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The Informed Reader: Staying Up-to-Date with New Releases and Author News in Your Favorite Genres
In today’s fast-paced digital world, the publishing industry is constantly evolving, with new books hitting the shelves (both virtual and physical) at an unprecedented rate. For avid readers, staying informed about the latest releases, upcoming titles, and news from their favorite authors can be both exciting and overwhelming. Fortunately, there are numerous strategies and tools available to help readers stay up-to-date with the literary world. In this article, we’ll explore how to become an informed reader, with a special focus on how CraveBooks can keep you connected to authors and streamline this process.
The Importance of Staying Informed
Before diving into the how-to, let’s consider why staying informed about new releases and author news is beneficial for readers:
Discovery of new books: Being aware of new releases helps you discover fresh reads that align with your interests. Anticipation and pre-orders: Knowing about upcoming releases allows you to pre-order books you’re excited about, sometimes saving you money as well. Author engagement: Staying updated on author news can enhance your reading experience and connection to your favorite writers. Community participation: Being informed allows you to engage in discussions with other readers about the latest in the literary world.Now, let’s explore various methods to stay informed, culminating in how CraveBooks can be your one-stop solution for all these needs.
Traditional Methods of Staying Informed
Bookstore Visits: Regular visits to local bookstores can keep you informed about new releases. Many stores have dedicated sections for new arrivals and staff picks. Library Engagement: Public libraries often showcase new acquisitions and host author events. Engaging with librarians can provide valuable insights into upcoming releases. Literary Magazines and Review Publications: Subscribing to publications like Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, or genre-specific magazines can provide comprehensive information about new and upcoming books. Author Newsletters: Many authors offer newsletters to their readers, providing updates on their work, upcoming releases, and personal insights. Digital Age Solutions While traditional methods are still valuable, the digital age has brought new, more efficient ways to stay informed: Social Media: Following authors, publishers, and book influencers on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook can provide real-time updates on new releases and author news. Goodreads: This popular platform allows you to follow authors, see what your friends are reading, and get personalized book recommendations based on your reading history. Amazon’s “Follow” Feature: Amazon allows you to follow authors, receiving notifications when they release new books. Book Blogs and Podcasts: Many dedicated readers run blogs or podcasts focusing on book reviews and industry news. Finding ones that align with your interests can be a great way to stay informed. The CraveBooks Advantage While all these methods are useful, they can be time-consuming and scattered. This is where platforms like CraveBooks come in, offering a centralized hub for all your book discovery and update needs. CraveBooks serves as a comprehensive platform for readers, authors, and publishers alike. Here’s how you can leverage CraveBooks to stay informed about new releases and author news in your favorite genres: Personalized Recommendations: Upon signing up, CraveBooks allows you to select your preferred genres. The platform then uses this information to provide personalized book recommendations, ensuring you’re always aware of new releases that align with your interests. New Release Alerts: CraveBooks offers a feature that notifies you when new books in your favorite genres are released. This saves you the trouble of constantly checking multiple sources for updates. Author Follow Feature: Similar to social media platforms, CraveBooks allows you to follow your favorite authors. You’ll receive notifications about their new releases, upcoming books, and any news or events they share on the platform. Genre-Specific Newsletters: CraveBooks sends out regular newsletters tailored to your genre preferences. These newsletters often include information about new and upcoming releases, author interviews, and industry news relevant to your interests. Book Deal Alerts: In addition to new release information, CraveBooks notifies you when books in your preferred genres go on sale. This feature helps you discover new books while also saving money. Community Engagement: CraveBooks has a vibrant community of readers. Engaging with this community through forums or discussion boards can help you discover new books and stay informed about what’s trending in your favorite genres. Author Pages: CraveBooks maintains comprehensive author pages where you can find all the information about an author’s published works, upcoming releases, and any news they’ve shared on the platform. Pre-order Facilitation: When you discover an upcoming release you’re excited about through CraveBooks, the platform makes it easy to pre-order the book, ensuring you don’t miss out on highly anticipated titles. Reading Challenges: CraveBooks often hosts reading challenges that encourage readers to explore new releases and diverse authors within their preferred genres. Integration with Reading Apps: CraveBooks integrates with various reading apps, allowing you to easily add newly discovered books to your digital library or reading list. Making the Most of CraveBooks To fully leverage CraveBooks for staying informed: Complete Your Profile: The more information you provide about your reading preferences, the better CraveBooks can tailor its recommendations and alerts. Engage Regularly: Make it a habit to check the platform regularly. Even a quick daily browse can keep you well-informed about the latest in your literary world. Participate in the Community: Engage with other readers, join book clubs, and participate in discussions. This community engagement can lead to discovering new authors and books you might have otherwise missed. Provide Feedback: Rate and review the books you read. This not only helps other readers but also refines CraveBooks’ understanding of your preferences, leading to better recommendations. Explore New Genres: While it’s great to stay updated in your favorite genres, don’t hesitate to explore new ones. CraveBooks can introduce you to exciting reads in genres you might not have considered before. Staying informed about new releases and author news in your favorite genres doesn’t have to be a daunting task. While traditional methods and various digital solutions exist, platforms like CraveBooks offer a comprehensive, streamlined approach to staying up-to-date with the literary world. By centralizing information about new releases, author updates, and community engagement, CraveBooks transforms the process of staying informed from a time-consuming chore into an enjoyable part of your reading experience. It bridges the gap between readers, authors, and publishers, creating an ecosystem where information flows freely and discovery is just a click away. Remember, being an informed reader isn’t just about knowing what’s new—it’s about enriching your reading experience, connecting with a community of like-minded book lovers, and supporting the authors whose work brings you joy. With tools like CraveBooks at your disposal, you’re well-equipped to navigate the exciting, ever-evolving world of literature. Happy reading!
