Morgan's Musings

Siobhan Muir stops by to talk about HER DEVOTED VAMPIRE

2012-02-24T00:02:00.001-08:00

Morgan's Musings is giddy to be able to welcome Siobhan Muir.

(Author Morgan Kearns, Ruth Lacy, Author Siobhan Muir)

I met Siobhan last June at Arizona Dreamin' 2011.

We became fast friends and I just love her!

She has a new book and I want to introduce both of them to you.

*****

Hello Siobhan, I'm glad you were able to stop by for a few minutes to discuss HER DEVOTED VAMPIRE. I'm really excited to catch up with Frederick and Bridgette. But first, I'd like to talk a little about you.

Do you prefer Cats or Dogs? Cats, definitely cats. The best dogs are the skulls I have around the house. ;) Ha! I'll make sure to keep Gus safely away from your house...lol :)

Okay, let's talk books. What do you do when you're not writing? I actually do research in the field of paleontology. My specialty is fossil canids (dogs, wolves, foxes, and coyotes) and I often spend some time identifying the teeth for other paleontologists (see why I like dead dogs?). ;) Very cool! And yes, I understand now. No offense, but I'm going to still keep an eye on you around Gus. *wink*

When did you write your first story? I wrote my first story in 6^th grade for a teacher who said we could make a book. It was called “The Phoenix and the Girl.” Guess what it was about? ;) I even got to illustrate it. The Phoenix was actually a gigantic drawing of a sparrow that I traced from somewhere and I don’t remember what I used for the “girl”. I think I have copy of it around here somewhere. That's awesome. You really should dig it out.

What genre do you prefer to read? My first love was science-fiction/fantasy and my library is full of my favorites. I’ve written several stories in that genre. But after my husband gave me a paranormal romance, which combines romance and sci-fi/fantasy, I was a goner. ;) HA! The best of both worlds. Love it!

Okay, so please, please, please tell the people about your awesome new book.

The story of Bridget Shanahan and Fredrick MacGregor came about when I wondered what it would be liked to be kidnapped by a really sexy guy, when he thought he was rescuing me. How would I react? How would he react to my hostility? Her Devoted Vampire came from those questions.

Here is the blurb:

Bridget doesn't believe in vampires or werewolves, but that doesn't stop one from kidnapping her.

BRIDGET SHANAHAN’S life seems bleak and boring until she gets mugged and abducted from her favorite coffee shop by the sexiest man she’s ever met. Unfortunately, he’s a lunatic who believes he’s some kind of vampire savior surrounded by a security force of werewolves and he’s determined to keep her.

FREDRICK MACGREGOR has been having visions of this woman in danger for the last six months, a woman he must protect because she’s the Avatar of the Goddess. However, when he brings her home, she doesn’t believe he's a vampire or that she is the Avatar, and she definitely doesn't want to stay. But the sense of danger persists and he'll do anything to keep her safe, even if it means risking the loss of the only woman who makes his endless life bearable again.

LOVE THAT!

Finally, before we get to your awesome giveaway, tell us who Siobhan Muir is.

Siobhan Muir lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, with her husband, two daughters, and a vegetarian cat she swears is a shapeshifter, though he's never shifted when she can see him. When not writing, she's dreaming about the heroes and heroines who make up her world. An avid reader of science fiction/fantasy since she was old enough to know other people wrote about their dreams, she has been writing stories and completed her first fan fiction novel at the age of 13. No, it will never see the light of day.

Siobhan believes in happily ever after, redemption, and communication, all of which you will find in her paranormal romance stories.

Siobhan is published through Evernight Publishing and has an upcoming release from Siren Publishing.

*****

I want to thank Siobhan for stopping by.

If you'd like more information on Siobhan

or her books she can be found at http://siobhanmuir.com/.

HER DEVOTED VAMPIRE can be purchased on Amazon, Bookstrand.com, All Romance Ebooks, and Evernight Publishing.

Be sure to thanks to Siobhan by entering her giveaway below,

then go check out HER DEVOTED VAMPIRE.

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Flirting with Love: It's All About Romance Blog Tour (Feb 24-26)

2012-02-23T23:59:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the FLIRTING WITH LOVE:

IT'S ALL ABOUT ROMANCE Blog Tour

(February 24th - 26th)

TOUR RULES!

1) HAVE FUN!!!

2) INVITE ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS!!! SPREAD THE WORD!!!

3) THIS TOUR STARTS: Friday, February 24th
THIS TOUR ENDS: Sunday, February 26, at Midnight (Arizona Time)
***Winners will be drawn and posted Monday, February 27th! ***

4) MEET AND MINGLE WITH ALL THE AUTHORS & BOOK PAGES! EXPERIENCE A NEW DESTINATION AT EVERY STOP! PARTICIPATE IN EVERY BLOG CONTEST AND BE ENTERED FOR CHANCES TO WIN MULTIPLE PRIZES! EVERY BLOG VISITED IS ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO WIN!!

5) PARTICIPATION AT ALL BLOGS IS RECOMMENDED, BUT NOT REQUIRED. REMEMBER, THE MORE BLOGS YOU HOP, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING PRIZES. EVERY AUTHOR & BOOK PAGE IS WAITING TO MEET AND INTERACT WITH YOU, SO PLEASE BE SURE TO SHOW THEM SOME LOVE!

6) DID I MENTION TO HAVE FUN? WHOO! HOO!! HERE WE GOOOOOOOOOOOO!

***Authors & Book Pages have full discretion to choose an alternate winner in the event any winner fails to claim their prize(s) within 72 hours of their name being posted or after notification of win, whichever comes first. Anyone who participates in this blog hop tour is subject to these rules***

Ah...The art of flirting.

For some its an easy concept.

For others its excruciating.

Flirting can be as easy as

a look

a wink

a smile

or a cheesy pick-up line:

"Is your daddy a thief? 'Cause he stole

the stars from the sky and put 'em in your eyes."

Yes, I actually did get that line way back when.
More recently, while wearing the shirt below, I had a guy say,

"Hey, did you know you have Grease on your shirt?"

It took me a second to figure out what he was talking about.

When I did, I laughed, got in the car, called Husband

and we laughed together. Every time I wear it now, Husband makes sure to remind me that I have Grease on my shirt.

I am Morgan Kearns.

I write Contemporary and Paranormal Romance.

In my newest release, HEART ACHE,

Nikolai needs lessons on how to flirt with Gabby.

“I would love nothing more than to take you right here, right now. To have the scent of your sex forever stained on the leather…” He groaned; a completely masculine, guttural sound. He ran the tip of his nose up her neck, sniffing as he went.
Her entire body reacted; her blood heated to molten lava and everywhere else turned liquid. She had to bite her tongue to keep from offering herself up to him.
“But I really have work to do.”

Or does he?

HEART ACHE is currently available via Kindle,

Nook, other eBook as well as in Paperback.

Thanks for stopping by. Please enter the giveaway below
and don't forget to KEEP HOPPING!

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Naughty After Dark Blog Tour (Feb. 15th - 22nd)

2012-02-15T00:01:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Close Encounters of the Night Kind

and Natasha Blackthorne for hosting this hop!

Who doesn't love getting a little naughty every now and then?

My heroine, Gabby, in my new release, Heart Ache, sure does.

*****

Excerpt from Heart Ache...

Gabby made another small noise. He focused on the back of her elegant body barely obscured by the fogged shower glass. She was perfection wrapped up in a female form. Long legs, one of which was bent slightly, supported thin hips, a narrow waist, and a beautiful back made to fill the span on his hands.
His body went rigid from head to toe. The pounding of his heart verified he was in the right place, although now might not be the right time if she were to find him eyeballing her from the shadows. He swallowed hard and tried to use the sandpaper he’d once called his tongue to wet his lips.
He’d always prided himself on being a gentleman, and he knew he should turn his back in order to allow her the privacy she deserved, but he couldn’t find the strength to look away. Hell, he couldn’t even force his lids over his eyes.
Damn!
Gabby turned, taking the air out of his lungs. She worked a loofa over her skin. He obsessed over the suds caressing down her body. She rubbed and stroked. Her breath hitched and his name left her lips on a breathless whisper. His entire body jerked as if he’d become intimate with a stun gun.
She moaned again and through the fog in his brain he wondered if he’d only imagined her saying his name. Wouldn’t that be a kick in the balls to have imagined…
“Niko!”
Oh, for the love of all that is holy and good!

*****

I am Morgan Kearns, Emmy-nominated, former journalist, currently the author of contemporary and paranormal romance.

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Six Sentence Sunday (2/12) ~ Heart Ache

2012-02-12T00:01:00.000-08:00

Welcome back, Sixers!

We're revisiting Nikolai and Gabby from my newest release, HEART ACHE.

In this snippet, Gabby has just asked Nikolai to call her Gabrielle and to ... use his accent.

*****

She stood and took a step away.

Nikolai jumped to his feet, grabbed her arm, and spun her around so she faced him. He looked deep into her eyes, capturing her complete attention. Neither of them breathed for a few seconds. Nikolai leaned forward until his lips were right at her ear.

“Anything you want, sweet Gabrielle.”

*****

Heart Ache is currently available via Kindle, Nook, other Ebook,

as well as MorganKearns.com

Thanks for stopping by.

Click *here* for more Six Sentence Sunday.

Vampires for Valentines Blog Tour (Feb 10th-16th)

2012-02-10T00:01:00.000-08:00

Who doesn't love a vampire?

Getting a Vampire for Valentine's Day

would be a fabulous surprise!

I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Nikolai Voinea,
the brooding hero in my new release, Heart Ache.

It has taken Nikolai 400 years to find Gabby

and that was the easy part!

One Touch

Gabrielle Ryan felt an electric attraction to her new employer the first time he reached out and shook her hand. She dreams of him, fantasizes about him, but all Nikolai wants is an assistant—and to Gabby’s chagrin, it’s not to assist him with taking off his pants!

One Beat

An ache has inhabited Nikolai Voinea’s chest for the last four hundred years. Yet stubbornly resolute not to repeat his father’s mistakes, Nikolai refuses to take the one female who is his heart’s greatest desire.

Captures His Heart Forever

When murder charges make Gabby second guess everything she knows about him, she’s hurt and angry and determined to walk away. But Nikolai’s just as determined to do everything within his power to keep her.

Heart Ache is available via Kindle, Nook, other Ebook
as well as MorganKearns.com.

Please enter to win a digital copy of Heart Ache.

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Don't forget to check out the other blogs

for chances to win more great prizes!

Heart Ache Give@w@y

2012-02-07T20:30:00.000-08:00

GIVEAWAY!!!

Heart Ache (Bound by a Touch Novels #1) is available NOW!

Enter to win lots of great prizes,

including gift cards, books,

and a short-sleeved "Touch Me" t-shirt!

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Heart Ache is currently available via Kindle, Nook, other Ebook

as well as Autographed Paperback.

Thanks for reading HEART ACHE!

Please tell your friends.

Happy Reading!

~Morgan

**Contest runs from 12:01a January 24, 2012 through 12:01a February 29, 2012. Morgan reserves the right to draw an alternative name if winner does not respond within twenty-four hours of notification.

Glendale Chocolate Affaire 2012

2012-02-06T11:46:00.000-08:00

There's nothing better than Chocolate,

Romance Novels ...

and Cover Model, Jimmy Thomas!

This last weekend (February 2nd-4th) I attended the

Glendale Chocolate Affaire in Glendale, Arizona.

I have some really great friends

in the writing world

and we hung and LAUGHED

for three days straight!

You can find me next at the Tucson Festival of Books.

March 9-10th in Tucson, Arizona.

Results for the Bubble Baths & Steamy Romance Blog Tour... Congratulations!

2012-01-30T10:41:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone who stopped by

and entered my

Steamy Romance contest!

I hope you had a good time!

And the winners are...

Gena R., Shadow Kohler, and Vanessa N.

You have each won a digital copy of HEART ACHE!

Please check your email for details on how to download your copy.

Thanks for participating!

And don't forget to drop by the

"Have you read HEART ACHE? Giveaway"

for the chance to win some really great prizes.

Bubble Baths & Steamy Romance Blog Tour (Jan. 27th-29th)

2012-01-27T00:01:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the

BUBBLE BATHS & STEAMY ROMANCE

Blog Hop!

TOUR RULES!

1) HAVE FUN!!!

2) INVITE ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS!!! SPREAD THE WORD!!!

