Mardi Maxwell's Blog: Mardi's Tidbits - Posts Tagged "western"

I'm really excited. Zane's Choice comes out on August 5, 2014 at Bookstrand. At this time I'm working on the fifth and final book in the series (it's a surprise book for my readers).

Then, Thor Larkin is up next. Addison has already set him up with the woman of her choice. lol I wonder who she'll go after next? Mac or Ben? Hmmm?

My garden is producing green beans and lots of tomatoes. The tomatoes are ripening all at once so I'm cooking every recipe I have that calls for tomatoes and then freezing it. Marinara, goulash, and meatloaf as well as several soups. I have tons of green beans but I love them so they're getting eaten as fast as I pick them. My potatoes didn't do very well and one of my poblano peppers died. I think because of the heat. I'm pulling those out of the garden and planting for fall now.

Did you know there's such a thing as too much sun? Yup. I usually swim at an indoor pool but I went swimming with my grandson at a state park and after three hours I broke out in a horrible, itchy rash. My doctor said people with Irish, Scottish or Scandinavian backgrounds tend to get this. Using lots of sunscreen (which I did) will help but for me there will be no more long periods of time in the sun.

I'm joining a ceramic class for fun and going to the drive-in movie with friends. I just returned home after a little trip around Texas so now it's time to settle down and get busy writing.

Summer is going fast and Fall will be here before I know it. I hope you're enjoying your summer and making time for friends and family and, of course, reading.

Addison loves Cade, and he wants her but he's managed to keep his life as a Dom a secret from her. Too bad his luck has just run out and Addison has discovered his secret. She's determined to be his wife and his sub. Cade is just as determined to have the perfect, but loveless, marriage with her.

If you love tough Texas military guys who love smart, sassy women, and lots of love and suspense, then this series is for you. Now's your chance to find out what all the buzz is about for The Doms of Club Mystique...for only .99 cents at http://www.bookstrand.com/to-love-and... as long as its on sale.

To Love and Obey (The Doms of Club Mystique 1) is on sale for $0.99 cents at Amazon for a limited time only (until September 14, 2014). Now's your chance to find out why this book, and series, has received so many 5 star reviews.

You can nominate your favorite hot cowboy every day from December 4th to December 11th at http://www.innergoddessforum.com/

Every time you do your name is entered for a chance to win the GRAND PRIZE. If you’ve read Jackson’s Sub and you think Jackson Ramsey is hot then please nominate him. Most importantly though, come over and join the party and have some fun.
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The 10 most nominated hot cowboys will be on the final ballot. VOTING takes place on December 12th and 13th so be sure to cast your VOTE.
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HERE IS THE SCHEDULE FOR THE EVENT DEC. 4 - DEC 13 - come join us and have fun:
4th Tori Scott and Becky McGraw (Kickoff)
5th Donna Michaels, Sable Hunter (Grand Prize unveiling)
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6th Sara York, MARDI MAXWELL, Randi Alexander
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7th Leah Braemel, Natalie Alder, Kathleen Ball
8th April Zyon, Jenn Roseton, Brenna Zinn
9th Paige Tyler, Heather Rainier
10th Beth Williamson, Jennie Marts
11th Em Petrova, Cara Covington, Honor James
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12-13th VOTING on Top 10
Midnight announced winner.

OTHER NEWS
I'm putting the finishing touches on the 5th book in The Doms of Club Mystique series. It will be out after the first of the year.

Winter is here and everyone is busy with preparations for the holidays. Stay safe and take some time to relax.

Just a quick note as everyone is so busy getting ready for the holidays. The fifth book in The Doms of Club Mystique series has been submitted. Tentative title is, "Nate's Naughty Nymph." I am trying for a February 2015 release date. There may also be a short story in February about the Ramsey clan if I can pull it off. :-)

Wishing you a wonderful Holiday season.

Happy reading, Mardi

NATE'S NAUGHTY NYMPH, the 5th book in The Doms of Club Mystique series will be on pre-order at Bookstrand around February 14th, 2015. It will be released on February 24, 2014 by Bookstrand then go to Amazon in late March 2015.

Nate Grant and Nymph Lachlan were born to be together. They're both strong and independent as well as determined to take down Carlos Mendez. Their journey will take them from Club Elysium in Dallas to the jungles of Colombia and finally to Rendezvous Texas.

Next in line is Thor Larkin's book. His and Marisol's journey to love makes Cade Ramsey and Addison Matthews little misunderstandings look like a walk in the park...especially after their experiences in...well, that's part of their story. It should be out in mid-summer 2015.

In the meantime, I'm working on a futuristic romance, VALAN'S BONDMATE, that I plan to publish in April or May 2015- It's a steamy romance that takes place in the stars.

I hope you're having a safe winter and staying warm. Happy reading.