September 10, 2024
Micar
A shattered empire, but a leader rises to lead them back to their former glory. His issues are many and he has the resources if he’s willing to use them. Personnel is his greatest issue so will he turn to those many believe too young to do the job? He will and they will get some of the hardest missions he has.
A junior fleet was started using the best and the brightest pulled from their officer academy.
Micar has been assigned to be the first captain in this junior fleet. They will be tested with a trip to see if those so young could even manage to pull this off. They carried cargo, passengers, and possibly a secret that others wanted to steal. Was it really on board or was it a trick to call attention to them instead of the ship that truly carried it?
Does it really matter when a target is painted on them that causes everyone to hunt them down?
Come along and see if these ten teenagers can take on so much responsibility successfully.
This book is available in Kindle Unlimited and is the first of a complete ten book series.
August 29, 2024
Planet Amazon
Andrea Staton dedicates her career to finding the hidden doorway from Earth to the planet Amazon. She is expecting an advanced world that she can learn from, but she is surprised by a primitive world at war. She learns to be a warrior and deal with men here who are very different and much harder to resist.
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October 18, 2019
Shadow Kisses A Zodiac Shifter Anthology
Halloween is coming and with it various tricks and treats. The Zodiac Shifter authors are giving you a treat this year for free and its available now. It’s a collection of short stories that will delight you and they are a tempting view into the characters and stories of our incredible collection. Those of you who are familiar with the stories in the collection will enjoy these stories and those who are not will be tempted find out more.
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Just a hint of the stories you will get the opportunity to read.
A Witch’s Haunting by Crystal Dawn
Moon Kissed by C.D. Christine Gorri-Author
Expect Me to Serve by McKayla Schutt
Reconciled by Beth Caudill
Tricked or Treated Dragon Mates by Dominque Eastwick and Melissa Thomas
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Thrills and chills are in store for our alpha heroes and daring heroines this spooky October at the enchanted shop All Hallow’s Needs. Whether tricked or treated, our couples will discover that a shifter’s mate is in the stars…
Shadow Kisses is a boxed set of ALL NEW short stories set in Zodiac Shifters, a collection of books with an astrological spin on love. From Aries to Virgo… discover all-new tales of paranormal romance and urban fantasy. Our world features New York Times, USA Today, and other bestselling authors.
Warning: Shadow Kisses is all about the sexy Zodiac Shifters who rendezvous for a sexy Halloween tryst. And it’s our gift to you…
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Shadow Kisses: A Zodiac Shifters Paranormal Romance Anthology
by Zodiac Shifters, Crystal Dawn, C.D. Gorri, McKayla Schutt, Melissa Thomas, Dominique Eastwick, Beth Caudill
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July 15, 2019
Zodiac Shifters
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A collection of books with an astrological spin on love. From Aries to Virgo… discover all-new tales of paranormal romance and urban fantasy.
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Zodiac Shifters features New York Times, USA Today, and other bestselling authors. Each month expect new releases based upon the twelve astrology signs.
Pisces
Title: Beloved Dragon Mates
Author: Dominique Eastwick
Released: June. 31, 2019
ASIN: B07TQ7XXPD
Ky the Searcher wants nothing more than to save his dying clan. Women are few and far between for the Dragons of Zambonia. With so few females born, it is now time to search for suitable mates amongst the covens of the planet. Ky and his ranger brothers have been dispersed to the four corners of the planet, tasked to find women both honorable and worthy to be dragons’ mates. But, at the first village, he finds a diamond in rough. His life mate.
The witches of Willow’s coven might be so beautiful they make a man forget his name, but below the exterior is little more than vanity and pettiness. Men come from far and wide to mate with the beauties. So why, when the Dragon Ky arrives, would he be any different? Why would he possibly see anything past the plain woman whose beauty burns on the inside? But the vulnerable within her coven rely on her. Can she take a step for what she wants and leave them at risk?
If Ky and Willow can get through a wall of opposition with a little help from a interfering otter familiar, they might find what they each thought never to have. True love.
The Storm is brewing.
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Buy Links:
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TQ7XXPD
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07TQ7XXPD
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07TQ7XXPD
Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07TQ7XXPD
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/beloved-dragon-mate
Google: COMING SOON
B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beloved-dragon-mate-dominique-eastwick/1132278614?ean=2940161431405
Landing page: https://zodiacshifters.com/books/beloved-dragon-mates-dominique-eastwick/
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Excerpt:
“Gray building in the center of the village?” Ky asked, stepping into the night air.
Willow clung to him as he made his way through the courtyard. “How did you know?”
“Your scent is all over that structure. It nearly brought me to my knees when I walked past this afternoon.”
“My scent.”
“And now it will be all over this shirt again.” He shouldered the door to her workshop open and narrowed in on the clean work table, lowering Willow ever so gently to sit. He gripped the edge on either side of her. “When shall ye put me out of my misery?”
“Misery?”
“When shall ye kiss me for real? There is no one in this village who can hold a candle to ye. No one else who makes me yearn to know them better.”
She bit her lip, but his attention shifted to the pulse at her neck beating far faster than it should have been. “Why me?” she finally managed.
Ky itched to touch her, kiss her. Hell, he wanted to love her. But nothing would happen until she gave him the okay. He needed her permission. He’d found her against all odds, and if she wasn’t ready to admit her feelings to herself, he would wait. Waiting was easy when you knew the reward would be so great. “Why not you?”
She made to say something but whatever it was he wouldn’t know because in the next moment she reached up, ran her fingers through his hair, and placed her lips on his. Nothing in his life had ever tasted so sweet. For the first time, he knew what he wanted above all else. Her. Willow’s lips parted and he took the opening, the opportunity to taste her. Their tongues mingled, danced, and he positioned himself between her legs to get closer. He wanted to feel her breasts pressed against his chest. To touch any part of her she would allow.
She pulled back, breathing heavily. “I need a minute.”
