December | 2014 | Parker Williams

Miracle on Mistletoe Lane Book Tour

Author Bio:

Derrick Knight was born and grew up in Janesville, Wisconsin. Derrick earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and a Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration from University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois. For the last seventeen years, Derrick has been employed as a neonatal nutritionist in a neonatal intensive care unit at the largest teaching hospital in Illinois outside of Chicago.

Growing up Derrick was an avid reader of mystery novels. Agatha Christie was his favorite author. Ever since childhood Derrick dreamed of becoming a writer. He planned on writing mystery novels until a couple of years ago he read his first gay romance novel and he became hooked on the genre.

When Derrick is not writing, he is working on restoring his Arts & Crafts home, tending to his garden, and being an advocate for improving infant nutrition. Currently. Derrick resides in Peoria, Illinois with his two cats Iris and Madison Grace.

Author Contact:

https://twitter.com/derrknight

https://www.facebook.com/derrick.knight.9883

Publisher: Self-published

Cover Artist: Reese Dante

Blurb(s):

Joe Koehler and his six-year old son, Joey, are down on their luck. Currently, Joe is unemployed due to a bad economy and taking care of a medically complex son. Recently father and son become homeless due to their apartment catching on fire and Joe being without any insurance. They are forced to live in Joe’s old red pick-up truck. Eventually father and son take refuge at Hope House, a local homeless shelter, which is run by a kindly, yet mysterious, elderly woman named Emily.

Sidney Maier recently inherited his grandparents home but the house is in desperate need of repair. Skills Sidney greatly lacks. He befriends a fellow church member Emily who is the Interim Director at Hope House. Sidney tells Emily that he needs help with remodeling his new home. Also, he confides in her, that he is lonely and wishes he could meet someone special.

Emily and her assistants orchestrate for Joe and Sidney to meet where an instant attraction forms between both men. Joe and Sidney embark on a journey of courtship, but soon a negative force learns of their budding romance and wants to stop it at any cost. Emily and her assistants must all use their special talents if Joe and Sidney are meant to live happily ever after.

Categories: Contemporary, Gay Fiction, M/M Romance, Romance, Holiday

Excerpt:

When Joe lifted his head, he saw the man he had been fantasizing about since Joey was discharged from the hospital. He quickly stood up then nervously swayed back and forth. Partly because he was nervous seeing the man whom he secretly desired, but also because he did not want Sidney to know that he was living here at a homeless shelter. He did not want Sidney’s pity.

“Oh, I…” Joe struggled to find the right words.

“The church hired Mr. Koehler to finish remodeling our library,” Emily said smoothly. “We needed someone right away and by the Lord’s work Mr. Koehler was available. My assistants and I think he is a Godsend.” Emily’s cell phone began to ring. “I need to take this call. It’s my husband.” She looked at Joe. “Would you be willing to give Mr. Maier a tour of Hope House while I take this call?”

Before Joe could respond, Sidney interjected.

“I would like that very much.”

The excitement in Sidney’s voice did not go unnoticed by either Joe or Emily.

“Good,” Emily said, taking her husband’s call as she walked away.

For a few moments Joe and Sidney just stared at each other, both men wanting to say something but too afraid. Finally, Joe mustered up the courage to start the conversation.

Pages: 163 pages

Tour Dates/Tour Stops:

28-Nov

1-Dec

2-Dec

3-Dec

3-Dec

4-Dec

Scattered Thoughts & Rogue Words

5-Dec

Molly Lolly

8-Dec

Parker Williams

9-Dec

Multitasking Mommas

10-Dec

3 Chicks After Dark

11-Dec

Wake Up Your Wild Side

12-Dec

The Hat Party

15-Dec

Because Two Men Are Better Than One

15-Dec

16-Dec

16-Dec

17-Dec

18-Dec

19-Dec

22-Dec

Book Reviews and More by Kathy

23-Dec

Book Reviews, Rants, and Raves

24-Dec

My Fiction Nook

25-Dec

BFD Book Blog

Sales Links

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A Spartan Love Book Tour

Author Bio:

Kayla Jameth grew up on the family farm in Ohio, baling hay, raising cattle, and making maple syrup. An unrepentant tomboy, her father taught her to weld before she graduated from high school.