3) THIS TOUR STARTS: Friday, January 27, at Midnight (Arizona Time)
THIS TOUR ENDS: Sunday, January 29, at Midnight (Arizona Time)
***Winners will be drawn and posted Monday, January 30th! ***

4) MEET AND MINGLE WITH ALL THE AUTHORS & BOOK PAGES! EXPERIENCE A NEW DESTINATION AT EVERY STOP! PARTICIPATE IN EVERY BLOG CONTEST AND BE ENTERED FOR CHANCES TO WIN MULTIPLE PRIZES! EVERY BLOG VISITED IS ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO WIN!!

5) PARTICIPATION AT ALL BLOGS IS RECOMMENDED, BUT NOT REQUIRED. REMEMBER, THE MORE BLOGS YOU HOP, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING PRIZES. EVERY AUTHOR & BOOK PAGE IS WAITING TO MEET AND INTERACT WITH YOU, SO PLEASE BE SURE TO SHOW THEM SOME LOVE!

6) DID I MENTION TO HAVE FUN? WHOO! HOO!! HERE WE GOOOOOOOOOOOO!

***Authors & Book Pages have full discretion to choose an alternate winner in the event any winner fails to claim their prize(s) within 72 hours of their name being posted or after notification of win, whichever comes first. Anyone who participates in this blog hop tour is subject to these rules***

Valentine's Day is all about telling the one you love

just how much you they mean to you.

My husband and I have been married nearly seventeen years.

There's not another person on Earth

who knows me better than he does.

Dear Husband is a GREAT gift giver!

Some might say that getting practical items like

IRONS...

or POTS & PANS

or TOASTERS

are the most unromantic gift a guy could get!

But one Valentine's Day a few years back,

I came home after a hectic day of running errands

to find two boxes sitting in the middle

of the family room floor.

I couldn't have been happier with my new vacuum

and the ceiling fan for my daughter's room!

Who needs roses?

Well ... Gabby does!

In my newest release, HEART ACHE,

Nikolai forgets to let his Heartmate know

what she means to him until it's almost too late.

One Touch

One Beat

Captures His Heart Forever

Heart Ache is available on Kindle, Nook & other Ebook

as well as Autographed Paperback.

*****

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4.5 Stars for HEART ACHE from Good Choice Reading

2012-01-25T00:01:00.000-08:00

a HUGE thanks to Wanda for always taking a chance on my newest release. This time I sent her an ARC for HEART ACHE

and was thrilled to hear her thoughts...

"Morgan was able to switch gears from fiction to paranormal with ease. Which is why it was easy for me to fall right into her story. I'm normally very skeptical in reading a novel by an author who I know writes in a certain genre and switches to another. It's usually a difficult transition, but not for her. I've enjoyed all her other words in print so I had high hopes for Heart Ache. I've had the pleasure of working with Morgan and getting to know her as an author, so I know how much of herself she pours in her books. To which I must say Morgan delivered!

Heart Ache was a well thought out novel. I absolutely LOVE the main character Niko. Wait, he doesn't like to be called that. Forgive me, it's Nikolai. In most books your main character is a female but in Heart Ache there's two, Gabrielle and Nikolai, however my favorite is Nikolai. Most male protagonists are all macho and obnoxious. But from the beginning Nikolai showed a soft side to him which was quite endearing. His nervousness made him even more sexy and adorable. Which is probably why he has Gabby eating out of his hands without even knowing. Even though they both crazy about each other, their stubbornness gets in their way of each others happiness.

Morgan came up with thee most unique idea for this story. She created a vampire world with a great twist. I take my hat off to her for making up this world and writing it to perfection. I am in awe on how this world was so easily processed in my head. I had no problems visualizing every scene. Heartache has a bit of everything, love, suspense and thriller. She mastered it all in one book! Kudos to one of my favorite authors! She outdid herself yet once again. 4.5 out of 5 stars! A must buy and a definite Good Choice for Reading!"

HEART ACHE is available via Kindle, Nook, other Ebook

as well as Autographed Paperback.

Check out more suggestions from Wanda

at Good Choice Reading book reviews.

Have you read HEART ACHE?

2012-01-24T00:01:00.000-08:00

I'd like to know what your favorite line/quote from the book is ...

And I'm willing to offer some great prizes for your 2cents!

Follow the instructions below to enter the

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Heart Ache is currently available via Kindle, Nook, other Ebook

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Thanks for reading HEART ACHE!

Please tell your friends.

Happy Reading!

~Morgan

HEART ACHE is on sale now!

2012-01-23T00:01:00.000-08:00

"Heart Ache is about two people Gabrielle Ryan and her boss Nikolai Voinea

who are desperately attracted to one another but are too stubborn to tell one another.

Gabby doesn't want to be accused of throwing herself at her boss

and Niko doesn't want to interfere with Gabby's free will.

You would think that would be a big enough situation to deal with

but Morgan ALWAYS knows how to keep you on your toes.

Enter Gabrielle's fiancée Jayson McDade and Nikolai's ex-girlfriend Natasha.

The introduction of these two characters bring about great conflict for all parties involved.

And that's what I love about Morgan,

she always makes her characters work for their happily ever after.

Nothing ever comes easy and the journey always has a price."

~5 stars from Raquel of Skyla11377 Book Reviews

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Six Sentence Sunday (1/22) ~ Heart Ache

2012-01-22T00:01:00.000-08:00

Welcome Back, Sixers!

We're visiting Nikolai and Gabrielle again today.
HEART ACHE comes out THIS WEEK!

In today's snippet, Nikolai anticipates her return to work.

*****

He needed her like a drowning man needed air! His entire life had fallen apart in the time she’d been recovering from the flu. This morning alone, he’d nearly climbed into the damned filing cabinet and still couldn’t find the file he needed. He slammed the drawer and scanned his office for where he should search next.
Thump-thump.
Thump-thump.

*****

Thanks for stopping by!

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Sweet Saturday Snippet (1/21) ~ Heart Ache

2012-01-21T00:01:00.000-08:00

In today's Sample, HEART ACHE's Nikolai Voinea is awaiting Gabrielle's return to work.

She's been sick and life hasn't been the same without her.

*****

Thump-thump.
Thump-thump.
His blood sensed her a split second before he heard her.
The door to his office opened. Her tropical scent flooded the room; coconut and lemongrass. Her breath hitched. “Hey. I didn’t expect you to be here this early.”
His whole body warmed at the sound of her sweet voice. Thankfully his back faced the doorway. He needed a minute to compose himself. He took a deep breath, listening to her movements as she approached.
“Niko? Are you okay?”
Every footstep, every whisper of her clothing screamed through the silent air to his sensitive hearing as she crossed the room to him. He braced himself for the moment when he would turn and face the female who haunted his days, his nights, and every moment in between.
The light touch of her fingers brushing over his shoulder wasn’t necessarily a surprise, but knowledge didn’t stop the sharp intake of breath and his jump at her contact.
Startled by his reaction, she gasped, a quiet cooing sound that was nearly his undoing.
He turned with solemn reverence to observe the angel in front of him. He had to remind himself to keep his expression in check as he forced an emotionless smile.
Gabrielle Ryan, with her shiny auburn hair, her porcelain skin, and slim, toned body, caused every part of him to react to her mere presence. Her blue eyes searched his eyes, his face.
“I’m sorry. I thought you heard me come in.”
“You just surprised me.” He couldn’t very well tell her he craved her touch more than his next breath.
Her hand moved to touch the bare skin where his shirt had been rolled way from his forearm. Her brows crinkled. “Are you okay?”
“Yes. Are you feeling better?”
She smiled. “Much.”
“Glad to hear it. I hope you had a nice weekend?”
Weekends were an excruciating reality that bit him in the ass two days out of every seven. It was those two days he missed her like a man possessed. It was those two days he fretted over her social calendar. Gabby was beautiful and, to Nikolai’s horror, he wasn’t the only male–vampire or human–who’d noticed.
“My weekend was okay,” she whispered, using her bejeweled left hand to brush a curl away from her cheek.
Oh, sweet Goddess, no.
His stomach rolled, his heart threatened to beat right out of his chest, as he saw the pathetic excuse for a diamond that had been placed on her finger by a male who wasn’t him.
He choked back his wounded pride and breaking heart. “What’s that on your finger, Gabby?”
She took a deep breath, holding it for moment before exhaling. Her cheeks flooded with color and her eyes suddenly found the carpeting the most interesting thing in the room.
“I’m engaged.”

*****

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HEART ACHE gets 5 stars!

2012-01-20T18:57:00.000-08:00

Thank you to Raquel from Skyla11377 Book Reviews!

"Morgan has another great book on her hands. ... Her Vampire's are not part of the usually cookie cutter variety, which gets her high marks for originality.

... Heart Ache is one of those stories that touches a part of you and makes you appreciate the little things in life. On a scale from 1-10 I give Heart Ache a big 10. This was a great Vampire love story with a different twist. If you are looking for true love, Vampires, danger, and a story that keeps you on your toes then Heart Ache is the book for you. I eagerly await book 2 in this series. Everyone adult 18+ (there are a few parts that might be a little to intense for some) should pick up a copy of Heart Ache and let Gabrielle and Nikolai's journey bind you to them."

Heart Ache is currently available in Paperback, Kindle, Nook & other Ebook

To read the interview in its entirety

and read other fabulous book reviews check out Skyla11377

Writer Wednesday: I hate sick kids!

2012-01-18T14:51:00.000-08:00

It's been one of those days! We all have them. We all dread them. And yet, when we have a calendar full of better things to do, life intervenes.

As I typed the words "I hate sick kids" into my facebook status, I hit the backspace button and opened up blogger. Those four little words, typed in that order, reminded me of the age old problem. Writing is all about wording and commas and getting the point across in the way the author intended.

No, I do not hate sick kids. I do, however, hate when my kids are sick. "Mom, I threw up all over my bed," whispered by my 8yo son at 2:30 in the morning are words I most certainly hate. Actually, I loathe them! After returning to bed at 3:30, after disinfecting his bedroom, I never got back into a nice, deep sleep.

So call it insanity, insomnia, or blathering idiocy, I needed rant a bit, and clarify myself...to myself.

Rest assured, I do not hate sick kids. In fact, I love my children always--even when they're sick. What I do hate is the stomach bug currently plaguing my family!

Anybody got the name of a good exterminator?

On a better note: I was able to contribute 1500 words to my current WIP today! Favorite line:

“I’m not hard. I mean, it’s not hard.” He shook his head and felt heat rise in his cheeks at her giggle. “No, thanks. I can handle it.”

Six Sentence Sunday (1/15) ~ Heart Ache

2012-01-15T00:01:00.000-08:00

Good Morning, Sixers!

Today's Six comes from HEART ACHE, due out January 24th.

As with last week, Gabrielle is still sick. Blech! Poor girl.
Nikolai has served her the soup he brought and is now preparing to leave.

*****

“I can see myself out. Rest well, Gabrielle.”
Walking out of her apartment was torture, plain and simple. He paused in the hall and stared at her closed door. Running his hand over the cool metal he wished he could go back inside. Instead he walked away, anticipating the dead feeling that accompanied their separation.

*****

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Six Sentence Sunday (1/8) ~ Heart Ache

2012-01-08T00:01:00.000-08:00

Today's Six comes from HEART ACHE,

scheduled release January 24, 2012.

Nikolai is a vampire and Gabby is his heartmate,

the one female capable of filling the ache that's lingered in his chest for 400 years.

In this snippet, Gabby is sick and Nikolai being Nikolai stops by to bring her some soup.

*****

“How are you feeling?” He stared into her bloodshot eyes, noting her red nose, and wild disarray of curls barely contained by a rubber band.

Did she have any idea how adorable she was?
She coughed, sneezed … and farted. Her blush from earlier was nothing compared to the crimson she sported now.
“Excuse me.”

*****
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Morgan's Newsletter

2012-01-02T10:13:00.000-08:00

After a fabulous 2011,

I'm looking forward to an awesome 2012!

I'd like to invite you to subscribe to my newsletter.

As a thank you for doing so,

you'll receive a FREE digital copy of

THE SEDUCTION OF DAMIAN

(The Gossip of Mysterious Lane #1).

Then starting tomorrow

(January 3, 2012) ...

I'll release excerpts from my upcoming title

HEART ACHE.

Join me for lots of FUN stuff!

Happy Reading!

