#MFRWauthor SPOTLIGHT: J.L. Sheppard @JL_Sheppard

J.L. Sheppard was born and raised in Miami, Florida where she still lives with her husband.

As a child, her greatest aspiration was to become a writer. She read often, kept a journal and wrote countless poems. She attended Florida International University and graduated in 2008 with a Bachelors in Communications. During her senior year, she interned at NBC Miami, WTVJ. Following the internship, she was hired and worked in the News Department for three years.

It wasn’t until 2011 that she set her heart and mind into writing her first completed novel, Demon King’s Desire, which was published in January of 2013.

Besides reading and writing, she enjoys traveling and spending quality time with family and friends.

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Burdened by Desire, Elemental Sisters II
Paranormal Romance  |  The Wild Rose Press  |  January 31, 2014

Jocelyn, an Elemental, is stuck between the mortal and immortal worlds, yet not quite a part of either. Her power over the elements of the Earth won’t evolve until she meets her mate. Before then she’s an easy prey and a coveted possession for the Malums Inmortalis who wish to conquer the world.

Alpha werewolf, Landon, has been living with the knowledge his fated female, the one woman created for him, is just beyond his reach. For months he’s forsaken her, refusing to accept his mate because she can never grant him a much-needed heir for his nearly extinct pack.

Despite his decision Landon finds himself drawn to Jocelyn and when an attempt is made on her life, he realizes his destiny lies with her. Can they overcome the long-held prejudices of his kind and defeat their enemies in time to find what the future holds?

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Book Excerpt

His heart-wrenching confession took Jocelyn by surprise. As his eyes continued to bore into hers, her heart skipped several beats. Was he being truthful? She wanted to believe he was. Maybe it was the way he stared at her, consuming her like nothing else mattered, like she was the center of his universe. She wanted to believe he was sorry and that she excited him. It would comfort her knowing he was as drawn to her as she was to him. But were the words he spoke true? 

He pulled her a touch closer, his body rubbing close to her own, she felt every muscle on his chest and his heat, the warmth from his body soothing her. Her eyes settled on his lips and she imagined what would happened if he kissed her again? What would she do? She was supposed to be angry with him but the reason was beyond her grasp.

“Baby?” 

The endearment caught her off guard, and her eyes drifted to his again. She fought to catch her breath as his gaze enveloped her. If she waited any longer, his scent would once again devour her. Was he waiting for, a response? What was she supposed to say? Did he ask a question? She couldn’t remember. All she wanted now was a kiss. Just one mind blowing, gut wrenching, searing kiss.

What Are You Waiting For? Get HOOKed on #MFRWauthor BOOKS!

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT: A Game of Chance @LaurenLinwood #MFRWauthor

MFRW Author Lauren Linwood released A Game of Chance, a historical western romance, on January 8, 2014 with Soul Mate Publishing.

Gambler Jed Stone is arrested for a murder his twin brother committed, a man he never knew existed. When Jed wins the deed to Lucky Lil’s, San Francisco’s most famous whorehouse, he falls in love with the madam’s daughter Lily, who’s always been shielded from house life. Will Jed be able to start a new life with Lily and bring his outlaw brother to justice?

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT: With The Lights On @AylaRuse

Ayla Ruse released With the Lights On, an erotic contemporary romance, on December 20, 2013 with Changeling Press.

She won’t have any place to hide once he gets his hands on her.

Tia’s an intelligent, beautiful woman who’d rather remain at the sidelines of life. This includes her sex life—or lack thereof. She used to dream of finding pleasure in a man’s arms, but she knows it’s only fantasy. She’s build different, or she’s broken. Either way, it means she can’t give into the temptation to be with the man she wants.

Damien’s been attracted to Tia for months, but with their differing schedules, it hasn’t been easy to get close. When the perfect opportunity presents itself he takes a leap, straight into her arms and straight toward…a lackluster coupling?

Presented with a challenge, Damien pulls out all the stops to ensure Tia has an unforgettable night, and it’ll be the first of many if he has his way. Now that Tia has nowhere to hide, will she give herself over to Damien’s care, or will she run away?

Warning: Explicit Sex  |  Heat Level: R+ Extremely Graphic Sex

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Get HOOKed on #MFRWauthor BOOKS!

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Readers, here's your chance each week to get hooked on a new book! Authors share a short excerpt from their books. If you enjoy the sample, consider purchasing the full book through their buy link.

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT: Cowgirl's Christmas Gift by #MFRWauthor @Starla_Kaye

MFRW Author Starla Kaye released A Cowgirl’s Christmas Gift, a contemporary romantic holiday story, on December 6, 2013 with Blushing Books Publications.

Kelli Stanton’s life has been tragically changed forever, her beloved brother’s even more so. She gives up her dreams to help care for him, even though he doesn’t want that. But how can she go on with her life when the stubborn man needs her? How can she be happy at holiday time when there’s nothing to be happy about? Worse, how can she possibly be attracted to the man she blames for ruining their lives? A man her brother lured to their ranch for reasons of his own.

