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Interview with Ashlyn Macnamara, Author of Destined for a King

Tell us a little bit about your new release, Destined for a King.

It’s the first book of a new fantasy romance series involving a group of apparent brigands that refer to themselves as the Bastard Brotherhood. However, appearances are often deceiving, and the members of the Brotherhood might not be bastards—or even all brothers. While each book will feature a new romantic pairing, there is an over-arcing story to the four books, so not everything will be tied up in a bow at the end of book one.

Who is your favorite couple from literature?

I can’t pick just one. I have a soft spot for Lizzie and Darcy. I’m also quite partial to Eowyn and Faramir—even though they didn’t get much screen time in the books (and even less in the movies), they get the only on-screen romantic kiss in The Lord of the Rings.

What fictional literary world would you most like to visit?

Middle-earth, hands down. I used to read The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion every year. I may have pretended, while doing so, that I was an elf in Rivendell studying actual history. Although if I really lived in Middle-earth, I’d probably like to be a Rider of Rohan.

If you could invent anything, what would it be?

Something that could translate my direct thoughts into my word processor so I could skip the whole typing thing. And failing that, a Roomba that cooks as well as cleans—and does laundry.

What's on your top 5 list for the best books you've ever read?

The Lord of the Rings—there’s a shocker, right? I only read it every year.

Pride and Prejudice—Jane Austen is such a master of subtle snark.

There’s a pair of—I suppose they’re YA fantasy—books by Jane Yolen called Sister Light, Sister Dark, and White Jenna that I just ripped through. I stayed up all night reading them, which is something I don’t often do. I think the fact of staying up all night reading qualifies these for my list.

The Chronicles of Prydain—this is a series of five middle-grade books that I first read in elementary school. And then I read them and re-read them and I bought them to read again as an adult. I consider this series to be my gateway drug into fantasy.

And I’m going to have to put the Harry Potter series on this list, as well. Those books are directly responsible for me taking up my virtual pen and writing my own stories in the form of fanfiction.

What scene in Destined for a King was your favorite to write?

Goodness, it’s hard to pick one. I drafted half the book in three weeks, it was all so there for me. Writing the opening sequence was a great deal of fun, though. Having my heroine shoot the hero, for starters, the moment where he realizes the “boy” who shot him is actually the woman he’s been having visions of, the verbal barbs they shoot at each other just before he succumbs to his wound and passes out in the middle of negotiating his take-over. That was all fun to write.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

I went to high school with a girl who was fond of saying, “The world is a figment of your imagination and you are a figment of its.” I’m still trying to figure out what that means, but it sounds good.

But I’m also partial to: “What do we live for but to make sport of our neighbors and laugh at them in our turn?”

Ashlyn Macnamara is the author of the new book Destined for A King.

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Review Copy Giveaway: Beautiful Maids All in a Row by Jennifer Harlow (Thriller)

We are giving away 100 early review copies (ARCs) of Jennifer Harlow's newest book, Beautiful Maids All in a Row. Beautiful Maids All in a Row is a white-knuckle thriller, perfect for fans of Lisa Gardner and Karin Slaughter. In it, a brilliant but troubled forensic psychologist finds herself matching wits with a frighteningly talented sociopath.

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Release Date: October 11, 2016

Dr. Iris Ballard’s glory days are behind her, so when Luke Hudson, her former FBI partner and onetime lover, asks for help constructing a psychological profile of an elusive serial killer who murders single mothers and dumps their bodies in the woods, Iris turns him away. She just wants to be left alone with her infomercials, her German Shepherd, and her vodka. That is, until she gets a peek at the case files.

The media has dubbed him “the Woodsman.” But after Iris learns the sickening details held back from the press, and as she sets foot onto the scene of his latest crime, she assembles a portrait of a more complicated, enigmatic, meticulous man. Control is his motivation. He thrives on it. Soon he even tries to manipulate the investigation by contacting Iris, hoping to rattle the woman he considers an intellectual equal.

The game is on. Iris thinks she has a read on her target, enough to push his buttons, to make him lose control. But when the Woodsman gains the upper hand, Iris faces the most painful reckoning of all—with her own violent past.

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Books to Read if You Like Post-Apocalyptic Thrillers

The end is nigh. We may have made it through the year 2012 but apocalypses are still holding the attention of readers everywhere. Books like Cormac McCarthy's The Road and Suzanne Collins The Hunger Games put humanity at the forefront and allow readers to contemplate how they would cope in dire straights. If you live for the thrill of nuclear events, dystopian governments and doomsday bunkers, check out our list of books to read if you like post-apocalyptic thrillers.

