Sunday, November 20, 2016

Win a Kindle or Amazon gift cards in the Thanksgiving Super Sale & Giveaway!


Check out the Thanksgiving Super Sale & Giveaway!

39 Romance Authors are offering 63 books...

Most of them are on sale for a limited time. It's just our way of thanking our loyal readers.

Even better, we've pooled our funds to offer an awesome giveaway! Enter to win a Kindle and Amazon gift cards just for subscribing to our newsletters or following us on social media. 

Here's the link to the Thanksgiving Super Sale & Giveaway:



Monday, November 14, 2016

NEW RELEASE: Going All In (Men of Boyzville, #1) by Kristine Cayne #MM #Romance



Hi everybody! Today I've got a brand-spanking-new release from Kristine Cayne! Going All In is the first book in the M/M erotic romance series The Men of Boyzville. If you love sizzling hot gay romance that makes you laugh, cry, and say "AWWW!!!", you'll love this story.

GOING ALL IN



The Men of Boyzville, Book One

Life has been tough on Harry Cooper. Rejected by his best friend, abandoned by his family, Harry spurns relationships, settling instead for backroom hookups and one-night stands. Out and proud, he scrapes by selling drinks in gold lamé trunks while struggling to make a name for himself as a musician. Desperate for a change, he and his roommate take a trip to Vegas, where Harry finds himself getting more than he’d bet on.

Fragrance chemist Ashton Montgomery is the man behind the Ashton George line of perfumes and colognes. He is also a gay man hiding behind the façade of one of New York City’s most eligible straight bachelors. After a failed paternity suit against him, he sneaks off to Vegas to celebrate his freedom. But is he really free, or is he locked into the future his parents have mapped out for him—CEO to the family business and married to a society woman of their choosing?

A chance meeting at a rock concert in Sin City catapults Harry and Ashton into an adventure where each man comes head to head with what he fears most. Can they learn to trust each other as a couple, or is undeniable lust all they have? When all the cards are on the table, they each must decide whether to fold or go all in.

GET YOUR COPY NOW!


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EXCERPT

Harry Cooper burst through the door of his room at the Hard Rock Hotel. It closed behind him with a dramatic clang. “Girl, you will not believe—”

Spotting his best friend Melissa Kincaid half-asleep in a pile of pillows on the massive bed they’d had to share to get the special “Getaway to Vegas” deal, he gasped and slapped her boxer-clad ass. “Seriously? We’re in Sin City, and all you can do is sleep?”

“Yeah, yeah,” she muttered, rubbing her butt cheek as she sat up. “Did you get tickets to something good?”

“Yes.” He sucked in a deep breath. “You won’t fucking believe—oh my God.” He waved a hand in front of his face.

Melissa rolled her eyes. “Please tell me this isn’t another Madonna drag-show revival thing. I had enough of that last year.”

Harry scowled indignantly. That show in Portland had been a blast. But no. “This is a million times better.”

“Better than Madonna? Well, in that case…” She rolled her hand in a go-on motion.

Harry sighed. Melissa just wasn’t in the spirit of their holiday. Her boyfriend of two years had broken up with her right after Christmas, announcing that he was going to London to complete his Ph.D. She’d begged him to continue their relationship long distance, but he’d been adamant. This was going to be a new chapter in his life, and one he’d be writing alone. Yeah. Dick, much?

But that was exactly why they’d left soggy Seattle to come to Vegas. To soak up the sun and the booze and forget about the fact that Valentine’s Day had just passed, and they were both hopelessly single.

“Come on, sweetie,” he coaxed. “Try to guess.”

“Okay, okay.” She shifted around on the bed, adjusting her T-shirt, which had slipped off her shoulder. She was just so cute with her big green eyes and auburn, shoulder-length curls. If he weren’t gay, she’d be the girl for him.

She tapped a long nail against her chin. “Celine?”

Barely able to keep from blurting out his secret, he pressed his lips tightly together and shook his head.

“Cirque du Soleil?”

“No, but that would have been awesome.”

“Hmm.” She shoved off the bed and pushed aside the curtain, probably so she could see the show billboards out on the strip. Cheater.

She glanced at him over her shoulder, her eyes wide and hopeful. “Phantom? I’ve always wanted to see that.”

