Posts Tagged ‘Cover Art’

Lovely by Kris Starr

And it really is (lovely). This cover is so eyecatching, and so suited to the story it represents. Lovely is a quick, compelling story and you’ll get a chance to read it in June!

Lovely by Kris Starr
Historical Erotica
Coming in June 2010

They call me Lovely. But I know I am not.

Once I had another name. Now, as Angelique, I do what I can to please les messieurs. What would they say if they knew I felt no pleasure? To them I am wanton, insatiable. I alone know the truth.

So I am mystified by my reaction to my latest caller. Alexandre. Handsome. Well-bred. With an air of innocence that intrigues me. And true pain in his eyes. A mere kiss on the hand inflames me as never before. In moments this man disconcerts me like no other, and soon I can think of nothing, no one else. And yet, he barely touches me.

I know my true purpose is to mend his wounds, but I wonder what lustful appetites are buried deep within him. I will do what I can to discover his secrets…

2 for 1: Texas Tangle and Sea of Suspicion

If you follow along on the blog, Twitter or Facebook, you already had the chance to see these two covers. I posted them on the Carina Press fan page a few weeks ago, and linked to them from here. These are two very different covers, by two different cover artists. But both beautiful and appealing.

First is a contemporary western menage (cowboys, ladies. Yee haw!) Texas Tangle by Leah Braemel, cover art by Angie Waters. The second is Sea of Suspicion, a romantic suspense by Toni Anderson (oh how I love the blues of this cover. Love them). Cover art is by Frauke of Croco Designs. I’m also including, as a bonus, the cover copy (pre-copy editor) for both titles.

Texas Tangle by Leah Braemel

Contemporary western menage

Coming June 2010

Thanks to her cheating ex-husband and her thieving brother, all horse breeder Nikki Kimball has left is a bruised heart, an over-drawn bank account and an empty home.  When sex-on-legs Dillon Barnett and his brooding foster-brother Brett Anderson start showing more than just neighborly attention, Nikki is intrigued…and a little gun-shy.

Dillon and Brett have a history; back in high school, the two friends fought a bitter battle over Nikki.  Now, ten years later, Brett still longs to be the man in Nikki’s life, but he’s determined to stand back and let Dillon win Nikki’s heart.

Society says Nikki must choose between the two men she loves. Is Nikki strong enough to break all the rules in order to find happiness?

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Sea of Suspicion by Toni Anderson

Romantic Suspense

Coming June 2010

Marine biologist Susie Cooper traded her life in America for a dream job on the rugged Scottish coast. Now all she lacks is the right man to start a family with. After their first meeting, she knows sexy Detective Inspector Nick Archer isn’t what she’s looking for. He’s the type of guy whose idea of commitment is staying the whole night.

Nick has returned to St. Andrews for one reason only—to fulfill his vow to find his wife’s killer. Relentless in his twelve-year quest for justice, he has no problem using Susie to get close to his primary suspect: her boss. But the passion between them smolders, and as it ignites, Nick finds himself torn between his past and his present—with Susie.

When one of her boss’s students is murdered, Nick’s investigation draws Susie into a web of madness and betrayal. They will have to learn to trust each other if they’re going to catch a killer…and come out of this alive.

The Bloodgate Guardian by Joely Sue Burkhart

How would you like to see a combination of cover art and cover copy to end the work week? This is pre-copy editor cover copy, but I wanted to give you a sneak peek!

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By Joely Sue Burkhart
Fantasy w/strong romantic elements

Worlds within worlds await through the Maya Bloodgate….

Dr. Jaid Merritt doesn’t do digs. The last time she ventured into the jungle, someone died. Now she’s content to decipher Maya glyphs from pictures sent to her by her famous archaeologist father. But when he goes missing while trying to perform a ritual based on her translations of an ancient codex, Jaid must put aside her fears and travel to Guatemala to find him.

After misusing the Bloodgates to bring his twin brother back from the afterlife, the Maya priest known as Ruin was cursed by the gods to stand as the guardian for all time. He was unable to stop Dr. Charles Merritt from opening the gates, and now demons roam this world. The last thing he wants to do is hurt the beautiful woman who is somehow infused with his magic, but if she uses the codex to retrieve her father, Ruin must do his duty. And this time, he won’t fail. Even if it kills him. Again.

Cover Art: Parker’s Price by Ann Bruce

Here’s a contemporary romance cover by an artist you haven’t seen on the blog yet for any finalized covers, artist John Kicksee of Kix by Design. Don’t you find yourself longing for the days of summer when you look at this cover? Is it beach season yet?

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We’re on both Facebook and Twitter, and will be working to add new content to both places. Today I uploaded two new covers to our Facebook album, two covers not yet seen here on the blog. Curious? You can check out our Facebook Fan Page here or follow us on twitter here.

Cover art: Savage Sanctuary by Jacqueline Barbary

Here’s cover art to one of several m/m titles we have coming in 2010, Savage Sanctuary by Jacqueline Barbary (if you visit her site, she has an unofficial blurb that tells more about the book). This cover art was designed by Angela Waters and is completely suited to this book and the characters. Savage Sanctuary will be available for purchase in June 2010!

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Cover Art: Allegra Fairweather by Janni Nell

I’m very pleased to share this cover from Australian author Janni Nell, for her paranormal mystery, Allegra Fairweather, Paranormal Investigator. This is a debut author, so I don’t have a website to direct you to, but we’re hard at work on cover copy and I’ll be able to share those in a few weeks. In the meantime, please enjoy this beautiful cover, produced by Frauke at Croco Designs.

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Cover art: Amethyst Bound by L. Shannon

This is the first of several urban fantasies we’ve acquired. Amethyst Bound by L. Shannon is the first of a planned trilogy of novellas and we’re excited to show you the cover, also by Frauke of CrocoDesigns. For more information on Amethyst Bound, you can see my previous post here.

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Cover Art: Song of Seduction by Carrie Lofty

This was actually our first ever completed cover (I love how soft and feminine it is) and was created by Croco Designs, though it’s the third I’m showing you. This is Carrie Lofty’s historical romance, Song of Seduction, and you can read more about both the book and Carrie here. Look for Song of Seduction in June 2010!

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Cover art…Criminal Instinct by Kelly Lynn Parra

The next cover art I’m going to share is Criminal Instinct, a romantic suspense by Kelly Lynn Parra. Here’s an unofficial blurb. Look for this book in June 2010 and the official cover copy coming soon!

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(apologies that I’m struggling with connection and time and still can’t provide the cover artist, maybe they’ll shout out in the comments)