Hi Everyone,
What a month January was. I had four book releases and endedup editing five books that are coming up for the rest of the year. Of coursethat also included finishing Passion Fur Three the sequel to ThreeFur All. Passion will be later this spring with Amira Press.
The Storm Riders series will be riding again as well withSugar and Spice press. My hunky series about two hunky men and the women theyget involved with while trying to keep Mother Nature in check. Throw in a dashof angel and a shake of demon and poof you get the Storm Riders. The first onereleases in month on February 11th.
Not much else is going on in my world. Spent some wonderfultime with author Dahlia Rose andwent to a mummy exhibit here in town. It gave me some wonderful ideas forfurther books.
Look out for a blog hop I'll be participatingin and giving away a book or two. That runs from Feb. 11-14.
Read below for some sneak peeks.
Hope you all have a great month.
Dark BlessingsCrymsyn
Updates:
Storm Riders – Will be available on Feb.11th.
Currently Reading/Read:
TheLady of Avalon by Marion Zimmer BradleyKidnap& Ransom by Michelle GagnonTheVampire Diaries : Stefan's Diaries #5: The Asylum by L. J.Smith (Author), Kevin Williamson & Julie PlecTheMaking of A Monster by Gail PetersenEclipseby Stephanie MeyerBreakingDawn by Stephanie MeyerTheGirl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg LarssonBridgetJones's Diary by Helen FieldingVampireShift by Tim O'RourkeTheExodus Gate by Stephen Zimmer
Movies watched/plan on:
Underworld:Awakening- Definitely recommend this one. Loved it. Left it open for anothermovie. Although I would rather have seen it in 2-D.  Grave Encounters-Great Indie Film if you love Ghost Adventures, Paranormal State, etc. A littleslow at first, but loved it.
The Lady inBlack- can't wait for this one.
Ghost Rider 2:Spirit of Vengeance
Music:
UnderworldAwakening Soundtrack:  Listened to it acouple of times now. I like it, but I like the first two better.
Blood &Chocolate Soundtrack:  Like this one alot. Has gotten me into the mood to write vampires for some reason. I wouldrecommend it.
Florence &The Machine:  Really enjoy the singer'svoice getting into them. Have to start trolling albums I think. Any suggestions?
Storm Riders –M/F/M
George has beensearching for a way to predict tornadoes that mimics her inherent ability. Herencounter with a handsome cowboy that drives away a twister has her stumped.

Wyatt and Landon are Storm Riders assigned to wrangle cyclones. When they bothmeet George, they're driven to possess her even offering themselves to her fora wild, stormy night of passion. When their boss, Raul gets wind of this, hedemands they cease all contact. Neither Wyatt nor Landon can stand to think shewon't be part of their lives.

She's turned their worlds upside down, and each craves George's touch. WillLandon and Wyatt get to keep her? Or will Raul separate them forever?
Excerpt:
"Excuse me."            Thepit of her stomach dropped. Her glass barely touched her lips when she heardthe husky voice. Everything in her froze. She turned around slowly to see whowas behind her. Her gazed stared at the black, but well-worn cowboy boots thatsomehow seemed familiar. Dark blue jeans encased muscled calves and thighs. Hispants weren't too tight and just hinted at the curves and bulges theyconcealed. A stretched black shirt hugged a broad chest which only enhanced theflatness of his stomach. Sandy brown hair brushed the top of his shoulders.Full lips that might turn up into a sneer in a heartbeat were smiling at her.Dark blue eyes gazed at her holding more wisdom than they should have.            "Can Ihelp you with something?"            Hegave her a crooked smile. "I was wondering if you might want to dance."            Sheglanced at him and tried not to melt right there on the bar stool. The band wasstarting a slow song. Couples were getting snugly on the floor. A pang oflonging went through her. He seemed handsome enough. He waited patiently. Shesipped her drink one more time and placed it on the bar. "That'd be nice."            Heoffered her his hand. She took it. Once she did, a bolt of electricity zappedher and made her stagger. He caught her and held her close. "Are you okay?"            She reachedthe top of his chin and tilted her head back so she could gaze into his eyes.For a moment, she thought she saw a tornado reflected in them. Shaking herhead, she dismissed the vision. Get a hold of yourself. "Yeah. Tripped.That's all."            