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Phenomenal Touch new release

Hey, readers! Just wanted to pop in here and let you know about my new boxed set. Phenomenal Touch, a supernatural romance series starter collection, is now available… 😀

Blurb:

In this never-seen-before union of tales, you’ll discover three full mystical stories by Marie Lavender. Finally, a collection that fans can sink their teeth into! From light contemporary fantasy romance to space opera, to all out fangs and sensual moments, this starter set has everything a paranormal/fantasy/sci-fi romance book lover could want…

MAGICK & MOONLIGHT

Jessie hides her magickal secret to protect herself from Ethan, the town’s new resident. But she never imagined casting a simple spell could turn out so wrong, and oh, so right.

BLUE VISION

Brooke isn’t sure what to make of Colin, the mysterious stranger with those striking eyes in the cold Montana wilderness. But she gets way more than she bargained for when a vacation fling turns into danger for the whole planet.

SECOND NATURE

Vampires are real! Not only must Desiree come to grips with that fact – plus the perils involved in such a discovery – but also, she must contend with her odd attraction to a strange creature named Alec. Plus, there’s the notion that her origins might be far different than she once thought.

Get your copy of a sexy, supernatural, specialty boxed set today!

Universal reader link:  https://books2read.com/PhenomenalTouch

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57051985-phenomenal-touch

BookBub:  https://www.bookbub.com/books/phenomenal-touch-a-supernatural-romance-series-starter-collection-and-boxed-set-collections-and-boxed-sets-by-marie-lavender

Yes, this is in ebook and print format! 😉

Happy reading!

New reviews, a cool live event, and help us out with a poll!

Hi there, readers! Here are a few ultra-new book reviews for my latest book release, a historical romance titled Upon Your Return





https://marielavender.com/about/my-books/upon-your-return/

Also, I’m doing a Facebook Live Q&A session next week, on Wednesday, December 9th. So, not only join us for that, but also our book launch party for a chance to win some awesome prizes! 😉

And to determine what ya’ll are really looking for, here’s a nice poll you can participate in. No worries, it’s only one question! 😀

Hope to see you at the release party on the 9th, and also during the Facebook Live event!

As always, stay safe and happy reading! ♥

Cover Reveal – Upon Your Return

Hi, readers! Just wanted to pop in here and let you know that we have an official book cover for Upon Your Return, my first historical romance novel.

Yes, this novel was available years ago, but after getting the rights back last year, I began resubmitting the manuscript to other publishers. Foundations Books took on the Victorian maritime romance series, and in ten days, the second edition of this book will release. So, be sure to grab a copy on November 23rd. Follow my author page on Amazon or BookBub to receive new release notifications, add it to your Goodreads wishlist, or you may go ahead and pre-order a copy today! 😉

OMG, didn’t they do a lovely job on this? I am so excited! ♥

Also, please feel free to drop by my official launch party on Facebook in December, for a chance to learn more information and win other cool prizes.

Thanks for your time, and have a great weekend, everyone! 🙂

New Book Coming Soon

Hi, readers! I just wanted to jump in here and let you know that I officially have a release date for the second edition of Upon Your Return. Yay! 😀

I am so excited to know that the Heiresses trilogy, my first historical romance series, is quickly returning to us. I’m not allowed to show the book cover just yet, but I’ll tell you when I can. Let’s just say it’s a fabulous cover! 😉

 

Mark your calendars for the release date on this book. It’s coming out on November 23rd. That’s right, this year!

Anyway, have a wonderful weekend! ♥

It’s Here!

Well, readers, I’ve been talking about this one for a while, and now it’s live! Blood Instincts, a futuristic paranormal romance/urban fantasy and book two of the Blood at First Sight Series, is available! Yay! Mega thanks to my publisher, Solstice Publishing, for making this happen so quickly!

Woo hoo! Book two is out! Let’s see what it’s all about! ♥

Blurb:

Enter the Other World at your own risk…

What if you found out that you weren’t exactly…human?

Myah Sullivan is suddenly living that nightmare. There are Others in the world, dangerous, supernatural creatures that make her mind spin and cause her to question the reality she’s always known.

