Favorite Quote Friday, Giveaway News & More!

Happy Friday!  I've been playing catch-up this week.  My computer went wonky on me and I had to leave it in the shop for several days.  But all is well now and, even better, I didn't lose any files.  Woohoo!!  So I have a lot to share with you today.

Books-n-Kisses has a fantastic event going on now called the Audio Book Lovin' Giveaway.  It's all about audiobooks, so if you love them or have never given them a try, but are curious, drop by and enjoy.  This week, Kelly interviewed me and Kirsten Potter—the narrator of my Immortal Guardians audiobooks and A Sorceress of His Own, the first audiobook in my new series the Gifted Ones.  It's a fun interview and includes audio samples. I enjoyed it and thought it was a fun way to give readers and listeners a peek into the process.  

I'll be giving away a Night Unbound Audiobook CD set to one lucky entrant.  And there is an additional month-long giveaway with lots of goodies up for grabs.  So drop by, join the fun, and enter to win!  Here's our interview.

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Thank you, everyone who joined me for the Favorite Heroines Giveaway Hop.  The winner of an A Sorceress of His Own ebook is . . .

Anne!

Congratulations!!  :-)

Look what came in the mail!  My Shadows Strike ARCs.  Hooray!!  Looks like it's time to plan my next blog tour.  I'll give you the details soon.

AND did I ever mention that Shadows Strike (Immortal Guardians Book 6) is now available for pre-order in paperback?  If this is your first time hearing about it, this one features Ethan as hero.  :-)  Here are the latest links:

Coming August 25, 2015

Paperback

Amazon • Barnes and Noble • BAM! • Walmart

ebook

Kindle • iTunes • Nook • Kobo • BAM! • Amazon UK • Amazon Canada

Audiobook

Amazon mp3 CD • Tantor

A USA TODAY Bestseller

Amazon • Audible • Kindle • iBooks • Kobo • Nook

Amazon UK • Amazon Canada

It's time once more for Favorite Quote Friday!  A Sorceress of His Own, my latest release and the first book in my new series The Gifted Ones, has received 100 reviews on Amazon!  Thank you, so much, everyone who has reviewed or rated it.  I've been so pleased by your responses to it!  Here's another snippet for you that features Dillon and Alyssa, the hero and heroine:

As she watched, he reined in his temper, then leaned down and fluffed the pillows beneath her befuddled head.  Dragging the covers up, he added a few more blankets until all was arranged to his satisfaction. 

He raised his eyebrows in silent question. 

She smiled gratefully, touched by his fussing over her, and murmured a shy, “Thank you, Dillon.” 

He stilled.  His eyes dropped to her lips.   

Her smile faltered under his regard.  For some reason her pulse skipped, picking up and thrumming through her veins.  Her mouth went dry as she was struck with the sudden need to lick those lips that held his attention.  A need to which she surrendered. 

His eyes narrowed, darkening with an emotion she did not recognize. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dianne

Favorite Quote Friday

Happy Friday!  I hope you all had a great week!

Look what came in the mail!  My author copies of my A Sorceress of His Own Audiobook!!  Aren't they pretty?  Kirsten Potter narrated it, so I can't wait to listen to it!  And it's still an Audible Romance Fantasy Bestseller.  Hooray!!  You're the best!!!

My A Sorceress of His Own Blog Tour and Giveaway has ended, but you still have a chance to win goodies.  I'm participating in the Favorite Heroines Giveaway Hop from June 17th through June 24th and will give away a Kindle copy of A Sorceress of His Own (a USA Today Bestseller).  There are prizes at every stop, so join the fun, meet some new-to-you heroines, and win, win, win!  You can start HERE.  :-)

A USA TODAY Bestseller

Amazon • Audible • Kindle • iBooks • Kobo • Nook

Amazon UK • Amazon Canada

It's time once more for Favorite Quote Friday!  Thank you, so much, everyone who has reviewed or rated A Sorceress of His Own.  I've been so pleased by the response to my new series.  Since some readers have mentioned enjoying the humor in it, I thought today I would give you a lighter snippet that features Alyssa (the heroine) and Robert (the hero's brother).  

