A Killing Cupid & A Killing Touch by Nikki Duncan Plus a Giveaway

A Killing Cupid by Nikki Duncan

He’s everything she craves. She’s everything he dreads.

With Aidan Burges and the FBI Specialized Crimes Unit as back up journalist Lana Quinn is chasing a story of killing proportions.She’s researched and gotten the attention of The Killing Cupid, but expecting the Valentine’s Day showdown is not enough to prepare her for the actual confrontation.

Available at      Kindle      Nook       Smashwords

A Killing Touch by Nikki Duncan
Sensory Ops, Book 4

He’s everything she craves. She’s everything he dreads.
Journalist Lana Quinn has a way with hard-hitting news. The story she’s uncovered has potential, but she needs the help of her best friend’s FBI team. She’s been rescued by them, worked with them, and partied with them, but convincing the second in command to believe her theory—that a killer’s touch sets off a lethal allergic reaction—is a frustrating challenge.

Especially since he excites her, body and mind. He’s a danger she shouldn’t indulge.

Aidan Burgess is resistant to helping Lana, but not for the reason she thinks. She has a knack for landing herself in trouble, which means she needs protection. Protecting her means staying near her, a journalist, who like all journalists uses whatever—and whomever—it takes to get her story. It’s a case he wants to refuse.

Especially since she lights a fire in his blood. She’s a danger he can’t afford.

As Lana follows up on lead after deadly lead, learning to trust and rely on each other becomes their only lifesaving hope. If their pride doesn’t become their final pitfall.

Available at      Kindle      Nook      Samhain




More info and an excerpt for A Killing Cupid and A Killing Touch on Nikki Duncan’s website.

Want to win one of Nikki’s books? She’s giving away a PDF of A Killing Cupid or an ebook from her backlist. Enter below for your chance to win. Check back this weekend to see if you won.


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I Need You For Christmas by Leah Braemel Giveaway

I Need You For Christmas by Leah Braemel releases tomorrow. This book is on my holiday must read list. I want to share the love so I’m giving away a kindle copy of I Need You For Christmas. 

Enter below. Check back Tuesday to see if you won. Contest rules are here.

Ryan Porter is a sculptor, and beneath his callused hands, even the most rigid metals bend to his will. So, too, does his girlfriend Megan—a confident, strong woman who delights in submitting to Ryan’s dominance in the bedroom.

Megan is a Mountie, and she’s spent the past few years in the arctic following her career dreams. Family obligations kept Ryan at home, but their love survived the distance thanks to several hot visits. A Mountie always gets her man, and Megan is bound and determined to keep Ryan.

Now Megan’s with Ryan for the holidays…but how long will this visit last? She’s always been willing to do anything Ryan desires, but will he finally tell her that all he needs for Christmas is her?

Available at      Carina Press      Kindle        Nook

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Her Miracle Man Giveaway

Her Miracle Man by Nikki Duncan releases tomorrow. A holiday book everyone will want to read this season. I’m giving away a copy to a lucky reader. Also, use code NDecentSE at Samhain to get 30% off Her Miracle Man.

Children’s hospital administrator Ryland Davids was attracted to event planner Jennalyn James the moment he saw her. He thought there would be plenty of time to get to know her—until her younger sister, Sabrina, was admitted with complications from traumatic brain injury.

Sabrina’s bright courage broke through Ryland’s wall of professional distance, but once she drew her last breath, Jennalyn left the hospital and never returned. Though he understands her need for distance, there’s a hole in his heart that won’t heal. And a last wish from Sabrina he’s honor-bound to deliver.

When Jennalyn comes face to face with Ryland at a charity event, the pain comes rushing back, threatening to shatter her everything’s-fine façade. It doesn’t help that the lump in her throat is mostly her heart, leaping in response to his touch.

Despite her reluctance to return to the scene of her grief, she fulfills Sabrina’s final request to plan a series of Christmas events for the kids. Over the course of A Month of Miracles, Ryland and Jennalyn discover there’s the light of hope at the end of grief’s dark tunnel. But it may not be enough to heal her broken heart.

Available at      Kindle      Nook      Samhain

Enter below for a chance to win Her Miracle Man. Contest rules are here. Check back on Wednesday to see if you won.

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Fatal Deception Giveaway

I'm anxiously waiting for the release of Fatal Deception by Marie Force, book 5 in the Fatal series. It releases Monday. I simply love this series! I can't get enough of Sam and Nick.

If you haven't read this series, you're missing out. The first book, Fatal Affair, is free for the month of November. A great time to read the series.

To share my love for this series, I’m giving away a copy of Fatal Deception in Kindle format. Go here to read contest rules.