A tragic accident that wasn’t Nic Battelli’s fault, took his sister’s life, and left her fiancé, his friend, partially paralyzed tortures him with guilt and grief. He can’t get beyond it; can’t deal with his business, the holidays, or anything else. But his friend is determined to give him a kick in the ass to get him actually living again. Then he meets Kelli and her wrongly blaming him, her smothering Jason with too much attention, and her sassy temptation spark feelings he’d never thought to have again. But she’s too young for him, too innocent, too bratty, and his best friend’s sister. Still…

Warnings:  Discipline elements
Heat Level:  R

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT: The Mason's Mark by MS Spencer @MSSpencerAuthor #MFRWorg

Author M. S. Spencer has recently released The Mason's Mark: Love & Death in the Tower (an Old Town Romance), a Romantic Suspense, on January 7, 2014 with Secret Cravings Publishing.

In both the best and worst first day at work ever, docent Claire Wilding meets the man of her dreams, but her carefully rehearsed guided tour of the George Washington National Masonic Memorial falls apart when she discovers a dead body. Together with Detective Ernest Angle, she's drawn into a dark world of black ops and Italian renegade masons. Also cloaked in mystery is her new love Gideon Bliss. A George Washington expert, he haunts the Memorial, his manner evasive. What is his secret? Claire fears she'll fall in love with him only to learn he's a thief or even a murderer.

Juggling two eccentric mothers, an inquisitive sister, and an increasingly smitten Ernest, Claire must find answers to a complex web of intrigue, including which black ops agent to trust, whether our first president strayed, and if she and Gideon will ever be together.

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It's Week Three of Book Hooks! #MFRWhooks #MFRWorg

Welcome to Week Three of Book Hooks, the weekly meme hosted by the MFRW Authors Blog.

Readers, here's your chance each week to get hooked on a new book! Authors share a short excerpt from their books. If you enjoy the sample, consider purchasing the full book through their buy link.

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT: #TOUCHmyHEART by #MFRWauthor @PalomaBeck

Paloma Beck released Touch My Heart in November 2013. This is the second book in the Heart And Soul series, a contemporary BDSM-lite romance series that contains explicit sex scenes, including consensual adult spanking.

William knows exactly what he wants. He saw what his parents had and he plans to have that kind of love for himself. He just has to convince Aubrey she’s perfect for him. He attempts to take it slowly, cautious of her weariness and his own preoccupations. Then he bargains, persuades and seduces until Aubrey agrees to be his. That’s where the rest of his life begins… 

… even while another part of his life begins to crumble. He finds the foundation of his own family rocked. With William’s future not in his control anymore, he needs Aubrey as much as she needs him. There’s solace in knowing you don’t have to go through life’s heartache alone. 

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT: Five Courses @AylaRuse

Ayla Ruse released Five Courses, an Erotic Contemporary Romance, on November 22, 2013 through Totally Bound.

Paying the price for breaking the rules has never been so delicious.

Trent and Mike rule their kitchen like they do their subs—with firm command and guiding strokes. Only they haven’t enjoyed a sub in months, not since Melissa moved in with them. She’s getting over a broken heart and seems so fragile that they don’t want to scare her away.

When the men come home from their club early one night, they catch her breaking just about every rule they have in their kitchen. Now the gloves are off.

Melissa, trembling under their gaze, is given ten seconds to decide her fate—she can walk away and lose any hope of growing her relationship with these men, or she can stay and submit to their creative punishment for her misdeeds…

Warnings: BDSM, Explicit Sex, Menage (m/f/m)
Heat Level: R+ Extremely Graphic Sex, light BDSM

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Second Chance to Get Hooked with #MFRWhooks

Welcome to the SECOND EDITION of Book Hooks, a NEW weekly meme hosted by the MFRW Authors Blog.

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT: Immortal Relations Coming Out by #MFRWauthor Guy Ogan @thecarphotoguy1

Guy D. Ogan released a Paranormal Romance, Immortal Relations Coming Out on 11 November 2013. It's offered exclusively through AMAZON.

Immortal Relations Coming Out is about political intrigue against the good vampires who have done so much to safeguard the world. The regime in Washington, who behind the scenes had supported China’s invasion of Siberia, realizes the vampires had put a stop to their gangsterism. Washington had a deal with the Chinese that would have ”feathered their nest” and given them a clear road to ultimate control over the American people, so they want revenge against those who they didn’t realize at first were vampires. Of course there has to be some action to save the planet thrown in for good measure!

Heat Level: R
Warnings: Since Gary has two mates and there is some fighting and death it is for Mature Adults

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Happy New Year!

Welcome to the FIRST EDITION of Book Hooks, a NEW weekly meme hosted by the MFRW Authors Blog.

Readers, here's your chance each week to get hooked on a new book! Authors share a short excerpt from their books. If you enjoy the sample, consider purchasing the full book through their buy link.

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