We are absolutely thrilled to bring you the Release Day Launch for 1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Eleven, brought to you by 1001 Dark Nights. Introducing Discovery Authors Meghan March and Jessica Scott, the Bundle contains 6 novellas, including novellas from New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Kristen Proby, Elisabeth Naughton, Laura Kaye, and Donna Grant! Grab your copy of this incredible bundle today!
About 1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Eleven:
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Kristen Proby, Elisabeth Naughton, Laura Kaye, Donna Grant, and introducing Meghan March and Jessica Scott.Six Dark Tales. Six Sensual Stories. Six Page Turners.EASY FOR KEEPS: A Boudreaux Novella by Kristen Proby
Adam Spencer loves women. He’s comfortable with his lifestyle and sees no reason to change it. Sarah Cox has just moved to New Orleans, having accepted a position as a social worker. It’s a demanding, sometimes dangerous job, but Sarah can handle just about anything that comes at her, even the attentions of one sexy Adam Spencer. But the more time she spends with the enchanting man, the more he begins to sway her into believing in forever.
UNCHAINED: An Eternal Guardians Novella by Elisabeth Naughton
For thousands of years, Prometheus’s only certainty was his daily torture at Zeus’s hand. Now, unchained by the Eternal Guardians, he spends his days in solitude, trying to forget the past. He’s vowed no allegiance in the war between mortal and immortal, but when a beautiful maiden seeks him out and begs for his help, he’s once again powerless to say no. Soon, Prometheus is drawn into the very conflict he swore to avoid.
HARD TO SERVE: A Hard Ink Novella by Laura Kaye
When Internal Affairs investigates Detective Kyler Vance as part of the new police commissioner’s bid to oust corruption, everything is on the line. Mia Breslin’s career is golden. Now if only she could find a man to dominate her nights and set her body—and her heart—on fire. When a scorching scene with a hard-bodied, brooding Dom at Blasphemy promises just that, Mia is lured to serve Kyler again and again.
DRAGON FEVER: A Dark Kings Novella by Donna Grant
Rachel Marek intends to expose the truth about dragons to the world – and her target is within sight. Nothing matters but getting the truth, especially not the ruggedly handsome, roguishly thrilling Highlander who oozes danger and charm. Asher is more than just a man. He’s a Dragon King – a being who has roamed this planet since the beginning of time. With everything on the line, Asher must choose to trust an enemy in the form of an all too alluring woman whose tenacity and passion captivate him.
BENEATH THESE SHADOWS by Meghan March
The only permanent thing in my life is the ink I put on my clients.
I drift from city to city, in and out of beds, from one tattoo shop to the next.
Every time I start to put down roots, I rip them up.
Until New Orleans.
Until her.
She’s everything I’m not.
Full of fire and life. An innocent where I’m a sinner.
I want to consume her. Protect her. Keep her.
But first, I have to escape from beneath these shadows.
BEFORE I FALL: A Falling Novel by Jessica Scott
Beth Lamont knows too much about the harsh realities of life. She’ll do whatever it takes to take care of her father, even if that means tutoring a guy like Noah. Noah Warren doesn’t know how to be a student. All he knows is war. But he’s going to college now to fulfill a promise and he doesn’t break his promises. Except he doesn’t count on his tutor being drop dead gorgeous.
Every Dark Nights tale is breathtakingly sexy and magically romantic.
*Disclaimer: I received an eARC of this book from InkSlinger PR in exchange for an honest review. This does not influence my rating or the content of my review in any way.
You guys probably already know I love the 1001 Dark Nights project a lot, and it shouldn't be a surprise that I enjoyed this collection.
EASY FOR KEEPS: by Kristen Proby
I enjoyed this story a lot. I liked that it wasn't full of intrigue, mystery and such. It was actually a lot more laid back than the rest of the stories in this bundle, but no less powerful. Sarah is a wonderful heroine, one that's been through a lot, but she's a fighter. Adam is sexy and funny and I truly liked him. I liked how their story developed and I'm curious to see if there's a chance to get a glimpse into their future in some future, related book.
