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Happy October! 🎃 It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Happy Fall!

Hey loves! I know, I know, it’s been a long time.

I’ve been struggling with my work/life/writing balance as of late. Doctoring has been entirely overwhelming (as you might imagine), and not only are my patients trying to catch up on their appointments/screenings, we’re now dealing with another spike in COVID-19 cases.

I’ve got be honest, I think it’s going to be a very rough winter for me. Hell, this whole year has been rough.

Along with a boatload of personal things happening, the struggle has been real on multiple levels, and returning to the world of the Senary has been tough. But I’ve recently hit 90K words on FURIOUS ANGELS, so I’m almost there! I’m finally on vacation next week (for my birthday and Halloween!) so I’m hoping I can wrap up the first draft. Unfortunately, FA won’t be published this year, and for that I’m truly sorry.

At this point, I’m taking things one day at a time, and hopefully you’ll hang in there with me. ❤

I often hit the beach in order to clear my mind and reset myself. Ocean therapy definitely works for me and it’s the best time of year for it here in RI. I snagged this picture a few nights ago and didn’t edit a single thing! It was beautiful. ❤

What do you do for self-care?

Recent VERMILION LIES wins!

I’m thrilled to announce that VERMILION LIES won the Paranormal Romance category in the 2020 CRW Beverley Contest! Yay!

VL also was the Runner-Up in the Paranormal Romance category in the 2020 Raven Awards by Uncaged Magazine!

Thank you so much for your votes, loves! Without you, this wouldn’t be possible, and I’m forever humbled and grateful for all of your support. ❤

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Until next time…

Stay safe and healthy, my friends! Hopefully when I check back in, FURIOUS ANGELS will be complete. 😉 Stay tuned!

And HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Best,

Linda

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Quick update and vote for VERMILION LIES in the RONE awards!

Progress!

Hey loves!

Just a quick update from yours truly. 🙂

I recently had some (very much needed) time off from work and tacked on 13K words to FURIOUS ANGELS! I know that may not be much to some authors, but it was plenty for me! I’m about 2/3 of the way through the book now and so much is happening (poor Kasen and Veronica)! I can’t wait for you all to read it. ❤

I’m hoping to share a snippet with you soon. I just have to find a non-spoilery one! 😉

I promise to start back up with character bios. Now that I’m back at work, I’ve been getting slammed, of course. The COVID-19 situation here in RI is pretty stable (at least so far), but we’re not quite improving yet. The state reopened for Phase I last weekend, so the next few weeks will be crucial to see how it all pans out. *fingerscrossed*

The weather has been beautiful, so it’s been hard…but we’re getting there!

 

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Please VOTE for VERMILION LIES in the RONE Awards

VERMILION LIES is a finalist in InD’Tale’s RONE awards and I need your help!

The first round is for readers to vote for their favorite books in each category, so in order for VL to advance, it needs a certain amount of votes. You do have to create an account/log-in at InD’Tale in order to vote, but it’s a free awesome indie magazine that features some amazing authors and their books!

If you’d like to help VERMILION LIES win, first click this link to log-in or create an account:

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Then click this link for the voting page:

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Select VERMILION LIES by L.D. Rose and click the vote button! That’s it! YAY!

If you decide to vote, I would be forever grateful! Although all my Senary books have been nominated, they’ve never advanced past the voting stage. Let’s make it a first this year with Dax and Cindel!

 

Until next time…

Stay safe and healthy, my friends! More fun and shenanigans coming soon. ❤

Best,

Linda

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Well, this is a mess.

Hi loves! Long time, no chat (since January, wowza). It’s been a very interesting few months, that’s for sure.

I’m okay, still haven’t come down with COVID-19 yet. Considering I’ve been working at 4 different hospitals and various offices across the state, I’m counting myself blessed.

Every day is getting worse here, but we’re hanging in there. Supplies of personal protective equipment are still pretty scarce. 😣 We’re seeing the surge in my state now and I’m hoping we can keep our hospitalization and death rates down enough to manage this. I’ve already been granted “disaster privileges” for every hospital in the area.

