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“Oh wow!! This box set is impressive!!”
5 stars
Christine Croke
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“This was by far the best written box set that I have had the pleasure of reading! There wasn’t one story that didn’t carry it’s weight. I am a huge fan of Paranormal Romance and this set definitely delivered.”
5 stars
Allie
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A Wicked Halloween Blog Tour and Giveaway: CE Black with Behind the Mask
Dates with my husband.
Trips to Charleston with my family
Drinking a hot hazelnut coffee in peace and
quiet
Reading a good book
That moment when I type THE END
Kassandra Darkmorré is hiding behind the mask of humanity, living her life as nothing more than a spectator. She watches, knowing the outcome of the lives around her.
They lived.
They died.
While she was left all alone.
She never imagined one of her hospice patients would figure out what she was or ask for an explanation on her death bed. And Kassandra surely didn’t expect the dying woman to give her something she hadn’t had in almost two hundred years. Hope.“What you desire most is achievable. You must accept the invitation when it’s presented.”While on the search for her true desire, she finds the man of her one and only dream, Cyrus Good. The attraction between them is instantaneous, but Kassandra can’t help but feel like something is missing. And that maybe he has secrets as sinister as Salem itself.
And what about Xavier Drago? The mysterious man keeps popping up when she least expects him to. As annoying and demanding as he is, though, she can’t help but be drawn to him just as intensely.
It all began with an invitation, but will it end with a happily ever after?
Mask by C.E. Black
buttoning it up to my chin, and threw a scarf around my neck for good measure.
Though the fall night had turned brisk, and the people entering the hospital
from outside all wore matching red noses, I didn’t need the coat. But I liked
the feeling of being one of them.
from earlier that evening waiting on me, I crouched down to get closer and held
out my hand. “Hi again, little guy,” I said softly.
his onyx-colored head against my hand. Smiling, I rubbed my palm over his soft
back. He didn’t have a collar, and though he looked fairly clean I could see
his ribs showing, he was so thin. “Are you hungry, boy?” He wrapped around my
leg in answer, and I laughed as I scooped him up in my arms. “Then let’s get
you something to eat.” I was starving, but my hunger could wait. This guy
probably hadn’t seen a decent meal in weeks.
grocery store for all the essentials he might need, I rushed home to my condo.
Though in a hurry, I still took the time to fill a bowl with cat food and
another with water. While he chowed down, I set up the litter box, and by the
time I’d finished I couldn’t ignore the ache any longer.
from my purse, put it in the microwave, then pressed the quick thrity-second
button before grabbing a glass out of the cabinet. Warm blood was much more
satisfying. Before the microwave dinged, I pulled out the bag and cut open the
top with my kitchen shears. My mouth watered as the fresh, metallic scent reached
my nostrils, and a small moan squeezed from my lips.
drop, I poured the thick red liquid into the glass before tossing the empty bag
in the trash. I could have pierced the bag with my teeth, as they had already
elongated, ready to feed, but I had the need to do things a more human way.
Drinking from the glass made me feel like less of a monster.
by sipping leisurely, as though it was a fine wine I’d purchased for pleasure,
but as the sweet coppery flavor burst over my tongue, my hunger seized control,
and the glass was empty less than a second later.
film that coated the inside of the glass, I licked my lips. I had the insane
idea to use my finger to scrape off every last bit. Not a good sign.
turned to find the cat sitting next to his empty bowls, watching me. If I
didn’t know better, I’d say he looked curious, maybe even a bit anxious. “Don’t
worry, boy. You have nothing to fear from me.” I could have sworn he nodded
before he stalked out of the room.
rinsed out the glass, breathing a sigh of relief when it was clear of all
blood. “Not classy, Kassandra,” I said to myself. I hadn’t been feeding enough,
but how could I justify taking another’s source of life? These bags of blood
would save a human life. At as little as one a week, that was fifty-two deaths
a year I could potentially cause.
donor center was amidst a shortage. The possibility that my necessary feeding
habit would cause issues had guilt eating away at me. But it was better than
taking from the source. I’d never do that. Never
again.
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Gathering. Pack law dictates he must have a mate by his thirty-sixth year or
forfeit his rule. But what if he’s already found her and lost her in a swirl of
cinnamon-scented dreams? Can this Alpha brave a sea of single wolfy females to
find the one woman who enchanted his heart?
law, even as an adopted cat, she must attend the Gathering for the Alpha to
select a new mate. Heading to a wolf ball isn’t high on her list of fun
activities, but damned if she can’t get the image of a certain amber-eyed wolf
out of her head.
