Saturday, September 15, 2012

AUTHOR KRISTINE CHENEY






WELCOME

TO THE

CHRISTMAS WISHES

BLOG HOP TOUR!




 
All Book Trailer Showcase Links are below for a chance to win a  Kindle Paperwhite, A Nook Glow, and a $90 choice giftcard for either Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Both Tablets will come with a book bundle!! Best of Luck!


AUTHOR KRISTINE CHENEY

AWARD-WINNING, BEST-SELLING

AUTHOR OF PARANORMAL


& CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

 

 

SPARTAN HEART SAGA



TITLES:

SPARTAN HEART

PART ONE


SPARTAN HEART

PART TWO



Back Cover Blurb:

Sent away to college in America, Evangeline swore she would never return to England. Anger loses its value when tragedy forces her home to assume ownership of the family's beloved Greco-Roman museum.

Placing a foolish, drunken kiss on a Greek statue in the museum's basement, Evangeline unknowingly frees a Spartan prince from an evil oracle's curse. Suddenly, her lonely life is invaded by the rakish man with knowing emerald green eyes who never eats or sleeps, and seems to know her every thought and feeling.

Falling in love is dangerous, especially when it's with a man who has already been claimed by the bitter oracle Demona. From the moment of her kiss, Evangeline is swept into Dorien's world of mystery, danger, and passion. The Oracle's fury only mounts as they unravel Demona's darkest secrets, but not before Demona finds out about their unborn half-breed immortal twins. 

Demona uses her knowledge of the future to manipulate, but sometimes love has a will, and a heart...of its own.


SPARTAN 

SURRENDER



Back Cover Blurb:

The exciting Spartan Heart Saga continues!

Stubborn and independent, Taryn Hampton takes a calculated gamble. Despite the dangers of a half-breed birth, she’s run off to Blackpool Sands, determined to deliver Thessalus’ baby alone. But when complications arise, desperation soon sets in. With no one around to save Taryn and her unborn child, she’s forced to barter with an evil nemesis for the safety of her newborn. Cursed to endure the consequences of her foolish decisions, she must face this eternal punishment with a mother’s sacrifice.

Thessalus Agiad wants only Taryn, but the willful woman refuses to submit to her feelings. Finding out about his unborn, half-breed babe, he’s aware that Taryn loves him, but she’s still terrified of his immortality. To make matters worse, she now fears his child that grows within her belly. Tired of her repeated rejections and the endless game of chasing after her, Thessalus gives the woman he loves an ultimatum.

The Oracle Demona is wretched, as ever. Tipped off by one of her visions, she awaits the day to retaliate against Dorien and Evangeline. Aware of Taryn’s impending folly, Demona exploits her mistakes to the point of utter devastation. The Witch hires the rakish immortal, Dastan, to carry out her evil plans, knowing well that he’s just another pawn in her self-rigged game.

Enamored with Taryn Hampton, Dastan wants the feisty vixen for himself. Thessalus Agiad is the only man who stands in his way. Hired by Demona to kidnap Taryn, Dastan decides it’s an added bonus to torment his enemy. But Taryn is sick with fever, and he gets more than he bargained for when she becomes a tempting siren in his bed. It matters not that his comely hostage believes that he is Thessalus.

Curses, manipulations, and fears may decimate everything that lies between Taryn and Thessalus, but sometimes love can balm the scars of a wounded soul, and force the most stubborn heart to surrender.


Coming Soon!

SPARTAN PROPOSAL
(2013)

SPARTAN RAPTURE 
(2014)

SPARTAN FIRE 
(2015)

ALSO BY KRISTINE CHENEY


SECRET SANTA



Back Cover Blurb:
                                                                                                                                  
Holly Gordon’s estrangement from her family makes loneliness of the Christmas season hit close to home. Volunteering for the annual Ashton Falls Secret Santa Program is more than a comfort, it’s a blessing. Just knowing she’s able to help another hurting soul experience the joy of a heartfelt Christmas makes her own reality a tiny bit sweeter, that is, until Marcus Jenner ends up on her list.


