New Releases and Reviews

Freya's Bower and Wild Child Publishing would like to thank everyone who went and voted for their favorite authors, books, editors, book covers, publishers, magazines, and more on the Preditor/Editor poll. We are still waiting upon the final tally, but so far we know that SheWolf's cover placed fourth.

We have a new release and some great reviews. On February 2, 2008, I'll be speaking on romance/erotic ebooks at the Julian Dixon Culver City Library at 2 p.m. If you have a burning desire to meet the editor-in-chief of Freya's Bower and Wild Child Publishing and live in the Los Angeles area, come down and visit. It is a free event.

On February 1, 2008, Dreams and Desires: A Collection of Romance Tales releases. Order your ebook early and receive your copy a week in advance. Order your paperback version by January 27th and have it by February 1st. Remember, all net proceeds benefit a selected battered woman's shelter.

A week from Tuesday, there will be a new free read. Watch for it. :)

---

Miss Predictable by Kelly Ethan

Available now!

What does a girl do when she's surrounded by Greek god wannabes and someone's out for her blood? Find herself a hunky Greek god and have great sex...er, fall in love, of course.

Cassandra Troy comes from a long line of fortunetellers and her mother is no exception. Cassandra has sworn off the family business, so when her mother goes missing and she has to track her down, she's not impressed. But with strange accidents, an inability to tell a lie, a hunky hotel manager named Hermes, and a host of family members who swear they're Greek gods of mythology, the task might be harder than she thought. Its time for a girl to lay down the law.

Can Cassandra stop a vengeful lover, save her well-meaning mother, and her sexy god Hermes in time?

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Novella
Price: $4.75
Genre: Paranormal/Fantasy/Chick Lit/Contemporary

Read excerpt.
Buy now!

---

Second Sight

by Debbie Mumford

"I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for suspense, romance, intrigue with a bit of the paranormal tossed in. I fell in love with the characters and especially with Jenny's "tiger". All in all, a great and satisfying read I enjoyed."

4.5 Books from Viscaria, Long and Short Reviews
Read entire review.

Read an excerpt.

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

Buy now!

---

The Chosen

by Gwenne Hayes

"The main characters are well-defined and the romance sizzles with banked emotion."

Cerri Ellis Reviews
Read entire review.

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

Buy now!

---

Loving Arms

by Lexie Davis

"Loving Arms was a sexy, satisfying read...a wonderful, passionate romantic story..."

4 Hearts from Danni, Night Owl Romance Reviews
Read entire review.

"an emotionally touching and very romantic short story...a very moving ending to a story that has a lot of heart..."

"A" from Julie Kornhausl, Simply Romance Reviews
Read entire review.

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

Read an excerpt.
Buy now!

---

The Edge of Sanity: Book 4

by Jamie Hill

"my suggestion for anyone interested in picking up this intriguing story is to grab all the chapters at once if possible..."

Indy, Joyfully Reviewed
Read entire review.

Read an excerpt.

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

Buy now!

---

The Edge of Sanity: Book 5

by Jamie Hill

"Jamie Hill did a great job turning this group of books into a story that will leave readers with a smile on their face and with the rush of solving a good puzzle. This was a great journey for me as a reader and I look forward to reading additional stories from this talented author."

Indy, Joyfully Reviewed
Read entire review.

Read an excerpt.

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

Buy now!

---

Sorcha's Children: Dragon's Choice

by Debbie Mumford

"a fun story, with some very steamy sex scenes. I would recommend this story to anyone who wants a change of pace from the typical shape shifting romance."

4 Books from Zinnia, Long and Short Reviews
Read entire review.

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

Buy now!

---

The Sound by Stan Grimes

The citizens of this world have many reasons to believe that the planet upon which they live will someday self-destruct, but what if they're reasons are wrong. What if global warming doesn't destroy us? What if a worldwide war for fossil fuels doesn't destroy us? Perhaps the destruction of the world is planned by an enemy much more sinister than the ones of which we are aware, an enemy from beyond.

The Sound is about such an enemy, an enemy planning on using the inhabitants of Earth as sustenance for survival of their strange race. Larson and Josie Bash discover their hometown in the Yukon is overrun with these bizarre creatures. They escape their homeland only to find their life would change forever.

Genre: Science Fiction
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

Read excerpt.

Buy now!

Congratulations, everyone!

May the new year continue to bring you many blessings!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Wild Child Publishing
Freya's Bower

New Reviews for Debbie Mumford

I'm so pleased! In my very first review with The Long and the Short of It, Second Sight earned 4-1/2 Books! Woot!!

