A sheriff plus a nurse plus a house equals trouble…
 
Nurse Molly Harper has had a tough year. But when she decides to regain control of her life, buying her dream house becomes her first priority. Finding the perfect house and falling in love with it—that’s the easy part. The hard part is getting rid of the obnoxious man who thinks he’s going to be the new owner. Even if he is gorgeous. And the sheriff…
 
Sheriff Luke Logan needs to buy a house. Getting out of the renting game will help in the custody battle for his son, so when the perfect place pops up right on his street, he can’t believe his luck. But there’s already an offer on the table, and the woman won’t back down. Too bad she doesn’t know that he always goes after what he wants, and he has no intention of letting her have “his” house. Even if she does make him feel that he might need more than just a house to make a home…

Excerpt:

Luke stared at the papers in front of him. His real estate agent had faxed them over. Apparently, more than one person wanted the place on Maple Street, and he now needed to decide if he wanted to offer any higher.

He’d really liked the old house. It would be great for when his son came to visit every other weekend. But now he had to decide how badly he wanted the place. Of course, this could be some gimmick from the sellers. They knew what a gem they had there and probably wanted the most they could get. He had forty-eight hours to come up with his new offer, if he decided to. He already had a good offer on the house—but was it good enough? He rubbed his temples and brushed the papers to the side of his desk. If he didn’t get it, there were other homes.

Some sort of commotion was coming from the front of the station. It was always something. Sometimes he wished that one day at work could be slow and boring. Perhaps he should have chosen a different profession.

He went to see what was going on. At the front desk, he found a very familiar-looking brunette demanding to talk to someone. Women were never patient when they needed something.

“Ma’am, calm down. I’m Sheriff Logan. Can I help you?”

The woman looked him square in the eye. “You! You’re who I am looking for.”

He flinched beneath her bold, accusing stare. “Why don’t we go back to my office, and we’ll see what I can help you with.”

She followed him down the hall, her heels clicking loudly on the tiled floor. This woman was really uptight. He took a seat and pointed toward the chair in front of his desk, but she didn’t sit. She looked as though she was ready to burst.

“I won’t be here long enough to get comfortable.”

“Tell me what’s going on.”

“You’re trying to steal my house,” she snapped.

Excerpt 2:

“That’s the only reason?” She wasn’t sure why she was disappointed.

“What were you hoping I would say?” His gaze locked on hers and held it.

There was no way she was going to ask if it had to do with her and the hope that they could have more. But as he stared at her with lust-filled eyes, she knew she had to say something. “I guess I just thought…from the stuff you said yesterday that maybe it was…never mind.”

Luke moved closer to her. Molly’s breath caught, and the sound of her racing heart filled her head. She did her best not to look at him, but her need to see his eyes was too strong. She gazed up and found he was staring at her with nothing but passion in his eyes.

She inhaled a spicy fragrance that tingled her senses. He reached out and rubbed his hand along her cheek. She closed her eyes out of instinct. Just the feel of him touching her brought back feelings she hadn’t experienced in a long time. The nerves in her body stood on end, and it was almost as though she were being tickled. She shouldn’t be enjoying this. In fact, she should tell him to stop again and not come any closer, but, man, did it feel good, for once, to just feel.

And feel she did. He was close enough now that she felt his warm breath touch her skin. Opening her eyes, she saw his focus was on her lips—his

mouth inches away. If she made the slightest movement, she’d taste him.

She ached to grip his shirt and pull him to her. If they kissed, it would be passionate and ignite a fire deep within her. She hadn’t kissed another man since Steven. Could Luke be the first?

She pushed up on her tiptoes. She was going to do it. Reaching out, she was about to wrap her hand around his neck. Her gaze was locked on his, and it was as though they were moving in slow motion.

“Sheriff, you in there?” A man pounded on the door, sending it flying open.

You can find Bidding Wars at:

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Other Books in the Series:

It Must Be Fate – coming soon!

Lacey Wolfe has always had a passion for words, whether it’s getting lost in a book or writing her own. From the time she was a child she would slip away to write short stories about people she knew and fantasies she wished would happen. It has always been her dream to be a published author and with her two children now of school age, she finally has the time to work on making her dream come true.

Lacey lives in Georgia with her husband, son and daughter, their six cats and one black lab who rules the house.

You can find Lacey at the following places:
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Escaping Darkness

A novella to The Stone Legacy Series

To follow The Stone Guardian

She may have spent years in an asylum, but that didn’t make her crazy–just fearless.

