Things that make you say OH!

Uh oh! It's Friday the 13th! Good or bad omen that I get to share two of my super good buddies' releases today?? GOOD, of course.

But first answer me this. Today's connection to "bad luck" made me want to ask you all a few questions:

• Do you have superstitions?
• Do you believe in good luck and bad luck?
• Do you have a lucky item you bring with you or wear?

I'm more of a realist. I don't really believe in luck. I believe in chance - that sooner or later random good and bad things happen to us for no apparent reason. I also believe in Murphy's Law and irony and try not to dwell on the "bad luck" circumstances of "when it rains, it pours" because eventually the sun has to come out and good stuff will happen again.

Expect the worst, hope for the best, and pray for peace to deal with what happens.

And now for the exciting releases!

First, OF BLOOD AND SORROW by Christine Rains

Christine is giving everyone a taste of this scrumptious paranormal thriller by introducing her enticing characters. I was fortunate to get a sneak peek at it and chose this especially intriguing and mysterious character, though not a big role, he was my fave...

ABDIEL

Death has no face.

Tall, dark, and deadly. Abdiel is a demon bounty hunter. There's nothing he fears, but everyone is afraid of him.

Don't wonder too long about what he looks like. If you see him, it'll likely be someone you once knew you see instead. Allu demons don't have faces of their own. They can only wear the faces of the dead.

Abdiel may be young, but he's powerful. He speaks for the Allu demons in the region. Not because he's their leader –they have no use for rules– but because he will kill any who go against him. He's also a trusted friend of Aleo Putzkammer, the highly respected demon owner of Putzkammer & Sons Funeral Home.

When something is stalking demons in the night, Abdiel makes it his business to find out what's going on. Lucky for him one of the Putzkammers' employees has made friends with a fledgling vampire. She's the perfect bait to help him gather information and draw out the villains. Not that she needs to know his plan.

Favorite line from Abdiel: “I don't exaggerate.”

Tidbit from the author: Abdiel is my favorite character. Dark and mysterious with a subtle, warped sense of humor. He's the reason I might write a sequel.

That right there made my heart beat a little faster - yay for sequels!

OF BLOOD AND SORROW

Erin Driscol works the perfect job consoling fellow demons by feeding off their grief at Putzkammer & Sons Funeral Home.

When fledgling vampire Nicolas Reese comes to Erin for help, she learns the truth behind the legends and hides him from his sire and the vampire hunters who seek him. But when the Putzkammers begin to die one by one, Erin is caught between her act of kindness and the need to save her adopted family. Only by facing her own personal demons can she stop the slaughter and still rescue Nicolas from his dark fate. 

My review:

This book had me from the first line. The characters draw you into their dark story and there's mayhem lurking around every page. And I learned a lot of cool legends about demons. I never knew there were so many kinds! Just loved it!

Here are the links:

Amazon - B&N - Smashwords - Kobo - Goodreads

And you can find Christine here:

Blog ** Twitter ** Facebook ** Pinterest ** Website

Also shining bright like a diamond today...

ONE GOOD CATCH by Heather M. Gardner

Part of the Maguire's Corner series.
A Contemporary Romantic Suspense
Publisher: InkSpell Publishing
Cover Design: Najla Qamber Designs
Release Date: March 13, 2015

Ignoring a recent trauma affecting her everyday life, ER Doctor Kate Maguire engages in some high risk activities. But putting herself in these dangerous situations doesn't satisfy her edginess. She needs something more. When her brother’s high school best friend comes back to town, it’s her chance for a ‘no strings attached’ fling with the man who still headlines in all her best dreams. 

Rhys MacGrath’s days of one-night-stands are long over. The pro-football player might be side-lined at rehab for a shoulder injury, but that doesn’t mean he can’t admire and desire the all-grown-up, so-damn-hot, version of the tomboy he once knew. His sudden interest in Kate might aggravate his best friend, who doesn’t approve, but it’s her indifference that’s driving Rhys crazy. 

Everything heats up when Kate’s nosy nature sets her in the line of fire of an arsonist forcing them to deal with more than just the sparks igniting between them.

I can't wait to read this long awaited sequel to Maguire's Corner (soon to be re-released with new title and cover - that's exciting too!) Heather knows how to bring the action and the heat!

Buy it today!

Kobo - All Romance Ebooks - B&N - Amazon

Find Heather Here:

Blog: The Waiting is the Hardest Part ** Twitter: @hmgardner

Goodreads: HMGardner ** Facebook: HeatherWritesRomance

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Have a fantastic weekend!