Thursday, December 31, 2015

Top Ten 2015 Reads

My 2015 top ten list!! It was a hard one figure out, but after enough thought this is how they fall. And I'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment below and tell me what your favorite reads were in 2015! Here we go . . .

10th place
Set Me Free by Diana Nixon

It was supposed to be just another day at work for a local newspaper reporter, Stella Holt. She had always loved her job, and believed she was good at it. Until one day when she was sent to interview the author of a worldwide bestseller who had made so many women fall in love with him.

James Collins is not just a word-painter. His every work is a masterpiece, a perfect blend of mystery and mind-blowing romance. Only in his own life, there is no place for romance. He knows everything about women, starting from what they like most, and to the ways to seduce them with only a glance. But there’s a secret that has been aggrieving him for years, a secret that has locked his heart forever…

“I thought I would never fall in love with you, Stella. And I didn’t… I drowned in you…”


9th Place
One Lucky Vampire by Lynsay Sands

Luck be a vampire tonight . . .

When Nicole Phillips agreed to hire a housekeeper, she pictured someone a little frumpy and almost certainly female. Instead, she gets gorgeous, unmistakably male Jake Colson. The man is proving indispensable in the kitchen—and everywhere else. Except Jake might not be a mortal man at all.

. . . and every night

Who wouldn't want to be a tall, dark, powerful vampire? Jake, for one. He's barely had time to adjust to his new state before he's roped into a family favor. Still, secretly playing bodyguard to sweet, sexy Nicole is turning out to be the wildest ride of his life. First he'll put a stop to whoever's targeting her. Then he'll prove that this kind of love, and luck, happens only once in an eternity.

8th Place
Wild Rain by Christine Feehan







To escape an assassin, Rachael finds sanctuary in the rainforest, where the most exotic of all creatures walks: Rio. But when he unleashes his secret animal instincts, Rachael fears that her isolated haven could become an inescapable hell...









7th Place
Biting the Bullet by Jennifer Rardin

This is a mission unlike anything my vampire boss, Vayl, and I have ever been on. It's not our usual take them out and run; it's an undercover mission that needs the whole gang: a psychic, an interpreter, and a weapons specialist. We're joining a Special Ops team to nail the Wizard, a major terrorist thorn in the military's side. We've never gone in with such heavy artillery before, but the more the merrier, right? Um . . . nope. At least not since Vayl and I learned part of our job is to ferret out a mole concealed in our unit.

To add to our problems, we're being harried by a pack of reavers bent on revenge, and targeted by a Seer who wants to share Vayl's power - at any cost. Oh yeah, and let's not forget the army of demonic, soul-sucking parasites either. This is going to be a blast.




6th Place
Viper Game by Christine Feehan

GhostWalker Wyatt Fontenot knows the price he paid for the secret military experiments that gave him his special catlike abilities. After all, he left his bayou home a healer and came back a killer. While Wyatt and his GhostWalker brother Gator may have known exactly the sort of game they were getting into, Wyatt never anticipated where it would lead—or to whom.

The swamps hold many mysteries, but few are as sinuously seductive as Le Poivre de Cayenne. The woman the locals call Pepper is every bit as enigmatic as the three little girls she’s desperately trying to protect. From what, Wyatt is soon to discover. Right now Pepper needs a man like Wyatt. Passionately. But her secrets are about to take them both deeper into the bayou than either imagined—where desire is the deadliest poison of all.



5th Place
Another One Bites the Dust by Jennifer Rardin



Jaz Parks has enough trouble in her personal life. What she doesn't need is more trouble with her vampire boss and another mission. This time she has to retrieve a vital piece of biotechnology by killing the maniac who stole it: an ancient Chinese vamp. Their cover in this mission: professional entertainers at the Corpus Christi's Winter Festival. 

The crew's all here: a psychic, a techno-wizard, a singing vampire, a juggling PI, and Jaz. Holy crap in a bottomless well, Jaz is going to bellydance. It's definitely, probably, quite possibly going to be the end of the world as we know it.




