FIVE FREE BOOKS TODAY ONLY!!

ONLY FREE ON FEBRUARY 2ND!

Free is my favorite price, how about you? What's better than one free book? Five FREE books! Today I'm featuring an anthology from the Indie Book Collective's Bestseller For A Day. The anthology is titled 8 HEARTS BEAT AS ONE. The great news is that this anthology and FOUR companion books are FREE on February 2nd only! Here are some reviews for the free anthology:

This Valentine's Anthology has everything! A romance to make you laugh, cry and grip the edge of your seat. Satisfied all of our reading needs! - Your Need To Read

An amazing compilation of breathtaking romance stories that will leave you wanting more. We look forward to the stories that held promises of a sequel. - Para Your Normal

This February, to celebrate their 1st Birthday, The Indie Book Collective is offering 8 HEARTS BEAT AS ONE for FREE. The anthology contains eight Valentine's Day themed reads ranging from action packed to sigh out loud romance.

Just grab 8 HEARTS BEAT AS ONE at the free promotional price on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 and send a friend who you know would love finding a fun, fast-paced read for free, and grab the 4 FREE Bonus Reads that are the perfect companion to this Valentine's Day Themed Anthology.

The Bonus Buys:

 

"Carolyn McCray's 30 PIECES OF SILVER proves that Dan Brown's crown is up for grabs. Part minefield and all roller-coaster ride, here is a story as controversial as it is thrilling. Hunker down for a long night because once you start this book won't be putting it down."
James Rollins, New York Times bestseller of The Doomsday Key

That's right, 30 PIECES OF SILVER makes Brown's Da Vinci look like a Sunday school lesson! You have been warned!

Face Your Target... Brooke Munkle didn't leave a lukewarm marriage just to flounce into the first hot bed. Too young, too hot, Elliott Jovovich has no business distracting her from starting over. If only he'd get out of her fantasies. Maybe if she keeps things simple, she can allow herself one naughty indulgence. After all, who will know?

Pull The String... Elliott sees through Brooke's stiff facade. Underneath her struggle to hold it all together, a vibrant, wanton woman is waiting to be freed. To win her heart, he'll play by her rules, which would be a a lot easier if her hostile best friend didn't fight so dirty. Sure, he has ammo of his own, but what he knows could hurt Brooke.

Steady. Aim. Release... Millie Match isn't sure what she did to deserve this matchmaking hell. The sneaking around, the spying, compatibility issues, chemistry crises. Her target, Brooke, is keeping secrets. Elliott is definitely Mr. Wrong. And if Millie doesn't make true love magic now, she'll lose the one thing in this punishment worth fighting for.

 

"An exciting, fast-moving story with fantastic characters and a riveting plot." ~John Foxjohn, bestselling author of Tattered Justice

WINNER of the 2010 Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense!

WINNER of the 2011 Romance Writers of America® Golden Heart Award for Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements!

"Ann Charles has written an intriguing mystery laced with a wicked sense of humor. Watch out Stephanie Plum, because Violet Parker is coming your way." ~Deborah Schneider, RWA Librarian of the Year 2009 and author of PROMISE ME

The first time I came to Deadwood, I got shot in the ass.--Violet Parker
Little girls are vanishing from Deadwood, South Dakota, and Violet Parker's daughter could be next. She's desperate to find the monster behind the abductions. But if she's not careful, Violet just might end up as one of Deadwood's dearly departed.

 I'm over forty. I don't have a blankey. I have vodka.

I'm no 'ologist.' I don't give advice. If that's what you're looking for, go buy Dr. Somebody's book.

I write about men, women, sex, and chocolate. My experiences, my truth, my martinis.

*Note: Thompson employs hashtags (i.e., the # sign) in her work. Google it. These are not typos, people #deargod.

Praise for THE MANCODE: EXPOSED -- already a #1 bestseller in Marriage, Parenting and Families AND Parenting and Relationships!

5/5 Star Reviews:
As a long time warrior in the Battle of the Sexes, I would've won a lot more skirmishes had I had a copy of Mancode in my saddle. Reaching back toward my shotgun, I would've found this book. Instead of shooting the man, I could've said, "Stop acting like a man!" Buy Mancode and stop wasting bullets.
~ Beth Wareham, author POWER OF NO

Mancode: Exposed is a scathingly funny, rapid fire and heartfelt looks at guys. Author Rachel Thompson delivers a satirical piece that invokes strong shades of Penny Marshall and Seth McFarlane.
~ Casey Ryan, Host and Creator, Cutting Room Floor radio program

 

Thanks for stopping by!

