Friday, May 1, 2020

Favorite Quote Friday—The Lasaran

Hello, all! I hope you and your loved ones are all safe and well. I admit it feels a little weird to celebrate a new release with so much happening in the world, but boy have you provided me with a wonderful, much-needed distraction.

Thank you so much! Reviews for The Lasaran have been rolling in and I could not be more excited about them.



Audio Lovers Blog gave The Lasaran a fantastic review. You can read the full spoiler-free review HERE.


EbookObsessed gave The Lasaran a fantastic review, too. Here's another quote from it:

"NOW I NEED BOOK 2!!!! . . . GIMME, GIMME, GIMME!
Dianne Duvall never disappoints. I have fallen in love with each and every character she has written for us.  Every story from Dianne has been amazing whether it was an Immortal Guardian or a Gifted One and now the Aldebarian Alliance. I am excited for each and every story she gives us and can’t wait for more."

You can read the full review (with spoiler alerts) HERE.

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And here are some of the awesome reviews appearing on Amazon and Goodreads:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT. Dianne Duvall did it again. Once you start reading you can put it down. It grabs you from the get go and after you finish reading, you want to continue. The flow between Inmortal Guardians and The Lasaran is flawless and easy to follow, but readers won’t have to read the IG books in order to understand and LOVE The Lasaran. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!"
—Lourdes Caamano

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"I loved this book so much. I simply consumed it. So exciting and full of surprises that I did not see coming."
—Greta Riordan

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Wow. I'm always iffy about starting a spin off series by a favorite author, I should have known that wouldn't be a problem here. This first book was such a delight to read. The humor I've come to know from Dianne, along with all the adventure, intrigue, and of course the passion are definitely found in this wonderful book!"
—Shannon Garner

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Mind Blown!!!!! BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!! When I tell you Dianne Duvall delivered....she DELIVERED! I loved Lisa and Taelon's storyline and that it gave you just enough suspense. I'm already ready for the next book!"
—Patrice

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Spinoff perfection!!! Taelon and Lisa's story is perfect! Absolutely loved how seamlessly it flows from the IG series. I NEED the next book ... I have a girl crush on Eliana !! Pick up all of Dianne Duvall books , you will not be disappointed!"
—Cindy Foreman

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Ok. I'm totally hooked. This is the beginning of a great new series by Dianne Duvall and I could not put it down. Do yourself a favor and read The Lasaran. You won't be disappointed."
—Roseanne Lobbezoo

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"This book kept me at the edge of my seat! ... I can’t wait for more!!!"
—Jennifer Valtierra

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Aldebarian Alliance Book 1
An Amazon #1 Bestseller
An Audible #1 Bestseller

ebook
Kindle  Kobo  Nook  iBooks
AmazonCA  AmazonUK  AmazonFR  AmazonDE
Audiobook
Narrated by Kirsten Potter
Paperback


It's time once more for Favorite Quote Friday! Today I thought I would share another fun excerpt of The Lasaran that features Taelon and Lisa (the hero and heroine) in a quiet moment:
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He strode out of the bathroom naked.

Lisa’s eyes widened when she saw him, then swiftly shut.

He grinned as pink once more filled her cheeks.

The mattress dipped beneath his weight as he sat on it.

Her eyes flew open as her side of the mattress tilted up and rolled her toward him.

Taelon rested a hand on her shoulder to steady her, then slipped beneath the covers and lay down.

Silence fell.

“Would you tell me about your planet?” she asked softly as she studied him in the dim light.

He rolled onto his side to face her and eased forward until their heads shared the same pillow. “Of course.” He hoped one day to show it to her. If he succeeded in contacting Ari’k…

Well, he wouldn’t leave Lisa here on this barbaric planet where more men and women like those at the base would hunt her. He just needed to convince her to take a leap of faith and join him when he departed.

