“Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore?” – Henry Ward Beecher
I think many of us can agree on that!
Oscar Wilde on Reading a Book Over and Over Again #reading #oscarwilde
“If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all.”
–Oscar Wilde
I’ve read one of Wilde’s books more than once, The Portrait of Dorian Gray. I’ll do that with some of the classics, to see how I think differently about them as an adult compared to reading them in high school. I read The Fall of the House of Usher around Halloween every year.
What do you think? Are there certain books you’ve read more than once?
Share the Bite! Celebrate the new Blood Courtesans Books!
With several brand new Blood Courtesans books out, we’re celebrating with a giveaway of TWO $50 gift cards.
Find out more about the series:
https://lisacarlislebooks.com/books/vampire-blood-courtesans/
Enter the giveaway:
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National Belly Laugh Day!
When I read that, it caught my attention. Who comes up with these themes for days?
Anyway, I’m hoping to have a good belly laugh today. Hope you have one, too.
What’s something that makes you laugh?
Have You Read the Books in the Blood Courtesans Series?
I read many of the books in this series, and I’m hooked. So now I’m thrilled to have a release in this world. Read on to learn more about the series and my latest release.
Pursued: A Vampire Blood Courtesans Series
It was only meant to be three nights…
After watchin
g my mother die, becoming a Blood Courtesan is key to my future in medicine. With loans racking up, all I have to do is pretend I want the money for tuition, and I’m hired. No one can know the real reason for wanting this job.
But it isn’t as easy as it first seems. On my first night as a courtesan at a ball in Salem, I meet vampires for the first time—and flee.
Vampires are not easily dissuaded. And one in particular, Renato, offers me a proposal I find difficult to resist. He has a dark, smoldering appeal that lures me in. Plus, I might gain the insight I seek.
I’m supposed to provide a service and will be paid well for it. But my feelings complicate our arrangement—and endanger my life.
It was only meant to be three nights, but can I walk away now?
Welcome to the shadow world of Blood Courtesans…where vampires are real and blood is a commodity.
It’s not supposed to be about love…until it is.
Read in KU, or buy now at Amazon
Learn more about the series at bloodcourtesans.com
Wolf Pack New Year’s Resolutions Hop!
Welcome to the Wolf Pack New Year’s Resolution!
This year, my goal is to release a book each month of 2017. Sounds crazy, right? Well, I have the rights back for six books, which I plan to rerelease, three novels/novellas I’m working on, two that are going through edits, and one in the idea stage. So as long as I stay organized and on track, it’s possible. In fact, Pursued: A Vampire Blood Courtesans romance was released yesterday!
What about you? Do you have any resolutions?
Check out more resolutions from the Wolf Pack authors here:
http://michellefoxerotica.blogspot.com/2017/01/wp-new-years-2017.html
New Release – Pursued: A Vampire Blood Courtesans Romance
Released Today!
Have you read the Blood Courtesans series? If not, and you like paranormal romance, I highly recommend it. I read many of the books and loved them and was thrilled to join the other authors in this series. Pursued: A Vampire Blood Courtesans romance is out today, as well as other books in the series! Each book can be read on its own.
Pursued: A Vampire Blood Courtesans Romance
It was only meant to be three nights…After watching my mother die, becoming a Blood Courtesan is key to my future in medicine. With loans racking up, all I have to do is pretend I want the money for tuition, and I’m hired. No one can know the real reason for wanting this job.
But it isn’t as easy as it first seems. On my first night as a courtesan at a ball in Salem, I meet vampires for the first time—and flee.
Vampires are not easily dissuaded. And one in particular, Renato, offers me a proposal I find difficult to resist. He has a dark, smoldering appeal that lures me in. Plus, I might gain the insight I seek.
I’m supposed to provide a service and will be paid well for it. But my feelings complicate our arrangement—and endanger my life.
It was only meant to be three nights, but can I walk away now?
Welcome to the shadow world of Blood Courtesans…where vampires are real and blood is a commodity.
It’s not supposed to be about love…until it is.
Read Now!
Reviews
“I absolutely love these Blood Courtesan Romances, they portray such a passionate and human side to vampires, that they are just as capable of showing compassion. They just need someone to bring it out, after all they too were human once.” ~ Read Our Thoughts Book Blog
“Holy Vamp-a-licious hotness! Another fabulous addition to Michelle Fox’s awesome “Blood Courtesans” series! … I devoured this captivating, fast-paced story in record time, and then was left craving more! … Ms. Carlisle has a magical way with words, weaving enchanting stories with delectable characters that seem to jump right off of the pages! … “Pursued” is a phenomenal PNR Contemporary Romantic Suspense must read with fantastic attention to detail and some twists and turns that will keep the reader engaged & turning pages! … Oh, and don’t forget to wear gloves due to the smoking hot sexy scenes!” ~ Goodreads reviewer
“This book sucked me in right away, no pun intended. I wasn’t sure what to expect in this series but was really excited to read the books of various authors in it… Renato was the perfect vampire. He isn’t stereotypical. Not too overbearingly Alpha and not too Twilight. He seemed more real. This made the story seem more real and was the perfect escape from everyday life. I loved it!” ~ Goodreads reviewer
Read Now!
