A Peek Inside Astarte's Wrath by Trisha Wolfe...

I'm so excited! One of my besties, Trisha Wolfe, just relased ASTARTE'S WRATH, and y'all, it is soooo good! I'm blessed to be critique partners with Trisha, so I've been drooling over this book for months....and now you can, too!

Want a read a snippet?? Check it out!

A peek inside Astarte's Wrath...

“I’ve found you.”

I turn to see Xarion leaning against the frame of my terrace door. A slight smile curves his beautiful lips, and his arms are crossed over his bronze muscled cuirass. 

Feeling brave, I slip close and wrap my arms around his waist, the brass studs of his belt pressing against my stomach. “I wasn’t hiding,” I say, looking up into his face. I can see his exhaustion there, in the dark crescents under his eyes, though he’s putting on a good front. “I’d never tempt a great hunter.”

He chuckles as he steps away long enough to slip off his breastplate, then he embraces me. Leaning down, he whispers in my ear, “You’re always tempting.” Running his thumb over my cheek, he lowers his face before mine, his breaths shallow. “In fact, your power of seduction is having its desired effect on me right now.” His lips softly brush mine, sweet and inviting at first, then he deepens the kiss. 

I realize that anyone could walk in, and I begin to pull away. “Xarion, my room is not secure,” I say between his kisses. 

He groans against my lips, and the deep rumble sends my hands into his hair, pulling him to me. I feel him smile. He scoops me into his arms, his lips never leaving mine, and walks us inside.

My sense breaks through, and I whisper, “Lunia or Phoenix could come looking for me and—”

“That’s what locks were designed for,” he interrupts.

I laugh. “Oh, that will not stop either of them.”

He turns the bolt on my door, keeping his arm sturdy beneath my legs. Then he takes me to the bed where he lays me down. I let my head fall back against the coverlet as he hovers above me, his fisted hands pressing into the mattress on either side of my head, his knees parting my legs.

Suddenly he bounds up, and I think he’s come to his senses. My stomach tumbles as I realize how much I don’t want him to be responsible—but we can’t chance it here. Only he grabs the chair from my desk and kicks the back. My eyes widen in surprise. He places one of the panels against the door, securing its ends in the torch brackets.

“That should give them some difficulty,” he says as he unbuckles his belt, the action making my heart beat wildly. “And give me enough time to hide in your dressing room like a clandestine lover.”

A smile twitches at my lips. “You mean, like exactly what you are?”

Shaking his head, his dark hair falling against his eyes, he counters, “I’m offended.” He strips off his leather armor. I pull my bottom lip between my teeth as my eyes slip over him, and a crooked smile hikes his face. “Ah, but that does it for you, huh? You like stealing kisses in the shadows, the constant fear of being caught.” Climbing onto the bed, he positions himself above me. “I bet your heart is pounding hard right now, the adrenaline claiming your body”—he presses his palm over my heart—“with a need only your clandestine lover can satisfy.”

Good, right??? To get a copy, head over to AMAZON or Barnes and Noble, and be sure to add this baby to your GOODREADS Must-Read/Need This Now shelf :)

About the author...

I’m the author of the YA Steampunk DESTINY'S FIRE (Omnific Publishing), the upcoming YA Utopian FIREBLOOD (Spencer Hill Press, Oct. 2013), and a new YA Dark Fantasy series releasing June 2013, OF SILVER AND BEASTS.

I’m the creator of YA Bound, a promotional blog for the Young Adult genre. A proud member of the SCWW and The Apocalypsies. And I’m also a business owner, partnered with my partner, my husband. When I’m not busy doing all of the above, I’m a wife and the mother of a gorgeous teen boy who's the sounding board for my male characters.

Check out my website TrishaWolfe.com for more on my books and bonus material. You can also follow me on Twitter@TrishWolfe or like my Facebook page for updates. 

Giddy For Fireblood by Trisha Wolfe

So, for those of you don't know, I would suck without my awesome Critique Partners.

True Story.

And it's not just that they happen to be AMAZING Authors who challenge me to be better. And it's not only due to the constant cheerleading and encouragement and sanity they provide. No, I would suck without them because over the last two years, they have become my best friends. And when something awesome happens for them, I get even more excited than if it were happening for me.

