Showing posts with label Retribution (Blood and Honor #2). Show all posts
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Friday, November 21, 2014

GIVEAWAY! Winter Heat Blog Hop



Welcome to the Winter Heat Blog Hop! In addition to telling you about my books, my prize for the hop is a $10 Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift card -- winner's choice!! To enter, follow the instructions in the RaffleCopter below. 

I write very steamy, gritty, dark Mafia romance. The "Blood and Honor" series is about two warring Mafia families, the Lucchesis and the Andrettis. This crime family saga starts with a prequel (Malavita) set twenty-eight years in the past that details the origins of a feud that continues in the present with the books RevengeRetribution, and the latest release, Redemption. The final book, Reckoning, is slated for release in early 2015. 

Each book features a hero and heroine who face impossible odds and must fight for their love--and their very lives--within the murky underworld of the Italian Mob. 

Be warned--these are dark, sexy, violent books that are definitely not for the faint of heart! If they were movies, they'd be rated R. Think "The Godfather" meets "Romeo & Juliet." (The prequel, Malavita, which is free, is more PG-13 than the rest of the series.) 




Here's what readers are saying about the series: 


“Plenty of sexy scenes, drama, action, adventure, suspense, blood, love, friendship, just a fantastic read. Highly recommended, wish I could give it more than 5 stars, this is a perfect TEN!”

“I cannot get enough of a good Mafia story. I think those Italian boys are so cute in leather. Ahem. Sorry, off-topic. Malavita is tragic love story with blood and bullets. Really, what more could anyone want? Oh, it’s set in Italy. And it is so good. The characters are brilliant Mafia. The dialogue perfect. The only problem was it ended.”

"This series is awesome!!! If this series was ever made into a movie it would put the Godfather to shame! I am always pulled into the lives that Dana creates in her books. Heart beating so fast it is like I am part of the story line!!! If you are looking for fantastic writing style and being pulled into a story this is it!! I VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK. I WANT TO GIVE IT MORE THAN 5 STARS."



Want a little taste? 

Here's an excerpt from Book 2, Retribution, which is about a British Interpol agent who goes undercover and gets mixed up with a headstrong Mafia princess. He's playing a dangerous game, one that might get them both killed... 

Nick turned the music up and caught Delfina’s eye. Was it just his imagination, or had she been admiring his bare arse? “Watching me, were you?” he asked, keeping his voice pitched low.

She blushed, roses staining her cheeks. His chest felt lighter than it had in weeks. “I’m not answering that.”

He strode over to her and leaned in, forcing her to sprawl back on the bed, caged within his arms. He placed his lips near her ear. “Your blush told me everything. Every single naughty thought you were having.”

Madonna,” she muttered and braced her hands against his chest. “You’re getting a swollen head.”

He darted his tongue out and ran it along the edge of her ear. “Most certainly.” He put a knee up on the bed and rubbed his cock along her thigh.

She laughed and pushed against him, but he didn’t budge. “Time to get undressed,” he whispered. Her hands went to the buttons that ran down the front of the silk blouse tucked into her skirt. She played with the top one. 

“Now?” she asked, her voice lilting and playful.

“Now.” He rumbled the word in her ear and she shivered. “Take it off. I want to see you. All of you.”



Sounds awesome! Where can I get the books?



If you haven't started the series, the prequel, Malavita, is FREE now on all retailers! 



If you prefer paperback, you can find Malavita here: 


Prize Giveaway!

To thank you for visiting my blog and participating in the Winter Heat Blog Hop, I'm giving away giving away a $10 Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift card--winner's choice! 

To win, you must post a comment with your name and email address. Comments without an email address will be discarded. (Blog comment email addresses are required in case of typos in the Rafflecopter entry; they aren't used for any other purpose.) 

For additional chances to win, follow the instructions in the RaffleCopter.

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Monday, January 7, 2013

Dana Delamar Book Signing January 12th at Finally Found Books!


