A Gentleman and a Rogue

Today's post is a Book Blast for A Gentleman and a Rogue, a Steampunk Romance by Stephanie Burkhart available from Desert Breeze Publishing. As a Book Blast, there is no guest post or interview, but I will post the blurb, an excerpt and a bio of the author. 

Stephanie will award a $10 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter.

Stephanie Burkhart is a 911 dispatcher for LAPD.  She was born and raised in Manchester, New Hampshire.  After serving 11 years in the US Army she currently calls Castaic, California her home. Stephanie was married in Denmark in 1991 and has two young sons. She adores chocolate, is addicted to coffee and enjoys early morning walks.  She's also an assistant den leader for her son's Cub Scout den and is a Boy Scout mom. She writes paranormal, contemporary, and steampunk romance and has two children's books published with 4RV Publishing.

FIND ME ON THE WEB AT:

WEBSITE:

http://www.stephanieburkhart.com

TWITTER:

http://twitter.com/StephBurkhart

FACEBOOK:

https://www.facebook.com/StephanieBurkhartAuthor

GOOD READS:

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4031660.Stephanie_Burkhart

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BUY LINKS FOR A GENTLEMAN AND A ROGUE:

PUBLISHER'S BUY LINK:

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AMAZON (KINDLE:)

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Blurb for A Gentleman and a Rogue

Lady Keira Russell is destined to bring compressed natural gas to Britain. Her inner courage and mental toughness rarely falter – except when Prince Edmund Windsor is involved.

Edmund of Wales is from the future. His last jaunt through history muffed up the time line. Now, he's here to set it straight and win Keira's heart.

For Keira, if it isn't one obstacle, it's another. Queen Victoria has sponsored a competition to find a cleaner fuel source than coal. Keira's father is trying to build a windmill and the Ridgecrofts are working with gasoline. Then there's Edmund, whose sensual kisses and heated stares distract her down to her bones.

Keira has a choice: trust Edmund's notorious mischief-making or put her faith in Queen Victoria to make the right decision, but if Keira makes the wrong choice, the future of Great Britain will be changed forever.

Excerpt from A Gentleman and a Rogue

The song ended and Edmund grabbed her hand, tugging her toward the nearest hallway. At first, she wanted to protest; call out for her father and defy Edmund's wishes, but then reason kicked in. She wanted -- no, needed -- answers. And, she had plenty of questions.

They entered the main wing, and passed two rooms before Edmund opened a door and dragged her inside. Books littered the shelves. The library. A beam of light from a full moon shined through the window, casting Edmund's features in sharp, contrasting shadows. He leaned against the door and crossed his arms. His eyes narrowed, giving his expression a dark, hard edge. He looked like a devil in this moment. She steeled her shoulders, ready to do battle with him.

Silence grew between them as they both set their postures. Damn Edmund. She wanted to kiss the devil senseless. Thankfully, she still had her wits.

"What are you doing with Jonas Byron?" Edmund's voice was cold and exact.

"Dancing." She surprised herself with the ease of her retort.

"Looked more like flirting to me."

"Jealous?"

A muscle twitched in his jaw. "No."

"You are a horrible liar."

"Keira, you can't trust him."

She placed her hands on her hips. "Curious, you're the second man tonight to tell me that."

"Grayson has your best interests at heart. You need to listen to him."

"He's been missing for four years." She paused, glaring at him. "Like you have. And I thought you weren't coming back."

"I'm here now, and I'm not leaving you again."

She tilted her head and laughed. Oh, yes, he'd leave her again, and she had no intention of letting her heart get broken.

Edmund lunged forward, placed his hands on her waist, and pulled her against the length of his hard, muscled body, trapping her arms between them so her hands rested on his chest. His emerald eyes flamed with desire. Her heart turned over in response. His unique scent, spice and currants, weakened her resolve. As her memories flooded through her mind, her lips ached for his.

"God, Keira, don't test me like this."

