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1. An Erotic Paranormal by Tory Richards

   

   When Toni finally came to, she had no way of knowing how long she’d been out. As she slowly regained consciousness, she became aware that she was in some kind of cave, lying on something that felt soft and furry. At first she thought it was a dead animal. She jumped to her feet and moved away from it, only to find that it was just an animal hide. Picking it up, she examined it before wrapping it around her cold body.

   She glanced around the cave, wondering how she’d got there, and then her memory returned. Where was he? That a man had dragged her in there she had no doubts. She could tell the cave went further back, she could see the flickering shadows against the walls indicating some kind of lighting, but she wasn’t about to go exploring. The loud sound of moving water reminded her that she was still near the river. She turned toward the mouth of the cave, walked to the edge, and glanced down. As far as she could tell, it was the only way out of there.

   If she had jumped the night before she would have killed herself. Nothing but boulders and large rocks lined the steep incline down to the river. Something off to the side drew her attention, and she gasped, recognizing one of the men that had been after her. There was no question that he was dead. His twisted, broken body was lying just inches from the river, his bloody face and glazed, lifeless eyes were staring up at her. She shivered with repulsion and searched around for his friend, until remembering that she’d heard the sound of a splash.
   Her gaze shifted across the water to the other side, wondering if he’d crossed the river or had been swept away with the current. Even if he had managed to swim across he wouldn’t have been able to climb up the embankment. More likely than not he’d been washed down the river and had drowned. At least she didn’t have to worry about the men anymore. Once she returned to the cabin she’d call Detective Todd and tell her what happened, and with a little luck, the local police were already searching for her.

   Toni didn’t realize how close she was to the edge until she felt the heel of her foot begin to slip. She screamed when the reality that she was falling rushed over her. Once again a muscular arm came out of nowhere and encircled her waist. Then, with surprising ease, she was hauled against a huge male body. She knew it was male because he was naked, and there was no denying the feeling of a large, flaccid cock against her backside.

   She glanced down, thanking God his arm wasn’t as hairy as she’d been expecting, but still screamed and tried to wiggle free. He was much too strong for her. He kept her tight against him, grunting when she dug her nails into his flesh. He pulled her away from the cave entrance and tossed her against the cave wall. She hit it forcefully, crying out, and clutched the fur as it started to slip down.

   Toni swung around and stared at the man in shock. One thing she knew for certain, he wasn’t Bigfoot, but he was big, possibly seven feet tall. And he was definitely human, his features were rugged and strong and not totally unpleasant. He had long brownish hair that appeared streaked with blond, his brown eyes conveyed intelligence and something else that she couldn’t quite put her finger on. His naked body revealed that he was well muscled, from his thick neck, defined biceps, pectorals, and sculptured abs. His thighs were as solid as small tree trunks, and his flaccid shaft was surprisingly thick and long. The light dusting of hair that covered his body was like any other man, allowing Toni to see his scars and other imperfections. As he stood there staring at her he made her feel something wild and primitive. He was magnificent.

   Ohmygod! Was he part of the wild people that the locals spoke of, the ones who lived in the mountains? Did they really exist? Toni felt her heart begin to race with growing fear. His gaze moved over her in much the same way that she had examined him, and it was then that she recognized that it was interest in his eyes.

   She clutched the animal hide tighter to her breast. His mouth quirked in the semblance of a grin, which, under normal circumstances would have calmed her nerves somewhat. But these were not normal circumstances, and when he moved she gasped, and leaned as far as she could against the cold stone behind her. The closer he got, the smaller she felt. Toni had to look a long way up to meet his eyes.

   “What… who are you?” She didn’t even know if he understood or spoke English.

   “My clan calls me Cormac. I brought you here.”

   His clan? His gaze continued to roam over Toni, slowly, as though he could see right through the fur that she held in front of her. She cringed when he reached forward and grabbed a handful of her long, brown hair, bringing it up to his nose. She pulled it away from him. His response was a grunt, and a tightening of his mouth. It was clear that he didn’t like what she’d done. She swallowed hard, recognizing that he could probably kill her with one blow. The sheer size of him was intimidating. A flashback of the night before reminded Toni what he was capable of.

   “My name is Toni.” She didn’t know why she felt the need to introduce herself, except that he’d saved her life, and maybe if she were friendly to him he would help her. She wondered how she was going to find her way back home. One thing she did know, she couldn’t stand there all day and do nothing.

   “Well, it was nice meeting you.” It seemed a silly thing to say but he wasn’t very talkative, and Toni had no reason to think she couldn’t leave.

   She pushed herself away from the wall with the intention of going further into the cave. There had to be another entrance because where they were now, the only way out was straight down. Toni only took two steps before she felt his hand in her hair, and she was jerked backwards against his solid form. She cried out, her hand automatically going to where his was clutching at her hair.

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2. A Well-Stacked Trio –

   About A Well-Stacked Trio – :

   What’s better than one sexy romantic comedy?

   Why a menage with one press of the download button!

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   These three women are HOT!

