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Tuesday 9 April 2024

A hacker, a federal agent, and a crime boss. The time has come to fight. Arresting Alan by Amber Daulton #Romance #Suspense #AmberDaulton


Arresting Alan


Series: Arresting Onyx (book 4)

Release Date: April 9th, 2024

Publisher: Daulton Publishing

Cover Designer: Satin Rose Designs

ASIN: B0C887HXK9

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Length: 85k

Heat Rating: 5 Flames


Blurb

A hacker, a federal agent, and a crime boss. The time has come to fight.

Computer technician Alan Harding is no saint, but his squeaky-clean image is unshakable in the eyes of his family and especially his young son. After he agrees to assist a drug lord-turned-snitch and hack into a criminal database, he’s faced with an impossible challenge—keeping his hands and heart away from his sexy as sin bodyguard, DEA Special Agent Hannah Adler.

Hannah would rather go hand-to-hand with an assailant than go undercover as Alan’s girlfriend, but she’s determined to keep him safe and his illegal activities on the down-low. The handsome man and his adorable child, however, are more than she bargained for.

Once their enemies learn the truth and retaliate by kidnapping Alan’s son, they’ll have to race against the clock to save the boy and bring a dangerous empire to its knees.

 

Book 4 in the sexy romantic suspense series, Arresting Onyx.

 

Tagline: His darkest secret is exposed. Will he find love and redemption in the arms of the woman who could destroy him?

 

Excerpt  (R-rated)

 

His stomach clenched and lungs strained for air until she fumbled for the doorknob and popped open the barrier. Hell, yes! He could’ve done a little jig in the hallway. Instead, he swept her up into his arms.

“Oh! Don’t drop me.” She clung to him and squealed.

“Shh. Never.” He kicked the door shut with a light thud and sat her on his bed. Moonlight streamed in from the slatted window blinds and added a silver gleam to her already gorgeous hair. He flicked on the bedside lamp and nearly salivated like a wolf with his prey in sight as she whipped off her T-shirt and bra. And damn, she was his prey—the only woman he wanted, would ever want. He rubbed himself through his slacks. His cock throbbed for another plunge into paradise. She kicked away her bottoms and lay bare on his blanket, which hadn’t seen a naked woman in years. Hell, ever.

Once he pulled a condom from his wallet, he stripped off his clothes and lay beside her. All that smooth, alabaster skin was his for the taking. He feathered kisses on her hips and belly before teasing his tongue to the swell of her left breast. The pinkish-brown nipple tightened between his teeth. Her sweet moans stirred his blood to a hot simmer.

Take it slow. Make such sweet love to her she’d rather tie you to the headboard than let you leave.

He chuckled. Though he’d rather tie her up, he’d take a night in her arms any way he could get it. He plucked her other nipple with his lips and eased his hand between her parted thighs. Wetness met his fingers. Dripping for him already? Good girl. He gently plunged in two digits and moaned as her walls gripped him.

“Yes. Wiggle.” She clutched the sheets and breathed hard.

“Fuck.” He pressed his face to her quivering belly and wiggled his fingers in a come-hither motion that had her squirming and panting. His cock pulsated against the mattress as though unused for years. He knelt between her legs and speared her.

“Oh, God.” Her eyes flew wide open.

“Hold me, baby.” She dug her nails against his back and clamped his waist with her strong, shapely legs. Her sensuous, bucking hips shot pressure through him. Her throaty mewls echoed in his ears. She arched her back and pressed her damn fine pair of lickable breasts to his chest so tightly her diamond-hard nipples scraped him with fire.

Alan rocked against her with his cock swelling harder than a stick of dynamite. Shit. He better slow it down. Gripping the pillow under her head, he bit his lip and eased his thrusts.

Tears slid down her flushed cheeks like an offering.

He licked the trail from her jaw to beneath her eye and pressed a kiss on her fluttering eyelid. Her dark sweep of crescents flitted across his cheek like the flap of a butterfly’s wing. When had he become so damn poetic? So sappy?

“Alan, yes.” She tangled her fingers in his hair and brushed her lips across his forehead.

A shudder rolled through him. He clamped his hand on her hip to steady himself and claimed the salty-wet streak that leaked from her other eye. After he kissed that precious eyelid, he trailed his mouth down her throat and suckled on the same spot where he’d already marked her. Possession flared in his chest. She was passion and heat, wild and wicked with the face of an angel and a body made for sin. Smiling down at the darkened hickey, he nodded in satisfaction and shifted his weight more onto his knees. Deeper, he pushed inside her.

