NEW RELEASE! Stolen and Seduced #alienabduction #scifiromance

These sexy aliens will stop at nothing to claim their mates—including abducting them!

When hot, hunky aliens need to find a mate, they know right where to look: Earth. But let’s face it, not all Earth girls are easy. We prefer our guys—even our alien guys—to put in some serious effort. Good thing human men make it easy for them.

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My novella, Her Alien Kiss, will be part of the new Her Alien Temptation series. This is a steamy series about aliens who find their mates on Earth and the women who tame them.

Her Alien Kiss

Aliens abduct Lena, the daughter of the President of the United Nations of Earth, to blackmail her father into giving them weapons to defeat the deadly warriors ravaging their home planet. Lena is trapped with another prisoner and together they plan a daring escape. But can the enemy of her enemy be her friend? Lena is forced to decide. Trust her father to send rescue or trust the alluring alien captive to help her escape. Can she make it back to Earth alive and with her heart intact?

This alien romance anthology features stories by:

Christine Pope

Piper Fox

Margo Bond Collins

Skye MacKinnon

Ashlyn Hawkes

Jade Waltz

Lucee Joie

Emma Cole

Sadie Marks

Ella Maven

Maggie Alabaster

Cass Alex

Luna Wren

Ashley Amy

Quirah Casey

Libby Campbell

Tiegan Clyne

Luna Jade

Neveah Lux

Michelle Mcloughney

E.J. Powell

Eva Priest

Ava Ross

Tricia Schneider

Aria Starling

Dany Stone

Star Wing

Edeline Wrigh

Lexi Velvet

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Stolen and Seduced ~ Her Alien Kiss #Excerpt #AlienAbduction #ScifiRomance

These sexy aliens will stop at nothing to claim their mates—including abducting them!

When hot, hunky aliens need to find a mate, they know right where to look: Earth. But let’s face it, not all Earth girls are easy. We prefer our guys—even our alien guys—to put in some serious effort. Good thing human men make it easy for them.

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Her Alien Kiss

Aliens abduct Lena, the daughter of the President of the United Nations of Earth, to blackmail her father into giving them weapons to defeat the deadly alien warriors ravaging their home planet. Lena is trapped with another prisoner and together they plan a daring escape. But can the enemy of her enemy be her friend? Lena is forced to decide. Trust her father to send rescue or trust the alluring alien captive to help her escape. Can she make it back to Earth alive and with her heart intact?

Excerpt:

She wondered what he might look like. She'd seen Oranians on several occasions. There had been a congregation sent to Earth only a few months ago. They were humanoid, just as the owner of this jacket. Two arms, two legs, head and torso. The Oranians had a greenish hue to their skin, a distinct difference from the Skarn who were gray. They kept their hair neat and trimmed and were extremely tidy with their appearance.

Lena attempted to create an image of Rex in her mind. Someone who might belong to that deep, gravelly voice. As much as she tried, she couldn't picture him. Tall with green skin. Yet, a clearer image remained elusive.

She sighed, feeling suddenly foolish. Was she really romanticizing an alien in her mind? She rolled her eyes, rubbing her face with her left hand, wondering if she should smack some sense into her head.

Meeting an alien as a prisoner on a Skarn spaceship was not the ideal way to find a date.

She chuckled softly, tucking her chin into the warmth of the jacket.

"What?" Rex's query took her by surprise, then she remembered his exceptional hearing. He'd heard her.

"I know this might sound inappropriate, but I was wondering what you look like." He remained silent, so she spoke rapidly, feeling the blush of embarrassment creep into her cheeks. For the first time, she was grateful there was a wall between them. "Have you ever seen a human before, Rex? Do you know what humans look like?"

"Yes. I have been in the presence of humans." He spoke carefully, and she wondered if she'd disconcerted him with her change in topic.

"Yeah? Did you find our appearance shocking?"

He remained silent, as if considering the appropriate response.

