Hope you didn’t party too hard! 
Just wanted to say…
31 December 2008Merry Christmas…
24 December 2008
to you and yours!
Congratulations to the One Touch, One Glance Authors!
9 December 2008
Today is the big release of Freya’s Bower’s long awaited One Touch, Once Glance: A Sweet Anthology.
Excerpt from Whispers in the Wind by Kensana Darnell:
The truck had arrived to deliver the new horses, and Ali’s father had promised she could pick the horse she wanted. She ran into the barn, looking around for Tim, the caretaker of her parents’ ranch. He’d been with the family since Ali was five; he was like an uncle to her. Ali made her way into the barn, a cloud of dust in tow.
“Well, good morning, Ali. You’re up early. Can’t imagine why.” A mischievous twinkle appeared in his eyes.
“Are they here?”
“What? Is what here?” He grinned as she ran from stall to stall in search of the new horses.
“Aw, come on, Tim. Where are they?”
“They’re out back in the stable. You can ask—”
Ali tore out of the barn and right into a hard, muscular chest. A pair of big, strong hands on her arms kept her from falling.
“Excuse me, ma’am. I didn’t see you,” the stranger said.
Ali raised her head. Her gaze swept over a massive chest and worked up to a face shadowed by a dark brown Stetson. The pair of hands released her, and she backed away. Squinting, she shielded her eyes from the sun’s stinging rays, and the figure before her came into focus.
Droplets of moisture rolled down his forehead alongside his temples to a tightened jaw line. A wisp of sandy brown hair rested above a pair of hazel eyes. Her gaze fixated upon a hairless, chiseled chest revealed by his partially unbuttoned shirt.
“No, I, uh…should have been watching where I was going,” Ali finally replied.
Timothy strolled out to them. “Ali, this is my nephew, Mitch Colbert. He’s going to give me a hand with the stables for a while.”
Ali extended her hand. “Pleased to meet you, Mitch.”
The man touched the brim of his hat and nodded his head. “Likewise, ma’am.”
“If you need anything,” Timothy continued, “and I’m not around, Mitch can help you.”
Oh, I’m sure he can.
Reviews:
Whispers in the Wind by Kensana Darnell
I always love a good cowboy story. Mitch has a painful past he wants to forget. Allison still has a little growing up to do. Love takes patience, trust, and time to build, but it doesn’t hurt to be on a ranch, under the stars, or taking a horse ride out into the country together. ~Dirty Girl, Dirty Girl Reviews
The emotions in Whispers in the Wind are well explored, and by the time the tale ended, I felt I knew Ali and Mitch as though they were my friends. ~ Nutty Nana, Cocktail Reviews
4 Stars by Dirty Girl, Dirty Girl Reviews
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“I thoroughly enjoyed it… Not only do I recommend you buy this for yourself, but also for your loved ones… The book is sure to leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside after you are through reading…”
Available today!
by Various Authors: Gwen Hayes, M.E. Ellis, Maryann Miller, Adelle Laudan, K. Starling, Trinity Blacio, Debbie Gould, Ava James, Faith Bicknell-Brown, Savannah Chase, Lisa Alexander Griffin, Kensana Darnell, Brieanna Robertson, Nicolette Zamora, Kathleen MacIver, Missy Lyons, and Jambrea Jo Jones
Whatever happened to good, old-fashioned romance? Remember reading about a man’s clothed physique, or how a fellow admired a woman in a pretty red dress? How about stories where couples fall in love with just one glance or that first gentle touch? Then open this anthology and enjoy 18 beautiful stories of love lost, love found, intrigue, heartache healed, the miracles of life, passionate admissions, and tearjerkers that make one sigh with longing. From best friends who find romance to time travel to a bit of Christmas magic, step into the realm of hearts on fire and love everlasting.
I crossed the line
29 November 2008
So NaNo has come to a close for me. I’ve hit the 50,000 mark and still going. It’s been a great journey getting to know my characters and going along for the ride on their rollercoaster of ups and downs. This was my first year for NaNo but not my last.
In celebration I thought I’d share a small excerpt from my story. Don’t get to attached to it because it’s still in working mode.