“That’s it! Right there. I’m coming!”

He muffled her cry with his mouth. Her feminine core squeezed and convulsed around him with her sweet juices flooding his achy shaft. Every nerve in his body thrummed with pent-up energy. “Fucking hell.” The pressure in his balls shot free and tore through his shaft. Stars flashed in his eyes. His arms trembled on either side of her head. He groaned into her satiny curls and kept thrusting until the last of his orgasm filled the condom. Panting hard, he stretched out beside her and dropped the rubber into the wastebasket by the bed.

“That was wonderful.” She nestled into his arms. “I want to lie here all night.”

“Fine with me.”

“I would if your door locked. What if Danny has a nightmare and runs in here? He shouldn’t see us entwined in our birthday suits.”

“Damn, you’re right.” Alan sighed heavily and closed his eyes. “He’s older now, so I should fix all the bedroom locks.”

“Don’t forget the bathroom. I’m always paranoid he’ll burst in—accidentally, of course.”

He laughed and kissed the crown of her head. “Stay for a while, then I’ll let you go. I’ll fix the locks tomorrow.” He turned off the light and drew the blanket and sheet over them. Her breath puffed across his biceps and tickled his skin as she cuddled closer.

Half an hour passed before she gathered her clothes and tiptoed from the room.

He stared at the ceiling and silently cursed the loss of her warmth beside him. The bedding on her side of the mattress cooled as though bereft too. Well, hell. His bed needed her as much as he did. How had she slipped so deeply into his life—and his heart—so fast?

 

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About the Author

 

Amber Daulton is the author of the romantic-suspense series Arresting Onyx and several standalone novellas. Her books are published through Daulton Publishing, The Wild Rose Press, and Books to Go Now, and are available in ebook, print on demand, audio, and foreign language formats.

She lives in North Carolina with her husband and demanding cats.

 

 

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Tuesday 26 March 2024

The legacy continues…. Relentless by Kathryn C. Kelly #Contemporary #Romance

 


 The legacy continues….


Relentless

Death Dwellers MC Legacy Generation Book 3

by Kathryn C. Kelly

Genre: Contemporary MC Romance

In the gripping sequel to "Restless," Christopher "Outlaw" Caldwell's transformation into a devoted family man is put to the ultimate test. Once feared for his ruthlessness, he finds himself drifting further away from his notorious MC leader persona as he navigates the aftermath of his youngest child’s turbulent entrance into the world.

As Jo experiences a new set of challenges, he only spirals further, affecting everyone around him. Most especially his wife, Megan, who struggles to traverse her grief as she enters a new stage in her life while dealing with a hard-headed bully.

Amidst this chaos, CJ, Outlaw and Meggie's son, struggles to hold everything together as his parents falter. He has a hard time recognizing his developing feelings for a girl who isn't Harley Banks, causing further complications in his already tumultuous life.
Meanwhile, Bash still lurks, and as his reign of terror continues, the kids of the MC learn what it means to be a Death Dweller.

In this gritty and emotionally charged sequel, "Relentless" delves deeper into the complexities of family, loyalty, and the harsh realities of life within the MC world. Will Outlaw's transformation be enough to protect those he loves, or will the past catch up with him, threatening to tear everything apart?


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Restless

Death Dwellers MC Legacy Generation Book 2

In the gripping second installment of the Death Dweller MC’s Legacy Series, "Restless," CJ Caldwell finds himself facing more challenges and heartbreak than ever before. Still grappling with a devastating family tragedy, CJ is now also dealing with the fractured relationship between him and his once-best friend, Harley. Her erratic behavior has not only destroyed their friendship, but it also threatens to unravel other important relationships in CJ's life.

As CJ's parents struggle with their own personal issues, the weight of responsibility falls heavily on CJ's young shoulders. He must step up and take care of his siblings while navigating the complex dynamics of a broken family. But little does he know, danger lurks in the shadows, ready to pounce when he least expects it.


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Reckless

Death Dwellers MC Legacy Generation Book 1

Sixteen-year-old CJ Caldwell struggles to live up to the reputation of his legendary father, Outlaw. He dreams of joining the Death Dwellers, but he's expected to finish high school and go to college before he can even be considered.