To that end, he began to describe the beauty of his world. Lasara, the moons that orbited it, his people, the other populated planets in his solar system. He kept his voice low, his words carefully modulated. And soon her long lashes lowered until they rested upon her cheeks. Her breathing changed, deepening as sleep claimed her.

He gently brushed her soft hair back from her face, tucking it behind one delicate ear.

Even her ears were cute.

But the dark circles beneath her eyes were not. She needed this rest.

Leaning forward, he pressed a kiss to her forehead. “Sleep, Lisa.”
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Many of you have absolutely thrilled me by expressing your eagerness to read the next book in the Aldebarian Alliance series and asking when it will release. I'm writing it now and will be spending my weekend with Eliana and Dagon. I'm already loving those two together. πŸ˜€ So if all goes according to plan, I'll release it later this year.

Stay safe!


Dianne

Friday, April 24, 2020

The Lasaran Release Week

Happy Friday! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for making this such a fun, exciting, and awesome release week! I am so thrilled by your responses to The Lasaran and my new Aldebarian Alliance series! I was hoping you would like Taelon and Lisa's story. 😊 I admit I stayed up all night Monday night because some of you mentioned you were going to start reading it the moment the ebook hit your device and I couldn't wait to see your initial reactions pop up on Facebook. πŸ˜€



Thank you, audiobook lovers, for making The Lasaran an Audible Best Seller! Taelon and Lisa's audiobook hit #1 on multiple Audible/Amazon Best Seller lists, including the two shown above.



And the ebook lovers out there catapulted The Lasaran to the tops of multiple Amazon and other retailer Best Seller lists. Thank you, everyone who pre-ordered a copy or purchased a copy this week. Release Week sales are very important for authors, helping them hit bestseller lists and gain more exposure. The more sales and reviews a book receives, the more Amazon will share and recommend it to others, introducing it to new readers. 😊

And the reviews...


Caffeinated Reviewer gave The Lasaran audiobook a fantastic 5-star review. You can read the full review HERE. This week has been so hectic that I just started listening to the audiobook myself last night and am really enjoying it. Kirsten Potter has done yet another stellar job of bringing the characters to life.


Book Dragon gave Taelon and Lisa's story a fabulous 5-star review, too. And equally awesome reviews have been rolling in. Here are a few from Amazon and/or Goodreads:


"Let me first state that I do not normally read sci-fi romance, so I was a little worried when I first heard about Dianne Duvall’s new series. Since I love her Immortal Guardians series, I gave this a chance, and boy am I glad that I did!!! I absolutely LOVED this book."
—Cynthia Trotman

"Just amazing. The characters are beautifully written being both memorable and engaging, the pace is swift and steady with nary a falter, and the overall arc of the story is sweeping, moving, and high octane. There's also plenty of humour to play counterpoint to the deeper and/or darker moments."
—Athena

"Tightly written, action packed, and with awesome character development, the author really outdid her previous great works with this one. Fantastic doesn't even begin to describe it!"
—LAM

"Again! Dianne Duvall has absolutely done it again. I loved this new world. Another laugh out loud, action packed book."
—Amazon Customer

"Whoa! Awesome book! More please! I couldn't put this book down until I finished it. Another Dianne Duvall literary masterpiece."
—Tiffany Nguyen



Don't forget to join my Blog Tour and enter to win cool prizes! There have been lots of fun stops along the way. Here are some of the latest:


The Lasaran Playlist

The Lasaran Dream Cast

Character Interview
Sheldon interviewed Taelon and Lisa and was his usual outrageous self. LOL.



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Aldebarian Alliance Book 1
An Amazon #1 Bestseller
An Audible #1 Bestseller


ebook
Kindle  Kobo  Nook  iBooks
AmazonCA  AmazonUK  AmazonFR  AmazonDE

Audiobook
Narrated by Kirsten Potter

Paperback


It's time once more for Favorite Quote Friday! Since I"m still celebrating Release Week, I thought I would share a brief excerpt of The Lasaran that features Taelon and Lisa (the hero and heroine):
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“I would protect you with the last breath left in my body, Lisa.”

