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Night Owl Reviews Names INFLAME a Top Pick! <3<3<3

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My newest release, INFLAME, was named a Top Pick by Night Owl Reviews! I’m so excited. I love being a BAD author and am thrilled to see readers enjoying my contribution to this awesome shifter world. 😀

INFLAME

A gargoyle shifter and witch romance

Is the curse finally broken?

That must mean the witch is dead.

And he wouldn’t have the satisfaction of destroying her himself…

Lucan, a gargoyle shifter, is finally freed from his stone statue and ready to make up for lost time – a plan that includes acting on the inexplicable pull to the mysterious blonde who waltzes into the underground club where he works.

Elise has hunted Lucan down for one purpose. No way can she allow herself to get distracted by his captivating presence and magnificent eyes.

She blurts out the news: He’s a father.

He’d conceived a child with the witch who’d cursed him — Elise’s sister.

This complication means she must ignore her attraction to him. A fling with him is strictly off-limits.

But, when Elise needs his help to protect her niece and Lucan’s daughter, that dangerous desire might be too difficult to resist…

INFLAME is part of the Bad Alpha Dads project and is a fiery, standalone, paranormal romance in the Underground Encounters series.

Step into Vamps and discover a thrilling new world of steamy paranormal romance featuring sexy shifters, thirsty vampires, passionate witches, and gorgeous gargoyles!

Available at Amazon and in KU!

*** Night Owl Reviews Names Captivated by the Gargoyle a TOP PICK! ***

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“I loved this series and this book. I highly recommend the Stone Sentries (Boston) series. I hope Lisa Carlisle does a spin-off with the other gargoyles and one with Janie.” ~ a Night Owl Reviews Top Pick!

Captivated by the Gargoyle

Stone Sentries 3 (Boston)

One demon remains.

Its objective: Steal Larissa’s magic and Janie’s soul.

Larissa has had enough of magic after breaking through the demon’s darkness that imprisoned her best friend. All she wants is to return to her normal life back on the police force and have one quiet moment with Roman.

But, the demons keep preventing that.

Roman, Commander of the Stone Sentries, is determined to escort his mate and her friend, to safety at the gargoyle compound. When a demon attacks his deputy and abducts Janie, his mission turns into a life-or-death hunt to track them down.

Larissa teams up with Roman and his team of gargoyle shifters to search for Janie in Boston. Where it takes them is even darker than her most terrifying dreams…

Complete Larissa and Roman’s action-packed romance in their thrilling conclusion of the Stone Sentries trilogy.

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“Captivated by the Gargoyle” exceeded my expectations! I was blown away from the start & did not want to stop whenever real life got in the way 😮 lol … I would give this 6 stars if I could for originality, well-defined characters, twists & turns and attention to detail!” ~ Goodreads reviewer

 

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** The Romance Reviews Names IGNITE a Top Pick! ** #PNR #rockstars #TopPick

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The Romance Reviews named IGNITE a Top Pick!

IGNITE

We all have secrets.
 
Some so closely guarded for the safety of ourselves–and others…
 
Lily won’t consider a permanent relationship. When she meets the singer of a rock band at an underground nightclub, she’s disarmed by his sensual voice and mischievous good looks. After an icy introduction, Lily warms up to Nico’s charms.
 
He’s a computer geek by day, and rock star by night. How could she resist such a combination?
She can’t–but must keep an emotional distance. No one would understand her furry little secret. It could be dangerous. Especially during the full moon.
 
Yet, she might be the one in danger…
 
Ignite is the third installment in the Underground Encounters series, set in a club that attracts supernatural creatures.
 
Each book features a different couple–and possibly a different species!–and can be read on its own.
 
Step into Vamps, a thrilling new world of steamy paranormal romance featuring sexy shifters, thirsty vampires, wicked witches, and gorgeous gargoyles.

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EXCERPT

After having a coffee and muffin at a café near the Salem Willows, I wandered down to a bookstore in the main part of town. I scanned the new releases in search of something to sink into while I did my laundry that afternoon. I know—yet another fascinating weekend.
 
“What an oddly pleasant surprise. Fancy seeing you again, Cara.”
 
Cara? Why did that name ring a bell?
 
Oh crap—that was the fake name I used. Just once. With one person. Who had that faint British accent.
 
