The Wrong Guy: A Box Set by Six Bestselling Arizona Dreamin' Authors and Giveaway!

Once a year, romance authors from around Arizona come together for the successful and exciting Arizona Dreamin' - A Romance Reader Event! It doesn't matter what type of romance you're addicted to, readers are able to meet with their favorite authors, meet new ones, and satisfy their cravings for all things SWOON!

This year, creators of the raved about event are upping the ante, releasing a box set full of all those things that leave readers breathless - hot kisses, incredible story lines, sexual tension, and characters we can't help but fall in love with. 

Presenting ... The Wrong Guy

Released: May 14th, 2013

Price: 99c!

The Wrong Guy – 6 Full-Length Novels from 6 Best-Selling Authors

468,387 words

1503 pages

BROKEN PROMISES – Belinda Boring 
What would you do if the man you loved became one of your greatest enemies? Would your love be enough to save him? All Bri wanted to do was spend her Friday night with the man she loved and adored. Little did she know leaving her home would result in her relationship with Quinn being tested beyond its limits.

KIERA’S MOON – Lizzy Ford
Starving artist Kiera always knew there was someone out there for her somewhere. But an exiled alien prince? Really? Together, they have the potential to heal an entire planet, if they can find a way to bridge the differences between them first.

ACCIDENTAL SEAL – Sharon Hamilton
What starts out as a meeting by accident becomes a hot affair neither one is ready for. Navy SEAL Kyle Lansdowne is conflicted about getting Realtor Christy Nelson involved in his mission, but his hand is forced when he learns the same San Diego gang responsible for his teammate’s abduction has kidnapped her.

LUCKY 13 – Morgan Kearns
A painful past with one very prominent reminder molded Shayne Xavier into the woman she is. She isn’t bitter or jaded, though. She’s a realist. Men can’t be depended upon and only lead to shattered hearts. Rockets Outfielder, Enrique Santiago wants nothing more than to prove Shayne wrong, but sometimes Happily-Ever-After is too good to be true. 

BOOK WAITRESS – Deena Remiel
Camille Dutton learned early in life Satan was not to be trifled with. Escaping his evil clutches as a child, she's worried he's come back with a vengeance for her now. The portal between Hell and Earth is torn asunder, and it'll take everything she has, and then some, to close it. Satan won't go down easy, but nothing worth everything comes without a price.

A WOMAN OF CHOICE – Kris Tualla
1819, The Missouri Territory
A woman is viciously betrayed and abandoned by her unfaithful husband. She is rescued by a widower uninterested in love. In desperation, she becomes engaged to his best friend. One woman, three very different men. Life is about choices.

You can get this AMAZING box set for just 99c!!

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To celebrate the release, readers have SEVEN chances to win the following:

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Broken Promises Gets A Make Over!

I loved the new covers for the Mystic Wolves series so much, I had the FABULOUS Regina Wamba revamp the Brianna Lane series as well. So here it is ... the BRAND NEW cover for Broken Promises! You can grab a copy for just 99c ♥

Broken Promises (#1, Brianna Lane series)
Urban Fantasy, 316 pagesCover design: Regina Wamba of MaeIDesign & Photography

What would you do if the man you loved became one of your greatest enemies? Would your love be enough to save him?

All Bri wanted to do was spend her Friday night with the man she loved and adored. Little did she know leaving her home would result in her relationship with Quinn being tested beyond its limits.
Fae have been organizing to invade Earth, and their devious plans are culminating now, colliding with Bri's very existence. Using a powerful glamour, the Fae trigger each person's violent tendencies, turning the streets into a battleground and strangers against each other. In a crushing blow, Quinn becomes affected and Bri finds herself battling to save her lover from himself as he stalks her relentlessly, taunting her at every turn.

But fighting for her love isn't her only worry. As the battle ensues, Bri discovers a startling truth about her own heritage that she must come to terms with. She has no other choice but to fight, leading her to a confrontation that will change her world forever - and threaten to leave her with broken promises.

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Praise for Broken Promises:

"Broken Promises is sexy and original as in it's like nothing you have ever read before . . . it's powerful. I'll say it again: POWERFUL. You'll hold your breath in some parts and sigh in others." - Angel Downey.
"Get a taste for the Fae in this dark, edgy, dangerous, urban fantasy tht will have you gobbling up the pages in search for all the sizzling chemistry between feisty Bri, and her oh-so-very delectable counterpart, Quinn, as magic wreaks delicious mayhem." - Lacey Weatherford, Bestselling author of Chasing Nikki and the Of Witches and Warlocks series.


