Remember Me by Nina Croft: Love Knows No Bounds Anthology for Autism Speaks

Autism is a condition that affects so many families, and consequently, I’m really excited to be part of the Entangled Publishing’s charity anthology, Love Knows No Bounds.

The novellas are all love stories and mine, Remember Me, is a paranormal romance. It’s a redemption story and tells of the love between an angel and the woman who will love him for eternity.

Long ago, Cade betrayed his own people to give his human wife eternal life. In doing so lost her, and was turned into a demon of the Abyss. Now Cade has a second chance to regain her love, if only he can make her remember…

And here’s the blurb for Remember Me:

Unable to bear the thought of losing his mortal wife, Caden Wolfe steals the Elixir of Life and offers her eternity. But the theft is discovered, his wife is slain, and Caden is stripped of his angel’s wings and cast down into the Abyss.

Having drunk of the Elixir of Life, Phoebe Little’s soul is tied to the earth in a perpetual cycle of death and rebirth. Unaware that she has lived countless lives, Phoebe is haunted by the loss of a love she has no memory of.

Caden has spent a thousand years searching for his wife. Now he has found her, and only Phoebe’s love can redeem them both. But Phoebe fell in love with an angel, and Caden is now a demon of the Abyss. Can she see past what he has become, remember the love they once shared, and have a second chance at forever?

And a little excerpt from Remember Me to whet your appetites:

Cade kissed her mouth, her cheek, her eyes…small biting kisses, as though he wanted to devour her.

“Eleni…”

He whispered the name through the kisses. Phoebe went instantly still as the word broke through the fog of desire engulfing her, dousing her in a deluge of icy cold. Her hands moved to his shoulders, and she pushed him away. For a moment, his grip tightened, then he loosened his hold lowered her so she stood on her own feet again. Pulling free of him, she took a shaky step forward, then another. She came up against the desk and put out a hand to the cool steel to steady herself, trying to clear her brain of the haze of lust and desire.

Eleni.

The name from her dream. And now, as her brain slowly began to function again, she remembered where she had heard it before. Cade had spoken it in the compound in Afghanistan, just before the world had exploded.

She glanced at him. He was watching her, his expression wary, though his dark eyes still glowed with residual desire. Regret nudged at her mind, but she forced it down. She needed to understand what was happening here. “Who’s Eleni?”

He didn’t answer the question. Instead, he crossed the room and poured them both a whisky, placing the glasses on the coffee table before sinking onto the sofa.

“Sit down,” he said.

She gritted her teeth. “I don’t want to sit down. I want to know who Eleni is.”

“Sit down, and I’ll tell you.” When she didn’t move he continued, a faint thread of impatience lacing his voice. “Sit down, Phoebe. I won’t touch you again…unless you want me to.”

Entangled in Love Character Interview and Giveaway with Rosalie Lario

Valentine Character Interview and Giveaway

By Rosalie Lario

Today I thought it would be fun to feature Cresso, the main characters from Heart of the Incubus, my novella set in the Demons of Infernum world. It takes place late spring, shortly after Genevieve and Cresso get together, but he’s been in love with her far longer than that...

Rosalie:  I’ll start off with a brief introduction. Cresso, you work as a biochemist for Elcorp Laboratory, which is an Otherworlder research lab funded by the council governing travel between dimensions. This is where you met Dr. Genevieve Russell, right?    

Cresso:  Yes, Gen started working at Elcorp over a year ago. She’s a chemical analyst...one of the most brilliant in existence, if I may add.

Rosalie:  So, from the moment you both met, it was love at first sight.

Cresso:  Not exactly. She hated my guts.

Rosalie:  I still find that incredibly hard to believe.

Cresso:  I know. It wasn’t until recently that I realized her feelings toward me weren’t personal, but based on her past experiences. To put it plainly, her ex-fiance was a douchebag.

Rosalie:  What does that have to do with you?

Cresso:  She walked in on her ex with two other women. Since she knew I was an incubus and survive off sex, she assumed I was the same kind of man.

Rosalie:  Well...in a way, weren’t you? I mean, you weren’t necessarily known for living the life of a monk before you two got together.

Cresso:  That was before Gen. She’s changed my life completely. I know it sounds corny, but she’s made me whole.  

Rosalie:  Okay, since Valentine’s Day just passed, I was hoping you would repeat a story Gen told me about what you did last V-Day.

Cresso:  Crap, she told you about that?

Rosalie:  You know I know everything about your personal life.

Cresso:  Ah f***. Okay, here’s the deal. This past Valentine’s Day, she didn’t know how I truly felt about her, and I still assumed she hated me, but...she always seemed so serious and caught up in her work. So sad. I wanted to make her smile.

Rosalie:  So what’d you do?

Cresso:  So I, uh... *mutters something under breath*

Rosalie:  What’s that?

Cresso:  I slid a box of Fauchon chocolates into her lab when she wasn’t looking. Seems obvious and trite, I know, but I noticed that she has a weakness for that brand of chocolates. Didn’t tell her they were from me, of course. She might’ve tossed them back in my face if she’d known.

Rosalie:  So she didn’t get suspicious about receiving chocolates from a mystery admirer?