She believed him. Sliding her fingers into his hair, she drew his head down and claimed his lips in a longer, deeper kiss. His arms tightened around her. His tongue delved inside to stroke her own. Desire swept through her, heating her blood and driving her to fist his hair.

He groaned. And Lisa knew it wasn’t from pain this time, but need. He buried one hand in her hair and tilted her head so he could deepen the kiss even more. His other hand caressed her back and pressed her closer, reminding her that they were both naked.

What the hell was she doing?

She broke the kiss and stared up into emerald green.

Taelon affected her in ways no other man had.

“What are we doing?” she whispered.

A twinkle of mischief entered his eyes. “Breaking a number of Lasaran laws.”

Her lips twitched. “Aside from that.”

He shook his head. “I don’t know. I’m so drawn to you, Lisa.”

“I’m drawn to you, too.”
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If you haven't read/listened to it yet, I hope you'll enjoy Taelon and Lisa's story. I really love these two together.

Many of those who have already read/listened to it have been asking when Book 2 will release. I don't have a release date yet, but I'm writing it now and am having a lot of fun with it.

Stay safe!


Dianne

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

The Lasaran is Now Available!

Today is the day!
THE LASARAN is Now Available! 


ALDEBARIAN ALLIANCE BOOK 1
A #1 Amazon Bestseller
A #1 Audible Bestseller


ebook
Kindle  Kobo  Nook  iBooks
AmazonCA  AmazonUK  AmazonFR  AmazonDE

Audiobook
Narrated by Kirsten Potter

Paperback

New York Times bestselling author Dianne Duvall brings readers the first novel in a thrilling new sci-fi romance series full of action, intrigue, humor, and happily-ever-afters.

Taelon searches the galaxy for his younger sister, who mysteriously disappeared while on a diplomatic mission. When an ally reveals that she was seized and is being held prisoner on Earth, Taelon descends upon the blue planet, intent on freeing her and exacting vengeance. However, all does not go as planned. Before he can find her, Taelon is captured and becomes the subject of torturous experiments. For what feels like an eternity, all he knows is pain and fury… until a mind tentatively touches his own and a woman’s voice forever changes his world.

After suffering tragic losses, Lisa is finally beginning to carve out a future for herself when chance sends her to the Anomalous Cognition Research Institute. What at first appears to be a benign organization seeking participants for a psychic study instead turns out to be a government facility harboring a much darker intent. Lisa discovers this too late and soon becomes the unwilling subject of a terrifying experiment. Just as fear and desperation threaten to consume her, a deep, compelling voice penetrates the looming insanity and lends her hope.

Having seen only the worst of humanity, Taelon is shocked when Lisa risks everything to free him. Together the two make their escape, and Taelon finds himself fascinated by the small human woman who—despite all she’s suffered—can still laugh and tease and lure smiles from him. Friendship swiftly grows between them as they work together to evade soldiers intent on capturing them and find themselves hunted by mystifying preternatural beings. Through it all, Lisa steadfastly remains by his side, stealing more of his heart each day while she helps him unravel the mystery of his sister’s fate. Can they find his sister before the hunters find them? If they survive their quest, will Taelon have to bid Lisa farewell… or can he coax her into leaving her planet and joining him for the adventure of a lifetime?


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The audiobook is still #1 on Audible's Since Fiction Romance Bestseller List. And I'm hearing great things from those who have already started listening to it. 
I can't wait to listen to it myself. πŸ˜‰ 


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I always like to give you a peek into the pages on Release Day, so here's a brief excerpt of The Lasaran that features Taelon and Lisa:


Dipping his head, Taelon brushed his lips against hers in a light kiss. “Thank you.”

Her heartbeat picked up. “Thank you for protecting me,” she whispered. If he hadn’t been so intent on keeping her safe, he might’ve learned where his sister was.