4th Place
The Tales of Beedle the Bard



The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a Wizarding classic, first came to Muggle readers’ attention in the book known as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Now, thanks to Hermione Granger’s new translation from the ancient runes, we present this stunning edition with an introduction, notes, and illustrations by J. K. Rowling, and extensive commentary by Albus Dumbledore. Never before have Muggles been privy to these richly imaginative tales: “The Wizard and the Hopping Pot,” “The Fountain of Fair Fortune,” “The Warlock’s Hairy Heart,” “Babbitty Rabbitty and Her Cackling Stump,” and of course, “The Tale of the Three Brothers.” But not only are they the equal of fairy tales we now know and love, reading them gives new insight into the world of Harry Potter.



3rd Place
Earth Bound by Christine Feehan

After escaping from a cult, Lexi found refuge with her sisters on the farm that more than sustained her body—it nurtured her soul as well. But she never forgot the terror she left behind or the always present fear that the cult would find her again, and claim her. Then her nightmare came true.

Lexi was discovered and threatened—only to be suddenly saved by a stranger. He is Gavriil Prakenskii, and he’s awestruck by the woman he’s rescued. She is destined for him. He can feel it in his soul. But how can Lexi find happiness with a man steeped in secrets and shadows, one intimately acquainted with violence, and whose very love could be the death of them?



2nd Place
Murder at Longbourn by Tracy Kiely

Planning New Year’s resolutions to rid her life of all things unhealthy, Elizabeth Parker has dumped fatty foods, processed sugar, and her two-timing boyfriend. Indeed, the invitation to join her Aunt Winnie for a How to Host a Murder Party on New Year’s Eve at Winnie’s new Cape Cod B and B comes just in time. But when the local wealthy miser ends up the unscripted victim, Elizabeth must unearth old secrets and new motives in order to clear her beloved aunt of suspicion. The suspects include the town gossip, a haughty rich woman, and an antiques business owner much enamored of his benefactress, a Mrs. Kristell Dubois. If that isn’t bad enough, Elizabeth must also contend with her childhood nemesis, Peter McGowan—-a man she suspects has only matured in chronological years—-and her suspicions about his family’s interest in Winnie’s inn.

Yesterday, her only worry was of ever finding her Mr. Darcy. Now she has a murder to solve. Is it any wonder her resolution to achieve inner poise is in tatters?

By reimagining characters and themes lifted from the treasured classic Pride and Prejudice, and crafting an expert, intricate mystery, Tracy Kiely has brought to life something very special: a new cozy series that is clever, vibrant, and utterly disarming.



1st Place
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl's castle. To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there's far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye.




Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Cover Reveals for Shattered and Louise II

Author Diana Nixon is kicking off 2016 with two new releases! Louise II, and Shattered! And here today is the amazing covers for these two books!!



SHATTERED

By DIANA NIXON

COMING JANUARY 2016

Blurb:

It was love at first sight; a story that was supposed to last forever. A young heart that had never known true love, and a lonely soul seeking something real. I was that soul, and Elizabeth Brown was my beautiful heart, innocent and full of lawless passion.  She made me believe that love can change anything. And it did change me… It broke me, it shattered me.

The betrayal that I never saw coming, was like a dagger straight through my heart. In the blink of an eye, my love was replaced by endless hate and pain that I thought I would never be able to forget. But who would have thought that even bleeding hearts can love? Who would have believed that in eyes with no hope, a new fire can start burning?

“I will make her fall for me again. And then, I will ruin her, just like she ruined me…”

Add on Goodreads


LOUISE

BOOK II

A NEW BEGINNING

By DIANA NIXON

COMING FEBRUARY 2016

Blurb:

Life is not always easy. Especially when you are in love with the man whose life is so much different from yours. Power, money, respect – these are the things that a girl raised in an orphanage can only dream about. But sometimes, love is the only power that you need to get whatever you wish for…

Louise Woods had always been a fighter. She had known since childhood that everything has a price. But freedom was the only thing that she could never have.

Living in a world of lies and betrayal, will she sacrifice her love to become finally free?

