Free Book Friday : Sparks by Laura Bickle

If you loved Embers you are really going to enjoy Sparks.

Laura Bickle's Sparks is even better than the first book Embers.

My review will be up tomorrow, be sure to check it out. This book is fabulous.

Here is the book description from the back of the book:

WITHOUT A TRACE

Anya Kalinczyk is the rarest type of psychic medium, a Lantern, who holds down a day job as an arson investigator with the Detroit Fire Department—while working 24/7 to exterminate malicious spirits haunting a city plagued by unemployment and despair. Along with her inseparable salamander familiar, Sparky, Anya has seen, and even survived, all manner of fiery hell—but her newest case sparks suspicions of a bizarre phenomenon that no one but her eccentric team of ghost hunters might believe: spontaneous human combustion.

After fire consumes the home of elderly Jasper Bernard, Anya is stunned to discover his remains—or, more precisely, a lack of them; even the fiercest fires leave some trace of their victims—and she is sure this was no naturally occurring blaze. Soon she’s unearthed a connection to a celebrity psychic who preys on Detroit’s poor, promising miracles for money. But Hope Solomon wants more—she’s collecting spirits, and in a frantic race against time, Anya will face down an evil adversary who threatens her fragile relationship with her lover, her beloved Sparky’s freshly hatched newts, and the wandering souls of the entire city.

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Free Book Friday: The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Seance for a Vampire

For this week's Free Book Friday I have a special treat for Sherlock Holmes fans-The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Seance for a Vampire

Product Description

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s timeless creation returns in a new series of handsomely designed, long out-of-print detective stories. From the earliest days of Holmes’ career to his astonishing encounters with Martian invaders, the Further Adventures series encapsulates the most varied and thrilling cases of the worlds’ greatest detective.

When two suspect psychics offer Ambrose Altamont and his wife the opportunity to contact their recently deceased daughter, the wealthy British aristocrat wastes no time in hiring Sherlock Holmes to expose their hoax. He arranges for the celebrated detective and Dr. Watson to attend the family's next seance, confident in Holmes' rationalist outlook on the situation. But what starts as cruel mockery becomes deadly reality when young, beautiful Louisa Altamont appears to her parents in the flesh as one of the nosferatu--a vampire! The resulting chaos leaves one of the fraudulent spiritualists dead. Sherlock Holmes missing, and Dr. Watson alone and mystified. With time running out, Watson has no choice but to summon the only one who might be able to help--Holmes' vampire cousin, Prince Dracula. Alternately narrated by Watson and the charismatic Dracula himself, Seance for a Vampire demonstrates that heroes are sometimes found in the most unlikely places. Saberhagen has recast Bram Stoker's paragon of evil into a noble, witty and chillingly powerful character.

About the Author

Fred Saberhagen is best known for his Berserker series of science fiction stories. He also wrote many other popular science fiction and fantasy series, including the Swords and Lost Swords series, and the Book of the Gods series which re-told ancient myths. Sadly, he passed away in 2007.

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Paranormals at Play with Susan Hanniford Crowley

Talk, dark, and devastatingly handsome vampire David Hilliard walks in.

“Hello, Roxanne. I hope you don’t mind my coming along. Susan is sometimes shy. She has interviewed me so I thought turnabout would be fair play.” He grins, flashing pearly white fangs, and takes a seat..

Paranormal romance author Susan Hanniford Crowley walks in and sits opposite him. “David, I wasn’t expecting you.”

He chuckles. “For your first question, I would like you to share something fascinating about your life.”

“I’m a Thai kickboxer.”

“I find women warriors so sexy.”

“Next question?” I cross my legs and for once I am glad I’m wearing slacks. Vampires are such opportunists. They’ll get away with a lot if you let them.

“What’s your favorite time of the day?”

“One in morning. When everyone is asleep is the perfect time to write. In the winter, the sky is so dark, that it’s perfect for writing scenes on the edge.”

“What would you like to talk about?”

