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Samantha Young – On Dublin Street Series Reading Order

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<— One of my favorite reads of 2012 (see my 5-star review) and book #2 has just been released and is on my “this week’s TBR” list! I’m already hearing how amazing it is, too.

Kelsey: Samantha Young didn’t fail again with Down London Road. Hope everyone else enjoyed it too 😉

Meghan: I did – I finished it last night. 4 stars for me.

Tiffany: Finished Down London Road in a day!  I loved it!

And guess what!? There’s going to be more!!

About book #1:

Jocelyn Butler has been hiding from her past for years. But all her secrets are about to be laid bare…
 
Four years ago, Jocelyn left her tragic past behind in the States and started over in Scotland, burying her grief, ignoring her demons, and forging ahead without attachments. Her solitary life is working well—until she moves into a new apartment on Dublin Street where she meets a man who shakes her carefully guarded world to its core.

Braden Carmichael is used to getting what he wants, and he’s determined to get Jocelyn into his bed. Knowing how skittish she is about entering a relationship, Braden proposes an arrangement that will satisfy their intense attraction without any strings attached.

But after an intrigued Jocelyn accepts, she realizes that Braden won’t be satisfied with just mind-blowing passion. The stubborn Scotsman is intent on truly knowing her… down to the very soul.

      

My Favorite Short Stories (plus reader recommendations!)

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Sometimes, I’ve got a few of hours to kill before “something”. Like say… while I wait in the car as my husband does his “man” shopping (instead of dragging my feet behind my husband at a home improvement store to stare at wood for hours. Or bricks).confused Or like, I dunno. A slow period during work (or an extra long break) where all you can do is sit and wait. An extra long wait in the waiting room. Oh! I know. A plain, train or automobile trip that could go by in a heartbeat if you had something awesome to read.

Or when I’m waiting on guests to come over (well, nawww that’s a bad example. I’m usually frantically trying to shine things and make the house smell like cookies and stuff – thank goodness for “baked goods” wax tarts). Tricks ’em every time! Tee hee!! 😉

But you know where I’m coming from, right? Sometimes, I don’t have enough time to get into a full length book without possibly “breaking” an awesome reading rhythm after a couple of hours when I have to stop.

I’ve found myself frantically finger scrolling through my unread ebooks trying to remember which ones were the “shorts/novellas” that I could knock out in the few hours I have. Then, trying to figure out which out of those are going to be so good that I’d barely notice they’re “short” stories. Then only to realize I’ve already wasted half an hour doing just that.

But those awesome “shorts”? They exist. And it’s my goal to keep an updated list of my favorites (and yours)! Short stories written so well, that have captured me (and you) so intently.

Within our list of our absolute favorite books, these shorts stand tall amongst them.

Stephen King said it perfectly…

“A short story is a different thing all together – a short story is like a kiss in the dark from a stranger.”
― Stephen King, Skeleton Crew

Ready? I’m generally looking at books 150 pages or less (give or take a few)…

Here are MY FAVORITES (I’m not yet that experienced in “shorts” as I had a slight bias against them at one time). But let’s prove my old bias wrong!

Hearts In Darkness by Laura Kaye
Two strangers stuck in a dark elevator for hours. They have no idea what the other looks like, but get to know each other as they comfort each other. So intense! P.S. He’s tattooed and pierced and was one of my first “bad boys”. 😉 (my review)

Her Soul to Keep by Delilah Devlin <— UPDATE!! This version is not available anymore but it’s still in the Anthology: Whoa! I’m so excited that I found this one out of its “Anthology” (it was called: Viper’s Bite as found in The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance (Mammoth Books) (this is the one!!!). In fact I just re-purchased it in its “singular” form. THIS is the first short I read that left me speechless. My heart was 100% fully invested. What a reveal! It used to be called “Viper’s Bite” in a “Big Book of Vampire Romance” or something like that. I still have that big book somewhere on my shelves, and this story has NEVER left me. Don’t read the reviews if you’re game to give this a go ’cause of spoilers. Basically, Hot vampire stalks pretty girl home and she is SOOOO into him. And I’m leaving it at that. Then I found out this was a series, and “Viper” is a recurring character in it. I’m dying for more. (my mini review). I said “haunts me”, way back then, and it STILL does. Wow for all I know, there’s more about this story and I if so, I need to know. You know… even though I “know” I think I’m gonna re-read this one.