Or will she let her heart win?

A new journey full of passion and forbidden dreams; it’s a new dance, it’s a new life.

“We will start it all from the very beginning, from the very first kiss…”

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Official page: www.diana-nixon.com

~~About the Author~~


10520634_548001248666392_6622454048362840415_oDiana Nixon, an International Bestselling Author of contemporary and paranormal romances, is a woman of contradictions. She was born in Minsk, Belarus, where she currently lives and works on her books. She has a Master of Law degree and speaks several foreign languages, including English, Polish and Spanish.

Diana’s writing career is like a roller coaster ride. It started with a fantasy novel named Love Lines, that was originally written in Russian and only later, it was translated into English. Diana had always wanted her story to be well-known all over the world, that’s why she started working with the US publishers, but it was not easy living in Belarus. The book needed to be translated, edited and promoted. After almost a year of hard work, Diana had finally received the first copy of Love Lines. Since then, she has published more then a Dozen works, both of contemporary and fantasy genres.



-Brenda Franklin, author of The Pulse Trilogy and Guardian, A Fated Pairing.

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Pulse Book character reveal!

There is another Pulse World Novel in the works and I am ready to reveal it's contents! I know, you're probably thinking, “About Time!”. Well, the wait is over with!

The newest book is Nightmares and Remedies.

This book is featuring the character Bethany Jean, who we hear about in A Steady Pulse and meet in book two and three of the Pulse Trilogy. She is a fun and aggressive character with a flare for fashion and cute guys. She loves cooking all kinds of food and is the Co-Owner of E-Z Treats with her best friend Elizabeth (Main lady of The Pulse Trilogy).

Bethany is pulled into the world of Vampires unexpectedly due to events in The Pulse Trilogy. Not all loose ends were taken care of and this one could cost Bethany everything.

But it wouldn't be a fun paranormal romance without a fun and sexy hunk to go along with it, how about three? Haha Yeah, there are several new characters that will keep you entertained.

Well, that's enough teasing for now. I'll Blog later with more!

-Brenda Franklin, author of The Pulse Trilogy

Monday, October 5, 2015

Fall is in the Air

Fall is in the air! It's October and temperatures here in Louisiana are already dropping. I was curled up in bed with an extra blanket, turning off my fan, and even tucking my head away. Yep, Fall is certainly here. I love it!

What's your favorite season?

We are pulling out the seasonal smelling candle waxes to melt, not that we didn't melt them before, but now it feels more authentic, ya know?

What is your favorite Wax Melt?

This season also put me in the mood to cook-more like bake! Just something about this time of year gets me pumped! Surely, I am not the only one? I have already cooked Pumpkin Chocolate Chip cookies, Pecan Bars, and Cherry/strawberry Kuchen Bars. Each day something different and amazingly enough each day it gets finished. Haha got to love family. I wouldn't be able to eat all this on my own.

What do you love to cook or eat during Fall?

With Fall here I know the end of the year is really close. I mean, I can almost see it! We are just three months away from 2016 and I think that's scary. I swear this year just started the day before yesterday, but apparently I'm wrong-don't tell my husband. Anyway, it's time to get ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas, wrap up all the little things you've been putting off all year long, and take some time to reflect upon this year and think about the next. But I'm just going to take this one step at a time, right now I am going to focus on tying up lose ends.

One thing I want to finish is my reading. I have a Goodreads reading challenge and as of right now it is 17 of 52. Yeah, that is a huge difference. I am far from my end year goal and it isn't look pretty. So I am going to focus on reaching 25. I can at least do that. That is 8 more books! 8! I know so many people in their sleep who could do that, but that is other people. You should really never compare yourself to someone else. Go at your own pace, my husband always says. So 3 months, 8 books! I can do this!!

What book have you read lately?

Another goal is to finish and name the next book in the Pulse World Series! I am currently on writing page 245. I don't know why I can't just write a short story? Nooooo it has to be over 200 pages. Haha But I know I love to read a longer book so I bet plenty of y'all love it too. You're welcome. Once the final word is written and I send it to the amazing ladies that have become my editors and mean critiques I hope the name will make an appearance. I will keep y'all posted.

