My Odd Little World: March 2013

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Are you ready for a Soul Sucker?

Today I'm hosting the Super Book Blast for Soul Sucker, A Paranormal Romance by Kate Pearce, coming soon from Carina Press. There will be no interview or blog post from Kate, but there is a blurb and excerpt to get a peek at this one.

Kate will be awarding a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC (winner's choice)to two random commenters on the tour, so be sure to please leave an e-mail address when you comment. I will post links to the other blogs on the tour for more chances to win.

But first, a bit about Kate Pearce.

Award winning author, Kate Pearce was born into a large family of girls in England, and spent much of her childhood living very happily in a dream world. Despite being told that she really needed to 'get with the program', she graduated from the University College of Wales with an honors degree in history.

A move to the USA finally allowed her to fulfill her dreams and sit down and write her first romance novel. Kate is published by Signet Eclipse, Kensington Aphrodisia, Ellora's Cave, Carina Press, Cleis Press and Virgin Black Lace/Cheek.

you can find her at:

http://www.katepearce.com

Twitter as Kate4queen

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kate-Pearces-Fan-Page/220636502580?fref=ts

Buy Links:

Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/soul-sucker-kate-pearce/1114057557

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Soul-Sucker-ebook/dp/B00APEXMKG

Blurb for Soul Sucker

Supernatural Branch of Law Enforcement empath Ella Walsh sucks memories from people's heads. The job fills her mind with others' nightmares and leaves her with little time for love, but if she doesn't pair off with a mate of the government's choosing soon, the psychic blowback will destroy her powers and her sanity.

The last time shapeshifting SBLE superstar Vadim Morosov worked with an empath, he got her killed and himself assigned to a desk. He worries about taking on another partner, but helping Ella track down an empath killer might be his only chance to save his career.

Naturally, the government decides to throw them together.

They resist at first, but they can't deny the simmering heat between them. As the killer's strikes grow closer to home, their bond gets tighter. And when the murderer finally traps Ella, her developing link with Vadim might be the only thing that can save her.

Excerpt from Soul Sucker

Ella stopped walking and faced him. “Look, are you programmed to disagree with everything I say, or are you just totally obnoxious?”

“Probably a little of both.”

“Then get over it. I’m already tired of having to argue with you all day.”

“You could try agreeing with me for a change.”

She started walking again. “Right. Like that’s going to happen. We’re obviously not meant to be best buddies, okay? So let’s do what Feehan said and try to get along at least on a professional level.”

“You prefer to keep things professional?”

“Of course.”

“You don’t date your colleagues?”

“Why, are you trying to summon up the courage to ask me out?”

He laughed, displaying a dimple near his chin. His blue eyes crinkled at the corners and he looked so damn sexy Ella almost wanted to smile back.

“For the record, Morosov, I don’t date.”

“Why not?”

“Because...” She glared at him. “I don’t owe you an explanation, do I?”

“Not yet.”

“Wow, you really are over-confident.”

“Not at all. As your colleague, I’m just concerned about your well-being.”

“I have men, I don’t date them.”

He nodded. “So you’re afraid of commitment.”

“My life will probably end at twenty-seven.” She looked up at him. “Would you subject someone you loved to that?”

Ella regretted the words the moment she said them. She didn’t want him feeling sorry for her.

He let out his breath. “Probably not.” He reached out and took her hand. “I apologize.”

She flinched as his magic shot through her. “I knew you weren’t quite human.”

He shrugged and released her hand. “I’m many things.”

Permission to reproduce text granted by Harlequin Books S.A. Cover art used by arrangement with Harlequin Enterprises Limited. All rights reserved. ® and TM are trademarks owned by Harlequin Enterprises Limited or its affiliated companies, used under license.

As promised, below are the links to the stops on today's Super Book Blast. Enjoy the tour, good luck and thanks for visiting. And thanks to Kate Pearce for her visit as well.

