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One-Liner Wednesday – What did you do yesterday?

I published a new book. What did you do yesterday?

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“Her Bloody Betrayal” is out now

Finally!

What I’ve been working so hard on for the past year and a half is finally published!

This one won’t be for everyone who’s enjoyed my other books, which is why I wrote it with a new but not secret pen name.

The series “Of Crimson Descent” is different in that it’s a steamy vampire reverse harem romance, which means there’s one heroine who takes no crap and three heroes.

One of whom broke her heart but she’s forced to work with him.

One who is as loyal and protective as the night is long.

And one who’s still human, who grounds her and reminds her of what’s important.

Anyway, it’s available now on Kindle Unlimited! If you’re interested, grab it here. 😊


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“Creamed” Featured New Release

Thank you so much, Maida!

CREAMED by Linda G. Hill – Featured New Release


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Just in time for Christmas!

It’s a new book! 🎉

Creamed just came out today, and I’m so excited!

You’ll recognize Woody O’Flanagan’s Pub and many of the characters in the other books in the “Once a Week at Woody’s” series in this fun, festive, and fiery romantic comedy.

Mary has been selling her baked goods for years at the Bevershire Christmas market. When a handsome baker comes to town and gets the booth beside hers, the competition gets heated.

Tom is moving to Bevershire to be near his brother, but he needs a job. In the space of a day, he gets two—baking for a booth at the Christmas market and stripping on Saturday night at Woody O’Flanagan’s Pub. Who knew standing outside in the cold would be the job to get his blood racing?

Come for the cupcakes, stay for the romance.

Grab it at:

Kindle: https://amazon.com/dp/B0DPGP7F69

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/creamed

Apple: https://books.apple.com/…/creamed-a…/id6739067685

Nook: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/…/creamed…/1146642867

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1659244


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Did you get it yet?

It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow, the perfect time to settle in and enjoy my new short story!

Amy is ready for a change, both in her personal and professional life as event coordinator at Plathar Resort. But before she can change anything, she must get through one week of overbooked hell with a roommate named Lisa.

Enter Taylor. Taylor is not Lisa. Taylor is not even a woman. Yet here he is at an all-women’s event, the annual Un-Lonely Hearts Single Ladies’ Un-Valentine’s Week, in Amy’s room.

At least there are two beds. And Amy and Taylor can damn well stick to their own sides of the room. Or can they?

The reviews are in! 4 stars all ’round.

Another short , cheeky read from this author. As Amy thinks about moving on from her job at a tropical resort she finds herself with an unexpected roommate. I nearly jumped out of my skin at one point, but mostly I laughed throughout. A truly entertaining read.

Julie on Goodreads

This is a fab light hearted romcom. Perfect short story to relax with a cuppa or a glass of wine. Highly recommend.

Audrey on Goodreads

You can get Un-Valentine’s Week one of two ways. You can buy it on KINDLE or KOBO for 99¢ or you can read it for free on Ream! 

Join my Grand Entrance tier using promo code GRANDENTRANCE and get the first two months free.

Happy reading!


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Announcing a new Valentine’s story!

Available on Kindle and Kobo today!

NOTE: This story was originally written for the “Love and Other Kerfuffles” anthology, published by The New Romance Cafe in 2023.

Un-Valentine’s Week is a short story about Amy, who’s quitting her job at a resort in a tropical paradise, and Taylor, the guy who crashes a week-long celebration made especially for single ladies. Hilarity ensues! 

You can get Un-Valentine’s Week one of two ways. You can buy it on KINDLE or KOBO for 99¢ or you can read it for free on Ream! 

Join my Grand Entrance tier using promo code GRANDENTRANCE and get the first two months free.

Thanks so much. I hope you enjoy my story. 🙂


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#JusJoJan the 31st/23 – It is written

Our prompt word for January 31st is “write.”

And I almost didn’t make it to my own final prompt of Just Jot it January.

It’s been a day.

Started with an hour of cleaning off the car and shoveling it out of the driveway so I could do my weekly grocery shopping.

Then, when I did get home, I had to CELEBRATE a bit because I PUBLISHED A FREAKING BOOK TODAY!

That doesn’t happen every day.

Stroked received a very nice 5-star review on it from a fellow author, Linda Fausnet:

This is a sweet love story between two misfits – a male stripper with a checkered past and a man with an endearing (and sometimes humorous!) speech impediment. Casper and Tristan find love while sharing their passions for art and swimming respectively as well as their passion for each other. Though this is book three in this terrific series, this novel can easily be read as a standalone. Also features a fun cameo from a familiar character that regular readers of this author will really enjoy!

And the rest of my day has been filled with my two new editing clients.

Until now, when I’ve finally had a chance to sit my aching body down and write.

And after this?

Write the next book, of course.

Thanks so much for reading.

See you tomorrow for the JusJoJan wrap up post!

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This post of highs and lows is brought to you by Just Jot it January!