And if any one is wondering I am still working out, just doing it a little differently now. I will post about it later.

Enjoy the cooler weather while it last, I know I will.

-Brenda Franklin

Friday, August 14, 2015

Pulse World stories

The Pulse World, though finished for Elizabeth and Virgil in The Pulse Trilogy (A Steady Pulse, Barely Beating, and Flat Line), is still alive and kicking. There are an array of characters that we have yet to truly learn about. Along with stories that are begging to be told. Such as people's histories, how certain couples ended up together, the story that started the war between brothers, and what about some of the adventures of Annette and Andrel?! If you don't know the characters you are missing out! Grab your copy of A Steady Pulse as an ebook for #FREE at Barnes and Noble or a paperback.

Anyway, this is where I am at. I am struggling to figure out what story to tell first. Two are currently colliding with one another, though one is in the led I am beyond excited to get them out! First drafts are so much fun but they are always the messiest and require the most attention. There is so much detail and connections you have to make sure line up within each other, especially when writing scenes that run parallel in another book.

I don't want to give too much information, but I will say this. One story takes place almost a year after the Pulse Trilogy, while one runs parallel to the Pulse Trilogy revealing what happened to a character that should have perished. I know, that could be a few different people, but if you have read book three, Flat Line, I am certain you guessed who. :)

There is plenty more to come, and both of these stories do not have release dates. So I am saying 2016 for now until things become more certain.

See you soon!


Brenda Franklin

The Pulse Trilogy
(Paranormal Romance Trilogy)
A Steady Pulse AmazonSmashwords, and Barnes and Noble
Barely Beating AmazonSmashwords, and Barnes and Noble
Flat Line AmazonSmashwords, and Barnes and Noble



Guardian, A Fated Pairing
(Paranormal Romance)
AmazonSmashwords, and Barnes and Noble


Wednesday, July 15, 2015

A Family in Need of Donations



We lost Kelly Franklin on January 24, 2014. It was an unexpected loss in our lives and she is greatly missed everyday. Kelly's two daughters are now under the care of her ex husband's Aunt.

My In-Laws, Kelly's parents, proceeded to go to court to get Grandparents' rights of Kelly's daughters on Wednesday, June 24th 2015 after over a year of trying to see them and facing one challenge after another. Now, the court is sending my In-Laws and nieces to be evaluated.

We will do whatever it takes to reestablish our family ties with these girls.

It's never easy to lose a family member such as Kelly, but we shouldn't have to lose her daughters, as well. We do not want to take these girls away from the family they have formed with their Aunt. We just want the ability to see them and have these two little girls back in our lives.

Please help us spread the word for my family.

And thank you all for your support and your prayers.

Love,

The Franklins

Monday, June 22, 2015

Today's read

The Edge Chronicles book 1, Beyond The DEEPWOODS

by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell. 


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I haven't gotten too far into this, but I think I'm going to love it. The description, the lands, the stories. Just the first Chapter alone is enough to draw you far enough into their world that you don't want to come out for days.

When I read books I read them in little bursts. I can't help it. Some books I read from beginning to end in a day or so, while others I will read a few chapters and step away, only to come back a few days later to read a bit more. It just depends upon the books.

Are you the same way? What books can you remember that you started and stepped away from and why?

Tess Gerritsen books are the perfect example of this for me! I can only read a few chapters and then it's a bit much. I have to step away and process what happened in her books.

But so far, the Edge Chronicles book 1 I feel that I will mostly post this blog and then dive back into the world around Twig. I just wanted to jump on and prove that I was still l alive to all those wondering. :)

Happy Reading everyone.


-Brenda Franklin

Friday, June 12, 2015

Happy Friday

Happy Friday!

There is something about Friday that puts a smile on my face. On this day I start work at a local Ice cream shop, Marble Slab, until the afternoon on Sunday. It's a fun place to work. Honestly, you can't not be happy when you work around ice cream all day. :D What makes you happy about Friday?