Cresso:  I left a note saying they were a gift from the board of directors at Elcorp. They do give gifts for the holidays, so it didn’t seem like such a big stretch.

Rosalie:  Aww, that’s so sweet!

Cresso:  Stop, you’ll make me blush.

Rosalie:  I didn’t think an incubus could get embarrassed about anything.

Cresso:  Guess you found my weak spot. Anyway, the chocolates put a smile on her face, so they were well worth it.

Rosalie:  That was an awfully nice thing to do for someone who professed to dislike you.

Cresso:  What can I say? No matter how she felt about me, I knew I loved her. Seemed like such a small thing to do, really.

Phone rings, and Cresso pulls it out of his pocket and reads the display.

Cresso:  Gotta go. That’s Gen. She’s downstairs waiting for me.

Rosalie:  Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions.

Cresso rises and starts for the door.

Rosalie:  Oh, Cresso.

Cresso:  Yes?

Rosalie:  I hope you two stay together forever. I truly do.

Cresso:  *Smiles widely* No worries. We will.

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Heart of the Incubus

Demons of Infernum, #4
Author: Rosalie Lario
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novella
Release Date: January 2012
ePub ISBN: 978-1-937044-82-4

http://www.entangledpublishing.com/heart-of-the-incubus/

Demons of Infernum - Book Four - Rosalie Lario

Biochemist Cresso Taylor lives the sort of lifestyle most men would envy—he has wealth, natural incubus charm, and more women than he can handle. But it’s not enough anymore. Not after meeting Genevieve Russell, the sexy scientist who works with him at Elcorp Laboratory. And she wants absolutely nothing to do with him.

After her fiancé broke her heart, Genevieve has had enough of womanizers. She’s determined to steer clear of sexy-as-sin Dr. Taylor, despite the fact that his incubus allure makes her want to rip his clothes off. But when a secret admirer’s affection turns to the macabre with threatening notes and grisly gifts, Cresso appoints himself her protector. As she and Cresso hunt her stalker, she discovers there’s a lot more to the sensual incubus than she ever imagined.

Touch of the Angel

Demons of Infernum, #3

Author: Rosalie Lario
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: 286 pages
Release Date: December 2011
ePub ISBN: 978-1-937044-67-1
Print ISBN: 978-1-937044-66-4

http://www.entangledpublishing.com/touch-of-the-angel/

Demons of Infernum - Book Three - Rosalie Lario

After months of no work, interdimensional bounty hunter Ronin Meyers jumps at the chance to locate an incubus who’s using succubi as murder weapons. Faced with deportation to hellish Infernum if he fails, Ronin will stop at nothing to take out the incubus and anyone else involved. Even the beautiful succubus who stole his heart—and nearly his life—during the most mind-blowing hour of his existence.

Night after night, Amara and her fellow succubi are forced to extract special abilities from the strongest Otherworlders for their psychotic master’s growing collection. When the gorgeous angel-demon hybrid she believed to be dead captures her, Amara is both stunned and elated.
But the happily ever after Amara’s dreamed about will have to wait. Before she and Ronin can find salvation, they must bring down the madman hellbent on destroying everything—and everyone—they love. And Ronin and Amara are at the top of his list…

Mark of the Sylph

Demons of Infernum, #2

Author: Rosalie Lario
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: 268 pages
Launch Date: September 2011
ePub ISBN: 978-1-937044-36-7
Print ISBN: 978-1-937044-37-4

http://www.entangledpublishing.com/mark-of-the-sylph/

DEMONS OF INFERNUM - Book Two - Rosalie Lario

Half-demon Taeg is desperate to free his pregnant sister-in-law, who is spellbound to an indestructible book that will create an army of the undead. He is convinced that an ancient sword can destroy the book and the spell forever, but this relic has been hidden for a millennia by a powerful glamour. The clock begins to run out on his search when an old rival goes after the book and Taeg’s family in his quest for revenge.

Librarian Maya Flores has a secret: she’s immune to magic and is well aware of the supernatural beings prowling the streets of New York City. Haunted by a brutal demon attack that took her family, she is on a one-woman mission to destroy the evil demons who did it—and any others who get in her way.

Maya is Taeg’s best hope for uncovering the sword. Unfortunately, she wants nothing more than to kill him. As he fights for her trust and to save his family, she is forced to face the truth that not all demons are evil. And the worst part? She might be falling in love with one, too.

Blood of the Demon

Demons of Infernum, #1
Author: Rosalie Lario
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: 254 pages
Release Date: August 2011
ePub ISBN: 978-1-937044-14-5
Print ISBN: 978-1-937044-15-2

http://www.entangledpublishing.com/blood-of-the-demon/

DEMONS OF INFERNUM - Book One by Rosalie Lario

Keegan lives to exact revenge on the evil demon who sired and abused him. When his father devises a plan to bring on the apocalypse, he and his three half-brothers, interdimensional bounty hunters for the Elden Council, are charged with capturing and delivering their father for punishment.