There are clearly WAY more positive cases than are being reported. The majority of people are not being tested (and asked to simply stay home and wait out their symptoms) because there are not enough tests, and frankly, not enough PPE to administer them. I’ve been wearing the same mask for the past week and plan to until it’s no longer functioning or soiled. We’re conserving as much as possible without risking lives, but other states are not so lucky. Many of my med school friends in NYC have told me the situation is a disaster there and looking pretty dire.

Unfortunately, we’re in this for the long haul since this virus is taking on a classic pandemic spread. I understand the economic impact is going to be profound if we don’t restart our economy, but I promise you, if we open back up too soon, that curve is going to shoot right up again and we’re going to lose more lives. We HAVE to balance these decisions carefully.

This is not about the mortality rate, per se, because most of us will survive this. It’s about the VOLUME of cases hitting the hospitals, as I’m sure you’ve all heard time and time again. It’s about the people who WOULD survive if they had a ventilator available to them, but may not have one if the hospitals are overrun. All of these comparisons to the flu are irrelevant because the flu causes a steady flow of infections. COVID-19 is more like a rising tsunami in terms of healthcare burden.

I know everyone is hopeful for drugs, but this virus is moving faster than we can imagine, and maybe they will help. Maybe they won’t. We can’t necessarily rely on this or a vaccine to suddenly cure everyone. While it’s important to continue work on both of these elements (and trust me, we are working on them), we also have to do damage control. We have to PREVENT this virus from spreading i.e. stay home, social distance, practice good hygiene, and remain out of harm’s way.

As you can probably guess, I haven’t done much in the writing realm of my life. But I do have some news to share and a book sale if you all need a little escape for a while. I think we could all use one!

(On a brighter note, gotta love coming home to this the other day! 😂😍 Hubby, my sister, and my BFF got me all the necessities! ❤️ PSA: the masks are unused 😏)

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VERMILION LIES and THE ORDER OF THE SENARY SERIES are winners!

81621202_2417761658485590_7900675233860812800_oVERMILION LIES and THE ORDER OF THE SENARY SERIES won second place for Best Paranormal Romance and Best Paranormal Romance Series by The Paranormal Romance Guild! 😲

Thank you so much for voting for my lowly books, loves! 🖤You’re all AWESOME and the best readers an author could ask for!

Here’s the list of winners: WINNERS

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The Soul Mate Tree Box Set is on sale for 99 pennies!

From April 1-6

Featuring my very own archangel paranormal romance, SWEET SACRIFICE! 🖤

Get 12 fabulous novellas for 8.25 cents each.

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Heaven is hell without her… 

Former Navy SEAL Sebastian “Bash” Lockard died in Afghanistan after leaping on a grenade to save his comrades. Little did he know his act of heroism would grant him a ticket into Heaven’s elite army as one of the few and powerful Archangels. Struggling with his new existence, Bash still retains his human memories, leaving behind a wife he loves with all of his heart. Although he’s forbidden to see her, he can’t resist her lure, or the mortal desires he harbors for her.

As a young widow and nurse, Irene Lockard still mourns her husband two years after his untimely death. His absence is everywhere, and when her best friend weds, she hits an emotional rock bottom. As if summoned from the skies above, Sebastian appears before her, and they share an unforgettable night. But when he once again vanishes, she wonders if she’s truly gone mad with grief.

The only way Sebastian can remain with Irene is if he makes the ultimate sacrifice. But will she overcome her fear of losing him again to another war?

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Until next time…

Stay safe, my friends. We’ll get through this. ❤️

Best,

Linda

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July Updates!

Happy Summer, Loves!

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A lot has been going on with this here creepy chick!

After 10 years of medical training (4 years of medical school, 1 year internship, 4 years of residency, and 1 year of fellowship), I’m finally finished! As of July 1st, I’m officially an Attending. 😀

It’s been a long haul (for the both of us, lol) but I wouldn’t change a thing. I’m so grateful for the opportunities I’ve had and all the experiences medicine has to offer. It has truly changed me for the better and I’m a better human for it.