“Whatever ye need.” He brushed a stray lock of hair from her cheek. A small beam of moonlight illuminated her face, causing her eyes to sparkle like the bluest sapphires. “Yer so beautiful.”
“You mean that, don’t you?”
“Why would you doubt me? Because those in the hall have made you believe their ideals of beauty are everyone else’s? I promise you, my people find someone with your curves and natural beauty far more appealing and attractive than the artifice laid out within that hall.” He cupped her face and brushed the pad of his thumb over her swollen bottom lip. “I would never be sated in my need to taste you.”
“You overwhelm me, I’ve never had a man show any interest in me ever.”
“Ever?”
“That was my first kiss.”
“Did it live up to your dreams?”
“More than you can imagine.” Tentative fingers touched the exposed skin at the neckline of his shirt.
“I can imagine a great deal.” He took a chance and pulled his shirt over his head, allowing her to explore more. If he played it wrong, they would be back at square one or worse. But she responded by placing her warm palms upon his pecs. “I have dreamed of nothing else but your touch since I meet you two days ago.”
About the Author
Award Winning Author, Dominique Eastwick grew up a US Navy Brat, so if there was a Naval base that was probably home. She currently resides in North Carolina with her husband, two children, crazy lab and lazy cat.
Dominique’s love of reading started when she was told to read TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD in high school. A book that opened her eyes to the joys of reading and entering into the world of the author. To this day she ranks this book as her favorite.
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June 25, 2019
Zodiac Shifters
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A collection of books with an astrological spin on love. From Aries to Virgo… discover all-new tales of paranormal romance and urban fantasy.
Zodiac Shifters features New York Times, USA Today, and other bestselling authors. Each month expect new releases based upon the twelve astrology signs.
Cancer
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Welcome to the Wardens of Terra, an elite g roup of Zodiac Shifters destined to save humankind!
The Hounds of God have been disbanded by the Catholic Church, leaving a terrible void in the fight to save humankind. As a result, a much older organization returns to power and takes up the reins to fight to save the Earth from the evil that stalks it.
They are the Wardens of Terra, an elite force of Zodiac Shifters each carrying the power of their sign to aid them in the never-ending battle against the forces of darkness.
Alone they are fierce warriors. Once they’ve found their true mates, they become an unstoppable force. These are their stories:
Zodiac Shifters – Cancer – Waterlocked: The Wardens of Terra 2 by C.D. Gorri
Preorder! Release Date: July 2, 2019
Will Nathan Silvertongue, a cranky SeaDragon, change his attitude after he gets trapped by sassy Witch and Junior Station Master, Phoebe Bright?
Nathan Silvertongue is a Dragon Shifter, bound to the sign Cancer, and a Warden of Terra. Called into duty upon the disbanding of the Hounds of God, Nathan ignores the first few attempts of the Heralds to get in touch with him. Living on a tiny unmarked island, the SeaDragon left mainstream life decades ago, preferring his isolation and solitude, but that all changes when she shows up.
Phoebe Bright has been promoted to the rank of Junior Station Master by the Heralds of Terra. Her job is to wrangle and confirm assignments for her charge. If only she could find him!
Tracking down the elusive SeaDragon hasn’t been easy, but this Witch isn’t about to give up. Not even when he slams the door in her face. Literally.
If he won’t talk to her, he won’t talk to anyone! Phoebe conjures a spell that leaves the two of them on his island without any means to communicate with the outside world until they come to an agreement.
Sparks fly as tempers and lusts grow wilder with each passing day, will they survive being waterlocked with only each other?
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Buy Links:
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFHC241
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QFHC241
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07QFHC241
Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07QFHC241
B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/waterlocked-c-d-gorri/1131169030
Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/book/waterlocked-zodiac-shifters-book-paranormal-romance/id1459014865
Landing Page: https://zodiacshifters.com/books/waterlocked-c-d-gorri/
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Excerpt:
A thousand years I have dwelled on this solitary rock. Completely alone on this deserted island. My own private paradise. Ha! Yet true. I am better off away from the tailless monkeys and their trivial lives. The last SeaDragon has survived this long unattended, and I shall continue to do so till I draw my last breath.
Nathan Silvertongue repeated the words to himself, inside the hollows of his brain, as he slowly woke to the familiar sounds of rushing water. His cave, well, mansion actually, was deep in the belly of the island he’d claimed centuries ago.
Shielded by a cloaking spell it’d remained undetected by normals and most supernaturals for as long as he’d been there. It was perfect for him. His own place where he could roam as both man and his beast, and, more to the point, where he could live his life the way he wanted to.
Not as some puppet on a string answering the whims of those treacherous fates and their puppets! The Heralds have done well to leave me alone these last thousand years, he thought to himself as he stretched his enormous body.
Yes, he’d mostly slept the time away. Dragons did not hibernate exactly, but he was able to slumber for years, even decades if he chose to do so. This last sleeping spell was a few measly weeks, but what else was there to do when the sole purpose of your existence was taken from you?
Bloody Wardens and their bloody duties. Well, he’d more than done his duty! He frowned at his thoughts while he checked on his supplies. Hmm. Need to place an order on Prime stat. His last round of improvements to his manse were nearly complete. He’d needed to wait for the cement to cure to continue, so he’d napped away the time.
Life went on, he supposed. He began the process of making coffee and scrounging up some meat from his freezer before firing up his computer. Who knew a SeaDragon would be so dang computer savvy?
He loved the speed and infinite possibilities surfing the internet gave him. He enjoyed placing orders and keeping an eye on the weather and such. No need at all for anyone else. Not on my perfect island.
Though, in truth, he did miss actual interaction. The comradery he’d had with the other Wardens. Heck, he even missed fighting with his Station Master when things got very dark out in the middle of nowhere. No one knows where I am. I am forgotten. The thought was damn depressing. No. Not depressing. I like being alone.