Yet again my family has finished two new puzzles “F is for Feline” puzzle title in which two 5oo piece puzzles are placed together in a box with no picture. It has a fun back story to a crime and you have to solve the crime with the two puzzles you are given. It truly was a lot of fun. It's one of those Mother daughter things we love to do in our free time. And my mum has gotten good. :)

Okay, there is a new rule around the house. I am not allowed to buy more books until I finish some of the ones I own. I guess that is a fair deal. I have to try and curve my spending habits one way or another. :) I guess my husband doesn't know that I can read like a crazy person.

As I was writing that last line. My husband looked over my shoulder and said new rule, every 10 books you can buy a new one since you read so fast.

….... He is so cruel.

So my list of books read already is Suddenly Supernatural book four: Crossing Over.
5/5 stars! I love Mrs. Kimmel's Middle Grade books featuring medium-in-training Kat Roberts. So far there are four books in this series and they are filled to the brim with humor, teenage struggles, crushes, and friendships. :)

That's one book down! Nine more to go!


I am also currently reading The lightning Thief and The Flame in the Mist. Review coming for The lightning Thief SOON.

Monday, June 1, 2015

Reading in June

Reading in June! There are so many books on my Bookshelf that I can't keep up. From Working at the Ice Cream shop, writing my next story, and trying to keep sane, I find it hard to relax long enough to read. But I will read these books!!! My list is short this time so I will succeed. :)


The Search For WondLa

When a marauder destroys the underground sanctuary that Eva Nine was raised in by the robot Muthr, the twelve-year-year-old girl is forced to flee aboveground. Eva Nine is searching for anyone else like her, for she knows that other humans exist, because of an item she treasures—a scrap of cardboard on which is depicted a young girl, an adult, and a robot, with the strange word, “WondLa.” Tony DiTerlizzi honors traditional children’s literature in this totally original space age adventure: one that is as complex as an alien planet, but as simple as a child’s wish for a place to belong.

Breathtaking two-color illustrations throughout reveal another dimension of Tony DiTerlizzi’s vision, and, for those readers with a webcam, the book also features Augmented Reality in several places, revealing additional information about Eva Nine’s world.


13641561The Flame In The Mist

Fiery-headed Jemma Agromond is not who she thinks she is, and when the secrets and lies behind her life at mist-shrouded Agromond Castle begin to unravel, she finds herself in a chilling race for her life. Ghosts and misfits, a stone and crystals, a mysterious book, an ancient prophecy—all these reveal the truth about Jemma's past and a destiny far greater and more dangerous than she could have imagined in her wildest fantasies. With her telepathic golden rats, Noodle and Pie, and her trusted friend, Digby, Jemma navigates increasingly dark forces, as helpers both seen and unseen, gather. But in the end, it is her own powers that she must bring to light, for only she has the key to defeating the evil ones and fulfilling the prophecy that will bring back the sun and restore peace in Anglavia. 




The Lightning Thief



The Lightning Thief

Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is on the most dangerous quest of his life. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction — Zeus' master bolt. Along the way, he must face a host of mythological enemies determined to stop him. Most of all, he must come to terms with a father he has never known, and an Oracle that has warned him of betrayal by a friend.







Three books, that's my goal. I will try and do them within the week. It's time for some nice, long me time. I am going to curl up in bed and read all day and night. haha, don't you ever feel like that? What are you planning to read this month? Any suggestions for my next read? Not that I need anymore due to the stacks of books next to my bed. LOL

-Brenda Franklin

Sunday, May 31, 2015

the Pulse Trilogy is almost done. :)

The Pulse Trilogy is nearing a close. Once I get Flat Line in my hands I am going to give it one last review before releasing it and then it's onto the next project. There will never be an end to the Pulse World. I look forward to exploring the mystery behind certain characters, but at a later time.

It has been a fun adventure writing about Elizabeth and Virgil. Honestly, It might not be the last. You may glimpse them again in the near future. :)

And as I wait for Flat Line to get here I am reviewing over Guardian, A Fated Pairing line by line to turn it into a paperback. Fourth paperback! Yeah!! Cross your fingers that it will be available in October.

