Special Agent: Austin by Joni Hahn
D.I.R.E. Agency Series, #6.5
Genre:Action Adventure, Romantic Suspense
Publication Date: January 19, 2016
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Thursday, February 4, 2016
Special Agent: Austin by Joni Hahn
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Agent S5: Jaydan (D.I.R.E. Agency, #5) Joni Hahn: Character Interview & Giveaway
Agent S5: Jaydan (D.I.R.E. Agency #5)
by Joni Hahn
Publication Date: December 18, 2014
Genre: Sci-fi Romantic Suspense
His half smile made her toes curl, his voice a husky croon. “My turn.”
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Character Interview
Please welcome Jaydan from Joni Hahn's Agent S5: Jaydan to Diane's Book Blog.
What is your full name? Do you have a nickname?
Jaydan Jonathan Rose. My D.I.R.E
teammates call me Rose.
What is your hair color? Eye color?
My hair color? Really? Hell, I don’t know. I guess black. My eyes are the same color.
What is in your refrigerator right now?
I don’t own a refrigerator. I live
at the D.I.R.E. San Diego offices. That
frig always has some kind of carbohydrates inside: potatoes, leftover pizza, apples, strawberry
jam, pancake syrup.
Who are the people you’re closest to?
Hope. She understands me better
than I understand myself. Her brother,
Saint, is my best friend. That doesn’t
mean I don’t love my mom and my brothers.
I do. I just haven’t… been around
them much. I want to change that.
What is your biggest fear?
That Hope, Mitchell and my family will tell me I’m right – I’m really not
good enough. Not for her, for D.I.R.E.,
for their forgiveness.
That Booker was right all along – trouble really is my specialty.
What is your most treasured possession?
Hope. And yes, I do consider her a
possession. She is mine and I dare
anyone to say otherwise. She’s
everything to me.
As for material possessions, all I have left of my father is his championship
rodeo belt buckle. He was my champion, my idol -the best man I’ve
ever known. Losing him changed my life.
Which living person do you most despise?
If you would’ve asked me that before I met Cyrus Matheson, I would’ve said
my stepfather, Booker. I use to carry a
lot of hatred for him inside of me.
Now, Matheson’s it. The sick and
twisted freak hurt Hope. That makes him
number one on my list.
What is your greatest regret?
Going all rebel without a cause when my dad died. I was a teenager and did everything my father
didn’t want me to do. It ended up costing me my family and the life
I thought I wanted.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
Hell, I don’t know. I guess, hell, I don’t know.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Agent S5: Jaydan by Joni Hahn Cover Reveal
Agent S5: Jaydan by Joni Hahn
Series: D.I.R.E. Agency, #5
Genre: Sci-Fi Romance, Superhero Romance
Release Date: December 18, 2014
- Former D.I.R.E. Enemy Agent
- D.I.R.E. Double Agent
- Muscle Acceleration/Strength
Friday, September 19, 2014
Broken Souls by Laurie Olerich: Character Interview & Giveaway
Broken Souls by Laurie Olerich
Series: Primani, #4
Publication Date: September 5, 2014
Genre: Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy
Haunted by guilt…
Primani Declan Manning is a ruthless killer and a renowned healer. Demons fear him. Humans love him. Life is good. The last thing he needs is a human woman. After saving Rori’s life, he walks away but can’t forget the fear in her exotic eyes. They haunt him, dredging up memories better left buried deep. Intrigued by her secrets, he uncovers the horrifying truth. She’s been marked for Hell, and her time is up. He’ll risk his own immortality to save her so ul…if they can find the demon in time.