For Just Jot it January, click the following link to see how you, too, can join in! https://lindaghill.com/2023/01/31/daily-prompt-jusjojan-the-31st-2023/ It’s fun!


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Celebrate with me!

I’m having a birthday birthday and a book birthday!

First, my actual birthday is Sunday the 22nd, but I’m celebrating with sushi and cake on Saturday because the sushi place is closed on Sundays. I don’t get sushi very often, so it’ll be a real treat for me. The cake is totally for the kids’ sake. Totally. *uncrosses fingers from behind my back*

Since you can’t be here to celebrate with me (but only because you wouldn’t all fit in my kitchen), I’ve decided to drop the prices on the first two books in both of my series!

On sale ’til Jan 31.
On sale ’til tomorrow.
On sale today.
On sale ’til tomorrow.

The Magician’s Curse: A Paranormal Romance (Book 1) is available for 99 cents until January 31st on Kindle, Kobo, Nook, and Apple.

The Magician’s Blood: A Paranormal Romance (Book 2) is available for 99 cents until January 21st on Kindle, Kobo, Nook, and Apple.

Saddled: A Romantic Comedy (Book 1), a forbidden office/male stripper romance, is available for 99 cents until January 31st on Kindle, Kobo, Nook, and Apple.

Rocked: A Romantic Comedy (Book 2), a best friend’s brother/male stripper romance, is available for 99 cents until January 21st on Kindle, Kobo, Nook, and Apple.

You won’t get the two Book 2s for less than 99 cents, and they may never go on sale again, so grab them while you can!

My other reason to celebrate is also half the reason I’ve been so busy lately.

It’s a new book!

I’m so excited to release this one. I loved writing it, I fell in love with the adorable characters, and I really never wanted the story to end. In fact, as I edited it, I almost doubled the word count.

For the first time on my blog, I present to you the third book in the “Once a Week at Woody’s” series, Stroked!

A stripper and a lawyer walk into a bar …

Casper thinks of Woody O’Flanagan’s Pub as home, but he has a shadier stripping job to supplement his income. One he’d quit if he could just sell his artwork. Enter Tristan, the handsome lawyer who’s itching to see Casper’s etchings…

Tristan is an up-and-comer at his law firm, but his speech impediment and sidetracked dreams are holding him back in career and love. Until he meets Casper, a gorgeous stripper who understands every word he says…

When Casper and Tristan are caught in a compromising position by the police due to Casper’s questionable job, the first thing out of Tristan’s mouth ensures their arrest. Getting thrown in jail teaches them that it’s time to follow their passions. But will their passions include each other?

Opposites attract in this hilarious and steamy m/m romance, the third standalone book in Linda G. Hill’s “Once a Week at Woody’s” series.

Grab it now!

Author’s note: This story includes a parent with dementia.

Stroked: A Romantic Comedy (Book 3) is available for pre-order. Buy it now on Kindle or Kobo (Nook and Apple to follow) and have it delivered to your device on January 31st!

Thanks so much for celebrating with me!


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Two books 99 cents each and a new book!

As you may have noticed, I haven’t been around a lot lately here on the blog. But let me tell you, I’ve been busy.

And it’s finally paying off. So I’m celebrating with a sale!

Waaaay, back in February, I released the box set/bundle/omnibus edition of “The Great Dagmaru” series. And I even made my own covers for it! But anyway, it’s available for less than it costs to buy all three books individually. By, I think 36%, but I’m really not mathing very well these days. The box set is $6.99, but the regular price of the three books is $10.97, so you save $4. And it’s almost 1,000 pages long!

Anyhoo, yeah. And I haven’t even got to the 99-cent thing yet! Bear with me.

So the box set. There’s a buy-2-get-1-free deal on Kobo right now, and “The Great Dagmaru” is included in the sale! So if you have a Kobo account or you’re interested in getting one … and you like paranormal romance novels … check it out!

Click the cover to see it on Kobo

Paranormal Romance Guild Award-winning Completed Series
He’s a magician, he’s charming, and he’s hiding something.

A continuous love story of a magician and his assistant, from their meeting on a train to their journey to romance in his Gothic mansion and beyond. Two families clash, each with their own supernatural curse.

Bundle includes:

The Magician’s Curse

Enter a world of dark family secrets …

Herman sets out to make a better life for herself, believing the job she has lined up will solve all her problems. But her plans are derailed when she meets a charming, mysterious stranger on a train.

The moment Stephen Dagmar sets eyes on Herman, he knows he’s found not only a new assistant to join him onstage in his magic show, but the woman of his dreams.

At home in Stephen’s Gothic mansion, Herman revels in the extravagant romance he lavishes upon her. Yet a shadow hangs over their fragile love. Is his devotion really what it seems?

Amidst lace and leather, innocence and debauchery, The Magician’s Curse begins the spellbinding tale of The Great Dagmaru and his assistant.

The Magician’s Blood
As Stephen and Herman perform on tour, darkness descends when the reality of the Dagmar’s incubus bloodline surfaces for the first time in over a generation.