Mardi

The temperature actually got up to 73 degrees the other day! Then it dropped to around 10 degrees two days later killing all hope for an early Spring. But, we're in a drought so even snow would be welcome at this time. I'm a glass half-full type of gal so I've been cheering myself up with reasons why I'm glad it's still winter.
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First, I don't have time to garden right now as woohoo, NATE'S NAUGHTY NYMPH the 5th book in The Doms of Club Mystique series is on pre-order at www.Bookstrand.com/nates-naughty-nymph It will be released on Feb. 24, 2015.
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Second, I'm busy working on the first three books in a new steamy, sci fi series, ZARRONIAN WARRIORS. The first book, VALAN'S BONDMATE, will be released in March 2015 on great places like Amazon.
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Third, I'm busy working on book two and three in the Zarronian Warriors series. THORN'S BONDMATE scheduled for release in April 2015 and SOREN'S BONDMATE in May 2015.
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Are you seeing a pattern here? I may not have time for Spring gardening. Sure hope those perennials I planted last year survived the winter. In the meantime, don't miss NATE'S NAUGHTY NYMPH...you won't believe who's back! Happy reading.

NATE'S NAUGHTY NYMPH is on Amazon now. Its been a long time coming just like Spring!
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Another Doms of Club Mystique book, THE RAMSEY DOMS, will be out in May or June 2015. It's a wrap-up book for the Ramsey brothers and their ladies, and of course it tells you a little more about Thor Larkin and Marisol Rios. Thor's story is up next. I'll keep you posted on that.
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In mid-May 2015 I'm venturing out into the stars with a new steamy sci-fi series. First up is VALAN'S BONDMATE (Zarronian Warriors 1). It will be available on Amazon. You can get more information about it and my other books here or on my facebook page MardiMaxwellRomance or my website www.MardiMaxwell.com
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I actually saw the sun today for the first time in almost a week so of course I have Spring fever and can't wait to get my hands dirty in the garden. I hope you have some great plans for Spring. In the meantime, happy reading.
Mardi

The final book for the five Ramsey brothers came out today 05/07/15 - THE RAMSEY DOMS. But, don't worry they will still make appearances in upcoming books, starting with Thor Larkin's book this summer (hopefully).
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In the meantime, I have a steamy sci-fi romance, VALAN'S BONDMATE (Zarronian Warriors 1) coming out on May 14, 2015 at Amazon, etc. Here's the blurb - see what you think:
Valan Eirikson's death is imminent unless he finds a compatible female to cool the mating fever that plagues the Zarronian warriors and is burning out of control in his body.
Lia ad-San's sire agreed to trade her to a Wrothian warrior she despises. Before she can escape she's abducted by a Zarronian warrior. Unaware that her sire caused the deaths of the Zarronian females, including Valan's mother and twin sister, she reveals her identity and demands to be freed
Enraged to be bonded to the daughter of his most hated enemy, Valan treats Lia as a prisoner rather than a beloved bondmate. When his warriors learn her identity they demand she be punished for her sire's war crimes. Valan realizes too late that he's endangered his mate's life. The fever they share will keep them together but only love can make them want each other.
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Other than writing it's gardening season and my roses are so beautiful this year. I finally found a ceramic school near me and I'm making teapot and cup sets to give away to friends. Also, the local drive-in has opened so I'm looking forward to loading the car with a bag of homemade cheese popcorn and a pitcher of sweet tea. Maybe a little candy too. There are some good ones coming out and I can hardly wait.
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Hope you're having a great spring and looking forward to a fun summer.
Happy reading,
Mardi

I'm ready to confess..I thought I was writing standalone novels but looking back I can see all the secrets I kept from my readers. Every new book in my series (The Doms of Club Mystique and Zarronian Warriors) reveals something more about a past character, building on and on until the reader begins to see the truth. I don't mean to do that but apparently its just the way my brain works. Even I don't know most of the time what's going to happen next.

So, although you can read each of my books as standalone novels you WILL enjoy them more if you read them in the order they were written. You'll discover why my heroes are such jerks and why the women in their lives put up with all their nonsense (ignoring them, being cruel to them, convincing themselves they can sleep with them and not love them, etc.). Apparently the women are the only people on Earth, or in the stars, who really KNOW their man.

I tried to write a kinder, softer Zarronian Warrior with Soren and Ronin. Yes, they worked out okay considering they ended up on Krystali with enchantresses who have their own powers. I enjoyed writing them but now its time to return to my roots with Thor Larkin in Her Viking Dom and Rolf in Rolf's Bondmate. I'm planning on these two books coming out this year, early fall and early winter. So put on your big girl thong and get ready. The jerks are back!

And, while we're on the subject of jerks - Cade did not cheat on Addison! They were dating but he hadn't committed to her. She convinced herself they were exclusive because she wanted him so much. When she catches him with Luc and Logan enjoying an evening with Linda that's when Cade realizes he's lost her. Only then does he claim her. He commits and promise he won't see other women and he keeps that promise. So, yes, he's a jerk, but he's not a cheating jerk. lol Let me know what you think. You can chat with me about this, or anything else, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MardiMaxwell...

Have a great summer and happy reading.
Mardi