On Every Street by Karina Halle
This is not just the story of the bad girl and the bad boy. This is the story of the bad girl and the BAD GUY. It’s beautiful… and it’s not pretty, too. LOVED this, and it solidified my penchant for the anti-hero/bad guy in books. Then there is the “first official” book (Sins & Needles) after this one (this was the prequel), so the story does not end there. Jeannie also loved it saying: “… it blew me away and had me crying for hours. I wasn’t sure I would like this series because I loved the EIT series so much, but I should never doubt the great Ms. Halle. If she re-writes the phone book, I will read it.” Karina is one of my #1 all time favorite authors forever, Jeannie, and I think everyone knows it! 😉

The Dex-Files (Experiment in Terror #5.7) by Karina Halle
A book of integral series scenes dedicated to the POV of one of my absolute #1 heroes of all time. Dex is not your gentlemanly type, making everything he thinks, does or say that much more fun, sexy or infuriating. It reads really well… like a book. Mind you, you’ll “get him” better if you read the books in the series before this installment, but you will LOVE this read once you get here. (my review)

Sheltered by Charlotte Stein
A steamy, sweet, sad and scary story. Total bad boy buying… “paraphernalia” being spied on (and judged) by over-protected and abused neighbor. But they eventually forge a friendship over the neighbor’s fence. And eventually she let’s him into her life (more like sneaks him in). ‘Cause even though she’s 18 (over 18) her iron-fisted father has her trembling in fear. (my review)

Curio by Cara McKenna
I’m getting to be a BIG fan of this author, because I love the intensity and sweetness of her unconventional romances. This one involves a male escort. Need I say more? I don’t do I? But I will. There was a twist that made it that much better! And there are follow up installments to continue the series. (my review)

Connected (Twists of Fate) by Jolyn Palliata
Rock star romance with a serious paranormal twist!! Pretty girl is being followed by a famous rock star. Well, worse than “followed”. He’s a ghost. Living inside her. Living in her head and they’re both trying to figure out why (and deal with… stuff). SUPER steamy (how? hehehe I’ll let you discover that), super sweet, he’s super obnoxious, and omg at a certain point… I cried (and I won’t tell you where so you don’t try and guess). LOVED this one and Emma agrees: “Yes…. I was going to suggest this little gem!” (my review)

Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella’s Story: A Black Dagger Brotherhood Novella by J.R. Ward
To be fair, you have to read their first book (Lover Awakened) to appreciate this one, but it’s intense, sorrowful, gorgeous… and it’s “Z”. The book-love of my life. P.S. To be really fair, I say read the entire series from the start. You will fall in love over and over again. But I won’t go too much into that as this post is about “short stories”. 😉

——->> and now for some of my favorite “dark” shorts:

The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson
I read “The Lottery” as a youngin and while it was right up my alley (horror books were totally my thing – still are…) this one shocked the heck outta me. I couldn’t believe the nightmare that this society had to endure. To be kept “in line”. GAH!!! I almost forgot this one until Jeannie reminded me of it saying: “I always remember reading The Lottery in high school and being very shocked by the end. I never forgot that story, even though it gave me a few nightmares. It showed me the power of a story.” Yep. ABSOLUTELY AGREE!! It HAD to be on this list. Not romance, no, but you’re looking for an adrenaline rush and a gasp-worthy experience. This is one of ’em.

Willing Victim by Cara McKenna
Another one that had an intriguing intro and subtle attraction, big reveal, shock-worthy content, and still had me in a swoon, and giddy in their sweeter moments. He’s a street smart fighter, protector, lover… with a very dark twist. Siana reminded me of this one saying: “Willing Victim by Cara Mckenna is also another favorite of mine – can’t go past a bad boy fighter with issues.” and author Laura Kaye recommended this one as well: ” I might rec Cara McKenna’s book WILLING VICTIM as another great and extremely hot novella! << must read! 😀 ” (my review)

Wanderlust by Skye Warren
This one leads you to, and through an extremely dark and appalling situation. An utter nightmare with a detestable villain. Except as the book progresses, the characters develop in a way that has many readers connecting to both of them. (my review)

Hear Me (Dark Erotica) by Skye Warren
Girl with a dark and more “extreme” fetish that finds herself in a horrific predicament. She has forgotten her past and escaped her present. Running for her life, she is found and “saved” by a man that attempts to discourage her need to submit. Short story but emotionally raw with a few special twists and turns. (my review)

Captive in the Dark (The Dark Duet: Book 1) by CJ Roberts
Dark as dark can be, and yet loaded in romantic tension and sweetness amongst the horror. You’ll find yourself hating and rooting for the bad guy (sometimes, simultaneously). This one’s a bit “longer” in the short reads department (190 pages) and the 2nd book is MUCH longer but once you read this one, you’ll be dying to continue.

