Defrost This Fan Pricing Saturday, February 17, 2023
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Fan Pricing Saturday, February 17, 2024
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Tinseltown Trail
Call of the Dragon
The Agent Operative Complete Series Boxed Set
Silence After the Storm
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An Unlikely Pairing in this Snippet of Fame and Flames Book 1
Hard Rock Heat: Fame and Flames Book 1
It’s either the worst day of Juno’s life or the best. She’s not sure yet
Hard Rock Heat –
Juno
The insides of my stomach churned as I sat waiting. Today was the big day. My first TV interview, and I’d been asked to wait in some side room alone. Not that I had any idea what to expect, but every time I’d imagined how it would go, it hadn’t been me waiting alone in a room for thirty minutes while the interview time ticked closer.
I’d imagined being unable to find the correct section of the studio and wandering lost in the building for hours or turning up in my pajamas. The sorts of nightmares everyone had. But I’d also dreamed of it going well and pushing my career to a whole new level.
Although I’d been up since six to get ready and travel to London for the interview, I felt wired, my hands shaky and my pulse fast. Once more, I checked my hair and makeup still looked okay.
I’d tried to do my deep brown hair in an elegant French plait but was so unused to bothering with it that I wasn’t sure I’d done a very good job. Similar with the makeup, although I’d heard they were likely to redo it anyway.
I ignored most of my facial features, a sort of self-defense mechanism. My nose was a little too wide, my eyebrows too bushy, and my forehead too tall. Instead, I tried to focus on my eyes, the intense blue one of my best features. I also loved my ears, the shape of them almost elven and quirky in their lack of earlobes. My face wasn’t the most attractive, but it could definitely be worse.
Sighing, I put my little compact mirror away and sat back. My stomach was still in knots, and my hands were beginning to sweat.
Not good.
I subtly wiped them on my skirt and hoped it wouldn’t show.
To try and give myself something to focus on, I pulled out the sheet of questions I was going to be asked again and looked through them. There were the ones I’d expected about my work, the current book I was there to promote, and how I juggled everything.
There was also one about my separation. It had come as a shock to a lot of people. Almost fifteen happy years of marriage, including those of the recent pandemic, suddenly ended. I’d planned my answer to that one very carefully. I had to make sure people believed my reasoning.
Almost instinctively, I reached down to the bruises on my right-hand side and smoothed my clothes over them. They still hurt, but the pain was finally fading. I’d taken painkillers to take the edge off, but it was important that no one noticed them.
I was thinking about my answer to the final question, what I was planning on doing next, when the door finally opened.
My mouth fell open as I recognized one of the most attractive men on the planet being shown into the room by another of the studio assistants. He gave me a brief smile, the gesture lighting up his tanned cheeks and showing the chiseled jaw in the best frame.
He glanced at the woman showing him in before moving over to a seat on the opposite side of the room, and I couldn’t help but follow him with my gaze.
I finally shut my mouth, hoping the click it made wasn’t too audible.
“Someone should be with you to take you to hair and makeup in just a few minutes,” the woman said to Jack Starling, billionaire rock star and actor, before she noticed me.
She seemed to do a double-take as if she didn’t expect anyone else to be in the room.
“Oh, are you waiting here for Dominic?” she asked.
“I don’t think so,” I replied. “A lady called Faith asked me to wait here for my interview.”
“Interview?” The woman frowned and pulled the folder she’d been clutching against her chest far enough away to look at it. She seemed to scan down some sort of list.
“I think you might be in the wrong place. This is the section of the studio for Keith O’Sullivan’s talk show.”
“Great. That’s the show I’m on today,” I said as I exhaled, feeling my body relax with relief.
“Me too. They must be doing a double interview,” Jack said as he leaned forward and once again offered me that dazzling grin. His words were like honey, a blend of American deep South accent and something more mystical and almost Caribbean.
“No, no,” the woman said, suddenly appearing flustered. “It’s just Jack today. What’s your name, miss?”
“Juno. Juno Fernsby. The author and narrator.”
“Audiobook narration?” Jack Starling asked as the woman continued to look through pieces of paper she held, dropping one.
Both of us got up and tried to pick it up for her. Jack beat me to it by just a fraction, our hands brushing together. I straightened, feeling my cheeks grow hotter as he handed it back.
“I’m sorry, I don’t have you down at all. There must have been some sort of mix-up. Your interview must be another day. Do you think you could come back another day?”
I frowned and held up the paper I’d been clutching, my question sheet with a clearly printed date at the top.
“It is the ninth of July, right?” I asked.
“Of course. All day,” Jack replied for the woman, although she nodded as well.
“Then I’m meant to be here today,” I added, feeling my stomach knot even more.
