Dariel's "Sizzling Summer Blog Hop" Stop



Happy Independence Day, and welcome to my stop on the Romance Troupe's "Sizzling Summer Hop!" While you're here, take a look at my upcoming summer release (speaking of sizzling sunner) - "Untameable Heat: Kaden's Reprieve" - coming your way July 11th. 

Right now, join our party ("Untameable Heat" is the unifying theme of two novellas from 2 different authors - Kathryn Edgar and yours truly), and I added this short excerpt from "Jordan's Wings" (The Alerians - Dark Progeny Book One) for your reading pleasure. Make sure to enter the Rafflecopter below for chances to win fabulous prizes. 




Available July 11th!



**Kaden’s Reprieve Blurb**

Tanya has been running for her life for two years, but when Ms. Lillian, owner of the exclusive “Heaven’s Touch” match making service, graciously gives her a week’s stay at her private bed and breakfast in St. Augustine, FL, she seizes the opportunity to escape to a possible hideaway.

     Kaden is of a rare and precious race prized for extraordinary abilities. He is also half-demon, 

remanded to Kushiel’s custody centuries ago. Allowed leave from Hell twice a year, three days each 

time – Beltane, and Samhain, his life thus far has been filled with slavery, torture, and despair, and he is 

nearly convinced that his soul is beyond redemption. Still, he longs for freedom. Can Tanya redeem 

him? Can Kaden dare hope for a reprieve? 




Excerpt - "Jordan's Wings" (The Alerians - Dark Progeny book one)

Canaan lay on the sofa, listening to their heartbeats. He knew the moment Robert succumbed to sleep, the steady, decelerated rhythm unmistakable, but Jordan remained awake, her heartbeat tapping a rhythm he could not ignore.  His spirit recognized that tapping rhythm. He closed his eyes, listening and waiting.

He was so drawn to Jordan, envisioning her beneath him, his incisors lengthened, and he wondered if she tasted as sweet as he imagined. During his first years among humans, he had found pleasure in any woman’s touch in a futile attempt to fill his increasingly maw-driven need. He had chosen some women to be used as donors, and others as sexual partners, studying their bodies as he learned to pleasure them. The threads of his moral code did not allow him to use donors as sexual partners because entranced donors did not have the power to consent. It was a necessary evil to take from donors without their knowledge, but he wanted his sexual partners aware and willing.

His DNA made him immune to communicable diseases and each Alerian was only capable of siring offspring with his lifemate. He had become much more discriminating recently, choosing fewer and fewer as sexual partners. In his recent years, his actions had been driven by two things – to survive, and to avoid the Seekers. Now, however, a need stronger than survival drove him.

He needed Jordan. His desire for her was beyond anything he could have imagined, but he had to maintain control. He knew she wasn’t easily frightened, but the fire inside him was searing, dangerous, and he would die if he hurt her. He sighed and stood.

Suddenly, Jordan stilled. Canaan heard her soft intake of breath. The acceleration of her heartbeat assured him that she knew he was there.

Canaan leaned his shoulder against the doorjamb, the top of his head a scant few inches from the top of the door. “Trouble sleeping?”

He was drawn in by her soft, liquid brown eyes as she stared at him, and he wondered if she realized her lips were parted or that her plush body was sending him “come hither” signals.  He didn’t want to frighten her, so he forced himself to remain still as her sweet scent of arousal sizzled along his spine.

 Desire for her nearly overwhelmed him, and he fought to reign in his power. Her boyfriend, the man who thought he was his best friend was in the next room, for the One God’s sake. None of that mattered to him in the moment, though. His need for her was much more than physical. She was meant for him, and somehow she had always been his from the moment she was conceived. Now, he had to figure out how to convince her. She wanted him physically, but that would never be enough. In all his travels and studies, he had no idea how to win her heart.

 Just a taste. He took a step closer to her and leaned in, a latch flipping open inside him. Mmmm. A tiny wall-mounted mp3 player blared to life as he passed it, an energy storm building inside him, and his mind was consumed with Jordan. He felt his wings pressing against his shoulder-blades, threatening to break free.