Glancing at her watch, Rori picked up her pace. She never had enough time. In her universe, it ran in fast-forward. It didn’t matter how much time she gave herself to get ready, she was always late. And of course, she was out of bus money so she was walking - no, make that running - the ten blocks to the flower shop where she worked. The owner, Angela Donatucci, was a total bi-otch about time. She was opening, so technically Angela wouldn’t know if she was on time or not… but she had a pissy habit of showing up out of the blue. “Spot checks”, she called it. She’d been busted three times in the last month. One more time, and she was jobless. And jobless meant homeless soooo… Crap! Dodging around a kid on a scooter, she hung a fast right and cut through the alley behind the Downward Dog Chinese slop shop. A couple of delivery trucks were pulled up to the back door. No problem. She’d just squeeze through. With her mind on the time, she didn’t see the backup lights until it was too late. A starburst exploded and then... nothing but darkness. Excited voices babbled nearby, but they drifted on the wind. Sirens warbled in the distance, the sound fuzzy and faint. “Hey! Are you all right?” a man’s voice snapped next to her ear. Yes, yes, I’m fine! She tried to speak, but her mouth wasn’t working. No sounds came out. This was so not good. “Holy shit, Ramirez, you killed her!” What? No way! I can’t be dead! She struggled to move, to show them she wasn’t dead, to sit up, something, anything, but she was frozen inside her uncooperative body. A wave of dizziness rolled in slow motion through her brain, spreading from head to toe. She was too weak to twitch. She strained to lift her hand, but vicious pain stabbed into her belly. Why wasn’t anyone doing anything? Didn’t she moan? She could’ve sworn she’d moaned out loud. If ever there was a time to moan, this was definitely it. No one responded, so maybe she hadn’t. Darkness pressed in, her inner vision tunneling to a single spear of bright light. Seriously? Damn... I am dying. Well, this sucks. I should’ve seen this coming.
Character Interview:
Please welcome Rori Austin from Laurie Olerich's Broken Souls to Diane's Book Blog.
Character Bio: Rori Austin lives in Brooklyn, New York. Her mother died when she was three, and she was raised in foster homes until she moved out on her own at age 17. With no known family, she’s found love and friendship in a kind elderly man named Arthur and a sexy street vendor called Raine. Life hasn’t been sweet for Rori, but she’s scratching out an existence the best way she can. A bit of a bookworm, she can be found in the New York public library every Thursday. Although she’s a city girl, she longs for the fresh air of the mountains and a chance for the peace it brings.
Describe
yourself. What is your worst and best quality?
“Let’s
see... My best quality is I’m resilient. Nothing much gets me down for long. I
mean, really. I have rats in my apartment, a freaky peeper in my window, and
barely enough food to live on. But somehow I know this isn’t my life... it’s a
speed bump, a hiccup. My real life is somewhere out there waiting for me. It’s
only a matter of time. Worst quality?
Hmm. I’m pretty cynical. You could even say I have trust issues. Yeah.
Definitely. Trust issues.”
What
is the one thing you wish other people knew about you?
“I
hate that I can’t save the people in my visions. It tears me apart inside. But
I can’t tell anyone this. I can’t tell anyone about my visions. They wouldn’t
understand. Back to those trust issues again.”
What
is your biggest secret?
“Most
of my secrets would make your skin crawl. You don’t really want the details.
Let’s just say Father Joseph is the least of my worries.”
What
are you most afraid of?
“Other
than being buried alive? Being possessed by a demon; losing control of my free
will. Once upon a time, I lived in a bubble of denial where demons didn’t
exist. I was safe. Now? Not so much. The truth nearly killed me.”
Do
you want to elaborate on that?
“Absolutely
not.”
Okay,
so on a lighter note. What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?
“Vanilla!
No, wait. Vanilla with caramel swirl. Maybe with some banana slices on top.
Dec’s crazy about caramel too. There’s always a jar in his fridge.”
Really?
Does the jar stay in the kitchen?
“Um,
no.”
Do
you want to elaborate on that?
“Let’s
just say Dec’s taught me a thing or two about sex. Before I met him, my ideas
were...limited. He’s very creative. You wouldn’t believe the things he can do
with his mind. Telekinesis is so hot.”
How
are things going with him? Any plans you’d like to share?
“Dec
is wonderful. He’s everything you think he is. Warm, funny, protective and
sexy. He keeps me laughing. I’m learning to trust again.”
Speaking
of trust. Are you learning to trust your psychic powers? It’s a lot to handle,
isn’t it?
“Yes!
