Hi everyone! This week I’m participating in Valentine’s Blog hop so I will be skipping my Friday post. But don’t forget to visit me on Friday, 2/10/12 at the 7 Scribes. I’m giving away a crocheted candy dot scarf!
For one week only – 2/6/12 – 2/13/13, leave me a comment and you will be entered in a random drawing to win an e-book of my new release Mystic Ink.
The winner will be announced on Valentine’s Day – 2/14!
Don’t forget to click the link below and visit all the wonderful sites on the Hop!
Good Luck! And happy hopping!
The blurb:
The last thing Nix, a Sea Nymph, wants to see behind the dumpster near her tattoo shop is another dead mortal. She also doesn’t want to hear Hades piss and moan about how the souls of the dead aren’t making it to the Underworld. And Nix certainly doesn’t want to be attracted to supernatural police agent, Calder Quinne when he comes to investigate. All Nix really wants is to run her tattoo shop in peace and quiet. Hey, we don’t always get what we want, now do we?
Here’s a sneak peek at Mystic Ink:
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Nix, thoughts still swirling in her mind, headed toward the side door. After she unlocked the deadbolt, her eyes automatically went to the dumpster. Nothing. Thank the Gods. Her sigh of relief was quickly sucked back in. A dark shape further down the alley caught her eye. Maybe it was a heap of clothes or a bag of garbage. Whatever it was, it was lying near the entrance of the Underworld Gate. The Gate was invisible to all eyes, except Guardians—like her, Hades, and Charon. Whoever or whatever was back there couldn’t have known how close they were to the Underworld.
“Hell. Now what?” Please, be trash that some rude asshole left in my alley.
Rather than kick it with her foot, she decided to be more prudent and find something long to use as a poker. While grabbing a shop broom inside, she registered how quiet the place was. Of course, Basil wasn’t there. He was still with Jason.
Back in the alley, Nix slowly approached, straining for a better look. The pile was inside the building’s shadow. The closer she got, the more the lump resembled a body. She cursed. “Oh, come on! Why does this keep happening?”
Broom at the ready, she gave it jab. The mass was solid and there was no crinkle of plastic. So much for the garbage bag theory. Man, she did not want to have to call the police. At the rate she was going, they would probably arrest her just on principle.
Stupid mound.
She lifted the broom, ready to strike. An arm sprouted from the pile and shot up, stopping the handle from falling.
Nix barked, “What the hell?”
The broom clattered to the ground.
A dark figure rose up. The set of the shoulders, the short black hair . . . it was awfully familiar. “Cal?”
“Nix,” he said, his voice strained and tired. His arm extended, propping his body against the brick wall.
“If this is your idea of a joke, it’s not funny.” When he didn’t respond, Nix came up behind him and placed her hand on his back. “Are you—”
The words choked off. There was something wrong. Really wrong. His energy, the essence of his life, was out of whack. Like he was missing . . .
She put her hand up to her mouth, swallowing dread as he turned to face her. “Cal, where’s your soul?”
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Thanks, would love this book! 🙂
dianadimovska(at)gmail(dot)com
Hi Diana! Thanks for stopping by and participating in the blog hop.
Book Cover Hot – Check
Book blurb interesting – check
Book excerpt leaving you wanting more – check
I want this book. – check
Thanks for being part of the hop and for the chance to win such a great prize!
reneebennett35(at)yahoo(dot)com
Renee – thank you so much! Thanks for stopping by. Be sure to check back on 2/14 to see who the lucky winner is. 🙂
Thanks for participating in the hop!
acm05atjuno.com
Wow, this book looks so good!
Hi Erin! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Thanks for the great giveaway:
You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by today!
would love to win the book. of course I have to get an e-reader!
Hi Carol! Consider yourself entered in the drawing! 🙂
Geez I didn’t think anyone crocheted anymore. Would love to win the scarf
Hi Joy, the scarf is part of a giveaway on Writing Secrets of 7 Scribes starting Friday. And yes, plenty of us love to crochet!
Ready to read the book after the excerpt! Thank you for the giveaway!
books4me67 at ymail dot com
Thanks for stopping by. I’ve entered you in the drawing.
Thanks for the blog hop. I always find great books to read.
ainfinger@comcastDOTnet
Hi Andrea! Blog hops are a ton of fun! Thanks for stopping by.
Wow! Sounds like a great book! Would definitely love to read it! Thanks for the chance to win it!
Thank you so much! It was a fun book to write! Good luck in the drawing, Veronica!
this would be goof form my bd
on te 18 desi the blonde at msn dot.com
Hi Desiree – thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I love the cover! It catch my attention right away! I love the sound of it. I cant wait to read more! Thank you for the great giveaway and for the chance to win!
shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com
Thank you so much! I can’t take credit for the cover though – that goes to cover artist Rae Monet!
Any book that deals with Hades is something I want to read 🙂
Morganlafey86(at)aol(dot)com
Hades is a pretty cool god!!Thanks for stopping by!
Sounds like such an awesome book! Thanks so much for offering it as a prize!
Mary
mary_reiss @ hotmail.com
Hi Mary! It’s really a fun story with a twist on mythology! I appreciate you stopping by and commenting. And thank you for the FB fan pages likes for me and the 7 Scribes!
I would love to win this book! Thanks for the giveaway.
CharissaJackson89@gmail.com
You’re most welcome! Thanks for stopping by! I appreciate the comment.
Great excerpt! The book sounds very good.
bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com
Thank you! It’s a fun story and I had a blast writing it.
Loved Mystic Ink, Casey! A great read. 🙂
sounds hot
Thanks Ralph! The book has some pretty steamy scenes and plenty of action too!
Nifty… I’m always interested to get my hands on a new book, you know that~! Can’t wait for the drawing, hehe. c:
Good luck Alli-cat! It’s funny – this is the book I was writing when I was giving you and older son rides home from high school!!
The book sounds great! 😉
Hey Geri!! Thanks for dropping by. Now you know what I do in my spare time! Consider yourself entered in the drawing too.
I’d love to read this since the blurb mention Hades. Thanks for the giveaway.
wingedpersephone at gmail dot com
Hi Persephone! Hades makes an appearance or two is this story! Thanks for stopping by and entering the giveaway!
OMFGoodness. This book just rocketed to the top of my TBR list. Fascinating choices of characters! Plus, who doesn’t love characters with ink?
Carpe Noctem,
Des
Desirée Lee
Putting the Romance Back in Necromancy
http://www.desireelee.com
des @ desireelee.com
Thanks Desiree! You just made my evening! 🙂
This looks really good.
Thanks for stopping by Windy! The book was a lot of fun to write. I’m getting ready to start the next book in the series.
Hi Casey,
The blrb and cover definitely had my attention, the excerpt had me hooked ;).
this sounds like its going to be a super read ty for the chance to win it.
Pam S
pams00 at aol.com
Hi Pam! Thank you so much! Good luck in the drawing.
Your excerpt peaked my interest. You are a new author to me. Thanks for the chance to win.
Happy V Day!
mcv111 at hotmail(dot)com
Hi Monica! Thanks! I appreciate you stopping by and entering.