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Changeling Press has just released their Valentine Candy Kisses including my story, Lupercalian Feast.

Here's a blurb:
Lupercalian Feast by Silvia Violet
When Julianne retreats to her family’s mountain cabin to spend Valentine’s weekend alone, she never expects to meet the men of her dreams, and she certainly doesn’t expect them to be satyrs.

Strange noises wake her in the night and draw her into the woods to investigate. She arrives at a clearing and finds an orgy in full swing. Human women and satyrs are vigorously celebrating the ancient Roman feast of Lupercalia. Before she can recover from the shock, two sexy satyrs inform her that she is their partner for the night and they are prepared to fulfill her wickedest fantasy.

Learn more and read an excerpt here.
Warning: This story is for adults only and has m/f/m content.

Thanks for the invitation to post, Kara! Here's the blurb for my new release, Night Visions:

Here to Stay

By Jenyfer Matthews

www.jenyfermatthews.com

Available now from Cerridwen Press

http://cerridwenpress.com/productpage.asp?ISBN=9781419908842

All Julia Sullivan wanted was a fresh start in a new place. But cutting ties with the past and starting over can be a difficult thing to do.

After leaving her husband and quitting her job, Julia was emotionally spent. She needed a quiet place to recharge and to think about what she wanted from life. She thought she had found just that when she inherited her aunt's oceanfront Victorian house in Haven, New Jersey. It wasn't going to be that simple, however. In addition to her new house being a complete shambles, her charming soon-to-be ex-husband Patrick, whom she discovers she still loves, arrives with the intention of winning her back. To complicate matters further, it seems as if her aunt's death wasn't an accident after all. And there's just something about her new house that seems to interest all sorts of people.

This is my debut novel and I hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed dreaming it up. Drop by my website to see a list of my upcoming chats and for links to groups I regularly visit. I'm looking forward to getting to know you!

Jenyfer

Haunted Hearts by Jessica Raymond

When Beth Albright comes to Hoblington Grange to perform a paranormal investigation, she is blissfully unaware that her client is Sam Aston-Wilkes, her first love. In the gathering storm that greets her, the house she has come to examine seems almost alive, and the terrible pressure only grows when Sam reveals the heartbreaking truth about why he broke up with Beth. He seems determined to protect her by any means, even if he can't protect himself, yet all she wants to do is solve his problems. Problems that could cost Sam everything... Beth’s doubts about whether she can fix the shattered heart of the man she never stopped loving begin to increase as the forces of the Grange, both past and present, close ranks to influence Sam and Beth’s destiny. Will they make it through the storm, or will their love be doomed to fail, as those who have gone before them?

Genre: Paranormal
Rating: PG-13

• Available from Moonlit Romance as a trade paperback ($13.18) and as an e-book download in PDF, Mobipocket, or HTML ($4.00).
• Also available from Fictionwise as an e-book download in many different formats ($4.00).

Contact Jessica:

• You can visit Jessica’s website or read her blog.
• You can also email Jessica on mail@jessica-raymond.com

Hi, everyone! And I have exciting news. ON DANGER'S EDGE (available at Cerridwen Press) has been nominated for the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Awards for 2006 for Small Presses! It'll be in the MARCH 2007 issue!

Here's a blurb ~

On Dangers Edge By Lise Fuller
Fear be damned…

…is the code photojournalist Rorie Lindsay lives by. Free of her abusive ex-husband, she celebrates her divorce with a one-night stand then heads to her next photo shoot in the Panamanian jungles, thirsting for adventure. Finally sensing her life is her own, Rorie relishes her autonomy until guerillas take her small troupe captive. Now, in order to survive, she must match wits with the soldier who came to save her—Chief Warrant Officer Tom MacCallum, the same stranger she'd spent one incredible night with.

Tom couldn't forget the passionate brunette he'd bedded—a vain attempt to assuage his guilt over a comrade's death. Like his father several years before, Tom had been unable to save his friend. Driven in his Special Forces missions, the failures haunt his private life. Because loved ones die, he's refused to commit himself to a woman. Still, he longed for something with Rorie. Unable to find her again, he's encouraged when he sees she's in the party he's rescuing—until the rescue effort goes awry and he finds the terrorists hot on their trail. Now, both their lives and their destinies are…

…On Danger's Edge.


And you can read an excerpt by clicking here: Excerpt for ON DANGER'S EDGE.

This is a biggie, especially for an up- and coming author like me! Please help me celebrate! And if your interested in the book, click the link above or see me and my other books at the author site they have for me: Lise Fuller.