Art gallery owner Brynn Meyers has no idea that her ability to read memories embedded in objects and drain people of their life force means she has demon ancestry. Unfortunately for Brynn, she’s also the key to raising an ancient zombie army, which puts her on every demon’s Most Wanted List.

And no one wants her more than Keegan’s father.

Keegan must protect Brynn from his father by any means necessary, but he’ll have to learn to harness the other half of his genetics—the far deadlier, uncontrollable half—when he starts to fall for the one woman standing between him and the vengeance he so desperately seeks. The one woman he’ll never be able to resist.

Entangled in Love Valentine Guest Blog and Giveaway with Sarah Gilman

Valentine’s Day means many different things to different people. When I think back to Valentine’s Days of the past, I remember things such as the huge heart decorations at Curves when I was in college…and braving the 6 feet of snow on the ground and the -50 degrees F wind chill to get there (I think the non-wind chill temp was -25). Those are not typos. Northern Vermont can get %*^#ing cold, especially at the high elevations where I went to school. My freshman year, the town water tower froze. Yes, the entire water tower. That’s cold. For me, Valentine’s Day is a fun little holiday—I love me some conversation hearts!—but it is synonymous with cold.

So happens, we’re having a mild winter this year. Extremely mild: It’s above freezing at least once a week! However, it’s a rare respite. The demon colony Sanctuary is located in the northeastern-most corner of Vermont, so the first thought that went through my mind as I sat down to write this post was: They must be freezing their tushes off up there. Hmm. What would they do to keep warm? ;-) So, without further ado… Wren and Ginger’s first Valentine’s Day!

“Don’t even think about moving. If you do, you lose a flight feather. Maybe two.” Curled in a ball under Wren’s wing, Ginger turned the page of her book and adjusted the tiny reading light attached to the back cover.

“It’s almost noon.” Apparently unconcerned with her threat, Wren stretched and got out of bed.

Cold air and sunlight replaced the warm retreat Ginger had made for herself under her mate’s wing. She cursed and pulled the sheet over her naked body. The nearby wood stove put off a decent amount of heat, but never chased the chill from a room large enough for archangels to stretch their wings.

“You’re cruel.”

He leaned over the bed and brushed her cheek with his fingertips. “We’re going outside.”

“No, we’re not.” She burrowed deeper under the sheet. Had Wren lost his mind? The persistent cold weather had kept him and his father—who both resented being confined indoors for any reason—on solid ground for over a week. The wind chill of flight made it much colder than the thermometer suggested, and even the archangels had limits. For her part, passing the winter sitting by the stove reading good books—or lounging in bed with her mate when he indulged her—sounded like an ideal plan.

“You grew up in Alaska, Gin.”

“Doesn’t mean I like the cold.”

“It’s sunny for the first time in weeks. Besides, it’s Valentine’s Day, and I have something in mind.”

She stared up at him. Valentine’s Day? She knew that, of course, but had wondered if he’d acknowledge it. She’d never had occasion to appreciate the holiday for anything other than fun trips with her father when she’d been younger. She’d never asked Wren what he thought of the human holiday.

“If you want to celebrate Valentine’s Day, you’ll get back in bed and keep me warm. And not with your wings.”   

“Hmm.” He trailed his fingers down her neck, making an exaggerated show of considering her suggestion.

She pushed the sheet off her body and extended her arms over her head in a languid stretch.

“You cheating, manipulating seductress.” He got into bed and pulled her into his arms. He squeezed until she squirmed for air. “Once we’re warm, we’re going outside.”

“But—”

He cut off her protest with a kiss.

~***~

Ginger pulled her plush hat low over her ears and shrugged into her winter coat. She stared at the windows. The brilliant blue sky and the sunlight beckoned, but what on earth did Wren have in mind for such a cold day? They’d freeze if he took them flying, warm sun none withstanding. A walk around the colony on the shoveled paths would have appealed, but the multitude of evergreen trees blocked the sun for the most part. The demons liked their shade.

Wren, who’d gone downstairs a few minutes ago, returned with two white boxes with red ribbon under his arms. He grinned and brushed her arm with his wing. “Ready?”

“Depends. What are you up to?”

He handed her one of the boxes. “For you. Happy Valentine’s Day, Gin.”

“Hmm.” She kissed him and gave the heavy box a shake.

“Have you guessed yet?”

“Lifetime supply of chocolate?”

“No.”

“Books?”

“No.”

“I can’t imagine.”

“Have you looked outside?” His smile grew downright smug.

“Uh…” She turned and stepped closer to the windows. The sunlight reflected off the snow, so blinding she’d need sunglasses before they went out. She squinted, scanning the flight deck, the snow-covered lawn, the snow banks—

Snow banks?

Beyond snow banks that had not been there yesterday, the frozen lake glinted in the light. Clear, smooth, ice. Yesterday and every day before that since December, snow as deep as her waist had been sitting on the frozen lake. She’d halfheartedly complained more than once, because ice skating was her favorite winter activity.

She tore the ribbon off the box and lifted the lid. A pair of white ice skates sat in red tissue paper inside. “You didn’t.” She lifted one of the skates and glanced back at the cleared lake. “How?”

“Most of the colony helped me shovel all night. We also spread water to make a smooth skating surface.”