1: The Muse Unleashed
2: Donna's Blog Home
3: My Paranormal Book Review
4: fundinmental
5: All in One Place
6: BadBarbsPlace
7: Unabridged Andra
8: You Gotta Read Reviews
9: Triad Literary Works
10: Romancing Rakes For The Love of Romance
11: I Heart Romance
12: Andi's Book Reviews
13: Fantasy Powered by Love
14: Just Reading for Fun
15: Jody's Book Reviews and Giveaways
16: Simply Ali
17: My Odd Little World
18: Coffee and A Book Anytime
19: United By Books
20: Booked and Loaded
21: The Wormhole
22: Long and Short Reviews
23: Queen of the Night Reviews
24: Bitchesbewritin
25: Camille Picott, Author
26: Lisa Haselton's Reviews and Interviews
27: Under the covers book blog
28: The Sinner Author
29: Musings of Mistress of the Dark Path
30: Bunny's Review
31: Farm Girl Books
32: Desiree Holt Tells All
33: Out of the Lockbox
34: Loose the Hounds
35: Urban Fantasy Investigations
36: Wendi Zwaduk
37: The SkylarVerse
38: Wake Up Your Wild Side
39: Paranormal Reads
40: See Jane Publish
41: Read Your Writes Book Reviews
42: Mom With A Kindle
43: Hope Dreams. Life... Love
44: Worlds of Possibilities
45: Wickedly Wanton Tales
46: The Broke Book Bank
47: Writer Wonderland
48: Sexy Adventures, Passionate Tales
49: Dawn's Reading Nook Blog
50: Jennifer Lynne: Romance Author

Friday, March 15, 2013

Dylan's Song Super Book Blast

Today is my Super Book Blast stop for p. m. terrell's Suspense/Thriller that is due for release on March 17, 2013. This tour has no interview or blog post, but I do have a blurb and excerpt for you to pique your interest in the book.

p.m. will be awarding a Celtic Key Necklace identical to the one Dylan gives to Vicki in Dylan's Song to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour.

p.m.terrell is the award-winning, internationally acclaimed author of more than 16 books. Vicki's Key, one of the first books in the Black Swamp Mysteries series, was one of five finalists in the 2012 International Book Awards (Mystery/Suspense) and 2012 USA Best Book Awards (Mystery/Suspense.) River Passage, an historical work based on her ancestor's migration to Fort Nashborough in 1779-1780, won the 2010 Best Fiction & Drama Award. The Nashville (TN) Metropolitan Government Archives determined it to be so historically accurate that they entered the original manuscript into their Archives for future researchers and historians.

Prior to becoming a full-time author in 2002, terrell founded and operated two computer companies in the Washington, DC area. Her clients included the United States Secret Service, CIA, Department of Defense and federal and local law enforcement. Her specialty is in the areas of computer crime and computer intelligence. Her experience in these areas have greatly influenced her books' plots.

She is the co-founder of The Book 'Em Foundation, whose slogan is "Buy a Book and Stop a Crook" and whose mission is to raise awareness of the link between high crime rates and high illiteracy rates. She founded Book 'Em North Carolina Writers Conference and Book Fair, an annual event to raise money to increase literacy and reduce crime.

For more information on Book 'Em North Carolina, visit www.bookemnc.org and www.bookemnc.blogspot.com.

p.m.terrell's website is www.pmterrell.com and her blog is www.pmterrell.blogspot.com.

She can be found on Twitter @pmterrell

On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/author.p.m.terrell and https://www.facebook.com/pages/pmterrell/129318810431554.

Blurb from Dylan's Song

Dylan Maguire returns to his native Ireland with psychic spy Vicki Boyd. Their mission: to locate and extract a CIA Agent who disappeared in Dublin while on the trail of a known terrorist. But when Dylan receives word that his grandmother is dying, he is plunged into a past he thought he’d left behind forever. His mission and the dark secrets he’d sought to keep hidden begin to merge into an underworld that could cost him his life. He must now confront his past demons and the real reason he left Ireland—while Vicki harbors a secret of her own.

Suspense Magazine says, “p.m.terrell’s writing is powerfully written and masterfully suspenseful; you have to hang on for the ride of your life.” Midwest Book Review says the Black Swamp Mysteries series is “page-turning action, unforgettable characters, breathtaking descriptions and unexpected plot twists.” And syndicated reviewer Marcia Freespirit says the series is “riveting, spell-binding, sexy and intense!”

Excerpt from Dylan's Song

Brenda motioned for her to stand to the side. Then she parted the curtains.

Dylan had come around the back of the house while three men tumbled out of the pickup. They immediately converged at the truck bed, where they picked up pipes and headed toward the front door.

“So, Eoghan,” Dylan called. His voice was loud and heavy as he moved further from the house, drawing the largest man’s attention to him. “What’re wantin’ with me now?”

“What have they got in their hands?” Vicki whispered hoarsely.

“Lead pipes.” Brenda’s voice was husky and strong.

