New Releases and Reviews

Freya's Bower would like to congratulate Debbie Mumford, Teresa D'Amario, Gwen Hayes, Emily Ryan-Davis, Kit Wylde, K.M. Frontain, the authors of Dream by the Fire: Winter Magic: An Anthology of Short Stories, and the authors of A Rose of Any Color: Male Dom for their new releases and reviews.

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The Chosen: A Serendipity Falls Novella

by Gwen Hayes

Daniel "Morgue" Morgan hunts demons. And likes it--until the day Madigan Carter cuts through his life like a blade of sunshine. She is everything he isn't, and for the first time in his life, he questions his calling when it means he will be forced to turn Madigan into a killer. Just like him.

Madigan doesn't believe in demons, until the day she fends one off with her Louis Vuitton bag. She doesn't want to be an Expeller, and she really doesn't want to be trained by the most aggravating--and sexy-man she has ever met. When the Expeller instincts, and the unnatural hungers that go with them, threaten to overwhelm her humanity, will her connection to her mentor be enough save both their souls?

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Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Novella
Price: $4.75
Genre: Paranormal/Vampire/Werewolf/Contemporary

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SheWolf

by Teresa D'Amario

A small town veterinarian has a big time problem. She's not human.

Plagued as a child with an extra-sensitive sense of smell, strength, and eyesight, Anna Callaway always thought she was special. But she didn't understand how special until she met Kieran Hunter.

He insists they are True Mates, but he's not human either. He's wolven.

Kieran is a protector of his race. No longer the Alpha of his pack, he spends his time searching out and punishing any who may reveal their race to humans. While patrolling, he finds two wolven about to kidnap Anna. He battles to protect her, but is surprised to find himself drawn to her in a way he never expected.
The couple must learn to deal with their differences before they can address their similarities. But when three men kidnap Anna, she must decide if she is to embrace the wolven way of life, or return to her quiet existence. And whether to abandon the man who claims her as his True Mate.

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Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.75
Genre: Paranormal/Vampire/Werewolf/Contemporary

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Dream by the Fire: Winter Magic: An Anthology of Short Stories

by Various

"This was a lovely collection of stories... All of the 9 stories were wonderful leaving you with the warm feeling that maybe there are such things as Christmas miracles..."

5 Delightful Divas from Jade Twilight, Dark Diva Reviews
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"charming...well-written...laugh out loud..."

5 Champagne Flutes from White Russian, Cocktail Reviews
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Rating: Sweet/Tangy
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.75
Genre: Contemporary/Paranormal/Fantasy/Time Travel

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The Christmas Wish

by Kit Wylde

"A charming, sweet tale... Well-written, The Christmas Wish should be in your stocking. Go and get it now!"

5 Champagne Flutes from Wilga Hill Boomerang, Cocktail Reviews
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Rating: Sweet
Book Length: Short, Short Story
Price: Free
Genre: Contemporary

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Omos of the Ether

by K.M. Frontain

Omos of the Ether is a superb fantasy book and sequel to Haru of Sachoné House... full of intrigue, love, hate, passion, mysticism and surprises that will keep you turning the pages... The chemistry between Haru, Omos and Vaal is incendiary and when they come together, it will leave you panting for breath...a wonderful fantasy tale that should be on every fantasy lover's to-be-read pile... Get Omos of the Ether the next time you go shopping - you won't regret it!"

Sabella, Joyfully Reviewed
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Rating: Beyond Sizzling
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.75
Genre: M/M/Fantasy

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A Rose of Any Colour

by Various

"there are some true gems in this anthology that should not be missed by lovers of BDSM romance..."

4 Clovers from Jennifer, CK²s Kwips and Reviews
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"I am pleased to say that I didn't think any of the stories detracted from the anthology, which is a rare thing in any anthology and a nearly unheard of thing in an anthology about BDSM... All of the stories were worth reading, and they varied enough to have a little taste of many different types of domination..."

4 of 5 from Elise Logan, BDSM Reviews
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Rating: Tangy to Sizzling
Book Length: Novel
Genre: BDSM
Price: $5.75

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Dragons' Choice by Debbie Mumford

"A rich and delightful read... Ms. Mumford has an exceptional talent in making fantasy reality... Fantastic imagery, very good word use--a tale written with superb aplomb... I highly recommend Sorcha's Children: Dragons' Choice. A magnificent novel that I wished had gone on and on and on..."

6 Champagne Flutes from White Russian, Cocktail Reviews
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Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.75
Genre: Fantasy

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Congratulations, everyone!

May your holidays be bright, merry, and full of love!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower

SheWolf out now!

Hi Everyone. SheWolf is now available and with her comes a few specials. First, a little about what readers are saying:

SheWolf is awesome!~ herbalista from myspace

A dangerously spirited heroine and a sexy hero combine to make one whirlwind of a read. Teresa D’Amario has crafted a fun, steamy debut! ~ Larissa Ione, multi-published author

Teresa D'Amario has crafted a dynamic romance layered through with passion, provocation, and a mutual respect that is rare between fictional heroes and heroines. I'm especially in awe of this debut author's SheWolf - Anna sparkles with satisfyingly feminine strength! ~Emily Ryan-Davis Author of the Dragon Queen series

The tension is unmistakable, the action exciting, and the book will stay in your mind and on your shelf for a long time to come. Teresa D'Amario’s SheWolf is available at Freya’s Bower, so I suggest if you love romance, and especially if you love the paranormal, you head on over there for your copy today. ~Romance At The Heart

Tonight, to celebrate the release, and to let people know who and what we (uh oh, is that the royal we?) are, I'll be participating in the Midnite Seductions Author's chat at RomanceJunkies.com! So come join us! Have fun and let's talk good books!

