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New releases: May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013

Outlast the Night by Ariel Tachna

Unemployed and out of luck, Sam moves to Lang Downs and learns life as a gay man isn’t impossible—and Jeremy can be part of it. Outlast the Night by Ariel Tachna, available from Dreamspinner Press.

Lang Downs: Book Three; Sequel to Chase the Stars

Office manager Sam Emery is unemployed and out of luck. When his emotionally abusive wife demands a divorce, he contacts the one person he has left, his brother, Neil. He doesn’t expect Neil to reject him, but he also doesn’t expect the news of his divorce—and of his sexuality—to be met with such acceptance.

Neil takes Sam to Lang Downs, the sheep station Neil calls home. There, Sam learns that life as a gay man isn’t impossible. Caine and Macklin, the station owners, certainly seem to be making it work. When Caine offers Sam a job, it’s a dream come true.

Jeremy Taylor leaves the only home he’s ever known when his brother’s homophobia becomes more than he can bear. He goes to the one place he knows he will be accepted: Lang Downs. He clicks with Sam instantly—but the animosity between Lang Downs and Jeremy’s home station runs deep, and the jackaroos won’t accept Jeremy without a fight. Between Sam’s insecurity and Jeremy’s precarious position, their road will be a hard one—and that’s without having to wait for Sam’s divorce to be final before starting a new life together.

Length: Novel (210p.) | Genre: Contemporary| Release Date: May 20, 2013 | Buy as eBook (ISBN: 978-1-62380-709-2) | Buy as Paperback (ISBN: 978-1-62380-708-5)

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Sixteen Songs About Regret by J.S. Cook

Simon flees to London to pursue music. When he meets Stephen, their careers take off, but they may be too scarred for a relationship. Sixteen Songs About Regret by J.S. Cook, available from Dreamspinner Press.

Prodigy pianist Simon Duckworth has a dark past. After being violently raped when he was thirteen, he flees to London, ashamed and determined never to tell a soul. He gets a job at a Denmark Street music shop, but it stifles him. At the first opportunity, Simon answers an ad for a musician, an act that changes his life forever.

Stephen Abednego has seen the same ad. He arrives in London with little more than his ambitions and a sheaf of poems, but together, they’re enough to get him hired. Under their new manager’s watchful eye, Stephen falls for Simon—but Stephen is deeply closeted, and Simon may be too emotionally scarred for a mature relationship.

With their manager’s help, their music rises, dragging them into the hectic world of superstardom, but success doesn’t come without a price. Each step out of the ennui and coal smoke of 1960s industrial London must be paid for in regret. With social convention standing between them and the whole world watching, Stephen and Simon discover that finding each other is not as easy as it seems.

Length: Novel (234p.) | Genre: Historical: European | Release Date: May 20, 2013 |Buy as eBook (ISBN: 978-1-62380-493-0) | Buy as Paperback (ISBN: 978-1-62380-492-3)

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Until Forever Comes by Cardeno C.

When a young shifter tells Miguel they’re true mates, destined to be together, Miguel sends him away. But Ethan is persistent. Until Forever Comes by Cardeno C, available from Dreamspinner Press.

A Book in the Mates Series

Ethan Abbatt is a wolf shifter who can’t shift. Plagued by pain and weakness all his life, he hopes to find an honorable death by joining his pack mates in a vampire attack. Instead, Ethan learns two things: draining his blood releases his pain and his wolf, and he has a true mate—a vampire named Miguel.

Miguel Rodriguez is more than four centuries old. Strong, powerful, and vicious, he walks through life as a shadow, without happiness or affection. When a young shifter tells Miguel they’re true mates, destined to be together, Miguel sends him away. But Ethan is persistent, and Miguel can’t resist for long. Once Miguel gives in, being together comes naturally. The challenge is keeping themselves alive so they can stay by each other’s side until forever comes.

Length: Novel (204p.) | Genre: Fantasy/Paranormal: Shape Shifters | Release Date: May 20, 2013 |Buy as eBook (ISBN: 978-1-62380-666-8) | Buy as Paperback (ISBN: 978-1-62380-665-1)

Finding Jackie Release party contest Winners!

