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Untamed by Madeline Dyer

5/28/2015

Blurb:

As one of the last Untamed humans left in the world, Seven’s life has always been controlled by tight rules. Stay away from the Enhanced. Don’t question your leader. And, most importantly, never switch sides—because once you’re Enhanced there’s no going back. Even if you have become the perfect human being.

But after a disastrous raid on an Enhanced city, Seven soon finds herself in her enemy’s power. Realizing it’s only a matter of time before she too develops a taste for the chemical augmenters responsible for the erosion of humanity, Seven knows she must act quickly if she’s to escape and save her family from the same fate.

Yet, as one of the most powerful Seers that the Untamed and Enhanced have ever known, Seven quickly discovers that she alone holds the key to the survival of only one race. But things aren’t clear-cut anymore, and with Seven now questioning the very beliefs she was raised on, she knows she has an important choice to make. One that has two very different outcomes.

Seven must choose wisely whose side she joins, for the War of Humanity is underway, and Death never takes kindly to traitors.

Publisher: Prizm Books Cover Artist: Brandon Clay Alternate universe, Fantasy, Paranormal, Science Fiction, Thriller, Young Adult, Dystopia

Excerpt:

The cloth is heavy over my face. Some light filters through it. I can see the flashing green and red lights of the box high up on the ceiling. It's some sort of power-base, I'm sure. Before they brought the cloth, I saw lots of metal components and wires hanging from it, stretching to the corners of the room. My brother, Three, would love to examine it.

The cloth over my face gets tighter. It presses against my nose, trying to force it down. I can feel their hands all over my body, pushing me onto the platform with cold fingers. I know better now than to resist. But they don't believe me. They aren’t taking chances, they say.

“Join us willingly.” It's the same man. Always the same man who speaks. Raleigh. The one who called me a fighter. The one who promised he'd break me.

Katya's a lost cause. She went willingly.

“No,” I gasp. My word tangles in the cloth. I blink and my lashes drag against the material.

“Very well.” He's smiling. I know he is. His voice is always lighter and amused-sounding when he's smiling. “Very well, indeed.”

The water slams against me.

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Meet Madeline Dyer

Madeline Dyer is a fantasy and science fiction writer, whose fiction has been published by several small presses. Having always had a love for mythology and fantasy, it seemed only natural that Madeline would write speculative fiction due to the endless possibilities and freedom this genre offers. A number of her short stories appear in print and eBook anthologies, as well as online. Untamed is her debut novel.

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Tour Dates & Stops: May 28, 2015

Parker Williams, Cate Ashwood, Inked Rainbow Reads, Bayou Book Junkie, Havan Fellows, BFD Book Blog, Molly Lolly, Wicked Faerie's Tales and Reviews, Fangirl Moments and My Two Cents, Rainbow Gold Reviews, Divine Magazine, Emotion in Motion, Iyana Jenna, Up All Night, Read All Day, Charley Descoteaux, Happily Ever Chapter, Book Reviews, Rants, and Raves, Hearts on Fire

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Enforcing Emory by Mickie B. Ashling

5/26/2015

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Hi Elizabeth! Thank you for being one of the stops on my Enforcing Emory blog tour. This novel is a contemporary m/m romance set in the world of Olympic figure skating and ice hockey. I bring goodies and an excerpt to share. Click on the Rafflecopter link for a chance at one of the freebies. Winners will be announced at the end of the tour.

Excerpt

His father was sitting at the small kitchen table they’d managed to cram into a corner, reading the most current copy of USA Hockey Magazine. Beside him, Irina was surfing the net as usual. Alla was busy by the stove, stirring the large pot that contained the traditional winter stew.

“How can you get internet when I don’t have service yet?” Nik asked, pulling up a chair.

“Piggyback with your neighbor,” she answered nonchalantly.

“Isn’t that illegal?”

“Only if you’re caught.”

“Naughty girl,” he said, shaking his head.

“Mama made special almond cake for your birthday,” Igor mentioned.

“My birthday’s not until tomorrow,” Nik reminded them.

“We’ll be on the road by seven in the morning. Tonight we celebrate.”

“Okay,” he said. “Thank you for the cake, Mama.”

“You’re welcome, Kolya. Where were you this afternoon?”

“I was over at the neighbors’ teaching Emory some Russian phrases. He’s going to Sochi in three weeks and wants to learn.”