Dropped in Moscow with her friends on an impossible mission against underworld forces, Tara is left to her feelings of overwhelming inadequacy. Her boyfriend is a healer, her best friend is “the Guardian,” and everyone else is a powerhouse of awesome strengths. The only thing she has been able to contribute are her memories, which has left her with nightmares of her time spent at the mercy of the evil Sarian–who everyone has gone to fight.

Alone with her emotions, Tara finds herself falling into a city of depravity and corruption. And amidst all this evil is a young man with an agenda of his own, who leads her down a road that will either prove she is a hero at heart, or drag her into a world she’s always feared.

He wants revenge, she wants redemption. And in an underground rings of missing girls and bloody sacrifices, only the fearless can survive…

Excerpt:

Strolling through the streets, Tara watched the locals browse the produce market in the food district. The first time she visited this area, her and Peter were searching for Contessa. The red-haired temptress lived just a block away, but if Tara never saw that woman again, it would be too soon.

Mounds of colorful fruits sat piled on wooden carts. Market workers weighed, priced, and handed over the merchandise before waving goodbye.

Tara wished she could be one of those people. Anyone. A young woman with a scarf covering her hair hovered her nose over a peach, a warm smile spread across her lips while she counted several into a bag. She would be fine. The woman looked so peaceful. Why couldn’t Tara just snap her fingers and be the woman with the scarf? Have a completely different life.

She sighed.

The smell of cigarettes pulled her out of her daydream. Tara coughed and waved her hand in front of her face. “You know that habit will kill you.”

Malachi grinned. “I highly doubt that.”

She narrowed her eyes. “And you really have to stop just appearing out of nowhere. You’re like a freaking phantom.”

His grin widened. “I’ll take that as a compliment.” He flicked the ash from his cigarette and took another drag. “So, are you better today?”

She laced her fingers in front of her. “I guess I owe you a thank you, don’t I?”

He shrugged.

“Well…” A nervous itch ate at her arm. She scratched it, and glanced at him. “Thanks.” He stared into the crowds of people while he took another drag.

It was time to get to the bottom of this. “Who are you, Malachi?”

He glanced at her. “In what way are you asking?”

“Is there more than one way?”

“Yes.”

She examined the lack of black under his eyes. “You toned down the makeup today.”

He flicked the ashes from his cigarette. “It’s not makeup.”

“Really? So all the black around your eyes is…” She shrugged just one shoulder and waited for him to respond.

“A curse.”

“A curse,” she said, more as a statement than a question. He stepped forward, his gaze locked with hers. In the light of midday, she could see him more clearly. The black shadows were hardly noticeable. But when she stared more closely, it didn’t seem like makeup at all. The darkness was buried deep in his skin like tiny capillaries. Tara stepped away. Maybe she should hear him out. “What kind of curse?”

Malachi gestured to the fruits stacked on the cart beside them. “Did you come here to buy something?”

She glanced at the pears, and then gripped her stomach. “I’m not hungry.” But the truth was she’d give anything to be able to eat one of those pears. Just a bite.

He nodded. “Yeah, me either. Not anymore.”

Her eyes grew wide. There was something really, really wrong with this guy. What he did to protect her that night was certainly not normal. But she still had no idea why Mr. Green’s men went after her. If she wanted to find out, she’d have to stick around this time. “What did those guys want?”

“Let’s walk.” Tara followed when he turned and strolled down the sidewalk. She didn’t have much choice if she wanted to know why she was suddenly a target.

He hooked his thumbs in the front pockets of his pants and cast his gaze to the cobblestone walkway. “That drug Andrei gave you is called Drop5. It’s new, from some dealer in Japan.”

“And how do you know Mr. Green?”

“I used to work for him. The drug is supposed to make the collection of offerings easier.”

She swallowed. “What do you mean offerings?”

He glanced over his shoulder, and slowed his pace. “Those guys don’t just traffic drugs,” he said in a more hushed voice. “It took me a while to find you. You’re here with the guardian, right?”

Tara nodded. “What do you want with Ashley?”

He suddenly spoke with more urgency. “Nothing. But something is happening that she’s not aware of, and if we don’t stop it, Sarian will have all the power he needs to not only control the book, but overthrow the underworld, and then the middleworld. Nobody will be able to stop him. Not even your little team.”