(I thought I would mention that Alyssa is wearing a black robe and cowl in this scene.)

Eyes narrowing, forehead crunching up in a scowl, Alyssa faced a smug Robert and lowered her hood. 

“What did you do?” she demanded. 

When he caught sight of her less than pleased expression, Robert gave an exaggerated grimace, reached forward, and cautiously tried to raise her hood again to hide her frown from his view. 

Alyssa fought back a laugh and swatted his hands away.  “What did you do, Robert?” she repeated, less severe this time. 

I can't wait to bring you Robert's story.  ;-)

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dianne

Favorite Heroines Giveaway Hop

Welcome to the Favorite Heroine Giveaway Hop, hosted by Herding Cats & Burning Soup.  We're sharing our favorite kickass heroines with you! So come join the fun, meet some awesome ladies, and find out why they're the best of the best. 

I have always been a huge fan of strong, kickass heroines, which is why you will find one in every novel or novella I write.  As much as I love horror movies, those that feature women who trip over their own feet, then lie there and whimper as the murderer or monster slowly walks toward them always make me roll my eyes and sigh.  Either that or shout, "Oh, come on!  He's moving so slowly you can't even consider it a stroll!  Get up and run already!"  :-)  

So today I thought I would introduce you to Alyssa, the heroine of A Sorceress of His Own, the first book in my new series The Gifted Ones.  Alyssa is as tough as they come, even riding into battle alongside the hero.  She will always be favorite of mine not just for this reason, but also because her book inspired my Immortal Guardians series and the kickass women those books feature.  :-)

A USA TODAY Bestseller

Amazon • Audible • Kindle • iBooks • Kobo • Nook

Amazon UK • Amazon Canada

Since the day Lord Dillon earned his spurs, rumors of his savagery on the battlefield have preceded him into every room, stilling tongues and sparking fear. Weary of battle, he wishes only to find a woman he can wed who will approach him not with fear, but with the tenderness that has been absent from his life for so long. Yet only the wisewoman seems invariably at ease in his presence. Perhaps because she garners the same fear in others that he does himself.

For seven years, Alyssa has been by Lord Dillon's side, counseling him from the shadows, healing him with her hands, and staving off the worst of his loneliness while his fearsome reputation keeps others at bay. Blessed—or cursed—with gifts that label her a sorceress, she is forced to conceal her youth and the love she harbors for him beneath umbral robes that lead Dillon and his people to believe she is the same aged wisewoman who served his father.

All is revealed, however, and passions flare when an enemy threatens Dillon's life and Alyssa sacrifices everything to save him. When Dillon discovers that the wisewoman is far from elderly, he is instantly entranced. And, as he and Alyssa work together to defeat an enemy bent on destroying them both, Dillon will risk anything—even the wrath of his king—to be with her.

My Giveaway

A kindle copy of A Sorceress of His Own.  Note:  If you don't have a kindle, you can still read it on your iPad, iPod, computer, etc.  Amazon offers free kindle software and app downloads.)

Details

The Raining Romance Books Giveaway Hop runs from June 17, 2015, 12:00am EST through June 24, 2015, 11:59pm EST.  My giveaway is open to anyone who can receive a kindle book from Amazon.com.  (I've run into problems in the past gifting books from Amazon's foreign retailer sites.)

Mandatory entry

Leave a comment on this post during the hop (please include your email address) and tell me who one or two of your favorite heroines are.  :-)  Also mention extra entries.   

Extra entries

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Selecting a Winner

I will use random.org to choose my prize winner after verifying all entries and will announce it here by Friday, June 26th.  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.

Have Fun on the Hop!

Good News & Favorite Quote Friday

Happy Friday!  Thanks to you, I've had another exciting week!

A Sorceress of His Own, the first book in my new series The Gifted Ones and my first indie release, hit the USA Today Bestseller List!  Woooohooooo!!  And it debuted higher than any of my other books have.  So I could not be happier.  I'm so thrilled and have been smiling ever since I saw the list.  :-)  Thank you sooooo much, everyone who pre-ordered or purchased a copy during Release Week, everyone who helped me spread the word about the new series, and everyone who posted one of the fabulous reviews that have been rolling in on blogs, Amazon, Goodreads, and more!!!   I appreciate it more than you know. ❤️

Again, thanks to you, A Sorceress of His Own has been a #1 Amazon Best Seller in several categories both here in the US and in the UK.  Such an exciting entrance into the indie world!  Thank you so much!  You're the best!!!

