Tuesday, February 11, 2014

VALENTINE'S DAY IS A ROMANCE AUTHOR'S FAVORITE HOLIDAY!

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Elizabeth Barrett Browning poem of love:

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.
I love thee to the level of every day's
Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight.
I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;
I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.
I love with a passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints, I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life! and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.

These famous poetic words excite me.  They make my heart race, my blood pound with the dreams of love stories filled with passion. I write these dreams down, to share with you, readers of my books.  I create characters who in my mind come alive fully on my pages.  

I am thrilled to know people enjoy my books.  I love to hear from readers too. Please drop me line or comment here on my blog.

From my writing experiences I have been blessed with friends, new business partners, and exciting ventures.  I have grown in my talents of communication and I am thankful for everyone, my fans, my publishers, my editors, and my fellow authors. 

Please check out my books at Siren Publishing, eTreasures, and Beachwalk Press.  Also, check out Crimson Frost and Midnight Frost Publishing.  My friend and co author Patricia Bates (Elise Whyles) on the Forsaken series would like you to take a look at our new venture. Crimson Frost publishes hot romances and Midnight Frost publishes nearly everything else worth reading... thrillers, mysteries, horror, young adult, family saga, paranormal, sci fi, children's books, and more.  There is world worth reading and we want to help offer it to you. 

In truth, I never dreamed that earning a Juris Doctorate and having years of practising law in and out of court rooms would lead to this.  But now, I have been published soon to be 8 times by outstanding publishers and my universe has changed. I am thrilled and excited to share the cummulation of my experiences through my own books and the promotion of other's stories. 

May happiness, love, romance and passion bless your Valentine's Day!  

Kisses! 

Ciara Lake

  

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

READ BOOKS FROM BEACHWALK PRESS. ME AND MY FELLOW AUTHORS ARE PROUD TO OFFER YOU GREAT READS!

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Sunday, December 15, 2013

AN ANGEL FOR AVERY, ANGELS AMONG US, BOOK 1! ... Angels are among us. Avery encounters her own angel, and he’s brings her tidings of great joy!

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An Angel for Avery by Ciara Lake

Angels are among us. When Avery encounters her own angel, he brings her tidings of great joy!

Avery Royce has recently landed her dream job—the prestigious position of head pastry chef at a quaint historic inn in Maine. But she’s on her own for the first time in her life and things aren’t going well. Homesick and surrounded by resentful co-workers, she needs to get away, but she can’t get time off work. Then she purchases a beautifully crafted Christmas ornament, and her life is forever changed.

Entombed within the fine glass of the ornament by a powerful wizard, Aiden has spent an eternity waiting to be freed. When a beautiful mortal woman’s tears finally frees Aiden from his prison, he’s eternally grateful. Still, freed does not mean the danger has ended. When an old nemesis begins to stalk Avery, Aiden will have to fight to save her and the love they are destined to have.

Content Warning: contains explicit sex and some violence

Genre(s): Paranormal Romance

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Friday, December 13, 2013

AN ANGEL FOR AVERY, BOOK 1, FROM SERIES ANGEL AMONG US....COMING OUT FEBRUARY 2014!

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Coming out in February 2014. Such a gorgeous cover and a great story. The first in a series of Angels Among Us!

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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

ENCHANTED WAVES EXCERPT .... THE BOOK WILL BE AVAILABLE OCTOBER 21ST. GET YOUR COPY.

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ENCHANTED WAVES – EXCERPT

A wisp of air blew Tabitha's curls around her face. The urge to scream boiled up within her. "Leave me alone. Don't talk to me while I'm wide awake too. Give it a rest." She gritted her teeth. "This is only my imagination." She watched her lips say the words.

Unexpectedly, a buzzing rang out, and she jumped, her heart fluttering.

"I'm going to faint from fright." She leaned against the counter top, breathing heavily. She pointed at herself in the mirror. "Get a hold of yourself. The buzz is only my cellphone alarm." Tabitha shook her head, tossing her hair all over her head. "I look like a mad woman. Oh yeah, I am one." She laughed almost hysterically.

Going back to her nightstand, she checked the time on her cellphone.

"Oh no, it's after eight AM already. Damn, I didn't hear the first alarm." I'm going to be late, again.

