Tomorrow is the last day to enter my October contest by joining the Novelty Girls readers group. If you haven*t done so already, zip on over and do so. I*ll be drawing for a $5.00 gift cert to Cobblestone, a free download of any choice of one of my books, and a Sex Bomb from Lush.

Have a great week.

Smooches, Lyric

Deidre Knight Cranks up the Heat in Her Latest Installment in the Parallel Series: PARALLEL HEAT

*Intelligent characters, hot romance and breathtaking adventure with epic feel—exactly what I want to read!* - Susan Grant, New York Times bestselling author.

*A fantastic and riveting new voice in paranormal fiction.* -Karen Marie Moning, New York Times bestselling author of Spell of the Highlander.

*At times humorous, at others heart-wrenching, but always compelling, Deidre Knight offers readers a fresh, wonderfully creative glimpse at the complexity of human decisions. What a page-turner!*-Gena Showalter, Author of Playing with Fire

In the unforgettable, alternate world of Parallel Heat, two enemies are bound by betrayal, vengeance—and forbidden passion. Warrior and royal guardian Marco McKinley has been assigned a vital mission on Earth, where a war between human fighters and otherworldly soldiers is rising in the far reaches of Wyoming. But he's also been warned about twists of fate yet to come-ones that will transform him into the enemy of his own people and appoint him the personal protector of beautiful soldier Thea Haven.Little do Marco and Thea know, but they have met before in an alternate universe, and they are bound by betrayal and vengeance. Now, on a world at the brink of destruction, forbidden passion ignites—but will the destiny Marco has glimpsed unfold a second time?

NaNoWriMo is 11 days away. My intention was to write my cozy mystery during this time, but I*ve decided to change and work on the YA, both of them actually. Hopefully I can finish at least one of them and begin querying agents with it.

Hope your week went well. Come check me out tomorrow on the Novelty Girls blog.

Smooches, Lyric

One Week Stand is a satisfying and romantic novella that will have you engrossed throughout its entirety. The chemistry, dialogue, and interactions between Jasmine and Evan are all genuine and smoothly penned. From the start, even with their surprise beginning, there is no awkwardness between these two. It truly makes for a romantic read because they seem to click so very well together. I was impressed with how well Ms. James built an entire relationship into one short week. There were conflicts, sexy moments, intimacy, laughter, and just fun. Evan and Jasmine are a great pair. This is one story I can recommend wholeheartedly for the romance fan who wants a quick read but needs emotion and connection to be part of the equation. One Week Stand has all that and more.

Just Erotic Romance Reviews gives Vindication 4/5 Stars! Here's what Mahaira had to say...

The two characters complement each other well though, providing strength where needed and their relationship develops after a lot of mind-blowing sex and thrilling action. The combustible passion between them will send the blood pumping through your veins. It is a very fast read where in one minute, the couple is enveloped in a never ending intimate moment, and in the next, they are running for their lives!! The author keeps the book moving quickly and never gives the reader breathing space amongst all of the action to stop and look around. Ms. James has succeeded in making sparks fly even as danger threatens.

Aren't those great?! Needless to say, I'm a happy camper.

Have a great week. Lyric

I have a release date for my next book! One Day At A Time will be released on November 3rd from Cobblestone Press. I probably won*t have another book out until February (hopefully). Since I*m trying to complete both my YA and my cozy by the end of December and participating in NaNoWriMo next month, I probably won*t have time to concentrate on anything else. Hopefully I*ll be able to finish a Valentine related story to be released then. No promises I*m tellin* ya, but we*ll see.

Hope you had a great weekend.

Smooches, Lyric

Here*s what Wateena had to say about it: This is a sensational tale with fast action, suspense, and hot steamy love scenes. Creatively written, you will follow Karyn*s dangerous quest to find out what happened to her sister and fall in love with the man who stands by her side. Never a dull moment, it grabs you from beginning to the very end. Everything you want in a romantic suspense is all tied up in this neat book. A fabulous read.

Lurve getting great reviews and knowing that someone out there likes my books.

It*s FRIDAY!!! Whoohoo! It*s been a looonnnggg week. Tomorrow my daughters (Torie-9 and Stephanie-7) will be competing in their first Karate competition. I*m so nervous and excited for them. They*ve only been doing Karate since the beginning of September. But they*ve both earned two stripes on their white belt, which is great for them. I*ll let you all know how they did tomorrow. We have to be there at 9:30a. I should be in bed already. Picture me yawning. LOL

Come visit me Saturday over at the Novelty Girls blog.

Have a great weekend. Smooches,

Lyric

Well, I mention all of this because yesterday I had to get a crown, a really long procedure if you*ve never gotten one before. This is the only time I dislike going to the dentist...even getting a cavity filled isn*t as bad as it was. Last time I got a crown, I ended up having to get a root canal anyway. I*m hoping that doesn*t happen again.

So in-t-way, my writing sucked last night and today because I*m still feeling the effects of it. Hopefully I can jump back on the writing bandwagon tomorrow. Have a great day.

Smooches, Lyric

At work today I worked out all the details for my Scholastic Book Fair I*m having in mid-November. I*m hoping to get a lot of community and parent participation this year so I can buy a lot more books for my library and some individual kids too who can*t quite afford it.

I hope you guys had a great Monday.

Smooches, Lyric

Have a great Saturday. It*s really freaking early right now and I*m off to join some friends-church members-co workers in the 2K Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure. I haven't exercised in I don*t know how long. Hopefully I won*t pass the heck out and need an ambulance home. LOL

Lyric

It*s also and awesome review day today. Fallen Angel Reviews gave Vindication ***5 Angels***. Here*s some of what they had to say...

Danger, double-cross and delicious bed play make Adventures of a Private Jane: Vindication an excellent read. Lyric James has just found her way onto my *best new authors* list as she serves up a piping hot and slickly suspenseful read about secrets, slimeballs, and sex. These are some smoking love scenes, to be sure, and I found myself admiring the intensity and attention to detail in this tail. Karyn is a bold, tenacious woman who knows what she wants, and aims to get it. Zechariah does admirable duty as her erstwhile lover who finds himself tangled in their web of passion. Watching a woman get her man has never been so entertaining! Five Angels for Lyric James' Adventures of a Private Jane: Vindication.

Isn*t that a great review. I always sweat when a new book comes out and I have to wait for the reviews. Phew! Load of my shoulders.

Also, tomorrow I*ll be chatting at Joyfully Reviewed...actually, a lot of Cobb authors will be hanging out all day, so stop by and join us. I*ll be giving away a free copy of any choice of one of my books.

Smooches, Lyric

#1 $5.00 Gift Cert to Cobblestone Press

#2 A free download of one (any choice) of my books

#3 A Sex Bomb from Lush

So click on the link over there -----------------------------------------------------------> and join the group. :-)

Smooches, Lyric

So, without further ado....here are the winners of the contest.

#1 Free download of One Week Stand - Jennybrat

#2 $5 Gift Cert to Cobblestone Press - Lisa Williams

#3 $10 Gift Cert to Bath & Body Works - Michelle B

#4 Gift basket from Bath & Body Works - Deborah Chan

Whoohoo!! Congratulations winners. Email me off list at lyric_james (at) sbcglobal.net and give me your email addy or snail mail addy to get your prizes.

Stop by tomorrow to read all about October*s contest.

I hope you had a great weekend.

Smooches, Lyric