Their Twisted Love (The Twisted Mosaic - Book 2) (25 page)

ONE WILD NIGHT – A SHORT STORY

This paranormal romance short story is now available as
a 99-cent eBook at
Amazon
.

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"Let me get this straight." Jake looked Lucien
in the eye. "If you lose this hand, I take your girlfriend home."

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Never anger a gypsy with the powers of hell at his fingertips.
But that's exactly what Jake Marshall does when he wins Lucien's girlfriend in
a drunken poker game.

The Great War is over and Jake wanders through Eastern
Europe looking for adventure, romance, or maybe just a good stiff drink. When
he meets beautiful, exotic Miranda, he knows she can give him everything he
wants... for tonight, at least. Jake can't decide if her magic touch scares him
or turns him on. Can he trust her?

Miranda is looking for a way out. She's suffered Lucien's
abuses far too long, and Jake offers the escape she craves. The cocky American
is bold, brash, and carries too many guns, but she likes that in a man.

They're enjoying the magic between them when Lucien
unleashes an ancient curse, forcing Jake and Miranda to flee into the dark
black forest while the minions of hell pursue them through endless hours of
midnight. And the constant erotic distractions between the two only make
matters worse. Jake can only fight for so long, and Miranda's powers are pushed
to the limit.

She can break the curse... if they survive
One Wild Night
.

Watch for these three romance novellas coming in 2013
from author
Darby
Davenport
.

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Walk
Away with Me
(Now Available at
Amazon
):

What is Charlie Rockwell 
supposed
 to do
when the sad Rottweiler's eyes connect with hers through the TV screen and work
their way straight into her heart? She adopts him without a second thought or
the slightest knowledge how to take care of the large, needy dog with the
traumatic past.

Ethan Porter is not happy when a savage Rottweiler picks a
fight with his mild-mannered Golden Retriever at the dog park. But his anger
quickly dissipates when tears begin to form behind the eyes of the dog's
beautiful owner—eyes that are far too familiar for his liking. Disregarding his
instincts, Ethan can't deny her plea when she asks him to teach her the basics
of dog ownership.

Can he ignore the fact that she bears a strong resemblance
to his ex and finally learn to trust again? Will she find committing to both
man and dog more exciting than the freedom of a single, unrestrained life?

A man with a painful past, a woman who fears commitment,
and a dog with only one more chance at life—together, can they find love?

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Skinny-Dipping
at Dawn
(Coming July 23, 2013):

Mistake number one: marrying her high school sweetheart.
Mistake number two: taking this long to leave him. Well, Emily Chadwick is done
making mistakes, thank you very much.

Finally freed from her unsatisfying relationship, Emily
moves to a sleepy lake town to pursue her writing career. The last thing she
wants is another romantic entanglement, but it just may be the first thing she
needs.

Ex-military man Rip Davis can't resist the shy beauty. He
makes it his mission to give her a proper welcome to the neighborhood.

What unfolds is a romantic adventure that leaves Emily
wondering why she's held back so long. Complete with love, intrigue, and a sexy
ode to the outdoors, Skinny Dipping at Dawn is a romp you won't soon forget.
Oh, the secrets Lake Bevy keeps.

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Melt
My Heart
(Coming September 24, 2013):

A type-A gal, a type-B guy, and a nasty avalanche—can
they find a way out of the disaster and into each other's hearts?

Anne Barnett loves her job as a high profile attorney, but
when her boss demands she take a vacation just weeks before the biggest case of
her career, she's anything but thrilled with the idea. Grudgingly, she heads to
the firm's cabin in Alaska for a week of winter activities and forced
relaxation.

Cliff Bradley is ready to quit his job as a ski instructor
to focus his efforts on writing his break-out novel, but when a stunning
auburn-haired beauty signs up for a week of lessons, he can't pass up the
opportunity to get to know her a little better.

Her high strung nature and his head-in-the-clouds outlook on
life immediately clash. But they have no choice but to continue spending time
together, especially when a snowmobiling misadventure finds them trapped behind
an avalanche wall.