~Morgan

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2011-12-15T09:05:00.000-08:00

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Guest Post: Deena Remiel's Agremon Dishes About His Charming Self

2011-12-11T00:01:00.000-08:00

Morgan's Musings welcomes Agremon the Terrible

*****

Please pardon the following blog post. I was going to write something completely different, but Agremon busted into my office and snatched my computer! Before I had a chance to get it back, he’d already written this and locked it so I can’t change it. Silly demon… doesn’t he realize I can write him out of a storyline? ~ Deena Remiel

Agremon Dishes About His Charming Self
By Agremon the Terrible

I’m gonna lay it on the line for all of you right now. If you wanna live, don’t mess with me. They call me Agremon, The Terrible, and I live up to that reputation. Don’t piss me off, don’t look at me funny, and don’t even breathe in my direction. I WILL come to you in your dreams and scare you literally to death. You’ve been warned.

Why am I such a delightful fellow? You try spending eternity being scorned by The Brethren and sucking up to Satan every freakin’ day. He has me running around his cult compound like I’m some grunt or slave. Okay, so I am his henchman, but where are the perks he promised me, I ask you? And now Satan… oh excuse me, he’s calling himself Namirha these days, is on my butt to find this kid he thinks is the answer to his gaining ultimate power over the world. Yawn. I’ve got something else in mind for her, but if I tell ya, I’ll have to kill ya. Now that doesn’t sound so bad come to think of it.

I guess I’m supposed to be talking about TRINITY, A Brethren Novel, but really, why would I want to acknowledge the Brethrens’ immortal existence when I’m more appealing and immortal, too? All right! So they look prettier than me. And women swoon over them. I used to look like them… once. Before I gained immeasurable power, that is. I’d much rather look like I do now. I scare the crap out of people and that suits me just fine. Not sure if it’s my razor sharp needle-like teeth, or the thorny protrusions all over my body that does it. It could be my charming personality. Whatever kills them, though, it’s all good to me.

Hey, I know you. You like sarcasm, a sharp wit, and bad demons. I come by all that naturally. When others are dying for Michael and Raphael trading cards, you’ll be clamoring for one of ME! Embrace your inner demon… start an Agremon fan club in your neighborhood. I promise to give you anything your measly, human heart desires. Now, get the hell out of here! You’ve wasted enough my time! Hell, I guess I should tell you to read Trinity, A Brethren Novel. But NOT for the Brethren! Read it because I’M in it!

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Guest Post: Author Lynda Kaye Frazier interviews Mercedes Kingsley

2011-12-09T00:01:00.000-08:00

Morgan's Musings welcomes Lynda Kaye Frazier and Mercedes Kingsley!

*****

My name is Lynda Kaye Frazier and I write Suspense Romances. I’ve finished my first book, Rescued from the Dark, and I’m half way through my second. Yet to be published, but hopeful, I’m waiting on any response from publishers.

I am interviewing Mercedes Kingsley. She is an FBI intern waiting on a response from her application to the Academy. She is struggling with her need to be an agent and her attraction to a Jason Michaels, while hiding a secret that will destroy everything she has worked so hard to build.

Lynda: “Welcome Ms. Kingsley. I have asked you here to go over a few items in your application for the Academy. I’ve reviewed your paperwork and would like you to tell me about the incidents that caused your father’s retirement 10 years ago.”

Mercy; Mercy swallowed hard and rubbed her sweaty palms together. ” It was a botched kidnapping which had a devastating ending to my father’s career. “ They just don’t need to know what else ended that night.

Lynda; “Could I have details please, I need it for the application. You failed to give information that we will need for the review board.”

Mercy: “My parents are partners in a software firm. There were threats made to the company and I was kidnapped because of them. My Father and his partner, Ron Daily, found out where I was. My Dad did not follow protocol and he came in without back-up. But because he did, I was saved. His career died that night and so did my dream to be an agent. I could not apply for the Academy as long as my dad struggled to get his life back. But, as you have read, it’s been 10 years and I realized that being an agent was the only think I wanted to do. So I pursued the internship and applied to the Academy.” Mercy’s heart was racing, stay in control, this will be over soon.

Lynda: “Are your parents fine with the decision? You know your father will be interviewed, and I know him. His opinion will be taken into account.”

Mercy: “I know how this will affect my parents but they will back my decision. I didn’t want to tell them until I had my acceptance letter.” I don’t want to tell them until I’m in the Academy. Ron said they weren’t going to talk to my dad. What changed?

Lynda:” I see that you had counseling after the kidnapping and treatment for anxiety and you suffer from claustrophobia. Those are issues that need to be resolved before the board review. It will affect your ability to be an agent.”

Mercy: How did they find out? Ron said no one would know and I would have time to figure out a way around it. What else can go wrong? “My counseling was complete and I was released. I attached my past medical records in my application. My issue with claustrophobia is in the past. That should also be stated in my medical papers.”

Lynda: “It is. I just wanted to hear you say it, and make me believe it. During the Academy you will be working closely with Ron Daily and his team. Will that be a problem for you? I see you have a close relationship with them and a personal one with Jason Michaels. Have you read the rules Mercy? We have guidelines and if this is an issue I want to know now.”

Mercy; Mercy’s chest squeezed and her hands shook. She had to stop the panic attack before it ruined everything. It will kill her application quicker than the kiss. The memory of that kiss still warmed her lips but she knew the rules, and the pain she saw in his eyes as she walked away will always haunt her. “It will not be an issue. Agent Daily and his team have helped me during my internship, and that’s all. We have a close working relationship only. Mr. Michaels and I do not have any kind of relationship, nor do we plan on having one. We both are aware of the rules and what is at stake if any are broken.”

Lynda: “Ok as long as you are aware that they will also be interview”

Mercy: Mercy took a deep breath as the phone rang.

Lynda: “I need to take this. I believe I have everything I need. I will contact you when the board reviews your application. Make sure you discuss this with your family. We will be contacting them soon”

Mercy quickly left room as her heart pounded in her ears. She had to find her parents and talk to them, but she had to see Jason first, if he’ll see her. Mercy swallowed past the fear in her throat. She has told so many lies to hide the truth and hid a few secrets she’s not ready for anyone to know and it’s all closing in on her, fast.

Guest Post: Chicki Brown interviews Ogden "Kip" Lee from Hot Fun in the Summertime

2011-12-08T00:01:00.000-08:00

Morgan's Musings welcomes Author Chicki Brown and Ogden "Kip Lee!

*****

I am continuing my interviews with the seven singles sharing a summer house in Beach Haven, New Jersey. Since I’ve previously talked with two of the women, today my subject is the most vocal of the male residents, college drama instructor, Ogden “Kip” Lee. When I step outside onto the back deck, I try not to show my reaction at finding him wearing only a pair of baggy shorts and a pair of sunglasses. Kip’s physical appearance is impossible to ignore. I honestly expect him to cock an eyebrow and ask if I can smell what he’s cooking.

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Kip: (clasping his hands behind his head and his biceps suddenly expand like he blew them up with a bicycle pump.) “So, what can I do for you?

Me: (Wow, loaded question. I sink into the cushioned Adirondack chair next to him and place my recorder on the table between us.) Do you mind?

Kip: Not at all, sweetheart.

Me: (Normally I would’ve launched into a speech about political correctness after being called sweetheart by a man I just met. But somehow I sensed that he didn’t mean it in a condescending way.) You know I’ve already spoken with Shontae and Kinnik, but before I leave I’d like to get the male perspective on your summer arrangement. Why are you here?

Kip: (removes his shades and rests them on the table) You mean the ladies didn’t give you their opinions already?

Me: They did, but I’d like to hear it from you.

Kip: No reason to front. I’m only here to relax and party. No goals. No ulterior motives. I work hard while school is in session, but once vacation starts I leave Professor Lee in New York and go back to being just plain old Kip.

Me: (thinking there was nothing at all plain about this chocolate Adonis) So, how do you see things going this summer?

Kip: (scratches his chin and smiles) To tell you the truth, nobody ever knows how it’s going to go. This summer I’m the only one who’s not waiting for something. They’re all on some kind of countdown.

Me: Which of the countdowns do you see coming to fruition?

Kip: From what I’ve picked up from listening to the women, Jo’s hoping Walt pops the question. It’s not happening, if you ask me.

Me: What do you mean?

Kip: (snickers) Walt’s been married twice, and he and Jo have been together five years. I know what a man looks like when he’s content, and in my opinion he looks pretty content with things just the way they are. Doc has a plan, and for his sake, I hope Linda’s finally ready.

Me: Why?

Kip: (sighs and then smiles) Because he’s banking on it. Ever since last summer, he’s basically taken himself out of circulation for her. If it were anyone but Lin, I’d say he made a stupid move.

There are too many women in this world to sit around waiting for one to decide whether she wants you or not. I don’t think she’d do it on purpose, but I hope Lin doesn’t end up jerking him around.

Me: You said everyone is waiting for something. I didn’t get that impression from Kinnik.

Kip: (chuckles) As long as there are men around, K always has a target. I’m afraid she’ll use her mojo on Devon.

Me: Afraid? Why?

Kip: Shontae won’t have a chance if K aims both barrels at my boy.

Me: She is stunning.

Kip: Kinnik isn’t just beautiful. She’s got skills. (He winks, and I choose to let the comment slide.)

Me: But Shontae seems to be a really sweet person.

Kip: (frowns) She is, and that’s the problem. Sometimes being sweet can work against you. She doesn’t know how to fight dirty. It’s not in her. Fighting dirty is all Kinnik knows. I just hope I don’t end up having to pry their claws out of each other.

Me: I understand you invited Devon this year. Do you see him fitting in with a group that’s been together three years?

Kip: Devon can adapt to anything. That’s why he’s such a good actor.

Me: From what I’ve seen, you folks are in the minority here on the island. Does that bother you?

Kip: (The way his mouth twists, I see I’ve hit a tender topic.) Not me.

Me: Do you think your neighbors are as open minded?

Kip: No matter what their attitudes are, I’m still gonna do Kip. The neighbors don’t have anything to do with my social life. Besides the ladies vacationing in Beach Haven don’t have any problems with it. As far as I’m concerned, women are women. I believe in equal opportunity.

Me: Well, I hope your summer turns out to be all you’re expecting.

Kip: (scans me from head to toe before returning his sunglasses to his face with a devious smirk) Oh it will. Why don’t you stick around for a few days? You’d fit right in.

Me: (feeling a bit uneasy from his scrutiny and the underlying sensuality in his tone) Thanks, but I have a deadline to meet and my editor won’t take any excuses. It was great meeting you, Kip.

Kip: (clasps his hands behind his head once more) You too, sweetheart. If you change your mind, we’ll make room for you.

*****

Thanks to Chicki Brown and "Kip" for stopping by Morgan's Musings!

Guest Post: Sherry Gloag's Interview with Trudi and Rafe

2011-12-07T00:01:00.000-08:00

Morgan's Musings welcomes Author Sherry Gloag and Trudi & Rafe

*****

“Do you think she’s gonna show?”

I heard Trudi’s urgent whisper as I approached the hotel lounge, where we’d agreed to meet. I paused and waited for Rafe’s reply.

“’Course she is, after all without us she’s got nothing to blog.”

“That’s a bit cynical.” Trudi’s indignation warmed my heart.

“Realistic, sweetheart.”

For some reason I’ve managed to annoy my hero big time. I had to discover why.

“Hi guys.” Pasting on a bright smile I hid behind my false bravado. Trudi’s face, I noticed resembled Rudolf’s legendry nose, while Rafe cleared his throat, stood and offered his hand, all smiles, sweetness and light.

“Thanks for coming.” I headed for a chair with its back to the window.

“Not a problem.” Rafe moved his chair closer to his wife’s. “You said something about an interview?”

“Do you have a problem with that?” I practiced my best smile on my hero in Duty Calls, Published by Black Opal Books, and swallowed a sigh of satisfaction when he shook his head.

“Trudi, perhaps I can start with you?”

She nodded, cast a nervous glance at Rafe and waited.

“I see you’re expecting another child, how do you feel, knowing Rafe will be there for you this time.”

Ignoring the shuffled and muttered “it wasn’t my fault’ from Rafe, I kept my attention on my heroine.

“He’s wonderful. I don’t know how I managed without him last time.”

“Pretty well from all accounts, you delivered your friend, Bella’s daughter when your own was clambering to arrive.”

“My wife is an amazing lady.” Rafe’s pride shone in his eyes.

“She is that.” I agreed.

“Can you remember how you felt when you first realised Rachel was your daughter?”

I watched a myriad of emotions chase across Rafe’s face.

“Anger came first.” Rafe reached over to caress Trudi’s cheek. “Remember, I didn’t know the circumstances behind what I considered her deception. When I did, awe came next. Awe that this beautiful woman came through such trauma and is still the fine woman she is today.” He paused, rubbed his chin with forefinger and thumb. “At the time I wondered at the instant sense of connection to Rachel, and can’t explain to this day why I didn’t see her similarity to my niece Tammy. They’re like peas in a pod.”