“How do you know about all of this? I thought only Riyata knew about Sarian and the underworld.” Her lips parted as she stared at him. “Wait. Are you Riyata?”

“Unfortunately, no.” The lines in his mouth deepened with a frown. “Maybe if I were, I could have done something.”

“About what?”

He glanced up at her and rubbed the back of his neck. “Nothing. Nevermind. The point is, Sarian is working hard to get enough power to make sure nobody is able to take the throne from him once he has it. But he wants something else—something more. The more human sacrifices that are made in his name, the more power he’ll have to take whatever he wants—including your friend.”

“But I don’t get how all of this works together. Why is he using drugs?”

They turned a corner and continued into the shopping district of the city. Fruit carts and the scent of earthy spices were replaced with windows of boutiques selling clothes and purses.

“Sarian doesn’t care how he gets what he wants, and even though the king would tear him apart if he knew, Sarian has resorted to using humans to do his dirty work. He promised to give them certain powers once he is strong enough to overthrow the king. Meanwhile, the drug is used to make it easier to handle the girls until it’s their time. And the guys have their fun with the girls meanwhile.”

Tara’s chest jumped. “What?”

“Nothing’s off limits. The girls are just toys for them until—” He glanced up at her. “After five hours of high, it makes you crash, and unless you’re lucky enough to have someone around to protect you, they collect. Mr. Green is the one in charge of this district, but he’s not the highest ranking.”

“So if you weren’t there that night…”

“You’d be gone.”

She rubbed her face, her cheeks clammy and cold to the touch. With Ashley still on her rescue mission, and she and Peter on the rocks, she would have to go to Renato for help. Until Ashley returned, he would know what to do. They would figure it out together. “I need to get back to the hotel.”

He stopped and pushed his palms on either side of her, caging her against a brick wall. Tara pressed her hands against his chest to keep him at a distance. “You can’t leave. I have unfinished business.”

“W-What do you mean?”

He slowly dropped his hands to his sides. “You owe me a favor, and payoff starts now.”

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He can seduce with a single glance.

Peering down at a sea of fans, rock star, Mitchell Davies can’t deny the innocent beauty of a woman in the front row. He’ll stop at nothing to get to know her. When a public altercation leaves her weak and defenseless, he takes the opportunity to be her savior.

She’s been sheltered from the world.

Alana Shelton wants to spread her wings and experience life away from her restrictive upbringing. But she isn’t prepared for a gorgeous stranger to sweep her off her feet while at her most vulnerable.

Attraction will bring them together, but their pasts will try to tear them apart.
He wants to teach her how to trust, but she’ll show him how to love. In a glamorous world of rock-and-roll, only time will tell if they’re up for the challenge.

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I am giving away three ADVANCED EBOOK COPIES of Blind Attraction. First prize will also receive this gorgeous beaded purse charm valued at $10 and made by Swagmaster Designs.

Author Laura Diamond had such a blast sharing her PRIDE series with you that she’s decided to self-publish a spin-off short story. Set in 1890’s Kenya and based on the man-eating lions of Tsavo, this young adult paranormal short has a decidedly horroresque bent to it.

Rogue shapeshifters, Santamo and Legeny, believe they are kings blessed with the power to shift into lions. Using that strength, they brutally defend their land from the British building the Ugandan Railroad that threatens their way of life. On a particularly ruthless raid, Santamo meets his match—Naserian. He spares the girl’s life, a move that fractures his relationship with Legeny and blurs his visions of cleansing his territory of invaders.

While the pile of bones in Santamo and Legeny’s cave grows, so does Santamo’s attraction to Naserian. When she challenges him to give up his murderous ways, will Santamo stay on the path of death he believes is his duty, or will he choose Naserian, and love?

Laura Diamond is a board certified psychiatrist and author of all things young adult paranormal, dystopian, and horror. Her Young Adult Paranormal Romance novelette, NEW PRIDE, and novel, SHIFTING PRIDE, debuted late 2012 from Etopia Press. A spin off short story based on the lions of Tsavo, TSAVO PRIDE, is now available. A short story, CITY OF LIGHTS AND STONE, is in the DAY OF DEMONS Anthology by Anachron Press and another short, BEGGING DEATH, is in the CARNAGE: AFTER THE END Anthology Volume One by Sirens Call Publications. Forthcoming novels include a young adult adventure, ZODIAC COLLECTOR, and young adult dystopians, ENDURE and EVOKE. When she's not writing, she is working at the hospital, blogging at Author Laura Diamond--Lucid Dreamer and renovating her 225+ year old fixer-upper mansion. She is also full-time staff member for her four cats and a Pembroke corgi named Katie.