“I’d like to talk about my Vampires in Manhattan series, and especially my paranormal romance novel THE STORMY LOVE LIFE OF LAURA CORDELAIS.”

“It’s my favorite book.” He laughs.

“It’s your love story with Laura. What was it like to fall in love with a Telkhine?” I ask him.“Electrifying. Telkhines are very different and rare paranormals. Laura feels the storm intensely in her very being. She’s also very perceptive.”

“What was your favorite scene?”

I’m trying not to smile.

His eyes narrow on me. “You’ve managed to turn the tables on me.” He shakes his head laughing. “I have a lot of favorite scenes.”

“Pick one.”

He fixes his dark, fathomless eyes on me. “How about this scene between Laura and me.”


Excerpt from THE STORMY LOVE LIFE OF LAURA CORDELAIS:

A tear fell down her cheek. My father!

He brushed it away. "Oh, no, darling. We'll find him. Don't cry."

He kissed her cheek. "You'll add rain to the storm, and the evil might find us. I think Eosh Tower is part of the lilith, and we're safe here. When the storm passes, we'll leave and find him."

Laura took a deep breath and nodded. She wouldn't cry. The storm continued to rage beyond their walls.

"Besides the lilith has apparently taken an interest in you to our benefit." He examined the brooch on her robe, rubbing the yellow stone with his thumb. Beneath its facets, a fire swirled.
"This gem means something."

"What do you think?"

"I have no idea, but we'll probably find out." David stood up and pulled her with him. "Come on. Let's see what's behind those other doors." The door to the right opened into a storage room. Behind the left door was a kitchenette and off that a bathroom. After rummaging through a strange collection of items piled haphazardly together, they found some blankets and pillows. David set up a makeshift bed on the floor of the outer room. Laura looked at the bed and laughed, "You're very good at this."

"I had a lot of experience camping when I was a soldier."

David kicked off his shoes. Then he took off his shirt revealing a powerful chest, tight abs, and strong arms. Laura bit her lower lip. He took off his jeans and his boxers.

"Oh," she moaned in anticipation.

He looked at her and smiled. "What are you doing?"

She giggled. "Nothing. Just standing here."

He walked over to her. "Now that's the problem." He slid off her Telkhine robe and let it slip to the floor. "Turn around."

She stood with her back to him, and he unzipped the back of her strapless gown.

His hands reached under her arms to cup her breasts. He breathed in the scent of flowers in her hair and sighed. Then his mouth kissed her neck and moved to her shoulders. As he trailed kisses down her back, his hands moved down her body inching the dress with them. He paused at the hips, pushing off her black lace panties. The gown and underwear fluttered down to her ankles.

Laura quickly turned. "I want to be in charge this time. I want to send you to that unconscious bliss."

David smirked. "Okay. I'm up for that."

He made himself comfortable in their makeshift bed and held out his arms to his wife. "Laura, I'm lonely." He narrowed his eyes mischievously.
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“OMG, I’m glad you stopped there.” Susan laughs.

David just grins. “You’re so lucky I’m a nice guy.” Turning to Roxanne, he adds, “You can get my book THE STORMY LOVE LIFE OF LAURA CORDELAIS at All Romance Ebooks http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-thestormylovelifeoflauracordelais-374695-139.html

“It’s also in Kindle at Amazon books online and available at other fine ebook stores as well. But what about print?” he asks.

“We’re waiting for the print release date.”

“While we wait, Susan, tell them about the prequel and the sequel.”

“The prequel, WHEN LOVE SURVIVES, is about two supernaturals who meet and fall in love as they work to find survivors in the wreckage of the World Trade Center. It’s my tribute to those that rescue and the diverse heroism of New Yorkers.“
http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-whenlovesurvives-362921-143.html

“I’m in that book too.” He leans back in his chair.

David looks so fine in that dark blue Armani suit. “A small part.”

“Hey, I’m funny in that book.”

Susan laughs. “Then there’s the sequel A VAMPIRE FOR CHRISTMAS.