Thanks for reading and many blessings to you all!

~ Lise

TJ Michaels' paranormal winter goody, Gift Wrap Optional, is now available at Ellora's Cave:

Melaniece is looking forward to spending a nice quiet holiday at her vacation home up in the mountains. Expecting to enjoy ripping open gifts with her family, she’s surprised when they spring the ultimate present on her: Michael Bannon. Could his unexpected appearance have anything to do with the strange vampire dreams she’s been having lately? Impossible. There’s no such thing as vampires.

Michael is determined not to blow a second chance with the woman he should have loved years ago, even if it means revealing his true nature. Is a good guy willing to be very bad to get what he wants? Hell, yes…including drive Melaniece out of her mind. Over and over again.

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"This is a quickie but TJ builds the tension well, not wasting a single word. The sex? Wooo baby, nicely written and hot, hot, hot! I don't want to give any spoilers, but Gift Wrap: Optional takes the story of second chances at love and gives it a fabulous paranormal twist. A fabulous quick read that I really enjoyed. " Lauren Dane, Published Author - Harlequin, Ellora's Cave, Samhain Publishing
http://www.laurendane.com

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See what TJ Michaels is up to at www.tjmichaels.com, Ellora's Cave and Samhain Publishing

“Her family, friends and conscience all say it's wrong to fall for the hustler she rescued from the streets. But how come it feels so right?”

When Megan first meets Mouth, a homeless teenage hustler, on the streets of L.A., he’s the perfect subject for the expose she hopes will help her break into journalism. She doesn’t expect to be drawn into his life and become his friend to the point where she takes him in after he’s beaten and robbed by thugs.

As they learn to live together, a powerful attraction flourishes between Megan and the young man, whose real name is Sean. Although he’s street smart, tough and very mature, he’s also a youth in transition. When they finally give in to the sexual heat between them, Megan fears she’s taking advantage of her position as his mentor.

Their relationship challenges every aspect of her life. Megan must make difficult choices between the conflicting demands of her friends and family, her career and love.

Now available at Samhain Publishing. See other works by Bonnie Dee at her web site.

ShadowsForge 2: Trials on Tour –

ShadowsForge - This is a warning. This is to let you know that you've been a thorn in my side for far too long. I have had to put up with my lady gushing over you for the last four years now, and I've had enough of it. It was bad enough before you came through my city but since you did, I've given a lot of thought to ending your career permanently. I wanted to give you a sporting chance by letting you know that your days are numbered.

Travel with ShadowsForge as they continue the Ethereal Edge Tour, spending two explosive weeks at venues throughout the United Kingdom. Join Ty Synclair and his band mates, Geoff Richards, Jordan Cantrell, Jon Wiles, and Brian Cummings as they tour their homeland, trying to stay one step ahead of danger.

Read Chapter 1 and Purchase ShadowsForge 2: Trials on Tour Here

Read More Excerpts here:

http://jenagalifany.bravehost.com/SF2.html

See the slideshow Trailer here:

http://jenagalifany.bravehost.com/Trailers.html

Available from Whiskey Creek Press

Bass player Ty Synclair is discontented with the women that come through his life who love him for his money, image, and fame. He believes there has to be one woman, somewhere, who will love him for who he is, not the package sold to the public.

Alexis Rivers is finished with her abusive boyfriend and finished with love altogether. She wants a man who would simply love and appreciate her. Since he doesn't seem to exist, she wants to remain alone for the rest of her life. The problem is her heart doesn’t agree with her decision, a decision that crumbles fast after literally running into Ty Synclair in the middle of a blizzard.

Can two cold hearts spark a fire, when they collide on a snowy mountain road and spend three days alone together in a snowbound cabin?

Read Chapter 1 and Purchase ShadowsForge 1: Three Times a Hero HERE

Or Purchase at Fictionwise

Read More Excerpts here:

http://jenagalifany.bravehost.com/SF1.html

See the slideshow Trailer here:

http://jenagalifany.bravehost.com/Trailers.html

January may be a cold, blustery month in most of the northern hemisphere, but it doesn't have to be... Heat up your January with the latest installment in the Brandi Whyne and Her Incredibly Erotic Adventures series. You won't be disappointed!

Brandi Whyne and Her Incredibly Erotic Adventures: Chapter 5--The Search for Brandi's Crack

Point of purchase URL: http://tinyurl.com/y896n5

Brandi and the crew go searching for a crack in the time-space continuum. Along the way they experience some rather wild side effects of inter-dimensional travel—including Brandi's disembodied ass begging to be rogered. Robin is more than happy to oblige as the gravity units go off line, and as an oddly familiar time bandit plans to take Brandi hostage…

Excerpts available online at http://www.celinechatillon.com/brandi.html

Here's to health, happiness and success to everyone in 2007!

