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Love for Sale
by Linda Nightingale
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BLURB:
March
Morgan still believes in true love, but her faith in finding her soul mate is
slowly vanishing. She’s been married but never in love. So, it is a miracle to
find that fantasy exists on the last page of a glossy women’s journal. Mayfair
Electronics, Ltd., in black and white, offers Love for Sale. The London firm
has engineered sentient androids indistinguishable from humans. She flies to
England and meets the man she has been searching for her entire life.
Christian
requires no programming to love March at first sight. He’s handsome,
cultured…absolutely perfect…and a little different from the other androids. He
has an unexpected independent streak. March signs on the dotted line, buying
her dream man. They return to Houston, but soon her past and his future
threaten their Happily Ever After—indeed their lives.
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EXCERPT ONE:
From Love for Sale
Motionless,
she watched the parade of beauty, but none of them struck the special chord
that would make her heart sing. These men—androids—can be customized, March
reminded herself. Still, it took more
than looks to make her fall in love.
Then
he strode through the door, and her heart did a double back flip. She inhaled a
soft gasp. He was perfect, no
customization needed. The only
programming required was a sense of humor and an intense libido. Lord, she wanted to touch him, run her
fingers through his hair and kiss that luscious mouth.
“Sorry
to keep you waiting.” His voice defined
musical and played that special chord she’d dreamed of. “I was on the phone.”
The
Special Editions had gathered around her.
The auburn haired woman whispered a laugh. “Is there any need for more than one
introduction, Ms. Morgan?”
That
someone was speaking barely registered.
March didn’t respond. She was
speechless and couldn’t peel her gaze off the most beautiful man she’d ever
seen. His eyes were crystalline blue,
his hair wheat colored. She’d wanted
sparks. She’d gotten fireworks! No way in hell was she leaving London without
him.
Spellbound,
March was drawn one step toward perfection, her willful eyes traveling over his
body, pausing at his zipper, sliding down his long legs. The wasted years looped through her memory,
regret stinging her eyes.
Melissa
squeezed her hand. “Ah, you like our
blond.” She beckoned. “Come, Christian.”
In
tight jeans and a tux jacket with plaid cummerbund and bow tie, her dream man
paused in the light of a crystal and gold chandelier. His shoulder-length hair shone like
silk. Mischief sparkled in his
eyes. Full lips parted on a smile, his
teeth white and even. March loved a
beautiful smile, and everything inside her melted.
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Morgan D'Arcy:
A Vampyre Rhapsody
A Vampyre Rhapsody
by Linda Nightingale
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GENRE: Sci-Fi Romance Audio Books
BLURB:
The
greatest enemy of a vampire is boredom. Four centuries of existence have taught
Lord Morgan Gabriel D'Arcy to fear nothing and no one. Humans and their weapons
have little chance against his preternatural speed and arcane powers. Vampires
are viral mutations of human DNA. Still, the Vampyre code requires secrecy, and
he has learned to hide his nature from the world. The lure of mortality, of a
life in the sun, puts Morgan again and again at the mercy of calculating human
women though they fail to consider his charm and determination into the
equation. However, even grooming a future bride from infancy proves to be
fraught with heartbreak. And second chances are not always what they seem
unless... you are Morgan. Immortality and beauty, aren’t they grand?
EXCERPT THREE:
From A Vampyre Rhapsody
Art
is passion.
Each
of us, at some time, wishes to stand naked in passion’s temple and face
deepest, darkest desire—to be an innocent victim to lust. I knew all about lust. Lust.
Bloodlust. In the ecstasy of the
Kiss and the rapture of the kill, the two fused.
I
glided to the sofa, perching on the arm.
Mischief whispered in my ear.
My
friend Lucien, head of the Council that governed the Vampyre, would be livid if
I endangered our secret. I might even be punished. So what? For a long time now, I’d faithfully toed the
line, giving the powers that be no reason to slap my hand. No one was likely to
nominate me for sainthood, and I was tired of being a good man. Envisioning an outraged Lucien crumpling the
newspaper, I laughed aloud. For days, I
hadn’t laughed. I was still chuckling when I dashed off a Men Seeking Women
romance ad.