Now on to the next phase of establishing my practice and contributing to the academic community. 🖤

But also, WRITING. Y’all know I’m never going to stop, right? I have waaaaay too many words to get on the page. And I can’t wait!

Rave Editorial Reviews for VERMILION LIES!

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VL is getting some fabulous reviews and I wanted to share them with you! Reviews take so much time and effort, so I’m humbled and honored for EVERY review I receive from EVERY reader. 🖤

“…a page turning, thrilling stand-alone installment in L.D. Rose’s vampire brotherhood series! Readers will have no trouble becoming ensnared in the deliciously dark world of evil vampire sires and courageous hybrid knights…” – InD’Tale Magazine, Crowned Heart of Excellence

“This book is very powerful, dark, and held me from page one to the end. My only regret after reading this book was that I have to wait for the next one…this series is what paranormal romance should be in every way!” – The Paranormal Romance Guild

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Until next time…

I’ve been plugging away at FURIOUS ANGELS whenever and wherever possible. 😀 Keep watching this space for more fun and shenanigans!

Best,

Linda

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May Updates and Vermilion Lies in Print!

Happy May!

Hey loves!

It’s finally getting warmer up here in the Northeast! These past few months have flown by for me with work and the release of VERMILION LIES. There’s no sign of slowing down though, as the end of my fellowship year of medical training is rapidly coming to a close! Pretty soon I’ll be a grown-up attending (haha) after 10 years of medical education/training (14 if you include undergrad). It’s been a long haul, but it’s still worth it to this here writerdoc. ❤

VERMILION LIES now available in Print!

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The paperback version of VERMILION LIES is now available for preorder on Amazon! Release day is July 9, 2019 but you can order early signed paperback copies from yours truly. 😉

“. . . well-written, with plenty of action, steamy scenes and hardships for our main two characters. I would highly recommend this book!” – The Romance Reviews

Wherever Dax Knight sets foot, hell is bound to freeze over.

As a mercenary for the Order of the Senary, Dax departs for New England to assist his comrades in battling the vampire forces threatening to consume the Northeast. The last thing he expects to find is a gorgeous vampiress who surrenders to him entirely. Ensnared by her allure, their intense attraction ignites, and he discovers she isn’t what she seems.

Cindel Konstantinov has been on the run since she escaped her sire’s possession, trading one life of abuse and imprisonment for another. As her hope for freedom wanes, she encounters one of the infamous Knights, and his dangerous appeal is undeniable. After a life-altering moment of mercy, they careen down a path of secrets, lies, and a forbidden passion neither of them can resist. But when her past comes back to haunt them, they’ll have to face the consequences of their actions—and their desires.

Dax and Cindel will need each other more than ever as their world spirals into chaos. But are they strong enough to survive the oncoming storm?

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Until next time…

I’ll be on vacation next week and diving into FURIOUS ANGELS! I can’t wait to immerse myself in this world again. ❤ See you in June!

Best,

Linda

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RELEASING THE DEMONS is FREE on Amazon for a limited time!

Surprise FREEBIE!

It’s almost release day for VERMILION LIES, but I wanted to share my surprise freebie with you all! RELEASING THE DEMONS, the first book in my Order of the Senary series, is FREE from April 13-15 on Amazon. 😀

Download your copy today and get started! ❤

RELEASING THE DEMONS

He’s out to set the world on fire.

She’s the only one who can tame him.

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Blaze Knight has been through hell and back, but the nightmares aren’t over yet.

Five years after being maimed and tortured by vampires, Blaze is still picking up the pieces of his shattered life. As a genetically engineered hybrid mercenary, his mission is to protect what’s left of humanity. When his tormentors return to the Bronx gunning for Blaze’s blood, he’s forced to face the demons of his past. Hell-bent on revenge, he seeks the help of Valerie Medeiros, an NYPD detective who manages to steal his heart and save his life in more ways than one.

Motivated by her sister’s gruesome death, Valerie’s life goal is to bury every vampire in the ground where they belong. She has a hard time trusting anything with fangs, yet she falls headlong into Blaze’s life, a life full of darkness and horror she can’t even begin to fathom. The bodies are stacking up, but Valerie can’t let go of this hybrid, a beautiful monster filled with pain, rage, and passion unlike anything she’s ever known.