READER RECOMMENDATIONS:

Fix You (Second Chances) by Mari Carr
Corrine suggested this one! “I just read Fix You by Mari Carr. I really liked it!” and Melissa agreed: “I agree Fix You was a good short read…”

Protecting What’s His (Line of Duty) by Tessa Bailey
Suggested by Melissa “Also, I liked … Protecting Whats His…” and Lori agreed: “Loved Protecting Whats His! and she has a new one out in about a week.”

Leo by Mia Sheridan
Sarah recommends this one (actually, so do many!) She says: “Leo. It was short and I loved it!”

 

Light Me Up by Cherrie Lynn
But of COURSE!!! Rock Me was one of my all time favorite reads ever, and this is their “follow up”. 😉

 

Flat-Out Matt (Flat-Out Love) by Jessica Park
YES!! I LOVED Flat-Out Love and this is the long awaited (and just recently released) “Matt” POV. Paula recommends!!

 

Pretending He’s Mine (Caught Up In Us Series) by Lauren Blakely
Paula also recommends this one!

 

Room With a View: Hot Down Under by Kylie Scott
And this one! 😉 I have to read this one ASAP as I LOVED the first book in the series (Skin)

 

Monster (Impossible #1) by Julia Sykes
Tre recommends this series. “Monster and Traitor by Julia Sykes. Very short reads but intense and addicting! The 3rd one (Avenger) comes out tomorrow and I can’t wait!”

“The Story of Son” by J.R. Ward in the Dead After Dark Anthology:
Recommended by Nikki: “”The Story of Son” by JR Ward- that was the first of her writing I had ever read, and was immediately hooked! Now several years later, I still re-read it occasionally (among all the other BDB books, of course!).”

How to Misbehave – A Novella (Camelot Series): A Loveswept Contemporary Romance by Ruthi Knox
Siana recommends this one saying: ” I also enjoyed How to Misbehave by Ruthie Knox – quiet good girl forced to take shelter with a hunky carpenter in basement when a tornado hits, and hijinks ensues. It was sweet, funny and sexy with a little angst thrown in.”

Try Me (One Night with Sole Regret) by Olivia Cunning
This entire series has been recommended by Paula, too!

 

Just Gotta Say by Laura Kaye
Yep… this one I hear is off-the-charts steamy!!! And has been recommended by Heather. 😉

 

After Adam (A Teen Romance) by Katie Aleo
Recommended by Melissa.

 

Sophie & Carter (Novella) by Chelsea Fine
Recommended by both Melissa and Kelly!

 

Not Today, But Someday (Emi Lost & Found) by Lori Otto
Casey recommends: “Not today but someday is short. It’s the prequel to the Emi series by Lori Otto.” (sidenote: Author recommends reading this one only after the first 3 main books in the series)

Ghosts & Lovers: First Confession by Aneesa Price
Recommended by Krista.

 

Risk the Night by Anne Stuart
Recommended by Lauren: “My favorite “short” is Risk the night by Anne Stuart! I love love love her anti heros”

 

Wicked To Love – A Wicked Lovers Novella by Shayla Black
Recommended by Shanda: “Wicked To Love by Shayla Black – steamy and short I have read this several times.”

 

Below The Belt by Skye Warren
Recommended by Debra: “Just read “Below the Belt” by Skye Warren last night. It was really good short. Well written and very steamy ;)”

 

Lana by R.K. Lilley
Recommended by Lauren: “I liked the Lana novella by rk lilley.”

 

Str8te Boys by Evangeline Anderson
Siana liked this one too! “Str8te Boys by Evangelina Anderson is a good gay for you (straight friends falling in love) novella, if you like steamy M/M books.”

 

Simple Need by Lissa Matthews
And this one as recommended by Siana, too: “The Simple Needs books by Lissa Matthews were fun if you like uber alpha tattooed badboys with a bit of bdsm thrown in…”

Come To Me by Sophia Grey
Aidan recommends it! “Come To Me by Sofia Grey. Sweet and hot cowboy/ a little bit paranormal I just loved. Currently 99c on Amazon.” and Awilk agrees: “I agree with Aidan about Come to Me by Sofia Grey. Quick, short and lots of fun.” and then Mistik chimed in recommending it too: ““Come to Me” is a 39 page PNR short about a British girl and a Texas cowboy who rocks her world. It’s sweet, sexy and delicious. Like chocolate.” and then mamabear recommended it. Yep, gotta read it!

