2011 Newsletter Archives Issue 74
Newsletter #74
CONTENTS:
GREETING
COUPON CODE
RECENT GUEST BLOGGERS
UPCOMING GUEST BLOGGERS
NEW RELEASES
UPCOMING RELEASES
EXCERPT FROM ROUGH WATERS
REVIEWS
FREE READ LINKS
CONTEST LINKS
BOOK VIDEO LINKS
POLLS
Hello! I've been so bad about getting out newsletters this year, so this one has a bunch of updates. I hope you enjoy this issue!
I've been pretty busy this year working on some new series as well as additions to older ones. Early this year the first two books in the Rough, Tough and Tumble series were released by Changeling Press. The third book is scheduled to release later this year. Also last month Wild Woods, the last story in the Mate Marks Cursed series was released, but their world continues in the new Inked series. Inked 1: Rough Waters released on April 21st and Inked 2: Cactus Juice, is scheduled to release toward the end of May. You can find out more about the Inked series as well as Mate Marks at http://www.kate-hill.com/matemarks/matemarks.html.
Right now the next story in the Horsemen series in in the editing stage. I hope to have more information to share with you about Mountain Stallion soon. Also I've been busy writing a book featuring Grigori who was introduced in Victory Stallion. It's almost ready to submit. Keeping my fingers crossed that it will be accepted. I've really enjoyed writing about Grigori and was happy to get some emails from readers who wanted a book about him. I really appreciate hearing from you about characters you'd like to see in future books.
Don't forget to stop by my contest page for this month's contest.
Talk to you soon!
KateIf you'd like to be included in my newsgroup contests, receive an email version of the newsletter, and also occasional posts about new releases and special events, please sign up below:
COUPON CODE
Changeling Press Coupon Code: Inked-11 -- Buy Kate Hill's Inked and get 10% off your entire order only at www.ChangelingPress.com. Coupon codes expires 05/25/2011.
UPCOMING GUEST BLOGGERS
05/01/2011 Marteeka Karland - http://www.marteekakarland.com
05/08/2011 Olivia Waite - http://www.oliviawaite.com/blog/
09/15/2011 Adele Dubois - http://www.adeledubois.com
Inked: Rough Waters
(Erotic Vampire)From Changeling Press.
One moment Samantha is admiring a tattooed man at the gym and the next she's aboard a private yacht with no idea how she got there. Faced with two mysterious men -- one she trusts and one she fears -- she experiences mind-blowing sex with a vampire while avoiding death. A night of heaven and hell...
Lured onto his estranged creator's yacht, Geoffrey meets a woman he can't resist, but is Samantha part of a scheme to tempt him into indulging in his long-repressed bloodlust?
Wild Woods
(M/M/F Sci-Fi)From Changeling Press.
The pain will come later.
After a magical artist tattoos an intriguing demon on her skin, Madison meets a gorgeous stranger with an alarming reputation and a fiercely sexy winged creature with an attitude. She senses they are one and the same. Despite the danger surrounding them, she's drawn to them by an inexplicable force.
Half-human and half-demon, Brody has spent his life fighting against his evil birthright. Despite the hatred of the townsfolk, he uses his supernatural powers to defend them from his foul bloodline.
Neither Madison nor Brody can fight their lust or deny their love, but hell is out to get him. When everyone close to him, especially his destined mate, is targeted by eight generations of Blazewood demons, the only way to fight evil is with evil.
Inked: Cactus Juice
(M/M Paranormal)Coming in May 2011 from Changeling Press.
While helping a stranded motorist, Adrian is transported to a desert road where a sexy biker offers him a ride in more ways than one.
On his way to a yearly ritual, Eric didn't expect to find a handsome stranger walking alone in the Mojave. A night of fantastic sex turns to love, but Eric has a supernatural secret and despite his magical trip to the desert, Adrian refuses to believe in the paranormal.
By the law of the deserts spirits, a man who shares his seed with anyone but the brotherhood or his one true love forfeits his extended life. Will Eric's love end his supernatural existence, or will Adrian join him as his eternal mate?
(Erotic Shapeshifter)Coming in 2011 from Ellora's Cave.
The stallion of her dreams...
Steely muscles ripple beneath the magnificent Horseman's palomino coat. His cream-colored wings settle against his sides and he studies his surroundings with eyes as blue as a tropical sea. That riveting gaze fixes on Gayle and sends her heartbeat out of control.
Though not a stranger to Horsemen, she has never been aroused by one--until now.
The woman who stirs his soul...
Beneath her lace dress, the woman's full breasts swell with a lustful breath. Her glossy lips part and her sultry eyes widen a bit. No one has ever stared at Pace like this. Everything about her awakens his passion.
Pace and Gayle are a perfect match, but a case of mistaken identity might ruin their love before it truly begins.