In addition, we'll also be visiting the Talking Two Lips chat all day tomorrow during the day on their Yahoo Group! Drop on in if you're a member, and join up if you're not. (Of course, you can then drop in)

Teresa

Trailer, Book Releases, Book Signing

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Dan Russell's novella, Shutterbug, is a psychological thriller. You can also find his work in our horror anthology Decimate.

Wild Child Publishing has two new print books available: Weirdly: A Collection of Strange Tales and The Thorazine Mirrorball.

This afternoon I attended my first WCP book signing. As most of my authors live too far away for me to do this, I nearly burst with excitement to attend. Read Books and New Magazines, an independently owned bookstore in Los Angeles, hosted the occasion. Warm and friendly, the owners Jeremy and Deborah made everyone feel welcome. If they were located closer to where I live – Eagle Rock is over 20 miles away – I would patronize them. (Any of you Los Angelenos know what twenty miles means here, especially when you are looking at the 10, 110 and 5 freeways.) However, I encourage everyone in that area to look them up. Not only will you find some signed copies of The Thorazine Mirrorball still available -- you better hurry as I have a feeling they won’t last – but toddler readings on Saturday and other great books, magazines, and events. While they are primarily a used book dealer, they obviously carry local authors.

Needless to say, the book signing was a resounding success. Jack invited everyone back to his house for food, good company, another reading – this time by an actor – and jazz. Yes, Jack, with a few of his friends, played live jazz for his guests. As the actor read the excerpt, Jack and his friends accompanied him. I tell you, there’s nothing like listening to a well-written piece of literature with live music to enhance it.

Alas, I had to cut my visit short as my toddler and husband waiting for me at home…very impatiently, I might add.

Thank you, Jack, for allowing me to live vicariously through you. (smile)

Jack will be signing more books at another location. I will keep you posted.

You can read more about Jack and listen to some of his music at his website. The Thorazine Mirrorball is available at Wild Child Publishing in both print and ebook format.

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Wild Child Publishing

First Review for DRAGONS' CHOICE

White Russian Highly recommends Dragons' Choice!

There is so much more going on in Sorcha’s Children: Dragons’ Choice than I have touched upon. Sub-plots abound—damn good ones too! I absolutely loved this fantasy tale and wholeheartedly hope that the other children’s lives will also be written about.

Yay! She wants to read about the other kids!!

Summary: A rich and delightful read. Ms. Mumford has an exceptional talent in making fantasy reality. Nothing is unbelievable; my mind accepted everything as fact, without question. Well done to Ms. Mumford in yet again making me believe that dragons do exist. Fantastic imagery, very good word use—a tale written with superb aplomb. I highly recommend Sorcha’s Children: Dragons’ Choice. A magnificent novel that I wished had gone on and on and on…

Is that not an awesome summary statement? And SIX champagne flutes to boot! Thanks for a wonderful review, White Russian! You've made my week!

Read the entire review here.

Buy Dragons' Choice now.

New Releases and Reviews

Freya's Bower would like to congratulate Kit Wylde, Lanie Fuller, Emily Ryan-Davis, Jamie Hill, Fionn Jameson, Esmerelda Bishop, Ava Rose Johnson, Kim Rees, Fiona Shinn, Canice Porter-Brown, Miranda Heart, Kayleigh Jameson, Joe Wilson, and Katrina Strauss for their new releases and reviews.

Freya's Bower has more MS Reader files available now. While not all of the files are available in this format, we are growing closer to complete conversion.

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Dream by the Fire: Winter Magic: An Anthology of Short Stories

by Various

A Love Rewritten by Esmerelda Bishop

Waking in an era not her own, Gabrielle Stone is shocked when the hero from her endeared romance novel opens her bedchamber door.

Devlin McCalister is pleased to find his lady love without a memory, perhaps now he will succeed in wooing her.

One woman's love for a novel. One man's love predestined. Will their devotion to each other change a story already written?

Read an excerpt.

Mistletoe Magic by Lanie Fuller

Will a kiss under the mistletoe be the answer to Hannah's dreams or make her nightmare come true?

Read an excerpt.

High Maintenance by Jamie Hill

Deidre North is enjoying a ski vacation with her family after Christmas, when an accident sidelines her from the slopes with a cast on her leg. She's depressed about spending another New Year's Eve alone, until she meets the lodge's handsome maintenance man.

Rick Beaufort is good with his hands, but is he smooth enough to convince this high maintenance woman to take a chance on him?

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Letting Go by Ava Rose Johnson

Six months after the tragedy which shook their marriage to its core, John and Grace are on the brink of divorce. But as Christmas approaches, John is unwilling to give up five years of marriage without one final shot. When a black-out takes hold of their neighborhood on one stormy night, John and Grace take the chance to confront the demons of their marriage. Can one night of truth save their marriage? Or will they realize that some demons just can't be eradicated?

Read an excerpt.

Upon A Midnight Clear by Kelly Madden

Soonsee has a seemingly ordinary life until one winter evening she finds more than a Yule tree in the forest.

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Solstice Night by Lyra Marlowe

Liesel is a young woman with extraordinary healing powers. On the run from a master who seeks to abuse those powers, she believes she will never have her own home and family; she is too plain and too odd.

Eric is a scarred, bitter hunter who chases her through a blizzard, seeking to claim the reward for her return. Both the hostile elements and a pack of magically-summoned wolves work against him.

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A Winter's Gift by Kim Rees

Siobhan Kerr has been dumped. Again. She has no clue why her love life is such a disaster. Mr Right is too often Mr Wrong. So she does what she always does when she screws up… she runs home.