Books to Read if You Like Post-Apocalyptic Thrillers

Surrender the Sun

A.R. Shaw

Release Date: August 4, 2016

With a mini-ice age covering the globe, Maeve Tildon and her son Ben are barely keeping their head above water in their rural town of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Nearby in the Kootenai National Forest, Bishop lives alone. A war-torn man, he long ago decided to avoid interacting with others. But when the first freeze strikes in the fall, Bishop may be the only one who can rescue Maeve and her son.

State of Panic

Jack Hunt

Release Date: August 10, 2016

A malfunction with the U.S. anti-missile system that mistakingly fires upon Germany, plunges America back into war. When Germany retaliates, millions are killed and the electrical grid is destroyed. Now, officers from a wilderness correctional camp and their juvenile charges must work together to survive the darkness.

Enduring the Crisis

K.D. Kinney

Release Date: August 8, 2016

Preparation can only take you so far. Tammy and Ben Powell have been preparing for a disaster for years with enough food and supplies for their family of 7. But when disaster really hits and Ben is separated from his family, will Tammy be able to handle the crisis on her own and will she be able to protect her five daughters?

Unexpected World

Chris Pike

Release Date: June 1, 2016

Assistant District Attorney Dillon Stockdale is on the phone with his daughter when an EMP hits the United States, disabling anything that relies on a computer, including the plane she is on. Determined and terrified of her fate, he sets off to rescue her from Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin. Will he be able to find her? Is there anything to find?

36 Hours

Bobby Akart

Release Date: July 23, 2016

A catastrophic solar flare is set to hit Earth in only 36 hours. The Rymans aren't prepared in the slightest. Colton Ryman, his stay-at-home wife Madison and their teenage daughter Alex don't have an emergency bunker or years of food stored in their basement. In fact, they had never even heard of preppers before suddenly it was a good thing to be one. When the world is panicking will one family be able to survive?

Hell Divers

Nicholas Sansbury Smith

Release Date: July 19, 2016

Years in the future, the last of humanity live on massive airships circling the destroyed Earth in search of a habitable area. These ships are old and outdated and most have them have crashed back to Earth a long time ago but two ships still survive. The only thing keeping them in the air are Hell Divers: men and women who risk their lives to search for parts the ships desperately needs by diving to the surface. Now with one of the ships badly damaged in an electrical storm, one of these divers must enter the hostile zone called Hades. What they find there is worse than anyone could have ever imagined.

Books to Read if You Like Sherlock Holmes

With a bit of BBC, a dash of Benedict Cumberbatch, and a smidge of Robert Downey Jr., Sherlock Holmes has made his way back to mainstream media. But those that love mysteries know that the detective at 221B Baker Street never really went away. Originally existing in Arthur Conan Doyle's 60 stories between 1887 and 1927, the detective can now be found in thousands of stories by hundreds of authors. Furthermore, Arthur Conan Doyle inspired plenty of other fictional detectives who take their sleuthing to a whole new level. Delve into some of these inspired tales with our list of books to read if you like Sherlock Holmes.

Books to Read if You Like Sherlock Holmes

Mary Russell's War

Laurie R. King

Release Date: September 13, 2016

In these nine short stories and one brand-new Sherlock Holmes mystery, King futher divulges Mary Russell's life adventures spanning from her teenage diaries in 1914 England to her contemplative thoughts at age 92. Follow along with Russell as she tracks German spies through San Francisco, investigates family mysteries, and searches via a series of postcards for her missing husband — Sherlock Holmes.

The Sculthorpe Murder

Karen Charlton

Release Date: August 30, 2016

In 1810 Northamptonshire, every local constable is out looking for the ruthless Panther Gang, a vicious mob looking to claim as much of the county as they could. When an elderly man is robbed and murdered, the magistrates send for help from London. When Detective Stephen Lavender and Constable Ned Woods arrive they soon discover that the murdered man's life and family were clouded in mystery. William Sculthorpe's demise seems to most townspeople to be the clear work of the Panther Gang, but Lavender and Woods aren't so sure.

Revenge in a Cold River

Anne Perry

Release Date: September 6, 2016

Commander Monk of the Thames River Police returns in this dark mystery as he's forced to deal with the effects of his memory loss. The drowning of an escaped prisoner brings Monk into contact with customs officer McNab, a man who clearly holds grudge against him. The problem is Monk can't seem to remember why and McNab seems to be trying to sabotage him out of revenge. As Monk explores the intricacies of the case, things grow more dangerous with veiled threats and cryptic insinuations and he's forced to ask for help or be the next body found.