Vampires
were no longer monsters, but fine seducers, purveyors of passion. Victims abounded. As I sampled the replies, I
was disappointed and left fifty beautiful women disappointed as well, thinking
me another nut not a vampire.
I
failed to find the thrilling vintage I sought and forgot about the ad.
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“Hello,
darlin’.” Her voice was lazy, honey-sweet and sensual. “You look like you could use some company.”
I
took a deep breath of the vintage I had sought. “I could.”
“You
got it.” Manicured red nails dug into my
shoulders. “I’ve been waiting for you all my life.”
A
first-class, round-trip ticket to the Turks and Caicos Islands dropped on the
keyboard. Another fell beside it. One of the tickets was issued to Morgan Gabriel
D'Arcy, the other to Fiona Allman. I had to admire her style, but she couldn’t
have come from the ad. Names and addresses weren’t given.
Fiona
was the given.
“What
you waiting for? Your bags are packed. We’re leaving on a jet plane.” The
enticing voice grew darker, duskier. “To sunshine. No more of this fricking
rain.”
“Fiona,
I presume.”
“It’s
me, darlin’, the one you’ve been waiting for.” Soft, warm lips caressed my
cheek, her fingers working magic on the tense muscles in my neck.
The
scents of rain-perfumed skin, Italian leather, and blood laced with single malt
whiskey teased my six senses. I hadn’t
fed in nights. The craving wrenched my stomach.
Saliva broke beneath my tongue. Her fingers stroking my neck awoke
another, totally sexual desire. I threw back my head and laughed. I was in trouble. At last!
She
smoothed the hair back from my forehead. “Come on, pretty baby, get up. We
don’t have much time. Heathrow’s a good hour’s drive from here.”
“I
can’t go,” I said, not believing my own lie.
I always did exactly as I pleased.
“CD to cut.”
The
throaty laugh was as sensual as her touch.
“I’ve checked your schedule. No personal appearances. These dickheads
will wait until Lord D’Arcy returns. They have to. You are the show.”
“How
did you find me?” I liked the way she
stroked my libido. An image of taking her on the piano heated my blood. “How
did you know my name? And my schedule.”
“Does
it matter?” She tucked my hair behind my ear and sucked the lobe into her
mouth. “I wanna [screw] your brains out.”
“Anytime.” I was ready. Desire throbbed, hot, taut in my
belly and in my [shaft].
It didn’t matter how, only
that she had found me.
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GUEST POST:
Do any of your characters have a special hobby or interest? If so, write a post in the character talking
about those interests from their POV.
Hello,
my name is Morgan. Thanks for allowing me to take over your lovely blog today
to ramble on about my hobby though horses are more than a hobby (ask any
horseman). Since I was very young, I have loved the horse—everything
equine—books, films, TV or old-time radio which was mostly, at that time,
racing. I’ve heard that the way to make a small fortune with horses is to start
with a large one. If so, the journey is
worth the ticket.
I
awoke every Christmas morning and hurried to the window to see if there was a
pony tied to a tree on our front lawn.
There never was.
My
favorite breed is the Iberian horse—the magnificent Andalusian. You’ve seen
them in movies. They are used a lot in film today. Fancy movement, long flowing
manes and tails, arched necks. They are beautiful, and they are kind and smart.
The
Andalusian is the bullfighting horse of Spain, quick or dead. Mounted
rejoneadors depend on their horse to avoid the deadly horns of the fierce
Iberian bulls while they place the picadors in the animal. They are also seen
often in the modern dressage arena though they are perfectly suited to
Classical Horsemanship, which is my interest. This school includes the Airs
above the Ground: Capriole, Courbette which were designed to strike terror in
the enemy foot soldiers. In capriole,
the horse leaps into the air and kicks out with his hind feet. In courbette, he rears and jumps forward on
his hind feet.
