WHOM GODS HAVE FAVORED, from Denyse Bridger - there's a giveaway!

Isn't this a gorgeous cover? All who know me know that I'm not the biggest vampire or paranormal fan, but the striking cover alone on this one is a mighty strong temptation, don't you think? Because Denyse is a dear friend, a brilliant storyteller, and I want everyone to know her name and appreciate her work, I'm going to do a giveaway for an ecopy here. I'd like you to check out Denyse's website (link below) and tell us something you see there - past releases, upcoming releases, favorite covers, etc. and then let's also talk about vampires, ok? Do you like them? Love them? Haven't read them? I'll draw the winning name on Monday, June 15. Denyse could not write a bad book if she tried and I strongly recommend that you check out her work - and then send your friends her way as well!

From Denyse:
This is an EROTIC/VAMPIRE historical..... it's set in Ancient Pompeii, mostly, and moves into modern time..... it contains a great deal of sexual content, and historical accuracy about the decadence of the Romans of that era. It was fascinating to write, and as you can see, the cover is a stunner..... I hope your curiosity will be piqued, and you'll consider adding this one to your collection - the reviews are amazing... and I think you'll find it a satisfying read!!! It's available in e-format or PRINT..... Links provided!!

WHOM GODS HAVE FAVORED
by Denyse Bridger
From Absolute XPress.....

Blurb:
Pompeii lies complacent and decadent in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, the populace thriving on their depravity and their hunger for blood and Games. Within the elite aristocracy, games of another type are being played, deadly secrets are a threat to more than status, and conspiracy is a way of life for those who are unhappy.
Lucius has long been exalted as a warrior without peer. Adored and covetted by men and women alike, he is blind to the plots that are thickening around him. While total control is his on the bloody fields of war, on the battlefield of the heart, as he is about to discover, even the strongest man can be deceived by his ignorance.
Watching over it all is the majesty of Vesuvius, sputtering smoke, promising retribution. In the midst of the looming destruction, an ancient evil emerges, and will claim not only a celebrated general of Rome, but the slave girl he has slowly grown to love and cherish. A girl who will follow him into hell itself?

Want an excerpt? Visit here: http://www.absolute-x-press.com/catalog/popup_text.php?pID=62
E-book: $3.95 Print $9.95
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Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1894817052

Denysé Bridger
Website: http://www.denysebridger.com/
Blog: http://fantasy-pages.blogspot.com/
Sensual Treats Magazine: http://www.sensualtreats.webs.com/

SWEET!! Denyse Bridger's latest - an Italian love story - and a contest!

Ok, I've never heard from acdaisy95, so the new winner is LAURA! Please email me by Saturday at ljodamron@gmail.com and I'll get your download right out to you!

The winner of the Bella Signorina download is acdaisy95! Congratulations! Email me by Tuesday so I have an email addy and can get your download off to you. Thanks everyone who played. If you didn't win, I recommend that you think about getting a copy - for $1.50, it's a sweet deal.

NOW AVAILABLE!!
BELLA SIGNORINA
Sweetly Sensual contemporary romance
From The Wild Rose Press
My good friend Denyse Bridger has a new release today - BELLA SIGNORINA from The Wild Rose Press. I suggest everyone snag a copy of this book. At $1.50 for the download, it's a steal. Even if you prefer more erotic romances, this book is the stuff we all cut our romance reading teeth on. Denyse poured her heart and soul into this book and says that it's the best she's ever written. Trust me, this coming from an author who has written something in practically every subgenre, this is no small statement. I'm heading over right now to order two downloads - I'll draw a name from all who comment here and forward one of the downloads to the winner. I'll draw a name on Saturday evening. Tell your friends! If they post a comment and mention that you sent them, I'll give you an extra entry.
Here's a blurb:
In one of Rome’s trendiest caffè’s, Bianca Marino comes to dance, and escape the loneliness that haunts her world. For many weeks she's been watching a special man, a handsome, charming stranger who dances, flirts, and leaves alone. Bianca is not anxious to fall in love, and yet… Something about the enigmatic Stefano Esposito has captivated her heart, and she is drawn to him in spite of herself. When she finally gathers her courage to approach him, and ask him to dance, little does she know that her entire world is about to change…
Check out an excerpt here.
Go here to order.