I'll be signing books this Saturday, January 12th, from 1-4 PM at Finally Found Books in Black Diamond with Seattle-area local romance authors Kristine Cayne, Nicolette Reed, Ashlyn Mathews, Darlene Panzera, and Morgan O'Neill. Stop on by! We'd love to meet you!

In case the graphic isn’t readable, we'll be at Finally Found Books LLC, 32709 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, WA 98010, (360) 886-2131, http://www.finallyfoundbooks.com.



Thursday, December 13, 2012

Win a Three-Pack of Scorching Hot Books at the Candy Cane Kink Giveaway Hop!

Candy Cane Kink Blog Hop

Welcome to stop #50 of the Candy Cane Kink Giveaway Hop!

No doubt you're still in the thick of holiday shopping. While I always end up at the mall at least once, I tend to do a lot of my shopping online, and since I come from a family of book lovers, Amazon and B&N are always among my stops. And of course, I end up buying one or two things for myself (because shopping is HARD and I have the willpower of a gnat). 

If you're anything like me, you'll be adding a bunch of books to your shopping cart, so I'd like to suggest a few red-hot sexy reads that I discovered this year.

Romantic suspenseKristine Cayne (Deadly Vices series -- I've fallen in love with each of her sex-god heroes), Pamela Clare (I-Team series -- very appealing alpha males!) 
Paranormal romanceJ.R. Ward (okay, I discovered Ward before this year, but she's released new books in both the Black Dagger Brotherhood and Fallen Angels series -- super-sexy alpha vampires and angels) and Larissa Ione (both the Demonica and Lords of Deliverance series -- sex demons!!! What more do I need to say?). 
Historical romanceDelilah Marvelle (Scandal and Rumor series -- as Delilah says: "I don't write bodice rippers. I write trouser rippers. Get over it." These books are hot!!!)
Erotic romanceLorelei James (Rough Riders series -- oh, those cowboys!), Natasha Blackthorne (A Measured Risk--The Earl of Ruel is my Christian Grey), Nina Lane (The Erotic Dark -- much darker than Fifty Shades), Emma Holly (Billionaire Bad Boys Club -- don't you just love that title?), Megan Hart (Broken -- beautifully written *and* scorchingly hot), Summer Daniels (Summer's Journey: Collection One -- a woman's journey of sexual self-discovery following a divorce), Kristine Cayne (Under His Command -- so hot you'll get blisters!)
What are your favorite red-hot romances or romance authors?

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Now that you've read my recommendations, are you wondering what kind of books I write? Of course you are! :)

My current romantic suspense series is called Blood and Honor and is set in Italy among the Calabrian Mafia. This gritty, sexy series chronicles the battles--both bloody and romantic--between two warring Mafia clans. Books 1 and 2 are available now. Here's a taste of Book 2: 


An Interpol agent playing a dangerous game. A Mafia princess desperate to escape. A man determined to exact retribution...

Nick Clarkston, a young Interpol agent, threatens to undo the fragile peace between the Lucchesi and Andretti families when he tries to take down the Mafia don father who abandoned him. He allies with his father's sworn enemy, a mobster both devious and ruthless. The mobster's alluring daughter helps Nick negotiate the murky criminal underworld, but he soon learns she's using him. Trapped, and with nowhere to turn, Nick makes a tragic mistake that plunges him further into danger.

Delfina Andretti appears to be the typical Mafia princess--but this princess wants out. Delfina dreams of being a fashion designer, and hooking up with Nick is her ticket out of an arranged marriage. Her feelings for Nick are genuine, but he's leery of her. Even worse, his heedless drive for justice threatens to get them both killed and to put everyone Delfina loves behind bars--unless she and Nick can forge a new future for their warring families.

Excerpt:

Nick turned the music up and caught Delfina’s eye. Was it just his imagination, or had she been admiring his bare arse? “Watching me, were you?” he asked, keeping his voice pitched low.