She attended Cleveland’s Case Western Reserve University and later, Texas A&M University in her pursuit of veterinary medicine, taking her farther away from her rural roots. You can transplant the county girl, but you can’t make her a city slicker. Besides, it was only going to be for a little while, right?

But it wasn’t all hard work for Kayla, her sojourn as the princess of the Celestial Kingdom left her with the title sir and a costume closet the envy of many knights, lords, and ladies. See? She does have some ladylike qualities complete with the title of Lady to back it up.

After declaring for years that she was just a veterinarian who wrote not an author, Kayla now finds herself living in Spring, Texas (practically Houston) and writing m/m erotic romance. The location is probably a bigger surprise than the genre. Never the kind of girl to discuss makeup and clothing designers, she would rather be outside getting dirty with the boys.

Kayla shares her home with a cat, two guinea pigs, a gerbil, three guppies, a husband and a son and daughter.

Author Contact:

https://www.facebook.com/Author.Kayla.Jameth

https://www.facebook.com/KaylaJameth

https://twitter.com/KaylaJameth

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Cover Artist: Catt Grant

Blurb(s):

Alone, Andreas toils on a remote farmstead for a Spartan overlord. When a kryptes enters his world, Andreas fears for his life. The dread warriors stalk and kill helots—like Andreas’ father—as part of their training.

Andreas sees only one way to save himself: he must tame the fearsome warrior.

But what began as self-preservation develops into attraction. Yearning for the company of someone other than his ferret Ictis, Andreas decides to trust the Spartan warrior and risk the fate that claimed his father.

Born to rule by the sword, Theron sees the world as his and acts accordingly, taking everything Andreas offers and reaching for more. However, love between men in Sparta is considered shameful and requires either exile or suicide to redeem Sparta’s honor. Now, only the gods can save them from the terrible price Sparta extracts from men who desire other men.

Categories:Erotica, Fiction, Historical, M/M Romance. MAY be considered to have paranormal elements.

Words: 77,000

Except:

The hut door slammed behind him as he set off at a fast lope. He needed to get away. Find a place where their combined scent didn’t interfere with his thoughts and make him wish for something he couldn’t have.

Running until his breath came hard and fast, Theron tried to outpace the chaotic mess in his head. Surely Andreas wasn’t foolish enough to risk their lives with an unguarded tongue. He had to know how Sparta’s rulers felt about men who preferred their own sex.

He’d told the man it was as much as their lives were worth to allow it to ever come to light. It was the law. This was Sparta, not some other poleis where the rules of pederasty held sway. The man wasn’t his erômenos, some free-born youth seeking a mentor. Andreas could make no such claims of Theron. They weren’t equals. And never would be.

No. There was no escape down that line. Sparta simply didn’t tolerate what they had done. They had to keep it secret, it was the only way. What more could he do to make Andreas see that?

Theron slowed and looked around. It took longer than he would have liked for him to determine where he was. In his turmoil, he’d run east through the fields instead of into the forest with no thought for the trail he’d blazed, clear for anyone to read. Now he would have to keep going to the nearest village to make it appear as if the slave had been the one to leave. Theron couldn’t risk anyone wondering what he’d been doing in that hut.

What had he been doing in there?

Tour Dates/Stops:

1-Dec
Hearts on Fire
Prism Book Alliance

2-Dec
Wicked Faerie’s Tales and Reviews
The Hat Party
Scattered Thoughts & Rogue Words
3 Chicks After Dark

3-Dec
Love Bytes
BFD Book Blog
MM Good Book Reviews
Elisa – My Reviews and Ramblings

5-Dec
Regular Guys, Hot Romance
Fallen Angel Reviews

6-Dec
Parker Williams

7-Dec
Amanda C. Stone

8-Dec
My Fiction Nook

9-Dec
Wake Up Your Wild Side
Book Reviews, Rants, and Raves

10-Dec
Crystal’s Many Reviewers
Fangirl Moments and My Two Cents

11-Dec
the Twins: Talon ps & Princess so
Inked Rainbow Reads

12-Dec
Cate Ashwood
Molly Lolly

Sales Links:

ebook: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5629

paperback: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5630

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Hitting Black Ice Book Tour

Author Bio:

Heloise West, when not hunched over the keyboard plotting love and mayhem, dreams about moving to a villa in Tuscany. She loves history, mysteries, and romance of all flavors. She travels and gardens with her partner of 10 years, and their home overflows with books, cats, art, and red wine.