She set the skates aside and wrapped her arms around Wren’s neck. “Thank you.”

“You mentioned it a few times. I thought this would beat chocolate and flowers. But, I got you those, too.”

She laughed. “You’re going to skate with me?”

“I bet I can get us going rather fast.” He flared out his wings.

She took his hand and pulled him toward the door. “Let’s go! Later, I’ll give you your Valentine’s Day gift. You won’t believe the dinner I have planned.”

He pulled her to a stop for a lingering, deep kiss, and then they headed out into the sunshine.

End.

RETURN TO SANCTUARY - Book One by Sarah Gilman

Title: Out In Blue
Author: Sarah Gilman
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel
Release Date: August 2011
ePub ISBN: 978-1-937044-26-8
Mobi ISBN: Coming soon!
Print ISBN: 978-1-937044-27-5

http://www.entangledpublishing.com/out-in-blue/

Amazon Kindle, Amazon Paperback

Book Description:

In a violent world where fallen archangels are hunted for their valuable plumage, Wren knows one thing for certain: the human woman who saved him from a poacher attack will die if she stays with him. The demon responsible for his parents’ gruesome deaths two decades ago pines for the chance to rip apart any woman who stands under Wren’s wing.

Wren doesn’t expect Ginger to stay by his side once she discovers his ability to drain life with a mere touch, yet she lingers. When an unusual talent of her own reveals the location of Wren’s father, Wren’s isolated world implodes. With the help of the demon protectors he’s sworn never to trust again, Wren risks everything to rescue his father, confront the demon who stalks his and Ginger’s every step, and claim his eternity with the most courageous woman he’s ever known.

About the Author

Sarah Gilman started her first novel in third grade. She never finished that story, but never gave up the dream. Her fascination with wings also began at that age, when images of the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis captured her imagination and never let go. Now a paranormal romance writer, she employs her love of writing to bring the allure of winged creatures to the pages of her novels. Sarah lives in Vermont with her supportive husband and two spoiled cats.

Entangled in Love Character Interview and Giveaway with Lisa Kessler

Happy Valentine’s Day from Calisto Terana (aka the Hero of Night Walker)…

Hi everyone!

Thanks so much to Roxanne for inviting me to Fangtastic Books today!  I’m very excited to get the chance to meet up with Calisto, my Spanish hero from Night Walker, to discuss this holiday of love of and chocolate…

(Since you’re reading and can’t hear his deep voice and strong Spanish accent, imagine Antonio Banderas speaking…  And if you have seen the Night Walker cover, you know that Calisto has a body made for love!  Now you understand why I was so excited to have an excuse to interview him! LOL)

*Ahem*  Let’s get started.  Thanks for chatting with me tonight, Calisto.

Buenas Noches, to all the Fangtastic blog readers.  I hope that you enjoyed a romantic Valentine’s Day.

How did you and Kate celebrate? *Calisto smiles and my heart thumps.  He glances at me and I realize he can hear my heart thumping.  Crap!  Okay now I’m blushing.*

I surprised her with a diamond ring.

An engagement ring?

*He nods, his lips curving at the corners, threatening to de-rail me with another smile* Si. I have wanted to marry her for centuries. 

And she said…

*Calisto laughs* She said yes.

Wow.  *I feel mushy romantic emotions welling up*  For the people who haven’t read your book yet, can you explain how big a deal this is?

*He shrugs his broad shoulders and I swear I can feel a ripple of power* I will try. 

I have loved Kate for over two hundred years.  We met on the coast of San Diego.  I was a mortal man then.  A priest.  I came to the new world from Spain to help convert the savages.

I met a young woman named Tala.  She had the most amazing eyes.  In the lower corner of her right iris, I could see a lighter crescent of color, as if she carried the moon in her eyes. 

We started to meet at sunset.  She taught me the language of the Kumeyaay people, and in trade, I taught her to waltz.  She always had a song to share.  *He shakes his head with a distant smile* I fell in love with her.  Although it went against my vows, I never regretted the way she fit into my arms, the way I felt when she smiled up at me.

But I trusted the wrong man with my secret and I lost her. *His hands clench into fists* She was murdered before we could wed, and I chose to give up my soul in trade for immortality to wait until her spirit was reincarnated.

And now you’re finally going to get married!  *I hope he can’t see the fluffy hearts floating over my head*

I see nothing over your head. *his dark eyes sparkle with mischief*

Ack!  I forgot you can hear my thoughts. *BLUSH*  So let’s see if I can make you blush…  Have you heard some of the reviews about Night Walker?

*Calisto shakes his head*

Well let me share a few with you…

Kelley Armstrong, a #1 New York Times Best Selling author said “Hot romance and cool characters make Night Walker an all-night read.”

And Fresh Fiction Book reviews called Night Walker, “Haunting and beautiful.”

Night Owl Book Reviews made your story a Top Pick and said “After reading this captivating tale of love, lies, betrayal, and redemption, I am hard pressed to find things I didn’t like.”

*Calisto smiles* I am honored that my love for Kate has touched readers.  I am very grateful to you as well, for giving our story a voice.