"I guess that's not a fair question. We're all different, but the same, you know? We might have different skin color, different hair, but we all want the same thing. To survive, to live, to thrive. Happiness, prosperity. It's the same no matter which planet. Don't you think?"

"Yes, human," Rex said, slowly. "What you say is quite accurate."

"We just need to find the other things we have in common. Ways that we can work together. So many planets, so many different cultures, but there's got to be a way we can work together."

"You are unlike other humans, Lena."

His statement took her by surprise. "Oh? How do you mean?"

"You have loshlie..." He paused, searching for the right words. "A light within you. From what I hear, few humans possess such light."

"Well, thank you. I think." Lena smiled. "It all begins with compassion and friendship. You gave me your jacket. That's a step in the right direction, Rex. I'd like to call you my friend."

"Friend?" He spoke the word as if testing it for the first time.

"Friend, yeah." She bit her lip, trying to think of a way to describe the word. "When two or more people get along with each other. Like each other. Have things in common. Companionship. Buddies. Allies."

"Allies."

"Yep," she said, nodding. "You and me. Friends. Allies. And we'll find a way out of here. Together." She glanced around the room, trying not to get disheartened by the stark, unyielding walls. "Soon. I hope."

"You have little time, Lena."

"What?" She turned back to the crack. "What do you mean?"

"The Skarn come for you."

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The Mermaid #Excerpt #sweet #paranormalromance

Oscar

I traveled to the deserted island because of the rumors surrounding the haunted mansion abandoned there. What I got was a glimpse of a mermaid sunning herself on a rock. The footage I captured with my camera could make or break my social media career. Will the world believe it was real or click-bait?

Cassandra

I only wanted time to relax, a day spent away from my college studies. Instead, two guys with cameras recorded my cousin, Penelope, in her mermaid form. I must get those cameras before they release the footage for the world to see. If I don't, Penelope and I are sure to be cast back to sea. Forever.

Oscar

She hadn’t gotten too far. I could see the long brown strands of her hair floating across the surface of the water. What did she think she was doing swimming out so far in a storm? She would get herself killed.

Saving her was all I could think of as I plunged into the water.

“Ozzy!” Zak shouted behind me. “What are you doing?”

Good question.

It was stupid.

Stupid, stupid, stupid.

I wasn’t that great a swimmer. But I couldn’t let the woman kill herself. She’d been frightened. I saw that clearly enough when I gazed into her fathomless brown eyes.

Had she been so scared that she thought her only escape was to swim for it?

The nearest island was too far to see with the naked eye. And during a storm like this, she’d never make it even halfway.

I relied often on instinct, and my gut told me this woman needed help.

But with each wave crashing over my head, I realized the futility of my actions, noble as they were. Sure, I wanted to save her. But I suspected that I might be the one who needed saving.

I kicked to the surface every time a wave drove me under. Again and again. The last time I struggled to the surface, gasping for air, I had already lost sight of the woman and panic set in.

Had she already drowned? Was I too late?

My next thought was equally grim.

Was I going to drown, too?

I took in a huge lungful of air as another wave hit me and I tumbled down. This time, instead of kicking to the surface, I relaxed the straining muscles in my body.

I was exhausted. I just needed a moment before I continued to battle the ocean for breath. But the waves pummeled me, pushing me farther under.

I didn’t think I would escape this watery grave. Just as my lungs burned with the need for air, I felt slim arms slip around my chest, then a delicate hand on my cheek. Lips pressed against mine, forcing them open as precious air blew into my lungs.

I shivered at the sensation of her lips on mine. Her hair drifted around my face, caressing me with silky strands. My hands instinctively grabbed her arms, clinging to her at first for dear life, but as her kiss of air turned into something more sensuous, my shock shifted to wonder and desire.

We kissed beneath the ocean, her hands wrapping more securely around me, pulling me closer to her. Her breasts pressed against my chest, separated by our wet shirts, and yet it felt like nothing at all between us. My hands slid along her shoulders, down her back until I felt the rough fabric of her jeans.