 The wife of the White House deputy chief of staff has been beaten to death, and their one-year-old daughter is missing. D.C. Police Lieutenant Sam Holland is in charge of the murder investigation, but she's forced to collaborate with Special Victims Unit detectives as well as thorn-in-her-side FBI Special Agent Avery Hill. Then, a cold case of her father's resurrects old hurts—a distraction Sam cannot afford.

As Sam's investigation heats up, so does Nick's political career—and the heat carries over to their bedroom. Will Sam put the pieces together in time to catch a killer and find the baby, or will ambition, greed and lies prove fatal?

Available at      Kindle      Nook      Carina Press

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Aniticated Read & Giveaway - Just A Kiss by Erin Nicholas

She's unforgettable... and that's exactly what got him into trouble the first time.

The Bradfords, Book 5

As a paramedic in the busiest ER in the city, Kevin Campbell knows there's no such thing as a typical night-but this one definitely has them all beat.

His dad's been stabbed with a fork, his mom's been in a fight, and it's all because of a younger half-brother he never knew existed. And if that's not enough, everyone seems to agree that Kevin should take the boy in for the six months during his mom's rehab. Oh, and the annulment he thought he got fourteen years ago? Never went through.

It's really too bad he gave up drinking and swearing.

Eve Donnelly is shocked to see Kevin again, but not surprised they're still married. After all, she was the one who refused to sign the annulment papers. Now that she's got Kevin back in her life, nothing else matters. Not even her past fourteen less-than-virtuous years. In fact, the truth about her life without Kevin isn't even worth bringing up. She hopes.

When Eve offers to help Kevin with his younger brother, a sweet, devout preacher's daughter seems like an answered prayer. Besides, things can't get more complicated. Can they?

Warning: Contains a bad boy gone good, a good girl who knows all about being bad, and lots of hot, sweet, so-this-is-how-married-couples-do-it sex. 

Available at      Kindle*      Samhain      Nook

*Kindle version is currently not available. If this isn't fixed by the time the winner is drawn the winner will get a gift certificate to Samhain to purchase Just A Kiss.

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Stolen by Shiloh Walker Excerpt & Giveaway

Shay Morgan has stayed hidden for a long time. Living a reclusive life in Earth’s End, Alaska, she’s as far away as she can get from the trauma of her childhood and the man who hurt her long ago. But terror takes over Shay’s life yet again when an unknown stalker steals away the fragile peace she’s built for herself—targeting not only her but the one man who’s ever managed to get past the walls she’s built around herself.

Elliot Winter has lived through being falsely accused before—it ruined his military career. Now it’s happening all over again. And this time, his accuser is a twisted impostor who’s targeting his ex-girlfriend, Shay. Despite a fierce mutual attraction, Shay and Elliot broke up because Shay couldn't let her guard down, couldn't let Elliot in. But now they both need to trust each other to confront a psycho who seems to know all their secrets.

Excerpt:

“You should have worn that skirt.”

“What skirt?” she asked absently as she stared at the emails that had amassed in her inbox. She had a headache, just thinking about dealing with them.

“That long denim one you like so much,” he said, glancing in the rearview mirror before cutting over into the other lane.

Frowning, she looked over at him. “Why should I have worn it?”

“Because if you had…” He laid a hand on her thigh, then slid it up until he was cupping her in his hand.

She gasped, sagging back in the seat. Her lids drifted down low and she muttered, “Oh…”

“Would have made the drive a lot more interesting,” he teased.

Swallowing, she let her chin drop down to her chest as he rubbed the heel of his hand against her. Yes…yes, it would definitely have done that. “Well, it’s definitely a better option than going through email.”

He teased her for another few seconds and then pulled away. “Yeah. Too bad you didn’t wear the skirt.”

Shooting him a dark look, she shifted in the seat. A hollow ache throbbed down low in her belly and she ended up crossing her legs just to ease it a little. “That was mean,” she muttered.

“Then why are you smiling?”

Absently, she touched her lips before looking back at her phone. “I’m plotting my revenge.”

“I can’t wait.” He glanced at the phone. “What has you glaring at the phone so hard?”

“Email,” she muttered glumly. “Lots of it.”

They lapsed into silence, him playing navigator while she dealt with all those messages.

I hope you’ll understand, but I’m unable to ....

I hope you’ll understand but there’s been some confusion—the Facebook page wasn’t mine…

After about ten of those, she hit a spate of regular emails and breathed a little easier. It was much easier to respond to those. Up until she hit one that wasn’t an email.

It was a picture.

Just looking at it—

Stolen releases tomorrow.  

Available for pre-order at        Kindle      Amazon      Nook       B&N

Shiloh Walker has a contest for Stolen blog tour over on her website. Go here to enter for your chance to win great prizes.