He ledher onto the dance floor and rested his palm against the small of her back. Theheat of his hand burned through her thin shirt, but the overwhelming sense thata storm was near made her head spin. Her stomach knotted the way it got beforea boomer rolled in. Her muscles were tense and she didn't know why. There was astatic charge in the air. She rested her hands on his shoulders and moved intime to the music. Over her partner's shoulder, she saw Trina sandwichedbetween the two college boys. Her friend gave her a thumbs up.             "What'syour name?" her mystery man asked. His hot breath tickled her ear and made hershiver inside.            "Georgiana.Everyone calls me George. You?"            "Wyatt."            Shenodded and settled against his shoulder inhaling his musky scent. She tried toignore the static charge in the air and relax into the dance. For whateverreason, she was comfortable with him. Not many men made her feel that way. Ifthey did, then the relationship lasted a few months before they left. Hepressed her a little closer against him until her breasts brushed his shirt,but he made no further move. His hand remained on her back and didn't try toslip down and cop a feel. His other hand rested on her hip. She appreciated hewas being a gentleman. Then the song ended.             "Can Ibuy you a drink?" he asked.            "I'mgood thanks. I had quite day and not sure alcohol needs to be involved in it.What about you?"            Hechuckled. "I thought men bought drinks for ladies and not the other wayaround."            "Ha.I'm no lady."            Wyattlaughed. "You sure look like one to me." His lips were only inches from hers.          The pullbetween them was dizzying. She was already tipsy even though she was stone coldsober. Gathering her self-control, she placed a hand on his chest.            "Whatwould you do if I wasn't?"            Hisgaze darkened. "You really don't want to know. If you're playing around withme, I'll—"            Georgefelt him stiffen up. Crap."I'm just kidding. Sorry. I've had a-ahh…wella fucked up day. Thank you for the dance." She began to walk away, but hecaught her arm and spun her back around.            "Iknow you were. I was just joshing. I'm sorry you had such a crazy day. Weshould compare stories. Maybe you can come back to my place and tell me allabout it."            Sheraised her eyebrows. "You're awfully full of yourself, aren't you? Do youhonestly believe I'll go home with you just after one dance and the offer ofbuying me a drink?"            Wyattcaptured her lips in a kiss that caught her off guard. She stiffened beforeresponding. The moment his lips touched hers, she heard thunder rattleeverything around her. Static electricity exploded through her. Her headreeled. Before the storm around her could ease, he pulled away. She stoodthere, lips pursed, frozen, taking a moment before she realized it was over. Whenshe opened her eyes, he gave her his smug smile.            "Wow.I'll take that as a yes."            Hestepped closer and reached behind her settling his hand on her waist, but hisfingers pressed against the mounds of her derriere. "Only if you really wantto. I can sense you do. What we have between us is stimulating. A little tumblein the hay won't hurt either one of us."            Shebit her lip. He's so fucking fine. I can't say yes. I normally don't dostuff like this, but like he said, one night wouldn't hurt. I don't think he'san axe murder and I really need to get today out of my mind. "Do you alwaysuse such cheesy lines?"            "Onlyon the beautiful ones."
Passion Fur Three-  M/F/M
While taking pictures in the woods, someone tries to kidnap Cassidy. Sheescapes and runs into Ronan. He brings her to the police, but can't wipeCassidy from his mind.  To thank Ronan, Cassidy suggests going out fordinner. She's also asked out by Henry, Ronan's friend.

Before Cassidy can go out with either man, she's bitten by a werewolf andall hell breaks loose. Girls are going missing. A serial killer has returned toLupine Gorge and set his eyes on Cassidy. Ronan and Henry will find him and doanything to keep her safe. Even sacrifice themselves for the woman they love.

Excerpt:
"How is your dinner?"            "It'sreally good," she said.
            "Anna isthe best chef in town. We're lucky to have her. But not as lucky as I am to besitting here with you. The universe has been good to me on this night."
            "Youreally go with the flow of things?"