The pensive smile slipped from his face. “Megan saw it instantly, and I wasn’t here to protect Trudi.”

Trudi captured the hand at her face, turned it over and kissed his palm. “You can’t blame your sister for her mistake, Rafe. Perhaps it was just as well you had gone home to Boston. There were enough emotional fireworks exploding that day to challenge a Guy Fawkes display.”

“Do you miss living in Kinsale Hall?” I asked her before they forgot my presence altogether.

“The Hall?” She shook her head, refocused on my question and laughed. A light-hearted, open laugh. “No. Not at all. The farmhouse is a home for family, where we can be together without interruption for the inmates at the Hall. Much as I love them, I love my home and family much more.”

“So I should hope!” Rafe said.

Noticing Trudi’s discomfort I decided to wrap up the interview. “When is your baby due?”

“Two weeks ago.” Trudi’s nervous laugh had me shifting in my seat.

“He has less than twenty four hours to make his appearance without help.” At Rafe’s determined tone Trudi nodded. “I’m booked into the maternity ward tomorrow,” she revealed, “and not looking forward to that.”

“I’ll be there with you this time. There’s nothing to worry about.”

“He?” I asked.

“Yes.” This time Trudi’s smile was bright enough to light up the room. “Jesse Kinsale Hawk.”

I couldn’t hide my surprise at this revelation. “Kinsale?” I asked Rafe, remembering he’d sworn never to have anything to do with his birth father, and yet his son would bear the Kinsale name?

“Can’t give the boy one grandfather’s name, without including the other.” Rafe’s nonchalant tone didn’t fool me for a second.

“That’s quite a legacy he’s going to carry.” I offered with caution.

“He’s a Hawk, he’ll manage.”

Trudi’s groan had us both jumping to our feet.

“Rafe,” she gasped, “I don’t think Jesse’s about to wait to make his appearance.”

In front of my eyes, the cool, calm and collected Rafe, equal to any crisis, froze.

“I’ll call an ambulance,” I said, and waited long enough to wave them off to the hospital.

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My Website: http://www.sherrygloag.com
My Blog: http://sherrygloagtheheartofromance.blogspot.com/

You’ll find more details of Sherry Gloag’s other books at her website.

Guest Post: Roxy Kade interviews Amberlyn Darksky

2011-12-05T08:58:00.000-08:00

Morgan's Musings welcomes Roxanne Kade and Amberlyn Darksky!

*****

ALL AMBERLYN DARKSKY HAS EVER WANTED IS TO BE NORMAL. BUT WHAT IF NORMAL IS EVERYTHING SUPERNATURAL & LEGENDARY?

Hello, everyone. My name is Roxanne Kade and I am the author of THE BLOODY CRESCENT BOOK 1: THERIAN. Today it gives me great pleasure to introduce you to Amberlyn Darksky. When Amber received her acceptance letter to Cyprus Falls University, little did she know that her life would change forever. Vampires, werewolves and dark family secrets would soon lead her to her true destiny.

ROXY: Hello, Amber. Thank you for agreeing to meet with me today.

AMBER: *nods head slowly* Hello.

ROXY: The last few months have been anything but easy for you. How are you holding up?

AMBER: Um...Okay, I guess. I'm not really sure how I'm supposed to feel any more. So much has happened and so much has changed. I just have to take each day as it comes.

ROXY: Well, I'm sure things will get better. *reaches over and pats Amber's hand* Let us start from the beginning, shall we? For so many years Carmine kept you hidden on the family estate. Didn't you ever wonder why? Didn't you ever think that there was more to it than him just wanting to keep you safe?

AMBER: When I was younger, I guess I never knew any better. My father was my world and he made me believe that staying hidden was for my own protection. I never understood why until I was a little older. Carmine always used my "gift" as an excuse for keeping me from enjoying life. He said people would never accept me. That's when Guili and I started with the college applications. I had to show Carmine that I was as normal as anyone else. I never thought that there was something more to the story...

ROXY: This "gift" you speak of. Tell me more about it.

AMBER: Oh, I don't know. I really shouldn't speak about it.

ROXY: Come on! It's me, Roxy, you can tell me anything.

AMBER: *sighs* Okay, fine. I suppose it is the least of my problems at the moment...ever since I can remember, I've been able to see people's memories. And I feel every emotion that comes with those memories. It's a curse really.

ROXY: Are you crazy? That is an amazing gift to have. I can only imagine the things you have seen. What did you see when you touched me?

AMBER: Please, I'm really not in the mood to discuss this any further. Could we just move onto something else?

ROXY: Okay, okay *holds up hands* Tell us about Tayelon.

AMBER: *blushes uncontrollably* Next!

ROXY: Oh no! You're not getting off that easily. Tell us about the first time you ever saw him...you thought he was "smoking hot", right?

AMBER: Yeah, he was. He still is! The first time I saw him I lost all control of myself. I couldn't speak, I couldn't think. I thought my heart was going to literally leap from my chest! I couldn't stop staring into his eyes. Oh, he has the most gorgeous hazel eyes!

ROXY: Hmm, something tells me you don't hate him as much as you want us all to believe.

AMBER: But I do...I mean, after what he did, how could I not!?! He almost killed me! And even though he didn't kill Carmine, he played a major part in it. If only he had been honest with me from the beginning, maybe things would have ended differently.

ROXY: Can you really blame him though? Would it have made any difference if he had told you the truth from the start?

AMBER: Of course it would have. I accepted him for what he was and if he had told me about Carmine and the history with his family, perhaps I could have changed things. I needed answers. I needed Carmine to tell me the truth, but before I got that chance, Tayelon and the rest of the pack rushed in and killed him!

ROXY: Okay, but surely you can understand why they did that. Your father was an evil fiend after all.

AMBER: Yes, that's true. But he was still my father. How do I not hate Tayelon for taking him from me?

ROXY: Amber, I still get the sense that you love Tayelon. Do you?

AMBER: I...I...*squirms in her chair* I hate him, I do. But I can't stop thinking about him, and wanting him. My heart aches every time I think of him. *sighs* Loving and hating someone at the same time is too exhausting. It's driving me crazy.

ROXY: That bring me to the next question. Maghon Thomas of Abbeville, LA, wants to know if you'll ever be able to forgive Tayelon for the choices he made?

AMBER: I don't know...in a way I have. But I'll never forget what he did. He lied to me, hurt me in the worst possible way. I don't know if there's any way we could ever go back to what we were before. I'm just so confused at the moment. I don't know what to believe...all I wanted was to be normal...*holds head in hands and silently begins to sob*

ROXY: I think that is our cue to wrap things up. Join me again on December 15th when I will be chatting to *cups mouth with hand and whispers* Tayelon Cree, who will tell us his side of the story.

THE BLOODY CRESCENT BOOK 1: THERIAN
BLURB

All Amberlyn Darksky has ever wanted is to be normal. But what if normal is everything supernatural and legendary?

Amber has never been ordinary. She has a gift, the ability to see memories through simple touch, and for her it’s a curse. Especially when she has to relive her mother’s death the night she was born, through her father’s eyes. Leading a sheltered life for years under his constant watch has her yearning for freedom and her acceptance into Cyprus Falls University gives her just that.

She is immediately plunged into a world of true love, heartache, seduction, and horror. With a deepening affection for Tayelon Cree, whose sparkling hazel eyes leave her breathless, and the undeniable allure of Lucard Colbaine, who seems to be immune to her gift, can she accept what either of them represent in her life? And what about the steely-eyed vampire who invades her dreams? When the blackouts and nightmares begin, Amber fears the pain that rips into her soul and threatens to destroy her. Before long she is faced with the truth of her destiny as well as the devastating secrets that surround the people she holds dearest; dark secrets that will truly change the course of her very existence. Amber doesn’t know if she has the strength to accept the hand fate has dealt her. She will have to fight as hard as possible to remain human while the beasts inside her rage to take over.

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Guest Post: Interview with Linet Fenna

2011-12-03T00:01:00.000-08:00

Morgan's Musings welcomes Linet Fenna

*****

December 24, 1892

Eliza Dunney: Welcome to London Housemaid Monthly, Miss Fenna, and thank you for being our subject for this month’s feature. How long have you been in service?

Linet Fenna: Three years now.

Eliza Dunney: Did you start out as a housemaid?

Linet Fenna: No, I was a maid-of-all-work for a small household, starting when I was seventeen. Last year I came to the Guterman’s house as second housemaid.

Eliza Dunney: Is it your dream to be a housekeeper one day?

Linet Fenna: Well, if I don’t marry. Not many other choices these days.

Eliza Dunney: Did you once have different dreams?

Linet Fenna: She smiles. My early life was anything but traditional. Of course, I can’t speak about it, since my family was a bit, well, unusual.

Eliza Dunney: What happened to change the course of your life?

Linet Fenna: Prime Minister Gladstone decided only the British Air Force, the Blockaders, belonged in the skies. Anyone who was known to have an airship was arrested. She shudders.

Eliza Dunney: Wasn’t anyone who owned an airship an air pirate?

Linet Fenna: A free trader, more like. Don’t you think taxes on luxury goods are too high?

Eliza Dunney: You do have a point. Did you have help escaping during the arrests?

Linet Fenna: No, I’m completely on my own now.

Eliza Dunney: The sound of chugging can be heard in the air. That sounds like an airship, Miss Fenna.

Linet Fenna: Yes, I suppose you are correct. Looks wistful. I remember when that was a happy sound.

Eliza Dunney: Do you think the free traders will ever rise again?

Linet Fenna: The prime minister is an old man. Hopefully the next government will be less restrictive. But Gladstone wiped out a generation of airship captains. When the new captains emerge, they will be young and hungry.

Eliza Dunney: And handsome, I hope?

Linet Fenna: She grins. Airship captains? Trust me, they are always handsome, and very sure of themselves!

Eliza Dunney: Thank you for sitting with us today. I’m sure you must get back to your duties.

Linet Fenna. Oh yes. The first housemaid is ill and the Gutermans have many guests arriving later today for the holidays. I have much to accomplish!

Eliza Dunney: Good luck to you, Miss Fenna!

Author bio:

Heather Hiestand is the author of seven novels as well as many novellas and short stories. Her imagination keeps her entertained with romance, mystery and futuristic/fantasy story ideas, many of which eventually become words on a page. She lives in Washington State with her husband and son. For more information, see her website at www.heatherhiestand.com.

Captain Andrew’s Flying Christmas Blurb:

Housemaid Linet Fenna would rather be an air pirate than a servant. When she finds the ladder to an airship dangling outside her garret window on Christmas Eve, 1892, she ascends to the skies above London on her late father’s flagship dirigible, the Christmas. The new captain is someone she never expected to see again, a dangerous, sexy foe. Is the Fenna family nemesis offering Linet her heart’s desire or a dastardly trap? Captain Andrew’s motivations are as foggy as the coal-soaked sky. Prime Minister Gladstone’s Blockaders, a horde of automen and a teenage girl named Hatchet want Linet to fail in her quest to discover what happened to her missing family, but she is determined to have a happy Christmas.

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A chat with IN IT TO WIN IT's Grayson Pierce

2011-12-02T00:01:00.000-08:00

I am Morgan Kearns; former journalist, current author, and mother of four children to keep things interesting. I write contemporary and paranormal romance.

My second novel, IN IT TO WIN IT, is the story of Sportscaster Jane Alexander and Baseball Bad-Boy Grayson Pierce.

Tabloids love Grayson, and I’ve gotta admit I’m pretty fond of him myself.

MK: *shakes his huge hand* Hey, Grayson, it’s really good to see you.

Grayson: It’s great to see you, too, Morgan. How are things? You torturing Xavier yet?

MK: Torturing? Is that what you think I do?

Grayson: *laughs* Hell, yeah. You’re pretty sadistic.

MK: *rolls eyes* It’s a good thing you’re story’s already done.

Grayson: Seriously, you’re writing his story, right?

MK: I am. He’s an interesting guy.

Grayson: *nods* He needs a good woman who’ll love that chip off his shoulder. Do you know who she is yet.

MK: Of course. You know her, too.

Grayson: Really?

MK: *holds up hand* Before you ask; no, I won’t tell you who she is.

Grayson: Damn.

MK: Let’s talk about Jane.

Grayson: My favorite subject.

MK: How are things going between you two?

Grayson: *shakes his head and grins like a fool* She’s good. She’s great. We’re great. Did you know we’re getting married?