“You know what we be wantin’,” the largest one shouted. “We’re here to finish your sorry arse off; what we should’a done a long time ago.”

The men began to separate. They looked like a pack of wolves, Vicki thought, as one moved to Dylan’s left while the other moved to his right. The ringleader, Eoghan, stood his ground directly in front of him.

“He doesn’t stand a chance with the three of them,” Vicki gasped. “Not spread out like they are, not even with the gun.”

“Killin’ me won’t bring ‘er back,” Dylan called. He continued backing away from the house.

“No, but it’ll put you in ’ail that much sooner,” one of the others shouted.

“Kill me and you’ll spend your life in a prison cell, Aidan,” Dylan said to him. “I’m not worth your freedom.”

“Why should we spend our lives in prison for killin’ a man?” the third shouted. “You didn’t spend a day in the clink for killin’ our sister!”

Vicki gasped. “My God!”

Brenda grabbed her shoulder, forcing her to look her in the face. She hadn’t realized that her sister had disappeared from the window. But now as she stared at her amber eyes burning hot, she began to take in the pistols in each hand. “Slip on a coat and your shoes,” she hissed. “Fast.”

What a teaser. This one sounds really intriguing...looks like yet another addition to my wish list. I want to thank p. m. for bringing her tour to My Odd Little World, and also to remind visitors to be sure to leave your email address when you comment. For more chances to win p. m.'s lovely pendant, visit the other blogs on the tour and comment. Below is a list of the other tour stops.

Monday, March 4, 2013

Memories of Murder

Today is a Super Book Blast for Lara Nance's Memories of Murder, a Paranormal Romance that is just $0.99 March 4-8 for Amazon Kindle. As a Book Blast, there is no interview or blog post, but I do have the author's bio, a blurb and an excerpt for you to enjoy. At each stop, Lara will award a signed cover flat; and a $50 Amazon gift card will be awarded to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour, so please be sure to leave your e-mail address when you comment. I will post the other stops on the Book Blast at the end of the post for more chances to win.

Lara Nance grew up and lived in many cities throughout the South. She loves to write in a variety of genres within the scope of women’s fiction. But the basis of all her stories is a tale that will entertain and intrigue.

If you want to escape and lose yourself in a novel, you’ve come to the right place. Choose your genre and settle in to be entertained. From thrilling mysteries and steampunk tales, to paranormal romance and adventure, Lara’s willing to explore a variety of compelling stories full of danger and suspense, with a touch of romance.

Having been on the fencing team in college and now living on a sailboat convinces her that she was a pirate in another life, or possibly kin to Errol Flynn… However, due to the unfortunate demise of the romantic pirates of the past, she lives out her fantasies, thrills and adventures in her stories.

Currently docked in Norfolk, Virginia (until the wind changes) Lara enjoys living on her sailboat and spends time reading, of course writing, indulging a variety of artistic endeavors, cooking and sailing with her husband, Joe and their Yorkie, Rio.

WEBSITE: www.laranance.com

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Lara_Nance

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lara-Nance-Author/164262596944196?ref=hl

BUY LINK:

http://www.amazon.com/Memories-Murder-paranormal-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00AVKAFE0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1358027204&sr=8-2&keywords=memories+of+murder+lara+nance

BLURB for Memories of Murder:

When Maeve McKenna renounces her witch powers and accepts a low-key nurse practitioner position at a Virginia retirement community, the last thing she expects is a suicide her first day on the job.

As the town's sexy sheriff, Paul Sutton, starts looking into the tragic death of his father's friend, Maeve can't help but get involved--with both the case and him. Their informal investigation unveils an old journal that connects the ruins of a nearby asylum and long-forgotten cemetery with the shiny new retirement community's memory unit--and Maeve's Alzheimer's patients.

Maeve senses a sinister presence in the old asylum, calling to the patients, but in order to stop it from killing again, she must first conquer some demons of her own and reclaim the magic she's denied herself.

Excerpt for Memories of Murder

As if on cue, her cell phone rang and when she saw her mother’s number she sighed. Her Mom had been great during her crisis, but now had trouble letting go. Of course Maeve was grateful her mother and aunts had flown to Atlanta as soon as they’d heard about the attack. The Gems—the triumvirate of her mother, Opal, aunts Ruby and Pearl insisted Maeve return to Savannah to heal as soon as she could leave the hospital. There, the Gems helped restore her health with tenderness and a little magic.