He laughed. “You know Gerard Butler isn’t in the play, right?”

“I can pretend.” She shot him a sassy smile.

“This is better anyway.”

“Nothing is better than Gerry as the Phantom.”

He sashayed across the room and got in her face, grinning like a loon. “This is way better. Guess again.”

Her gaze returned to the strip. When she spotted the sign, he heard the hitch in her breath. She whipped around and grabbed his shoulders. “The Red Hot Chili Peppers?”

“Yes!”

He said it much louder than he’d intended. Okay, he’d shouted, but could you blame him? They were going to see the freaking Red Hot Chili Peppers, and he’d get to hear Flea, the best bassist in the world, live!

“Oh my God. Are you serious? Those tickets have to cost more than our whole trip.”

He shot her a wink. “I may have done some wheeling and dealing with the concierge.”

Her eyes swept over him and narrowed. “Please tell me no sexual favors were exchanged in this transaction.”

Shooting out his hip, he slapped a hand to his chest. “Moi? I’ll have you know, Miss Melissa, I do have other talents.”

Waving her hands in front of her face, she ducked her head. “I really, really don’t want to know.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kristine Cayne's books have won numerous awards and acclaim. Her first book, Deadly Obsession, was an RT Book Reviews Top Pick and won Best Romance in the 2012 eFestival of Words Best of the Independent eBook Awards. Her second book, Deadly Addiction, won two awards at the 2014 eFestival of Words and 1st place in the INDIE Awards, Romantic Suspense Category (a division of Chanticleer Book Reviews Blue Ribbon Writing Contests).

Her book Under His Command won Best BDSM Romance at the 2012 Sizzling Awards and was a finalist in the 2013 eFestival of Words and 2013 RONE (Reward of Novel Excellence) Awards, and her book Everything Bared was a finalist in the Erotic category of the I Heart Indie awards.
Going All In is Kristine’s second gay romance.

Monday, October 17, 2016

2016 Passport to Romance event at the Emerald City Writers' Conference

I had a blast at the Passport to Romance event this past Saturday at the Emerald City Writers' Conference! It was so fun hanging out with so many great people who love romance novels, especially all the ones whose eyes lit up when I asked if they liked bad boys. I gave out all of my Revenge sample books and tons of postcards with the code to download a free copy!

Definitely looking forward to next year! :)

Dana Delamar, author of the Mafia romance Blood and Honor series

Dana Delamar, author of the Mafia romance Blood and Honor series


You can see more pictures from the event on Facebook. If you want to come to the event next year, it'll be on Saturday, Oct 14, 2017, at the Bellevue Westin. I'm planning to do it again!

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Mafia Romance REVENGE (Blood and Honor, #1) Hits #2 in Crime Thrillers on Amazon!

I just want to give a big THANK YOU to all the readers who picked up a FREE copy of my Mafia romance, REVENGE, in the last few days! It's currently #2 in Crime Thrillers and #6 in Romantic Suspense at Amazon!



And it was one of the top free books on Apple iBooks! 


If you didn't already get your copy, what are you waiting for???


Apple iBooks: http://bit.ly/1iyFrCl
Google Play: http://bit.ly/1wBRzhW
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Monday, September 5, 2016

WIN A KINDLE or A $25 GIFT CARD! Check out the Labor Day Super Sale & Giveaway!

Check out the Labor Day Super Sale & Giveaway!


29 Romance Authors are offering 40 books...

Most of them are FREE or are on sale for a limited time. It's just our way of thanking our loyal readers.

Even better, we've pooled our funds to offer an awesome giveaway! 

Enter to win a KINDLE and one of THREE $25 Amazon Gift Cards just for subscribing to our newsletters or following us on social media.

Sunday, July 3, 2016

WIN A KINDLE OR A $25 GIFT CARD! Romance Novel Indie-pendence Day Super Sale & Giveaway!


Check out the Indie-pendence Day 
Super Sale & Giveaway!

July 4 - 11

25 Romance Authors are offering 41 books on sale or for free!

Most of them are on sale for a limited time. It's just our way of thanking our loyal readers.

Even better, we've pooled our funds to offer an awesome giveaway! 