“Are they paying you?” Igor asked.

“No,” Nik said. “I offered to teach him.”

“Time is money, and if that poofter can’t pay, then give it up.”

“I’m not doing it to get rich.”

“No?” Igor put down the magazine and focused on his son. “Do you have a money tree I don’t know about? As soon as we hit the road tomorrow, our job is done. Rent is paid through February, and the last time I checked, your bank account was almost empty.”

“I’ll be getting paid as soon as I start to play next week,” Nik explained.

“And between now and then?”

“I’ll manage.”

“You have plenty of food,” Alla said reassuringly. “At least you won’t starve.”

“That’s all I need for now.”

“Good thing you don’t smoke,” Igor pointed out, “or drink too much.”

“I’ll be fine, Papa.”

“You should ask those people to pay you,” Igor said again. “Start thinking like a businessman.”

Nik rolled his eyes in exasperation and snapped, “Drop it, Pops.” As soon as the words were out of his mouth, he wanted to take them back. His father’s eyes narrowed, and the resounding slap on his left cheek was a swift reminder he’d overstepped. Igor was not a man to joke around with, and his word was sacrosanct as far as his family was concerned. Any sign of disrespect was dealt with quickly and usually violently. Nik wasn’t kidding when he’d told Emory that his dad would break his nose if he dared to talk smack around him. Lying when asked if he was beaten regularly was second nature, though. He’d rather die than admit to being physically abused at the ripe old age of nineteen—or twenty in one more day.

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Olympic figure skater Emory Lowe falls in lust the moment he lays eyes on his new neighbor, hockey player Nikolai (Nik) Vetrov. On the surface, Nik is a typical badass enforcer, intimidating and dangerous, on and off the ice. The only son of Ukrainian immigrants, Nik has been groomed from childhood to fulfill his father’s dreams of seeing him in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Igor guides his son toward that goal with a controlling—and abusive—hand, steering him clear of anyone who might ruin his chances.

Although Emory is the US National Figure Skating champion, he’s in-your-face gay, and his audacious persona rubs Nik and his family the wrong way. Raised by supportive and loving parents, Emory is Nik’s polar opposite in every way but one—his desire to succeed. Underneath the fluff and glitter beats the heart of a fierce competitor, and this side of Emory’s personality begins to close the distance between the two athletes.

While the attraction was one-sided in the beginning, Nik finds himself responding to Emory’s flirting. Before the incongruous pair have a chance at any sort of relationship, they must survive the pressures of career, separation, and most importantly, Igor’s ruthless homophobia.

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Bio

Mickie B. Ashling is the alter-ego of a multifaceted woman raised by a single mother who preferred reading over other forms of entertainment. She found a kindred spirit in her oldest child and encouraged her with a steady supply of dog-eared paperbacks. Romance was the preferred genre, and historical romances topped her favorites list.

By the time Mickie discovered her own talent for writing, real life had intruded, and the business of earning a living and raising four sons took priority. With the advent of e-publishing and the inevitable emptying nest, dreams were resurrected, and the storyteller was reborn.

She stumbled into the world of men who love men in 2002 and continues to draw inspiration from their ongoing struggle to find equality and happiness in this oftentimes skewed and intolerant world. Her award-winning novels have been called "gut wrenching, daring, and thought provoking." She admits to being an angst queen and making her men work damn hard for their happy endings.

Mickie loves to travel and has lived in the Philippines, Spain, and the Middle East but currently resides in a suburb outside Chicago.

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May 25 - The Novel Approach

May 25 - Garrett Leigh

May 26 - Charlie Cochet

May 27 - Emotion in Motion

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Cover Reveal: The Pinch of the Game by Charley Descoteaux

5/22/2015

Contemporary, Gay fictions, M/M Romance, Mystery, Paranormal, Romance

Excerpt:

If Sal had sent someone after me, a short trip up to Seattle might be a good idea, maybe even BC. That called for some new clothes, so I grabbed my battered gym bag—my quick escape kit—and was almost home free when the kitchen door burst open. It would’ve been dumb to turn off the light when the goomba first went to work on the lock—I can’t see any better in the dark than your average Daisy, not when I’m blocked. Once that massive body filled the doorway, I wished I had. Wished I’d done something.