Of all of the things I’d imagined going wrong, having the studio forget I was coming hadn’t been one of them. This couldn’t be happening.
Not only had it cost me several hundred pounds to get here and stay the night at a hotel nearby, but the time it had taken and the preparation I’d put in was massive. My new agent had assured me this would do wonders for my career. It was supposed to be something hugely exciting, not a train wreck.
“I’m really sorry. I don’t understand how there’s been such a mix-up, but you can’t be interviewed today. Mr. O’Sullivan doesn’t do double interviews.”
“But I’ve had this interview planned for months. I was told he doesn’t get many openings…” I trailed off, aware I was rambling.
I felt mortified, my cheeks beginning to heat. Not only was I not going to get my interview, but I was being given the brushoff in front of my favorite actor.
I looked between them, not sure what else to say or do, but the assistant appeared entirely sure of herself. No interview for me.
“Why don’t you go check,” Jack said. “There’s a chance we’re both meant to be here, and this lady has no doubt come a long way for this. I’m sure something can be worked out to accommodate both of us and waste no one’s time.”
The woman gulped, but his calm suggestion had far more weight than my pleading denial had achieved. Eventually, she nodded.
“If you could both wait here, I’ll be back as soon as I can.”
She turned on her heels and strode out, pulling the door shut behind her with a bang.
I backed up a little, not sure what to do now, and very aware I was alone in a room with Jack Starling, the most attractive man in the world. He didn’t move, his gaze on me, and I felt my cheeks flush again, so I looked away, taking in the jeans he wore and the brown boots beneath them. He had a quirky dress style, as did most of the rockers he spent time with.
“I’m sure the whole thing will be sorted out soon,” he said. “Have you come a long way?”
“From Bath,” I replied, instantly grateful for his ability to make conversation. I’d heard he was shy, but my normal, confident exterior was taking a while to catch up to the situation.
“Beautiful city. I love it there in the summer.”
“It’s stunning when the sun shines,” I said, immediately hating the small talk, but what else did I say to this man? My mind went blank, and my heart hammered in my chest, the pain down my side suddenly a thousand times worse.
This was a bad day.
Could it be the most attractive man in the world was also a decent one? Find out on February 22nd when Fame and Flames Book 1: Hard Rock Heat is released. Until then head over to Amazon and pre-order it today.
Love is in The Air Wild Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Love is in the air, the love of books that is!
Wild Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Each week we bring you a list of books from not only LMBPN authors but also friends of ours, that are on sale! Here’s a fantastic opportunity to discover some new authors or some exciting books you may not have seen yet.
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The Agent Operative Complete Series Boxed Set:
It’s a niche field with unique problems. Somebody gets shrunk down to toadstool size and suddenly everyone’s upset. Welcome to L.A. No worries. Norah will fix it. She has a great family, a crackerjack assistant, and her business is taking off. Until things start going wrong. Actors are being injured, magic is causing accidents, and someone is hunting down former Silver Griffin Agents. Which makes it her business. Her parents are Silver Griffin agents in hiding. Norah never intended to get involved in her parent’s line of work. Whole other kind of agent – with real weapons and injuries that are harder to fix. But someone is muscling in on her business and maybe her life.
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Tinseltown Trail:
Ever since Mable was a young elf, all she’s wanted is to be a star. Her parents would have been happy if her deepest desire was to become part of a constellation. Alas for them, Mable has her sights set on becoming an actress. Hollywood turns out to be less “human world” than she expected. The city is home to the many mythical creatures who have made their way to Tinseltown in search of fame and fortune. In a world of glitz and glamor, what’s a little bit of magic? The key to success, according to the Devil. The literal prince of Hell wanting to be Mable’s agent is only the beginning. Her new roommate is the Greek muse Polyhymnia, and her roomie’s best friend is the sultry Minotaur of Minos’ Labyrinth fame. When a young gnome goes missing, Mable and her friends find themselves drawn into the underbelly of the city.The investigation leads them into the dark side of La-La Land and a search fraught with danger, glamor, and intrigue. Can Mable find the missing gnome without losing her way? Or will success come at the cost of selling her soul?
Scarlett:
When book-store attendant and mystery-romance fan, Scarlett, is accused of murder, she finds herself taking up sleuthing in an attempt to clear her name before she’s arrested by the steamy local military police officer. Her efforts, however, are thwarted, not only by him being on the same trail of clues, but also by having no recollection of the night in question. To make matters worse, weird things keep happening around her.
Like, seriously weird.
Paranormal weird.
Dashing vampire suitor and whole new world of magic kind of weird.
If you like your paranormal mysteries quirky, British, and with a soupçon of romance in the air, then this, fair reader, is your cup of tea.