Enter to win a Kindle or one of three $25 Amazon Gift Cards!

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

FREE NOW - first time ever! Mafia Romance REVENGE (Blood and Honor, #1) by Dana Delamar

It's my birthday, but you're the ones getting the presents! For the first time ever, Revenge, Book 1 in my "Blood and Honor" Mafia romance series is FREE!

"A powerful journey of lust, love, power and murder…. Very well written."

"A taut, thrilling romance of moral ambiguity."

*** Double-finalist (Romantic Suspense and Best First Book) in the 2013 Booksellers’ Best Awards! ***

REVENGE: 

A woman on the run. 
A damaged Mafia don. 
A rival bent on revenge... 



Mafia don Enrico Lucchesi struggles to preserve a fragile truce with the Andretti family. But when Kate Andretti flees from her abusive husband, Enrico won't leave her in jeopardy. Can he save her without reigniting the bloody feud between the families? 

FREE






Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Seattle-area romance readers: Be sure to attend the Passport to Romance FREE reader-appreciation event!


Seattle-area romance readers: 
Be sure to put this event on your calendar!

Join us at the Emerald City Writers' Conference on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 6 - 8 PM at the Bellevue Westin for this 2nd annual "booktail" party celebrating the romance genre. Meet authors and cover models as you collect some awesome swag and free books. That's right- FREE!

Amongst our authors are NY Times Bestsellers Courtney Milan, Roxanne St. Claire, and Donna Grant. And if you're excited about meeting me, I'll be there too! 

WhenSaturday, October 15, 2016 from 6 - 8 PM
Where: The Westin Hotel, 600 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA

Although the event is free, there will be raffle tickets available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Domestic Abuse Women's Network. Last year, raffle ticket sales contributed to a $2500 donation!


Check the link above for updates on attending authors and models throughout the year.

Thursday, May 5, 2016

New 5-star review for Mafia romance RECKONING (Blood and Honor, #4)!

You know what makes my day? Waking up to an awesome 5-star review like this one for RECKONING:

“I have been along for this ride since the beginning and all I can [say] is WOW!!! 

Ruggero was one of my favorite characters from the very beginning and I'm thrilled he finally got his chance at love. When you look up "rough around the edges" in the dictionary you will find a picture of Ruggero, that's him to a T! Dana smoothes out some of his edges and gives her readers another look at him and he softens, slightly, when Loredana comes into his life. The spark between them is explosive despite the danger that is around them; when you have a STRICT and no-nonsense judge and a Mafioso, what could go wrong?! Right?!

Ruggero and Loredana's love scenes make the reader reach for a glass or water and beg to trade places with her…. You cannot go wrong with RECKONING; well, only if you don't dive in and hold on tight.”

If you're a reader who takes the time to write reviews, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Want to learn more about Reckoning and the Blood and Honor Mafia romance series? Keep reading!

Reckoning (Blood and Honor, #4) by Dana Delamar

Reckoning

A brutal hitman. 
A fervent anti-Mafia judge. 
A far-ranging conspiracy…

Everyone thinks Ruggero Vela is just an assassin, a cold-hearted thug. But a passionate heart beats underneath his granite exterior. When he finally meets the woman of his dreams, she turns out to be Loredana Montisi, a fervent anti-Mafia judge hell-bent on prosecuting his Mafia don boss. The beautiful judge has no idea she's being used as a pawn by much darker forces with a truly frightening agenda. 

With enemies closing in on every side, Ruggero walks a dangerous tightrope—can he win Loredana's heart and her help, or will he lose her and the only family he knows?


Paperback US | Paperback UK



Want a little taste of the book? 

Ruggero ignored her and pulled out a pack of cigarettes and lit one. Loredana watched him take a drag, but when the smoke started flowing from his nose and mouth, she lost it. 

She snatched the cigarette from his lips and tossed it to the floor, crushing it with her shoe.

“What the hell?” he asked.

“My grandfather died of emphysema.”

“Why would you care what happens to me?”

“No one deserves that kind of death.”

“Even a Mafia thug?”

“Even a man like you.”

Something in his face changed, darkened, and his eyes lasered in on her. He grabbed hold of her arms. “Is that how you see me? As a man? Or do you see me as a Mafioso?” He pulled her close, his eyes flicking back and forth across her face, before dipping down to stare at her lips.

