Thursday, February 14, 2013

Win a $25 Amazon giftcard at the Valentine's Day E-book Sale!

The Valentine’s DayE-Book Sale 

Today's hottest ebooks are on sale under $5 from Feb 14-16 only! Mystery, romance, young adult - there's something for everyone ...

... including the chance to win 1 of 4 $25 Amazon gift cards!


Books
So which books are part of this sale? There are tons of great books listed on this page in a huge variety of easily searchable genres. My very own Under His Command is part of this big bash! Click on the link below to see all the covers of the participating books. Clicking on a cover will bring you to the vendor page for that book (i.e. usually Amazon).



Prizes
To enter the giveaway for the Amazon gift cards, fill out the rafflecopter here: http://indiebookfestival.com/2013/02/valentines-day-ebook-sale-giveaway/





Wishing you a very Happy Valentine's Day!
~Kristine

Win a Kindle Paperwhite at the Hearts on Fire Giveaway Hop



Welcome to the Hearts on Fire Giveaway Hop!

To enter the giveaways, follow the instructions under "Grand Prize Giveaway" and "My Prize Giveaway"  below. 

The Hearts on Fire Giveaway Hop runs from 2/14-2/21, 2013. 




A SUMMONER'S TALE: the vampire's confessor
BLACK SWAN 3

AUTHOR: Victoria Danann
PUBLISHER: 7th House
ISBN: 978-1-933320-67-0 ebook Words: 107,000
        978-1-933320-80-9 print Pages: 350
GENRE:         vampire romance, paranormal romance, urban fantasy,  paranormal fantasy

RELEASE DATE: February 14, 2013
BOOK TRAILER: http://victoriadanann.me/the-summoners-tale/
BUY AT AMAZON: http://amzn.to/XANiTG

This is the third installment in a serial saga intended to be read in order.

DESCRIPTION: A secret society, a witch, a psychic, vampires, modern day knights, heroes, elves, fae, assassins from another dimension, and fairytales come together where emotions intersect. Two souls, joined by a mystical bond, separated by distance, must simultaneously struggle through pain and darkness in an ultimate confrontation with character and an ultimate struggle for life proving that true love waits patiently through lifetimes and finds courage to survive. Even in the strangest places. Even when you're least expecting it. Even when you're far, far from home.


Erotic quotient: A little steam. No menage. No BDSM.




IMPORTANT: Black Swan Books 2 and 3 are available on Amazon.com exclusively as single titles. However, a The Order of the Black Swan COLLECTED TALES, Books 1-3 will also be released on or around Feb. 14th in e-book everywhere.  This is the story as it was intended to be read - without interruption.

ISBN: 978-1-933320-70-0 313,000 words All three books for $6.99.




INCLUDES:
 Book One - My Familiar Stranger: Romancing the Vampire Hunters (nominated for Reviewers Choice Best Paranormal Romance of 2012)
 Book Two - The Witch's Dream: A Love Letter to Paranormal Romance
 Book Three - A Summoner's Tale: The Vampire's Confessor
 Book Four - Moonlight: Big Bad Wolf  To release late Spring.

WEBSITE: http://www.VictoriaDanann.com
BLOG: http://VictoriaDanann.me
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/vdanann
TWITTER: @vdanann

About Victoria 

For the past fourteen years, Victoria has illustrated and authored Seasons of the Witch calendars and planners and written several non-fiction books on magickal arts. She lives in a town north of Houston known as The Woodlands even though the idea of the witch in the woods may be a cliché.

She owns 7th House Publishing and contributes to its enterprises. In addition to art and writing, she plays Classic Rock music (keys, rhythm guitar, vocals) and manages one of Houston's premier party bands. Married. Four children.




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Before we get to the prize giveaways, I'd like to tell you a little about my latest release. Need a little something to heat up your Valentine's Day? Jamie Caldwell, the hero of Under His Command knows  how to light a woman's fire. 





Under His Command

Winner - Best BDSM Romance (Sizzling Awards)

Amazon | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon DE | Amazon FR

Description

A firefighter desperate to save his failing marriage earns the trust—and the sexual submission—of his controlling wife in the most pleasurable of ways.

After an explosive one-night stand results in pregnancy, Jamie Caldwell is thrilled to marry the perfect foil to his Dom side. But when his submissive wife starts cringing every time he gives a command, Jamie shackles his dark desires. A bout of rough, frenzied reunion sex makes him wonder if now he should free the Dom he’s kept in chains and teach Erica the joys of submission and sexual surrender.