In his day, he’d defeated every water witch and demon that had tried to worm its way into the Earth. He’d done so for centuries. I was really something back then. But Nathan had lost himself somewhere along the long and winding road of his life. I like my life how it is. Alone is better.
True, he missed the activity of battle. The mental and physical preparedness that came with simply being a Warden. He sometimes wondered how he’d fair in a fight these days. Note to self, start a morning work-out routine.
Muscles notwithstanding, he hadn’t engaged in anything resembling warfare in centuries. Nathan was not lazy exactly, but he simply hadn’t had much contact with others in the past thousand years. Once upon a time, he’d spilled blood, sweat, and tears in the process of fulfilling his vows. Sometimes his own.
He’d used his powers of Cancer to control the water. An element that was as volatile as it was powerful. Aware with each moment that it could so easily turn on him. Nothing was as invigorating as invoking his powers!
Most Dragons did not swim. More comfortable in the air, were his brethren, where he’d always felt the seas were his true home. What brethren? They were all gone now.
He was the last. He’d been the last SeaDragon for eons. But now he was the very last Dragon Shifter as well. Sadness and fear gripped his heart, but he refused to give in to the panic as he stood and stretched his large body before sauntering forward.
It was a hard truth. Nathan had not heard the trumpeting sound of his kind in centuries. He would go on being the last Dragon Shifter on Earth until his final breath. Which would not come for a long, long while, provided he stayed on his island.
It was not like the Heralds of Terra had much use for a dried-up Warden like himself. Hadn’t for almost a millennium. Not when the Christian God took over and the Hounds claimed the Earth their territory. Those dogs had some serious issues when it came to territory.
Bastards had called his magic blasphemy. Declared all other supernaturals evil. The nerve of those shaggy flea-bitten mongrels! Nathan felt the fire of his beast rouse inside his chest. He took two deep breaths to calm himself then proceeded to get on with his day.
He scrolled along the website, double checking his order and readying himself to read the world news while sipping the dark Italian roast he enjoyed so much. The dark, heavenly scent made even his Dragon growl in anticipation.
Being isolated didn’t mean he didn’t know anything about life. Hell, he did have a Prime account after all. What am I, a barbarian? He scoffed at the idea.
All Dragons loved their creature comforts. Even SeaDragons. His hoard consisted of many irreplaceable treasures and precious gems, gold bricks, stocks and bonds, and all the usual wealth. It also happened to hold every techie gadget he could get his hands on. Something that was a little difficult considering he lived completely off the grid.
In the beginning, he’d mostly relied upon lost ships and later, airplanes for his supplies. His ability to traverse over both the water and the air made it easy for him to find such cargo.
With the revolutionary advancements in industry and other areas over the last century, it had become almost impossible for Nathan to simply ignore the world. So he did what he did best, he adapted.
Nathan had spent months setting up various accounts all over the world under several aliases. Using addresses in nearby islands, and some on the mainland, he’d ordered and shipped his goods to those isolated destinations every month or so. Then, after slipping into his other skin, he’d go pick them up.
Simple really. He always travelled in the dead of night, when there was little chance of being seen or heard, using his special cloaking magic, of course. Nathan had amassed quite the hoard over the years.
Not just material possessions and money, Nathan had also studied architecture and design. Building his own castle or manse, as it were, with his own bare, er, dragon hands. Just because he preferred his own company, didn’t mean he couldn’t live in luxury.
Not at all. In fact, he’d managed to set himself up rather nicely. His cave was more like a true Dracan Castle these days. The Castles of the Dragon’s of old were truly a sight to behold. In that tradition, the ways of the Dracan, he’d used both muscle and claw to carve his abode from the rough rock formations that made up his sandy isle.
Nathan had always had a gift for the artistic. Now, with over sixty thousand square feet of space, that is three full stories with floor to ceiling, hurricane proof glass facing outward to the seas, Nathan lived in his very own castle. He frowned at the thought that he, the last Silvertongue, had accomplished so much, and yet would never share it with anyone else.
Sipping from his mug, he perused the security cameras set up around the island from the monitors on his desk. From them he saw his castle, glittering like a diamond on the topmost peak of the volcanic mountain that made up the island.
He’d installed solar panels and wind turbines for electrical power, along with a large machine that utilized the current from the nearby waterfall to generate electricity. Satisfied, he set his gaze to the weather. The program beeped and glowed bright blue and green as it charted some unusual storms and winds headed his way.
“Damn, I’ll need to head out sooner than I thought,” he muttered to himself as he checked on the steak he’d just put in the broiler. Nothing better than a charred porterhouse for breakfast! Normally, he’d add sliced tomatoes, but he’d only just awakened. Note to self, check the gardens.
Nathan enjoyed every modern amenity, including plumbing, satellite, and a variety of extreme sporting equipment like his treasured ATVs and Jet Skis. He also had a greenhouse, several yards of outdoor gardens, a mini orchard, and a smokehouse. All he lacked was company.
He frowned hard at himself for the wayward thought. I am not lonely. I like my life as it is.
He poured himself a second cup of coffee, sweetened it with just a teaspoon of the dark coconut sugar he preferred and sat down to his steak. Famished, he finished without hardly skipping a beat and was just washing the dishes when a tinkling sound alerted him to something amiss.
He sat up, not bothering to dress as he followed the sound of the melodious chimes towards his front door. There was no lock. No doorbell either. No reason to lock things when I am the sole dweller of this island, he thought. Nathan scowled when, to his surprise, the handle began to turn.
He tensed as he readied himself for an attack. Perhaps some animal thinks to break in? Unlikely. He’d fought any predatory beasts off the land centuries ago. Besides, what beastie could open doors, much less, best a Dragon?
The tinkling sound grew louder as his door flew open to reveal a blinding yellow light. Nathan lifted a hand to shade his eyes against the brilliant light that momentarily blinded him. The brightness dimmed after a second, but he still had to blink to stop his eyes from watering. Dammit!
“Who dares enter my domain without permission?”
