Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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Please Welcome Roxanna Mason as She Tells Us About Her Paranormal Romance, SHIFTED, The Shifted Series, Book One
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The Shifted Series
Book One
by Roxanna Mason
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Date of Publication: 12/18/2022
ISBN: 979-8-218-12243-0
ASIN: B0BNCBQT61
Number of pages: 516
Word Count: 109,379
Cover Artist: Benjamin Richard
Book Description:
Jacey Lange has everything she has ever wanted. She is newly engaged, and her menswear line is one of the fastest-growing in the country. Beautiful, successful, and deeply in love, Jacey feels like she's on top of the world.
That is, until she catches her fiance in bed with her assistant.
Everything around her comes crashing down.
Thankfully, her best friend, Leon, welcomes her back to her old apartment with open arms. The people in Jacey’s life watch for months as she wallows in her misery, until Leon hatches a plan: if Jacey agrees to get herself back out there and promises to go out with the next five guys that ask her, no matter who they are, then not only will he give her the master bedroom in the apartment, but both Leon and Jacey’s sister, Elise, will agree to stop meddling in her love life.
In rapid succession, Jacey finds herself falling for five completely different men. Yet despite all their differences, there is something oddly familiar about each one. When she finds out why, it won't just change the way she feels about love, it will make her question everything she once thought was real.
Excerpt:
I didn't know what Owen had in mind, but it was already obvious to me that I would go anywhere this man was leading. He kept his hand in mine as he guided me through the crowded bar and toward the pool tables. Thankfully, because the band was still playing, the back of the bar was far less populated.
"Is playing pool normally part of a first date with you, or are you just trying to get me alone?" I teased.
Owen took a step towards me, pinning me between him and the pool table.
"Both," he said with a smile on his face that I could only describe as wicked.
I tilted my head to the side as I looked up at him. "Let's make it interesting, then."
"Interesting?"
I took a step to the side, sliding out from between him and the ancient wooden table. I grabbed a pool cue off of the rack and tossed it to him before grabbing a decidedly smaller one for myself. "We're going to need more shots," I said to him.
A smile crept over his dark features. "My kind of girl..." he murmured as he lowered his head towards mine.
"Nope, if you want to kiss me, you better plan on winning."
Owen shook his head and left me at the table while I started to rack the balls. A few minutes later, he returned with four shots; two of whiskey, two of tequila. I took one of the shot glasses filled with dark brown liquor straight out of his hand and threw it back. I winced as the alcohol made my throat close in on itself. The truth was, I might have been putting on a show. I enjoyed the way I felt around Owen, but I didn't know if I was as wild as I wanted him to believe.
"So what are the stakes here?" he asked me as he set the remaining shots on a nearby hightop.
"If you win, you get to take me home..." I said in a voice I barely recognized as my own. It was breathy and seductive. Those two shots apparently went to my head faster than I thought.
"And if you win?" Owen asked with a raised brow.
"If I win, I get a second date."
"Who said we can't do both?" he said with a chuckle.
I rolled my eyes. I didn't have this whole impulsive, whiskey-drinking, short skirt-wearing Jacey completely figured out yet.
Owen took a step towards me. He reached for my hips and pulled me toward him. "What do you really want?"
I could feel my pulse banging in my ears, and the loud, crowded bar faded into the background. He reached around my head, threading his fingers into my hair and tugging me towards him. I leaned forward, expecting him to kiss me, but his mouth hovered over mine.
"What do you want?" he asked again.
"You," I said, my voice caught in my throat.
"What was that?" he asked teasingly. His deep voice, vibrating through me.
"I want you."
Finally, he brought his lips to mine and kissed me deeply. Kissing Owen wasn't new to me; we couldn't stop kissing the night he drove me over the Brooklyn Bridge. But this was something else. I wasn't sure I even knew my own name anymore.
"When I take you home, it's going to be because you're begging me to...not because I won at pool."
