Congrats to LoriO, who won Chance’s Vindication (Lost Shifters #13) by Stephani Hecht! Chance’s Vindication is being released by eXtasy Books today.
Many thanks to Mary Calmes for donating an ebook copy two ebook copies of her forthcoming m/m romantic suspense, Bulletproof (A Matter of Time #3 or #5, depending), for lucky commenters to win! Bulletproof will be released September 26 by Dreamspinner Press.
Jory Harcourt doesn’t have to go looking for trouble. Wherever he goes, it seems to find him – particularly when his partner, Sam Kage, is working undercover on a federal task force.
After the recession forces him to close his business, Jory goes to work as a matchmaker and event planner. From there, it’s only a matter of time before his big mouth and up-front attitude make him the rope in a tug-of-war between a trust fund baby and a drug-smuggling criminal. Then, as if that situation weren’t delicate enough, Jory’s undercover lover shows up working for the smuggler.
Between the men who want him and the men who just want him dead, Chicago is getting a little crowded for Jory, so on the advice of his brother, his boyfriend, and the FBI task force, he heads for Hawaii… where a serious accident threatens his quality of life. Can Sam and Jory keep the faith and prove that their relationship really is bulletproof?
Excerpt (scroll down and expand)
About Mary
My name is Mary Calmes and I have been writing since I was in the seventh grade. One of my first stories ever was about Demetrius and Konor, two big strapping gorgeous knights and while it was not historically accurate in any way, hello, seventh grade, the one thing that became glaringly obvious was that the guys liked each other more than the damsels in distress they were trying to save.
“Boys don’t sleep in the same bed when they’re grown-ups,†my mother said when I read it to her.
“Men don’t talk nice to each other like that,†my step-father said that night.
They do in m/m fiction which I was destined to write.
I tried really hard to write a female lead but it just left me flat. I read all kinds of different books and I have favorite writers in every genre but I can only write about men. The dynamics between two men are more interesting to me and as a woman, I like men and the idea of two men together, two beautiful men… I don’t understand the question.
When people tell you that they’ve enjoyed something you’ve written, there really is no greater feeling.
You can find out more about Mary at her website or her blog.
Contest Rules
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- If a winner doesn’t respond to my congratulations email within 48 hours, I will select another winner.
- If you win, please respect the author’s intellectual property and don’t make copies of the ebook for anyone else.
- This contest is open worldwide!
“No, this box isn’t too small for me. It’s cozy!” -May
Please count me in
Count me in too please Chris! And Randy, please, pretty please, let me win this one?! 😀
kitties and too-small boxes are quite the phenomenon:)
That box is just right for 1 cat snuggling, if one doesn’t mind the cramps later 😉
Please count me in, I just bought the first 2 🙂
Count me in!
Just because you’re little kittie doesn’t mean the box isn’t too small, May. =)
Sign me up, please. I need to know what happens w/ Sam and Jory!
God, Jory and Sam tortured me throughout the whole series but I just can’t stay away! Count me in, please!
I’ve been looking forward to reading this so please count me in. Thanks
I have been waiting for this to come out! I can’t wait. Only 11 more days.
I agree, May. Nothing like being wrapped up in a nice cozy box. Just run if mom finds the packing tape. 😉
May, you grew up to be a beautiful big grrl! Nicely done.
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I’ve not read parts 1-2 (or 1-4), so if I win this, I’ll take it as a sign to invest on the rest of the series. 😀
OMG I love Jory and Sam!!!
Please count me in for this. Thanks
With the current temps we all need a little cozy!
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No such thing as a box (or space) too small for a cat. It’s not like they have to worry about getting out, that’s why they have owners.
Yes please! Jory is gorgeous and this is one of my favourite series of all time.
OMG — Bulletproof — !!!! Jory I love you.
Sign me up, please, please, please 🙂
Please add me to the contest… I have just finished Matter of Time vol 1 and about to start Vol 2… would be just perfect to have Bulletproof to read shortly after :o)
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please count me in! Thanks! 🙂
Now that excerpt was just hilarious! I already love Mary’s writing, so please count me in.
It looks really nice 🙂
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Boxes are GOOD !
Kitties in boxes are even better !!
But ‘Timing’ is super……….please count me in 🙂
Oh, I’d love a chance to win this book! Me, please!
Boxes are never too small for kitties!
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Cats and tiny boxes!
Count me in, please 🙂
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Ooooh!! Me likey! LOVED Matter of Time series!!
Please count me in. I love this series and pretty much all of Mary’s work.
Count me in please, love this series!
It does look nice and cosy May!
I love me some Jory and Sam. Count me in please.
Please count me in!
Yes, please!
Count me in too, please.
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Please count me in as well!!
Cozy in one word May 🙂
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That should read ‘is’ not ‘in’ *heads desk*
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ohhhh I really want this, hope I win 🙂
Thanks for the chance.
Count me in, too, please.
Kyaaa~~!!! asdf;lkj! I SOOOO WISH I COULD ENTER MULTIPLE TIMES!!!
;A;/ Please enter me for this!! Oooh, I want it! I want it so bad! \o/ -end spaz- lol…
I really enjoyed the Matter of Time series! Please count me in!!
I LOVE this series. Count me in!
Count me in please. Thanks 🙂
Please, Please, Please count me in:-D
Count me in, thank you!!