vegas Vampires series debuted in August 2006, with HIGH STAKES hitting #1 on the B&N trade romance list. Erin also writes dark paranormal in her Seven Deadly Sins series and paranormal young adult novels under the name Erin Lynn.

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HOT FINISH - book three in Erin McCarthy's Fast Track Series

Not all marriages last forever!
Suzanne Jefferson is broke, which is why she's given up charity work for wedding planning. Fortunately, she has a high-profile client,and best of all, he's paid in advance. There are just two teensy problems: The bride is a bona fide bridezilla, and Suzanne's ex-husband is the best man. At least she thought he was her ex-husband!

But this one might...
Two years after their marriage fell apart, stock car race driver Ryder Jefferson still can't stop thinking about Suzanne. Which is why he isn't too upset that, due to a glitch, the two are still technically married. Now he's imagining easing Suzanne's woes by satisfying her needs in the bedroom. After all, that's the one room they never argued in. Besides, with wedding bells ringing all around them, Ryder is wondering if,even though they'd quit the race a few laps too early,they can still come on strong with a big, romantic finish!

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Today over on our Cyber Launch Party Blog, we're celebrating the mass market re-release of Karen Kelley's DOUBLE DATING WITH THE DEAD!

Karen Kelley became very adept at how things worked in the publishing world. You write a book, you mail it off, you get rejected, you write another book. She did this for six years until one day she talked her husband into mailing her manuscript for her. She couldn't take one more look of pity from the postal workers. Being the loving husband that he is, he mailed Bachelor Party to Hilary Sares at Kensington to be considered for the Precious Gem line on a Tuesday. On Friday of that same week, Hilary called to offer a contract.

Currently Karen writes for the Brava Imprint with Kensington Publishing. Karen writes full-time, and collects junk which she fondly calls antiques. Her husband can still be talked into mailing her manuscripts and also helping with her publicity. She has two grown children, one son-in-law and three grandchildren and a very spoiled Pekinese. She loves sitting on the patio on a warm spring day and procrastinating about her approaching deadline(s).

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Between the sheets takes on new meaning when you’re… DOUBLE DATING WITH THE DEAD

HANDS OFF MY ASTRAL PLANE!

Psychic Selena James is having the kind of week that makes her happy to talk to the dead. First, famously skeptical (and sinfully sexy) writer, Trent Sanders, called her delusional on TV. Next, her outraged mother publicly challenged him to spend two weeks with Selena at the haunted Garvey Hotel. Now, if Selena can't prove ghosts exist, she'll answer to Trent's private wager: one night in his bed. It doesn't take any psychic abilities to know Trent could satisfy a woman's every fantasy. And she may find out very soon, if the two sex-starved ghosts in residence have their way...

Trent Sanders doesn't believe in anything he can't see, taste, or touch, and what he sees right now he would definitely enjoying tasting and touching. Selena James might be a bit kooky, but she's also blessed with a body that could certainly raise the dead, if not talk to them. She's even got a wicked sense of humor, like when she pinched his butt and insisted it wasn't her, but one of the "ghosts." Riiiiiight. But as things move from "haunted" to extremely hot, Trent's starting to believe the paranormal is a one-way - make that four-way - ticket to paradise...

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Celebrating Lorelei James' New Print Release

Today we're celebrating the print release of two Lorelei James' Wild West Boys stories.

When I'm not squirreled away behind my laptop writing fun, sexy, contemporary erotic romances set in the modern day Wild West, I can be found reading everything under the sun, practicing yoga until I’m a pretzel, shootin' my .22, watching the Professional Bull Riders tour on Versus, and running a kid's taxi service, all in the guise of avoiding housework and rustlin' up vittles.

Why do I have a particular fondness for all things western? Well, I'm a fourth generation South Dakotan, living in the Black Hills, which is chock-full of interesting characters, including cowboys, Indians, ranchers, and bikers. The geographical diversity of the surrounding area showcases mountains, plains, and badlands. Living in and writing about rural settings gives me a unique perspective, especially since I'm not writing historical westerns. Through my fictional world, I can show the ideals and the cowboy way of life are still very much alive.

I also write a dark, gritty mystery series under the name Lori Armstrong and my novel Snow Blind just won the 2009 Shamus Award from the Private Eye Writers of America for Best Paperback Original! Check it out at http://www.loriarmstrong.com/

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Ridin' West for the holidays in this paperback collection of two funny and sexy holiday tales from Lorelei James.