My panic-filled brain had a moment of confusion as I realized what I felt along my fingertips was not denim, but something else entirely. Something rough and scaly.

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Midsummer Night Shifts ~ Stranded with the Jaguar #Excerpt #pnr #shifter

Stranded with the Jaguar by Tricia Schneider inside the pages of Midsummer Night Shifts: A Limited Edition Summer Shifter Romance Collection

Overworked and newly divorced, single mom Lara Harper needs more than a vacation - she needs a complete getaway where she can forget life's woes. Craving escape, she books an island fling to feel sexy and alive again. When her plane crashes on a desert island, she wonders if her dream has come true with the sexy pilot who saves her life. It's just the two of them, stranded in paradise... until she discovers they aren't the only inhabitants on this island.

There's a wild jaguar stalking her. 

Flyboy...loner...jaguar. After a deadly attack by a shifter, Beckett has escaped to the paradise of the Caribbean islands. His solace is interrupted when Lara Harper crashes into his life. Together, they must fight to survive until rescue arrives... if it arrives. In the meantime, he must hide the secret that sent him seeking solitude in the first place.

But, of course, tonight is a full moon...

Unleash the beast within!

Fall in love with shifters stalking through the moonlit heat of a summer night.

Join the hunt as these shifters slide through the shadows unseen, stalk their enemies, pursue their loves, and take down their prey.

Sink your teeth into 20+ stories of hot city streets, steamy tropical jungles, pack politics, and fated mates as the heroes and heroines embrace their inner animals.

Fans of Dannika Dark, Terry Bolryder, Celia Kyle, Eva Chase, and T.S. Joyce will love this sizzling collection of shifter tales!

Excerpt from Stranded with the Jaguar...

Lara took a deep breath, stood and walked to the plane to put some distance between her and the man in question. She couldn’t think straight with him so close. 

She couldn’t think about anything other than that damned kiss.

“I’ll tell you what,” Beckett said, getting her attention. “We need to relight this fire. You want to get some more fuel for it?”

Lara nodded. That she could do. She spent the next several minutes lost in thought as she searched for dry wood to burn. When she returned, Beckett had finished cleaning the fish. She helped stack the wood for the campfire as she’d seen him do, and once it was lit, he set about cooking the fish.

In the meantime, Lara gathered her courage to pursue her plans for this evening. If she wanted to be a wild, tempting seductress, this was her chance. She couldn’t let it slip through her fingers. Rescue could appear at any moment, taking away the last chance she’d get to feel this man’s lips against hers.

Once the fish was done cooking, they both ate by the fire, staring out at the ocean. Lara took in the beauty of nature surrounding them. It was the perfect location for a seduction.

When she suggested a shot of tequila, it was more to calm her jittery nerves. Beckett handed her the bottle. She gratefully took a few sips of the liquid, welcoming the warmth as it slid through her veins. Then sipped some more.

Beckett was unaware of her nervousness. He sat by the fire, enjoying the view of the sun’s descent. She saw his jaw clench a few times, and she wondered at that. He glanced suspiciously at the sky.

“Do you hear something?” She asked, thinking he might have heard a plane overhead.

“What?” He glanced at her, his brow furrowed in question.

“You keep looking at the sky.”

“Oh, no, I… uh… just noticed the moon.”

She’d noticed it, too. Growing large and round, reflecting the sun’s light from so high above. “It’s full tonight.”

“Yeah…” He said although he didn’t sound thrilled about it. “It is…”

Okay, she thought. Not as romantic as she’d hoped. She took another mouthful of tequila. This wasn’t going as smoothly as she’d hoped.

After the way he’d behaved with her earlier… with that kiss… she’d thought it would be easy enough to toss her hair over her shoulder, bat her long eyelashes in his direction and then call to him with the crook of her finger.