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Brenda Franklin

Purchase my products from the links below
The Pulse Trilogy
(Paranormal Romance Trilogy)
A Steady Pulse AmazonSmashwords, and Barnes and Noble
Barely Beating AmazonSmashwords, and Barnes and Noble
Flat Line AmazonSmashwords, and Barnes and Noble



Guardian, A Fated Pairing
(Paranormal Romance)
AmazonSmashwords, and Barnes and Noble

Friday, May 29, 2015

Flat Line Cover Reveal!



Finally it's here!! The cover to the last of the Pulse Trilogy Books, Flat Line. 
Designed by Jennifer Munswami (J. M Rising Horse Creation)


Finally it's here!! The cover to the last of the Pulse Trilogy Books, Flat Line. 
Designed by Jennifer Munswami (J. M Rising Horse Creation)

Author: Brenda Franklin
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Blurb:
Everything was perfect for Elizabeth and Virgil, who were a week away from getting married. Though Virgil would argue that having his sister help was driving him mad and that he wished Elizabeth would stay away from work. Other than that, Elizabeth couldn’t be more excited! But secretly she was afraid. Her vampire rebirth was just around the corner. Any moment she would start dying. Yes, dying. There was no other word to describe it. And when she woke up, she would either be a psycho blood thirsty killer, a relatively normal vampire like Virgil, or she wouldn’t wake up at all. It could mean the end of everything for her. No pressure.

Not to make a difficult situation worse, but Elizabeth is being followed. Someone else is interested to see how Elizabeth’s rebirth is going to go, and they aren’t willing to wait. Elizabeth and Virgil will have to face their toughest challenge yet. This will be a battle that will push everyone to their limits both mentally and physically.

Will Elizabeth and Virgil finally get their Happy-Ever-After or has fate got another plan in store for them?



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Book 2: Barely Beating
Book 1: A Steady Pulse
Brenda Franklin

Purchase my products from the links below
The Pulse Trilogy
(Paranormal Romance Trilogy)
A Steady Pulse AmazonSmashwords, and Barnes and Noble
Barely Beating AmazonSmashwords, and Barnes and Noble
Flat Line AmazonSmashwords, and Barnes and Noble




Book 3: Flat Line
Guardian, a Fated Pairing
Guardian, A Fated Pairing
(Paranormal Romance)
AmazonSmashwords, and Barnes and Noble

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Almost complete!

The Pulse Trilogy is soon to be complete!! The new cover for book three, Flat Line will be coming in the middle of May!! I am so excited.

If everything goes as planned I will be releasing the paperback in June as well as another ebook story from the Pulse World! I cannot wait to share with everyone my newest story of a character who is close to my heart. But I will share with you who that is later. :) hahah, i know, I am so mean.

I feel so happy. :)



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Book 2: Barely Beating
Book 1: A Steady Pulse
Brenda Franklin

Purchase my products from the links below
The Pulse Trilogy
(Paranormal Romance Trilogy)
A Steady Pulse AmazonSmashwords, and Barnes and Noble
Barely Beating AmazonSmashwords, and Barnes and Noble
Flat Line AmazonSmashwords, and Barnes and Noble




Book 3: Flat Line
Guardian, a Fated Pairing
Guardian, A Fated Pairing
(Paranormal Romance)
AmazonSmashwords, and Barnes and Noble

Friday, March 20, 2015

Book Review: Louise by Diana Nixon

LOUISE EBOOK-2

~~Synopsis~~

It doesn’t hurt to dream, unless you know your dreams will never come true.
Since childhood, Louise Woods has wanted to become a dancer. The day she arrives at Le Papillon – a private cabaret club where men come to enjoy the beauty of women dancing, her life completely changes. Louise lives in the club and the rules of living and working there cannot be ignored or broken. Either you do your best to please the clients, or you are out. No flirting, no secret affairs, just dancing.
During her first public show, Louise meets a stranger who pays for the privilege to have her privately dance for him. He won't let her see his face, he won't even introduce himself, but he will make an offer that she won’t be able to refuse. He won’t make any hollow promises, but he will make her believe she is special…
“I hate following the rules,” he’ll say, “but I do love breaking them.”
Will she dare to risk losing everything she has, just to make the darkest of the stranger’s fantasies come true? Once the decision is made, there will be no way back…

