Title: Faerie Blood (Curse of the Fae 3)
Author: Anna Applegate
Genre: New Adult PNR/Fantasy Romance
Cover Designer: Trif Book Design
Editor: Proof Positive
Publication Date: Sept. 8th, 2022
Hosted by: Lady Amber's PR
Title: Faerie Blood (Curse of the Fae 3)
Author: Anna Applegate
Genre: New Adult PNR/Fantasy Romance
Cover Designer: Trif Book Design
Editor: Proof Positive
Publication Date: Sept. 8th, 2022
Hosted by: Lady Amber's PR
Check out another installment of this super popular new adult romance series! There's also an excerpt to whet your appetite.
Title: Goddess
Author: S.R.
Watson & Ryan Stacks
Genre: New
Adult Romance
Cover Designer:
Indie Sage
Editor: Jenny
Sims of Editing4Indies
Publication
Date: May 19th, 2022
Hosted by: Lady
Amber's PR
USA Today
Bestselling Author, S. R. Watson, is a Texas native who currently resides in
Washington with her children. She grew up reading the Sweet Valley series
(Twins, High, & University) among others. Her passion for writing began in
high school and continued even after earning her nursing degree and becoming an
operating room registered nurse. Discovering the Twilight series and 50 Shades
Trilogy, inspired her to finally share her own stories.
S. R. Watson
published her first book in 2014.
When S. R.
Watson is not writing, or working as an OR nurse manager, she loves to read and
binge watch her favorite shows.
Author Links:
Watson & Stacks' FB Page | Watson and Stacks' IG
S.R. Watson’s Facebook | S.R. Watson’s IG | S.R. Watson’s Twitter
S. R. Watson’s Amazon | S.R. Watson’s BookBub | S.R. Watson’s Tik Tok
USA Today Bestselling Author, Ryan Stacks, is a Walla Walla, WA native
who currently reside in Utah with his wife Anna. Most would consider him a jack
of all trades. His first love is wrestling and he’s wrestled his entire life.
In addition to his talents on the mat, Ryan has many achievements. He’s a
published international cover model and he released his first book, Peppermint
Mocha Love with SR Watson in December 2017. For this novella, he debuted as
both an author and cover photographer. Ryan Stacks has partnered with S.R.
Watson to create many more stories that’ll take you for a ride.
When Ryan Stacks is not writing, he spends his time making fun TikToks,
traveling, being active with the youth in his community by coaching wrestling,
and helping in Young Life as a leader. In addition to his commitment to the
community, Ryan has taken his fitness career to new highs as a men’s physique
competitor - placing top 3 at the national level.
Author Links:
Ryan Stacks’ Facebook | Ryan Stacks’ IG | Ryan Stacks’ Twitter
Ryan Stacks’ Amazon | Ryan Stacks’ BookBub | Ryan Stacks’ Tik Tok
“You’re not a serial killer or ax murderer, are you?” She speaks up. I
want to laugh out loud, but I’m sure that won’t bode well with trying to get
her into my truck. But c’mon, who would admit that if they were? Surely, she
isn’t serious. She crosses her arms over her chest, and it takes everything in
me not to let my eyes follow. She’s actually waiting for an answer to that
ridiculous question.
“I can promise you I’m
not. My name is Huxley Lair, and I’m staying with my mother for a bit in
Marietta.” I don’t have to ask if she’s from Marietta. A beauty like her would
be well known around such a small town. I haven’t had time to scroll through my
list of prospects for sex because I’ve only been back in town for a few weeks,
but if she was any other woman, I’d definitely have a go at her. Too bad she is
off limits… saved by the job.
“Well, thank you for
your generosity, mister. My name is Goddess. I guess a ride would be nice.” The
way she says ride has my mind taking a trip straight to the gutter. I need to
snap out of this lust. I’m quite aware of what her name is, but I continue to
play my part— the stranger who happened to find her along the road.
Title: Delectable
Author: Emily
Robertson
Genre: New
Adult Romance
Cover Designer:
Indie Sage
Publication
Date: April 28th, 2022
Hosted by: Lady
Amber's PR
USA Today
Bestselling author Emily Robertson’s creativity started early in life on stage.
Now instead of theatre, she spends her time creating worlds on the page for
others to enjoy. As an avid reader, she enjoys reading New Adult and
Contemporary Romance as much as she does writing them. When her dog isn’t
keeping her company in her office, she might be anywhere. She’s recently
learned all about baseball when her son took up the sport, playing mom taxi for
one of the many activities that’s going on, or binging on some reality TV show
she can’t get enough of.
If you want to
stay up to date with everything going on, make sure to check out her webpage or
sign up for her newsletter.
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Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon | Newsletter | BookBub
If you're a fan of new adult, urban fantasy, thrillers, and romance, you'll want to grab this book while it's on Kindle Countdown for just 99 cents! Enjoy the excerpt before you download your copy!
HOW NOT TO STAKE A VAMPIRESS (Huntress Prey excerpt)
I stayed as far away from his neck as I could, considering I was straddling him and pinning him to the humid forest ground. Despite the fresh air, there was no escaping his scent. A mouthwatering combination of dark chocolate and spices I couldn’t name. Warm, heady, and achingly enticing.
I felt invisible but mighty power coming from him. It felt like a burning blade aimed straight at my heart, and I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of might he possessed. Carefully, I loosened my tight leash on that force which dwelled inside me, and I feared and hated in equal measure.
“Tell me what you are, who you are,” I tried to demand, but it sounded more like a plea thanks to my fear, blood-lust-addled brain.
Like before, my hypnosis was wholly ineffective, repelled by a burning shield.
Part of me wanted to end him then and there, but I needed to know if he’d been sent to capture me.