I glanced up quickly to verify it was him. Those hazel eyes looking directly at me confirmed my hope or fear or whatever it was, as each emotion vied for dominance. For a moment, I lost my surroundings, mesmerized by his eye color. The earthy-brown on the outer edge faded into a mossy-green gradient closer to the pupil. Then I glanced away since guilt flooded me next. Even though his band’s website was public, I couldn’t help but think I’d been snooping.
 
“I’m surprised you remembered,” I said, finally finding the sense to respond.
 
Glancing away from his face wasn’t enough to distract me as my gaze assessed his body. He wore faded jeans and a black T-shirt with a white skull on it. The shirt was just tight enough for me to make out a cut torso beneath. He was lean and cut, showing he worked out on a regular basis. A tattoo of the VC scrolled logo extended from under his sleeve.
 
Hmm, what other tattoos did he have hidden under his clothes?
 
“How could I not? You made it so difficult to get even a fake name out of you.”
 
He smiled and it made me blush for reasons I didn’t quite understand. What I did know was that he still looked hot as hell. Even hotter now than he did onstage. A literary bad boy in a bookstore.
 
And smelled even more intoxicating. Although the scent of his masculinity and the sweat from playing onstage had elicited an involuntary sensual response from me the first time we met, now I found it even more difficult not to bury my face in his neck. I would inhale the heady fragrance of him, the faint scent of soap lingering on him. I’d bet it was Irish Spring.
 
Act normal. Act normal.
 
“What can I say?” I recovered quickly. “I’m a private person. I don’t give out my personal information to someone I just met. Not even to computer geeks who double as rock stars.” I flashed him a smile, which was a mistake. He looked at me so intensely that I forgot my intention of flirting as my mind now swarmed with questions. Time sped up and slowed all at once. Why was he looking at me that way? Did he realize the effect he was having upon me? What the heck was happening? Whatever it was, I didn’t like this feeling of being out of control.
 
I had to break the eye contact to gain some perspective on the situation. But when I looked down, I made the unfortunate mistake of looking directly at his crotch, which threw me off-kilter in a different way.
 
“Find anything promising?” he asked.
 
My cheeks burned. Oh God, yes! There is so much promise right there.
 
“Umm.” I looked up at him again.
 
“A book,” he clarified. “Did you find any promising reads?”
 
You idiot! I scolded myself. I put down the second book in the dystopian series in a conscious effort to break the eye contact and regain some semblance of control. I had to rein in the lust that was making an ass out of me right now.
 
“Not yet. The first book disturbed me so much. I kept reading, wanting to know how it would play out. But I don’t know if I’m ready to climb on the roller coaster ride again just yet. Maybe something lighter? What have you got there?” I asked, looking at the book rather than at him.
 
You’re babbling. Stop it.
 
“The third book in this historical fantasy series. Definitely not a light read. I love these books so much that I hate them.” He ran his hand over his close-cut hair as he laughed, his even, white teeth gleaming.
 
“Why is that?”
 
“Because I can’t put them down. I can’t get anything done without wanting to run back to the book to see what happens to the characters next. And when something happens that blows my mind, I take it personally. Even though I know it’s all fiction and the characters aren’t real. It’s ridiculous!”
 
“Wow, that’s quite an endorsement. I may have to give it a go myself.”
 
“Do it. No, don’t do it. You’ll love me and hate me for it.”
 
I looked up at him once again and felt my insides betraying my attempt to control my emotions. “Well, now I’ll have to try one,” I said. “Where are they?”
 
“I warned you,” he said with that mischievous smile that I’m sure disarmed many other women besides me. “Come with me.” He led me to a display with several books with images of goblets and crowns and other medieval elements on the covers.
 
From behind me, he reached around and grabbed a book. His breath tickled the back of my neck and my eyes almost fluttered closed from the unexpected, intimate warmth. When he placed the book in my hand, his fingers touched mine and lingered.
 
I took a deep breath to center myself and skimmed the back cover.

*** Night Owl Reviews Names FIRE a Top Pick! *** #bookreviews #pnr

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It’s always fantastic to wake up to a review like this–Fire was named a TOP PICK by Night Owl Reviews! This is especially wonderful for me since I absolutely love writing about this couple. Tristan and Maya are so opposite and so flawed, yet perfect for each other.

“Lisa Carlisle has struck gold once again with “Fire” in her Underground Encounters Series. From the first page I couldn’t stop reading. Tristan and Maya are both strong main characters that will make the reader laugh, cry, and sit on the edge of their seats.”