To make matters worse, the only girl he wants, Harley Banks, has rejected him, breaking his heart. Little does he know, she's breaking her own heart too. CJ must navigate the challenges of becoming a man, coping with heartbreak, and saving his cousin Ryan from dangerous influences.

In this gripping coming-of-age tale, CJ learns that being reckless can have serious consequences, and that sometimes, the hardest thing to do is the right thing.


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In her dreams, Kathryn C. Kelly is a flirtatious biker babe with the rumble of a hog between her legs and a shirtless bad boy wrapped in her arms. Kathryn and her bad ass biker boy spend their evenings tossing back great scotch (Chivas Regal) and fighting over who is better at Cards against Humanity (she is, obviously.)
In her reality, Kathryn is a native New Orleanian who has survived Hurricane Katrina and breast
cancer. Now she’s hoping to survive three lively girls. While not playing Wonder Mom, Kathryn can be found putting all those dreams into the pages of her next Death Dwellers Motorcycle Club novel.


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Tuesday 19 March 2024

In a world where magic is a science, Siobhan is a genius. But even geniuses need schooling. A Conjuring of Ravens by Azalea Ellis #Epic #Fantasy

 


 In a world where magic is a science, Siobhan is a genius.

But even geniuses need schooling.  


A Conjuring of Ravens

A Practical Guide to Sorcery Book 1

by Azalea Ellis

Genre: Epic Fantasy

In a world where magic is a science, Siobhan is a genius.

But even geniuses need schooling.



When Siobhan stumbled into the theft of a priceless magical book, she thought her dreams of becoming the world's most powerful sorcerer were destroyed.

But then a mysterious spell changed her life forever...

Siobhan is now wearing the body of a strange man and has a new identity—Sebastien. With a new chance for a new start, she allies herself with a local gang—secretly a revolutionary party funding itself through crime. Now, she is bound by vow to repay them in magic and favors.

But as Sebastien's reputation begins to bloom, and Siobhan's old enemies still lurk in the shadows, she quickly realizes that the secrets of this world are deeper and darker than she ever could have imagined.

Forced to juggle the two sides of her double life, Siobhan is determined to uncover the truth and take control of the name they gave her—The Raven Queen.

A Conjuring of Ravens is the first book in a hard fantasy series that includes: an intelligent protagonist, a rules-based magic system, and some hilarious misunderstandings.

Get it now.


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 I’m the type of person that often has a wacky, shocking, or silly–but totally true–story to tell about my life.

(Like the time my brother and I were chased through a secluded strip of woods in the middle of the city, for over a mile, by a naked man with an erection.)

(Or the time a trucker threw an open bottle of pee out his passenger side window without looking right as I was walking by. You can guess what I got splashed with.)

(Or the time a man hit me with his pickup truck on purpose while I was riding my bike to school, and then insisted I get into the vehicle with him so he could drive me the rest of the way as an apology. Needless to say, I resisted.)

The early part of my childhood was spent on a small farmstead, and I’ve got an active imagination that tends toward the outrageous and the macabre, which led to me being voted “most likely to borrow someone else’s car to transport a dead body.”


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Tuesday 12 March 2024

Against all odds, is true love strong enough to save a human soul? Stone of Love by Margaret Izard #Paranormal #Romance

 


Against all odds, is true love strong enough to save a human soul? 


Stone of Love

Stones of Iona Book 1

by Margaret Izard

Genre: Paranormal Romance 

After leaving her abusive ex, American scholar Brielle DeVolt embarks on a career-changing opportunity, the renovation of Laird Colin MacDougall’s Chapel ruin. The attractive, broad-shouldered Laird leaves her weak-kneed, but can she trust herself to love again?

Dusted in construction dirt, the curvy beauty in his study captivates Colin. As Brielle steps to the window, her brunette tresses halo in the sunlight, and he sees her as his dream soul mate. When he learns his hereditary duty is safeguarding magic Fae stones, all he wants is to protect Brielle from the evil forces of the Fae.

Traveling to the past to assume his forefather’s identity and find a missing magic stone is challenging enough. When Brielle appears, an undeniable attraction to his ancestor ignites, causing her confused passion. Faced with fighting an evil Fae to save the realms, Colin must choose between saving the stone or saving his love.


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What’s Next?

We are so excited to share that the second book in the series, Stone of Fear, Marie, and John’s love story, will be released on June 12, 2024.