            "Best tomaster your emotions than let them get the better of you. I learned that aftermy run-in with Tyler. He was the reason why Ronan stepped in and did what hedid. We've been friends for many years, and he's always been there for me. WhenI proposed he open the bar, he grumbled about it until I told him it was a goodidea to help him interact with people. It's not good for him to stay up on themountain all the time. So I became the manager. After a few incidents of himlosing his temper with some of the patrons, I suggested he try something towrangle his anger."
            "Hencethe fishing."
            Henrylaughed. "Yeah. He bitches and moans that he hates it, but I know he secretlyenjoys it. If he didn't, he would've stopped a long time ago. It has helped himtame his inner beast."
            "Good toknow. How about we finish dinner and think about dessert?"
            "Really?"
            "Yeah,really." She ran her finger along his arm. At her touch, she felt his musclesquiver.
            "Soundsgood to me. I have some chocolate back at my place."
            "I lovechocolate. I especially enjoy licking it off my fingers. Maybe other placestoo."
            "You keeptalking that way, and we won't need to go back to my place. I'll pull you intothe men's bathroom and fuck you right there."
            Cassidydropped her shoe and then ran her foot along his inner thigh until her toe hitthe erection that strained against his pants. He jumped when she touched him."I have to veto the bathroom. I'm more of a bed kinda girl."
            Hegripped the edge of the table. His knuckles were white from clutching it sohard. "God, you make me so hot."
            "I'llmake you even hotter later. Want to get the check?"
            Henrynodded. He signaled the waitress when she walked by. Cassidy took anothercouple of bites of her chicken. Henry paid the check, and then they got up toleave. He slid his hand around her waist and settled it on the top of her ass.Cassidy jerked from the sudden contact.
            "Is thisokay?"
            "Yeah."
            The coolspring air ran a chill through her when they walked outside. He walked her tothe car and stood her against the passenger-side door. His body heat kept herwarm. Henry pressed his lips to hers. She pushed herself against him, feelinghis taut body. I can see myself with him. Oh yeah. He'll be greatwith his clothes off. Tonight is going to be good. She giggled. He thrusthis tongue into her mouth and Frenched her. Cassidy dragged her hands over hisback and clutched his ass. The door handle pushed into her left ass cheek,making her uncomfortable. She broke the kiss and was about to say somethingwhen she heard a growl.
            "What thehell?"
            Henryturned toward the sound. "Don't move, Cassidy."
            Sheglanced over his shoulder and saw a large red wolf glaring at them. Its teethwere bared, and the hair on its back was raised.
            Henrystepped toward the wolf. "You know better than to come out in public. Get thehell out of here before anyone sees you."
            The wolfsnapped at him and advanced.
            "What thefuck are you doing, Henry?" Cassidy asked, not sure she was seeing right thathe was talking to the animal that had stepped into the parking lot.
            Hepressed the keys into her hand. "Go around the car slowly and get into thedriver's seat. I'll make sure nothing happens to you."
            "What?No. Not without you."
            "Don'targue with me on this. It won't hurt me."
            Cassidysaw the determined look in his eye and knew he wasn't going to back down. Shestudied the wolf. It held its golden gaze on her. Henry kept himself betweenthe wolf and her while she inched around the car. [A1] When she washalfway around the vehicle, another wolf crept out of the shadows. Henrygrowled at the other wolf and lunged at it. It didn't back off. She fumbledwith the keys to the car, but dropped them to the ground. When she reached downto get them, another growl rumbled in her ear. She looked up slowly. A thirdwolf stared directly at her. She held up her hands.
            "Nicewolf. Good boy."
            The wolfstepped closer, blocking her path. Henry was still behind her, fending off theother two wolves. She started to rise. The wolf lunged and landed on top of her.The force of the impact knocked her into the pavement. Pain exploded in herhead, and her vision clouded. The weight of the wolf on top of her didn'tvanish. Its rotten breath blasted against her face. Cassidy heard Henry's voiceyelling at her through a tunnel. Before he could get to her, powerful jawsripped into her shoulder and scraped the bone. She cried out in agony. The wolfwas suddenly gone, but her life still flashed before her eyes.
            The nextthing she knew, Henry was above her. Ronan had appeared on her other side likemagic. Cassidy tried to focus on what they were saying, but a burning sensationhad started to spread from her shoulder and throughout her body with every beatof her heart. Soon the blaze burned away at her brain, and she knew nothingelse.