You could win......

Grand Prize #1
An iPAD MINI
(US ONLY)
(Alternate prize for international winner)



OR

Grand Prize #2
$50 Amazon/B&N Gift Card
+ Several Surprise Digital Books

OR

Fabulous Swag Pack #1
+ $10 Amazon/B&N GC
+ Several surprise digital books
(US ONLY for Swag)



OR

Fabulous Swag Pack #2
+ $10 Amazon/B&N GC
+ Several surprise digital books
(US ONLY for Swag)



Prize from this blog
Set of 3 signed cover flats, signed logo postcards, and 2 delicious bath gels from Bath and Body Works



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Comments

Unknown said…
Thanks for being part if the hop
Unknown said…
Oh, I love the sound of this book! Must. Have! *skips off to pick it up!*
Dariel Raye said…
Hi, Vickie. Thanks for stopping by :-) Good luck in the hop.
Dariel Raye said…
Ooh, Margaret! That's what I like to hear. LOL Good luck in the hop :-)
Megan said…
This one sounds great! Added to my Goodreads! Thanks!

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Anonymous said…
Just read the excerpt and this ook seems very interesting to read!Have fun with the hop! nlaverdure88@videotron.ca
Dariel Raye said…
Thanks, Megan and Nicole :-) Enjoy the rest of the hop!
Unknown said…
Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
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Jennifer Irving said…
Thanks for being part of the giveaway!
Kary said…
Thanks for the giveaway. Your PNR sounds great. kary @ karyrader.com
Great way to celebrate the 4th.
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Booklover Sue said…
I love the book covers of this series.

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celina k said…
The book sounds amazing!

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JeanMP said…
This book sounds really good.
Thanks for being part of this fun blog hop.
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Sharon Stogner said…
thanks for letting us play with you! sstogner1 at gmail dot com
Unknown said…
This book sounds great!
Lynn Hubbard said…
Happy 4th of July! Have a Sizzling Summer!
Jessica said…
thanks for the giveaway!
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GW 65 said…
Thanks for the Hop Happy 4th.
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Donna Reynolds said…
Thanks for the giveaway mrscrabbyfan@gmail.com
Anonymous said…
Hello Dariel. Sounds like another fabulous opportunity to win some awesome reads.
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jessiel said…
I don't read this genre, but damn, after reading the post & excerpt I feel like I'm missing out. Thank you for being part of this hop & giving us readers an opportunity to expand our reading horizons.

JessieL62 AT comcast DOT net
Dariel Raye said…
Happy 4th everyone, and thanks for visiting me! Hey, KittyB! You've been on my mind :-) Jessie, give us a try - ya never know 'til ya try it. LOL
Anonymous said…
Book sounds awesome!! Thanks for the giveaway!

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Anonymous said…
Loved the excerpt! Thank you! Good luck on your release!
Veronika said…
Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
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Unknown said…
Hi, Dariel
I should have been working, but I can't resist... You really know how to party!
Thanks for another great one!
xoxo
Renata
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Unknown said…
Book sounds good.

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Anonymous said…
Sounds very intriguing!

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Unknown said…
Thank you for the chance to enter the giveaway! (I am always so afraid I will forget to say thank you so I like to saytype it first at times!).

The Jordan's Wings excerpt was really very good. It left so many questions that I am going to have to check this book out more and add it to my need list.

Untameable Heat: Kaden's Reprieve has a wonderful blurb as well. Looking forward to this series. I love the covers on all of the books. I like looking at them!

Thank you so much again! I hope that everyone has brilliant rest of the week and upcoming weekend (since it's Wednesday currently!)

Shelly H.
booski24@hotmail.com
Elizabeth H. said…
The book sounds great! Thanks for sharing and for this awesome giveaway!!

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Anonymous said…
Awesome excerpt! See you around the hop!
katsrus said…
Great excerpt. Thanks for being part of the hop.
Sue B
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Happy 4th of July everyone!! What an awesome give-away -- thanks I would love an iPad mini! theresa.esterline@gmail.com

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itlnbrt said…
Book sounds great! Happy 4th!