Participating Blogs

1: AC Chenier- writer and reader
2: Aly's Miscellany
3: Dena Garson-Real... Hot... Romance
4: Elaine Cantrell
5: fundinmental
6: Liz Gavin's Blog REVIEW
7: Long and Short Reviews
8: Pippa Jay
9: Romance Novel Giveaways
10: Sharing Links and Wisdom
11: The Avid Reader
12: The Silver Dagger Scriptorium
13: Where the Story Comes First
14: Fabulous and Brunette
15: A to Z Reviews
16: CBY Book Club
17: Full Moon Dreaming
18: Hearts and Scribbles
19: LoveBooks
20: My Odd Little World
21: Queen of All She Reads
22: Readeropolis
23: Reviews by Crystal
24: Romance Author Hear Me Roar 
25: Sapphyria's Book Reviews
26: Stormy Nights Reviewing and Bloggin' 
27: The Romantic Fanatic
28: The Snarkology
29: The Voluptuous Book Diva 
30: Two Ends of the Pen
31: Writer Wonderland
32: Tina Donahue Books - Heat with Heart

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Night Magic

Today's post is a book blast for Night Magic, Book 1 of the Moonlight & Jasmine Series by Kathleen Ann Gallagher. It is a Contemporary Paranormal Romance, currently available from Beachwalk Press. As a Book Blast, there is no guest post or interview, but I will post the blurb, and excerpt and a bio of the author, Kathleen Ann Gallagher. 

Kathleen will be awarding a $20 Amazon or B/N GC to one randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter.

Kathleen writes contemporary and paranormal romance in her home in New Jersey, where she lives with her husband and their two fur babies, Luc and Chaz. She spent years working as a registered nurse in an emergency room. She is also active in Community Theater. She has three children and three lovable grandsons. Her favorite romantic getaway is Cape May, New Jersey. You might find Kathleen on a beach down the Jersey Shore, wearing a straw hat and sipping on an iced tea as she plots her next romance novel.

You can find Kathleen at the following places:

Website: www.kathleenanngallagher.weebly.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/Kathleenwrites

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AuthorKathleenAnnGallagher

Buy Links:

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Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Night-Magic-Kathleen-Ann-Gallagher-ebook/dp/B01I8B76Z4/ref=sr_1_1#nav-subnav

Blurb for Night Magic

Krista Winter is in need of legal counsel. Several years ago she was forced to flee her life as a teacher in New Jersey after being shunned for practicing witchcraft, and her past is about to catch up with her.

Jon Bartolo is a dedicated attorney. His days are spent helping his clients with their struggles, and his nights are spent in agony, lost in a world between life and death. His mother, who died three years ago, lurks in his house, suffering from a curse for eternity, without a final resting place.

A smoldering fire ignites between Jon and Krista almost immediately, however, he’s sure his secret would frighten any woman away. An afternoon escape brings them closer, but doubts linger between the love-struck couple.

Burning questions about how to fuse their futures together with so much of their past still clouding the future becomes a heavy burden that they’re both trying to bear on their own. It will take a touch of magic if there’s any hope in sight.

Excerpt from Night Magic

She smiled, wishing she wasn’t so nervous. Before she realized what was happening, he stood and headed toward her. Was Jon about to make a move? If so, she wasn’t resisting. He planted himself in front of her and took hold of her hands to help her stand. With a smooth sway of his hips, he slowly slipped his hand around her back. Tunnel vision altered all perception of reality, and she closed her eyes as he gently pulled her up against his chest. Jon’s touch aroused her mercilessly. There wasn’t time to react. Her panties moistened and her nipples tingled. The tiny stubble on his face gave her skin a slight burn, and it unleashed her wild spirit. She dug her fingers into his back. A sense of belonging came as a surprise. Jon cradled her in his arms, and she surrendered to his advances. His passionate touch filled her spirit with longing. It didn’t matter if they were strangers. When their lips touched, it felt right. A quiet echo and a brightness filled the room as if the goddess of love hovered over and shined light upon them. The connection was solid, and it practically knocked her off her feet. Steadying herself, Krista stared into his eyes with her heart racing. As Jon moved in again and plunged his tongue deep into her mouth, he caressed her back, and she surrendered mercifully to his touch. Each passion-filled kiss felt as if he was a long lost lover who had reappeared and claimed her heart’s desire. There was no telling what might happen next.

