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Thursday, March 07, 2013




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“Dark Sentinels Book One: Sable” by Dariel
 Raye

Sable, a sentinel wolf shifter, is captured and locked in his wolf form until Akila, a veterinarian, tries to tame him and unleashes a 6'5" baby blue-eyed surprise.
Dr. Akila Marshall is a veterinarian with a calling – save as many stray animals as possible. The only child of wealthy, yet distant parents, she’s convinced that love is not for her. Until…

Sable’s search for his twin sister leads him to Akila. Born into a rare species of wolf shifters whose main purpose is protecting others, he has always been forced to fend for himself, but Akila’s loving, protective nature draws him – and not a moment too soon. Together, they must learn to trust each other enough to overcome a new, deadly enemy.


Publisher: Dariel Raye Publishing
Publication Date: July, 2012
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Word Count: 20,485






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“Dark Sentinels Book Two: Torin” by Dariel Raye

When greedy land developers set their sights on Dark Sentinel land, Torin turns to attorney Stephanie Bates for help, but she’ll need his protection to stay alive long enough to save his land.

Real estate lawyer, Stephanie Bates, has risen to the top of her field through meticulous sacrifice and goal setting. She has no time for distractions – and that includes pets, messy relationships, and loose ends.

Torin DuMont is a forensic scientist who chose the profession to avoid dealing with people as much as possible. Raised by a stepfather who hated him, he’s been forced to live a life of solitude, fueled by anger and distrust. When wolves and shifters start turning up dead, Torin must battle an enemy bent on destroying those he was born to protect. His greatest challenge, however, is Attorney Bates and the surprising affect she has on his heart.

Publisher: Dariel Raye Publishing
Publication Date: February, 2013
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Word Count: 38,908







Canaan looks like an angel, 
but he’s far from it!



“The Alerians – Dark Progeny: Jordan’s Wings” 

Jordan Taylor is a feisty, take charge, Rubinesque beauty with a tough façade, but after a string of lackluster relationships, her dream of a man who truly loves and appreciates her strength seems impossible…Until she meets Canaan, the man her fiancé claims is his best friend! Instinctively, she knows her neat, if lackluster life is about to change.

Born more than 200 years ago, Canaan looks like an angel but he’s far from it. In his world, the ratio of men to women is 500 to 1, and although he’s a superior being, he’s willing to break the most sacred law of his brothers, even drink human blood, to have one meant for him alone.When he meets Jordan, he knows she’s the one he’s been searching for.  To claim her, Canaan will have to betray his friend, humble himself enough to win her love, and risk his very life.

Publisher: Dariel Raye Publishing
Publication Date: October, 2012
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Word Count: 25,939



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Friday, February 08, 2013

Diamonds & Divas Tour -Missy Lyons


Feb 8th

Hi everyone! My name’s Missy Lyons and today I am guest blogging on LaVerne Thompson’s blog. Thank you so much for having me out for the day! Like LaVerne I am a writer. I love the land of make believe and it’s been great to be able to make a career from the books I write. I write romance and the heat can vary on everything from sweet to melt the sheets.

ALIEN PROMISE, the latest book which I plan to talk about today is an erotic ménage (m/f/m) between a girl and the aliens who love her. You might be thinking, whoa, that’s a lot of bodies. Is it the sex that is driving the story? Um no—but it’s a nice side effect and a big part of why they like each other. Sex is part of romance and a healthy part of falling in love and it’s in my story. But the characters are what really drive the story. Would you like to know a little more about them?

Lily Madison is just an earth girl who is so wrapped up in her earth life that she doesn’t see past it. It’s hard to believe the two blue men she meets are aliens. They have to be there because of publicity stunt. Lily Madison has always considered herself kind of geeky, and never the kind of girl to garner the attention of two sexy hunks who are out of this world hot. She has straight auburn hair with red highlights that she always wears in a French twist at the back of her neck, in a librarian style, finished with large brimmed glasses that cover up her beautiful green eyes. The warriors can see beyond her clothes and the beauty that lies within and there is no doubt, they want to possess her.

Saber Rhoma is exceptionally tall at seven foot six inches and built like a pro wrestler. He has light blue skin tinted by the ultra violet rays of his sun and while he is on the planet earth it has faded until he returns to his home planet. He’s a Krillian soldier and acts the part of a warrior. When he sees something he wants, he just takes it, especially when it’s a beautiful woman with ripe curves, hair the color of his red sun and green blue eyes that a man could lose himself in. He has waist length hair that is kept in a braid and a tribal tattoo on his left shoulder. 

Ryder Rhoma is the twin brother to Saber with shoulder length brown hair and blue skin. His hazel eyes change color with his emotions, and when he is deep in lust they glow a brilliant shade of amber. He is also a warrior on his home planet, but he has a gentle way of making people believe they can trust him and the ladies swoon when he is near.

