Happy Wine Wednesday everyone! Hooray, you've made it to the end of February! I think that calls for a celebration don't you? What better way to celebrate than with a beautiful, romantic fantasy read and a glass of wine. This week I have the perfect pair for you. C.L. Wilson's amazing Fantasy Romance, The Winter King and  Flint & Steel Savignon Blanc are a stunning cap off to this late-winter month. I read The Winter King a while ago and it is a truly wonderful bit of fantasy writing. You all know how I love my fantasy romances :) So hurry and grab up a copy of your own, pour yourself a glass of Flint & Steel Sav Blanc then settle in for a brilliant reading experience!

An epic new fantasy romance from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author C. L. Wilson
After three long years of war, starkly handsome Wynter Atrialan will have his vengeance on Summerlea's king by taking one of the man's beautiful, beloved daughters as his bride. But though peace is finally at hand, Wynter's battle with the Ice Heart, the dread power he embraced to avenge his brother's death, rages on.
Khamsin Coruscate, Princess of Summerlea and summoner of Storms, has spent her life exiled to the shadows of her father's palace. Reviled by her father, marriage to Wintercraig's icy king was supposed to be a terrible punishment, but instead offers Kham her first taste of freedom—and her first taste of overwhelming passion.
As fierce, indomitable Wynter weathers even Khamsin's wildest storms, surprising her with a tenderness she never expected, Kham wants more than Wynter's passion—she yearns for his love. But the power of the Ice Heart is growing, dangerous forces are gathering, and a devastating betrayal puts Khamsin and Wynter to the ultimate test.

Finally, a layout of all my books! (Except for Gadeiros, my free novella which will be undergoing some changes here soon before it gets published. So, if you want a copy of your own in its current state, hurry over and sign up for my newsletter!)  In the meantime,  get started on two, exciting new series that are currently available on Amazon and other sales outlets.
Enchanted Lands is a collection of standalone fairy tale romances inspired by legendary characters from classic story ballets. Tides of Atlantis is a brand, new paranormal romance series with tons of mythological characters, gods, demons, hot Atlantean Kings and more! Book three in the Tides of Atlantis world, King of the Tides, is currently in the works so be sure to get started with Moontide and Crystal Tide for lots of character introductions, story world beginnings and  magically, seductive, fantasy romance!

 ***Shout out to all my readers*** Thanks so much to everyone who has read my books. I appreciate your support more than you can know. And a special thanks, with hugs and kisses included, to readers who have left reviews on sales sites and other places like Goodreads and review blogs. Reviews are the the lifeblood of indie authors and their books. They provide great feedback that we writers definitely take to heart and use to improve our writing to give readers better and better reading experiences. Reviews also help books become more visible on sales sites so that other readers can find them, read them and fall in love with them which leads to  authors being able to write more books and so on and so on... you get the picture. Even the tiniest review is a huge help so be sure to 'save an author and leave a review'. If you haven't read any Amanda V. Shane books yet, what are you waiting for? Adventure, enchantment and magic awaits! Check out the book descriptions below and prepare to enter new worlds of fantasy romance! 

Upon A Moonswept Tide…
Trapped in time…Ronan Garring is a man of action; a ship captain who has sailed the seas from Europe to the Caribbean…in the seventeenth century. When he is tricked by a sea nymph, he is sent to a deserted island in Poseidon’s realm to serve the gods for all time. On a mission to modern day Miami, he finds his earth home crawling with underworld evil and is waylaid by an enchanting human woman who seems to stall his attempts at completing his quest at every turn. He can’t be sure if she is an entirely innocent wrecking ball or the agent of a more sinister force. Against all his good intentions, he finds himself continually, albeit pleasantly, entangled with her both in this world and beyond.
Searching…for a friend whose gone missing, Cindy Pierce left the Rocky Mountains for the beaches of Miami to try to make sense of, what looks to be, a hopeless case. As the trail grows cold, she stumbles into an intriguing dark stranger and is literally knocked flat. Fierce and intense as he is, towering over her and exuding old world masculinity, she can’t help her body’s immediate response to him. When she finds herself being chased across the southern tip of Miami and into the Florida Keys by the handsome foreigner however, she’s convinced he’s not only psychotic but intent on doing her harm. Once she finds herself in his arms again though, her attraction to him can’t be denied and neither can the fact that he may be the only one who can save her from the dark forces at work on the beach.
Join the race to find the kings in Amanda V. Shane’s new Tides of Atlantis series and help them to discover their soul mates, the women who will win their lost hearts and help them fulfill their destiny!

 Available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B079YV29C1

Desires and Passion are brewing in the Tides - as unexpected as a hurricane and as old as an ancient land.
 
