[Check out the Summertime Contest rules on my June 19th blog! Be sure to post there to qualify for the grand prize, then come back here and post for another chance to win! Tomorrow, I’ll give away an autographed copy of Wild, Wild Women of the West!]
So, one release down. AND it’s in the bookstores and Amazon.com now! Why wait? Click on the cover and go ahead and order it!
It’s always such a thrill ride when you have a new book come out. You wait and wait for people to be able to find it, then the next day, you start the worrying. Will people like it? Did I take the sex too far? Was the story a little too strange and “out there”? For this one, not too much, I think. Book Four, now…? You will seriously wonder if I was doing some really cool drugs.
Next, we turn to another flavor of story. Tuesday, Tempted by a Cowboy releases! I have an edgy little romance between a park ranger and a Native American cowboy inside it. Is that enough of a description to whet your appetite? Well, wait! Because the next few days I’ll share excerpts and pictures of the place that inspired me.
Thanks for hanging in there. Be sure to post, and do it often. There will be plenty of chances to win something, but also to share the excitement with me!
Today’s the day Darkness Burning officially releases!!!
If you haven’t already bought your copy and need a few more reasons why, how about:
* Tough, sexy take-charge men
* Spooky thrills
* A mystery that will give you a genuine “WTF?” moment
* A fast-moving plot with plenty of twists and turns
* And did I mention hot, imaginative sex? (I don’t have to mention that do I, because you know me!)
Here’s someone who just earned herself a prize for the being the first to think of sending me a picture with her copy of the book! If anyone else wants an extra chance to win, be sure to send me one. Congratulations, Heather B! Be sure to send me an email with your choice of my backlist titles (so long as I have them it in stock)!
[Check out the Summertime Contest rules on my June 19th blog! Be sure to post there to qualify for the grand prize, then come back here and post for another chance to win!]
Here’s a glimpse of Nicolas from the last book, Seduced by Darkness, you remember him—tall, dark and dominant? He and Alex have shared a little more than air and Nic’s still pissed!
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Just as he opened the French doors, a gust of air brushed against his back. “Hello, Nic,” he said, turning slowly.
Nicolas stood in shadows, his tall frame bristling with anger. “Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t raise the alarm now and let the coven know their daywalker is here.”
Alex breathed a sigh of relief. If Nic was taking the time to have a conversation with him, he might actually listen to what he had to say. “Let’s take this outside.”
“And give you a chance to escape into the sky?”
Alex blinked. “You know I’m Born?”
Nic closed in, his lips stretching into a mirthless smile. “Not until you just said it.”
“I’m not trying to keep it a secret from you, but it’s interesting Chessa didn’t give me away.”
“Chessa’s emotions are complex, right now. She’s hormonal. Something to do with her pregnancy, you bastard.”
Alex folded his arms over his chest, pretending he wasn’t already shifting his balance to bolt through the door. “Are you really unhappy about that? Unhappy for her? Or jealous you couldn’t be the one to plant it in her womb?”
Nic’s eyebrows lowered and his hands tightened into fists. “I’m going to kick your ass.” Read the rest of this entry »
[Check out the Summertime Contest rules on my June 19th blog! Be sure to post there, then come back here for another chance to win! Oh! And read to the end of this for the winner announcement!]
Beware the place where darkness rules and bloodlust is the ultimate aphrodisiac…
An apocalyptic storm has transformed New Orleans into a city of lawless terror—and Mikaela Jones is standing in the center of the nightmare. A beautiful, courageous journalist with a mysterious past, she sees monsters prowling all around her. But the gravest peril of all awaits Mikaela when she is taken captive by a mesmerizing male who is not mortal—a breathtaking creature who arouses the fire in her blood, making her burn for the exquisite erotic ecstasy of total surrender.
For seven centuries Alex Broussard has been waiting for the chance to free himself from the threat of the matriarchal undead society that seeks his destruction. And now, finally, that time is at hand—until the opportunity is ruined by the stunning, innocent, human interloper Alex is compelled to rescue from certain doom. Now they are joined, for good or ill, as they give in to the burning need that neither can resist—risking everything to experience the ultimate sensual release as the darkness rises all around them.
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Here’s an excerpt. Mikaela thinks Alex is an ordinary Joe. She’s already had it up to her neck with vampires, and she’s relieved he came along because she’s “under the influence”…
Moonlight brightened as clouds thinned momentarily, illuminating the white-washed, latticed structure. He climbed the steps, set her on her feet in the center of the planked floor, and then pulled the cushions from the benches lining the outer walls to fashion a makeshift bed.
Miki wrapped her arms around her belly, shivering as she waited. When he’d arranged everything to his satisfaction, he finally looked back at her.
