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HAPPY 4th OF JULY!

Posted by dbreynolds on July 3, 2017

It’s 4th of July weekend in the U.S., aka Independence Day. This picture is taken off the Malibu coast, not far from Raphael’s estate. Pretty. But, of course, summer means the height of fire season here in the West. We had two fires going in or near my canyon this week, and they kept shutting down the only road in or out. I just squeaked by getting through to get home when they opened the road to residents with ID. But when I posted on my neighborhood board five minutes later, the road was closed again. It’s frustrating, but we understand and appreciate the hard work and danger our firefighters face. Safety first for them, because they’re on the front lines. I’m happy to say that so far they have a handle on it. No structures in danger, no current live flames, but they’re still working to contain the fire’s perimeter.

I’m working hard, still all Vampires all the time. I can confirm that Cyn & Raphael’s next e-novella (due to release in November) will be called RELENTLESS. I’m not announcing the name of the next Vampires in America novel yet, because I’m going back and forth between two names. It’s like 70/30 right now between the two, but I want to be absolutely sure. As I write, I’m testing the names in my head. I’m nearly there.

There was a great new review of my EPIC award-winning CHRISTIAN this week at ON TOP DOWN UNDER, saying, “Christian successfully heralds, in book #10 in the Vampires in America series, a series that is still going strong.”

KATO and I shared the Sunday Spotlight at BOOK BINGE this week. And there’s a giveaway, so stop by and check us out!

There’s a contest going on over at Fresh Fiction this month, too. Another chance to win KATO. So check it out!

Enjoy the fireworks, and I’ll see you next week!

xoxo
DBR

Categories ALLIANCE, CHRISTIAN, Contests, Cyn/Raphael e-Novellas, Guest Blogging, Holiday Greetings, Interviews, Kato, Reviews, Stone Warriors, The Vampire Wars, Uncategorized

KATO IS OUT and THE REVIEWS ARE IN!

Posted by dbreynolds on June 26, 2017

KATO is out! You can find all of the BUY LINKS here!

And the reviews are great!

“DB NEVER disappoints. I am always immediately immersed in the world she creates, never putting the book down until the words “the end.” And wonderfully, Kato was no exception to this rule.” The Book Chick

“. . . action packed, vivid, and just awesome!”
Cassandra Lost in Books

“. . . the author once again proves why she is one of the best voices in paranormal romance because Kato ‘ROCKED’!”
Karla Swept Away by Romance

“Kato is fast-paced, action-packed, humorous at times, and . . . very sexy! Long after reading Kato, you’ll have a new DBR hero lust after . . .”
Dorsey Swept Away by Romance

“Here’s a riddle for you; what’s hotter than a summer heat wave? . . . this absolutely mind bending, mind boggling, vicious, sexy down right dirty, delightful novel from Ms. Reynolds.” La Deetda Reads

I want to thank everyone who made this release day such a success. And thanks to the garage door guy who kept me and my car from being trapped, even if he did deliver bad news. The joys of home ownership.

And now I’m going to take the motivation provided by KATO’s great reviews, and go back to my Vampires who are bugging me to write some of their stories.

xoxo
DBR

Categories Books on Sale - Where?, Kato, Reviews, Stone Warriors, Uncategorized

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY, KATO!

Posted by dbreynolds on June 23, 2017

It was a time when gods walked the earth, when armies fought not for bits of land, but for the very existence of humanity. On such a battlefield, five formidable warriors stood against an evil greater than any the earth had ever seen. But evil is not an honorable foe. Betrayed by someone they trusted, the warriors were cursed, one by one, tossed into the maelstrom of time, imprisoned in stone, their freedom resting on nearly impossible conditions. Until . . .

Kato Amadi . . . born of darkest sorcery, unstoppable on the battlefield, his magic is as deadly as his blade. But not even magic could save him from vicious betrayal. Trapped for millennia in darkness and silence, he is freed at last, only to find himself in the middle of a battle against the very beasts of hell he was created to destroy.

