Bradford Round Up!

Posted in Romance on July 31st, 2009 by Cynthia Eden

Some of my Bradford sisters have new releases out, and I just wanted to take some time to pimp their books.  🙂

First up, Shelli Stevens (oh, my touring buddy, congrats on your release!):

Blurb:

After years as a slave to the pleasures of the powerful, Talia knows how to make a man mad with lust. But her pleasure counts for nothing—until a handsome, ruthless stranger appears. Ryder dares to look at her… to touch her… to awake in her a desire she’s never imagined. When he kidnaps her to learn her secrets, Talia vows not to let her passion take control. But soon she discovers that her captor’s intense gaze and searching hands can perform their own kind of interrogation, a sweet torture she finds impossible to resist…

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Then I’ve got Jess Granger‘s anticipated release:

Blurb:

In a universe torn apart by civil war, a warrior and a slave must fight for their freedom, for their lives, and for a love that may destroy them both…

After five years behind enemy lines, Captain Cyani is ready to retire to her homeworld of Azra as one of the Elite — the celibate warrior sisterhood that rules the planet. But first she must complete one final mission to rescue her fellow Union soldiers. The last thing she expects to find is a prisoner, chained and beaten — but radiating feral power and an unbroken spirit…

Soren is a Byralen, an enigmatic people who possess a unique hormone that they use to bond with their mates — and that is sold as a sexual narcotic in the shadow trade. For years, he has endured torture at the hands of his captors as they leeched his very essence. The last thing he expects is to be freed from slavery by a beautiful warrior woman with radiant blue eyes.

Driven by her rigid sense of honor, Cyani frees Soren even though her life hinges upon the success of her mission. But after so many years in bondage, his hormones are so unbalanced that he will die if he does not bond with a woman. Can the lovely but distant warrior be the woman he needs to survive, or will the forbidden bond destroy them?

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And Lauren Dane has a sexy tale for your reading pleasure:

This book was named a Top Pick in the August issue of RT (go, Lauren!), and here’s part of the review snippet:  “In a word, this book is amazing. All three characters are magnetic and thoroughly realistic. They’re expertly woven into a roller-coaster story that will have you crying one moment, aroused the next and laughing with glee at each triumphant step along the way.”

Makes you want to read the book, doesn’t it? You can check out an excerpt here.

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Michelle Pillow has a new release, too:

Great cover, Michelle!!  And there’s a wonderful excerpt up here.

And the final Bradford author with a new release?  The very talented Elisabeth Naughton.

And just take a look at this teaser:

His past tore them apart. Her lies thrust them back together. Now a killer’s out for revenge, but the biggest threat for both may just be the heat they thought they’d already lost…

Oh, I want to read this!!! STOLEN HEAT is the second book in Elisabeth’s “Stolen” series, and I must say, I sure did enjoy the first installment!!!

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Now it’s your turn to pimp some books. Feel free to chat about any book that you like in the comments section!

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Giveaway and a Scavenger Hunt

Posted in Romance on July 30th, 2009 by Cynthia Eden

I should finish up the copy-edits on ETERNAL HUNTER tomorrow–sweet!  And I”ll post an excerpt from the book then.  And, since I’m almost finished, I’m feeling perky–so let’s do a giveaway.  Tell me about a recent movie you’ve watched (I am so in the movie-watching frame of mind), and you could win an autographed copy of BELONG TO THE NIGHT. I’ll be back on Saturday to announce the winner.

And, in case you’d like to win more prizes…I’m participating in the TwoLips Reviews Scavenger Hunt (as part of their 3rd anniversary celebration).  There are a ton of prizes up for grabs in this scavenger hunt, so make sure you check out this event!

Now…since I was talking movies, let me show you the movie I can’t wait to see!

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Quick update!

Posted in Romance on July 28th, 2009 by Cynthia Eden

Woo-hoo! I just sent off DEADLY LIES (my 3rd romantic suspense book) to my editor at Grand Central.  And, as fate would have it, the copy-edits for ETERNAL HUNTER were delivered to me.  🙂  That means it’s time for me to dive back into my paranormal world and get these edits done! And it’s good b/c after I finish the edits, I’ll be writing another paranormal romance–the 3rd in my paranormal bounty hunter series, and working on the edits will help me to get back into that world.

Summer is sneaking away, so I’m also going to try and squeeze in some more beach time with Jack.  If I’m a bit quiet for the next few days, well, you’ll know why!

And what’s on your agenda for the week?

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Elisabeth Naughton’s Stolen Heat Contest!!

Posted in Romance on July 27th, 2009 by Cynthia Eden

Today I’ve answered interview questions over at Elisabeth Naughton’s blog. Come on by for a chance to win an autographed copy of MIDNIGHT’S MASTER!  And, while you’re there, check out Elisabeth’s great contest:

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Saturday Snippet: Opening…

Posted in Romance on July 25th, 2009 by Cynthia Eden

Today’s snippet focuses on the opening of a book. So, for your reading fun, I’ve posted the first few paragraphs from MIDNIGHT’S MASTER. Hope you enjoy the excerpt!

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Having a breakdown in the middle of a live broadcast was really not a very good thing for a reporter’s career.

Holly Storm’s fingers tightened their already white-knuckled grip around the microphone.  Her breath came, too hard and way too fast, as she fought to hold onto her control.

“Holly…”  The reed-thin voice of her producer.

Shit.  Her career was about to hit the toilet.  She dragged her gaze away from the body—away from the body that she knew didn’t belong to a human, and glanced back toward the round lens of the camera.  “Uh…I’m…H-Holly Storm, reporting to you live from the scene of—” A freaking slaughter. “A brutal…murder.”  Yeah, brutal was a good word choice considering the way the poor guy had been sliced to ribbons.

Get a grip, girl.  She couldn’t afford a meltdown right now.

After a hard swallow, she finally managed to suck in a full breath.  Holly cleared her throat, then spoke in that calm, cool voice she’d perfected back in her college communication classes so long ago. “Police aren’t talking…”  At least not to her.  But then, the two detectives on the scene—Colin Gyth and Todd Brooks—weren’t exactly on her “friends” list.

“But this reporter can’t help but wonder just what sort of monster is loose on our Atlanta streets.”

And if you’d like to read more openings, check out these participating authors:

Beth Williamson
Elisabeth Naughton
Eliza Gayle
Jaci Burton
Jody Wallace
Kelly Maher
Lacey Savage
Lauren Dane
Marissa Scott
McKenna Jeffries
Michelle Pillow
Moira Rogers
Sasha White
Shelley Munro
Sylvia Day
Taige Crenshaw
TJ Michaels
Victoria Janssen
Vivian Arend
Shelli Stevens

Have a great Saturday!

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