Did the love of her life kill her beloved brother?
Janie and Daniel were not only brother and sister, they were the best of friends. Coming from a troubled past to a new location; they thought their lives would finally be worth living. However, Daniel’s new work took them into the dark world of organized crime and essentially cost Daniel his life. Filled with grief over the loss of her brother and new love for Rico, the “boss’s” assistant. Janie realizes there’s more to Daniel’s death than him simply disappearing and being found dead. Soon Janie finds herself knocking at death’s door with the man she loves more than life itself the doorman.
"Looking Through Blind Eyes" is book one in a series of three. Book Two titled "The Reflection of Secrets" coming soon!!
3 Good Questions w/ Reyna Hawk
NFE: What book(s) kept you up reading all night?
REYNA HAWK: Patricia Cornwall's "The Body Farm."
NFE: Would "Looking Through Blind Eyes" Keep you up all night? Why?
REYNA HAWK: Yes it would. I would want to know what is happening next with Janie and Rico. This book captures you from the beginning; following Janie as she discovers more untruths being told to her as she becomes deeper and deeper into the Petrilo Crime Family’s life of secrets and lies. The characters are so real that one can feel their emotions; it plays out in your head like a movie. I like books that keep me guessing to figure out the characters next move and that is full of action; this book has it!
NFE: "Give us some links and info where we can find you."
Inspired by Richard Matheson's classic "Duel," "Throttle," by Joe Hill and Stephen King, is a duel of a different kind, pitting a faceless trucker against a tribe of motorcycle outlaws in the simmering Nevada desert. Their battle is fought out on twenty miles of the most lonely road in the country, a place where the only thing worse than not knowing what you're up against, is slowing down . . .
In anticipation of the end... Dean Koontz has created a 3 part serial tale of Odd Thomas - an Odd Interlude - Each book is only $1.99 for Kindle!
Bargain hunters be warned, however, because Odd Apocalypse will go for $13.99 for Kindle.
Leading up to the highly anticipated arrival of Odd Apocalypse this summer, catch up with Odd Thomas in Odd Interlude, a special three-part eBook series by #1 bestselling master of suspense Dean Koontz! Here is the spine-tingling 70-page first installment of this super-charged stand-alone Odd adventure. THERE’S ROOM AT THE INN. BUT YOU MIGHT NOT GET OUT. Nestled on a lonely stretch along the Pacific coast, quaint roadside outpost Harmony Corner offers everything a weary traveler needs—a cozy diner, a handy service station, a cluster of motel rooms . . . and the Harmony family homestead presiding over it all. But when Odd Thomas and company stop to spend the night, they discover that there’s more to this secluded haven than meets the eye—and that between life and death, there is something more frightening than either.
Includes a preview of the next thrilling novel in Dean Koontz’s acclaimed Odd Thomas series: Odd Apocalypse! “Koontz gives his character wit, good humor, a familiarity with the dark side of humanity—and moral outrage.”—USA Today “The nice young fry cook with the occult powers is Koontz’s most likable creation . . . candid, upright, amusing and sometimes withering.”—The New York Times “Suspense, tension, and surprising plot twists . . . Characters and the search for meaning, exquisitely crafted, are the soul of his work. . . . One of the master storytellers of this or any age.”—The Tampa Tribune
Leading up to the highly anticipated arrival of Odd Apocalypse this summer, catch up with
You Are What You Fear A serial killer on the loose, two reporters in his sights, and a legendary ghost haunting the town... Something is stalking the citizens of Loudoun County, Va. Is it the return of the notorious serial killer known as Lord Halloween? Or is it something worse--a figure that can cloak itself as your worst nightmare? Kate and Quinn, two community journalists, rush to uncover the truth before a promised bloodbath on Halloween night. The debut novel from award-winning journalist Rob Blackwell, A Soul to Steal balances mystery, suspense, romance, action and the paranormal, building to a gripping and unforgettable conclusion. Fans of Stephen King,Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Stephenie Meyer and Jim Butcher will find A Soul to Steal an addictive page-turner. A Soul to Steal is the first book in an amazing new trilogy,The Sanheim Chronicles. See What Critics Are Saying: "You have the paranormal, murder, mystery/thriller, suspense and a little romance all rolled into one great read...Everything comes together incredibly well at the end. The ending of this book was amazing. I highly recommend this book." --Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy Book Lovers [Book Blog] "This is