New boxed set

Hi, readers! As you likely already know, I've had a new release this week... ;)

Check it out!

Title:  PHENOMENAL TOUCH - Supernatural Romance series starter collection and boxed set

Genres: Paranormal Romance, Science Fiction Romance, Light Fantasy Romance

Blurb:

In this never-seen-before union of tales, you’ll discover three full mystical stories by Marie Lavender. Finally, a collection that fans can sink their teeth into! From light contemporary fantasy romance to space opera, to all out fangs and sensual moments, this starter set has everything a paranormal/fantasy/sci-fi romance book lover could want…

MAGICK & MOONLIGHT

Jessie hides her magickal secret to protect herself from Ethan, the town’s new resident. But she never imagined casting a simple spell could turn out so wrong, and oh, so right.

BLUE VISION

Brooke isn’t sure what to make of Colin, the mysterious stranger with those striking eyes in the cold Montana wilderness. But she gets way more than she bargained for when a vacation fling turns into danger for the whole planet.

SECOND NATURE

Vampires are real! Not only must Desiree come to grips with that fact – plus the perils involved in such a discovery – but also, she must contend with her odd attraction to a strange creature named Alec. Plus, there's the notion that her origins might be far different than she once thought.

Get your copy of a sexy, supernatural, specialty boxed set today!

 

Links

Universal reader link:  https://books2read.com/PhenomenalTouch

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57051985-phenomenal-touch

BookBub:  https://www.bookbub.com/books/phenomenal-touch-a-supernatural-romance-series-starter-collection-and-boxed-set-collections-and-boxed-sets-by-marie-lavender

 

Enjoy! :)

 

Win a copy of BLUE VISION two ways!

Huh, Marie? How can I have two separate chances to win a book?

Well...I'll tell you.

This weekend, there are two giveaways running. One is on my blog, Writing in the Modern Age. Enter the Rafflecopter giveaways through the website here. There's a chance to win a signed paperback or an ebook of my sci-fi romance, among many other prizes by different authors! ;)

 
And finally, another ebook of this interplanetary, romantic read is available through Tina Donahue's big giveaway during her book launch for Thrill Me. Yay!

You have until midnight Eastern this Monday, January 27th to enter my mega giveaway which I'm hosting on my blog, and Tina's big contest is open through April 6th.

Giveaway Link: 
https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2020/01/post-christmas-winter-retreat-mega-multi-author-book-swag-giveaway.html

Tina's giveaway...


a Rafflecopter giveaway

So, go for it! What are you waiting for?

And in other news, I just got offered a new contract for Upon Your Return, book one of the Heiresses in Love Series. Thank you, Foundations, for taking me on! 

Hopefully, you will all see that historical romance novel again soon. ;)

Have a great rest of your week, everyone! ♥

BLUE VISION is back! ♥♥♥

Hi, readers! Just wanted to drop in and let you know that Blue Vision, a science fiction romance and book one of the Code of Endhivar Series, is available on Amazon again. I republished it this week...yay! :)

https://books2read.com/u/bpEJZW

If you need to get it from somewhere other than Amazon, it is on Smashwords now, and should be distributed to Barnes & Noble and Kobo soon. 

In any case, if you've never read this book, I hope you have a chance to do so. I guarantee you'll enjoy Brooke and Colin's journey the way I loved writing the story. ;)

Happy reading, as always! And have a wonderful holiday season!

Romance Giveaways, including BLUE VISION!

Hi, readers! Hope everything is going well on your end. I just wanted to jump in here and let you know about a cool giveaway happening this week.

A copy of Blue Vision, my sci-fi romance, is up for grabs on Thursday, during the I Heart Romance Week at The TBR Pile site. Yay!

books2read.com/u/bP0d2r 

Note: Check the buy link for more info about this book.

There are lots of other prizes with this event as well! :)

Here is the schedule with some of the giveaways offered, including a bookmark set of mine (Oct. 7th)...

October 1st

9am - Introduction to I HEART Romance post.

Prizes: 

$20 Amazon gift card

4 Item swag pack by HARLEY WYLDE

2pm: JAMES COX Post (m/m)

Prizes: 

$5 Evernight gift card,

Book bundle:Bubbly Uncorked by SHEA BALIK

Loved by a werewolf by BRONWYN HEELEY

Prize list book

5pm: DANIA VOSS post (m/f)

Prizes: 

$10 Amazon card,

Book Bundle: Redemption by APRIL ZYON

Calling All Villains by JAMES COX

Crossing Quinn by GAIL KOGER

October 2nd

9am; SHEA BALIK post (m/m)

Prizes:

 $10 Amazon gift card,

Book bundle 1: Bring That For You by BRONWYN HEELEY

Future Broken by JACEY HOLBRAND

The Devil's Cum in his Eye by JAMES COX

2pm: GAIL KOGER post (m/f)

Prizes: 

$10 Amazon gift card

Book Bundle 1: Safe in the Hitman’s Arms by KAIT GAMBLE

The Cyborgs Secret Baby by CYNTHIA SAX

A Wolf’s Tale by SUZY SHEARER

Book Bundle 2: Lie to Me by CHRISTINE KIRCHOFF

Rescued by the Mountain man by MARIN BLACK

Finding Euphoria by C. BECKER

5pm: CHRISTINE KIRCHOFF post (m/f)

Prizes: 

Book Bundle 1: Untraceable by BETH D CARTER

The Devil Take You by HK CARLTON

Hothar’s Folly by GAIL KOGER

Book bundle 2: Back to Good Paperback by LAURA BENSON

October 3^rd

9am: ELYZABETH VALEY post (m/f)

Prizes: 

$10 Amazon

Book Bundle 1: Calling all Villains by JAMES COX

Breakwater Beach by CAROLE MOLETI

Finding Euphoria by C BECKER

Book Bundle 2: Lie to Me by CHRISTINE KIRCHOFF

Watched by SUZANNE JEFFERIES

Valentina’s Miracle by PAIGE WARREN

2pm: MAGGIE BLACKBIRD post (m/f)

Prizes: 

Book Bundle: Raking The Ashes by KAIT GAMBLE

Blue Vision by MARIE LAVENDER

The Widow’s Walk by CAROLE MOLETI

Book Bundle 2: On The Ropes by DANIA VOSS

Lie to me by CHRSTINE KIRCHOFF

Prize list book

5pm: DANIA VOSS post (m/f)

Prizes: 

Book Bundle 1: Sassing Saul by GAIL KOGER

Melting her Dom’s Heart by SUZY SHEARER

The Cyborg’s secret baby by CYNTHIA SAX

Book Bundle 2: Lie to Me by CHRISTINE KIRCHOFF

Storm Watch by CAROLE MOLETI

Forever in a Moment by CHARLOTTE O’SHAY

October 4^th

9am: JAMES COX post (m/m)

Prizes: 

$10 Amazon gift card

Book Bundle: Matching Mates Collection by BRONWYN HEELEY

2pm: JACEY HOLBRAND post (m/m)

Prizes: 

$5 Evernight gift card

Book Bundle: The Triple Towers series by JAMES COX

5pm: KERI KRUSPE post (m/f)

Prizes: 

Book Bundle: Daemon’s Are Forever by SUZY SHEARER

The Cyborg’s Secret Baby by CYNTHIA SAX

The Warrior’s Whisper by DANIA VOSS

Book bundle 2: Lie to me by CHRISTINE KIRCHOFF

Calling All Villains by JAMES COX

The Cyborgs Secret Baby by CYNTHIA SAX

October 5th

9am: ANA RAINE post (m/m)

Prizes:

Book Bundle 1: The Triple Towers series by JAMES COX,

Prize 2: Whiskey and Moonshine audio book by ELIZABETH NOBLE 

5pm: CYNTHIA SAX post (m/f)

Prizes:

$10 Amazon card

Book Bundle 1: Touched by SUZANNE JEFFERIES

Redeemed by MAGGIE BLACKBIRD

Arresting Mason by AMBER DAULTON

Book Bundle 2: Calling all Villains by JAMES COX

Lie to Me by CHRISTINE KIRCHOFF

Prize list book

October 6^th

9am: HK CARLTON post (m/f)

Prizes: 

$10 Amazon gift card,

Book Bundle 1: Indian Paintbrush by JOHN HELDT

Rescued by the Cyborg by JESSICA COLTER SMITH

Lie to Me by CHRISTINE KIRCHOFF

Book Bundle 2: Otherworld series by JAMES COX

5pm: DANIA VOSS post (m/f)

Prizes: 

Book Bundle 1: Grease Monkey by HARLEY WYLDE

Texas Twang by PAIGE WARREN

Her Cyborg Lover by ANNE KANE

Book Bundle 2: An Alien Exchange by KERI KRUSPE

Calling all Villains by JAMES COX

Lie to me by CHRISTINE KIRCHOFF

October 7^th

9am: Closing post

Prizes: 

$20 Amazon gift card

Book mark bundle by MARIE LAVENDER

October 8^th – Winners will be announced. 

Don't miss your chance to win a prize! Keep checking back at The TBR Pile during I Heart Romance Week, and go ahead and dive in for today's events! ♥

Writing Out of Your Comfort Zone

The Writing Greyhound: Guest Post: Writing Out of Your Comfort Zone by Marie Lavender...:


When I was a kid, I dreamed of becoming a novelist. I knew from a young age that storytelling was my thing. Scenes played out in my head, and it was my job to get them on the page. I was that girl, going around telling everyone, “I want to be a writer!”