I loved every second of writing Night Walker.  Definitely no regrets.  Thanks so much for sharing your big news with the readers here at Fangtastic Books!  Bye Calisto.

Adios.

*Calisto leaves.  I can see him walking to Kate’s battle-scarred VW Bug.  She’s waiting for him, leaning against the front hood.  He pulls her up into his arms and kisses her.  My heart melts.  And then I remember I’m still here… On the blog… with you!*

*BLUSH*

Well, thank you for reading!!!  So I wonder if we’ll get to see Kate and Calisto’s wedding?  He didn’t say when they were getting married…  Hmmm…

Maybe I could get an invitation for all of us? 

Do you enjoy reading about weddings in novels?  Let me know what you think…  One lucky commenter will win a free eBook copy of Night Walker…

Happy Valentine’s Day!!!

THE NIGHT SERIES - Book One by Lisa Kessler

Title: Night Walker
Author: Lisa Kessler
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Release Date: August 2011
ePub ISBN: 978-1-937044-12-1
Mobi ISBN: Coming soon!
Print ISBN: 978-1-937044-13-8

http://www.entangledpublishing.com/night-walker/

View the book trailer at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OTD8VdDCOc

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Book Description:

He gave up his soul for a second chance to love her…

Two and a half centuries ago, Calisto Terana lost everything when a zealous priest murdered the woman he loved. Now, desperate for another chance to love her, he wants redemption for the mistake that cost her life.

She’s haunted by dreams of her own death…

After catching her fiance with another woman, Kate Bradley returns to San Diego to clear her head. The last thing she needs is romance, but after meeting Calisto she’s drawn to him in ways she doesn’t understand.

They’ve waited in the shadows for centuries…

Calisto has no doubt Kate is the reincarnation of his lost love, but the Fraternidad Del Fuego Santo has a new watcher with dark ambitions of his own. As old enemies reemerge and a new threat arises, the betrayal that enslaved Calisto to the night might destroy the only woman he’s ever loved again.

Night Demon

Book 2 The Night Series

Coming in 2012

About the Author:

Lisa Kessler is an avid reader and writer of dark fiction. Her short stories have been published in print anthologies and magazines, and her vampire story, Immortal Beloved, was a finalist for a Bram Stoker award.

Lisa recently signed a 4 book deal with Entangled Publishing to release her Night Series. The first book, Night Walker, is scheduled to be released August 5th.

When she's not writing, Lisa is a professional vocalist, performing with the San Diego Opera as well as other musical theater companies in San Diego. You can learn more at http://Lisa-Kessler.com

Lisa lives in southern California with her incredibly fun husband and two amazing kids.

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Entangled in Love Valentine Guest Blog and Giveaway with Boone Brux

To celebrate Valentine’s Day several of the characters from my Bringer and the Bane series have gathered to answer the tough questions about love and relationships.

Please welcome our cast.

Rhys and Ravyn, the main characters of Shield of Fire.

Luc and Jade, the hero and heroine of Kiss of the Betrayer.

Icarus and Sha-hera, Demon Bane, and mortal enemies of the Bringers as well as each other.

This should be interesting.

First question, what was the most romantic thing anyone has ever done for you?

Ravyn: I’d have to say it was when Rhys saved me from Vile, the Demon King. He’d been a jerk that week, so I figured he’d written our relationship off. It was a lovely surprise to wake up and find him hovering over me.

Rhys: (Nods) I was rather amazing—in a romantically heroic way.

Luc: I once had a woman name her breasts after me. The right was Luc and the left was Le Daun. It made love making very interesting. 

Jade: (Clears throat) And narcissistic I’m sure.

Luc: All right then, what was the most romantic thing anyone ever did for you?

Jade: None of your business.

Luc: Come on, give it up.

Jade: You lead off with naming breasts and expect me to share a special memory? Forget it. Can you go to someone else please?

Icarus: I don’t understand what you mean by romantic.

Sha-hera: I once had a man tell me he loved me.

Icarus: We’re you getting ready to kill him?

Sha-hera: No.

Icarus: Was he enthralled.

Sha-hera: Not even a little.

Icarus: Then you’re lying.

What would be the perfect Valentine’s Day date?

Ravyn: A day of doing nothing but lounging around Alba Haven. No fighting or training. No chores. A lovely dinner with friends followed by an evening in Rhys’s arms.

Rhys: I’m good with that.

Luc: I like Ravyn’s idea, but I’d add an abundant amount of wine and maybe some dancing girls.

Jade: (Crosses arms and pins Luc with a glare.)

Luc: And an evening spent in Jade’s arms?

Jade: Are you asking permission, because after that, my answer is no. You’re going to live a sad and lonely life if you don’t brush up on your relationship skills.

Icarus: The perfect date would be sucking six or seven souls and then having everybody leave me the bloody hell alone.

Sha-hera: I have to agree with Icarus on this. Several soul suckings, but instead stomping off to be alone, I’d engage in a hearty sparring session with my succubae. I’m always so exhilarated after absorbing souls, especially if they’re innocents. I need to work off the excess energy.

What is your favorite gift you’ve given or received?

