Showing posts with label louisiana romance authors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label louisiana romance authors. Show all posts

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Four South Louisiana authors to discuss “Things That Go Bump in the Night” at the Main Baton Rouge Library


Four Louisiana authors — Diana Rowland, Em Shotwell, Eden Butler and Cherie Claire — will discuss how magic, monsters and myths inspire their storytelling with “Things That Go Bump in the Night: Magic and Monsters in the Deep South” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2019, at the Main Library at Goodwood in Baton Rouge. From folklore to local legend, to modern creations, the authors will elaborate on their work and then offer a question and answer period. Books from all four authors will be on sale through Conundrum Books of St. Francisville and available for signing.
The authors are:
Diana Rowland is an urban fantasy writer and is best known for her Kara Gillian series and White Trash Zombie series. She has worked as a bartender, a blackjack dealer, a pit boss, a street cop, a detective, a computer forensics specialist, a crime scene investigator and a morgue assistant.
Em Shotwell is the author of “Blackbird Summer,” “Blackbird Falling” and “The Chans” (short story, part of the “Blackbird” series) and the “Enchanted” series. Shotwell thinks the most interesting characters are the ones who live on the sidelines, and that small towns often hide the biggest secrets.
Eden Butler is an editor and writer of fantasy, mystery and contemporary romance novels and the nine-times great-granddaughter of an English pirate. When she’s not writing or wondering about her possibly Jack Sparrowesque ancestor, Eden patiently waits for her Hogwarts letter, edits, reads and spends way too much time watching rugby, “Doctor Who” and New Orleans Saints football.
Cherie Claire is the author of the Viola Valentine paranormal mystery series set in South Louisiana and “Haunted Lafayette, Louisiana” (The History Press) under her real name of CherĂ© Coen. Needless to say she enjoys a good ghost story, in addition to other supernatural elements.

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The East Baton Rouge Parish Library event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Tuesday Ebook Spotlight: Blake's 'Guarded Heart'

Book 4 of Jennifer Blake’s “Masters at Arms” series, featuring “the notorious swordsmen of New Orleans--charming by day, dangerous at night,” is now free to download as an ebook.

Here’s the book description of "Guarded Heart":

The last thing Gavin Blackford expects from an alluring and sophisticated lady at a New Year’s reception is a request to teach her how to kill a man. As a respected fencing master and duelist of renown, his usual clients are male. To refuse is his first impulse—but his curiosity is aroused by her unsettling combination of mystery and fiery intentions.

Ariadne Faucher never expected Gavin to be armored with intelligence and intuition as well as strength. It can’t be allowed to matter. All she requires it to get close to him to touch—preferably with the point of a sword.

Their lessons by candlelight are physically and emotionally intense, an escalating duel of hearts and minds. As tempers and passions rise, they draw ever nearer to the secret that has brought them together. But must it be a fight to the death—or can they turn and face their common enemy together?

Want more? Here are the other books in Blake's best-selling series:

Book 1: CHALLENGE TO HONOR
Book 2: DAWN ENCOUNTER
Book 3: ROGUE'S SALUTE
Book 4: GUARDED HEART
Book 5: GALLANT MATCH
Book 6: TRIUMPH IN ARMS

Jennifer Blake of Louisiana has been called "the steel magnolia of women's fiction" for her enduring career as an author. She has also been lauded as a "pioneer of the romance genre" and an "icon of the romance industry." A New York Times and international best-selling author from the publication of "Love's Wild Desire" in 1977, she is a charter member of Romance Writers of America, member of the RWA and Affaire de Coeur Halls of Fame, and recipient of the RWA Lifetime Achievement Rita. She holds numerous other honors, including two Maggies, two Holt Medallions, multiple Reviewer's Choice awards, the Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times Book Reviews Magazine, and the Frank Waters Award for literary excellence. She has written more than 75 books with translations in 22 languages and more than 35 million copies in print.

After three decades in traditional publishing, Jennifer established Steel Magnolia Press LLC with Phoenix Sullivan in 2011. This independent publishing company now publishes her work.

I borrowed all that from her Amazon author description but let me add, she’s a lovely person and oh, so very talented.




Louisiana Book News is written by journalist Chere Dastugue Coen, who writes Louisiana romances under the pen name of Cherie Claire. The first two books in her award-winning series are FREE as ebooks! For more information and to sign up for her newsletter visit www.cherieclaire.net.

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Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Tuesday ebook spotlight: Fournet's 'You First'

Stephanie Fournet is a contemporary romance author from Lafayette, and an Amazon best-seller. She just released her fifth novel, “You First,” which is once again set in Lafayette's Saint Streets area, an area where she lives with her husband John, her "needy dogs" Gladys and Mabel and her daughter when she's home from college. When she isn't writing romance novels, Stephanie is usually helping students get into college or running. You can learn more about Stephanie by visiting her website, http://www.stephaniefournet.com, or following her on social media.

Here’s the book description for “You First:”


Driven. Private. Insanely talented.

Gray Blakewood is the most successful crime writer under the age of thirty—and he has a secret that could cost him his life.

He just wants to finish his latest novel before his world unravels, and the last thing he needs is a beautiful distraction.

Meredith Ryan, his new personal assistant, has seen more than her fair share of hard knocks. And, still, she’s the sweetest person he’s ever met.

She deserves a lifetime of happiness—which he can’t offer.

But he can’t seem to stay away.