Erica Caldwell secretly loved every sinful thing Jamie did to her on their first night together. However, terrified she’ll become a codependent doormat like her mother, she repeatedly rejects Jamie’s dominance, despite craving the kind of release only he can give her—the release that comes from yielding to Jamie’s every demand.

Hoping that the trust required by BDSM will help them rebuild their faith in each other, Jamie and Erica embark on a journey of sexual exploration. But is it too late to repair their crumbling marriage?

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My Prize Giveaway
Under His Command is the first book in the Six-Alarm Sexy series, but to gain a better understanding of the characters in the story, it helps to read the prequel. "Aftershocks," the prequel novella, is available as part of the Romance in the Rain anthology.


When Seattle is struck by a devastating earthquake, technical rescue firefighter Jamie Caldwell must save his estranged wife and daughter from the wreckage of a collapsed building. He's defied the odds hundreds of times, but will his luck finally run out for good? 

"Aftershocks" is the catastrophic incident that sends reverberations throughout my team of rescue firefighters long after the earthquake is over. The series will follow these brave men and women into their personal lives as they re-evaluate what's important to them. Some will delve deeper into existing relationships, while other will take on new and unexpected partners. Believe me, more than a few are in for some big surprises! 

Given that Romance in the Rain is a collective effort, I wrote "Aftershocks" as a romantic suspense. The series that follows is erotic romance.

Available at: Amazon | Amazon UK | B&N | Kobo | ARe | Smashwords | iTunes 







To enter: Fill out the Rafflecopter below. This prize is international. Egifted via Amazon, B&N, Kobo, or via a Smaswords coupon.

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Grand Prize Giveaway
Besides the one hundred individual blog prizes, we have a ton of grand prizes!


Two Kindle Paperwhites (US-only), 
includes a book package and a giftcard 

Three sets of Black Swan: Books 1-3 paperbacks 
signed by Victoria Danann (US only)

Twenty sets of Black Swan: Books 1-3 e-books (Int'l)
$60 choice giftcard (Int'l)

To enter, simply fill out the rafflecopter below. 


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The following authors have donated their books. I'd like to take a moment to properly thank them!


Read 2 Review (Kate) and GMTA UK:  (5 to 10 books that will be announced)
Danica Avet Winners: choice of backlist
Airicka Phoenix:   E-copy of Games of Fire, Touching Smoke, & Touching Eternity
Katie Salidas:  E-copy of Moonlight and Sweet Surprises! By Katie Salidas and Willsin Rowe, which also releases on Feb 14!
Sara Trimble:  E-copy of A Woman's Revenge
Michelle Graham:  E-copy of Landing the Big Ones
Kim Mullican:  Yoder's Farm, Taking Control (Book 1 Control Series), Control (Book 2 Control Series), Immortal Decision
Cambria Hebert:  Ecopy of Recalled and a Winners Choice from the Heaven and Hell Series Ecopy
M.L.  Stephens:  Ecopy of Love You More
J Kelly Acinni:  5 sets of paperback copies of Baby and Echo US only
Susan Griscom:  Reflections and Whisper Cape

MaryLynn Bast:  Heart of a Wolf Series
Susan D. Taylor:  Secret Desire
Tara Lain:  Beach Balls


And a big thank you to:  Dani-Lyn Alexander, Lisa Simington, Kym Grosso, and Liberty Ann for making the giftcard possible!!!

Keep Hopping!
To keep hopping, please click on one of the links below or return to the main hop site at the main hop site: http://closeencounterswiththenightkind.blogspot.com/2012/12/hearts-on-fire-giveaway-hop.html

Note: For more chances to win, click on the Blog Hop graphic at the top of the page. I have other blog hops and contests going on right now. :)


Have fun!

~Kristine


Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Criminal Cupid: A Thriller Threesome - Three Books for Under Three Dollars!

Dani and William

We all know there's nothing quite like a threesome to turn the mundane, plain or pleasant into pure excitement, making the stress and monotony of everyday life irrelevant, if even for a few adrenaline-soaked hours.
Forget roses, greeting cards and candy hearts this Valentine's Day. 
You deserve a threesome!
Wait. Put your clothes back on! You knew we were talking about books... right? Phew! 
Now hold onto your bed rails because August McLaughlin, CJ West, and I have a spine-tingling treat for you. For two days only, February 13th and 14th, we're offering three thrillers for 99 cents each. Purchase three books for a chance to win an I Survived A Thriller Threesome t-shirt (a $20 value). Purchase one of our books for $10 off of a t-shirt (payable to August via PayPal).
How to play:
Purchase the following for yourself and/or others via Amazon. You must purchase three e-books for a chance to win a threesome tee. Though it'd tickle our frisky fancies if you purchased all three, any combination works. In other words, if you've read CJ's book and loved it, you're welcome to gift it to three friends. Or you could gift two of August's book to friends and nab a copy of mine for yourself. You get the idea. 
Because we thought it would be easier to manage this from one spot, leave a comment on August's post (http://augustmclaughlin.wordpress.com/). Let her know you've made three purchases. (How often do you get to say things like, "I ordered my thriller threesome!" ???) If your name is drawn, she'll request proof of purchase. We're giving away six shirts, so your chances are good!
The playmates:

Addicted to Love, by CJ West:
Wes Holiday sells his landscaping business and retreats to a quaint mountain town to heal after ending a ten year relationship with a woman he couldn't bring himself to marry. In three weeks he is so captivated by a hair stylist that he deprives himself of food and sleep to be near her. When the local sheriff is murdered, Wes is recruited to keep the peace in the town his parents built, but he knows nothing about law enforcement and he's struggling to understand how a woman he just met can dominate his every waking thought. Soon the idyllic town with a penchant for romance is rocked by a bizarre series of murders that defy explanation and it is up to Wes to stop a raging epidemic of violence. Purchase via Amazon
In Her Shadow, by August McLaughlin:
One woman locked in a basement, nearing death and longing for escape. Another baffled by the inexplicable symptoms wreaking havoc on her life. Both are lost and alone, yet somehow connected. And time is running out...
Near the tenth anniversary of her parents' unexpected death, Claire Fiksen, a lovely young Harvard-grad and gifted psychologist in Minnesota, develops bizarre symptoms of an eating disorder that threaten her fledgling career, her relationship with a handsome young medical student, her grasp on reality and, soon, her life.
When her beloved grandfather reveals that there may be more to her parents' death than she's realized, Claire's pursuit of healing becomes a desperate search for answers as she delves into her family's sordid past. Meanwhile, someone is watching her every move, plotting to draw her into her own twisted web of misery. Claire has something he needs, and he'll stop at nothing to obtain it. Every step Claire takes brings her closer to the truth and danger. And her life, she discovers, isn't the only one at stake. Purchase via Amazon
Deadly Addiction, by Kristine Cayne:
When beautiful police sergeant Alyssa Morgan enters his life, Rémi Whitedeer never expects her to upend it. Not only does she have his hormones in an uproar, she's also threatening to take the position he wants--Chief of Police for the Iroquois Blackriver Reservation. But Alyssa is more than a Barbie cop. Her ends-justifies-the-means philosophy, so different from his own, challenges Rémi on every level. With her sharp investigative skills and her fearlessness, she leads Rémi to confront bitter truths about his family and his standing as a man of mixed race within his tribe.
Tall hunky Rémi Whitedeer, of the panty-melting grin and the smoldering green eyes, flips Alyssa's world ass over teakettle. She's always had a laser-like focus on the job, but Rémi proves a constant distraction. His inner strength and sense of purpose strip away the winner-take-all attitude Alyssa wears like armor. Soon she's longing for more--a more that terrifies and intrigues her. If he finds out the fine line she'd walked while undercover, will he still want her? And will she ever find the courage to let him--or anyone--that far in?
When Alyssa and Rémi uncover a drug-fueled scheme involving a biker gang from Alyssa's past and a militant sovereigntist group led by Rémi's cousin, they are forced to choose between their growing love for each other and the lives they've worked so hard to build. Will Rémi and Alyssa have to leave everything behind--even their identities--for the chance of a future together? Purchase via Amazon

Amazon UK | Amazon DE | Amazon CA | Amazon FR | Amazon IT | Amazon ES | Amazon JP | Amazon BR


For more more writerly, book, and threesome fun, pop by my fellow playmates’ blogs:
Wishing you a happy Valentine's Day and, if you choose to play, a very thrilling threesome. :)
Kristine, August, and C.J.
Need a little more heat for your V-Day? Check out my hot firefighter erotic romance, Under His Command. It will be Jamie's pleasure to take you in hand and show you unexpected delights. :D





Winner - Best BDSM Romance (Sizzling Awards)


Or do you prefer something a little sweeter for Valentine's Day? In time for Valentine's Day, I have a new release out. Un-Valentine's Day is a cute contemporary romance novelette about a woman who hates the holiday and the man who changes her mind.



It's Valentine's Day, and Noah Jensen has a mad crush on Cassie Ames, a woman who vehemently hates the hearts-and-flowers holiday. Even worse, she doesn't see him as boyfriend material. Can Noah give Cassie a perfectly unconventional un-Valentine's day and move out of the dreaded friend zone--and into her heart?