MK: I think I did hear that somewhere.

Grayson: *laughs* Yeah, I’m sure you did.

MK: How’s the long distance thing working?

Grayson: *frowns* It sucks. Last year was brutal. But I don’t have to report for spring training until February so we’re spending every possible second together ‘til then. After that … I don’t want to think about it.

MK: Tell me about the first time you saw Jane after fifteen years.

Grayson: Seeing her was like a two-by-four to the chest. She looked amazing, better than I’d imagined. I didn’t expect her to be standing in the locker room.

MK: She is a sportscaster.

Grayson: Yeah. I know, and I expected she’d be shoving a microphone in my face at some point, but I didn’t expect her to show up when she did. I really threw me for a loop.

MK: You were kind of a jerk to her.

Grayson: *laughs* Kind of? I was a complete and total ass! The stricken look on her face nearly killed me. I wanted to scoop her up in my arms and never let her go. I’m surprised she didn’t slap me silly.

MK: What does the future hold?

Grayson: I don’t know beyond the wedding. I travel a lot. Her job keeps her in Salt Lake. We’re taking things one day at a time. She loves me, that’s all that matters to me. And she’s amazing.

MK: What about kids?

Grayson: *big cheesy grin* Yes.

MK: Is that an announcement?

Grayson: *raises brow* You tell me.

MK: *laughs* Touche. Okay, this question is for Liza; Do you have any available friends she could date?

Grayson: *shrugs* A lot of the guys are still single. Would I set them up with someone as sweet as Liza? Probably not. But, if you’re to be believed, and Xavier can be tamed, then anything’s possible. Give me her number, I’ll see what I can do.

Jane sticks her head in.

Jane: Oh, hey, Morgan. I’m sorry to bug you guys, but I need to steal him away. We’re going to be late for the appointment to pick out Save-The-Date cards.

Grayson: Thanks, babe. We’re almost done.

Jane leaves.

MK: Last question. What’s Santa bringing Jane?

Grayson: *grins* I know it’s cheesy, but I got her diamond earrings.

MK: Not cheesy at all. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.

*****

Jane and Grayson’s story is IN IT TO WIN IT and can be found on:

Kindle

Nook

Other Ebook

Autographed Paperback

Guest Post: Lindsay Downs interviews Emily Dahill

2011-12-01T00:01:00.000-08:00

Morgan's Musings welcomes Lindsay Downs and Emily Dahill

*****

Interviewer: Today I’m joined by Special Agent Emily Dahill, CID.

Emily Dahill: *nods greeting*

I: Why don’t you start by telling us a little about yourself?

ED: Is that a size joke? Just because I’m only five one doesn’t make me small. I like to think of myself as a stick of dynamite packed in a bullet.

I: I’m sorry. What I should have said was tell us where you’re from and some of your Army background? Like, did you always want to be a CID agent?

ED: Being a Army brat I really never had a home, a house yeah, in one Army base or another all over the world. It wasn’t until I took the post at Fort Del Gue did I finally get the home I’d wanted all those years. And as for being a CID agent, yes that was a lifelong dream of mine. I get the best, for me at least, of both worlds. I’m still in the Army and I have a wonderful opportunity to help protect soldiers from criminals.

I: Even if the criminal is a soldier?

ED: Even more so. There was this one case, you all will get to read about it in January I think. Anyway, this one soldier had committed a crime before enlisting and wasn’t caught until years later. It’s a really fascinating story that I’m sure everyone will enjoy reading.

I: Isn’t that the case where *scratches head thinking* what’s his name makes an appearance again?

ED: *her brow furrows in disappointment* Yes, actually this was the second time in recent memory, which with him is the only recollection I have. If it’s the same person, whom we’ve come to call ‘the brown-haired man’, I think we first met in Iraq but with the helicopter crash and everything that part of my memory is lost. The shrink says it’s some form of amnesia that may or may not improve.

I: *interrupts* But you can describe him, right?

ED: Ah, no. I recognize him at the time I see him but put me in front of a sketch artist and forget it. Blank. Too bad Dakota can’t talk then he’d be able to give a really good description of the man.

I: Speaking of Dakota, where is he? I’d have thought he would have come with you today.

ED: He was going to come but decided to stay back at Richard and Alison’s house. Seem the kids and their new puppies are stopping over for some training.

I: Those are the ones from the newest book, A Dog Gone Christmas?

ED: Yes, and I hope I didn’t give too much of the story away. It’s really sweet and very heartwarming. I did bring the backcover blurb so everyone who stops by can see for themselves. The author is also donating a portion of the royalties to the local collie rescue group.

I: Great, you didn’t by any chance bring the blurb for your first book, you know the one where Dakota out fishes you and your friends.

ED: *BLUSHES* Grrrrrr. Yes I did and I was told by the author that one lucky person who leaves a comment gets a chance to win both books. *Emily answers her cellphone* Sorry but I’ve got to get back to the house. Seems Dad just showed up. It’s been nice talking with you. Oh, here’s the blurbs I brought. *hands a sheet of paper to the interviewer.

I: It’s been a pleasure having you and say HI to your father for me. *Shakes hands with Emily then turns to the camera* here are the blurbs my guest mentioned:

Emily Dahill, CID Part 1
Final Mission-After being seriously wounded in a copter crash in Iraq Sgt. Emily Dahill meets her new partner as she embarks on her new Army career as a CID agent. Who could this new partner be?

A Body in the Snow- Emily and her partner, Dakota, cross bullets with their most determined foe. Who will survive?

Right Place, Wrong Day-On leave to hang with friends Emily gets the surprise of her life.

Dog on Fishing-When it comes to knowing how to fish, and catch the big ones, never underestimate your partner. He might surprise you.

A Dog Gone Christmas

When a call for paws goes out, five friends bring their collies without question to a friend’s house. They learn the collies are needed to help seven children with the grief of losing a parent in Iraq or Afghanistan. Now, with seven friends, four collie yearlings and their mother, they set out to help the children

Not far away a mother hopefully leads her seven puppies to safety from a man intent on selling them for illicit purposes.

By a miracle of fate the two mother collies find each other right before the man sells the puppies.

That Christmas morning will be one the children will remember all their lives and they are united with the puppies.

Links for Emily Dahill, CID Part 1
To request an autograph on your kindle (my author page)
http://kindlegraph.com/authors/ldowns2966

Astraea Press
http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:category=662256&mode=product&product=5192868
Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Emily-Dahill-CID-Part-ebook/dp/B005F5D2JG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322547289&sr=8-1
Barnes & Noble
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/emily-dahill-cid-part-one-lindsay-downs/1104547210?ean=2940013148963&itm=2&usri=lindsay+downs
Bookstrand
http://www.bookstrand.com/emily-dahill-cid-part-one

Links for A Dog Gone Christmas
To request an autograph on your kindle (my author page)
http://kindlegraph.com/authors/ldowns2966

Astraea Press http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:category=1651593&mode=product&product=7885672
Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/A-Dog-Gone-Christmas-ebook/dp/B006DTZ7LE/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1322547349&sr=1-2
Barnes and Noble
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1107746543?ean=2940013541320&itm=1&usri=lindsay+downs
All Romance
http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-adoggonechristmas-646475-148.html

Guest Post: Double Crossing - Lily Granville and Ace Diamond Square Off

2011-11-30T00:01:00.000-08:00

Morgan's Musings welcomes Lilly Granville and Ace Diamond

*****

What do you get when you pair up a wealthy, well-bred heiress – sheltered and educated with an impulsive streak – and a gambling, mercenary Texan cowboy?

Double Crossing is a twist on “True Grit” but it takes place on the 1869 Iron Horse – months after the Union and Central Pacific railroad lines joined at Promontory Point. Nineteen-year-old Lily Granville is stunned with her father is murdered and vows to track the killer across the country to California - who also stole a valuable gold mine deed.

Once Lily arrives in Omaha, she discovers that someone is now tracking her. Could it be the killer? And why? Lily decides to enlist “Ace” Diamond, who agrees to protect her – for a price.

Q for Lily – how did you feel when you first met Ace?
A – Since he literally crashed his way into my life, I did feel a twinge of compassion… he was injured, and I felt my Christian duty was to help… until I caught sight of his Confederate belt buckle with the Texas Lone Star. I *know* my father would never have approved of an ex-Rebel soldier – and that deepened my guilt. However, after someone searched my hotel room and my personal belongings, I had no choice but to hire Ace Diamond for protection. He was the most unlikely “angel” as an answer from God after I’d prayed for help! I suppose beggars can’t be choosers, though.

Q for Ace – what was your first impression of Lily?
A – First time I set eyes on that pretty filly, all golden-haired and sweet, with the most kissable mouth, I was bushwhacked. Couldn’t remember my own name.

Q for Lily – were you surprised that Ace bargained with you over his fee?
A – To be truthful, I was. I offered him a fair wage, but then he demanded an exorbitant amount in addition to the expense of a Pullman ticket! But it made sense that he had to be near on the train. Still, he insisted on a bonus once we reached California. And I was furious when I discovered that Ace had bragged to the other gentlemen in the smoking car about that bonus I promised my uncle would pay - him when we arrived in California! And that was before we were halfway across country. Really, Mr. Diamond was quite presumptuous. And forward, given his roving—well, let’s just say he’s no gentleman. I shouldn’t have been surprised at that!

Q for Ace – why did you accept Lily’s offer?
A – Easy as ropin' a baby steer, riding shotgun on a train. But that stubborn little gal sure fooled me. I earned my fee. And then some.

Q for Lily – before the railroad trip, what was your dream for a happy future?
A – I wanted… well, I wasn’t really certain what I wanted and whether I'd be happy becoming a missionary to China. I know my father wanted me to marry and provide him with grandchildren. He believed I deserved a decent man, a good provider and one who supported my ideas. I did want to experience adventure and independence, since I'd lived a sheltered life in Evanston, just north of Chicago, but I also wanted to come home again where I felt safe. I so enjoyed long talks with Father, sketching my pet lizard in the lovely garden and watching the leaves change in fall and the snow fall in winter. Father’s death changed everything, however. I was devastated. And I *had* to see that justice was done.

Q for Ace – what about you, same question?
A – A good woman in a nice, cozy bed. I’ve got my eye on a certain woman now.

Hmm -- seems Ace is a man of few words. Lily will soon find herself in hotter water in the sequel, Double or Nothing -- I hope readers are looking forward to more adventures!

Guest Post: Chicki Brown interviews Kinnik Watkins from Hot Fun in the Summertime

2011-11-29T00:01:00.000-08:00

Morgan's Musings welcomes Author Chicki Brown and Ogden "Kip Lee!

*****

HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME by Chicki Brown
On Kindle and Nook: http://amzn.to/dWZSxA & http://bit.ly/k4Z172

Seven very different singles – four women and three men – rent a New Jersey beach house for the summer: author Shontae Nichols, self-employed accountant and realtor, Linda Harris, Linda’s sister, hip-hop video dancer Kinnik Watkins, cosmetologist, Jovita Blassingame, Calculus professor Curtis “Doc” Whetstone, actor and drama instructor, Kip Lee, and new housemate, up and coming film actor, Devon Burke.

During their two month stay, romances bloom, friendships are tested and when a tragedy strikes one of the housemates, they all learn the answer to the age-old question: Can men and women

Interview with Kinnik Watkins, the female antagonist in HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME

I have been invited to Beach Haven, New Jersey to the house where Kinnik Watkins and her friends are spending the summer. To give us some privacy, we cross the beach and sit in the gazebo about 100 feet from the house. All the tall, voluptuous bronze goddess is wearing is a microscopic bikini and a pair of oversized sunglasses.

Me: (I stand and introduce myself.) Before we get started, can you tell me the correct way to pronounce your name?

Kinnik: (with a coquettish smile I find a bit strange.) It’s Kinnik. It rhymes with unique.

Me: You’re my second interview. As I explained to Shontae, I write for a magazine that wants to do a story about real singles living at the Jersey shore, considering how the TV show has become such a big hit.

Kinnik: (She slides her shades to the end of her nose and glances at me with soft, light brown eyes.) Something’s always on and popping on that show. I love it.

Me: (I sit on the chaise next to where she is reclining.) Thanks for agreeing to talk with me.

Kinnik: (flashes a captivating smile and runs her manicured fingers through the long strawberry blonde hair that complements her café au lait complexion) Sure, why not? You’ll probably need me to straighten out whatever Shontae told you anyway.

Me: I’m going to ask everyone the same questions, and I’ll be taping this, if you don’t mind.