Off Sides by Sawyer Bennett
Kathy suggested this one: “Off Sides. Loved that story and can’t wait to read the follow up about his sister.”

 

Caleb by Kim McNeil
Slown suggests this one. At first I didn’t “get” what she was trying to say, but I figured it out. It’s one of those bad boys/bad guys you love to hate? “Caleb by Kim McNiel. I really do NOT like Caleb. Series BAD BOY!” 

More Than Words by Karla Doyle
This one’s just a bit longer than I would have considered but the synopsis was too good. Michelle pointed it out saying: “Just finished More Than Words by Karla Doyle. He’s a musician but tired of the party life. She’s trying to recovery from a trauma and can’t go out at night. They meet online playing Scrabble! It’s sweet but steamy, with a little “oh no he didn’t!”, … Quick read but good!”

Sleeping Handsome by Jean Haus
Molly recommended it: “Sleeping Handsome by Jean Haus. Sweet and satisfying.”

 

Fighting Fair by Anne Calhoune
DA recommends this: not mentioned: Fighting Fair by Anne Calhoun.

 

Blown by Braxton Cole
Recommended by Stephanie: “Full story with lots of hot and steamy!”

 

Manwich (Sexy Shorts) by Jennifer Roberts
recommended by Lindsey: “Manwich and Seducing Sunshine by Jennifer (CJ) Roberts. She’s such an amazing writer. Her shorts are perfect!” Which spurred me on to remark “WHAT WHAT WHAT??? CJ Roberts???” and she replied: “Yes, one and the same!”

Seducing Sunshine (Sexy Shorts) by Jennifer Roberts (yep!! CJ Roberts!! – author of the incredibly dark and seductive and exciting and scary and romantic anti-romance series The Dark Duet) – and while I’m at it, first book and upcoming 3rd book in The Dark Duet Series can also be considered “shorts” – first one is a long short but less than 200 pages).

Dead and Loving It (Berkley Sensation) by MaryJanice Davidson
Recommended by Niki: “Maryse- have you read “Dead and Loving It” by MaryJanice Davidson? If not, you’ve got to! Perfect book for this list! Super steamy, super funny- 4 short stories, each one like 60-100 pages, all hot werewolf stories! It’s one I got back to and re-read when I get that “quick read” urge.”

Great Exploitations (Mischief in Miami) by Nicole Williams
Jules recommends this one! “I really liked Great Exploitations. Unique storyline. Wished it was longer. It’s really short. Only 24,000 words. About 53 pages.” and Meghan agrees: “Nicole Williams Great Exploitations. Very sexy and short.”

Closer by Dannika Dark
Suggested by Lorna: “Closer by Dannika Dark-spin off of her Mage series..really good…”

 

Love’s Rhythm by Lexxie Couper
Recommended by Rebecca: “It’s a rockstar romance, too :)”

Stephanie Hudson – Afterlife Saga Series Reading Order

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UPDATED 09-12-2019!!!

Hrmmm… this one looks good. A “gothic” nightclub and a regular girl that gets a job there and realizes there is more to the place, and to her boss. That’s definitely my kind of eerie romance. 😉

Brought to my attention by Michele (and now I realized a few other of our fellow readers suggested these, too) on my Facebook page when she said:

Michele: I am going to start it this week after I finish the Afterlife saga. I am loving this series so far…

Jillian: I just checked out the Afterlife saga… looks GOOD!!! So many books to read so little time… *sigh*

Michele:  It is gooood Jillian.

Holly: If you haven’t read them already then please read the Afterlife saga by Stephanie Hudson. Your blog is my bible so I am confident that you will love them. So far there are three books out with four more to come!! You will ‘crave the drave’ 🙂

Justine: Have you yet read the Afterlife Sage by Stephanie Hudson? The first is Afterlife, the 2nd The Two Kings and the 3rd The Tripple Goddess she is writing 7 books altogether and so far the first 3 are so incredible you must read.

Elane: Afterlife Saga is one of the BEST series I have read in a very long time. I wish Stephanie Hudson would release the rest of the books soon. I cannot wait to read how it all ends 🙂 .