There are days when I want to hide in the dark and cry. I used to be completely
overwhelmed by the dreams, but now I understand where they came from. Now I
understand what my powers really are about. Thanks to Mica and Killian, I’m
finally able to control them. Things are definitely getting better. Dec and I
are working some new cold cases too. Knowing I can help people find closure is
a big relief for me. It helps me make sense of things.”
It
sounds like things in your life are calming down. Do you have any regrets?
“My
mom’s death. She died before I could know her. Since I never knew my father and
my grandparents were dead, growing up was pretty lonely. Living in foster homes
was bad enough, but when my nightmares started, my childhood went to Hell. I
mean, really, who wants to raise a kid who wakes up screaming every night? I
can’t help feeling my mother would’ve had answers to my questions. She would’ve
been able to help me deal. I wish I would’ve known her.”
One
last question for you. Where do you see yourself in another year?
“Well,
I’m helping Sean and Dec with their hit list. But I need a real job too. I
don’t want to live off of them. So I’m going to school to become a private
investigator. Yeah, I know, it’s not as exciting as killing demons for a
living, but I’m not really comfortable with violence. I’m good at research
though so this might be a great way to use all of my skills. We’re living in
the penthouse now. I’m not sure if we’ll stay there or get a place of our own.
Sean has an annoying habit of popping in every few days. It’s not very
private.”
Since
you brought up Sean, I have to ask one more question. How hot is he really?
“Steaming!
The man moves like sex. I don’t know how Aisling blows him off. He’s got a vibe
that just sucks you into his space, you know what I mean? It’s those eyes. Wow.
Honestly, it kind of scares the hell out of me! Yeah, he’s that hot. And yes,
Dec absolutely hates it.”
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Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Holding out for a Hero Cover Reveal
Superheroes do it better.
From USA Today Bestselling Authors, Nana Malone and V.J. Chambers, and Bestselling Authors June Gray and Joni Hahn, four scintillating full-length romance novels featuring sexy superheroes and the strong women that prove to be their weakness.
Protector by Nana Malone
Vigil by V.J. Chambers
The Origin by June Gray
Agent M4: Riordan by Joni Hahn
Release Date: September 15, 2014
Protector by Nana Malone
The enemy of her enemy is her friend. Almost one year after escaping Gentech Facilities, Symone Jackson lives in the shadows with her nightmares. Thanks to horrible genetics experiments at the hand of Peter Reeser, her mere touch is lethal. It may be safer to stay in the darkness, but despite the monster she has become, she wants to be the hero…and only one man can help her. Garrett Hunter thought he was one of the good guys, but on routine surveillance of a suspected terrorist, he discovers the awful truth…he’s not the only super human around. When Peter Reeser gave him the opportunity to beat a debilitating illness he jumped at the chance. But his decision to save the enemy—Symone Jackson—will endanger the only family he has. The way to salvation is with Garrett’s help. Can Symone overcome her mistrust and stop living in the shadows? Or will her nightmares become reality?Vigil by V.J. Chambers
Super rich. Super damaged. Super sexy. A Billionaire Superhero Romance When newspaper intern Cecily Kane kisses a masked vigilante, she doesn't realize she's plunging headlong into a relationship with two separate identities. As Vigil, he is dark, sensuous, and irresistible. His touch skyrockets her to heights of pleasure. As Callum Rutherford, he is a billionaire playboy--arrogant, cold, and untouchable. She looks good on his arm, but without his mask, he holds her at arm's length. Sex with a masked man. Dinner with a rich sophisticate. A fractured relationship with a complicated man. Deep down, he is broken, twisted in some dark, hidden way. Some way he won't reveal to her. She only knows that it is somehow connected to his obsession with The Phantom, the costumed villain whose murder spree has rocked the city. She must unravel Vigil's secrets. To make him whole. And to stop The Phantom.The Origin by June Gray
