Blog Tour: Blood in the Valley by J.K. Hogan

 Welcome to The Wormhole and my stop on the tour.

It is my pleasure to feature J.K. Hogan and Blood in the Valley.

This virtual book tour is presented by My Addiction is Reading Blog Tours.

Author Bio

J.K. Hogan has been telling stories for as long as she can remember, beginning with writing cast lists and storylines for her toys growing up. When she finally decided to put pen to paper, magic happened. She is greatly inspired by all kinds of music and often creates a “soundtrack” for her stories as she writes them.

J.K. resides in North Carolina, where she was born and raised. A true southern girl at heart, she lives on a farm with her husband and young son, a cat, and two champion agility dogs. If she isn’t on the agility field, J.K. can often be found chasing waterfalls in the mountains with her husband, or down in front at a blues concert. In addition to writing, she enjoys training and competing in dog sports, spending time with her large southern family, camping, boating and, of course, reading!

J.K. Hogan is a member of The Romance Writers of America.

Website- http://jkhogan.com

Twitter- www.twitter.com/jk_hogan

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/KristenHDavis?fref=ts

Blood in the Valley

J.K. Hogan

Paranormal Romance

Synopsis:

The daughter of a Las Vegas hustler, Raven Sabatier grew up trusting nothing and no one—she doesn't

even trust herself to stay in one place for longer than a minute. When her quest to find out the secrets

of her past leads her to the mountains of North Carolina, she’s set on a collision course with the one

man she thought she'd never see again.

In Appalachia consulting on an archeological dig, Anthropologist Dr. Drew Deveraux comes face

to face with the indomitable beauty who broke into his apartment a year ago, tilting his carefully

cultivated world on its axis.

Engaged in a fight with their demons, both imagined and real, the last thing either of them

expected to find was love. Together, they must unravel the mystery of Raven's past and her connection

with an ancient race of witches, in order to save their future—and all of the souls hanging in the balance.

Blog Tour: Moonlight: The Big Bad Wolf ~ Order of the Black Swan book 4 by Victoria Danann

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Welcome to The Wormhole and my stop on the tour.

It is my pleasure to feature Victoria Danann and Moonlight: The Big Bad Wolf ~ Order of the Black Swan book 4.

About the Author:

If you're looking for something new and different in PNR, you've come to the right place.

I write unapologetic romances with uniquely fresh perspectives on paranormal creatures, characters, and themes. Add a dash of scifi and a flourish of fantasy to enough humor to make you laugh out loud and enough steam to make you squirm in your chair. My heroines are independent femmes with flaws and minds of their own whether they are aliens, witches, demonologists, psychics, or past life therapists. My heroes are hot and hunky, but they also have brains, character, and good manners - usually - whether they be elves, demons, berserkers, werewolves, or vampires.

My first book, My Familiar Stranger, was nominated for Best Paranormal Romance of 2012 by the Reviewers' Choice Awards. Each of my books has remained on the Amazon best seller list in category every day since release. All three also earned the Night Owl Reviews TOP PICK award.

My work has been compared to J R Ward, Karen Marie Moning, Sherrilyn Kenyon, and Lara Adrian. For example:

"I do see shades of Lara Adrian's Breed books and shades of J R Wards Black Dagger books, but this story is unique enough that it stands out all on its own and can stand up along side those other books and I think given time will elbow them out of the way with the rich story telling and deep emotional core that makes you want to know more." - Kerry, Musings of a Bookworm

The Order of the Black Swan is a series that is also a serial saga. Each book is an episodic installment in an ongoing story. Join me for the adventure.