Participating Blogs

1: BooksChatter
2: Dena Garson-Real... Hot... Romance
3: Emotional Journeys
4: Liz Gavin's Blog
5: Long and Short Reviews
6: Megan Morgan
7: Sharing Links and Wisdom
8: The Silver Dagger Scriptorium
9: Theresa Stillwagon
10: Where the Story Comes First
11: The Avid Reader REVIEW
12: Up 'Til Dawn Book Blog REVIEW
13: Fabulous and Brunette
14: Ashleyz Wonderland
15: Bookjunkie's Book Blog
16: Deal Sharing Aunt
17: Fanatical Paranormal Romantical
18: Full Moon Dreaming
19: Harps Romance Book Review
20: Hearts & Scribbles
21: Hope. Dreams. Life... Love
22: Lynn Crandall
23: My Odd Little World
24: Queen of All She Reads
25: Readeropolis
26: Reviews by Crystal
27: Rimance Author Hear Me Roar 
28: Stormy Nights Reviewing & Bloggin'
29: The Blackwood Blog
30: The snarkology
31: Tory Richards
32: Where Landsquid Fear to Tread
33: Words of Wisdom from The Scarf Princess
34: Natural Bri

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The Healer's Rune

Today's post is a Book Blast for The Healer's Rune, a Fantasy by Lauricia Matusk available from Brimstone Press. As a Book Blast, there is no interview or guest post. There is a blurb of the book and an excerpt, and I will post the author's bio for you, as well as the participating blogs on the tour. 

Lauricia will be awarding a $20 Amazon or B & N GC to one randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter

Lauricia Matuska has taught high school literature and creative writing classes for more than ten years. She first discovered the realm of fantasy by traveling with Lucy through the wardrobe to Narnia. Since then, she has established dual-residency between that world and this one, and she currently serves as an ambassador to contemporary youth and young adults. The Healer’s Rune is the first novel in her Ceryn Roh trilogy.

Contact Info. –

Web Page: Lauricia-Matuska.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauriciamatuska

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauricia.matuska

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LauriciaMatuska/

Buy Links:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Futuristic-Fantasy-Healers-Metaphysical-Novel/dp/1938499182/

BN: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-healers-rune-lauricia-matuska/1123277362

Blurb for The Healer's Rune

Three hundred years after a great war shattered the Council of Races, the warriors of Rüddan have all but eradicated their cousins, the faerie Aethel. In so doing, they decimated the Dryht sages and enslaved mortal Humanity. Now a voice rises above the chaos and calls her people to rebel. Young Sabine, one of the Human slaves, must learn to overcome centuries of lies and prejudice to forge an alliance between four enemy races. But what chance does she stand to overthrow the Rüddan with her dangerous secret, a secret that threatens not only her own life but the existence of all the races on the planet?

Excerpt from The Healer's Rune

A tall, slender figure stood before the wall, a dim shadow outlined in sharp angles by the golden light.  Prompted by some silent cue, it stepped into the light and seemed to shrink, as if walking away.  Suddenly, it disappeared, and the yellow light began to fade.  Before Sabine knew what was happening, the glow winked out so abruptly that bright spots danced through her vision.  She waited for her eyes to adjust to the darkness.

When she could see once more, the wall looked normal, each brick placed upon another in its ordinary manner.

           

Magic!  Sabine began to tremble.

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Participating Blogs

1: Cover 2 Cover
2: Hope. Dreams. Life...Love
3: Lynn Crandall
4: Beyond Romance
5: Book Crazy Scrapbook Mama
6: Fabulous and Brunette
7: RhiReading
8: Sharing Links and Wisdom
9: The Avid Reader
10: The Recipe Fairy
11: White Sky Project
12: Bookjunkie's Book Blog
13: BooksChatter
14: CBY Book Club
15: Christine Young
16: EskieMama Reads
17: fuonlyknew
18: Harlie's Books
19: Independent Authors
20: Kit 'N Kabookle
21: Lampshade Reader
22: Linda Nightingale...Wordsmith 
23: My Odd Little World
24: Natural bri
25: Queen of All She Reads
26: Rayna Noire
27: Readeropolis
28: SolaFide Book Club
29: StarAngels Reviews
30: Stormy Nights Reviewing & Bloggin'
31: U.S. - Brazil Book Review
32: Where Landsquid Fear to Tread
33: LibriAmoriMieiREVIEW

City of Hope and Ruin

Today's post is a Book Blast for City of Hope and Ruin, a Fantasy with LGBTQ romance by Kit Campbell and Siri Paulson. This is available now. As a Book Blast, there is no interview or author post, but there is blurb and excerpt, and a bit about the authors. 

The authors will be awarding a $ GC for Amazon or   B & N to one randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter. 

Blurb for City of Hope and Ruin

Every night the monsters hunt.

A city that is the whole world: Theosophy and her companions in the City militia do their best to protect the civilians from the monsters, but they keep crawling from the Rift and there’s nowhere to run. Theosophy knows she’ll die fighting. It’s the best kind of death she’s seen, and at least she can save lives in the meantime.