“Only if you tell me why you’re hunting me down,” he bargained. And despite his fast heartbeat and the slightly citric tang that I was certain meant fear, his voice was steady, confident.
“I was not hunting you down,” I said again. “You are the one who broke into my apartment. If someone is the hunter here, that’s not me.”
He snorted. “Bit ironic for the people-eating, fanged creature to say that, don’t you think?”
How ever did he manage that infuriating tone while being at the mercy of a people-eating creature, as he’d said?
I arched a brow.
“I came to stop you before you tried to kill me,” he added, the duh implicit.
“I hadn’t considered killing you until you broke into my home and scared my cat,” I testily confessed.
He scoffed. “You’re more frightened than your cat ever was.”
I glared at him. He was right, of course. “This is a very bizarre conversation.”
“And one I’d rather have without you on top of me, no offense,” he drawled.
I’d calmed down enough to register the rather suggestive position, to feel the pulsing heat and raw power emanating from him in waves. To be very aware of each point of contact, even through the barriers of our clothes.
I moved at full speed, locating the stake near his feet. Weird, I’d thought it was a few yards to my right. The crystal was hot in my hand. It felt curiously alive; as if it buzzed with power.
Alexander, if that was his name, stood fast; rubbing his right wrist as he gave me a reproachful look. A swathe of dark golden hair fell across his forehead, and I had the crazy impulse to put it back in place for him, imagining how soft it would feel between my fingers.
Just in case I needed any more confirmation that I was going crazy.
“So, what are you?” I pressed.
He rolled his shoulders, looking regal and nonchalant despite his messy, blood-stained clothes. My blood, I remembered, quenching the instinctive impulse to bite him in revenge. The last person who had ever managed to make me bleed had died long ago. And he’d begged for his life.
“Are the pointy ears not enough of a hint?” He asked, locking those unearthly eyes with mine.
“An elf, like Legolas?” I asked, hating that I was playing his game.
He blinked. “Not precisely.”
I clenched my teeth, fighting down the instinctive hiss.
He heaved a dramatic sigh, but his gaze was reading me with sharp intensity. “Fae.”
“A faerie?” I asked, incredulous. “Like Tinker Bell?”
He flashed me a look of mock offense. “Not quite.”
Was he saying the truth?
I wasn’t sure which version had it right, if the stories that claimed faeries to be tiny naughty beings with wings and magical powder or the ones that claimed they looked, well, like gorgeous humanoids with pointy ears. The latter being a pretty close description of the striking, annoying, stabby idiot standing two yards away from me.
And who cared if he was lying? He had been trying to kill me just a couple of minutes ago.
My upper lip flickered over my still lengthened fangs. He cocked a brow in a way that said ‘bring it on’.
And though that baser, violent part of me wanted to throttle him, I reined it in. I needed to know who he was and what he wanted. And I had the feeling he wanted the same from me.
“I’ve answered your question. Now, may I have my stake back?” He asked, stretching out his hand.
“Hell no. Why did you think I was hunting you down?” I demanded.
His eyes flashed. “Because your ilk enjoys killing my kind,” he replied.
I could sense his disdain when saying that.
I blinked. “Why?”
“Because our blood is more delicious, and nutritious, naturally,” he sneered.
I swallowed hard.
If that was true, if he wasn’t fooling me into lowering my guard to kill me, that was a repugnant reason.
“I would never kill someone just because they taste good,” I affirmed.
He scoffed. “Of course not. You are a bookish, animal lover geek who wouldn’t hurt a fly.”
Maybe I’d rushed into deciding not to bite him.
“And you’re just an innocent, sparkly faerie who was merely making sure I’m not a mean vampire,” I snorted. “It isn’t quite as simple as that, is it?”
He shrugged one shoulder. “Life rarely is. Now, may I have my stake back?”
My upper lip curled. “You stabbed me with it, you bastard. No, you can’t have it back.”
He smirked, tutted. “Has no one ever taught you holding grudges is bad for the soul?”
“Has no one ever taught you it’s rude to break into people’s homes and then stab them after they save your ass from becoming faery-puree?” I shot back.
He shrugged. “I took nothing from your apartment, you are stealing from me.”
“Stealing sounds so rude,” I said, barely resisting showing him my fangs.
“Let’s call it a gesture of good faith.”
He cocked a brow. “What a tough bargainer you are.”
I barely held back the desire to throttle him.
“I have questions,” I admitted. “You can’t just say such things and expect me not to have many questions.”
“An interrogation in the middle of the forest, in the dark of night done by a vampiress,” he pretended to muse. “Yeah, it’s a no from me.”
Stabbing him wasn’t the same as biting him. Maybe just a little stab.
“Perhaps tomorrow, after the class is over, we can grab a cup of coffee and have a conversation,” I suggested. That sounded reasonable and not at all as if I was planning to bite him.
His lips flickered. “Asking me on a date already? Don’t you think it is perhaps a bit soon after a murder attempt?”
“It was self-defense!” I cried.
“Tomato, tomahto,” he drawled. I growled. He rolled his eyes. “Fine, tomorrow, at the nearest coffee shop, we shall debate on the meaning of life and whatever else you like. For now, I must conclude our little dalliance.”
I locked my muscles not to kick him. He took a step back, eyes on me, and then turned, walking towards the tree line. Despite the facade of nonchalance, I could feel that he was wary. By far not as much as humans feared me once I showed them who I really was, but still.
He looked at both sides before crossing the road and heading towards the back of the building. I followed him, stashing his stake under my ex-favorite green blouse. His car was a beautiful, elegant sedan. He got inside and winked, before starting the engine and leaving me there, standing in the middle of the road wondering just what the Hell had happened.
©Selene Kallan, Huntress Prey 2021.