Her friend Ethan Jacoby, is waiting. However, Ethan has his own agenda as he faces yet another of Siobhan's collapsing relationships. And with the help of an ancient temple, he plans to prove to Siobhan that the right man is closer to her than she ever believed possible…

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Einmal nach a Modresnach by Emily Ryan-Davis

Sophie Anderson's ladies-only holiday vacation in Germany yields unexpected gifts when her grandmother's German nurse, David, shares his belief in the goddess Freya. Can a future dreamt once upon a modranicht come true?

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Sugar Baby by Fiona Shinn

Julia Alston's a woman who's all but given up on love. Working as a pastry chef in a small town, she sees the same people day in and day out and she knows that Christmas will be just another day spent alone. But that's before a certain chef by the name of Dominic Marlow appears. Maybe this Christmas will be one that she'll never forget.

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Rating: Sweet/Tangy
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.75
Genre: Contemporary/Paranormal/Fantasy/Time Travel

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The Christmas Wish

by Kit Wylde

Alone during Christmas again, Lila seeks solace in the stars. But when was the last time wishing on a star had come true? Maybe this year would be different.

Rating: Sweet
Book Length: Short, Short Story
Price: Free
Genre: Contemporary

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Blood Martyr: Book 2: Blood Witch

by Fionn Jameson

Tanith Quinn is a vampire with a lot on her mind. Between fighting off her constant blood lust, and a friend who becomes more than just a friend, plus the Were King, who insists that they're meant to be together, she's a walking time bomb. And that's not even mentioning a hunter who's determined to take her down, as well as old friends who would like nothing more than to see her dead. But she also has a few tricks up her sleeves...and she doesn't mind using them to save the ones who mean the most to her.

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Chapter Book
Genre: Paranormal/Contemporary
Price: $1.75

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Last Chance by Kit Wylde

"Kit Wylde has weaved such a funny story of two people destined to be together... Ms. Wylde's style is easy to read and pulls you in on the first page. Last Chance is a perfect little book for a lazy afternoon..."

4 Angels from Rachel C., Fallen Angel Reviews
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Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Novella
Price: $4.75
Genre: Contemporary/Paranormal

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A Rose of Any Colour: Male Dom

by Canice Brown-Porter, Miranda Heart, Kayleigh Jameson, Emily Ryan-Davis, Katrina Strauss, and Joe Wilson

"These six stories had the same theme, each touching on the BDSM lifestyle differently. Each gives an interesting look into the darker side of sex."

4 Coffee Cups from Candy Cay, Coffee Time Romance
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Rating: Spicy to Beyond Sizzling
Book Length: Plus Novel
Genre: BDSM/Contemporary/Historical
Price: $5.95

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Congratulations, everyone!

Enjoy!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower

A great review :)

"Kit Wylde has woven such a funny story of two people destined to be together... Ms. Wylde's style is easy to read and pulls you in on the first page... Last Chance is a perfect little book for a lazy afternoon..."

4 Angels from Rachel C., Fallen Angels Reviews

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Thank you, Rachel!

Kit

New FB releases and reviews

Freya's Bower would like to congratulate Kit Wylde, Lexie Davis, Jamie Hill, Canice Brown-Porter, and Debbie Mumford for their new releases and reviews.

Freya's Bower has a sale on its print books. Zinnia Hope's A Conspiracy of Angels is available at $10.99 until December 25th. That's a five dollar discount. And, if you are one of the first four to purchase the book and include a note in the purchase, you can have it signed by Ms. Hope and at your doorstep before Christmas. We are also continuing the discounted price on our Dreams & Desires anthology. A gift that keeps on giving, this anthology's net proceeds go to help a battered woman's shelter. Buy now and have them by Christmas!

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Dragons' Choice: Sorcha's Children, Book 1 by Debbie Mumford

Sorcha and Caedyrn's love has created a new breed of beings. Neither wholly dragon nor fully human, Sorcha's children shapeshift at will. The six fledglings have been raised as dragons, but the time has come to explore their human heritage. Aislinn and Taran are the first to leave the ice aerie for the world of men.

Aislinn discovers the lure of sexuality amidst the intrigues of King Leofric's court, while Taran learns the source of his debilitating malady. The siblings confront danger and prejudice among their mother's kin and discover love along the way. But love creates dilemmas: To live within the ice aerie with their dragon kin, or live amongst humans? Aislinn and Taran must make their choice.

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.75
Genre: Fantasy

Read excerpt.
Available November 27, 2007

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The Edge of Sanity: Book 5 by Jamie Hill

Detective Jake Gilford is skeptical when he hears Joss Wheeler say she believes her newly inherited house is haunted. He's a man of facts and hard evidence, and ghosts aren't on his radar screen. He's also a man, and Joss is a beautiful, if somewhat nutty, woman. Won over by her charms, he promises to stay and help her unravel the mystery of the house--or whatever else she has that might need unraveling...

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Chapter Book
Genre: Paranormal/Suspense/Contemporary
Price: $1.75

Read an excerpt.
Available November 27, 2007

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Loving Arms by Lexie Davis

Fleeing New York City after being humiliated by her ex-boyfriend, Jessica Miller returns to her small hometown in Paradise, Texas to start over again—literally. Everything is the same, right down to still lusting after her high school crush—the boy who went away never knowing how she felt.

Alex Gray, a prestigious advertising agent in L.A., only came back to Paradise on business. He didn't expect to see Jessica, nor did he expect to feel an attraction to his best friend from high school. She ignites his passion like no other woman, while at the same time compels him to care for and protect her.

She knows once they cross the friendship line, there's no going back. Will Alex be worth risking her heart for? Or will she cower and let him slip through her grasp yet again?

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Short Story
Genre: Contemporary
Price: $3.25

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Available November 27, 2007

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The Whispering House: Book 3 by Kit Wylde

After her mother's death, Eleanor Radcliffe leaves her job in San Jose and sells her parents' house. She retreats to a small house outside of Fresno. But her house hides a secret, and when things start to happen that can't be explained, who will help her? Her mysterious neighbor Michael Stevens? The handsome sheriff Rodney Tyler who answers her panicked calls? Or is she doomed?

