Darkness Rises Video Contest 2

Happy Friday!  I've had a busy week, but spent most of it with Zach and Lisette, so it was a good one.  ;-)

I've been going over Night Unbound (Immortal Guardians Book 5) proofs and am almost finished.  This is the last step in the editing process. Next up will be a box of beautiful ARCs on my doorstep.  I can't wait!!

I also have something special for you again today:  another visual peek into the pages of Darkness Rises, Immortal Guardians Book 4.  (If you missed the first one, you can view it HERE.)

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Can Immortal Guardian Étienne d'Alençon convince mortal vampire hunter Krysta Linz that not everyone with fangs and glowing eyes is the enemy?  :-)

See it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWOn-Uq-To4

I'm holding another contest over on Facebook that begins today and lasts through Monday, April 28th.  Help me get the video out there by sharing it on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+,  your blog, or wherever you'd like to share it, then hop over to my Facebook Author page and tell me you did and you'll be entered to WIN a signed copy of Darkness Rises or one of two Immoral Guardians swag packs.   Every place you share it nets you an entry.  :-)

**Note:  If you aren't on Facebook, you can post a comment here instead.

Thank you again, everyone who shared the first one!  You rock!!  I hope you like the videos!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dianne

Contests, Winners, and More

Hi, all!

Thank you, everyone who joined me on the Alpha Male Madness Giveaway Hop!  As I feared, my TBR pile has grown yet again.  I love alpha males, and you mentioned several I haven't encountered yet, so I'll be making a trip to the bookstore soon.  :-)

The winners of the contests are:

Grand Prize

a $100 Amazon Gift Card

Margo Bond C

My Prize

A signed copy of Darkness Rises + Immortal Guardians swag

Book Attict

Congratulations!!!

A huge thank you to everyone who has shared my Darkness Rises Video!  The winners of the contest are:

A signed copy of Darkness Rises + Immortal Guardians swag

Diane M Del Vecchio

Leslie Rodriguez

An Immortal Guardians swag pack

Sarah Eisele

Angel Martin

Congratulations!!!

If you didn't win, don't worry.  You have more chances to win in the Easter Blog Hop.  It started on April 21st and will last through the 27th.  I'm giving away another signed copy of Darkness Rises + Immortal Guardians swag.  You can also enter to win the grand prize of a digital romance set plus $50 Amazon gift certificate OR a Kindle HD Fire.  You can find all of the details HERE.

I also thought I would mention that Voting has begun in the Affaire de Coeur Reader/Writer Poll and lasts through Friday, April 25th.  Darkness Rises has been nominated for favorite Women's Paranormal.  Woohoo!!  If you'd like to vote, you can do so HERE.  :-)

I hope you're having a great week!

Dianne

Easter Blog Hop

Welcome to the Easter Blog Hop, sponsored by Mina Carter and Milly Taiden!  There's a giveaway at every stop!  AND the overall hop has two grand prizes:  a digital romance set plus $50 Amazon gift certificate OR a Kindle HD Fire!

For my own prize, I've chosen to give away a signed copy of Darkness Rises, Immortal Guardians Book 4, + swag.  Love paranormal romance that's dark and intense with humor thrown in?  Want to see vampires returned to their evil roots and watch strong heroines fall in love with the powerful immortal warriors who hunt them?  That's what you'll find between the pages of Darkness Rises!

Here's a brief excerpt:

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He bowed as she turned and entered her bedroom.  He expected her to close and lock her door, not that it could keep him out. 

Instead, she drew back the covers and climbed into bed.

Étienne turned off the overhead light and attempted to stretch out on the futon.  His feet and most of his calves hung over the arm.  One of the metal bars beneath the cushions dug into his back.

He sighed.  He could always wait until Krysta drifted off, then sleep on the floor.  That would probably be the more comfortable solution.

He heard bedding rustle and closed his eyes, trying not to picture Krysta sprawled across the covers under other, less appropriate circumstances.

She laughed.

Opening his eyes, he glanced at the doorway.

She was leaning over in bed peeking at him.  "Comfortable?"

"Yes, thank you."

She shook her head.  "You're lying."

"With good intentions."

Still grinning, she waved him toward her.  "Go ahead and come sleep in here with me."

His body went rock hard at the notion even though he knew damned well she didn't mean it the way he wanted her to mean it.