Viscaria said, "I have to say that I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for suspense, romance, intrigue with a bit of the paranormal tossed in. I fell in love with the characters and especially with Jenny’s “tiger”. All in all, a great and satisfying read I enjoyed."

As to opening with a murder scene, she said this:

"I believe that the author handled it very well. The information wasn’t overpowering--if anything it was fascinating how Debbie Mumford dealt with the skepticism on the part of the police and the quiet frustration on the part of the psychics when they tried to deal with each other."

Niiice ... read the whole review here.

Find Second Sight here.

AND, my second review with this same site garnered 4 books for Dragons' Choice!

Zinnia said, "This story has all ranges of human emotion on display, love, hate, ambition, prejudice and joy. It was a fun story, with some very steamy sex scenes. I would recommend this story to anyone who wants a change of pace from the typical shape shifting romance."

You can read the entire review here.

Find Dragons' Choice: Sorcha's Children Book 1 here.

In the Gloaming

We have a release date for our faerie anthology, In the Gloaming!

March 25th!

Faeries come from all cultures and countries
and range in appearance from lovely to terrifying
to looking like an everyday person.
Some are benign, some malevolent.
Based on actual faerie lore, this anthology
incorporates the work of five spectacular authors
who have penned tales of iridescent ice beings,
fey men who love you into forgetfulness,
frightening creatures who wear caps of human skin,
enchanted lovers from a long lost era,
and the land of faerie dreams.

Step into the world of glamour where
the beautiful, the dreamy, the vicious,
and even a bit of the sexually bizarre
will captivate you--
but beware of the fey's beguiling ways!

I'm so excited to be part of this anthology!
Stories and authors included:

K.M. Frontain - Icicle

Cora Zane - At the Edge of Twilight

Kelley Heckart - The Enchanted Meadow

Esmerelda Bishop - Robin's Cap

and me, Nita Wick - The Dream

Valentine's Day Bachelor Auction

Today is the official start of Gemma Halliday's charity Valentine's Day Bachelor Auction. Designed to help promote D&D volume 2, all proceeds from this auction will benefit the battered woman's shelter selected for D&D v. 2.

You can find the auction, and the hunks (and are they ever hunks. If I wasn't married.... ;)), here:

http://www.gemmahalliday.com/contests

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower -- http://www.freyasbower.com/

New release and great reviews

Many things have happened this past month. Not only have we had some wonderful reviews, but many of our stories, covers, and authors are up for Preditor/Editor 2008 Awards. You'll find links and listing below. Be sure to go and vote for your favorite editor, author, book cover, ebook, etc before January 15th.

This is a very long newsletter this time around. There is a lot to catch up on. I will try to keep this as short as possible. :)

We have more free shorts coming, so watch for those as well.

---

In A Dream by Leigh Caroline

Emotionally scared from a previous relationship, Ellie is leery of getting involved again. But when a mysterious package arrives triggering dreams of an unknown but familiar woman, Ellie is faced with two choices. The wrong one could doom her to darkness, the right one a life beyond imagining.

Read an excerpt.

Saving Rebecca by Miranda Heart

After her rape in high school, Rebecca has never been the same. Having spent six years with her Mistress, Marla as her submissive, Marla has now decided it is time for Rebecca to take her place as slave. To do so, though, Rebecca must work through her past. Is Rebecca willing to do the work and relinquish her fears to accept Marla's slave collar? Is Marla able to put her own past behind her to see what rightfully belongs to her?

Read an excerpt.

Piercing Screams by Colin Ladd

David would never forget the journey of mind and body that began at No Boundaries fetish club. That was what Karen, the beautiful dominatrix had promised – and she always kept her promises, even in the few short days they had together.

Read an excerpt.

I Want That One by Paige Roberts

Lady Jane wants Will, for her slave, and she'll pay a high price to get him. Will dreams of a life under Jane's spike heels, but in the future city-state of New York, it's illegal to enslave a free man. Jane, once a notorious hacker, now a network security consultant, isn't used to letting a little thing like the law keep her from getting what she wants. When a bound and naked Will is delivered to her kitchen door, she takes great pleasure in using leather cat and cuffs and cruel penetrating sex games to tame him. But Will must give up everything to prove his loyalty to her before he can take his rightful place forever kneeling at her perfect feet.

Read an excerpt.

