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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! Anti-Romance is now available for preorder for 99¢ on iBooks! Anti-Romancewill be available everywhere on February 29th for 99¢ for TWO DAYS ONLY. So mark your calendars and check your emails or my Facebook page on February 29th. Hope you all are doing something nice for Valentine's Day, whether it's with your sweetheart, a friend or family member, or your gorgeous self. Treat yourself to something nice today. As for me, I am probably flying over the Pacific Ocean as you read this, on my way back from beautiful Hawaii to the Pacific Northwest. I've gotta be honest, I'm missing the cool, rainy weather and looking forward to snuggling up under the covers tonight, maybe with a cup of hot cocoa and a sexy read. ;) As usual, if you have any questions or just wanna chat, please email me at officialcassialeo@gmail.com. Happy reading! :) Much love, Cassia EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT! Anti-Romance (a stand-alone novel) Release Date: Feb. 29, 2016 Preorder on iBooks Add on Goodreads EXCERPT: Kade finished setting up his mic, then he slung his guitar strap over his shoulder and curled his finger at me. “Come here, Miss Laney,” he beckoned in that Godlike voice. I couldn’t hide my smile. I couldn’t even bring myself to demand he stop calling me Miss Laney. I kind of liked it.  “Is that an order?” I replied with a coy tilt of my head. He cocked an eyebrow as he took his guitar into his hands. “It most certainly is. Now come here so I can show you something.” I walked toward him slowly, drawing out the tension, allowing myself a moment to try to compose myself. “What do you want to show me?” I practically purred the question, and by the look on his face, this did not go unnoticed. He dug his hand in his pocket and pulled out a silver fingerpick, which looked sort of like a thimble with a pointed edge. “Can you keep this in your pocket?” he asked, holding it out to me. “It tends to either poke me or fall out of my pocket while I’m seated on the stool. All you have to do is toss it to me when I give you the signal. I want you to be my pick girl tonight.” “Your pick girl?” I replied. “You pick me to be your pick girl? Should I feel honored?” “Absolutely,” he replied in that easy Southern drawl. “To be honest, I’ve never had a pick girl. But I think I might be ready for one. What do you say?” I plucked the pick out of his hand and tucked it into my pocket. “I’m all yours.” The crowd began filing in just as sounds of the band warming up downstairs began to quiver in the air. A few girls who could be described as prettier and skinnier than I cast flirtatious looks in Kade’s direction as he and one of the club’s sound engineer’s continued to test his guitar pedals and mic volume. But Kade didn’t seem to notice or care, which only served to bolster my crazy theory that maybe, just maybe, getting romantically involved with a musician wasn’t such a stupid idea. I mentally capped off that statement with a winking emoji then turned my attention back to Kade and the way the red lighting only enhanced his devilish good looks. His golden-brown hair looked even messier and his brown eyes darker  under the crimson shadows. He winked at me as I took a seat on my stool at the side of the staging area. The butterflies in my belly flapped their wings in frenzied delight. He once again slung the guitar across his body and rolled up the sleeves on blue plaid shirt. The distant sounds of folksy acoustic guitar and haunting female vocals wafted up to us from the club downstairs, but the crowd in the gallery upstairs was absolutely silent, holding their breath as Kade finished rolling up his sleeves and leaned in toward the mic. “Happy Valentine’s Day, Austin.”  He issued this greeting in a subdued murmur, but the resounding applause and cheers from the crowd were anything but. He chuckled, throwing his head back as he appeared genuinely humbled by this reaction. Of course, this only called forth even louder cheers and more zealous applause. Kade hung his head to hide his uncontrollable grin as he shook his head in disbelief. Who was this guy? Why did everyone seem to know him except me? *** End of excerpt. Click here to add on Goodreads. 99¢ PREORDER! Acting Out (Shattered Hearts #8) Release Date: May 2016 Preorder on iBooks Add on Goodreads Acting Out is now available for preorder for 99¢ on iBooks! Acting Out will be available everywhere in May 2016 for 99¢ for TWO DAYS ONLY. I will have a more precise release date soon so you can mark your calendars. Description: When my rock star father, Chris Knight, introduced me to director Daniel Hartley, I had no idea I would fall for the insanely hot British director my first day on the set. But there’s just one little problem: Daniel and my dad are still friends. Okay, maybe there’s two problems. Did I mention Daniel is sixteen years older than me? BOOK SIGNINGS   BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Boston North Shore Author Signing When: Saturday, April 9, 2016 Information & Tickets: Available on the North Shore Author Signing website Where: Boston Marriott (15 minutes from Boston’s Logan Airport). 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Are you ready to see the cover for the brand new Beautiful Dead adventure coming to a Kindle near you on March 6? It's called "The Whispers" and they can't wait to introduce themselves.   NOTE: This story can be read by itself. Reading the Beautiful Dead Trilogy will greatly enrich your experience of this book, but is not required.   Synopsis: Jennifer needs to know the truth about the Beautiful Dead. Do they really exist, or is it all a lie? She faces punishment from the university if she pursues her forbidden Undeadly studies - but she could also change the world. One reckless decision (that may or may not be totally illegal) sends Jennifer and her friends embarking on an adventure of a deathtime to find the truth at last. She did not expect, however, to discover the fate of all humanity resting in her little Living hands. Add "The Whispers (A new BEAUTIFUL DEAD adventure)" to your Goodreads To-Be-Read lists HERE, or by clicking the cover above. If you haven't read The Beautiful Dead series yet, please treat yourself to the most unique and unconventionally "undead" fantasy series you've ever read. It's powerful and adventurous. It's hilarious and unexpectedly romantic. And you will root for Winter, the strong female Undead main character, to the very end. Watch this exciting new Beautiful Dead trailer I made, featuring original music from the soundtrack, available at: darylbanner.bandcamp.com "There is more than one kind of dying. There is more than one kind of Dead." Get the entire Beautiful Dead trilogy, plus a bonus unreleased short story HERE or by clicking the box set below. The Beautiful Dead trilogy tells the fateful story of a newly-Undead teenage girl named Winter. Armed with her uncanny wit and no memory of her First Life, Winter embarks on a journey of self-discovery where she makes strange new friends, battles dangerous adversaries, and finds love with a man ... whose heart still beats.   *** INCLUDES BONUS CONTENT: The unreleased Beautiful Dead Short Story "Megan's Cage", plus an exclusive sneak peek of "The Whispers", the new Beautiful Dead adventure coming March 6.

