Archive for January, 2010

Gillian Metcalf has just made the smartest or dumbest decision of her life: canceling her wedding to Dr. Jerry Avery two days before the ceremony. Jerry is the kind of man any woman would be proud to call husband: kind, caring, intelligent, funny and a doctor. But he is not the man of Gillian’s dreams, the man that comes to her in dreams, holding her tenderly and saying “Gra mo chroi”.

Gillian’s best friend, Samantha, thinks Gillian has totally lost her mind but agrees to go away with her for a few days and stay on the fabled Queen Mary. They are both amused to discover that they have been given the “haunted” stateroom. Gillian stops being amused when, while unpacking, she spots a small, odd looking dog watching her. She has seen the dog for several days in the strangest places: her 4th grade class room where she teaches, outside her home and even running out in front of her car on the way to the Queen Mary. The dog clearly has a mission that involves Gillian. The dog watches her attentively and barks, almost demanding that Gillian follow her, and then casually walks THROUGH the door! Gillian opens the door, steps through, and finds herself in a strange, moving room with an incredibly handsome man sound asleep on a bed.

Zachery Creighton is worn out from a long poker game. A professional gambler by trade, he is trying to amass enough money to buy his family’s estate, Creighton Manor, lost his by wastrel father. The real pleasure comes from winning money from Cyrus Locke, the man who won the manor in a high-stakes game with Zachery’s father. A sudden noise wakes him up, and he is startled to discover a strange (and strangely dressed) woman in his room. An ensuing struggle brings others rushing to his room, and before things are through, he is forced to marry the stranger to save his reputation and honor. And the woman, Gillian, discovers she has traveled back in time to the 1870s and is in Mississippi. Both Zachery and Gillian must search for answers and make peace with their individual obsessions – Zachery’s desire to own Creighton Manor once again and Gillian’s desire to find the man of her dreams. And what of the ghost dog, Molly?

Creighton Manor is a wonderful blend of improbabilities that weave together seamlessly. The two characters are delightfully muddled about what they feel and what they think they should be feeling. Real life problems intrude in such a way that the issue of being out of place in time becomes a minor annoyance for Gillian. Misunderstandings abound because of pride, and confusion surrounds the pair. This smart, intriguing novel is an enjoyable read, chock full of surprises.

ISBN: 978-1-60767-069-8

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Blog Tour with Teresa D’Amario January 25th at KMN Books Blogspot!

For those just joining Teresa on her blog tour, she’s creating something special. A free read. And you get to help! Each blog posting will be a new scene or chapter of the book titled: He’s no Faery Prince. Previous chapters can be found on her FREEBIE READS page on her blog. Then, at the end of her post for the day, you’ll see some questions. The answers to those questions will determine the course of the story. So stop by and have fun!

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When a handsome stranger comes into Autumn Moon’s acupuncture shop asking for the “elixir of life”, she thinks he’s crazy. Jairec’s not crazy, he’s cursed and has only days to find the cure. His souls have separated and he is becoming a chiang-shih, the Vampire of Chinese myth. But he’s not ready to give up on life. He fights the curse, drinking pig blood while he hunts for the man who cursed him and trying to convince Autumn to help. She is his destiny and has the cure.

Autumn can’t let Jairec walk away. She is drawn to him. If he wasn’t chiang-shih, they might have had a future instead of a couple of stolen days, but with each hour, sunlight becomes more dangerous, his hair whitens and the lure of human blood becomes stronger. Only Autumn has the cure that can save Jairec and restore his humanity but she doesn’t know where to look.

“Autumn Moon” starts with action and doesn’t stop. The romance is perfectly entwined with myth and suspense. A one night read.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: Tease Publishing
  
• Book Length: Novella
  
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-1-60767-011-7

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Genre: paranormal Length: 16 pgs

Rating: 4 chills

While Shattered Illusions isn’t a real horror story, it’s definitely got some tense moments and a very creepy atmosphere. The main character, Brona, is terrified of the voices she keeps hearing in her house, and the disappearing pool of blood. At first, she fears someone have broken in and hurt her sister, Tara, but upon further investigation, she recognizes the voices as Tara’s and her husband’s. Are they having an affair? What secrets are they keeping from her?

Ms.Nutt’s vivid descriptions and firm characterization bring this ghost story to life. While the twist isn’t entirely unpredictable, Ms. Nutt pulls it off very well. Shattered Illusion is a great read for those dark, lonely nights!

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Winners of Rebecca J. Vickery’s Drawing on KMN Blogspot (http://kmnbooks.blogspot.com/) are…

Sarah, Diane, and Becky,

Congratulations! You are the winners of Rebecca J. Vickery’s drawing! Please contact Rebecca on your choice and preference from one of the three books listed below. She will send the coupon code to you ASAP for your free download from Smashwords. There are 10 different formats, including reading right from the site, so hopefully one of them will fit your needs.

The books and links for a preview are:

Following Destiny
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/5145

Looking Through The Mist
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/4283

Surviving With Love
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/4865

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Title: Creighton Manor
Author: Karen Michelle Nutt
Publisher: Tease Publishing LLC
Publisher’s Address: www.teasepublishingllc.com
ISBN: 978-1-60767-069-8
Genre: Time Travel Romance, Adult, Ebook
Pages: 183
Reviewed By: Amy J Ramsey/Ramsey’s Reviews/www.trinagon.blogspot.com
Rating: 5 Stars

Gillian Metcalf has been troubled for years by the same reoccurring dream which has grown more persistent as her wedding day approaches. These passionate visions are insistent that her true soul mate exists, whether in the here and now or in a past life, and he is out there, waiting for her. What’s frustrating her most, Gillian doesn’t know who her soul mate is, his features are always hazy, his touch is familiarly tender, but the words he expresses are foreign to her. As soon as she hears this endearment, “Gra Mo Chroi“, Gillian will know for certain she has found her true mate, unfortunately it’s not the man she is soon to marry.