one of those novels that manages to blend many different genres into a satisfying read. This is predominately a supernatural thriller, but Blackwell also manages to have a romantic narrative in the story as well which doesn't feel forced or false." -- Ginger Nuts of Horror [Book Blog] "I did not want to put this book down." --Bee's Knees Reviews [Book Blog] "This story is so much more than a who-done-it type book. There are some other paranormal things going on here and no one is sure how, or if, they are related to Lord Halloween. The story is carefully unfolded, bringing some good old fashioned page-turning suspense." --Alaskan Bookie [Book Blog] "It was also interesting to explore how debilitating fear can be and how people react to it with fight or flight, how fear freezes you to the spot when you know you have to hurry and get away from the killer. I'm vague on purpose, peeps. I don't want to give you any spoilers. I just want you to read this book. It's really, really good." --Nocturnal Book Reviews [Book Blog] "The twists and turns within the novel keep you guessing till the very end. There came a point in my reading that I just wanted to be left alone to be able to read and find out the ending. My husband would try to have a conversation and I would hush him. I just love these types of books!" -- The Heart of the Dragon's Den [Book Blog] "The story is multi-layered, using Halloween legends mixed with a good old twisted psychopathic thriller... I am thrilled that this appears to be the first in a trilogy about Kate and Quinn, I can't wait to see what happens to them next." -- Stacy, A Texas Reader [Book Blog]
3 Good Questions with Rob Blackwell
NFE: What books have kept you up all night reading?
Rob Blackwell: I can get addicted to a book fairly easily. The last one I felt I absolutely could not put down was Stephen King’s 11/22/63. That book was amazing. Like every other person who ever wrote a horror novel, I am in awe of King and have read all of his books. 11/22/63 was a masterpiece—a great story, likeable characters, and a satisfying ending. I’m also a sucker for good, long fantasy books. I burned through George R.R. Martin’s “Song of Ice and Fire” series very quickly – and those are huge books. Similarly, I loved Patrick Rothfuss’ “The Name of the Wind.” There’s something about picking up a book and knowing you can live in that world for a long time before it runs out that’s very appealing to me.
NFE: Would “A SOUL TO STEAL” keep you up all night if you hadn’t written it?
Rob Blackwell: Yes, definitely. The funny thing is that enough time has passed since I wrote it that I have re-read the book years later and found myself frantically turning pages like everyone else. I know what happens, of course, but it’s easy to get caught up.
What I like best about it is the mix of genres. This can be a blessing and a curse. As a reader, I absolutely love it. As an author, it makes the book harder to market. Some people really like particular genres and don’t want them mixed with others. But I’m not that kind of reader myself so it’s hard to be that kind of author. I wrote the book as a supernatural thriller, but it also became a murder mystery and included elements of romance, action adventure and urban fantasy. Fortunately, there are a lot of readers out there who like all those things too.
NFE: How about some links so we can find out more about you?
Rob Blackwell: I can be found on two websites: http://blackwellauthor.blogspot.com and www.facebook.com/asoultosteal. I’m also on Twitter at @hobbinb. I’d love to see you there. I have a sequel coming out this fall, so I’m planning to run contests and do other fun stuff to get the word out.
"This is a meaty meal of thrills! Highly recommended!" -Ryne Douglas Pearson, author of SIMPLE SIMON and screenwriter of the boxoffice hit, KNOWING
"PROGENY is a well-researched and fast-paced thriller. The characters are engaging and real, the story line plausible and fascinating, and the writing well done." -Larry Enright, best-selling author of FOUR YEARS FROM HOME and 12/21/12
"You'll question what you believe and want to learn more. Well researched and well written." -Douglas Dorow, author of THE NINTH DISTRICT
"PROGENY is a gritty, bloody tale that will make you think, question and cringe from one page to the next." -Christopher Starr, author of THE ROAD TO HELL
It has been months since John Carter's estranged brother, Henry, has gone missing. When last heard from, he was sailing off to Bermuda in search of an author whose books deal with the esoteric traditions of past ages.
Reluctantly, John joins Henry's old Special Forces Teammates on a trip to Bermuda, hoping to discover the truth behind Henry's disappearance. But not all is as it seems in Bermuda, and the puzzle that awaits John on the small island paradise will prove to be more sinister than anything the world has seen in a very, very long time.