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Chapter Book
Price: $1.75
Genre: Chick Lit/Contemporary

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Available November 27, 2007

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Beyond the Maze by Canice Brown-Porter

"Canice Brown-Porter crafts a tale that feels believable in everyway. The backdrop and characters are wonderfully sketched and leap from the pages. This is my first story by Ms. Brown-Porter and it promises not to be my last."

5 Hearts from Linda L., Reviewer for The Romance Studio
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Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Bites
Genre: Time Travel/Contemporary/Historical
Price: $2.00

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Congratulations, Canice, Kit, Jamie, Lexie, and Debbie!

Enjoy!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower

Can you come out and play?

I'll be chatting tonight at eBook Love, I'd love to see you there.
You might walk away with YOUR CHOICE of one of my eBooks,
just for stopping by. I'm trying to get in the Christmas spirit so,
I'll also be giving away a tshirt, calendar magnets and bookmarks.
Come on over and read excerpts from all my books and
hear about my TWO Christmas contests!
I invite you do stop by my website. http://adellelaudan.com
Author Chat:
EBook Love http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eBookLove/
Monday November 26th 6-10pm est
Hope to see you there!
Wishing you Miles of Smiles :)
Adelle Laudan
Award Winning Author of Iron Horse Rider and Smiling Eyes

5 Champagne Flutes Review for ON BENDED KNEES!

A Rose of Any Colour. Book 2: MaleDom Freya's Bower
November 7th, 2007

REVIEWED BY:

OVERALL SCORE:

Author: Multiple
Publisher: Freya's Bower

REVIEW:

I found the foreword on this book very interesting. Not being part of the BDSM lifestyle, I was grateful for the explanation to that lifestyle before reading any of the stories. The foreword and understanding of the lifestyle is a must, in my opinion, before tackling BDSM as your reading matter. The reason for this is because without that understanding, the stories may very well have come across as perverted or wrong in some way to those people, like myself, who had no previous knowledge of what some people practise in their lives.

That said, here is my review.

Story 1: On Bended Knees – Canice Brown-Porter

The Dominant Evan has been training the submissive Morgan for four months now. Morgan, along with growing as a submissive and learning all she yearned to know about the BDSM lifestyle, has found that she has developed feelings for Evan. Her training comes to an end and, though she is glad that she's been a good student, she is also saddened that her time spent with Evan has come to an end. Morgan offers Evan the gift of her submission—but will he accept it and become her Lord?

Evan sends Morgan back to her home and instructs that she records all her feelings and emotions in a diary. She must show him all of her in these writings and obey all the instructions he sets out for her. He will know if she doesn't. The time spent alone without Evan is hard for Morgan—her longings and emotions are particularly well-drawn by Ms. Brown-Porter.

I enjoyed On Bended Knees for the understanding way Ms. Brown-Porter portrayed the lifestyle. I also enjoyed having a story to read as well as erotic content. On Bended Knees is actually a quite beautiful love story. Don't let the BDSM theme fool you there. Again, this is where the foreword was appreciated.

(I am also the author of the Foreword which appears in both the BDSM Anthologies.)

Holiday Gift Ideas

New releases and great reviews

Freya's Bower would like to congratulate Alyce Brown, Emily Ryan-Davis, Babe King, T. Sue VerSteeg, and Angela Chaney for their new releases and reviews.

Freya's Bower is also beginning to offer MS Reader files. Currently, we have nine available, but more will come soon.

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Hide and Seek

by Angela Chaney

Helen Quinn's normal life is thrown into chaos when her estranged twin sister borrows money from a loan shark in Helen's name. Having grown up between an orphanage and foster homes, this single mom learned early to rely on no one but herself. With sexy collection specialist, Lorenzo Rossi, demanding repayment on the loan, she has no choice but to accept his help to find her sister and the money.

Vowing to make this his last collection, Lorenzo intends to retrieve his uncle's money then find a new career without falling for the exotic Helen.

They must uncover her past to find her sister, protect her son from his father, and avoid being killed by a secret society of Egyptian priests on an ancient quest. Helen realizes she needs Lorenzo for more than just his help and protection, and Lorenzo discovers what his life needs most—love.

"A solid main plot, brilliantly weaved sub-plots, Hide and Seek is a thrill a minute. A romance tale of the highest calibre, this is one of my favourite tales so far this year...Lorenzo is one man you'll want to fall in love with time and time again."

A Whole Bottle of Champagne, Lovely Butterfly, Cocktail Reviews
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Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Novel
Genre: Suspense/Contemporary
Price: $5.75

Available November 20, 2007

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Click!

by T. Sue VerSteeg

Almost every woman has them: those two very distinct voices in their mind that always offer advice. One voice can usually be chalked up to common sense, the other to mischief, mayhem or sometimes just plain morbid curiosity. Both are always present and accounted for, ready to offer their two cents worth.

Jemma Keith is no exception to this rule. Her inner voices only agree that she should accept the offer to photograph her snake of an ex-boyfriend’s wedding. They do not, however, agree on what to do once she gets there. Her common sense side feels like taking the high road would be appropriate, that she can handle being the better person. Her mischievous side feels more like slithering in and crashing the whole affair down around his ankles for cheating on her.

What is a woman to do when she can’t make up her mind?

At least both sides know how she feels about the bride’s cousin, Anthony Giovanni: hot, delirious, and oh, so tempted.

Join Jemma on the ride of her life through lust, temptation, revenge, and love as she fights her inner selves for peace of mind and a chance at happiness.

"Exciting, interesting, and at times very funny, Click! is a must-read for all romance enthusiasts!"