BUY HERE

~~REVIEW~~

5 Stars!!

Louise is a woman who is both kind and strong; locked away in a world of little freedom. As a child she grew up in an orphanage under the role of an evil woman. A place where your best friend could be your enemy. Where your very survival depended on the amount of money you collect off of the streets. It was survival of the fittest. How can this young girl survive in a world such as this? But after an encounter with a kind man with beautiful eyes she makes a promise that she intends to keep. No one will harm her.

As she turns eighteen freedom is at her fingertips. The last thing to do is to go to a cabaret club called, Le Papillon to see about a job to be a dancer, but it isn’t exactly what she had in mind and when she protests the owner, Drew, makes it very clear that he has bought her and she will work under him until her debt is paid off. The horror is when he proves that she signed the document herself keeping her suck there. A trick well played by the orphanage and him. Again she has no freedom, but the illusion of. At least she loved to dance.

The atmosphere of the story is beautiful. The scenes are elegant with layouts that make me want to visit these places. I want to be an exclusive member to this club. All the characters you come across, no matter how small you grow to love and hate. And quickly you find that everyone has a story that Louise can’t help but bring to the surface. She is a woman wise beyond her years in a world that she has only known as a cage.

But there is hope. As a mysterious masked man steps into her life. What woman wouldn't fall under his spell? And that begs an even better question, why did he want Louise? And is there more to Le Papillon then meets the eye?

Diana Nixon has written a powerful story filled to the brim with mystery, intrigue, and romance, with a character and a plot that both captivates and steals your heart. I don’t think I had a moment where I put the book down. I was just that drawn into it. And the ending left me both satisfied and breathless, like I had just experience my first kiss and then I was saying ‘goodbye’.

The only way you could ever upset me, Diana, is if you tell me there isn’t a book two. Haha But knowing you there will be one soon enough. And I look forward to reading it.

~~About the Author~~


10520634_548001248666392_6622454048362840415_oDiana Nixon, an International Bestselling Author of contemporary and paranormal romances, is a woman of contradictions. She was born in Minsk, Belarus, where she currently lives and works on her books. She has a Master of Law degree and speaks several foreign languages, including English, Polish and Spanish.
Diana’s writing career is like a roller coaster ride. It started with a fantasy novel named Love Lines, that was originally written in Russian and only later, it was translated into English. Diana had always wanted her story to be well-known all over the world, that’s why she started working with the US publishers, but it was not easy living in Belarus. The book needed to be translated, edited and promoted. After almost a year of hard work, Diana had finally received the first copy of Love Lines. Since then, she has published 12 more books, both of contemporary and fantasy genres. Today, she’s one of Nevermore Press’ authors, but she has never forgotten about self-publishing, she still thinks that becoming an Indie author is the best way to make your writing dreams come true.

-Brenda Franklin, author of The Pulse Trilogy and Guardian, A Fated Pairing.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Release Day Launch for Louise

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Title: Louise Author: Diana Nixon Genre: contemporary/ adult romance Cover Design: Jennifer Munswami (J. M. Rising Horse Creations) Release Date: March 17th, 2015add-to-goodreads-buttonLouise Text Cover JacketL1 PAPERBACK-2Louise Text SYNOPSIS