Closed Casket

Agatha Christie / Sophie Hannah

Release Date: September 6, 2016

When famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot and Inspector Edward Catchpool of Scotland Yard are invited to Lady Athelinda Playford's party at her Irish mansion, the two are confused. The world's most beloved children's author wants them at her party, but why? When they arrive to discover that Lady Playford has decided to cut off her two children from her will and instead leave her entire fortune to an invalid who only has weeks to live. Poirot begins to glean that Lady Playford invited them there because she expects a murder. But why does she seems so intent to provoke a murderer?

Missing, Presumed

Susie Steiner

Release Date: June 28, 2016

Edith Hind, a beautiful graduate student at Cambridge University and daughter of the surgeon to the Royal Family, has gone missing and detective Manon Bradshaw is determined to find her alive. With only a few clues to go off of— a smattering of blood in the kitchen, her keys and phone left behind, the front door ajar but showing no signs of forced entry — Bradshaw is forced to investigate deeper into Edith's personal life. She begins to worry when she discovers a tangled love life and erratic behavior leading up to her disappearance, knowing that every second that passes is pushing her further away from finding the girl alive.

November's Past

A.E. Howe

Release Date: May 7, 2016

Larry Macklin's life as a private investigator in rural Florida is hard enough, but it's made even tougher by his father, the sheriff. When a mutilated body is found, the search for the victim's identity finds a link between the body and a group of friends in high school together in the 70s, including Larry's father. When the body of one of the group's members is found a few days later, Larry bears down to figure out why this group is being targeted before his dad is next.

New Releases Week of September 13

Leaves are turning, long sleeves are coming out, and new books are being released! Looking for a new mystery to enjoy, cuddled up on your couch? Look no further than bestselling author Laurie R. King's newest release, Mary Russell's War. Interested in more books by bestselling authors? Clive Cussler, Aleatha Romig, and Jennifer Chiaverini all have new releases out this week as well.

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Interview with Cheryl F.M., Author of Bad For Me

Tell us a little bit about your new release, Bad for Me.

It is a contemporary romance novel between two people that believe that love is an illusion. It was one of the first few works that I had written on Wattpad and since I had wrote it years ago, I was quite surprised that it was picked up by Blvnp Incorporated but nonetheless, it is a really exciting opportunity.

Which book from your childhood or teenage years has stuck with you as an adult?

I have always read a wide range of genres, from romance to fantasy to action books. Books by Roald Dahl made my childhood really interesting and I remember reading Matilda and the BFG countless times. I also loved the classics like Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, not to mention Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. I also loved the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling and all books by Matthew Reilly.

What books are currently on your night stand?

Currently, I am reading Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. I haven't finished it yet but it's a really interesting read. I was hooked from the first few chapters.

What or who inspired you to become an author?

I think that the authors mentioned earlier are the ones who really inspired me to write. The very idea that stringing words together can impact and motivate someone astounds me. Up until this year, writing was just a hobby for me. It was like a break from my day to day activities, like an escape.

Do you listen to anything while you write? If so, what's your audio of choice?

As strange as it may be, I listen to soundtracks from films or musicals like The Phantom of the Opera or Les Misérables. The pieces really help me to focus and give me inspiration.

What is a typical day like for you?

Attending university, juggling time with my family and friends, and attempting to fit in writing whenever I can.

What's the best advice you've ever received?

The best advice I’ve been given was from a friend that had told me that if you want something bad enough you have to work hard for it if not, it’s not really worth it. That friend has really encouraged and supported me in my life since we were children and that statement has always stayed with me.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

A quote - I think - that I really use in my life is by Thomas Edison: "Success is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration."

Cheryl F.M. is the author of the new book Bad For Me.

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Books to Read if You Like Lexi Ryan

New York Times bestseller Lexi Ryan, author of Unbreak Me and Something Reckless, knows a thing or two about temptation. With just the right mix of scandal and forbidden love, Ryan is able to make any bad boy with a troubled past alluring. Whether it's an amnesia driven love-triangle or a playboy jock with an unrequited crush that gets you going, check out this list of books to read if you like Lexi Ryan:

Books to Read if You Like Lexi Ryan

Dare to Dance

S.B. Alexander

Release Date: September 13, 2016

Twenty-year-old Ruby Lewis once dreamed of being a ballerina. Now she dreams of sleeping in a warm bed, her next meal and not having to fight girls twice her size for a living. Sometimes she thinks back to her former life, the one filled with friends, family and even a boy. Kross Maxwell wouldn't want her now though — not with her bruised face, ripped clothes and filthy hair. But when she runs into the boxer, he's the opposite of uninterested.

Bad for Me

Cheryl F.M.