I
could expound for hours of classical equitation, but I imagine you’d rather
hear about the horse.
The
Andalusian is called the Horse of Kings because in the heyday of European
monarchies, the Andalusian's flair, style and formidable carriage made him the
mount of choice for the aristocracy.
Many, many kings and queens were painted on Andalusians.
One
of the slogans of the International Andalusian and Lusitano Association is:
‘This horse will change your life.’ It
has certainly changed mine.
If
you are in the market for a horse, I can personally and enthusiastically
recommend an Andalusian. They tend to be gentle and calm (even the stallions)
and loving. Riding an Andalusian, you will never go unnoticed.
Linda
almost always has someone who loves the Andalusian in her books. The new
audiobook Gambler’s Choice is not about Andalusians, but it is about people who
love horses. The title is derived from a jumping class in a horse show. The
class is a timed event, racing the clock as the fences are raised higher and
higher, eliminating competitors until only one team of horse and rider remain.
I
could indeed ramble all day about horses. I will give you a break with the wish
that you have a good day … and rush right to the internet and research the
Andalusian.
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AUTHOR BIO:
Born
in South Carolina, Linda has
lived in England, Canada, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta and Houston. She’s seen a lot of this country from the
windshield of a truck pulling a horse trailer, having bred, trained and showed
Andalusian horses for many years.
Linda
has won several writing awards, including the Georgia Romance Writers Magnolia
Award and the SARA Merritt. She retired
from a career as a retired legal assistant, just joined the Houston BMW Club,
and the stars in her crown—two wonderful sons. In a former life, she must have
had to walk everywhere because today she is into transportation with fine taste
in expensive horses and hot cars! She likes to dress up and host formal dinner
parties.
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I enjoyed getting to know your book and thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Lisa. My maiden name was Brown. The excerpt is actually from another audiobook, Morgan D'Arcy: A Vampyre Rhapsody.
DeleteThanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy these tours and have found some awesome books for my sisters and daughters so thank you so very much.
ReplyDeleteThank you, James, for taking the time to comment. Do your daughters or sisters like audiobooks? Love For Sale and Morgan D'Arcy: A Vampyre Rhapsody are both available in audio as well.
DeleteSounds good
ReplyDeleteHi Gwendolyn! Good to see you and thanks for visiting.
DeleteThe tour is actually for 2 audiobooks: Love For Sale and Morgan D'Arcy: A Vampyre Rhapsody. These audiobooks are available on Audible and a sample is on my website: http://www.lindanightingale.com.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting me and my two audiobooks on your lovely blog!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAppreciate your interest, Victoria! you can listen to a sample on Audible or my website: http://www.lindanightingale.com.
DeleteI liked the excerpt.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your comment and am delighted you liked the excerpt! Thanks for visiting.
DeleteGreat guest post
ReplyDeleteSo good to 'meet' you, Edgar. I guess the guest post is a little slanted to horse lovers.
DeleteI enjoyed reading about your book. Thanks for giving me an opportunity to win. Bernie Wallace BWallace1980(at)hotmail(d0t)com
ReplyDeleteHello Joseph. Glad to 'see' you. I hope you had the opportunity to listen to the two audio clips!
DeleteSo cool to have your books on audible. :) I've always loved your tales and now there is another way to enjoy those stories.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karen. As an author I enjoy, this comment means a lot. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteExcellent read! My interest held, never wavering while my inquisitive nature wouldn't let me put this book down till I reached the last page. From the very beginning, the author, Linda Nightingale, sets the scene for a fascinating, intriguing story that captured my mind.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Linda, for the books and the so lovely trailers!
Thank you Carmen! You are a dear to visit and 'review' the books. Be sure to enter!
DeleteI love cars--sports cars in particular and especially the E-type Jag, 1964 vintage, and the Austen Healey 3000. Thanks for dropping by!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading the entire post, thank you!
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