Tuesday, November 10, 2020

IVAR'S ESCAPE Releases Today

 IVAR'S ESCAPE, book 2 in the Assassins of Gravas series by N.J. Walters, is out TODAY!



Ivar’s Escape

Assassins of Gravas, Book 2

 

Ivar el Gravaso—a prince of Gravas—wakes in a prison cell with no idea how he got there or even who he is. If his captor can’t get answers from Ivar, his days are numbered. When a strange woman sneaks into the prison and promises to get him out, he’s suspicious. Is this nothing more than another trick by his captor or is she truly there to help?

Delphi is an assassin sent by the Gravasian government to infiltrate the space pirate stronghold of Tortuga in search of the missing prince. She finds a prisoner who is well-spoken, knowledgeable, and ready to fight, even though he has no idea who he is. He might be her target. It’s difficult to tell due to his ragged appearance. But no way can she leave him behind, no matter who he is.

 

TEASER:


She struck the match and touched the flame to the wick.


He exploded from the pallet and lunged. She scrambled away, her back hitting the cell door behind her. Shit, he was fast. If it hadn’t been for her training, he’d have his hands around her neck right now.


Miraculously, the light hadn’t gone out. The candle was on its side. The large male grabbed it and pulled it inside, giving her a good look at him.


His hair was long and dark and matted. An unkempt beard covered the lower half of his face. His clothes were in tatters, his feet bare. His eyes were golden brown, like a coywolf she’d seen a picture of once, and just as feral. A barely healed scar ran down the left side of his face, starting at his temple and disappearing into his beard.


She held up her hands to show him she was unarmed. “I’m not here to hurt you.” It was only dumb luck that she hadn’t rattled the steel doors when she’d hit them and possibly woken the guard. He’d been drinking, but it might not be enough for him to pass out.


Still in a crouch, the prisoner studied her. He’d see the image she wanted to project—a teenage boy with a pockmarked face. Disguises were part of an assassin’s bag of tricks, and this was her specialty.


“What’s your name?” Given his appearance, it was hard to tell if it was her target. He’d lost weight and was totally disheveled and dirty. It was doubtful his own mother would recognize him in a fully lit room, let alone by dim candlelight.


He swallowed heavily, his throat rippling. His fingers tightened around the stub of candle. He opened his mouth, closed it, and tried again. “I don’t know.” His breath hit the flame directly, blowing it out and plunging them into darkness.


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Monday, September 21, 2020

BURNING ASH by N.J. Walters

BURNING ASH by N.J. Walters is out today. This is the third book in the Forgotten Brotherhood series.


Burning Ash
Forgotten Brotherhood, Book 3

No one is more surprised than Asher, one of the oldest vampires on Earth, that he's attracted to vamp hunter Jo Radcliffe. She's smart, a talented slayer, and she's gorgeous. Something about her pulls at him, like no one ever has before. For a man, whose name strikes fear in everyone––this is something new and intriguing. And quite possibly deadly, if she discovers his secret.

Jo has two things in common with the handsome Asher––they are both slayers and someone is messing with them in a very-much-trying-to-kill-them way. She's not so happy about joining forces with a dude she doesn't know. But he's sexy as hell and really good at his job as one of the Forgotten Brotherhood, whose business it is to execute misbehaving paranormals.

She knows she's bait in a larger plot to harm Asher and the Brotherhood. And there is nothing he won't do, no line he won't cross, to keep her safe––which may be the weakness that destroys them both.

TEASER:

He stuck his big foot in the doorway, to keep her from slamming it in his face. “I’m sorry if I scared you.”


She gave a snort of derision as she tossed the bag on the sofa and faced him, defiance in every line of her body. “Takes more than that to scare me. Well, you coming? You’re no vampire. Not like you need an invitation.”

If she only knew.

