Showing posts with label destiny bewitched. Show all posts
Showing posts with label destiny bewitched. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Wicked After Dark Blog Hop and Giveaway!!!

Welcome to the Paranormal G-spot, fellow wicked book lovers!




I'm thrilled to be a part of this blog hop and I have a special treat for you. I'm sending you all on a little trip. You want to get to know some of my wicked characters, right? What better way than to speak to them yourselves? So just sit back and pretend you've been pushed through the portal to the Underworld where you'll meet the sexy demon from Destiny Bewitched, Geo. Good luck!



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What I first noticed when I stepped – no, make that when Leia pushed me – through the portal to the was the hot muggy air so thick it seemed to stick to the roof of my mouth.

“Should’ve worn a tank top,” I said to no one in particular.

A little shiver crept through me as I took a look around. I was surrounded by tree trunks as thick as my house.

Movement on the ground caught my eye. “Ah!” I yelped when some kind of red-eyed mutant rat scurried across the dead grass. Above me, leaves rustled. I dared a glance at the canopy of green.

A big, black shape stood out against the sage flora. Winged but almost featherless, with a long neck and sharp beak, it sat utterly still on a branch.

Then it swiveled its hairless head and stared at me, an unsettling look in its eye – the same look I give a Hershey bar when I’ve been dieting.

The bird let out a horrible screech then jumped from the tree, soaring straight for me.

“Ahhh!”

A sword swiped through the air only a few feet away and the bird flopped to the ground. My heart was pounding in my chest so hard I was surprised you couldn’t see its outline under my shirt. The wielder of the sword faced away as he wiped the black blood off the steel.

I took my time looking him over. Brown leather pants hugged a firm, bitable ass. His back was bare so I watched his muscle flex as he slid the giant sword into its sheath. It reminded me of what other things he might have that were…giant. Heat crept to my cheeks at the unexpected thought.

He turned around to reveal a set of washboard abs that glistened under a thin layer of sweat. His skin was smooth and tan. Did he always work shirtless outdoors? Someone like that might make me rethink my hatred for gardening.

His jaw was set firm and proud though a small smile played at the edge of his lips. Warm copper eyes stared back at me, twinkling with amusement. Probably, because I’m gawking and panting at him like a love-sick puppy!

I cleared my throat. “Um.” My voice seemed to get stuck somewhere between my brain and my mouth. “Thank you for saving me,” I finally choked out. I stuck out my hand to shake his.

“I'm Geo,” he answered in a sexy rumble. He shook my hand. “What are you doing so far from home, little one?”

I batted my eyes and grinned, surprised I managed to hold back a giggle at his pet name.  “I actually came all this way just to see you.”

His brow furrowed. “Me?”

I nodded. “I was hoping you’d tell me a little bit about…” My cheeks burned. Damn Leia for making me do this. Was she so lazy she couldn’t write the post herself? “About your, uh, sex life.”

A grin stretched across his handsome face. “I see.” He stepped forward.

I stepped back.

A lion in a man’s body was the only way I could describe the presence of this man. Caged lust. Confidence. Knowledge but with a gentle patience. And those horns…smooth, russet-colored horns curved back from his head, curly brown hair tumbling over them. Who knew horns could be so sexy?

“Follow me” he said, eyeing the trees around us. “It’s not wise to stay in one place in the Underworld.”

I gulped then rushed to his side. It was hard to keep pace with his long strides.

“So, can you tell me a little about yourself?” I asked.

“Well, I’m a demon, as you can see from the horns.” He rubbed his hand across one though he didn’t seem pleased about it. “For now,” he muttered under his breath. “I live here in the Underworld and keep to myself until I can return home.”

“Is it true demons can control people’s minds?” I asked.

He stopped walking and turned to face me. His lips quirked. “Kneel.”

Immediately, my legs gave way and I slumped to the ground. Panicked, I tried to rise but my body wouldn’t cooperate. It was like everything locked down, and I could only wait for his next command.

“Look at me.” His voice slid through me like a warm breath.

Slowly, I lifted my head until my gaze found his. I swear I stopped breathing.

He took three steps then stood inches in front of me. I felt so vulnerable, stuck on my knees while he was so tall and strong, staring down at me. Vulnerable, but damn, it was sexy as hell.

“Open your mouth,” the voice commanded.

I was helpless to resist. My heart fluttered. Is he about to do what I think he is?

He stuck the tip of his thumb between my teeth then ordered, “Suck.”

My god, I’d never done something so sensual in all my life. My lips closed around his thumb and I sucked, imaging it was…another part of his anatomy.

“Stop.”

I did and he removed his thumb then stepped way.

“Does that answer your question?” he asked with twinkling eyes.

I answered, breathlessly. “Yes.”

He nodded. “Good.” Then he turned and started walking again.

It took me a moment to realize I was still on my knees. But I had full control of my body again. I scrambled up then jogged to his side.

Feeling the need to bring up a lighter topic, I asked one of my favorite questions. “Boxers or briefs?”

He arched a brow and the corner of his mouth twitched. “Neither.”

I was sure my eyes about popped out of my head.

Geo cleared his throat and my gaze jumped to his face. Had I just been staring at his package? I gave 
my head a shake. “Um, chocolate or vanilla?”

“Both.”

Bet he could cook. My heart thudded in my chest. I’d like to lick something chocolate or vanilla off of him.

“Hard or soft?” I asked.

His eyes narrowed. “What do you think?”

“Hard.”

He laughed and I shuddered. Damn, even his laugh was masculine.

“Fast or slow?”

He thought for a moment. “Fast the first round then slow the second. The first time I’d want to get out all my aggression but then…then I’d want to take my time and savor you.” A greedy glitter started in his eyes. “Maybe even torture you.”

I let go of a breath I didn’t realize I was holding. “Any last words about, um, sex? Specifically, rough sex?”

He paused a moment and stared at the ground in thoughtfulness. “For me, rough sex doesn’t equal violence, or even dominance. It’s passion. The intensity of not only the shared lust but the emotion behind it.” He looked up and gave me a smoldering look. “Do you think it’s sexy that a man could be so hot for you that he rips your clothing to shreds just to get at your body quicker?”

Holy Jesus! “Yes.”

He moved in close to me. I could feel his hot breath against my forehead. My stomach plummeted as I waited for his sensual words.

“You know when it gets to that point, don’t you, Francesca? When the woman says, ‘to hell with it, gimme all you got,’ and she doesn’t care if there’s a pointy rock shoving into her back. Or if there’ll be bruises on her arms where he’s holding her down. Or if her lips are raw from the harshness of his stubble. She can’t feel any of that anyway. And if she can, it turns her on.”

It was turning me on right now!

“Because it reminds her of how bad her man wants her.”

Yes, yes, yes! My chest heaved as I stared into his soulful eyes. Kiss me, damn it. My lips puckered.
He leaned in. I held my breath.

“Alright, dove,” he said, abruptly. “It’s been a pleasure.”

What? I shook my head to break the spell. Over so soon?

Geo gestured behind me. I turned and recognized the hazy shape of the portal door. He’d walked me in a circle? Tricky demon.

He took my hand and brought it to his lips. "It was a pleasure to meet you." He placed a warm kiss on my wrist and I almost fainted.

“Safe travels, dear one.” He gave me one last sexy grin then disappeared as I walked through the portal.

A cold feeling crept over me as I returned home. I didn’t like that door one bit. I rubbed my arms and shivered, but I couldn’t seem to wipe a goofy smile off my face. I remembered is warm lips against my arm. Maybe it was just me, but I think he lingered.

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His wide eyes told her he’d probably never heard music come from a machine before. She recognized the song. I Put a Spell on You by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Somebody in the Underworld liked 70’s rock. Go figure.

“I love this song.” She placed the tape player on the bed and stood up, feeling a little reckless, a little free. Must be the wine.

The lead singer’s throaty voice and the heavy beat fit the dim room. The song was gritty and raw just like the Underworld. She looked at Geo, laid back in the chair all big and bad, strong and silent. He’d never looked so sexy.

Definitely the wine.

“Dance with me,” she commanded.

His brows lifted.

“Come on.” She grabbed his hand and tugged.

With a smirk, he let her pull him to his feet.

“Just put your hands here and here.” She guided his hands to her hip and shoulder but he yanked out of her grip.

“I know how to dance, woman,” he growled. Then he plopped both hands on her low back, just above her backside, and yanked her up against his body.

She gasped. His arousal pressed hard against her abdomen.

Taking the lead, he moved them to the music, grinding against her in a most indecent way. He bent his head and inhaled her hair then let out a savage groan.

Oh my.

All that caged lust was focused on her. Could she handle a man like Geo? His fingers dug into her exposed skin where he’d slipped them under her waistband – his hands like a fiery brand. She swallowed hard.

When the guitar solo came on he bent her backward and she fell, dropping her head, trusting him to hold her as she arched away, presenting her chest. His growl of approval seemed to vibrate straight to her clit. Roughly, he pulled her up and she slammed into his chest with both hands. He gazed down at her, panting, his eyes dark with lust. Her hands shook until she stilled them on his shoulders.

His fingers moved lower, grasping her bare ass and squeezing. Her knees trembled and threatened to give way. Then he lowered his mouth to her ear. She canted her head to the side, thinking he was going to say something, but instead he bit down on her lobe.

“Ow.”

“Be still,” he ordered softly then licked the small sting away.

Oh my Lord, I’ve freed the beast.

His mouth skimmed along her neck, licking, kissing. Goose bumps rose over her skin. He nipped the side of her jaw and she jerked. A shiver shook her. He was so unpredictable – so dangerous. And she’d never been more turned on.

“Did you put a spell on me, little witch?” he rasped in her ear. “Am I yours?”

Mine? God I want to say yes! She could barely find her voice. “Something tells me you’re not the type to belong to anybody.”

He leaned his forehead against hers. “I’m beginning to doubt that.”


What do you think? Is he sexy or what? If you think so too, enter my giveaway below! I'm giving away 3 copies of Destiny Bewitched. It can be read as a stand alone but to get the full experience, I recommend reading the three books before it, Destiny Divided (only 99 cents!), Destiny United (free for Amazon prime members and FREE next Friday-Saturday), and Destiny Unchained (only $2.99, still less than the price of a Starbucks coffee).

Also check out the rest of the amazing authors and bloggers in the Wicked After Dark Blog Hop listed below! 

Happy reading and happy hopping!

 
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Friday, August 31, 2012

99 Cent Labor Day Sale and Romancing the Blog Hop!!!!

I have TWO AWESOMELY EXCITING events this weekend!



Romancing the Blog Hop - where I'm giving away an e-copy of my erotic romance 31 Flavors of Kink. Read on to learn more about this awesome blog hop.

What is your favorite thing about Romance? Well, we authors are ready to share our romantic tips and favorite romance reads! Starting on Friday and ending on August 31st, over 100 Authors and Bloggers will share their favorite things about romance, reading romance, and dating.

And while we do that, we are EACH doing a giveaway. Yep. There will be over 100 giveaways on each blog hosted by that Author or Blogger.

But that's not all....

We have THREE grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 100 times!

Now what are those prizes?

1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet
2nd Grand Prize: A $130 Amazon or B&N Gift Card
3rd Grand Prize: The following Swag Pack!




Yep. ALL of that! Whoot! Be sure to come back here on Friday and over the weekend to enjoy some stories and facts about our favorite Romance events and reads and enter to win!

Below I've shared some of my favorite romantic lines from my PNR series, Shadows of Destiny. I hope you enjoy it and check out all the other amazing sites on this tour.

***In recognition of Labor Day, all four of my PNR books are on sale for 99 Cents this weekend ONLY so get the whole series now for less than $4.00!!!***


Over 50 books are also on sale for only 99 cents this weekend only as part of our big 99 Cent Labor Day Sale!!!! Click the banner above to visit the website and browse through an awesome selection of bestselling books!!!


Destiny Divided - “You might be the evil princess of the Underworld, cariad, but you’re my evil princess. And no one else’s.”

Destiny United - "I have been inside your mind, in your heart, and seen every inch of your delectable skin.” He traced her bottom lip with his thumb. “I have looked inside your very soul, even in the dark corners you like to hide.” He leaned in so close she could feel his breath against her skin. “And, Aila, by the gods, I have found you matchless.”

Destiny Unchained - He put his arms out to the side and swallowed hard. “I’m not perfect. I’m pushy and protective and I make mistakes. But I know you. I see you. Likely better than anybody on this earth. And I love you, Natalia. I don’t know if it’s enough, but I do know this” – he paused and choked back the emotion lodged in his throat – “there will never be anyone who can love you like I do.”

Destiny Bewitched - He took her face in his hands. “Oh, Samantha,” he said. “I would fall a thousand times if it meant the chance to love you.”



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Friday, July 27, 2012

Hero Hop and Giveaway!!!!

I've got another hop starting today and another GIVEAWAY!!! Whoo-hoo!




 Are you ready to hear what your favorite romance heroes have to say? Well, we authors are ready to share our hunky heroes! Over 100 Authors and Bloggers will share their favorite things about romance heroes, a character post from them, and what we love about romance and men in general.

And while we do that, we are EACH doing a giveaway. Yep. There will be over 100 giveaways on each blog hosted by that Author or Blogger.

But that's not all....

We have THREE grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 100 times!

Now what are those prizes?

1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet
2nd Grand Prize: A $50 Amazon or B&N Gift Card
3rd Grand Prize: The following Swag Pack!


And my prize will be my entire backlist of e-books (not including my new release, Destiny Bewitched) and a $5 gift card to amazon or B&N!!! Be sure to fill out the rafflecopter below AND leave a comment with your favorite book hero or character trait to enter to win the grand prize. Remember to leave your email address too!!!

Good luck everyone and have fun!



Women love a hot, alpha male in their romance books, right? We want them well-built and well-hung, brave, protective, the type to ride in on their noble steed and save the day.

In the paranormal romance genre especially, women like the quintessential alpha male. Overprotective, possessive, arrogant, sometimes overbearing, usually self-confident. A swoon-worthy, cocky, smoldering wall of muscle with a thick head of hair, soulful eyes, and lickable lips.

I’m all for that sexilicious hero. But let’s look deeper.

For me, self-confidence is important. Knowing who he is, strengths and weaknesses, and having a healthy view of them. For an alpha, it comes down to leadership. A good leader uplifts those around him. He earns their respect and trust instead of demanding it. He rallies supporters, he doesn't bully them. He takes care of those under his care, putting their welfare above his own. He can mete out judgment and swift punishment ruthlessly as well as gentle kisses to those he loves.

In my opinion, there is nothing hotter than a man who loves his kids. Loyalty, responsibility, kindness. A family man who loves his woman with everything he’s got is the ultimate picture of sexiness.

So what part of original alpha list did I keep in Geo, my alpha hero from Destiny Bewitched?

The possessiveness and protectiveness of course! That's the good part of an alpha, right ladies? You want your man to want you and only you! You want him to stand up for you at any cost. And even if you're capable of kicking some ass on your own (yeah, I had a green belt in Tae Kwon Do, I get it), you still want your man to want to kick some ass for you!

I hope you’ll fall in love with Geo, just like the heroine Samantha does in Destiny Bewitched. Take a chance on my book and I don’t think you’ll regret it.

Just for fun, here's my list of favorite PNR heroes:

1. Jericho Barrons from The Fever series
2. Bones from the Night Huntress series
3. Curran from the Kate Daniels series
4. Any Lychan from Kresley Cole's IAD - especially Bowen!
5. And I have to mention my all-time favorite even though it's technically not a PNR - Jamie Fraser from The Outlander series

Now your turn. What makes a good alpha hero for you? Who are your favorite fictional heroes?




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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Angels vs Demons Blog Hop and Giveaway!!!

Welcome to the Angels vs Demons Blog Hop and Giveaway!!!




I'm so excited to announce the release of my paranormal romance, DESTINY BEWITCHED, that features a DEMON hero!!! A sexy one too ;) - available at amazon, B&N, ARe, and smashwords for ONLY $2.99!!!

And for a special and fun treat, I have two character snippets from my demon story AND two character snippets from fellow paranormal romance author, Carrie Ann Ryan's new angel story, Dust of My Wings, coming out July 27th!

The prize for this hop is a $10 gift card to Amazon or B&N and it's open internationally! Plus a GRAND prize for the whole hop (details at the bottom)!

So here we have it. Angels vs demons! Game on ;)



Shade from Dust of My Wings:


1) Lily. That had to be her. He didn’t know why he knew, but he was sure of it. His groin tightened. She was human. Not a lick of anything else came from her. Yet why did he want her so from just a look? He’d never looked at a human this way before. Why now? Was it because she might be the one who held his dust?


2) “I came to tell you a bit more about this Lily of yours,” Ambrose answered.

“She’s not my Lily,” Shade said, then he realized he’d said it a little too rushed.

Ambrose merely lifted a brow. “Touchy. I see you’ve met her then.”







Geo from Destiny Bewitched:

1) “Did you put a spell on me, little witch?” he rasped in her ear. “Am I yours?”

She could barely find her voice. “Something tells me you’re not the type to belong to anybody.”

He leaned his forehead against hers. “I’m beginning to doubt that.”


2) He watched the barbaric crowd demand more flesh. Greedy faces all around them – merciless and cruel. They’d just love an encore of the long, painful death that preceded them.

“Give me strength, oh gods, that I might release your fury on these wicked souls,” he whispered then looked down at the small woman beside him.

With her eyes squeezed shut, she added, “And may the force be with us. Amen.”

If, after thousands of years as a warrior in the god realm, he was done in by not much more than the boogie man, he was going to be pissed.






Blurb: Deemed “trailer trash” by humans and the daughter of the most disgraceful family of witches and warlocks since the Puritan age, Samantha is used to fighting her own battles. When her younger sister is taken to the Underworld, Sam doesn't hesitate to rescue her. To survive the harsh land, she makes a deal with a demon — the most dangerous of creatures in the realm. Even with those lustrous horns, Geo is as hot as the hell she's stuck in. Fighting nasty beasts in a supernatural version of the gladiator games is easy compared to falling in love with a man who has no future to offer.





So to enter this cool giveaway, just fill out the rafflecopter below then check back July 2nd to find out if you're the winner! But if you REALLY want to win a cool prize... leave a comment with your vote. Angels or demons? You'll be entered to win a Kindle Touch and a $60 amazon/B&N gift card. And remember to visit all the stops on this blog tour, win some cool prizes, and read more about readers favorite angel and demon books! The more hops you comment on, the more often you're entered to win the grand prize!


(Make sure you leave your email address in your comment to be entered for the grand prize)

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Sunday, June 24, 2012

Six Sentence Sunday

I have another taste of DESTINY BEWITCHED for you only this time you can actually read the rest of it!!!

That's right, Destiny Bewitched is on sale now at the links below. And today is the last day to send proceeds to charity Operation Smile. I'm sending 10% of opening weekend royalties to the organization. So buy it today and part of your money goes to charity. It's only $2.99!

Here's my 6 sentences. And links to buy the book are below. Thank you!

Struck momentarily speechless by his toned upper body and smooth olive skin, she was slower than usual in her retort. She caught Geo’s smirk and gave her head a shake. “Arrogant man. Who said you were getting lucky tonight?”

His smile widened. “I did.”

“You can’t just declare things like that.”

With brows raised at the challenge, he took a step toward her. “Take off the clothes or I’ll do it for you.”





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Friday, June 22, 2012

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Teaser Tuesday


This is a little teaser from Destiny Bewitched (out in a month!!!!). Only a few pages into the book, Geo and Samantha get to know each other.

“Where’s my sword?” she asked.

“Hidden, but secure.”

Forcing her voice to be strong though she trembled inside, she demanded, “Give it to me.”

The demon gave her a curious look – as if he was surprised by her courage. Job well done if she’d fooled him.

“So you can stick me with it like you did the werewolves? No thank you.”

She huffed though he had a point. “Why did you save me from them?”

“I just so happen to need a witch.”

Her gaze rested on the cauldron over the fire. “Am I the last ingredient for your demon stew?” Though her tone was sarcastic, her stomach churned at the thought.

He merely looked her over and answered, in a casual tone, “You would make terrible stew meat.”


JUNE 22nd! Get it ingrained in your mind! Destiny Bewitched will be available for purchase on all e-readers!
 

Monday, April 16, 2012

Hunky Heroes Blog Hop

Welcome to The Paranormal G-spot!

Who loves hunky heroes? *raises two hands*

I'm giving away a $10 gift card to Amazon or B&N (open US and internationally) to one lucky winner!

And below is a favorite hunky hero snippet from my current WIP, book #4 in my series, Destiny Bewitched.

Enter the contest on rafflecopter below and don't forget to check out the other stops on the blog hop! Thanks for coming by!


In this scene, mortal witch, Samantha, tries to sign up to fight in the Underworld's supernatural version of the gladiator games to save her sister. Geo, the sexy demon she met only two days ago, intercedes.



Ignoring her protest, he dragged her around the corner then spun to face her.

“What do you think you’re doing?” he demanded.

“Getting my sister.” She rubbed her arm where his fingers had dug into her flesh.

His nostrils flared and his brows descended. “You’re going to get yourself killed, that’s what you’re going to do!”

My God, he almost sounds scared for me. She watched him pace in front of her, alternating between rubbing his face and his horns. He mumbled about keeping her safe and something else about instinct. What the hell is he talking about? She’d never seen him so agitated.

“What do you care what I do?” she asked, crossing her arms. “I said I’d pray to Gaia and I will but –”

He cut her off with a sharp glare. “I’m not letting you do this.”

The hell he’s not. “I don’t see how you can stop me. Your powers don’t work here.”

He took several steps toward her, looking for all the world like he was going to throw her over his shoulder.

She took two steps back. “Now Geo…” She put her hands out in front, warding him off. “Just wait…my sister…”

He stopped and sighed in resignation. “Sign up for doubles.”

Her heart skipped a beat. “What?”

“I’ll fight with you.”

“But…I thought…” She opened her mouth then closed it, not knowing what to say. “Going home…don’t you want –”

He stabbed his finger toward her. “You’re still going to contact Gaia when we’re done so you better stay alive to do it!”

She nodded. “Okay. Okay.”

He was really going to do this. He was going to fight with her. Beside her. For her. Their gazes locked. A flood of emotion rocked her. Tears sprang in her eyes.

He shifted awkwardly, gazing at her from under thick brows. So strong and earnest. No one had ever fought for her.

Before she knew what she was doing, her feet were carrying her to him and she flung her arms around his neck. He caught her and pressed his face into her hair.

“Thank you,” she whispered and the tears spilled over.

After a moment, he set her away. “You’re going to do everything I tell you,” he said with a stern look.

She nodded and wiped her eyes.

“You’re not going to take any stupid risks. And you are going to think with your head, not your heart or by the gods, Samantha, I will toss you over my shoulder and walk you straight back to the door you came through.”

“Yes. Okay.” Anything, so long as he helped her get to Nikki.

His eyes softened and he wiped a lingering tear from her cheek. “Ah, matia mou, what have you done to me?”


Geo is the definition of a hero. He sacrifices everything for Samantha, the woman he never expected to love.

Destiny Bewitched - releasing in June



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Sunday, April 15, 2012

Six Sentence Sunday

One of my favorite parts in Destiny Bewitched. Geo realizes just how much he cares for Samantha.



He hadn’t known he liked freckles that appeared in the sunlight. Or waking to a husky voice, thick with sleep, in the morning. Or the little spot between two eyebrows that crinkled with deep thought. Flirty smiles, playful surrender in the bedroom, a cute, spankable ass, amber eyes, curly hair he wanted to grab in handfuls – gods, everything!

His throat constricted. He’d always thought love was the missing piece to his happiness – he never thought it’d hurt so damn much.


Be sure to come back tomorrow for the Hunky Heroes Blog Hop! I'm giving away a $10 GC and posting another excerpt from Destiny Bewitched. I'm getting more and more excited for its release in June!