We are absolutely thrilled to bring you the Release Day Launch for 1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Thirteen, brought to you by 1001 Dark Nights. Introducing Discovery Author Molly E. Lee, the Bundle contains 5 novellas, including novellas from New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Rebecca Zanetti, Shayla Black, Lauren Blakely, and Liliana Hart! Grab your copy of this incredible bundle today!
About 1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Thirteen:
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Rebecca Zanetti, Shayla Black, Lauren Blakely, Liliana Hart, and introducing Molly E. Lee. Five Dark Tales. Five Sensual Stories. Five Page Turners.
TRICKED: A Dark Protectors Novella by Rebecca Zanetti Ronni Alexander had it all before a poison attacked her heart and gave her a death sentence. Now she has an opportunity to live if she mates a vampire. One night of sex and a good bite, and she’d live forever. Jared Reese agrees to help out his new sister in law by saving her friend’s life with a quick tussle in bed. But after one night with Ronni, he wants more.DIRTY WICKED: A Wicked Lovers Novella by Shayla Black After being framed for a crime he didn’t commit, Nick Navarro has nothing but revenge on his mind—until a woman from his past returns to beg for his help. Sasha Porter has been hunted by his enemies. Desperate, she offers him anything to keep her young daughter safe, even agreeing to become his mistress. The last thing either of them want are emotional entanglements but as they entrap the ruthless politician who arranged Nick’s downfall, passion sizzles between them.
THE ONLY ONE: A One Love Novella by Lauren Blakely Let’s say there was this guy. And he gave you the most mind-blowing night of sex in your life. And you never saw him again. Until ten years later. Now, it turns out he’s the ONLY ONE in all of Manhattan whose restaurant is available for my charity’s event. The trouble is, he doesn’t recognize me. * * * * This woman I’m working with is so damn alluring. The first time I set eyes on her, I’m captivated and I can’t get her out of my mind. Even if it’s risky to tango with someone I’m working with, she’s a risk I’m willing to take. The trouble is, she won’t give me the time of day. But I’m determined to change that.
SWEET SURRENDER: A MacKenzie Family Novella by Liliana Hart It’s been twelve years since Liza Carmichael stepped foot in Surrender, but after her great aunt’s death she has no choice but to return and settle her estate. After twenty-five years on the job, Lieutenant Grant Boone finds himself at loose ends now that he’s retired. The only thing Boone knows is that his future plans don’t include Liza Carmichael. She’s bossy, temperamental, and the confections she bakes are sweet enough to tempt a saint. Thank God he’s never pretended to be one.
EDGE OF CHAOS: by Molly Lee Three years into her Meteorology degree, Blake meets professional storm chaser, Dash Lexington, who is as gorgeous as he is daring. Instantly recognizing her passion and skills in analyzing weather data, he makes a spot for her on his tight-knit storm chasing team. Dash and Blake form a fast friendship and she can’t deny the lightning-worthy chemistry she has with Dash. Every Dark Nights tale is breathtakingly sexy and magically romantic.
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MY REVIEW:
3.75 stars
****
This was a pretty good anthology! I think this was kind of a mixed bag of genres and stories. I enjoyed them all, but some more than others.
Here are my thoughts:
TRICKED: A Dark Protectors Novella by Rebecca Zanetti - 4 stars. This was really good PNR/suspense. This is the story of Ronni, who is dying of a heart problem, and Jared, a vampire. Ronni's best friend is married/mated to Jared's brother. In an arranged mating, Jared agrees to mate Ronni to save her life (and make her immortal). He doesn't think he will fall in love with Ronni, because he fell in love when he was much younger but it didn't work out and he never got over it. But as they spend more time together and end up working together to figure out who is poisoning Ronni, the two fall for each other hard. They were a perfect match. The story was unique and interesting. I really enjoyed this novella! This was my first read by this author but definitely not my last.
DIRTY WICKED: A Wicked Lovers Novella by Shayla Black - 3.25 stars. I liked this novella, but didn't love it. This is the story of a woman, Sasha, who is on the run with her toddler after a high powered politician had her husband killed because he knew to much. She runs to her husband's best friend, Nick, for help. He has wanted her for years, but he pushes her away to keep her safe. They go on the run together to get proof of the politician's evil deeds and fall for each other along the way. Nick was a jerk at the beginning and I didn't feel like he could come back from that easily. I definitely didn't feel the emotions or love between them. I did like the second half of the story better then the first. I liked the ending. The story and the suspense were pretty good.