A frisson of alarm quickened her pulse. Gone was the teasing man. Now, she noted just how large he was, how his height loomed over hers, casting a long shadow. The breadth of his shoulders stretched the white, buttoned shirt he wore and didn’t disguise the thick muscles of his arms. Below, his legs, spread and braced on the wooden floor, were encased in dark trousers that hugged thickly hewn thighs.
She wondered who he really was. His hair was a little too long for a businessman. His body was too well built, too honed for a desk job. The dark intensity of his gaze had her guessing he had a more dangerous profession. Bodyguard, professional wrestler, fireman, cop. Read the rest of this entry »
[Check out the Summertime Contest rules on my June 19th blog! Be sure to post there, then come back here for another chance to win!]
I know why you’re here… You heard about a contest, and you want a chance, several chances, to win, right? Well, the first prize I’m going to give away will be awarded tomorrow. It’s a small token in comparison to the prizes listed below, but hey, a chance at winning something brings out the gamblers in all of us!
Darkness Burning is my July release from Avon RED. It’s the third book in my Dark Realm series and in case you don’t know what’s happened up to this point, click on the covers to read more about the stories!
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“Ms Devlin has created a suspenseful masterpiece against the back drop of the impending Hurricane Katrina. Her characters are passionately and elegantly written and the plot is full of twists that keep you turning the page.” 5 Stars, Heather, Single Titles
“…INTO THE DARKNESS starts off running and never lets up…From its intriguing and twisted storyline, in-depth and well-written characters, to the torrid sex scenes, INTO THE DARKNESS is a must read for those paranormal lovers who love to live on the edge.” Sinclair Reid, Romance Reviews Today
“In a field of plenty, Ms. Devlin cut a new vein in the paranormal/vampire genre with INTO THE DARKNESS. […] An amazing blend of storytelling smothered in carnal ferocity…” Janalee Rushchaupt, Paranormal Romance Reviews
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“…The electrifying follow-up to INTO THE DARKNESS is a breathless read. Devlin’s intricate vampire society is filled with compelling personalities. The chemistry between the characters is explosive, and the horrific villain will give you goosebumps…the ending will leave you begging for more.” 4 ½ Stars and TOP PICK!, RT BOOKreviews
“…This is a deliciously edgy series with mind-blowing sex scenes that sizzle…Ms. Devlin’s DARK REALM series is devastatingly erotic and pushes the boundaries in both premise and sexual explicitness. Ms. Devlin pens in uncharted territory that will leave the readers breathless and hungering for more…” Paranormal Romance
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In this installment the stakes deepen and new players arrive. Alex Broussard is torn between a beautiful, feral werewolf and an innocent human while he battles the matriarchal coven that wants him dead.
Read the excerpts on each book’s page, then join me tomorrow for another view into my Dark Realm!
Tomorrow, I’ll give away an autographed copy of Fated Mates to one lucky poster!
Yesterday, I spent the entire day flipping through research books looking for story ideas. Finally, I had to close the books and went for a swim. By the time I’d finished my laps, I had five really cool ideas—including a very strong premise for a YA fantasy novel.
Today, I’m going to plot something sexy and spooky. Mostly I’ll be working in worldbuilding notes. Today’s message from me is short.
Get ready!
I have two releases coming out at the end of this month and I have a great big contest that will begin as soon as my webmistress gives me what I need to get this ball rolling. I’ll need your help to get the word out!
“…if you like a wonderful, sensual celebration of life and love, amazing storytelling, great plotting, powerful worldbuilding, and delightful writing, try [Delilah Devlin]!
Darkness Burning is a fantasy set in post-storm New Orleans, filled with vampires, demons, and other supernatural creatures. Don’t expect any Hollywood monsters in Delilah’s books, though. Her worlds are full of well-researched mythology, of legends based on ancient archetypes and myths that are the very foundation of our imagination.
Her characters are powerful and complex. No cardboard villains here, or white-hat heroes. Good deeds may have unintended repercussions, and sometimes, you must rely on your very enemy at a moment of need. In the best tradition of swashbuckling intrigues, Delilah Devlin creates a larger-than-life cast of characters with motivations that peel away like onion skins. And once you reach the core…
You’ll just have to read it. Because Delilah only promises more at each turn of the road.
And you will want more, because you will fall in love with her characters from the first page, and in lust at the second. Love, lust, need, irresistible attraction, and unstoppable fate mix and weave together to form the lifeblood of Darkness Burning. You can never fully trust your allies, and you must never close your ears to your enemy.
So, one release down. AND it’s in the bookstores and Amazon.com now! Why wait? Click on the cover and go ahead and order it!
Next, we turn to another flavor of story. Tuesday, Tempted by a Cowboy releases! I have an edgy little romance between a park ranger and a Native American cowboy inside it. Is that enough of a description to whet your appetite? Well, wait! Because the next few days I’ll share excerpts and pictures of the place that inspired me.
