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Kyra Gates

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Born and raised in Ohio, Kyra Gates became an avid reader late in life. After being encouraged to read a popular series she couldn’t stop. The only issue is that she continued reading the same series over and over again until her husband said, “Why don’t you just write your own book,” after writing her first book Walkers, a fantasy fiction romance that later turned into a novel she fell in love with creating her own alternative world in stories.

A few years later, her manager now close friend introduced her to Urban Fiction…wasn’t her favorite but from there she found African American Romance and is often not seen without her nose buried in her iPad or book. With two kids, a husband, a dog, and a successful youth volleyball program she has
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Kyra Gates I'd travel to TC Florida and become Serenity which is a character in one of my books. "Serenity"…moreI'd travel to TC Florida and become Serenity which is a character in one of my books. "Serenity"(less)
Kyra Gates That's a tough question, I'd have to say Serenity and Dorian from the book Serenity. Those two were hot, Serenity was his savor in more ways than one …moreThat's a tough question, I'd have to say Serenity and Dorian from the book Serenity. Those two were hot, Serenity was his savor in more ways than one and Dorian was her protector. Most of all I love volleyball and this love story is centered around it.(less)
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Walkers

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Serenity

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Is Your Heart Still Mine (S...

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Chocolate Angel (Serenity, #3)

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Infinity

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One More Night (Serenity, #4)

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A Promise to Keep

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Walkers Tortured Soul: Walkers Book II
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I was waiting ti see what happened! Dang it I know u read the other two books too. Good story would tshd been great to find out what happened
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“Love never loses its way home”
Kyra Gates, Walkers

“There's no honor in that. Only a coward would kill her that way; I want everything she has. I want her to want to fight with every breath of her body. Mechelle Tortured Soul”
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“Whatever he did it drove you away and into my bed and don't you forget that!
"Tyler" Walkers by Kyra Gates”
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“Against my will I stand beside my own reflection”
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“Love never loses its way home”
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“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
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“He's like a drug for you, Bella.”
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message 32: by Kyra

Kyra Gates I am finally reading Christian's POV from 50 shades. Too excited here!


message 31: by Elaine

Elaine Two things since you are so busy (lol) when is chocolate angel going to be available and that one book you recommended is good. I was a bit disappointed after the book club read but this one is good Strictly Business by Lisa Eugene


message 30: by Kyra

Kyra Gates


message 29: by Elaine

Elaine I hear that your next book chocolate angel is coming out, what it the release date and will it be on barnes and nobles, the others were not. Are you redoing those books


Patrick Good choice Kyra....'No Second Chance'. Check out Coben's 'The Woods' if you like...outstanding!


Ms. Twilight Twilight Is Your Heart Still Mine and Infinity is no longer available. Are these books being republished and what is the release date for Walkers III, Queen of War


Pitchblack Yes, its back to vampires. I just started Infinity and I'm already hooked. Thank you.


Ms. Twilight Twilight Reading all these romance books, don't leave us! LOL Hey I hear you have two books coming out before the end of the year, Serenity of course and Infinity another vampire book. Now you know I have to ask, what's up with Walkers III?


Robin  G Hey whens the new book coming out


message 23: by Love

Love hurtswick Did you get the other book you were waiting on Chocolate Covered Forbidden Fruit?


Robin  G Good work on the second book. I heard about the new book coming out, if you want a review send it to me.


Ms. Twilight Twilight You go girl! Just finished Tortured Soul, loved it. Can't wait for the third one.


message 20: by Lorian

Lorian Jones hey thank for the add can u comment my new pics i need ur true opinions bout them i want 2 kno wat u see and wat is saying 2 u and also pleaz have ur friends may leave a comments on my pics

Thanx u!!! :)


Robin  G Can't wait to read the completed book.


Ms. Twilight Twilight Hey when you get a chance read Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost, great book. I haven't got to the end yet, but impressive. I was holding out until your physical book came out but I luckily found something to read until then. As luck would have it this is GOOD!


Ms. Twilight Twilight Robin wrote: "Hey when's book II coming out and where can I pre-order! Are you willing to tell who fathered the babies?"

I asked the same question!


Robin  G Hey when's book II coming out and where can I pre-order! Are you willing to tell who fathered the babies?


SassyMama Hi, Kyra...thanks for the invite into your circle of friends...looking forward to sharing chats, reviews and any/all recommendations...Happy Reading :-)


Gelibeany thanks for the invite and the book recommendation =)


Ms. Twilight Twilight When will the second installment come out for Walkers date please! Also are you going to do any giveaways for it or pre-orders.


Andrea Thanks for the add!


message 11: by Cheryl

Cheryl Landmark Thanks for accepting my friendship, Kyra.


message 10: by Sarah

Sarah Hi Kyra, thanks for the friend request! :)


♫ ♪ nOUsha ♫ ♪ Hi Hon!!! Thanks for the friend invite :) have a great day and happy reading!!!


message 8: by Kyra

Kyra Gates For those trying to recommend me a book these are my favorite books (what's listed as my favorite I haven't figured out how to change it yet).
1.) Midnight Sun
2.) Walkers
3.) Twilight
4.) Turned
5.) Loved
These are my top five!
6.) Dear John
7.) Black Indians


Eloise Hi Kyra! thank you for the add :)


Tasneem hi Kyra,
thanx for adding me as a friend,hope to read your book soon!!!


message 5: by Becca

Becca Thx for group invite :)


message 4: by Kyra

Kyra Gates My entire pre-order of books for the book event has been sold out. If you don't get around to placing an order you can do so at the event (it will still be signed) and I will forward the copies to you. The Hard copy is $25 and the soft copy is $20. If it is not that important to have it signed purchase the ebook right from here. com put in 9781456899646 (thats the ISBN#) and purchase the ebook which is only 7.95. Hope to see you all there.


message 3: by Kyra

Kyra Gates Stepp wrote: "Are you working on next book?"

I have a few things in the works right now but Walkers Tortued soul is my first priority


message 2: by Stepp

Stepp Are you working on next book?


message 1: by Kyra

Kyra Gates Okay, I'm done reading WFE; what's a good book to read. Any recommendations??


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