Release Date: August 23, 2016

Independent Olivia Ford was tired of men only going after her for her family's money, so she takes a job as an air stewardess and tries to hide her fortune. One night, Drake Henderson takes a seat on one of her flights. Henderson, largely regarded as the hottest man alive, is a successful race car driver who sees no appeal in anything more than a one night stand. What happens when these two crash together and never want to fall apart?

Impossible Love

Kimberly Readnour

Release Date: July 19, 2016

Hardworking college senior Kayla Cannon is finally allowing herself a break from her nursing studies, even if it is a small one. One thing is certain though — she has no time for romance. But chance has different thoughts. Once in Kauai, she meets tour guide Kai Hale who seems determined to keep showing up with his killer abs. Will she be able to stick to her guns or will her virginity be a thing of vacations past?

Anti-Stepbrother

Tijan

Release Date: August 21, 2016

Summer hates him immediately. Upon first introduction to Caden Brooks he insults her and questions her sanity. So why can't she stop thinking of her step-brother's gorgeous fraternity brother? Summer followed her step-brother to college in hopes of something happening, but what happens when she falls for someone even worse?

Wait

A.L. Jackson

Release Date: August 21, 2016

A whispered secret sends two lovers hurtling apart, stalling both of their lives until they can meet again. Austin Stone broke Edie Evans' heart and has been punishing himself ever since. Whether it's drugs or women, Austin simply tries to drown out the noise telling him to find Edie. So when she sees him playing onstage years later, she knows she should run. But instead, she waits.

Never Wed An Outlaw

Nicole Snow

Release Date: September 2, 2016

Pregnant Hannah runs away from her new husband Dust in hopes of protecting him from her secrets. The president of the Deadly Pistols MC, though, won't just allow his wife and child to get away from him. He doesn't care if his right-hand man is her brother who is furious with him or that he may just have to take on the meanest crew he ever laid eyes on — he will get her back.

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Books to Read if You Like Paranormal Romance

It's not just vampires anymore. Paranormal romance has been around for a long time with classics like Anne Rice, but after the phenomenon of Twilight, the genre exploded. Now with more werewolves, ghosts, and vampires on the shelves than you can imagine, check out our list of books to read if you like paranormal romance.

Books to Read if You Like Paranormal Romance

The Keeper

Rebecca E. Neely

Release Date: April 27, 2016

The Keepers are bound to protect humans in any way they can, with their charges having no idea of their existence. Nick Geary, a jaded clan leader, has been Libby Klink's Keeper for years but she has no memory of him. Now, as he is warned that Libby is the key to saving the Keepers, will he be able to protect her? Or will the forces that bring them together ultimately be what drives them apart?

Destined for a King

Ashlyn Macnamara

Release Date: September 6, 2016

Calista Thorne may be a lord's daughter but she's not a coward. So when a gang of landless knights threatens to take her home she does the only thing she can think of. She picks up a crossbow and defends Blackbriar Keep. She even manages to injure their commander with a poison-tipped arrow. But it's not enough. He manages to survive the arrow and claims Calista as his own. Now she must choose between the King she was destined to marry and the fascinating outlaw who refuses to back down.

Touched: The Caress of Fate

Elisa S. Amore

Release Date: February 3, 2016

Evan, an Angel of Death, was sent to usher Gemma into the next world. It's her destiny to die and it's his to ensure she follows it. Angels of Death are Death's soldiers; they don't have a choice in who they kill — they're simply following orders— but what happens when love intervenes?

Born of Legend

Sherrilyn Kenyon

Release Date: June 21, 2016

Ushara Altaan is a member of a race driven to near extinction by the Andarion royal house. She hates them with all of her being. But when her son is saved from enslavement by Dagger Ixur, an Andarion royal, she has a choice to make between her people and a debt that can never be repaid.

Belmary House

Cassidy Cayman

Release Date: October 8, 2015

It didn't take much convincing to get Tilly Jacobs to agree to spend a month in London helping her cousin catalog antiques in a possibly haunted mansion. Being able to see a ghost would be a dream come true for her. When the ghost in question, a Regency era earl, mistakenly takes her back to his time period, she realizes this may be more than she bargained for. Dashing Lord Ashford is determined to make her enjoy her vacation to the past but with a missing sister and a murderer abound that may not be so easy.

A Spell of Trouble

Leighann Dobbs & Traci Douglass

Release Date: August 9, 2016

When the town troublemaker drops dead in paranormal New England community Silver Hollow, most think it's due to natural causes. However, it's soon revealed that she was murdered and only a truly powerful witch could have done it. Issy and her three cousins become the prime suspects and when the Federal Bureau for Paranormal Investigation gets involved, she starts getting nervous. Even worse than that is when Issy finds herself attracted to one of the agents sent to investigate her.