Publisher's Note:

This book is designed to portray BDSM lifestyle as true to reality as possible. As such, it is not only a good introduction for those who are unfamiliar with it, but realistic for those who are BDSM lifestylers. That being said, if you are not familiar with BDSM and/or have enjoyed reading light bondage material only, please read the foreword. This will give you insight into the relationships and mindsets of the characters that inhabit the pages of this book. We also recommend that you read each story in its entirety with an open mind. We suggest this as some of the stories are light bondage, but others are not. This anthology is not for the faint of heart, so please keep this in mind when purchasing. None of our submission guidelines or house rules have been broken.

Rating: Spicy/Sizzling/Beyond Sizzling
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.75
Genre: BDSM/Contemporary/Gay/Lesbian/Fantasy/M/F/Multiple Partners

Buy now!

---

SheWolf

by Teresa D'Amario

"Rich, full, and delicious. SheWolf was the last review book for me this year, and ended my 2007 reviews quite nicely. I couldn't have picked a better book to close the year on... Highly enjoyable!"

5 Champagne Flutes from Wilga Hill Boomerang, Cocktail Reviews
Read entire review.

Read an excerpt.

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

Buy now!

---

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

by Various

"Readers will be enthralled by the many choices of romance in this Winter anthology. The sweet ones will make you 'ahhh' and the tangy ones will make you 'ohhh' but all of them will leave a satisfied read in your heart."

5 from Moon Nymph, Literary Nymph Reviews
Read entire review.

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

Buy now!

---

Loving Arms

by Lexie Davis

"a steamy short story about the fulfillment of a once unrequited love... Ms. Davis provides descriptive love scenes that show not only the passion between the couple, but the emotion as well... Loving Arms is a fast paced, satisfying read."

4 Angels from Devon, Fallen Angels Reviews
Read entire review.

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

Read an excerpt.
Buy now!

---

The Edge of Sanity: Book 2

by Jamie Hill

"I have to admit that I'm definitely hooked on these stories! Author Jamie Hill had done a terrific job in creating the mystery and suspense that sends your mind wondering at what is going on and why."

4 Angels from Tammy, Fallen Angels Reviews
Read entire review.

Read an excerpt.

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

Buy now!

---

The Edge of Sanity: Book 3

by Jamie Hill

"Author Jamie Hill has a knack for pulling a reader deeper and deeper into her stories as they try to figure out where she is leading them... If you love a good captivating mystery then you'll want to make sure Edge of Sanity is on your list."

4 Angels from Tammy, Fallen Angels Reviews
Read entire review.

Read an excerpt.

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

Buy now!

---

The Edge of Sanity: Book 4

by Jamie Hill

"Author Jamie Hill has a knack for pulling a reader deeper and deeper into her stories as they try to figure out where she is leading them... If you love a good captivating mystery then you'll want to make sure Edge of Sanity is on your list."

4 Angels from Tammy, Fallen Angels Reviews
Read entire review.

Read an excerpt.

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

Buy now!

---

The Edge of Sanity: Book 5

by Jamie Hill

"After eagerly awaiting the conclusion of Jake and Joss' story, I have to say that it was well worth the wait. Author Jamie Hill has built the suspense and anticipation in each book... I really enjoyed reading about Jake and Joss and found the style of writing by this author to be very engaging."

4 Angels from Tammy, Fallen Angels Reviews
Read entire review.

Read an excerpt.

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

Buy now!

---

A Rose of Any Colour: MaleDom

by Various

"this is a thoroughly entertaining collection of sensual stories. I personally enjoyed the variety of themes and plots, all linked to the image of the rose. Thank you, Freya's Bower, for giving us readers yet another exciting collection."

Jasmina Vallombrosa, TCM Reviews
Read entire review.

Rating: Tangy to Sizzling
Book Length: Novel
Genre: BDSM
Price: $5.75

Buy now!

---

Now, go vote for your favorite FB/WCP title:

Anthologies:

• Dreams & Desires
• Weirdly -- Wild Child Publishing

Erotic novels:

Love Him to Death: Book 1 by K.M. Frontain

Romance novels:

• Conspiracy of Angels by Zinnia Hope
• Second Sight by Debbie Mumford
• Smiling Eyes by Adelle Laudan
• Cinematic Royalty by Isabelle Santiago
• She Wolf by Teresa D'Amario

Science Fiction novels:

• Dragon's Choice by Debbie Mumford
• Love Him to Death: Book 1 by K.M. Frontain
• Love Him to Death: Book 2 by K.M. Frontain
  

Horror novels:

• Fade to Pale by James Cheetham -- Wild Child Publishing

Other novels:

• Iron Horse Rider by Adelle Laudan

Short Stories romance:

• One Wild Weekend by T. Sue VerSteeg

Short Stories science fiction:

• Red's Merry Mischief by Debbie Mumford

Short Stories - All other genres:

• Confessions of a Bombshell Bandit by Gemma Halliday (Dreams & Desires)

Book cover art:

• One Wild Weekend by Trula Peace Wyatt
• SheWolf by Cover Van

Editors::

• Faith Bicknell-Brown

Publishing houses:

• Freya's Bower

Congratulations, everyone!

