Release Tour - Dangerous Moves by Karen Rock + Giveaway!

Title: Dangerous Moves        

Series: Dallas After Dark #1

Author: Karen Rock     

Genre:  Romantic Suspense

Release Date: February 13, 2018

Pounding music. Sculpted men. And a conspiracy that could cost far more than a few dollar bills . . .

HOT COP

Detective Blake Knight has been undercover before. But an assignment to bust a steroid ring running out of Dallas’s elite male strip club means his new cover will be nothing but his own taut muscles and oiled skin. It’s one thing for the tough, by-the-books agent to take down bad guys with his gun. 

Facing a rowdy crowd in only a G-string is another story . . . especially in front of his new boss, gorgeous, mysterious Reese Landon.

Her father’s club and shady business practices bring back terrible memories for Reese. But when he’s shot and goes into a coma, she vows to protect him the way he never did for her. That means keeping the police at a distance—especially sexy, driven Detective Knight. 

If she has to give him a cover job, it would be a crime not to put that glorious ass on stage. But no matter how good he looks in a Velcro uniform, she can't trust him, or give into the undeniable heat between them. They're both chasing the truth. And it might expose more than either wants to show . . .

Blake threw back the last of his lukewarm coffee and set the mug down on the desk’s corner. The bitter dregs of the last gulp stuck in the back of his throat. 

Time to wrap this up and pursue a lead he’d gotten on his way over here. So, when do I start? No openings managing the door. Any experience tending bar? Mixing drinks? Reese’s eyes narrowed, a challenge in their depths.  

He rubbed his jaw bristle. Mostly a beer guy, but I’m a fast learner. She nodded, thoughtful. Your inexperience would draw too much attention. 

Her gaze dropped to a paper stack before her. But I’ve got a resignation letter here from one of the dancers. He slid to his feet and bit back a grimace. Damn woman. Do I look like a dancer to you? Her eyes fell to his feet then rose slowly to his face, a slow, sensual perusal. 

Heat rushed south, along with his blood and his sense. Your other attributes will compensate, she said smoothly, fingering a large, heart-shaped locket.  

Such as? Jesus. Was he a piece of meat now? Turn around. What? No. That’s not going to— Do you want to work here or not? You’re lucky I’m even considering this. The last member of my family to cooperate with you ended up shot and in intensive care. 

His shoulders lowered. Fine. She had a point. He spun around. Are we done? he snapped after a few seconds, then turned, his body rigid.  

Her appreciative eyes met his, tightening his groin. We’re just getting started. Look, lady. I’m not one of your pretty boys. He cleared his throat and breathed in a steadying gulp of air. 

Too bad her scent filtered through as she glided around the desk, seducing his senses with the knowledge of how she smelled. Clean. Like soap rather than fragrance. The intimate realization made him want to know what her hair smelled like too. Hell.  

 No. But variety spices things up, don’t you think? She leaned against the desk and cocked her head. Take off your clothes. 

 ©Karen Rock 2018

“A highly entertaining and cohesive suspense novel with an emotionally satisfying romance that will keep readers glued to the page.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars

"Dangerous Moves is one of my favourite books of 2017. Karen Rock is an amazing author. I’ve read many of her books and have come to expect a certain standard from her stories. This book did not disappoint. Though it is a completely different type of book to her previous works, she managed to exceed my expectations." -Keren Hughes 

"As an avid Karen Rock fan and suspense junky of course I had to take the time to read Dangerous Moves. I was left in aww." -Jess Lawson

"I was mesmerized from the beginning when I read this book. Needless to say that I loved reading it, sometimes went back a few pages or chapters to read it again. I devoured the words and ideas and the wicked fantasy sewn into this hot and sexy undercover story." -Riet De Bruin-Strijker

Award-winning author Karen Rock is both sweet and spicy—at least when it comes to her writing! The author of both YA and adult contemporary books writes sexy suspense novels and small-town romances for Harlequin and Kensington publishing. 

A strong believer in Happily-Ever-After, Karen loves creating unforgettable stories that leave her readers with a smile. 

