Giveaway ~ In For The Kill by Shannon McKenna

Posted on January 27, 2015 by fundinmental

In for the Kill by Shannon McKenna

Publisher: Kensington Books

Print Length: 416 pages
Publication Date: January 27, 2015

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SYNOPSIS

Years ago, the McClouds and their friends rescued little Sveti Ardova from ruthless organ traffickers. Now she’s all grown up, and getting into some scorching trouble of her own . . .

The risks ex-cop Sam Petrie has taken have turned his life into a train wreck. So he has nothing to lose by doubling down as the elusive Svetlana Ardova’s unwanted bodyguard on her ill-advised trip to Italy. Her crusade against modern slavery has blazoned a bullseye on her chest, but when one of the death threats against her almost hits the mark, Sam’s protective instincts go into overdrive. Every lethal obstacle and trap they encounter ups the stakes—and the undeniable heat between them.

Now they’re spiraling in on a deadly and explosive secret—one that could either redeem them or destroy them … and the closer they get, the shorter the fuse …

“The McCloud series is an auto buy for me.” –Maya Banks

“McKenna writes intense, sensual stories.” –The B&N Review

“Shannon McKenna makes the pulse pound.” –BookPage

EXCERPT

All yours. Sam’s fantasy head rush was swiftly quenched when Sveti lunged for the door. He blocked her way. “No way.”

Her golden eyes widened, shocked. “You don’t think you’re keeping me in here, do you? You’re not serious!”

“You heard Tam,” Sam replied. “You leave this room, and she comes after my balls with the bolt-cutters.”

Sveti’s chest heaved, which highlighted her excellent nipple hard-on. “What Tam might do to you is nothing compared to what I will do to you if you try to stop me from walking out that door.”

Sam reached, and flicked the knob lock. “I’ll take my chances.”

She crossed her arms over the nipple jut. “Wrong answer.”
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“Yeah? What are you going to do to me? You got a pair of bolt-cutters under your skirt, too?”

She snorted. “Most guys seem to think so.”

He admired the hot flush staining her cheekbones. “I don’t.”

“Good for you. Congratulations. You’re very brave. Now get out of my way. I can’t stand being confined. Not after what happened to me.”

He waved that away. “Don’t play the captive-waif-in-the-dungeon pity card with me. It’s old and tired. Move on.”

Her jaw sagged, in utter shock. “You asshole!”

“Yeah, sure,” he agreed. “I have nothing to lose. You already think I’m a dickhead. Why not say whatever I damn well please?”

Curling wisps of hair swayed around her chin as she shook her head. “I have bigger problems than your unrequited crush, Petrie!”

“Burrrrrnnn,” he murmured. “Tell me about those big problems, since we’re shut in here together. You can start with the death threats.”

Her eyes slid away. “I do not want to discuss that.”

“Too bad. I say we do.”

A tense silence followed that statement. She flicked him a wary glance from under those longlashes. “You can’t bully me,” she said.

“You think not?” he said. “Let’s see about that. Spit it out. Who, what, where and when. Was it that sweatshop bust, six months ago? Those piece of shit snakeheads Helen Wong and Him Goh?”

Her eyes went wide and startled. “How do you know about them?”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Shannon McKenna is the NYT bestselling author of over ten action packed, turbocharged romantic thrillers, among which are the stories of the wildly popular McCloud series. She loves tough and heroic alpha males, heroines with the brains and guts to match them, villains who challenge them to their utmost, adventure, scorching sensuality, and most of all, the redemptive power of true love. Since she was small she has loved abandoning herself to the magic of a good book, and her fond childhood fantasy was that writing would be just like that, but with the added benefit of being able to take credit for the story at the end. Alas, the alchemy of writing turned out to be messier than she’d ever dreamed. But what the hell, she loves it anyway, and hopes that readers enjoy the results of her alchemical experiments. She loves to hear from her readers. Contact her at her website, http://shannonmckenna.com, or join the newsletter by
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Here Kitty, Kitty ~ Meow If It’s Murder by L C LoTempio Giveaway

Posted on December 6, 2014 by fundinmental

Welcome to my stop for Meow If It’s Murder by L C LoTempio.

I love cozy mysteries and critter stories, so this is a twofer.

Do you have a favorite critter?

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Meow If It’s Murder by L.C. LoTempio

Nora Charles doesn’t believe in fate, even if she is a crime reporter who shares a name with a character from The Thin Man. In fact, she’s moving back to Cruz, California, to have a quieter life. But after finding an online magazine eager for material, and a stray cat named Nick with a talent for detection, Nora’s not just reporting crimes again. She’s uncovering them…

Back in her hometown, Nora reconnects with old friends and makes some new ones, like Nick, the charming feline who seems determined to be her cat. But not everything about Cruz is friendly. Writing for a local online magazine, Nora investigates the curious death of socialite Lola Grainger. Though it was deemed an accident, Nora suspects foul play. And it seems that her cat does too.

