Hi, I’m Charlee, a character created by Zoe Winters. This week she’s promoting her new release, Blood Lust. But she can’t be everywhere at once, and so she asked me to take over here. Some of you probably remember her from a month or two ago when she was promoting the individual novellas that make up the book. This week is the release week for the omnibus edition in both print and Kindle formats. (Other ebook formats will be available starting next week.)

I’m not sure why I told her I’d take over for her here. I have amnesia, so I’m not the greatest conversationalist right now. I’m also still irritated with her that she gave me freckles. Freckles! How many romance heroines have freckles? I should be more femme fatale. Don’t you think?

When I brought this issue up with Zoe, she claimed that I came to her this way and she had nothing to do with the freckles. I, of course, don’t believe this. Having amnesia doesn’t mean I’m stupid.

I’m typing this from the penthouse of the Cary Town Luxury Apartments. I’m staying with this odd guy named Anthony. Dude has no mirrors, these tiny weird windows up near the ceiling where barely any sunlight can get in, and no food. I mean not even a tin of coffee grounds. He sleeps during the day. He scared the crap out of my dog. I could go on.

I know this sounds pretty crazy, but I’ve actually thought he could be a vampire. Well, I still sort of think it. But I’m trying not to think it. He told me he’s a shrink and he’s keeping me here for observation and to help me with my memories, but why do I need to be with a shrink if I’m not crazy? Between you and me I think I must have a very serious mental disorder that didn’t take a vacation when my memory did.

I’m pretty scared and stressed out right now. Zoe could have asked someone else to do this for her, but nope… ask the traumatized amnesiac. That’s an awesome plan!

Anyway, Zoe is giving away a free Amazon Kindle with 3G from her blog . There are a lot of ways you can enter to win, so go check it out. And if she gets into the overall top 25 of the Amazon Kindle store in sales rankings this week, she’ll give away a second kindle!

She’s also going to give away a signed print copy to a commenter here. So leave comments!

And now about the book… (For some of you this might be a rerun):

It’s all about the blood…

Comprised of three novellas, Blood Lust gives readers a snapshot look at the world of the Preternaturals Series. (Future installments of the series will be novels.)

KEPT:

As a cat therian (shifter), Greta’s blood is already sought after to enhance spells and potions, but due to a quirk of her birth, her blood is potent enough to kill for. When her tribe plans to sacrifice her, Greta must ally herself with Dayne, the dangerous local sorcerer, and the only person strong enough to protect her.

CLAIMED:

For a vampire, Anthony isn’t a picky eater, but he’s drawn to Charlee’s blood more than any other. Like a fine wine saved for a special occasion, he’s denied himself this pleasure. But one night, high from the potent magical blood of another, he claims his prize and loses control. Ashamed of almost killing the one woman who means anything to him, he wipes her memory of the event. When Charlee awakens with complete amnesia, Anthony is the only one who can clean up the mess he’s made.

MATED:

Because of the vampiric blood that has run through her veins since birth, Jane has been a target for vampires who resent a human being “kindred.” She’s forced to disguise herself as a vampire groupie to appease them and safeguard her life. When she’s abruptly given to Cole, the leader of the werewolf pack, to satisfy a gambling debt, she discovers the blood running through her veins has a far greater impact on her destiny than she ever imagined.

Print and ebook copies are available at Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. (other retailers coming soon.)

Buy links are available from Zoe’s blog (The top stickied Amazon contest post.)

You can find her here:

Author Website

Author Blog

Twitter

Hi, everyone! My friend/writing buddy Casey Crow is launching her blog today–and I’m her first guest! How fun! Since I’m the first guest, I thought I should give away a prize (kind of like bringing wine when you visit a friend’s house). So, come on over and chat with me about Adventure…and one commenter will win an ARC of ETERNAL FLAME!!

Update: Thank you all so much for sharing your bad boy love with me!! I randomly picked two commenters to win, and those winners are…Raquel Vega-Grieder and The Warrior. Congratulations! Please email me at cynthia@cynthiaeden.com to claim your prize.
And if you didn’t win–stay tuned. There will be more ARC contests (there will be one tomorrow at my friend Casey Crow’s place!).  Lots of contests are on the way.

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Megan Records, my lovely editor at Kensington Brava, sent me a most awesome package last week–Advanced Reader Copies of ETERNAL FLAME!  (And in case you’re wondering–and have been following along with the Night Watch books–this story is about the demon Zane Wynter.)

Here’s the book cover:

And here’s the blurb:

No one that deadly should look that good. Hybrid demon Zane Wynter specializes in tracking the most lethal criminals, whether human or Other. But Jana Carter is nothing like his previous targets. She’s an Ignitor, able to conjure and control fire. She’s also sexy beyond belief—and used to playing dirty…

Jana knows she’s being set up. She even knows who’s responsible: Project Perseus, a secretive group that plans to rid the world of paranormals by any means necessary. From Louisiana’s sultry swamps to its desolate cemeteries, Jana and Zane must race to destroy the mastermind behind Perseus before their world goes up in flames—and with it, a desire that burns too hot to resist…

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And, in case you’re curious, I’ve just put up an excerpt from ETERNAL FLAME. This excerpt is the very beginning of the book–our first glimpse of Zane.

Are you interested in winning an ARC?  I have two that I want to giveaway (I’ll pick the winners tomorrow evening).  To win, just tell me why you like bad boys (because Zane has a very bad streak).

Thanks!

Hi, everyone! I apologize for the lack of blog posts this week.  I’ve been adjusting to my son’s new school schedule (he started Pre-K) and trying to work as much as possible on my WIP (a story about a sexy and very bad Fallen Angel).

I’ll be better next week—promise. In fact, I’ll have special goodies to give away next week.  My editor recently sent me ARCs of ETERNAL FLAME, and I do believe we will have some giveaways! So check back on Monday for all the details.

Meanwhile, I am blogging over at my wonderful friend Kelly  Stone’s place today.  I’m talking about taking risks with your writing, and I’m giving one commenter an autographed copy of DEADLY FEAR.  If you have a chance, come on by!

And have a great weekend!

Today I’m guest posting about the writing life over at Southern Sizzle Romance, and I’m giving one commenter a copy of DEADLY FEAR. If you have a chance, come on by!

Enjoy your Saturday!