MISTRESS CHRISTMAS

When accountant Holly North is guilted into filling in at a Christmas-themed strip club, she fears she'll be recognized - or worse, exposed as a fraud. Instead she's shocked at how deliciously wicked it feels to don a velvet mask and the Mrs.-Claus-as-dominatrix outfit.

Detective Nick West is determined to find out who robbed his friend after a lap dance. Visions of revenge vanish faster than a flying sleigh when he encounters Mistress Christmas, a leggy brunette with a lush mouth made for mistletoe - and a holiday wish: for a secret Santa to sweep her away for a night of anonymous sexual pleasure.

MISS FIRECRACKER

One year ago carpenter Willow Gregory accidentally won the Miss Firecracker crown. Now she's ready to cut loose, but celebrating didn't include waking up in a sexy stranger's bed. Nor agreeing to work off the damage she caused to his friend's bar - or go to jail.

Normally, bartender Blake West could ignore a drunken, horny, naked beauty queen. But there's something about Willow that makes him want to blow his Mr. Nice Guy persona all to hell. It was supposed to be a no-heartstrings-attached affair, but every grinding kiss, every stolen touch leads to another...

Warning: These stories contains naughty holiday innuendo, love scenes hot as spiced cider, sweet and feisty heroines, and smokin' heroes with big...bottle rockets and candy canes.

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WIN - Leave Lorelei a comment or question today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for one of TWO prizes - one reader will win a free download of MISTRESS CHRISTMAS and one reader will win a free download of MISS FIRECRACKER! Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you're one of today's winners.

Celebrating the Print Release of DOGSPELL by Lizzie T Leaf

Today over at Cyber Launch Party we're celebrating the print release of DOGSPELL by Lizzie T. Leaf.


Lizzie is known for her 'humor with heat'. She has numerous e-books in varying lengths and her print book, Struck by Lightning, won the 2007 Beacon award for Erotic Romance and tied for Best First Novel, in addition to being a finalist in Author Island's Reader's Choice Award and Colorado Romance Writer's Award of Excellence. Her Novella, Dead Faint was a 2008 Nominee for Best Vampire at Love Romances Cafe.

Since discovering the fun of writing paranormal, she plays with creating vampires, faeries and other immortals. Currently she is working on a full length paranormal novel set in Scotland that brings in Celtic folklore and a couple of 'godly' realms. Mix them together and there will be laughs for sure and an agent has requested a look at this one.

In addition, she created a hot new series for Aspen Mountain Press that centers around older women/younger men. BARELY LEGAL, the first book in the "Cougar Club" series released January 2009. This is a series is also be open for other authors to contribute to.

Her latest book DOGSPELL, with Red Rose Publishing is sure to bring a smile to your read. A hero who goes to the dogs, a tender-hearted vet, trouble making witchy twin sisters and a cat with attitude gives the reader a lot to smile about.

When not chained to the computer keyboard, Lizzie enjoys time with her family, reading other authors and traveling with her husband.

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Lizzie T. Leaf's magical romantic comedy is now available in print!


When a magical spell by his twin sisters goes wrong, Rand McAlister's life goes to the dogs. As a black scottie, he is taken home to live with the vet, Amanda, whose car hit him during his pursuit of a cat. In Amanda, he discovers the woman of his dreams. But to pursue her he has to get back to his sisters and make them reverse the spell.

Amanda Livingston wishes she could find a man as understanding as the little black dog who listens to her so attentively. Instead, the men who have passed through her life were jerks and maybe she's better off with her dog.

Is there a way to reverse the spell, or is Rand destined to spend his life in the dog house in this magical romantic comedy from Lizzie T Leaf?

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WIN - Leave Lizzie a question or comment today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for one of two fun prize packs from Lizzie! Be sure to leave your email address, so we can contact you if you're one of today's two winners!

A Cyber Launch Party To Celebrate Heidi Betts' Knock Me For A Loop Release

Bestselling, award-winning author Heidi Betts began her love affair with the romance genre in junior high school, where she used to sneak romance novels into study hall when she should have been doing her homework. It didn't take long to decide she wanted to write a few romances of her own, so she set out to do just that.

Her first book was released by Dorchester Publishing in 2000, with five more to follow. From there, Heidi moved into the contemporary arena by writing numerous category titles for Silhouette Desire, and recently she signed with St. Martin's Press to begin writing funny, sexy single titles.