“This book has it all-an adventure ride, hot and steamy scenes that will send one to a cold shower, laughs, some tears, but most of all a great story. Lisa Carlisle is a great author and she knows how to tell a great story.”

~ Night Owl Reviews

Fire

FIREMaya Winters, a firefighter, heads out on Halloween to dance at her favorite club. A man with haunting eyes watches her from the back of the club. He’s just her type–a dark, brooding bad boy. She feels their connection, but thinks it’s merely physical attraction.

Despite being the new owner, Tristan Stone avoids people in the underground goth club due to his curse. But when he spots a woman dancing alone surrounded by an unusual glow, he must discover who she is and what gives her the radiating power.

While they work together to understand their connection, passion ignites, leading to danger. And the heat could send their world up in flames.Fire is book 2  in the Underground Encounters series, set in a club that attracts supernatural creatures. Step into Vamps, a thrilling new world of steamy paranormal romance featuring sexy shifters, thirsty vampires, wicked witches, and gorgeous gargoyles.

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*** The Romance Reviews Names When Darkness Whispers a Top Pick! ***

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When Darkness Whispers

I’m thrilled to share the news that When Darkness Whispers was named a Top Pick by the Romance Reviews!

Some memories are better left forgotten…

Haunted by an unclear past, biologically enhanced Marine, Eva Montreaux, can’t be distracted from her mission. With American servicemen being brutally murdered on the island of Okinawa, it’s more than priority. It’s critical. But when her investigation brings her face to face with Marcos Delacruz, it triggers memories. Ones she lost. Memories that somehow include him.

Marcos Delacruz has tried to forget the woman who left him with nothing but empty promises. Even now, three years later, Eva doesn’t seem to express any guilt over breaking his heart. In truth, she seems to barely recognize him. This deployment has been challenging enough with too many restless spirits haunting the island. But when his own investigation forces him to cross paths with her once more, Marcos discovers there may be a deeper truth.

With the number of murders climbing rapidly and the rising need to track the murderer across the tropical island, Eva struggles to reclaim what she lost. But the island holds darker elements–a serial killer. One that doesn’t appear to be human.

Thrust into a world she can’t escape, Eva must discover a way to stop a murderer from destroying anyone else’s future, but how can she succeed if she can’t even remember what role Marcos played in her past?

When Darkness Whispers is a paranormal romantic suspense novel you won’t want to put down! Go undercover with a supernatural team into a world of vampires, gargoyles, shifters, demons, and ghosts. If you like haunting mystery, spine-tingling suspense, and Japanese mythology, you’ll love When Darkness Whispers!

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See what other readers have said:

“Wow If I could give this story more than 5 stars I would... Suspense, Mystery, and Thrills all in one book.” ~ Book Nook Nuts“

What a fantastic page-turner that wowed me from the get-go! An action-packed, contemporary PNR must read full of suspense that kept me glued to my seat! … This has a fresh, new storyline, with great descriptions, full of surprises and witty dialogue with relatable characters that will keep readers engaged & turning pages just like I did!”  ~ Amazon reviewer

“An awesome read! I couldn’t put it down… Out of all the books I have read from this author, I have to say that this book is now my new favorite.” ~ Amazon reviewer

“Wow Ms. Carlisle has outdone herself this time. You have action, adventure, suspense, forgotten love, shifters, what more can you ask for.” ~ Amazon reviewer

“I think Lisa Carlisle has turned into mystery books! Daaamn and this was a good one!” ~ Amazon reviewer

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When Darkness Whispers

Reviewer’s Choice Award from Redz World Reviews for Seth, a Highland Shifter Romance!

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I’m thrilled to announce that Seth, a wolf shifter romance in the Highland Gargoyles series, received Five Shooting Stars and Shining Star Award from Redz World Reviews!

Seth
Seth, wolf shifter and beta of his island’s pack, had his life planned out. He’d mate with the alpha’s daughter and eventually they’d rule the pack with her. When she chooses another shifter as her mate, his pride his is wounded and future with the pack is threatened. Lost and betrayed, he sets off to find his destiny – or die trying.

Hailey, a park ranger in the Scottish Highlands, is on a mission to save wolves – including the one she rescues from a watery grave. When she treats the wolf’s injury, she’s in for the surprise of her life.