They say the Scarred carve you up while you’re still alive.

A village in the shadow of a forest: Refugees from the border whisper about the oncoming Scarred, but Briony can’t convince her brother to relocate his children to safety. Briony will do anything to protect them. She owes them that much, even if it means turning to forbidden magic.

When Theosophy and Briony accidentally make contact across the boundaries of their worlds, they realize that solutions might finally be within reach. A world beyond the City would give Theosophy’s people an escape, and the City’s warriors could help Briony protect her family from the Scarred. Each woman sees in the other a strength she lacks—and maybe something more.

All they need to do is find a way across the dimensions to each other before their enemies close in.

Excerpt from City of Hope and Ruin 

Dean Prosody was pacing in her cramped office when Theosophy arrived. Her bayonet and whetstone lay forgotten on her desk.

Theosophy stopped just inside the door. "Sir?"

"He's not in his quarters, and he took his spear," said the dean, not looking at her.

Theosophy reached into her belt pouch and pulled out her double crystal, tuned to her partners. One side had gone dark, of course, but the other pulsed weakly. She could feel the direction of the pull—toward the ruins—but that meant nothing, surely he wouldn't be such a complete...

"What did you say to him?" Dean Prosody demanded.

Theosophy shrugged.

"Nothing about avenging Rhetoric?"

"I should hope not," she said. "I was a little busy fighting for my life. With one partner gone and the other just standing there..."

The dean gave her a look, blue eyes snapping.

"What? I let him mourn after. But he still let the third one get away, and almost got me killed. I had to say something."

The dean sighed.

"There's a reason I'm the longest-serving fighter. And it's not because I'm nice."

"About that, Theosophy...maybe you should consider stepping down."

She opened her mouth, but nothing came out.

"I know you're the reason a lot of these kids are still alive. But you're turning sour. It's not healthy."

Theosophy grimaced. The thing was, staying alive the longest wasn't any kind of mercy. It just meant everyone you used to know was dead. 

Author Bios and Buy Links

It is a little known fact that Kit was raised in the wild by a marauding gang of octopuses. It wasn't until she was 25 that she was discovered by a traveling National Geographic scientist and brought back to civilization. This is sometimes apparent in the way that she attempts to escape through tubes when startled.

Her transition to normalcy has been slow, but scientists predict that she will have mastered basics such as fork use sometime in the next year. More complex skills, such as proper grocery store etiquette, may be forever outside her reach.

Kit can be found cavorting about the web at her blog (http://landsquidattack.wordpress.com) or website (http://kitcampbellbooks.com), on Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/campbell1091/), and even occasionally on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/KitCampbell).

Siri Paulson writes all over the fantasy and science fiction spectrum, including (so far) secondary-world fantasy, urban fantasy, steampunk, Gothic, historical paranormal, and YA with spaceships. She is also the chief editor at Turtleduck Press (http://turtleduckpress.com/). Siri grew up in Alberta, Canada, but now lives in an old house in Toronto. By day, she edits non-fiction for the government. Her other current passion is contra dance, a social/folk dance done to live Celtic and roots music. Her favourite places in the world are the Canadian Rocky Mountains and a little valley in Norway.

Siri's short fiction and the anthologies she has edited can be found on Turtleduck Press, at  http://turtleduckpress.com/wordpress/2010/11/30/who-is-siri-paulson/ . She blogs at https://siripaulson.wordpress.com/ and tweets at http://twitter.com/Siri_Paulson.

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Participating Blogs

1: Booklover Sue
2: BooksChatter
3: Deal Sharing Aunt
4: Fanatical Paranormal Romantical
5: Harlie Williams, Writer
6: Kit 'N Kabookle REVIEW
7: Liz Gavin's Blog
8: Mythical Books
9: Queen of All She Reads
10: Readeropolis
11: Readsalot
12: Robyn Bachar: Paranormal and Sci Fi Romance Author REVIEW
13: Romance Novel Giveaways
14: StarAngels Reviews
15: Stormy Nights Reviewing & Bloggin'
16: T's Stuff
17: The Avid Reader
18: The Recipe Fairy REVIEW
19: The Snarkology
20: Wake Up Your Wild Side
21: Books Are Love
22: Natural Bri 
23: Tina Donahue Books - Heat with Heart
24: Writer Wonderland
25: Wicked Readings by Tawania
26: Up Against a Wall
27: My Odd Little World
28: Living a Dream, One word at a time
29: House Millar
30: Full Moon Dreaming