Taking the mail-order-bride to the stars is a popular trope in science-fiction romance. Grace Goodwin's riff features an alliance of alien soldiers facing a deadly enemy and protecting earth in return for mates. The steamy to plot quotient is such that they edge into erotica, but the plots are strong enough that the writing duo that... Continue Reading →
Freebies, Bargains, & Giveaways #SFR #PNR #Romance #ScienceFiction #Action #Adventure #Scifi
SFR & PNR Giveaway Darker Sci-fi SFR, PNR, Action and Adventure Free, 99c, KU, and even some 99c boxed sets Sign up for Red Gems; the monthly newsletter featuring updates from the Twelve Systems, Special Offers, and Freebies. THE CARTEL Amazon * Nook * Apple * Kobo * Prolificworks * Bookfunnel BRIGHT STAR Amazon * Nook *... Continue Reading →
Spotlight Indie Romance: Steamy Favs #SFR #PNR #Romance
As a result of pushing hard to get a manuscript in order for my editor, I haven't done much reading in the last month. Without a nifty, new Indie to share, I'm falling back on a few free and 99c books from some of my favorite authors. Freebies Half Man. Half Machine. All Hers. Rage,... Continue Reading →
Spotlight Indie Romance: More Money than Sense #RomCom #BillionaireRomance
There's romantic comedy and then there is madcap, billionaires with family drama rom-com. He picked up the shards of the pencil his father caused him to destroy, and an absurd idea took hold. An evil-genius idea. As much as that set up signals what is coming, it also doesn't. Rom-com is not my usual cuppa, but Jenny... Continue Reading →
Spotlight Indie Romance: Dark Fae & Mafia Vampires #Pnr #Urbanfantasy
The genre mashups continue with more and more creativity. In the words of InD'tale, Rebecca Rivard's dark paranormal romances are, "Primally exciting, sexy and downright fun." I found The Fada creative with an enjoyable blend of trope favorites and enough twists and edge to be interesting. The newer, Vampire Syndicate Series has a bit too much new adult angst for my taste,... Continue Reading →
Transgressions Outtake: A ghost? #SFR #SCIFI #SCIFIROMANCE
It is becoming difficult to provide sneak peeks into the Thorn Bearer that aren't spoilers for readers who haven't caught up with the series. As an alternative, here is a deleted scene from Transgressions. Sevenday 80, Day 6 Lilian, are you certain you cannot join us?” Vicenza asks as they exit the Cartel at midday in... Continue Reading →
Shield Bearer 2021 RONE Nominee #SFR #SCIFI #SCIFIROMANCE
I am so excited! Shield Bearer: Thornraven, Volume 2, has been nominated for a 2021 RONE (Recognition of Novel Excellence) Award by InD'tale. Shield Bearer is the 5th of the 9 published Twelve Systems Chronicles to be nominated for for this prestigious award.To make it to the finals, Shield Bearer needs votes. Voting begins April 26 and... Continue Reading →
Spotlight Indie Romance: Interstellar Disaster #SFR #SciFi
Seven time SFR Galaxy Award Winner, Veronica Scott , writes fabulous scfi action-adventure blended with classic romance. Within her Sectors SF Romance series, the Nebula Dream trilogy re-imagines the Titanic disaster in space with two follow up stories about the survivors. Individually, the stories are awesome, currently the trilogy is available of 99c. Welcome to the story... Continue Reading →
Free & 99c Promos end 3/31/2021 #SFR #Scifiromance #PNR
There are some great first in series in this promo -- some aren't free anywhere but bookfunnel. Free, 99c, KU, and even some 99c boxed sets. Action Adventure, Urban Fantasy, SFR, & PNR Sign up for Red Gems; the monthly newsletter featuring updates from the Twelve Systems, Special Offers, and Freebies. THE CARTEL Amazon * Nook * ... Continue Reading →
Spotlight Indie Romance: Paranormal Enforcers #Urbanfantasy #PNR
Dark Fantasy. Dirty Humor. Dangerous Romance. The tagline on Angela Roquet's website says it all. Her urban fantasy with romance series, Blood Vice has all those elements and more. As a police detective, Jenna is all about catching the bad guys. As a reluctant vampire, she finds the bad guys are far nastier than their human counterparts. The romance... Continue Reading →