Marcus Jenner is more than a bronze, muscled looker. This Chickasaw loner isn’t happy being placed on the town’s Secret Santa list. Suffering from the blow of a devastating loss, he has chosen to withdraw from living almost completely. For the life of him, he can’t figure why this pretty little blonde keeps bumping into him, calling him by name, and insisting on giving him presents. Unfortunately for Marcus, every time she does, a billowing cloud of havoc seems to ensue. Why can’t this uninvited vixen leave him alone?

They say time and fate have all of the answers. Holly, in all of her innocence, is drawn to Marcus like a moth to the flame. But Marcus has no intentions of submitting to the threat of his newfound feelings. A painful exchange pushes their lives into a pendulum chaos. His demand for privacy is granted by Holly’s hidden illness. Her sudden absence hits him hard, especially when the arrival of a stranger delivers the rest of his gifts. Right away, he knows something’s horribly wrong. 

Love and selfless giving can rouse a wounded, sleeping heart. But sometimes a Secret Santa gets a few unexpected gifts of her own. 



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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

VERY HAPPY TO BE A PART
OF THIS FANTABULOUS
UPCOMING BLOG HOP!


LOVE, LOVE, LOVE
CHRISTMAS TIME
 
 
 
 
BE SURE TO JOIN US!
 
 
 
 





Wednesday, July 25, 2012

THE SPARTAN HEART SAGA



SPARTAN HEART SAGA



TITLES:

SPARTAN HEART
PART ONE


SPARTAN HEART
PART TWO


Back Cover Blurb:

Sent away to college in America, Evangeline swore she would never return to England. Anger loses its value when tragedy forces her home to assume ownership of the family's beloved Greco-Roman museum.

Placing a foolish, drunken kiss on a Greek statue in the museum's basement, Evangeline unknowingly frees a Spartan prince from an evil oracle's curse. Suddenly, her lonely life is invaded by the rakish man with knowing emerald green eyes who never eats or sleeps, and seems to know her every thought and feeling.

Falling in love is dangerous, especially when it's with a man who has already been claimed by the bitter oracle Demona. From the moment of her kiss, Evangeline is swept into Dorien's world of mystery, danger, and passion. The Oracle's fury only mounts as they unravel Demona's darkest secrets, but not before Demona finds out about their unborn half-breed immortal twins. 

Demona uses her knowledge of the future to manipulate, but sometimes love has a will, and a heart...of its own.



SPARTAN 
SURRENDER


Back Cover Blurb:

The exciting Spartan Heart Saga continues!

Stubborn and independent, Taryn Hampton takes a calculated gamble. Despite the dangers of a half-breed birth, she’s run off to Blackpool Sands, determined to deliver Thessalus’ baby alone. But when complications arise, desperation soon sets in. With no one around to save Taryn and her unborn child, she’s forced to barter with an evil nemesis for the safety of her newborn. Cursed to endure the consequences of her foolish decisions, she must face this eternal punishment with a mother’s sacrifice.

Thessalus Agiad wants only Taryn, but the willful woman refuses to submit to her feelings. Finding out about his unborn, half-breed babe, he’s aware that Taryn loves him, but she’s still terrified of his immortality. To make matters worse, she now fears his child that grows within her belly. Tired of her repeated rejections and the endless game of chasing after her, Thessalus gives the woman he loves an ultimatum.

The Oracle Demona is wretched, as ever. Tipped off by one of her visions, she awaits the day to retaliate against Dorien and Evangeline. Aware of Taryn’s impending folly, Demona exploits her mistakes to the point of utter devastation. The Witch hires the rakish immortal, Dastan, to carry out her evil plans, knowing well that he’s just another pawn in her self-rigged game.

Enamored with Taryn Hampton, Dastan wants the feisty vixen for himself. Thessalus Agiad is the only man who stands in his way. Hired by Demona to kidnap Taryn, Dastan decides it’s an added bonus to torment his enemy. But Taryn is sick with fever, and he gets more than he bargained for when she becomes a tempting siren in his bed. It matters not that his comely hostage believes that he is Thessalus.

