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1. Mortal Ice by Serena Zane

   About Mortal Ice by Serena Zane:

   Death is stalking South Beach. Detective Shawna Davies delves into a world of corruption and danger as she searches for the source of the new drug that is hitting the streets. Partnered with the steamy hot new detective on the force, Eric Black, Shawna must keep her head together as she follows the trail of leads into an unforeseen world. Shawna struggles to keep her head as she learns there are things in the world that not even guns can stop.

   Eric Black is sent to South Beach, Florida to take control of a situation that is quickly spinning out of control. As Head Enforcer for the Vampire Council, Eric has to hunt down who is causing trouble before the humans find out about their kind. Going undercover as a narcotics officer gives him the perfect cover, until he finds out that the woman he is partnered with a woman who’s blood harbors a dangerous secret.

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   Author Bio:
   Serena Zane is a best-selling eclectic author who writes Paranormal Romance, Action/adventure Romance, and Sweet Romance. She lives with her husband and son in the Northwest. She works hard at her full-time job, plays hard, and spends her time studying the Middle Ages, sewing, making music in a re-creationist organization called the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc (SCA); and writing.
   Zane broke into the writing scene with her best-selling short stories published through Books To Go Now. Her latest release, The Hunter Diaries anthology, is a compilation of four of her shorts and is out in both print and eBook.
   Inspired by her mother, a strong independent woman who loves to help others, Zane writes strong female leads and hot alpha males with sizzling fast-paced plotlines.
   Zane won the Lucy Monroe Award in 2011 for her accomplishments as an author through her RWA chapter. Always an author, she laughs as she recalls her first story (written in kindergarten) entitled “My First Romance Novel” on construction paper in purple and pink. She fell in love with the idea of writing a contemporary action/adventure romance while she attended college to study Criminal Justice and she combined both her knowledge of Criminal Justice and her love for all things paranormal.
   Her series include: The Hunter Diaries, The Dark Warrior series, & The Jewel series. Zane has also released three Sweet Romance shorts, which are based around her adventures in the SCA.
   To check out what Serena is up to via Twitter or Facebook – friend her twitter@serenazane or facebook.com/serenazane – and check out her website where she maintains a blog & often participates in giveaways – www.serenazane.com

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2. Broken Fawn

   About Broken Fawn:

   Frank Bowen is a man who wishes to get through the days of his life as easily as possible, blocking out distractions from family, friends and work colleagues. Some would say he was on the road to a recluse. He would say he just wants a simple life.

   However, things become far from simple when one day, due to an accident, Frank finds himself trapped in the dying town of Broken Fawn. A town of few people and even fewer clues, but more worryingly for Frank, are the masked figures, hunting him down at every corner.

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   Author Bio:
   Michael Burnside is a Ballymena man from Ballygowan, born in Belfast Northern Ireland in the late seventies . Over his early years, he developed a love of science fiction, horror, thrillers, comics and video games, while coming up with as many excuses as possible to get out of doing PE. He has written many short sketches that were filmed for various amateur projects, as well as working with the FLWA (a small time Irish wrestling promotion) creating characters and storylines.

   He currently lives in Belfast.

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3. Jack Knifed

   About Jack Knifed:

   Jack Knifed is part of the Jack Stratton collection that has 400+ Five-Star reviews with over 150,000 eBooks and paperbacks in distribution. If you are looking for a great story with romance, action and mystery, try Jack Knifed today.

   Handsome Police Officer Jack Stratton is the “hometown hero cop with a heart of gold.” Constant nightmares have forced him to seek answers about his rough childhood, and the dark secrets that lay hidden there. With Replacement by his side, Jack travels to Hope Falls to solve a murder that occurred before he was born.

   Everyone in the small town remembers the unsolved murder of Steven Ritter, but after 27 years, no one thought that someone would look into it – They don’t know Jack.

   A heart-rending mystery – thriller about lost love, betrayal, and murder, Jack Knifed will keep you on the edge of your seat. This stand-alone novel features rogue hero Jack Stratton. Look for other books in the Jack Stratton Collection including Girl Jacked, Jack Knifed, Jacks are Wild, and now Jack and the Giant Killer. They can be read in any order; however, they are best experienced in sequence.

   Christopher Greyson’s novel weaves a tale full of mystery and action with humor and suspense. His unique stories and no-nonsense style of writing will take you on a page turning roller coaster ride of emotions right up until the end.

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   Author Bio:
   Hello. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Christopher Greyson and I am a storyteller.