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Friday, August 14, 2020

Cover Reveal--BURNING ASH by N.J. Walters



I'm thrilled to share the incredible cover for BURNING ASH, Forgotten Brotherhood book 3, due out September 21st!

Burning Ash
Forgotten Brotherhood, Book 3


No one is more surprised than Asher, one of the oldest vampires on Earth, that he's attracted to vamp hunter Jo Radcliffe. She's smart, a talented slayer, and she's gorgeous. Something about her pulls at him, like no one ever has before. For a man, whose name strikes fear in everyone––this is something new and intriguing. And quite possibly deadly, if she discovers his secret.

Jo has two things in common with the handsome Asher––they are both slayers and someone is messing with them in a very-much-trying-to-kill-them way. She's not so happy about joining forces with a dude she doesn't know. But he's sexy as hell and really good at his job as one of the Forgotten Brotherhood, whose business it is to execute misbehaving paranormals.

She knows she's bait in a larger plot to harm Asher and the Brotherhood. And there is nothing he won't do, no line he won't cross, to keep her safe––which may be the weakness that destroys them both.

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

SPEAR'S SEARCH by N.J. Walters



If you’ve read the Marks Mercenaries series, you might remember that Vaden el Gravaso, the hero from Salvaging Abby is from Gravas, a highly secretive world with advanced technology and a kickass military. Oh, and their assassins are the best in the known universe. Spear el Gravaso is Vaden’s older brother. This prince of Gravas is also one of their elite assassins. But he might have just met his match with Sass.

Spear’s Search
Assassins of Gravas, Book 1

Spear el Gravaso—prince of Gravas and assassin—is on a mission to find his brother. His hunt had led him to an auction of Gravasian weapons that can only belong to the missing man. He needs to secure the items, get any information he can, and kill all those involved. Nothing and no one will stop him.

Sass was taken from a harsh life on the streets as a child and trained to be an assassin by the powerful Artemis. The lives of those she loves is on the line if she fails her mission—to win the auction of Gravasian tech. Only one problem—Spear is in her way.

Their battle escalates, as does the explosive heat between them. When it comes down to it, they can fight each other and one of them will die or they can join forces. But can they trust each other?


EXCERPT:


“Do what?”

“All of it?”

When he whirled around, she took a hasty step back. “Let’s see. I bought the information because I needed it. I paid for it because I owed you for Oasis. I knocked you out on Oasis because I didn’t want to kill you. And I kissed you because I wanted to. Does that cover everything?”

His voice got lower with each word he spoke until the last was a harsh whisper. Most people yelled when angry. He grew quieter. Taking a deep breath, he pulled back his emotion. He was close to the edge. It was usually easy to remain detached on a mission, but this one hit way too close to home.

Most people would have fled in the face of his anger, but not her. “Yes. No. What’s your name, anyway? I’ve been calling you ‘the bastard’ in my head but that’s probably not what your friends call you.”

His lips twitched. “You’d be surprised. I’m Spear.” He never gave anyone his real name while on an assignment, but he wanted to hear her say it. “And you are?”

“Sass.”

“Sass?” An unusual name. Then he frowned. “Short for assassin. That’s cheating.” The lie made his gut twist. He’d expected better from her. They were competitors, but they’d shown each other professional respect.

“Real name.” She raised her right hand. “Swear to, well, whatever god or goddess you swear to. If I ever had a real name, I lost that memory a long time ago. My name is Assassin, Sass to my friends.”

“Are we friends?” Why wasn’t he rushing back to his ship and setting course to Oasis? Most ships might not be able to make it in time but his could. The small personal vessel was loaded with the latest in Gravasian technology, including boosters that would allow him to make the auction.

“Depends.” Dressed all in black leather from head to toe, she looked tough. Her hair was black as night and cut short, framing a thin face with high cheekbones and a slightly pointed chin. Her eyes were as blue as sapphires. She was long and lean, sleekly muscled. And he’d counted at least six hidden blades and a garrote that doubled as a bracelet. There was likely more.