Ravyn: Most definitely it was the dagger Rhys gave me. Sure, we were in the heat of battle, but it saved my life.

Rhys: No question, the best gift I ever received was Ravyn’s maidenhood.

Ravyn: Best gift I ever gave as well.

Luc: (Reaches to take Jade’s hand) Every moment I spend with Jade is a precious gift.

Jade: The fact that he’s willing to lie through his teeth to keep the waters calm is the best gift Luc can give me. You might have noticed that we butt heads at times. (Leans in and kisses Luc) But we’re trying.

Icarus: The best gift I’ve ever given myself was when I ripped out Sha-hera’s throat and sent her back to the Shadow World. (heavy sigh) That was a great night.

Sha-hera: The best gift I ever received was when the Demon King publically humiliated Icarus, stripping him of all authority, and put me in charge. (heavy sigh) That was a great day.

Thanks to all of you for taking the time to share your Valentine’s thoughts. It’s been very enlightening.

SHIELD OF FIRE

BRINGER AND THE BANE - Book One - by Boone Brux

Title: Shield of Fire (Bringer and the Bane, #1)
Author: Boone Brux
Genre: Historical Fantasy Romance
Length: Novel
Launch Date: December 2011
ePub ISBN: 978-1-937044-17-6
Print ISBN: 978-1-937044-33-6

Protecting humans is the Bringers’ duty. Sending demons to the Shadow World is their pleasure.

In one night, Ravyn’s life plunges from barely tolerable to deadly. Forced to flee the only home she’s known, she stumbles headlong into the clutches of Icarus, a powerful demon intent on stealing her powers. Unfortunately for him, she has no intention of cooperating.

When Rhys realizes the woman he’s rescued from the Bane Demon is no mere human, his obligation as a Bringer dictates he protect and train her in the ways of his people. But he’s unprepared for the intense desire he feels for the fiery Ravyn. To surrender to his need may mean her death.

As the Demon King’s desire for ultimate power escalates, fathers are slated against sons, and foes are made allies. The Bane threat upon them, Rhys and Ravyn must quest to unite the last of the Bringers—and explore a passion too powerful to ignore.

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Praise for Shield of Fire

“With her debut novel, SHIELD OF FIRE, Boone Brux weaves a story transcending genre and time. Every page seems filled with demons, dragons, shape-shifters, redeemers, and the underlying thread of death-defying love. Using electrifying fights, passion-drenched scenes, and amazing imagery, Boone has brought one hell of a world to absolute life! Wow!”
~ Jackie Ivie, bestselling author of the ‘Knight’ books

“Dark adventure blended with a captivating romance. Boone Brux has joined my auto-buy list.” ~ Tielle St. Clare

About the Author:

Boone has lived in the beautiful state of Alaska for nearly two decades. She spent many of those years in the bush, where the internet and flush toilets were a luxury. Boone’s motto? “Have laptop, will travel.” It’s not uncommon to see her pounding away at her computer during camping trips, fishing expeditions, or in their family plane as they fly over the open tundra.

She’s won several awards for her writing and serves as the Alaska Chapter president for Romance Writers of America.

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Entangled in Love Valentine Character Interview and Giveaway with Paige Cuccaro

As the author of Hellsbane, I know all there is to know about Eli, as well as a few details he’d like me to forget. But I want you to get to know him the way I do. So he agreed to sit down with me and answer a few questions in honor of the romantic time of year. 

Paige:  Let’s start with and introduction. You’re Eli, right?

Eli: Elizal, actually. My Emma Jane calls me Eli…as does her…boyfriend, Daniel. Emma Jane seems to enjoy thumbing her nose at formality and any semblance of authority or proper decorum.

Paige: Does that bother you?

Eli: …From Emma Jane? No.

Paige: And from Daniel?

Eli: (no answer given)

Paige: Okay… moving on.  Now, you’re not a typical angel, are you?

Eli: No. I am a magister—a seraph who has sacrificed a measure of my purity to aid illorum in their battles against the Fallen and their demon minions.

Paige: And an illorum is…?

Eli: A half-human, half-angel chosen to be a warrior of God.

Paige: And Emma Jane, she’s an illorum? And you’re her magister—her trainer—teacher—confidant?

Eli: Correct.

Paige: Anything more? *wink-wink-nudge-nudge*

Eli: I don’t know what you mean.

Paige: C’mon, Elizal. This interview was set up in honor Valentine’s Day. Romance is in the air. The readers want to know…just how close does a magister and his illorum get? From what I understand you spend a lot of time together, facing life and death situations, sharing your most vulnerable moments with each other…that’s gotta have some effect on the two of you—bring you closer.

Eli: Emma Jane and I are close—yes. I am her teacher, her guide—nothing more. It is forbidden.

Paige: Ooo…forbidden love? That’s the best kind!

Eli: I said nothing about love.

Paige: Oh. So…you don’t love her?

Eli: Of course I love her… As I love all illorum.

Paige: But Emma Jane’s special, right? I mean, that’s what I’ve heard.

Eli: I don’t know what you mean.