Celine @-->@-->@-->

Trust in the Wind by Vicki M. Taylor

E-book ISBN - 1-59426-205-5
Paperback ISBN - 1-59426-204-7

When pregnant teen, Joanne, chooses single motherhood, she loses everything, including her family. Four years later, she's fiercely independent, trusts no one and is barely keeping her head above water.

Roy is a Hillsborough County Sheriff, and a widower who lost his wife and child during a burglary gone terribly wrong. Six years later, he still refuses to love for fear of losing it again.

Together, these two just might get a second chance to learn about trust and love. When you can't count on people, TRUST IN THE WIND.

Read an excerpt of Trust in the Wind by going here

Read reviews of Trust in the Wind by going here

Visit Vicki's website by going here

Buy Trust in the Wind at Amazon.com

Friends…the best of friends.

Smart, yet stubborn, Kathryn wants more than anything to be a serious reporter, even to the detriment of her personal life. Her best friend, easygoing coworker Nick, realizes she has lost her Christmas spirit, and he is determined to help her find it again. And maybe in the process, she’ll find him too.

After the pair is assigned to work together on a story covering the toy drive for the downtown children’s home, Kathryn begins to receive anonymous gifts from a Secret Santa. But will any of this really make a difference in Kathryn? And what happens when she begins to fall for her Secret Santa, making Nick jealous?

by DA Wallace

Stranded in a remote cabin for the winter, two strangers are forced to survive the cold, lonely nights any way they can. Each struggling to get over the loss of someone they love, building relationships isn't in the forecast. However, in time, deep caring replaces what starts out as purely animal magnetism. Is their new found love strong enough to heal past wounds?

What are reviewers saying?

Recommended Read and FIVE ANGELS from Fallen Angels! This is a great book...

This is a beautiful tale of pain and passion, and the healing that comes from both, says Coffee Time Reviews. The author has created two amazing characters, each coping with loss in their own way. Charlie’s strength and determination play out wonderfully against Luke’s battered, but not broken, spirit and the flames from their growing desires are hot enough to melt the snow around them. Beautifully balanced and well written, this is a fantastic story I recommend putting on your must read list.

SOMEONE TO LOVE ME is a heart-touching story. I love the emotional bond that Charlie and Luke form. They had me close to tears several times, especially near the end of the story...Romance Junkies

Published by New Concepts Publishing http://www.newconceptspublishing.com/someonetoloveme.htm

For excerpts and other books written by this author visit www.angelfire.com/me5/dawallace

Jaded Beasts 6 - Secret Order of the Boar by Kara Andrews

Blurb:

Jonin Lee runs the SOB (Secret Order of the Boar), a group of people dedicated to following the ancient Chinese Daoist religion. To reach enlightenment, he intends to turn his followers into boars. He's discontent with his life as a launch engineer in a corporate-driven world and wants to change his future. That is...until he meets Sabine Morgan who treats him like a swine.

Sabine isn't at SOB to make friends, nor to become a member. She wasn't even born in the year of the Boar, but the year of the Tiger. She needs to uncover the truth about Jonin and report back to her boss at the space center. But Sabine can't help but be attracted to the charming, passionate, Jonin. In a mission to return Earth back to the people, she must find the key and search for the pig.

Jonin wants to reside on the space station, and in order to have his application accepted, he must do the impossible -- get the tigress to accept him. At one of his meetings, he falls for a woman so unlike the tigress he so wants to love. As he learns the mysteries surrounding him, he's entwined in a plot to bring the corporation down.

Sabine knows Jonin is the key, and now on the night when all her plans will come to light, she has to warn her lover or lose all. She doesn't want to lose the one man who makes her feel sexy, makes her laugh, and actually listens to her...possibly even loves her for any reason. But can she honestly love a boar?

OTHER STORIES IN THE ANTHOLOGY

Enchantment ~ Lizzie T. Leaf
Excitable ~ Leigh Ellwood
Prophecy of the Boar ~ Mila Ramos

To purchase and for more information:
http://www.midnightshowcase.com/Jadedsix.htm

Erotic-ahh Digest Vol 06-30
ISSN1-1555-5496 Vol,06-30
Words: 70,169
Ebook Formats $4.00, Print $13.47
Erotic-ahh Varying levels, IR &
MR, Paranormal, Dragons,
Shapshifters, Wolves

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