Lust exploded inside him with the force of a laser cannon. His cock hardened and his blood heated.

He wanted her.

Women were either scared to death of him or welcomed him because of his royal birth. None of them ever met his gaze as squarely or treated him like an equal.

Sass was indeed a rarity.

“On what?” he asked.

“If you can get me to Oasis in time for the auction.”

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Monday, June 15, 2020

Sex Bomb by Nicole Austin


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Sex Bomb
by Nicole Austin
Contemporary Military Romance / Action / Suspense
From first sight I knew Marine Lieutenant Harlie Savage wasn’t fragile like a flower—she was fragile like a bomb. Definitely not some princess who needed to be saved, either. She was a queen who only lacked a sword, and I vowed to be her weapon.


"So hot I blasted through reading it. I loved it! Need more like this one. 5 out of 5 stars!!!!" Robin R. Cripps - Amazon Reviews
Excerpt:

Copyright © Nicole Austin, 2019
Chapter One

Central American Jungle
HARLIE
Soaring across azure skies, riding the ebb and flow of thermals, skimming the tops of towering trees before dropping to skip over the shimmery surface of a lake, all with my favorite playlist blaring.
I love my job!
Every shade of green and brown imaginable blurred together as I zoomed past, rotors creating a wave of motion through the dense vegetation in my wake. The lush, diverse jungle formed an incredible backdrop that I took the time to appreciate on a daily basis. I considered myself blessed to have beheld such beauty.
For me, nothing else came close to the thrill of flying. When in my helo the constant noise in my head was silenced, all the tension and stress left my body and I found peace. Just Lola and me moving as one in complete harmony, defying gravity, and at times breaking the laws of physics.
In less than twenty hours I’d be headed stateside to become a civilian after ten years of service and I wasn’t sure how I felt about that or what came next. For the most part, I avoided feelings of any kind. I’d had them before and knew they lead to pain and agony. In my experience, staying detached was best.
Being a Marine had given me everything I’d sought—a strong sense of self, strength, confidence, and independence. I’d grown. Matured. Licked my childhood wounds, come to terms with the past, and for the most part, moved on.
Sure, a couple of ghosts still haunted me. I recognized them for what they were—stark reminders to never allow anyone to get too close or become too important to me.
But none of it mattered then. For one last day I was a Lieutenant in the Marines. And the Captain, bless him, had given me a sweet cake run of a last mission. Essentially a taxi job delivering a black ops asset, shrouded by a heavy cloak of secrecy and need-to-know, back to base.
Viper.
The word alone held power. It sparked a sensual chill that skated along my spine, heated my blood, and snapped nerve ending to tingling awareness. I didn’t know his real name or anything about his life, only the code name and the way he made my body tremble, burn and detonate.
Viper was the ultimate strong, silent type. I’d known him for a year and we’d rarely spoken a word that wasn’t involved with sex. The perfect man for my needs—all sexual gratification and no messy strings or emotions.
Yes, please.
On the rare occasion I got Viper in my helo, I put Lola through her paces in an attempt to shake Mr. Tall, Dark and Deadly’s legendary calm and control. Sadly, I’d never succeeded. The man had nerves of steel. I haven’t elicited a single sound from him, much to my chagrin. And this final flight as a Marine was my last chance.
Time to pull out the big guns.
Threading the needle along a narrow riverbed lined with thick tree growth, I zoomed straight toward a sheer rock-faced waterfall. Waiting until the last possible second, with terrain warnings blaring, I pulled up hard and made a nearly vertical climb up the falls, skids cutting through the water, a huge anticipatory grin stretching my lips. The maneuver never failed to win at least a gasp, if not a few curses, out of my passengers.
Not a peep rose from behind me.
Damn that man!
Color me impressed. And considering the number of testosterone overloaded badasses I’d dealt with during my military career it took a lot to impress me. Even more for me to notice a man’s looks, and I have to admit, Viper is smokin’ hot. Super tall, probably six-three or four, with thick brown hair, and steel gray eyes. His black T-shirt molded beautifully to a ripped torso, and fuck if those cargo pants weren’t lovingly cupping one hell of a fabulous ass.
Yes, I admit it. I’m a total ass girl. There’s nothing better than sinking my fingers into a spectacular pair of glutes while being pounded hard. Yet his unflappable, cool demeanor was what really did it for me, hence the reason I had to snap that control and make him break. Then I’d be able to leave without so much as a backward glance.
My one unbreakable rule, the line I’d vowed to never cross, was fucking anyone from my current duty station. Time and again I bore witness to that situation going bad and I absolutely despised drama. Especially relationship drama. The last thing I needed were thoughts of a man I’d fucked interfering with my focus during a mission.
Since Viper wasn’t assigned to my base or part of my medivac missions and remained drama free, he was perfect for scratching that insatiable itch. With him, I got the bliss of his big cock fucking me ten ways to Sunday and absolutely no entanglements. I doubted he even knew I’d be leaving in the morning.
A sharp pang of regret momentarily fisted my heart. If we were together in a different situation, I could fall skids over rotor for him.