She tossed the phone toward the bed. It bounced off. She moved to catch it, but missed. It nearly hit the floor then without her touching it, it stopped, moved midair, and landed on the bed.

Tabitha stared at it for several seconds. "No way. That didn't happen. I prayed for these crazy things to end." She buried her face in her hands and sat on the edge of the bed.

I've got to get to work. Pulling her nightgown over her head, she tossed it to the floor. Her energy drained, she plopped back down on the bed.

"I've gotta focus on work. I must be strong." She stared at a painting on the wall. "Not again. I won't go through this stuff again." She allowed her mind to relax, and as she studied the beautiful colors of the painting, her eyes shut.

A cool breeze blew across her heated skin. "My child, all is not forsaken to you."

"Shut up! Do you hear me?" Tabitha put her hands over her ears and shook her head wildly. "Just shut up." The thunder rumbled again as if to emphasis her words.

I have to get up now, I'm late. Tabitha rushed to the shower. The glass door slammed behind her. She turned the water on then leaned against the tile wall and closed her eyes.

The hot water and steam was soothing—it felt wonderful. As the water washed over her, she thought of the reoccurring voice and the dreams which felt too real. The voice had spoken to her on and off all throughout her life, but for the last three years, it had been silent. The dreams, however, had continued throughout the years, and as of late they'd been more intense, more sensual. The dreams were far more disquieting than the voice.

Suddenly, her shower stopped, and her world went into a spin. She was falling, hurtling to the ground. She reached out, desperate to grab hold of something to stop her. There was nothing to catch onto before she hit bottom.

Complete darkness made her blind. The smell of the damp earth surrounded her, filling her lungs. No longer was she in her bathroom. "Help me, let me out of here. Help me, dear God help me," Tabitha screamed. She pushed at the ground above her, the walls next to her. "No, this can't be happening."

She hit the hard, damp ground. It hurt her hands but she continued to slam against the hard earth. I hate dark, cold places. Her fingers bled, the coppery smell filling her prison. This place could be her grave. Am I dead?

Then an overpowering smell of salt water mixed with her blood took over her senses, making her gag. "What's happening?" In a flash, she was back in her shower, on the floor with the hot water running over her. Stunned, she got up and sat on the shower's bench. Her legs were wobbly. "God help me." She moaned, rocking back and forth to soothe herself.

Reluctantly, she stood to rinse herself off. Shaking, she stepped out of the shower as if in a trance. What am I going to do? I can't tell anyone this is happening to me. I'd be committed. She picked up a towel and dried herself. Again, her world went dark, and she fell, hitting the tile floor. Her head slammed into something hard.

Silky sheets entwined between her legs. A fire crackled nearby. Warm, strong arms embraced her, pulling her tight. Wake up, I've got to wake up. Her mind grasped for reality.

"What troubles you, my love?" A man kissed her shoulder. "I need you, my mate, you make me whole." The man whispered soothing words to her. His voice, his words, made her tingle to her very core. Her womb ached with the need to have him fill her. He spoke to her with such love it made her yearn for more of him.

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Sunday, September 15, 2013

WANTED YOU TO KNOW, PITCH IT TO US! CRIMSON FROST AND MIDNIGHT FROST BOOKS PITCH EVENT!

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Pitch Now - and open pitch session on Twitter Sept 28, 2013

Crimson Frost Books along with our imprint Midnight Frost and several special guests will be will holding an open pitch session on twitter starting at 8am EST and run til 11pm EST. These are open to all genres and all authors currently published through Crimson Frost and/or Midnight Frost as well as those aspiring to be published through us.

Our guidelines are simple: Each pitch is to be done in 140 words or less. If we like your pitch we'll favorite it.

You can make multiple pitches although we do request they be different works.

All works must be completed - no works in progress please.

Word counts start at 15,000 words and go up. Depending upon the other publishers we've invited to take part, their maximum word count may vary, CFB's guidelines stipulate 60,000 +.

Those whose pitches we select will be notified within 48 hours of the end of our pitch party!

You can find us on twitter at @frostbooks so come out and showcase your work!

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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

I WANTED TO SHARE THIS BEAUTIFUL COVER! I LOVE ITS ROMANCE

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