May 18, 2013

Contest 1 (Going to the Dogs) winner: H.B., whose name was drawn from the hat. H.B.’s entry was Loving Fur Ball, name Cuddles! Love it. I’ll be contacting you, H.B. to get your preference of which e-book. Thanks!

Contest 2 (Easy Peasy) winners: 1st draw, Catherine! I’ll contact you, Catherine, to get some mailing info. 2nd draw, Holly! I’ll be in touch to make sure you can get your prize downloaded! Thanks to you both.

And thank you to everyone else! I had a great time.

Finding Jackie: Where they went, where they’re going

May 18, 2013

This will be a quick post. I’d hoped to do a little more, but time has gotten away–as it will do when you’re having a good time–and I’m overtime already. So, mostly pictures here, but my hope is that these might be fuel for some talking points in tomorrow’s chat, which will be at the Dreamspinner Goodreads board. The time is 12-5 Eastern or 9-2 Pacific. In case you missed out on the contests or conversation here or just want to chat some more, I’d love to see you there!

Now, down to places: After Seattle, (see NSFW previous post), Luki and Sonny go to Nebraska. Here’s Lincoln, which is an important place in the search for Jackie:

And they end up in the desert of Eastern Washington (yes, most of Washington state is dry, arrid land. This is a forest, actually, and is beautiful, but it’s dry, dry, dry and hot! Here’s the Umatilla:

After this they start a new story, Saving Sonny James, and the opening finds them back home in the weather-ruled Olympic Peninsula:

But then an awful lot happens, and the next thing he knows, Luki is desperate to save Sonny… in Paris, France…

… where there are bones.
Stay tuned! I will be back in a few minutes to announce winners to both contests. And thank you everybody for coming to the party, I much enjoyed your company!

Finding Jackie Party continues: Meet me. Well, okay, that’s not all…

May 18, 2013

Here’s me:

Okay, I know I’m not as eye-catching as Sonny or Luki, nor as cute and fluffy as the pup-child of Bear and Jojo. But it’s nice to meet you any way and here’s my bio, in 3rd person because that’s how we do things…. No, really, that’s the only reason I can think of.

Lou Sylvre hails from southern California but now lives and writes on the rainy side of Washington State. When she’s not writing, she’s reading fiction from nearly every genre, romance in all its tints and shades, and the occasional book about history, physics, or police procedure. Not zombies, though. Her personal assistant is Boudreau, a large cat who never outgrew his kitten meow. She plays guitar (mostly where people can’t hear her) and she loves to sing. She’s usually smiling and laughs too much, some say. She also loves her family, her friends, the aforementioned Boudreau, a Chihuahua named Jo, and (in random order) coffee, chocolate, sunshine, and wild roses.

Visit her at http://www.sylvre.com or contact her at lou.sylvre@gmail.com. For Twitter: @sylvre.

Now, some of you have met my assistant, Monsieur Boudreau, before. But I may have a couple of updated pics. Let’s see, here:

Okay, this you’ve probably seen. It’s his true demonic nature.

And this is him guilt-tripping me about the storyline.

And, of course, he stayed out drinking and dancing, and he wants to sleep in. At all costs.

So that’s us, intros out of the way. Next I’m going to post some excerpts that take you to some of the places Luki and Sonny go in Finding Jackie. Maybe even some steamy stuff… And another easy peasy contest! Back soon with that.

Finding Jackie party post#2 (Going to the dogs, and maybe win a book)

May 18, 2013

I apologize this post is so slow in coming. I thought I had connectivity problems, and I did, but I also had brain problems apparently. So this is part of what I was going to post. The rest will come after an excerpt in a separate post. I’ll try to catch up.

Critters first: Luki and Sonny have acquired a Dog, as many of you know. Actually it’s mostly Luki’s even though he’s so poorly oriented to pets that he’s not sure when first meets this four-legged if it’s really a dog. Here’s the dog’s portrait:

Looks sweet, huh? And he is! He even went to Hawaii for the wedding…
Luki turned to load a long-suffering Bear into his huge travel crate, which had wheels to make moving the big Chow mongrel possible. Bear would be traveling with Kaholo and the boys. Leaning down to hug the devoted animal before closing up the crate, he said, “Don’t worry, Bear, we’ll pick you up when we get to Nebraska, and you can ride in the fucking RV with us all the way home. You don’t get carsick, do you?” For answer, Bear licked his ear and breathed on him. Luki said, “Yuck. Thanks.”