Author Contact:

velvetpanic2@wordpress.com

heloisewest@hotmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/heloise.west.1

http://heloisewest.tumblr.com/

https://twitter.com/velvetpanic

Publisher: Loose ID

Cover Artist: Syneca Featherstone

Blurb(s):

ER physician’s assistant Hunter guards his heart carefully, but that doesn’t stop him from falling for Shawn, the front desk clerk. He keeps his distance from relationships for a reason, but just can’t help himself when it comes to Shawn.

Shawn is on the run from the law and love to protect himself and anyone else involved. One man is dead because of him, and his life now is simple and easily thrown into a bag at any hint of danger. Until he meets Hunter, and he no longer wants to run.

Forced into a hostage situation, buried passion explodes in the aftermath, and sex in the supply closet brings their hearts back to life. Tentatively, step by step, they begin to explore a relationship together until the past catches up with Shawn.

FBI agent Nick Truman has finally found his man, but when Shawn escapes, he focuses his attention on Hunter. Shawn returns, even though it means sacrificing himself to save Hunter from the man who framed him for murder.

Categories: Contemporary, Crime Fiction, M/M Romance, Mystery, Romance

Excerpt:

It was nine o’clock. They’d long lost the reservation. Hunter turned away from the warm lights of the restaurant, heart heavy. Shawn was too good to be true. For all he knew, he had a problem like Jerry’s, who’d often left him waiting, wondering, and ultimately fearing as dinner sat cold on the table. He gave in and took a step toward home.

“Hunter!”

He whipped around.

Shawn rushed toward him. He slipped on the snowy sidewalk, nearly going down, but Hunter ran at him, and they crashed together so hard his teeth clicked. Shawn’s arms went around him and his around Shawn, and they managed to hold each other up.

“I’m sorry,” were the first words out of Shawn’s mouth.

“All you deserve is pizza crusts,” Hunter mock-growled and kissed him, unconsciously trying to taste booze on his breath. Like Jerry and too many broken promises. Relieved it was only peppermint mouthwash, he didn’t stop kissing him.

When Hunter let him speak, Shawn said, “I’m starving, I’ll take it.” He pushed Hunter a little away from him. “Jesus. You’re freezing.”

“And starving. There’s a Greek pizza place down this way, come on—”

“I’ll make it up to you,” he said, taking Hunter’s hand.

Interview

1 – What was the most nerve wracking part of writing ‘Hitting Black Ice’?

The most nerve wracking was writing the ending when the guns come out, every plot point had to be firing on all eight, and dealing with the aftermath. I almost wimped out, but a friend shoved me in the right direction.

2 – Do you see yourself visiting this world again?

I didn’t for so long. I really thought this was a one-off, but the very last chapter surprised me with a twist that has led me to a sequel. My editor has also suggested that Nick needs to tell his story, too.

3 – What else is on your ‘To Be Written’ pile?

Besides the above, the stories in my queue are another contemporary romance with a mystery at its heart and a number of historicals. There’s a fantasy romance and a medieval fantasy lurking back there, too.

4 – How did you celebrate when you got the contract for the book?

Prosecco, as I don’t like champagne. 😉

5 – What do you think you’ll be feeling as the clock ticks toward release day?

I’m swinging between elation and terror right now.

The terror: Like that dream where I’m in school and the teacher is giving a test in a subject I’ve never heard of, I’m naked, and there are tables nearby that need to be waited on and someone tells me they’re in my station.

Elation because a lot of hard work and time went into getting this story into shape and just the reactions of my editor and writer’s group make me feel like it’s a good story.