With each new book, Heidi asks herself how she can bring to life endearing heroes and heroines whom readers will believe are meant for each other. And with each new novel to hit the stands, readers and reviewers alike declare she knows how to create a story that sizzles, charms, and delights from the first page to the last. Her first title for Silhouette Desire landed at #1 on the Waldenbooks/Borders Series Romance Bestseller List, where her books have continued to make an appearance ever since.

Heidi loves to read, write, watch movies (and just a little too much television), and surround herself with furry, four-legged friends in her home in the beautiful hills of Central Pennsylvania.


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Book three in Heidi Betts' Chicks With Sticks Series

SHE'S CUTTING HIM LOOSE

When it comes to relationships, talk show host Grace Fisher won't stand for cheating - especially not from her fiance, star hockey goalie Zack Hoolihan. Her weekly knitting group backs her up when she calls it off, but it doesn't entirely ease the sting of betrayal. She won't listen to Zack’s indignant explanations of innocence - she just wants to tie up loose ends and move on. Until he winds up injured, that is, and she finds herself playing nursemaid...

NOW HE'S THROWN FOR A LOOP

Zack doesn't know how that woman got into his hotel room, but he does know losing Grace has put him so far off his game, he ended up with a busted knee and a broken heart. If things aren't mended fast, he'll miss the playoffs, miss his girl, and lose everything. But if Grace is willing to push him into physical therapy, maybe he can pull her back into his arms - before their truce unravels. This time, he'll do everything it takes to knit their relationship back together...


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WIN - Leave Heidi a question or a comment today over at her Cyber Launch Party, along with your email address and your name goes in the hat for a your choice of either TANGLED UP IN LOVE (Book one) or LOVES ME LOVES ME KNOT (Book two) from Heidi's "Chicks with Sticks" trilogy! Good Luck!

Celebrating Lizzie T Leaf's New Print Release With A Cyber Launch Party

Today we're celebrating the print release of DEAD DONE RIGHT by Lizzie T. Leaf.


Lizzie is known for her 'humor with heat'. She has numerous e-books in varying lengths and her print book, Struck by Lightning, won the 2007 Beacon award for Erotic Romance and tied for Best First Novel, in addition to being a finalist in Author Island's Reader's Choice Award and Colorado Romance Writer's Award of Excellence. Her Novella, Dead Faint was a 2008 Nominee for Best Vampire at Love Romances Cafe.

Since discovering the fun of writing paranormal, she plays with creating vampires, faeries and other immortals. Currently she is working on a full length paranormal novel set in Scotland that brings in Celtic folklore and a couple of 'godly' realms. Mix them together and there will be laughs for sure and an agent has requested a look at this one.

In addition, she created a hot new series for Aspen Mountain Press that centers around older women/younger men. BARELY LEGAL, the first book in the "Cougar Club" series released January 2009. This is a series is also be open for other authors to contribute to.

When not chained to the computer keyboard, Lizzie enjoys time with her family, reading other authors and traveling with her husband.

Check out Lizzie's website, Join her newsletter and in addition to the newsletter, share in the fun events that take place there from time to time. Become Lizzie's friend at My Space and follow her Blog and over at Facebook.


DEAD DONE RIGHT includes two of Lizzie T. Leaf's trademark 'humor with heat' stories about the problems modern day women have when they discover they are now vampires.

WAKING UP DEAD - From Haute Couture and Manolo Blaniks to stripping for a paycheck. Waking Up Dead sure puts a crimp in a girl's lifestyle and puts her in the mood for blood.

DEAD FAINT - Billie Joyce thought waking up as a vampire was bad, but fainting at the sight of her new main food source could make life difficult. Plus, she has to contend with Daniel, a bossy older than dirt vampire, who is getting on her nerves. Why does he keep muttering "I'm no Henry Higgins"?


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WIN - Join the party and leave a question or comment for Lizzie today over on our Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat to win a free download of your choice from Lizzie's Dead Series! Good luck and have fun!

Celebrating the Release of Karen Kelley's DATING OUTSIDE YOUR DNA

Set Phasers To Sizzle...in this sexy new sci fi romance from Karen Kelley.