Find Laura Diamond on the web:

Blog: http://lbdiamond.wordpress.com/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/diamondlb

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Goodreads author page: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5815639.Laura_Diamond

TSAVO PRIDE is NOW AVAILABLE via Amazon for $0.99! Amazon Prime members can borrow it for free. ;) 

A woman with a secret…
The Federal Paranormal Unit is an elite squad of supernaturals dedicated to solving missing persons cases. Erica’s gift allows her a special connection with the crime, but it comes at a deep personal cost… Until now, she’s kept her gift a secret, even from the other members of the team. But this case will throw her together with Agent Trent Buchanan. He’s the object of her secret desires, but he’s also a cocky womanizer. She’d rather swim in shark-infested waters with a paper cut than admit she has feelings for him.

A man with one desire…
Wolf Shifter Trent wants Erica more than he’s ever wanted any woman. He’s spent years patiently waiting for her to admit that she wants him too. Working one-on-one in a race to find a serial killer, Trent’s patience and Erica’s resolve wear thin. When Trent discovers the truth about Erica, will he accept her for who she is? And can he protect her from the horrors that her gift brings?

A case that pushes them to the edge…
Erica will have to risk it all if she wants to stop the killer, and when she does, Trent may have to put his own life on the line to make sure his mate is protected…

Excerpt:

“Brock, he’s doing it again!” Erica glared at the Casanova walking beside her, hating how good he looked in his black T-shirt and ass-hugging jeans. Trent Buchanan. He was her daily temptation and ultimate fantasy. And she’d rather wax her nipples in public than admit it to him. Butterflies swarmed her stomach, twisting and twirling her into one giant, aroused mess.

“What’s Buchanan done this time, Villa?” Brock, their team leader, asked without looking up from the papers on his desk.

“He’s staring at me.” She growled and dropped in one of the empty chairs, huffing out a breath.

Buchanan, The Bastard, as she liked to refer to his cute ass, grinned at her. His full, sexy lips caught her immediate attention. “Excuse me, I can’t help it if it’s a beautiful day, and I’m glad it’s Friday. You’re a grump, Villa.”

It was so unfair that she had to keep pushing him away when her body wanted to curl around his big frame. But if she ever did that she’d turn into another Trent groupie, and that was not her thing. She’d seen the other women in the department walk after him, ogling and almost drooling, as if he were the lead singer in a rock band. Pathetic.

Buchanan folded his arms over his massive chest. Erica’s entire body throbbed every time she looked at him. She drank in the inciting vision and argued with her lust for dominance. Disgusted with her body’s responses, she glared at him again. Her eyes strayed to the scar on his upper lip. She gulped and curled her fingers into her palms, digging her nails deep. Whenever she glanced at the tiny scar, she wanted to nibble and run her tongue over it. It was driving her insane. Thankfully he couldn’t read her mind, or he’d be having a hell of a time making fun of her tough talk.

“Villa, just look at me.” He opened his muscled arms wide and did a full circle for her. Once he was facing her again, he leaned on the wall. He winked at her. “If you didn’t have a stick the size of Texas up your ass, you’d realize what a catch I am.”

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Want to know about me? Milly Taiden (aka April Angel) was born in the prettiest part of the Caribbean known as the Dominican Republic. She grew up between New York, Florida and Massachusetts. Currently, she resides in New York City with her husband, bossy young son and their little dog Speedy.

She’s addicted to shopping for shoes, chocolate (but who isn’t?) and Dunkin Donuts coffee.

 

Contact Milly

Email: millytaiden@gmail.com

Website:  http://www.millytaiden.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fansofmillytaidenaprilangel

Books:

As Milly Taiden

Wolf Protector – Federal Paranormal Unit – Book 1

Wynter’s Captive

Halloween Heat III – Mate Event

Fate’s Wish

Sharp Change – Black Meadow – Book 1

 

Coming Soon

Caged Heat – Black Meadow – Book 2 (New)

Fever

As April Angel

Party Crasher

Wicked Valentine – Sizzling Encounters – Book 2

Stranded Temptation

Mr. Buff – Sizzling Encounters – Book 1

Coming Soon

Lucky Break – Sizzling Encounters – Book 3

A Hero’s Pride

Can the quiet bookstore owner land the playboy?