A Christmas companion book,
Thistle in the Mistletoe, will be released during the holidays of 2024, and Stone of Lust, book 3 in the series, will be released in 2024.

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Margaret Izard is an award-winning author of historical fantasy and paranormal romance novels. She spent her early years through college to adulthood dedicated to dance, theater, and performing. Over the years, she developed a love for great storytelling in different mediums. She does not waste a good story, be it movement, the spoken, or the written word. She discovered historical romance novels in middle school, which combined her passion for romance, drama, and fantasy. She writes exciting plot lines, steamy love scenes and always falls for a strong male with a soft heart. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband and adult triplets and loves to hear from readers.


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Monday 11 March 2024

Daryl Devore discusses the rules of writing she breaks on this week's #OpenBook Blog Hop #writer #writingcomunnity #rulesofwriting

Hi everyone - Blogger, Google and my blog are all fighting with me. I have visited several of your blogs but I can't sign in to comment. Since there isn't a human at Blogger to ever talk to I can't get help. I can't even sign into my own blog. Somehow it's been connected to someone else's blog and I have to go through hers to get into here. So I am not ignoring your posts.

Welcome to the Open Book Blog Hop! This week’s theme - What rules of writing do you break on purpose?

None of them. Simply because they don't exist. There are Rules of Grammar. **Place a period at the end of a sentence. Start a sentence with a capital. I won't mention commas as the Oxford Comma row could start a small war.**

But Rules of Writing don't exist. There is no secret tome hidden in a cave deep in the Swiss Alps guarded by fire-breathing dragons and mystical Jedi.

I did an internet search of rules of writing. Then clicked images to make it an easier visual -10 rules, 3 rules, Stephen King's rules. The list goes on and on.



15 years ago when I first dipped a toe into this literary world, a person at the critique group I found used to - very arrogantly - moan - why can't beginner's just learn the rules of writing before they join? I'd ask her what they were. And she never replied. NO ONE ever explained them to me. As I researched them I became more confused and terrified to write. The list of Don't Do's and Never-Use-These-Words and so on was overwhelming.

Then it dawned on me. The rules of writing depend on the writer. The problem between "arrogant critique lady" and myself was our styles of writing are very different. And she was unable to accept a style that was not like hers.

Example - We both write romance. In her stories, the hero is always a "good guy". In several of mine - he's a bit of a bad boy, but true loves turns him around. She could not cope with the "bad boy" idea. She even stated what I wrote was wrong. It broke writing rules.

Then I found the famous quote by W. Somerset Maugham


I do have one writing guideline that I place on myself. Note - guideline - not rule. Rules are too easy to break. 

My personal guideline - Try not to bore the reader.

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Tuesday 5 March 2024

Ancient magic is an advantage in the battle for the modern Middle East. Here Be Jinn by Dennis Tsarson #Contemporary #Mythic #Fantasy #Action #Adventure

 


 Ancient magic is an advantage in the battle for the modern Middle East  


Here Be Jinn

Fieldwork in Mesopotamia Book 1

by Dennis Tsarson

Genre: Contemporary Mythic Fantasy Action Adventure  


Ancient and unknown forces have been unleashed in war-ravaged Iraq.


When Elliott Gildart decides to join an archeological dig in the drylands of northern Iraq, he expects a break from his monotonous job. But the discovery of an unusual and out-of-place megalithic platform turns exploration into a risky undertaking and leaves Elliott facing a future he’s not sure he’s prepared for.

Meanwhile, Neil Feaver and his cameraman, Jake Parvis, stumble upon their own strange developments while filming a documentary about Iraq’s ongoing civil war. Saved from imminent danger by a mysterious stranger, they soon learn that lost magic and mystical artifacts have fallen into the wrong hands. Now, everyone finds themselves caught in the crisis, involving coalition forces, Islamist militants, and enigmatic factions that have existed since the times of the Ancient Near East.

As terrifying forces align, can they prevent impending peril? Or will ancient magic be enough to turn the tides?



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A self-described amateur scholar, Dennis Tsarson has been interested in the world’s mythology and folklore traditions since reading Greek myths as a boy. That interest grew into an undergraduate degree in history and archeological training, which he incorporates into his fantasy retellings while travelling the globe. When he’s not writing or exploring new countries and their cultural histories, you can find him settled in the United Kingdom, studying the comparative tendencies in folktales around the world.


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