Broken Trust (#2, Brianna Lane series) is set for release late 2013.

Testing Fate Release & Giveaway!

Finally the wait is over . . .

TESTING FATE IS NOW AVAILABLE!!

I wanted to give a HUGE thank you to everyone for their support and hope you all enjoy it. I've been getting a lot of feedback and Testing Fate is being dubbed the "BEST BOOK OF THE SERIES!" It's already hit the bestselling lists for paranormal romance, fantasy romance, and urban fantasy on Amazon as well.

PEOPLE ARE LOVING!!

To grab your own copy for just $2.99, click on any of the following links:

Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Smashwords

Here's a small teaser:

“But, do you truly understand what you’re saying? Are you willing to put Darcy and your Pack through more attempts like Amber’s? Are you willing to fight a challenge with every suitor that comes along?”

“Yes. If that’s what is needed, then I will beat them all!” Mason’s body stiffened with determination and I could only imagine what his wolf was experiencing below the surface. Male werewolves were dominant and extremely territorial. I had no doubt Mason would fight to the death, as many times as he needed to, in order to keep me by his side.

“I am sure you would, young Alpha. But are you willing to have Darcy do that as well? Will you be able to watch her fight to the death? Is your pride worth the risk? Are you willing to test fate?”

And to celebrate, I'm giving away for one lucky winner a SIGNED copy of Testing Fate and swag!

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Good luck and enjoy Testing Fate!!

The Official Blurb For Testing Fate!

I'm so excited! The release of Testing Fate is getting closer and closer!

For those who haven't seen it yet, here's the official blurb ...

Nothing burns as bright as the flames of the refiner’s fire.

Moments after hearing the Council sentence her enemy to life imprisonment for attempted murder and illegal use of magic, Darcy is whisked away by the Fates—accused of tampering with destiny. The cherished dream she shared with Mason has been called into question, placing doubt about whether they are actually true mates. To resolve it, a price must be paid—the Heart or Death—a grueling series of tests designed to reveal a person’s worth.

The stakes are high and Darcy finds herself facing the unknown in conditions that leave her more vulnerable than she’s ever been. Separated from Mason and her Pack, with Devlin as her only companion, she is pushed to her very limits. She must succeed—or lose everything.

Will she crumble under the pressure or emerge stronger for testing fate?

Stay tuned - next week I'll be announcing the release date!

How Book Piracy Hurts The Reader.

I debated about whether I should share this with everyone. It's one of those things where you wonder - do you risk bringing something to the attention of the dishonest, or is it worth it because sometimes the truth helps. I'm hoping its the later.

Money is important. Without it, life can be pretty hard and trust me, I know all about having to make things stretch and sacrificing what I want for things I need. We all like our luxuries. We all like being able to indulge in our hobbies without worrying about bills etc. But at what cost? Do we rob from others so we can get what we want? I don't. I know most don't. Unfortunately, there are some out there who do - whether ignorantly or blatantly.

Point is BOOK PIRACY HAS TO STOP. Plain and simple. Going to free download sites is WRONG. You not only cheat the author but you also cheat yourself. How? Let me explain.

You've no doubt heard the reasoning - when you download books for free instead of honestly buying them, you're robbing the author of their livelihood. You're taking money away from paying rent, buying food, caring for families. You steal hard earned money from authors who worked and sacrificed to bring you the very stories you love. You make it hard for authors to make ends meet. You cheat them and their family. For some, you care and stop. But others? You think it doesn't hurt you, right? You're saving a few bucks. You're getting to read as many books as you want while not having to sacrifice a thing. Ahhhh, but here is where you are WRONG.

Do you have ANY idea how much it costs the author to produce that book you stole? Want to know how much it can cost me?

Pretty covers range from $50 to $400
Edits range from a few hundred dollars to thousands. Yes, THOUSANDS. You also pay proof readers, formaters, and programs to create paperbacks. The author pays this with the hope readers will LOVE the book, tell their friends, and make the money back through royalties.

Want to know how much it costs to market that book you stole?

Book tours range from $50 - $1000
Release day events, promo sites, book trailers, giveaways, swag - we all love winning things - those tshirts, posters, signed copies, trinkets ... they all cost MONEY. Do you know each time I go to the post office it costs me anywhere from $10 to $80?

Want to meet me or your favorite authors? Sure, we LOVE our readers. We don't ask you to come to our homes though. No, we go to conventions, books signings, and reader events. We FLY, we DRIVE, we stay in HOTELS, we eat out, we buy in advance books and SHIP said books, we buy swag to give you and make you smile because we LOVE YOU. We want to make sure you have a great time when we meet you .... our way of saying thank you. Where does this money come from? Yep, you guessed it ... what we earn when honest people buy our books.

