Maureen McCarrie, author of dark paranormal romance

Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Eden Bradley and RG Alexander Releases!

Eden Bradley and R.G. Alexander both have vamp releases out today at Samhain Publishing!!

MIDNIGHT FALLS…

His life was stolen to keep their secrets…

Book Four of Children of the Goddess

It has taken years for Liz to lay the past to rest. Now she has been called to find the missing Jasyn Dydarren, the only man who can save her friend Nicolette from the Shadow’s mark. Tracking him means chasing down a secret the Shadow Wolves want buried forever—and another man they want dead. A man with an eerily familiar face, whom she craves with an intensity she can’t explain.

Hannah, an Unborn, never considered herself anything special, but she and Jasyn have something that is. Now her Were has been snatched away. She’s not a fighter, but she’s willing to do whatever it takes to find her heart’s desire and force him to see her as an equal at last. Or die trying.

With alliances on the line and lives in danger, these two very different women must save their men, and come together to discover the truth…and destroy the Shadow once and for all.

Warning: This book contains explicit sex. Sex on the stairs, sex in a tree, sex with two, (and sex with three). Vampires mating. Werewolves mating. And a lot of gratuitous A** kicking.
BUY HERE!

THE SEEKING KISS…
Two vampires, one woman, an eternity of love and desire…if only she’s strong enough…
Midnight Playground, Book 1

London 2069
For as long as Nissa has known about Midnight Playground, the most exclusive of a world-wide network of vampire sex clubs, she has yearned to gain entrance—and to become one of them. Orphaned and alone from a young age, she has nothing to lose and nothing to stop her from indulging in her darkest fantasies.
Hex and his maker, Aleron, have enjoyed many play partners at the club and have often shared in the euphoria of the Seeking Kiss, that sensual blood exchange between vampires and their lovers. But Nissa’s beauty, intelligence and strength is a siren call he can’t resist.. His desire for her and her willingness to let herself be drawn by their mental pull compels Hex to consider offering to her something he’s never given another mortal– the treasured Turning Kiss.
The beautiful vampire pair entice Nissa into an intimate sexual realm beyond her wildest dreams—and she revels in it. But when she finds herself falling for one of the powerful duo, it could mean the end of her deepest fantasies. Or a new beginning she never dared to imagine…
Warning: Three-way vampire sex, voyeurism, exhibitionism, anal sex, oral sex, simultaneous anal and oral sex (oh, yes, it’s possible!), drinking blood, drinking blood while having sex, political unrest , and a hot French accent. Keep a fan and some holy water nearby!
BUY HERE!
Labels: eden bradley, great books, rg alexander, samhain

posted by Maureen @ 10:36 AM, ,

Tuesday, September 08, 2009
How Rough Do You Like It?

I posted on one of my writing forums today about rough sex, and personal preferences. I'm wondering, as I work on my current WIP, how rough is too rough for most readers?

None of the novels in this trilogy will include direct bondage or what I would consider sado-masochism. I have no problem with either, but want the books to be both funny in tone and voice, and dark in theme. As such I avoided any BDSM between the leads.

But we're talking vamps, weres, and other supernatural folk. So the sex is going to be intense, and unusual responses and/or practices are unavoidable. Which brings me to my question: how much is too much for readers who like steamy, sexy romance but may not be quite up to serious erotica? Or do most of you ignore the line between the two? I, personally, like everything from sweet romance to hard core erotica. I enjoy books that blur the line.

What about you?
Labels: erotica, reader preferences, sex in romance, steamy romance

posted by Maureen @ 12:14 PM, ,

Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Gena Showalter at Fictionistas

Don't miss your chance to win a copy of Gena Showalter's fantastic new YA novel, Intertwined.

The wonderfully witty co-creator of Author Talk, Gena is also a best selling author of red-hot romance. Her latest, Intertwined, is a Young Adult book getting all the buzz.

Join her at FICTIONISTAS today and comment to win!

Labels: contests, fictionistas, gena showalter, ya fiction

posted by Maureen @ 10:39 AM, ,

Monday, June 15, 2009
Deidre Knight calls for Change at RWA

Deidre Knight is taking a stand for change at the RWA, and we should all be considering her thoughts. Check out her piece HERE. If we really want the Romance Writers of America to represent all of its members, change has to take place.
Labels: change at rwa, deidre knight, romance, rwa

posted by Maureen @ 9:06 AM, ,

Deidre Knight calls for Change at RWA

Deidre Knight is taking a stand for change at the RWA, and we should all be considering her thoughts. Check out her piece HERE. If we really want the Romance Writers of America to represent all of its members, change has to take place.
Labels: change at rwa, deidre knight, romance, rwa

posted by Maureen @ 9:06 AM, ,

Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Ciar Cullen's Great New Novella

If you're a fan of great erotic reads, pick up Ciar Cullen's new erotic novella The Prince's Bride, from Loose ID.

Synopsis:

Sexy young knight Sir Geoffrey’s holy vision of the True Cross sends him questing after a virgin, a unicorn, a sacred scroll, and a cursed island. Rita is a plump, poor peasant who speaks with the finder of lost things, St. Anthony. She hasn’t been a virgin for quite a while, so she’s thrilled to win the hand of Sir Geoffrey, and moreso since Geoff delights in introducing her to his sexual peccadilloes, including a generous night of brotherly sharing. It comes as a shock to learn that Geoff’s vision includes his own martyrdom! Is Geoffrey’s vision the result of insanity, or is St. Anthony leading him to something priceless? Only Rita has the power to save her husband, with some help from her heavenly friends.
Labels: ciar cullen, ebooks, great books, the prince's bride

posted by Maureen @ 3:34 PM, ,

Monday, May 04, 2009
WINNERS!!

Thanks so much to all of you who replied and participated. The winners of the Vampire Playlist Contest are:

Emily
Amanda
Cherrie Lynn

Please use the contact form on mccarrie.com to claim your prize. All you need to do is fill in your name, email, and contact (mailing) information. YOUR INFORMATION IS SAFE, SECURE, AND WILL NOT BE GIVEN OUT.

Again, the link is HERE
Labels: maureen mccarrie, vampire playlist contest winners

posted by Maureen @ 6:02 AM, ,

Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Load My Vamp's Ipod and WIN

Why is it that writers insist upon making vampires stuffy, frozen in time, and unwilling to change? A vamp like that would walk out into a heatwave one August and incinerate himself to end the agony.

MY vamp-- Damiano Altovari-- loves change. He embraces his immortality with willing, open arms, and enjoys trends as little miracles. He can dance a mean waltz, but he can also drop it like it's hot, baby.

So help me out and win... THREE LUCKY BLOG-READERS can earn themselves a $10 Itune Gift Card. The best suggestion of 10 songs for Damiano to load onto his Ipod will be selected. The contest ends on April 30th.

Rules:

* Suggest 10 songs for his playlist (Title and Artist).
* Enter then in your reply here.
* Check back on April 30th.
* If your name is among the three chosen you will need to be available via email so I can get a physical mailing address (snail mail) to send your card.
* If you do not claim your prize by May 5th it will be given to the next runner-up.

So talk to me! What are all the hip vamps listening to?

Labels: contest, free itunes, vampire playlist, win itunes

posted by Maureen @ 10:42 AM, ,