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 Hi Everyone! My name is Kris Michaels and I write erotic romance. Wow, that sounded like an introduction at a support group, didn't it? I do have a slight addiction to reading romance novels and I am completely addicted to my new series, the Kings of Guardian. I'm so excited about this release and I hope you will be too! If you like the King's half as much as I do, maybe we can form a KoG support group? Anyway, back to the business at hand! Drumroll please! My newest book in the series, Joseph, will be released on October 1, 2015! I would love for you to participate in the launch by joining this Read for Review event. Not only will you get my book free, but if you post a review on Amazon by October 5th, 2015 you will be eligible to win one of two Amazon gift cards ($50/$20) I'm giving away. Here's a teaser about Joseph's story: Death is their common ground, only they stand on opposing sides. A dead man's plea pushes Dr. Ember Harris headfirst into a swirling mire of drugs, death and political corruption. The Cartel boss who murdered Ember's friend will stop at nothing to get the information entrusted to her. After all, finding and killing a mere woman in order to claim the evidence should be easy. A matter of a contract, time and money. Terrified, alone and on the run, Ember reaches out to the only person she knows she can trust. Joseph King is an assassin. He'd just unpacked his bag from an assignment he probably shouldn't have survived. Life as an assassin comes with an expiration date. Sooner or later your competition or your target will get lucky. Out of spare lives, Joseph knows it is time to hang it up and walk away while he still can. Best laid plans, right? One phone call from the only woman he'd ever cared about successfully sidelines his disappearing act. Protecting Em will be his last mission. This time he'll risk anything, including his life, to keep her safe. For her, he'd stroll through the sin-stoked fires of hell and gut the devil himself.
 I recently got together with author Kris Michaels and asked her a few questions about "Joseph" the second book of her Kings of Guardian series. I actually got a character interview along with it for my ridiculous questions! I guess Joseph had to step in and tell me what an idiot I was for asking foolish things. I can't really blame an assassin for not understanding those facebook "It's the end of the world, you can only bring the item on your left with you what is it..." type of question. Of course I just think I went beyond the boundaries of "a need to know" basis and I don't need to know. So without further nonsense, here's the interview! We'd love for you to join us for the Launch Party for "Joseph", just click the button below and tell us where to send you a R4R copy!  
Snow Blood: Season 2
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"More" (Book 1) The Evermore Series
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Undertow: A compilation of short beach stories
99¢ - Four novellas from award winning, fan-appreciated authors Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZQN7D3S Direct from Troll River Publications: http://www.trollriverpub.com/store/p42/Undertow%3A_A_compilation_of_short_beach_stories.html  Monday we released the Four Burning Questions for Author Rachel De Lune and announced the "More" R4R Event. Now that we've torn through the book, we have some "More" related questions for Rachel which she graciously replied to! Check it out: 1. You seemed to have been able to reach into the minds of unsatisfied married women everywhere. What was your inspiration for Izzy, Seb and “More”? I love reading, especially books in the erotic romance genre. I often get swept up in the fantasy of what these romances portray and I love the escapism that they provide me. However, I wanted to feel like these fantasies, these stories, could happen. Unfortunately, adultery, divorce or un-happy relationships are a common aspect of life. If you haven’t been effected directly by it, the likelihood is, you know someone who has. While I don’t condone Izzy’s actions in the book (I’d like to say I am happily married!), I think there are elements that are very relatable to women everywhere. We’ve all fantasied over the tall, dark and handsome (please add your own physical traits to suit) stranger, whisking us off our feet and showering us with love and affection. That remains in my story. It’s just a little more real. I was also sure that I wanted Izzy and Seb to have to fight. That it wouldn’t be an easy relationship and that simple and often small things could unsettle them, again, much like real life. 2. Will there be a sequel? Oh yes! I’m finishing it off at the moment. Izzy and Seb’s journey isn’t over yet. 3. What are you writing after that? Well, there are a few projects underway but I will be continuing with The Evermore Series. Jess will be getting her story soon. In fact, I’m really excited to get to her. I had only originally planned to write Izzy and Seb. Then one evening, stuck in traffic, Jess’ whole romance story came to me. I had to dictate it into a voice memo on my phone so I didn’t forget it. 4. What kind of Dom is Seb? Seb has a line in More, where he tells Izzy that he considers himself a considerate Dom. For me, I wanted him to have authority but also have a likeable side. Not too intimidating. He’s also got his own flaws. One thing about this story that I wanted to come through was that the characters aren’t perfect. I wanted it to feel grounded in real life. A Dom who has struggled to find his perfect match, in and out of the bedroom. That's how i've pictured Seb. Confident and successful, but with something missing in his life. It's all part of the fantasy of it. That there is this amazing man out there ready to swoop in and rescue you and offer you everything you’ve ever dreamed of! 5. What traits do you think are needed for a relationship to work? Love, understanding and communication. Oh and laughter! We see Izzy struggle in her relationship and a lot of that can be put down to her issues with communication. Sometimes it can be hard. Relationships aren’t easy but those four things will certainly help. 6. What would you say to all those on Ashley-Madison? I find it quite amusing that there’s even a dating sight for married people. ‘Life is short. Have an affair.’ Really?? If you’re that un-happy in your marriage, then talk to your partner and try to sort it out. An affair isn’t going to be your answer. And if your name was leaked, serves you right!  Rachel De Lune writes emotionally driven erotic romance. She began scribbling her stories in the pages of a notebook several years ago and never considered it would be the start to the adventure she’s currently on. Today, she’s still scribbling stories of dominance and submission and is looking forward to releasing her debut ‘The Evermore series’ to the world. Rachel lives in the South West of England and daydreams about shoes – you know the ones with the red soles! lingerie and chocolate. She is a wife and has a beautiful daughter. She finds it particularly funny when she’s scribbling her steamy scenes to the sound track of My Little Pony on the TV. She would love to give up her day job to devote more time to her scribbles. For every woman who’s ever desired more. www.racheldelune.com 