Gates of Eden: The Druid Legacy Boxed Set:
From Book 1: Elijah Wadsworth lost his parents and twin sister in what he thought was little more than a tragic accident. Five years later, when Elijah begins manifesting strange abilities—which he neither understands nor can control—he discovers his family has been at the center of a cosmic battle for centuries… and his family’s death was likely no accident at all. A mysterious “girl in black” with dark, magical abilities pursues him, hoping to lure him to her cause. After coming into possession of a mystical stone, which transports Elijah into his deceased father’s ancient memories, Elijah and his closest friends must discover the source of his power together lest his newfound abilities drain his very soul, and open up our world to the blight of Samhuinn. When a girl he loves, however, is threatened he must make a choice to either save her by joining the sorceress, the “girl in black,” or save the world.
Gates of Eden/ Shattered Glass Complete Universe:
Each Boxed set is on sale for .99¢
Six, complete, omnibus sets are now available in Theophilus Monroe’s best-selling GoE/Shattered Gates Universe! You can read these in any order! However, the boxsets are arranged chronologically. Start with whichever series appeals to you the most or start at the beginning and watch how the GoE universe develops. It’s up to you!
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Wicker City:
In a post-apocalyptic Chicago ruled by warlords, a young woman named Elena must stay one-step ahead of the violently shifting political landscape to protect her family and save her city. For years Elena searched for a way back into the walls of Wicker City. She was forced into exile when her parents were killed and the blame put on her. When she works her way back in, she discovers that nothing is as it seems and that the warlords are fighting for a mysterious power with the potential to upend everything. As she finds her true allies and enemies, she’s forced to choose between keeping her humanity or seeking justice. The warlord who holds Wicker City holds the power. But when the source of power is a mystery, those in charge have to stay alert at every turn.
Two Thousand Grueling Miles:
Young but determined, the man of the family too soon, Jake Zane comes of age with the help of a massive mute escaped slave. It’s conquer the wilderness, protect your mother and sisters, or die trying.
A grueling challenge: 2,000 miles of rutted trail with little or no civilization, no water or far too much, wild animals, wicked weather, and savages both red and white. The good news: you have family and friends, and hundreds more making the trip. That is, until disease and accidents threaten everything.
The Oregon Trail is the artery that brought lifeblood to the west, long before wagon or rail. It was the ultimate challenge for thousands who wanted land and opportunity.
Jake Caldwell Thrillers Books 1-4:
Once you start running, it’s hard to stop… Mob enforcer, Jake Caldwell, is in the dark business of breaking kneecaps and snapping bones. But each job sends him one step closer to turning into the man he swore he’d never become—his violent and abusive father. Leaving the mob is easier said than done, so when his boss offers a bloody way out, Jake has no choice but to take it. Even if it means confronting old ghosts.
Seeking redemption from a violent upbringing, Jake learns he can’t turn his back on those who need him. It’s in his blood. But Jake needs to stay one step ahead of the bad guys if he plans on having any future at all.
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New releases for you to love!
So… I hear Taylor’s boyfriend’s team won the big game this weekend. That’s how we say it, right? Maybe I should have just said the Chiefs won, but it was more fun to put it that way and I’m all about fun.
Whether or not you were into the big sports ball game this weekend or were doing something else, I hope you had a good weekend! If you’re the type to celebrate Valentine’s Day, well you’ve got just a couple days left to get your gifts to enjoy the day. As for me, half-price chocolate day comes right after and I can’t wait!
I have 5 awesome books launching this week and the first one is out today. That’s pretty sweet for a Monday!
This Week’s New Releases
Title: Silence After The Storm
Series: C.O.R.P.S.E. Book 3
Release Date: 02/12/2024
What does it mean to be human in a world where humans and machines collide?
In the pulse-pounding third book of the C.O.R.P.S.E series, Maris is Public Enemy #1. A botched attack exposes her identity. Now C.O.R.P.S.E. manipulates the public against her, forcing her into hiding with Spyder.
On the run with unlikely allies, Maris desperately counterattacks C.O.R.P.S.E.
She’s determined to clear her name and reveal their sinister plans. Dodging hovercopters through dystopian Nuevo Diego, she navigates sewers, back-alley deals, and an underground railway in a frantic race for the truth.
As Maris uncovers C.O.R.P.S.E.’s twisted human/machine experiments, she faces her ultimate test—and profound questions about her own humanity. Will she embrace her human connections or will programming override all? Can she defeat C.O.R.P.S.E. without losing herself?
The stakes have never been higher in this inventive sci-fi thriller!
Join Maris as she hurtles through a cybernetic maze of intrigue and psychological suspense to challenge the essence of identity!
