Celebrating Lucy Monroe's Two February Releases

Today on our Cyber Launch Party Blog, we're celebrating TWO new releases for Lucy Monroe!!!  Book Three in Lucy's Children of the Moon Series, MOON BURNING, Book Three in Lucy's Children of the Moon Series and a new Harlequin Showcase release featuring her THE SHEIKH'S BARTERED BRIDE.

Award winning author Lucy Monroe sold her first book in September of 2002. Since then she has sold more than 50 books to three publishers and hit national bestsellers lists in the US and England. She's a passionate devotee to the romance genre and loves talking writing, the industry and books with other writers as well as readers. Her highly charged, sensual stories touch on the realities of life while giving the reader a fantasy story not easily forgotten. Whether it's a passionate Harlequin Presents, a sexy single title for Kensington or a steamy historical or paranormal for Berkley, Lucy's books transport her readers to a special place where the heart rules and love conquers all.

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MOON BURNING - A Children of the Moon Novel #3 by Lucy Monroe

Bestselling author Lucy Monroe returns to her hugely popular paranormal world where a woman falls under the spell of the beast who is her one true enemy...

Barr never asked to be made laird over the struggling Donegal clan, or leader of its werewolf pack. But he'll do his duty and although he hasn't yet found his mate, he hopes she will be among his people. He expects his new role to be difficult; he doesn't expect to discover a naked woman in the forest whose memory is as fragile as her human body - her delectable, all too appealing body. Could this woman be his true mate?

On a mission to save her people from extinction, Sabrine pretends she has no memory in order to gain access to her enemy: the Donegal clan. A raven shifter, she is determined to retrieve the sacred stone that rightfully belongs to her people. But soon she'll be engulfed in her burning desire and growing love for Barr - and the dangerous and inescapable secrets destined to keep them apart...

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THE SHEIKH'S BARTERED BRIDE/THE GREEK BILLIONAIRE'S BABY REVENGE

The Sheikh's Bartered Bride by Lucy Monroe (originally published in Harlequin Presents #2447, February 2005.)

After a whirlwind courtship, Sheikh Hakim bin Omar al Kadar proposes marriage. Shy, innocent Catherine Benning has already fallen head-over-heels in love and she accepts...

After their wedding day - and night - when the sheikh claims his virgin wife, Catherine and Hakim travel to his desert kingdom. There Catherine discovers that this is no love match for Hakim - he's bought her!

The Greek Billionaire's Baby Revenge by Jennie Lucas (originally published in Harlequin Presents #2690, December 2007.)

His mistress...Working for Nikos Stavrakis was exhilarating until one night, when he made love to Anna...

His baby...Anna believes Nikos is unfaithful, and flees. Nine months later, she is left nursing a tiny baby...

His wife?

Nikos is furious when he discovers Anna's taken his son. He vows to seek retribution! He will make Anna his bride, and teach her who's boss!

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New Anthology From Harlequin Features New Story From Lori Foster

Today on our Cyber Launch Party Blog, we're celebrating the release of THE GUY NEXT DOOR,  three sexy new spring-fling novellas from three of today's hottest contemporary romance authors and featuring a never-before-published novella from Lori Foster and a prequel to Lori's upcoming Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor series.

Lori Foster first published with Harlequin in January 1996. Her second book launched Temptation Blaze and her 25th book launched Temptation Heat. Since those early days, Lori has routinely had 6 to 10 releases a year. She's a Waldenbooks, USA Today, Publisher's Weekly and New York Times bestselling author with over 50 titles published through a variety of houses, including Berkley/Jove, Kensington, St. Martins, Harlequin and Silhouette.

Lori believes it's important to back to the community as much as possible, and for that reason she ran special contests in conjunction with a publisher, facilitating many first sales for new authors. She routinely organizes events among authors and readers to gather donations for various organizations.

Along with her good friend, Dianne Castell, Lori hosts a very special annual "Reader & Author" event in West Chester Ohio. Proceeds from the event go to benefit worthy causes, including the Hamilton County YWCA Battered Women's Shelter, the Animal Adoption Foundation, and The Conductive Learning Center for children with spina bifida and cerebral palsy. CLICK HERE for details on this year's Reader & Author Get Together!

Click here for Lori Foster's Complete Booklist

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THE GUY NEXT DOOR

This anthology featuring a never-before-published novella from Lori Foster and a prequel to Lori's upcoming Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor series.

Three sexy new spring-fling novellas from three of today's hottest contemporary romance authors!

Ready, Set, Jett! by Lori Foster

A vacation from her no-strings romance with her sexy next-door-neighbor. That's what Natalie Alexander needs to get her head—and heart—together. But her solo trip south turns into a disaster—until gorgeous Jett Sutter turns up with another challenge.

Gail's Gone Wild by Susan Donovan

Single mom Gail Chapman insists on chaperoning her teenage daughter's spring-break trip to Key West. But she never expects to face temptation—in the hunky form of Jesse Batista, the mysterious man in the cottage next door.