Not so much. He wasn’t paying her as much attention as she desired, and she wasn’t sure how to get him to look her way without making it so obvious.

Cecily’s voice haunted her brain, insisting she should stand and start stripping her clothes off her body. What man could say no to that?

Instead, Lara continued to sip the tequila and dream about the many scenarios that could play out in this situation.

“Are you tired?” Beckett’s voice shocked her. They’d been sitting in silence for a long time. “You look tired. Why don’t you get some sleep?”

“I’m not sleepy.” Lara’s senses tingled with awareness. Although, that might be because of the effects of the tequila. She didn’t care. All she knew was that she wanted to feel Beckett’s lips against her, kissing her, licking her in all those secret places.

She inhaled sharply at the thought.

“Are you sure?” Beckett leaned closer.

“How’s your head?” Lara asked, glancing at the scratch on Beckett’s temple. They were close enough that she could reach out a hand to touch him. Gently, she placed her hand on his cheek, getting a better look at the wound. “D-does it hurt?”

“It’s fine,” he said. “I’m fine.”

“G-good.”

Now. She should lean forward, kiss him… now.

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Favorite Quotes #LongandShortRomance #BlogChallenge

Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews.

This week's topic: Favorite Book or Movie Quotes (and why)

I just had to add this. It's too funny!

There are many book and movie quotes that I enjoy. I've been known to throw quotes into my conversations with people. Some fit so easily. Unfortunately, only a few of my close friends understand me. It's nice though when I find someone who understands my quote without my explaining it.

When my brother and I were younger, we used to play a game where we would have a whole conversation using only movie quotes. It was silly fun!


"I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train."
- Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest

"To lose one parent, Mr. Worthing, may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness."
- Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest

"A room without books is like a body without a soul."
- Marcus Tullius Cicero

"When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes."
- Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus

"Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again."
- Daphne du Maurier, Rebecca

"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them."
- Walt Disney

"I can't think about that right now. If I do, I'll go crazy. I'll think about that tomorrow."
- Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind

Supernatural

"A wise man once told me, 'family don't end in blood.'"
- Dean Winchester, Supernatural (Inside Men, Season 10)

"My 'people skills' are 'rusty.'"
- Castiel, Supernatural

"I gripped you tight and raised you from perdition."
- Castiel, Supernatural (Lazarus Rising, Season 4)

"Hello, boys."
- Crowley, Supernatural

"Megatron? What are you saying, a Transformer wrote that?"
- Sam Winchester, Supernatural

"You want weapons? We're in a library. Books are the best weapon in the world. This room's the greatest arsenal we could have. Arm yourself!"
- The Doctor (10), Doctor Who (from Tooth and Claw in Season 2)

"We're all stories, in the end."
- The Doctor (11), Doctor Who

"Bow ties are cool."
- The Doctor (11), Doctor Who

"I am and always will be the optimist. The hope of far-flung hopes and the dreamer of improbable dreams."
- The Doctor (11), Doctor Who

"People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint - it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly... time-y wime-y... stuff."
- The Doctor (10), Doctor Who

This one makes me cry. Every. Time!

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What I Wanted to Be When I Was a Kid #LongandShortReviews #BlogChallenge

Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews.

This week's topic: What I wanted to do when I grew up vs. what I do

When I was 5, I wanted to be Wonder Woman. She was my favorite superhero, aside from Superman. I had a Wonder Woman t-shirt and every time I wore it, I pretended to be her.

Reva and my mom.

When I was about 8, my uncle brought home a puppy that he bought from a friend of his. My mom fell in love with this part Doberman/part German Shepherd/part something else (we don't know for sure! lol). My uncle named his puppy Jagger, after his favorite singer from the Rolling Stones. My mom asked him to get one for her, too. A day later, he went back to the farm and brought home the first puppy who greeted him. My mom named her Reva, after her favorite character from her favorite soap opera, The Guiding Light, Reva Shayne Lewis.