Louisiana Book News is written by journalist Chere Dastugue Coen, who writes Louisiana romances under the pen name of Cherie Claire. The first two books in her award-winning series are FREE as ebooks! For more information and to sign up for her newsletter visit www.cherieclaire.net.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Ebook spotlight: Maplesville bundle, 'The Promise'

First off, a little bragging. My "Cajun Embassy" series was spotlighted in the Santa Clarita Valley News this morning so I'm just a bit excited. The first book in that series, "Ticket to Paradise," was set in a Southern California town I called Santa Helena but it's based on Santa Clarita, a lovely town I lived in at the beginning of the 21st century. 

Here's the story.

On to today's free ebook. I'm excited about this as well. Moments In Maplesville” bundle edition, which includes “A Perfect Holiday Fling” and “A Little Bit Naughty” by Louisiana author Farrah Rochon, is now free to download at Amazon.

Here are the book descriptions:
A PERFECT HOLIDAY FLING - Book One (Originally published December 2012)
It’s no mystery why veterinarian Callie Webber is having a hard time getting into the holiday spirit. When the residents of her small hometown aren’t pitying her because of her ex-husband’s very public departure, they’re attempting to hook her up with a man…any man. Fed up with being everyone’s favorite charity case, Callie considers closing her animal clinic and moving to the big city. But, before she goes, she decides to give herself a Christmas treat to remember: a romantic holiday fling. And who better to have a fling with than the gorgeous newcomer who is turning heads around Maplesville?

When injured Navy pilot Stefan Sutherland reluctantly rescues a gutter cat for the sake of his five-year-old nephew, he never imagined it would lead to him discovering Maplesville’s most fascinating attraction…its smoking hot vet. Getting involved with a woman was the last thing Stefan anticipated when he agreed to care for his nephew during his Army nurse sister’s deployment, but if he’s going to spend the holidays in this sleepy Southern town, why not make the most of it with the perfect holiday fling.

A LITTLE BIT NAUGHTY - Book Two (Originally published March 2013)
Sometimes a girl can't help being a little bit naughty...

Jada Dangerfield was living her fairy tale—married to her high school sweetheart and working in her dream job—until it all came crashing down. Struggling to make ends meet, the unemployed divorcĂ©e stumbles upon a decidedly naughty new income stream, selling erotic toys to the women of her small hometown. And when Jada gets the chance to host a "Naughty Nights" party at the home of her uptight life-long nemesis Mason Coleman, she realizes it’s the perfect way to get under the skin of the one person who has always made her feel as if she wasn’t good enough.

Mason Coleman relishes his career as a high-powered tax attorney, but his most important job is keeping the promise he made to his father to watch out for his baby sister...even though she hasn't been a "baby" in thirty years. When he learns that his sister may be in trouble, Mason is forced to call on the one person he's never been able to abide, her brash and sexy friend, Jada Dangerfield. There's just one problem...how does he stop Jada from corrupting his sister with her kinky new business?

When this unlikely pair is forced to work together, things get a little bit naughty. 
 
Also, “The Promise” by Ann Weisgarber, set in Galveston, Texas, during the historic 1900 storm that killed thousands, is currently only $1.99 as a digital download (regular price $14.99). Weisgarber is also the author of “The Personal History of Rachel DuPree.” She was nominated for England's 2009 Orange Prize and for the 2009 Orange Award for New Writers. In the United States, she won the Stephen Turner Award for New Fiction and the Langum Prize for American Historical Fiction. She was shortlisted for the Ohioana Book Award and was a Barnes and Noble Discover New Writer.

Visit Ann's website at www.annweisgarber.com.





Louisiana Book News is written by journalist Chere Dastugue Coen, who writes Louisiana romances under the pen name of Cherie Claire. The first two books in her award-winning series are FREE as ebooks! For more information and to sign up for her newsletter visit www.cherieclaire.net.



Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Tuesday ebook spotlight - Jennifer Blake

Love Louisiana history paired with a steamy love story? Look no further than Steel Magnolia of women's fiction, Jennifer Blake. Right now Blake is offering four wonderful stories for only $4.99 as ebook downloads.

The Louisiana Plantation Collection includes:

SILVER-TONGUED DEVIL
Renold spins an enchanting tale of love and marriage, but Angelica only remembers their kiss before the steamboat exploded. How can she trust her supposed husband's word--when he is her father's sworn enemy?

MIDNIGHT WALTZ
Amalie's husband in an arranged marriage is uncaring and aloof during the day--but tenderly passionate in the dark of night. She could almost believe he's two different men....

ARROW TO THE HEART
At a tournament, Rowan wins a special prize he can neither accept nor refuse: bedding his host's young wife. Katrine declines to bear another man's child at her husband's command. The two play a defiant game of "Let's Pretend"...but can it keep them apart?

TENDER BETRAYAL
Roland proposes to Melanie to right a wrong. She accepts for vengeance. Will fiery passion join their troubled hearts--or ignite a final betrayal?

Please remember, 99-cent, free and discounted ebooks are gifts from authors. You can show your gratitude by leaving reviews on the websites where you downloaded the books. And of course buy their other books.




Louisiana Book News is written by journalist Chere Dastugue Coen, who writes Louisiana romances under the pen name of Cherie Claire. The first two books (pictured here) in her award-winning series are free as ebooks! Visit http://www.cherieclaire.net/.