Excerpt: Rough Waters
by Kate Hill
(Erotic Vampire)
From Changeling Press"I don't know what's going on, but--" The shipped rocked violently and Samantha stopped speaking and focused on keeping her balance. It was impossible. Once again they lurched on the waves. She tumbled onto Geoffrey who landed flat on his back, Samantha on top of him.
Instinctively her thighs clasped him. Straddling him, she braced her hands against his chest. Their startled gazes locked.
"What's going on?" she asked breathlessly.
"Feels like a storm to me," he said, grasping her waist.
The shipped tossed again and Samantha let go of a little shriek at the same moment Geoffrey gave a masculine shout. They rolled across the floor and landed with their positions reversed. Geoffrey's long, hard body pinned hers to the carpeted floor.
Bracing a hand on either side of her head, he raised himself slightly, relieving her of a portion of his weight.
"Something isn't right here," he said gruffly, his lips centimeters from her. "It feels like we're in the middle of a typhoon but all I want to do is fuck you. What did John do?"
Again they tumbled across the floor. This time she landed on top.
"How should I know?" she panted, torn between fear of the ship sinking and the most intense arousal she'd ever felt in her life. "He's your family, not mine!"
The ship rocked so hard she thought for sure they'd capsize. She screamed and Geoffrey's arms tightened around her as they rolled again. Before they struck the wall he managed to turn his body so that he took the brunt of the blow. He grunted on impact.
"You okay?" she asked. Why did she care?
"Yeah. You?"
"I think so, but I'm not sure it matters. Do you think we're sinking?"
"Not sure."
They stood, steadying each other.
"We better find out what's going on," he said, taking her hand.
Instead of pulling away she clung to him. No sooner had he opened the door than John appeared drenched in seawater and looking disheveled. He pushed tendrils of black hair from his forehead.
"Are we going down?" Geoffrey asked.
John shook his head. "No, but we're off course and our communications have been knocked out."
Samantha, girl, don't panic.
"Do you need help topside?" Geoffrey asked.
"The captain has everything under control. We lost a couple of guests overboard, but it's no big deal."
Samantha stared at him in horror.
"Don't looked so worried. They won't be missed," John told her, a wicked grin on his full lips.
Geoffrey glanced at Samantha and said, "We're probably better off without them. Believe me, this isn't a group you want to be lost at sea with."
"We can keep her safe. Right, Geoffrey?" John said.
The men held each other's gazes--John with an antagonizing smirk and Geoffrey with his jaw set in anger.
"I need to get back--"
"No, John, you need to tell me what the fuck is going on." Geoffrey grabbed his arm and pulled him into the cabin.
FOR BLOODY OR NOTHING: VILLAIN TAMED
5 Hearts!
I have to say I have really enjoyed this book which is the finale to the Bloody or Nothing trilogy.
- Ana, The Romance StudioMs. Hill has a great way of crafting a complex character that is a hardened warrior, has a ton of enemies from vampires to vampire hunters and one who has an attitude of "Go ahead...take your best shot."
- Dawn, Love Romances and MoreFOR BLOODY OR NOTHING: BOTTOMS UP
The emotional aspects of these three together left me rooting for them to find their own happily ever after.
- Dawn, Love Romances and MoreFOR MUCH MORE THAN BLOOD
If you like your paranormals spicy this one's a must-read.
- Theresa Joseph, The Romance StudioFOR MIRAGE
Mirage is a delicious story with an intense, erotic scene that will sweep you away.
- Patrice F., Joyfully ReviewedFOR SILVER CUFFS
This is a fast, fun erotic romance that had me at the edge of my seat. I'm not sure exactly why I was so worked up about it except that I think that Ms. Hill is truly a master at her craft.
- Hunter, Happily Ever After Reviews4.5 Tombstones
Kate Hill has delivered a very arousing tale blending several genres in a cool and delightful escape.
- Hockeyvamp, Bitten by BooksFOR SECOND CHANCE CHARITY
This story shines a beacon of hope on the deepest pain and sadness, and the author cares about her characters.
- Patrice F., Joyfully ReviewedFOR SIXTY NINE SADIE
This sizzling tale in contemporary dark fantasy setting was entertaining and lively
- Patrice F., Joyfully ReviewedFOR DEMITRI'S DEVIL
Demitri's Devil 4 cherries
This is story I would recommend to anyone with a passion for shifters.
- Peppermint, Whipped CreamFOR ROCK AND A HARD PLACE
4 Hearts
The brothers' quest for survival is displayed in the love they seek with their girlfriends, the intensity they bring to their competitions and the acts they are forced to endure for each other.
- Michele, The Romance Studio
Changeling Press Encounters - Free reads by Changeling Press authors.
Mating Bonds by Nina Pierce, a free read available at Ellora's Cave.
