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Conversations With Colleen: Meet Author, Marie Lavender
Posted by Marie Lavender
Posted in Authors, Blogging, Books, Contemporary Romance, Event, Fiction, Historical Romance, Interview, News, Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy, Readers, Romance, Romance Novels, Updates, Writing, Writing Tips
Tags: author interview, Blood At First Sight Series, Blood Instincts, book, Books, Historical Romance, interview, Marie Lavender, news, paranormal romance, romance books, romantic drama, Writing, writing process, writing tips
Book Lovers Tag
Posted by Marie Lavender
I talk about my reading preferences on the I Love Romance Blog…
Here’s a fun post for all. This is a Book Lovers Tag challenge. I came across this great tag over at D.G. Kaye Writer’s blog, where she invited anyone to join in. I thought it would be exciting to jump into the challenge, as besides being an author, I love reading romance novels (hence the blog’s namesake)! So, why not?
Do you have a specific place for reading?
Mostly, I read in bed, but now and then I cart one of my books to the living room or dining room and set up shop. And if I’m feeling really adventurous (this helps if we have pleasant weather, which is never a guarantee in Indiana), then I’ll sit outside on the patio and read to my heart’s content. 😉 Now and then, I actually read on the Kindle app on my tablet, but I’m more of a paperback/hardback kind of girl. The…
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Posted in Authors, Blogging, Books, Event, Fiction, Readers, Updates
Tags: bibliophiles, blog, blog hop, blog tour, Blogging, book, book lovers, book nerds unite, book worm issues, Books, challenge, event, Marie Lavender, message, readers, reading is awesome, tag
New Release!
Posted by Marie Lavender
The Missing Piece, my new adult romance, is finally out on its own! Yay! ♥
Purchase Links:
Universal Amazon link: https://bookgoodies.com/a/B06W5RYBD8
myBook.to/MissingPiece
Publisher: http://solsticepublishing.com/the-missing-piece/
CreateSpace: https://www.createspace.com/6933779
Wow! ♥♥♥ Thanks, Solstice, for giving my work a wonderful home!😉
Posted in Authors, Books, Contemporary Romance, ebook, Event, Fiction, new adult, News, Readers, Romance, short stories, Updates, Writing
Tags: book, book release, Books, college, Contemporary, contemporary romance, Fiction, Marie Lavender, new adult, new adult romance, new book release, new release, news, Romance, romance readers, Solstice Publishing, Summer Solstice, The Missing Piece
Vote for BLUE VISION!
Posted by Marie Lavender
My first sci-fi romance, Blue Vision, has been nominated for the P&E Readers’ Poll.
Yay! 😀
You can vote now in one of two categories, Romance or Science Fiction & Fantasy.
This interplanetary romance novel needs your help! 🙂 The poll runs through January 14th.
Have a great rest of your holidays, everyone!
Posted in Authors, Books, Contemporary Romance, ebook, Event, Fiction, News, Readers, Romance, Romance Novels, Sci-Fi Romance
Tags: Authors, awards, Blue Vision, book, book lovers, Books, Code of Endhivar Series, Contemporary, event, Marie Lavender, news, P&E Readers' Poll, poll, readers, romance books, romance novel, romance readers, sci-fi, Sci-Fi Romance, science fiction, winter themed
NEW RELEASE – A Little Magick!
Posted by Marie Lavender
I am so excited to bring some awesome news to you today! A Little Magick, book two of the Magick Series as well as a kid’s fantasy, officially released today! Woo hoo! 🙂
Here is the blurb for the book:
Little Rosie goes to stay with her uncle. There she meets some new friends…and some enemies. She doesn’t know that her emotions will trigger something unusual. So far from home, suddenly Rosie has become a full witch like her mother. For a time, it is great fun to use her powers the way she wants, but can Rosie figure out how to use these newfound powers for good or will she be lost to the dark side forever?
Here are the purchase links:
Amazon link: http://bookgoodies.com/a/B00YJSGE40
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/547154
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-little-magick-marie-lavender/1122044476
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/a-little-magick-magick-series-book-2
Add it to your Goodreads shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25652268-a-little-magick
Please stop by the book release party today at https://www.facebook.com/events/366318156901133/ We’re giving away lots of cool prizes! 🙂
Posted in Authors, Books, Children's Books, ebook, Event, Fantasy, Fiction, Readers, Writing
Tags: A Little Magick, blog, book, book release, children's books, event, fantasy, Fiction, magick, Magick Series, new book release, new release, news, novella, spells, witchcraft
Awesome 5 Star Review for SECOND NATURE!
Posted by Marie Lavender
I’d just like to thank the mysterious “B.B” for this wonderful review of Second Nature that I just found on Amazon! Thank you for reading book one of the Blood at First Sight Series! 🙂

Despite their obvious species difference, vampire and human, Alec and Desiree are drawn to each other. There’s just something about Desiree Edwards that drives Alec mad….in the good sort of way. Her blood calls to him, her scent drives him wild. Why does this human affect him…
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Posted in Authors, Books, Contemporary Romance, ebook, Fiction, Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy, Readers, Reviews, Romance, Romance Novels, Writing
Tags: Amazon, Blood At First Sight Series, book, book review, book reviews, Books, five stars, paranormal, paranormal romance, Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy, Paranormal/Urban Fantasy, review, Reviews, romance books, romance novels, Second Nature, vampires, vampires rule
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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Posted in Authors, Books, ebook, Event, Fiction, Historical Romance, Readers, Romance, Romance Novels, Romantic Suspense
Tags: Amazon, book, countdown, discount, event, Heiresses in Love Series, Historical Romance, Kindle, novel, promo, romance books, romance novels, sale, suspense, Upon Your Return, Victorian
Great review for SECOND NATURE!
Posted by Marie Lavender
A new, wonderful review for SECOND NATURE!
Posted in Authors, Books, Contemporary Romance, Event, Fiction, Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy, Reviews, Romance, Romance Novels, Writing
Tags: Amazon, awesome, blog, Blood At First Sight Series, book, book review, book reviews, Fiction, Marie Lavender, Nerd Girl Official, paranormal romance, Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy, review, Reviews, Second Nature, urban fantasy, vampires, vampires rule
Honorable Mention!
Posted by Marie Lavender
I just learned some pretty awesome news!
On August 2nd of 2014, I found out that I was nominated for the BTS Red Carpet Review Awards.
Well, just a few moments ago, I learned that I made Honorable Mention in my genre category. The official announcement happens at the awards ceremony in July. Yay!
This is a complete honor for me, and I’m so happy to impart this news to all of you! 🙂
Posted in Authors, Books, Contemporary Romance, Event, Fiction, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy, Readers, Reviews, Romance, Romance Novels
Tags: achievement, author, awards, book, book reviews, BTS Red Carpet Review Awards, event, Honorable Mention, Marie Lavender, romance books, romance novels