Curses, manipulations, and fears may decimate everything that lies between Taryn and Thessalus, but sometimes love can balm the scars of a wounded soul, and force the most stubborn heart to surrender.



Coming Soon!

SPARTAN PROPOSAL
(2013)

SPARTAN RAPTURE 
(2014)

SPARTAN FIRE 
(2015)

ALSO BY KRISTINE CHENEY

SECRET SANTA



Back Cover Blurb


Holly Gordon’s estrangement from her family makes loneliness of the Christmas season hit close to home. Volunteering for the annual Ashton Falls Secret Santa Program is more than a comfort, it’s a blessing. Just knowing she’s able to help another hurting soul experience the joy of a heartfelt Christmas makes her own reality a tiny bit sweeter, that is, until Marcus Jenner ends up on her list.

Marcus Jenner is more than a bronze, muscled looker. This Chickasaw loner isn’t happy being placed on the town’s Secret Santa list. Suffering from the blow of a devastating loss, he has chosen to withdraw from living almost completely. For the life of him, he can’t figure why this pretty little blonde keeps bumping into him, calling him by name, and insisting on giving him presents. Unfortunately for Marcus, every time she does, a billowing cloud of havoc seems to ensue. Why can’t this uninvited vixen leave him alone?

They say time and fate have all of the answers. Holly, in all of her innocence, is drawn to Marcus like a moth to the flame. But Marcus has no intentions of submitting to the threat of his newfound feelings. A painful exchange pushes their lives into a pendulum chaos. His demand for privacy is granted by Holly’s hidden illness. Her sudden absence hits him hard, especially when the arrival of a stranger delivers the rest of his gifts. Right away, he knows something’s horribly wrong. 

Love and selfless giving can rouse a wounded, sleeping heart. But sometimes a Secret Santa gets a few unexpected gifts of her own. 



Buy Now Links!





Monday, April 16, 2012

THE NEXT BOOK IN THE SPARTAN HEART SAGA IS HERE!

THE
SPARTAN HEART SAGA
IS PROUD TO RELEASE
THE THIRD BOOK
IN THIS EXPLOSIVE SERIES...

SPARTAN
SURRENDER



THESSALUS & TARYN

The exciting Spartan Heart Saga continues!

Stubborn and independent, Taryn Hampton takes a calculated gamble. Despite the dangers of a half-breed birth, she’s run off to Blackpool Sands, determined to deliver Thessalus’ baby alone. But when complications arise, desperation soon sets in. With no one around to save Taryn and her unborn child, she’s forced to barter with an evil nemesis for the safety of her newborn. Cursed to endure the consequences of her foolish decisions, she must face this eternal punishment with a mother’s sacrifice.

Thessalus Agiad wants only Taryn, but the willful woman refuses to submit to her feelings. Finding out about his unborn, half-breed babe, he’s aware that Taryn loves him, but she’s still terrified of his immortality. To make matters worse, she now fears his child that grows within her belly. Tired of her repeated rejections and the endless game of chasing after her, Thessalus gives the woman he loves an ultimatum.

The Oracle Demona is wretched, as ever. Tipped off by one of her visions, she awaits the day to retaliate against Dorien and Evangeline. Aware of Taryn’s impending folly, Demona exploits her mistakes to the point of utter devastation. The Witch hires the rakish immortal, Dastan, to carry out her evil plans, knowing well that he’s just another pawn in her self-rigged game.

Enamored with Taryn Hampton, Dastan wants the feisty vixen for himself. Thessalus Agiad is the only man who stands in his way. Hired by Demona to kidnap Taryn, Dastan decides it’s an added bonus to torment his enemy. But Taryn is sick with fever, and he gets more than he bargained for when she becomes a tempting siren in his bed. It matters not that his comely hostage believes that he is Thessalus.