About book #1:

Afterlife… just some gothic nightclub where gossip is fuelled by the presence of a rich and unearthly, handsome family or Afterlife…the strange place where time seems to stand still and guests feel the presence of something more powerful held within the confines of the VIP.

Keira is new to this small, cold town and is running from a past that seems to feast on her darkest memories. She finds living with her sister away from English soil to be just the ticket to the new life she is trying desperately to find. So when the offer of a job at the infamous Gothic nightclub Afterlife comes along she thinks that lady luck has finally found her. That is until its seductively dark and forbidding owner Dominic Draven sets eyes on her. All at once she is captivated and plunged into a world she never knew existed but the deeper her obsession with Draven becomes, the harder it is to decide…should she stay and continue to work within the shadows of the supernatural or should she run from a madness she thinks may consume her?

Warning: This book is amazingly addictive, with its dark mystery, haunting horror, seductive twists and one sexy dark lord that has the reader drooling every time the name Draven appears on the page!

SERIES READING ORDER:

      

Latest Paranormal & Contemporary Romance Book Releases – May 7th 2013

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Quite a few new series installments that have come out today. Like the latest from Samantha Young (Down London Road), and Kelli Maine (Taken by Storm). A new Joey Hill “Vampire Queen” release (Taken by a Vampire). Plus the last book in the Sookie Stackhouse series (Dead Ever After) was just released today, and while I can’t check out the reviews just yet (avoiding spoilers), the Amazon rating does not look promising. Eeeeeeep!!

Oh and a few added to my latest TBR list (that I posted on Friday) from the releases below: Down London Road and The Princess and the Porn Star. <— tee hee!! 😉

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Behind the Books – Interview with Kelli Maine + a 50 e-book giveaway!! That’s right! 50 of ’em!

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Author Kelli Maine

Happy “Taken by Storm” release day!!! I’m having a MEGA-release giveaway (FIFTY e-books provided by the publisher – Forever Romance –  to 50 winners!!!) plus an awesome look into Kelli Maine’s her alpha male heroes in her sexy (and a bit scary) series, her choice of writing style for book #1, and what’s coming next!

About “Taken By Storm”

Maddie Simcoe knows the devastation that comes from keeping secrets. Now she’s desperate to move on from the heartbreak that almost destroyed her. But before she can start over, she must return home to put the past behind her once and for all. When Maddie blows back into MJ Rocha’s life, nothing will stop him from proving to that walking away from him was the biggest mistake of her life—not even the engagement ring she wears. The fire that once raged between them still burns hot, and MJ won’t give up until Maddie gives in to the inferno.

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Maryse: I was hooked immediately upon starting your book, Taken (Book Review). It has that taboo-ish “Stockholm Syndrome” thing I love to read about, along with the sexy tortured billionaire genre that has taken readers by storm. <– LOL! Wow I didn’t even intend on that but i’m keepin’ it. ;). Can you tell me what inspired you to write this story?

Kelli: I had a novel, my first ever written, lingering on my laptop that I’d always planned to revise. I took one scene from that manuscript – a kidnapping scene – and the two main characters, Rachael and Merrick, and started writing Taken. I wanted it to be more about a man and a woman overcoming trust issues due to Merrick, this flawed man who, because of his past, has no idea how to have a relationship, and Rachael who never takes what she wants or needs. The kidnapping is the inciting incident, but at its heart, Taken is a story of learning to trust and love when your destiny is in the hands of another person.

Maryse: Were you concerned about reader reaction over potentially falling in love with, essentially… the “bad guy”?

Kelli: You know, I didn’t really think about reader reaction. I wrote a book and characters I love and put it out there without expectations. But, I think we all fall for the fictional bad guys. It’s safe when these hot, controlling men stay confined to their pages and our fantasies. In real life, we’d stay far, far away from most of our fictional heart throbs!

Maryse: Yes!! Agreed. I’ve been known to have a soft spot for the book bad guy. 😉 Did you know where you were taking the story all along, or were there surprises along the way?

Kelli: There were definitely surprises along the way. It’s rare that I outline and know all the details ahead of time. I have an idea of where I want the middle and end to be, but how I get there is typically a mystery until I’m there writing it.

Maryse: What about Merrick’s suggestion to Rachael to get her more comfortable with him that ended up… making her very upset. Tell us about that. Many intense reader reactions over that one!

Kelli: What I wanted to show with that scene is Merrick’s struggle with changing, how he continued to do desperate—normally stupid and misguided—things without thinking them through. He knows what he wants and will have it one way or another. He doesn’t take no for an answer. Rachael had a choice at that point. Turn back and accept that you can’t change people, or stay and try to work through Merrick’s flaws.