Blurb: Unshakable You
The Macrodoids have returned but not alone. A powerful dark force is rising beyond the veil. A team of Galactic Alliance soldiers will stand to fight. The fate of the galaxy lies within their hands.
Lieutenant Commander Nailah Randolph is an officer of the Reagan, one of the finest and most powerful space vessels in the Alliance fleet. She has devoted her life to the service with dreams of becoming part of the elite GHOSTT (Galactic Hostile Operatives Special Tactics Team.) She has allowed nothing or anyone to stand in her way until…
Captain Chase Mortello has taken a new assignment as commanding officer of the Reagan after being part of the destruction of the greatest enemy of the galaxy. He’s looking to put as much distance between him and any memory of that mission as possible. He succeeds in doing just that until the massive number of missing persons is brought to the attention of the Alliance. He and his new first officer are assigned to seek out the source of these disappearances and destroy it. What they find along the way, may take them closer to the Captain’s past than either of them are prepared to go.
Excerpt: Unshakable You
Nailah was asleep when she was awakened by the sound of the doorbell buzzer. She rolled over and grabbed the clock from the night stand. “Oh my God, it’s three in the morning!”
She pushed the covers off. The curves of her naked body exposed to the artificial moonlight through the window. She reached for her robe, rubbed the sleep from her eyes and headed to answer the door. The sound of urgent knocking now joined the sound of insistent buzzing. “Whoever you are, at this hour this better be good!” She snatched open the door to find a disheveled Grimm. She snapped awake at the sight of him standing at her door.
“Sir?” He didn’t answer. “Captain Grimm, are you alright?” She stepped closer to him, and ran her hand down the length of his arm.
He trembled at the mere touch of her hand. “I’m sorry to wake you Nailah but–I needed to–I had to see you.” There was a faint tremor in his voice, it was deep and raspy, and the sound of it was painful. He looked like hell and his clothes appeared as if he had slept in them. She caught a glimpse of his eyes, they were red, and blood shot. His gazed down at the floor. In the short time that Nailah had known him, he had always exhibited a strong, controlled exterior. This was not the case today.
“Okay, come on in.” She opened the door wider for him to enter the apartment. “Grimm, you don’t look like you’ve gotten much sleep.”
“I haven’t slept yet. I’ve been thinking, actually I’ve been thinking a lot lately.”
He turned to face her, his emotions rolled across his grey eyes as the storm clouds across a wide southern sky before a downpour. The expression on his face made Nailah somewhat nervous. She had wrenched her hands so they had started to burn. She couldn’t tell what was on his mind. He clutched her hands so tightly her knuckles began to turn white. Grimm was never indecisive he always knew his next move. It was one of the things that she admired about him.
“They must have been some hellish thoughts. What is it, the mission?”
“No, it’s not the mission, missions never give me worry. It’s you, I’ve been thinking about. I can’t get you out of my head.”
With great honor…
11 November 2008I would like to wish a Happy Veteran’s Day to all who have served and now serve to protect our boarders and keep this great nation of ours safe and secure. This day always brings back memories of my own time served and the feeling of respect, honor and accountability. Serving my country will always be a part of me and a will remain of part of me that I am most proud. To my fellow soldiers across the waters, it is a great thing that you do, stay safe.
New Release Coming Soon!
20 October 2008A release date for our new anthology!
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Thursday Thirteen-Hits of the 80’s
16 October 2008
9 October 2008
Thursday Thirteen
For this week’s Thursday Thirteen, I’ve decided to list thirteen sexy Halloween costumes for the ladies. So get out there and grab those costumes early.
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Contest Entry
9 October 2008
I have entered my story “New Message” nto the Halloween contest at Seven Wicked Writers. Stop by and leave a comment http://sevenwickedwriters.com/2008/10/entry-9-by-nannette-hawkins/
New From Author Kensana Darnell
30 September 2008Well I think after three tries I finally got it right. Introducing my first book trailer, for story, my first contracted story. As previously mentioned “Whisper in the Wind” will appear as one of twelve stories in the new One Touch, One Glance: Sweet Anthology from Freya’s Bower. I hope you enjoy it.
This is a book you don’t want to miss. Available from Freya’s Bower in Autumn 2008.