Paige: According to my sources the, two of you were called in front of the Council of Seven (Seven archangels acting as a kind of Supreme Court for angelic affairs) because you’d crossed a line with Emma and they were worried your feelings for each other were growing too strong. Is that true?

Eli: I care about, Emma Jane. I will not stand by and watch her needlessly come to harm. Technically, I did nothing that I was not within my role as her magister to do.

Paige: Whoa. Relax. No need to pound the table. You okay?

Eli: I’m fine. My apologies. Continue.

Paige: Okay. No problem. Now, you said, technically. So that means some might say you broke the rules for her?

Eli: I stretched the rules.

Paige: Because you love her?

Eli: Because she required it of me.

Paige: And what if she “required” you to break the rules? What if her life depended on you smashing all the rules to bits? Would you?

Eli: Emma Jane is more than capable of taking care of herself. The question is moot.

Paige: Okay. Well what if something happened that Emma Jane couldn’t handle, or was out of her control? What if the Council tried to separate the two of you? What if it meant you’d never see her again?

Eli: This line of questioning is pointless.

Paige: Wait. Where are you going? Don’t be so defensive. It’s just a simple hypothetical question.

*Note to reader: The angel has stopped at the door, but still hasn’t turned back to me. We’ll see if he has the guts to answer…

Paige: Would you break the rules for Emma Jane? Would you go against the angels, against the Council of Seven, against God…for her? Is there anything you wouldn’t do for Emma Jane , Elizal?
…
…
Eli: No.

Paige: Ha,ha…okay! Grinning ear to ear here. That was somethin’ else. Elizal just slammed the door hard enough behind him he almost broke the hinges. At least we got our answer. Turns out angels aren’t that much different than the rest of us. Love has a way of sneaking up and smacking us all stupid. Let’s hope Elizal can hold onto his convictions. If he gives into the feelings he obviously has for Emma Jane, it could spell disaster for both of them.

If Elizal falls for Emma Jane, he could actually Fall…and become the very thing she was born to hunt.




Title: Hellsbane
Hellsbane, #1
Author: Paige Cuccaro
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Length: Novel
Release Date: December 2011
ePub ISBN: 978-1-937044-64-0
Print ISBN: 978-1-937044-65-7

http://www.entangledpublishing.com/hellsbane/

A HELLSBANE BOOK - Book One - by Paige Cuccaro


Emma Jane Hellsbane just found out she’s not human—or, at least, not only human. She’s half angel, too, and now Heaven’s got a job for her: round up all the Fallen angels and their red-skinned, horned devil-demon minions and boot their butts back into the abyss. Only problem? The demons and their Fallen masters fight back…and they don’t fight fair.

Luckily for Emma, she can put a stop to the constant threat of having her head hacked off if she figures out which Fallen angel is her father—and then kill him before he kills her. Of course, in the meantime, she’ll have to avoid accidentally seducing her angelic mentor, help an old friend conquer his own Fallen sperm donor, and basically save the world from a cataclysmic divine smack down.

No one said being Heaven’s bounty hunter would be easy. But with a name like Hellsbane, Emma Jane was born for the job.


About the Author:

Paige Cuccaro lives in Ohio where she spends her days as a wife, mother, avid reader and obsessed writer. She loves writing everything from laugh-out-loud young adult stories to steamy hot romances with a twist of paranormal. Witches, demons, vampires, werewolves and angels, if they can fall in love, Paige will tell you their story.
Find a few of Paige’s published works at Samhain Publishing and Berkley Books. You can also find novels from Paige’s risqué side under her pen name, Alison Paige where she’s published several erotic romances at Harlequin Spice, Samhain Publishing, and Ellora’s Cave Publishing .

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And here's a special sneak peak at the cover of the next book in the series Heaven and Hellsbane

Entangled in Love Valentine Guest Blog and Giveaway with Rachel Firasek

Ari and Grey's First Valentine's
by Rachel Firasek

Turner grabbed Grey’s shoulder and gave it a squeeze. “Man, you have got to settle down. It’s Ari. She’s going to love all of this.” He waved a hand at the candles and flowers centered between two place settings.
Grey wiped a sweaty hand against his black slacks. “Shit, I don’t know. Maybe it’s too much. She likes it simple.”

“She’ll like it. Listen, it’s my first V-day too. I’m hoping to persuade Ice into saying ‘Yes’ this time. It’ll be a nice change.” Turner smirked.

Grey shoved the candles to the right. That didn’t look right. He placed them back in the center of the table. “Still giving you the chase?”

“Ha, I’ll be lucky if she marries me before I’m fifty. I’m out of here.” He stopped halfway to the door. “You sure you’re okay?”

At this rate, Turner would miss his own date and spend the night here worrying that Grey would hit the bottle again. “Out. Go take care of that pretty woman before someone else does.”

Turner closed the door with a soft click and Grey took a moment to bend at the waist and grip his knees. He dropped his head until his chin rested on his chest and the blood rushed forward, giving him something to focus on beside the runaway thoughts zinging through his brain. Damn, how the hell was he going to get through dinner?

Tonight, he’d ask Ari to move in with him. Tonight, he’d make the first step. Shit. He loved her. This shouldn’t be this hard.