As the fingers of an ancient evil seek to draw him into another world - a world where all of Hell is trying to break loose - John must confront the truth of his own past... and pray that he might survive its revelation...
Shaw Cassidy’s nightmares are shredding her sanity. Her global empire, her freedom from federal prosecution for espionage, and her life are all on the line. Long-ago secrets of love and betrayal swirl like living fire through her dreams until she doesn't know whom she can trust, or who is out to hurt her.
Federal Marshal Cole Marino has one mission: infiltrate his former lover's mountain retreat and force her to remember the shooting that triggered her amnesia. But when Shaw questions Cole's motives, and his lies are revealed, will the connection they've begun to forge be torn apart, or will the soul-deep bond they once had save them both and crash through Shaw's amnesia, once and for all?
And here’s 3 Good Questions with Anna DeStefano:
NFE: What book or books kept you up all night reading?
Anna DeStefano: Classics like Wuthering Heights, Jayne Eyre, Rebecca... Contemporary romances like Dream a Little Dream, It Had to be You and Ain't She Sweet by Susan Elizabeth Phillips... Category romance from Linda Howard (the Mackenzie Family series) and Suzanne Brockmann (her Tall, Dark and Dangerous books)... Nora Robert's Chesapeake Bay series keeps me up every time I re-read it... Anything Pat Conroy or Kristin Hannah write... A sci-fi/fantasy favorite is the Honor Harrington series... Neil Gaiman...
I'm a pretty eclectic reader. I gravitate towards characters that dig deep inside you and never let go. Beyond that, I'm in love with fiction and have spent just as many nights reading it as I have writing it. More, probably, since I started reading late as a kid under the covers with a flashlight. Insomnia and I have been fast friends for a long time ;o)
NFE: Would Her Forgotten Betrayal keep you up all night reading if you hadn’t written it? Why?
Ann DeStefano: It would. The depth of character and the richness of the gothic symbols and theme in Her Forgotten Betrayal make it exactly the kind of contemporary story I love to read. In addition to the kick-ass suspense plot and the romance arc, there's so much more to explore and draw you in. You're never sure exactly what's going to happen next, even though it's a romance and you know 'twill all end well for our haunted couple. The returning home, second chance, fighting the past to make the future possible story arcs are exactly what I look for when I'm browsing for my next read--I'd love discovering them in HFB and would definitely keep turning the pages.
NFE: Give us a link to your website or blog so we can find out more about you!
Anna DeStefano: I’m active on Facebook and Twitter (just look for my name). My website is www.annawrites.com. And I blog regularly on a array of topics at www.annawrites.com/blog: Dream Theories (like the dreams in Her Forgotten Betrayal), Things My Teenagers Says, The Soul of the Matter, How We Write, and more.
Also, for more spooky goodness about Her Forgotten Betrayal, check out its Pinterest page: http://bit.ly/IIejQc. There are tons of articles and guest blog posts to explore (like its feature in USA Today's Happily Ever After blog), plus pics that inspired the scenery, videos that share the soundtrack that kept running through my head as I wrote, and more!
When an Oscar-winning movie star meets a department-store photographer…
Movie star Nic Lamoureux appears to have a playboy’s perfect life. But it’s a part he plays, an act designed to conceal a dark secret he carries on his shoulders. His empty days and nights are a meaningless blur until he meets the woman who fulfills all his dreams. She and her son are the family he’s always wanted—if she can forgive a horrible mistake from his past.
A Hollywood dream…
Lauren James, a widowed single mother, earns barely enough money to support herself and her son. When she wins a photography contest and meets Nic, the man who stars in all her fantasies, her dreams, both professional and personal, are on the verge of becoming real. The attraction between Lauren and Nic is instant—and mutual. Their chemistry burns out of control during a photo shoot that could put Lauren on the fast track to a lucrative career.
Becomes a Hollywood nightmare
But an ill-advised kiss makes front-page news, and the lurid headlines threaten everything Nic and Lauren have hoped for. Before they know what’s happening, their relationship is further rocked by an obsessed and cunning stalker who’ll stop at nothing—not even murder—to have Nic to herself. When Nic falls for Lauren, the stalker zeroes in on her as the competition.
And the competition must be eliminated.