Kinnik: (She crosses legs that make me want to hurry and call the nearest plastic surgeon for an emergency liposuction appointment.) No problem. I’m used to being recorded.

Me: I understand this is your third year together, so you must know your housemates pretty well. Can you tell me a little bit about each of them?

Kinnik: I guess this is the best they can do when it comes to vacations, considering none of them are really big money. I’m only here because my sister begged me to come. Personally, I think she has something up her sleeve.

Me: (checking my notes) Linda’s your sister. Is she older or younger?”

Kinnik: (rolls her eyes) Older, and she always has to make it a point to remind me. “She says she wants to talk to me about my career. Since she paid my rent for the summer, I couldn’t very well refuse. Linda doesn’t like me dancing, but I am not a nine-to-five person. She forgets that I make more than she does in a year, and I have two kids to take care of.”

Me and Jo have been friends for years. She’s for real people, the only one in this house that doesn’t judge every more I make. Jo is my makeup artist and hair stylist and she’s got mad skills. She’s just here to chill and see if her old man is going to pop the question.”

Me: Tell me about the men.

Kinnik: (Flips her hair over one shoulder) “Kip is my boy. We spent some time together during our first summer in Beach Haven, but that’s ancient history. Kip’s here to see how much coochie he can conquer in eight weeks. Doc, well there isn’t much I can say about him. When he doesn’t have his nose stuck in a book, he’s sniffing after my sister. Linda is the only reason he’s here, but he’s wasting his time, if you ask me. Kip and Devon provide the testosterone. They’re both so fine; you can hear the panties dropping when they walk into a room.

Me: You forgot Shontae.

Kinnik: (with another eye roll) No, I didn’t. She’s just not worth mentioning.

Me: Why is that?

Kinnik: “Because she’s easily forgettable.”

Me: “That’s funny. Shontae seemed very pleasant.”

Kinnik: (stiffens and haughtily raises her chin) “That’s because you don’t know her. That bitch is boring as hell and thinks she’s better than everybody else. I can’t understand why. All she does is stay closed up in the sunroom banging on her laptop. She lives in her little fantasy world cooking up stories in her head. Shontae wouldn’t know how to deal with a real man if her life depended on it. She thinks she’s better than everyone else. I can’t stand her cheap dressing, snobby ass.

Me: Do you think each of your housemates has a motive for being here this summer?

Kinnik: They sure as hell do. Doc is chasing Linda. Jo says she’s researching her new stylist business, but she’s really waiting for Walter to ask her to marry his dusty old ass. She’s been waiting for five years. Devon is rehearsing for the lead role in the new movie Denzel’s directing, and he needs to study the script.

Me: (smiling at the way she’s avoided telling me about herself.) “So what about you, Kinnik? Why are you here?”

Kinnik: I’m just breezin’ in and out when I’m not in the Hamptons with Q. I’d much rather be there.”

Me: That’s Q.E., Quentin Edwards, the rapper?

Kinnik: (a proud smile lights her beautiful face) That’s right. I’ve been staying with him for the past couple of months, but Linda insisted I spend some time with her.

Me: Isn’t Q.E. the one who was recently assaulted his personal assistant?

Kinnik: (puckers her lips then sucks her teeth) That’s never going to court. The heifer is still working for him, so she can’t be too upset about him clocking her in the head and pushing her into the pool. (Her face spreads into a proud smile.) “Yeah. This place is okay, but his estate is off the chain. It’s all about luxury. The food is better, and I don’t have to do any housework when I’m there. His chef and butler wait on me hand and foot.”

Me: “So are you two a couple.”

Kinnik: (her eyes becoming flat and unreadable as stone before she picks up her sunglasses and puts them back on.) “When we’re together, we’re a couple.”

Me: (the thread of warning in her voice lets me know it’s time to end the interview.) “Kinnik, it’s been a pleasure. As I mentioned to Shontae, maybe I’ll be back at the end of August to hear what actually happened during your vacation.”

Kinnik: (rising to her impressive full height. Adjusts her bikini to make sure it’s covering everything important.) Yeah, check in and see who’s left standing.

*****

Thanks to Chicki Brown and Kinnik Watkins for stopping by Morgan's Musings!

Guest Post: Jennifer T. Alli interviews Lucian from her Elemental Passions series

2011-11-28T00:01:00.000-08:00

Morgan's Musings welcomes Author Jennifer T. Alli and Lucian

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Interview with a Vampire.

I suppose I should tell you a little about me. My name’s Jennifer T. Alli, feel free to call me Jen J. I write paranormal romance novels and am getting quite prolific. Not anywhere near as many as Kresley Cole or Gena Showalter who I adore, but still…I have 5 books under my belt and a sixth on the way. I realised the other day that I’ve written over half a million words and I think anyone would agree that’s a lot. I’ve been writing for quite some time, initially I kept my writing private but then I discovered the internet and made everything public. The internet is awesome and I met some lovely people by posting my work online but after 3 separate cases of plagiarism I decided to start self publishing and so here I am.

I think that’s probably quite enough from me we’re here to have an interview with a vampire not listen to my ramblings. If you’ve not read anything in my Elemental Passions series then I suppose I should introduce you to Lucian. I still don’t know whether I’d be intimidated or enticed if I met him in a dark alley late at night. Dark hair, even darker eyes, tall and wide with a no nonsense mouth that only a certain someone has ever managed to make smile. If I’m honest he has a bit of an attitude problem so bear with us I’ve had to coerce him into this interview but here goes.

JTA: “Evening Lucian, how are you tonight?”

Lucian: “Busy. Just ask your questions so I can be on my way.”

JTA: *mumbles to herself* “Rude much?”

Lucian: “I’m a vampire, I can hear you.”

JTA: “Fine, tell us a little about yourself.”

Lucian: “Are you serious? If that’s the sort of question you’re going to ask then I’m leaving.”

Sara: “Lucian, you agreed to do this remember? If you don’t want me to wear my sword crafting clothes you’re going to do this. Ask your questions Jen.”

JTA: “Okay, so we’ll try that again. Tell us a little about yourself.”

Lucian: “If you haven’t already guessed I’m a busy man. Wars don’t win themselves.

JTA: “War? Do tell.”

Lucian: *Sighs* “I’m not going to be able to get out of doing this am I?”

Sara and JTA: “No.”

Lucian: “Fine. I’ll tell you about myself. I’m a vampire. The oldest of my kind and I’ve spent hundreds of years at war.”

JTA: “Why?”

Lucian: “Because I got sick of people trying to take my head when I was asleep. My people needed a leader otherwise we were going to get ourselves all killed by silly humans like you. For the sake of pride if nothing else. We don’t need to kill as we feed. William didn’t quite understand that but don’t worry, I fixed that problem easily enough.”

JTA: “You’ve made me want to know more. Spill it! Tell us what happens to you in your story.”

Lucian: *groans* “This is going to take much longer than I was told it would…If you must know I was trying to win a war when this woman shows up and ruins everything…Well at the time I thought she was going to ruin everything. I know better now. But it still stands that she was a distraction. One that literally came into my life and turned everything upside down. I wanted to bite her so badly…She was a walking, talking temptation especially in those ridiculous clothes she uses to craft her swords.

JTA: “You’re a vampire, you’re meant to bite people and you said it yourself you don’t need to kill as you feed. I’m not seeing the problem. If you wanted to bite her you should have just done it.”

Lucian: “You sound just like Sara. It was complicated.”

JTA: “Complicated? That means interesting. Spill the beans.”

Lucian: “I’m not telling you anything. Why would I want to publicise my one and only weakness?”

JTA: “Good point, good point…But we do find out what it is if we read the book right?”

Lucian: “Sadly I can’t kill everyone who knows the secret all I can do is keep it contained.”

JTA: “Fine, next question. Tell us about your relationship with Sara.”

Lucian: *A small smile touches his lips.*

JTA: *mumbles to herself* “A smile like that should be illegal, it’s a lethal weapon. Yup, I’ve decided if I met him in a dark alley I’d definitely be enticed…”

Lucian: “My relationship with Sara is complicated. The relationship between a vampire and his bride always is.”

JTA: “Details!”

Lucian: “I didn’t want her. The first time I saw her, smelt her blood I knew she was the one but I left her…unconscious on the street.”

JTA: “You did what? You really left her passed out alone on a street? Anything could of happened to her!”

Lucian: “But it didn’t. I assigned someone to watch her but I knew without even speaking to her that she was going to be trouble. She was on fire and calling out for help. What normal person does that?”

Sara: “I was cursed at the time.”

Lucian: “You’re not really saying anything that contradicts my point. In fact, that’s another point. I was trying to win a war and this woman, who I didn’t even want anywhere near me forces her way into my life and says that I’m the cure to her curse. If that isn’t a distraction then you tell me what is.”

JTA: “So you don’t want her then?”

Lucian: “………If you ever make such a suggestion again I’ll cut your tongue out so that you can’t ever ask such a ridiculous question again. She’s mine.”

JTA: *mumbles to herself* “Changed my mind, I’d be terrified if I met you in a dark alley. I don’t think I’m ever leaving my house at night again.”

JTA: “Fine, so you want her. That’s fine, keep her. If you had to describe Sara in one word then what would it be?”

Lucian: “I’ll describe her in three.”

JTA: “But I said one…” *Remembers the flash of red in his eyes* “Fine, have three.”

Lucian: “In a nutshell Sara is brave, fierce and a menace to my sanity.”

JTA: “That was more than three…but moving on. Sara, I know we’re technically not interviewing you but could you describe Lucian in a word?”

Sara: “Determined.”

JTA: “Well I was going to go for rude but to each her own…”

Lucian: “Are we done yet? Some of us have better things to do.”

JTA: “Fine, you can go I just have one last question for Sara.”

Lucian: “I told you she was a menace to my sanity. I can’t leave her anywhere by herself. She’s a magnet for trouble. Just ask your question and we’ll both leave.”

JTA: “Fine. Sara, can you tell us a little about the Elemental Passions series as a whole?”

Sara: “Well the Elemental Passions series is about four people who have each been cursed. Each curse is different and we’ve got to try and figure out a way to break it. Lucian was the cure for my curse but I needed the one to cool my flame and who better than a vampire? If he’s not touching me he can be freezing at times. Is that everything?”

JTA: “Just one last thing I promise. What was your curse?”

Sara: *Smiles as she gets to her feet* “If I hadn’t met Lucian I would have died. If you want to find out more about my curse and my three siblings of the soul then the information is out there somewhere right?”

JTA: “Yeah, it’s on my blog.”

Sara: “Perfect.”

Lucian: “Can we go now?”

JTA: “Yes, go.” *Waits until they’re both gone* “I think I’d rather be dead than tied to that man for all eternity…to each her own I suppose.

*****

Thanks to Jennifer T. Alli, Lucian, and Sara for stopping by Morgan's Musings!

Guest Post: Adora interviews Mac Caldwell

2011-11-27T00:01:00.000-08:00

Morgan's Musings welcomes Jean Joachim's characters Adora and Mac Caldwell!

*****

Another revealing character interview with Adora.

This week Adora interviews, Mac Caldwell, hero of Now and Forever 1, a Love Story:

Adora: So, Mac, hunky guy, how are you today?
Mac: A little annoyed, Adora. Danny Maine said he got his name in the title of his book by sleeping with Jean. Well I've been sleeping with Jean for a much longer time and I don't have my name on a book and she says she’s not putting my name in the title for book three either!
Adora: Really, Mac. Grow up. Jean is telling you what you want to hear, just to get at your hot body. And it is hot, I'll admit that!
Mac: *blushes* Thanks, Adora. She has actually said I'm her favorite hero. Oh, don't tell Callie about Jean and me. I haven't slept with Jean since I started sleeping with Callie. Don't want to get them confused, Jean might write Callie out of the next book and I'd be a horny and frustrated guy. Not to say I don't love Callie...

Adora: Yeah, yeah Mac. We get it. You love Callie's body, be honest here.
Mac: Callie is more than a body to me, Adora, you know that. Why are you trying to cause trouble between us?
Adora: Okay, okay, Mac. No harm meant *Adora holds up her hands*. Geez. Sensitive aren't we? So tell me, what is your favorite position with Callie?

Mac: Any position. I love making love to her anyway I can. And you can print that...wait...is Jean going to read this? *Mac starts to sweat.*
Adora: She better read this or I'm quitting!
Mac: Then maybe you should take back what I just said.
Adora: *wearing an evil grin*, Too late, Mac. It's already in print.
Mac: Oh, crap!

