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 .

Character Interview from Rachel Firasek's Curse of the Phoenix Series and a Giveaway

*We file in to the offices of the Fangtastic Book Blog and take seats on the posh sofas surrounding the interior walls. Ice sits near Turner, holding his hands. Grey tugs Ari onto his lap. Osiris stalks in and takes a chair while Sadie storms to the nearest window. I sit behind Roxanne’s desk and pull out a pen and paper.*

I glance around the room and notice Ice watching Osiris who is watching Sadie. “Okay, what’s going on?”

Osiris frowns. “Nothing.”

I’m not buying it. “You sure?”

Ice slaps her thighs. “Oh, for the gods sake, just tell her.”

Sadie straightens from her faux relaxed position. I can feel the heat sizzling from her barely contained fire. “Sadie? Are you okay?”

Grey tugs Ari closer to him and presses her face into his chest. She struggles against him. “Grey, what are you doing?”

“I don’t want you getting singed when hothead over there goes ape-shit on his ass.”

Things were fine on the ride over here. What did I miss? “Hey, I’m not sure what’s going on here. But, can we get down to business? I’m supposed to be interviewing you all.”

Turner raises a light brown brow at me. “You all? I thought you were a native Texan.”

I roll my eyes at him. “Ya’ll. Is that better?”

He snickers and plays with a piece of Ice’s hair. She leans back into him. “Be nice to her or she’ll kill you. I do believe that was in one of her cuts once. Remember?” She shudders and draws Turner’s arms around her.

“Okay, listen. If you all aren’t going to tell me what’s going on, then we need to get this going. I’m going to ask a question and you are going to give me one word answers. We’ll go around the room.”

Favorite Color:

Osiris: “Red.”

Grey: “Amber.”

“Is that a color?”

Grey: *shrugs* “It’s the color of Ari’s eyes.”

I shake my head. Boy does he have it bad.

Ari: “Green.” She grins at Grey.

Ice: “Green.”

Turner: “Blue.”

Sadie: *silence*

I clear my throat. “Sadie?”

She flicks her hair over her shoulder. “What?”

“Favorite color?”

“What the hell kind of stupid question is that? I have a question for you. How is it that you could write that drivel?”

I blanch. “I beg your pardon?”

“You know what I mean. Why?”

She’s referring to something that is discovered at the end of The Last Rising. She still hasn’t come to terms with it. Now I understand the hostility. “Sadie, if you’ll just give it some time, I promise things will work out.”

Osiris scowls and sinks lower in the chair. I’ve never seen him this insecure. Sadie shifts her gaze from me to him. Her anger softens, but only for a minute. “Fine. I’ll wait. But, you’re lucky I like you, Rachel.”

“I know. Can you sit and answer my questions?”

“I’ll stand.”

“Fine. What’s your favorite color?”

Sadie: “Gold.”

Osiris inhales quickly and stands. “I’m sorry, Rachel. I know how much you were looking forward to this, but I just cant.” He strides from the office and Sadie wilts.

The mood in the room sags. Great, there went my expose. “Well, does this mean we’re done?”

Ice drops her head and clasps Turner’s hand before standing. “I need to go check on him. He’s been so alone.”

Turner stands, but tugs on her arm. “You don’t owe him.”

“I know that, but I can’t let him hurt like that. Not after what he did for us.” She places a palm against Turner’s face and tugs until he follows.

Grey stands and places Ari on her feet. “Sorry to bail on you.”

I wave him away and Ari follows. Dang, my interview was supposed to be great. This is not how I saw today ending. Sadie stops and perches her hip on Roxanne’s desk. “I didn’t mean to jack up your interview.”

“I know, Sadie Marie. It’s going to work out. I promise.”

She drops her chin to her chest and picks at the frays on her jeans. “I don’t see how.”

“You have to trust me. I created magic for everyone else. Do you honestly think I’d leave you out?”

She raises her gaze. “I think you stole my best friend from me.”

“Did I?”

We stare each other down. She grins and shakes her head. “You are a head case, Mrs. Firasek. I’ll catch you later.” She stops at the door. “Hey, do you think you can turn him into a toad in our book?”

“Only if you think you’re going to kiss him back into a prince.”

She shudders and storms out the door.

I’m alone again and have totally failed to control my characters…again. Someday I’ll get a handle on them, but for now…I’ll let them have their way.

*All of the characters have promised to stop back in, so please leave your questions for them. They’ll either text, tweet, or email the replies. :-) *

Rachel Firasek's Curse of the Phoenix Series

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 .