Apparently, Nick used to belong to a P.I. who disappeared while investigating Lola Grainger’s death. The coincidence is spooky, but not as spooky as the clues Nick spells out for her with Scrabble letters—clues that lead her down an increasingly dangerous path. Whether fate put her on this case or not, solving it will take all of Nora’s wits, and maybe a few of Nick’s nine lives.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

While Toni Lotempio does not commit – or solve – murders in real life, she has no trouble doing it on paper. Her lifelong love of mysteries began early on when she was introduced to her first Nancy Drew mystery at age 10 – The Secret in the Old Attic. She lists among her favorite mystery/suspense writers Erle Stanley Gardner, Mary Higgins Clark and James Patterson, as well as EJ Copperman, Steve Hockensmith, Victoria Laurie, Ali Brandon, Rita Mae Brown, Miranda James and Sofie Kelly to name only a few! Toni is also passionate about her love for animals, as demonstrated with her four cats: Trixie, Princess, Maxx and, of course, ROCCO, who not only provided the inspiration for the character of Nick the cat in the Nick and Nora mystery series, but who also writes his own blog and does charity work for Nathan Fillion’s charity, Kids Need to Read! Toni’s also devoted to miniseries like The Thorn Birds, Dancing with the Stars, reruns of Murder She Wrote and Castle (of course!). She (and ROCCO, albeit he’s uncredited) pen the Nick and Nora mystery series from Berkley Prime Crime – the first volume, MEOW IF ITS MURDER, debuts Dec. 2, 2014. She, Rocco and company make their home in Clifton, New Jersey, just twenty minutes from the Big Apple – New York.

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Praise for the Book

“Meow if it’s Murder is an absolute delight and Nick and Nora make a purr-fect mystery-solving team. ! I couldn’t put it down!” –Michelle Rowen, national bestselling author

“Meow If It’s Murder is delightful! Readers will love the mystery and charming cat. You don’t want to miss this new series” –Rose Pressey, USA Today Bestselling Author

“Nick and Nora are a winning team. The crafty feline manages to stay one paw ahead of his new owner – and the criminals in Cruz, California.” –Rebecca Hale, NY Times Bestselling Author

“Namesakes Nick the cat and Nora the deli owner can teach Hammett’s amateur detective duo a thing or two. Meow if It’s Murder is a fast-paced cozy mystery spiced with a dash of romance and topped with a big slice of “cat-itude.” Enjoy!” ~Ali Brandon, NY Times Bestselling author of the Black Cat Bookshop Mysteries

“Nick and Nora are the purrfect sleuthy duo!” – Victoria Laurie, NY Times Bestselling author of the Psychic Eye Mystery Series

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EXCERPT

My friend cut me an eyeroll, a sure indication she thought I was full of, as the French would say, merde. “The only other thing she saw was that this mission had to do with something that was switched.”

I wrinkled my nose. “Something switched? Like what? That’s not much of a clue.”

Chantal shrugged. “What can I say? Sometimes the images come over a bit…clouded, shall we say? We have to interpret them the best we can.” She hunkered over the pile of cards before her and flipped over the one closest to her. “Well, well,” she murmured. “On a much better note, it looks like there is love in your future, chérie.”

I let out a squeal and gave her arm a playful punch. “So now you’re reading my cards? Please don’t. I do so hate when you do that.”

“That is because you do not open yourself up to the universe.”

“I wouldn’t say that. I’m very open. Just not to portents and omens.”

She shook her curls. “You are practical to a fault. Just once I’d like to see you let yourself go – believe in the unbelievable. The world is a wonderous place, if you only open yourself up to all the possibilities.”

I hesitated, and then shrugged. “Oh, what the hell. Hit me.”

She plucked a second card from the pile. “The King of Swords crosses your card,” she said. “That means a dark handsome stranger will shortly enter your life and sweep you off your feet.”

I rolled my eyes. “You can tell that from one card?”

“Not just from the card – the vibe. And this is a strong vibe, very strong indeed.”

Uh-huh. I’d heard all this before from my friend, in many ways, shapes and forms, and a handsome stranger, dark or otherwise, had yet to make an appearance in my life. “Well, when he shows up you’ll be the first to know. I’m not holding my breath.”

Chantal glanced at the clock on the wall and jumped up. “Oh zut – I am late for my shift at the flower shop. Remy will kill me.” She swept her tarot cards into their velvet pouch, tucked them inside her tote, and ambled toward the front door. Her French accent slipped a bit as she said, “Try not to work too hard, willya? You’ve been looking a little peaked lately.” She opened the front door and stopped still. “Well, well,” she murmured, accent back in full force as she shot a swift glance over one shoulder. “Come quickly, chérie. This will teach you to have more faith in my predictions. There is a dark, handsome stranger out here who wants to see you.”