Nathan leapt forward, claws extended, and growled the question. Every cell in his perfectly honed body ready to defend his fortress. Guess I don’t need to work out after all, he thought smugly as his muscle memory tensed in anticipation of the upcoming scuffle.
His Dragon rose to the front of his mind, ready to Shift at a moment’s notice, until he inhaled. Nathan froze. He’d just tasted the most tantalizing bouquet on his forked tongue. He hissed as his body reacted rather unpredictably.
Silver eyes focused, he took in the shape of his mysterious visitor. Not an animal. Indeed not. A pair of shapely ankles teased his vision as he took in the curvaceous form before him. A very female form. Grrr.
He cut off the growl that had sounded from his chest without permission. Frisky Dragon. He would not succumb to temptation, no matter how lovely the woman who’d broken his solitude was. And she was lovely.
Large blue eyes opened wider, if possible, as she perused his naked form. He hardly bothered with clothing, especially when he slept. He’d only just woken. Her smooth, creamy skin seemed to go pink as she stared.
Suddenly abashed, Nathan wished he’d taken the time to don a pair of pants at least. But why should he feel that way? Why bother dressing when he was the only one there? He stood taller. Too bad if she was uncomfortable, this was his home. And I live alone.
“I said, who are you?” Sniff. Witch.
He sensed her powers instantly, along with a light citrusy fragrance that was simply her. Tempting, but he needed to focus. She might not be friendly after all. We’ll see about that.
“Nathan Silvertongue?” Her voice rang out. It seemed to wrap around him like a sweet embrace, while setting him on guard at the same time. What did this temptress want with an old, solitary SeaDragon anyway?
“Who are you and why do you trespass on my isle?” He spoke with the authority that was innate in one as old and powerful as himself.
He was, after all, Nathan Silvertongue. Six-foot six inches of honed muscle and power. A SeaDragon Shifter who’d seen more than a thousand years on the Earth. Breather of fire, retainer of Cancer, and master of the oceans and seas. He was none to be trifled with.
“I’m Phoebe Bright, Mr. Silvertongue. I’m a Junior Station Master and I’ve been assigned to you by the Heralds of Terra-”
“Leave,” he growled the word.
Nathan turned his back on her, struggling to keep control in her presence. His Dragon was pushing forward, trying to get out, but Nathan couldn’t allow that. What the heck was wrong with him?
Breathing in and out, he forced his Dragon back down inside of him. He would deal with the tempting Witch swiftly and efficiently. Walking back to the slate countertop that he’d cut and polished himself; Nathan sipped his cooling coffee. Ignoring her gasp of surprise and defiant glare, he chose to act as if she were already gone.
“Mr. Silvertongue,” she said, her short-heeled sandals clacking across the smooth stone floors grated on his nerves as she strode towards him. He had to admit he admired her determination to confront him, a six and a half-foot Dragon Shifter. She is brave, this Witch, even if she works for those bastards.
“Mr. Silvertongue, I don’t think you understand, my job is to make you do yours. The fate of the world is at stake here-”
“The fate of the world is always at stake, away with you now before I get angry.”
“Get angry then! I’m not leaving until you fully understand and complete your mission,” she stood toe to toe with him, her blue eyes blazing. So pretty, he thought. Then, angry at himself for such a sentiment, Nathan grabbed the Witch by her hips, lifted her to his eye level and dropped a hard peck on her kissable lips.
“Ooopf!” She pushed his shoulders and he laughed, dropping her back to her feet and walking around her.
“There now, seeing as how you aren’t here for other forms of entertainment and as I have no mission, Witch, I will say it again. Leave. My. Island.”
“No, you are a Warden of Terra! Sworn to protect the Earth-”
“The Wardens are no more. Why do you insist on dredging up a past best left forgotten?” He growled as he shrugged on a pair of pants, no longer comfortable flaunting his nudity.
It was that kiss. That pitiful excuse for a kiss, the one he’d pushed on her meaning to frighten the blonde beauty away, had stirred something inside of him. Something best left hidden and alone.
“I am afraid you’re mistaken, Mr. Silvertongue.”
She narrowed her ash blonde eyebrows at him, her frown caused a dimple to peek out on one otherwise smooth cheek. Stubborn. No feisty. Grrr.
His Dragon seemed to approve of her resolve. She was a plucky little thing indeed. Positively adorable. Wait? What?
Drawing himself up to his full height he turned his silver glare on her. Nathan Silvertongue did not think this pest was adorable! Or sexy. Nope. Not at all. He wisely ignored his SeaDragon’s dramatic eye-roll. But what was it she just said?
“Mistaken? How am I mistaken?”
“Mr. Silvertongue, the Hounds of God have been disbanded by the Greyback Pack, the Wardens are once again needed-”
“Ha! Those mongrels were defeated then?”
“No, I am afraid corruption within weakened them. The Werewolves have a sort of new leader now, they are re-grouping and, we are now allied with them.”
“Ah! I knew those dogs could not remain in power forever. Not that the Heralds would heed my warnings-”
“The point,” she interrupted his tirade, “is that the Wardens of Terra have been called upon once more. We are back in business, as they say.”
“You may be back in business, but I am not,” Nathan bristled.
How dare she come into his home, intrude on his island, and order him about! Not now. Oh sure, he’d waited for a hundred years, or three, to be called back by the Heralds. Waited for the world to realize what he’d meant in the fight against the Dark. But no. He’d not been missed. All he’d sacrificed had been dismissed. Grossly discounted, in fact.
He’d had family once. A mate. A home. All gone while he was out doing his duty. Arianna, how could you? Pain squeezed his chest briefly as he recalled his greatest mistake with agony. Forgive me, my brethren.
The names of the fallen whispered across his mind. Bluewing, Diamondscale, Onyxclaw, and young Ambereyes. Four of the finest Dragons he’d ever known. All Wardens of Terra. Like him. Though they’d carried no sign of the Zodiac, they’d had other gifts. But still, they’d fallen under the betrayal of the one he vowed to protect above all. The elemental Arianna.