Girvan Lee is a criminal mastermind who seeks power and world domination. He has escaped sentencing on Krilia for attempting to take over the planet, but is not ready to give up hope and has set his sights on Earth for world takeover. Saber and Ryder will not leave until they have their alien in chains but Girvan isn't willing to give up so easily either.

E.V.E. is the computer that runs the space shuttle. She controls the environment and has state of the art voice recognition software. She is programmed to have a personality and to keep the travelers company but also makes synthesized food and controls every aspect of the shuttle and their travel.
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SIREN PUBLISHING

Aliens are taking over the presidential election and only one human is immune to the mind control rays. The plate in Lily Madison’s head protects her from the criminal Girvan Lee’s mind control weapons, but she is stubbornly determined to find out what is going on, not even the sexy hunks dressed as Roman Gladiators will get in her way.

Ryder and Saber are intergalactic bounty hunters. They believe the human woman, Lily is their life mate but she is resistant to their charms and attempted seduction. The stubborn woman doesn’t believe she can have them both in her bed but they must have the patience to claim their mate.

If that doesn’t work, they aren’t above abducting her to their home planet and seducing her into their shared bed.

This novel is now available at Siren Publishing

BIO:

Missy Lyons writes erotic romances for smart sassy women. She lives in Middle Tennessee with her family, two dogs, and a cat who thinks it is a dog. She is an obsessive Star Wars geek and loves all things dragons, aliens, and did she forget to mention hot men top of the list? 

Missy is probably the most obsessed with the last item listed. Amazingly enough, hot men are featured in every one of her romance books. 


Thanks for reading. If you are interested in finding out more about me or my books you can check out my website, like my page on Facebook , or follow me on Twitter.

Lots of love to you,

Missy Lyons
Erotic Romance Author
Siren Publishing Books: http://www.bookstrand.com/missy-lyons


Thursday, February 07, 2013

Sunday, February 03, 2013

Diamonds and Divas- Maggie Berkley




Please welcome Maggie Berkley today. And leave a comment with your email addy for a chance to win a $10 Starbucks Gift Card


I've always enjoyed mythology, even as a child. In fact, when I was in high school (many, many long years ago) I wanted to be a mythologist, because I loved history, mystery and myths. After all, behind every myth is a hint of truth. How did these stories become? What made a culture believe in them? How did nations that lived thousands of miles from each other, with no link with the rest of the world, have some of the same mythology?
Historians had found drawings of dragons in Britain, China and Mexico. Legends of people rising from the dead were found in Russia, Greece, Africa and India. Shapechangers were found in North America, France, Norway, Greece, Africa and Japan. Amazons were rumored, and even written about, in Greece, China, Africa and South America. There are so many different 'sightings' in so many different countries from historical times that you can't help but get a hint of wondering.


This subject was many a term paper in classes and my teachers (especially my English teachers) got to understand how my mind worked. Well, my fantasy of becoming a world known mythologist left me after I graduated, but the myths remained a big part of my life via books, movies and television. After all, who can resist something shrouded in mystery? But my aspect of it was never romantic. The idea of a vampire 'wanting to find true love' made me chuckle. All the legends I found convinced me that, well, we're just food for them. After all, something that died, and then became inhabited by demons, just doesn't seem the 'loving' type. Shapechangers, especially werewolves, had me twisted on their mentality. Some were said to be cursed, some willingly spelled themselves into a beast to kill, and others were said to have been born into it.
As a writer you have to keep an open mind, and though my thoughts in the paragraph above might leave some wondering, I, like others, do enjoy a good paranormal romance novel. A good paranormal anything novel. And since I enjoy mythology I like writing that into my stories. After all, even the worst villain can always do with a bit of redemption and a taste of true love.
With the Morgan Crowe trilogy, I blended a bit of Irish myth with modern day life. The heroine of my story, is Morgan Crowe, also known as Morriganna or the Morrigu, a version of the battle goddess from Celtic mythology. I wanted to see what this dark goddess from the past was like, what her story might be and what made her who she was.
 In the trilogy, Morgan starts out as a dislikeable, self-centered hot headed assassin who serves the King of the dark Sidhe known as the Mor'sin'dar. Because of her volatile nature and her inability to control herself she is banished to live in the human world because of a heinous crime she commits. She is not happy about her punishment but relents and leaves to mortal realms, much to the dismay of Mor'sin'dar's Queen who demanded the Morrigu's death.
Hundreds of years pass and Morgan has adjusted to life among the short lived humans although she yearns to return to the lands of her people. Finally accepting her lot in life, and adapting to the changes in the world around her, she finds herself  suddenly drawn back into Court politics and intrigue by a cryptic message given to her from an old ally from her days in the Mor'sin'dar. That is where her story begins.
The Morgan Crowe books are part of a trilogy, each representing, not only where she is at in the story but also where she is at mentally in her life. I see these books as the Morrigu's personal journey to redemption, the ability to sacrifice all for another. There are many twists and turns in the trilogy, and some victories are bitter sweet, and life is never easy for a retired Sidhe assassin from the dark Courts. But in the end, fixing the wrongs you had made and doing what is right has its own rewards.
I invite you to read the Morgan Crowe trilogy (Enter the Night, Behind the Throne, and Out of the ShadowedLands) and discover my twist on old mythologies. Who knows, you might decide to become a mythologist yourself one day. 