Grace Van Allen is a scholar of ancient languages who toils in the dim recesses of a museum basement with only a beautiful stone warrior to keep her company. But when Grace calls upon her silent warrior to help her translate an obscure new language, she breaks the ancient curse holding him prisoner . . . and frees three deadly demons to rampage through her city.

Tracking demons is what Kato was born to do, but he’ll need Grace’s help to understand this new world. And when they discover that Kato’s enemy is still alive and still plotting against him, their hunt takes a dangerous turn. One that might just prove fatal for both of them…

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Categories Books on Sale - Where?, Kato, Stone Warriors, Uncategorized

KATO is almost here!

Posted by dbreynolds on June 19, 2017

KATO is nearly here! I know this because a big box of books showed up on my doorstep this week. He’s so beautiful. You can now pre-order the print version, by the way. Yay!

I spent this week with Cyn and Raphael, and Duncan and Emma. It’s been a while since I spent time with Duncan and Emma, and it was good to get back into their heads. Duncan is one of my favorite Vampires–so controlled on the outside, but so full of passion inside! Lucky Emma. As for Cyn and Raphael, they’re never far from my thoughts, so I slip into their lives easily. I always love writing about them, though. I love the evolution of their romance.

So I’ve been doing a lot of writing—all Vampires, all the time—but I did catch some movies On Demand that I missed in the theaters. First up was GET OUT! The On Demand version included the Director’s “alternate ending” as an extra, and can I just say … they made the right choice for the theatrical release. My eyes glazed over just listening to him explain his alternate. I also watched SPLIT. I’m a big fan of James McAvoy, and he was terrific in this movie. He might be the only reason I go see ATOMIC BLONDE in theaters, although that one does look good. After watching these movies at home, though, I’ve decided I need a bigger screen. Hmmmmm . . . new washer and dryer, or bigger TV screen. 😀

But speaking of great trailers … if you haven’t already, you absolutely have to check out the terrific trailer for KATO! Or, if you’re reading this as e-mail, you can catch the trailer ON YOU_TUBE!

Okay, I’m going back to Duncan and Emma . . . it’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it! Have a wonderful week . . . and enjoy your time with my beautiful Kato!

xoxo
DBR

Categories Books on Sale - Where?, Facts, Videos and Amusing Links, Kato, Stone Warriors, TV/Media, Uncategorized

KATO, DECEPTION and WINNING!

Posted by dbreynolds on June 12, 2017

In case you missed it, don’t miss KATO’s terrific trailer below. Or, if you’re reading this as e-mail, you can catch the trailer ON YOU_TUBE!

DECEPTION, which was one of my favorite books to write, received a terrific review this week from ON TOP DOWN UNDER BOOK REVIEWS. I especially love backlist reviews like this. I love knowing that readers are still discovering my books.

I’m really excited to say that I’ll be attending Emerald City this year. It’s a fantastic con, and one that I’ve wanted to attend for a long time. This year’s con runs October 12-15, 2017, in Bellevue, WA (near Seattle.) The con includes a Reader Appreciation event called Passport to Romance, which is open to the public. I’ll be signing up for that and will provide more details as I learn them. I hope to see some of my readers there!

And then this happened! Times two! CHRISTIAN won this year’s EPIC award for Best Paranormal Romance, and SHIFTER PLANET won for Best Science Fiction Romance! How cool is that?!
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And finally, for my audio listeners, good news! I was listening to ADEN on Friday! Nick J. Russo is doing his usual terrific job, and you’re going to love it. I’ll let you know as soon as it’s QA’d and ready to go. My publisher is also working on a plan to get the audio books out to readers faster, so I’ll give you an update on that when I know something, too.

And now, it’s Sunday, which is my night off, so I’m going off to read a good book! Hope you’re doing the same.

xoxo
DBR