Thanks!
Laurie

A WHISPER OF HUMANITY - new from Denyse Bridger

Denyse Bridger is without a doubt one of the most prolific authors I've ever seen! I think authors sometimes give up a certain amount of quality when they produce mass quantities of work. Not so with Denyse, her imagination and writing talents are endless - seemingly bottomless vessels that she dips into whenever she takes the notion; arranging thoughts and words with the wave of a magic wand! Denyse is also one of the sweetest, most caring and loving women I know. One of her recent releases, A WHISPER OF HUMANITY, is a quick read but satisfyingly complete nevertheless, without the rushed feeling of so many shorter stories.
A WHISPER OF HUMANITY blurb: When Detective Faith Prentice is assigned as a liaison to the police force in Montreal, intent on helping the detectives there capture a killer who’s MO matches one she’s hunted at home in Los Angeles, she is ill-prepared for what awaits her in the beautiful jewel city of Canada’s French province. Mysteriously drawn to her temporary partner, Adrian Blackthorne, she rebels against his allure, only to be drawn into an even deeper darkness when Adrian’s past snares her—and she becomes a pawn in the deadly battle between the vampire Blackthorne and the powerful master he has long denied…
This blurb sets up the story much better than I ever could - I will just provide the oohs and aaahs! Denyse has created characters and a plotline that are very interesting, with a bit of darkness, a touch of violence and just the right amount of passion, but all cleverly and tastefully written. Faith Prentice could have easily turned into a soft, helpless woman, given the danger surrounding her but she doesn't. She is smart and courageous (but not ridiculously so) - and she appreciates and respects Adrian Blackthorne's strength and wisdom. If you enjoy vampires, strong characters, and intrigue, you should pick up a copy of A WHISPER OF HUMANITY - check it out at Forbidden Publications - http://www.forbiddenpublications.com/book_pages/a_whisper_of_humanity.html . I hope you'll also check out Denyse's site, where there's an abundance of great reading to be found! http://www.denysebridger.com/home.html

Thanks for stopping!
Laurie

Denyse Bridger's SIMPLY THE BEST

I had anticipated the release of SIMPLY THE BEST by author friend Denyse Bridger for weeks and weeks; when she requested me to do the Romance Junkies review, I was very flattered and pleased to do it. I've blogged about Denyse before and I still can't begin to tell you how much she appreciates each and every one of her readers and she is quick to tell you so.
This book is an erotically sweet (yes, they go well together!) book and I highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates a larger than life, daring, risk-taker of a man who is totally insatiable when it comes to the smart, sweet woman he has set his sights on.
Denyse also has another new release, The DeVane Files Book 1: Out of Hell. I haven't had the opportunity to read this book yet, but will be doing so very soon and you'll be the first to hear about it. Check out Denyse's website to read about all of her wonderful books, http://www.denysebridger.com/ and don't forget to read her continuing online story, Rebel Knight, which continues where her book, Rebel Heart, ended. You won't be disappointed, I guarantee! http://www.denysebridger.com/freebies-RebelKnight.html
Below is my Romance Junkies review of SIMPLY THE BEST:
Architect Kaylee Masterson is spending her spare time writing an erotic novel, using local bar owner Max Richmonte as the model for her hero. She spends hours sitting in the shadows in Max’s bar, simply watching, and wanting, him. After accidentally leaving her notebook at the bar, she goes to pick it up and ends up spending part of the afternoon with Max, helping him with an accounting program on his computer. Unfortunately, she panics when he asks to take her to dinner and leaves, not to see him again until the night he shows up at her home. Kaylee, thinking that she is not the type of woman that would appeal to someone as gorgeous and charming as Max, can’t believe it when he tells her how much he wants her. She has wanted him for so long that she is helpless against his tender seduction. But Max has a secret life outside of the bar that Kaylee is not aware of; when that secret puts Kaylee in danger, they both have life-altering decisions to make.
Max Richmonte has thought of little else but Kaylee since the afternoon she spent in his office. After the two become intimate, he finds it increasingly difficult to be away from her. Kaylee is unaware of who he truly is; all she wants is to be with him and loved by him. When she is unexpectedly drawn into the depths of his dangerous life and witnesses first hand the violence that he regularly faces, Max realizes that he now must face his most difficult fight in convincing Kaylee that she is everything to him, and that he doesn’t know how he can live without her.
Kaylee and Max are two of the most sensual characters I’ve ever read. Their initial meeting is just the beginning of an intense chemistry between them; the sexual sparks fly whenever they are together. Kaylee is wonderfully written as an intelligent, professional young woman. Max is simply too charming for his own good; a romantic and thorough lover, eager to please Kaylee anytime, every time. Denyse Bridger is a natural at writing human emotion; never failing to give readers bold characters that, despite their strengths, possess weaknesses and vulnerabilities that keep them realistic. I recommend this book to everyone who enjoys an extremely sensual romantic suspense.
Thanks!
Laurie