Amazon | Amazon UK | B&N | Kobo | ARe | Smashwords



If you have a minute, come back after you've entered the contest on August's page and let me know: Have you ordered your Thriller Threesome? Have you found any other great Valentine's Day Deals? I'd love to hear about them!

Friday, February 8, 2013

Win $100 Giftcard or Kindle Fire with Kristine Cayne at the Heartbreaker #HeartHop!




Welcome to the Heartbreaker Blog Hop!

To enter the giveaways, follow the instructions under "Grand Prize Giveaway" and "My Prize Giveaway"  below. 

The Heartbreaker Blog Hop runs from 2/8-2/11, 2013. 


Heartbreakers. That's the topic today. Why do women fall for these bad boys who are destined to leave them drowning their sorrows in a bottle of wine and a box of chocolate? I think it's because we love the challenge. We think we'll be the one to change him, to tame him. These men are called "Heartbreakers" for a reason. Victory will be tough, but it will be sweet. 

I think all my heroes have at least a touch of heartbreaker in them. Prior to meeting their heroine, they've all been around the block a time or twenty. In fact, Nic Lamoureux, the hero of Deadly Obsession was known to be a typical Hollywood playboy before Lauren James came into his life. Rémi Whitedeer, the hero of Deadly Addiction, left a trail of disappointed women behind him as he searched for Mrs. Right. Of course, that search ends when he meets Alyssa James. 

But perhaps my biggest heartbreaker of all is Officer Connor Kavanagh, the hero of Guns 'N' Tulips. You see, when Connor was offered the opportunity to go undercover to bring down a gang of Chicago mobsters, he jumps at the chance. The problem? He has to leave behind his fiancee, Lily Stephens. Worse, he can't tell her what's going on. As far as she knows, she's been dumped. 



Officer Connor Kavanagh lost everything--his badge, his friends and his fiancée--when he agreed to go undercover with the mob and infiltrate the ruthless Bank Bandits. After months of scheming and strategizing, the day of the big heist--and Conner's chance to get his old life back--finally arrives, but right from the start, Conner's plans fall apart. Even worse, the woman he loves is trapped in the crosshairs of the Bank Bandits' murderous leader, and Connor is her only hope for survival.

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My Prize Giveaway
In honor of today's theme, I'm giving away an ecopy of Heartbreaker by Laura Taylor. This prize is international, via egift from Amazon, B&N, or Kobo, or via a Smashwords coupon.




Pride and determination collide...
Sculptor Bliss Rowland has never forgotten the Naval Intelligence officer who rescued her as a teenager after a London terrorist attack. Eleven years later, and on the heels of yet another terrorist incident, Micah Holbrook is sent to her Virgin Islands retreat a changed man. This time, it is the rescuer who must be rescued. 

Even as Micah grapples with the threat of permanent blindness, he also fights against his desire for the determined, sensual woman that Bliss has become. He fears he has little to offer this gifted sculptor if he cannot even see the highly acclaimed sculptures she creates. 

Will Micah finally acknowledge his love for Bliss... or will his pride transform him into the ultimate HEARTBREAKER?

To enter: Fill out the Rafflecopter below. 

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Grand Prize Giveaway
We have THREE grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 300 times!


1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet

2nd Grand Prize: A $100 Amazon or B&N Gift Card

3rd Grand Prize: A Swag Pack that contains paperbacks, ebooks, 50+ bookmarks, cover flats, magnets, pens, coffee cozies, and more!




To enter: leave a comment on this post with your email address. 

Note: 1st and 2nd Grand Prizes are International. The 3rd Grand Prize is US- only. Entries are only valid if the email address is included in a blog comment. 

Question for you: What do you think of heartbreaker heroes? Do you like them? Hate them? Do you have a favorite? Tell us about him.

More Valentine's Day Fun
In time for Valentine's Day, I have a new release out. Un-Valentine's Day is a cute contemporary romance novelette about a woman who hates the holiday and the man who changes her mind.




It's Valentine's Day, and Noah Jensen has a mad crush on Cassie Ames, a woman who vehemently hates the hearts-and-flowers holiday. Even worse, she doesn't see him as boyfriend material. Can Noah give Cassie a perfectly unconventional un-Valentine's day and move out of the dreaded friend zone--and into her heart?

Amazon | Amazon UK | B&N | Kobo | ARe | Smashwords





Keep Hopping!
To keep hopping, please click on one of the links below or return to the main hop site at the main hop site: http://carrieannbloghops.blogspot.com/

Note: For more chances to win, click on the Blog Hop graphic at the top of the page. I have other blog hops and contests going on right now. :)


Have fun!
~Kristine

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Love is in the Air - Celebrate With Kristine Cayne and Win!