WEBSITE: http://www.VictoriaDanann.com
BLOG: http://VictoriaDanann.me
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/vdanann  
TWITTER: @vdanann 

Moonlight: The Big Bad Wolf

The Order of the Black Swan, Book 4
Victoria Danann

Genre: paranormal romance, fantasy romance
Publisher: 7th House
Date of Publication: 05/26/2013
ISBN: 978-1-933320-69-4 ebook
ISBN: 978-1-933320-64-9 paperback
Number of pages: 390
Word Count: 90,000

Book Description:
This is the fourth installment in the Black Swan serial saga. Reading in order is essential. The first book, My Familiar Stranger, is free everywhere. (Nominated for Best Paranormal Romance by REVIEWERS CHOICE AWARDS. Nominated for Best Indie Paranormal Romance and Best Indie Fantasy Romance for READERS CHOICE AWARDS. Night Owl Reviews TOP PICK.

What would you do for love?
1. Storm's unexpected reply when tapped to replace Sol as the new Jefferson Unit Sovereign.
2. B Team learns the shocking truth about the origin of the vampire virus.
3. Monq races to develop a defense system to repel invasion from Stagsnare.
4. Litha volunteers her father to help to Black Swan.
5. Desperation drives Stalkson Grey to embark on an adventure beyond his wildest dreams in a bid to save the Elk Mountain werewolves from extinction. In the process he learns that true love can find you in the strangest places, even when you’re far, far from home.

My thoughts:
Once again we return to the world of the Order of the Black Swan and those fantastic characters that Victoria Danann brings us.  This book starts, as the others do, with a quick recap so that we get caught up to speed on the story.  It is not vital that you read them in order, but it is a good idea.  First, you will fall in love with the characters; and second, you will want to keep on reading - so you might as well start at the beginning.
This book is action packed and intense.  You sink into the story and are swept away by the emotions.  You find yourself laughing and crying while you live the story while you read.  Wonderfully written.  It leaves you thinking about love and the people in your life.  What would you do for love?
Don't miss this series, but remember to start with book one.  I suggust getting them all and spending the weekend in your favorite reading spot with your favorite snacks and beverage because once you start you won't want to put them down.

Review: Ice Blue by Susan Rae

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Welcome to The Wormhole and my stop on the tour.

It is my pleasure to feature Susan Rae and Ice Blue.

Blurb:

When lives are on the line, sometimes the wrong thing is the right thing to do.

Born into a Chicago cop family, Angela DeLuca gets her rush from saving lives while her brothers get theirs from catching the bad guys. A tough beauty with a heart perhaps too big, she champions the underdog because, as the youngest of six siblings, she often felt like one.

ICE Special Agent Troy Deavers became a cop to prove he wasn’t like his father—a southern politician who brought his family down with greed and corruption. He doesn’t suffer victims well. At first intrigued by Angela’s passion, he soon fears that the fire in Angela’s heart will be her undoing.

What happens when Troy falls in love with the lovely but infuriating Angela, the Chicago paramedic who insists on protecting a young witness and her unborn baby—a witness who could break his case wide open?

You met the DeLuca family in heartbeats, now come to know them even better in ICE blue.

Susan Rae

I write, basically, because I just can’t help myself.  I can't resist the challenge of taking the intriguing characters and storylines that pop into my head and fleshing them out into compelling manuscripts.  Romantic suspense is a natural to me, because it allows me to combine a sexy, passionate love story with a gritty suspense tale—in my opinion, the best of both worlds. It also lets me express my appreciation for the outdoors in the settings which I recreate on the page.

Freefall, my second novel, takes place in Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine Forest and beautiful Door County. ICE blue returns to the busy streets of Chicago and the shores of Lake Michigan to continue the story of the DeLuca family which began in my award winning first novel, heartbeats. I am currently working on the third book in the DeLuca series, TRUE blue, due out in 2014, where it seems my characters must take a trip to Montana’s majestic Glacier National Park.