Special agent Roan Hendrix is a straight shooter with weapons and women, so he doesn't appreciate it when his boss throws him a curve. But what a curve. A half-human, half-Nerakian who needs a one-on-one crash course in how best to channel her powers. And while Roan's usually a master at separating business from pleasure, one glance into Lyraka's green eyes is enough to spark scorching fantasies of seriously close encounters with the tall, tanned temptress...

Lyraka's trying not to mind the way Mister Macho Special Agent keeps barking orders, but it's impossible to ignore Roan's rough-and-ready appeal. The sensitive ponytail guys Lyraka grew up with didn't have a clue how to handle her outsized sex drive, but Roan looks like he'd be up to the task in every way. Better still, he never got the memo that Lyraka's human side makes her - ahem - "special talents" even greater than the average Nerakian's...

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WIN - Join the party and leave Karen a question or comment today over on our Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat to win an autographed copy of Karen's EARTH GUYS ARE EASY! Good luck!

Reissue Just Released Of Lori Foster's 2004 Reader Favorite

Lori Foster's classic 2004 reader favorite, THE SECRET LIFE OF BRYAN, has been reissued with a new cover!

Bounty hunter Bryan Kelly has a few rules. Rule #1: Women are for fun, not commitment. Rule #2: He'll do anything for his twin brother, even switch places in order to find out who wants to sabotage the naive preacher's charity organization. Playing benefactor to a bunch of sassy, flirtatious prostitutes means that Bryan will have to be his brother - in every way that counts. But then, he hadn't counted on Shay Sommers. Keeping his cool around the luscious lady of the night with the big heart is doing nothing to keep his thoughts pure, which brings him to instant Rule #3: If you can't avoid temptation, succumb with abandon...

Being mistaken for a hooker. Well that's certainly a new one for Shay. The society pages icon has made her name in charity work. Still, this could be her chance to help these girls from the inside out, if she can play the part just right. It certainly won't be hard to act the street siren with the gorgeous preacher who runs the place, even if he does seem less like a shepherd and much more like a wolf in a clerical collar...one with a hungry look that's making Shay feel she might be his next dinner...

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Book Two In Heidi Betts' Chicks With Sticks Trilogy Just Released

Don't miss a stitch in Heidi Betts' sexy, funny "Chicks with Sticks" trilogy!

LOVES ME, LOVES ME KNOT
Chicks with Sticks – Book 2

THIS IS KNOT YOUR AVERAGE LOVE STORY

Jenna Langan knows what she wants, and as she tells her best friends after their weekly knitting group, she doesn't need a man to give it to her...only a few of his best swimmers. And just because her marriage to undercover vice cop Gage Marshall ended badly doesn't mean he can't still give her the baby she's always wanted. In fact, she's willing to bet a couple of her favorite hand-knit boas that she can tie him up in knots he'll definitely enjoy...

BUT TRUE LOVE IS MORE THAN JUST SKEIN DEEP

An unexpected seduction is one thing, but stud service? No, thank you. Gage had his reasons for pulling the plug on his happily ever after with Jenna, and nothing that's happened since their divorce has changed his mind. That is, until Jenna got it into her head to tie him up and drag him down. Now he has no choice but to stick around until he knows for sure if his ex-wife is pregnant. But the more time he spends with Jenna, the more his resolve begins to unravel...

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Karen Kelley's Sexy Sci Fi Now Available In Mass Paperback

Take me to your leader. Come to think of it, just take me.

Planet Nerak was perfect - no disease, no darkness, no hunger - until an expedition to Earth brought back an unwanted guest. Enter one talented Nerakian named Lara, sent on a special fact-finding mission in the vast region called Texas. Fortunately, a warrior (he calls himself a "cop") named Sam Jones has offered to help. Unfortunately, Sam's skill at sex is quite distracting - as are plenty other earthly delights, like the dangerously addictive substance called chocolate. Temptations such as these could seriously compromise Lara's - ahem - research...

Crazy, that's what Sam is. What sane man would voluntarily isolate himself in the Texas woods with an alien, not to mention a female one with a superiority complex, legs that won't quit, and a penchant for walking around buck naked? Between bragging about her home planet and levitating, Lara wastes no time getting on Sam's last nerve...and even less time getting into his bed. Talk about going where no man has gone before. Of course, when you're from Texas, nothing -not even an entire planet - is going to stop you from getting what you want.

Mass market re-release of Karen Kelley's Planet Nerak Series begins summer 2009.

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