Her mother and aunts had to stop worrying about her. She took a deep breath and forced a brightness into her voice she didn’t feel. “Hi, Mom.”

“Emerald, darling, how are you?” Her mother’s voice was a rich contralto tinged with concern.

Maeve cringed at her mother’s use of her first name. She chose to use her middle name after she bound her powers. However, her mother persisted in calling her Emerald or Em no matter how many times Maeve reminded her.

“Yes, I’m fine. I made it and I’m on the way to the cabin I’m renting now,” Maeve said. “How are you?”

“Oh, I’m the same as ever,” her mother said with a deep chuckle. “Incorrigible.”

Maeve had to laugh. Yep, that was her mom.

“So, do you like it there?”

Maeve sighed. “I just got here. But so far it’s very picturesque. The retirement community is obviously exclusive. You should see it. In a few months maybe you guys could come up for a weekend and sightsee.”

“You’re not telling me something. What happened to upset you?” Opal’s tone sharpened.

“Mom, stop it. You always say that when I talk to you from out of town. I’m perfectly fine,” she lied.

“Really, Maeve, Ruby saw a crow in her front yard this morning. A crow!”

“Big deal, a bird flew into her yard.”

“No, not just any bird. And then she went out back to work in the garden and found another one dead on the stone path. You can’t say that’s a coincidence.” She ended on a triumphant note.

“Mom.”

“I know, I know. You don’t want to hear about omens. But mark my words Emerald Maeve McKenna, one day you will recognize the value of your heritage and be glad you have the powers.”

“Mom!”

“Okay. I’m done.”

“Good. Now please give the rest of the Gems my love, tell them I miss them and take care. I’ll call you later in the week and let you know how the job is going.”

“I will. Take care and I hope whatever it is you’re not telling me is nothing really bad.”

“Mom!”

“Good bye, darling.”

“Bye, Mom.”

She didn’t know whether to smile, grit her teeth, or both. Although her Gems had saved her, she also needed distance from her family for a while. It was important to find her own balance now that she had renounced her witch powers. She swallowed, regrouped her thoughts, and then headed into downtown Rolling Gap. She had to keep going. There was no other way to survive.

Below are the stops on the Book Blast, remember, the more you comment, the better your chances are of winning.

1. Bunny's Review
2. Farm Girl Books
3. Andi's Book Reviews
4. Realmantic Moments
5. Wicked Readings by Tawania
6. Donna's Blog Home
7. Storm Goddess Book Reviews and More
8. Two Fantasy Floozies
9. Sandra's Blog
10. Let's Get BOOKED!
11. Writing Cops... It's What I Do
12. Tina Donahue Presents
13. My Odd Little World
14. United By Books
15. Dawn's Reading Nook Blog
16. Frankie Blooding's Bookshelf
17. Queen of All She Reads
18. JM Stewart, Contemporary Romance Author
19. Bea's Book Nook
20. Live To Read ~Krystal
21. Happily Ever After
22. Wake Up Your Wild Side
23. In a Dream Beyond
24. Margay Leah Justice
25. Camille Picott, Author
26. Nickie's Views and Interviews
27. Kate Patrick...unlock your fantasies
28. LizaOConnor
29. Lindsay's Scribblings
30. Worlds of Possibilities
31. D. Renee Bagby Presents First Chapters
32. Krystal Shannan - Where Love & Destiny Collide
33. Novel Natterings
34. Cathie Dunn writes
35. Nightstand Novels
36. BadBarbsPlace
37. Sarah Ballance
38. Fantasy Powered by Love
39. Book 'Em North Carolina
40. Long and Short Reviews
41. All in One Place
42. Melissa Keir- Sexy Between the Covers
43. Triad Literary Works
44. MeganJohnsInvites
45. Author Raine Delight's Blog
46. Beckstar Reviews
47. J.C. Martin, Fighter Writer
48. Wickedly Wanton Tales
49. It's Raining Books
50. Welcome to My World of Dreams

Ratings

1 Kiss-Some good points, nothing to write home about. Get it from the library, don't spend money on this.

2 Kisses-Good story, but predictable. Not worth a second read, but not a total waste of time.

3 Kisses-Good story, likable characters. worth the price of the book and the time to read it.

4 Kisses-Better than average story, good character development, would recommend to friends, and give as a gift.

5 Kisses-Excellent story, wonderful characters, lots of emotion and fun to read. Characters are three dimensional and multi-faceted, story is one to read more than once, definitely worth the price. A sure keeper.