AND A Sorceress of His Own became a Romance Fantasy Bestseller on Audible!  If you haven't heard, Kirsten Potter is narrating.  She has narrated all of my Immortal Guardians novels, and audiobook lovers have had nothing but good things to say about her.  :-)  

I've been so pleased by the reviews readers are posting on Amazon.  A Sorceress of His Own received over 50 reviews the first week of its release.  Thank you!!  I thought I would share a few snippets from some with you:

"The chemistry and love between these two characters was well written.  I had foregone sleep and was late to work just so I could find out how it ended.  I was not disappointed and got my HEA . . . I'm really looking forward to reading about the other 'gifted ones' and where their adventures might lead them.  So, thanks Dianne Duvall.  This story was like a warm chocolate chip cookie after a crappy day.  Exactly what I needed." — Leslie B. 

"I have no words.  I'm in love with this book.  I already read it twice and I can't get it out of my mind.  It's mind blowing . . . I could talk forever about these two main characters but I'm not.  Just READ it.  I promise you will not regret it." — Sofia Torosian 

"The story is beautifully written, full of emotion, everything from poignant scenes, breathtaking romance, funny moments, wonderful characters - not only Alyssa & Dillon but the secondary characters who add so much depth to the story.  I didn't want the book to end & reread immediately after.  Can't recommend it enough." — Linda Thum 

"I love her Immortal Guardians Series and therefore, decided to give it a try, and ohh boy, what a surprise!!!  It was magnificent!!!  Don't wait much longer, buy it!  You're not going to regret it!" — Carmen 

"I gave this five stars because the writing, characters, and story are so good my heart actually ached for the sorceress, and I really was moved to tears and joy!  Really a great beginning to this new series.  Buy this tale of romance and adventure you will be glad you did!  Great job Dianne!!!!"  — Lady O'Keefe

eBook
Kindle • iBooks • Kobo • Nook

Amazon UK • Amazon Canada
Paperback
Amazon
Audiobook
Audible

It's time once more for Favorite Quote Friday!  Today I thought I would give you another snippet from A Sorceress of His Own that features Dillon and Alyssa, the hero and heroine:

Dillon’s lips brushed hers in a first tentative kiss that was wild in its restraint.  Devastating in its tenderness.

Alyssa suddenly found it hard to breathe.  Her pulse raced.  Her skin tingled.  Every muscle tightened.  And the things she heard… the things she saw…  

Dillon’s jumbled, passion-driven thoughts.  The erotic images they spawned.   

Her whole body heated and began to ache with the same need that consumed him.

Have a wonderful weekend!  

Dianne

A Sorceress of His Own Audiobook Release Day!

Happy Friday!  This has been an absolutely fantastic week!  :-)  And I have exciting news!

A Sorceress of His Own—the first book in my new series The Gifted Ones—releases today in audiobook!!  Woohoo!!  Kirsten Potter, who has narrated all of my Immortal Guardians novels, narrates this one as well.  I can't wait to listen to it!  :-)  Here are some links for you:

Audible • Amazon • Tantor

eBook
Special Release Week Price
—$2.99—through June 6th

Kindle • iBooks • Kobo • Nook
Amazon UK • Amazon Canada

Paperback

Amazon

A Sorceress of His Own was released in ebook and paperback on Tuesday.  If you haven't picked up a copy, then I have good news for you:  To celebrate the new series launch, I've discounted the ebook price to $2.99 (that's 50% off the regular retail price) through June 6th, so you might want to pick up a copy before midnight on Saturday.  ;-) 

Thank you, everyone who pre-ordered or bought a copy this week!  Thanks to you, A Sorceress of His Own hit #1 on several Amazon Bestseller lists here in the US and in the UK!  I'm so excited!!  