“That’s the funny thing about will…sometimes your own bumps up against that of another’s.”  ~Xieran Amphere, Crystal Tide
 
 
Devastated by the loss of both parents and running scared after a break-in at her home, Kay Laurens jumps on the first plane out of Denver heading south to Miami. There she meets up with, of all people, a love psychic for answers. On the tip of the Bermuda Triangle, she is swept up into the dark world of an ancient cult and sent on the ride of her life. Then her incense induced visions come to life in the form of an inter-world travelling, suspicious and sinfully hot immortal agent for Mt. Olympus.
 
Xieran has no memory of who he was before being stolen by Hermes. The Greek god uses him to enter Earth’s sphere under the guise of an affluent art dealer in search of an elusive artifact which, if he can find, will win him his freedom. When his latest mission is brought up short by a female grad student breaking into his complex travel system, he can’t help but be suspicious. It makes no difference that he finds her more and more irresistible with each encounter. With demon outbreaks, nefarious characters working in the Underworld and a power struggle of epic proportions going on, no one can be trusted.
 
As they are thrown into the Tides together, Kay and Xieran set out on a whirlwind adventure, racing through the streets of Rome, Miami and even Western Australia to chase down the answers that will win them their freedom from the overbearing gods. Will they come to terms with destiny and conquer the evil taking over the Tides, or will they succumb to the passion growing between them?
 
Join the forming crew of Poseidon’s defenders against the Underworld in book two of Amanda V. Shane’s Tides of Atlantis series!

Available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DYXVWHK

 … in a land of winter’s tales, beyond the forest and the world we mortals know as ordinary, a maiden lived with hair of gold and snowy white, eyes of shining blue and lips to shame the blood red rose.

A commoner and the outcast of her village, Nika is forced to flee her home to keep the dark secret of her birth. When she is hunted by a rugged Northman, she finds herself lost in a land of spells and curses. His kisses start to melt her cold, lonely heart, her secrets are laid bare and she finds herself in a magic war for the man and the kingdom she loves.

King of a cursed winter kingdom...when Vasilli first lays eyes on Nika stealing bread at a fair, he knows he has to have the fair haired beauty. The legends surrounding his kingdom tell of a snow maiden who will break the curse of the Northern Kingdom but he wants Nika for his own.


From a land of winter, ice and snow comes a tale of enchantment and romance.
Mages and sorceresses, omens and curses - this spellbinding grownup fairytale is a story of magic in an ancient land and a legendary love that will heat up even the coldest night.
 
Inspired by the Russian fairytale The Snow Maiden.
An Enchanted Lands Romance. A complete, standalone story.

Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Ibooks and Kobo
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Pale, cold mistress of the serpent’s lair, blood red lips and coal black hair…
 
Enter the world of the Black Swan, a dark and seductive tale where things are not always as they seem. Odile is the reviled villainess of Aarroughac, a castle inhabited by the evil wizard, Count Rothebart. After a sinister magic sweeps through the land and results in death, Odile is accused of the crime. Von Rothebart vanishes, leaving her to face the wrath of an entire kingdom alone until a mysterious stranger with powers of his own comes along.  
 
With vengeance as his guide, Lord Azarus di Caspari hunts an ancient curse. When he crosses paths with the Black Swan of legend, he immediately makes up his mind to use the temptress’s magic for his own devices. But when Azarus learns that the story of the sorceress might not be true, disappointment gives way to desire. Spells are cast and secrets are revealed, but can love exist in the shadow of two dark hearts such as theirs?
 
Are the tales of the Black Swan true? Is she a murderess and an evil sorceress to be feared or is she the only thing standing between true evil and the fall of a kingdom?  Only time will tell as the magical story of the Black Swan unfolds.
 
 
Odile, Legend of the Black Swan is a fantasy, fairy tale romance inspired by the legendary ballet, Swan Lake.
 
An Enchanted Lands Romance. A complete, standalone story.

Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Ibooks and Kobo

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ML6X6KF

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Happy Wine Wednesday everyone! I hope you've all been keeping warm this cold, cold month with some sizzling romance reads and even a little fortification here and there too. Here is another pairing to keep you warm. This week's wine / romance novel post features Author P. E. Kavanagh's The price of Desire and (keeping with Kavanaugh's 'from the sea' theme) an Oyster Bay Savignon Blanc. This book stars some oh-so-hot Latin lovers, just the thing to warm up even the coldest winter's night. So grab your cozy, reading blankets, a glass of Oyster Bay  and your own copy of The Price of Desire. Happy reading!

Three spirited sisters
+ two Latin lovers
+ one morose mermaid
= a sexy, inspirational tale of finding your voice, trusting your heart, and growing legs.

All Lalune wants to do is sing. Problem is, she's underwater. Literally.
This despairing mermaid needs a way out. Only a miracle will do.