When she’s not writing, Karen is an avid reader who also loves cooking her grandmother’s Italian recipes, baking and having the Adirondack Park wilderness as her backyard, where she lives with her husband, daughter, dog and cat who keep her life interesting and complete.

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Pre-Order Tour - The Demon Deliverance + Excerpt!

Title: The Demon Deliverance    

Series: Knights of Black Swan #12

Author: Victoria Danann  

Genre: Paranormal Romance 

Release Date: January 27, 2018

Choices always come with consequences.

If you force a demon to agree to a deal under duress, the day will come when you’ll regret it. Sixt was a witch nursing a centuries-long grudge of a scorned woman.

Deliverance had been a slave to sex for so long he could barely remember life before. When he learned the compulsion that was a never ending itch was caused by an addiction curse, he was elated because hexes can be reversed. 

But happiness was short lived when he learned what he’d have to do for the witch who cast the spell.

Deliverance remained motionless while he processed what he’d just learned. The witch was inexperienced in matters of romance and she might have an infatuation that had lingered over a passage of time that was noteworthy even for a demon.  

Perhaps his plan was due for a little tweaking. Perhaps he could pretend to tolerate his captivity, draw the witch out, even give the appearance of liking her. Gag.   

Perhaps she would open up like a moon magnolia at midnight, giving him all the information he would need to arrange for her eventual comeuppance.  

Once he’d settled on a course adjustment, he stepped around the corner and into the room as if he’d just arrived. The demon’s eyes slid from Sixt to Harm, who said, You’re welcome to join us. Maybe a game of whist? 

Sixt wished they were seated at a table so she could kick her brother in the shin. Not much for cards, Deliverance said. There was no reason not to be polite to the witch’s brother. 

Wine then? Harm pressed. The demon kind of liked Harm in spite of himself and smiled slightly. Thank you for the offer. I don’t drink often and tonight’s not the night. 

Well, I don’t want you to feel unwelcome just because I’ve barged in on my sister. Sixt looked up. Oh, Deliverance. I won’t be needing you tonight.  

Unwelcome? Deliverance looked at Sixt like he’d love to throw a fireball and incinerate her where she sat. Why does he think I’m here? He knows the whole story. Sixt looked away as she raised her wine glass to her lips.  

In that case, Deliverance said to Harm, you should know it’s senseless to ask a slave if he feels welcome. But we can always make the best of a situation, old man. 

Just direct your feet to the sunny side of the street, Harm said. Deliverance looked at Sixt. Is he serious? We’ve been out of touch for a very long time. I’m not sure. 

To Harm, he said, It’s easy to have a sunny disposition when you’re the master, his eyes slid to Sixt, or the mistress, in this case, and not the slave. 

If that’s all, I’ll be somewhere else. He managed to refrain from adding, Anywhere else. Yes. That’s all, said Sixt and the demon disappeared. Harm chuckled and shook his head. 

If you think that demon is coming around to your way of thinking, you have lost your way.  I don’t think I have much choice but to ride this out. Maybe cosmic intervention… Cosmic intervention, he repeated. 

You ever heard of magical thinking? Not the specific phrase, but I can guess what it means.  

No, you can’t. It’s a human term for what adolescents do when they choose to believe, without logical basis, that things will ‘magically’ go their way. Is there a point forthcoming? Because I’m going to bed…  

Hold on to your patience. This absolutely applies to your situation and you know it. Your belief that any good can come from forcing that demon to be where he doesn’t choose to be is the very definition of magical thinking.  

 We’ll see. Yeah? Well, I hope that when we ‘see’, you’re still in one piece. 

 ©Victoria Danann 2018

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Victoria Danann is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty romances. For the past four years in a row, Victoria's Knights of Black Swan series have won prestigious Reviewers' Choice Awards for both BEST PARANORMAL ROMANCE SERIES and PARANORMAL ROMANCE NOVEL OF THE YEAR. 

This past year three of her series and three of her novels were nominated. Two of her series took the top two places and two of her books took first and second place in the PNR Novel of the Year category.

In addition to vampire hunting knights, Victoria writes other paranormal romance, scifi, fantasy, and contemporary romance.

Victoria co-hosts the popular ROMANCE BETWEEN THE PAGES podcast which can be found on itunes or at → www.romancecast.com

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