   Since I was little boy, I dreamt of what mystery was around the next corner, or quest lay over the hill. If I couldn’t find an adventure, one usually found me, and now I weave those tales into my stories.

   I am blessed to have written the best-selling Jack Stratton mystery series with over 125,000 eBooks and paperbacks in distribution. The collection includes “Girl Jacked”, “Jack Knifed”, and “Jacks Are Wild”. My latest novel “Jack and the Giant Killer” is due out summer of 2014.

   My background is an eclectic mix of degrees in Theatre, Communications and Computer Science. Currently I reside in Massachusetts with my lovely wife and two fantastic children. My wife, Katherine Greyson, who is my chief content editor, is an author of her own romance series “Everyone Keeps Secrets”.

   My love for tales of mystery and adventure began with my grandfather, a World War I decorated hero. I will never forget being introduced to my grandfather’s friend, a WWI pilot who flew across the skies at the same time as the feared legendary Red Baron. My love of reading and storytelling eventually lead me to write “Pure of Heart” a young adult fantasy that I plan to release later in 2014.

   I love to hear from my readers. Please go to ChristopherGreyson.com. I plan in the next coming months to add free content including side stories and vignettes involving the characters from the series. Please sign-up for my mailing list and receive periodic updates on this and new book releases. Thank you for reading my novels and I hope my stories have brightened your day.

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4. The Great Darkening by R.G. Triplett

   About The Great Darkening by R.G. Triplett:

   Fans of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien will love R.G. Triplett. For thousands of generations, the reaches of Aiénor’s borders have been lit only by a mysterious power in the form of a great, burning tree. Then, without warning the great tree begins to fail, one burnt, lifeless branch at a time. A young groomsman named Calarmindon begins to unravel the mysteries of the fast-darkening world of Aiénor. He discovers a colony of long-lost dreamers, an ancient race of terrible and powerful birds of prey, and a remnant of forgotten sprite-people trapped for centuries underneath a mountain fortress. The hope and promise of new light propel him into an expedition across the Dark Sea, where he encounters a taste of the monstrous evil that awaits Haven when the light of the great tree is finally extinguished forever.

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   Author Bio:
   Bobby, as his friends call him, is an artist at heart. He is a professional musician and private chef – not to mention a husband, daddy of two, and self-proclaimed nerd. Over the last decade he has had the privilege and responsibility of sharing his heart and his inspirations with thousands, and his writing is an expression of his rather epic view of the world.

   Here is what he says about his debut work, “The Great Darkening”:
   I walked into the gravity of this story much the same way one walks outdoors into the bright sunlight of the afternoon sky. The enormity of its shine was, and is, a little overwhelming… but I have taken great comfort in knowing that my task has never been to make the sun shine. Rather, I have been given the charge and the privilege of merely describing how the world looks from my squinty-eyed perspective.

   Thank you for choosing to walk with me on this path. Thank you for daring to hike along the unfamiliar trails with me, in the light of the full sun. I pray that this will be a bright journey for your heart as much as it has been one for mine.

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5. Mark Banana and the New Red Cape

   About Mark Banana and the New Red Cape:

   Mark Banana is a little boy with an EPIC IMAGINATION!

   Sometimes he is a prince, sometimes he is a superhero. Almost always, he needs a CAPE!

   At Mark’s request, his loving mother sews him a new red cape. But when it does not turn out the way Mark had expected, he is torn between his disappointment, his concern for his mother’s feelings, and his irrepressible need to Pretend!

   With hilarious illustrations and easy-to-read print, each Mark Banana book is ideal for read-aloud storytime and also for building confidence in intermediate readers. Written for kids, but equally as entertaining for adults, the continuing adventures of Mark Banana are a delight for the whole family!

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   Author Bio:
   Hi! I’m Marcus MacGregor, author of the Mark Banana series. As a dad and former teacher, I’ve always been grateful for stories written primarily to delight and entertain. They are like rays of sunshine that lift moods, spirits, and hopes.

   Enter Mark Banana. His adventures (and misadventures) are based loosely on my own childhood, which thanks to my loving parents was a very happy one.

   May the sweetness, the humor, and the surprise twists of Mark Banana deepen your childrens’ love of life and literature – and may they put a smile on your face as well!

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6. Treasure Me

   About Treasure Me:

   Finalist, Next Generation Indie Awards

   “Highly recommended” by The Midwest Book Review

   Petty thief Birdie Kaminsky has arrived in Liberty, Ohio to steal a treasure hidden since the Civil War. She’s in possession of a charming clue passed down in her family for generations: Liberty safeguards the cherished heart.