May the new year bring you many blessings!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower

Questions and answers

Next month, I hope to start interviewing authors. I am going to write some questions for this interviews, but I thought that perhaps some of our readers might have some too. If you do, please contact me at mgbaun AT wildchildpublishing DOT com or mbaun AT freyasbower DOT com. I will be interviewing both divisions' authors.

If you'd like to find your question(s) in the interview, send them in now. :)

Marci

"Beckoned "relaesed Jan 2

Hi everyone,

I am happy to let you know that "Beckoned" was released on Jan-2 by Wild Child Publishing. My thanks go out to Michelle Ellis for staying with me on this through multiple edits and revisions. It posted great review from Cocktail Reviews. Trying to get a few more set up.

http://cocktailreviews.wordpress.com/2007/12/05/beckoned-wild-child-publishing/

So far it is picking up some healthy interest and has posted several sales. Please take a look.

http://ronaldscala.blogspot.com/

http://www.wildchildpublishing.com/
Ron Scala

Vote now until January 15th

It's time again for the Preditor and Editor Poll for 2007. I finished in the top ten for 2006 with my EBook Juliana.
This year I am nominated in 3 different categories.


Best Print/Electronic Romance Novel Published in 2007
Smiling Eyes
http://www.critters.org/predpoll/novelr.shtml

Best Print/Electronic Novel (All other Genres) in 2007
Iron Horse Rider
http://www.critters.org/predpoll/novel.shtml

Best Author Published in 2007
Adelle Laudan
http://www.critters.org/predpoll/author.shtml

Sooooo If you're not sick of voting for me I'd appreciate your vote! I think you can only vote once a day per email address. Remember voting closes January 15th.
Thanks in advance to everyone who continues to help me see my dreams realized.
Adelle 'Legs' Laudan

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.

---

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?

Read an excerpt.

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

Buy now!

---

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.

Read an excerpt.

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

Buy now!

---

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
Read entire review.

"charming...well-written...laugh out loud..."

5 Champagne Flutes from White Russian, Cocktail Reviews
Read entire review.

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

Buy now!

---

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
Read entire review.

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

Download now!

---

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
Read entire review.

Read an excerpt.

Rating: Beyond Sizzling
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.75
Genre: M/M/Fantasy

Download now!

---

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
Read entire review.

"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
Read entire review.

Rating: Tangy to Sizzling
Book Length: Novel
Genre: BDSM
Price: $5.75

Buy now!

---

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
Read entire review.

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

Read excerpt.
Buy now!

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

Shutterbug ebook trailer

Add to My Profile More Videos

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.

---

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?

Read an excerpt.

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.

Read an excerpt.

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.

Read an excerpt.

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…

Read an excerpt.

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?

Read an excerpt.

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.

Read an excerpt.

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

Buy now!

---

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

Download now!

---

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

Read excerpt.

Buy now!

---

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
Read entire review.

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

Read excerpt.
Buy now!

---

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
Read entire review.

Rating: Spicy to Beyond Sizzling
Book Length: Plus Novel
Genre: BDSM/Contemporary/Historical
Price: $5.95

Buy now!

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

Read entire review.

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!

---

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

---

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

---

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

Read excerpt.
Available November 27, 2007

---

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

Read excerpt.
Available November 27, 2007

---

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
Read entire review.

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Bites
Genre: Time Travel/Contemporary/Historical
Price: $2.00

Read excerpt.
Buy now!

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.

---

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
Read entire review.

Read an excerpt.

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Novel
Genre: Suspense/Contemporary
Price: $5.75

Available November 20, 2007

---

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
Read entire review.

Read an excerpt.

Rating: Spicy
Book Length: Novel
Genre: Chick Lit/Contemporary
Price: $5.75

Available November 20, 2007

---

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
Read entire review.

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Category Novel
Genre: Contemporary/Paranormal
Price: $5.25

Buy now!

---

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
Read entire review.

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

Read excerpt.
Buy now!

---

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
Read entire review.

Rating: Sweet
Book Length: Novel
Genre: Contemporary
Price: $5.75

Buy now!

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