Where duty and passion collide.
The cover reveal is coming, along with pre-order links! Four years ago, Lilian left the First System ruined, indentured, and in peril of execution. Now as the Nightingale flies toward the Thirteenth System, she returns to the glittering spires of Pinnacle City, triumphant and soon to be consort to the ruthless and powerful Lucius Mercio. With her... Continue Reading →
The first draft of the manuscript went in for development review 5/31. It totaled 171K words, so there will be cuts. I suspect the following will be one of them. Cesare follows the scent of cinnamon into kitchens humming with morning meal preparations. The pastry is within his grasp when a wooden spoon sets his knuckles screaming.... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