Thanks so much for having me here, today!

Tour Dates/Tour Stops:

2-Dec

3-Dec

4-Dec

5-Dec

8-Dec

9-Dec

Elisa – My Reviews and Ramblings

10-Dec

Scattered Thoughts & Rogue Words

11-Dec

Because Two Men Are Better Than One

Book Reviews, Rants, and Raves

12-Dec

15-Dec

16-Dec

17-Dec

18-Dec

19-Dec

22-Dec

Sales Links:

http://www.loose-id.com/hitting-black-ice.html

https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-hittingblackice-1689874-340.html

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QJEJ7VO/

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The Alpha King Book Tour

Author Bio:

Vicktor “Vic” Alexander wrote his first story at the age of ten and hasn’t stopped writing since. He loves reading about anything and everything and is a proud member of the little known U.N. group (Undercover Nerds) because while he lives, eats, breathes, and sleeps sports, he also breathes history and science fiction and grew up a Trekkie. But don’t ask him about Dungeons & Dragons, because he has no idea how to play that game. When it comes to writing he loves everything from paranormal to contemporary to fantasy to historical and is known not only for being the Epilogue King but also for writing stories that cross lines and boundaries that he doesn’t know are there. Vic is a proud father of two daughters one of whom watches over him from Heaven with his deceased partner Christopher. Vic is a proud trans* and gay man, and when he is not writing, he is hanging out with his friends, or being distracted by videos of John Barrowman, Scott Hoying, and Shemar Moore. Vicktor has published numerous bestselling novels and has a WIP list that makes him exhausted just thinking about. He knows that he will be still be writing about hot men falling in love with each other, long after he is living in an assisted living facility, flirting with the hot, male nurses.

Author Contact: http://www.twitter.com/VVeeB

Publisher: Rooster & Pig Publishing

Cover Artist: Vicktor Alexander

Blurb(s):

Centuries after the destruction of Earth, destiny is being fulfilled and plans are in motion to restore not only the Earth, but mankind, to its former glory. One family is fated to bring about this amazing destiny. One man puts it all in motion, the day he crashes on to the wolf-planet of Tumaro and met his mate.

Talon Versuthion always knew that some kind of way, life was going to screw him over. His parents died when he was just a boy and he can’t remember a thing about them. He was adopted by a great family only to have them tell him that he is a Vermithian, one of the most despised humanoid species. Even worse than that? He has no idea that a prophecy was made about his family, one that mentions that someone from the Versuthion family will bring back a pure human race. And there are people out there who will stop at nothing to make sure that never happens. No matter what.
While on a delivery for the GPA with his adopted sister Josie, however, Tal’s space shuttle crashes onto Tumaro, the notorious wolf-shifter planet. Tal is lucky to be alive, though Josie can’t be found. He is desperate to find her, but destiny steps in and history is changed forever. Because the Alpha King of the planet, Blazell Roughshire, is Talon’s mate. And before the two men can even settle into their new relationship they must deal with conspiracy, murder, kidnapping and a centuries old plot to completely eradicate the human race. Will Blaze be able to keep his mate safe from those who would see him dead? Is Tal truly the only one left from his family who can fulfill this centuries old prophecy? And can Tal, who has made it a point to never fall in love with anyone, open his heart and let Blaze be Passion’s hero?
Warning: This book contains references to abuse, rape, torture, and violence. It also
contains hot sex between a young man with an affinity for celebrities that may sound familiar to
you and his hot possessive Alpha mate. This is a R&P Whips & Chains novel which means the
story contains BDSM elements. BDSM is a Lifestyle and while certain elements of it are not
dangerous, please do not engage in any part of the BDSM Lifestyle without a trained
professional on-hand.(This is a re-edited, re-published novel. The publisher has been changed.
Over 22,500 words have been added to the original)

Categories: Alternate Universe, BDSM, Fantasy, Fiction, Gay Fiction, M/M Romance, Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction

Excerpt:

“Where the hell are my clothes? More than that. Where the hell is my sister?” Talon yelled, pulling the bedcovers up to his chin.
Blazell laughed heartily, not at all deterred by his mate’s little freak-out. “Your clothes
were destroyed in your accident, my love. I took the liberty of removing the hospital gown you
wore when I brought you here to our bedroom,” he stated with amusement.
“Our bedroom?” Talon questioned in a small, hesitant voice, quivering with fear and shock.
“Yes, love, our bedroom. Where we will sleep and make love, more so the latter than the
former.” He didn’t know how to respond about the man’s sister. He hadn’t heard anything about there being anyone else found at the crash. He would fully admit he was being rather selfish at the moment and only wanted to focus on his mate’s well-being and Talon’s sudden appearance in his life. Once they were fully bonded, Blazell would look into Talon’s missing sister. Blazell knew that made him an asshole, but, at the moment, he couldn’t bring himself and his wolf to feel ashamed.
Talon shook his head in bewilderment. “But you don’t even know me, and I certainly don’t know you!”
“My soul knows yours, my heart embraces yours, and my life and I were made for you as
yours was made for me. I know you in the deepest parts of me, even though my mind may not,”
Blazell declared. “You were made for me,” he said as he placed his hands on either side of his
mate’s face, his thumbs delicately caressing Talon’s cheeks. “As I was made for you.”
Words/Pages: 92,505 words, 258 pages

Tour Dates/Tour Stops:

1-Dec

Scattered Thoughts & Rogue Words

2-Dec

3-Dec

4-Dec

5-Dec

Wicked Wolves and Dreaming Dragons

Sales Links

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Finding Matt Book Blast

Author Bio:

JD Ruskin writes character-driven romance stories about complex men from a variety of backgrounds. JD is greatly influenced by her time in the Midwest, from the bustling streets of Chicago to the cornfields of rural Illinois. She enjoys writing stories with juicy plots, memorable characters, and smoking hot encounters.

JD’s first novel, When One Door Opens, was a finalist in the Rainbow Award and the winner of 2014 Epic E-book award. When not writing, she has a passion for traveling, photography, and graphic design.

Author Contact:

Website: www.jdruskin.com

Facebook: jd.ruskin.books

Twitter: @JDRuskin1184

https://www.facebook.com/JDRuskin1184

https://www.facebook.com/jd.ruskin.books

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Cover Artist: Brooke Albrecht

Blurb(s):

When six-year-old Matt Wilson and his Shih Tzu, Pixie, step out of the Stanton Community Hospital and disappear, his desperate parents convince Jaron Greenberg, a local pet psychic, to aid the police in the search. Jaron specializes in finding lost kitties and fixing problem pooches. He isn’t prepared for a case with so much at stake. And as soon as he starts, the abilities he’s had since childhood begin changing and growing in unexpected ways.

Paulo Silva is a veteran detective new to the small town of Stanton. As the low man on the totem pole at Stanton PD, he isn’t happy when the chief assigns him to babysit the pet psychic instead of actively working the missing child case. As Jaron uncovers clues, Paulo starts to wonder if he might be the real thing. Or maybe it’s just his testosterone reacting to what he’s sure is mutual attraction.

Categories: M/M Romance, Paranormal

Excerpt:

THE HYSTERICAL yapping of a dog could be heard through the thin walls separating the small office from the main business area. It must be bath time for the Pomeranian. Resisting the urge to sigh, Jaron Greenberg gave his prospective client what he hoped was a reassuring smile. “I’m sorry about the noise. Most dogs love getting the full spa treatment at Pampered Pooches, but a few are nervous about getting their paws wet.” A chorus of barks joined the Pomeranian in doggy solidarity.

The old woman’s eyes widened behind her thick glasses as Jaron’s Newfoundland poked his massive head up to see what the racket was all about. The dog’s thick black coat and calm demeanor meant more often than not he blended in as he sprawled half-underneath the desk on the black tiled floor.

“Don’t worry,” Jaron said, scratching Bear’s ears. “He’s a furry ball of mush.”

Mrs. Reynolds smiled politely but clutched her leather purse to her flower-covered bosom. It was hard to blame her. Bear really was a bear of a dog. A hundred and sixty pound teddy bear.

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