Alyssa Duncan’s life revolves around books. If not for the fact the town’s playboy Connor Phillips has a secret reading addiction, she most likely wouldn’t be on his radar…or his friend.  The two personalities just don’t mesh…or do they? She gets a chance to find out when a book-reading bet leads to dinner. Alyssa experiences a wide a range of emotions. She’s elated her beyond-friendship feelings seem returned, but his reputation precedes him. Is she just another gullible female in a string of women? As a relationship begins to develop with Connor, going past the limits of friendship, things grow muddled and complicated when an ex-boyfriend shows up in town and things aren’t what they seem. 

When the dust finally settles, will Alyssa find true love with someone or end up with just another friend?

Buy Links:

Amazon | Nook | All Romance

Excerpt:

As Alyssa opened the book to chapter one, her phone chirped, letting her know she’d received a text. She decided to ignore it. She never liked to be disturbed when she read. But whoever it was didn’t want to be ignored, since her phone chirped again.

Alyssa groaned, dug it out of her purse, and read the two messages.

Can I come up? – Connor

Put the book down and let me in. *wink wink* - Connor

She giggled and wondered what he stopped by for, especially since she’d just seen him on a date. The new book he wanted didn’t come out until next week. She made her way back downstairs to the bookstore, where she saw Connor standing at the door, smiling while holding two paper cups she assumed was coffee. God, he was a sight. Dark, almost black hair that he always wore with that just-out-of-bed look, with ice-blue eyes that bore into one’s soul. 

She unlocked the door and let him in. “Hey, Connor. What can I do for you?”

He handed her a coffee. “It’s Sunday evening and you’re closed tomorrow, which means you’ll be on a reading binge tonight. Figured you could use some coffee.”

She grinned. He knew her so well. Too bad he’d never see her the way she did him. “I picked up a historical romance.”

“Did you try the book I recommend yet?”

Sci-fi wasn’t for her. She had tried it, but couldn’t get into it. “Soon.”

“I don’t believe you. Maybe we should take a bet.” He leaned against the wall.

“A bet? Are you serious?”

“Dead serious. I bet by the end of the week you still haven’t read it.”

She took a sip of her drink. Ah, her favorite. Mocha with a splash of raspberry. “What are the terms of this bet?”

“If you have, dinner’s on me. If you haven’t, dinner’s on you. And I warn you, I have expensive taste.”

Alyssa’s heart fluttered. Dinner? A meal together? They’d never gone anywhere. In fact, she didn’t know if anyone knew they were even friends. 

Connor reached out, touching her shoulder. “Do we have a deal?”

Oh God, she was supposed to speak. She wasn’t sure that part of her was working any longer. “Uh-huh.”

Connor grinned at her, a dimple forming on his cheek. “What’s the matter? Cat got your tongue?”

No, a cat did not have her tongue. In fact, if a cat did, she was pretty sure she’d be screaming right about now, not being mute.

“You kinda threw me off, asking me to dinner.”

“Oh, I’m sorry. Was that something you weren’t interested in?”

Ha ha, there wasn’t a woman around who didn’t want to have dinner and more with Connor Phillips. She just never thought it would be her. “We have a deal.”

“Good.”

Alyssa wondered if this meant he might be interested in her. That he could possibly have eyes for her. As she stared at him with a God-knew-what kind of smile on her face, she didn’t notice at first the blonde bombshell she’d seen earlier was now standing outside waiting. Alyssa glanced back at Connor, who caught her focus and turned to glance at the woman.

“Crap, I forgot about her.”

Alyssa raised an eyebrow. “Date?” 

“For this evening.”

Her heart sank. Connor wasn’t interested in her. She would never look like blondie out there. He wanted to take her out as a friend. That was it. It was time she realized it and the fact they would never be anymore than they were. And after tonight, the woman standing out in the cold would know the same thing.

“I guess I better get out there.” He took a sip of his drink and stepped away from the wall.

“Yeah, she seems a little mad.”

Connor leaned closed and whispered to her, “She’ll get over it.” He brushed a light kiss on her cheek. This was the first time he’d ever been that close to her. 

The woman outside tapped on the door, obviously not liking what she had seen. 

“You better go,” Alyssa said. “Besides, I think my dinner’s cold. I’d just taken it out of the microwave before you got here.”

“Enjoy your meal and the coffee as well.” He waved and then went back out the door, greeting the woman waiting for him. 

