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Double Reviews for Second Nature!

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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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!

E J Frost

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“.

Second Nature by Marie Lavender

About the Book

Blurb

She never expected it…

She was unlike any other…

Alec has a…

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Reminder to Vote for the BTS Red Carpet Book Awards!

Nov 16

Posted by Marie Lavender

Vote for the Heiresses in Love Series and the Magick Series!

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As I mentioned not too long ago, the Heiresses in Love Series and M&M were nominated for this award, the 2014 Red Carpet Book Awards . You can vote now for each category.

The Heiresses In Love Series (book three is in progress now)

Here is the link to vote for these romance novels in the historical category.

The Magick Series (book two is written and almost ready to be published)

Here is the link to vote for this novella in the paranormal category.

Don’t forget to vote for your favorite authors in the other categories here. You can also learn more about the BTS Red Carpet Awards at this link.

Thanks so much for following my work! 🙂

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M&M just got two new reviews!

Nov 13

Posted by Marie Lavender

Check out the two new awesome five star reviews for Magick & Moonlight! 🙂

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Magick & Moonlight just received two new five star reviews! How exciting! 🙂

Here are the reviews I found on Amazon:

Awesome, November 7, 2014

PlumCrazie

This review is from: Magick & Moonlight (Kindle Edition)

I just fell in love with this book from the beginning. It was so romantic. I felt like I was there experiencing everything that happened. Hope to read more from you

Great Read, November 13, 2014

Carole McKee “Carole McKee”

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This review is from: Magick & Moonlight (Kindle Edition)

Can a Wiccan find true Love? Jessie and Ethan come across each other at what appears to be the right time in their lives, but not by his free will. She needs him and he needs her, and together they find each other. It’s a delightful romance about two people who are so different from each…

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