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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Join me today at Bitten By Books for my character interview of Ice from Journey of the Princess of Ice and a chance to win a $25.00 Amazon Gift Card.


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Monday, January 28, 2013

Diamonds and Divas Blog Tour


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Saturday, January 19, 2013

Let's take a ride.

Ever thought about being a member of the infamous mile high club?

"Who knew that traveling first class could be so...well...enlightening?" Reilly Greene thought as she watched her old teenage crush now fully grown, lick his fingers. Who the hell was she kidding? Traveling anywhere, anyhow with Ben Skye was enough to make her weak at the knees and a few other places in between.

Ben Skye thought the possibility of having a heart attack at 33,000 feet in the air just might not be a bad way to go - if Reilly was the one giving it to him. But could he convince her that once their feet hit the ground he could still take her to the heavens, and this time it would be for the rest of their lives. 







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Saturday, January 05, 2013

Reading Between the Wines Book Club: Journey of the Princess of Ice by LaVerne Thompson...

An interview with the Princess of Ice.

Reading Between the Wines Book Club: Journey of the Princess of Ice by LaVerne Thompson...: Today I would like to welcome special guests, author LaVerne Thompson and Ice!  Interview by LaVerne Thompson with the Princess of Ice...

Thursday, January 03, 2013

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Four Strong Women: 12 Days of Christmas + 3 Months or More

Four Strong Women: 12 Days of Christmas + 3 Months or More: **Please welcome guest  LaVerne Thompson ** It used to be the 12 days of Christmas actually began after Christmas. Then somehow grow...

Sunday, December 02, 2012

Blogging all day today on Scarlet Hunter's Blog

Scarlet Hunter: Join Ice and Arch...: on The Journey of the Princess of Ice the first book in the Elementals series  by LaVerne Thompson.  Now Available at Red Rose Publi...

Friday, November 16, 2012

Cyber Launch Party: Celebrating Something Different From LaVerne Thomp...

Cyber Launch Party: Celebrating Something Different From LaVerne Thomp...: Today on our Cyber Launch Party Blog we're celebrating a new adult graphic novel by  LaVerne Thompson and Red Rose Publishing. JOURNEY...

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Cyber Launch Party: Celebrating LaVerne Thompson's First Release With ...

Cyber Launch Party: Celebrating LaVerne Thompson's First Release With ...: Today on our Cyber Launch Party Blog we're celebrating LaVerne Thompson's new release with  Horny Devil Publishing . SKYE HIGH by LaVe...

Friday, October 12, 2012

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Sultry Storyteller: Interview and Giveaway: LaVerne Thompson (Sea Brid...

Sultry Storyteller: Interview and Giveaway: LaVerne Thompson (Sea Brid...: What word best describes you? Busy. When did you first realize that you had a talent for writing? It's something that I always did. I n...

Monday, September 03, 2012

Book Tour


Tour: Sea Bride by LaVerne Thompson

September
3 – Guest Blog @ I Just Wanna Sit Here & Read
4 – Interview @ Anne Holly
11 – Interview @ Bonnie Bliss
12 – Guest Blog @ You Gotta Read

Monday, July 09, 2012

Sea Bride - All Romance Ebooks

Sea Bride - All Romance Ebooks

What do you do when you fear the ocean but a sea god tempts you to follow him into the sea?

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Something Blue

Something Blue part of The Guardian Agency Series
By Ursula Sinclair
aka LaVerne Thompson


What happens when dreams come true, but it’s not all it was supposed to be?

River Blu’s music has made her the stuff of legend, she’s every bit a rock star who dominates the pop charts. But through the years a secret haunts her, making it impossible to give her heart to anyone or anything other than her music.

When River’s life is in danger she turns to Noah for help. They have a history together, one he’d like to repeat, with a different ending. But first he has to figure out who from her past is trying to kill her.


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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Guest Blogger Stephanie Williams- Launch Party

Please welcome Stephanie Williams today as we celebrate the release of her latest.