Alyssa wanted to watch but didn’t. It was hard enough knowing the man she secretly fantasized about was once again out with another woman. 

Other Books in the Brookfield Series:

Finding Home

Bare Necessities

The Brookfield Series Volume One (Print and eBook)

Coming Soon:

Bed, Breakfast, and You

The Sunshine Award is a lovely sunny flower that bloggers give to other “bloggers who positively and creatively inspire others in the blogosphere”.

Thanks so much to Ally Shields, the fabulous blogger who passed the award to me. Check out her blog post here:
http://allyshields.com/blog.html

As with most awards, the Sunshine Award comes with a few simple rules:

(1) Thank the person who gave you the award in your blog post.
(2) Do the Q&A below
(3) Pass on the award to 10-12 deserving and inspiring bloggers, inform them and link to their blogs.
Here are my answers to the questions:

Favorite Color: Blue or Pink, depending on my mood.

A woman with a secret…
The Federal Paranormal Unit is an elite squad of supernaturals dedicated to solving missing persons cases. Erica’s gift allows her a special connection with the crime, but it comes at a deep personal cost… Until now, she’s kept her gift a secret, even from the other members of the team. But this case will throw her together with Agent Trent Buchanan. He’s the object of her secret desires, but he’s also a cocky womanizer. She’d rather swim in shark-infested waters with a paper cut than admit she has feelings for him.


A man with one desire…
Wolf Shifter Trent wants Erica more than he’s ever wanted any woman. He’s spent years patiently waiting for her to admit that she wants him too. Working one-on-one in a race to find a serial killer, Trent’s patience and Erica’s resolve wear thin. When Trent discovers the truth about Erica, will he accept her for who she is? And can he protect her from the horrors that her gift brings?


A case that pushes them to the edge…
Erica will have to risk it all if she wants to stop the killer, and when she does, Trent may have to put his own life on the line to make sure his mate is protected…

Want to know about me? Milly Taiden (aka April Angel) was born in the prettiest part of the Caribbean known as the Dominican Republic. She grew up between New York, Florida and Massachusetts. Currently, she resides in New York City with her husband, bossy young son and their little dog Speedy.

She’s addicted to shopping for shoes, chocolate (but who isn’t?) and Dunkin Donuts coffee.

A bookworm when she can get her hands on a good story, she loves reading all Mina Carter and Dianne Duvall among others.

Contact Info.

Email: millytaiden@gmail.com

Website:  http://www.millytaiden.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/millytaidenauthor

Books:

As Milly Taiden

Caged Heat

Wynter’s Captive

Halloween Heat III – Mate Event

Fate’s Wish

Sharp Change

 

Coming Soon

Fever

Wolf Protector

As April Angel

Party Crasher

Wicked Valentine – Sizzling Encounters – Book 2

Stranded Temptation

Mr. Buff – Sizzling Encounters – Book 1

Coming Soon

Lucky Break – Sizzling Encounters – Book 3

A Hero’s Pride

A hidden evil stalks the city...

Fire witch Ari Calin refuses to believe her human friend Eddie murdered a vampire—in spite of his confession. When a second vampire dies, Andreas, the sexy, charismatic vampire she dated and split from eight months ago, joins her in the hunt for the real killer.

But Riverdale may have a special kind of serial killer who's looking for the next vampire victim. The roles of hunter and hunted become blurred. And while Ari might feel like killing Andreas at times, she doesn't want anyone else to do it...

Morning or night person? life-long night person. I've seen most of my sunrises because I was still up.

Ereader or paperback? Kindle. I have two.

Computer or pen and paper to write? Computer

Dogs or cats? Both. I've had both all my life until my doctor said I was allergic to cats. I miss having a cat around, so I put some in my books. :)

Dress up or comfy sweats? comfy all the way

Chocolate or vanilla ice cream?  chocolate, anything else is a distant second

Meat and potatoes or dessert? steak, yum! meat and potatoes

Bubble bath or shower? shower

Romance or action movies? depends on my mood

Hot dogs or hamburgers?  hamburgers

High heels or sneakers?  sneakers for comfort, but there's nothing that makes a woman feel sexier than high heels

Paranormal or contemporary romance? If it's good, I don't care which.

I LOVED Awakening the Fire (Guardian Witch Book One) and couldn't wait for Fire Within. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! Ari is a wonderful character who stays with you long after you've finished reading. I love the interaction between Ari and Andreas. They are sometimes playful, other times intense and often ready to kill one another. A strong cast of supporting characters keeps things interesting. Vampires, werewolves, witches and non-stop action kept me turning pages late into the night...and early into the morning!! If you're looking for a great series from a talented author be sure to check out Awakening the Fire and Fire Within!!