He hesitated, barely a moment, and I bolted for the front door. He grabbed me before I made it out of the kitchen and pinned both of my arms to my sides. It wouldn’t work, I knew that, but I still tried to burn his hands. All I needed was enough time to--fuck, is he laughing?

“Give it up, pretty boy. You’re blocked.”

The big man pushed me against the wall face-first and pulled both hands behind my back.

“Hey, wait a sec, big guy. Let’s talk about this. I can—”

He pushed me flat against the wall, and the rest of that sentence disappeared in the rush of air he squeezed from my lungs. I couldn’t help being turned on, even though pain and domination usually aren’t my thing. Neither are bears, but underneath the padding he felt nice and solid, leaning full against me. He tightened a plastic zip tie around my wrists with shaking hands. And then he held me there.

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Meet Charley Descoteaux

Charley Descoteaux has always heard voices. She was relieved to learn they were fictional characters, and started writing when they insisted daydreaming just wasn’t good enough. In exchange, they’ve agreed to let her sleep once in a while. Charley grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area during a drought, and found her true home in the soggy Pacific Northwest. She has survived earthquakes, tornadoes, and floods, but couldn’t make it through one day without stories.

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Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Cover Artist: AngstyG

Tour Dates & Stops: May 22, 2015

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Hush by Jude Sierra

5/22/2015

Contemporary, Erotica, Fiction, Gay Fiction, M/M Romance, New Adult, Paranormal, Romance

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Wren looks… different. His eyes are wide in what seems almost like surprise. His lips, darker than Cam’s ever seen them, tremble. Cam doesn’t need any of Wren’s abilities to catch that Wren is overwhelmed. The only thing Cam knows how to offer is what he himself would want.

“Kiss me?” he asks.

Beautifully, Wren doesn’t resist. His clothes are rough against Cam’s skin all those zippers are so cold where Cam radiates heat. When Wren drapes himself on top of Cam, his body is heavier than Cam had imagined. Wren kisses Cam softly, seeking something, and Cam wants to believe it’s from a feeling of closeness, something sweet like the gratitude he feels right now. He cannot believe he just did that—that he let Wren do that. Hulled and shaking, Cam lets his hands wander because even after that perfect storm of pleasure, there is an itch under his skin for more.

Meet Jude Sierra

About the author:

Jude Sierra first began writing poetry as a child in her home country of Brazil. Still a student of the form, she has expanded her repertoire with her first novel, Hush.

She began writing long-form fiction by tackling her first National Novel Writing Month project in 2007, and in 2011 began writing in online fan communities, where her stories have thousands of readers.

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Publisher: Consent, an imprint of Interlude Press Cover Artist: Artist: Victoria A. with Cover Design by BuckeyeGrrl Designs

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19-May

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Buzz and Blow – Shave and Shimmer – Fade and Fluff by Alex Carreras

5/19/2015

Contemporary, Fantasy, Gay fiction, M/M Romance, Paranormal, Romance 63,000 words

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Publisher: Wilde City Press Cover Artist: Adrian Nichols

Excerpt:

Asher Riots unlocked the door to Everlasting, the salon he had worked at since arriving in the Sunshine State.

Normally the blazing sun wasn’t a vampire’s best friend, but after spending a hundred plus years in the northern United States, it was time for balmy breezes to warm his chilled skin, and soft, sandy beaches to tread on when the moon was full and high in the night sky, no matter what the season.

Stepping through the threshold, he inhaled the distinctive scents of the salon that made his senses tingle with excitement. The familiar smells of the hairsprays, gels, and lotions made him thankful that he had chosen this profession before he became what he was today, a member of the undead. His parents had coiffed the elite of Paris society, and their talents and attention to detail had been passed on to their son who possessed the same talents it took to excel in the beauty industry.

But times and styles had changed, leaving Asher longing for the days of platinum powdered wigs worn by courtesans, instead of bold, garish colors embraced by America’s youth. Releasing a sigh, he flipped on the neon Open sign that hung in the window. Looking out onto the street, he noticed that the barbershop across the way was still closed. Although attractive, the barbers were bad news, and they attracted similar clientele that made Asher’s skin crawl, but excited his lust for rough trade. He never admitted this to his boss, Jerrod, but Tory, his co-worker, suspected as much, judging by the smirk on his glossed lips whenever he caught Asher gazing at the comings and goings of the barbershop during the slow periods at the salon. Tory liked to play dumb, but he was anything but. Asher suspected that Tory preferred it that way because less would be expected of him. He was only fooling himself. Jerrod would never have hired the twink with a penchant for all things shiny, if he believed that was true. Jerrod only took on vampires who showed potential. And if that potential wasn’t realized, they’d be asked to leave. Many had passed through the doors of Everlasting, but only Asher had withstood the test of time.