Curses, manipulations, and fears may decimate everything that lies between Taryn and Thessalus, but sometimes love can balm the scars of a wounded soul, and force the most stubborn heart to surrender.






AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT
THE LINKS BELOW:



Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Want Spartan Heart, Part One?

Go grab Spartan Heart, Part One, for FREE at Smashwords RIGHT NOW! Get the code here: http://www.astraeapress.blogspot.com/2012/02/day-28.html?m=1

Hurry before the code expires!

Monday, February 27, 2012

WINNERS OF THE FLIRTING WITH LOVE: IT'S ALL ABOUT THE ROMANCE BLOG HOP TOUR (FEB 24-26)


FLIRTING WITH LOVE:
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE ROMANCE
BLOG HOP TOUR (FEB 24-26)


HELLO FRIENDS...HERE ARE THE WINNERS!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

1) GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Cheralyn

2) FIRST PRIZE WINNER: Tina B

3) SECOND PLACE WINNERS:  JoAnna, Susan W., Tammy Ramey, Sara Daniel

4) THIRD PLACE WINNERS: Rhonda D, Ashley Applebee, Kyreadinggirl, Melanee, Mbourn, Angie Adair, Ann Montclair

Thank you all for participating in this blog hop! For those of you who did not win, we will be having another blog hop in mid-March.


INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLAIMING PRIZES:

1) Grand Prize Winner: Please send a message to me at: www.facebook.com/KristineCheney to confirm the email address where you would like your ebooks sent. In addition to SH1 and SH2, please specify which four Astraea Press e-books you would like from the pink list below, along with your full name and full mailing address for the mailing of your bookmarks. (You can also choose my Secret Santa, if you wish!)

2) First Prize Winner: Please send a message to me at: www.facebook.com/KristineCheney to confirm the email address where you would like your ebooks sent, along with your full name and full mailing address for the mailing of your bookmarks.

3) 2nd Place Prize Winners: Please send a message to me at: www.facebook.com/KristineCheney to confirm the email address where you would like your ebooks sent. Please specify if you would like Spartan Heart, Part OneOR Spartan Heart, Part Two, along with your full name and full mailing address for the mailing of your bookmark.

4) 3rd Place Prize Winners: (US residents only) please send a message to me at: www.facebook.com/KristineCheney, along with your full name and full mailing address for the mailing of your bookmark.  

1) A Deal with the Devil, Part One, by J. Gunnar Grey


2) Lifeline Echoes by Kay Springsteen


3) Heartsight by Kay Springsteen


4) The Keepers by Monique O'Connor James


5) Tinsel Town by Stephanie Taylor


6) Through the Rabbit Hole by Lisa Kumar


7) The Perfect Rose by Felicia Rogers


8) A New Dream by Elaine Cantrell


9) Lizzie and the Rebel by Stephy Smith


10) Wayward Soul by Kim Bowman


11) The Picture by Stephanie Taylor


12) Lucky for Her by Stephanie Taylor


13) Sunny Days, Moonlit Nights by Jean Joachim

For those of you who would like to purchase the e-books Spartan Heart Part One, and/or Spartan Heart Part Two, the BUY NOW! tab above contains all the links.




I am pleased to announce that both SH1 and SH2 books have been put together in ONE PAPERBACK BOOK!! SPARTAN HEART is 458 pages of pure bliss at Amazon: the BUY NOW! tab above contains all the links.
Also, My new Christmas novella Secret Santa has just been released and is available for purchase at Amazon, B&N, Smashwords, iBooks, Omnilit & All Romance EBooks! the BUY NOW! tab above contains all the links. You will LOVE this heartfelt, Christmas story!


Thank you all for visiting my website and for your valued friendship. I hope to see you all next month!
Kristine Cheney

Thursday, February 23, 2012

FLIRTING WITH LOVE: IT'S ALL ABOUT THE ROMANCE BLOG HOP TOUR (FEB 24-26)


FLIRTING WITH LOVE: 
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE ROMANCE
BLOG HOP TOUR (FEB 24-26)



TOUR RULES:
1) HAVE FUN!!!