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Marty and Jerry gets more than Lacy’s creative juices flowing!
Lacy Cunningham prides herself on being a prolific writer in the romance and erotica industry. However, for the first time, she is stumped by her latest project. A Ménage a trois. She’s doing everything to help get her creative juice flowing. Reading others works, buying non-fiction books on the subject and renting DVDs. Everything short of participating in the act itself.
Marty, her boyfriend and Jerry her first crush from college are more than willing to help her with her research. When Marty mentions the possibilities and Jerry arrives in town for vacation, Lacy mulls over taking her studies a bit further. But it’s going to take a lot of prodding on the guys’ part before she actually indulges in that kind of research.







EXCERPT
 The teakettle went off just as Marty spoke. Maybe the sound of the whistle confused her, but she must have heard him correctly.
 “You better tend to that.” She pointed toward the stove.
 “Of course.” He got up and removed the kettle from the burner.
 She watched him pour water into their cups. The smell of raspberry scented the air. He brought the cups over to the nook and sat back down.
“Now, where were we?” he asked.
 “You said you meant to make the connection between my story and Jerry, in so many words.”
 “Yeah. How do you feel about that?”
 “You mean an actual threesome. Marty, I thought you and I had something.”       
“We do. I love you. Would this question be a problem if the threesome included Jerry?”
  Good question. Jerry had to be the sexist man on the planet, next to Marty, of course. When Jerry walked into a room, women and some men’s jaws dropped. Tall like Marty, his presence took one’s breath away. Where Marty had long, dark hair, Jerry’s was medium length and a deep golden honey color. She’d never seen anything like it.
  His gray, soulful eyes made you melt. His lips begged for you to touch, kiss, and even lick them. When he smiled, his cheekbones became even more prominent. And he had a voice like a sultry caress. He could be talking about the weather and it made her panties wet.
  Oh, God. She realized that she’d been paying way too much attention to Jerry. But she couldn’t still be attracted to him like that. Could she? She just found him attractive, two different things. Right?
 “Well?”
  Marty’s voice snapped her to attention. “Huh?”
  “You were thinking about Jerry, weren’t you?” He smirked.
  Damn! There he goes again. “Um…just thinking about this book.”
  “The hell you were.” Marty took a gulp of tea. “Come on, Lacy, we’ve never kept secrets from each other. It’s okay if you find Jerry attractive. It’s okay if you feel a little something for him still. It’s okay if you think about both him and me—with you.”      
 Lacy had her cup to her lips, about to take a sip, when she stopped. “You’re kidding?”
  “No. It’s only natural. Look, you’re writing a book on threesomes. I tell you that our mutual friend is coming by, a mutual friend who happens to be attractive to every straight woman on earth according to your friend Edith.”
  Lacy had to snicker at that. Edith did make it a point to let Jerry know the sun rose and set with him. 
  “I’m not upset, if that’s what’s worrying you,” Marty continued.
  “I’m not worried…anymore. I’m more confused now.” Confused? What an understatement.
  “Understandable. The man you’ve been dating for some time just told you he’s not ticked you’re thinking of another dude, a mutual friend at that.”
  “Duh!” 
  Marty reached over and took her hand, sending an electrical pulse to her soul. Pair that with his mesmerizing glare and she’d have sex with him in Times Square with the CNN news cameras going. Did adding Jerry to the mix make it any different?
  “We can talk about this later. Jerry won’t be here for a couple of days.”
  “You’re serious.” She couldn’t believe it.
      “I didn’t actually offer Jerry to you, or agree to anything. I’m just letting you know I understand if you have, let’s say, unconventional thoughts about the three of us.” Marty got up with his tea and left the room.

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Saturday, April 02, 2011

Masquerade Coming soon to print!

What will Caine do when he finds out his mystery woman and his business associate are one and the same, and she's played him for a fool?
Caine Hayden is attracted to the masked mystery woman, at the masquerade ball, the moment he lays eyes on her. They spend one incredible night together, and in the morning she disappears. He has no intention of it being just one night and vows to find her. But he's got a business meeting to attend and has to return home. Except when he meets the woman who designed his airplane he can't take his eyes off her. Twice in less than fifteen hours he has extraordinarily strong physical and emotional reactions to two different women, or so he thinks.
Sydney Reese designs planes, and her career scares off most men. Sleeping with a masked stranger seems to pose little risk, it would only be for one night and she'd never see him again. It is why she insists they keep their masks on from the party, until the lights go off. Sneaking out on him in the early hours of the morning to insure he won't know who she is, keeps her identify and his anonymous. The last thing she wants or needs is a relationship, with someone who can't accept her as she is. But what if?
Can Sydney pull off her mask and allow the man she loves to see her for who she really is?