Nathan shut down the images of the past. His Dragon growled against the pain in his mind’s eye. But like a steel door, he switched it off, focusing instead on the curvy little Witch who’d dared bring up his past.
“Leave,” his voice was quiet. Dangerous. But did she heed his warning? No. Of course not. Stepping forward once more, she raised her hands as if in surrender and spoke.
“You have been called upon, Nathan Silvertongue. Terra needs you,” bright blue eyes bore into his and Nathan shuffled back.
No, he would not fall for her plea. He was wiser now. Stronger. He would not be fooled by the Heralds again. Standing up, tall and only half-nude, he stalked the shorter woman until she backtracked to the door from whence, she came.
The sun was just breaking out behind the storm clouds that had been passing more and more frequently overhead. Not a good sign, he acknowledged. The storms he’d seen on the weather tracker were coming. Fast. He needed to get his supplies, but first, he had this to deal with.
“The Wardens may have been recalled, but I am not one of them. Not anymore. Leave my island, Witch. You’ll find no heroes here,” he slammed the reinforced door in her pretty little face.
About the Author
I’m C.D. Gorri, Steamy Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy YA Author, and Creator of the Grazi Kelly Universe. I am proud to be a two-time Smashwords USA Today Happy Ever After Hot List Indie Author!
I’ve always been an avid reader, and I have a profound love for books and literature. When I’m not writing or taking care of my family I can usually be found with a book or tablet in my hand. I live in my home state of New Jersey with my husband, our children, and our dogs, Dash and Chewie.
I’m a busy mom of three and finding time for leisurely reading was never easy, so I write stories that are fast-paced, yet detailed with satisfying conclusions. If I thought making time to read was difficult, I was in for a huge surprise when I started writing, but now that I started, I can’t picture myself doing anything else! I love writing powerful women and strong heroes who face relatable problems in supernatural settings! I plan on increasing the GK Universe with each and every story I publish. You can follow me on social media to keep up to date on all my new releases and events!
Want to know how it all began? Enter the Grazi Kelly Universe with Wolf Moon: A Grazi Kelly Novel #1 or how about a little PNR with the Macconwood Pack? Pick up Charley’s Christmas Wolf! I have series for young adult and young at heart audiences who enjoy paranormal fiction, and I also have paranormal romance books available now! If you like sassy heroines and sexy heroes then you might want to try my PNR books! Thanks for dropping by and happy reading!
del mare alla stella,
C.D. Gorri
P.S.
You can follow me on Twitter @cgor22, Instagram CDGorri, Google+, tumblr, Pinterest, Goodreads, and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/cdgorribooks or visit my website http://www.cdgorri.com. *Smashwords USA Today Happy Ever After Hot List Indie Author for Claiming My Valentine anthology and Shifters Furever: Paranormal Romance That Rocks!
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April 30, 2019
Warrior Wolf
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A collection of books with an astrological spin on love. From Aries to Virgo… discover all-new tales of paranormal romance and urban fantasy.
Zodiac Shifters features New York Times, USA Today, and other bestselling authors. Each month expect new releases based upon the twelve astrology signs.
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Warrior Wolf
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Grant is a werewolf warrior sent to fight in South America out of the large base they have there. He’s itching to fight, and he wants to mate Jaclyn the lovely witch who came there recently. She’s lost here where her professional exterior doesn’t fit in and she needs to get back to her wild witch roots.
Can these two different people manage to work together and find something special that’s growing between them?
Links:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q6W74P7
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/933132
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/crystal+dawn/_/N-8q8…
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/warrior-wolf-3
https://books.apple.com/us/book/warrior-wolf/id1459280240
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Excerpt:
“Let me escort you to your door.” He insisted. She nodded; it was a small thing to ask.
He took her arm and led her to her door then he stopped. She turned to him to say goodnight and his lips dropped to hers. Startled, her lips opened, and his tongue slid in exploring her mouth. Never had she been kissed like this before. Honestly, she’d avoided sexual activity and she felt inexperienced in his arms. With no idea what to do, she just stood there allowing him to kiss her as he wished. Grant stepped back.
“You didn’t like it?” He asked uncertainly.
“My experience is limited. Eventually my father will choose my mate and he has always said that is the best time to learn.”
“Don’t you want your fated one?”
“Father says few find them. That’s why it’s best to choose based on who is most helpful to the family.”
“You have to know all that is wrong.”
“My father says he has my best interest at heart like no one else ever will.” She replied. Oh, she was tempted, but what if she became pregnant with no mate in sight? She knew all about males, her father had told her.
“Kissing won’t ruin you for your mate and it is wise to learn so he isn’t frustrated.”
“Did that frustrate you?” She asked concerned.
“No, but surely you’ve noticed I am more patient than most?”
“That is true. What should I do?”
“First you relax and put your arms around my neck. I’ll lean in and when I slide my tongue into your mouth, you play with it using your tongue.” Grant explained.
She did just as he directed, and she found it enjoyable. Her breathing picked up and her heart beat faster. It made her wonder why, but she said nothing in case that wasn’t the right result. Her body heated up and she felt a tingle. The space between her thighs felt damp.
Grant’s hands ran over her and she liked it. So much in fact, that her nipples hurt. That was a sign of wanting sex. She’d heard about that. This might be a mistake. She started to pull back, but he deepened the kiss and the ability to think went out of her head. Finally, Grant pulled back.
“You can see how it will help you to have a little experience when the time comes, right?”
“I suppose a little wouldn’t hurt. Especially since I’ll soon be mated.”
“When do you think your mate will be picked?” Grant asked.
“Before I return home from here. I think the battle is going better. You and your wolves have made a big difference.”
“We live to serve.”