You can find Fire Within at:

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Fire-Within-Guardian-Witch-ebook/dp/B00BQN1YUU/

B&N:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fire-within-ally-shields/1114797385?ean=2940016295343

ARe:  https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-firewithin-1112003-139.html

Author Bio:

Ally Shields was born and raised in the Midwest, along the Mississippi River, the setting for her urban fantasy series. After  a career in law and juvenile justice, she turned to full-time writing in 2009, and Awakening the Fire, the debut novel in her Guardian Witch series, was released in September 2012.  Ally still lives close to the Mighty Mississippi with her Miniature Pinscher, Ranger. When not writing or reading, she loves to travel in the US and abroad. Way too often she can be found on Twitter.

Contact links:

Website: http://allyshields.com

Blog: http://allyshields.com/blog.html

Twitter: http://twitter.com/ShieldsAlly

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AllyShieldsAuthor

Goodreads:  http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6527209.Ally_Shields

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/allyshields

Arianna Calin has sworn to keep the peace in Riverdale. Most of the Otherworlders prefer to haunt the Olde Town district--partying at vampire strip clubs, dining in elegant supper clubs, and inhabiting the cliffside caverns along the Mississippi. Being a cop is a tough job, but someone's gotta do it, and Ari's got her derringer, a sharp stiletto, and a few handy charms against things that hunt in the night. She's also a fire witch--a pedigree that comes in handy, since her partner's only human.

When a virtual reality drug hits the streets, people start to die, and an elusive pack of werewolves threatens the status quo. Ari and Ryan are drawn into a web of murder and evil that will lead sworn enemies to a confrontation. While the city simmers around them, Ari struggles to prevent an all-out supernatural war...

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Do true love and happily ever after really exist?Mateo is a warm hearted street rat, down on his luck and from the wrong side of the tracks. He can’t imagine his princess ever falling for him. However, everything is about to change when he discovers an opportunity to be granted three wishes. What will he wish for? Will it bring him love? Will he end up with his princess?

Where are you from?

I was born and raised in a small town on the east end of Long Island.

Tell us a little about yourself.

There are a million little things that when put together, make me the person I am today. I am a girly girl but with a little bit of tomboy still left in me. I enjoy dressing up to see a Broadway show or nice dinner as much as I love throwing on a pair of shorts with a tank top and flip-flops for the beach or to go root for my favorite baseball team. I am a teacher who works with English as a Second Language students and love every second I have with them. I can't help but smile at all of the accomplishments they are making this year. After school I tutor, teach a religion class, and work on perfecting my writing. Family and friends will often say I put others before myself. They will also mention that I have a caring and sensitive nature and strive to see the positive in every situation. I’ve learned to appreciate the little moments in life like the feeling of sand and water between my toes and the sight of fireworks being set off over the castle at Walt Disney World.

What genres do you write?

I enjoy writing sweet romance stories. I have also written a series of children’s books on different educational topics.

Why did you choose these genres?

I began writing children’s books when I couldn’t find what I was looking for to fit in with lesson plans I was creating. The romance books came in later since I am a true romantic at heart.

Where do you do most of your writing?

I do most of my writing at the computer in my bedroom. I usually write first thing in the morning before my hectic schedule begins.

Is there any special indulgence you allow yourself while you are writing?

I try to stay away from sweets and other special indulgences, however, what I really crave when writing is a nice quiet room free of distractions.

What are some of your favorite books?

I read just about everything but some of my favorites are, “The Hunger Games,” and, “Twilight.”

What inspired you to write your first book?

I was inspired by my student’s to write a series of children’s books. After watching them struggle with understanding a concept I searched endlessly for a book that could get the message across to them. However, I came up empty handed and decided to write my own. My first published book,, “Mateo’s Tale,” was inspired by my love of fairy tales and all things Disney.

What do you find most challenging about writing?

I think the most challenging part of writing is editing. I love to write and move past that part of the story. Having to reread what I wrote looking for errors is often challenging, especially when I have a drive to just keep writing.

Can you share some of the projects you are currently working on?

I am currently working on a military love story with just a hint of paranormal.

Where can we learn more about you?

http://hollyjmargaret.weebly.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HollyJMargaret