NFE NOTES: Yow, there are some totally window-fogging excerpts on Kristine Cayne’s blog, but we’re just going to link to them because our Moms read this website. ;)
Oh, and there is also a chance on her blog to win a paperback copy of Book 2 in the series, DEADLY ADDICTION, in a Goodreads giveaway!
Kristine Cayne: So many books have kept me up all night! Some of the most recent have been: Larissa Ione's Eternal Rider, J.R. Ward's Lover Reborn, and Riptide by Cherry Adair. All of these books successfully marry romance and suspense or intrigue from the first page to the last. The authors are masters of giving readers just enough information to satisfy, but not enough to answer all the readers' questions. This is what keeps us turning the pages well past our bedtimes.
I have to admit, I had a hard time putting down Lorelei James' All Jacked Up, but that might have been for an entirely different reason :)
NFE: Would Deadly Obsession keep you up all night reading if you hadn’t written it? Why?
Kristine Cayne: Deadly Obsession and Deadly Addiction are both page-turners. New layers are revealed as the story moves forward and unpredictable twists and turns will keep the reader on the edge of his or her seat. At the same time, the romance aspects of the book ratchet up in lock-step with the danger. I write stories exactly like the ones I love to read--fast paced, relatable well-developed heroes and heroines, and protagonists with believable motivations that drive their actions.
NFE: Give us a link to your website or blog so we can find out more about you!
**Book Lovers! Stop in at the Open Book Challenge where lots of new and established writers (including Kristine!) are playing hard, posting randomly selected snippets (Bookstore Browsing Style) from their latest works. Read, Comment on what you like, and register for a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate from Amazon!**
We’re starting it off with something Red Hot (in more ways than one!) Intimate Strangers by Laura Taylor is not only hot the way Romantic Suspense should be, it’s also the first in a series currently burning up the charts at Amazon.
Award Winning Novelist Laura Taylor has also graciously agreed to be the very first participant in our 3 Good Questions Interview series. Hear directly from Laura in a moment, but first...
School teacher and advocate of abused children Hannah Cassidy invades a private retreat in the N. Nevada wilderness. Ignoring posted No Trespassing signs and the property's angry owner, she dismisses his threats and demands that he reveal her missing brother's location.
Nicholas Benteen, ex-mercenary and former CIA covert operative, assumes she is yet another adversary intent on exacting lethal revenge for his past deeds.
He will fight to the death to protect the sanctuary he has created for himself and those from his past he has vowed to safeguard. Even as Hannah penetrates Nicholas’s isolation and melts the ice that encases his weary heart, she is seduced by the sensual, battle scarred veteran and the dark secrets of his past.
NFE NOTES: Laura Taylor is a multiple award winning author for her work in both Romantic and Mainstream Fiction. Some of these awards include...
* Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award as Best New Contemporary Mainstream Fiction Author
* RWA Rita Award Mainstream Fiction Finalist
* Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Certificate of Excellence for Series Romance
* Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Bantam Loveswept Novel
* Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Best Series Romantic Adventure Novel
* Romantic Times Career Achievement Certificate of Excellence as Series Storyteller of the Year
* Romantic Times Career Achievement Certificate of Excellence for Best Series Romantic Suspense...
And the list goes on. You’re in good hands here, people. Plus, there are four more books in the series available now, with more to come soon, each at a great price!
3 GOOD QUESTIONS with Author LAURA TAYLOR
NFE: What book or books kept you up all night reading? And Why?
LAURA TAYLOR: Most recently? Barry Eisler's THE DETACHMENT. I live a double life as a veteran women's fiction author and as a veteran freelance editor. In my editorial practice, I work primarily (and confidentially) with international thriller writers, both established and about-to-debut authors. I'm also a dedicated thriller reader. THE DETACHMENT is the most recent book from Barry Eisler for his John Rain series, and it did not disappoint! What sets the novel apart for me is that the author exceeded the high standard he established in previous books in the series in his first foray into the ranks of indie book writers, having declined a lucrative book contract from a traditional publisher with whom he had an established relationship. This reader will remain faithful to Barry Eisler, because he fully grasps and embraces his responsibilities to his readers. He is a gifted storyteller who excels at characterization, story tension, and layered personal and situational conflict. Barry Eisler also possesses a gift for conveying a viscerally satisfying, albeit pragmatic, code of honor that resonates in the life and death decisions made within the framework of each one of his books.