“You’re kidding.” I moved forward and looked over Chantal’s shoulder. The street outside was deserted. I cocked a brow at my friend. “There’s no one here.”

Her tongue clucked against the roof of her mouth. “You are not looking in the right place.”

Chantal pointed down. I followed her finger and beheld her dark, handsome stranger.

A stocky, black-and-white cat.

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Friday 56 #25 & BB #1 – White Lady by Jessica Bell

Posted on September 19, 2014 by fundinmental

The Friday 56 hosted by Freda’s Voice.

The only rules are to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your eReader and find any sentence, or a few (no spoilers) that grabs you and post it.

Please join Rose City Reader every Friday to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you are reading, along with your initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires. Please remember to include the title of the book and the author’s name.

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Halloween is coming up, so I wanted to help you get in the mood.

Check out White Lady by Jessica Bell.

Does this cover get your attention?

Add to your GOODREADS reading list now!

Book Beginnings

The road is cold and rough against my left cheek – the white reflection of the moon ripples in the pool of blood between me and Dad.

Friday 56

(56% on Kindle)

“He’s a criminal. A fuckin’ drug lord.”

My eyes flick open, but I don’t move.

Mick swallows. “He’s hiding behind an alias since the cops almost caught him in the middle of a fucked-up deal. I guess now I know where he is.” Mick laughs. “He used to always say that no one ever thinks to look in their own backyard. Guess I’m as big a fuckwit as everyone else.”

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SYNOPSIS

“Edgy, pacy, and chillingly real. A book you’ll sink your teeth into and never forget.” JJ Marsh, author of The Beatrice Stubbs series

Sonia yearns for sharp objects and blood. But now that she’s rehabilitating herself as a “normal” mother and mathematics teacher, it’s time to stop dreaming about slicing people’s throats.

While being the wife of Melbourne’s leading drug lord and simultaneously dating his best mate is not ideal, she’s determined to make it work.

It does work. Until Mia, her lover’s daughter, starts exchanging saliva with her son, Mick. They plan to commit a crime behind Sonia’s back. It isn’t long before she finds out and gets involved to protect them.

But is protecting the kids really Sonia’s motive?

Note: This story is told from multiple perspectives.

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Sherry’s Shelves #16

Posted on August 31, 2014 by fundinmental

Sherry’s Shelves is my weekly update, where I will recap what I have been doing the past week: August 24 – August 30, 2014.

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I hope everyone is enjoying the dog days of summer. I know I am. It has been very hot (high 90′s, but I swear it feels like the 100s to me) and sunny here. ‘They’ have issued heat index warnings, recommending limiting outdoor exposure.

I am loving every minute of it, but am careful about how long I am in direct sunlight. My pool is very inviting, but floating is not an option at this time. Doesn’t really matter to me, because I spend a lot of my time underwater.

You see, I was a mermaid in another life, so water is second nature to me..

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Picked up for FREE

THE STONE CUTTER (S. Lasher & Associates, Book I) by Scott Blade

I love serial killer books.

Thanks Laura @ fuonlyknew for making me aware of this freebie and thanks Scott for making it free.

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LONG HOLLER ROAD by David Lee Malone

A Dark Southern Thriller

A dark and spooky road in Alabama, where a killer lurks.

Thanks Laura @ fuonlyknew for making me aware of this freebie and thanks David for making it free.

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HALLOWED by Bryant Delafossie

The cover alone would make me grab this Halloween horror novel.

Thanks Laura @ fuonlyknew for making me aware of this freebie and thanks Bryant for making it free.

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TOO CLOSE TO HOME (The Forensic Files, Book I) by Tressa Messenger

The cover alone tells me there is bad stuff coming our way.

Thanks Laura @ fuonlyknew for making me aware of this freebie and thanks Bryant for making it free.

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Received for Review

OCEAN’S JUSTICE by Demelza Carlton

I love Demelza Carlton’s work.

How intriguing is this cover?

Thank you, Demelza, for the opportunity to review the ARC of Ocean’s Justice.

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A HIDDEN ELEMENT by Donna Galanti

I have just finished reading book one and will be doing my review soon.

I am ecstatic to be able to continue the story.

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WON

I am so excited to have won a $100 Gift Card from the Dark World Books, I Can See You Tour Giveaway.

Thanks so much to Joss Landry for hosting the Giveaway.