“They’re in there.” Jerrod strutted through the door on a gust of wind, his deep baritone reverberating in Asher’s chest. “Can’t you smell them?”

“I can smell something, all right,” Asher mumbled under his breath before turning to see the man who had saved him from his own self-loathing when he arrived in Sangre, Florida, years ago. “And it smells like someone is wearing too much cologne.” Asher eyed his friend’s black-from-head-to-toe outfit. It was very hairdresser. And very vampire.

“Funny,” Jerrod grumbled, shooting a look at Asher. “I can sense something’s up but I can’t figure out what, exactly. Have you heard any tongues wagging in the street?”

“Nope,” Asher returned. “But I don’t usually listen to gossip. Ask Tory. He’d know if there is anything to know.”

Jerrod chuckled. “He’s late,” he said without looking at the clock on the wall. “What are we going to do about that guy?”

Just then, the man in question swished through the door, his strut better than any super model’s. “Are you two talking about me again?” Tory made it to the middle of the salon and twirled. “What do you think? It was a gift from an admirer.”

Meet Alex Carreras

Writer of M/M erotic romance, Alex Carreras believes there is nothing sexier than a hot, naked man with a cocky attitude and a sultry smile. Always on the hunt for inspiration, you will find Alex wherever there are attractive men hopefully in a state of undress. And since he lives in South Florida where the average yearly temperature is a balmy 82 Fahrenheit, there is certainly no shortage of inspiration.

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Happy Anniversary to Me!

5/8/2015

It was four years ago this month that my first novel, Marked Yours was published with Dreamspinner Press! It also happens that May is anniversary month for Dreamspinner Press as well. They are celebrating eight years of publishing wonderfulness with a BIG sale.

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Cover Reveal! Running With the Wind by Shira Anthony

5/6/2015

Book Name: Running With the Wind Series: Mermen of Ea Book: 3 Series must be read in order. This is the final book of the series. Release Date: June 8, 2015

Pages or Words: 67,000 words Categories: Fantasy, Fiction, M/M Romance, Paranormal, Romance

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About Shira Anthony

In her last incarnation, Shira was a professional opera singer, performing roles in such operas as “Tosca,” “i Pagliacci,” and “La Traviata,” among others. She’s given up TV for evenings spent with her laptop, and she never goes anywhere without a pile of unread M/M romance on her Kindle.

Shira is married with two children and two insane dogs, and when she’s not writing she is usually in a courtroom trying to make the world safer for children. When she’s not working, she can be found aboard a 36’ catamaran at the Carolina coast with her favorite sexy captain at the wheel.

Love Starved by Kate Fierro

5/3/2015

Categories: Fiction, gay Fiction, M/M Romance, New Adult, Romance Publisher: Interlude Press Cover Artist: Artwork by Valerie Schroedl, cover design by BuckeyeGrrl Designs

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Excerpt:

Angel’s shoulders were broad and strong; his hands kept a warm, steady pressure on Micah’s back, holding him so close that he could feel the movement of Angel’s chest with every breath he took. They stayed near the edge of the impromptu dance floor, swaying with the music. Micah felt safely surrounded, contained—in the familiar song, in the arms that felt as if they were made to hold him, in the magic of this evening. He turned his head, just to glance at Angel’s face, and couldn’t turn away, mesmerized by the look in his eyes. They held the world within—the world of affection, of caring. Of desire. It made something stir in Micah’s belly, a long-banished want.

Angel’s eyes flickered down to Micah’s mouth, and then back up. He bit his plump lower lip.

Around them, people were dancing, music was enveloping them in its sweet enchantment, and night air cooled Micah’s cheeks. Inside, he had suddenly only one desire. And he could have it. He’d been told to take what he wanted tonight.

Meet Kate Fierro

Kate Fierro spent ten years translating, editing, and reviewing other people’s words before making an impulse decision to write down some of her own. She hasn’t been able to stop ever since. Kate lives in Europe and is bilingual, with more love for her adopted language than her native one.

With nearly a million words under her belt, Love Starved is Kate’s debut novel.

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