"I . . ." want to rip your clothes off with my teeth, so I don't think it would be a good idea.  "That's very kind of you, but . . ."  I really do want to rip your clothes off with my teeth and explore every inch of your beautiful body.  "I'm fine."

"Your legs are hanging off the end by a good foot and a half and I can't even sleep on that lumpy piece of crap when I'm drunk."

He smiled.  "I've slept on worse surfaces."

"Have you ever slept in a coffin?"

"Yes, but only as a practical joke."

"What about in a crypt?"

"More than once when it took me longer than expected to track down a nasty vampire and I couldn't find any other shelter before the sun rose."

"Was the crypt more comfortable than my futon?"

He grinned.  "Hands down."

Again she laughed.  "Then get in here.  We're adults.  We can do this."

He couldn't find the strength to refuse.  "Merci."  Rising, he strode into her room and circled the bed.  "I'm surprised you trust me enough to sleep beside me."

"To be honest, I am, too.  You really aren't going to bite me?"

"No."  He settled beside her on top of the covers.

"Any plans to cop a feel?"

Her scent enveloped him as he turned his head to stare at her.  "Would you mind if I did?"

"I'm still considering that one."

Yes.  This was definitely a bad idea.

"What is it about you that makes me want to forget what you are," she asked softly, "that makes me believe you are what you are and not one of the vampires I hate so much?"

"I don't know.  Perhaps the same thing about you that makes me want to believe you won't drive a stake through my heart or chop off my head as soon as I doze off."

Curling onto her side to face him, she raised one hand and drew delicate fingers down his cheek as her gaze roved his face.  "Truce?"

"Truce."

"Good night, Étienne."

Heart racing, he clasped her fingers and brought them to his lips.  "Good night, Krysta."

She fell asleep holding this hand.

Trailer

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Grand Prize
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My Prize

A signed copy of Darkness Rises + a Night Unbound cover flat and Immortal Guardians swag.

Details

The Easter Blog Hop runs from April 21st, 12:01am EST through April 27th, 11:59pm EST.  My giveaway is international.

Mandatory entry for my prize

Follow my blog and leave a comment on this post, telling me you did.  Please include your email address and mention any extra entries.   :-)

Extra entries for my prize

For extra entries you may do any or all of the following, but be sure to mention them in your comment.

+1  Like My Facebook Page.

+1  Follow me on Twitter.

+1  Mention my giveaway on Twitter.

+1  Share it on Facebook.

+1 Pin the Darkness Rises Trailer on Pinterest.

+1 Share the Darkness Rises Trailer on Facebook.

Selecting a Winner for my prize

I will use random.org to choose my prize winner after verifying all entries and will announce it here by May 2nd.  If the winner's email address is included in her/his comment, I will email her/him, too.  The winner will have one week to contact me.

There are more prizes up for grabs at the
other stops on the hop!

Darkness Rises Video & Contest

Happy Friday!  I have something special for you today—a visual peek into the pages of Darkness Rises, Immortal Guardians Book 4.

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If this is your first time hearing of it:  In Darkness Rises, mortal Krysta Linz was once the victim of a vicious vampire attack and has dedicated her life to killing every blood-sucking vampire she can find.  Immortal Guardian Étienne d'Alençon has always admired strong women.  So, when he sees Krysta take on four vampires by herself, he is instantly smitten and vows to convince her that not everyone with fangs and glowing eyes is the enemy.

See it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE4VaGh8axs

I'm holding a contest over on Facebook that begins today and lasts through Monday.  Help me get the scene out there by sharing it on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+,  your blog, or wherever you'd like to share it, then hop over to my Facebook Author page and tell me you did and you'll be entered to #WIN one of two signed copies of Darkness Rises or one of two Immoral Guardians swag packs.   Every place you share it nets you an entry.  :-)

(If you aren't on Facebook, you can post a comment here instead.)

I hope you like the video!  Have a wonderful weekend!

Dianne

Alpha Male Madness Giveaway Hop

Alpha Males.  You know you love em.  And so do we!  We're celebrating them and all their delicious alpha male glory for an entire week with giveaways at every single blog.

The alpha male I've chosen to feature is Étienne d'Alençon, hero of Darkness Rises, Immortal Guardians Book 4.  He's a dark, dangerous, and powerful immortal.  He hunts vampires and kicks ass on a nightly basis.  And he adores strong women.  So when he sees mortal Krysta Linz take on four vampires with only a couple of shoto swords, Étienne is instantly smitten.  Now, if he can only find a way to convince her that not everyone with fangs and glowing eyes is the enemy . . .