In a world where the line between good and evil is blurred, Blaze and Valerie will find danger at every turn, risking everything they’ve come to know and love, including one another.

*2016 PRISM Contest First Place WINNER in Dark Paranormal and FINALIST in Best First Book*

“This exciting post-apocalyptic paranormal thriller produces shock and awe like no other. This is one blazing-hot read that shouldn’t be missed!” – InD’tale Magazine

“L.D. Rose’s vision of a shattered Manhattan where humans and vampires wage war every night is eerily real for a fantasy novel. A must read.” – The Romance Reviews

“Emotional and action-packed, it will have you anxiously turning pages.” – Uncaged Book Reviews

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His body hardened, his heart thudding in his chest. If that wasn’t enough, the stirring low in his belly sure as hell was.

He wanted her. Badly.

And so did the leech inside him.

“Blaze?” She peered at him with concern, taking a step closer.

He snapped out of it, realizing she’d asked him something he completely missed. “Huh?”

“Do you want some coffee? Something to drink? Eat?”

Yeah, you. He swallowed his saliva, straightening. “I should get going.”

“Oh.” She tried to hide her disappointment but she was bad at it. She wants you to stay. “Where are you heading?”

“Probably home for a few hours. Rest up a bit.” And drink about a gallon of blood while thinking of you. “You know.”

Valerie set what he assumed was the bag of coffee on the counter. She took another step toward him as a wave of jasmine swept over him, tugging him in places he shouldn’t be tugged.

He took a reflexive step back. Goddamn it, he was fine. He’d been fine right up until now. What the hell just happened?

Bad idea, Blaze. Bad fucking idea to starve yourself and walk into her apartment at dusk, with that body, and that face, and those eyes, and that smell . . .

“I’ll show myself out.”

She looked entirely confused as he turned away and headed for the door. Christ, he was acting like he’d never been in a woman’s apartment before, and God knew he’d been in many. But he’d never been this hungry around a woman before—at least, not in ordinary circumstances. And he wasn’t famous for his control.

He could feel it, that ugly darkness inside him spreading through his veins, making his lips and toes tingle. The leech opened its jaws and yawned, sucking down what was left of his civility. His gums tightened, squeezing his canines, urging them to grow, to elongate.

To spring free.

“Blaze—”

He needed to get out. Now.


“I’ll see you in the morning,” he ground out, his voice a near growl. “Good night, Val.”

He slammed the door behind him and managed to stagger ten paces down the hall before his limbs stopped working. Sweat dripped down the sides of his face and trickled down his spine. His hands shook and he clenched them into fists. He stood there, chest heaving, heart pounding, fangs pulsing, cock throbbing. He closed his eyes and lifted his face toward the ceiling, trying to wrestle the monster down, trying to beat it back into submission.

But it was already too late.

Through the din in his head, Blaze heard a door click behind him, disengaging from its frame. It creaked open slowly as jasmine slithered through the hallway toward him, rising up and striking at his senses, delivering the final blow. He craned his neck and spotted her.

Valerie’s blond hair fell in a curtain as she peeked out, looking for him. Her eyes widened when she found him, still standing in the corridor, and she quickly retreated.

“Sorry,” she murmured, but before she could close the door, he was already there, his hand propped against it.

She looked at him in pleasant surprise. “Blaze, I—”

He didn’t give her a chance to finish. He seized her mouth with his before he slammed the door behind him and locked it shut.

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What readers are saying…

The passion and love between Dax and Cindel are intense. You will ache and burn for them. They will leave you breathless. I devoured it and I’m already craving a reread. Out of this world! – Veronica, BellaOrev Books

Vermilion Lies left me reeling and has ruined me for all other vampire themed books. If you’re looking for a super fast paced, gut punching novel, this is the one for you. – Aleen, The Lampshade Reader

L.D. Rose has a gift for storytelling that brings fantasy to life with a gritty flare that is both dark and sinister and engaging and addictive. This is one of the most mesmerizing, adult paranormal series I have read in a while with characters that are vibrantly colored and real to the imagination! – Dianne, Tome Tender Book Blog

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Until next time…

Release day is April 17th and I CAN’T WAIT! Stay tuned for more teasers and an excerpt reveal! ❤

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January Updates!