Wednesday, May 20, 2020

ARCTIC BITE by N.J. Walters

I love being a part of the Naughty Literati and getting to work with such amazing authors. While we put out collections--which you should read if you haven't already--we all publish books of our own.

I'm so excited about the release of ARCTIC BITE and wanted to share a teaser with you.




Arctic Bite
Forgotten Brotherhood, Book Two

Being immortal doesn’t mean you can’t die. It just means you’re damn hard to kill.

When Alexei Medvedev joined the Forgotten Brotherhood—paranormals hired to assassinate other paranormals—he knew it wouldn’t be a cake walk. But his next target is one of Death’s own Reapers gone rogue. For the first time since he started this gig, “damn hard to kill” feels more like “damn near impossible.”

Tracking Cassie Dobbs brings him to a remote bar in small-town Alaska, where this hot-as-hell Reaper is casually serving drinks, as if she doesn’t have a bounty on her head from Death himself. Alexei is dangerously intrigued. Everyone in the Brotherhood knows the first rule: don’t fall for your target.

But Alexei soon has bigger problems to face than an unexpected attraction. They only send assassins after those who deserve to die…or so he’s been made to believe. Now that he’s met Cassie, though, he’s not so sure.

What if everything he’s been told is a lie, and the person he’s been sent to kill is the only one who knows the truth?


TEASER:

Alexei might not be as dangerous as his leader, but he was very deadly in his own right. It would be smart to steer clear of him, but she’d much rather run toward him. So, kissing him made perfect sense, even though they were being hunted.

His lips were warm and salty, just like the French fries he’d eaten. Yum. His chest was conveniently bare, since he’d only pulled on a pair of jeans after their shower. He was the sexiest man she’d ever seen—and she’d been around long enough to be an authority—with his long hair and his full beard covering the lower portion of his face. Not to mention his huge biceps and abs of steel.

He fell back suddenly, taking her with him. She laughed, clutching his arm for support. It was like holding on to a massive tree trunk. He was so strong, so courageous, but not even he could save her.

Fate would eventually catch up with her. It was only a matter of time. Running forever wasn’t an option. But she wouldn’t regret her actions because they’d led her right to this moment.

“You’re thinking,” he complained, more growled, really. The deep rumble vibrated through her.

“Sorry.” She turned until she was lying flat on top of him, peering down at his amazingly vivid blue eyes. With his white and brown hair and his thick beard, he could have walked off the set of a Viking television show. Minus the tattoos. He didn’t have any.

He eased his big fingers into her hair, stroking the short strands. “It’s okay.”

And it was. She could see it in his face. He was simply happy to be with her. What an amazing gift. In her very long life, no one had made her feel so special.