But Bear is also fierce! This is why he’s such a good match for his chosen human. (Yes, hooking up with Luki was his idea):
Bear turned his snarl toward the advancing guard, doing his best to protect his family, it seemed. Luki appreciated it, but worried for the big dog—a snarl wouldn’t stop a bullet.

But now for something different, here is my real life grand-dog, Jo:

Most people think he’s all Chihuahua, but he’s really half Pit. Yes, really. He’s little though, and his shoulders would probably reach Bear’s knees.

Now here’s the contest: If Bear and Jo had a baby (yes I know they’re both boys, we’re just playing around, here), what three words would describe the baby, and what would you name it?
Your name goes in the hat for contest #1, and you can win an ebook of any Vasquez and James title.

Finding Jackie: let’s start the party with a game of catch-up (i.e.–how did they get into this mess?)

May 18, 2013

Hello! I’m Lou Sylvre, author of the Vasquez and James books, and I’m here again to celebrate the latest (#3) in the suspense/romance series, which doesn’t count the novella Yes. Entitled Finding Jackie, #3 was released by Dreamspinner Press yesterday, May 17.

Rather than start with the publisher’s blurb…

Vasquez and James Wild Romance to Date (In a Nutshell:)

Some of this I’ve cloned from the last release party. I just think it’s nice to have some background. Agree?

Luki Vasquez and Sonny Bly James met by chance on the street in the early pages of Loving Luki Vasquez(VJ1), and got their relationship off to a rocky (somewhat belligerent) beginning. When a not-quite-sane criminal threatened their lives, they each recognized in the other the “good thing” they might have missed. They survived because Luki’s a badass and Sonny’s the very definition of courage, so naturally they got together for good.

Well… sort of for good. By the time Delsyn’s Blues(VJ2) rolls around, beginning late the following winter, Sonny has driven Luki away in the midst of his own misery about his nephew Delsyn’s failing health and eventual death. But it turns out Delsyn’s death was a murder, and bad things keep happening after that, and of course Luki is determined not to leave Sonny to face this on his own. Circumstances like murders and gun running—yes gun running—need a badass, like, say, Luki Vasquez just for safety’s sake. So they’re back together, but the relationship is up and down once again. But, by the time Delsyn’s Blues ends, the lovers are fiancés, and a wedding is in the works.

Now the blurb:

Sequel to Delsyn’s Blues
Vasquez & James: Book Three

Luki Vasquez and Sonny Bly James finally have their Hawaiian wedding, and it’s perfect, almost. But their three-phase honeymoon is riddled with strife. Luki’s status as a working badass spells discord for the newlyweds. A former informant from Luki’s days with ATFE brings a troubling message (or is it a warning?) from a Mob hit man. When Luki’s sixteen-year-old nephew, Jackie, is lured into capture and torture by a sadistic killer, the honeymoon is well and truly over.

The couple put aside their differences and focus on the grueling hunt, which takes them from leather bars to dusty desert back roads, and calls on Sonny’s deep compassion as well as Luki’s sharpest skills. Their world threatens to fall apart if they fail, but their love may grow stronger than ever if they succeed in finding Jackie—before it’s too late.

By the way, from now through May 31st, get 20% off on Finding Jackie at the Dreamspinner Store, with promo code VJ3FindJack.

New releases: May 17, 2013

May 17, 2013

Finding Jackie by Lou Sylvre

Luki and Sonny should be honeymooning, but when Luki’s nephew is captured by a sadistic killer, the honeymoon is over. Finding Jackie by Lou Sylvre, available from Dreamspinner Press.

Vasquez & James: Book Three; Sequel to Delsyn’s Blues

Luki Vasquez and Sonny Bly James finally have their Hawaiian wedding, and it’s perfect, almost. But their three-phase honeymoon is riddled with strife. Luki’s status as a working badass spells discord for the newlyweds. A former informant from Luki’s days with ATFE brings a troubling message (or is it a warning?) from a Mob hit man. When Luki’s sixteen-year-old nephew, Jackie, is lured into capture and torture by a sadistic killer, the honeymoon is well and truly over.

