Guest Blog and Giveaway: Ciara Lake

 We have Ciara Lake with us today guest blogging about some of her new releases.  Help me in welcoming Ciara to Cocktails and Books!

Hello I’m Ciara Lake.  I’m a newly published author and very excited to be part of this industry.  I've always wanted to write.  But first, I pursued another career.  I went to college to be a teacher and on to law school to become a lawyer.  So by day I practice law and by night I write romance.   As of December 2011, I have three books available to be purchased, The Triaxen, Xihirah, and The Ketchikan Man.  I appreciate being able to connect with readers on Cocktails and Books.    

I just finished working on my next book in the Xihirian series, Tallusian Nights.  The first book is Xihirah.  You can purchase it at Siren Publishing.   This series is about a universe at war.   Terrorist, the Realmist, who promote hate and intolerance are causing fear to cripple the universe.  Something most be done.  A meeting to discuss the options bring together the hero and heroine, Kael and Saleeya.

Xihirah is the military power of the universe and Kael is it's prince.  He's a shape shifter, powerful warrior, handsome and charismatic politician. An alpha male like no other.  Saleeya is an earthen human who was employed by the counsel of planets to serve as a communication specialist.   Talented and beautiful she meets the fierce warrior.  When Kael sees the alluring beauty he recognizes her as his mate.   

In Tallusian Nights, the war goes on between the Realmist and the rest of the Universe.  The Xihirian military comes to the planet Tallusia’s rescue.  Princess Zalora Zimbali is rescued by Kael's son Val.  They have many heated nights in the wilds of Tallusia.  The Tallusians too are victims of the Realmist intolerance.  When creating this series, I took a problem from our world, hatred and prejudice putting it in a sci fi setting.  Using real problems in our world makes for an exciting story.  Add in relationships, sex, love, and the Xihirian series comes to life.  The Xihirian stories are erotic romances with all these and other exciting elements making it a fully enjoyable read.

In Tallusian Nights, Felix Tomron, the new leader of the Realmist gives Val Braeden a difficult way to go, he’s out for revenge.  Revenge always makes a good tale too.

It was very exciting to write Tallusian Nights.  I truly love writing about interesting aliens.   Soon I will be submitting it to Siren to be published.  I’ve already planned out the next book, Fires of Zenite.  This next story will be about Val’s Uncle, Kade Braeden.  Kade is a bad boy prince who is about to meet his ladylove and have his adventure and romance in the stars on a very hot planet.  It always takes the right woman to settle her bad boy down.

Just before I started writing Tallusian Nights, I finished my first book in the Forsaken Series.  I’m writing this series with Author Patricia Bates writing under pen name Elise Whyles.   The series will feature a fantasy world filled with fantasy realms.  There will be dragons, elementals, vampires, Krevellians, trolls, merpeople, Greek gods, Norse gods, the enchanted forest, and more.  Each book is a sensual experience for our readers.  Both Elise and I are very excited.  Stay tuned to read free micro novels on various characters along the way. 

In October of 2011, eTreasure’s published The Ketchikan Man.  This is a short story set in modern day, in the wilds of Alaska just outside Ketchikan.  Alaska is a gorgeous place.  Leea, from Oklahoma, enjoys a texting relationship with Lucan.  She works up the nerve to go meet him.  It has its risks to meet people like this, but Leea’s adventure is wonderful.  Leea learns about a paranormal world within our own, falling in love with a man who claims her as his mate.  This is a sweet romance.

Right now, I'm writing a book called  An Angel for Avery.  It's a modern day story taking place in Maine.  Avery's a pastry chef at an historic Inn.  Fresh out of college Avery's lonely and has some struggles.  She's far from her home and family in Chicago.  One morning she wanders into Granny's Cupboard on Bay Street.  There she finds a gorgeous cut glass antic ornament.  An angel with a huge sword sparkles grabbing her attention.  She purchases the ornament, makes a wish, and her life will never be the same.   

Additionally, I am starting another series with Elise Whyles with the working title, Akvo the Waters of Life. This series is in early stages, so stay tuned for more information.  It’s great to come home each night and devote some time creating wonderful worlds and adventures.  It's refreshing to think about romances that are committed and forever.  After all, in my fictional worlds there’s a big difference from the world I work in, divorce court.   There’s always a happy ending in my books.

Also, check out The Triaxen. If you like vampire stories, you'll love this story too.  This is also available at Siren Publishing.  Krevan Vallex, the hero, is strong, fast, with a bite only for his mate.  It’s a great story with a lot of action.  Both the hero and the heroine are running from their pasts into each other’s arms.

Thank you to Cocktails and Books for this opportunity to blog.  And thank you to all the readers who enjoy my adventures in love.

Have a blessed New Year!

--Ciara Lake

www.ciaralakeromanceauthor.com 
www.ciaralakeromancebooks.com

Check out my youtube videos on The Triaxen, Xihirah and The Ketchikan Man too!

Giveaway
Ciara is giving away an ebook copy of Xihirah.  To enter, complete the Rafflecopter below and let us know what your favorite genre to read is.  The winner will be chosen, at random, on February 4, 2012.

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