“We should make plans.” That would be the smart thing to do, but he continued to run his fingers through her hair, thoroughly distracting her. “Alexei.”

His big body shuddered. “I love it when you say my name.”

Her heart skipped a beat when he said the “L” word. “Alexei,” she repeated, wanting to give him as much of herself as she could.

“Cassie,” he whispered.

“Cassandra.” Her real name tumbled from her lips.

“Cassandra Dobbs.”

“No, the last name is made up. I’m simply Cassandra.” All of them only had a single name. There was no need for anything more. There were no true bonds of affection, no real kinship or laughter. There was only the job.

Rolling over, he took her with him, so she was on her back with him looming over her. He leaned down until their foreheads were touching. “You aren’t simply anything. You’re the most amazing woman in the entire world.”

Wow, he might not say much, but when he did it was really special.


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N.J. Walters is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has always been a voracious reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves, dragons, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors with smoldering good looks—all vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but someone’s got to live it.
                   
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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Release Day: Naughty Temptations Collection Four


NAUGHTY TEMPTATIONS
COLLECTION FOUR

A collection of BESTSELLING CONTEMPORARY STORIES

Featuring NY Times, USA Today, Amazon & International bestselling authors!

Get it for the pre-order special pricing of $0.99 before the price goes up!


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LADY CAROLINE’S REWARD
Berengaria Brown
 Lady Caroline Eversley needs a chaperone so hires Miss Dinah Watkin, a distant relative with whom she is friends. Perhaps more than just friends.
 


BLAST FROM THE PAST
Katherine Kingston
Lynn’s past relationship with Ryan wasn’t healthy, but when she meets him again after a long separation the old flames reignite. Can they have a more mature relationship now?


FIRE AND LIGHT
Berengaria Brown
Quigley and Hugh are intensely attracted to each other, but Orion has already been rejected by his mother. Hugh can’t possibly let the child be less than his top priority now.


ICE QUEEN
Nicole Austin
 In school, he was the bad boy this good girl couldn’t have. At work, he’s the boss, I’m his intern. Oh, and his dad just married my mom. It’s so wrong. We shouldn’t be doing this, but I love it.


JEWEL’S MENAGE  CHRISTMAS
Berengaria Brown
The excitement has left Jewel, Donovan, and Oscar’s relationship. Jewel plans to spice things up, but will Donovan and Oscar rise to the challenge?


ANASTASIA’S STYLE
N.J. Walters
Anastasia Style is having anything but a hassle-free Valentine’s Day. Her car has a flat, she has a delivery to make for a last minute client, and she has to sign her divorce papers. But her mystery client is her husband and he has no intention of letting her go.


LADY ESTHER’S LESBIAN LOVER
Berengaria Brown
Lady Esther’s London season failed to find her a husband. She’d rather find a woman to love. But that’s impossible in Regency England. Or is it?


RENOVATING THE RELATIONSHIP
Katherine Kingston
Dani and Brad’s relationship ended years ago when he couldn’t give her what she needed. This time Brad thinks he’s found a way to provide it, but Dani might not agree when she realizes what he plans.


FIREWORKS AT THE LAKE
Berengaria Brown
Andrew didn’t want to spend the Fourth of July long weekend with the people from the office so he goes to Lake Superior instead. There he sees Luke, a blond Viking who arouses every craving for love and lust inside him. But can he overcome his low self-esteem from when Rory rejected his love and open his heart to another man?


QUEEN OF HEARTS
Nicole Austin
One CIA operative on a mission to take down human traffickers. Three former Army Rangers out to reclaim a cache of stolen weapons. When their worlds inevitably collide it’s taboo, forbidden and explosive.


ONE KINKY WEEKEND
Berengaria Brown
Logan and Zara’s sex life is dead boring, so they ask another couple to join them for a very dirty weekend of naughty sex.


