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The blog hop runs from June 1 – 8 at 11:59 EST.

The prize on my page will be signed paperback copies of Witch Way Bends & Cupid Painted Blind.

So enter here then be sure to check out the other stops on the linky.
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Witch Way Bends (Book 1 of the Bend-Bite-Shift Trilogy)

Devan Stowe is a woman on a quest.  She has only one thing on her mind when she teams up with Kent Crosby and his associates—putting an end to her father’s child trafficking business. Her determination takes her on a journey to discover her true strength and… the one man she was destined to love. In his arms, she’ll learn the meaning of trust, honor, and courage. Old friends and new will come together to help Devan unlock an amazing gift that will free her from her past and open up a future full of magic, faeries and more things than she ever imagined possible…

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Sweet Little Lies by Liz Schulte Author of Dark Corners and The Guardian Trilogy The day Femi caught her first bounty she knew this was it; she found her place in the Abyss. However, one mistake, one act of kindness, one beautifully whispered lie could cost her everything–even her life.

Autumn’s Call by Lisa Rayns – Author of The Curse of the Egyptian Goddess When Autumn realizes death is chasing her, she runs only to be stalled by an unresolved ghost. Is he there to help her? Or does he want retribution for his murder?

Tell a Soul by Olivia Hardin – Author of Witch Way Bends He’s the dependable one. The strong and steadfast one. Still, there’s one woman who has always turned his firm resolve on end. Langston is surprised beyond belief to find Kristana again, and this time without a husband. Has fate finally given them the chance to be together? Kristana can’t escape her intense attraction for the strange giant Langston, but the murmuring voices in her head are threatening to drive her mad. Can she find a way to trade one torment for another and thereby find true love?

The Siren Sarina by C.G. Powell – Author of Spell Checked Being a siren is not all that it is cracked up to be, especially when you play with the gods. Sarina, like all good sirens, has a penance for sex and not with just anyone. This time her prey is Ares the god of war and lover to Aphrodite. Not that Sarina minds stepping on the goddess of loves toes, but when Ares gifts her with the powers of a god, Zeus can’t help but to intervene.

Fool Moon by Cait Lavender – Author of Cowboy Moon All Jack saw when he looked at Carlie was perfection until she ripped out a man’s throat. Confused by the pull she had on his heart, he is left with the choice to chase after the love of his life or to be left howling at the Fool Moon.

When Opportunity Haunts by Stephanie Nelson – Author of The Gwen Sparks Series With an eternity as the Angel of Death before him, not much could get under Dorian Hade’s skin–that was until he met Gwen Sparks. She shuts down all of his advances and insists they are just friends. Dorian takes matters into his own hands and tricks Gwen into a romantic weekend away from her ex-boyfriend at a haunted bed and breakfast.

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Don’t miss this awesome giveaway for Cupid Painted Blind too!  Click here to go to C.G. Powell‘s blog to enter the rafflecopter.

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I’ve been wondering all weekend if anyone else is as excited as I am that Bitten Shame is set to be released this Friday, May 25th!  I’ve found myself struggling to get to sleep the last several nights, actually “re-reading” the book in my head and hoping the readers will love Jill and Doc’s story as much as I do.

For the next several days I’ll be teasing you with tweets containing dialogue from the book and then on release day I’ll share my Bitten Shame Spotify playlist  with all of the tunes that inspired me as I wrote the second book in the Bend-Bite-Shift Trilogy.  I’ll also have a fun giveaway going on that entire weekend so be sure to keep an eye out for that too.

For those who just can’t wait, here’s a teaser:

Doc didn’t say anything, but nodded, placing his hands behind his back to keep himself from reaching for her again. He watched her move back to the chair she’d occupied earlier. She plopped down and folded her legs Indian-style.

“Can you see your reflection?”

He rolled his eyes, annoyed. “Yes.”

“Stakes?”

“Deadly.”

“Silver bullets?”

“Those too.”

“Um…” she bit her lip and looked up at the ceiling. “Do you hibernate during the day?”

“I don’t hibernate. I usually sleep during the day, yes. But it’s just sleep, the same as you do during the evening.”

“Coffin or bed?”

He sighed, “Bed.”

Thank goodness she thought, then giggled, “And do you eat? Food, I mean?”

“I’d become sick. I can’t digest it. I can, however, drink virtually anything without issue.”

“Can you fly?”

He shook his head and she dropped hers in disappointment.

“Turn into a bat?”

“Jill!” his exasperation level rising.

Jill cocked her right eyebrow up and looked him dead on. “How old are you, Doc?”

The vampire’s expression turned serious. “Old enough.”

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Yep, you read that right, Cupid Painted Blind is having another FREE Promo!