Title: The Therian Prince
Series: The Therian Throne Book 2
Release Date: 02/13/2024
A forbidden mating bond…
The punishment is torture and a brutal death, but Ash bonds to Luca anyway.
Shouldn’t finding her soulmate should be a cause for celebration?
For Ash, things never work like that.
Luca has two choices.
He can kill his father and assume the throne or let the mad king murder his mate and continue abusing his subjects.
When he is called home, Ash refuses to let Luca face this decision alone, and Dani goes where her sister does.
How can two humans defy a realm populated by dragons?
Then the queen and her rebels present Ash and Dani with a new set of challenges.
What would Ash sacrifice to protect Luca?
Title: Tinseltown Trail
Series: City of Angels and Elves Book 1
Release Date: 02/14/2024
Ever since Mable was a young elf, all she’s wanted is to be a star.
Her parents would have been happy if her deepest desire was to become part of a constellation. Alas for them, Mable has her sights set on becoming an actress.
How…mortalish.
Mable’s yearning for the spotlight drives her to leave home. She ventures into the human world to chase her dreams, but finding stardom among the mortals comes with unique challenges.
Hollywood turns out to be less “human world” than she expected.
Mable soon discovers that she isn’t the only nonhuman in Los Angeles. The city is home to the many mythical creatures who have made their way to Tinseltown in search of fame and fortune.
In a world of glitz and glamor, what’s a little bit of magic?
The key to success, according to the Devil.
The literal prince of Hell wanting to be Mable’s agent is only the beginning. Her new roommate is the Greek muse Polyhymnia, and her roomie’s best friend is the sultry Minotaur of Minos’ Labyrinth fame.
Hollywood is a home away from home…until tragedy strikes and Mable is exposed to the truth behind the illusion.
When a young gnome goes missing, Mable and her friends find themselves drawn into the underbelly of the city.The investigation leads them into the dark side of La-La Land and a search fraught with danger, glamor, and intrigue.
Can Mable find the missing gnome without losing her way? Or will success come at the cost of selling her soul?
Title: Mystic Mantle
Series: Eldritch Engineer Book 4
Release Date: 02/06/2024
Charles Smith brought magic back with him to Earth, but will even that be enough to end the Reaper threat?
The reapers have brought a Queen through the dimensional barrier. With her magic behind them, the reapers intend to open a massive portal, allowing tens of thousands more of their kind to pour into Earth.
They have to be stopped—no matter the cost.
As governments of the world gird themselves to use their most terrible weapons to stop the reaper threat, Smith and his allies throw everything they have into one final attempt to defeat the enemy with more conventional means.
Under the streets of Manhattan they go, seeking the deadliest foe Charles has ever challenged.
And if he fails, nuclear fire will destroy the city and everyone in it.
Title: Witch, Please
Series: The Undoubtable Rose Beaufont Book 11
Release Date: 02/16/2024
To end evil, one has to know where to find it first.
Rose Beaufont needs to discover where the Sovereign Shadow coven is.
Once she does, then she can end witchcraft for good.
But to do so, she must kill the most powerful witch to ever live.
Mater Inferni.
The Mother of Witches won’t go down without a fight.
To end her evil reign, it will require something Rose never expected.
She’s used to fighting with force and magic, but this epic battle will require much more than that.
Love.
Fighting hate with hate, only creates more chaos.
The way to end evil is with love.
But that requires a faith unlike any other.
Can Rose discover the location of the Sovereign Shadows coven and end the Mother of Witches before she destroys magic for good?
Super Fan Pricing Saturday February 10, 2024
Super Bowl or not, these are some super deals!
Fan Pricing Saturday, February 10, 2024
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Grab them today before the prices go up!
Divine Storm
Pilot’s Apprentice
Witch-Mage Liberation
Brew City Blues Complete Series Boxed Set
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Love to Read Wild Wednesday, February 7, 2024
For those who love to read, these deals are for you!
Wild Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Each week we bring you a list of books from not only LMBPN authors but also friends of ours, that are on sale! Here’s a fantastic opportunity to discover some new authors or some exciting books you may not have seen yet.
Most of these books are FREE in Kindle Unlimited, but all are on sale today.
Please remember to double-check the price before you one-click.
Brew City Brews Complete Series Boxed Set:
Gangsters, sex workers, murderers, and thieves are just the external elements he will have to deal with to make it through field training. Michael is thrown into the fast-moving pace of a rookie’s life that takes him inside the lives of cops, criminals, victims, and their families.
Twenty-hour workdays and the department’s internal affairs unit making him feel like he has a bullseye on his back adds to the pressure.
