on May 31st, 2012 
Shayla: HI Smutketeers and Smutkedettes! It is so great to be here again! First let me say, it was terrific hanging out with you in Chicago at RT. We had such fun and got to meet a lot of readers and that it definitely the best part about being an author! I love being able to spend time with everyone, and am hoping to do more of it this year and next. I’m really looking forward to seeing many of you in New Orleans in August at Authors After Dark and in September in Pittsburgh at RAW. I will also have some announcements about signings in July as soon as I finalize the plans.
On May 29th I FINALLY released the fifth book in the Doomsday Brethren series, “Embrace Me At Dawn!”
It was a long and arduous journey for everyone including Lucan, Anka and Shock, and there were some BIG surprises for me—and you—as they told me their story. There is death, new life, a new mating, and an epic battle that will make your jaw drop. I’m so thrilled and proud of how this story turned out, so I hope you enjoy it. Here’s the official blurb!
No man will ever define her again.
Anka MacTavish lost everything when Mathias D’Arc captured her, shattered her bond with her mate, and broke both her body and spirit. Determined to heal her bleeding soul, she joins the Doomsday Brethren’s fight to vanquish the evil wizard and seize her revenge. But becoming a magical warrior will require close contact with her former mate, the love who’s never left her heart, Lucan. And she’ll have to explain why she left him and fled to the arms of another lover…
No woman can ever take her place.
Lucan’s world crumbled when Anka escaped Mathias and sought protection from his long-time rival, Shock. Now she has returned, and Lucan must train her to confront a new and terrible danger that threatens magickind. With every punch, blow, and parry, Lucan discovers that Anka isn’t the demure wife he once knew, and his reawakening desire for this woman is a need he can’t control. He vows to do whatever it takes to reclaim her heart and make her his once more. But when the Doomsday Brethren are forced to make an unlikely alliance, it will test Anka’s resolve like never before. To survive, she and Lucan must rely on one another, face their deepest fears…and expose the dark secrets that threaten to destroy everything, including their love.
Shayla: Chapter one is up on my website for everyone to sample. www.shaylablack.com It’s on sale at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, All Romance eBooks and Smashwords. A print version is being worked on right now with a professional typesetter and will be available at the end of June! I am getting some terrific feedback about the many surprises and I couldn’t be more thrilled.
ON the Wicked Lovers front,- MINE TO HOLD hits the shelves June 5th!!! I’m so excited the day has finally arrived, and Tyler and Delaney’s story will finally be in your hands! The advance reviews have been great, and I’m thrilled that everyone who’s been able to get an advance read has enjoyed the story.
4 ½ stars “Black does an amazing job adding passion and intensity to every page. The storyline is part mystery and part erotica and will leave readers yearning for more.” ~ RT Book Reviews
4 ½ stars – “…Fast-paced and emotionally sexy story. It will pull you in and have you turning the page for more because the action is so hot you can’t get enough.” ~ Affaire de Coeur
“In my opinion, this is the best Wicked [Lovers] book yet. Mine to Hold is a great addition to the series and a must read.” ~ Guilty Pleasures
Shayla: Writing this story was a huge thrill for me. I loved getting to spend time with Tyler, see more about what made him tick, and meet the woman who finally captured his heart.
A friend’s duty.
Tyler Murphy was an LAPD detective, single and happy—until a near-fatal tragedy crippled his friend, fellow detective Eric Catalano. While he supported Eric, he also became a shoulder for Eric’s wife, Delaney, to lean on. But with one naughty suggestion from Eric, a drunken night with Delaney spilled into erotic abandon. Before it was over Tyler saw his best friend’s wife as a woman and yearned for more. When Eric struggled to deal with the aftermath, Delaney begged Tyler to leave. Crushed, he fled to Louisiana, hoping to escape his longing for the one woman he could never have again…and unaware of what he’d left behind.
A lover’s desire.
After two years of living with regret, Tyler finds Delaney on his doorstep, her husband having abandoned her long ago. She’s protecting a shocking secret and desperately needs refuge from a killer determined to see her dead. As they fight to stay alive and catch the stalker, they struggle to resolve the guilt of their past pleasures. But they can’t deny that what was once a spark is now a flame burning out of control. To possess Delaney—body and soul—Tyler must heal her pain and thwart the evil that’s a mere breath behind her…
Shayla: Read chapter one on my website if you haven’t had a chance to take a peek yet.
Additionally, most of the Wicked Lovers books are now available for download to your Kindle at Amazon.co.uk. Search for Shayla Black, and you’ll find them! The titles that haven’t been loaded yet will be very soon, I’m told.
Wicked Lovers come to audio books! Tantor has released WICKED TIES and DECADENT on audio! They are available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble in both CD and MP3 formats. Links available from my website!
And now, I’m going on a vacation! I have had zero time for any guilty pleasure television watching or pleasure reading, but (of course) the music is always playing when I am writing. Thank you so much for letting me visit! I always enjoy my time with the Smutketeers! After I take a week off to spend with the family, I’ll be right back to work, creating more adventures for you to read, as well as re-releasing another backlist historical, STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. In my “spare time,” I’ll be working with Lexi Blake to release the third book in the Virgin Series, THEIR VIRGIN CONCUBINE. Hopefully Lexi and I can come for a visit again because we had so much fun the last time!!