So in honor of our FREE day, the authors have decided to pair a few of their characters together.   C.G. Powell and I put two of our characters in a room together, so…

Allow us to present…. Sarina and the Giant.  If you guys know anything about sirens, you can guess that our beloved Langston will have his hands full with Sarina… or is it that Sarina wants to have Langston’s hands full of her… er, anyway, here goes:

Sarina: So, handsome, rumor has it that you’re a hedge witch?  What powers do you have?  Is it something really cool like hammering a 6 inch nail through a board with your…

Langston:  *raises a hand to stop her words even as a blush creeps into his cheeks* Sarina, your beauty is unmatched, as are the vulgar words which pass your lips.  My magic has accumulated over centuries.  It is a mixture of the innate powers within my blood and knowledge of the use of nature’s own gifts.  I have learned much in my years on this earth.

And you, Sarina.  Would you like to share with the readers what it means to be a siren?

Sarina:  Ah…the life of a siren.  Imagine being able to persuade the hottest immortals and supernaturals that you’re the object of their desire—no strings attached.  There are few that can resist my song, except death, but sometimes even the angel of death has a hard time telling me no.  Although, I think he’s just a horn dog and not really under my spell.  I don’t have many of the emotions that humans suffer, such as love, regret, or much of a conscience for that matter.  It’s all about pleasure and its fulfillment.

And don’t try to act all innocent with your school boy blush.  I know a little something about you and a certain vampire, and now your new lady…This so called soul mate of yours whose-name-I-forget.  What’s the deal with you two?  How does she feel about swinging?  Are you blushing again?

Langston: Perhaps it is good that you do not suffer regret, else you might regret the inability to experience love’s affliction.  Love is a beautiful suffering indeed.  *a warm smile smoothes his expression as he gets a faraway look in his dark eyes*  My heart has belonged to Kristana for a very long time, but our fates were never aligned.  The gods sometimes can be cruel indeed, shuffling us around like so many pieces on a chessboard.

But then you know a little something about the gods, don’t you, Sarina?

Sarina:  Yeah, I know what you mean about the gods.  I guess that is why I tricked Ares into making me one.  I would rather be the one doing the shuffling than the one being shuffled.  I use my powers for good—most of the time.  It’s hard when you lack a moral compass.  *fans self* Is it getting a little hot in here?  I hope you don’t mind if I get comfortable.  *stands, removes dress, and tosses it in Langston’s face.  Walks to small kitchen bar and fixes drink in a lacey push-up bra and thong*   Vodka, Rum or Whiskey?  How much liquor does it take to get a hedge witch drunk enough to do something stupid?  So, how are you and Kristana doing?  I hear the orphans are keeping her busy.  *makes distasteful face at the mention of children*

Langston: If you insist, I will accept a bourbon.  Straight.  Kristana is quite busy with the children, and the ghosts of course.  Even so, we have managed to make time for each other.  When one is in love, one does that.   *tries to avert eyes, but finds his gaze drawn to the sexy siren* Ahem, you employ such brazen tactics, Sarina.  Is there any man you will not go to great lengths to bed?

Sarina:  Let’s just say I like a good challenge.  *snaps fingers.  Is now wearing a little black dress.  Hands Langston his drink*  And yes.  There are many men I wouldn’t even bother to acknowledge their existence.

For instance, that pointy eared bastard, Sy.  If not for Femi I would have bed him already.  I’ve had experience with ghosts, been there, done that.  Autumn can enjoy her ghostly lover without my interference.

Then we have sugar britches, Dorian.  Being the angel of death makes him immune to my powers, but when he is done playing with his mortal Gwen, I’m sure I will hear from him.  In many ways, when it comes to random sex without emotional attachment, he and I are much alike, but every once in a while he lets his heart get involved and that spells trouble for everyone.

Of course there is you Langy poo.  Not that I don’t enjoy your company and the challenge of a good chase, and God knows a man of your stature is surly well endowed.  I just can’t deal with all the sappy love stuff. So, if you and Katrina don’t work out, call me.

And let’s not forget about Jack……

Langston: *takes hearty sip of his drink, then releases a deep sigh* You seem to focus a lot of attention on Jack, which is surprising.  What do you find so appealing about him, I wonder?

Sarina:  Appealing?  Bwahahaha…That was me totally forgetting about Jack.   He spends too much time trying to impress me by talking about his military training and he smells of she wolf.  Neither of which is very appealing.  I would find him more interesting if you ran him through the car wash and slapped a piece of duct tape over his mouth.

It was nice talking to you Langston.  Femi and I are getting together to cause a little chaos and I don’t want to keep her waiting.  I hear Sy is going to be there and he’s bringing a friend.  *Winks*

Langston: *sighs in relief as he watches Sarina leave the room, swinging her hips provocatively in the process* Some things in life never change, no matter how long your life happens to be.  Sirens are one of those.

Also, hop around to the other author’s blogs to see what their characters are up to! Liz Schulte, Lisa Rayns,Cait Lavender and Stephanie Nelson.

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