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Last week on fundinmental

Sherry’s Shelves #15 – Music, Romance, Death and More

My Adventures #14 – Thunder on the Gulf

Monday Mini Review -The Modified by C A Kunz

Teaser Tuesday # 22 – Dying to Sleep – Awake by Matthew Blake

Harry Potter meet Hope – Killer’s Instinct by Dawn Dalton & Judith Graves – Review

Murder at the Retirement Home – Clam Wake by Mary Daheim – Tour Giveaway

5 Star Review & Giveaway for Ultimate Fear by Kristine Mason

Friday 56 #23 – Murder in Sin City – A Death in Vegas by Christopher Meeks

FREE – I’m With You by Taylor Dean

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This week on fundinmental

I do have some surprises in store for this week, so be sure and stay in touch..

I never know what might pop up, so upcoming events are always subject to change.

I will also be doing some of the memes that I love so much.

Cover Reveal for 10 Full Length Killer Romance Novels

FREE – Jackpot by Susan Fleet

Children Are Missing – Ultimate Fear by Kristine Mason – Review and Giveaway

Teaser Tuesday

Excerpt and Giveaway for The Revenant by Elise Abram

Friday 56

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How have you been spending your summer?

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Friday 56 #23 – Murder in Sin City – A Death in Vegas by Christopher Meeks

Posted on August 29, 2014 by fundinmental

The Friday 56 hosted by Freda’s Voice.

The only rules are to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your eReader and find any sentence, or a few (no spoilers) that grabs you and post it.

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A DEATH IN VEGAS by Chritopher Meeks

All I had to see was murder and Vegas and Christopher Meeks go my attention.

Plus, take a gander at this intriguing cover.

I will be reviewing this for a tour on October 1, 2014, so be sure and stop back.

(page 56 in paperback)

They called out loudly, “Hank?” Stepping up onto the porch, one of them rang the bell. They both stepped inside. Moments later came the screams. Patton took off quickly, making sure his tires didn’t squeal.

(This was the only thing on page 56. lol)

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SYNOPSIS

In A Death in Vegas, the president of BenBugs, a company that specializes in beneficial bugs for organic gardening, discovers a young woman dead in his Las Vegas hotel suite. She had worked as a sexy lady bug at his convention booth—and he had nothing to do with her death.

While that’s being investigated, the FBI raids his booth on a money-laundering scam that he knows nothing about, either.

Soon, the coroner doesn’t have good news. The police and FBI are against him—and his wife cannot be found. He flees to find the answers.

Click on the cover below to get your Amazon copy of A Death In Vegas by Christopher Meeks.

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Cover Reveal for Black Collar Empire by A N Latro & 2 Novellas

Posted on July 30, 2014 by fundinmental

I am so excited to be sharing the covers for Black Collar Empire by A N Latro with you.

I am LOVING them. Simple, yet intriguing.

Today we are revealing the cover for BLACK COLLAR EMPIRE by A.N. Latro, but there’s a bonus!

We are also revealing 2 novellas in the series — BLACK COLLAR BEGINNINGS: CUBA and BLACK COLLAR BEGINNINGS: NEW YORK.

All of these books will be released on Thursday, August 21st.

BLACK COLLAR EMPIRE BLURB

After two years away, Seth Morgan has returned to New York, desperate to honor his father’s dying wish for a unified family. but the heir’s welcome is sadly lacking: his family’s criminal empire is divided, the woman he loves hates him, and his brother Caleb has become a cold stranger.When a brotherly spat becomes a vicious misunderstanding that ends with Caleb dead, Seth is left reeling, and unsure who to trust.

Emma Morgan grew up while her closest cousin was away. She’s been sheltered her entire life from the realities of their family—something Seth has every intention of changing upon his return.

But not everyone in the syndicate is happy to have Seth home, and there are secrets surrounding Caleb’s murder. The deeper Seth and Emma dig, the clearer it becomes that not everyone shares their dream for the Morgan Syndicate, and not everyone wants the heir to ascend.

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BLACK COLLAR BEGINNINGS: CUBA BLURB

Alone in Cuba, Seth Morgan isn’t mafia royalty—he’s a thug with a gun, and everything to prove. When the shadowy kingpin behind the Cuban syndicate finally takes notice, nothing in Seth’s world will ever be the same.

Before the Empire, there was exile. A novella, set just before Black Collar Empire.

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BLACK COLLAR BEGINNINGS: NEW YORK BLURB

Caleb Morgan is the black sheep of the family. Two years of his brother’s absence has left him cold and alone—except for Emma, the youngest Morgan. Because with Seth gone, there is no one else to teach—or protect—their innocent cousin.

But teaching isn’t always pretty—not in family who peddles in crime.

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Author Bio:
AN Latro loves good wine and the ocean, and prefers to write with both. She has a passion for bad boys in books, and stories that make you feel. She can most often be found along the Florida coast.