He may have super powers, but his is no hero's story... For someone who has no idea how he acquired his special abilities, all Daniel wants is to live a simple, emotionally detached life. He has a quiet day job, a solo night job and no social life to speak of, and that's just the way he likes it. That is until Olivia King, a woman from a past he'd rather leave behind, talks her way back into his life and he discovers that he is neither strong nor fast enough to fight off the attraction. Just as he finally accepts that she could be a permanent fixture in his life, Olivia disappears and he upends New York City to try and save the day. But when being honorable doesn’t get him results, Daniel yields to the dark pull of his powers, committing unspeakable acts in order to rescue the only person he’s trusted with his secrets. And just when his life could not possibly get more complicated, a psychic delivers some damning news that will pit his own happiness against the safety of those around him. Daniel has never considered himself a hero, but in the end, as he looks at the blood on his hands, he wonders if he isn’t the villain of the story after all.Agent M4: Riordan by Joni Hahn
Agent M4: Riordan St. James Credentials: · Former D.I.R.E. Enemy Agent · Mongolian Prison Survivor Enhancement: · Magnetism Sent to a Mongolian prison against his will, former enemy agent Riordan St. James is suddenly back in civilization. With his hands crushed, and littered with scars, he trusts no one. When he accepts D.I.R.E.’s prosthetic hands to operate a future, super power enhancement, Riordan knows their offer comes with a price - he just isn’t sure he wants to pay. After an affair with a client turns deadly, psychologist and senator’s daughter Natalie Meeks, doesn’t trust her own judgment. When she’s hired to help Riordan adjust to civilization again, she finds herself in familiar, forbidden territory – battling a fiery attraction to her client. One heated encounter with the elegant Dr. Meeks convinces Riordan to abide by D.I.R.E.’s bargain. However, when new evidence about his disappearance uncovers shocking secrets, he questions not only his decision, but the people around him – including his sexy-as-hell doctor. While their lives become more entangled, yet pulled apart, a madman turns up the heat on his plans for Natalie. And the only person she can trust is the one man that doesn’t trust her…Nana Malone
USA Today Best Seller and iTunes Breakout Books author, Nana Malone's love of all things romance and adventure started with a tattered romantic suspense she borrowed from her cousin. It was a sultry summer afternoon in Ghana, and Nana was a precocious thirteen. She's been in love with kick butt heroines ever since. With her overactive imagination, and channeling her inner Buffy, it was only a matter a time before she started creating her own characters. While she waits for her chance at a job as a ninja assassin, in the meantime Nana works out her drama, passion and sass with fictional characters every bit as sassy and kick butt as she thinks she is. Nana also writes sizzling erotic novellas as Q. Malone.V.J. Chambers
V. J. Chambers writes about being inexplicably attracted to the dangerously alluring. Her works span mundane settings and fantastic ones. She writes about serial killers, cult leaders, werewolves, witches, for-hire assassins, zombies, space pirates, and regular everyday people. Her book Slow Burn is one of ten books in the USA Today Bestselling anthology Red Hot Obsessions. She lives in Shepherdstown, WV, with her boyfriend Aaron and their cat Isis.June Gray
June Gray is a daydreamer who, at the age of ten, penned a short story inspired by a Judy Blume novel and has been unable to stop writing since. She loves to tell stories that titillate and enrage, that break the reader’s heart and put it back together again. Her fairy-tale life has been lived on four different continents—most recently, in a two-hundred-forty-year-old castle in rural Germany owned by a Graf. She was born in the Philippines, raised in Australia, and now calls the United States home, and she can currently be found enjoying the shores of Miami with her husband, two daughters, and a miniature schnauzer.Joni Hahn
By day, Joni Hahn keeps her secret decoder ring hidden while she works as a mild-mannered HR manager and accounting generalist. She believes the world can never have too many superheroes, and anxiously waits for the call when one will need help saving the world… or getting into his costume. Joni was born with a hopelessly tender heart and believes there is nothing on earth more exhilarating than falling in love (Other than the rear shot of Chris Evans in The Avengers - that was pretty darn exhilarating). A native Texan, she thinks cowboys are the epitome of masculinity, and that country music is the other soul music. Joni's four-book superhero romance series, The D.I.R.E. Agency, is available now. Look for Book 5, Agent S5: Jaydan, coming in late 2014, with more agents arriving in 2015.Wednesday, August 6, 2014
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