   And these three men are very BOTHERED!

   Enjoy three sexy, sassy romantic comedies in one download! And check out the matching audio books as well! If you have the eBook you can download the audiobook for just $1.99 with no membership required!

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   DESIGNING WOMAN – The Saint becomes fascinated with a Sinner!

   Meet Brandy Abbott – as potent as the liquor that echoes her name. And when this woman gets branded a tramp…why what else can she do, but go above and beyond to make the man who did the branding pay!

   Meet Griffen St.Clair – he thought he could handle her and not get burned. But he quickly found out that Brandy was a force to be reckoned with and he wasn’t giving up on the idea that he could reform her.
   LADY BE BAD – Read what happens when revenge turns into seduction!

   Marlayna had questions.

   Her ex-husband, Noah Drake, had the answers.

   And she didn’t mind showing up at his engagement party and making a scene. Or climbing back into his bed.
   VIDEO VIXEN – She’s always been Santa’s favorite – now she’s Dan’s!

   Victoria Kirkland played the most sinful, wanton woman on cable TV – Vixen Mallory. But was she?

   Investigative reporter, Dan Falkner wasn’t so sure. Until he entered the town of Sodom’s Crossing – where it’s always steamy. And began to sample the erotic Vixen/Vikki for himself.

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   Author Bio:
   If you like sassy, laugh out loud, contemporary romances – some more explicit than others – you have found the right author!

   Reviewers have called them: “cat & mouse” – “slow burn” – “hot and steamy” – “highly addicting” – “solid characters & lots of humor” – “amazing reads!”

   I call them fun! My heroines are NOT: thin, petite, clueless or submissive. They are strong women who aren’t looking for a man – until the right one comes along!

   And those men! Tough-guy, alpha males who don’t know what hit them! But do know they want MORE!

   Whether you read my erotic romantic comedies (updated eBooks), my updated ‘steamy’ romantic eBooks, or my classic eBooks – remember there’s never an expiration date on Romance!

   I’m excited to announce: Double Occupancy has been on Facebook’s “What to read after 50 Shades of Grey Top 50 book list” for over 18 consecutive months! #14 as of 11/19/2013! While it’s on FB’s hottest list…there is no BDSM – no college ‘twinkies’ – just a fabulous explicit love story that readers say “wow, this is so real, I feel it can happen.”

   And Turning Pages announced that Rules of The Game (updated eBook edition only) was voted best erotic romance novel of 2012 from their website (http://ow.ly/hcbhL) Psstt…did you know Rules hit #1 on Kindle Free list!

   Exciting news for audiobook lovers: One Way or Another (classic romance audiobook) was audible.com’s “Best Reviewed Romance for October 2012″ narrator: Janina Edwards

   And Special Delivery, which has been on audibles erotic romance bestseller list since its debut in August, 2012, was #4 out of 10 Top reviewed romance novels for 2012! (PS it was the only audiobook not from a major publishing house!) narrators: award-winning team of Destiny Landon & Lee James from Bella Czar Productions.

   My two new audiobooks: Best Laid Plans featuring narrator Jill Arehart has been on audible.com chicklit bestsellers list since it posted April 25th. Double Occupancy featuring dual narrators Destiny Landon & Lee James, with original music, hit iTunes New & Noteworthy list.

   I also write explicit mystery/thriller’s. My non-fiction “How to write the Amateur Detective Novel” which was nominated for the Agatha Christie Award is in the FBI Forensic Library at Quantico.

   You can find me:

   www.elaineracochase.com

   @ElaineRaco on twitter;

   https://www.facebook.com/elaineracochase?ref=hl

   http://pinterest.com/elaineracochase/ and on

   audible.com and iTunes!

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3. Sara’s Promise by Deanna Lynn Sletten

   About Sara’s Promise by Deanna Lynn Sletten:

   Do you believe in soul mates?

   William Grafton had the perfect life with his lovely wife, Sara, and two wonderful children. But one day his perfect forever was shattered when Sara died suddenly, leaving him alone to raise his children and wonder how he would ever get through life without his soul mate. Five years later, he finds himself looking into a familiar pair of blue-green eyes that remind him of Sara. The woman is the exact opposite of his late wife, yet he finds he is drawn to her. But after a few strange occurrences, he begins to wonder–are these just coincidences or has his Sara come back to him as she once promised in the form of this new woman?

   Annie Paxton doesn’t believe in soul mates or fate. She had watched her father die of a broken heart after her mother passed away and has since cast away any fairy tale ideas of love. Then she meets the man who has been haunting her dreams and she begins to see love in a whole new light. But her dream man is still tied to his deceased wife, and Annie doesn’t know if he will ever be able to break away from his past. As strange occurrences unfold, Annie wonders if William could ever truly love her for herself and not for the traits that remind him of Sara.

   Were William and Annie brought together by fate, coincidence or by Sara keeping her promise?