Oliver King is her savior, a vampire who tries to show her the way. Through her journey she learns far more than she ever thought she would about herself, and about the past. Soon, she discovers that there is so much more to meeting Oliver than mere happenstance.

Can Myah accept her new reality, or will she retreat into that normal, safe world she once thought was her own?

 

Purchase Links:

Amazon Universal ebook link: https://bookgoodies.com/a/B07DFL8DRR

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Amazon Universal print link: mybook.to/BloodInstpaperback

Universal reader link: http://books2read.com/u/bppKAk

Publisher:  http://solsticepublishing.com/blood-instincts/

 

Here are some sizzling teasers!

Add it to your Goodreads bookshelf! ♥♥♥

I hope you get a chance to check out this sequel to Second Nature! 😀

As always, happy reading, everyone! And have a wonderful weekend!

New Release!!

Well, readers…it’s official! Now that the Heiresses in Love Series is complete, there is one more thing to look forward to. That’s right. The boxed set of the entire trilogy just released this week! Exciting, right? 😉

Let’s see what it’s all about!

Blurb:

An unforgettable, sweeping saga of romance, passion and history rooted in tales of maritime suspense…

Three heiresses…three novels like no other.

UPON YOUR RETURN

Fara risks her heart every time she’s with him, but she cannot deny him.

UPON YOUR HONOR

Chloe never imagined that the man she deceived would be the one man she can’t stop loving.

UPON YOUR LOVE

Adrienne must decide whether to succumb to desire or fight for love.

…Will these remarkable women at last find what they’ve always wanted, or lose more than they can bear?

 

 

Purchase Links:

Amazon Universal link:  https://bookgoodies.com/a/B079N7NKQK

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Publisher:  http://solsticepublishing.com/heiresses-in-love-trilogy/

Add it to your Goodreads bookshelf! ♥♥♥

I hope you get a chance to check it out! 😀 Oh, and if you’ve read all three books in the series already, feel free to stop by and leave a review.

As always, happy reading, everyone! And have a wonderful weekend!

New Release Feature: Directions of the Heart by Marie Lavender

A new book released yesterday! Check it out! 🙂

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I am pleased to announce a great book release by well, yours truly! My modern romantic drama collection, Directions of the Heart, officially released this week!

Yay! Awesome! :)

When a new book comes out, it’s always an exciting time for an author!

I am thrilled to show Directions of the Heart to readers today. ♥

This is the blurb for Directions of the Heart:

Embark on a remarkable journey of drama, romance, and passion…

In all of these amazing stories, there’s one burning question…is love worth the risk?

Without You

Reece and Jenna are two childhood friends separated by time and distance. Can they find a way to heal their bond, or perhaps forge a new one?

Strange Heat

Spurred by her friend’s close call, Victoria decides to take a risk and prove the lifestyle she led was her downfall. But as Tory sinks deeper into the tumultuous…

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New Release: Upon Your Love!

I am happy to announce that the final book of the Heiresses in Love Series, Upon Your Love, is officially out! Woo hoo! 🙂

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This full-length, historical romance/family saga novel is available on Amazon, through my publisher and CreateSpace. Usually, sites like Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million are added later.

I’m very excited to show this book to readers! ♥

Here is the blurb:

The Hill family saga concludes as loyalties are questioned, faiths will be tested and undying love may come at a terrible cost…

Fara Hill, mother and faithful wife, is torn between her family at home and her urge to be at sea. Soon, she learns some disturbing truths. Was the past a fairy tale instead of reality?

Chloe Hill, loving wife and young mother, questions her faith when her husband sets an ultimatum she cannot meet. Will she be able to keep her marriage from falling apart?

Adrienne Bellamont Hill, born of a valiant captain and a fiery redhead, is untamed to her core and will bow to no man. Then Christian du Plessis enters her life with an offer she can’t refuse. Discovering the man behind the polished gentleman, she is drawn to him in many ways. Holding out for love is a family tradition, but can she resist the temptation of passion?

Christian finds this young woman to be a fascinating challenge, and is torn between keeping his distance from her and succumbing to her charms. A fierce battle of wills ensues as he sees she is much more than he ever imagined.