Rating: 4 cups
UNCHAINED: An Eternal Guardians Novella by Elisabeth Naughton
I've been wondering about how the story of Prometheus was going to be addressed in this series and I'm so glad I wasn't disappointed. I need to go back to reading this series from the start, but I am super excited by how his myth was explained. I am very curious to see if he'll end up finding all the elements he hid.
Rating: 4 cups
HARD TO SERVE: A Hard Ink Novella by Laura Kaye
It's been a while since I last read a BDSM story that challenged me. Kyler was a great hero, one that has some secrets and some really important stuff to deal with. I liked how he addressed the fact that there's a pretty big difference between the vanilla persona and the BDSM aspect of one's life, and the struggles to reconcile both sides. I thought that was truly interesting. Mia was also a very intriguing character. I liked how surprising she was, especially with her likes and dislikes. I really enjoyed this introduction to the Blasphemy series, I'll definitely read more books in this series.
Rating: 4.5 cups
DRAGON FEVER: A Dark Kings Novella by Donna Grant
It's been a while since I last read a Dark Kings story, so I was very happy with being reminded that I need to pick up this story. The thing I liked most in this story, aside from the sexy dragon, was how, eventually, Rachel gets to ask herself the question that I don't think I've seen asked in books that much, when involving journalists or just people who make it their mission to expose the truth about something, and that is consequences. I liked the idea that a character who sees themselves as a generally good person, eventually get to ask those questions and to think about how they're not just simply telling the truth. I also liked the fact that Con, the King of Kings isn't fully good. I wonder if that will be explored when he gets his book. Definitely need to check this series out fast.
Rating: 4.5 cups
BENEATH THESE SHADOWS by Meghan March
This was an interesting book. Eden seemed like the world's unluckiest character ever. It seemed like a bit too much, to be honest, and I like that we get to understand why that is exactly. I enjoyed her story, to be honest. As I was reading it I had a feeling this was the longest novella in the bundle, not that it's a bad thing, but at times I wished the story would have progressed a little bit faster. I liked reading about Bishop. He was a very intriguing character, and completely different than what I expected of a tattooed, bearded, giant of a man, especially given his backstory. I am curious about the other characters in the book and I am definitely thinking about checking out the rest of the books in the series, especially if it's all happening in New Orleans.
Rating: 4 cups
BEFORE I FALL: A Falling Novel by Jessica Scott
Out of all the stories in this bundle, this one was the most heartbreaking. Beth is an interesting character to read about. I got a bit angry at her towards the end, but then I completely understood where she was coming from. I liked the fact that we get to see how military can be seen both by someone that knows the system and by someone who's so far from the subject, they think it's almost a foreign concept. The story is heartbreaking, but also full of hope and love. I really enjoyed reading about Noah and Beth.
Rating: 4 cups
All in all, this was a great bundle, as usual, from the 1001 Dark Nights team, and I am really impatiently waiting for the next one.
Final Rating: 4 cups
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About the 1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Eleven Authors-
Kristen Proby was born and raised in a small resort town in her beloved Montana. In her mid-twenties, she decided to stretch her wings and move to the Pacific Northwest, where she made her home for more than a dozen years.
During that time, Kristen wrote many romance novels and joined organizations such as RWA and other small writing groups. She spent countless hours in workshops, and more mornings than she can count up before the dawn so she could write before going to work. She submitted many manuscripts to agents and editors alike, but was always told no. In the summer of 2012, the self-publishing scene was new and thriving, and Kristen had one goal: to publish just one book. It was something she longed to cross off of her bucket list.
Not only did she publish one book, she’s since published close to thirty titles, many of which have hit the USA Today, New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists. She continues to self publish, best known for her With Me In Seattle and Boudreaux series, and is also proud to work with William Morrow, a division of HarperCollins, with the Fusion Series.
Kristen and her husband, John, make their home in her hometown of Whitefish, Montana with their two pugs and two cats.