Can this army vet with a troubled past survive the toughest part of his training in the Milwaukee Police Department and come to terms with the heartbreak from his past?
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Free Trader Box Set Books 1-3:
All they wanted was to trade. Others had different ideas. Braden and his mindlinked Hillcat build friendships with other sentient creatures and extraordinary humans as they try to create a world of Free Trade, but obstacles stand in their way. As they encounter intransigent humans or power-hungry mutants, they fight for what they believe is right.
From Book 1: A Cat and his human minions fight to bring peace to humanity. Free Trader series takes you to a colonized world across the galaxy where humans and their sentient creations struggle together to build a better world. Not everyone believes. Some believe that being stronger means they can take what they want. People suffer, until the Free Trader arrives. He only wants to trade, but the takers have other ideas.
Orphan Cowboy:
In the heart of Texas, an unexpected legacy shapes one man’s destiny. Lee Edward Holt, raised in the embrace of Our Lady of Mercy Orphanage, cherishes the only home he’s ever known. Unaware of his true parentage, he thrives within the familiar walls of his upbringing—until he uncovers a shocking truth. Stepping into the vast expanse of Kerr County, Texas, the discovered existence of Lee Edward’s biological family awakens in him a sense of belonging. With a living mother and the late owner of Long Trail Ranch revealed as his father, he inherits an expansive 85,000-acre ranch alongside his stepsister, Mary Beth Hunter. When a neighboring ranch threatens their land, Lee Edward takes it upon himself to partake in a daring cattle drive to save his family’s legacy. And in a breathtaking twist of events, he ends up on a perilous balloon flight, facing challenges that test the very fabric of his Texan spirit.
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The Finger Trap:
When half measures don’t get you the whole truth… Tony Flaner is a part-time comedian and full-time commitment-phobe who has never been able to stick with anything in his life. After his fourteen-year marriage ends in divorce, Tony’s life takes a dramatic turn when a drunken party ends in murder. With his life on the line, he must uncover the identity of the mysterious girl who was murdered and how they ended up together in the first place. This undertaking is not just about clearing his name—Tony needs to prove to himself and everyone else that he can finish something for once in his life. But when Tony discovers that his fate is intertwined with that of the mysterious girl he hardly knew—and that their lives are connected like a Chinese finger trap—he unknowingly embarks on a journey full of twists and turns around every corner. Can Tony Flaner finish this one task and clear his name before he gets sent to prison for a murder he didn’t commit?
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A Star is Born in this snippet of City of Angels and Elves Book 1
City of Angels and Elves Book 1: Tinseltown Trail
A star is born… maybe. A signed deal with the devil is all that is needed for a one-way ticket to stardom.
Tinseltown Trail –
When the Devil himself tells you you’re going to be a star, you’re probably screwed.
The thought flicked through Ma’s mind as she sat across the attorney’s desk. Yes, the Devil was a lawyer in his spare time, among other things. He wore a pinstriped suit and had dark, slicked-back hair. He sat calm and composed with his gaze directed at the paper before Ma, patiently awaiting her response.
Finally, Ma brought her attention back to the proposed contract in front of her. Wincing, she scanned the wording again, nervous excitement jolting through her body.
The Devil folded his hands in front of him on the desk. “Mable-Anne.”
“Ma,” she corrected him.
“But Mable-Anne is such a pretty name. Very well, let’s begin. Ma, you’re a free agent. Please let me represent you. There is much I can do to help. I think we both know this is your best chance at achieving the level of stardom you seek.”
Ma didn’t doubt the Devil could pull strings and help her establish herself as a star stuntwoman and actress in Hollywood. But what would be the cost?
She picked up the contract and continued reading through it. As much as she wanted success, she wasn’t about to dive blindly into a deal with the Devil.
He must have sensed her thoughts. “You don’t think you’re the first elf to try to make it in LA, do you?” He leaned forward over his folded hands and regarded her curiously.
Ma paused her reading to meet his gaze over the top of the contract.
“Sure, you’ve got good looks.” The Devil bobbed his head good-naturedly. “The face, the hair, the eyes, the teeth…” He lowered his gaze down her neck toward the rest of her body. “The body. You don’t need my help in that department.”
“Look, can I finish reading through this thing?” Ma asked.
A wide smile formed on the Devil’s face. “Why, certainly. You have all the time in the world. Except…that’s not entirely true. You are mortal, and pesky mortal bodies do tend to, how should I put it? Sag. Yes, that’s the right word.”
Ma was still young, even for an elf. She opened her mouth to protest, but the Devil spoke over her.
“And don’t forget that you’ve already tried this path once.” He leaned conspiratorially over the desk toward her. “You remember what happened the last time you came to LA, right? Mortal minds tend to grow forgetful over the years…”
Ma set the contract back on the desk. “I’m not that old.”