Just One Taste by Victoria Dahl

All-work-and-no-play businessman Eric Donovan won't be distracted by a "businesswoman" who's all wrong for him. Beth Cantrell owns a women's erotica shop! And she has a juicy little secret. Can she tempt him to put pleasure before business for once?

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WIN - Leave Lori, Susan and/or Victoria a question today at their Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for a copy of THE GUY NEXT DOOR autographed by Lori Foster!  Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you are today's winner!  Good Luck!

A New Vampire Thriller From Jason Daniel Kowalczyk

Today on our Cyber Launch Party Blog, we're celebrating the release of VAMPIRE LAWMAN, a new horror thriller by Jason Daniel Kowalczyk.

Jason was born in Lorain, Ohio, to Jeanne Furci (now Wysocki) and Stanley John Kowalczyk (1942-2009), grew up in Lehigh Acres, Florida, then Long Beach, California, and returned to Florida to finish High School. He currently resides in Moberly, Missouri with his fiance, Melissa, and her son from a previous relationship, Alex..

For thirty years he lived in Florida, writing as a hobby until he moved to Missouri. His first book, "The Blood Companion," was finally finished in 2007. He later slammed into overdrive and belted out several within the next three years.

Jason has been a writer for almost his entire life. He writes his tales as if he were sitting on the couch together with his readers, having a conversation. Writing the way he does has opened him up to a lot of criticism in his chosen career, but whenever he begins to think about changing his style, he'll get a phone call or an email from a reader telling him how much he or she loved his work and wondering when the next book will be along.

So no matter what happens or how small or large his fan base becomes, Jason will always be grateful for the fans he has and will strive to entertain them every chance he gets.

"Jay is one of the best story-tellers I know. He has a way of painting a picture with his words that really draws you in. He has a vivid imagination and is an open person who always wears his heart on his sleeve."-Melissa Tetreault-

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VAMPIRE LAWMAN by Jason Daniel Kowalczyk

The "Blood Companion Series" ended with the Great Disappearance, leaving behind only a few of those who were brought to life over the ten years that the series ran.

Here you learn more of Cacious, who was brought to life in the "Blood Companion" as the poor Vampire that was rotting through his existence. Cacious was born in the early 1800's and has seen plenty through his existence, including the Great Disappearance.

Follow Cacious as he deals with the affects of that event and struggles to keep the city of Alucard Heights under control.

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Celebrating Queen Vernita's Latest Adventure With Dawn Menge And Heath Rhoades

Today on our Cyber Launch Party Blog, we're celebrating Queen Vernita's latest Adventure with the release of QUEEN VERNITA MEETS SIR HEATHYBEAN THE ASTRONOMER!

Dawn Menge holds a Bachelors Degree from Washington State University specializing in Human Development. She also holds a Clear Credential and Masters in Special Education from California State University San Bernardino. She is currently entering the dissertation phase of her PHD program at Capella University. She is specializing in Curriculum and Instruction.

As an Education Specialist specializing in Severely Handicapped students she has worked for San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools for fifteen years. She has worked with severely handicapped students from the age of 3 up to 22 years. She is currently working with the 18-22 year olds in a Young Adult Center. Her students curriculum includes functional/vocational skills in which they work within the community. Her students disabilities have ranged from Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, Seizure Disorders, Orthopedic disorders, Mental illness, legally blind and Cerebral Palsy.

During her career as a teacher/author she has been awarded USA Best Book Award for 2010, first place in the Evvy Award 2009, Readers Views Award 2009, Learning Leader from the Leapfrog Learning company and nominated teacher of the year for SBCSS. She has worked along with the Leapfrog Learning company in a Case Study working with her Autistic students. She has been published in the Exceptional Parent Magazine and various online publications.

Dawn Menge's award winning educational picture book series includes; Queen Vernita's Visitors, Queen Vernita visits the Blue Ice Mountain and Queen Vernita Meets Sir HeathyBean the Astronomer.

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Heath Rhoades Currently sits as the astronomy team lead at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Table Mountain Optical Observatory, located high in California's San Gabriel Mountains. The observatories main goal is to track and characterize near earth asteroids and asteroids that are potentially hazardous to the earth.

Mr. Rhoades specializes in computer technology with a focus on software and systems design, specifically as it applies to astronomical research. Prior to this research effort, Heath sat as Director of technology for a K-12 school district in southern California. A full time graduate student, Heath is also currently preparing to enter the dissertation phase of a PhD. program with Capella University, specializing in information technology.

QUEEN VERNITA MEETS SIR HEATHYBEAN THE ASTRONOMER by Dawn Menge and Heath Rhoades

Queen Vernita invites twelve wonderful friends to visit with her during each month of the year. Queen Vernita and her friends enjoy fun activities throughout the Oceaneers Kingdom. Parents and teachers will love teaching the monthly calendar, days of the weeks and seasons through the storytelling adventures of Queen Vernita and her friends.