What
Makes Shifted Special
By Roxanna Mason
When
people ask me where I came up with the concept for Shifted the answer is always
the same. The book started as a writing prompt that asked the question, “what
if a woman failed with every man she dated, only to find they were all the same
man?”. In a world of internet dating and catfishing schemes, it would have been
easy to come up with a story about a woman falling for men she never met but as
a huge lover of both romance novels and horror movies, I came up with something
else entirely and ended up asking myself - what if a man who could physically
turn himself into other people was so desperately in love with a woman that he
was willing to turn himself into other people to become who she ultimately
wanted?
What makes Shifted a unique addition to its genre starts with the way the book is read. Because Shifted is in the first person perspective of Jacey, my main character, I wanted to take the reader on the same journey that my protagonist was going on. When you start to read the book it feels like you’re reading an average contemporary rom-com because in many ways that’s what Jacey’s life and her sudden influx of handsome suitors feel like. However, slowly but surely you start to get clued in on the fact that something paranormal is going on.
As you might have guessed by the title, Shifted features shapeshifters but don’t expect to see any mythical creatures or animals in this story. Another unique thing about the book is that the shifters in this series only have the ability to turn themselves into other human beings, making it a very realistic take on a completely unrealistic topic. I wanted to drive home the idea that this is a story about what would happen if there were humans with a gene that made them capable of turning themselves into other people and explore both the consequences and emotional implications of that.
Another one of my favorite things about the book is its diversity. As an author of color, I knew going into the writing of my book that I wanted to include characters who varied in ethnicity and sexual orientation. The result is a beautiful blend of characters that I’m incredibly proud of. This includes a demisexual love interest which I think adds a piece of often-overlooked representation when it comes to romance novels.
The overall tone of the book is also something to note. It’s funny, sarcastic, modern, and relatable. Instead of writing a paranormal romance that focused on the physical danger of dating someone with supernatural abilities, I wanted to explore the emotional peril of falling in love with someone who could physically become someone else in the blink of an eye.
In conclusion, if you’re looking for a fresh take on paranormal romance with a witty writing style and a thought-provoking premise, I promise you that Shifted is a book you will love.
Roxanna Mason is a debut paranormal romance author and formally trained actor from Los Angeles, California. It was her deep love of storytelling that led her to study theatre and that same love of storytelling that drove her to write her first novel. When not writing, Roxanna is binge watching horror films, creating vegan recipes, and dancing around her living room to Fleetwood Mac.
Monday, March 20, 2023
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Six on Sunday - OUR BATTLE LORD'S RANSOM
Six paragraphs from OUR BATTLE LORD'S RANSOM,
Book 10 of The Battle Lord
Saga
A Sci-Fi/Futuristic/Post-Apocalyptic
Romance
1. “Only when we’re certain they won’t be used
against us, and even that’s questionable.” Giving a nod, Yulen tapped the table
in front of him. “If we figure we’d be better off sending them on their way,
we’ll do so in reverse. Return their possessions and weapons to their wagons
first, then usher them outside the gates.” He glanced around at three of his
most trusted friends. “Any questions or concerns? No? Well, you know what to do
if something comes up.” He turned for the door. “Let’s go find out why the hell
they’re here.”
2. “They returned to their wagons and hitched up their horses. They started to move out. Nobody thought anything of it until one of the wagons began backing up. It stopped less than ten yards away from the main gate, and that’s when Gunther called up to the guards. He said he was going to give us one more chance to be hospitable, and he gave us a list of items he demanded we bring outside.”
3. “He came into the kitchen and asked if he could have another one of those figgy pastries. I went to get him one from the pan I’d just pulled from the oven so he wouldn’t burn himself. About that time, a strange lady came to the kitchen door and asked if she could have some of those pastries, too, to take with her. Winnie told me she was with that caravan, and since the battle lord ordered us to stock them with food, I told her she could have the rest of them. By the time I finished loading them into a sack, Mattox had finished his and asked her if he could have one of hers. The woman said he could, and they walked out of the kitchen with the sack. I saw her lay the sack on a table out in the dining hall and reach inside for one. The boy, he sat on the bench and waited so patiently until she finally gave one to him.” Berta shook her head. “I didn’t see anything wrong. The woman didn’t seem to be a danger or anything, not like those men she was with.”
