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So, in keeping with the romance theme, I thought I’d give you a head’s up. I am gearing up to release a short story soon. It’s a contemporary romance. Haven’t focused on one of those for awhile. It’s good to have a break from history and magick sometimes. LOL.

Why am I telling you this? Well, I thought it would be cool and apropos for the blog to give you an exclusive cover reveal of my next book. It’s going through formatting now and should be released soon. Here is the cover and blurb for your reading pleasure!

Initial Blurb for Second Chance Heart:

After a wild storm forces her to take shelter in a small town inn, Dana Nelson thinks that all she has to worry about is a brief stay before she heads back to the city. She gets far more than she bargained for…

The last thing…

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Free Days for Second Nature!

May 14

Posted by Marie Lavender

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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.

Blurb:

She never expected it…

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Double Reviews for Second Nature!

Feb 9

Posted by Marie Lavender

Yay! Two new reviews for Second Nature!

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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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Author Interview on Rachael Stapleton’s blog

Jan 12

Posted by Marie Lavender

Fun interview on Rachael Stapleton’s blog!

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Monday, January 12, 2015

Today I’m interviewing bestselling author Marie Lavendar who prefers a gel pen to a keystroke and a journal page to a computer.

When asked if she had any quirks she admitted that while she doesn’t write in the shower, she does find herself working on scenes in there. I had to agree…this happens to me all the time.

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 the monster he appears to be. He seems so humanlike that she can’t help it when her emotions betray her, when her body betrays her. To make matters worse, she finds out more about herself than she ever wanted to know.
She was unlike any other…
Alec has a problem…

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Interview with Marie Lavender

Dec 17

Posted by Marie Lavender

A fun interview on E J Frost’s Blog!

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It’s my great pleasure to host author Marie Lavender, who has stopped by to answer questions about her new release, Second Nature. (Stick around to the end for a chance to win a free copy!)

What inspired you to write your book?

My current release, Second Nature, was a long time coming. I worked on it off and on for years before I realized it would be a vampire story. I wrote Desiree’s character first and the rest sort of came out of that.

Do you have a specific writing style?

I believe I do. I have a certain way that I write; I am character-focused first and then I add in the other details. I am comfortable with that approach, and my fans appear to like it.

How did you come up with the title?

Good question. At first, it was untitled and then it had…

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Book Spotlight on Devika Fernando’s blog!

Dec 6

Posted by Marie Lavender

Check out this promo for my upcoming paranormal romance release!

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Featured – Second Nature by Marie Lavender

12/6/2014

I’m very happy to spotlight a book I really loved and that satisfies my craving for good vampire fiction. Ladies and gents, give it up for awesome author Marie Lavender and her latest release with the fitting title “Second Nature“.