JESSAMYN’S CHRISTMAS GIFT
N.J. Walters
Clad only in a slinky teddy and sprawled beneath the Christmas tree, Jessamyn Parker waits for her boyfriend, in an attempt to rekindle their dying relationship. Instead, a complete stranger surprises her. The new sheriff in town, Caleb Morgan is enthralled by her. Jessamyn has sworn off men, but Caleb has other plans.


THE LOCH NESS MONSTER, ROMEO, AND JULIO
Berengaria Brown
Fraser Campbell and Cameron MacDonald are sent to Glasgow on business. Cam’s determined to see the Loch Ness monster. Fraser just wants Cam.


PRELUDE TO A MOST UNUSUAL MARRIAGE
Katherine Kingston
 Guilty secrets torment widowed Elizabeth Fitzhugh. A Christmas visit to the Earl of Chisenholm offers redemption, if she can find the courage to grasp it.


JAID’S SEXY SANTAS
Berengaria Brown
Jaid hates the annual family Christmas party. But this year her second cousin, Greg, and his partner, Steve, are there.


SUMMER LOVIN’
Nicole Austin
 Cougar on the prowl, Larissa Cross is ready for a summer full of hot younger man lovin’. Rawr! Tattooed and pierced fireman JD Harmon is tempting prey but he intends to tame the wicked cougar and stake a claim on her heart.


Publisher’s Note
 This is a collection of previously published stories.



Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Release Day: Naughty Temptations Collection Three

NAUGHTY TEMPTATIONS

COLLECTION THREE

A collection of BESTSELLING PARANORMAL STORIES

Get it for the pre-order special pricing of $0.99 before the price goes up!


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HOW TO BLACKMAIL A VAMPIRE
Belle Scarlett
In the spring, a vampire’s fancy turns to the blood lust mating hunt. A pretty, human blackmailer becomes the object of his thirst, but she’s not into vampires. Yet.



MISSING PIXIE
Katherine Kingston
It started with an escaped pixie and then Lauren’s involvement with sexy Ryan Davidson and his daughter took a turn into the really bizarre.


MERRY CHRISTMAS, KITTEN
Nicole Austin
Sirena Petra wants one thing for Christmas—an orgasm. And sex toy expert Kenyon Fort has exactly what the lion shifter needs to find more than just her happy place.


VALENTIME
Belle Scarlett
Valerie buys a South Carolina plantation and discovers a Valentine addressed to her from a previous owner who bids her to return to him in 1865.


THE PROPERTY OF TWIN DRAGONS
Berengaria Brown
Twin dragons Drake and Dragun are convinced Lois is their mate. But is she stealing from the company? And why won’t she talk to them?


MY VALENTINE LOVERS
Nicole Austin
All I want for Valentine’s Day is to get barbed by a feline shifter and act out a few of the naughty twin fantasies getting me hot and bothered.


COASTAL GHOST
Katherine Kingston
A sunny beach house isn’t the usual place to find a ghost, but the one that haunts Mary’s rental house has a mission and a plan.


MY KIND OF LOVER
Nicole Austin
Badass biker girl, accountant, lioness shifter—I’m all that and more. And this hybrid wolf thinks he can take me on? Bring it, you sexy beast! I’ve got this.


THE GHOSTS AT SUBSTATION #69
Berengaria Brown
A woman fleeing her abusive partner. Her high school sweetheart who wants to rescue her. And two ghosts.


ALIEN RIGHTS
Nicole Austin
Be careful what you wish for—it just might come true. While Emily may have wished to be taken away, waking up on an alien cruiser, naked and intensely turned-on wasn’t what she’d had in mind.


THE BERMUDA LOVE TRIANGLE
Belle Scarlett
Castaway in the Bermuda Triangle, Trista finds herself torn between two sexy shifters. Neither will share her so she must choose between them. Decisions, decisions…


Publisher’s Note
This is a collection of previously published stories.