4. Atty took aim, drew as far back as she could, and fired at one of the cubs. The arrow pierced it through one of its eyes, and the animal fell back, squalling in pain. A few feet away, Yulen and a couple of soldiers tried to beat back the second cub. She nocked another arrow and was about to shoot when someone’s horse crashed into her mare’s rump. Her arrow went wide as she struggled to stay in the saddle, but the mare bucked in fear, throwing her onto the ground.
5. Removing his weapons belt, he laid it on the ground beside the pallet. He started to crawl underneath the down-filled coverlet when his nostrils were filled with her scent. It sent an invisible fist down into his pants where it pounded into his groin. His breath caught in his throat, and he briefly closed his eyes to relish the beautiful agony.
6. “Don’t be so eager to ride up on them,” a voice called from behind. Dr. Thrasher strode up with something glinting in his hand. Going over to the battle lord, he threw what he carried onto the ground. “Quinton found this in one of the storage bins. It was the only one in there. Guess they accidentally left it behind or forgot it was there. I can’t guarantee there are others still hidden throughout the wagons, but we might want to consider the possibility that there were.” The doctor grimly pointed to the silvery gun lying in the mud. “Feldon and his people are armed. I know it, and now you know it, and we have to be prepared when we finally accost them.”
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Please Welcome PG Forte as She Tells Us About Her Celtic Fantasy Romance, IRON
Fantasy Romance
by PG Forte
Nineteenth century Ireland. Blacksmith Gavin O'Malley is a bitter man, with a heart as hard as the iron he forges. He wants his life back--the one that was stolen from him the day his wife died in childbirth--taking their firstborn son with her.
When Aislinn Deirbhile, an immortal, shape-shifting fae, arrives on his doorstep, he knows he's in luck. For Aislinn can give Gavin everything he's been missing: A devoted-seeming wife in the image of his beloved Mairead, and children who are sure to outlive their father. Now, all he has to do is find a way to keep her--without losing his immortal soul in the process.
But Aislinn has an agenda of her own. On the run from a vengeful fae lord who's vowed to either make her his or end her existence, she knows the iron that allows Gavin to take her captive will also keep her pursuers at bay. In order to put herself permanently beyond her enemy's reach, however, Aislinn will need something more. She'll need to win Gavin's heart and convince him to willingly part with a piece of the very soul he's trying to save.
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
New! OUR BATTLE LORD'S RANSOM, The Battle Lord Saga Book 10, a Sci-Fi/Futuristic/Post-Apocalyptic Romance
New!
OUR BATTLE LORD'S RANSOM
Book 10
of The Battle Lord Saga
Sci-Fi/Futuristic/Post-Apocalyptic
Romance
by Linda Mooney
Word Count:
64.8K
$3.99 e / $9.99
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When a
caravan of gypsies arrives at Alta Novis, looking to make a deal, these new
visitors raise suspicions. It isn’t until the battle lord sees what they have
for sell that his concerns and reservations are raised even more—a cannon,
guns, and other weapons that haven’t been seen in hundreds of years, and only
heard about in stories these days.
The group isn’t happy when Yulen denies their requests, confiscates their weapons, and sends them on their way, but not before loading their wagons with supplies in a show of good will. But it isn’t enough for the gypsy leader.
When one of their own goes missing, Yulen and Atty will stop at nothing to get the battle prince back, but at what cost? Do their swords and arrows stand a chance against guns?
A number of obstacles stand in their way as they go to retrieve their son, but the connection between a Mutah mother and her child will conquer all.
Warning! Contains figgy pastries, a human trade, mutant bears, screamer arrows, raging hormones, coffee, shaved chocolate, weather colder than a well digger's butt, a parent's worst nightmare, and a son's ultimate revenge.
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