5 Flutes, Lovely Butterfly, Cocktail Reviews
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Rating: Spicy
Book Length: Novel
Genre: Chick Lit/Contemporary
Price: $5.75

Available November 20, 2007

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Dragon Dance: Book 1: Mating Call

by Emily Ryan-Davis

"Emily Ryan-Davis has penned an extraordinary, paranormal story...vivid imagery and accents it with a dab of sweltering sensuality... This is one dragon-witchcraft story you won't soon forget. Download your copy of Mating Call today, you won't regret it..."

5 Flags from Karen
Review for Euro-Reviews
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Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Category Novel
Genre: Contemporary/Paranormal
Price: $5.25

Buy now!

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Tahitian Nights: Book 4 by Alyce Brown

"Another truly funny instalment of Tahitian Nights, thoroughly enjoyed. I hope these chapbooks go on for quite some time."

A Whole Bottle of Champagne, Wilga Hill Boomerang, Cocktail Reviews
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Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Chapter Book
Price: $1.75
Genre: Chick Lit/Contemporary

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Between the Gutter and the Sky

by Babe King

"I was impressed with Sam's desire to help kids and Jaclyn's doubt in their relationship... This is a sweet romance and I enjoyed it from the beginning until the end."

4 Coffee Cups from Krista, Review for Coffee Time Romance
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Rating: Sweet
Book Length: Novel
Genre: Contemporary
Price: $5.75

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Congratulations, Alyce, Angela, T. Sue, Babe, and Emily!

Enjoy!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower

Award Winner

Iron Horse Rider WINS N. O. R. Award

Best eBook Contemporary Romance 2007

Thanks to everyone of my readers who voted!

You can find the full list of winners HERE

Call forSubmissions: MM anthology

Freya's Bower invites you to submit your short stories with mm content for an all mm anthology. Any genre story: fantasy, western, contemporary, science fiction,horror, historical. We'd like to have a nice mix of genres for this anth. Stories should be between 6,000 to 10,000 words, but we will consider manuscripts a little shorter or a little longer. For submission guidelines as to what Freya's Bower will accept as story content, please visit http://www.freyasbower.com/content/view/12/59/

Double-space your manuscript. Include a header with the title of the story, your name and numbered pages. Indent each new paragraph .5 inches. If there is a scene break, indicate it with a centered***.

All submissions must include:

1. your full name, a pseudonym if used,
2. a brief synopsis, subject or genre,
3. the story attached
4. 'Submission to mm anthology' must be in the subject line,
5. Mail submissions and/or direct queries to kmfrontain@yahoo.ca

Submissions for the anthology closes December31, 2007.

Smiling Eyes

Winner of Freya Bower Anniversary call for Submissions.

Smiling Eyes ~Biker Fiction/ Contemporary

Blurb: Lizzy would give it all back just to hear her mother's voice one more time… the house, the furniture...even the money. Regardless, her heartless step-father is determined to take what he feels is rightfully his. Handyman, Adam Woodward rides into Lizzy’s life and vows to keep her safe, but is it enough to stop the cold, callous determination of Ben Stokes?

Cocktail Reviews gives 5 flutes! Read HERE

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

This month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, along with Breast Cancer Awareness Month and many others. However, domestic violence, while a virulent disease, receives very little attention and is pushed under the rug.

Some years ago when I first moved to Los Angeles, I dated a man briefly whom I'd met salsa dancing. He was intelligent, attractive, and an amazing dancer. He was also abusive. On our first date, we met at a dance club where he and some of his salsa friends liked to go. We were having a great time until he said something that made me pause: "I would never allow one of my friends to dance with you. They might steal you away." A little voice in my head whispered: "Wait a minute, weren't these people his friends? And when did I become his property?" But I ignored that voice and gave him the benefit of the doubt.

By the second date, he had insulted me several times, but in an insidious manner that had me questioning myself. (The insults seemed to have a kernel of truth, but only enough to make the insults seem plausible and start the questions.) When I realized what was happening and that my self-esteem was spiraling, that little voice grew louder, more insistent. I listened--because whenever I don't, I usually end up in trouble. That's when the answer hit me: this man was an abuser. I felt in my bones. If someone is attracted to you and supposedly likes you, they don't insult you and they certainly don't treat you like property. If someone likes you, they praise you, they respect you, and they support your dreams.

In any case, we were supposed to see each other again the next day, but I decided that he was not good for me. The following phone call confirmed my suspicions. He belittled me in an attempt to get me to see him again. I refused. I am so thankful that I did and consider myself lucky to have escaped with very little damage.

I encourage every person who has ever heard that little voice warning them to get out...do it. That voice will never lie to you. It is protecting you. It is never wrong and it is never too late to listen. And you deserve better. You deserve to be emotionally supported, to be loved, to be praised, to be respected.

Most of us don't realize what constitutes abuse. Here is a list of behaviors that can be found in the foreword of Dreams & Desires: A Collection of Romance and Erotic Tales, published by Freya's Bower.