Will Anne learn to surrender control and trust a
near-stranger with her safety, and will Cliff step out of his fantasy world
long enough to find a way out?

From the editor of
Their Twisted Love
:

JELLICLE GIRL

by Stevie Mikayne

This Literary/Women's Fiction novel is available at
Amazon
.

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When Beth met Jackie, she was fifteen and shy, living in the
shadow of her mother—talented artist Heather Sarandon. Jackie, willful, cheeky and
confident, made Beth see things in herself that she never imagined, and do
things she never thought she would. As memories of Beth's last night with
Jackie grow more like waking nightmares, Beth does everything she can to forget
the girl who was so much more than a friend.

Beth has a self-destructive ritual she swears she'll keep
secret, even from the psychologist trying to help her. But Dr. Nancy Sullivan
doesn't have time for secrets. In fact, she doesn't have much time at all. She's
been charged with helping Beth break through the barriers of her past, knowing
very well that her own demons might end her career before she can get through
to the stubborn young woman.

Meanwhile, a young foster child with a wicked sense of humor
and a devastating past reminds Beth that secrets seem powerful, but can destroy
the person who holds them too close.

Jellicle Girl
, Stevie Mikayne's debut novel, is a
powerful coming-of-age story about redemption, identity, and learning to let go
of secrets that scar.

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Praise for
Jellicle Girl
:

"I am not the target audience for this book. I'm a 42
year old male, married, with children older than the main character. And
yet.... The writing is compelling. The author's voice is clear and consistent,
and the sentences are truly works of art. The words paint a beautiful picture.
Setting and scene are woven tightly into one another, making a seamless world
in which the story takes place. " –
John L. Hines

"The novel combines sophistication and subtlety with a
plot which makes you need to know what happens next and next and next. I never
encountered a boring page nor did I encounter a poorly-written paragraph. For
me this book is a psychological adventure story - others would describe it
differently I'm sure but that was its impact on me. A great read." –
Padraig
O'Morain

"I am in AWE. The depth and richness of the characters,
the compelling flow of the story, the unbelievably masterful insight of human
struggle, relationships, and pain. I have no words!" –
Ana Popielnicki

"This book is an amazing travel through a teenagers
thoughts on life and relationships. The author brings a realism of today's
society and challenges in a young woman life. I was so captivated by the
characters challenges and triumphs. If you like to read a book that makes you
feel something then this is the book for you." –
Patricia Burton

HOT SINATRA

by Axel Howerton

This quirky, often hilarious Noir Mystery, featuring the
adventures of the memorable Moss Cole, is available at
Amazon
.

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Moss Cole is a private detective, the kind you thought only
existed in old movies and afternoon reruns. He's smart, talented, sometimes
even charming. You'd think he could find a better gig than carrying on his
grandfather's legacy as a 'Private Dick.'

Cole is out of money, out of ideas, and out of his league.
That's why he's stuck looking for a stolen Sinatra record… a record that may be
just a figment of an old man's imagination.

Of course, if that were true, Moss wouldn't have so many
people busting down his door.
A vivacious redhead, a foul-mouthed Irish rock star, and a whip-smart little
girl only complicate the job, when all Cole wants is a good cup of coffee and
some Hot Sinatra.

If only he can stay alive—and in one piece—long enough to
find it.

Advance Praise for
Hot Sinatra
:

"Axel Howerton is one of the best new crime fiction
writers out there—hell, one of the best writers, period. Do yourself a favor
and settle into Axel's groove." –
Scott S. Phillips, Author of 
Squirrel
Eyes
 and 
Tales of Misery & Imagination
, and
Writer/Director of 
Stink of Flesh
 and 
Gimme Skelter

"Moss Cole sizzles hotter than bacon." –
Red
Tash, Author of 
Troll, Or Derby
 and 
This Brilliant
Darkness

DESERT RICE

by Angela Scott

This critically acclaimed Contemporary/Upper YA novel is
available at
Amazon
.

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