Adora: So how many times a week do you and Callie make love *Adora picks up pen, poised over paper*
Mac: What? I'm not going to answer that. Jean said you'd try something like this. She said to stick to the plot of the book. Ask me about the drug gang...or how I felt about Callie doing things without telling me...
Adora: Doing what things? Is Callie sleeping with someone else?

Mac: She is? Where is he? No, no, that's ridiculous. Callie would never...
Adora: Is she sleeping with Danny, the hero of Now and Forever 2?
Mac: She'd never do that! Eliza would kill her. I would kill her, then we'd both kill Danny. *Mac comes halfway out of his chair*

Adora: Had you going there, didn't I?
Mac: Danny said you were a real ball buster and I didn't believe him. Maybe I should ask you who you’re sleeping with…there’s a rumor you made a play for Danny but he turned you down.

Adora: *blushes* That's all we have time for today *gestures neck cutting with her hand to cameraman.*
Mac: You don't get off that easy. I want to talk about the book.
Adora: Come back again soon, Mac. For “Love Talk”, this is Adora Smutz, signing off!

Check out the book on my www.jeanjoachimbooks.com

Guest Post: Author Kathleen Grieve interviews Dr. Cruz Avery

2011-11-26T11:15:00.000-08:00

Morgan's Musings welcomes Author Kathleen Grieve and Dr. Cruz Avery!

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WHY DIDN’T I GET THE GIRL? BY DR. CRUZ AVERY

“Hello, I’d like to introduce myself. I’m Dr. Cruz Avery and you will meet me in Kathleen Grieve’s current release, Dating 911. It is the story of my twin brother, Jett and how he doesn’t use the best judgment when dealing with his post traumatic stress disorder after he lost his best friend in a fire.”

“But has Jett ever used good judgment?” A bitter laugh escapes full, sexy lips. “Hell no! I remember the time when we…”Cruz shrugs and shakes his head. “Never mind. So. He steals my girl and I get stuck at a dinner party with one of my Mother’s “choice” dates, who by the way was no peach, not even if you counted the fuzz growing on her chin. Why would I be pissed off? Well, Roxanne wasn’t exactly mine…but she would’ve been if Jett wouldn’t have come barging in, fire hose blazing…”

Cruz paces the new office he was recently given when he was promoted as the Director of Phoenix General’s Emergency Room. It’s small, windowless, with only enough room for a generic desk, bookshelf crammed with medical texts and budget binders, and a chair for a guest, but he spans the 5x10 room anyway.

He turns to me and pierces me with those penetrating grey eyes. “Why didn’t I get Roxanne and not Jett? Was it because he was so tragic? Lost? Women fall for that sort of thing, I guess. Do I sound like a bitter asshole?” He straightens and smoothes the dark blue silk tie and black Armani suit jacket he is wearing. “I’m not hurting for dates. I have more women than I know what to do with. I am Dr. Cruz Avery, after all.” He winks.

It was my turn to shrug. As his creator, I’m fully aware that Cruz doesn’t want to hear my answer, as he sits back behind his desk and shuffles some papers.

“Work. That’s what I need. Forget women…Forget dating all together. This ER is a complete mess and I intend to make some real changes here…”

Poor Cruz. What happened to him in Dating 911? Did he deserve Roxanne’s love? What’s in store for him in Book 2 of my Dating Series, Dating Impossible? Will he finally find the happiness he deserves?

Before I go I’d like to thank you for having me here today! I’d like to leave you with a picture of Dr. Cruz Avery looking a bit more relaxed…

When you look like this, I can see why Roxanne had a really hard time choosing between these hot twins! Dating 911 is available now at http://www.evernightpublishing.com/dating-911-by-kathleen-grieve/

To find out more about Kathleen Grieve and her books, you can stop by her blog, Keeping A Pulse On Life & Romance at: http://kathleengrieve.blogspot.com
Her website: www.kathleengrieve.com
Follow her on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kathleen-GrieveAuthor/251669291518939
Follow her on Twitter: @KathleenGrieve

Results for the Gobble A Book Blog Tour... Congratulations!

2011-11-23T11:06:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone who stopped by

and entered my

Gobble A Book Blog Hop Contest!

I hope you enjoyed the excerpt from

Fade To Black!

And the winners are...

Ashlyn_Jai, Laura H., and Andrea I.

You have each won a digital copy of Fade to Black.

Check your email for deets on how to download your copy today!

Thanks for participating!

Character Interview with Nate Hughes

2011-11-21T14:42:00.000-08:00

I'm really excited for this interview! 

We met Nate Hughes, photojournalist at KHB-TV, in FADE TO BLACK where he supports his best friend Rich Spencer, even when he doesn't agree. Then we got to know him better in IN IT TO WIN IT as he takes on the role of Jane's right-hand man. Between the two books he graduates from a news photographer to shooting sports. Nate has his own story to tell. 

Today, though, we're going to talk about his take on his friends. I’ve come to the KHB newsroom and we’re hanging out in the conference room. 

MK: “Thanks, Nate, for doing this.”

NH: “My pleasure. Believe me, I wanna stay on your good side.”

MK: I laugh. “That sounds like very sound reasoning.”

NH: He laughs. “Yeah, no shit.”

MK: “I’ll make this as painless as I can. Not that I don’t love you, and the public doesn’t want to know all about you, but today I’d like to talk about your role in the lives of those around you.”

NH: He groans. “You’re gonna tell my story, aren’t you?”

MK: I laugh. “I can’t confirm nor deny that.”

NH: He shakes his head. “Well, hell. Should I be nervous?”

MK: “You tell me.”

NH: He scrubs his face. “Ah, shit. I was just kiddin'.”

MK: “Don’t panic, my friend, it’ll be a while.”

NH: He sighs and his whole body relaxes.

MK: “Let’s talk about Jane and Grayson.”

NH: He nods. “Sure. What do you wanna know?”

MK: “What’s your impression of Grayson Pierce?”

NH: “Ya know, I think he’s one hell of a ball player. But I gotta admit I was skeptical of him and Jane. She’s a great person and she deserves the very best.” He shrugs and smirks, then nods. “She got it, too.”

MK: “So you and Jane are close?”

NH: “Yeah. She’s the little sister I always wanted.” He laughs. “And she tells me I’m the big brother she never wanted. Roxie loves her.”

MK: “How long have you and Roxie been together?”

NH: His lips purse and he seems to get lost in thought for a moment. He smiles. “Forever. It seems that way, at least. We met in college.”

MK: “At UNLV, right?”

NH: He nods.

MK: “Isn’t that where you met Rich too?”

NH: “Yeah, Rich and I were roommates.”

MK: “You were there for Rich when his life fell apart. How is he now?”

NH: He flashes a huge smile. “Rich and Kate are great. Man, I had my doubts on that whole thing being anything more than a train wreck. Rich is closer than any brother and watching him struggle was … well, it was really tough. There was a time I hated Kate like I’ve never hated anyone before—or since. I wanted to strangle her for what she was putting him through.” He shakes his head. “I’m glad I didn’t, ‘cause they’re real good together. And I’m too pretty to go to jail.”

We both break out laughing.

MK: “Tell me about KHB. Do you prefer news or sports?”

NH: “I love KHB. There are those who come and go, but for the most part we’ve all been here for a long time. It makes for a tight knit group. Sometimes I miss the hard news, the frantic schedule of it. But I’m a guy. I’d have to turn in my mancard if I didn’t prefer sports.”

MK: “We wouldn’t want that.”

NH: “No. We wouldn’t. My Foxie Roxie’d be pretty upset about that.”

MK: “That’s all I have. You got anything you wanna add?”

NH: “Um … only that I hope my story is really far down on your list.”

MK: “I will tell you it’s far enough down you probably have a year to breathe.”

NH: “Good to know, Morgan.”

If you haven’t met Nate already, grab a copy of FADE TO BLACK or IN IT TO WIN IT and get up close and personal with the man who takes friendship to another level!   

"Morgan Kearns books are now my new obsession!"

2011-11-17T14:47:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Five Star Book Reviews for a FABULOUS review!

Review from FIVE STAR BOOK REVIEWS

Date of Review- 17/11/11

Author- Morgan Kearns

Star Rating- So unbelievably awesome...no number would be high enough!! :)

"She and Grayson had fallen into an easy togetherness that both thrilled and terrified her"

REVIEW- My obsession revolves around Paranormal YA books, for the past 3 years I haven't read anything but and so now to read a love story without vamps and wolves, well it is rather strange. However, Morgan Kearns books are now my new obsession! At first I didnt know what to expect and so was hesitant to read it but by the end of the first chapter I was mesmerized! I read and read and read until finally I reached the end and although my head was spinning with desire and amazement, I couldnt help but wonder if this was the end of Greyson and Jane...couldn't bring myself to believe that it had truly finished...

In It To Win It is a wonderful work of fiction in which tells the story of a struggle between two attracting opposites hiding a pain for a love that they both secretely want, however to make this work they first have to forgive each other and forget the past in which tore them apart. Greyson to Jane was the boy from school she just wants to run away from, he was the boy who destroyed her life and in the process destroyed her trust in all men. Jane to Greyson was his only true love, she was the one person that has always stood out to him and when she left, his heart left too. Now he is the man of her dreams and she is still the same woman he has always desired.

Overall, this is the work of an admirable author in which sits at the peak of my favourite author list! her work is truly inspiational and a novel I will never forget! well done Morgan Kearns...you have created a novel filled with simple perfection! :) On to Morgans other novel ( Fade To Black) next! cant wait! AND to everyone who enjoys a good love story with a secret little twist then look no further...this is the book for you! ♥

Save a Turkey: Gobble a Book Blog Tour (November 14th-21st)

2011-11-14T00:01:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Morgan's Musings and

the Save a Turkey: Gobble a Book Blog Tour

(November 14th-21st)

THE RULES:

1) HAVE FUN!!!

2) INVITE ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS!!! SPREAD THE WORD!!!

3) THIS TOUR STARTS: Monday, November 14, at Midnight (Arizona Time)
THIS TOUR ENDS: Monday, November 21, at Midnight (Arizona Time)
Winners will be drawn and posted November 22nd! ***

4) MEET AND MINGLE WITH ALL THE AUTHORS & BOOK PAGES! EXPERIENCE A NEW DESTINATION AT EVERY STOP! PARTICIPATE IN EVERY BLOG CONTEST AND BE ENTERED FOR CHANCES TO WIN MULTIPLE PRIZES! EVERY BLOG VISITED IS ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO WIN!!

5) PARTICIPATION AT ALL BLOGS IS RECOMMENDED, BUT NOT REQUIRED. REMEMBER, THE MORE BLOGS YOU HOP, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING PRIZES. EVERY AUTHOR & BOOK PAGE IS WAITING TO MEET AND INTERACT WITH YOU, SO PLEASE BE SURE TO SHOW THEM SOME LOVE!

6) DID I MENTION TO HAVE FUN? WHOO! HOO!! HERE WE GOOOOOOOOOOOO!***Authors & Book Pages have full discretion to choose an alternate winner in the event any winner fails to claim their prize(s) within 72 hours of their name being posted or after notification of win, whichever comes first. Anyone who participates in this blog hop tour is subject to these rules***

It seems anytime a family gets together there's a chance for drama.

In Fade to Black, Rich goes to Shea's family's

for a simple Thanksgiving dinner.

With her family, though,

there is no such thing as simple

and 'drama' doesn't begin to describe the fireworks.

*****

Excerpt from Fade to Black

The whole room was quiet, except for the scratching of the chair on the wood floor as Rich slid it out so that he could sit down. Everyone was purposely looking at anything other than the woman sitting next to him.

Something had happened while he’d been in the bathroom, and he didn’t have to be a betting man to wager every last dime he had on what it was. Kate had texted back.

With every ounce of dignity and self control he had, he covered the phone with his palm and slid it into his pocket. He stabbed a piece of turkey with his fork and popped it into his mouth. The once delectable, moist meat was now the consistency and flavor of cardboard.

The soft chinking of forks against the fine china continued around him, but the group refrained from any kind of verbal communication.

Rich took a large swig of wine and continued chewing. A thousand emotions were running through him, but ultimately, he felt like an ass. Shea had accused him numerous times of being a cheating bastard, even though he’d been completely innocent. Technically, he still was—physically.

Emotionally, though, he had very much strayed from the promise to remain faithful to Shea. He’d imagined making love to Kate. Craved it. Enjoyed erotic dreams he ached to become reality. Hoped that one day…

“Rich,” Shea’s voice brought him out of his thoughts as she spoke right next to his ear, “your whore called.”