Seth knows better than to trust a human – even one as irresistible as curvy, principled Hailey. Before long, he’s not just struggling to survive – he’s struggling to resist his attraction to Hailey. His wolf promotes a course of action that would change his destiny and put his life in danger. What’s a wolf to do when his heart interferes with his pride?

If you like hot men in kilts and fated mates, read the fiery romance between Seth and Hailey.

Also, A Night Owl Reviews Top Pick! 

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5 Star from Nerd Girl Official for Tempted by the Gargoyle!

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Nerd Girl Official gave five stars to Tempted by the Gargoyle!

“Tempted by the Gargoyle was an interesting mix of PNR and a tough cop heroine…
I definitely recommend this book if you like a tough heroine and a fresh take on PNR”

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Tempted by the Gargoyle

Meet your perfect match this Saturday night–or your perfect match for the night.

Tempted by the GargoyleThe eclipse of the red Supermoon sends crowds into Boston for an evening hyped up for a night of passion, one not to be missed. Police officer Larissa Riley wants nothing to do with the media-driven event, but her friend convinces her they need a night out to move on from the bombings. They visit a new gothic-themed club where Larissa is disturbed by the attractive stranger eying her.

Roman, a gargoyle shifter and commander of the Stone Sentries, patrols from the rooftop of a club on the night of the eclipse. The Supermoon bodes danger and he puts all his sentries on watch. When a blast of dark magic soars past him, he searches for its origin and fixes on a brunette. Something about her is different, demanding all senses be on high alert. Is she dangerous? Or is she in danger?

Larissa invites Roman back to her hotel, unaware he is surveilling her. The night takes a dark turn as secrets are uncovered and danger moves in. Her beloved city is under attack.Larissa must decide who to trust before all is lost, including the fate of her closest friend.

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Reviews

“If you haven’t read Ms. Carlisle’s books, what the heck are you waiting for. Her Gargoyles are hot! Before you know it, you’ll be lost in a world beyond your imagination. Full of wicked fun and tempting Alpha’s.”

“This is my favorite Gargoyle story from the author yet.”

“Wowzer I’m in love with this author, she had me hooked from the beginning  and there was no way I was putting it down.”

“So thrilling, action packed, and romantic. I can’t wait for more. I hope we get more from these two!! Plus, hey, it’s Boston, cops, and gargoyles…..”

“Omg! Omg! Let me start by saying that! This book is exactly what I have been waiting for!… These two characters had such great chemistry, that I can completely see a future for them in series form, and I for one cannot wait for that to happen!”

“Not only is this one of the most romantic and genuine books I’ve read this year, it was literally painful to have to put down. I laughed, I smiled, I screamed, I even caught myself saying “This is the best book I have ever read.” Not once but twice.”

“…a good hot steamy mysterious read.”

“If anybody could convince me that things like gargoyles, which logically,I know do not exist,it would be Lisa Carlisle. This story was crafted really well,it starts up and builds and builds till suddenly you are so into the story that you start to believe that this is real.”

“What an awesome, captivating PNR romantic suspense must read with smoking hot gargoyle shifters & a unique storyline that will keep readers engaged and pages turning!”

“This is my favorite Gargoyle story from the author yet. I really got hooked into it right away.”

“LOVED IT! What a great story line. I love it when an author creates a strong woman meeting and loving a strong man…”

“Lisa Carlisle has outdone herself this time. Who would have thought that a Gargoyle could be hot and sexy but this one is extremely hot and Smexy!!! Yes you read that right!”

“I loved Larissa and Roman’s story.
Good storyline as always, murder, suspense, action, and let’s not forget smexy characters.
Ms. Carlisle series just keep getting better and better.”

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Tempted by the Gargoyle – A Night Owl Top Pick!

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I’m thrilled to share the news that Night Owl Reviews named my latest release a Top Pick!

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Tempted by the Gargoyle

Meet your perfect match this Saturday night–or your perfect match for the night.

Tempted by the GargoyleThe eclipse of the red Supermoon sends crowds into Boston for an evening hyped up for a night of passion, one not to be missed. Police officer Larissa Riley wants nothing to do with the media-driven event, but her friend convinces her they need a night out to move on from the bombings. They visit a new gothic-themed club where Larissa is disturbed by the attractive stranger eying her.