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Can’t wait to read this!
by Lynne May 31st, 2012 at 12:26 pmThey both look really good! Thank you for the giveaway. Enjoy the vacation :)
by Viki S. May 31st, 2012 at 12:41 pmHave a great vacation! Everyone needs to recharge their batteries every once in a while.
by StacieD May 31st, 2012 at 12:46 pmhttps://twitter.com/Modokker/status/208282854273196033
tweeted and FB shared.
I have not read Shayla Black as awful as that sounds lol I hear lots of good things though. LOVED the excerpts for both books as well. I guess i need to get reading then.
Thanks for sharing!
Lisa B
by Lisa B May 31st, 2012 at 12:47 pmI shared it on FB under Kaylyn Davis and made the post public. Great Blurb!!
by Kaylyn Davis May 31st, 2012 at 12:56 pmCongratulations to Shayla on her new release “Embrace Me At Dawn” – I didn’t realize it wasn’t out in print yet…lol….I can’t wait to catch up on this series. Also congrats on her upcoming release of Mine to Hold. Thanks for the giveaway! I tweeted this too.
by Maria D. May 31st, 2012 at 12:59 pmHi lady! Huge congrats to you!!! So awesome! Im a big fan of your work! I cant wait to read Mine To Hold. I love this series. So good! Wishing you all the best!
by Shadow May 31st, 2012 at 1:06 pmI shared on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shadow.kohler/posts/440048066019982
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/LuvToRead09/status/208287665861304320
I loved meeting Shayla at RT!! She was my “must meet – fan girl” moment – thanks to Eden I made a fool of myself n nearly fainted too, lol. I was lucky to get an ARC of Mine to Hold and once again Shayla had outdone herself with this amazing story! This is just what Tyler deserved ;)
by Dawn May 31st, 2012 at 1:10 pmIve tweeted, retweeted N FB
Woot! Congrats on these, Shayla! Can’t wait to get caught up!
by Fedora May 31st, 2012 at 4:11 pmI absolutly LOVED Embrace Me At Dawn! I think we all now know a bit more about the relationship with Shock and Anka and Lucan i believe even respects him just a bit! Mrs. Black you did a EXCELLENT job once again and i know you will continue with your greatness in your books to come!!
by Marie Brown May 31st, 2012 at 4:45 pmJust love you. Your books always sell well at my store but i’ve had fun introducing you to all the new erotic romance fans who have read 50 Shades.
Best of luck with the new book, Dana M
by Dana Meve May 31st, 2012 at 4:48 pmShayla, I love your books. They are not only steamy, but great story lines also. Keep up the good work!
by Jody Rempel May 31st, 2012 at 5:15 pmI need to read this soon. Can’t wait!
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by Jenn May 31st, 2012 at 5:18 pmI love this series and can’t wait to read Embrace Me at Dawn!
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/pocomama/status/208353798211633154
by Kerry May 31st, 2012 at 5:28 pmI am a huge fan of Shayla’s and I am dying to Anka and Lucan’s story. I love that series and the Wicked Lover series. Hell, I actually love them all.
by Shan M May 31st, 2012 at 5:30 pmshared on fb @ https://www.facebook.com/shan.mckinney
by Shan M May 31st, 2012 at 5:32 pmWow, just added to my to read list! I tweeted https://twitter.com/IngramRings/status/208369583646707713
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by Jackie Ingram May 31st, 2012 at 6:31 pmI have read your books for quite a while, but I believe my most favorite was Wicked Ties :) HMMM…o/c the Viking bail bondsman was a favorite too!!!
by Kerry May 31st, 2012 at 6:59 pmI have seen lots of Shayla’s books on line. I haven’t read them yet, but that will be changing. Thanks!
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/MelCamino5/status/208387993361326081
Mel
by Mel B May 31st, 2012 at 7:43 pmbournmelissa at hotmail dot com
Congrats on the releases! I have 2 of the Wicked Lovers books in my TBR pile and can’t wait to read them all.
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by June M. May 31st, 2012 at 10:57 pmSorry, don’t tweet or FB but wanted to congratulate you on your new release! I look forward to reading it, sounds great! Have a fantastic and relaxing vacation!
by ELF June 1st, 2012 at 12:43 amCongrats! I love both of these series and I seriously could not be more excited
Have a great vacation, you deserve it!
by Brandi Slater June 1st, 2012 at 5:20 am
by Nadine Winningham June 1st, 2012 at 10:44 amI shared on FB!
I Tweeted. I hope lots of new readers find you. I think your books are great!
by Jen B. June 1st, 2012 at 5:46 pmhttps://twitter.com/JenB97879697/status/208721004569165826
Love the blurbs, =) i´ve already bought “Embrace me..” and can´t wait to start reading! I tweeted, too
https://twitter.com/fr_larsson/status/208904191589101570
best wishes, Linda xo
by Linda June 2nd, 2012 at 5:55 amseo network…
Smutketeers…
by seo network June 3rd, 2012 at 6:56 amNothing thrills a girl more than being Embraced and Held by the Smutketeers! Call me.
LOL
Thanks everyone for commenting and selected a winner through the time authored tradition of asking a random person standing next to me to pick a number between 1 and 30. He picked 17!! So I think that is Jackie!
Thanks again Smutketeers- can’t wait to come back and be held and embraced. Oh wait- This Summer means I get to be a Concubine?
by Shayla Black June 5th, 2012 at 12:32 pm