Here's a brief excerpt.  I'll preface it by mentioning that Étienne is telepathic.  :-)

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A low chuckle wafted on the night.

Eyes widening, she drew her second sword and turned in a slow circle. "Damn it! Show yourself!"

"Well, since you asked so nicely," a deep voice laced with a French accent purred behind her.

Gasping, she spun around and swung a shoto.

Once more, he caught her wrist. "Careful." The warning was gentle, carrying neither malice nor anger.

Krysta stared.

His touch sent electricity tickling its way up her arm. His flesh was warm, his long fingers free of callouses.

Her heart slammed against her ribs as butterflies erupted in her stomach. She should be furious. Frightened. Instead, she felt as excited as she would on a first date.

Crap.

Stepping back, she withdrew her arm from his grasp.

Dropping his hand, he tilted his head and studied her with those entrancing amber eyes.

Yeah, he was hot all right.

Short midnight hair glinted in the moonlight. Faint stubble shadowed a strong jaw. Straight nose. Broad shoulders. What was clearly a well-developed, muscular build beneath a black T-shirt that clung to him courtesy of the vampire blood that saturated its front. Slim waist. Slim hips. All revealed by the gap in the long black coat he wore.

She didn't let her gaze stray further. The last thing she wanted to do while facing him was blush like a school girl if he had a nice package.

His tempting lips stretched in a slow smile.

Grand Prize

Entry-Form

My Prize

A signed copy of Darkness Rises + a Night Unbound cover flat and Immortal Guardians swag.

Details

The Alpha Male Madness Giveaway Hop runs from April 11th, 12:01am EST through April 18th, 11:59pm EST.  My giveaway is international.

Mandatory entry for my prize

Leave a comment on this post during the hop, include your email address, and let me know who your favorite alpha male is.  :-)  Also mention extra entries.   

Extra entries for my prize

For extra entries you may do any or all of the following, but be sure to mention them in your comment.

+1  Follow my blog. 

+1  Like My Facebook Page.

+1  Follow me on Twitter.

+1  Mention my giveaway on Twitter.

+1  Share it on Facebook.

+1 Pin my Prize image or the Darkness Rises cover flat on Pinterest.

Selecting a Winner for my prize

I will use random.org to choose my prize winner after verifying all entries and will announce it here by April 23rd.  If the winner's email address is included in her/his comment, I will email her/him, too.  The winner will have one week to contact me.

There are more prizes up for grabs at the other stops on the hop!

Favorite Quote Friday #127

Happy Friday!  Can you believe it's April already?  At the rate this year is going, September—and the release of Night Unbound—will be here in a heartbeat.  ;-)

I have contest news for you.

Love paranormal romance that's dark and intense with humor thrown in?  Want to see vampires returned to their evil roots and fall in love with the powerful immortal warriors who hunt them?  Then enter to win a signed copy of Darkness Dawns, the first book in my Immortal Gardians series, + swag in my contest over at Fresh Fiction!  See how the series began with the book Fresh Fiction called "Electrifying, Funny, Lust-Inducing and Inventive."  The contest lasts through April 30th.  You can enter HERE.

I'll also be participating in the Alpha Male Madness Giveaway Hop coming up on April 11th.  Rumor has it there will be a grand prize.  Plus, I'll have my own giveaway here on my blog.  :-)

I'm eager to give away one of the cool Night Unbound cover flats I just received, so I'll launch another flash contest on Facebook today.  The prize:  A cover flat, four bookmarks, four trading cards, and a postcard.  More flash contests will likely follow throughout the month.  :-)  

(I haven't decided what book I'll give away in the Alpha Male Madness Hop, but will include this same swag pack in the prize package so those who aren't on Facebook will have a chance to win.)

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It's time once more for Favorite Quote Friday!  I was thrilled to notice that Darkness Rises (Immortal Guardians Book 4) has just received its 80th 5-star review on Amazon.  Woohoo!  The reviewer called it, "Absolutely one of the best series I've read in a while!"  It was a very nice start to my weekend.  So, for today's selection, I've chosen another quote from Darkness Rises that features the heroine and hero, Krysta and Étienne:

"Technically," Krysta said, "I saved Étienne's ass."
"After I risked it to save you."
"That's true.  I thanked you for that, right?"

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dianne