February 1, 2016
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wolf pacing beneath his skin. He wanted to break the double doors open and
bound into the woods rather than face the torment waiting for him in the
grounds outside. Women. Hundreds of single wolfy females. All vying for the
privilege of putting his cock and balls into their handbags like some
godforsaken trophy.
hungry piranha circling his house would become his mate.
one. He just needed to find her, but the elders wouldn’t listen.
and stood in front of him, blocking his view.
“You know the rules. Thirty-six is the last year an Alpha can rule without a
mate by his side. The pack needs an Alpha female to be whole.”
how I got here?”
horrible Alpha. You were right to destroy him. He was wrong for the Westmore
Pack. Evil.”
enslave his pack rather than uplift it. The amount of victims he’d unearthed in
the days that followed would disturb him for the rest of his days. He could
still see the faces of the women Justin had taken against their will and the
shivering form of his sister and the strange girl who stood up to a monster.
out to him and made him into who he needed to be to overcome a near impossible
situation. He had been up against a being far superior in strength but what he
lacked in brawn, he’d more than made up for in sheer bullheadedness. And the
electricity he felt when he touched her. His wolf recognized his mate and so
did he. Now all that remained was to find her. It wasn’t like he hadn’t been
looking. No one knew her name and, with her face partially shifted, her image
was only a fleeting ghost in his mind.
and rubbed the bridge of his nose. His father would be proud of the work he’d
done. He’d turned the Westmore Estate from a near financial ruin to a lucrative
operation centered on the newly formed security company owned by him and his
second, Reid. Where people had once feared shifters for their propensity for
violence because of Justin and his henchmen, he’d turned the tide and people
paid for their protection. Handsomely. So much so that when the media had heard
about the weekend’s festivities, he’d been dubbed the Ultimate Bachelor.
him crazy. Now, in a matter of a few days, he would either have to relinquish
his role as Alpha or marry a gold digging piece of arm candy. The closest
person he’d found was a barista at the coffee place he frequented but she
didn’t look anything like the girl in his dreams. And now whenever she saw him
coming, she hightailed it for the hills.
naughty stories. She is the author of Lipstick, Crave, The Science of Lust,
Wicked for You, Arcane Imaginarium: Spirit Board, Holidays in Hell, Mallory’s
Mark (upcoming 2016),The Devil’s Due (upcoming 2016), Charity Benshaw’s
Enchanted Paddle Emporium (upcoming 2016), Sigil Fire, Glitter Lust (upcoming
2016), Written on Skin, Club Beam, Pomegranate, A Red Dress for Christmas, The
Black Magic Café, Fantasies in Red, Sweet Seductions: The Erzabet Bishop Collection,
Holiday Cruise, Fetish Fair, Temptation Resorts: Jess, Temptation Resorts:
Marnie, Taming the Beast, The Erotic Pagans Series: Beltane Fires, Samhain
Shadows and Yuletide Temptation along with being a contributor to many
anthologies. Erzabet has been a finalist in the GCLS awards for 2014 and 2015,
winning the Goldie for her spot in two anthologies. She has been nominated for
the Golden Flogger Award for Crave. She lives in Texas with her husband, furry
children and can often be found lurking in local bookstores. She loves to bake,
make naughty crochet projects and watch monster movies. When she isn’t writing,
she loves to review music and books.
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Torquere Submission Calls 2014
January 2014 — Take It Like a Man — deadline November 1
Whether giving or receiving, everyone knows that bigger is better, so to kick the New Year off right, we want to unwrap some spectacularly big packages! For our Take It Like a Man anthology, we’re looking for fully realized, romantic LGBT stories about size queens. Who wants it, who has it, and who can Take it Like a Man? Make us laugh, make us cry, or surprise us and make us glow with happy endings!
Please send your 3000 -10,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.comwith “Take It Like a Man” and your story title in the subject field. Please see our general submissions guidelines for formatting etc. Deadline for submission isNovember 1, 2013; all submissions will be held and reviewed after the deadline.