Press Release: Curse of the Phoenix Series Receiving Rave Reviews

Contact: Roxanne Rhoads, Publicist -Entangled Publishing

Email: Roxanne@EntangledPublsihing.com

Curse of Phoenix Series Receiving Rave Reviews

“Firasek’s heroine will seize your heart and enchant your soul.”

~ Caridad Piñeiro, NYT and USA TODAY Bestselling author of the Sin Hunters series

“This was a stunningly good winner! I absolutely adored this novella and will be singing its praises for a long time”~reviewer/blogger Nikki Ramblings of a Chaotic Mind

“Rachel knows how to write a wonderful story with romance and hot scenes.”

~Babs Book Bistro

Texas author Rachel Firasek has always been drawn to the paranormal. She’s an avid horror fan so naturally she turned to paranormal fiction in her writing career.

Fascinated by the possibilities of eternal reincarnation, Rachel sees the correlation between vampires and phoenix (minus the blood drinking). This mythology inspired her to create The Curse of the Phoenix series and with a little help from a bad thunderstorm … the opening scene of The Last Rising was born.

The Curse of the Phoenix Series debuted in September with book one, The Last Rising. Book two, The Last Awakening, was released December 6. Book three, The Last Beginning, is scheduled to be released January 2012.

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

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

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Roxanne Rhoads

Publicist, Entangled Publishing

Roxanne@entangledpublishing.com

Entangled Publishing is an exclusive, boutique publisher of romantic fiction. Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, Entangled's goal is to bridge the gap between traditional and indie publishing, giving both readers and authors the best of both worlds. Visit www.entangledpublishing.com for more information.

New Entangled Releases for December

If you are interested in reviewing any of these books or having one of the authors as a guest at your site please email me for details : roxanne@entangledpublishing.com

BRINGER AND THE BANE - Book One - by Boone Brux

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.

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

BLOOD HUNTER SERIES - Book Two by Nina Croft

Breaking assassin Jonathon Decker out of a maximum security prison on Trakis One seemed like a good idea at the time. Now, pursued across space by the two most powerful factions in the universe, the crew of El Cazador are having second thoughts. They’d like to give him back. Unfortunately, that no longer seems an option.

Jon is used to working alone. Now, he’s stuck on the space cruiserEl Cazador until he can work out just what he’s supposed to know that puts him on everybody’s most-wanted-dead list. He’s not happy that the crew includes a runaway priestess with designs on his virtue—such as it is. Jon likes women, but he gave up the role of protector a long time ago, and Alexia, High Priestess of the Church of Everlasting Life, is an accident waiting to happen.

After twenty-four excruciatingly boring years of doing her duty, Alex is finally having some fun. She never meant to run away—it was a rash impulse—and she means to go back—eventually. But first, she’s going to squeeze enough excitement out of the situation to last her a lifetime. And what could be more exciting than a stunningly gorgeous werewolf?

Meanwhile, the Church are chasing their missing priestess, and the Collective are pursuing their escaped assassin. Being hunted has never been more deadly…or more fun.

Title: Deadly Pursuit (Blood Hunter, #2)
Author: Nina Croft
Genre: Sci-Fi Romance/Vamps/Shifters
Length: Novel
Launch Date: December 2011
ePub ISBN: 978-1-937044-88-6
Print ISBN: 978-1-937044-89-3

CURSE OF THE PHOENIX - Book Two - by Rachel Firasek

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.

Title: The Last Awakening (Curse of the Phoenix, #2)
Author: Rachel Firasek
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novella
Launch Date: December 2011
ISBN: 978-1-937044-40-4

GODDESSES RISING - Book One - by Natalie J. Damschroder

Their power gives them strength…and makes them targets.

Quinn Caldwell is the epitome of a modern goddess. Her power source is the moon, her abilities restricted only by physical resources and lunar phase. She runs a consulting business and her father’s bar, serves on the board of the ancient Society for Goddess Education and Defense, and yearns for Nick Jarrett, professional goddess protector and the soul mate she can never have.

But someone has developed the rare and difficult ability to drain a goddess of her powers, and Quinn is a target. With the world thinking Nick has gone rogue (whatever that means) and that Quinn is influenced by “family ties” she didn’t know she had, keeping themselves safe while working to find the enemy proves harder each day.

But not as hard as denying their hearts…

Title: Under the Moon (Goddesses Rising, #1)
Author: Natalie J. Damschroder
Genre: Urban Fantasy Romance
Length: Novel
Launch Date: December 2011
ePub ISBN: 978-1-937044-54-1
Print ISBN: 978-1-937044-55-8

A HELLSBANE BOOK - Book One - by Paige Cuccaron

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.

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





Books 2 and 3 coming May 2012 and January 2013!