When I’m not sketching characters or working out plot problems, you might find me on the golf course working on my handicap. I also enjoy traveling around the country seeking out new settings for my novels with my husband and my empty nest puppies, Ginger and Nikute.  To read more about my novels and the writing life, please visit my website/blog atwww.susanrae.com

My thoughts:

This is a great story!  Although it is not the first book in the series it easily stands alone.  The story is complete on it's own, but will only draw you into the series more if you have read book one.  It is fast paced and action packed.  The character development is well thought out and wonderfully done.  The story line is disturbing in topic, but completely draws you in and holds you through to the end.  The story gives a sense of what it means to have family and yet brings the reality that that sense of family doesn't have to be reserved for those who are related by blood.  It gives an inside view of the lives of men and women who serve the public in the jobs; firefighters, paramedics, police, doctors, and government agents.  It sheds light on a frightening and too real topic - human trafficking - those who suffer from it and those who fight against it.  This story is well written; both heart wrenching and heart warming at the same time.  I can't wait for more in the series.

Book Birthday and Review: Bad Mouth by Angela McCallister

Bad Mouth by Angela McCallister

After her ex-husband’s obsession with vampires, Valerie Craig is on a mission to stop transformations. Of all vampires, Kade Rollins is the worst of the worst, but when multiple murders plague Seattle, Val is forced to enlist his aid. Kade’s crude wit and seductive nature attract her like no other, but she can’t ignore his violence toward his human servants, no matter her yearning to forget.

She’s torn when she learns Kade may be behind the murders. Val's worked hard to protect humans from vampires, but the truth surrounding the murders could ignite a bloody battle between their races, one humans are sure to lose. Someone is pulling strings to build a vampire army and spark the war—setting Kade up to kick it off. But if she trusts the vampire prince, she risks her job, her integrity, and her heart if he betrays her as all the men in her life have.

My thoughts:

Wonderfully written.  A new idea in a vampire romance is hard to come by these days, but this book is both original and creative.  I fell in love with the characters.  I was hooked in the first few pages and couldn't put the book down.  It is fantastic to see Kade and Valerie struggle with their beliefs, prejudices and desires.  Betrayal and trust are forefront for them both as they come to trust and care about each other.  The storyline is twisty and clever.  The characters come to life and grab you.  

I truly enjoyed the book and hope there is more to come!

Buy a copy right now by clicking HERE ~only $2.99 for Kindle

Kindle Freebie Spotlight Book Blast for Stranger at the Hell Gate by Ash Krafton

Stranger at the Hell Gate by Ash Krafton

Genre: urban fantasy
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Date of Publication: March 2013
Word Count: 20000
Cover Artist: Debbie Taylor

Amazon Book Description:

Jagger Sintallon, a half-demon warrior, has dedicated his existence to fighting demons who enter the world through Hell gates. A loner of conflicting ideals, he offers shelter to a troubled woman but knows he is too rough, too dangerous, and too cocky for her delicate nature.

Dedicated to Divine Will, Sonya Camael, a Seraph, is determined to discover why she is drawn to Jagger's doorstep and the reason behind her mission. She needs the demon's help but fears he may get himself killed before she can figure it out and the world slips into Hell's dominion.

Sonya faces grave danger with evil stalking her every move, and Jagger shouldn't care but realizes he cares more than he'd likely admit. Sonya knows Jagger cannot win this war alone, but will her divine intervention mean his imminent end? Or will just the right combination of Heaven and Hell set the world right once again?

Grab this book for your Kindle free ~ May 14 - 18, 2013 ~ HERE!

About the Author:
Ash Krafton writes from the heart…of the Pennsylvania coal region, that is.

She is the author of the Books of the Demimonde (Pink Narcissus Press).

BLEEDING HEARTS (Demimonde #1) is a six-time RWA finalist and was voted "Reviewer Top Pick" by Gravetells.com. Ash continues the story of Sophie and her Demivampires in her latest release BLOOD RUSH (Demimonde #2). She's hard at work (when she isn't watching Doctor Who) writing the third book, WOLF'S BANE.

Ash Krafton's poetry and short fiction has appeared in several journals, including Niteblade, Bete Noire, Abandoned Towers, and Silver Blade. She's a member of Pennwriters, RWA, and Maryland Writers Association. She lurks near her blog and contributes to the QueryTracker blog.