And Trisha Wolfe? Yeah, she's one of my Critique Partners/Best Friends. She also happens to be a blog sister (YA Bound) and one of the few people who I know I can call at any time, about any thing, and she'll be there for me.

AND TODAY IS HER COVER REVEAL!!!!

I am so excited for you guys to read FIREBLOOD. When she first began sending me pages on this story, I knew it was going to be special. Trisha has this way of writing heroines that I care about and pull for--yet would be scared to death to meet in a dark alley if I was on their bad side LOL. And her men? ~fans self~ yeah, smoking.

Below, you'll find your first taste of this awesomeness of which I speak, and believe me, it is only gonna get better!

COME ON 2013!!!!

***Oh, and next year, the Flirt Squad will be hosting a month long challenge for this book, helping spread the word, earning swag, and getting exclusive excerpts!! Can't wait! ***

And now, for the REVEAL.......

Fireblood (Fireblood #1)

By Trisha Wolfe

Coming 2013 From Spencer Hill Press

To save a kingdom, Zara must choose between a prince who could be the answer and a rising rebellion that threatens to take control.

When Zara Dane is chosen to marry Prince Sebastian Hart, son of the man who ordered her father’s capture, Zara knows she must fight to save everything she loves from ruin. 

Being betrothed to the prince means a life trapped behind the towering stone walls of the Camelot-forged realm. Under the watchful eye of the prince's first knight, Sir Devlan Capra, changing her future becomes difficult. 

When an unlikely rebel reveals the truth about the deadly secrets that fuel King Hart’s twisted world, Zara’s path to rescue her father becomes clouded by deception. The Rebels clear her path by forcing Zara’s hand with an ultimatum: sway Prince Sebastian to join the Rebels, convincing him of his father’s evil nature, or they will take him out. 

But Zara is uncertain about a future under the Rebels’ command and where the prince’s heart truly lies. She must decide who to trust, what to believe, and what she’s truly fighting for before the king destroys all of Karm, including her heart.

Add Fireblood to your Goodreads shelf 

How the Gorgeousness Was Made

About My Girl Trisha

I’m the author of the YA Steampunk/Paranormal Romance DESTINY'S FIRE (Omnific  Publishing) and the upcoming YA Sci-Fi Utopian FIREBLOOD from Spencer Hill Press, November 2013. My published short stories have appeared in YA literary journals, Fantasy magazines, and anthologies. I’ve written four books in the past two years, and I’m currently working on a new YA Sci-Fi project.

I’m the creator of YA Bound, a promotional blog for the Young Adult genre.  Also a proud  member of YALITCHAT.ORG, SCWW, and The Apocalypsies.

And I’m also a business owner, partnered with my partner, my husband. When I’m not busy doing all of the above, I’m a wife and the mother of a gorgeous teen boy who's the sounding board for my male characters.

Check out my website TrishaWolfe.com for more on my books and short stories. Follow me on Twitter @TrishWolfe

YOUR TURN: Tell me, blog hoppers--How Freaking Amazing Is That Cover????

The Countdown Is On....

The days of summer are flying by, and that means one thing: September will be here before I know it.

EEP!!

I'm so excited....and terrified....for my baby to be out in the world! And now I have a fun new tool to show my impatience. My awesome friend/critique partner/friend/blog sister/guru of all things technical and cool, Trisha Wolfe, made me a countdown button, and I'd be absolutely thrilled if you'd like to grab it to add to your own site, too :)

Isn't it just gorgeous? That Trish girl knows what she's doing, y'all, I'm telling ya. She's so good to me (*grin*)

Have a wonderful Sunday! 

Squeeing Over Lisa T. Bergren's Author Endorsement & Early Praise for My Super Sweet 16th Century

Although my debut MY SUPER SWEET SIXTEENTH CENTURY won't be out for a few more months (come on September!!), and most ARCs (advanced reader copies) have yet to be made available to the public, early praise has been building from fellow authors....

And I've done about a bazillion happy dances because of it!

Yesterday I added to this site the press kit and sale sheet for MY SUPER SWEET SIXTEENTH CENTURY, as well as all the excerpts, book trailer, and 'Praise Page.' And I was able to add the latest author endorsement, one I got yesterday morning and totally made my day.