Monique’s exit from her blazing culinary career has left her heart raw and cold.
A sizzling weekend with a sexy stranger melts her defenses. Will it be enough to light her fire once again?

These erotic and uplifting tales travel from the dark depths of the Pacific Ocean to the bright lights of Las Vegas, connecting in a deliciously surprising twist that will titillate and inspire.

Previously released as Fish Tails & Lady Legs.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B078W1FS6T

Happy Wine Wednesday! Love is in the air this time of year, whether it's for a special someone, a glass of red wine or a steamy romance novel. This Valentine's Day Reads & Wine post is brought to you by Author Macrella Swann's When I Dream of You and Cara Mia Pinot Noir. This bottle and book look to be a very sexy couple. So settle in with a glass of Cara Mia for a steamy read. Happy Valentine's Day and, as always, happy reading!

P.S. Since this blog is all about books and romance I've included a couple more Valentine's Day themed novels for you to check out at the bottom.

I want him. More than anything. But he’s one bad boy.

The things he wants. They’re carnal, lustful things and I can’t get them—or him—out of my mind.

Devon Prescott knows how to impose his will.
He’s a viper in a Brioni handmade suit.
Ruthless in the board room, he’s even more relentless in the bedroom.
He’s a freakin’ Adonis. It scares me that I want him so much.

When I’m with him I feel safe. I feel love. I feel a yearning.
He knows that he rocks my world. That he is the stuff of my dreams.
So he wants things.
Things I’m afraid to give him.
He tells me I’m his in the most romantic of terms. That he worships my body.
That I must trust him.
I don’t deny it. Some of the things he wants stir me deep inside.
They’re sexy and dirty and forbidden.
Am I willing to be touched? To be shared?
Oh, god.
If I give into my dream lover’s deepest desires, will I lose myself in the process?


When I Dream of You is a full-length, 85,000-word standalone steamy romance.

Want more romance for Valentine's Day? Take a look at at some more books I found...

Marlowe turned. Her long hair was now fully black. She’d dyed it from the light brown it had been when they’d first met. Her eyes flashed his way for one brief second and he felt his own burn. That bit of blood that was more unnatural than anything else about his immortal ass boiled behind his near black irises as he caught her stare. When the same flare lit her gaze in answer, he looked away. Coward. A voice from out of nowhere whispered. He still couldn’t live up to what he’d done. Sweet Jesus, weren’t there any soul-sucking monsters somewhere for him to annihilate? He’d rather be anywhere right now but here.

Mankind and the gods alike have grown complacent and the restless forces of the Underworld are coming out to play. They will not stop until their thirst for vengeance is satisfied and all worlds have returned to pre-time chaos.
Ten lost kings—sons of Poseidon, rulers of a condemned land, are our last hope... if they can be found. Cursed by the gods after the fall of Atlantis, the kings have passed into anonymity with no memory of who they are. Forces both good and evil are hunting them. Poseidon needs them to win the war for the universe. Evil is bent on their destruction.

Happy Wednesday everyone! More importantly, happy Wine Wednesday! Is it just me or does it feel like  making it this far into the week this time around has been an epic journey the likes of which only a ring-bearing hobbit could truly appreciate? Never fear though. I have a treat for you on, this, our little mid week holiday. Today's wine / book pairing is brought to you by the mysterious and sultry, Intrinsic Cabernet Savignon, and my very own, Odile, Legend of the Black Swan. Both are sure to cast a spell on you. Together, this bewitching couple make for a very magical, very seductive reading experience. So find a cozy corner away from the world, pour yourself a glass of Intrinsic Cab Sav and "Enter the world of the Black Swan... "

Pale, cold mistress of the serpent’s lair, blood red lips and coal black hair…
 
Enter the world of the Black Swan, a dark and seductive tale where things are not always as they seem. Odile is the reviled villainess of Aarroughac, a castle inhabited by the evil wizard, Count Rothebart. After a sinister magic sweeps through the land and results in death, Odile is accused of the crime. Von Rothebart vanishes, leaving her to face the wrath of an entire kingdom alone until a mysterious stranger with powers of his own comes along.  
 
With vengeance as his guide, Lord Azarus di Caspari hunts an ancient curse. When he crosses paths with the Black Swan of legend, he immediately makes up his mind to use the temptress’s magic for his own devices. But when Azarus learns that the story of the sorceress might not be true, disappointment gives way to desire. Spells are cast and secrets are revealed, but can love exist in the shadow of two dark hearts such as theirs?
 
Are the tales of the Black Swan true? Is she a murderess and an evil sorceress to be feared or is she the only thing standing between true evil and the fall of a kingdom?  Only time will tell as the magical story of the Black Swan unfolds.
 
 
Odile, Legend of the Black Swan is a fantasy, fairy tale romance inspired by the legendary ballet, Swan Lake.
 
An Enchanted Lands Romance.

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