   **2013 National Indie Excellence Book Awards Finalist in Romance**

   **Semi-Finalist in Romance in The Kindle Book Review’s Best Indie Books of 2013**

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   Author Bio:
   Deanna Lynn Sletten writes women’s fiction and romance novels that dig deeply into the lives of the characters, giving the reader an in-depth look into their hearts and souls. She has also written one middle-grade novel that takes you on the adventure of a lifetime.

   Deanna’s romance novel, Memories, was a semifinalist in The Kindle Book Review’s Best Indie Books of 2012. Her novel, Sara’s Promise, was a semifinalist in The Kindle Book Review’s Best Indie Books of 2013 and a finalist in the 2013 National Indie Excellence Book Awards.

   Deanna is married and has two grown children. When not writing, she enjoys walking the wooded trails around her northern Minnesota home with her beautiful Australian Shepherd or relaxing in the boat on the lake in the summer.

   12/09/2013

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4. An Invitation to Scandal by Kelly Boyce

   About An Invitation to Scandal by Kelly Boyce:

   The Sins& Scandals Series Three gentleman friends are forced into marriages in recompense for their past sins and scandals. One must marry for redemption, the other for money, and the last for honor.

   AN INVITATION TO SCANDAL

   Nicholas Sheridan, Viscount Roxton – can the wicked aristocrat ever atone for his sins?

   Infamous for his wickedness, Nicholas Sheridan, Viscount Roxton, must pay the price after his sinful actions lead to the death of one of his peers. Guilt forces him to change his scandalous ways and seek redemption through marriage to a proper lady.

   Miss Abigail Laytham – will the headstrong beauty be able to forgive?

   Miss Abigail Laytham is determined to avenge her beloved uncle’s death and make the man responsible pay, even if that man is her former beau, Viscount Roxton.(

   Learn more about the author, buy the book, or follow them on social media:
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   Author Bio:
   Kelly Boyce’s writing career has taken her down many strange paths, from wielding a broadsword in Reno, to being a featured author in a documentary profiling the romance writing industry, Who’s Afraid of Happy Endings? Her first published book, The Outlaw Bride, a western historical romance came out in 2011 and she has two more westerns coming out with Harlequin Historicals, the first one, Salvation in the Rancher’s Arms in August 2014. Her latest release, An Invitation to Scandal takes place in Regency England and is Book 1 in the Sins & Scandals Series.

   When Kelly isn’t writing or working at her day job in commercial real estate, she likes hanging out with her husband and clownish golden retriever, biking, running, or knitting. She has a significant weakness for vanilla lattes and cannot start her day without one.

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5. Lydia’s Tin Lid Drum by Neale Osborne

   About Lydia’s Tin Lid Drum by Neale Osborne:

   An epic-length illustrated fantasy adventure for a reading age of 9 years and upwards.

   This newly revised e-book edition of Neale Osborne’s acclaimed debut novel (first published by Oxford University Press in 2009) is now available in all major formats – as a free offer, to coincide with the 2013 publication of the ‘Arabian-Nights’-inspired sequel ‘Lydia’s Golden Drum’.

   Feast your eyes on Planet Plenti, Lydia’s extraordinary world, where tasty confections, candies and fizzy drinks spring forth from the very earth – where all of these delicious riches have been taken by the tyrannical Stannic, a Master Chef who rules the land with an army of machines – where forbidden toffee is smuggled abroad from a secret sweet kitchen hidden in the jungle – And where Lydia, with her mysterious abilities, must set out on a perilous quest to overthrow the Master Chef, and return her world to its sweetest once more …

   “Part girls-own adventure, part mechanical-nightmare and part toffee, this extraordinary novel is a rich mix of flavours and inventiveness … There is plenty to savour and enjoy along the way, especially the illustrations and tongue-in-cheek names. A blend of light and dark themes makes this lengthy book a good choice for readers who need a sugar fix and are not keen on grittier realism.” ~ Carousel, children’s literature magazine

   “It’s destined to become a children’s classic.” ~ Booktime magazine

   “Mad, but tantalisingly different for the over 10s.” ~ Independent on Sunday

   “Neale Osborne’s unique style of writing … throughout the novel is a work of art” ~ The Kindle Book Review

   “Set on a hugely inventive and original world … this is a fast-moving adventure” ~ Lovereading 4 Kids website

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   Author Bio:
   A freelance cartoonist since 1992, Neale Osborne’s illustrations and caricatures have appeared in a wide variety of places: on posters and packaging, on stage, in exhibitions, and publications such as the Times Literary Supplement, The Gramophone, Mojo and programmes for the BBC Proms. Many of these pictures (including those from the ‘Lydia’ novels) can be found at Neale’s official website ‘The Land of Oz’.

   He has mostly written full-time since 2005 when his initial manuscript and illustration work for ‘Lydia’s Tin Lid Drum’ caught the attention of children’s publisher Liz Cross at Oxford University Press. (Liz was the editor of Philip Pullmann’s remarkable trilogy ‘His Dark Materials’). Neale is currently developing further works exploring the culinary Lands of Plenti, and a new title ‘Tales of Sugar’ should be available in 2014.

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