The Devil passed his eyes up and down her for a moment. He didn’t look convinced.
“I’m not.” She hoped she hadn’t overstepped her boundaries. She was speaking one-on-one with the Devil. Being here was probably a bad idea, but it could finally be Ma’s ticket to success. Success that if she didn’t find soon, she’d have to leave the city. Life was too expensive here for someone trying to make it.
“I’m not trying to pressure you,” he said softly and delicately. “It’s just, it seems you’re the hot new thing after everything that went down with that half-troll Maine. You helped take down one of my clients—and the press has noticed you. I know several big-name producers who are practically begging to have you in their next film.”
Ma knew the Devil was exaggerating her fame. If big-name producers were after her, she would have heard from them by now. She couldn’t help but wonder why the Devil was so eager to help her. Was it because her ex-boyfriend had been the Devil’s client that she had taken down? Her ex had signed a contract similar to this one although she hadn’t known it at the time.
The Devil had failed to uphold his end of the bargain. Since Ma was her ex’s beneficiary on his contract, and since the deal had fallen through…
The Devil cleared his throat, snapping her back to the attorney’s office.
Ma pushed the issue. “If I’m so popular, why would I need you?”
“To represent you, of course. To make sure you don’t get, excuse my language, ‘screwed’ in your contracts. You deserve to be paid fairly for your work. And by fairly, I mean top dollar. Because this is an incredible time in your life right now. You must exploit it, or others will exploit you.”
Ma considered this. As her agent, the Devil should be able to secure her good roles with prominent directors. She had wrapped up filming on a TV show pilot. Now she needed to land another role, or she’d be unable to pay her bills.
“I’ve got my ear to the wind, and you’re so popular that you can consider this your own spinoff series.” The Devil reached over the desk and tapped the contract with his forefinger.
As anxious as she was to finally attain some measure of fame, to say yes right now would be foolish. She scanned down the contract until she came to a rather vague line. She read aloud, “‘In exchange for retaining the Devil’s services; I agree to render certain not-yet-determined services at not-yet-determined times.’”
She set down the contract and checked to see the Devil’s reaction. He was sitting back in his chair and smiling at her with his hands clasped before him. She was careful not to look into his eyes in case he tried to hypnotize her or something with his powerful magic.
“You have a problem with that clause?” the Devil finally asked, his smile still plastered on his face.
“Yeah, I do. What are you, the Godfather? Are you planning to have me dispose of bodies or something in the future?”
The Devil chuckled and adjusted his suit coat. “Nothing of the sort. I’m not so crass as my reputation might have you believe. But…” The word was long and drawn out. “I might need to ask you to perform certain services in the future. In exchange for the success I can help you attain. Have no worries. The services would be related to the showbiz industry. None of the sordid and repulsive requests your mind is probably buzzing with right now. How about I clarify that in the terms of the contract?”
The Devil snapped his fingers and Ma watched in surprise as the vague clause rewrote itself upon the contract to specify that her services would be related to the film industry.
She relaxed a little.
Maybe this contract wasn’t as bad as she was expecting. Especially if she could get the Devil to amend it to clarify everything in her favor. Then again, maybe she was being too optimistic. Unwavering optimism could be a double-edged sword. And she was no legal expert. It would take her hours to inspect the lengthy legalese.
She took note of another vague clause and read it aloud. “‘I agree to attend at least one of the Devil’s midnight masquerade meet-and-greet parties each month.’” She glanced over the contract at the Devil.
“Networking is the key to success.” His smile didn’t waver. “The main purpose of my parties is for my clients to meet each other, to see what they can do for each other. We’re all in this together, aren’t we?” The Devil’s words were calm and full of camaraderie. They threw up alarms in Ma’s head.
“Why are they at midnight? Do I have to perform some kind of dark ritual with the others?”
The Devil snorted. “Dark rituals? Just who do you think I am?”
Ma didn’t respond.
“Fine. I’ll add some…clarity.” He snapped his fingers, and a line was added to the end of the masquerade party clause, specifying only to converse and familiarize herself with the other clients. No dark rituals and no illicit deeds with anyone or anything at the parties.
Another clause caught her eye. “‘I must silently thank the Devil for the opportunity each time I’m about to go on set.’” She shook her head. “I’m not going to do that.”
The Devil’s face remained unchanged but his following words pressed out gratingly through his smile. “Now I think you’re being unreasonable. However…” He snapped his fingers, and the clause vanished from the contract.
Did he want to represent her that badly?