Roman, a gargoyle shifter and commander of the Stone Sentries, patrols from the rooftop of a club on the night of the eclipse. The Supermoon bodes danger and he puts all his sentries on watch. When a blast of dark magic soars past him, he searches for its origin and fixes on a brunette. Something about her is different, demanding all senses be on high alert. Is she dangerous? Or is she in danger?

Larissa invites Roman back to her hotel, unaware he is surveilling her. The night takes a dark turn as secrets are uncovered and danger moves in. Her beloved city is under attack.Larissa must decide who to trust before all is lost, including the fate of her closest friend.

Read Now!

Reviews

“If you haven’t read Ms. Carlisle’s books, what the heck are you waiting for. Her Gargoyles are hot! Before you know it, you’ll be lost in a world beyond your imagination. Full of wicked fun and tempting Alpha’s.”

“This is my favorite Gargoyle story from the author yet.”

“Wowzer I’m in love with this author, she had me hooked from the beginning  and there was no way I was putting it down.”

“So thrilling, action packed, and romantic. I can’t wait for more. I hope we get more from these two!! Plus, hey, it’s Boston, cops, and gargoyles…..”

“Omg! Omg! Let me start by saying that! This book is exactly what I have been waiting for!… These two characters had such great chemistry, that I can completely see a future for them in series form, and I for one cannot wait for that to happen!”

“Not only is this one of the most romantic and genuine books I’ve read this year, it was literally painful to have to put down. I laughed, I smiled, I screamed, I even caught myself saying “This is the best book I have ever read.” Not once but twice.”

“…a good hot steamy mysterious read.”

“If anybody could convince me that things like gargoyles, which logically,I know do not exist,it would be Lisa Carlisle. This story was crafted really well,it starts up and builds and builds till suddenly you are so into the story that you start to believe that this is real.”

“What an awesome, captivating PNR romantic suspense must read with smoking hot gargoyle shifters & a unique storyline that will keep readers engaged and pages turning!”

“This is my favorite Gargoyle story from the author yet. I really got hooked into it right away.”

“LOVED IT! What a great story line. I love it when an author creates a strong woman meeting and loving a strong man…”

“Lisa Carlisle has outdone herself this time. Who would have thought that a Gargoyle could be hot and sexy but this one is extremely hot and Smexy!!! Yes you read that right!”

“I loved Larissa and Roman’s story.
Good storyline as always, murder, suspense, action, and let’s not forget smexy characters.
Ms. Carlisle series just keep getting better and better.”

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* Reviews are coming in for Tempted by the Gargoyle — and they’re hot! *

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I’m thrilled to read the early reviews.

“This is my favorite Gargoyle story from the author yet.”

“Wowzer I’m in love with this author, she had me hooked from the beginning  and there was no way I was putting it down.”

“So thrilling, action packed, and romantic. I can’t wait for more.”

“Omg! Omg! Let me start by saying that! This book is exactly what I have been waiting for!… These two characters had such great chemistry, that I can completely see a future for them in series form, and I for one cannot wait for that to happen!”

“…a good hot steamy mysterious read.”

“I loved Larissa and Roman’s story.
Good storyline as always, murder, suspense, action, and let’s not forget smexy characters.
Ms. Carlisle series just keep getting better and better.”

 

Tempted by the Gargoyle

Tempted by the Gargoyle

Meet your perfect match this Saturday night–or your perfect match for the night.

The eclipse of the red Supermoon sends crowds into Boston for an evening hyped up for a night of passion, one not to be missed. Boston police officer Larissa Riley wants nothing to do with the media-driven event, but her friend convinces her they need a night out after all they’ve gone through. They visit a new gothic-themed club where Larissa is disturbed by the attractive stranger eying her.

Roman, a gargoyle shifter and commander of the Stone Sentries, patrols from the rooftop of a club on the night of the eclipse. The Supermoon bodes danger and he puts all his sentries on watch. When a blast of dark magic soars past him, he searches for its origin and fixes on a brunette. Something about her is different, demanding all senses be on high alert. Is she dangerous? Or is she in danger?

Deciding a night with a hot stranger would be good for her, Larissa invites Roman back to her hotel, unaware he is surveilling her. The night takes a dark turn as secrets are uncovered and danger moves in. Her beloved city is under attack. Larissa must decide who to trust before all is lost, including the fate of her closest friend.

Read Now!