Saturday Sampler - RIDING THE ODDS by Lynda K. Scott

Here’s the BCC:

She thought her past was behind her.

She was wrong.

Spaceship captain Tara Rowan has her secrets. One is her Rider, Zie—an organic symbiote, like a living tattoo—that enhances Tara's physical abilities. But Zie is no ordinary Rider, and Tara can never risk anyone discovering Zie's true origins. Especially not the sexily dangerous stranger who appears out of nowhere and makes Tara's pulse race...

Except that “Trace Munroe” isn't exactly who he says he is. He's in fact a Holy Knight, who does everything by the book, and Tara is his only lead in tracking down a kidnapped princess. And Trace will do whatever it takes to get that information—including blackmail. But a blazing attraction to Tara is definitely complicating things...especially when Trace realizes that following his code of honor means destroying the woman he's falling for.

"There was never a dull moment." --Book Sniffers Anonymous http://booksniffersanonymous.com/?p=3907

"This was a fun and enjoyable read...I would love to read more books set in this world." --Lola's Reviews

 "Would I recommend this book? Absolutely! For those who love romance novels, or even someone who is looking for something new to read. Riding the Odds isn't jammed back full of romance, there is a lot of mystery, action and interesting details" --Books Galore

The ending is beautiful & poignant (I cried) with the depth of love between Tara & Trace. -- Linda

SPECIAL PRICING: For the first week of its release, RIDING THE ODDS will be priced at $1.99. Get it before the special ends!

Amazon  http://tinyurl.com/m6l5wzu

Barnes&Noble  http://tinyurl.com/nzalaos

News Alert from Lynda: I'll be participating in the Sci Fi Week release party for RIDING THE ODDS Feb 4 at 8 PM. We’ll have an Amazon Kindle Fire for a grand prize. The winner to be selected by a random drawing.  https://www.facebook.com/events/1398074173829518/?pnref=story

You can find more information about Lynda K. Scott here:

Website:  http://www.lyndakscott.com.

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Other Books by Lynda K. Scott

Heartstone

By Lynda K. Scott

Mundania Press

Science Fantasy Romance

Eric d'Ebrur is out of time. He must fine the legendary Heartstone and fulfill the ancient Gar'Ja bond he shares with the Stonebearer. But when he finds her, he discovers that love can be more dangerous than the Gawan threat. Eric can defeat the mind-controlling Gawan but will it cost him the woman he loves?

After terrifying episodes of hypersensitivity, Keriam Norton thinks she's losing her mind. When handsome shapeshifter Eric d'Ebrur saves her from the monstrous Gawan, she's sure of it. But insane or not, she'll find the Heartstone and, if she's lucky, a love to last a lifetime.

 Available in print and ebook format

Buy Links: Mundania Press (use MP10 at checkout for 10% discount)

http://www.mundania.com/book.php?title=Heartstone

Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Heartstone-Lynda-K-Scott/dp/1606592335/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_3

Altered Destiny

Science Fantasy Romance

Available in ebook formats

Stranded on an alternate Earth, architect and Jill-of-all-trades, Liane Gautier-MacGregor must find her way back to her homeworld before she's enslaved...or falls in love with a man who is the exact duplicate of her ex-husband.

Devyn MacGregor's alter ego as the Reiver Lord is the only way he can fight the Qui'arel and their nefarious Bride Bounty, a tax paid with human females...until he meets the oddly familiar woman who claims he is her husband. And who sets in motion the rebellion that will either free his countrymen or destroy them.

Buy Links:

Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Altered-Destiny-ebook/dp/B00579FKFO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308920443&sr=8-1

Nook http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Altered-Destiny/Lynda-K-Scott/e/2940012882417

  

Insecure Writers Support Group - Winter Blahs

It’s the first Wednesday of the month and time for the Insecure Writers Support Group. The purpose is to share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds! A big THANKS to Ninja Captain Alex J. Cavanaugh for starting this group and keeping it going. And thanks to this month's awesome hosts Gwen Gardner, Dolorah, Sarah Foster, and M. Pax!

The groundhog saw his shadow on Monday so it’s six more weeks of winter. No surprise there. In six weeks, spring arrives—whether Punxutawney Phil or Staten Island Chuck see their shadows or not. Spring can’t come soon enough. Although we didn’t get the snowfall Boston and the East Coast did last week, the Super Bowl Snow did a number on Michigan with record snowfalls. Not on the Lake Michigan coast, even if we did get dumped on. After all, our 159+ inches of snow last winter didn't set any records. We’re lucky about one thing, though. They do know how to remove snow here. Even sidewalks. That was a surprise for me last winter. This nifty machine with a plow just drives down the sidewalks along main thoroughfares and removes the snow. I’m not talking downtown either.

Since the snowplows quickly keep our roads clear, there’s no reason for cabin fever. Yet, mentally I feel like I’ve been cooped up for weeks. Am I writing? No. Not really. Okay, I’ve written my blogs (except a week ago Monday). But getting back to my Work-in-Progress? Nope. I’ve gathered tax documents, dug out receipts for taxes (family and my writing), attempted to bring order to my office. And I’ve watched a lot of television. Blame Amazon Prime for offering complete episodes of shows I didn’t watch first time around. Watching “Farscape” could be called research.  Well, I do write science fiction romance.

A new month, a new beginning. I need that proverbial kick in the pants to get back to work.

Click here to find others on the Insecure Writers Support Group Blog Hop. Or go to IWSG on Facebook to see who’s blogging today.

P.S. A follow up on last month’s post. I still am overwhelmed by the support, prayers, and well wishes for my sister whose bout with influenza led to pneumonia and serious heart problems. She is doing so much better now. Thank you all very much.

Monday Morning Musing

Random thoughts on the week that was.

A nasty virus can make you not care that you missed posting on Monday for the first time in four years.

You can be too sick to read.

You can sleep through TV shows you wanted to watch. The DVR is your friend.

Drinking LOTS of fluids means LOTS of trips to the bathroom.

Sharing the nasty virus with your spouse means you’re both too sick to go anywhere except the doctor’s and the pharmacy.

Soup, crackers, and tea can get boring.

Cough syrup with codeine helps.

Getting better takes time. Don’t push it.

Super Bowl commercials aren’t as good as they used to be. None as good as little Darth Vader starting his dad’s car with the “Force.”

Best PSA: woman who calls 911 and orders a pizza; dispatcher smart enough to know she’s being abused and needs help.

Best Super Bowl moment: the look on Tom Brady’s face when he realized the Patriots won.

Worst Super Bowl moment: the fight that broke out at the end.

Winter Storm with the worst timing: Super Bowl parties cancelled.

Best Monday Morning: waking up to sunshine after a winter storm.