THE ONLY ONE: A One Love Novella by Lauren Blakely - 3.5 stars. This turned out to be a really sweet novella. Penny and Gabriel met and spent a few days together on Spain. Penny was on a trip abroad after college before she started her career in NY. Gabriel was a chef and he was from Spain, but was moving to NY soon to start a job at a restaurant. They felt a connection and pretty much fell in love over their long weekend together. They planned on getting together in NY the next month, but there was a series of unfortunate circumstances that made it not work out. Penny was left waiting for him for hours and Gabriel never showed up. She was heartbroken and never understood why he left her hanging. But she moved on and had relationships over the years. Now, ten years later, Penny and Gabriel cross paths again and are able to right the wrongs of the past and find love together again.
Penny and Gabriel were really sweet together. The way the situation between them panned out and their 10 year separation could have been riddled with lots of angst, but, thankfully, this was a safe read without a ton of heartbreak. The misunderstanding that led to their separation was sad and frustrating for them, but it made sense and could really happen in real life. Gabriel really adored Penny and there really wasn't anyone else for either one of them who completed them the way each other did. I really enjoyed their romantic journey.
This was an easy, sweet, low angst read. It was my first read by Lauren Blakely, even though I've had her books on my TBR for a long time. I will definitely read more from her in the future!
SWEET SURRENDER: A MacKenzie Family Novella by Liliana Hart- 4 stars. This was a really good novella! A bakery owner, new to town, meets a retired undercover cop in the town of Surrender. Sparks fly, but a crazy lady comes and shoots up the town, which forces them to stick together and work together to survive. This was a sexy, suspenseful, sweet and action-filled story!
EDGE OF CHAOS by Molly Lee- 3.25 stars. This novella was not my fave. This is the story of a college student with a jerky/abusive boyfriend who is going to school for meteorology. She becomes best friends with a fellow student/storm chaser and eventually falls for him. The story wasn't bad, but it felt very YA. The characters were immature and the drama and miscommunication were drawn out. I felt like this could have been much shorter. I did like the storm chasing aspect. It was really interesting and I appreciate that it must have taken a lot of research to write.
Overall, I did enjoy this bundle! I definitely recommend the 1001 Dark Nights anthologies. I have found so many new authors and great stories through them!
About the 1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Thirteen Authors
About Rebecca Zanetti:
New York Times and USA Today Bestseller Rebecca Zanetti is the author of over twenty-five dark paranormals, romantic suspense, and contemporary romances. She lives in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest with her own Alpha hero, two kids, a couple of dogs, a crazy cat…and a huge extended family. She believes strongly in luck, karma, and working her butt off…and she thinks one of the best things about being an author, unlike the lawyer she used to be, is that she can let the crazy out. Her current series are: The Dark Protectors, The Maverick Montana Cowboys, and the Sin Brothers series. Upcoming series are: The Realm Enforcers and The Scorpius Syndrome.
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About Shayla Black:
Shayla Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than forty novels. For over fifteen years, she’s written contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances via traditional, independent, foreign, and audio publishers. Her books have sold well over a million copies and been published in a dozen languages.
Raised an only child, Shayla occupied herself with lots of daydreaming, much to the chagrin of her teachers. In college, she found her love for reading and realized that she could have a career publishing the stories spinning in her imagination. Though she graduated with a degree in Marketing/Advertising and embarked on a stint in corporate America to pay the bills, her heart has always been with her characters. She’s thrilled that she’s been living her dream as a full-time author for the past seven years.
Shayla currently lives in North Texas with her wonderfully supportive husband, her teenage daughter, and a very spoiled cat. In her “free” time, she enjoys reality TV, reading, and listening to an eclectic blend of music.
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About Lauren Blakely:
A #1 New York Times Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that's hot, sweet and sexy. She lives in California with her family and has plotted entire novels while walking her dogs. With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than 85 times, and she's sold more than 2 million books. In December she'll release THE V CARD, a sinfully sexy standalone romantic comedy co-written with Lili Valente. To receive an email when Lauren releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter! laurenblakely.com/newsletter
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About Liliana Hart:
Liliana Hart is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author in both the mystery and romance genres. After starting her first novel her freshman year of college, she immediately became addicted to writing and knew she’d found what she was meant to do with her life. She has no idea why she majored in music.
Liliana is an avid reader and a believer in all things romance. Her books are filled with witty dialogue, steamy sex, and the all-important happily-ever-afters her romantic soul craves. Since self-publishing in June of 2011, she’s sold more than 1.2 million ebooks all over the world.
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About Molly E. Lee:
Molly E. Lee is an author best known for her Love on the Edge series which puts characters to the test with life or death situations that are as intense as the romance that keeps them alive. She's also known as a veteran mentor at Pitch Wars - a program which connects promising writers to established authors in the community.
Molly writes New Adult and Young Adult Contemporary featuring strong female heroines who are unafraid to challenge their male counterparts, yet still vulnerable enough to have love sneak up on them. In addition to being a military spouse and mother of two, plus one stubborn English Bulldog, Molly loves watching storms from her back porch at her Midwest home, and digging for treasures in antique stores.
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