The Magician’s Soul
Back at home, the happy couple plan their wedding. But members of Herman’s family have other plans … In a story of finding family, both good and evil, this thrilling and at times heartbreaking final book in the series is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

18+ Contains explicit scenes.

You can also get it on Kindle, Apple, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords.

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On the other hand, if you already have your copy of The Magician’s Curse (Book 1 of the series), you’ll want to buy the other two separately, because for the first time ever, The Magician’s Blood (Book 2) is 99 cents!

As Stephen and Herman perform on tour, darkness descends when the reality of the Dagmar’s incubus bloodline surfaces for the first time in over a generation.

On sale only through Mother’s Day (May 8th) so grab it now!

On Kindle, Kobo, Apple, Barnes & Noble, or Smashwords.

 

 

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My other book that’s on sale for 99 cents is the first book in my “Once a Week at Woody’s” series, Saddled!

Going to work just got a lot more exciting.

The no-dating policy at the Studletter Condom Company isn’t a problem for Sandra until Michael walks in, all good looks and bulging biceps. But he’s a temp—surely she can hold out until his contract ends …

Eager to quit moonlighting as a cowboy stripper, Michael, aka Saddle McFleshbomb, buckles up to learn the ins and outs of his new career. Only it’s harder than he expected when he meets Sandra, a stunning beauty with a laugh that heats him to the bone.

When Sandra turns up at Woody’s Pub and catches him in the act of disrobing onstage for a room full of men, Michael sees his solution: maintain the pretense that he’s gay so they can “date” without defying the office romance policy.

But the clock is ticking on his fib. And it’s sure to bite him in the scantily clad behind.

If you like low-angst romantic comedy, hot office flirtations, and a long slow burn, you’ll love Saddled, the first book in Linda G. Hill’s “Once a Week at Woody’s” series.

Get it now for just 99 pennies on Kindle, Kobo, Apple, Barnes & Noble, or Smashwords. Sale ends May 11th, so don’t wait!

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So, why am I celebrating and putting books on sale? Because I have a new book coming out!

Rocked is Book 2 in the “Once a Week at Woody’s” series, and if you preorder it now, it will be delivered to your device on May 10th!

Seth was just Monica’s best friend’s older brother. Until she sees him strip…

Seth is the mayor’s son, but he’s Mr. Mystery onstage. His job as a stripper at Woody O’Flanagan’s Pub totally rocks, but he’s plagued by his sister’s fear that he’ll ruin their dad’s reputation and his career.

Monica will do anything for her best friend. So she marches down to the pub to drag Seth off the stage before he can shed a stitch. Instead, she’s thunderstruck by his moves.

As Monica and Seth trip over their hots for each other, can they outrun other people’s expectations and find true love?

A low-angst, high-stakes, steamy romcom, Rocked is the second standalone book in Linda G. Hill’s “Once a Week at Woody’s” series.

Grab your copy and see who gets the last laugh… and the last dance.

Get it on Kindle, Kobo, Apple, Barnes & Noble, or Smashwords.

 

I’m so excited to see what you think of my romantic writings! Thanks for reading. 😀


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Only two days left – get them on sale!

Just a quick note to let you know the sale on Books 1 & 2 of The Great Dagmaru series ends tomorrow night.

When a young woman falls in love with a mysterious stage magician, their passion collides with a dark family secret… Spellbinding romance awaits in this award-winning modern Gothic tale!

Here’s one of my favorite reviews:

Angela
5.0 out of 5 stars Super loved it.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 August 2018

Verified Purchase

You can get The Magician’s Curse on sale for 99 cents (regular $3.99) at Amazon, Kobo, Apple, Nook, and Smashwords.

Escape into the twists and turns of an extraordinary romance.

*18+ Contains explicit scenes.

GP
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series continuation!

Reviewed in the United States on 10 August 2018

Verified Purchase

You can pick up The Magician’s Blood, Book 2 of the series for the special price of $2.99 (regular $3.99) at Amazon, Kobo, Apple, Nook, and Smashwords.

The Magician’s Soul is the final book in the series. I may come back to it one day if enough people ask for it to continue, but there are no immediate plans.

I’ve had a few wonderful reviews so far! Here are two:

Linda Fausnet
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweeping romance, excellent world-building and page-turning suspense

Reviewed in the United States on 23 February 2021

Verified Purchase

. You can get it for just $3.99 at Amazon, Kobo, Apple, Nook, and Smashwords.

And don’t forget, you can download the Prequel novella, The Magician’s Sire, for free when you subscribe to my newsletter. It can be read any time, before you start the series, between books, or when you’ve finished them all. No spoilers. If you want to grab it and unsubscribe right away. No harm, no foul. Here‘s the link to subscribe. If you just want to know when I have a book coming out without the hassle of getting an email every other week, you can follow me on Bookbub here.

Thanks so much, and happy reading!

(Note that all of the Amazon US links in this post are affiliate links, which means I get a few cents commission if you buy the book after clicking the link. I’m bound by Amazon’s Terms and Conditions to tell you this.)