“I would protect you with the last breath left in my body, Lisa.”

She believed him. Sliding her fingers into his hair, she drew his head down and claimed his lips in a longer, deeper kiss. His arms tightened around her. His tongue delved inside to stroke her own. Desire swept through her, heating her blood and driving her to fist his hair.

He groaned. And Lisa knew it wasn’t from pain this time, but need. He buried one hand in her hair and tilted her head so he could deepen the kiss even more. His other hand caressed her back and pressed her closer, reminding her that they were both naked.

What the hell was she doing?

She broke the kiss and stared up into emerald green.

Taelon affected her in ways no other man had.

“What are we doing?” she whispered.

A twinkle of mischief entered his eyes. “Breaking a number of Lasaran laws.”

Her lips twitched. “Aside from that.”

He shook his head. “I don’t know. I’m so drawn to you, Lisa.”

“I’m drawn to you, too.”

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Don't forget: The Lasaran Blog Tour is still underway. Here are the latest stops:


Author Q&A

Author Q&A

Spotlight

Author Post

You can find more HERE and a schedule that is updated daily at Author's Taproom.


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I hope you will enjoy Taelon and Lisa's story!

Dianne

Friday, April 17, 2020

The Lasaran Countdown Begins!

Happy Friday! I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. We're still under Stay Home Stay Safe orders here, so I've been keeping busy, preparing for the big day next week.



The Lasaran releases in four days! I'm so excited!! And nervous!! And excited!! LOL! I can't wait for you to read or listen to Taelon and Lisa's story. I really love these two together and hope you will, too.



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Thank you, audiobook lovers, for making The Lasaran a #1 Audible Best Seller in Science Fiction Romance! My author copies of the audiobook (CDs) likely won't be available until after the Stay Home orders are lifted in Tantor's neck of the woods, so I admit I preordered it on Audible so I wouldn't have to wait to listen to it. πŸ˜„ Kirsten Potter is such a fantastic narrator.

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You know it's almost time for the big release when my blog tour kicks off. Crystal at Author's Taproom did a stellar job planning it. Here are the stops I've made this week in case you missed them:


5 Fun Facts About The Lasaran

Top 5 Favorite Sci-Fi Romance Reads

Author Q and A

Top 5 Favorite Quotes from The Lasaran

Excerpt

Top 5 Reasons to Love Lisa

Top 5 Reasons to Love Taelon


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In addition to the awesome Blog Tour Giveaway, I'm having another Countdown Giveaway over on my Facebook page. I'll choose a winner later tonight (Friday night), so be sure to enter.

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An Amazon #1 Bestseller
An Audible #1 Bestseller
Coming April 21, 2020

ebook
Kindle  Kobo  Nook  iBooks
AmazonCA  AmazonUK  AmazonFR  AmazonDE
Audiobook
Narrated by Kirsten Potter

It's time once more for Favorite Quote Friday! This week, I thought I'd share a snippet of a scene in The Lasaran that takes place before Taelon and Lisa (the hero and heroine) meet face to face for the first time. In it, Taelon is speaking to Lisa telepathically.
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Until Taelon had touched upon her mind, he would’ve thought there were no Earthlings worth saving. If you tell me where you are, he vowed, I will come for you once I’ve secured my own freedom.

Another moment passed. I don’t know where I am. They still won’t let me leave my room.

Then I will search for you. If his mind cleared enough for him to read the thoughts and memories of everyone here, he would use those as his guide, find the woman, free her, and seek his sister. If I manage to escape with my life, I will find you.

If I manage to escape, the woman said softly, I’ll come for you, too. I’ll free you.

Those words and the kindness they bore—a kindness he had not experienced once since he’d been captured—nearly succeeded in doing what the butchers had failed to. They nearly made him weep. It had been so long since anyone had treated him like a person rather than a creature they could maim and study. What is your name?

Lisa. What’s yours?

Taelon.
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Stay safe and well!

Dianne