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Judy said…
Sounds like a great books.

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Froggy said…
Happy 4th! Thanks for the great giveaway!

Froggy
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Anita Powers said…
Great giveaway, hope everyone is having a good holiday.
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Anonymous said…
Great tease! Thanks for being in the blog hop!

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Keep writing so I can keep reading.
Unknown said…
I really like books that promote saving animal habitat. Thanks for covering such a wonderful cause.

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Unknown said…
Thanks for a great hop
donnas said…
Thanks for the chance!

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Thanks for the chance to win . The books look great.

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Unknown said…
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Aboslutely amazing giveaway! Thank you! heather1974 at gmail dot com
Unknown said…
Congrats on your newest release... And thank you for the excerpt and for being part of this hop.

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Liza O'Connor said…
Fabulous prizes. I have my hopes for a free mini ipad. Book sound great. Cover is sizzling.
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Stacey said…
Thanks for sharing :)

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Unknown said…
Thanks for sharing. I look forward to reading so many new books this summer.
Mel
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kipha said…
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kipha said…
Sounds Hot~
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Katie Amanda said…
Thanks for participating. I'm interested!

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Unknown said…
Looks like a great read
Unknown said…
Looks like a great read
magic5905 said…
Book looks great, thanks for the giveaway.
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Booklover1335 said…
I've not read any of your books, but I enjoyed the excerpt. Thanks! I'll have to check them out :)

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Dorthy said…
Thanks for being part of this blog hop! The book sounds like it will be a very enjoyable read. I've added it to my wish list.

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Unknown said…
Sounds like my kind of book! My summer is definitely sizzling with some great books I am finding.
Mel
bournmelissa at hotmail dot com
I liked the excerpt. I now follow you by email. The same email posted at bottom of comment.
Thanks :-)
Lori

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Jessmartin said…
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Jessmartin said…
This book looks amazing!! It will be the next one I buy!!
Beckey said…
Thanks

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Thank you for the great hop :)
Loved the blurb. Want the book!!

Thanks for the giveaway.

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Savannah said…
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Savannah said…
Loved the excerpt :) Thank you for being part of the hop!

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June M. said…
Congrats on your book release. It sounds great and the cover is great :)
June
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Shadow said…
Congrats on your release! Sounds awesome! The excerpt really drew me in! Love it! Thank you for sharing! And thank you for the awesome hop and giveaways! :)
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Unknown said…
Thanks for the giveaway megd82@hotmail.com!
Unknown said…
Great excerpt. Thanks for the giveaway.
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wpogrant said…
Thanks for participating in the hop.
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Mer said…
Great excerpt! Thanks for sharing...my to read list is getting massive thanks to this hop!
Stephanie Ann said…
cant wait to check out this book!

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Natasha said…
Thanks for the great giveaway!!
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MistyRios said…
Thanks so much for the opportunity!
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Unknown said…
leaves us wanting more.....
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Great excerpt! Thanks for hopping with us!
Unknown said…
This looks like a great read!

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Makaela said…
Great giveaway! bigmak207 (at) gmail (dot) com
Anonymous said…
Dariel. I've been a recluse as of late. Thanks for thinking of me. good luck with your awesome new release! :)
Unknown said…
Looks like a great read!
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Love this excerpt, Dariel! I have so little reading time, but your books are getting really close to the top of my TBR pile! Can't wait!
Unknown said…
OMG!! Thanks so much for participating in the blog hop. My entry on your stop won the grand prize. I've responded to the notification and can't wait to get my ipad mini.

Again, many thanks to you and thanks to all the authors who participated.

Brooke Carson
Dariel Raye said…
Thanks for participating, everybody! Winner of a set of 3-signed cover flats, signed logo postcards, and 2 delicious Bath & Bodyworks gels is Sue B.! Congratulations, Sue. I'll post this in the RT group, too :-)