His blood began to boil and his fists clenched, as did his jaw. Instead of shrugging off her insult, like he should have… “Don’t ever call Kate that. She is not a whore,” he snarled, scooted the chair away from the table, and stood.

She stood to meet him, her glare colder than the ice floating in the water pitcher. “So you’re not denying there’s something between you?”

Sharlice leaned forward, resting her chin in her hand.

“Shea, I am not having this conversation in front of an audience?”

Her hands were clenched into fists as she stood there seething. “Why not, Rich?”

“Yeah, why not, Rich?” ShyAnne’s whiney voice chimed in. “We’re family.”

“You’re not my family,” he spat, striding toward the door.

And with that, the Mikasa flew. A plate full of food soared past him like a Frisbee and smashed against the wall.

He turned to meet Shea’s murderous gaze. “There is nothing between Kate and me. She is nothing more than a friend. In fact, she has a boyfriend that she is absolutely crazy about.” His voice was strong, defiant, for which he was grateful.

Every last one of his words was true, but hearing them out loud caused his heart to become very heavy in his chest. He wanted to be able to tell Shea that he had feelings for Kate. That she cared for him too. But, that wasn’t right either. As long as he was married to Shea, there was even less of a chance of a future with Kate. That needed to be rectified.

Shea and the rest of her family were motionless as Rich dared any of them to contradict what he’d just said. His overwhelming instinct to defend and protect Kate was raging, and he would do so even if it came as a detriment to him.

After an awkward silence, he took his jacket off the back of a chair by the door and stepped out into the sanity of the real world.

“Rich, wait,” Shea called from behind him. “Honey, wait.”

He whirled around and glared at her. “Honey? Are you kidding me?” She reached out toward him and he jerked away from her grasp. “Hell, no! We are so not doing this right now. You’ve already produced enough of a drama in the house.”

“I love you,” she whispered.

“I’m sure you think you love me. But, Shea, the way you treat me can in no way be construed as love. Disdain? Hatred? Yeah, that’s how I’d perceive it.”

She started to cry, dropping her head into her hands. “I’m sorry,” she sobbed. “We can work through this.” She walked over and leaned against his chest, and being the pathetic fool he was, his arms eased up around her.

“Shea, honesty is important in a marriage.”

She sniffed, and he hoped there wasn’t a trail of mucus left on his shirt. “I know.”

“Have you always been honest with me?”

She launched herself out of his arms and put her hands on her hips. “So that’s how it’s going to be, huh? You’re feeling guilty, so you’re going to throw it back on me.”

“Whatever, Shea.” He opened the door to the car.

“Rich, no.” Hysterics returned. “We can go to therapy.”

“We don’t need therapy…. You need therapy.”

The look of hatred in her eyes was one that Rich had never seen before. He wondered if he had finally pushed her too far. She stood in the middle of the road, hands on her hips, glaring down the street after him as he drove away.
Going home was going to be hell tonight.

*****

I am Morgan Kearns;

former journalist, current author,

and mother of four young children

just to keep things interesting.

Thanks for stopping by.

I hope you enjoyed the excerpt!

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Six Sentence Sunday (11/6) ~ Out of Left Field

2011-11-06T00:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome back, Sixers!

You can thank NaNoWriMo for this week's pick.

For NaNo I'm writing a follow-up to In It To Win It.

The working title is Out of Left Field and the hero is certainly an unlikely one.

When writing WIN I never would have thought

Xavier, Jerk Extraordinaire,

could be a character I'd want to know more about.

But the more I get to know Matthais Xavier III,

the more I fall in love with him.

These are the first six sentences in the story... Enjoy!

Snap, crackle, pop was a great combination of sound when it came from a cereal bowl, but coming from a guy’s shoulder … not so much.

Xavier ground his teeth together. He closed his eyes, pushing the weight bar toward the sky. Focusing on the burn in his pecs, he relished the subtle pain that told him the exercise was accomplishing something. The pain in his shoulder was accomplishing nothing, except an assload of ache he’d sure as hell pay for tonight.

He knew he wouldn’t be able to hide his weakness for much longer, but exposing himself meant … well, exposing himself.

If you haven't met Grayson yet, he can be found in IN IT TO WIN IT

via Kindle, Nook, & other ebook.

For more Six Sentences click *here*

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2011-11-05T12:37:00.000-07:00

I'm excited to announce my appearance on

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In It To Win It

The Seduction of Damian

His Destiny is Karma

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for a *looks over shoulder* discounted price!

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Spooktacular Giveaway Hop WINNERS

2011-11-02T12:22:00.000-07:00

Thanks to I am a Reader, Not a Writer

& The Diary of a Bookworm

for hosting such a fun hop.

and

A special thank you to everyone

who hopped by to say hello!

And the winners are...

The Brunette Librarian, Sophia Rose, and The Romanceaholic

You have each won a digital copy of The Seduction of Damian AND His Destiny is Karma.

Check your email for deets on how to download your copy today!

A Treat This Halloween -- FREE copy of The Seduction of Damian!

2011-10-31T09:18:00.000-07:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

I'm requesting no tricks, only offering a treat.

**TODAY ONLY**

THE SEDUCTION OF DAMIAN

(The Gossip of Mysterious Lane #1)

is FREE!

If having crazy females attempt to seduce Damian is hard on him, it’s excruciating for Jocelyn. Firmly planted in the friend zone, she watches as females try to capture the only piece of Damian Jocelyn wants all for herself--his heart.

to get your treat

go to http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/75804

and enter coupon code TT94F to download a copy.

Happy Reading!

~Morgan

Six Sentence Sunday (10/30)

2011-10-30T00:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome Back, Sixers!

Today's six comes from my paranormal short story

The Seduction of Damian

(The Gossip of Mysterious Lane #1)

currently available via Kindle, Nook, and other ebook.

In this snippet, Damian comes face to face

with the first female determined to make

Paranormal Partner's Most Eligible Bachelor hers...

*****

A smile spread to her thin, barely-there lips as a nervous, nasally giggle burst into the air between them.

“Actually, Damian, I’m here to help you.” Her attempted purr sounded more like a strangled cat’s yowl.

“Oh?” His dangly bits shriveled. Good hell, why hadn’t he put on some clothes?

*****

Thanks for stopping by! For more Six Sentence Sunday click HERE.

Sweet Saturday Samples (10/29)

2011-10-29T00:01:00.000-07:00

Today's sample comes from my paranormal short story

The Seduction of Damian

(The Gossip of Mysterious Lane #1)

currently available via Kindle, Nook, and other ebook.

In this snippet, Damian has learned that he has been voted

Paranormal Partners Magazine's Most Eligible Bachelor.

He's not excited about the title.

In fact, he's mortified.

The "honor" has been known to ruin a male's life.

*****

The night was warmer than it’d looked from his kitchen window and a trickle of sweat ran between his shoulder blades. The neighborhood was quiet, except for the caw of a few ravens as they winged toward their nests for the night, retreating to the mature trees—which would soon lose their leaves—hanging over the sidewalk.

Damian waved to a couple of ghouls as they strolled down the sidewalk. Their small bat bobbed along, stretching its leash to the limit.

“Congratulations!” The male ghoul’s thumb rose, his head tipping in an atta-boy. His wife’s yellow eyes moved over Damian in a slow analyzing appraisal. When her vivid blue tongue snaked out to run over her thin bottom lip, Damian fought a shudder and thanked whatever lucky star he might have that she was already taken.

So, word is out. Great!

Life as he knew it would never be the same.

He looked around at his yard and decided to trim the hedges, weed the flower beds, hand water the entire lawn … and for good measure, he would weed-whack something. Or maybe he would assess every blade of grass to assure the entire lawn was in fact the same length. Sucking in a deep breath, his lungs filled with fresh air and his mind cleared. His worries floated away on an exhale and Damian busied himself with the chores that were his stress release.

If nothing else, he could maintain control of his yard while the maelstrom whipped the rest of his life into chaos. At least he had Jocelyn. He now needed her friendship more than ever.

An orange housecat streaked across the street and raced between Damian’s legs. The thing turned around to hiss at him just before hurrying over to lift its leg on Damian’s prize rose bush.

“Hello! Cat’s don’t do that.”

Red clouded his vision and he had to remind himself not to strangle the young shifter. It wasn’t the kid’s fault he had no father to shake some sense into him. His mother was a saint and everyone could see she needed someone to take care of her.

“Get home!” Damian’s gaze narrowed and stared into the defiant yellow eyes. He stomped his foot and water droplets flew up from the grass, coating his legs. “Go home or I’ll have to take you there myself.”

The little cat blew a disgruntled breath out his nose and turned around to saunter arrogantly back across the street. If the kid went into Jocelyn’s yard, Damian would feel obligated to chase him out of there, too. Instead the shifter darted three houses down Mysterious Lane before wiggling under a Bougainvillea bush. He watched the cat disappear and more than half expected to find a little something strategically deposited on his welcome mat tomorrow evening. He hoped he remembered to look before he stepped in it and ruined yet another pair of shoes.

Glancing house by house he noticed all was quiet, no sign of trouble—or females. Even Jocelyn’s house was dark. Which wasn’t unexpected. She worked the evening shift at the museum four nights a week. He didn’t understand her draw to the musty old place. But who was he to judge? She loved her job.

She also loved to make him crazy!

The house was multi-colored, showing off Pepto-pink where the mint-green peeled away, and some kind of orange under the pink. The Kaleidoscope of color was an eyesore to everyone—except Jocelyn.

When she’d first moved in, he’d offered to fix the place up for her. Not out of the kindness of his heart, but because the sight of all that disrepair made his retinas burn. That had been a no-go and so he did his best to ignore the house while being friends with the female who lived inside the atrocity.

With a shake of the head he turned back to admire his own meticulously cut, green grass and recently painted white colonial home. He walked back up the long, flower-lined walkway, pausing at the front door with his hand on the handle when catcalls, whistles and car honks made his feet stutter. Without turning around he went inside to seriously consider taking Jocelyn up on her offer for sanctuary.

*****

Thanks for stopping by... Please KEEP SAMPLING!

Spook-a-licious: Where Boo-ks Devour You: Blog Hop WINNERS!

2011-10-25T11:34:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and entered the Spook-a-licious:

Where Boo-ks Devour You: Blog Hop Contest.

I hope you had a frightfully good time!

And the winners are...

terri_dion, Jess S, and goshnsqurrel63

You have each won a digital copy of The Seduction of Damian AND His Destiny is Karma.

Check your email for deets on how to download your copies today!

Spooktacular Giveaway Hop (October 24th - 31st)

2011-10-24T00:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Morgan's Musings and

the Spooktacular Giveaway Hop!

Thanks to Kathy of I Am A Reader, Not A Writer

and The Diary of a Bookworm for hosting this giveaway!

Let me introduce myself...

I am Morgan Kearns; former journalist, current author, and mother of four young children just to keep things interesting.

I have four titles available; two contemporary romances

(Fade to Black and In It To Win It)

as well as two paranormal romantic short stories...

The Seduction of Damian

The Gossip of Mysterious Lane #1

When Paranormal Partners magazine names Damian their most eligible bachelor, life as he knows it changes forever. Females come out of the woodwork to try and link their names to his—with seductions that make his skin crawl and his stomach heave.

If having crazy females attempt to seduce Damian is hard on him, it’s excruciating for Jocelyn. Firmly planted in the friend zone, she watches as females try to capture the only piece of Damian Jocelyn wants all for herself—his heart.

THE SEDUCTION OF DAMIAN is available via

Kindle, Nook and other ebook.

His Destiny is Karma

The Gossip of Mysterious Lane #2

What goes around really does come around—just to kick a male in the balls and bite him in the ass. Alexander, vampire playboy extraordinaire, finds himself smack dab in the middle of the cosmic crosshairs.

Karma is not a bitch, she is a vampire determined to achieve her heart's greatest desire. The first time she met Alex she was too young, too innocent, and too plain. But things change.

Realization slaps Alex upside the head when he comes face to face with the gorgeous female he can't believe he's met before. The one female he may not be able to live without. And the one who is strictly forbidden.

HIS DESTINY IS KARMA is available via Kindle, Nook, and other ebook.

In honor of Halloween, I'm offering three lucky winners a digital copy of The Seduction of Damian (The Gossip of Mysterious Lane #1)

AND

His Destiny if Karma (The Gossip of Mysterious Lane #2).

To enter my Spooktacular Giveway:

1) Follow Morgan's Musings

2) Join me on Facebook

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4) Leave a comment with your name and an email address where I can reach you if you're the winner.

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