Elisabeth Naughton is a
New York Times and
USA Today bestselling author. From Elisabeth: “I was never one of those people who knew they wanted to be an author at the age of six. I didn’t have imaginary friends. I didn’t write stories in my journal or entertain my relatives by firelight after Thanksgiving dinner. For the most part, I was just a normal, everyday kid. I liked to read, but I wasn’t exceptional at it. And when my teachers complimented me on my writing abilities, I brushed them off. I did, however, always have a penchant for the unique and absurd. And as my mother told me all throughout my childhood, I should have been an actress—I was a drama queen before my time.
“Years ago, my husband bought me Scarlett: The Sequel to Gone With The Wind. If you ever saw the book, you know it’s a long one. I sat and read that thing from cover to cover, and dreamed of one day being a writer. But I didn’t actually try my hand at writing until years later when I quit my teaching job to stay home with my kids. And my husband? After that week of reading where I neglected him and everything else until I finished Scarlett, he vowed never to buy me another book again. Little did he know I’d one day end up sitting at a keyboard all day drafting my own stories.
“My writing journey has not been easy. I didn’t just sit down one day, decide I was going to write a book and voila! sell my very first attempt. As most authors will probably agree, the path to publication is filled with hours of work, pulling all-nighters I thought I’d given up in college, sacrifices, rejections, but a love I discovered along the way I just can’t live without. Instead of a big, thick book to read by lamplight (I do read much smaller ones when I get the chance), I’ve traded in my reading obsession for a laptop. And I’ve never been happier.
“I’m one of the lucky ones. I have a wonderful family and fabulous husband who put up with my writing—and obsessive personality—even when life is chaotic. More than once my kids have been late to swimming or baseball because I needed just five more minutes to finish a scene. Their support and encouragement mean the world to me. I also have amazing friends and a support network I couldn’t survive without. So to all of you out there who have encouraged me along the way, sent me emails and fan letters, phone calls and congratulations, I just want to say, thank you. You make this whole writing gig that much more enjoyable. I truly wouldn’t be here without you.”
Laura Kaye is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty books in contemporary and erotic romance and romantic suspense, including the Blasphemy, Hard Ink, and Raven Riders series. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. Laura also writes historical fiction as the NYT bestselling author, Laura Kamoie. She lives in Maryland with her husband and two daughters, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.
Donna Grant is the
New York Times and
USA Today bestselling author of the sizzling Dark King series featuring dragons, immortal Highlanders, and the Fae.
She was born and raised in Texas but loves to travel. Her adventures have taken her throughout the United States as well as to Jamaica, Mexico, and Scotland. Growing up on the Texas/Louisiana border, Donna’s Cajun side of the family taught her the “spicy” side of life while her Texas roots gave her two-steppin’ and bareback riding.
Despite deadlines and voracious reading, Donna still manages to keep up with her two children, four cats, and one long haired Chihuahua.
Jessica Scott is the USA Today bestselling author of novels set in the heart of America's Army. She is an active duty army officer, a veteran of the Iraq war, is the mother of two daughters, far too many animals, and wife to a retired NCO.
She has written for the New York Times At War blog, War on the Rocks, PBS Point of View Women and War and has been featured in Esquire Magazine as an American of the Year in 2012. She has compiled two nonfiction projects about her time in Iraq and the return home.
She has recently completed a PhD in sociology from Duke University and also holds a a Master’s Degree in Sociology from Duke University, a Masters Degree in Telecom Management from University of Maryland University College, BA in Cultural Studies from State University of New York and an Associates Degree from Central Texas College.
She's been featured as one of Esquire Magazine's Americans of the Year for 2012. Learn More at
http://www.jessicascott.net
A USA Today bestselling author of over fifteen novels,
Meghan March has been known to wear camo face paint and tromp around in woods wearing mud-covered boots, all while sporting a perfect manicure. She’s also impulsive, easily entertained, and absolutely unapologetic about the fact that she loves to read and write smut. Her past lives include slinging auto parts, selling lingerie, making custom jewelry, and practicing corporate law. Writing books about dirty talking alpha males and the strong, sassy women who bring them to their knees is by far the most fabulous job she’s ever had.