Happy New Year, Loves!

I hope you all had a wonderful new year and a great January so far! ❤

SWEET SACRIFICE on sale for 99 cents!

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Heaven is hell without her…

Former Navy SEAL Sebastian “Bash” Lockard died in Afghanistan after leaping on a grenade to save his comrades. Little did he know his act of heroism would grant him a ticket into Heaven’s elite army as one of the few and powerful Archangels. Struggling with his new existence, Bash still retains his human memories, leaving behind a wife he loves with all of his heart. Although he’s forbidden to see her, he can’t resist her lure, or the mortal desires he harbors for her.

As a young widow and nurse, Irene Lockard still mourns her husband two years after his untimely death. His absence is everywhere, and when her best friend weds, she hits an emotional rock bottom. As if summoned from the skies above, Sebastian appears before her, and they share an unforgettable night. But when he once again vanishes, she wonders if she’s truly gone mad with grief.

The only way Sebastian can remain with Irene is if he makes the ultimate sacrifice. But will she overcome her fear of losing him again to another war?

PRAISE FOR SS:

“Bash is the kind of hero readers will fall in love with–he is selfless to a fault, courageous and brave.” – InD’Tale Magazine

“Goodness, this story was amazing! Bash and Irene were insanely hot together and their chemistry, both physically and emotionally was off-the-charts.” – Natalie The Biblioholic

“A riveting paranormal that will latch onto your heart. The pacing swept me off my feet, the characters left me feeling raw and undone, and the writing flows effortlessly while bringing the heat and the heart. – Michaelene, The Librarian’s Corner

EXCERPT:

Bash’s gaze caught on a couple on the dance floor, the sight of her sinking into him like hooks and bringing him to a standstill.

With her dark curls springing over her shoulders, she spun across the hardwood, her pale gray dress flowing around her. Much like in his recent vision of her, she tipped her head back and laughed, beautiful, stunning, her smile as bright as the yellow calla lilies tucked in her hair. She swayed with a man in dress whites, a Marine, another fucking soldier she didn’t belong with. And as the rain of realization became a downpour of comprehension, he remembered the engagement, where Claude proposed to Lucille—at their wedding—right before Bash left for another tour of Afghanistan.

“Bash?” Gabriel stepped in front of him, blocking his view, pale eyes narrowed.

Bash’s hand slammed into Gabriel’s chest, pushing him away as he lurched forward. Gabriel reacted faster, though, snatching his arm and wrenching him back at least four feet. Bash lunged again and the Arc’s hand fisted in his white button-down shirt.

“Don’t,” Gabriel growled, all humor draining from his angular face and setting his expression in stone. “Do not.”

Bash’s heart punched at the angel’s fist, every fiber of his being burning with the urge to run to her, to wrap his arms around her and feel her body against his one more time. Envy, rage, longing, and sadness blasted through him in a toxic tornado of emotion ready to whip this place into oblivion.

He nearly ground his molars into pulp. “Let. Me. Go.”

“You are dead, Sebastian. You’re no longer part of this world. All you’ll do is bring her pain, bring yourself pain. Don’t do this.” Twin streams of air whistled from the Arc’s nostrils as he shook his head. “I should’ve never brought you here.”

Bring him pain? More pain than he’d already endured? No.

No.

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BLACK BULLET is a winner!

black-bulletYou guys! I was definitely not expecting BLACK BULLET to win FIRST place in the 2017 RWA Gayle Wilson Awards of Excellence in Paranormal and Fantasy. I’m so humbled, honored, and thrilled to no end! Thank you so much for your support. ❤ I couldn’t write any of these books without you.

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Until next time…

Hopefully I’ll have some great news to share with you soon about the third book in the Senary series, VERMILION LIES! Happy reading and stay warm! ❤