Rock-Stars, Groupies, Music, and More

Life has been crazy as it always seems to be. I'm working on meeting my deadline for Bad Beats. I am really, really excited for this book. In fact, in celebration of its upcoming release, I have been sharing some old rock-star memorabilia (backstage pass photos and other pictures) on my personal Facebook page and on my author page. 

You can join me on Facebook here:

C.L. Riley Personal Page
C.L. Riley Author Page

Yes, I was a teen in the late seventies and eighties. Sex, drugs, and rock n' roll was our credo, and we lived by it. I've done plenty of things I'm not exactly proud of, but I sure had some amazingly fun and exciting times too. Going to concerts, meeting bands, partying with said bands and more. I have been able to hang on to a ton of my backstage passes and even snapped a few photos. Remember...this was the pre-cell phone era. Sadly, I didn't get to take a bunch of selfies with the famous folks I was hanging out with. I do, thankfully, have some pretty good pictures and autographs. 

Check out some of my old passes and the teasers for Bad Beats, A Rock-star Step-brother Romance.  

 

 Now for the book...

 

I hope I peaked your interest for Bad Beats! I also want to thank everyone who has picked up a copy of Scorched Souls: The Complete Saga (Firetrap, Firefight, Firestorm, and Fireworks all in one BIG book) released in February.

Say hello! I'd love to hear from you. What are you reading? Watching? It is so fun to connect with readers around the globe. I have met some amazing people this past year. I'm counting on 2016 to be a year to remember. 

If you'd like to read Bad Beats, make sure to add to your Goodreads to read list and watch for giveaways. I am currently running this CONTEST:

 

New Release and Promotion

Scorched Souls: The Complete Saga is LIVE at last. You can read Firetrap, Firefight, Firestorm, and Fireworks all in one 'big book.' Plus two bonus chapters! Grab it on Kindle. It is currently free for Kindle Unlimited.

Also happening is a Review Promotion.
 How it works...

1. Read the book.
2. Review the book on Amazon.
3. Send me a personal message via Facebook, Twitter, Email etc. with a link or screenshot of the review.
4. Wait until February 22, 2016 to see if you're the big WINNER! (Random drawing will be used to select the winner from submitted reviewers.)

The Prize: One (1) $25.00 Amazon Gift Card OR $25.00 in PayPal cash to spend as you wish, and a future copy of Bad Beats, to be released Spring 2016.

I know how busy we all are, and leaving a review can sometimes feel like a chore. Even when I love a book, I have difficulty writing/leaving reviews, too...thus the little motivating 'push' to encourage you to share your thoughts about Scorched Souls.

Many of you send me personal notes that describe how much you have enjoyed Boone and Olympia's story. Would you be willing to share those same thoughts with the world?  Even a few short words can help readers decide what to read. Like any author, it is my dream you will get lost in the tale I've told and help spread the word so others can find my work 'on the shelf' with so many other fantastic reading choices.

A big thank you is in order as well!


Francessca's Romance Reviews hosted my Release Day Blitz. Take a peek! You'll find the options to connect with me on her post.

Thank you, Francessca and all the participating blogs and websites for helping share Scorched Souls with your followers! Thank you readers for reading. Thank you fellow authors for your support, advice, and encouragement. Thank you to those of you who make it your personal mission to spread the word for indie authors and their books. You all mean so much and I appreciate all you do.

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It's Live at Last! Fireworks is now available.

 I haven't been blogging much due to working so hard to complete the fourth and final installment in the Scorched Souls Series - Fireworks. And...drum roll, please! It is now LIVE and ready to read. 

The entire Scorched Souls Series is finished. There will be a very cool, special edition paperback coming in the next couple of weeks, with a bonus chapter. If you have been curious to learn what happens with Boone and Olympia, now is the time. 

Fireworks is just $.99 or FREE for Kindle Unlimited. Also, book one, Firetrap, will be reduced and available as a FREEBIE starting tomorrow, December 28 through December 31. So it is a great time to start the series if you've been waiting for all the books to be completed. 

Purchase Links for Fireworks:

Get Fireworks in US

Get Fireworks in CA

Get Fireworks in UK

Get Fireworks in AU 

Other News:

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. 2015 is coming to a rapid conclusion. I want to wish you and your loved ones a HAPPY AND BLESSED NEW YEAR! 

 
 
 

Firestorm is LIVE at last!

After a crazy few days dealing with KDP's review/approval process, Firestorm is finally available for your reading pleasure. They initially refused to publish due to the content. Yes, this installment is darker, dirtier, and dangerous, and had some apparent 'trigger' words, but I have read far more graphic books. 

The good news...I made a few, very small changes and it is ready to read. Having a "banned" book for a day or two was rather stressful. I am glad it is over. 

Here are some Book Teasers, and below you will find links to Firestorm on various Amazon sites. 

Purchase Firestorm on Amazon

Amazon US Store

Amazon UK Store

Amazon AU Store

Amazon CA Store

Thank you so much for reading the Scorched Souls Serial-Series. You can expect the fourth and final book -- Fireworks -- to release in late November (sooner if possible). Your reviews and comments mean so much. I would be so grateful if you could take a minute to leave a brief review on Amazon...Goodreads too, if you feel the urge. 

Again thank you and happy reading!

Seven More Days!

Firestorm is almost here! That's right. Book three in the Scorched Souls-Serial-Series is ready to release any day. On October 7, 2015, you will be able to grab the darkest, dirtiest, and most deadly book in the series...so far. I can't believe Boone and Olympia's journey is winding down. After Firestorm, only Fireworks remains.

However, there are some really cool "things" coming when the series is complete sometime in November. One I can share. There will be a collector's edition, trade-paperback book that features all four novellas in one place. There will also be a new cover reveal for that special edition coming soon. I am dying to share the new cover with you! It was created by the original book cover designer for the series: Laura Gordon, with The Book Cover Machine.

My next project has to do with stepbrothers and rock stars. Wait till you meet Shag, in my upcoming book, Bad Beats. He got his nickname from, you guessed it, his 'shagging' skills. More on that project coming soon too.

In the meantime, get ready to read Firestorm and don't forget Bottle Banished: Dreaming of Genie, the full-length, Dark Fantasy Romance is currently just $.99 and FREE for Kindle Unlimited.

I absolutely LOVE my own personal Unlimited subscription. I can read tons of books for free, free, free - after the $9.99 monthly fee on Amazon! For a reading addict, that's a darn good deal.

Happy Reading Everyone! 

Here is my PS: Remember, please, if you would; take just a few minutes to leave book reviews. As an author, that is so important to me and truly helps readers decide what books to spend their valuable time and money on. If you believe my book/s is worth reading, please let others know. 

Firestorm

The third book in the Scorched Souls Serial-Series, Firestorm, is coming soon. I need to prepare you...this installment is the darkest of the four books. 

I promise there will be Fireworks once the storm passes, but these characters will go through hell to reach their HEA. Be Warned. 

Amazing Fan-made Trailer for Firetrap!

Check out the new, amazing fan-made trailer for Firetrap. Is Angel talented or what? I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July weekend. You will be able to pre-order Firefight any day now. Can't wait to share book two with you. Until then...happy reading!

What do you think of the trailer? I was thrilled.