Category Archives: Romantic Suspense
Big Giveaway
Posted by Marie Lavender
Don’t miss our massive giveaway, filled with books of different formats, and various swag, over on my alternate blog, Writing in the Modern Age. All genres covered! 😉
Check out the festivities here. Hurry, and enter the Rafflecopter contests before it’s too late! ♥
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Writing in the Modern Age blog New Year’s Eve Post
Posted by Marie Lavender
The publish button wasn’t working on my other blog, so I had to move the post here… 😥
Writing in the Modern Age 2019 Year in Review:
Big Reflections – Past and Present
Hi, everyone! A year I imagined would crawl right by, in fact, did
not. Instead it flew so fast, I suffered vertigo several times. 😉
Tomorrow we’ll adjust our calendars to reflect that life has
changed in a blink, welcoming 2020. For this year’s annual review
post, I’d like to commemorate the evolution of Writing in the
Modern Age. Six years ago, I opened the blog to guest authors and
it’s been a wild ride ever since. WritModAge grew from the initial
seed of a place to help other writers at any stage of their careers, all
the way to not just that, but also a site where readers can
comfortably discover their new, favorite authors! Through author and
character interviews, book and writing service interviews, guest
articles, book spotlights and mega giveaways, it has become a unique
resource for writers and readers alike.
So…give a warm round of applause to all 350 content writers and
authors who visited us via various events from 2013 to 2019.
However, there were 104 guest writers this year alone. That’s
awesome! 🙂
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Free Days for Second Nature!
Posted by Marie Lavender
Hi, readers! Just wanted to pop in and let you know that Second Nature, a paranormal romance/urban fantasy which is also book one of the Blood at First Sight Series, will be free today through Monday! How awesome is that?
It is free on Amazon Kindle right now. Yay!
So, mark your calendars, get your copy while you have a chance, and tell all your friends! 🙂
You can also join the Facebook event for a chance at other cool prizes!
Remember, it’s Thursday through Monday, May 14th to the 18th! Here’s some more info about Second Nature, a book I am particularly excited about.
She never expected it…
Desiree Edwards has a problem. She’s been attacked, kidnapped and forced to get along with a vampire of all things. It’s something right out of the story books she reads, or her worst nightmare. But, sometimes he’s not…
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Tags: Amazon, Contemporary, Kindle deals
Upon Your Return discount!
Posted by Marie Lavender
Hi, readers! I just wanted to draw your attention to this awesome bit of news. Upon Your Return, book one of the Heiresses in Love Series, will be going up on Amazon Kindle at discounted rate from May 11th to the 15th! Yay!
The sale will start at 99 cents and gradually go up from there.
So, mark your calendars, get your copy while you have a chance, and tell all your friends! 🙂
You can also join the Facebook event for a chance at other cool prizes!
Remember, it’s Monday through Friday! Here’s some more info about Upon Your Return, my first historical romance, a work I am particularly proud of.
Fara Bellamont has been back in society for a year after leaving Cluny Abbey, where her uncle sent her long ago. When he chooses a suitor for her for marriage, she fears that she will…
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Guest Post: Author Marie Lavender
Posted by Marie Lavender
Find out about my journey and writing process here on Michael Aronovitz’ blog!
My Note: Marie Lavender is a phenomenal writer of romance fiction. She is the consummate professional, and I am quite fortunate to have made her acquaintance. I find romance and horror to be strangely similar actually, first by way of structure. The hiding of things, whether for the purpose of seduction or suspense, plays similarly. Also, the biggest motivation for both genres is love, as romance stories tease with what you can’t have and horror tales toy with what you are terrified to lose.
So Marie, I am proud to have you visit The Author’s Graveyard, and I would ask that you pick a plot. Put up a marker. Etch something into the stone!
A Writer’s Journey and Process by Marie Lavender
Hi, readers! I met Michael when he stopped by my guest author blog, Writing in the Modern Age, for an interview early this month. I’d like to…
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Posted in Authors, Books, Fiction, Historical Romance, Interview, Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy, Readers, Romance, Romance Novels, Romantic Suspense, Writing
Tags: A Misplaced Life, a writer's journey, anthology, Blood At First Sight Series, Books, contemporary romance, Express Café and Other Ramblings, Heiresses in Love Series, Historical Romance, journey, literary fiction, Magick & Moonlight, Magick Series, mystery, paranormal romance, poetry, publishing, readers, reading, romance books, romance novels, romantic fantasy, romantic suspense, Second Nature, Solstice Publishing, suspense, thriller, Upon Your Honor, Upon Your Return, urban fantasy, works in progress, Writing, writing process
LOVIN’ THE VAMPIRE: MARIE LAVENDER
Posted by Marie Lavender
Check out a fun interview on A.B. Funkhauser’s site as well as a spotlight for SecondNature!
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Tags: author interview, Blood At First Sight Series, book spotlight, Books, Fiction, food for thought, interview, paranormal romance, romance books, romance novels, Second Nature, spotlight, urban fantasy, vampires, vampires rule, Writing
A Short and Sweet Five Star Review!
Posted by Marie Lavender
I just stumbled across Cindy’s review of Second Nature on Amazon. How exciting! Thank you, Cindy! 🙂

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Double Reviews for Second Nature!
Posted by Marie Lavender
Yay! Two new reviews for Second Nature!
Great news! I just found two new awesome book reviews for Second Nature, my latest paranormal romance/urban fantasy release! Yay! Here is one from Crystal’s Many Reviewers site:
I’ll go ahead and admit it. Ever since Twilight, I’ve been a sucker for the forbidden human/vampire romance. That’s what attracted me to this book, and I was not disappointed.
Desiree has lost in love big time. She found her husband with another woman and now has supported her own sister in getting married and expecting a baby. She’s happy for the people in her life who deserve and get love, but finds herself wishing it could be for her. Alec is a vampire. He’s old, and has a system for getting his needs met. But when Desiree comes into the picture, she turns his world upside down. Can they make this unconventional love and passion work? Or is it doomed…
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5 Star Review for LEATHER AND LACE
Posted by Marie Lavender
Awesome new review for Leather and Lace!
I am so happy to have stumbled across this awesome five star review for Leather and Lace, a romantic suspense book published under my alternate pen name, Erica Sutherhome! Here is the brief, however lovely review:
![]() This review is from: Leather and Lace (Paperback) Quite a mixture of romance, danger, erotic romance, love, and action. Patrick is a detective and Angie is a stripper. He sees something in Angie that intrigues him, and he is falling for her, hard; but Angie is keeping a secret from him. The story is well-written and quite enjoyable. Both characters, Patrick and Angie warmed my heart. I loved it. |
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Tags: 5 stars, book review, Books, contermpoaryr romance, Erica Sutherhome, Leather and Lace, police procedural, readers, romance book, romance novels, romance writing, romantic suspense, sexy
Book release party on Facebook!
Posted by Marie Lavender
Drop by the book release party for Second Nature, my new paranormal romance/urban fantasy book, today! There will be lots of giveaways and prizes! It will run for 12 hours and you have up to 24 hours to leave comments in order to compete for prizes. So, make sure to take a few moments and drop in! We’d love to have you there! 🙂
https://www.facebook.com/events/732919843454312/
Purchase Links:
Universal Amazon: http://bookgoodies.com/a/B00Q7FWIWA
http://solsticepublishing.com/second-nature/
Link to print book: https://www.createspace.com/5131233
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