She blushed, roses staining her cheeks. His chest felt lighter than it had in weeks. “I’m not answering that.”

He strode over to her and leaned in, forcing her to sprawl back on the bed, caged within his arms. He placed his lips near her ear. “Your blush told me everything. Every single naughty thought you were having.”

Madonna,” she muttered and braced her hands against his chest. “You’re getting a swollen head.”

He darted his tongue out and ran it along the edge of her ear. “Most certainly.” He put a knee up on the bed and rubbed his hard aching cock along her thigh.

She laughed and pushed against him, but he didn’t budge. “Time to get undressed,” he whispered. Her hands went to the buttons that ran down the front of the silk blouse tucked into her skirt. She played with the top one. 

“Now?” she asked, her voice lilting and playful.

“Now.” He rumbled the word in her ear and she shivered. “Take it off. I want to see you. All of you.”
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Want to know what happens next? You can find out in Retribution (Blood and Honor #2), available at these retailers: Amazon (Kindle)Amazon UK (Kindle)AppleAll Romance eBooksBarnes & NobleBarnes & Noble (UK)DieselKoboOmniLitSmashwords, and Sony. If you prefer print, Retribution is also on Amazon (paperback) and Amazon UK (paperback).

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Prize Giveaway!

To thank you for visiting my blog and participating in The Candy Cane Kink Hop, I'm giving away three ebooks to one lucky winner: Natasha Blackthorne's A Measured Risk, Emma Holly's Billionaire Bad Boys Club, and Kristine Cayne's Under His CommandTo win, you must post a comment with your name and email address. Comments without an email address will be discarded. For additional chances to win, follow the instructions in the RaffleCopter.

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

"Retribution" Book giveaway today at RG2E!


I'm going to be giving away 5 copies of Retribution today, December 5th, at The Reader's Guide to Epublishing (RG2E). And as a special bonus, two commenters will get a swag pack! (U.S. only)


Retribution (Blood and Honor, #2) by Dana Delamar
To win a free book, all you have to do is stop by RG2E and leave a comment with your email address and which retailer you'd like to get the book from (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, or Smashwords).

And while you're there, you can learn a little bit about my travels in Italy and how they inspired the various settings in the Blood and Honor series.

Here's the link to RG2E!

Monday, November 26, 2012

Cyber Monday Sale at All Romance eBooks and OmniLit!

All Romance eBooks and OmniLit are having a super-cool Cyber Monday sale with a 50% rebate* on your purchase!

Hurry! This sale only lasts one day. 

Get all the books you love for yourself or the booklovers on your gift list all with a 50% rebate!

*rebate is applied to your account in eBucks after checkout.  
**Look for the crown icons that indicate rebate eligible books!

Sale ends Monday, November 26th 11:59 PM US Central Time

If you've been waiting for a great opportunity to buy my "Blood and Honor" series, this is it! 
You'll get back $3.00 in eBucks with the purchase of both books!




  

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Woot! Reviewer love for "Retribution"

So excited to see reviews starting to come in for Retribution (Blood and Honor #2)!



Kayla Shantee of Reading on the Wild Side gave Retribution 5 out of 5 stars! She hasn't posted the review everywhere yet, but here's her review on Amazon.

And today I found out that RT Book Reviews gave Retribution 4 stars! "A fast pace, credible characters and a complex plot guarantee hours of entertainment." Here's their full review.

Retribution is available at: 


And speaking of reviewer love, several awesome reviews have come in these last couple weeks for Revenge (Blood and Honor #1). But the coolest thing of all? Revenge was featured last week in Stephanie's list of twenty of her favorite novels at Steph's Book Retreat. Me, listed alongside Anne Rice, George Orwell, Arthur Golden, and Upton Sinclair? Never thought I'd see the day. That put a huge grin on my face! 