BESTSELLER FOR A DAY AND MAYBE A KINDLE

Welcome to Best Seller For A Day! 


This is a win/win for readers. The book featured (at left) and the companion bargains mentioned below are on sale for 99 cents all week at Amazon. If you follow the entry rules below, you may win a Kindle. Didn't I say it was a good deal?

Amber Scott's SOUL SEARCH is the featured book here today. 

 SOUL SEARCH Blurb:
Three years ago, one horrific night changed his life forever. And now the wolf soul that was invoked to save him is taking over his body, day by day.

Can he master his animal instincts in time to discover who is stealing children's souls before the delicate balance we all depend upon is shattered?

Or will he reject the one woman who can help heal his body and his soul?

Kelli McCracken's blurb for WHAT THE HEART WANTS is:

Do dreams foretell the future? Are there soul connections that go deeper than love?
He can sense her emotions at any place and time. Their bond is powerful but a mystery. One thing he does know: She's plagued his dreams for months. Maybe even longer.

Being involved with a celebrity is the last things she imagined...or wanted.

Can she forget the pain from the past? Can he let go of his fears?








 
Gayle Ann Williams' book TSUNAMI BLUE is one of the five featured books this week.
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
Vicki Keire's book GIFTS OF THE BLOOD: ANGELS, BOOK 1 is featured this week.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Carolyn McCray's book FATED is one of this week's featured books for 99 cents at Amazon.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOW FOR THE RULES!  

This November, it’s your turn to grab SOUL SEARCH for the incredibly low price of 99 cents and see for yourself why it makes readers sigh with appreciation.


Just purchase SOUL SEARCH at the promotional price, send a friend who you know would love finding a fun, fast-paced read at an awesome price, and grab the 3 Bonus Buys that are the perfect companion reads to this supernatural suspense


That’s right!

By helping us drive SOUL SEARCH by Amber Scott to the top of the Kindle Lists on November 30th, YOU can win, too!


Because Amber is giving away a brand new Kindle!
Simply purchase SOUL SEARCH on November 30th, then head to the website url given above and fill out the entry form (located at the top of the right hand column).

You will only need to enter your email address and the first five numbers from your Amazon purchase confirmation code.

And tah-dah! You just gained 5 entries to win a Kindle!

Anyone who buys one or more of these books can enter the draw to win a Kindle. 

Vicki Keire, Carolyn McCray, Gayle Ann Williams and Kelli McCracken's each has a book available this week on Amazon for 99 purchase price for the bonus buys rebated. To do this, the purchaser simply goes to the Bestseller for a Day website at: http://www.bestsellerforaday.com/Bestseller_for_a_Day/Home.html and fills out the form found on the right hand side. If you have a look at the form in advance you can see the info to fill in. You must enter the confirmation code for SOUL SEARCH and enter the first 5 words from a paragraph in the other books. To stress again – the possibility of 5 books and a Kindle for 99 cents! It's a great deal!

 
Please return on Friday (through Sunday) for a visit with my friend Tanya Hanson, an award winning inspirational author who loves cowboys and the West as much as I do. Maybe more--she and her husband joined a modern day wagon train one summer and she wrote a fiction book from that experience. Hmm, I prefer air-conditioning and modern plumbing, so I'll just read and write about cowboys from my desk chair. Not really true, I live in cowboy country, so I meet them anytime I venture out.
 
Thanks for stopping by!

AUTHOR AMBER SCOTT TALKS WITH READERS

Please help me welcome author Amber Scott as our guest..




Amber Scott



Caroline: Amber, readers love to get to know authors. Please tell us about growing up.
A: I’m the middle girl of five girls and while we started out in Winnemucca, NV, we moved to Sparks, NV and mostly I was raised there. I moved to Arizona after college at UNR and fell in love with Monsoon season and the huge, blue sky here. I have two kidlets, age 6 and 3 and am married to their daddy. As a kid, I was painfully shy. In high school, I hung out with a crew of rough and tumble guys but took all honors classes. According to my sisters, I live in “romance novel zone” and I love it here.


