Week 6 spotlight - Viv Arend


The gals at International Heat are hosting a ‘Sizzling Summer Heat‘ contest–ten weeks, ten great prizes. Each Sunday the spotlight will be on a different IH lady. If you comment on the spotlight, your name will be thrown in the hat to win a prize from that spotlighted author, reviewer, cover artist or editor. Winners will be announced on Saturdays and the next day, the spotlight will shine on someone else as a new contest begins. The more blogs/websites you visit and comment on, the better your chances of winning.

Participants include:Mari Carr, Jess Dee, Jayne Rylon, Lila Dubois, Jambrea Jo Jones, T, Valerie Tibbs, Sherry Ricardo, Rhian Cahill and Vivian Arend


Spotlight #1 – Jayne Rylon!
Spotlight #2 – Lila Dubois!
Spotlight #3 - Rhian Cahill!
Spotlight #4 - Valerie Tibbs
Spotlight #5 - Sherry Ricardo
Spotlight #6 - Vivian Arend

This week's spotlight is Vivian Arend.
That's Viv on the left, then Mari Carr, then THE LORA LEIGH, and me.

I was fortunate enough to 'meet' Viv online last Decembrer on Mari's Yahoo group. She's been a great friend online and offline. I was very lucky to get to pick her up in Indianapolis right before the Lori Foster event in June. We spent some quality time traveling and hanging out at the hotel. I loved every minute of it. I consider her one of my dearest friends. Love you, Viv (in a sisterly way)!

Some of the other authors in our group might comment on how fast she writes, but as a reader, I think it's fantastic! More books for ME! :D

Viv's first published book was Wolf Signs. I really loved this book. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it - oh, well yes I can. Click here for my comments about it.



Viv's latest book is Tidal Wave. Oh boy! Water shifters, menage, St. Elmo's Fire! What's not to love?

“Tidal Wave” by Vivian Arend

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Genre: ,
ISBN: 978-1-60504-629-7
Length: Category Price: 4.50
Publication Date: July 21, 2009
Cover art by Angie Waters
Slippery when wet…

Forces of Nature, Book 1

From her first kiss to her first sight of dolphins dancing on the waves, Alexia Colten has always held a special place in her heart for Jaffrey’s Cove. Now that she’s back to help her grandmother settle into a home, she discovers this place has lost none of its remembered magic. In fact, it seems more magical than before—and more erotic.

After she’s gifted with a beautiful, dolphin-etched medallion, she finds herself surrounded by the golden boys of summers past. Her body is filled with longings she can’t explain and dreams of blue lights that turn into lovers.

Joshua Marley and his cousin Anthony are merfolk, a people capable of living beneath the waves as either dolphin or human. Alexia holds the medallion that marks her as the next in line to lead their people—if she can prove she can transform. Working in tandem, they’re sure they can arouse her passion and protect her from those who would use her simply to gain power.
But their strength alone may not be enough to help her face the challenge of her new position…

Warning: This title contains a conniving granny, naked men in the surf and shifters who take fun in the water to new depths. Snorkels not required.

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Viv has Soul Deep available at Noble Romance, and Rocky Mountain Heat which will be available from Liquid Silver Books in the fall:


Soul Deep by Vivian Arend
Genre Paranormal
Length Naughty Nibble
About the Author.


About the book:
Waiting for his life partner has been difficult. Convincing her that she's a part of an ancient Atlantis coupling is going to be harder. Luckily, Dylan Finbar has had plenty of time to develop the patience and the persistence to outlast her protests.



Rachel Hart is as mesmerized by the young visiting history professor as the rest of the student population. Only, she's the one that makes his heart complete. Anam Seis, Soul Mates. Can she accept that the attraction between them has been centuries in the making and her potential lover wants not only her body but her soul?