 Miserable and dejected in her marriage, Isabel Fields encounters a stranger in a bar promising an opportunity to change her life. Nonetheless, she must make a decision she thought was reserved for other women. Sexual dominant, Sebastian York, specializes in igniting passion in his lovers, but women always come and go, and he’s never had a woman to call his own. Leading Izzy, a natural submissive, on a journey of sexual awakening, their casual arrangement soon grows too confining. Seb satisfies everything Izzy has craved and she instinctively bows to his dominant personality, fulfilling his every desire. Their casual arrangement ignites Isabel’s long-buried passion and touches her heart, but Izzy struggles with the emotional turmoil that plagues her soul. Sacrifices will have to be made by both, putting their love to the test. Izzy stands to lose the marriage she dedicated years of her life to, but has a chance to gain a relationship she's always longed for. All depends on whether Sebastian proves to be the love of Izzy’s life, or leaves her wanting more…  Click the Pic for Excerpt   Troll River Publications Author Interview with Rachel De Lune A while ago I sat with Rachel De Lune and asked her a few questions about her goals as a writer when she signed with TRP. Here are my burning questions for her. At the end of the interview, check out her R4R opportunity! I think her first novel "More" is a timely release after the Ashley-Madison email unleashing. 1. How would publishing this book change your life? (What are your goals as an author?) My goals seem to keep changing! Number one was to write the book. Then it was to share it, quickly followed by publishing it. Today, I want to publish my first novel, finish the edits of book two and start the draft of book three. I can remember a time when I thought that writing was just something I did to escape. I told a friend that I could never see myself as a full time writer. Now, I’d like to be a part time writer! I reserve the right to change my goals when the next book is released! 2. Have you been published before? Nope! This is my first dance and I’m very pleased that TRP is my partner. 3. What about Troll River Publishing made you want to sign a contract? When I first started scribbling down my story, I never intended to share it, yet alone have it published! A few words of encouragement and a very lucky meeting over social media led my manuscript to Stephy and my horizon changed. The fact that Stephy wanted me to self-publish was a shock when we first started talking. She told me that I could absolutely do it on my own and that I should. Her abundance of support and positivity towards me was fantastic and a huge boost for little old me, sat in the UK wondering what I should do next with this story. When we started getting down to details I realized that she would do all the ‘stuff’ I was hugely daunted by and didn’t have a clue about. If I was going to ‘do this’ and publish my words, I wanted it to be the best I could make it. After talking with Stephy, I knew that I’d be able to do a 100 times better with her as my publisher than on my own. That’s why I signed. 4. What has been the greatest challenge in the journey of writing and publishing? Challenges… oh there have been a few! I still remember the first time I sent my book baby out to a fellow TRP author (and now great friend) to give it a read. I’d read her short story and wrote a review and she asked me to read and review her first novel. I spent the whole morning working up the courage to ask her to read my manuscript. Of course, as wonderful as she is, she did. That was a huge step for me. After the initial panic of sharing, having the words edited and learning just how much work goes into turning your first draft manuscript into a book worthy of publishing has been a big and wonderful challenge. I used to think writing a book was a solitary thing. It was my escapism. But turning those words into a beautiful story takes effort from a lot of other people, and I thank everyone who has helped me on my journey. It’s been the most exciting, demanding and daunting time of my life, but I am super proud that I’ve come out the other side (just!).  Rachel De Lune writes emotionally driven erotic romance. She began scribbling her stories in the pages of a notebook several years ago. Today, she’s still scribbling stories of dominance and submission and is looking forward to releasing her debut ‘The Evermore series’ to the world. Rachel lives in the South West of England and daydreams about shoes, lingerie and chocolate, in-between being a mum and a wife. She would love to give up her day job to devote more time to her scribbles. For every woman who’s ever desired more. www.racheldelune.com  Miserable and dejected in her marriage, Isabel Fields encounters a stranger in a bar promising an opportunity to change her life. Nonetheless, she must make a decision she thought was reserved for other women. Sexual dominant, Sebastian York, specializes in igniting passion in his lovers, but women always come and go, and he’s never had a woman to call his own. Leading Izzy, a natural submissive, on a journey of sexual awakening, their casual arrangement soon grows too confining. Seb satisfies everything Izzy has craved and she instinctively bows to his dominant personality, fulfilling his every desire. Their casual arrangement ignites Isabel’s long-buried passion and touches her heart, but Izzy struggles with the emotional turmoil that plagues her soul. Sacrifices will have to be made by both, putting their love to the test. Izzy stands to lose the marriage she dedicated years of her life to, but has a chance to gain a relationship she's always longed for. All depends on whether Sebastian proves to be the love of Izzy’s life, or leaves her wanting more… Prizes! Fun! Read for Review Launch Party! Hello everyone! This is Rachel and I'm excited to announce that my debut novel, "More" will be released on 25th September 2015. I would love for you to participate in its launch. You will get a complimentary review copy and a chance to win an Amazon gift card or signed paperback when they are released! Join here: http://eepurl.com/by3TmL See you on the other side! Hugs, Rachel   Looking for something to read? How about a free read in a new genre? Fussy Librarian has the latest in FREE ebooks waiting for you to troll through and pick one up! Check out this list below then go to the Fussy Librarian FREE Ebooks Page HERE.
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