Caroline: Oh, yes, the romance novel zone is a wonderful place to dwell. Who are your favorite authors and favorite genres?


Amber: I’m a huge Gini Koch, Carolyn Crane, Julia Quinn, Ann Charles, Carolyn McCray and Rachel Gibson fan. Anything they write, I’m reading. Maggie Steifvater, too. I prefer romance but any sub-genre will do.


Caroline: How many books do you read a month? What are you reading now?


Amber: I read about four a month, depending on how many projects I have going on. Every summer I give myself a mental vacation and just read all I can. Then it gets up to be more like fifteen books in a month. Right now, I’m reading “Fated” by Carolyn McCray and “Stolen Dreams” by Stacey Kennedy. Loving both!


Caroline: When you’re not writing, what’s your favorite way to relax and recharge? Hobbies?


Amber: Besides reading? I love a good movie. I really enjoy getting crafty with the kids, too. Making goodies for the HOT Club, my fan group that’s on Facebook is a lot of fun, too. It allows me to follow my inner geek.


Caroline: Describe yourself in three or four words.


Amber: Determined, comedic, optimistic, considerate.


Caroline: Would you like to share any guilty pleasures that feed your muse?


Amber: Right now my guilty pleasure is new Britney Spears music. I used to detest her bubble gum pop music. I guess it’s the anti-establishment too cool for mainstream rebel in me from high school who didn’t like her back in the day. Now, though, I adore her. Does that make me a sell out?


Caroline: Whatever you enjoy is perfect for you, not a sell out. How long have you been writing?


Amber: With the intention to publish, for six years. I wrote all my life but didn’t really do it consistently or with any idea of how I’d make a career out of it. Once my son was born and I found myself with a couple hours of free time during naps, it came down to laundry and dishes or try this dream out for real. I got addicted and have been writing every day since.


Caroline: Writing is addictive, isn't it? Where do you prefer to write? Do you need quiet, music, solitude? PC or laptop?


Amber: I thrive in quiet with my iPod tuned to whatever playlist I created for each WIP but I long ago had to give up needing it to write. My little girl came along and like many other things, her naptime isn’t up to me. She sleeps when she wants to. So I learned to daydream a lot and sneak in a little here and a little there in order to keep sane.


Caroline: I admire anyone with small children who squeezes in time to write. Are you a plotter or a pantzer?


Amber: I’m both. I plot a few chapters ahead and create plot arcs and character interviews but do need a sense of being able to change course if need be. If I plot too much my muse, Milla, gets a bit stifled and miffed that I don’t trust her. I’ve learned to not piss her off.


Caroline: Hmmm, I wonder if my muse has a name? Do you use real events or persons in your stories or as an inspiration for stories?


Amber: I sometimes see similarities in characters to people I know and making that connection will help me understand the character better but when I’ve tried to base a character on someone real, the character always took over.


Caroline: Do you do your research before you begin a new project, or as you go along?


Amber: Both. I research what I need to in order to get a strong sense of setting and rules. Then as I write, things pop up that need verifying. Or I think of a detail I need to flesh out and research more.


Caroline: Tell us about your writing schedule. Do you set goals? Do you write daily?


Amber: I’m a huge goal person. I write at least 1000 words a day, preferably fiction, but any format will do. I also try to edit daily. Both are part of deep, daily practice that even though it can be really challenging, I know my brain thrives on and learns faster from. I have so many stories itching to get out that I tend to write pretty fast.


Caroline: Setting goals helps me, too. Do you write full time or do you have a day job. If you have a day job, what is it?


Amber: I’m a stay home mom so I just fit it in where I can between laundry, kid activities, grocery shopping. I also run programs with the Indie Book Collective and am on two Blog Talk Radio shows which I absolutely love doing.


Caroline: You're a busy, busy lady. What do you hope your writing brings to readers?


Amber: You know when you see an amazing movie and you tell a friend and then they see and tell you how much they loved it? Or when you hear a really good joke, laugh you butt off then tell it? And they laugh their butt off? That feeling. I want that for my readers. I want readers to experience the thrill of each story as I did and then get to connect with another person through sharing it again.


Caroline: Perfect. What advice would you give to unpublished authors?


Amber: Write every day no matter what. Try to get to that place where you surrender to the story. Then surround yourself with positive driven authors who will help lift you up and dust you off when the business knocks you around. It will, no matter how successful you become. Such is the case with any career. Don’t let the knocks keep you down.