1. Jeckel and Hyde behavior: Your partner is wonderful and caring for a while and then will do an about face and be angry about things that they thought were fine at an earlier time. They switch back and forth between behaviors for no apparent reason.
2. Life Would be so Good If: You frequently think that your relationship would be perfect if not for his or her emotional storms. The storms seem to be coming more and more frequently. Between times, life is wonderful, but when a storm is coming, you can often tell by that Walking on Eggs Feeling.
3. That Walking On Eggs Feeling: You feel at times that any action on your part will cause your partner to erupt into anger. You try to do everything you can think of to avoid it, but the longer the feeling goes on, the more likely the blowup will happen, no matter what you do.
4. I Can't Stand You, But You Better Not Leave: Your partner keeps telling you that you aren't worth having a relationship with, but will not consider breaking off the relationship and acts more outrageously when he or she finds out you are attempting to leave the relationship.
5. So Much, So Fast: Your partner just met you and doesn't know much about you, but he or she has to have you, so you must commit now.
6. It's You That's the Problem: Your partner never seems to consider his or her own part in your domestic disputes. You get blamed for all problems because of the most ridiculous things.
7. This Happened to Me and It's All Your Fault: You are blamed for your partner's problems even when it was his or her responsibility to not make mistakes. This could be things like him or her not getting to work on time and getting in trouble, not getting a job, not paying the bills in a timely manner, etc.
8. It's Their Fault: Your partner is never the cause of his own problems; if it's not your fault, it was somebody else's.
9. Overreacting: Your partner overreacts to little irritations. Small offenses like leaving the cap off the toothpaste cause him or her to have huge anger scenes or act out in an outrageous manner.
10. I Will Get You for That: Your partner doesn't try to negotiate a better relationship, but retaliates by doing something to you that he or she knows will hurt you emotionally.
11. All the Fights are about What I Do Wrong: You never seem to be able to talk about his or her wrong actions; the discussion always seems to be about what you did wrong, and there always seems to be something new that you did wrong.
12. You are Worthless: Your partner keeps telling you that all your problems are because you can't manage to do anything right.
13. Unrealistic Expectations: Your partner is dependent on you for all his/her needs and expects you to be the perfect mate, lover and friend. You are expected to meet all of his/her needs.
14. Blames Others for His/Her Feelings: You are told, "You make me mad," "you're hurting me by not doing what I ask," or "I can't help being angry".
15. Intense Jealousy: Your partner tells you that expressing jealousy is a sign of love. Jealousy is a sign of insecurity, not love. You are questioned about who you talk to and you may frequently receive calls or unexpected visits during the day.
16. Isolation: He or she has attempted to cut off your family, friends, and independent financial resources. Your friends and family are put down, and you are put down for socializing with them. You or they are accused of ridiculous motives.

In honor of this month, we have discounted all formats of Dreams & Desires. Please help us help others now.

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower

Wild Child Reviews

We have some great new reviews. Congratulations, Jack, Gabriel, and James, and the Weirdly authors.

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Oh, Ragnarok by Gabriel Llanas

"Fantastical beasts inhabit the pages... Excitement, weirdness, good writing... Bravo, Mr. Llanas!"

5 Champagne Flutes from Sangria, Cocktail Reviews
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Genre: Crime Fiction/Fantasy
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

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The Writing on the Wall by James Goodman

"a fantastically crazy ride...a creepy, grippingly weird tale..."

5 Champagne Flutes from Bloody Mary
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Genre: Horror
Book Length: Novella
Price: $4.75

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Soul Haven by Sonja Baines

"fast-paced book with a high level of readability...an interesting cast of characters and settings... If you are a fan of suspense, my guess is you will enjoy Soul Haven. If you are like me and you've never tried a suspense novel before, give this one a shot. It is a fun read and a satisfying story."

8 from Sabine Maurier, Novel Spot
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Genre: Romance/Suspense
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

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Weirdly: A Collection of Strange Stories by Various

"fantastic set of tales... Weirdly gave me everything it promised and more... Top notch writing. I'll be recommending this to anyone and everyone. Stunning!"

5 Champagne Flutes by White Russian
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Genre: Horror/Paranormal/Science Fiction
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

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The Thorazine Mirrorball by Jack Maeby

"a superb thriller...taut and colorful novel... Characters jump from the page... The Thorazine Mirrorball is highly recommended for all lovers of mystery/suspense, music, or crime novels..."

Aaron Lazar, author of the Le Garde Mysteries
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"within the first twenty pages I was hooked... The author has a clear understanding of mental illness...a unique and realistic voice. The suspense is gripping...a fantastic read that I wholeheartedly recommend!"

5 Cups by Regina
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
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"A thriller of exciting proportions, The Thorazine Mirrorball will have you reading as quickly as you can to find out what happens next... A brilliantly penned novel...heart-thumpingly fast paced..."

5 Champagne Flutes by White Russian
Reviewer for Cocktail Reviews
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Genre: Crime Fiction/Mystery
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

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Sincerely,

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Wild Child Publishing

Faerie Anthology Submissions Call

In the Gloaming: A Faerie Anthology

A Faerie Anthology has been a pet project of mine for quite a while, so I'm looking for four to five authors who can do a bit of research into the realm of faerie lore. Some of my own artwork may be used for the cover, too, so I'm very excited about this anthology.

Faeries come in all shapes and sizes, wings and without, beautiful to ugly, malevolent to benign, helpful and irritating. Every culture has its own types of faeries and legends too.

I'm a faerie lore buff, so although sparkle wings and beauty is nice, chances are such material will have to be spectacular to wow me. Do your research and show me something new. For example, for a sweet romance weave a story about an ugly troll who finds love, or two selkies who are ostracized from their underwater world. There are phookas, kelpies, Red Caps, flora and fauna faeries, elves, dwarves, merfolk, sprites, pixies, Willow the Wisps, pucks, Jack-in-Irons, brownies, banshees, and their are specific worlds such as Tir Nan Og and various other faerie islands. There is a plethora of faerie info out there for you to draw upon...use it to dream and tranfer your dream into a unique submission.

This anth is fantasy at its highest. An element of legitimate faerie lore research must be present in the story. Remember, I know faerie lore, so I'll also know if you fudged the details, lol. The faerie lore must be integral to the plot.

Okay, 10K min wc and 20K max. Rating sweet to beyond sizzling. Deadline for submissions is October 31st 2007, although we may extend this deadline due to the interest in it. Submissions MUST have "SUBMISSION: FAERIE" in the subject heading. Address your letters to me.