Part of the Shifting Bonds series.Danger threatens at every turn in Lonesome Forks. Just for one night, Jayda, Zane and Cole want to put the politics of warring shifters aside and enjoy the carnal pleasures of their mated triad.
Tempted into shifting and lured into the Montana forest by pride leader Zane Brodan, polymorphic shifter Jayda Kynslan can't resist her cougar mate's seduction. And when wolf leader Cole Takoda joins the fun, what's a gal to do but give herself over to her animal urges and enjoy the lustful temptations offered by both her mates.
Dark Wings and Moonlight by Kate Hill, a free read posted here.
Dark Wings and Moonlight is related to the novella Wild Woods.
Goodnight, Diva by Kate Hill, a free read posted here.
Goodnight, Diva is related to the Inked series.Robert has admired sexy drag queen Kay Soaringheart from afar, but when his path crosses that of the Midlord Damon Tinta, he discovers that Kay isn't merely part of his fantasies, but his soul mate.
From Ashlyn Chase:
I'd like to invite people to "like" my facebook fan page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ashlyn-Chase/101303673285353
When we get 300 people, we're having a drawing for swag!
Kate Hill's Spring Contest. Enter for the chance to win either a pdf download of Sudsy or a pdf download of Puppies Bite.
Changeling Press TV
Latest books from Changeling Press.
Wild Woods by Kate Hill
From Changeling Press
Generous Fire by Olivia Waite
Read an excerpt here.
Tina Donahue's Book Videos.
This month's poll is: poll_process(79); ?>
The results of the Issue 73 poll question are:
How many books do you prefer in a series
2-3 (2)
No more than 5 (0)
It doesn't matter as long as I'm still interested in the series.(40)
I don't like series books.(1)Total: (43)
Newsletter #75
CONTENTS:
GREETING
RECENT GUEST BLOGGERS
UPCOMING GUEST BLOGGERS
NEW RELEASES
UPCOMING RELEASES
EXCERPT FROM FRENZIED
REVIEWS
FREE READ LINKS
CONTEST LINKS
BOOK VIDEO LINKS
POLLS
Hi Everybody! I know it's been a while again since I've had a full newsletter. I hope you've been having a great year and enjoyed Halloween.
The Halloween page was a lot of fun this year. Thanks to everyone who visited and to the authors who participated. There were lots of great prizes for the Halloween Countdown Contest. Congratulations to the following winners:
Week One: Tamsyn from Japan
Week Two: Anne from IL
Week Three: Julianne, USA
Week Four: Deb, USAIt's getting closer to the end of the year and I'm looking forward to working on next year's stories. I recently submitted a new Horsemen book and I'm hoping my editor will be interested in publishing it. This book is about Grigori, the striped Horseman from Victory Stallion. I got several emails from readers about him and I was so glad about that because I really wanted to tell Grigori's story. As soon as I hear any news (hopefully good!) about publication, I'll let you know. In the meantime, I'm working on another Horseman book and a Viking story related to an earlier book, Northman's Passion.
Next year I have a new series starting at Changeling Press. It's called Whisper, about an old New England town that's home to many paranormal creatures. Also next year the Shadowed angel/demon series will be continuing with Alaskan Flame and I'll Be Damned.
This month the first story in the Shadowed series is due to release. It's called Frenzied. Artist Zuri has done a lovely cover for it. I've posted it below along with info about the story and an except that I hope you enjoy.
It looks like it's already going to be a cold winter in New England, but wintry days are nice to get some reading and writing done!
I hope you have a great holiday season. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding this newsletter or my work, please feel free to email me at katehill@sprintmail.com.
Talk to you soon!
KateIf you'd like to be included in my newsgroup contests, receive an email version of the newsletter, and also occasional posts about new releases and special events, please sign up below:
UPCOMING GUEST BLOGGERS
11/16/2011 Shara and Marteeka - http://sharaandmarteeka.artisteer.net/
12/11/2011 Alison Bruce - http://www.alisonbruce.ca/
12/14/2011 Olivia Waite - www.oliviawaite.com
When in Rome
(M/M/F Sci-Fi)
From Changeling PressShapeshifters Zandra, Sefu and Tiago find themselves in ancient Rome where a gladiator and his lover are desperate to escape the brutal games and her cruel husband.
The trio's lust burns hotter than ever, stoked by the knowledge that this time they might not return to their world. Using their powers, they must impersonate Roman nobles to deceive a twisted emperor and save a gladiator from death in the arena while coming to terms with their love for each other.
Mountain Stallion
(M/F Fantasy)
From Ellora's CaveThe stallion of her dreams...
Steely muscles ripple beneath the magnificent Horseman's palomino coat. His cream-colored wings settle against his sides and he studies his surroundings with eyes as blue as a tropical sea. That riveting gaze fixes on Gayle and sends her heartbeat out of control. Though not a stranger to Horsemen, she has never been aroused by one--until now.