The couple put aside their differences and focus on the grueling hunt, which takes them from leather bars to dusty desert back roads, and calls on Sonny’s deep compassion as well as Luki’s sharpest skills. Their world threatens to fall apart if they fail, but their love may grow stronger than ever if they succeed in finding Jackie—before it’s too late.

Length: Novel (270p.) | Genre: Mystery/Suspense |Release Date: May 17, 2013 | Buy as eBook (ISBN: 978-1-62380-489-3) | Buy as Paperback (ISBN: 978-1-62380-488-6)

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A Good Name for a Hero by D. E. Elledge

When charter boat captain Ty falls for his second mate, Cody, it creates problems—but when danger threatens, they reveal their pasts. A Good Name for a Hero by D. E. Elledge, available from Dreamspinner Press.

Ty Blackburn sails the Gulf Coast of Southern Florida, taking tourists on chartered tours and photographing the local wildlife and scenic landscapes. Hiring Cody Masterson as second mate and photography assistant seems like a good idea, but when Ty finds himself falling for the attractive and self-proclaimed straight young man, it creates problems. Ty has a rule against dating his employees, and Cody’s behavior raises doubts about his sexual orientation.

Frustration mounts, increased by threatening letters and secrets neither man wishes to share. When the danger turns real, Ty and Cody reveal their pasts, and their relationship turns physical. But pressures on both of them threaten their relationship. To save Ty’s life, Cody must resolve his conflicting desires and decide what is really important to him.

Length: Novel (200p.) | Genre: Mystery/Suspense | Release Date: May 17, 2013 | Buy as eBook (ISBN: 978-1-62380-491-6) | Buy as Paperback (ISBN: 978-1-62380-490-9)

New release: May 16, 2013

May 16, 2013

That Witch! by Zoe Lynne

A Harmony Ink Press Young Adult Title

Cassidy’s coming into her magic. Brynn’s realizing her sexuality will cause family problems. But what she and Cassidy feel can’t be denied. That Witch! By Zoe Lynne, a Harmony Ink Press Young Adult title available from Dreamspinner Press.

Secrets of Majestic Hills: Book One

Cassidy Ryan and Brynn Michaels attend the same high school, but they live in different worlds. Cassidy’s a popular cheerleader, and Brynn’s the social leper. One is all sunshine and rainbows, while the other could’ve been carved from an Edgar Allan Poe book.

Both girls have their problems, though. Cassidy is coming into her birthright—a long line of ancient magic Cassidy isn’t ready to have. Brynn is coming into her sexuality—something that will definitely cause problems with her very conservative family.

When a teacher assigns Cassidy and Brynn to work together on a project, the girls find themselves in a heap of trouble, because what they feel for each other can’t be denied. If they have any hope of changing ignorant and frightened minds, they’ll have to listen to their own hearts first.

Length: Novel (204p.) | Genre: Other Paranormal (witchcraft) | Release Date: May 16, 2013

Buy as ebook (ISBN: 978-1-62380-693-4) | Buy as paperback (ISBN: 978-1-62380-692-7)

New releases: May 13, 2013

May 13, 2013

A Casual Weekend Thing by A.J. Thomas

When Christopher and Doug’s stay in town for a case, they become suspects in an ongoing investigation. A Casual Weekend Thing by A.J. Thomas, available from Dreamspinner Press.

Doug Heavy Runner left the life of an openly gay Miami police officer and returned to his home on the Salish-Kootenai Indian Reservation when his mother got sick. In the two years since she passed, he’s carved out an empty life as a small-town deputy, relying on out-of-town one-night stands to keep him sane. Then he meets Detective Christopher Hayes, and they share a wild night so incredible Doug breaks his own rule and allows a one-night stand to grow into a weekend of amazing sex.

When Christopher travels from San Diego to Montana to deal with his abusive brother’s suicide, he doesn’t expect to find the man he spent the weekend with to be handling his brother’s case. He certainly doesn’t mind spending more time with Doug—but then an arsonist destroys the house Christopher inherited from his brother, and Christopher and Doug discover they are the primary suspects.