No. She caught the sharkish glint in his eyes. Ma was pretty sure now that this meeting had been about distracting her from something else—her ex’s old contract. As her ex’s beneficiary, there had to be some clause that could give her power over the Devil. The Devil didn’t like that. Too bad her ex’s contract wasn’t as simply written as hers. Each time she started to read it, it was like getting lost in a maze.
She had half a mind to confront the Devil about it right here, right now. Was that the best option? He had the power to make her a star.
The Devil raised a hand in dismissal. “I see you need more time. Take the contract with you and read the rest of it. Think on it.”
She nodded noncommittally.
The Devil sighed. “I want the best for you. You want to make it in this city, right?”
When Ma didn’t answer, he continued. “I want you to have the notoriety. I want you to rub elbows with the hottest stars. I want you to have a fast car. Hunks vying for your attention. Celebrity endorsement deals. A mansion in the Hills complete with fountains, a theater, and a bowling alley.” He rubbed his hands together sincerely in front of himself. “I want you to have it all.”
Ma had to admit that she had none of those things. She was relatively alone in LA, had no car, her apartment was nothing to brag about, and her love life was nonexistent. How much longer was she willing to stay in LA this time if she didn’t get her big break soon?
She rose and slid the contract into her purse. When she came here, she already had one contract in her possession. Now she had two. One was an enigma, but the other could make her a star.
When something sounds too good to be true it usually is. Will she use her knowledge of the Devil’s previous deals to make a new one or will she make it on her own? Find out on February 14th, 2024 when City of Angels: Tinseltown Trail is released. Until then head over to Amazon and pre-order it today.
New releases for you to love!
Don’t look now, but you’ve got a little bit more than a week to get your Valentine’s Day presents lined up before the big day arrives. And, like always, I’m looking forward to the half-price chocolate day the day after. Of course, there’s the possibility that you’re getting the candy for yourself, which is okay too! Who doesn’t enjoy Valentine’s Day candies of all varieties?
I have 4 wonderful books that are launching this week and one released this morning! That’s pretty sweet for a Monday!
- Pilot’s Apprentice
- Mystic Mantle {Not on preorder)
- Divine Storm
- Parental Guidance Suggested
This Week’s New Releases
Title: Pilot’s Apprentice
Series: Diplomat’s Apprentice Book 2
Release Date: 02/05/2024
Join the circus, see the galaxy. . . to Anwyn this sounded like a great adventure!
Anwyn Owens won her place at a prestigious starship pilot’s program on Earth and graduated with honors. But nothing in the curriculum could have prepared her for reality when she followed the advice of her uncle’s old friend and took a job as assistant pilot for an intergalactic circus.
The circus people became friends, she was learning new skills, and she was definitely seeing more of the “less civilized” parts of the galaxy than she might have if she’d remained with her politically prominent family.
Or maybe more of an adventure than Anwyn expected.
Not everything was running smoothly. The owner was ill, while the manager seemed to take an instant dislike to Anwyn. And what exactly was the manager doing on his late-night trips off their ship on various planets, anyway?
The circus had its own secrets, but now those secrets were about to blow up on them when a police force from the League of Free Planets becomes involved, along with Anwyn’s prominent uncle . . . and the team of special agents she’d met through him months ago.
Everyone is converging on the circus and Anwyn and her new friends are going to need all the help they can get!
If you’re looking for action, adventure, found family, family ties, and light humor, this book is for you!
Title: Mystic Mantle
Series: Eldritch Engineer Book 4
Release Date: 02/06/2024
Charles Smith brought magic back with him to Earth, but will even that be enough to end the Reaper threat?
The reapers have brought a Queen through the dimensional barrier. With her magic behind them, the reapers intend to open a massive portal, allowing tens of thousands more of their kind to pour into Earth.
They have to be stopped—no matter the cost.
As governments of the world gird themselves to use their most terrible weapons to stop the reaper threat, Smith and his allies throw everything they have into one final attempt to defeat the enemy with more conventional means.
Under the streets of Manhattan they go, seeking the deadliest foe Charles has ever challenged.
And if he fails, nuclear fire will destroy the city and everyone in it.
Title: Divine Storm
Series: Chosen By Freya Book 5
Release Date: 02/07/2024
Cults are bad. Cults with high-grade explosives? Worse.
But what’s truly terrifying? A cult armed with high-grade explosives and magic. Terra had the misfortune of stumbling upon one.
As if that isn’t enough, the cult worships a deity whose malevolence knows no bounds. Terra and her team are thrust into a world where chaos reigns supreme, and it’s starting to feel like she’s the designated cleanup crew for the gods’ mess.
Terra’s faced down countless adversaries, conquering each one with grit and determination. Or so she thought. When a supposedly defeated enemy resurfaces, grinning and very much alive, Terra realizes she’s not just dealing with new cosmic drama; she’s settling old scores.