Ash lives with her family and their German Shepherd dog deep in the Pennsylvania wilds, awaiting the day the TARDIS appears in the driveway (the dog most likely keeps the Doctor away. What a beast.)
Until then, she writes.

Immortal Eclipse by Sherry Soule ~ International Giveaway!

Which Immortal Personality Do You Have?

Hi everyone! I’m Sherry Soule—waving from the SF Bay Area as I’m chilling on my laptop and chatting on Twitter about my favorite books and movies. Thanks for letting me hang out today.

This giveaway is open internationally! So let’s tell the blogging world!

To celebrate the release of author, Sherry Soule’s new adult, fantasy novel, IMMORTAL ECLIPSE, take this fun quiz to see which immortal personality BEST suits YOU and score an eBook version!

Take this quiz and be sure to check the bottom of the post for the details regarding this random giveaway.

1. What’s your favorite footwear?
a. Manolo Blahnik
b. Prada
c. Christian Louboutin
d. Steve Madden

2. It is dinnertime. What are you in the mood for?
a. Steak and potatoes
b. Salad and iced tea—please
c. Fruit plate and diet soda
d. Chinese takeout

3. What is your dream destination?
a. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
b. New York. Architecture and culture
c. Bloomingdales—there’s a sale!
d. Paris. The city of romance!

4. What’s your favorite book?
a. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
b. Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
c. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
d. The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole

5. Favorite supernatural hunk?
a. David Boreanaz—super hunky!
b. Damon Salvatore—so romantic!
c. Sam Winchester—heavy sigh!
d. Eric Northman—yummy

6. What’s your favorite TV show?
a. True Blood
b. Once Upon a Time
c. Sex in the City
d. The Vampire Dairies

7. What’s your ideal job?
a. Museum Curator
b. Librarian
c. Fashion Photographer
d. Estate Caretaker

8. What pet would you like to own?
a. Fish
b. Cat
c. Horse
d. Dog

9. Favorite movie?
a. This Means War
b. Mr. and Mrs. Smith
c. Sense and Sensibility
d. Titanic

10. Do you believe in the supernatural?
a. Of course.
b. Maybe
c. Nah.
d. Not sure.

If you answered...
Mostly a's: You are adventurous, clever, and outgoing. Let’s party!
Mostly b's: You are smart and humorous. Anyone would be lucky to be friends with a fashionata like you.
Mostly c's: You are not only stylish—you have great taste in movies and literature.

Mostly d's: You are a true romantic, and devoted to your family and friends.

Mystery, Murder, and Manolo Blahnik....A devoted fashionata and practical New Yorker, Skylar Blackwell doesn't believe in the supernatural--until she inherits Summerwind Mansion. . . .

When her uncle is brutally murdered, and the cops seem uninterested in following up the case, Skylar journeys to California to seek answers. Her search for clues is soon overshadowed by haunting nightmares of a young woman also murdered in the house.

Now the inhabitants of Summerwind are mysteriously dying, leaving no evidence as to how or why, and Skylar finds herself in a deadly race against time to expose the killer--before they strike again.

The problem is . . . whoever it is may not be human.

Armed with only wit and Pradas, Skylar begins questioning the servants, but the growing list of suspects includes the sexy and brooding caretaker, Dorian, a man desperately trying to forget his tragic past. And a major distraction for Skylar.

Determined to play detective--instead of the fashion police--and unravel the dark history of the mansion, Skylar is plunged into an otherworldly mystery that not even she can explain away. As the boundaries between reality and dreams blur, Skylar's greatest challenge is to stay alive long enough to learn the truth.


Where you can find author, Sherry Soule online:

Official Blog: http://www.sherrysoule.blogspot.com

Twitter @WriterSherry: http://twitter.com/writersherry

goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11634793-beautifully-broken

Author Bio

Sherry Soule is the bestselling author of the acclaimed young adult Spellbound series. She writes urban fantasy, an odd hybrid of the horror genre that includes elements of mystery, romance, fantasy, and suspense for teens and adults.