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Rushing The Goal Cover Reveal ~ Toni Aleo

TONI ALEO COVER PHOTOGRAPHY || SARA EIREW COVER DESIGN || REGINA WAMBA Introduced in Toni Aleo’s Bellevue Bullies Series, it’s the Sinclair brothers’ big sister’s turn to find love in the next installment of the New York Times and USA Today best-selling series, the Assassins. Lucy Sinclair was no stranger to pain. She grew up with three younger brothers, met a bad boy, got pregnant by him, married him, and then suffered through a nasty divorce from him. Pain. That was pain. To top it off, she even had to go through the heartbreaking divorce of her parents. Through it all, she survived. All she cared about was making sure her daughter was happy and taken care of. Despite an ex-husband hell-bent on ruining her life, she fought to overcome. She’s gotten to the point that she’s okay with being just okay. She never cared about herself because she never had the time. It was Angie and only Angie she focused on, but that all changed when Benji Paxton offered to help her daughter on the ice. Benji knew the moment he saw Lucy, he’d never be the same. Especially when she came with the bundle of crazy that was her daughter. His heart wasn’t ready for them. After years spent sobering up and finding who he was without the alcohol, he never forgot he was being punished for not appreciating the love he had when he was younger. Because of his past, he had gotten used to being alone, a recluse, but even he had to admit it was getting old. He was lonely. Hockey wasn’t enough anymore. He wanted a family; he wanted his true love. Benji and Lucy were just two lost souls. Floating through life with no purpose. But finding each other gave them direction, a chance at a future. And had them both Rushing the Goal to be together.

PRESALE PURCHASE LINKS   Amazon Kobo iTunes | COMING SOON Due to the problems I have experienced with the Barnes + Noble Preorder system for my last two books, I will not be offering preorders with them for Rushing The Goal. I appreciate your understanding. -Toni

Hearts Afire Release Blitz

 

 

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Plan to curl up with this 6-author, all new story, Valentine's Day anthology. M/M, F/F, Dark Erotica, Menage - want a sneak peek on what's inside?

The Title: Lovelorn: Demon Gate Series. 

Subtitle Episode Six.

By:  Nicholas Bella

(M/M)

“It’s one thing to know that I’m a knight in King Adriel’s court, but it’s another thing to know what that really means.”