Blurb:

Georgia doesn't know she's a Harmony. Jobless and about to be homeless, her heart sinks when a hand snatches the coat of her dreams from the storefront window. Then she sees him staring at her reflection . . . the stalker.

Trevor Stenwood, a vampire and Arnhem Knight, is handsome, sophisticated, and tongue-tied every time he sees her. Sworn to protect the supernaturals of the city, he's fallen for a woman marked for death by demons. How can he save her when she's afraid of him?

At Christmas time in New York City, will love bloom in the snow?

http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-avampireforchristmas-387184-139.html

“Aren’t you giving something away?”

“Yes, to one lucky commenter I am giving away a PDF copy of A VAMPIRE FOR CHRISTMAS. All you have to do is comment and say you’d love a vampire for Christmas.”

David slaps his knee. “I mean, really, wouldn’t everyone?” Then he gets up and is inching closer to our host.

“Thank you, Roxanne, for having David and me.” I go over and grab his arm to pull him toward the door. Last time I brought David anywhere he nibbled on my friends.

“For your viewers who would like to know more, they can visit me at:

http://www.susanhannifordcrowley.com/

http://nightsofpassion.wordpress.com/

on Twitter -- http://twitter.com/SHCrowley

on Facebook -- http://www.facebook.com/people/Susan-Hanniford-Crowley/629298868

~Susan

Thanks Susan or joining us today...and for bringing along David. He's quite yummy, I almost wished you would have let him snack on me.

I'm sure a little nibble wouldn't hurt... too much...

just don't tell my husband. :-)

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Win a Free Download of My New Release Insatiable

To celebrate today's ebook release of Insatiable I am offering one winner a free download.

This is a super hot erotica novella, five flames so 18 and older only please, it is quite graphic.

It isn't a Christmas story but it does have slight paranormal elements so hope you enjoy.

The print version of Insatiable will be available through Amazon.com later this month.

Blurb:

An unusual woman in need of sexual adventure finally frees herself from small town life and finds more than she bargained for in the big city.

Scarlett has an extraordinary appetite for sex; a completely insatiable need.

Unfortunately, she grew up in a small town where women like her were frowned upon and treated badly—and her sexual escapades did not go unnoticed. So when Scarlett decides to pack up and move, the last thing she expects is to find in her new city is Marcello, the most beautiful and erotic man she has ever laid eyes on and who seems to have an equal appetite for the pleasures of the flesh.

Despite only ever needing sex in the past, Scarlett soon finds that Marcello leaves her wanting more. But can love and her unquenchable thirst for sex exist together? Can he accept her for who and what she really is and find a way to let their passions sizzle for more than just a weekend?

Excerpt

There were several women and only one man in the room. The man was so gorgeous I stopped dead just to stare at him. I had never seen a man that was so beautiful, yet so masculine. He was naked, muscles rippling over his bronze flesh. His raven hair looked like dark silk in the candlelight. His square jaw was softened by full lips and his green eyes sparkled with unnatural brilliance. He was so hard he could have been carved from stone. He turned to look at me and his sensual lips formed the most inviting smile.

“Come join us,” he said. His voice was deep and sensual with a slight Italian accent. I was drawn to him. More than just desire coursed through me as I neared him. His eyes seemed to reach right into my soul and look around. I sat next to him on the pillows that covered the floor. I wanted to touch him, for him to touch me. Something stronger but similar to electricity was coursing between us. I wondered if he could feel it, or was it just me. I had never felt such an intense attraction to anyone before in my life.

“This must be your first time. I’ve never seen you before.” He looked at me with those dazzling green eyes. I swear his eyes caressed me. I could feel them all over my body as if he were touching me. Perhaps it was just wishful thinking.

“Yes, this is my first time at the club,” I replied. My voice was a little hoarse and I was dumbstruck by his sheer beauty and the intense sexuality that he exuded.

“Do you like it?” He asked.“Oh, yes. I like it very much.”

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