“Carlisle has built a very different, imaginative, and complex world…”
I’m always happy to read reviews from readers who have fun getting lost in my world as much as I do. Here’s a review of Knights of Stone: Mason.
“This is the first time that I have come across gargoyle shifters, though, and I must say: Wow! I wasn’t sure what to expect from this, but I was duly impressed. Carlisle has built a very different, imaginative, and complex world that was a lot of fun to get lost in.” ~ The Novel Girl Reads
Knights of Stone: Mason
Highland Gargoyles, Book 1
After a bloody and divisive battle twenty-five years ago, the inhabitants of the Isle of Stone—namely, gargoyles, tree witches, and wolf shifters—have lived apart, divided by borders none are permitted to cross. But when Kayla, a tree witch, hears about the unconventional rock concerts that are the talk of gargoyle territory, she sneaks away from her coven to see for herself. Night after night, she returns, not just for the music, but for one particular gargoyle who shifts into human form to play guitar at these avant-garde shows.
Her attention has not gone unnoticed. For several nights, Mason has kept watch for the pixie-like female. He plans to seduce her, unaware she’s not just a visitor from another island. But when he discovers she’s one of the tree witches, he knows that no matter how strong the temptation, anything between them would be forbidden.
Despite everything that should keep them apart, Kayla and Mason can’t resist their dark attraction and plan to meet in secret, but other elements on the isle command their attention. The magical cloak created by the three clans on the island is thinning, leading to repercussions for all. Kayla and Mason are soon caught in the middle of it, and their actions may change the fate of the isle forever.
Read Knights of Stone: Mason today!
Sensuous Review on Knights of Stone: Bryce – “A spicy, seductive, passionate, and witty read”
Knights of Stone: Bryce by Lisa Carlisle is a spicy, seductive, passionate, and witty read. The story of a forever bachelor who is resigned to never mating and a female who has watched the brutal murder of her entire clan coming together and taking us on an adventure ride and seduces our hearts with their passion.
This book and series is a MUST read!
~ Sensuous Reviews
What happens when love arrives at the most unfortunate of times?
Gargoyle shifter, and the last of her clan, Mairi, is running for her life, desperate to keep hidden. When she spots two winged creatures flying high above her in the Highlands of Scotland, she momentarily panics, thinking they’re the same beasts who murdered her family along with her entire clan. Realizing they’re gargoyles like her, she takes flight and discreetly follows them to an island.
Bryce, beta of his clan and drummer for the Knights of Stone, senses something is amiss on the Isle of Stone. At first, he believes he’s merely discomfited by the rumors of atrocities occurring in the Highlands. However, he discovers an intruder on the magically-concealed island home. Once he ascertains that the flame-haired beauty is the sole survivor of a traumatizing attack, he returns to the Highlands to warn his former clan.
Somewhere between cautioning the clan and realizing the necessity of destroying the beasts that threaten them all, Mairi and Bryce discover an attraction that quickly evolves into a consuming passion. A problem even greater than the murderous fiends becomes apparent – the love they share may not survive the battle.
Excerpt from Pursued: A Vampire Blood Courtesans Romance
Released January 10th. Preorder at a discount!
It was only meant to be three nights…
After watching my mother die, becoming a Blood Courtesan is key to my future in medicine. With loans racking up, all I have to do is pretend I want the money for tuition, and I’m hired. No one can know the real reason for wanting this job.
But it isn’t as easy as it first seems. On my first night as a courtesan at a ball in Salem, I meet vampires for the first time—and flee.
Vampires are not easily dissuaded. And one in particular, Renato, offers me a proposal I find difficult to resist. He has a dark, smoldering appeal that lures me in. Plus, I might gain the insight I seek.
I’m supposed to provide a service and will be paid well for it. But my feelings complicate our arrangement—and endanger my life.
It was only meant to be three nights, but can I walk away now?
Welcome to the shadow world of Blood Courtesans…where vampires are real and blood is a commodity.
It’s not supposed to be about love…until it is.
Excerpt
“You’d be a courtesan. Offering a service that includes a precious commodity. Your blood. Your essence.”
Part of what drew me to this role was my fascination with blood, but I wouldn’t dare admit that to her. Some might call by obsession macabre. Let them think what they wanted. I had my reasons. They wouldn’t understand why unless they’d gone through what I had with my mother. If I could gain any insight as a courtesan to prevent what’d happened to her to anyone else—so be it.
A few hours with a vampire might stave off years of suffering.
So, they could suck it.
Inwardly, I groaned. Considering who the clients were, that’s exactly what they’d be eager to do—suck.
“As a courtesan, you’ll offer more than your blood and your body,” she continued. “Some of these vampires have been around for decades, others centuries. They’re bored. Think how disinterested you’d be living out your existence for eternity.”
I considered it. Hopefully, immortality would not include endless required reading, exams, and essays—part of my everyday life.
“Consider yourself an entertainer as well. A distraction to the monotony.”
I nodded. “Okay.”
She raised her index finger. “But, don’t get any foolish romantic ideas of anything more. I see so many young courtesans falling for a vampire, thinking he will take her away for a happily ever after, and then crumbling when they realize they’re no more special than the girl before or after her.”
That would not be a problem with me. As far as I saw this gig, it was a means to get what I needed—not the road to romance. “Understood.”
Preorder today before the price rises!