Friday, April 29, 2016
#LifeBooksWriting Author Blog Challenge
Starting next week on Friday, you'll get a good look at my writing life over the next several months! S. Valentine, an author friend of mine, has started this blogging challenge and I hereby accept! As always, feel free to ask me anything and I'll do my best to answer. #LifeBooksWriting
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
It's Limitless Facebook Hop - Over 35 Giveaways!
You’re Invited!
On April 22nd to April 25th join a collection of authors for a weekend of giveaways! We have everything from New York Times bestsellers & Amazon bestsellers, to new authors who you need to discover.
Here’s how it works:
Here's the full list of participating authors:
GOOD LUCK!
Monday, April 18, 2016
Friday, April 15, 2016
Stricken by AK Morgan is FREE - go grab it NOW!
Only one immortal
can save them, and only one mortal can stand in his way...
FREE
Today Only!
STRICKEN (The War Scrolls #1)
New Adult Urban
Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
Released: March 8, 2016
Publisher: Limitless Publishing
It took only four
months to bring the angels to their knees…
With a virus ravaging the fallen angels on earth, mankind’s
symbol of love and hope is at risk of extinction.
Centuries ago, a group of
angelic warriors known as The Fallen risked everything to save themselves and
carve a future for their kind. Hope slips away as The Fallen and their
kin are cut down by an ancient menace, La
Morte Nera—and no one saw it coming.
Only one immortal can
save them, and only one mortal can stand in his way…
When Nephilim warrior Killian St. James sets out on a quest to find a cure, he and his blade-brothers discover nineteen-year-old Aubrey Carter—a human with a past as dark as it is mysterious—cowering in an abandoned house in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee.
The corrupted races
are chasing her, and Killian is determined to find out why…
But neither he nor Aubrey are prepared for their attraction to one another, or for the frightening truths lurking in the shadows. The painful childhood memories Aubrey has buried hold precious answers. Answers that threaten to tear Killian's world apart.
With her life hanging in the balance, Killian must choose between the future of The Fallen, and the human girl he's pledged to protect.
But neither he nor Aubrey are prepared for their attraction to one another, or for the frightening truths lurking in the shadows. The painful childhood memories Aubrey has buried hold precious answers. Answers that threaten to tear Killian's world apart.
With her life hanging in the balance, Killian must choose between the future of The Fallen, and the human girl he's pledged to protect.
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*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Killian
stepped forward, forcing her to tilt her head back to look up at him. He still
seemed so big to her. He still overwhelmed her. But he didn’t frighten her
anymore.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
“You
look tired.” She fought the urge to lift her hand to touch his gorgeous
face.
“I
am,” he said, the corner of his lips turning up in a half smile.
“Oh.”
He
stared down at her, his half smile slipping. A dizzying parade of emotions
swirled through his eyes. She couldn’t read them all, but she understood
enough. He felt as torn as she did.
“Will
I remember you three years from now?” she whispered, her heart aching with the
fear that she would forget him as she had so much else…and with fear that she
would remember him. That she would survive this nightmare and he would haunt
her for the rest of her days like so much else did.
“Do
you want to remember me?” He took another step in her direction.
“I
don’t know.” She frowned, confused. “You
make me feel like maybe the world isn’t so bad. Like maybe I’m safe with you. I
don’t think I want to forget that.”
Killian
tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and cupped her cheek gently in one big
hand. “You are safe with me. I won’t let anyone hurt you, Aubrey.”
She
stared at him for a long, silent moment. He’d promised before that he wouldn’t
hurt her, but even then an unspoken fear had stood between them like a wall. A
little voice whispered that if she got too close, he would hurt her as badly as
the things in her past hurt. That voice had stopped whispering when he’d kissed
her today, and wasn’t that odd?
“You
hurt me today.”
He
bowed his head, letting his hand fall away from her face. “I’m sorry.”
Her
heart ached a little at the agonized way he said it. As if it shamed him to
know he’d hurt her. As if, maybe, he cared more than he should too.
“Why
did you?” she asked, not accusing, but curious. She wanted to understand him.
No, she needed to understand him on
some level she couldn’t even explain to herself. “You wanted me, didn’t
you?”
His
gaze sought hers, honesty shining from his angel-bright eyes. “More than you
know.”
Aubrey
took a deep breath, letting her lungs fill with air even as her heart filled
with his confession. And just as quickly, the buoyant feeling vanished. “It
doesn’t change anything, though, does it?” she whispered.
“Do
you want it to?”
She
hesitated for a long moment, unsure. And then her shoulders slumped, the breath
she’d taken expelling in a long sigh. “I’m sorry.”
Killian
gave her a sad smile and reached for her again. He swept a finger beneath her
eye, collecting the teardrop she hadn’t even realized had fallen. “No
apologies,” he whispered, bringing his finger to his mouth. He stuck out the
tip of his tongue and lapped that single bead of moisture from his fingertip.
“You owe me nothing.”
If
that was true, why did she feel like crying?
About the Author
A.K. Morgen is the Amazon
Bestselling author of the Ragnarök
Prophesies series. She lives in the heart of Arkansas with her childhood
sweetheart/husband of twelve years, and their five furry minions. When not
writing, she spends her time hiking, reading, volunteering, causing mischief,
and building a Spork army. Ayden graduated summa
cum laude with her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and
Forensic Psychology in 2009 before going on to complete her graduate degree in
CJ and Law. She currently puts her education to use in the social services and
CJ field.
Ayden also writes New Adult and contemporary romance under the penname Ayden K. Morgen.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
99cent sale: Sarah Starting Over by MJ Greenway
SARAH STARTING OVER:
New Romantic Mystery Release
by MJ Greenway
Back of the Book Blurb:
Was Sarah’s husband’s death murder or suicide? She searches for answers while raising her young son alone in the sleepy seaside town of Siletz Bay.
To make ends meet, she's working in a donut shop where she encounters Greyson. He's a hot, black P.I. with a prosthetic leg. He offers to help Sarah unravel the mystery of what really happened to her husband.
Their friendship provides answers and a second chance at love for two people who’ve survived great loss. Click to buy it on Amazon for .99
ABOUT THE
AUTHOR
My
great passions have always included reading and writing. When not engaged in
one of those past times, I enjoy baking, walks and time spent with friends and
family. I grew up in a small town and moved to L.A. after college. Adventures
in that strange urban terrain inspired me to write my first novel, Dating Maggie.
As a kid I have a vague recollection of creating “magazines” with a pencil and ruled notebook paper. I made family members buy copies for a quarter. I’ve been writing a variety of things since then: marketing copy, plays, short films and online content. I write-in a room of my own-under the clouds of the Pacific Northwest. Sometimes my husband and son pop in to check on me.
If
you enjoyed this story, I’d be pleased as punch if you’d take a moment to leave
me a review on Amazon and or Goodreads.
Do you want to learn about giveaways and upcoming releases? Join
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Thursday, April 7, 2016
Fancy another giveaway? I need your help!
Did you know leaving a review is the kindest compliment you can give an author? You ask, what if it isn't a great review? I answer, how else do we learn how to better our craft than with an honest review?
Sure, sometimes us authors have to grow some pretty thick skin, but it comes with the territory. We know what we write isn't going to please everyone, and when that's the case, we swipe away a stray tear or two and move on to the next book. Because we're authors and that's what we do.
Raining Down Rules has received several raving reviews and others that made me do some thinking. And that's okay. I appreciate each and every one of them because it means that someone took the time to thank me (in their own way) for writing Raining Down Rules.
Did you also know that Amazon positions an author's book differently based on the number of reviews it has? It's true! For instance, often times, if your book has 25+ reviews, it will pop up under the section showing you what others have purchased who have also purchased whatever it is you're looking at. If you have 50+ reviews, then your chances of appearing in an Amazon newsletter increase significantly. And, if you're up over 100, then readers are more likely to 1-Click purchase your book over those who have far less reviews. Is this all fair? Probably not. But Amazon can pretty much do whatever they want.
So, all that said, I'm offering you a chance to win a $25 Amazon giftcard just for posting your review of Raining Down Rules on Amazon. You can get a second entry for posting that same review on Goodreads, too! All you need to do, is once you've posted your review, leave the URL of your review on the Rafflecopter form below and you're automatically entered to win! Pretty easy, huh?
- You can purchase an eBook copy here: http://www.amzn.com/B01B8R1LF6
- You can purchase a paperback copy here: http://www.amzn.com/1680584898
- If you're struggling financially, like many are, send me an email here: bkrivers.author @ gmail.com (just remove the spaces) letting me know you truly can't afford to spend $3.99 to buy an eBook copy and I will gladly gift up to 5 copies for FREE to qualifying individuals.
If you have already posted your review, please know I sincerely appreciate the time you took to read Raining Down Rules and write a review. I consider you a friend and would love to sit down with you and answer any questions you may have about my book or its upcoming sequels. But at this time, reviews currently posted are not eligible to be entered into this drawing, thank you for understanding.
Until next time,
~ BK
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
A busy week...come hang out with me!
Holy Schnikees people, this is an insanely busy week for me! If you're free, come find out where you can hang out with...
Posted by BK Rivers - Author on Tuesday, April 5, 2016
New Release: Chasing Dreams by Alison Mello
"He has no control with her...and she doesn't want him to..."
★★NOW AVAILABLE★★★
CHASING DREAMS by Alison Mello
★ SYNOPSIS ★
Young, gorgeous, and with the voice of an angel, Skyler Jones dreams of becoming a singer…
After the death of her parents in a tragic car accident, there’s nothing to tie twenty-five-year-old Skyler to the East Coast. But if she’s learned one thing, it’s that life is short. So with aspirations of landing a record deal, she moves to the land of champagne wishes and caviar dreams.
Sexy, rich, and wildly successful, Logan Michaels’ club is the hottest nightspot in Los Angeles…
While at his club, Logan spots a stunning woman ordering a drink. In L.A., beautiful women are a dime a dozen, but this one’s different—and so is their connection. He’s never been so infatuated, and he’s determined to know more about the striking stranger. After pulling some strings, he finds out where she works and asks her to dinner.
They find more than love—they find opportunity…
After a few dates, Logan convinces Skyler to perform at his club. But when Skyler dances with one of Logan’s connections, he’s unable to contain his explosive jealousy. However, his major screw-up with Skyler is the least of his problems. When a scorned ex-employee seeks revenge in the most deadly of ways, it puts both himself and Skyler’s life in danger.
Will Logan be able to protect Skyler from the growing threat?
Or will she run…and write off this chapter of her life as chasing dreams?
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★★★ ALISON MELLO ★★★
Alison Mello is a wife and stay at home mom to a wonderful little boy. She lives with her amazing family in Massachusetts. She loves playing soccer, basketball and football with her son.
After having her son, Alison started reading again and fell in love with Contemporary Romance. Reading made her happy and gave her something to do when she had downtime. As she started to read more, she started to noticed things she really enjoyed in a book and things she didn’t. She began to have ideas for writing one of her own. One day she literally woke up and started writing. She realized that if there was ever a time for her to write, it was now. She had a part time job to give her something to do. The hours at work were slow and she was bored with what she was doing, so while her son was off enjoying his friends over summer vacation she got started.
Alison finished the first book in two weeks and decided that she really enjoyed writing, so she kept going. She already had ideas in mind for books two and three, so she kept writing. That is how the Learning to Love Series was born. Somewhere along the line, one of my Beta readers convinced me that Michael, a character from Finding Love, needed his own story. That is when Alison added the fourth and final book. Alison hopes you enjoy her books as much as she enjoyed writing them.
She’s so glad she started this writing journey and hopes you will stay with her for the ride. Chasing Dreams is scheduled to release in April and the first two books of the Love Conquers Life series will be out this summer!
LIMITLESS PUBLISHING: http://www.limitlesspublishing.net/authors/alison-mello/
WEBSITE: http://www.alisonmelloauthor.com/
Friday, April 1, 2016
This is no April Fool's Joke! 99 pennies is all it takes to buy Raining Down Rules!
Purchase your eBook copy now and have it loaded on your Kindle faster than you can do the dishes! 'Cuz let's face it—reading is just WAY more fun!
Book Blurb:
For twenty-year-old Jemma, rules are not meant to be broken…even if she’s the one who created them. Friendships have boundaries, relationships mean trouble, and don’t even get her started on sex. Haunted by the death of her mother and her father’s abandonment, Jemma finds herself hungry for something meaningful and permanent, but is afraid of what may happen if she pursues it.
Jordan Capshaw can’t fight his addiction. Not even if it will cost him his career…
When Jemma finds Jordan drunk and barefoot in the street, she convinces him to get in her car. Aside from the fact he’s the lead singer of her favorite band and pretty much the rock star of her dreams, she quickly realizes his addiction is a monster neither of them can control.
Who knew choosing between a rock star and a fireman could be so difficult?
Emotions run high as Jemma soon finds herself caught between the troubled rock star and her growing affections for Vic Harper, a swoon-worthy firefighter from her past. But when her grandmother passes away, leaving her with no other family, Jemma’s world falls apart.
To save herself from further heartbreak, she risks it all by breaking her own rules, and putting her heart on the line.
After all, the heart just might be the biggest rule breaker of them all.
What the reviewers are saying:
5 STARS: Jaime from Once Upon a Twilight
"Raining Down Rules is fantastic! I couldn't put it down. It was a fast, easy and entertaining read. I didn't know what Jemma would do next. The fact that I didn't know who she would chose had me going crazy! This is a great love story everyone should read."
5 STARS: Vera from Vera is Reading
"Loved Raining Down Rules!!! Raining Down Rules is a captivating book with an incredible story. It is very emotional and has lots of drama, but also very sexy scenes. I loved that the story was told from different POVs. B.K. Rivers wrote a fantastic book, with an amazing story and awesome characters. Raining Down Rules is a fast and easy read that you'll not be able to put down. can't wait to read Jordan's story!"
5 STARS: Danielle S.
"I absolutely love love love this book!! I definitely couldn't put it down! Even the times that I had to put it down I found myself thinking about the story and how it was going to progress! I absolutely fell in love with the characters, and am so happy with how it ended, but i am definitely hoping that the story will continue! It definitely touched on a lot of my emotions, and i love that with a story."
5 STARS: Amazon Customer
It's exactly what I was looking for: a nice romance to read in one night.
4.5 STARS: Tami, 1-click addict
"This was a well thought out and well written contemporary romance from an author I have never heard of before. I look forward to reading more of her things in the future."
And don't forget to enter to win your chance at winning a $10 Amazon gift card!
About the Author
BK Rivers grew up riding through rolling fields of grain on
horseback, driving hay trucks and catching frogs in a silver creek. She traded country life for the big city when
she married the love of her life, but the heart always returns to the country.
BK, her husband and three children live in the Phoenix
suburbs on their own mini farm surrounded by crowing roosters and the low
nicker of horses. When she’s not
writing, she can be found baking anything sweet, in fact it’s been said her
brownies are so good they save marriages.
The inspiration for her novels comes in many forms, but
mostly from her Gotye channel on Pandora.
She writes young adult and new adult novels to the beat of Gotye, Snow
Patrol and many others.
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