2) INVITE ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS!!! SPREAD THE WORD!!!


3) THIS TOUR STARTS: Friday, February 24 (Arizona Time)


THIS TOUR ENDS: Monday, February 26, at Midnight (Arizona Time)
Winners will be drawn and posted February 27th! ***


4) MEET AND MINGLE WITH ALL THE AUTHORS AND BOOK PAGES! EXPERIENCE A NEW PARTY DESTINATION AT EVERY STOP! PARTICIPATE IN EVERY BLOG CONTEST AND BE ENTERED FOR CHANCES TO WIN MULTIPLE PRIZES! EVERY BLOG VISITED IS ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO WIN!!

5) PARTICIPATION AT ALL BLOGS IS RECOMMENDED, BUT NOT REQUIRED. REMEMBER, THE MORE BLOGS YOU HOP, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING PRIZES. EVERY AUTHOR AND BOOK PAGE IS WAITING TO MEET AND INTERACT WITH YOU, SO PLEASE BE SURE TO SHOW EVERYONE SOME LOVE!


6) DID I MENTION TO HAVE FUN? WHOO! HOO!! HERE WE GOOOOOOOOOOOO!

***Authors have full discretion to choose an alternate winner in the event any winner fails to claim their prize(s) within 72 hours of their name being posted or after notification of win, whichever comes first. Anyone who participates in this blog hop tour is subject to these rules***


LIKE HALLMARK CHANNEL

HOLIDAY MOVIES?

YOU WILL LOVE MY
HEARTFELT, CHRISTMAS NOVELLA...

SECRET SANTA


Holly Gordon’s estrangement from her family makes loneliness of the Christmas season hit close to home. Volunteering for the annual Ashton Falls Secret Santa Program is more than a comfort, it’s a blessing. Just knowing she’s able to help another hurting soul experience the joy of a heartfelt Christmas makes her own reality a tiny bit sweeter, that is, until Marcus Jenner ends up on her list.


Marcus Jenner is more than a bronze, muscled looker. This Chickasaw loner isn’t happy being placed on the town’s Secret Santa list. Suffering from the blow of a devastating loss, he has chosen to withdraw from living almost completely. For the life of him, he can’t figure why this pretty little blonde keeps bumping into him, calling him by name, and insisting on giving him presents. Unfortunately for Marcus, every time she does, a billowing cloud of havoc seems to ensue. Why can’t this uninvited vixen leave him alone?


They say time and fate have all of the answers. Holly, in all of her innocence, is drawn to Marcus like a moth to the flame. But Marcus has no intentions of submitting to the threat of his newfound feelings. A painful exchange pushes their lives into a pendulum chaos. His demand for privacy is granted by Holly’s hidden illness. Her sudden absence hits him hard, especially when the arrival of a stranger delivers the rest of his gifts. Right away, he knows something’s horribly wrong.


Love and selfless giving can rouse a wounded, sleeping heart. But sometimes a secret santa gets a few unexpected gifts of her own.
*Available at Amazon, B&N, Smashwords, iBooks*
Purchase links are in the BUY NOW tab at the top of this website!

LOVE PARANORMAL ROMANCE?


SPARTAN HEART SAGA:

WHERE TIME-TRAVEL
PARANORMAL ROMANCE

MEETS HISTORY AND DESTINY




SPARTAN HEART:
LOSING IT ALL PLACES YOU
IN A POSITION TO GAIN EVERYTHING.
TIME MEANS NOTHING WHEN THE ONE
DESTINED TO LOVE YOUR HEART
HAS WAITED CENTURIES!

Sent away to college in America, Evangeline swore she would never return to England. Anger loses its value when tragedy forces her home to assume ownership of the family's beloved Greco-Roman museum.

Placing a foolish, drunken kiss on a Greek statue in the museum's basement, Evangeline unknowingly frees a Spartan prince from an evil oracle's curse. Suddenly, her lonely life is invaded by the rakish man with knowing emerald green eyes who never eats or sleeps, and seems to know her every thought and feeling.