Both of them were breathing hard. She placed her hands on his chest, his muscles twitching beneath her palms. Her heart was pounding, her stomach flipping. “I see you as a man,” she said, the words just barely above a whisper.

Before she could second-guess herself, she leaned in, rising up on her toes, and pressed her lips to his. For just an instant, he kissed her back, then his hands clamped down on her biceps, and he broke the contact. “What the fuck are you doing?”

“I don’t know.”

Those wolf’s eyes drilled into hers. “You’d better know, Loredana. I’m not a man you can play with.”

She stared at him for a moment that stretched on and on. What did she want? She knew; she just needed the courage to own up to it. Then she stepped closer and raised her lips to his. “I’m not playing with you,” she murmured against them.

With a groan, he hauled her flat against his well-muscled body, his mouth coming down on hers in a searing kiss. She clutched his suit jacket as he took control, his tongue delving into her mouth, his hands fisting in her hair.

She shouldn’t be doing this, she knew it, and yet she couldn’t stop. And why should she? She might not have much time left, and if she was going to die, she was going to die happy—or something like it.










If you need to catch up on the series, the links to the other four books are below. The series prequel, Malavita, is FREE!

Thursday, March 31, 2016

4/1-4/4: Win a Kindle Fire & $50 Amazon gift cards at the April Fool's Blog Hop!


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(¸.•´ (¸.•`*Welcome to the April Fools Blog Hop Hosted by Alpha Book Club!! 🎉   We have over 150 authors, bloggers, and book lovers involved in this hop and there are going to be a lot of prizes!! 


🌟 Each blog in this hop has its own prize and there is also a huge grand prize for two lucky winners 🎉 🌟


GRAND PRIZE (Two Winners)
 * Fire HD 8, 8" HD Display, Wi-Fi, 8 GB & $50 USD Amazon Gift Card
* $50 USD Amazon Gift Card

(see below for Grand Prize Rafflecopter link) 


You are currently at Dana Delamar's blog & for a chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card and an ebook copy of my Mafia Romance REVENGE (Blood and Honor, #1) just follow the instructions in the RaffleCopter below: 



a Rafflecopter giveaway

Winner will be chosen Monday April 4th 2016 after noon EST and No Entries will be accepted after that date/time. 


After you have entered my contest, it’s time to hop on over to the next page which is Dawn Stanton, for a chance at more prizes. If you get lost you can find your way again by checking out the entire list of participants here: 


Don’t forget to enter the Grand Prize Rafflecopter, which you can find here: http://gvwy.io/gpawpsk and on the main blog listing at Alpha Book Club!! 

Thank you for hopping by. Good Luck!!

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

NEW RELEASE: Interracial Romance PURPLE HAZE by Xavier Neal

Hi everyone! Today I have Xavier Neal on my blog with her latest release, Purple Haze, Part 2 of Blue Dream
✧ ✦ ✧New Release ✧ ✦ ✧

The  long-awaited finale to Presley and Ryder's love story is now live!

For a LIMITED TIME ONLY $0.99 cents! (Full price will be $3.99 on 4/1)

-Free with Kindle Unlimited-


Second chance. Last chance. Only chance. Well, at least that's how Ryder Collins feels when he's reconnected with the lost love of his life. While Ryder is battling the grim reality outside of rehab, he will be forced to face his past mistakes and the possible pitfalls of his present. Will the purple haze he's relit be enough to keep him moving towards a beautiful future or will Ryder Collins repeat his misguided history? 

(This is part 2 to Blue Dream. This is the conclusion of Ryder and Presley's story.)


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* WARNING: Contains strong language & sexual situations. *

Only 99 cents! * Limited Time * Regularly 3.99!
FREE with Kindle Unlimited!

Kindle US | Kindle UK | Kindle CA | Kindle AU

Want a little taste? 







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About the Author

Xavier Neal lives in Texas where she spends her time getting lost in writing, reading, or fandoms she recently discovered. (At the top of that list are "Supernatural" and the BBC's "Sherlock"). Whether she is enjoying books or movies, she continues finding inspiration at every turn to bring more exciting stories to life.