Wanna know why?

I'll tell you! It came from none other than Lisa Bergren, the author of one of my favorite series of all time (River of Time--Waterfall, Cascade, Torrent, along with the novellas) AND the new series I reviewed this weekend that I fell in love with (Glamorous Illusions is book one in the Grand Tour series)!!!

And here is what she said about MY book (*pinching self*):

If you ever wish you could bop back in time for a peek at how things REALLY were, prepare yourself for a Renaissance-shaped treat. MY SUPER-SWEET 16th CENTURY was just what I was looking for in a YA time travel novel. First of all, it's set in Italy (need I say more, really?) Second, it's a fun, romantic romp among deliciously dressed and cultured people. But it goes a bit deeper too. It's also a chance to witness Cat experience things that will change her forever...things she might not have discovered in her own time...things that grow and stretch her. Don't miss Rachel Harris's debut. It's a totally fun and totally satisfying read.
--Lisa T. Bergren, author of the River of Time Series (WATERFALL, CASCADE, TORRENT)

Yeah, I think I've read it to everyone I've seen since she sent it. (*grin*)

What's amazing is that Lisa's squee worthy endorsement is just the latest in sweet shout outs that have just made the build up to publication so wonderful.

Come check out what authors Holly Schindler, Victoria Scott, Chloe Jacobs, Diane Alberts, Trisha Wolfe, Shannon Duffy, Cindi Madsen, and Hope Collier have to say about MY SUPER SWEET SIXTEENTH CENTURY at my PRAISE FOR SUPER SWEET page, and squee with me! :)

Question for YOU: What has made YOU do a bazillion happy dances lately? I love hearing good news!

Cover Reveal & Excerpt: ASTARTE'S WRATH by Trisha Wolfe

I LOVE Cover Reveals!!! And what makes today's reveal even better is that I'm revealing the cover for one of my best friends/critique partners/blog sister/agency sister/soul sister (that's a lot of slashes)

Trisha Wolfe simply rocks. Her writing is always action-packed and fast faced, her heroes completely swoon and sigh worthy, and her heroines kick so much butt that the term passive protagonist is shot to Hades. Ms. Wolfe doesn't have time for weak women, and as a result I always end up feeling like I've been given a shot of B 12, ready to take on whoever comes into my path, too.... well, for at least the first five minutes after reading :)

And today, I'm so excited to give out the deets on her latest project to come.... WOOT!

So without further delay, let's get to the good stuff, shall we?

 Astarte’s Wrath

Trisha Wolfe

 e-book, Expected publication: July 2012

A Kythan Guardians Novella

Prequel to Destiny’s Fire

 
Two thousand years before Dez Harkly developed her secret powers, Kythan Astarte vowed to free the Kythans from the binds that enslaved them to the Egyptian pharaohs and sorcerers. Discover the prophecy that originated from a very different time, and spans generations to link two very different girls...This is the beginning.

Set against the backdrop of the Battle of Actium, in the city of Alexandria, Star struggles with her guardian duties as her feelings for the newly named pharaoh of Egypt grow deeper. Not only is Caesarian her duty, he’s the son of Cleopatra, and he’s…human. All of which makes their love forbidden.

But when a conspiracy linked to Caesar, Caesarian’s own father, creeps its ways into Alexandria, Star must choose between helping her fellow Kythans free themselves of their servitude, or protecting her charge—the last pharaoh—while Egypt burns around her.

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Excerpt:

Whenever the sky bleeds, covering the once-blue pallet with crimson, and the bright ball of fire burns through billowy puffs of white, staining them and the earth in hues of red-orange and amber…and ash floats on a non-existent breeze, I know the Narcolym Guardians are waging a battle.

            Shuttering my window, I unloose the hemp thread, and a sheer curtain veils the sand-covered horizon from my vision. My fingers trail the cream fabric, the tips tracing the darkening clouds against the light material as my other hand curls into a fist by my thigh, dousing the swirling vortex rising up at the charge in the air.

            “Star…?”

            Astarte, I correct inwardly, but pinch my lips closed. “Yes, Habi?”

            Habi’s footsteps echo throughout the mud-brick room as he approaches. “It’s time…”