NOTE: Depending on the interest for this anth, which has been great so far, I may create more than one volume. I'm not worried about perfect manuscripts right now. I'm looking for well-woven plots and assurance that the author has done h/her research. However, don't send me a train wreck in regards to sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation either.

I'll select 4 to 5 submissions out of the entire slushpile, depending on word count and if there's room for an extra submission. Any content is acceptable minus the taboos listed on our Freya's Bower submissions page. Lesbian and m/m content is accepted.

For this anth to be considered for print format, the e-book needs to sell a specific amount of copies (details will be discussed with contracted authors), so authors most be devoted to promoting.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact me at editorfaith@sbcglobal.net. Also, if you know of a writing group or fellow writer who might be interested in this anth, pass this call along to them.

Faith Bicknell-Brown
Managing Editor
Freya's Bower

In Honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Starting tomorrow, and through the end of October, our charity anthology will be discounted.

Hardback: Normally $29.95; now $22.95
Paperback: Normally $19.95; now $14.95
eBook: Normally $7.99; now $4.99

Show your support to women in need. Buy this anthology now and know you are making a difference.

True love, freedom, money, knowledge, revenge... Dreams and desires of the ordinary woman, or man. From best friends who discover love to a bank teller who exacts revenge to a succubus who loves art more than men, this collection of nineteen stories celebrates the attainment of all one can dream or desire. Which one do you secretly yearn for?

By purchasing this collection, you can help turn someone's nightmare into the pursuit of dreams. Every year, four million women are assaulted by their partners. At Freya's Bower, we want to do our part to bring this statistic down to zero. To this end, all net proceeds from every Dreams and Desire anthology purchased will go to a battered woman's shelter. Through education and support, we can make a difference.

Authors: (in alphabetical order of last name): Jenna Bayley-Burke, Faith Bicknell-Brown, Amanda Brice, Sela Carsen, Rachelle Chase, Gemma Halliday, Candace Havens, Zinnia Hope, Jackie Kessler, Susan Lyons, Richelle Mead, Debbie Mumford, Rhonda Stapleton, Bebe Thomas, Emily Veinglory, Sasha White, Lois Winston, Shaunna Wolf, and Kit Wylde.

Rating: Sweet, Tangy, Spicy and Sizzling
Book Length: Plus Novel (85,000 words)
Genres: Various

Marci Baun

New reviews

Freya's Bower would like to congratulate Jamie Hill, J. Emberglass, Isabelle Santiago, Kit Wylde, and Alyce Brown for their new releases and review and Emily Ryan-Davis for her review.

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Cinematic Royalty by Isabelle Santiago

"a must read...refreshing and spot on... Absolutely BRILLIANT!"

A Whole Bottle of Champagne from White Russian, Cocktail Reviews
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Rating: Sweet
Book Length: Category Novel
Price: $5.25
Genre: Contemporary

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Edge of Sanity: Book 3 by Jamie Hill

"I need to find out who is doing this! Jamie Hill is driving me crazy!"

4 Champagne Flutes from Sangria, Cocktail Reviews
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Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Chapter Book
Price: $1.75
Genre: Paranormal/Contemporary

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Bedevilled: Book 4 by J. Emberglass

"A very hot and creepy book... I've thoroughly enjoyed reading the Bedevilled series..."

A Whole Bottle of Champagne from White Russian, Cocktail Reviews
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Rating: Beyond Sizzling
Book Length: Chapter Book
Price: $1.75
Genre: M/M/M/F/Fantasy/Paranormal/Contemporary

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Tahitian Nights: Book 3 by Alyce Brown

"Another brilliant instalment. Tahitian Nights: Book 2 is every bit as well written as Book 1. I'm excited, because I can go straight on to reading Book 3. See you in a while..."

A Whole Bottle of Champagne from White Russian, Cocktail Reviews
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"Brilliant, funny, a breath of fresh air..."

A Whole Bottle of Champagne from Wilga Hill Boomerang, Cocktail Reviews
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Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Chapter Book
Price: $1.75
Genre: Chick Lit/Contemporary

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The Whispering House: Book 2 by Kit Wylde

"Kit Wylde again demonstrates the special talent apparent in The Whispering House Book 1... Kit Wylde leaves the enthralled reader on the seat's edge waiting impatiently for the next installment..."

5 Swords from Reviewed by Frost
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"I'm excited to read the next instalment of The Whispering House. Hurry up and write, Ms. Wylde!"

5 Champagne Flutes from White Russian, Cocktail Reviews
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Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Chapter Book
Price: $1.75
Genre: Paranormal/Contemporary/Horror

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Dragon Queen: Book 1: Mating Call by Emily Ryan-Davis

"richly woven, with intricate layers of plot, characterization, and raw emotion...highly suspenseful..."

4 Angels from LeeAnn, Fallen Angel Reviews
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Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Category Novel
Price: $5.25
Genre: Paranormal/Contemporary

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Congratulations, Jamie, Alyce, Isabele, Kit, J, and Emily!

Enjoy!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower

Submissions Call

Do you write science fiction, fantasy, or a blend of the two? Do you have a story between 2500-10,000 words? Then you may be interested in Wild Child Publishing's new science fiction/fantasy anthology titled Star Stepping: A Collection of Science Fiction/Fantasy Stories.

We are looking for mainstream science fiction (soft, hard or anywhere in between) and fantasy. Any planet, any time, any dimension as long as the story is science fiction or fantasy. Combining the two genres or combining one of the genres with another is also acceptable. New stories as well as reprints, provided the author owns the rights, will be accepted. No fan fiction, erotica, or copycat, please.

Please submit stories to: scififantasyanth@wildchildpublishing.com with "Science Fiction Anthology Submission" in the subject line. Please read our submission guidelines: http://www.wildchildpublishing.com/content/view/32/100/.