“We’d best get to sleep. I believe we’ll have a mission in the morning.”
“Goodnight, sweet Jaclyn.”
“Goodnight Grant.” She stepped through the door closing it then leaned against it. It was easy to imagine Grant still standing there even though he’d probably left right away.
About the author:
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When she’s not out hunting rogue vampires and werewolves, you can find Crystal Dawn out exploring the galaxy. She can do it all without ever leaving her computer. She kicks ass, takes names, and puts it all down for the enjoyment of her readers. At least that’s what I think she told me. Writing came as a natural outlet for her overly creative mind. The start of her stories is the easy part. Finishing them is a little harder when all the stories are in there trying to get out. She loves reading, chocolate, fine sweet wine, and traveling among a large list of pursuits. Her favorite people, after her family and close friends, are her readers who she says are some of the most wonderful people in this galaxy and the next.
Keep up with all the latest Zodiac Shifters news here!
Keep up with all the latest Zodiac Shifters news here!
March 17, 2019
Phoenix on Fire
Zodiac Shifters
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A collection of books with an astrological spin on love. From Aries to Virgo… discover all-new tales of paranormal romance and urban fantasy.
Zodiac Shifters features New York Times, USA Today, and other bestselling authors. Each month expect new releases based upon the twelve astrology signs.
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Phoenix on Fire
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Available April 02, 2019
Cam is upset that he’s been sent to the HQ in South America to take over operations. He’s been partnered up with Diamond, Ram’s sister. She’s beautiful, smart, and tough, but clearly not his mate or is she? How will he keep his hands off her when she clearly doesn’t want him?
Diamond can’t believe her parents are sending her to work with Cam. He’s her mate, but she’s not ready yet. Sure, he’s sexy, smart, and strong, but she wants to be all she can be in the business before she’s kept barefoot and pregnant. Everyone knows the views he had on women when he was younger. She’s just as sure those views haven’t changed.
Compromise between these two independent people? Is that even possible?
Buy Links:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1130916682?ean=2940156012862
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/phoenix-on-fire
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Excerpt:
“Why don’t you just give in, Baby?”
“I don’t know what you mean.”
“You want me and I want you. There’s nothing else to figure out.”
“Life isn’t just about sex. We also have a war to fight and jobs to do. How is it going at the training complex?” She asked.
“It’s going fine. They’ll be breaking ground in a week.”
“That’s good. The sooner the better.”
“That’s what I say too about more than the training center.”
“Give it a rest Cam. There are other things to deal with.”
“Runaway and hide, my mate. I’ll let you go for now, but tomorrow is a new day.”
She saw he was hurt by her answer, but she rushed away just glad to escape for now. In her room she readied for bed needing the sleep and hoping to wake feeling rested. Yes, tomorrow was indeed another day and she hoped it was a better one than today had been.
About the Author
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When she’s not out hunting rogue vampires and werewolves, you can find Crystal Dawn out exploring the galaxy. She can do it all without ever leaving her computer. She kicks ass, takes names, and puts it all down for the enjoyment of her readers. At least that’s what I think she told me. Writing came as a natural outlet for her overly creative mind. The start of her stories is the easy part. Finishing them is a little harder when all the stories are in there trying to get out. She loves reading, chocolate, fine sweet wine, and traveling among a large list of pursuits. Her favorite people, after her family and close friends, are her readers who she says are some of the most wonderful people in this galaxy and the next.
Keep up with all the latest Zodiac Shifters news here!
Keep up with all the latest Zodiac Shifters news here!
February 21, 2019
Zodiac Shifters-Bewitched Dragon Mates
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A collection of books with an astrological spin on love. From Aries to Virgo… discover all-new tales of paranormal romance and urban fantasy.
Zodiac Shifters features New York Times, USA Today, and other bestselling authors. Each month expect new releases based upon the twelve astrology signs.
Capricorn
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Title: Bewitched Dragon Mates
Author: Melissa Thomas
Released: Feb. 19, 2019
ASIN: B07NLMFNSK
Witch BJ MacClamity signed on to bake enchanted cupcakes, only to wind up stranded on an alien world with her skunk familiar. Born under the Capricorn sign, this curvy woman is an overachiever with a control complex a mile wide. Things can’t get any whackier… or can they? Horny dragon-shifters are fighting over her. These misguided males must be nuts!
Dragon-shifters Jael and Asher have been without their fated mate too long. For centuries these warriors yearned for the queen who will complete their trinity… a dragon rider in the truest sense. Discovering a voluptuous goddess alone in the woods is a dream come true. They combat an ancient rival to claim her for themselves.
Between dodging lightning bolts and tripping off cliffs, who has time to tutor a pair of kilt-clad virgins in the finer points of the art de l’amour?
Life is so very hard… and so are they.
Sexy escapades won’t get her home… and she’s not even sure she wants to go. When Asher sustains injuries that place him on the threshold of death, BJ must find some way for her cupcake magic to save the day.
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Buy Links:
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NLMFNSK
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07NLMFNSK
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07NLMFNSK
Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07NLMFNSK
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/bewitched-dragon-mates
Landing page: https://zodiacshifters.com/books/bewitched-dragon-mates-melissa-thomas/
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Excerpt:
Having overcome her initial fear, she no longer considered Big Blue quite so terrifying. Shivers coursed through her, but the good sort. That delicious danger-thrill inspired by rollercoasters, bad boys on motorcycles… and horny dragons. His blatant arousal probably should’ve offended her. Instead, she found it evocative. The titillating novelty of being the object of his desire curled her toes. Melting heat spread through her core, adding a sharp edge of need to her existence.
“That is, unless you don’t want to tell him no,” Norbert suggested snidely.
BJ pointedly ignored her familiar. Impulsively, she also thought it best to pretend this cross-species attraction between the dragon and herself didn’t exist. She addressed Big Blue. “I’m sorry. I didn’t understand any of what you said. Let’s try something simpler, okay? What’s your name?”