   The beautiful thief wants to go straight. She secretly admires the clue’s author, freedwoman Justice Postell, who rose above the horrors of slavery to build a new life in Ohio. According to family lore, Justice left South Carolina at the dawn of the Civil War. Heavy with child, she carried untold riches on her journey north. As Birdie searches for the treasure, she begins to believe a questionable part of the story: a tale of love between Justice and Lucas Postell, the French plantation owner who was Birdie’s ancestor.

   If the stories are true, Justice bore a child with Lucas. Some of those black relatives might still live in town. Birdie can’t help but wonder if she’s found one—Liberty’s feisty matriarch, Theodora Hendricks, who packs a pistol and heartwarming stories about Justice. Birdie doesn’t know that an investigative reporter who has arrived in town will trip her up—as will her conscience when she begins to wonder if it’s possible to start a new life with stolen riches. Yet with each new clue she unearths, Birdie begins to discover a family history more precious than gems, a tradition of love richer than she could imagine.

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   Author Bio:
   Award-winning author Christine Nolfi provides readers with heartwarming and inspiring fiction. Her debut Treasure Me is a Next Generation Indie Awards finalist. The Midwest Book Review lists her books as “highly recommended” and her novels have enjoyed bestseller status. She has also written the manual for writers Reviews Sell Books. Chat with her on Twitter at @christinenolfi or visit her at www.christinenolfi.com.

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7. The Great Brownie Taste-off: (The Yolanda’s Yummery Series, Book 1)

   About The Great Brownie Taste-off: (The Yolanda’s Yummery Series, Book 1):

   Yolanda Carter comes from a family of artisans and lives in her deceased grandparent’s cottage in Sherman Oaks, California. She works at a small cat shelter but dreams of owning a bakery. Her friend from high school, Teagan Mishkin, knows that Yolanda needs money and suggests better paying work as a cocktail waitress. The interview takes an unexpected turn and she stumbles across a scheme to close down the cat shelter.

   The plan Yolanda concocts may be the only way to save the shelter. Helped by her parents, coworkers and friends, a rising young blogger also takes an interest in her plight. Will she bake the best brownies of her life?

   BONUS ~ Includes the winning brownie recipe!

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   Author Bio:
   Lisa Maliga is an American novelist and nonfiction author of soap crafting books. She’s just released two new ebooks — one for crafty people and a sweet romance novel/cozy mystery. “Fun Foodie Soap Crafting” shows how you can create stunning soap that looks like food – or contains various fruits and vegetables. Part 2 of the Yolanda’s Yummery Series, “Magical Cakes of Love” continues the tale with the successful new yummmery, Yolanda’s budding romance, a missing homeless customer disappears…and she’s a suspect. Recently, Lisa’s coming of age novel set in the 1970s and 80s was revised. A reader wrote, “Out of the Blue is a story about a young woman’s journey to emotional maturity but there is an underlying thread. That thread is the connection between intuitives which will be familiar to anyone of an introspective bent.” When not writing, Lisa reads lots of books, watches movies, goes on daily hikes and wishes she had more time to skate.

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8. The Pack Rules 1: Chosen by the Alpha by Michele Bardsley

   About The Pack Rules 1: Chosen by the Alpha by Michele Bardsley:

   Every 20 years, the Shadow Pack arrives in the small desert community of Bleed City, Nevada. To honor the pact made 150 years ago with the werewolves, the town offers up their eldest daughters for the Choosing–a ceremony where the shifters pick their virgin brides.

   Like most werewolf packs, the Shadows need human females for mating and breeding so they can replenish their werewolf bloodlines. Arabelle Winton considers the entire process somewhat barbaric, but as the oldest female in her family, she must take her place among the other women.

   What she doesn’t expect is to catch the interest of Alpha Greyson Burke. When he chooses her for his mate, he shows her the true meaning of passion–and opens the door into a sensuous world she’s more than willing to explore with him.

   Yes, Grey can have her body any way he wants… but Belle will never give her heart to a werewolf.

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   Author Bio:
   Michele Bardsley writes sexy shifter tales about wolves, bears, big cats, and dragon-like wizards. And if you love funny with your paranormal romance, check Michele’s national best selling Broken Heart vampire series!

   When not writing paranormal adventure stories that blend science fiction, fantasy, and romance, Michele spends her time re-watching “Supernatural” episodes, consuming chocolate, crocheting hats, reading books, and spending time with her awesome hubby.

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