Gillian could no longer deny the sense of importance emanating from these dreams and decided to cancel her marriage to Jerry, an all around perfect guy. Wanting time to reflect on what she had done, Gillian kept her honeymoon reservations aboard the Queen Mary, a ship renowned for its ethereal phenomenon and invited her best friend, Samantha to join her. In route to the pier, where the Queen Mary is permanently docked, Gillian nearly ran over a dog, darting out in front of her SUV. She noticed it’s the same dog, Molly, which has appeared to her several times before and always seems to want her to follow. But why or was she truly going crazy?

The events that follow mystify and astonish Gillian, but it’s not the misunderstanding with her reservations or the fact that she was offered a haunted room and compensated with a ghostly tour package that caught her attention. It was what she discovered in her room among the artifacts of the Ida Belle, a picture of a familiar dog, taken in the 1800’s. She had no time to ponder, at that moment she came face to face with the mysterious dog in question and before she knew it she passed out. When she woke, Gillian was no longer aboard the Queen Mary, but afloat onboard the Ida Belle and in an unfamiliar room with a strange, but gorgeous man asleep in the bed.

Years after his father lost the family estate in a gambling event, Zachary Creighton has become obsessed with winning Creighton Manor back from the man who now owns it, Cyrus Locke. But fate will soon turn his life’s strategy upside down when a beautiful and practically naked woman appears in his room. After being forced to marry each other, their lives have forever changed. Will Gillian come to terms with her true emotions, even if it means not finding her true soul mate? Or will time reclaim Gillian before she realizes what she truly wants? Will Zachary be able to put aside his obsession and accept what he feels deep within his heart? And is the mysterious dog somehow connected to them?

Creighton Manor is an incredibly heartwarming and fantastic love story that has been magically brought to life by the rich and vibrant words of Karen Michelle Nutt. Yet again, Karen Michelle Nutt has envisioned a spectacular tale that will charm any reader, captivating them with the multiple twists and turns within the story line. The unspoken passion between Gillian and Zachary will leave the reader breathlessly anticipating the end, devouring each and every page. I most definitely will recommend Creighton Manor to anyone who has a love for reading.

 Amy J Ramsey
Ramsey Reviews – www.trinagon.blogspot.com
TCM Reviews/Midwestern Reviews

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Sydney Carlisle has been running from what she is for a year following the attack that changed her into a monster that sprouts fur and howls at the moon. All she wants is to be left alone and to live life on her own terms. Everything seems to be going her way until the man who is the cause of her suffering arrives with some news of his own, and damn if he’s not as gorgeous and irresistible as ever.

Grayson Quinn has been searching for the woman he recognized as his mate for a full year following her transformation to moon shifter. He knows she hates him, but has no choice but to capture her and tell her the truth. She has to choose a mate, and soon. Otherwise, she’ll risk bonding with a male she doesn’t love as the wolf takes control and makes the decision for her. And he’ll be damned if he allows her to suffer anymore than she already has.

Karen Michelle Nutt has crafted a world with intriguing characters that captivate the attention and keep your focus from beginning to end. From the start, when we meet a wolven Sydney facing off against her former lover, I knew I was in for something special. It’s apparent they still care for one another, but due to past scars, refuse to confess their feelings. Revealing those circumstances that changed Sydney will ruin the story, but I can say there is a ton of emotion packed inside the pages because of it, and Sydney and Greyson deliver the goods time and again.

The material itself is flawlessly presented, and flows so quickly you’ll finish before you’re ready. By the time I came to the last page, I wanted to know more about the protagonists, and couldn’t help but imagine the life they would share together. It was bittersweet, as you are allowed to envision your own future for them, but I wouldn’t have complained in the least if there was more to enjoy. This is the kind of story you’ll think about long after you’ve finished.

Werewolf fans, be sure to put Moon Shifter on your TBR list. I couldn’t put this delightful little novella down.
Reviewed by Fern

http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2010/01/moon-shifter-by-karen-michelle-nutt.html

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It’s that time again at P&E Critters Writers Workshop to vote for you favorite books, authors, websites of 2009. I have a few stories in the running. Stop by and see if your favorite author is there. If you liked any of my stories, I’d love to have your vote.

I have the links to the pages below. You’ll need to scroll down to the bottom of the page and type in your name and email address. For the vote to be valid, they’ll send you an email with a link to click on.

Thanks so much for you help. I appreciate it. Email will be frompredpoll_noreply@critique.org

1. Romance- Creighton Manor by Karen Michelle Nutt
http://www.critters.org/predpoll/novelr.shtml

2. Romance Short- Moon Shifter by Karen Michelle Nutt
http://www.critters.org/predpoll/shortstoryr.shtml

3. Horror short- Black Donald’s Coin by Karen Michelle Nutt
http://www.critters.org/predpoll/shortstoryh.shtml

4. Anthology- Second Time Around
http://www.critters.org/predpoll/antho.shtml

5. Author Page- Karen Michelle Nutt
http://www.critters.org/predpoll/author.shtml

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Find out where the New Year’s Traditions all started. Find out when football became the sport celebrated at the Rose Bowl.

New Year’s Traditions

Happy New Year! This greeting and the holiday have been celebrated since Babylon. This is about 4000 years ago. However, the New Year didn’t fall on January 1st. The Babylonian New Year began on the day of the first New Moon (crescent) and after the first day of spring or the Vernal Equinox. The New Year’s celebration lasted for eleven days.

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