I’ve had one successful mission that I managed to complete by the skin of my… well, let’s just say that I wouldn’t have been able to do it without Raphael’s help. He’s become a huge part of my life now and after learning even more about myself and what my role is in our relationship, let’s just say that I think I’m adjusting rather well, considering the circumstances. On top of my personal issues—and I have plenty—the Society has tasked me with another mission. No rest for the wicked, and I do find that I’m enjoying my wickedness even more now that I’m a demon. Nonetheless, I’ve been assigned to a case where a demon is killing and feeding on a bunch of innocent people who seemed to just be a little down on their luck in the love department. Well, that just doesn’t sit well with me and I’m making it my business to bring this demon to my dinner table.

Title:  My Men

(M/F/M)

Author:  Andrea Smith

This sequel to "These Men," finds Paige, Eli and Cain trying to add to their family. Unfortunately, they've been trying for several months with no luck. The stork seems to be ignoring them . . . or is he? When an unexpected person shows up on their doorstep, it isn't quite the bundle of joy they've been hoping for, but their lives are about to get even more interesting. Someone from Eli's past is about to play havoc with their summer, and put a crimp in their love lives. Steamy, sexy, and an incredibly complicated scenario is about to play out, that finds Eli caught between a rock and a hard place (pardon the pun). Will Eli do the right thing, or put their relationship at risk?

Title:  Dirty Red Doll

(F/F)

Author:  L.e. Chamberlin

Jemma's a former top-billed adult film actress whose on-screen sex life has always been far more interesting than her real romances. Nearing "retirement age" at thirty-three and still  unsure what life after porn holds for her, she's looking forward to finishing one last film and heading off to Europe for an extended, soul-searching holiday.  When Jemma's beautiful new costar  shows up on the set, things heat up fast. But when Heidi makes it clear she's not available offscreen without a
commitment, Jemma is forced to decide what's more  important: the first taste of freedom she's had in 15 years or a chance at love.

Title:  The Manny

Author:  Susan Ward

(M/M)

I never understood when people said someday you would love someone enough to want it all. All? I didn’t even know what they meant by “all.” I’d spent most of my life in the military in the Special Forces and, since taking that career-ending bullet in Kandahar, as personal security for the most famous rock star on the planet. My life worked for me.

But the minute I saw him, it all changed. I knew he was the one for me. The one the term all was invented for. I never expected to fall so completely for a one-night stand. I thought this kind of love was something I was incapable of feeling, but then Leland Jensen was not my usual type of hookup. He was my age when I’d always been careful to stick with partners too young to hold my interest. He was smart and humorous. And he was my match in bed in every way.

That he wasn’t like my other sexual partners should have warned me away that first night. Instead, it drew me to him like a moth to a flame.

Title:  Guns Blazing

Authors:  Eva LeNoir & Andrea Smith

(M/M)

My name is Lloyd Ledbetter and I am the best lawyer New York criminals can buy. My obsession to detail is their saving grace. I'm focused, determined and one ­track minded. Nursing my broken heart for the last few months, I've stayed away from anything that could resemble a relationship.

Until Luke Gunner.

My name is Luke Gunner and I'm the best money launderer criminals can buy. With an IQ reaching the status of genius, I can practically make money without breaking a sweat. I'm fun, independent and a lover of life. Settling down was never a priority especially when I had so many options laid out in front of me.

Until Lloyd Ledbetter.

Title:  Mr. Hollywood

Author:  Jenna Galicki

(M/M)

Tyler Kennedy, renowned New York City stylist, has already made a name for himself among the Hollywood elite.  An opportunity to work on the West Coast gives him a reason to leave everything behind, including the guy who broke his heart.  He moves to Los Angeles where he’s determined to start his life anew.

Lorenzo Di Carlo is America’s number one heartthrob.  He’s pitted against Hollywood’s most beautiful leading ladies, but often seen socializing with an array of handsome men.  Speculation about his sexuality keeps his name at the top of every headline, so his manager and press agent won’t let him confirm or deny the rumors.  When his new stylist walks in and knocks him off his feet, he has to decide what’s more important – his career or his heart.

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Eva LeNoir

Eva LeNoir grew up travelling with her parents to various countries in the world. Reading was her constant companion during her travels and her ability to adapt to different cultures fed her mind with endless possibilities. The characters swimming in her head are always from various horizons with a multitude of dreams and aspirations. However, all of these voices always have one thing in common: The women are strong and independent. A true believer in the female cause, Eva's wish is to portray the women in her books as the leaders. She sees them walking hand in hand with their partners and not be the sheepish followers of the male gender. But most of all, Eva LeNoir wants to offer her readers a moment of pleasure as they dive into the world of her mind's creation.