The dragon drew back and then closer, studying her from varying angles. BJ found herself waiting with bated breath, on the verge of bursting. He huffed and produced a drawn-out moan that was a cross between a cow call and cannon fire. The only coherent part was “Jael.”
She figured she ought to give it her best try anyway. “Mooo…”
He growled in disapproval so she shut up fast. Until that moment, BJ hadn’t imagined it was possible for a dragon to frown. Well, you learn something new every day.
The silence dragged, and BJ fumed. Oh, for the love of rotten teeth, here she was in another dimension, dealing with an extraterrestrial species, and yet for all the amazing uniqueness of that, there seemed to be a global constant associated with the Y-chromosome. Was it a universal truth that all men were idiots?
In a fit of annoyance, she spat out the portion of his insanely complicated name she had understood. “Jael.”
The tip of his forked tongue poked past his lips. His draconic tail wagged. She fully expected him to disagree, so she was pleasantly surprised when he agreed with her enunciation.
“Jael.”
“Well, now! We’re making progress! It’s a pleasure to meet you, Jael. I hope now that we’ve been properly introduced, you don’t plan to eat me.”
The dragon smirked and spoke in the thick brogue of a Scottish Highlander. “Howzitgoin’, my queen? Ah widnae gobble ye, darlin’. Ah promise.”
About the Author
Author Melissa Snark / Melissa Thomas lives in the San Francisco bay area with her husband, three children, and a glaring of litigious felines. She reads and writes fantasy and romance, and is published with The Wild Rose Press & Nordic Lights Press. She is a coffeeoholic, chocoholic, and a serious geek girl. Her Loki’s Wolves series stems from her fascination with wolves and mythology.
Keep up with all the latest Zodiac Shifters news here!
December 29, 2018
Zodiac Shifters: Bound By Air
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A collection of books with an astrological spin on love. From Aries to Virgo… discover all-new tales of paranormal romance and urban fantasy.
Zodiac Shifters features New York Times, USA Today, and other bestselling authors. Each month expect new releases based upon the twelve astrology signs.
Welcome to the Wardens of Terra, an elite group of Zodiac Shifters destined to save humankind!
The Hounds of God have been disbanded by the Catholic Church, leaving a terrible void in the fight to save humankind. As a result, a much older organization returns to power and takes up the reins to fight to save the Earth from the evil that stalks it.
They are the Wardens of Terra, an elite force of Zodiac Shifters each carrying the power of their sign to aid them in the never-ending battle against the forces of darkness.
Alone they are fierce warriors. Once they’ve found their true mates, they become an unstoppable force. These are there stories:
Zodiac Shifters – Aquarius – Bound by Air: The Wardens of Terra 1 by C.D. Gorri
Release Date: January 29, 2019
BOOK DESCRIPTION:
Troy Waman is a Thunderbird Shifter, bound to the sign Aquarius, and a Warden of Terra. He is sent to upstate New York to investigate a disturbance in the balance of magic and nature. His job is to decipher whether the sudden string of winter storms is natural or the work of darker forces in the area.
Andrea Kristos’ estranged great-aunt recently passed away, leaving her a house in Shadowland, New York. The novice Romani caster moves into the ancient house hoping to learn more about the parents who left her long ago. During her search, she discovers that some things are better left undisturbed.
Just when things couldn’t get any worse, a huge, devastatingly handsome stranger shows up at Andrea’s door in the middle of the night and puts her in handcuffs!
How will she get him to believe that she is innocent?
ASIN: B07KFM8CJC
BUY LINKS:
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KFM8CJC/
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07KFM8CJC
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07KFM8CJC
Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07KFM8CJC
Apple Books: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/bound-by-air-zodiac-shifters-book-paranormal-romance/id1442172463?mt=11
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/bound-by-air-a-zodiac-shifters-book-paranormal-romance-aquarius
Universal: https://www.books2read.com/boundbyair
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/906448
Landing page: http://zodiacshifters.com/books/bound-by-air-by-c-d-gorri/
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Aquarius ~ logical, curious, rebellious
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About the Author
I’m C.D. Gorri, Paranormal Fiction Author and Creator of the Grazi Kelly Universe. I am proud to be a Smashwords USA Today Happy Ever After Hot List Indie Author!
I’ve always been an avid reader, and I have a profound love for books and literature. When I’m not writing or taking care of my family I can usually be found with a book or a tablet in my hand. I live in my home state of New Jersey with my husband, our children, and our dogs, Dash and Chewie.
I’m a busy mom of three and finding time for leisurely reading was never easy, so I write stories that are fast-paced, yet detailed with satisfying conclusions. If I thought making time to read was difficult, I was in for a huge surprise when I started writing, but now that I started, I can’t picture myself doing anything else! I love writing powerful women and strong heroes who face relatable problems in supernatural settings! I plan on increasing the GK Universe with each and every story I publish. You can follow me on social media to keep up to date on all my new releases and events!
Want to know how it all began? Enter the Grazi Kelly Universe with Wolf Moon: A Grazi Kelly Novel #1 or how about a little PNR with the Macconwood Pack? Pick up Charley’s Christmas Wolf for $0.99 today! I have series for for young adult and young at heart audiences who enjoy paranormal fiction, and I also have paranormal romance books available now! If you like sassy heroines and sexy heroes, then you might want to try my PNR books! Thanks for dropping by and happy reading!
del mare alla stella,
C.D. Gorri
P.S.
You can follow me on Twitter @cgor22, Instagram CDGorri, Google+, tumblr, Pinterest, Goodreads, and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/cdgorribooks or visit my website http://www.cdgorri.com.
To sign up for my Newsletter please visit https://www.subscribepage.com/cdgorri!
Keep up with all the latest Zodiac Shifters news here!
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Zodiac Shifters – Cancer – Waterlocked: The Wardens of Terra #2 by C.D. Gorri
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