As they investigate, they discover Christopher’s dead brother has set them on the trail of a psychotic pedophile who will stop at nothing to silence his last victim. However, the search for the victim goes horribly wrong, leaving Doug hospitalized and Christopher at the mercy of the killer….

Length: Novel (310p.) | Genre: Mystery/Suspense| Release Date: May 13, 2013|Buy as eBook (ISBN: 978-1-62380-487-9) | Buy as Paperback (ISBN: 978-1-62380-486-2)

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Chase the Storm by V.M Waitt

Elijah is an outsider until he takes a job on Chase’s farm—and a place in Chase’s heart. Chase the Storm by V.M Waitt, available from Dreamspinner Press.

Up until he buys an old truck, Elijah Morgan lives life according to his family’s plan, never feeling like he belongs. Desperate to find his own path, he heads out on the open road, only to end up stranded in Nebraska. Not wanting to ask for his parents’ help, he takes a job with tough, independent farmer Chase McKenzie.

Despite their age gap, the attraction between Chase and Elijah soon becomes undeniable. They give in to their desire, but that night changes everything and threatens the secret Chase guards so carefully.

As the summer heats up, so does their relationship. When autumn arrives, Elijah is due back at college, and he’ll have to choose whether to continue his education and follow in his family’s footsteps… or to stay in Nebraska with the man he loves.

Length: Novel (210p.) | Genre: Western | Release Date: May 13, 2013 | Buy as eBook (ISBN: 978-1-62380-495-4) | Buy as Paperback (ISBN: 978-1-62380-494-7)

New releases: May 10, 2013

May 10, 2013

The Fight for Identity by Andrew Grey

Will’s racist father will do anything to keep the Sioux from his property, but Will and Takoda fight for their identities. The Fight for Identity by Andrew Grey, available from Dreamspinner Press.

A Book in the Good Fight Series

Will Martin’s racist father, Kevin, hates Native Americans and wants to keep them off his property, never mind that part of the ranch land is sacred ground for the Sioux. When they request access for prayer, Kevin refuses—but Will doesn’t share his father’s views. Ever since he first saw Takoda Red Bird during one of the Sioux sacred ceremonies, Will has been fascinated. He grants the tribe access.

Takoda defies Kevin on a regular basis. He often sneaks to the sacred site on the rancher’s land for prayer and knows Will has seen him there. When, out of spite, Kevin places the land up for auction, Takoda knows it is time for action and bands together with Will to stop the sale.

In the fight that follows, Will gets more than he expected. He starts out helping the tribe preserve their identity… and ends up finding his own.

Length: Novel (200p.) | Genre: Western, Contemporary | Release Date: May 10, 2013 |Buy as eBook (ISBN: 978-1-62380-612-5) | Buy as Paperback (ISBN: 978-1-62380-611-8)

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The Hollywood Version by Harry K. Malone

When a photo of Mark with a male costar goes viral, his life spins out of control. Ross teaches him how to find his own happily ever after. The Hollywood Version by Harry K. Malone, available from Dreamspinner Press.

Mark Lawler has always imagined the world as a movie. With his overactive imagination, he can’t help equating life and art. Currently, he’s living the dream: successful actor, beautiful wife, and he works with his best friend, television heartthrob Zach Pericles. The problem is a certain contingent of fans are convinced Mark and Zach are really in love.

When a compromising photo of them leaks to the press, Mark’s life spins out of control. The show’s executive producer plans to kill off Mark’s character, and Mark faces unemployment and life as a single man. He turns to Ross Lockhart, an old acquaintance, to help him pick up the pieces.

Ross has to be the most frustrating man Mark’s ever known, but he’s levelheaded and wise for his years, and Mark envies the honest life he leads. Maybe Ross can teach Mark a thing or two about finding his own happily ever after.

Length: Novel (244p.) | Genre: Contemporary |Release Date: May 10, 2013 |Buy as eBook (ISBN: 978-1-62380-483-1) | Buy as Paperback (ISBN: 978-1-62380-482-4)