Caroline: Positive, driven authors to critique and encourage are a terrific aid to all authors. Tell us about your latest release.

Available now from CreateSpace!

Amber: FIERCE DAWN is a paranormal romance where blood is a drug and vampires are the immortals addicted to it. We see shifters, elementals, seekers, and more in a realm that exists in parallel to the mortal world. But realm lines are at risk and humankind is evolving. Some humans are becoming changelings, no longer human but not truly immortal either. This evolution will put humankind and immortals at risk plus there is a secret immortal sect who wants the mortal realm destroyed.

“X-MEN action meets True Blood heat.” -Ann Charles
NEARLY DEPARTED IN DEADWOOD, 2010 Daphne Winner

“Intensely satisfying!” -Carolyn McCray
Kindle Bestselling author, 30 PIECES OF SILVER

Blurb: Snarling teeth, glowing eyes. Someone--something--is after Sadie Graves.

Elijah Stokes, the man who haunts her dreams, enters her reality claiming she’s transforming into a changeling--not quite immortal but no longer human.

Battle lines are drawn and blood spills as the two fight not only for Sadie’s life, but for all of mankind's as well.

Excerpt: 


He stepped closer, so close he could see thin gold flecks in her sky blue eyes. “Do you remember the night something chased you past the park?”


Her eyes widened. She perceptibly swallowed. “A werewolf?”


“No,” Elijah said, not wanting to correct the mortal term and create even more confusion. “I thought she was a shapeshifter, but she claimed to be a changeling. And that you are, too.”


“It doesn’t sound like you’re sure I am.”


“I wasn’t. Until now. The changeling has been following you. I can’t get a strong enough trace to hunt her again.”


“She wants me dead?”


“I don’t think so, but she wants something. She’s waiting, watching.”


Her hand went to her throat but her gaze hardened. “That’s why you want me to come with you?”


“Yes,” Elijah said. “There are immortals who would kill you just to keep the realms pure. Half-breeds aren’t tolerated in the immortal realm. They’re seen as inferior, tainted perfection by many. A changeling would be far worse. Right or wrong, your existence threatens both realms. The fact that I’m not the only one who knows you are transforming puts you in higher danger.”


She threw her hands up and started yanking drawers open, tossing clothes aside. Impatient but not angry.


He took in her every move, listened to the even keel of her vibration. She sounded resolved. Elijah’s worries subsided. She was far sturdier than he’d first assumed.


She paused but didn’t face him. “And?”


“And there is a faction—The Illeautians—who consider humankind parasitic. They want the human realm destroyed. If humans start evolving….”


She pulled off her tee. The smooth bare skin on her back, two crescent shaped scars at her shoulders, filled his vision. Elijah couldn’t look away as she strapped a bra around her slender ribcage and put her arms through the straps. His gaze caressed the slope of her back. Two hollows above her ass peaked out from her bottoms. His imagination filled in what he could not see.


His body tightened against his will. He had no business wanting a mortal.


Even a changeling one. Because a part of her might always be human.


Humans died. Immortals lived.


“If you’re right and I’m not going to be human anymore, why would anyone care what I am?” She brought a snug blue shirt over her head then glanced meaningfully over her shoulder.


He should turn around, give her privacy. “Because, what are realm lines for if humans are evolving? Mortals live, they die, they do not become immortal. In human terms, it could be seen as the first stages of Armageddon. Only this wouldn’t be a war between Heaven and Hell.”

Caroline: Powerful excerpt. Where can readers find your books?


Amber: Pretty much anywhere online for ebook and paperback. I’ve found them in a few bricks and mortar stores but with the way the industry is going, I’d count on online if you want a copy.


Caroline: How can readers learn more about you? 


Amber: http://amberscottbooks.com/ is my weblog. There, I stalk my fave authors, talk music and news about my releases. I’m hooked on Twitter and my handle is @amberscottbooks and I’m on Facebook under that same name, too. For fans, I also have the not so secret, secret Facebook group, The HOT Club, where I give first dibs on swag and extras and news. I sneak over to http://www.darkmediacity.com/ a lot, too because I’m a paranormal junkie.


Caroline: Thanks for visiting with us today, Amber. Continued success with your writing career.