Submissions will be open from October 1 - December 15, 2007.

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Wild Child Publishing

Releases and chatting

Freya's Bower would like to congratulate Jamie Hill, J. Emberglass, Isabelle Santiago, Kit Wylde, Alyce Brown, James Goodman, and Gabriel Llanas for their new releases.

If you would like to come and chat with our authors, we will be hosting chats at our FB authors Yahoo chat group on Saturday, September 29-30 all weekend long. You must be a member to participate, so sign up early!. And if you have a hankering to meet FB's fearless leader (that would be me) in person, you can visit our booth at the West Hollywood Book Fair on September 30 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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Cinematic Royalty by Isabelle Santiago

Step into a world of glamour and fame where American youths are still raw from the war, music takes an edgier turn, and movie stars are practically royalty.

Charles Witmore is used to celebrities. As owner of the grand Winmont Hotel in Los Angeles, he has seen them come and go more times than he can count. But the experience is altogether different when silver screen starlet Bridget Phillips walks into his life and crashes into his heart. He's absolutely starstruck. Her beauty is exactly as majestic as has been rumored, but he wonders about the many claims laid against the woman, who seems to be so shrouded in mystery.

Initially claimed by prejudice, he sees nothing more than the ice princess she presents, beautiful and stone cold. But, the more time she spends at his hotel, the more he begins to see there is more to her facade than meets the eye. Soon, she becomes the object of his affection, and in an amusing ploy, his two best friends, Betty and Eleanor, and his cute assistant Tessa, set up the matchmaking scheme of a lifetime.

But will Bridget's dark secret keep Charles from his happily ever after?

Cinematic Royalty was one of Freya's Bower's Anniversary contest winners.

Rating: Sweet
Book Length: Category Novel
Price: $5.25
Genre: Contemporary

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Edge of Sanity: Book 3 by Jamie Hill

Detective Jake Gilford is skeptical when he hears Joss Wheeler say she believes her newly inherited house is haunted. He's a man of facts and hard evidence, and ghosts aren't on his radar screen. He's also a man, and Joss is a beautiful, if somewhat nutty, woman. Won over by her charms, he promises to stay and help her unravel the mystery of the house--or whatever else she has that might need unraveling...

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Chapter Book
Price: $1.75
Genre: Paranormal/Contemporary

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Bedevilled: Book 4 by J. Emberglass

Dean Wellern works in a warehouse. His life is just like any average Joe's until the Friday night a freaky looking man follows him half way home. Spooked, Dean bumps into a well-dressed man who "invites" Dean to dinner and can read his thoughts. Plagued by erotic, frightening images of intertwined red-eyed men and women in the throes of ecstasy, Dean rushes home only to have one bizarre incident after another happen. When a court summons delivered by the largest man he has ever seen arrives, Dean knows something is seriously wrong. But what happens next will force him to walk a road less traveled.

Rating: Beyond Sizzling
Book Length: Chapter Book
Price: $1.75
Genre: M/M/M/F/Fantasy/Paranormal/Contemporary

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Tahitian Nights: Book 3 by Alyce Brown

Tammy Bauer needs a vacation in a bad way, and Tahiti would be great...but not if it means going with her sister Cassandra. Cassandra draws trouble like sugar water draws ants, which wouldn't be a problem except that the trouble invariably lands on Tammy. No way does Tammy want anything to do with this "perfect" Tahitian vacation.

Despite her protests, a grouchy Tammy finds herself on a plane headed for Bora Bora three months later and Tammy isn't happy. She just knows she's in trouble.

True to form, even as Tammy tries to make the best of her vacation, she finds herself involved in one hilarious mishap after another. Fortunately, she meets Brandon Williams, the two-legged hunk. But can one hot man and scorching sex save her Tahitian holiday?

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Chapter Book
Price: $1.75
Genre: Chick Lit/Contemporary

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The Whispering House: Book 2 by Kit Wylde

After her mother's death, Eleanor Radcliffe leaves her job in San Jose and sells her parents' house. She retreats to a small house outside of Fresno. But her house hides a secret, and when things start to happen that can't be explained, who will help her? Her mysterious neighbor Michael Stevens? The handsome sheriff Rodney Tyler who answers her panicked calls? Or is she doomed?

"Kit Wylde again demonstrates the special talent apparent in The Whispering House Book 1... Kit Wylde leaves the enthralled reader on the seat's edge waiting impatiently for the next installment..."

5 Swords from Reviewed by Frost
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Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Chapter Book
Price: $1.75
Genre: Paranormal/Contemporary/Horror

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Oh, Ragnarok by Gabriel Llanas

The day he killed, he thought it would be a day like any other. He would pass along his gift to an unsuspecting victim, setting off a chain of events like none this world has ever seen...

The psychic, Sarah, took the gift, not knowing the power it held was the power to destroy the very universe she inhabits...

Carlos just wanted to make new friends online. He had no clue that he would be at the very heart of the war to end all wars...

The End Is Coming. Oh, Ragnarok.

Genre: Crime Fiction/Fantasy
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

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The Writing on the Wall by James Goodman

A chance encounter in a bar plunges Dennis O'Brien into an adventure wrought with death, love, and the fragility of the human mind. When he realizes he's had a brush with a killer, things take a turn for the worse. Not only is he unable to stop the madman, but he finds himself the chief suspect in the murder investigation. Following a trail of bodies and revolting clues, Dennis uncovers the true motive behind the slayings. Yes, killers kill, but nothing is more shocking than the reason why. He should have seen it coming, shouldn't have become involved. After all, the writing was on the wall...

Genre: Horror
Book Length: Novella
Price: $4.75

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Congratulations, Jamie, Alyce, Isabele, Kit, J, Gabriel, and James!

Enjoy!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower