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Cover reveal – Deception

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Award-winning author Victoria Saccenti delves into the genre of erotic and light BDSM in this thriller of revenge and manipulation.

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Cover design by Scott Carpenter.

It’s awesome to find a cover for an erotic novel that doesn’t have a naked man on the front but can still give off that sexy dom vibe. I love it!

 

Pre-order now for just $0.99 – £0.99  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B1DGSBS

Her submission is his sweet revenge…until the truth detonates his plans.

When Joe learns Hunter’s name, his inner Dom’s lust turns to black rage—he’s convinced it’s her fault a teammate committed combat suicide. He embarks on a plan to seduce her, but by the time her sweetness ensnares him, the truth threatens what could be the love of a lifetime.

 

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99c specials – A mixture of genres for you to devour

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 I’ve collected a pick and mix ranging through all the fiction genres. And all just 99c. So you can download now and start reading straight away.

 

Collection of flash fiction / all genres – HEADS & TALES

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http://bit.ly/HEADSCOM Amazon.com
books2read.com/HT – iBooks, Kobo, B&N

 

 

Dystopian Romance  – Dystopian Erotica – TOXIC

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https://books2read.com/ToxicKM – romance
https://books2read.com/ToxicAE – Adult

 

 

Vampire horror- comedy – Sex, Blood, Rock ‘N’ Roll and Vampyr

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MQPJ9TS

 

Sexy paranormal romance  – Beloved Titanian

He’s a riddle I can’t solve…until one night rips away the veil. (1)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Z43452G

 

Hard Science-Fiction – The Allien That Never Was

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VQJXNLY

 

 

International thriller romance – The Coin.

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https://books2read.com/u/3kpyGK – iBooks, Kobo,  B&N
http://bit.ly/TCKIN – Amazon

 

Short story collection / mixed genres – Glimmer and Other Stories

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H89AN1M

 

 

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Broken Chains new chapter

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For all of you that are following me as I write my new novel mafia thriller, dark romance, Broken Chains,  Part 20 has just been uploaded on to Wattpad, where you can read the book for free. You can find me as Explosive Writer.

https://www.wattpad.com/863804471-broken-chains-wip-part-20

Broken Chains

 

Tomorrow the narration of part seven will be uploaded on to YouTube you can watch all the videos here.

 

Thanks for your continued support and for your comments and votes.
Mwah!

 

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$0.99 – £0.99 special Heads & Tales

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Here’s a small reading from one of the flash fiction from Heads & Tales.

 

 

 

POW! THE ENDINGS *****

“What a wonderful collection of short and very short stories! If you don’t have time to invest in a full-length novel, this is the collection for you. Each story has its build-up and then POW…the endings…they are something else. They aren’t cliff-hangers because you know, that person got what was coming to them, or the story has ended satisfactorily. A fantastic sample of work that will have you wondering about the author’s novels.”

 

_DOWNLOAD AND START READING NOW!

 

 
http://bit.ly/HEADSCOM AZ COM H&T
books2read.com/HT – D2D Heads & Tales

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The Coin, now available as an audiobook

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This award-winning international thriller is now available in audiobook format.

Listen to a chilling sample right now!

 

Whoever thought a coin could get you killed? 

A cunning killer trusted his secret was safe, an innocent woman holds the key to his destruction, and an intelligence officer must keep her alive before the madman can strike the fatal blow. 

When Gabriela Martinez finds a mysterious coin in the French Riviera, she is thrust into a struggle between governments, terrorists, and madmen, all seeking knowledge she doesn’t know she has. 

Richard Harrison, the intelligence officer assigned to protect Gabriela, has done all he can do to keep her safe. But when the psychological games to terrorize Gabriela escalate beyond his control, Richard must find a solution – if not, it may be too late for them both. 

Set in the exotic French Riviera, The Coin is a story of hatred, betrayal, love, and duty. Of terrible and painful choices that, nonetheless, bring about personal triumph.

https://www.amazon.com/The-Coin/dp/B086FHC6TZ

 

Introducing The Coin Audio Book. (1)

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

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Stories about strong women

SHORT STORIES OF STRONG WOMEN, EXILE, GHOSTS…AND A MURDER.

“I stopped cooking to take a quick glance at these three desperate women, attempting to get the coconut seeds at the right level to prevent detection of the treasure inside… They stood like a Greek chorus, ready to lament the fall of their Cuban Troy. Concentration furrowed their foreheads, their expressions telegraphic a readiness to wail their woes if no solution presented itself. My mother clapped her hands in satisfaction. “Martina, go get your skates.”

From the short story “Bubbles Don’t Bring Smiles”

AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE!  $0.99
https://books2read.com/b/3kvERR

INTERNATIONAL FISH TANK https://buff.ly/2onzFOO
Amazon Kindle http://bit.ly/FTKICOM
Amazon Paperback – http://bit.ly/AZFTPP
B&N Paperback – http://bit.ly/BNPPFT

 

LAWLESS JUSTICE

Celebrating International Women’s Day with some strong tough women that won’t put up with any crap.
Free on Kindle Unlimited

http://bit.ly/LawlessJcom

#internationalwomensday #strongwomen #womenunite #MCthriller
#Kindleunlimited #Download #sisterhood #freeKU

 

The Two Are Finally United

 

Thya has such a hidden strength that even she doesn’t know about until she’s forced to sacrifice her own happiness for the sake of others.

Follow her journey of love, heartache, strength and sacrifice.

Celebrating International Women’s Day

With this exciting fantasy duology.
http://bit.ly/IRduo

#internationalwomensday #strongwomen #fantasy #fantasynovel #Kindle #strength

 

 

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Strength comes in all forms.

Happy International Women’s Day.
Celebrating the strength of women.

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#MCromance #internationalwomensday #strongwomen #Kindle #paperback #YAlit

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WORLD BOOK DAY

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Celebrating this special day with some awesome books. Take a look at these international authors and their books. With a mixture taste of writing styles and genres.

 

Take a look at her other books while you’re on Amazon.

http://bit.ly/KarinaKantas

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Take a look at Dr Wesley’s awesome books. Prices start at just 99c

http://bit.ly/WBAMA

Celebrate WORLD BOOK DAY

 

Beloved Titanian is only 99c to downlaod and free with KU.
Download now and take a look at her other novels.

http://bit.ly/VSaccAP

Celebrate World Book Day by buying a book (1)

 

Maria says,

“Happy WORLD BOOK DAY. Take a look at my many books on Amazon.”

http://bit.ly/MEASAP

Celebrate WORLD BOOK DAY By buying a book

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Unconventional Romance

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Lexi craves adventure and freedom from the mundane life forced upon her. One hundred years ago the first drop of acid rain fell. The people fled to the mountains, building a new way of life, a life she knows too well, and now she craves adventure. Lexi has a plan to become a ranger. Aron, her partner, believes she’s not strong enough to fight alongside him. Lexi will stop at nothing, to achieve her independence, even if that means defying him. Marcus, her childhood best friend makes a sudden return. Before she can rejoice in a reunion, she sees Mae, the bully that terrorized her in her teens has also returned. The person she loved and the person she hated the most, are standing together side by side leaving Lexi to wonder when her life became so complicated.
“A powerful dystopian thriller that captures the heart and imagination.”
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QSQMS1

A burnt out rock star and a sad & lonley girl

“The story concerns neighbours Rick and Gemma who both rent beachside apartments.
Both these characters are broken but in very different ways.
Karen J Mossman makes both characters relatable and interesting.
As a romance develops between the two, the author clearly shows how each one is the perfect remedy for the other’s current ennui.
A great short read especially for those readers who love a good character-driven story.”

https://www.amazon.com/Cry-Night-Karen-J-Mossm…/…/B07YS84ZN6

 

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Coping with past tragedies, Stella lives on hope in the present. She plays the game and hopes that one day she will beat the odds. Is this all there is to Stella’s story?

Self-shame is the enemy…. It is a power struggle. At times it may seem hopeless and pointless to fight the inner demons.

Sometimes, when your self-esteem is low, it takes a special someone to help build it up again.

https://www.amazon.com/Play-Game-Karen-J-Mossman-ebook/dp/B07XXFJKWL

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THE COIN international thriller -cover reveal

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Is proud to reveal the NEW book cover for the international thriller, The Coin.

Book Description:

WHO EVER THOUGHT FINDING A COIN COULD GET YOU KILLED?

Set in the exotic French Riviera, The Coin is a story of hatred, betrayal, love and duty—of terrible and painful choices that, nonetheless, bring about personal triumph.

A DANGEROUS FIND

For artist Gabriela Martinez, life has become complicated: she suspects her mentor and friend wants her as his mistress, her husband is neglecting her, and her latest illustration is ruined. Seeking peace, she visits her favorite thinking spot in La Marbriére, the mountain overlooking her home in the Côte d’Azur. Distracted, she winds up in an unfamiliar clearing, where she discovers a 1945 French coin half-buried in the ground. Delighted with its beauty, she has it set on her favorite bracelet.

TREACHEROUS KNOWLEDGE

Richard Harrison, an American intelligence officer, is livid. A simple favor for his boss has turned his vacation in the French Riviera into a hellish assignment. Now, not only does he learn the truth about the coin, but he must also protect Gabriela from a cunning killer who will stop at nothing to keep his secret safe.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT

Together with Maurice Nôret, from French intelligence, Richard attempts to discover the madman’s identity, except his budding love for this beautiful artist is turning into a dangerous handicap. Every one of his moves is thwarted with brutal countermoves. Soon, the psychological games to terrorize Gabriela escalate beyond his control. If Richard doesn’t find a solution, it may be too late for them both.

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Created by Scott Carpenter

 

Editorial Reviews:

“In her debut novel, Alonso-Sierra blends action, suspense and steamy romance to tell the story of an up-and-coming artist and the secret agent assigned to protect her against an anonymous terrorist.  Alonso-Sierra wonderfully builds suspense, and her psychological-thriller plotline enhances the sexual tension between Gabriela and Richard in an intriguing manner; their restrained romance quickly becomes the driving force of the novel. The character development is on point as well, with unexpectedly multilayered supporting characters such as Albert, Gabriela’s artist mentor; and Bernard, her alcoholic friend.  A suspenseful, sexy romantic thriller.”
— Kirkus Indie Reviews, 4/12/2014

“Suspenseful, thrilling, and action-packed are apt words to describe The Coin by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra, a mesmerizing story with great potential to have readers utterly captivated. It all starts with a coin, a mysterious, coveted coin, but what is the value of a coin that people are killed and the lives of many put in danger? Set against the lush backdrop of the French Riviera, this novel explores very powerful themes such as lust, love and betrayal, and many things in between.
The setting is very beautiful and the idea of the “coin” is just brilliant and enigmatic, something of a mystery which adds to the pervading sense of danger that dominates the entire story. The characters are well crafted and explored in great depth, and the author does this without sacrificing her powerful plot points and her oh-so-beautiful prose. Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra’s work is one of the craftiest stories that will make readers fall in love with the exotic French Riviera. The Coin is hugely entertaining!”
– Arya Fomonyuy for Readers’ Favorite

 

About the Author:

Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra is a multiple award-winning, romantic suspense author with a unique point of view. Her thrillers take place in locales across Europe and the United States, reflecting her international upbringing and extensive time as a global traveler. In her duology, The Coin and The Book of Hours, her characters, Gabriela and Richard, walk the same paths as their creator, though her life was never in so much danger.

Her multiple award-winning short story collection, The Fish Tank: And Other Short Stories, is an imaginative ride through various genres. One section in particular, “Soul Songs”, delves into the gut-wrenching experience of exile, with fictionalized Cuban Diaspora stories based on the author’s own experience of exile.

Another short story, “Retribution Served”, is featured in the anthology Book Dreams: Volume 1, and has been well received by readers.

Ms. Alonso-Sierra’s writing career began circa age thirteen with a very juvenile science fiction short story, but the writing bug hit, and she has been writing, in one capacity or another, ever since. She has worked (and not necessarily in the following order) as: a professional dancer, singer, journalist, and literature teacher in both the university and middle school levels. She holds a Masters in English literature and loves to hear from readers. When not writing, she roams around to discover new places to set her novels.

She is currently working on her fourth book, a Detective Nick Larson novel, and lives in North Carolina with her husband and her dog, Amber.

Where to find The Coin

iBooks, Kobo –  https://books2read.com/b/49QpK0

B&N – http://bit.ly/TCBNEB

Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Coin-Hours-Cycle-Book-ebook/dp/B00K56ET60

To celebrate the new cover (1)

Tour hosted by Author Assist

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Adult – Cyberpunk -sci-fi. Meet Petri Dish

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Have you ever had a terrible secret you didn’t want anyone to know? Petri does and it may get her killed. Life is hard on Upworld, especially for the residents of Under City, and it’s even harder for those who don’t fit in. Petri has alway been different and now those differences may cost her life. Her one hope is to leave the only home she’s ever known while evading the mob that’s calling for her blood. But Petri has never been outside of her sector of Under City, never mind off the planet. And the laws of Upworld forbid people like her from leaving. Will Petri overcome the odds and make good her escape? Maybe…with a little help from her friends.

This second installment in the Petri Dish Chronicles finds Petri and her friends traveling from planet to planet in Daji’s spaceship, the Ruba, searching for a new home. But it’s a challenge for Petri to find a place where she can be confident that the dangerous secrets she carries within her will remain hidden, and Daji is losing patience with her indecision. As tensions between Petri and Daji reach critical mass, the most frightening part of Petri’s past catches up with her, and the question facing the motley crew changes from, “where will they live?” to “will they survive?”

 

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A creative Page turner – Book 1  – RAINBOW DREAMS   *****

“Rainbow Dreams” by Mistral Dawn is a page-turner. You can’t help rooting for Petri, a struggling outcast in a cruel world. She’s a hybrid with forbidden powers and, when Petri came into her powers, “they hadn’t brought an instruction manual with them.” This creative alien world can be seen as mirroring the stratified society in our world. Upworlders have luxuries and security unknown to the struggling Underworlders. And for poor Upworlders, ”their one comfort in life” came from feeling better off than and superior to Underworlders. Plot, world, and characters are all excellent, and it’s nicely set up for a sequel. Well done!

Superb Sci-Fi stories-  Book 2 INTRINSIC CONNECTIONS  *****

I greatly enjoyed RAINBOW DREAMS, the Petri Dish Chronicles Book One. Such is my pessimism, that when I love the first book of a series, I often await its sequel with a little apprehension. “Will it be as good as its predecessor?” I worry. Thankfully, with Mistral Dawn’s latest, my fears were unjustified, emphatically so.

Firstly, I would like to echo the synopsis: it’s advisable to read the first book before the second. Sounds obvious, I know, but this is a true series; the characters develop significantly from the beginning of the first to the end of the second.

In a way, INTRINSIC CONNECTIONS is a departure from RAINBOW DREAMS – but not in a bad way. Sci-fi aficionados will be particularly impressed by the quality of the speculative thinking. Some of the ideas are, as far as I know, completely novel, which is an achievement in itself. The “bad guys”, the Arcanum, are superb, completely unlike anything I’ve read before. They might look like Area 51 style aliens, but their power is absolute. Daji, a feared Paka warrior, is puny compared to the Arcanum and its collective consciousness. However, it appears they may have met their match, in more ways than one.

Start reading now

 

 

Mistral Dawn is not afraid to delve into the darkest desires.  Writing about BDSM and the LGBTQ culture. She’s not afraid to get down and dirty while getting into the gritty storyline of her fantasies, sci-fi and cyberpunk novels.

Get ready for one hell of a story courtesy of the brilliant Mistral Dawn.

 

Make sure to check out her latest release. ARE YOU READY TO STEP INTO THE RABBIT HOLE?