Sir HeathyBean spends twelve informative months in Queen Vernitas castle in the land of Oceaneers. His visit along with Cora the Teacher is centered on learning everything they can about the solar system.

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Lizzie T Leaf Kicks Off New Series With Latest Release

Today on our Cyber Launch Party Blog, we're celebrating Lizzie T. Leaf's new release BEYOND MAGIC, which kicks off her new Magical Love Series!! This series is based around the love matches generated by magic a Scottish Cailleach sets into motion with repercussions in numerous realms. In BEYOND MAGIC, she unites Ian, a cross-blood immortal with Emma, who believes she's mortal, but in for a surprise!

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.

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 at Facebook. And don't forget to check out her new blog!

BEYOND MAGIC - Book one in Lizzie T. Leaf's Magical Love Series.

Following the Powers directive to unite soul mates, a Scottish Cailleach's magic will have repercussions in several realms.

Mixed-blood Ian McCabe, grandson of Fae and gods tries to deny his powers. When he discovers mortal, Emma Grant unconscious at the bottom of the steps to his castle, his world starts to change.

Tour director Emma Grant's bus breaks down and her effort to find help results in a fall that knocks her unconscious.She awakens to find the man of her dreams staring into her eyes.

But will his secrets and her distrust of men tear them apart?

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A New Magical Sword Book From Stacey Kennedy

Today at our Cyber Launch Party Blog, we're celebrating Stacey Kennedy's new release FIRST AND LAST, book four in her The Magical Sword Series.

Stacey's novels are light-hearted fantasy with heart squeezing, thigh-clenching romance, and even give a good chuckle every now and again.

Her journey as a writer began as a way to keep her brain alive since being a stay at home mom can sometimes be a little...let's say numbing. It was an escape from screaming kids, dirty diapers and plain old mom duty.

It started as a hobby, but as the stories progressed it became a passion. Now, Stacey indulges at nap time, especially the juicy bits! Every mom needs a good thrill!

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FIRST AND LAST The Magical Sword - Book Four by Stacey Kennedy

One woman, one bond, one final battle ... can even Nexi Jones defeat the deepest darkness of evil?

Meet Nexi Jones - Witch, Guardian and now, Lady of the Underworld. Embracing her new role, Nexi begins the task of changing a world led by darkness. But not everyone is happy to see her rise to power. Before long, a resistance within the Underworld is forming.

As the darkness begins to close in around her, Nexi's magical abilities flourish in response - forcing Nexi to dig down deeper into her past to discover this source and why she was gifted with such incredible strength.

With her Guardian, Kyden by her side, Nexi will meet her greatest challenge yet as she begins to discover that fate might have been a bitch, but she was a bitch with a plan.

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WIN - Leave Stacey a question about her new release today at her Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for a free ebook of THE WILLOW, the first book in her Magical Sword Series! Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you are today's winner - Good Luck!

LL Publications' New Charity Anthology To Aid In Gulf Coast Clean Up

Today we're celebrating LL Publications' release of OIL AND WATER...AND OTHER THINGS THAT DON'T MIX -an anthology to raise funds to aid the Gulf Coast clean-up edited by Zetta Brown and Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson Brown.

OIL AND WATER...AND OTHER THINGS THAT DON'T MIX

The disaster facing the Gulf Coast has been on the minds of millions of people and the ladies of the She Writes™ - Southern Writers group expressed many feelings of anger, sadness, and disgust. We are not helpless, but what can we do?

She Writes™ members Zetta Brown and Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson Brown decided that something needed to be done where people can put their talents together and help make a difference. What better way than to produce an anthology where the proceeds will go where it is needed most?

Oil and Water...and Other Things That Don’t Mix contains stories, poems, and recollections from 27 authors, women and men all dealing with the theme: “Conflict...Resolution Optional.” These selections will make you laugh, cry, think, and some may even get you angry.

These are stories from award-winning authors and journalists, newly published authors, as well as from talented new authors who make their debut in this volume.

Jenne’ R. Andrews - Shonell Bacon - Lissa Brown - Mollie Cox Bryan

Maureen E. Doallas - Mylène Dressler - Nicole Easterwood

Angela Elson - Melanie Eversley - Kimeko Farrar - L B Gschwandtner

John Klawitter - Mary Larkin - Linda Lou - Kelly Martineau

Patricia Anne McGoldrick - Ginger McKnight-Chavers - Carl Palmer

Karen Pickell - Dania Rajendra - Cherie Reich - Jarvis Slacks

Tynia Thomassie - Amy Wise - Dallas Woodburn

Zetta Brown - Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson Brown

All proceeds from Oil and Water...and Other Things That Don’t Mix will go to directly benefit MOBILE BAYKEEPER, and BAY AREA FOOD BANK, two charities helping to combat the effects of the spill and help the communities affected.

Learn more about the project on the Oil and Water Don't Mix Blog.

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