Falling in love is dangerous, especially when it's with a man who has already been claimed by the bitter oracle Demona. From the moment of her kiss, Evangeline is swept into Dorien's world of mystery, danger, and passion. The Oracle's fury only mounts as they unravel Demona's darkest secrets, but not before Demona finds out about their unborn half-breed immortal twins.

Demona uses her knowledge of the future to manipulate, but sometimes love has a will, and a heart...of its own.


*Available at Amazon, B&N, Smashwords, iBooks*
Purchase links are in the BUY NOW tab at the top of this website!



COMING MARCH 2012
THE NEXT BOOK IN THE
SPARTAN HEART SAGA

SPARTAN SURRENDER!

THE STORY OF THESSALUS AND TARYN
About the Author:


Kristine Cheney is an award-winning, multi-published author. Her credits include the heart-warming Christmas novella, Secret Santa, and the Spartan Heart Saga, of which she has released Spartan Heart, Part One, and Spartan Heart, Part Two. Spartan Surrender is the next book in the series, expected by March 2012, and Spartan Proposal is planned by Fall 2012, with more books scheduled to follow. She is also currently writing Guilty of Innocence, a single-title release expected in 2012.
An Arizona native, Kristine lives in Surprise and has been married 22 years to her high school sweetheart Brett. She is the mother of Taryn, Brett, and Zackary, and is a young Grammy to Parker, Ivy, and baby Evely'nn. A huge labrador lover, she is also mom to yellow lab Magnus and to the very naughty (and huge) white Labra-doodle puppy Brody.

Hobbies include writing passionate love stories that involve chivalrous characters, dashing adventure, forked humor, and the ever-true good vs. evil dilemma. Her favorite place to relax is anywhere within close proximity to a beach or wooded lake. A huge history buff, she plans to one day make a trek across the US to get her fill of American wonder (with hubby, labs, and lap top in tow). She loves a good hot cup of coffee with Creme Brulee liquid creamer and sugar. A maestro with a bag of frosting, Wilton cake decorating lessons only fueled her artistic fire. She is pretty darn awesome at crankin' out a deluxe wedding, baby shower, or themed birthday cake that will make your toes curl.


*Take a peek at my website & check out my links!

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PRIZES FOR THIS CONTEST:

1) Grand Prize: A .pdf e-book of Spartan Heart, Part One, and Spartan Heart, Part Two, and your choice of any four .pdf e-books below, plus two autographed bookmarks!!!

2) First Place Prize: One winner will be chosen to receive a .pdf e-book of Spartan Heart, Part One, and Spartan Heart, Part Two, plus two autographed bookmarks!!!

3) Second Place Prizes: Multiple winners will be chosen to receive their choice of .pdf e-book Spartan Heart, Part One, or Spartan Heart, Part Two, or Secret Santa plus an autographed bookmark!!!

4) Third Place Prizes: Multiple winners will be chosen to receive an autographed bookmark!!!**
**E-book prizes are International, however, all bookmark prizes are for US winners only. International Third Place winners will receive another prize in lieu of a bookmark, at the authors complete discretion.**






GRAND PRIZE WINNER ALSO CHOOSES ANY 4 ASTRAEA PRESS BOOKS BELOW:

1) A Deal with the Devil, Part One, by J. Gunnar Grey
2) Lifeline Echoes by Kay Springsteen
3) Heartsight by Kay Springsteen
4) The Keepers by Monique O'Connor James
5) Tinsel Town by Stephanie Taylor
6) Through the Rabbit Hole by Lisa Kumar
7) The Perfect Rose by Felicia Rogers
8) A New Dream by Elaine Cantrell
9) Lizzie and the Rebel by Stephy Smith
10) Wayward Soul by Kim Bowman
11) The Picture by Stephanie Taylor
12) Lucky for Her by Stephanie Taylor
13) Sunny Days, Moonlit Nights by Jean Joachim

SPARTAN HEART:
DESTINY IS ALWAYS ETERNAL

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