Welcome to the Love is in the Air Giveaway Hop!

To enter the giveaways, follow the instructions under "My Prize Giveaway"  below. 

The Love is in the Air Giveaway Hop runs from 2/7-2/14, 2013. 


Hi everyone. I hope you're having fun hoping with us and that we're putting you in the Valentine's Day mood! To help you along, I'm going to talk about one of my favorite romantic moments in one of my books. No, it's not a sex scene, although many of those are very romantic. LOL.

I like this one because it's a turning point that many of us have, regardless of age or experience, when our relationships go from being casual or tentative to something more serious, more committed. The following is a short excerpt from Deadly Obsession, the first book in my Deadly Vices romantic suspense series.


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Nic resumed his chewing and swallowed his mouthful as he got up to check on her. “You okay?”

“Yeah, I’ll be fine.”

“That’ll teach you to laugh at your boyfriend,” he teased, joining her at the counter.

She coughed not so delicately into a wad of paper towels and then looked up at him. “My boyfriend?”

He practically growled at her. “What else would I be? You’re my girlfriend, so I’m your boyfriend.”

Light danced in her eyes. “Your girlfriend. My boyfriend. I really like the sound of that.”

“You seem surprised.”

“I hadn't thought of us that way.”

“Why not?”

She averted her gaze. “You’re… who you are, and I’m who I am.”

“Exactly.” He turned her chin so she had to face him. “You’re Lauren James and I’m Nicolas Lamoureux. You’re my girlfriend and I’m your boyfriend.”

“Well, when you say it like that….” She grinned. “It sounds right.”

His hands cupped her cheeks. “It is.” He kissed her soft, warm lips.








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My Prize Giveaway
In honor of romance, I'm giving away a copy of Romance in the Rain. This is an anthology of six novellas, including "Aftershocks," the prequel to my Six-Alarm Sexy series. To learn more about it, click here to visit my book page. This prize is international, via egift from Amazon, B&N, or Kobo, or via a Smashwords coupon.



Question for you: Have you ever had a moment like that in the excerpt above? Tell us about it. Or, if you'd rather, tell us about your favorite romantic moment in a book.


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More Valentine's Day Fun
In time for Valentine's Day, I have a new release out. Un-Valentine's Day is a cute contemporary romance novelette about a woman who hates the holiday and the man who changes her mind.




It's Valentine's Day, and Noah Jensen has a mad crush on Cassie Ames, a woman who vehemently hates the hearts-and-flowers holiday. Even worse, she doesn't see him as boyfriend material. Can Noah give Cassie a perfectly unconventional un-Valentine's day and move out of the dreaded friend zone--and into her heart?

Amazon | Amazon UKB&N | Kobo | ARe | Smashwords






Keep Hopping!
To keep hopping, please click on one of the links below or return to the main hop site at Under the Covers: http://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/

Have fun~
~Kristine



Monday, February 4, 2013

UNDER HIS COMMAND by Kristine Cayne Winner Best BDSM Romance Sizzling Award!





Under His Command
Best BDSM Romance (Sizzling Awards)

I'm thrilled to let you all know that my erotic romance, Under His Command, has won the Sizzling Award for Best BDSM Romance. This is especially sweet since UHC is my first attempt at writing this genre. I'm so happy that readers are enjoying it and liking my team of technical rescue firefighters!

The award winners in 26 categories are featured in the February 2013 edition of Sizzling Scoop Magazine. Click here to get your copy or to view it online.

I'd also like to give a big round of applause to Carrie Ann Ryan for winning Best New Author of 2012! I'm a big fan of Carrie Ann's Redwood Pack series.




Under His Command

Amazon | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon DE | Amazon FR


Description

A firefighter desperate to save his failing marriage earns the trust—and the sexual submission—of his controlling wife in the most pleasurable of ways.

After an explosive one-night stand results in pregnancy, Jamie Caldwell is thrilled to marry the perfect foil to his Dom side. But when his submissive wife starts cringing every time he gives a command, Jamie shackles his dark desires. A bout of rough, frenzied reunion sex makes him wonder if now he should free the Dom he’s kept in chains and teach Erica the joys of submission and sexual surrender.

Erica Caldwell secretly loved every sinful thing Jamie did to her on their first night together. However, terrified she’ll become a codependent doormat like her mother, she repeatedly rejects Jamie’s dominance, despite craving the kind of release only he can give her—the release that comes from yielding to Jamie’s every demand.

Hoping that the trust required by BDSM will help them rebuild their faith in each other, Jamie and Erica embark on a journey of sexual exploration. But is it too late to repair their crumbling marriage?


Thank you to all my readers for your incredible support!
~Kristine