Moral of the story: You may not think it matters much when you download that free book. You may even think you have a valid reason but for every dollar that doesn't reach the author ... the author who has WORKED for it and EARNED it, that is one LESS dollar for the next book. One LESS dollar for the fun things that come with being a reader. Ask yourself is it worth it? Truly? EVERYONE suffers.

For those who support authors by buying their books, THANK YOU. You are the reasons why we love our jobs. Why we smile when our characters talk to us and why we work so hard in creating the best possible stories. We love you, love meeting you, love hearing how much you enjoy our books. We also love how staunchly you defend us when book piracy happens.

I'm a realist. For every site we take down, another 5 surface. Book piracy won't stop until each heart realizes that honesty is the best policy and stealing someone's EARNED income is wrong. Let's stop creating a demand for these sites ♥

So ends my rant *winks*

(originally posted on Facebook 3/10/2013)

Love-A-Palooza Giveaway!

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! Today is SUPER special for me because it's also my wedding anniversary ... 13 years married to the man that is perfect for me in every way! Just like the stories I write, I have my very own swoony guy who is loyal, protective, and makes my heart flutter. He's the best part of my life!

Because it's special for me, I want to make it special for you. 

So, I have FOUR prize packs to give away!!

First, The Mystic Wolves Pack

eCopy of Forget Me Not

Mystic Wolves pendant

Sucker Bouquet

Second, Broken Promises Pack

eCopy of Broken Promises

Broken Promises key chain

Sucker Bouquet

Third, Enchanted Hearts Pack

eCopy of Enchanted Hearts

Enchanted hearts pendant

Sucker Bouquet

Fourth, All About The Swoon Pack

eCopies of ALL books

All About The Swoon dog tags

Valentine quote book

Sucker bouquet

Yep, FOUR chances to win.

These giveaways are US only and to enter, complete the rafflecopter below!

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I know this is traditionally a day for lovers but for me, it's about four letters - L.O.V.E. Whether you're single, dating, or married, look around and tell someone you love them ... that you appreciate them ... that having them in your life makes you happy. 

Spend today smiling, laughing, and if you can ... SWOONING! Love you guys

Beyond 10 Nights Blog Tour

Beyond 10 Nights Blog Tour

(please excuse no graphics ... gotta love Blogger)

Blurb:

Beyond 10 Nights with Rhett, Leah discovers that her journey into submission has a new temptation awaiting her awakening mind. The depths of Rhett's depravity come full circle and force her to make a decision on the path she'll choose to walk in his dark world of sensual indulgence.

When an old friend of Rhett's returns to Chicago, the ultimate alpha male competition ensues to win the heart, mind, and body of our heroine. Two worlds of enticement collide, and emotions are overwhelmed as the game begins.

Beyond 10 Nights will Leah discover that desire and the heart can be the hardest checkmate of all? Passion, love, and heartbreak in the end it all takes you Beyond 10 Nights!

Giveaway: Click here to enter!

You can purchase this book: Amazon / Barnes & Noble

About the Author: Michelle Hughes

Michelle Hughes is the international bestselling author of the book 10 Nights. She currently resides in Alabama with her husband and her five children. Hughes began her career in entertainment as a singer and host for a nationally televised satellite talent program and continued to perform across the United States until she decided to move home and start her family.
Hughes and her co-author, Karl Jones, own Tears of Crimson. The website began as role-play and fan fiction base and has since become the home of Tears of Crimson Books and promotions. Hughes states her love of writing comes from her muse Rafe, who has given her dreams of fantasy worlds since she was a young girl.
Hughes started reading Harlequin romance books at eight years old, sneaking them from her grandmother. It instilled in her a love of romance that is still with her today. Her grandmother was raised on a cotton farm and only completed a sixth grade education, it was through watching her struggles with reading that Hughes states gave her the love of the written word.

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Blog/website http://www.tearsofcrimson.com/


About the Author: Karl Jones

In the dark of the night and the still of the evening you'll find Karl Jones writing furiously to exercise his dark muse to the delight of his fans.
Specializing in Crime and Horror thrillers, he refers to himself as a loner, haunted by the stories he pens and driven to push the boundaries until all lovers of the genres have no choice but to sleep with one eye open.
Karl explores the dark side of humanity and turns the stories of some of the most depraved into literature you'll have no choice but to read with one eye on the door and every light in the house on.
Grab a sample if you dare...

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