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Nicholas Bella

About me? Hmmm, I'm just a person with a wild imagination and a love for words who was sitting around the house one day and said, "Why hasn't anyone written a book like this before?". As with every storyteller, I wanted to share mine with the world. I like my erotica dark, gritty, sexy... and even a little raunchy. I'm not afraid to go there and I hope you aren't afraid to go there with me. When I'm not writing, I love watching movies and TV shows, clubbing, biking, and hanging out with family and friends. I love life.

I'd love to hear from you, feel free to send me a shout out!

L.E. Chamberlin

L.E. Chamberlin is a foodie and former librarian who never returns her library books on time. She has a weakness for all things British, including cream teas, Wellies, fish & chips and the full spectrum of scrumptious accents. An aficionado of steamy romances, she wrote her first one at age thirteen and still has all eighty-six handwritten pages of it in a box under her bed.

These are a few of her favorite things, in no particular order:
Dominant men with hot hands and cool heads. Pinterest (come pin hot tattooed boys with me!). Coffee. FMPs. Ink. Craft beer. Key West, FL. Big, slobbery dogs. British accents. Gingers. Singer/songwriters of the 1970s. Traveling. Love, sweet love.

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Susan Ward

Susan Ward is a #1 Amazon bestselling author in LGBT Erotica, #2 Amazon bestselling author in the Rock genre, and an Amazon bestselling author in Erotica Humorous, Coming-of-age, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Regency Romance, Women’s Fiction, and Romance Sagas.

She is a native of Santa Barbara, California, where she currently lives in a house on the side of a mountain, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Her hometown is the inspiration for the Parker Saga which includes the Half Shell Series, Affair without End Series, the Sand & Fog Series, and the soon to be released Locked & Loaded Series.

She attended the University of California Santa Barbara and earned a degree in Business Administration from California State University Sacramento. She works as a Government Relations Consultant, focusing on issues of air quality and global warming. The mother of grown daughters, she lives a quiet life with her husband and her dog, Emma. She can be found most often walking at Hendry’s Beach, where she writes most of her storylines in her head while watching Emma play in the surf. She has 16 romance releases available on Amazon and all her books are free in Kindle Unlimited.

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Jenna Galicki

Jenna Galicki, Author of Adult Contemporary Romance

Jenna Galicki is a strong advocate for LGBT rights and marriage equality. She volunteers with God's Love We Deliver, delivering meals to people with HIV and AIDS and other life threatening illnesses. She actively raises money and participates in AIDS Walk New York and is a proud sponsor of Children International.

She lives in Long Island, NY with her husband and three dogs. She's a Rottweiler enthusiast and an avid music buff. Elaborate stories and fictional characters are her constant companions. When she's not hunched over a computer, you can find her front row at a rock concert.

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Aryn's Desire Release Blitz Feb 12

A BRAND NEW Series featuring the bodyguards of Bold International, Inc! 

The tour is over, now what?
Aryn “Beck” Becker has nothing but time on his hands and a strong lack of women in his bed. His vacant bed is by choice, the plain and simple fact is, they’re boring him.

Unable to shake the nagging feeling that he’s missing something in his life, Dex decides to bring him along to The Box and introduce him to the kinkier side of sex and relationships.

Beck’s heart is set, he’ll find a great woman willing to be his submissive, he’ll train and hopefully find happiness inside the club.
But when a scene enraptures him, he’s surprised by his own desire and the Top that can bring him to his knees.

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It is from Glendale, Arizona that Zoey Derrick, a mortgage underwriter by day and romance and erotica novelist by night, writes stories as hot as the desert sun itself. It is this passion that drips off of her work, bringing excitement to anyone who enjoys a good and sensual love story.

Not only does she aim to take her readers on an erotic dance that lasts the night, it allows her to empty her mind of stories we all wish were true.

Her stories are hopeful yet true to life, skillfully avoiding melodrama and the unrealistic, bringing her gripping Erotica only closer to the heart of those that dare dipping into it.

The intimacy of her fantasies that she shares with her readers is thrilling and encouraging, climactic yet full of suspense. She is a loving mistress, up for anything, of which any reader is doomed to return to again and again.

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