When I started writing, I hoped that someday someone would love my books that much, so seeing that post from Stephanie truly is the fulfillment of a life-long dream. I'm so glad I finally gathered up the courage to pursue writing full-time. It had been "just a dream" for so many years that now I can hardly believe my books are out in the wild and people are buying them and enjoying them and asking for more. If there's something you're afraid to do, trust me when I echo those Nike ads and say "Just do it." You'll be so glad you did.  

This really has been a fun week so far, and it's only going to get more fun with A Hero's Blog Hop, starting on Friday! With over 130 prizes, it's going to be a blast! See you then! 

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Goodreads Giveaway July 3 - 31st: Retribution


Doing a giveaway on Goodreads for my latest book, "Retribution." Enter now to win one of 5 signed copies!


Goodreads Book Giveaway

Retribution by Dana Delamar

Retribution

by Dana Delamar

Giveaway ends July 31, 2012.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.
Enter to win



Psst... Book 1, "Revenge," is on sale now for $0.99 at Amazon, B&N, and other retailers (ebook sale only; paperback is $9.99). If you win the giveaway, you'll want to read "Revenge" before you read "Retribution"! 


Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Join me today (5/30) at Carrie Ann Ryan's blog!


The super-awesome Carrie Ann Ryan invited me to appear on her blog (http://www.carrieannryan.blogspot.com/) today, 5/30. We did a fun interview where you can find out all sorts of things about my new romantic suspense series, "Blood and Honor," including how it went from a single book to a four-part series, why the hero of Book 2 gave me writer's block, and how you can win a copy of Book 2, "Retribution." 


Sunday, May 20, 2012

Book 2 released -- "Retribution"

I'm very excited to announce that Retribution, Book 2 in the "Blood and Honor" series, is now available! Many thanks to my excellent critique partner, Kristine Cayne, for her many hours spent reviewing and commenting on this book. And many thanks to the amazing Scarlett Rugers, for yet another awesome cover!

Retribution (Blood and Honor, #2) by Dana Delamar

Description:

An Interpol agent playing a dangerous game. A Mafia princess desperate to escape. A man determined to exact retribution...


Nick Clarkston, a young Interpol agent, threatens to undo the fragile peace between the Lucchesi and Andretti families when he tries to take down the Mafia don father who abandoned him. He allies with his father's sworn enemy, a mobster both devious and ruthless. The mobster's alluring daughter helps Nick negotiate the murky criminal underworld, but he soon learns she's using him. Trapped, and with nowhere to turn, Nick makes a tragic mistake that plunges him further into danger.


Delfina Andretti appears to be the typical Mafia princess--but this princess wants out. Delfina dreams of being a fashion designer, and hooking up with Nick is her ticket out of an arranged marriage. Her feelings for Nick are genuine, but he's leery of her. Even worse, his heedless drive for justice threatens to get them both killed and to put everyone Delfina loves behind bars--unless she and Nick can forge a new future for their warring families.

Excerpt:

"Leave me alone," Delfina tossed over her shoulder, turning her head to give her father one last glare. She sailed off the last step into the foyer and plowed into a hard body. A hard body that smelled delicious, sexy. Two strong hands gripped her arms to keep her from falling.

She gawked at a face that was eerily familiar. The young man standing in front of her wasn't Enrico Lucchesi--his wavy, tousled hair was a rich chestnut, not onyx, and his eyes were mossy green, not chocolate. But the strong blade of his nose, the high prominent cheekbones, and the full, generous mouth were all Lucchesi. "Who are you?" she blurted.

"Nick Clarkston," he answered, his accent British, upper crust. "Who are you?"

"My daughter, Delfina," her father said from behind her. His hands came to rest on her shoulders, and Nick abruptly released her and stepped away.

Nick glanced from her to her father. "Is everything all right?" he asked.

"Not really," she said. Could he be...? But if he was, what was he doing here, in her father's house?



Retribution is available at these retailers:
Amazon (Kindle)Amazon (print)Amazon UK (Kindle)Amazon UK (print)AppleAREBarnes & NobleDieselKoboOmniLitSmashwordsSony