It doesn’t hurt to dream, unless you know your dreams will never come true.
Since childhood, Louise Woods has wanted to become a dancer. The day she arrives at Le Papillon – a private cabaret club where men come to enjoy the beauty of women dancing, her life completely changes. Louise lives in the club and the rules of living and working there cannot be ignored or broken. Either you do your best to please the clients, or you are out. No flirting, no secret affairs, just dancing.
During her first public show, Louise meets a stranger who pays for the privilege to have her privately dance for him. He won't let her see his face, he won't even introduce himself, but he will make an offer that she won’t be able to refuse. He won’t make any hollow promises, but he will make her believe she is special…
“I hate following the rules,” he’ll say, “but I do love breaking them.”
Will she dare to risk losing everything she has, just to make the darkest of the stranger’s fantasies come true? Once the decision is made, there will be no way back…Louise Text Book Trailer[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWGHsTIrkm4&feature=youtu.be[/embed]Louise Text Buy Here

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Diana Nixon, an International Bestselling Author of contemporary and paranormal romances, is a woman of contradictions. She was born in Minsk, Belarus, where she currently lives and works on her books. She has a Master of Law degree and speaks several foreign languages, including English, Polish and Spanish.
Diana’s writing career is like a roller coaster ride. It started with a fantasy novel named Love Lines, that was originally written in Russian and only later, it was translated into English. Diana had always wanted her story to be well-known all over the world, that’s why she started working with the US publishers, but it was not easy living in Belarus. The book needed to be translated, edited and promoted. After almost a year of hard work, Diana had finally received the first copy of Love Lines. Since then, she has published 12 more books, both of contemporary and fantasy genres. Today, she’s one of Nevermore Press’ authors, but she has never forgotten about self-publishing, she still thinks that becoming an Indie author is the best way to make your writing dreams come true.
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“Welcome to Jasmine Garden, Miss,” the driver, also known as the man in the suit said. At least there was one person I already knew.
        “Excuse me, what’s your name, Sir?”
        “It’s Christopher.”
        “Can I ask you something, Christopher?”
        “I’m not sure if I’m allowed to answer any more of your questions, Miss.”
        “But I’ll still try… Am I safe here?” I didn’t know if I could trust the driver, but he didn’t look like a serial killer, or anything. In fact, he made me feel secure.
        “Always,” he said without hesitation.
        Okay, that was a relief.
        Christopher got out of the car, went around it and opened the door for me. For the first time ever I felt like a princess arriving at the ball. I would probably need a dress for a real ball, but for now, I felt much better in my jeans and a sweater.
        “My boss is waiting for you, inside.”
        “Aren’t you going to come in with me?” I wasn’t sure if I was ready to be left alone.
        “Trust me, Miss, you will be just fine without me.” Christopher smiled and went back to the car, leaving me on the porch of the most beautiful house ever.
        Inhaling deeply, I took a step closer to the main doors. Even from the distance, I could see they were open. I came closer and gave the doors a push. They opened with a soft rustle and I found myself standing in the middle of a round hall, with a transparent ceiling and an endless staircase leading to the second floor.
        “I’m glad you could make it,” the familiar voice said.
        I tried to turn around, but my stranger wouldn’t let me. “Don’t,” he said, holding me by the shoulders. “You are not allowed to see me, remember?”
        “No one knows I’m here.” The scent of his cologne reached my nostrils, I could feel him standing right behind me. What if I take a step back? Will he embrace me or push me away? I didn’t know where those thoughts came from. It just felt so good to be with him again…
        “Are you hungry?”
        “Not really,” I said, still dying to turn around. Maybe coffee was not enough to keep me alive for the rest of the day, but right then and there, I doubted I would be able to make myself eat.
        “You need to eat... I don’t want you to faint in the middle of your dance next Sunday.”
        “I don’t work next Sunday.”
        “I know. But you will dance for me.”
        “Why waste your time on a trip to the club if we can talk here and now?”
        “I didn’t say anything about talking. I said I would come to watch you dance.”
        “Then what am I doing here?”
        “I wanted to ask you the same question… I didn’t expect you to come, even though I hoped you would… But you are here, and I can’t stop wondering what made you decide to accept my invitation?”
        “Did I have a choice?”
        “You always have a choice.”
        “Your invitation didn’t sound like a choice, it was more like an order.”
         The stranger leaned closer to my ear, saying, “If I had wanted to order your presence here, you would have been here a long time ago.”Louise Text Party
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