I fell totally in love with our dog! Reva was my very first pet and I helped my mom train her and play with her. She was adorable! But, then Reva got sick. I can't remember now exactly what happened, but she started losing her fur in spots. We took her to the veterinarian and I was amazed by this animal hospital and the doctors working there. The vet looked her over and prescribed medicated dog food. Whatever the problem was, it cleared up.

At that moment, I decided when I grew up, I'd be a veterinarian so I could help keep pets healthy for other families as well as my own.

And that's what I wanted to do for years and years. I read books on dogs and cats, as well as other animals, learning all I could about how to take care of them. When I was a teenager, I volunteered for an animal rehabilitation center where I helped feed and care for the animals there and educate people about them at fairs and events.

When I was about 12, I developed a huge crush on Indiana Jones. It was maybe around the time that Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade released on VHS (this was my first VHS tape as a birthday present!). I'd always been a fan, but something about this movie pulled me into the world of history. Now I know Indiana isn't the ideal archaeologist, but when I was a kid, this idea thrilled me. I wanted to be an archaeologist. I wanted to discover ancient cultures and solve long-forgotten mysteries.

I began reading history books and books about other cultures. Every week, I'd pick a new book from the library about another part of history that I wanted to learn. I discovered a great love of history that I continue with today. I've always had a difficult time picking a favorite time period. They're all so interesting!

It wasn't until I was 18, taking a creative writing class for my senior year in high school that the thought of becoming an author began to take root in my mind. I've talked about my experience with Mr. McCormick's class on my blog before, so I won't go into it here, but it was that moment in my life that I decided I wanted to become a published author.

I had several jobs during my teenage years from babysitter to painting tables for the local farmer's market to working at Burger King. After high school, I worked in a few sewing factories before I found a job as a temporary seasonal sales clerk for Waldenbooks. A few months later, I was hired as a part-time bookseller. Shortly after that, I quit my factory job sewing women's lingerie and became Assistant Manager at Waldenbooks where I worked for the next 12 years, writing at night and on lunch breaks and submitting to magazines and book publishers. This was the best job I'd ever had and I'm so grateful for the time I spent there and the people and lifelong friends I met. My bookstore family!


The rest, as they say, is history. Now, I'm working full-time as a published author while raising my four kids on my own. I'm living my dream and loving every minute! (Although, I do miss my bookstore!!)

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Give in to the hunger within...

Beck Renfield runs a sanatorium with her best friend, when a mysterious woman named Victoria Draconis begins working there.
An immediate connection is formed between the women as Victoria helps Bec release her inner submissive during a hot, sexy night together inside the hospital.

But Victoria isn't a doctor: she's a monster.

Will Bec give up her humanity in exchange for an eternity of pleasure and pain? And if she does, what horrors await her in her new life at Dracula's Castle in Transylvania.

Samantha Calcott is a secret lover of romance when it's done right, and after years of writing under another pen name in the horror and paranormal genres, she decided to dip her toe into a brand new genre.
She's a Midwestern girl who spent nearly a decade in the gritty heart of Los Angeles, where sex, drugs, and rock n' roll reign. When not writing, she's reading, at a concert, or cooking.

She currently lives in Illinois. She also writes horror and paranormal books as USA Today bestselling author Lily Luchesi.

New Release! The Mermaid #pnr #mermaids #paranormalromance

Oscar

I traveled to the deserted island because of the rumors surrounding the haunted mansion abandoned there. What I got was a glimpse of a mermaid sunning herself on a rock. The footage I caught with my camera could make or break my social media career. Will the world believe it was real or click-bait?

Cassandra

I only wanted time to relax, a day spent away from my college studies. Instead, two guys with cameras recorded my cousin, Penelope, in her mermaid form. I must get those cameras before they release the footage for the world to see. If I don't, Penelope and I are sure to be cast back to sea. Forever.

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**Previously published in Mermaidia: A Limited Edition Anthology