TBR Thursday: Wicked As They Come by Delilah S. Dawson

I feel like I need some more steampunk paranormal romance in my life.

12381722When nurse Tish Everett forced open the pesky but lovely locket she found at an estate sale, she had no idea she was answering the call of Criminy Stain, from the far off land of Sang. He’d cast a spell for her, but when she’s transported right to him, she’s not so sure she’s ready to be under the spell of another man. (It didn’t go so well last time with controlling, abusive, domineering Jeff.) If only Criminy wasn’t so deliciously rakish….

Half the inhabitants of Sang are Pinkies—human—and the other half are Bludmen, who in Tish’s world would be called vampires. But they don’t mess with any of the bat/coffin/no sunlight nonsense. They’re rather like you and me, just more fabulous, long living, and mostly indestructible. (They’re also very good kissers.) But when the evil Mayor of Manchester (formerly Bludchester) redoubles his efforts to rid Sang of the Bludmen once and for all, stealing Tish’s locket in hopes of traveling back to her world himself for reinforcements, Criminy and Tish must battle ghosts, sea monsters, wayward submarines, a secret cabal, and thundering Bludmares to get the locket back and allow Tish to return home…but has she found love with Criminy? Could she stay in Sang forever?

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Guest Post with Sarina Langer: Self-Doubt: 14 Authors Share Their Advice

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This one is for all my writer babes out there. All of us, no matter where we are in our career, face self-doubt. Not once. Not twice. Multiple times. Writing and publishing is a tough and lonely business, but 14 authors banded together to create one SUPER post about how to deal with the issue. My author bae Sarina Langer is host this week, so go check it out!

BE INSPIRED

Instafreebie Sample: Finn (All In, #1)

Finn Cover - SAMPLE ONLYHey cuties! My upcoming erotic romance novella is currently available for preorder, and I’ve also got an unformatted, ARC sample of chapters 1 & 2 available on Instafreebie! I think I might do this with all my works going forward, though I’m not a 100% decided yet. It just seems like a nice way for you guys to decide if you want to read more before you buy.

So, go one. Go enjoy yourselves and meet my newest book bbs.

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Find Your Next Favourite Romance Author (#Instafreebie Giveaway!)

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With only one month of summer left, you gotta make the most of your reading time NOW! Where better to find a fabulous new romance author who could very well become your next fave than on a sweet, sweet Instafreebie promotion! There are 20 full-length reads, plus 21 samples just to tease the palate. See you there, cuties pies!

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TBR Thursday: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

Literally any book that has a movie with Keira Knightley in period costume pieces is a win for me.

15823480Leo Tolstoy’s classic story of doomed love is one of the most admired novels in world literature. Generations of readers have been enthralled by his magnificent heroine, the unhappily married Anna Karenina, and her tragic affair with dashing Count Vronsky.

In their world frivolous liaisons are commonplace, but Anna and Vronsky’s consuming passion makes them a target for scorn and leads to Anna’s increasing isolation. The heartbreaking trajectory of their relationship contrasts sharply with the colorful swirl of friends and family members who surround them, especially the newlyweds Kitty and Levin, who forge a touching bond as they struggle to make a life together. Anna Karenina is a masterpiece not only because of the unforgettable woman at its core and the stark drama of her fate, but also because it explores and illuminates the deepest questions about how to live a fulfilled life.