February 2014 — Conversation Hearts — deadline November 15
Call Me? I’m Yours? Bite Me? What does your conversation heart say? And what better time of year for stories of love, ranging from the heart-pounding anticipation of that first kiss to the warm comfort of a long-time partner, with plenty of sweet-hot spice throughout! For our Conversation Hearts anthology, we’re looking for fully realized, romantic LGBT Valentine stories. Make us laugh, make us cry, or surprise us and make us glow with happy endings!
Please send your 3000 -10,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.comwith “Conversation Hearts” and your story title in the subject field. Please see our general submissions guidelines for formatting etc. Deadline for submission is November 15, 2013; all submissions will be held and reviewed after the deadline.
March 2014 — Spinning the Top — deadline December 15
Twinky tops? Burly bottoms? Topping from beneath? Our Spinning the Top anthology is looking for fully realized, romantic LGBT stories about tops and bottoms who defy stereotypes. Stories need not be BDSM in nature (though that’s absolutely welcome), but these tales should definitely feature a distinct Top and bottom, and should turn those conventional stereotypes around to make them fresh and unexpected. Make us laugh, make us cry, or surprise us and make us glow with happy endings!
Please send your 3000 -10,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.comwith “Spinning the Top” and your story title in the subject field. Please see our general submissions guidelines for formatting etc. Deadline for submission is December 15, 2013; all submissions will be held and reviewed after the deadline.
April 2014 — Torqued Tales 2014 — deadline January 15
There’s something about a fairy tale that captures everyone’s imaginations, so snuggle up by the fire and tell us a Once Upon a Time– with a Torquere twist! For our Torqued Tales 2014 anthology, we’re looking for stories with traditional fairy tale or fable themes with a fresh twist. How about a steampunk Cinderfella? Or a Rapunzel whose princess arrives to save her?
We’re looking for fully realized, romantic LGBT fairy tale interpretations. Make us laugh, make us cry, or surprise us and make us glow with happy endings! Please send your 3000 -10,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.com with “Torqued Tales” and your story title in the subject field. Please see our general submissions guidelines for formatting etc. Deadline for submission is January 15, 2014; all submissions will be held and reviewed after the deadline.
May 2014 — Men in Uniform 2014 — deadline Feb. 15
There’s something about a uniform that makes our hearts pump faster and our knees go wobbly. For our Men in Uniform 2014 anthology, we’re looking for fully realized, romantic m/m stories about uniformed men. Cops, firemen, military personal, the UPS guy. We’re willing to entertain them all as long their uniform gets someone revved up!
Please send your 3000 -10,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.comwith “Men in Uniform” and your story title in the subject field. Please see our general submissions guidelines for formatting etc. Deadline for submission is February 15, 2014; all submissions will be held and reviewed after the deadline.
June 2014 — They Do — wedding stories — deadline Mar 15
Every fairy-tale romance ends with a wedding — but not every wedding is a fairy tale! Our They Do anthology will feature LGBTQ wedding stories ranging from groomzillas to rainy day disasters, from sweet I Dos to hot and steamy wedding nights! Remake the gay wedding in your image!
Please send your 3000 -10,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.comwith “They Do” and your story title in the subject field. Please see our general submissions guidelines for formatting etc. Deadline for submission is March 15, 2014; all submissions will be held and reviewed after the deadline.
July 2014 — Rode Hard — cowboy stories — deadline Apr 15
Cowboys, y’all! From the Wild West to the modern era and any time (or place) in between, our Rode Hard anthology will feature fully realized, romantic LGBT stories about cowboys and cowgirls. Whether they make their home on the range or in a neon-filled dancehall, give us real cowboys with real problems. And really steamy love lives!
Please send your 3000 -10,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.comwith “Rode Hard” and your story title in the subject field. Please see our general submissions guidelines for formatting etc. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2014; all submissions will be held and reviewed after the deadline.
August 2014 — Dawg Days — wolf/dog shifters — deadline May 15
It’s the way you growl, or maybe it’s the way you use your teeth, or the way the moonlight shines on your fur… Wait, what? We want your best canine/lupine shifter stories for the Dawg Days of summer. Keep us on our toes with wolves, coyotes, dingoes or even a pit bull shifter or two. The more biting the better!
Please send your 3000 -10,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.comwith “Dawg Days” and your story title in the subject field. Please see our general submissions guidelines for formatting etc. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2014; all submissions will be held and reviewed after the deadline.