Blog giveaway - Enter below for your chance to win a Kindle version of Stolen. Blog contest rules are here. Winner will be announced on Friday. Check back to see if you won. The winner will have one week to contact me for the prize.

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Anticipated Christmas Read & Giveaway – A Cowboy for Christmas by Lori Wilde

It's Christmastime in Jubilee, Texas, but Lissette Moncrief is having a hard time celebrating . . .

Especially after she accidentally smashes her car into Rafferty Jones's pick-up truck. Yes, he's a whole lot of handsome—from the tips of his boots to the top of his Stetson. But he's no Christmas present. Lissy's not about to let herself get whisked away by his charming ways and words . . . only to watch him drive away in the end.

But what Lissy doesn't know is Rafferty's in town just to meet her—and to give her a share in a windfall that doesn't rightly belong to him. At first, he just wants to do his good deed and get out. But one look at this green-eyed beauty has him deciding to turn this into a Christmas to remember . . . making promises he's determined to keep—whether she believes in them or not.

A Cowboy for Christmas releases on Tuesday, October 30.

Available for pre-order at       Kindle      Nook        Amazon       B&N 

More info at Lori Wilde’s website

Enter below to win a Kindle copy of A Cowboy for Christmas. Winner will be announced on Thursday. Check back to see if you won. The winner will have one week to claim the prize. See contest rules here.

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Jane’s Gift Giveaway

I’m giving away a Kindle copy of Jane’s Gift by Karen Erickson. Enter below for your chance to win. The winner will be announced on Wednesday. 

Check back to see if you won. The winner has one week to contact me for the prize. Contest rules are here.

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Worth the Challenge Giveaway

Together, they’re magic. Now to capture it in a bottle…

Worth It, Book 3

For once in his errant life, Rhett Worth is ready to prove to his older brothers he’s more than good looks and a woman-melting smile. Except he’s screwed up. And it’s about to hit the fan as he prepares to tell them he’s failed to deliver the master perfumer, Michel Durand, to create Worth Luxury’s signature scent.

Then salvation walks through the boardroom door, all wrapped up in a petite, seductive package.

Gabriella Durand is prepared to beg the Worths to give her capricious father another chance. Instead, she finds the devastatingly handsome Rhett Worth offering it to her as if he’d planned it all along. And Gabriella, hungry to emerge from her father’s shadow, jumps at it.

Soon they’re in Maui to hunt for the perfect scent…and find it in the tropical breeze that washes across their entwined bodies. Now the pressure is on to capture that passion in a bottle—before they let love complicate the delicate mix. Before a whiff of betrayal threatens to destroy everything.

Changes for me means Giveaway for you

Today I start a new job. I’m really looking forward to it! However, I may not be around as much until I settle into my new routine. On the plus side, a new job means more giveaways for y’all.

As my way to celebrate today, I’m giving away a $10 Amazon gift card. Just enter below in the rafflecopter for your chance to win. I’ll announce the winner on Saturday.

By entering you agree to the contest rules here. The winner has one week to contact me from the day of the winner announcement.

Have a fabulous Wednesday!!!

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Giveaway Reminder for If I Were You

Don’t forget to enter the giveaway for If I Were You by Lisa Renee Jones. Go to the original post here to enter. I’ll post the winners on Friday. Look for my review of the book this week. Not sure what day yet. Life got in the way. 

Have a great Monday and take time to read a book!!!

Lisa Renee Jones Stops By Tomorrow and Book Giveaways to Enter

Tomorrow  Lisa Renee Jones will be on the blog. She will be sharing about her new book, If I Were You. 

Don’t forget to enter the giveaway to win one of two copies of If I Were You. Go here to enter.

Also, enter for your chance to win one of two copies of Blade Song by J.C. Daniels. Go here to enter.

Have a great Wednesday and happy reading!

If I Were You Giveaway

If I Were You by Lisa Renee Jones is simply amazing. To share my love of this book, I’m giving away 2 copies of If I Were You in either Kindle or Nook format.

The contest will run until midnight on Thursday, August 23. The book releases on Friday, August 24. I’ll announce the winners then. Check back to see if you won. By entering you agree with the contest rules stated here. 

Look for my review of If I Were You in the next few days. 

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Blade Song Giveaway

I absolutely loved Blade Song by J.C. Daniels. This book is the first Urban Fantasy I've read. Since I love this book so much, I’m giving away 2 copies in either Kindle or Nook format.

Enter below for your chance to win. Contest will go through midnight on Friday, August 17. Winners will be announced on Saturday. Check back to see if you won. By entering you agree with the contest rules stated here. 

Updated: My review of Blade Song is here. 

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Just For Fun Release Day

Just For Fun by Erin Nicholas is now available. It’s book 4 in the Bradfords series. A must read book. Actually, it's a must read series. This series is romance with humor and fun at it's best. Find out all about the Bradfords here.