As I grew up, I was influenced by romantic comedy films and romance novels. As I began to get interested in various subgenres of romance, I could feel the possibilities unfold. My writer’s mind was opening bit by bit. When I finally self-published my work starting in 2010, there was a good range of tales, from literary fiction and poetry, to contemporary romance or romantic suspense, even paranormal romance. There were even some romantic mysteries. In 2012, I was discovered by Solstice Publishing, and through them, I published historical romance, lighthearted romantic fantasy, even launched a paranormal romance/urban fantasy series, Blood at First Sight. My stories in progress? They’re all over the place as well, from romantic suspense to dystopian romance, more historical romance, time travel romance, erotic romance, even a six-book romantic comedy series. The list goes on.

Last year, I decided to reinvent myself as a writer. Why? Because out of nowhere, it seemed, my story ideas quickly took on a life of their own. Categorizing them had become difficult. I was crossing multiple genres. In July of 2015, I published a children’s fantasy novella, A Little Magick. Writing the story was a little daunting at first, but it was fun and so worth it! 

This was so far from my usual scope of storytelling that I knew I had to take a step back and reevaluate some of my priorities. I adore writing or reading about romance, and that will likely never change. But I knew I could no longer consider myself just a romance author. I took a look at my 117+ works in progress, and I knew something big had changed, whether or not I realized it right away. This writing journey was a constant evolution. I thought of the cocky writer who’d brushed off her professor’s advice in college, yet now it truly resonated with me.

“Don’t limit yourself to one genre.”

Truer words were never spoken. Suddenly I knew how to define myself in my writing career. I learned to open my mind further, to wherever the muse wanted to take me.

And here I am, just tackling the launch of the Code of Endhivar Series with Blue Vision, my first foray into science fiction (yeah, I never saw that coming!) with a strong element of romance.

My mind is awake, open and ready to receive, to go in any direction, even if it’s a little scary to approach at first. Will I ever write horror or non-fiction novels? I’ve learned that life often has a way of both surprising and challenging us. So, maybe the muse will take me there someday.

In the meantime, I am comfortable with who I am. A sometimes weird, romantic visionary…I am a multi-genre author, and that’s all right with me.

About Marie Lavender

Bestselling multi-genre author of UPON YOUR RETURN and 21 other books. March 2016 Empress of the Universe title - winner of the "Broken Heart" themed contest and the "I Love You" themed contest on Poetry Universe. SECOND CHANCE HEART and A LITTLE MAGICK placed in the TOP 10 on the 2015 P&E Readers' Poll. Nominated in the TRR Readers' Choice Awards for Winter 2015. Poetry winner of the 2015 PnPAuthors Contest. The Versatile Blogger Award for 2015. Honorable Mention in the 2014 BTS Red Carpet Book Awards. Finalist and Runner-up in the 2014 MARSocial's Author of the Year Competition. Honorable mention in the January 2014 Reader's Choice Award. Liebster Blogger Award for 2013 and 2014. Top 10 Authors on AuthorsDB.com. Winner of the Great One Liners Contest on the Directory of Published Authors.

Marie Lavender lives in the Midwest with her family and three cats. She has been writing for over twenty years. She has more works in progress than she can count on two hands. Since 2010, Marie has published 22 books in the genres of historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, fantasy, mystery/thriller, literary fiction and poetry. She has also contributed to several anthologies. Her current series are The Heiresses in Love series, The Magick series, The Code of Endhivar series and The Blood at First Sight series.

To find out more about Marie, visit her author website or her Amazon author page.

Brooke Sanders just wants to get away from her life for awhile. A remote cabin in Montana fits the bill. She doesn’t expect to encounter a mysterious stranger with unusual blue eyes, or events that cannot be explained…

Colin Fielding is on a mission – scout a planet and return home to Endhivar. Simple really. What he doesn’t anticipate is that fate has a pretty twisted sense of humor. Suddenly, this human calls to him, every part of him, like the call of a true mate, and he can’t deny the connection as he gets closer to her.

Little do they know, someone is out to do them harm, as well as the world Brooke holds so dear. Can they stop what’s coming before it’s too late? Or will the universe lose a perfect gem?

Blue Vision was released on November 13th.

 

Purchase Links:

 

Amazon Universal link:  http://bookgoodies.com/a/B01MXKPLYX

Publisher:  http://solsticepublishing.com/blue-vision/

CreateSpace link:  https://www.createspace.com/6719135

 

So...what do you think about multiple genre authors? Let me know in the comments below!