This time, she’s determined to be more thorough. In a battle where magic and explosives collide, Terra’s mettle will be tested like never before.
Title: Parental Guidance Suggested
Series: Dungeon Core TV Book 2
Release Date: 02/08/2024
From dungeon depths to the spotlight’s glare, Luther Miller’s rise as the league’s new hero is as perilous as it is meteoric.
Rookie sensation Luther Miller is disrupting the World Dungeon Exploration Association, vaulting from obscurity to stardom after his staggering win in the Ultimate Four.
Fans and foes alike are clamoring to know: Who is this enigmatic dungeon diver, and how did he achieve the impossible?
Yet, the shadow of tragedy hangs heavy; can Luther outmaneuver the legacy of Malcolm’s death and forge a new path for his team amidst a maelstrom of media frenzy?
With a dungeon core bound to his soul and a world watching, Luther is on the brink of greatness—or ruin. As he forms new alliances and delves into treacherous dungeons abroad, powerful forces emerge. A corrupt bureaucrat, a corporate siren, and alien outlaws—all hungry for the secrets Luther holds.
Will Luther’s unyielding spirit be enough to protect his secrets and safeguard his friends?
Dive into the adventure, where the line between hero and outlaw is as thin as a dungeon’s wall.
For The Love of Deals Fan Pricing Saturday February 3, 2024
For those who love deals, here are some new ones for you!
Fan Pricing Saturday, February 3, 2024
Note: We requested the price changes from Amazon on Friday afternoon. Unfortunately, they don’t change all of the prices at one time. Please double-check the price before clicking “Buy”.
All of these new releases are 99c for one day only!
And they are also available for FREE in Kindle Unlimited!
Grab them today before the prices go up!
Second Contact
The Sariah Cronicles Complete Series Boxed Set
The Stolen Spellbook
Drow Mystery
The Deatheater
Books are Life Books are Love: $50 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway
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A Collection of Deals This Wild Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Time to get a collection of new books at great prices!
Wild Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Each week we bring you a list of books from not only LMBPN authors but also friends of ours, that are on sale! Here’s a fantastic opportunity to discover some new authors or some exciting books you may not have seen yet.
Most of these books are FREE in Kindle Unlimited, but all are on sale today.
Please remember to double-check the price before you one-click.
The Sariah Chronicles Complete Series Boxed Set:
Magic killed her parents. Will it kill her too?
From Book 1 Resistance to Magic: The amulet Sariah found buried in the mines looked liked her ticket out of her half-starved backwater life. The pendant was surely very valuable. The assassin who tried to steal it apparently agreed. Now all she wants is revenge. Or at least justice. With a little help from a friendly mystic she learns about magic. Only with its help does she stand a chance to vanquish the forces that destroyed her life. She hates magic. But will her thirst for vengeance drive her into magic’s open arms?
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Chronicles of Winland Underwood Complete Series Boxed Set:
She’s no stranger to running and hiding but she’s used to doing it alone. Winland Underwood, daughter to the legendary “Fixer“, has seen her fair share of magical mayhem. She’s just never wanted to be a part of it. But when a group of magical refugees needs her help, she’s finding it hard to say no. This half Light Elf and half Witch has her work cut out for her. How do you hide a whole group of people in plain sight? Just when Winland thinks she has it figured out, the town they have fled to has other plans. With a darkness lurking deep within the Ozarks, their safe haven is not what it seems. Follow Winland and her group of refugees as they battle to stay hidden while they find themselves in the middle an ancient mystery that is threatening to unravel everything. Is Winland enough to save them all? Or will she have to call in re-enforcements?
Realms of Power and Fury Complete Series Boxed Set:
The worst day of Eric’s life was capped off by him being kicked through a gateway into a universe filled with magic and monsters. To make matters worse, he had to fight for his life the moment he arrived. Nothing could have prepared him for a world where everything either wants to kill him or eat him. Or both. Eric never saw himself as a hero. But the world he’s been cast into needs one badly. It looks like he’s going to have to fill those shoes. He needs to gain some power if he wants to hold his own. Oh, and stay alive long enough to take on the forces of evil. If only that was as simple as it sounds…
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Afterthoughts and Daydreams:
What do you get when you combine boredom, creativity and teenage years with a healthy dose of winning contests with poetry?
A collection of poems nicely wrapped into a book. A collection of 30 poems falling into the categories of Life and Love, Everything in Between, and Death and Destruction, four essays from writing exercises and a short story fill the pages of this book. If you’re looking for inspiration, motivation or perhaps something to help you cope with the loss of a loved one, this book is for you.
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