The woman who stirs his soul...
Beneath her lace dress, the woman's full breasts swell with a lustful breath. Her glossy lips part and her sultry eyes widen. No one has ever stared at Pace like this. Everything about her awakens his passion.
Pace and Gayle are a perfect match, but a case of mistaken identity might ruin their love before it truly begins.
Inked: Cactus Juice
(M/M Paranormal)Coming on November 17, 2011 from Changeling Press.
Every new soul deserves a chance.
Born of two demons, Michael was smuggled from hell by an angel of mercy and raised on Earth. Aware of his parentage, Michael is torn between his desire for a normal life and his demonic nature.
Rich and sinfully sexy, he has cut himself off from relationships other than physical, satisfying his carnal needs by using an escort service that caters to strange and sometimes supernatural clientele. When one of his favorite escorts is brutally murdered, Michael uses his demonic skills to find her attacker, but someone believes he is the one to blame.
Britt is determined to bring her sister's murderer to justice, even if the police can't due to his airtight alibi and a lack of evidence. She knows Michael is to blame and goes undercover as an escort to prove his guilt and mete out punishment on her own, but can a woman with a lack of sexual experience convince a lustful demon she's for sale? More important, can she keep from falling in love with a man torn between good and evil?
by Kate Hill
(Erotic Paranormal)
From Changeling PressBritt's heart pounded and she trembled so violently that for a moment she didn't trust herself to move off the bed without falling.
She closed her eyes briefly and fought to control her breathing.
"It's done," she whispered. "I got him, Marla."
She finally stood, put the gun in her purse and picked up her shoes. Feeling nauseous, she backed out of the room, unable to look away from Michael's muscular frame that lay in a pool of blood on the stone floor.
When they'd met, she'd been surprised by her physical attraction to him. She'd expected to be completely repulsed by her sister's killer, but when she'd looked into his big blue eyes, she could scarcely believe he would brutally slay someone, especially a woman like Marla who was no threat to him.
She hurried out of the basement and ran up the stairs. The house was enormous and it took her a moment to find her way back to the front door. She wasn't quite sure why she was running. Most likely she'd be caught and convicted, but it was worth it to see the bastard who had destroyed Marla punished. The police certainly had no intention of bringing him to justice.
When he'd said he owned a security company, she'd nearly laughed in his face. He patronized hookers, abused and murdered them, but people paid him to protect them. By the look of this house and the amount of money the agency charged for escorts, they paid him damn well too.
Finally reaching the front door, she flung it open and screamed. Her heart beat so hard that she thought she might pass out and she stepped backward, stumbled over her own feet and fell onto her backside.
Michael stood in front of her, except it wasn't exactly him, but a demonic version of the man. Little curved horns, blood trickling from their base, extended from just above his temples. Large white and red wings sprouted from his back and a tail tipped with a red spike dangled between his legs. Five raw-looking wounds riddled his chest--bullet wounds from her gun--but they had already stopped bleeding. His blue eyes fixed on her and she again reached into her bag for the gun, but he moved forward and stepped on it with his booted foot.
"Hello, Stephanie," he said.
MOUNTAIN STALLION
I found MOUNTAIN STALLION to be an enjoyable story that can be read as a standalone novel.
- Contessa, Romance JunkiesThis short tale keeps you entertained until the very end.
- Arianne, Night Owl RomanceMINE FOR KEEPS
I was drawn to the characters from the first page.
- Nymphaea, Whipped CreamMOUNTAIN MEN
Ms. Hill has created an amazing story and I will definitely be reading the other stories in this series!
- Shalanda, The Romance studioWILD WOODS
Definitely worth reading, Wild Woods is a quick and entertaining read and, at eighty-eight pages, just right for light entertainment.
- Clematis, Whipped Cream Reviews4 Stars
I found WILD WOODS to be a captivating story with a fast pace and good character development.
- Mia, The Romance Reviews4 Roses
If you like dark heros, then Brody Blazewood is one demon you don't want to miss!
- Willow, Pillow Talk Reviews
Hellhound Detective Agency: Feel of Fur by BJ McCall
Around and Around by Megan Slayer
From Ashlyn Chase:
I'd like to invite people to "like" my facebook fan page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ashlyn-Chase/101303673285353
When we get 300 people, we're having a drawing for swag!
Kate Hill's November Contest. Enter for the chance to win either a pdf download of Hung at Dawn.
Changeling Press TV
Latest books from Changeling Press.
Fire Woman by Megan Slayer
From Changeling Press
Generous Fire by Olivia Waite
Read an excerpt here.
Frenzied by Kate Hill
From Changeling Press
Tina Donahue's Book Videos.
This month's poll is: poll_process(84); ?>
The results of the Issue 74 poll question are:
Which vampire world do you like best?
Ancient Blood 8
Blood and Soul 6
Carnal 2Total votes: 16