And that’s how she found him, head between his legs fighting the panic attack. A cool hand cupped his elbow and the other brushed against his forehead. “You okay, mon amore?”

He straightened and bit back a nervous laugh. “Uh, yeah. Hey,” Grey wrapped her in his arms and hugged her tight, “I didn’t hear you come in.”

“I passed Turner in the hall.” She glanced at the elaborate table. “Wow, this looks fantastic. You did all this for me?”

He shrugged. Don’t make a big deal about it. “You’re worth it.”

She smiled, and the amber in her eyes reflected the gold flame from the candles. “We going to eat, or stand here and stare at each other? I’m good either way.” She grinned at him.

“Ari, let’s sit for a minute.” He tugged her to the sofa. “I was going to wait until later, but I need to get this done.”

The light faded from her eyes. “What?”

Shit, no, this is good. Don’t look sad or I’ll lose my nerve.

She reached out and grabbed his jaw, tipping his gaze toward her. “What?”

“I want you here.”

Her smile spread, reaching up and brightening the room. “I’m here.”

He released his held breath. “I want you here—always. Don’t go back to Ice’s. Stay here with me. Live here with me.” Tears slipped down her cheeks. Damn, he hadn’t meant to make her cry. “No, baby, don’t cry.”

She nodded and crawled onto his lap. “I love you.” Her forehead pressed against his. “Yes. I want to move in here with you.”

Her lips found his and everything finally felt right. She was home. His love. His Valentine.

The Last Beginning

CURSE OF THE PHOENIX - Book 3

By Rachel Firasek
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novella
Release Date: February 2012
ISBN: 978-1-937044-56-5

http://www.entangledpublishing.com/the-last-beginning/

Sadie’s days fighting off greedy claim jumpers ended in 1856 when Osiris snatched her from her filthy room and placed her with a trio of phoenixes. After 150 years living a respectable life saving souls, she’s tired of playing by the god’s rules. It’s time the master of manipulation learned her creed: live hard, play for keeps, and never let the enemy see you suffer.

Osiris never imagined the true queen he’s spent two millennia searching for would be a half-pint redhead with a mouth that makes him blush. She needs a gentle hand to breach her defenses, but living with her and keeping his natural arrogance at a simmer proves a challenge worthy of any champion.

While Osiris teaches her the wisdom needed to rule a world with fairness, the irritating god only intensifies Sadie’s belief in her creed, reinforcing the walls that keep her from happiness. If Osiris can’t win her hardened heart, Sadie’s ascension might threaten the world he’s struggled to create.

CURSE OF THE PHOENIX - Book Two

Title: The Last Awakening
(Curse of the Phoenix, #2)
Author: Rachel Firasek
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novella
Release Date: December 2011
ISBN: 978-1-937044-44-1

Book 3 coming January 2012!

http://www.entangledpublishing.com/the-last-awakening/

Book Description:

For three hundred years, Arabella’s life has been one meaningless death after another. In a cruel twist of fate, Osiris–god of the Underworld–gifts the phoenix her mortality and returns her voodoo magic. If she fails to harness her wayward magic and save a man worthy of a second chance, she’ll forfeit her power and her soul–forever.

Ex-soldier Greyson Meadows desperately wants to be freed from the nightmares and guilt that haunt him after the tragedy that brought him and Ari together. Confronted by the waif of a woman who forces him to face his worst fears, he resists, fighting the need to keep his personal demons hidden instead of setting them free.

When Ari becomes the target of her own magical blunder, it’s not just her life in danger, but now the one of the man she loves.

CURSE OF THE PHOENIX - Book One
Title: The Last Rising
Author: Rachel Firasek
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novella
Release Date: September 2011
ePub ISBN: 978-1-937044-28-2
Mobi ISBN: 978-1-937044-29-9

http://www.entangledpublishing.com/the-last-rising/

Book Description:

After paying two millennia’s penance to Osiris, world-weary Phoenix Ice has had enough. Saving souls without any hope for her own redemption isn’t how she imagined spending eternity. Fed up, she decides her next death will be her last. But when she sacrifices her own life for a sexy Texan in a catastrophic plane crash, she has no idea the consequences will be so great…or that she’ll end up back in his life for her next assignment.

Now that Turner Alcott has survived the worst, finding a wife and mother for his son matters more than ever before. When the mysterious Ice comes into his life, Turner knows she’s the one—but love is the last thing Ice wants. If he wants to win her heart, Turner must teach Ice how to forgive herself, and prove that love is the ultimate sacrifice.

About the Author:

Rachel Firasek grew up in the south and despite the gentle pace, she harassed life at full steam. Her curiosity about mythology, human nature, and the chemical imbalance we call love led her to writing. Her stories began with macabre war poems and shifted to enchanted fairytales, before she settled on a blending of the two.

Today you’ll find her tucked on a small parcel of land, surrounded by bleating sheep and barking dogs, with her husband and children. She entertains them all with her wacky sense of humor or animated reenactments of bad 80’s dance moves.

She’s intrigued by anything unexplained and seeks the answers to this crazy thing we call life. You can find her where the heart twists the soul and lights the shadows… or at www.rachelfirasek.com .