For a chance to win Just For Fun go to yesterday’s post to enter. Giveaway ends at midnight tonight. Winner will be announced tomorrow. 

Just For Fun is available at  Kindle and Samhain     

Just for Fun Giveaway

I’m still reading Just For Fun by Erin Nicholas. I fell for Dooley before the first chapter was done. He might be my new favorite Bradfords guy. Of course, all the guys have been a favorite of mine at some point.

I will have my review posted soon. Well, that's the plan if life doesn't get in the way like it did last week. Life can be so unpredictable at times. 

In the meantime, I’m giving away an eBook of Just For Fun from Amazon Kindle. Enter below for your chance to win. Contest winner will be announced on Wednesday, July 25. Check back to see if you won.  

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Weekend Reading & Giveaway

This weekend I’m finishing up Just My Type by Erin Nicholas and planning to read Just the Way I Like It. I have so many great books just waiting to be read. It’s hard to pick which one to read sometimes.

What are you reading this weekend? Share for a chance to win a $5 Amazon gift card. Comment before 7 pm Eastern time on Sunday. Winner will be picked by random.org and will be announced on Monday. Check back to see if you won.

Have a great weekend! Happy reading!

And the Winners Are . . .

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the blog and entered the contests! All the winners are picked through Rafflecopter using random.org. The winners have a week to contact me to claim his/her prize. 

Look for more giveaways to come in the next few weeks as some of my favorite authors are releasing new books. Without further ado . . .

The winner of the $10 Amazon or Barnes and Noble gift card is Kim B. Email me. Let me know which place you want the gift card from and I’ll get it to you.

The winner of Worth the Risk by Karen Erickson is Mariann at Belle's Book bag. Email me and let me know whether you want the Kindle or Nook version.

Happy reading, everyone!

Amazon or Barnes & Noble Gift Card Giveaway

A person can never have too much money to spend on books. Today I want to spread the joy of book buying by giving away a gift card.

Enter below for your chance to win a $10 Amazon or Barnes & Noble Gift Card (winner's choice). The winner will be announced Wednesday.

Also, the giveaway for a copy of Worth the Risk by Karen Erickson is still open. Scroll down to yesterday’s post to enter. 

Have a fabulous Tuesday!!! Happy Reading!!!

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Recommended Read - Worth the Risk by Karen Erickson & Giveaway

Image from Karen Erickson's website

Worth the Risk is book two in the Worth it series. I enjoyed every moment. I hated to see it end, but I desperately wanted to know how Gracie and Hunter would find their HEA.

Gracie is independent and never wants to get close to anyone, ever. Gracie's decisions to push Hunter away stem from her past. A few times I wanted to shake some sense into her. However, in her defense, I knew what was going on in Hunter's mind and how he felt about her. She didn't have that comfort so her hesitant behavior is justified. She is a vibrant character who is strong.

Hunter doesn't understand how his brother, Alex, can settle down with one woman for the rest of his life, which makes it even better as he falls hard for Gracie. He's the take charge type who has everything in control, but he can control nothing with Gracie. 

The chemistry between these two heats up the pages. Hunter is downright yummy. They kept me enthralled. I couldn't put the book down. 

I love that more of Rhett, the younger brother, is shown. He's grown in maturity from book one, Worth the Scandal. I can't wait for his book, Worth the Challenge. The glimpse of Rhett is just enough to make you eager for his book.


I recommend this book to any reader look for a sexy, contemporary romance. Definitely worth reading. 


To celebrate the release tomorrow I'm giving away one eBook of Worth the Risk from either Kindle or Nook (winner's choice). Enter below for your chance to win. Winner will be announced Wednesday. 

Note: I requested an ARC of this book from the author.


Blurb from Karen Erickson’s website:

How to make a strong man fall hard? Refuse him.

Hunter Worth lives life to the absolute fullest. As vicepresident and head of brand marketing for Worth Luxury Goods, he’s brought hisfamily’s business firmly into the twenty-first century. Ruthless yet charming,he’s now set his sights on the sexiest member of the marketing team. Firstthing on his agenda? Seduction.

Gracie Hayes needs her job at Worth—and she’s not about tolet the gorgeous owner and her direct boss distract her—again. Orphaned, andwith a rough childhood behind her, she’s worked too hard to compromiseeverything for a fling, no matter how tempting. Independent, strong andresourceful, she will fight off Hunter. She has to.

Flirting, stolen kisses, a few nights of scorching hotsex…Hunter has all that in mind and more with the delicious Gracie. He neverfigures he’d fall in love or that she’d deny him. How will Hunter convinceGracie he’s the one for her?

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