And lastly is Rocky Mountain Heat:


Rocky Mountain Heat

by: Vivian Arend

ISBN: 978-1-59578-588-6

Coming Soon

Blurb:

Blake Coleman is old enough to know that acting on impulse causes nothing but a heap of trouble. But when trouble’s a blonde wearing a cowboy hat with slim legs that go on forever, what’s a man to do? Wanting the sweet girl next door is just wrong. Hell, he was the one that taught her to ride a horse and now all he can think about is riding her. The responsible thing to do is keep his hands off.Jaxi has other plans for his hands, and his heart. She may have considered Blake a big brother once but that was a long time ago. She’s all grown up now and ready to convince him that she’s just what he’s been waiting for.

Add the complication of two sexy younger brothers who have suddenly noticed Jaxi and things heat up fast. Blake’s gonna have to decide if a little trouble is worth fighting for.

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Viv has lots of works in progress and my fingers are crossed for all of them to be picked up by the publishers quicky so you all can enjoy her writing as much as I do.

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Remember to post on all the blogs for your chance to win!

Happy blog surfing everyone!
Valerie

Summer Heat contest- Week 5


The gals at International Heat are hosting a ‘Sizzling Summer Heat‘ contest–ten weeks, ten great prizes. Each Sunday the spotlight will be on a different IH lady. If you comment on the spotlight, your name will be thrown in the hat to win a prize from that spotlighted author, reviewer, cover artist or editor. Winners will be announced on Saturdays and the next day, the spotlight will shine on someone else as a new contest begins. The more blogs/websites you visit and comment on, the better your chances of winning. Participants include:

Mari Carr, Jess Dee, Jayne Rylon, Lila Dubois, Jambrea Jo Jones, T, Valerie Tibbs, Sherry Ricardo, Rhian Cahill and Vivian Arend


Spotlight #1 – Jayne Rylon!
Spotlight #2 – Lila Dubois!
Spotlight #3 - Rhian Cahill!
Spotlight #4 - Valerie Tibbs
Spotlight #5 - Sherry Ricardo


The winner of week 4 is currently frolicking in barn with International Heat’s Weekend Warrior.

Congrats Mia!

This week's spotlight is Sherry Ricardo. Sherry is a great friend and a wonderful editor. She's also the voice of reason sometimes when I need a second opinion on anything. She lives in Europe but is only an e-mail away whenever I need her.
Some day I hope to meet her in person. Lori Foster's next year is still a possibility! :)

Happy blog surfing everyone!

Valerie

Summer Heat contest/author spotlight - week 3


The gals at International Heat are hosting a ‘Sizzling Summer Heat‘ contest–ten weeks, ten great prizes. Each Sunday the spotlight will be on a different IH lady. If you comment on the spotlight, your name will be thrown in the hat to win a prize from that spotlighted author, reviewer, cover artist or editor. Winners will be announced on Saturdays and the next day, the spotlight will shine on someone else as a new contest begins. The more blogs/websites you visit and comment on, the better your chances of winning. Participants include:

Mari Carr, Jess Dee, Jayne Rylon, Lila Dubois, Jambrea Jo Jones, T, Valerie Tibbs, Sherry Ricardo, Rhian Cahill and Vivian Arend

Spotlight #1 – Jayne Rylon! Contest will end on June 26.
Spotlight #2 – Lila Dubois! Contest will end on July 3.

Spotlight #3 - Rhian Cahill!


Week 3 - Author Spotlight - Rhian Cahill


I was very lucky to be able to become friends with Rhian online. We also got to meet in person at the Lori Foster get together in June. Rhian, who's Australian and lives in Singapore, is always full of interesting stories... And she's a great lady!

Her first book, One Night in Bangkok, from Noble Publishing was released in April. The next book in her Passport to Passion series, Singapore Fling, has been written and submitted and while touring the US this spring, she ‘researched’ the third book, Naked In New York.
I know she's on her way to many many published books... And I can say "I knew her when!"


One Night in Bangkok by Rhian Cahill


One night in Bangkok is all it takes to turn Beth Martin’s future plans upside down. After being betrayed by her fiance the last thing she needs is another man screwing up her life. But Tom is different. He makes her feel sensations long forgotten, makes her want in ways best left unspoken. Can she live out her wildest fantasies in one decadent night? And when it’s over, can she walk away, or will what she doesn’t want prove to be what she needs?

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