The HEA Cafe

My latest release hit the shelves last week and I realized I’d forgotten to tell you all about it.

Pleasures of the Night
HarperCollins Avon
ISBN-10: 0061230987
ISBN-13: 978-0061230981

In the Twilight between sleep and consciousness, a battle rages between Dream Guardians and Nightmares. Captain Aidan Cross is a legend, as skilled in fulfilling erotic dreams as he is with the glaive that kills his enemies. Women see Aidan as part of their fantasies . . . except Lyssa Bates. Exquisite, desirable, enigmatic Lyssa perplexes this immortal seducer because she sees him as he really is. And as he attempts to unravel her secrets the unthinkable occurs: Aidan Cross falls in love.

Lyssa has been having the most incredible dreams about a man whose blue eyes hold the promise of decadent pleasures and tempting intimacies. And then he appears on her doorstep! This intoxicating stranger is just as irresistible as the man of her dreams . . . but with her surrender there is also grave danger . . .

Because Aidan is on a mission, and the passion that consumes them body and soul could have dire consequences. Loving the mortal woman prophesied to destroy Aidan’s world is not only impossible . . it is forbidden.

Excerpts

Flash Excerpt:
www.guardiannovels.com/novels/pleasures/aidan-ii/

Non-Flash Excerpt:
www.guardiannovels.com/novels/pleasures/aidan-ii/2/

REVIEWS

“In this fascinating story, wonderful immortals from an alternate dimension are sent to protect dreamers in the mortal world. The hero and his friends are easy to like, and the heroine is strong and intelligent. The secondary characters are a good addition, and there’s lots of sex, but also an intricate and imaginative plot, with plenty of action and even a nice touch of humor. ”
– Susan Mobley, Romantic Times BOOKreviews

“This is a brilliant book. Passionate and full of lush romance, Ms. Day has created a wonderful new world!”
–TJ, The Romance Studio

“…one of the best stories I’ve read in a Romance category thus far this year (2007). Sylvia Day obviously knows what readers love!”
– Detra Fitch, Huntress Reviews

“…a brilliant new world… Passionate, exciting and spellbinding; PLEASURES OF THE NIGHT is sure to please fans across the board.”
- Lettetia, Fantasy Romance Writers

“PLEASURES OF THE NIGHT sizzles as a romance, enthralls as a paranormal, and captivates with a fantastic cast of characters. I didn’t want the ‘night’ to end!”
- Susan Grant, New York Times bestselling author

“So hot the pages should be on fire!”
- Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author

“I was enthralled with this book. It was erotic, sensuous and had an amazing plot.”
- Marcy Arbitman, Just Erotic Romance Reviews

“PLEASURES OF THE NIGHT can only be called an absolute divine read. Filled with humor, action, danger, love and passion that surpassed even my highest hopes…”
– Lyonene, Joyfully Reviewed

“PLEASURES OF THE NIGHT is a must read. An absolute must!”
– Natasha, Romance Junkies

Website: www.dreamguardians.com

Narian Summer

by Tianna Xander & Bonnie Rose Leigh

copyright 2007, Cobblestone Press

Genre: Sci-fi / Vampire / Menage

Avaliable April 13th, 2007

Blurb:

The summer heat on Naria used to be a welcome time–a time of fertility and bounty.  A time where the Narians celebrated life and everyday worries could be easily tossed aside for momentary pleasure.  After three millennia of cultural and scientific stagnation coupled with a blatant disregard for their home planet, the summer heat is now deadly.

As Naria’s citizens prepare to leave their world in search of a new home, three Vampyre find that love can happen in only one day’s time.  Lania Cadmus meets her mates, Nicolaos Konstantinos and Herodes Kreios, aboard their ship, The Poseidon, and quickly realizes they are determined to make her their mate.

With only one day to get to know each other before the fleet departs, the men must not only get past Lania’s fear of intimacy, but prove to her that love is all they’ll need to take with them on their journey to a new world.

The Protector’s Destiny

by Kiera Black

Copyright 2007, Triskelion Publishing

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Available April 15, 2007

Blurb:

What happens when an independent, strong-willed woman meets an alpha male? Now imagine their meeting occurs while Elizabeth Winters is under attack. Her assailant is among the undead, a vampire: the most feared and reviled of Earth’s legendary creatures. Intent on coming to her rescue is Samuel Woods, the leader of his people and Elizabeth’s one true mate. She is the Protector’s destiny. Together they stand between the undead and the enslavement of all mankind.

They are members of the Loup-garou, modern-day werewolves, destined to protect humanity from vampires, while roaming the world in search of their other half. From the mountains of Upstate New York, to the Saskatchewan region of Canada, Sam and Elizabeth find themselves battling not only the undead, but traitors from within. Can they find the traitors in time, or will an ancient enemy destroy their love before it even begins?

It’s Shameless Self-Promotion week this week at the Café, so I’m sharing the news about my new release.

This is book #4 in my Coxwell series and is the story of Zach Coxwell, family troublemaker. Zach finally meets a woman who isn’t easily charmed by him, right when he needs something to go right in his life. Here’s the back cover copy:

“Some people will do anything for true love — even if they have to fake it.

Jen Maitland had no use for handsome guys with easy charm — until she met Zach. He’s the perfect fake date to end her mother’s matchmaking scheme before it starts. Besides, he’d probably just use her and leave her like her ex-fiancé did. At least that’s what Jen tells herself. The only problem is that Zach isn’t as predictable as he appears…

Zach Coxwell hates commitment, but loves a challenge. Like the pretty bar waitress who turned him down flat for a date — only to invite him to her family’s Thanksgiving dinner. Zach knows he can make Jen smile — and he’s betting that he can unravel her mysteries — even if he has to do it over candied yams.

A tofu turkey, a sister who threatens to have Zach’s love-child, the untimely appearance of a knitted avocado — and Zach’s discovery of her real motive — combine to turn Thanksgiving dinner into Jen’s worst nightmare. Zach, on the other hand, has the time of his life. And when he makes Jen smile, he finally finds a commitment he’s willing to make…but persuading Jen to believe him will take everything he’s got.”

The early reviews are quite nice - here’s a sampling:

• Roundtable Reviews says: “Only pick up ALL OR NOTHING to read if you are interested in fully fleshed-out, believable characters, crisp plot action, dialogue that has the ring of daily conversation, and a story line that keeps the pages turning. This was my first Claire Cross novel, but it won’t be my last.”

• CoffeeTime Romance has given ALL OR NOTHING a five cup review!