NFE: Would this book (Intimate Strangers) keep you up all night if you hadn’t written it? And Why?
LAURA TAYLOR: In a nutshell, yes! Like Barry Eisler and most other writers, I endeavor to pen a tale in such a compelling manner that readers cannot set aside the book until they reach the final sentence of the story. When I wrote Intimate Strangers, I deliberately created an emotionally intense and sensual novel for my established global audience of romance readers. Recognition of my name by romance readers conveys an implicit promise that I will meet their expectations of a sensual, dramatic, and well-crafted story with a happily-ever-after conclusion. With 22 published books to my credit, you can probably tell that I take quite seriously my responsibilities to my readers. The ultimate reward, aside from being able to indulge my own creative passion, occurs when romance readers praise my books and eagerly await the next one.
NFE: Give us some links where we can find out more about you? (See, isn’t this an easy Interview?)
LAURA TAYLOR: Easiest ever. Thanks. And I love to hear from readers. You can reach me on Twitter @AuthorLTaylor
This Omnibus Edition collects the five Wool books into a single volume. It is for those who arrived late to the party and who wish to save a dollar or two while picking up the same stories in a single package.
The first Wool story was released as a standalone short in July of 2011. Due to reviewer demand, the rest of the story was released over the next six months. My thanks go out to those reviewers who clamored for more. Without you, none of this would exist. Your demand created this as much as I did.
This is the story of mankind clawing for survival, of mankind on the edge. The world outside has grown unkind, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. But there are always those who hope, who dream. These are the dangerous people, the residents who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple. They are given the very thing they profess to want: They are allowed outside.
NFE note: Oh, and by the way... Ridley Scott likes this one a lot too. Read about Wool's impending journey to the Big Screen HERE
NFE Notes: This first in Andrew Mayne’s Steam Punkie, Sci-Fi Mystery series featuring a mysterious time traveler named Smith. Worth much more than $0.99. Perfect for Dr. Who fans. Actually, now that we’re thinking about it... here’s a link to the Kindle store in the UK too!
The exciting first Chronological Man Adventure! It's 1890 and the citizens of Boston are beginning to go missing in the fog. The police are confounded. The public is frightened. The city is on the edge of hysteria. It's up to the mysterious Smith, inventor and adventurer, to figure out what's going on with the help of his assistant, April Malone. They'll have to face off against a secret society, corrupt policemen and a mad psychologist hell-bent on dissecting Smith, in order to solve the mystery of what's going on and to save the city from an even more sinister threat. It’s the first story of Smith, a hard science fiction time traveler with more than a enough quirk to last him several centuries. A fast-paced 45,000 word tale of scientific adventure combines elements of DOCTOR WHO, SHERLOCK HOLMES and TONY STARK set against turn-of-the-century Boston’s soot-stained streets. “Mayne's books just keep better! The Chronological Man: The Monster in the Mist was excellent! It had well written characters, good dialog and a great story to be told!” - Simone Allyne “In many ways I enjoyed it better than the canonical Doctor Who books.” - Joseph Rochetto
NFE Notes: And while we’re at it, you’ll probably want this one too!
Ken Lowery is a man at odds with his life. He hates his job, is disappointed in his marriage, and feels resigned to leading a mundane existence. That all changes when his wife brings home a rambunctious Black Labrador puppy named Silas, who forges a remarkable connection with Ken and begins to heal his inner turmoil. When some neighborhood children start to go missing, he takes it upon himself to protect those around him and is thrust into a surreal world where monsters roam. Not everything is what it seems to be, he soon discovers, including his new best friend.
Blurbs and Reviews...
"Silas is heartfelt and compelling, dark yet uplifting. It's The Dark Tower, with a dog. You'll love this book." -- Daniel Arenson, author of Blood of Requiem and Firefly Island
"Fans of Lost and The Talisman, here is your next adventure. Action, suspense, heartbreak, and true friendship - Duperre brings it all. Be glad you don't live in an alternate universe where this book was never written." -- Daniel Pyle, author of Dismember and Freeze
"The perfect Manly-Man fairy tale!" -- Paranormal Wastelands
"An unforgettable depiction of the good and bad of everyday life, and the special ways that having a pet can make one's life better." -- Bewitched Bookworms
NFE notes: 45 Customer reviews on Amazon, average Star rating 4.3!