But danger lurks, threatening to destroy everything…

Can these two strong-willed individuals unite in the cause before time runs out?

And here’s a brief excerpt:

“Then, it’s settled. Shall we pick you both up at eight o’clock?”

Adrienne nodded. “That is fine.” Her mother sent her another warning glance, which she couldn’t interpret this time.

After the gentlemen said their goodbyes and left, the ladies went their separate ways, but not before Adrienne’s mother grasped her arm, staying her. She groaned inwardly as she realized she was in for a lecture.

“Tell me what is wrong. You were quite rude to Monsieur du Plessis.”

“Was I? I don’t remember.”

When her mother narrowed her eyes and crossed her arms over her chest, she felt a sense of unease. Fara Hill could be formidable when she wanted to be.

“What has transpired? Did he offend you in any way at the Broussard’s party? Are you pretending for Elena’s sake? I saw the way she looked at his friend, Monsieur Laroque.”

That her mother struck a little too close to home made her stomach reel. She sighed and mimicked her Maman’s move, her arms over her breasts.

“No, of course not. I suppose I did behave poorly. That was never my intention.”

“You can tell me anything, chére,” her mother claimed, softly.

She was grateful, but she had the feeling she shouldn’t tell anyone about the matchmaking scheme. Only Eric knew at this point. No one else would understand, and she couldn’t guarantee that Elena wouldn’t find out somehow. There was, however, a deeper concern at the moment.

“He… unsettles me.”

“You don’t trust him?” her mother’s brow furrowed.

“I believe I can. That’s not the disturbing part.” She felt the heat settle on her cheekbones as she blurted, “I feel different around him. Maman, I couldn’t stop staring at the man the other night. And today, I felt jealous. Jealous! How ridiculous!” she cried. “Something is certainly wrong with me.”

Fara pried Adrienne’s hand loose from her clasp on her upper arms, and then led her back to the settee. “There is nothing at all wrong with you. It seems you’ve developed a tendre for this man.”

For a moment, it seemed she had no breath in her lungs. “What? That’s mad. For Christian? No! I can’t… not after Robert.”

Her mother squeezed her hand. “It is perfectly all right to move on; it is natural even. You are allowed to love again, chére.”

“I have to stop this now,” she muttered, appalled that her mother thought she might be infatuated with Christian. “I can be a reasonable woman. I will be around him for Elena’s benefit, oui? But, I can’t have feelings for someone I just met.”

Her Maman’s quiet reply was disturbing. “You’d be surprised.”

“We are only friends,” she protested. And were they even that? Beyond their matchmaking plans, what were they exactly? Business partners perhaps, but even that seemed a trivial way to define it. Still, it was too disconcerting to entertain.

“Some of the best unions begin in friendship.”

“No,” she said, with a scowl. “We can only be friends.” She just had to keep telling herself that. And perhaps her body would listen as well, as she’d noticed the strange magnetism which drew her to him. She burst to her feet. “I can’t think about this right now. I must go.”

Chére—”

“No, Maman. I… I need some air. Pardon me.” She fled from the room.

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Here’s the trailer!

Purchase links:

Amazon Universal link:  https://bookgoodies.com/a/B06XBPVS7D

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Publisher:  http://solsticepublishing.com/upon-your-love/

CreateSpace link:  https://www.createspace.com/6969887

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I hope you all get a chance to check it out! Enjoy! 🙂

New Release!

The Missing Piece, my new adult romance, is finally out on its own! Yay! ♥

 

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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!😉

Here is my interview with Marie Lavender

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Name: Marie Lavender

Age: 36

Where are you from

I’m actually from the Midwest. I was raised in a family of five, with many extended relatives as well. In college, I majored in Creative Writing, and well, here I am.

Fiona: Tell us your latest news?

My latest news is that I have two books coming out in February. One is a story that will be featured in the Valentine’s first kiss anthology, Cupid’s Arrow, and then subsequently released on its own. The story is called The Missing Piece, and it’s a new adult romance. The second is Upon Your Love, a historical romance/family saga and full-length novel, as well as book three of the Heiresses in Love Series. I am very excited for readers to discover both of these books!


Fiona: When and why did you begin writing?

I began writing at the age of nine…

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