AND I passed my pre-order goal of 6000 pre-orders the day before the release, so I gave away a $75 Amazon Gift Card to the final winner in my A Sorceress of His Own Pre-Order Extravaganza.  Congratulations, Barbara Ginther!

For more chances to win, join me on my A Sorceress of His Own Blog Tour.  You can find the schedule HERE.

I am so thrilled by the reviews that are rolling in for A Sorceress of His Own.  Here are some snippets:

Read the full review

Read the full review

Read the full review

A Sorceress of His Own has received some wonderful reviews on Amazon, too, that I'll share with you soon.  Thank you, thank you, thank you for taking the time to write a review!  I always like to "hear" what readers think and appreciate it so much! ❤️  You've made the launch of my new series a fabulous one!  I've been smiling all week!  You're the best!

It's time once more for Favorite Quote Friday!  For today's selection, I've chosen another snippet from my new release that features Dillon and Alyssa, the hero and heroine:

They turned as one and made their way back through the fragrant beds to the point where they had exited the forest earlier.  Dillon halted and faced her, grasping her hood as he had in his chamber. 

She stood silently whilst he studied her.   

“Mark my words, Alyssa,” he said.  “These robes will not be necessary for much longer.  I will find a way to free you.  To free us.”  Bending, he captured her lips in a long, determined kiss.   

Then, tucking her hair inside her robes, he covered it with her cowl and slowly led her back into the shadows.

Every step of bringing you A Sorceress of His Own has been so exciting.  Hearing from readers who have already read and enjoyed Dillon and Alyssa's story means more to me than I can say.  

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dianne

A Sorceress of His Own—Release Day!

A Sorceress of His Own, the first book in my new series The Gifted Ones, is now available in ebook and paperback!  I'm so excited!!!

Special Release Week Price—$2.99

(50% off Reg. Retail Price)

Since the day Lord Dillon earned his spurs, rumors of his savagery on the battlefield have preceded him into every room, stilling tongues and sparking fear. Weary of battle, he wishes only to find a woman he can wed who will approach him not with fear, but with the tenderness that has been absent from his life for so long. Yet only the wisewoman seems invariably at ease in his presence. Perhaps because she garners the same fear in others that he does himself.

For seven years, Alyssa has been by Lord Dillon's side, counseling him from the shadows, healing him with her hands, and staving off the worst of his loneliness while his fearsome reputation keeps others at bay. Blessed—or cursed—with gifts that label her a sorceress, she is forced to conceal her youth and the love she harbors for him beneath umbral robes that lead Dillon and his people to believe she is the same aged wisewoman who served his father.

All is revealed, however, and passions flare when an enemy threatens Dillon's life and Alyssa sacrifices everything to save him. When Dillon discovers that the wisewoman is far from elderly, he is instantly entranced. And, as he and Alyssa work together to defeat an enemy bent on destroying them both, Dillon will risk anything—even the wrath of his king—to be with her.

eBook

Kindle • iBooks • Kobo • Nook
Amazon UK • Amazon Canada

Paperback

Amazon

Audiobook

—Coming June 5th—

Thank you, everyone who pre-ordered A Sorceress of His Own!  You . . . are . . . awesome!!  I'm very happy to say that, with your help, I not only reached, but passed my 6000 pre-order goal!  Woohoo!  

The winner of the final prize—a $75 Amazon Gift Card—in my big A Sorceress of His Own Pre-Order Extravaganza is . . .

Barbara Ginther

Thank you again, everyone who pre-ordered a copy!  If this is your first time hearing about A Sorceress of His Own, this week would be a great time to pick up a copy.  To celebrate the new series launch, I've discounted the ebook price 50% until midnight on Saturday, June 6, 2015.  Just $2.99!  :-)

Reviews are starting to roll in, and I couldn't be more thrilled by them.

The Jeep Diva gave A Sorceress of His Own 5 stars!  You can read her review HERE.

A Sorceress of His Own received another fantastic 5-star review from Books-n-Kisses.  You can read the full review HERE.

I hope you'll enjoy Dillon and Alyssa's story!  Thanks so much for sharing in my excitement!  And don't forget to join me on my Blog Tour for more chances to win gift cards and goodies!

Dianne