What I love most about writing Merrick is that he’s not the typical alpha male. Some would say he’s not an alpha male, but I would argue that it takes a lot of strength for a man who is used to being powerful and getting his way to give all control over to the woman he’s trying to make his and owning up to the mistakes he’s made to earn her trust. It takes a lot of courage to make yourself vulnerable to another person.

Maryse: The POV narration is quite different. What inspired you to write it like this?

Kelli: After reading Lucy Christopher’s award-winning, young adult novel, STOLEN, I knew I wanted to try it. STOLEN, because of the use of second person POV was addicting to me. It had a cadence and flow that was hypnotic. Written like a letter, the narration pulled me deeper into the story—placed me in the story—and I loved it and decided I wanted to use second person in Taken. (Note: Taken by Storm is written in third person for anyone who isn’t a fan of second person point of view! The “MJ” novels will all be in third.)

Maryse: Oh yessss, I recognized that, and I LOVED STOLEN! I did enjoy that “letter” feel as the main character takes us on her journey. While Taken ended nicely and had a “complete” feel, your short story after it… left your readers desperately hanging. Sneaky!! Did you intend to follow up the first book with an evil cliffhanger? 😉

Kelli: I knew when I ended Taken that Rachael and Merrick’s story wasn’t over. I had a million questions and sat down and wrote No Takebacks. I didn’t plan to have it end on a cliffhanger, but Merrick did what Merrick does best, and left me uncertain of what was going to happen next as well!

Maryse: LOL!! Ahhhh ok, cliffhanger forgiven considering the next installment is out today. 😉 Tell us what we can expect in your upcoming book, “Taken by Storm“. I know this is MJ’s story (very excited to see what kind of man he is in comparison to Merrick), but will Merrick and Rachael (and their current situation) make an appearance?

Kelli: Yes, Merrick and Rachael are in the entire book. With the way No Takebacks ended, I wanted to shift into MJ’s head to introduce his character and show what happens next from his POV. This part of the story and Merrick’s reaction to learning about MJ has a big impact on MJ that was impossible to convey through another character’s POV. So, this is the second novel in the series, but it also serves as the first in what will eventually be a series with MJ—you’ll find out in the end of Taken by Storm what the future may hold for him and Maddie, his ex-girlfriend who shows back up in the first chapter of Taken by Storm right when his world has been shaken by Merrick. Taken by Storm is also told in Maddie’s POV, because she has a big secret that tore her and MJ apart. Her secret is also a huge reveal to Merrick’s past.

Maryse: I love surprise reveals!

Dream cast of characters?

Kelli: There are several different actors who would be great for any of these characters, but this is, visually, what they look like in my mind.

Maryse: Ah yes… I heard Joe was your Merrick. Nice choice! Any absolute favorites that you’d like to recommend?

Kelli: I have so many favorites in the adult romance genre that it’s impossible to list them all. Because I write YA under my real name, Jamie Blair, I’m going to list a few of my favorites in that genre instead.

Okay, one adult romance series – it’s historical, and I rarely read historical, but nobody should miss out on Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series. AMAZING! Jamie Fraser is my ultimate, hot alpha male fantasy!

Maryse: I LOVE Jamie. What an infuriating, swoon worthy man! What’s next for Kelli Maine?

Kelli: Next up is Take Me Back, June 4th, another novella in the Give & Take series. We’re back to Rachael’s POV and this one has a paranormal vibe! To round out Rachael and Merrick’s part of the series, there will be GIVEN and another, untitled novella. Then, before moving on to more MJ novels, I will be writing a novel for Beck, because he’s hot and plays the cello and puts up with Joan, so it’s the least I can do for him. 😉 I love all of these characters and plan to spend a long time with them.

Maryse: Thank you so much, Kelli. I can’t wait to read MJ’s story. 🙂

—-> Check out the series reading order

  

Wanna know more about Kelli?

Now for the giveaway!!!

How to enter for a chance to win a “Taken By Storm” ebook? Just leave a comment below, and by Wednesday (Wednesday, May 8th 2013) by 11pm EST, I will randomly select fifty winners.

The winners will be contacted and will have 48hrs to respond confirming that their email address works, so if you are picked, do not delay or you will lose your chance. This is a giveaway direct though the publisher via NetGalley and the winners will receive non-expiring widget of the book. This is a open to US and Canada only!

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